Gwinnett Daily Post — December 4, 2015

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Family ‘broken’ as details on murder emerge

By Joshua Sharpe

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LAWRENCEVILLE — A fractured family appeared in Gwinnett County Magistrate Court on Thursday.

Before the hearing began, a prosecutor spoke to those here on behalf of the memory of Vanessa Regina Soyer, warning them of the evidence they were soon to hear. A defense attorney had a similar talk with those on hand for Sheldon

Sheldon John Soyer

Vanessa Regina Soyer

John Soyer, the woman’s husband of some 20 years now charged with killing her before leading police on a manhunt that forced

Georgia Gwinnett College into lockdown.

The suspect’s mother, Josephine Soyer, a frail, elderly woman in glasses and a beige trench coat that seemed to swallow her, breathed deep and bowed her head.

Among the most disturbing details offered on the Nov. 16 killing were her son’s own alleged statements during an interview after his arrest, claiming he lost control

Lawrenceville police on the scene at the Greens at Hillcrest apartments, where Sheldon Soyer is accused of killing his wife. (Staff Photo: Keith Farner)

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‘Life at the end

Child dies in car wreck involving deer

of the tunnel’

By Joshua Sharpe joshua.sharpe@gwinnettdailypost.com

BUFORD — Devastation is following a fiery late-night car wreck that claimed the life of 11-year-old Level Creek Elementary student Drew Caymol.

The boy was riding in a Honda Accord with his father, Mateo Caymol, and brother Matthew, 13, on Wednesday evening near Buford when a deer ran onto Buford Highway, causing another driver to swerve head-on into the family’s car, according to police. The father, brother and other driver were reportedly transported to Gwinnett Medical Center — Lawrenceville with serious injuries.

Principal Daniel Skelton sent parents a letter Thursday, alerting them of the situation and saying that the Caymols had long been part of the “Level Creek family.”

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Duluth: Pay court fines with canned goods

By Joshua Sharpe joshua.sharpe@gwinnettdailypost.com

Above, Steven Garcia, of Rex, places a memorial on a Christmas tree for his deceased stepson, Kevin Rivera, during Thursday’s candlelight vigil at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville. At top, Nevaeh Taylor, 10, of Dalton, says a prayer for her deceased aunt during Thursday’s candlelight vigil at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville. (Photos: Kyle Hess)

Homicide victims remembered at candlelight vigil

By Curt Yeomans

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Cassandra Blake was still processing the grief from the death her son, Ronald Blake, as she sat in a darkened auditorium at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center Thursday night.

It’s been a little over a year since her son was killed in a home invasion in Lawrenceville. His name was one of the victims of homicide for whom a bell tolled during a candlelight vigil for crime

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victims at the center.

The bell that rang out for Blake was donated by the family of another man who’d been killed by someone else, Doug Gissendaner.

For Cassandra Blake, the entire service was part of the grieving process. She flew down from New York earlier in the day just to be at the ceremony. As she sat in the audience, she listened as

family members of other victims talked about how they still grieve years after they lost their loved ones.

“I’m healing by being here,” she said. “I’m listening to these other people who have gone through this and they’re talking about how it still feels the same 14, 16 years (later). It helps to know there are other people who have been through this. I’m not alone in this.”

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the vigil. For each person, like Ronald Blake, who had been killed in the last year, officials from the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office rang the bell as their name was read aloud.

Doug Gissendaner’s family then rang the bell one last time for those people who had been lost to crime in years past.

Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter said the vigil is intended to serve two purposes. It celebrates

Paying court fines in Duluth just got fun and festive.

Or, perhaps, more bearable.

Showing off a bit of holiday cheer, the city’s municipal court is now taking canned goods donations for partial payment of fines. That means anyone with a payment due from Dec. 4 to 21 can get a $25 credit toward his or her fine by chipping in 10 cans of food for the Duluth Hands of Christ Co-Op. “The idea came from one of our local residents, Elaine Slonina, and we just thought it was a great idea to implement this year for the holiday season” said Lori Edelkind, administrative assistant.

But don’t get any big ideas. If your fine is $10 and you bring in 10 cans ($25-worth, as the city has determined), don’t expect cash back.

Also, the canned food credit won’t help with late fees, license suspensions, warrant fees or fines for probation.

The cans must be taken to the Duluth Municipal Court, which is located at 3276 Buford Highway.

For more information, contact Edelkind at ledelkind@duluthga.net or Melissa Hales at mhales@duluthga.net.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers coming to Duluth

munity is locally owned and managed, and officials said staff are available to provide “all levels of care” to residents.

Frozen custard and The community’s steakburgers will come management offers from together in Duluth this 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each winter. day, and interested seniors Freddy’s Frozen Custard can call 770-416-0502 to and Steakburgers anschedule a visit. nounced it began building a new 3,200-square-foot location at the intersection of Sugarloaf Parkway and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in mid-October.

A specific opening date is not available yet, but the company said it expects to begin serving customers in “late winter.”

The fast-casual restaurant chain’s menu includes a vast array of hot menu items, including lean beef steakburgers, Vienna Beef hot dogs and shoestring fries. It also includes several cold menu items, such as desert treats and freshly-churned frozen custard available in either chocolate or vanilla, though.

“If you’ve never tasted a Freddy’s steakburger, you’ll be amazed at how the seasoned, lean premium beef tastes,” franchise operator Jason Ingermanson said in a statement.

“Guests of Freddy’s enjoy the thin, crispy edges of the steakburgers. It’s a traditional, mid-western style of cooking, and we’re enjoying bringing it to the southern United States.

“Our dessert, frozen custard, is similar to ice cream but is denser, richer and creamier, due to a churning process that eliminates ice crystals and excess air. Many of our guests favor the Signature Turtle sundae.”

The restaurant is being development by TGC Development Group and will be operated by JRI Management. The free-standing restaurant will have room to seat about 100 customers, but there will be additional patio seating outdoors and a drive-thru lane. The Duluth location is part of a bid by Ingermanson and his business partner, Nick Esterline, to grow the Freddy’s brand throughout metro Atlanta.

“We are thrilled to open our fourth Freddy’s in the Atlanta metro market,” Esterline said in a statement.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better reception.

It’s been a joy to serve our guests and we look forward to continuing our area growth and serving the Atlanta metro for years to come.”

New senior living community opens in Peachtree Corners Gwinnett County’s senior population has a new option for where they can live in their golden years.

The Noble Village Spalding Senior Living Community recently opened at 5701 Spalding Drive in Peachtree Corners. The community has 100 apartments, 19 patio homes, eight cottages, a fitness center, play house theater, heated pool, dining area and a bistro.

Noble Village owners pitch it as a “beautiful lifestyle center making it possible to choose living arrangements for independent, assisted and memory care.” The com-

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County official gets UGA finance certification An official with Gwinnett County’s Community Services Department recently received her finance certification from the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of

Government.

The institute announced Melissa Bramlett earned Level I Local Finance Officer Certification through the its financial management training program. The certificate program required Bramlett to complete 108 hours of coursework on several

areas of public finace issues, including government budgeting, purchasing and accounting.

She was among 30 public officials who received Level I or Level certification from the institute during the third quarter of this year, according to Carl Vinson officials.

“Earning certification shows that these finance officials are committed to continually improving their skills and make them better equipped to help their local government operate more effectively,” Carl Vinson Institute Director Laura Meadows said in a statement.

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2016 Run the Reagan OK’d under new organizer Gwinnett Braves mascot Chomper prepares racers to start running the 2015 Run the Reagan 5K race along Ronald Reagan Parkway last February in Snellville. County commissioners gave the race’s new organizers permission this week to hold the annual charity event in April 2016. (File Photo)

By Curt Yeomans

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When Gwinnett Community Clinic closed earlier this year, its officials promised supporters it would keep its annual “Run the Reagan” charity road race alive.

Those supporters have made good on that promise. Incoporating

themselves in August as Run the Reagan Inc., the group has been working to plan the 2016 race.

They cleared a key hurdle on Tuesday when county commissioners agreed to let Chairwoman Charlotte Nash sign an agreement with the group to close Ronald Reagan Parkway on April 16.

That will allow the 5K,

10K and half-marathon race, which drews thousands of runners each year when the clinic ran it, to continue as usual.

“The road will be closed around midnight on Friday night and will reopen around 6 p.m. on Saturday,” transportation director Alan Chapman told commissioners on Tuesday.

As part of the agreement, the county and Run the Reagan organizers will pick a local charity to which all proceeds that are left over after operational paid will be donated. The county, in turn, will be listed in all promotional materials as a sponsor of the race.

Documents show the county is not expected to shoulder any cost associated with running the event. Runners in the race will be required to sign paperwork that releases the county from any liability for injuries sustained during the race, according to the contract between Gwinnett officials and Run the Reagan Inc.

Robber who made victims strip gets life

By Joshua Sharpe

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Robert Harris, a guntoting Lawrenceville robber who made his victims strip, has been sentenced to life in prison, the Gwinnett Robert Harris County District Attorney’s Office announced.

Chief Judge Melodie Snell Conner handed down the sentence after a jury convicted Harris this week.

The charges dated back to June 13 last year, when two masked men approached three victims at Club Drive Park, struck one in the head with a gun and stole two cellphones and car keys. The DA’s office said the masked men, who made the victims disrobe and then tossed the clothes in the lake, were Harris and his nephew Demonte Carmichael, who hasn’t been to trial yet.

Five days later, at Jenny Food Mart off Club Drive, two masked men approached the store manager as he was leaving to make the daily deposit.

“They forced the manager back into the store and stole his wallet and the daily deposit totaling $2,500,” said Dan Mayfield, chief assistant district attorney. “They struck the victim in the head with a firearm and ordered him to take off his clothes. The store audible alarm activated and they ran off. While running out of the store, both suspects attempted to fire at the manager but both guns misfired.”

Carmichael and Harris were reportedly identified by the manager, who believed he recognized one of them as a regular.

After two hours of an interview, Harris admitted he and Carmichael committed both robberies.

“The defense at trial was that Carmichael gave a false confession after a lengthy interview due to his medical condition — which was only vaguely referenced to as chronic dehydration,” Mayfield said.

Rachel Patton, an assistant district attorney, prosecuted the case.

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Years on antibiotics is too long DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2008, out of nowhere, I had a severe chill and a temperature of 103 F, while feeling very ill. I was admitted to the hospital, where I was found to have E. coli in the blood.

Antibiotics cleared it up, and I was sent home. About a week later, the same thing happened. They removed my gallbladder and a piece of my bowel, but never found the source of the infection.

Have you ever heard of this?

— R.S. ANSWER: I have seen people with recurrent bacterial infections of the blood, but seven years of antibiotic treatment without finding a source is beyond the scope of my experience. There must be a source somewhere, and the places I have seen were foreign materials in the body (especially vascular grafts or plastic catheters) and abscesses, which are walled-off pockets of infection. E. coli is a bacteria that normally lives in the bowel, so I would be concerned about a bowel abscess, such as a diverticular abscess, coming from a small outpunching in the wall of the colon.

I am sure your doctors looked for the source carefully, but I don’t understand keeping you on antibiotics all this time. On the one hand, I see the “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” mentality, but long-term antibiotics can cause harm. I suggest you see an infectious disease specialist, who may take you off the antibiotics and do a sophisticated test, like an indium scan, to find areas in the body where white blood cells are congregated in large numbers.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother lives in Florida and has had problems with fatigue and low energy. I have asked her doctor to please give her vitamin B-12 injections, even though her B-12, thyroid, vitamin D, and complete blood count are all in the normal range.

Her doctor does not believe in B-12 injections. Do you have an opinion?

— L.I. ANSWER: Trying to find a cause of fatigue and low energy is very difficult, sometimes impossible. Her doctor looked for many of the most common causes.

There literally are hundreds of others, but rather than ordering many low-yield blood tests, I think she may need a fresh look, including a whole new history and a complete physical examination. There have been many times in my own practice when I am unable to figure things out and just decide to take a fresh look from the beginning.

As far as B-12 injections go, I agree with her doctor.

If she doesn’t have a B-12 deficiency, then a B-12 shot is unnecessary. It may cause a benefit due to the placebo response, but as shown in another column this week, even a B-12 shot can, rarely, cause some side effects.

In my experience, the most common cause of fatigue in someone in whom a careful history, physical exam and appropriate laboratory studies have failed to reveal a cause is depression.

Depression, especially in the elderly, sometimes shows up as fatigue and fairly mild other symptoms. There are effective treatments, both with and without medication.

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In 1881, the first edition of the Los Angeles Times was published.

In 1945, the Senate formally approved United States participation in the United Nations by a vote of 65-7.

In 1991, Pan American World Airways (commonly known as Pan Am), went bankrupt and ceased operations.

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Joy is a shape shifter during the holidays DEAR AMY: With weeks to go, the holiday fallout has already begun in my family.

By 8:30 this morning my sister was on the phone criticizing our weak family, wanting to ignore getting together. But she agreed to host the holiday meal because it is her favorite holiday — as long as no one brings any casseroles to her house and she doesn’t have to deal with an aunt and cousin who recently lost a daughter and sister to breast cancer.

My sister is having some depression issues and crying spells.

Is there any way to prevent more anger and hurt feelings this holiday season?

—S DEAR S: Is ruefully laughing (to yourself) an option? Because reading this rant about the holiday season, with the details about the depression and crying jags, as well as the prohibition against casseroles — all of this makes for a classic red letter holiday.

Because of what is going on in her life, your sister may need to try to control every aspect of this gettogether, but remember — you don’t need to. You are not required to control anyone or anything. You may not be able to medi-

Christmas gift from the kids, most of them don’t even acknowledge the gifts.

This past year I lost my job, and money has been tight. We want to have a cutoff age, but are unsure how or when to do it. Is it OK to give to one sibling and not another? Is there a certain age?

Amy Dickinson How do you explain it to family members without ate this gathering so that causing World War III? everyone is happy, but you Help! The holidays are should do your best to be approaching quickly and light, kind, calm and gener- we don’t want it to be ous, especially toward your awkward. family members who are — Unsure Aunt grieving from a tragic loss.

DEAR UNSURE: If you are able to pull Generally I think it’s a this off, you might actually good idea to stop giving to locate a shred of seasonal children once they’re out joy. This joyful feeling is of high school, but this is a notorious shape shifter; dependent on your relasometimes it accompanies tionships, as well as how seasonal music; sometimes you feel about the overall it even takes the shape of a experience. You should cheesy casserole. But the not feel like you have to joy is out there, waiting to kill yourself to give gifts at be retrieved and brought Christmastime. Nor should into the house. Maybe you worry that whatever that can be your gift to the choice you make might family this year. Bring in cause a war. If you assume the joy. your family members will DEAR AMY: My behave well, they might husband and I do not have surprise you. This is the children. We have 15 nieces year to ratchet your giving and nephews and six great- way down, and/or change nieces and great-nephews. directions.

They range in age from 6 If you can afford it, you months to 35 years old. In and your husband might the past we gave gifts to all purchase one gift through of them for their birthdays Heifer International (heifer. and Christmas. Some of our org) to share with the entire siblings will give us a small clan. Browsing through this

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year’s gift catalog, I see that you can buy a flock of chickens for $20. The organization donates the chickens you have purchased to a hungry family in a faraway place — and you have the pleasure of telling your family that this has been done in their honor.

DEAR AMY: I don’t always agree with your responses, but I do want to acknowledge that I think you are always on the money when it comes to understanding the complications of being a stepparent. “New Stepmom” was trying to figure out how to negotiate her role with her stepchildren’s uncooperative mother.

Your response was wise and compassionate and — just right.

— Also a Stepmom DEAR ALSO: This is a case of “Been There, Done That.” I am a very proud stepmother — and I got here the hard way, by making mistakes and learning along the way.

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or “like” her on Facebook. Amy Dickinson’s memoir, “The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them” (Hyperion), is available in bookstores.

Contemplating your actions before taking them will ensure your success. Being precise and honest will help you avoid unnecessary setbacks and criticism.

Discipline coupled with enthusiasm will work wonders for you. Believe in yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Verify every piece of information that comes your way. Accuracy will make a huge contribution to your success. Don’t over- or underestimate anyone or anything.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) — You can’t buy love, but you can go into debt trying. If you want to spend money, purchase something that will grow in value. Make decisions cautiously.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — Voice your opinion and interact with people you feel have something to contribute.

Plan a social evening and express your concerns. You will make a lasting impression. Love is highlighted.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Your emotional life will suffer if you haven’t been honest about the way you feel or what you want. Someone will take advantage of your vulnerability and desire to please.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Don’t let your anger mount or interfere with your productivity. Getting along with others will be far more conducive to success than disagreeing with them and halting progress. Compromise will not be a waste of time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Sudden changes regarding dubious investments may cause loss and/or damage to your reputation. Get some advice from those you trust. Romantic opportunities can develop through unusual circumstances.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Plan to have some fun. Travel, physical activities and entertainment will give you a new lease on life and ease the emotional stress you face. Love will conquer all.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Your ability to get things done will help you avoid a dispute. Keeping busy is your best course of action against someone looking for a fight.

Protect your health and well-being.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Make special plans for yourself and someone you love. Whether you take a short trip, attend an entertaining event or host a get-together at home, your generosity will be appreciated.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Don’t overreact to emotional disappointments. Get all the facts and look for a solution that will ensure no one gets hurt or feels alienated. Activities that involve children will be enlightening.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Shop for something that will lift your spirits and boost your confidence. Taking better care of your physical and mental states will pay off.

Romance is in the stars.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Homeimprovement projects will be money and effort well spent. Your unique ideas will help you stand out and be noticed by people of distinction. Follow your heart.

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Keeping the lawn attractive during the winter The cold weather of winter is upon us now, and the growth of the plants in our gardens has slowed down.

The grass in our lawns has also gone into a state of dormancy. During the winter, a few tasks are necessary to keep lawns healthy and attractive.

As a review, lawn grasses are divided into two categories: warm season and cool season. Warm season grasses, such as bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, centipedegrass, and St. Augustinegrass, actively grow during the warm weather months.

Upon the onset of cold temperatures of the late fall, they turn brown and enter a state of dormancy. However, their roots continue to grow, albeit at a very slow pace.

Cool season grasses, in which tall fescue is the most common in our area, active-

Gardening in Gwinnett

Take 10 to 12 samples at random points in the lawn.

Consolidate the samples in a container and mix. Remove grass blades, roots, and rocks. Make sure the soil is dry. Take two cups of it and place into a plastic bag or another suitable container.

If you have a bermudagrass front yard and tall Tim Daly fescuegrass in the back, you will need to have two ly grow in the cool weather separate samples, one for of the fall and spring but each type of lawn. Bring it slow down during the heat into the Extension office, of the summer and in the Monday through Friday, 8 cold weather of the winter. a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $8 However, unlike the warm per sample. You will receive season grasses, cool season your test results within 10 to grasses stay green.

14 days. The test is for pH, Winter is a good time to lime requirements, phoshave your soil tested through phorus, potassium, calcium, Gwinnett Extension. The magnesium, and zinc. If process is relatively simple. you have questions on your Using a soil probe or small soil test, please contact the hand shovel, dig a one-inch Extension office. core of soil four inches deep.

Fertilizer should not be

applied to any lawns during the winter. Since the grass is not actively growing, it will not absorb the fertilizer.

In addition to being a waste of fertilizer and money, the rain can wash it away, which could eventually end up in water bodies, causing pollution. Warm season grasses should receive applications in April or May after they have greened up. Fertilizing them beforehand could cause the grass to come out of dormancy prematurely, thus making it susceptible to cold damage if a late season freeze occurs. Tall fescue can be fertilized in late February and March since it will begin actively growing.

Lime can be applied at any time of the year.

Many lawns are troubled by weeds. Typical winter weeds include henbit and chickweed. The best

Planning commissioners OK expansion of proposed senior living community

By Curt Yeomans

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

Gwinnett County Planning Commissioners gave a developer permission to expand a previously approved senior living community near Norcross.

The commission unanimously approved King David Community Center president Anatoliy Iskahkov’s request on Tuesday to add two new apartment towers for center at 5054 Singleton Road. The development is near Singleton Road’s intersections with Tech Drive and Indian Trail Lilburn Road.

“We appreciated Gwinnett county’s support of our concept and our previous applications for rezoning and special uses for 5064 Singleton (Road),” Iskahkov wrote in a letter to county officials. “Due to changes in financing approach, we are including our adjacent property, 5054 Singleton (Road), to the project scope, redesigning the structure to be built and re-organized into three financing (and) and construction phases.

“Our commitment to our concept remains the same. We believe our revised development will attract the necessary financing while improving residents’ lifestyle as well as opportunities for revitalizing the surrounding areas.”

The expansion of the retirement community is not quote a

This illustration shows the layout for three apartment towers at the King David Community Center retirement community. The community was approved last year, but planning commissioners approved an expansion of the plans this week. (Special Photo)

done deal, however. The county’s Board of Commissioners must still approve it during its Dec. 15 public hearing before Iskahkov can move forward on the expanded project.

The development was originally approved last year with a single 12-story tower on 1.98 acres. Iskahkov now wants to build three 12-story towers with 448 units on 3.45 acres. There would also be 338 parking spaces located in parking decks below the towers.

In a report on the proposal, county planning and development staff recommended approval in part because on the fact that the center had previously been approved for the site,

albeit in a different scale. Staff also recommended approval of Iskahkov’s request to increase the height of each building from 110 feet to 165 feet with roof-top gardens included.

“The surrounding area is characterized by commercial, retail, office and multifamily residential uses at the Singleton Road, Indian Trail Road and Steve Reynolds Boulevard intersection, with single-family residential uses lying beyond the node,” county staff wrote in the report.

“Uses neighboring the subject site include a mini-warehouse storage facility, a grocery store, restaurants, convenience stores, automotive service and an apartment complex.”

control method is applying a pre-emergent herbicide in September, which kills the weeds as they are emerging, If your lawn has these weeds, then use a postemergent herbicide labeled for controlling them.

Some people have asked if Round Up could be used on dormant warm-season grasses. The chemical is a nonselective herbicide meaning that it kills any plant material it touches.

Although the grass blades have died on top, closer to the ground the grass is still green and could suffer harm as a result of the chemical.

The temperatures need to be below freezing for a long period for this method to be successful without causing any harm. Our winter temperatures are seldom this cold for an extended period.

The best course of action

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to control weeds is to use a selective broadleaf control herbicide. Please follow all label directions and safety precautions when using pesticides.

Pre-emergent herbicides can be applied in late February or March for control of summer weeds such as crabgrass. Avoid weed and feed products since they have fertilizer.

Though our lawns have gone dormant for the winter months, they still have needs. By understanding the type of grass, that composes your lawn, and its requirements will help in having an attractive lush lawn that will be the envy of the neighborhood.

Timothy Daly is an Extension Agent with Gwinnett County Extension. He can be contacted at 678-3774010 or tdaly@uga.edu.

Wreck

“We learned this morning that one of our fifth-grade students passed away from injuries he received in a car accident last night,” the letter said. “I met with teachers this morning to alert them; however, we did not announce this to our students as we know that many of you may want to share this sad news with your children in your own way.”

Workers were distraught at Suwanee’s Bank of England Mortgage, where loan processor Mindy Johnson said Mateo Caymol is the boss. Johnson said the father, who also has a wife and daughter, hadn’t been heard from by 12:30 p.m.

“This is so heartbreaking,” Johnson told the Daily Post. “I can’t imagine what this family’s going through.”

She was concerned for Mateo Caymol, who she described as the best boss she’s ever had and a man who deeply cares for his family.

“He’s an awesome father,” Johnson said. “He is like a coach to his daughter’s softball team. His kids

and his wife are the world. I’ve only been here a few months and I’ve already seen that.”

Police were called to 1180 Buford Highway after 10 p.m., finding upon arrival that two cars had collided, with the Caymols’ car on fire, said Cpl. Michele Pihera, spokeswoman for Gwinnett police.

The preliminary investigation has found that the deer emerged from the right side of the road in the path of a Subaru Legacy, driven by Yagi Fumio, 28, of Suwanee.

“The deer and the Subaru collided,” Pihera said. “The Subaru swerved into the northbound lane colliding with the silver Honda Accord. Both vehicles struck one another head-on. The Honda caught fire after impact.”

The lead investigator reportedly does not believe that the 11-year-old, who was found dead in the Honda, or 47-year-old were using seat belts.

It is still unknown if the 13-year-old was restrained.

As of Wednesday night, no charges have been filed against either driver, Pihera said.

Police say a Suwanee 11-year-old boy, traveling with his father and older brother, died in a fiery car wreck not far from his spot on Buford Highway on Wednesday night. (Staff Photo: Joshua Sharpe)

Vigil

•From Page 1A the lives of the victims and gives surviving family members a way to keep their memory alive each year. At the same time, it serves as an opportunity for Porter’s office to reaffirm its commitment to getting justice for both the victims and their families.

“You are the ones we represent. You are the ones we work with. You are the ones we fight for,” Porter said.

Porter and Crime Victims Advocacy Council

Executive Director Jessalyn Dorsey brought a simple message to the family members who gathered for the vigil though: There is hope.

Dorsey said she lost her son to crime 16 years ago and still grieves his loss by placing photos of him from throughout his life on her Christmas tree every year. Like Cassandra Blake, Dorsey said she found comfort in meeting other people who had gone through the grieving process because it helped her see she was not alone.

“Learn to live with

your emotions,” Dorsey said. “Sometimes, we try to push them aside thinking that ‘I’m not going to be able to deal with it,’ but learn to live with your emotions and learn how to cope and heal. There is life at the end of the tunnel with the support of family, friends, community advocates, victim advocates and law enforcement.”

Dorsey said there was a turning point, though, where the grieving changed and she found herself going to group counseling sessions more

to support family members of other victims than to help herself. Part of that healing process is talking to other people about the victims.

“Talk to your family and friends,” she said.

“Don’t let you memories of your loved ones fade.”

The victims were not just remembered with the tolling of a bell, though.

Family members submitted pictures of their loved one in advance of the ceremony and those pictures were played in a slide show at the beginning of the vigil.

The family members also placed photos of loved ones, ornaments and personal notes on three trees set up in the auditorium before and after the ceremony began.

Among the people who placed items on the trees was Iasia Sweeting, who lost her 15-month-old daughter, Alcenti “Angel” Sweeting, last year.

Sweeting and her children were held against their will in a hotel on Jimmy Carter Boulevard and starved.

Iasia Sweeting placed a gold angel ornament on

the tree in memory of her daughter. It was symbolic of the little girl who she called her angel, explaining that when the child died, her kidnapper took the body to a hospital, which led to law enforcement finding her at the hotel.

Sweeting said the support and camaraderie shown at the vigil was a help, explaining that she loves seeing that there is support for victims and there families.

“Without it, I don’t think I’d be strong enough to go on,” she said.

far from the apartments, went into lockdown and tension spread about the suspected armed man on the loose.

During the search, police got a call from Josephine Soyer, saying her son had called her to apologize for what he’d done, Pendergrass said.

The next morning, a call to police came from the suspect’s brother, who said Sheldon Soyer was in a Shell gas station on Sugarloaf Parkway and wanted to surrender.

Before long, he was emerging with his hands in the air, lying on the pavement and begging apologies of every police officer he met, according to Pendergrass.

On Thursday, the 43-yearold accused killer was

reserved, seated with his attorney Lawrence Lewis. Tall, with a clean-shaved head, he stole glances at his mother and other family.

Judge Jan McKinney found probable cause for the state to proceed with its case against the suspect. Another judge will consider bond in superior court on Dec. 21, Lewis said.

But a murder suspect in Gwinnett County is extremely unlikely to get bond.

Most family members declined to comment after the hearing.

The suspect’s mother held a yellow rag to her face, to catch her tears, and clutched at the side of a nephew who helped her walk. She didn’t appear to have the strength to take questions.

“I’m broken,” she seemed to whisper, turning away.

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the husband’s allegations she was talking with someone when his wife threatened to behind his back, Lawrencevleave and take their 13-year- ille police detective Scott old son. The wife had report- Pendergrass testified. edly become frustrated with “That’s when I snapped.

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That’s when the gunshots rang out. Brother, I can’t even tell you how many times I shot her,” the detective quoted Sheldon Soyor as saying.

The number of times he shot her, according to Pendergrass’ preliminary investigation, was 13.

The couple’s son said he saw three before running away to make a 911 call,

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crying over and over that his father had just shot his mother, the detective said.

As the boy spoke to the operator, a neighbor at the apartment complex, the Greens at Hillcrest, came by, heard the distraught child and took the phone. The neighbor said he saw Sheldon Soyer briefly before the suspect fled the scene.

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WORLD Putin to Turkey: Penalties to follow shooting of jet MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin said Turkey’s shooting down of a Russian military jet was a war crime and that the Kremlin would punish Ankara with additional sanctions, signaling fallout from the incident would be long-lasting and serious.

Minutes after Putin had finished speaking, his energy minister, Alexander Novak, said Russia was halting talks with Ankara on the Turkish Stream gas pipeline, a symbolic move designed to emphasize the strength of Kremlin anger.

Putin, who made the comments during his annual state of the nation speech to his country’s political elite on Thursday, said Russia would not forget the Nov. 24 incident.

“We are not planning to engage in military saberrattling (with Turkey),” Putin said, after asking for a moment’s silence for the two Russian servicemen killed in the immediate aftermath of the incident, and for Russian victims of terrorism.

Thai police say arrests made in August bombing BANGKOK — Thai police said on Thursday that suspects wanted in connection with a bomb that ripped through a Bangkok shrine, killing 20 people, have been arrested abroad and that Thailand was in the process of requesting their extradition.

More than 120 people were wounded in the August blast, the worst peacetime bombing in Thailand’s history.

So far, arrest warrants have been issued for 17 people in connection with the attack. Police have said many are thought to have fled abroad.

“We have caught more people with arrest warrants out for them in connection to this case, including Thais and foreigners, but they are currently abroad and we are in the process of working with the attorney general and foreign affairs ministry to bring them to Thailand,” Police Lieutenant General Srivara Rangsibrahmanakul, deputy national police chief, told reporters.

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world&nation Officials probe California shooting

By Tim Reid and Lisa Baertlein Reuters

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The couple accused of killing 14 people at a holiday party in Southern California had more than 6,000 rounds of ammunition and a dozen pipe bombs on them and elsewhere, authorities said on Thursday as they sought to determine if the pair had links to Islamic militant groups.

Syed Rizwan Farook, 28, and Tashfeen Malik, 27, who was described as his wife and mother of his 6-month-old daughter, were killed in a shootout with police five hours after Wednesday’s massacre at the Inland Regional Center social services agency in the city of San Bernardino.

Twenty-one people were wounded in the shooting.

San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan said at a Thursday news conference that a search of a townhouse in nearby Redlands believed to be used by Farook and Malik yielded flash drives, computers and cellphones.

Officials in Washington familiar with the investigation said so far there was no hard evidence of a direct connection between the shooters and any militant group abroad but that the electronics would be checked to see if the couple had been browsing on jihadist websites or social media.

FBI and police investigator are seen Thursday around a vehicle in which two suspects were shot following a mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif. (Reuters/Mike Blake)

CNN, citing law enforcement sources, said Farook had been “radicalized” and had been in touch through telephone and social media with more than one international terrorism suspect who was being investigated by the FBI. Farook, a U.S. citizen, was born in Illinois, the son of Pakistani immigrants, according to Hussam Ayloush, who heads the Los Angeles area chapter of the Muslim advocacy group Council on American-Islamic Relations.

State Department spokesman Mark Toner said Malik had been granted a “fiancee visa” to come to the United States with Farook and that all applicants for the visa

are fully screened.

Witnesses said Farook had been at the holiday party, left — possibly after a dispute with someone — returned with Malik and opened fire. Burguan said they sprayed the room with 65 to 70 rounds.

Officials from President Barack Obama to Burguan said the attack may have been an act of terrorism but a motive had not yet been determined.

“It is possible that this was terrorist-related. But we don’t know,” Obama told reporters. “It is also possible that this was workplacerelated.”

He said the FBI was taking over the investigation.

David Bowdich, the FBI

NATION All combat roles open to women in U.S. military

WASHINGTON — Women can compete for all U.S. military jobs, including front-line combat posts, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Thursday, overriding Marine Corps objections in a historic move to strike down gender barriers in the armed services.

“As long as they qualify and meet the standards, women will now be able to contribute to our mission in ways they could not before,” Carter told a Pentagon news conference.

“They’ll be allowed to drive tanks, fire mortars and lead infantry soldiers into combat. They’ll be able to serve as Army Rangers and Green Berets, Navy SEALS, India army on war Marine Corps infantry, Air Force parajumpers and footing to rescue everything else that was presurvivors of flood viously open only to men,” he said.

CHENNAI, India — The Carter said the opening Indian military evacuated to women would take place more than 2,000 residents following a 30-day waitstranded in the southern state ing period required by law, of Tamil Nadu on Thursafter which women will be day as the death toll from integrated into new roles in flooding rose to 269 after the a “deliberate and methodical heaviest cloudburst in over a manner.” century.

Forecasts of more rain Republicans talk over the next 48 hours forced tough in wake of the army to work on a war footing to rescue survivors California slaying trapped in inundated parts of WASHINGTON — U.S. Chennai.

India’s fourth most Republican presidential canpopulous city saw only slight didates said on Thursday a rains on Thursday, but water mass shooting in California levels had not receded since was a sign that Americans a day earlier, when a massive are at risk from homegrown release of water from a brim- radicals, creating a campaign ming reservoir swamped talking point out of the counlow-lying areas of the city. try’s deadliest massacre in — From wire reports three years before a motive

Then U.S. Army First Lieutenant Kirsten Griest, center, and fellow soldiers participate in combatives training during the Ranger Course on Fort Benning, Ga., in August. (Reuters/Spc. Nikayla Shodeen/U.S. Army/Handout via Reuters)

had been firmly established.

Candidates spoke to the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual conference to warn of the threat from Islamic State militants and pledge to take steps against the group, a sign of how the deadly Paris attacks last month have transformed the campaign running up to the November 2016 election.

“There can be no doubt that this is an effort to destroy our very way of life,” said Republican John Kasich, the governor of Ohio.

“This is existential.”

Many candidates were quick to link the killing of 14 people in San Bernardino, California on Wednesday to the possibility of homegrown radicals.

Ryan: Obamacare replacement to come next year WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday that Republicans next year will unveil a plan to replace President Barack Obama’s national healthcare program, widely known as Obamacare, in its entirety as part

of a “pro-growth” Republican alternative to Democratic policies.

“Next year, we are going to unveil a plan to replace every word of Obamacare,” Ryan said in a speech at the Library of Congress, which his office billed as his first major address as Speaker, a job he has held for just over a month.

Ryan acknowledged there was a limit to what a Republican majority in Congress can accomplish while there is a Democrat in the White House, as Obama will be until January 2017.

But the House Speaker said Republicans must nonetheless offer ideas that would demonstrate “what our ideal policy would be looking forward to 2017 and beyond.”

assistant director in Los Angeles, said the couple had entered the United States in July 2014 after a trip that included Pakistan and perhaps other countries. Farook did not have a criminal record, Burguan said.

Burguan said the couple had two assault-style rifles, two handguns and 1,600 rounds of ammunition in their vehicle when they were killed. At the townhouse, police found another 4,500 rounds, 12 pipe bombs and bomb-making equipment.

The guns were legally purchased in the United States, said Meredith Davis, a spokeswoman for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

PEOPLE Oscar Pistorius found guilty in girlfriend’s murder

BLOEMFONTEIN — South Africa’s “Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius was found guilty on Thursday of murdering his girlfriend, in an appeal court ruling that could see him sent back to prison for at least 15 years.

The Supreme Court upgraded the 29-year-old Paralympian’s sentence on appeal to murder from “culpable homicide,” South Africa’s equivalent of manslaughter, for which he had received a five-year sentence.

Pistorius was released from prison and placed under house arrest on Oct. 19, having spent one day less than a year behind bars for shooting dead model Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day in 2013, in a case that attracted worldwide interest and continues to fascinate and divide South Africa.

Pistorius had been meant to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest on his uncle’s property in a wealthy suburb of the capital Pretoria.

A new sentence for the Paralympic champion will be handed down at a later date.

Dolly Parton’s life brought to screen in upcoming film

LOS ANGELES — “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” brings the story of by an officer, police said. the country star’s upbringing Demonstrators had built to television screens next barricades at both ends of the city block in front of the week in a film that takes its station, placing portable fire name from one of her songs.

The film, set in 1955 in pits and gas heaters on the street for warmth and erect- the Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains, is not a musical ing tents for an around-theclock protest of the shooting nor a Parton biopic but “a family-oriented, faith-based of Jamar Clark, 24. story,” NBC said.

About 50 demonstrators “It’s very emotional, very were at the encampment personal to us, and I think when police gave verbal it’s time that we put it out orders and a written notice because I think on TV we are to disperse just before 4 missing a few things about a.m. local time, police said. family and faith, so it just Within 15 minutes, police began to dismantle the camp. seemed to be the right time,” Minneapolis Police Chief Parton said on Wednesday.

“I ain’t getting no younger Janee Harteau said seven and I wanted to live to see people were arrested for obstructing the legal process this movie on screen, so I was very proud the way that and one for trespassing. it turned out.”

Alyvia Alyn Lind plays Oklahoma mother the young Parton in the arrested in abuse movie.

of young daughter

TULSA, Okla. — An Oklahoma woman was arrested for suspected child abuse after doctors treating her 5-year-old daughter over the weekend reported that the child weighed 19 pounds and was severely malnourished, police said on Thursday.

Christina Calhoun, 25, was taken into custody on Wednesday. Her daughter was taken by ambulance to a Tulsa hospital for breathing problems, and doctors reported the girl was dehydrated, malnourished Minneapolis police and suffered from chronic medical neglect, police said. clear protestors The Oklahoma Departfrom police station ment of Human Services has previously investigated MINNEAPOLIS — Min- Calhoun for child neglect, neapolis police early on including one substantiated Thursday cleared an encase earlier this year for failcampment protesters set up ing to provide nutrition and outside a police station folmedical attention, according lowing the mid-November to police reports. fatal shooting of a black man — From wire reports

Pamela Anderson to be last nude woman in Playboy

NEW YORK — Pamela Anderson is the last person to pose nude for Playboy magazine, closing a more than 60-year tradition that has seen women ranging from Madonna to Kim Kardashian and Cindy Crawford strip off for the glossy men’s publication.

Playboy magazine said on Thursday the 48-year-old former “Baywatch” star will be featured on the cover of the January/February 2016 edition that will hit newsstands on Dec. 11. She also gets a 12-page photo spread and is interviewed by actor James Franco.

Playboy, founded in 1953

by Hugh Hefner, announced in October that it would stop publishing nude photos of women.

— From wire reports

London show explores how selfies affected by culture

By Farah Nayeri

from around the world, the five other cities so far being Bangkok, Berlin, Moscow, New York and LONDON — People in London public Instagram images taken in Sao Paulo. smile the least in their selfies, while a single week in September in a Manovich said the project was Moscow’s selfie takers are predom- 2-square-mile radius around the designed “to see if we can learn inantly women dressed to the nines, museum. The show opens to the new things about cultural differsaid a researcher involved in setting public on Thursday. ences and cultural behavior” from up a London show about selfies.

The Selfiecity project is led selfies.

For its new exhibition “Big globally by Lev Manovich, a proIn that respect, he said the most Bang Data,” Somerset House has fessor of computer science at City important part of the “Selfiecity commissioned “Selfiecity LonUniversity of New York’s Graduate London” display was its interactivdon,” a spotlight on 640 selfies Center. Selfiecity’s eight-person ity function. On a touch screen, selected out of a total of 152,462 lab compiles and analyzes selfies visitors can introduce filters and Reuters

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criteria — “people from London over 35,” or “very small children” — and observe patterns and trends within that chosen subgroup.

Globally, the findings showed that “every city is unique” in its own peculiar way, Manovich said.

People taking selfies in London smiled the least and closed their eyes the most, he said. By contrast, the highest percentages of “strong smiles” were to be found in Bangkok and Sao Paulo, whereas the ratios in Moscow and New York

were “significantly” lower.

London selfie takers included more older men than elsewhere: the average male was 28 years old, versus 26.3 for other cities. The youngest selfie takers of all were to be found in Bangkok, where the average age for females was 20.3 and males 22.7.

Moscow had by far the highest proportion of female selfie takers — 82 percent of them were women — and they treated selfies “like a fashion magazine.”

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A drop in a bucket of blood WASHINGTON — The common denominator in mass shootings is the use of firearms.

Variables such as political ideology, religious fervor and mental illness are motivating factors, but death comes from the gun.

Until our society recognizes that simple truth, the list of place names that recently added Colorado Springs and San Bernardino will have no end.

I don’t know which is more obscene, the fact Eugene that deadly shootRobinson ing rampages have become almost routine or the way we so quickly seek to make each incident follow a familiar script.

This process played out Wednesday after 14 victims were gunned down in San Bernardino.

Quickly the speculation began. The carnage happened at an agency that worked with the developmentally disabled — not the kind of public place that terrorists generally choose for attacks.

The alleged assailant worked for the county health department, which was having a Christmas party there, so maybe this was the “disgruntled employee” story line. But there were two shooters, which would be weird in a workplace dispute. And they had Muslim-sounding names.

And one of them was described as religiously “devout,” a word often used to imply saintliness in Christians and fanaticism in Muslims. So maybe it was terrorism after all.

But it turns out that one of the alleged shooters was a woman. And that the couple was man and wife. And that before the shooting, they casually dropped their infant off with Grandma, saying they had a doctor’s appointment. Is that what you do when you’re about to kill a bunch of people and then die in a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style shootout with police?

As of this writing, the San Bernardino massacre does not yet conform to one of the politically convenient templates. We’ll make it fit eventually, though. If the motive is deemed to have anything to do with religion, the far right will be able to rail about putting mosques under surveillance and giving the National Security Agency carte blanche to snoop into Americans’ lives. If an office-related grudge was the cause, we can all spend a couple of weeks bemoaning the inadequacy of mental health services in this country, then do nothing about it.

In the case of the Planned Parenthood mass shooting in Colorado Springs, by contrast, we’ve already retreated to our ideological corners. The accused killer reportedly told police “no more baby parts,” so must have been inspired by incendiary anti-abortion rhetoric. Or else political speech had nothing to do with the atrocity, since the man is clearly deranged.

The truth is surely “all of the above.” What balanced, well-adjusted person is capable of mass murder?

After every incident, someone launches the mental-health discussion but it leads nowhere. Is Congress going to approve some sort of massive new program of screening and treatment? Is the nation ever going back to the days of involuntary commitment? No and no.

Likewise, we can argue to no end about political or religious motivations. I do fear that Muslims will become even more stigmatized, but the Constitution’s guarantee of religious freedom is absolute. Similarly, I deplore extreme political rhetoric that might inspire the vulnerable to commit violence — but the truth is that I probably deplore it more if it’s rhetoric I disagree with.

What we ought to do is stick to the facts, and the facts of these mass shootings are the guns.

More than 30,000 people are killed by firearms in this country each year. We are riveted when the victims number in double digits or hostages are taken or the venue is a place like Planned Parenthood or Sandy Hook Elementary School, but these killing sprees are but a drop in the bucket of blood.

About two-thirds of deaths by gunshot are suicides. (Cue the mental health discussion.) How many of these people would find other ways to kill themselves if a gun were not at hand? Some, surely, but not all.

Most of the remaining gun deaths are homicides. Other countries have people with mental illness and disgruntled employees and jihadist preachers and political fanatics of every stripe, but no other developed nation has a body count remotely this high. The only difference is that, in the United States, virtually anyone can amass an arsenal of handguns and assault rifles.

As long as there are as many guns in this country as there are people, as long as we don’t meaningfully restrict firearm purchases or keep track of weapons, we will have mass shootings and individual killings and gun suicides. Tragically, this is the choice we make.

Eugene Robinson’s email address is eugenerobinson@washpost.com.

In Israel, the more things change …

JERUSALEM — More than a decade after my 19th trip to Israel and the Middle East, this 20th visit shows how some things have changed, but the important ones remain the same.

What one notices first is the large amount of new construction, which suggests a certain Israeli permanency against religious opposition, hatred and threats of annihilation perhaps no other country has had to endure. Second are the many prosperous Arab neighborhoods, which defies much of the propaganda broadcast to the world about how Israelis mistreat Arabs and Muslims, locking them in poverty.

About half an hour’s drive from Jerusalem, I visit a plant that makes airconditioning parts. Moshe Lev-Ran, the international manager, who bears a slight resemblance to actor Lorne Greene of the old “Bonanza” TV series, employs Jews and Muslims who he says work together without any problems. Lev-Ran, who says he believes in equal pay for all, thinks prosperity is the key to peace in the region. He admits to a “left hand” (liberal) worldview and given the periodic outbursts of violence by some who are better off than they were before the “occupation,” he is likely engaging in wishful thinking that money is the key to peace.

It seems that everyone in Israel has either a solution to the conflict, or a suggestion for better communicating Israel’s position to the world. Martin Sherman, executive director of the Israel Institute for Strategic Studies, thinks the government spends too little — a fraction of 1 percent

Mahmoud Abbas has said as much.

Geography and demography are the central concerns of most Israelis. A trip to a mountaintop near the Israeli settlement of Barkan in the West Bank provides a dramatic view of “the three seas,” the Mediterranean, Sea of Galilee and Dead Sea. This vantage point, within view of Ben Gurion Airport, illustrates just how Cal vulnerable Israel would be to terrorist Thomas rockets. Think Gaza times two. As the saying goes, “Israel is a small country,” a on public diplomacy — allowing Israel’s truth that shocks many first-time visitors. detractors to dominate in the propaganda The Obama administration has asked war. both Israelis and Palestinians to “tone Sherman would offer generous ecodown” the rhetoric that feeds the violence nomic incentives to Palestinian Arabs to in Israel. It is unlikely that Israeli Prime emigrate and seek a better life elsewhere, Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or Palestinpreserving the Jewishness of the Jewian President Mahmoud Abbas will comish state. Under his proposal, those who ply. Palestinian hatred of Jews permeates refuse to leave would see their services every facet of society and it starts early. reduced, including electricity and water, According to Palestinian Media Watch, an which he sees as morally justifiable, since Israeli research institute studying PalesIsrael should have no obligation to sustain tinian society, Palestinian textbooks, for its enemies. example, “make no attempt to educate for He opposes the creation of a Palestinpeace or coexistence with Israel. Instead ian state and thinks the rest of the world Israel’s right to exist is adamantly denied should, too. “Why would the world accept and the Palestinian war against Israel is another state that is misogynist and hopresented as an eternal religious battle for mophobic?” he asks, adding, “Jews must Islam.” realize that between the (Jordan) River Western governments must remove and the (Mediterranean) Sea there will be their blinders and support Israel’s attempt either Jewish or Muslim sovereignty. to curtail and conquer this virus, not only To create a Palestinian state next to for Israel’s sake, but out of self-interest, Israel, says Sherman, would lead to the because a strain of it is already spreading Lebanonization or balkanization of Israel. to Europe and America.

“There is no way Muslim Arabs will acReaders may email Cal Thomas at cept a Jewish state.” Palestinian President tcaeditors@tribpub.com.

Bill Griffin, the man with the perpetual smile The University of Georgia once had a colorful and unforgettable character by the name of William Tate, who hailed from the North Georgia mountain town of Tate. He was as much a fixture on the campus as the chapel bell and the hedges of Sanford Stadium.

As dean of men, an office that no longer exists (on any campus), he was in charge of discipline, which meant that his powers were absolute. He could kick you out of school for any offense, great or small. Yet he did not relish that he sometimes had to be the enforcer.

He preferred to wax insightfully with sage wit. He loved his alma mater like no other.

He once said, “There is nothing finer than a Georgia boy with a Georgia education.”

I thought of that line while enjoying a birthday party this past weekend — for a Georgia boy who grew up in Rutledge, matriculated in Athens, and is indelibly linked to his alma mater with a generous and undying love. Never demonstrative about his affection, he is a loyalist who gives back to his family, his university, and his friends.

With a business degree from the Terry College, he set about making his way in the world of finance, which has had him living in places that are far from the down home life he knew growing up in rural Morgan County.

His work has always made him a man on the go.

I often get calls from him as he is on the way to some distant airport. Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Jacksonville, San Francisco — and places like Vidalia

circumstances, men have to work at being a gentleman. It comes naturally with Bill.

Bill is past president of the Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh. He held that position for six straight years. That, in itself, warrants the ultimate tribute.

How can a man in an Eastern establishment golf and country club keep getting Loran re-elected? Shows you what a smallSmith town boy can achieve when he has the right stuff. when he is driving from his home at We had gathered for his birthday Sea Island to Athens. You call him, party. We were celebrating, making he calls you back. You email him, he our toasts with Diet Coke. His lovely responds. wife, Lynn, had organized just what he This is a man with a perpetual and preferred. He didn’t want a dinner at an polite smile, a kind word for everybody upscale restaurant in Manhattan, where — from the executive to the chairman, he has dined often in the past. He didn’t but also the waiter, the caddie and the even want to go to the “in” place in parking lot attendant. He is about as Pittsburgh, where he has lived for years. well-connected as you could be. He Lynn knew exactly what he preferred. holds membership in some of the most She sent out the invitations for everyprestigious private clubs in America. body to come to Athens to celebrate Golf has introduced him to executives Bill’s birthday. At the Varsity. Bill was in high places, where he is at ease when overjoyed. He never comes to Athens there is business to discuss, his insight- without having a meal at the Varsity. fulness and his modesty overwhelming, Suddenly the prose of Rudyard I once had a conversation with Tom Kipling flashed through my consciousOsborne, the longtime head football ness as we enjoyed a chili dog at the coach and athletic director who said world-famous fast-food emporium. poignantly, “It is important to be nice “If you can talk with crowds and to the big contributors to your program; keep your virtue, you can’t survive without their support.

“Or walk with kings and not lose the But it is just as important to be nice common touch… .” to the custodian and the maintenance I hope there is a Bill Griffin in your worker who play a significant role in life. your program.”

Loran Smith is co-host of “The TailAs soon as Osborne made his comgate Show” and sideline announcer for ment, I thought of Bill Griffin. Most Georgia football. He is also a freelance of the time, depending on a number of writer and columnist.

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Joyce Bagley Joyce Burell Bagley, age 81, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by: husband, Junior Bagley, son, Tony Bagley, brothers in-law, Harold Pass, James Piper, parents, Floyd and Vera Mauldin Burell. She is survived by her daughters, Kay Bagley Tench and husband, Mickey Tench, Buford, GA, Donna Bagley Little, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Corey and Ally Little, Athens, GA, Trent and Fran Bagley, Flowery Branch, GA, great-grandchildren, Brittan Bagley; sisters, Louise B. and George Elliott, Mableton, GA, Ann Burell Piper, Sugar Hill, GA, Virginia Burell Pass, Sugar Hill, GA; brother in-law, Gwen Bagley, Suwanee, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Bagley was born on December 17, 1933 in Atlanta, GA. Graduate of Sugar Hill School. Also attended Tallulah Falls School. She had a degree in Cosmetology and also she was a licensed practical nurse. She was a retired hairdresser and a member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday school at one time. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Pirkle officiating. Interment will be at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, GA. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

AUBURN

Mary Burgess Mary Ann Burgess, age 39, of Auburn passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015.

rently a member of Shadowbrook Baptist Church.

She worked as a blueprint technician at Lockheed for many years, where she met her husband Kenneth Eugene “Gene” Crowe. She later served at Sugar Hill Elementary School as their very first teacher’s aide. Betty will be most remembered as a loving wife for 55 years; mother of 3, grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 11, and great, great grandmother of 1. Her life was devoted to caring for family. Family and friends loved spending time with her and knew they were fortunate to have her in their lives. She had a special touch for cooking with an ability to make everything taste better. There was never a shortage of great food, variety of goodies, music and Fox News around her home. She is survived by daughter Shirley Crowe Corders of Winder, GA; daughter and son-in-law Linda and Larry Turner of Adairsville, GA; sister, Monaray Pugh of Canton, GA; 6 grandchildren, Chris Corders, Kirk Corders, Keith Corders, Kenny Ford, Leiah Harris, and Larrin Thompson; 11 great grandchildren, Tyler Brown, Julia Grace and Harper Corders, Kasen and Kiley Corders, Allie and Zach Ford, Kaley, Luke and Kara Harris, Jake Thompson; one great, great granddaughter, Breilynn Yates; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on December 4 during the hours of 6 -8:00 p.m.

The service will be held to celebrate the life of Betty Jean Crowe in the Flanigan Funeral Home Chapel, 4400 S Lee St, Buford, GA 30518, on December 5 at 11 :00 a.m. with interment at Sugar Hill Cemetery in Sugar Hill.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Araceli Cuevas Mrs. Araceli Manzo Cuevas, age 52 of Flowery Branch passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015.

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Virginia Lee Cromer, age 90, of Lawrenceville, died, December 2, 2015. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC “A Family Company,” Lawrenceville Chapel, 770-963-2411 www. wagesfuneralhome.com .

Vinay K. Khanna Vinay K. Khanna, age 55 of Alpharetta, GA passed away December 1, 2015. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www.wagesandsons.com

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Betty Crowe CROWE, Betty Jean of Winder, Georgia, passed away on December 1, 2015. She was born on July 30, 1927 in Swords, GA, the oldest of 2 children of Carlton Drew Combs and Annie Clide Hinton Combs. As a young lady she sang at the Baptist Tabernacle, was a long time member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church after moving from Marietta in 1963, and is curr l b f h d

Wayne League, Sr. Wayne Robbins League, Sr, age 80 of Lilburn, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Robert League, Sr and Edith Marie (Robbins) League.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria Brownlee League of Lilburn, GA; 2 sons, Wayne Robbins League, Jr, of Suwanee and Mark Thomas League (Aimee Post) of Huntsville, AL; grandchildren, Robbin Jeanine League, Gregory Thomas League, Avery Alizabeth League and Parker Thomas League; siblings, i d ( h li ) f

Linda Space (Charlie) of Hoschton, GA, and Robert League (Jeanne) of Flowery Branch, GA; nieces and nephews, Suzanne Woodring, Steve Space (Barbara) and Debbie Orr (Joel) ; brother in law, Marvin Brownlee (Jo). Mr. League was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, attended Georgia Tech and worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation.

He was a retired engineer and worked as a volunteer for the Snellville Historical Society. The Service to Celebrate and Honor the Life of Wayne Robbins League, Sr., will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Tom M. Wages, Snellville Chapel, Snellville, GA. Rev. Tommy Jordan will officiate the service. Inurnment will follow at 3:45 PM at Snellville Historical Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Those desiring may make donations in memory of Wayne Robbins League, Sr. to The Emory Winship Cancer Institute, www.winshipcancer.emory.edu/support. Condolences may be viewed or sent to www. wagesfuneralhome.com Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

SNELLVILLE

Glenda Mayhue Glenda Fleming Mayhue, age 66, of Snellville, Georgia, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at her home surrounded by her devoted family, following a gallant battle with a brain tumor.

Glenda was born August 1, 1949, in Anderson, South Carolina and was raised in Hartwell, Georgia, the daughter of Frances Jones Fleming and Judson L. Fleming.

Glenda was a 1967 graduate of Hart County High School, a 1972 graduate of North Georgia College, and obtained two Master’s Degrees, one in Education, and one in Administration and Supervision both from the University of Georgia. She embarked on a teaching career spanning five decades that started at Ft. Benning Elementary School and moved onto Eagle Grove Elementary School in Hartwell, GA; Powhatan Elementary School in Chesterfield, VA; and Grove Park Elementary School in Orange Park, FL. In 1983 Glenda’s teaching career moved to Georgia starting at R.D. Head Elementary School, Cedar Hill Elementary School, and finishing before she retired at Grayson Elementary School where she served as Assistant Principal for eighteen years. Glenda was a remarkable educator and leader during a prestigious career in education.

She touched the lives of so many students and their families, as well as her school family; she loved them all. She is survived by her mother, Frances Fleming of Snellville, GA; her two beloved sons and daughters-in-law; Rob & Amy Mayhue of Jackson, MS, Greg & Kay Lynn Mayhue of Roswell, GA; Rob and Greg’s father, R b k

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Robert W. “Monk” Mayhue of Snellville, GA; her six cherished grandchildren; Trip, Madison, Truitt, Bowen, Keaton and Campbell Mayhue. She was preceded in death by her father, Judson Fleming.

A Memorial Service Honoring the Life of Glenda F. Mayhue will be held Saturday December 5, 2015, at 4:00 P.M. at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel with Pastor Chuck Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be made for “The Grayson Elementary Care Team”, C/O Grayson Elementary School, 460 Grayson Pkwy., Grayson, GA 30017 in memory of Glenda F. Mayhue. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Mary Morgan Mary Louise Morgan age 86 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Wednesday, December 02, 2015. She is survived by her children, Mary Ann Jones, Benny (Debbie) Morgan, Lyonell Johnson Morgan, Jr., Peggy Holman (Larry) Tullis, and Tommy (Melissa) Morgan; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewy David Darling and Nannie Florence Rogers; siblings, Arthur Eller, O.D. Darling, James Darling, Annie McCarthy, and Zonie Griffin.

Mary was born in Atlanta and graduated from Maysville High School.

She worked as a welder for Gloster Tube Mill, on the free form line at Tucker, she was also employed as a lay out woman at Western Electric, and a Fiber Optics Lead Operator at Lucent Technology.

She was a member of the Pioneers Club at Lucent.

Mary served as a Sunday school teacher at the Bethesda Baptist Church.

She was very generous and contributed too many charities. She loved her family immensely, especially her grandchildren.

A Funeral Service Honoring the Life of Mary Louise will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 2PM at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Rev. Matthew Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 4pm-8pm as well as Saturday, Dec 5th from 4pm-8pm.

Condolences may be sent to or viewed at www. wagesfuneralhome. com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC, “A Family Company” 120 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 770-963-2411. .

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Martha Pace Martha Pace, 92, of Lawrenceville, Georgia went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2015.

She was predeceased by parents Russell H. Pace, Sr. and Minnie R. Pace, her beloved twin Mary, brother and sister-in-law Henry and Mary Jean Pace, sister and brother-in-law Virginia and Loy Flor, brother Roy L. Pace, sister Elizabeth Pace, along with twin brothers who died at birth.

She is survived by sister-in-law Ann Pace and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and faithful Christian. Martha was retired from the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company where she worked for 48 years. She was a member of Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church, a former member of Midway Presbyterian Church and a charter member of Glen Haven Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia. She was one of the first women Elders in Atlanta Presbytery and served faithfully in many ministries. She graduated from Avondale High School and Georgia State University. Martha and her twin Mary were members of the Friendship Force and enjoyed travels to many different countries. She was a member of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Guild and Georgia Twins & International Twins Association. Her many volunteer and charity efforts and her church work exemplified her love for God and love for people. Martha spent her final years at The Bridge At Lawrenceville, where she enjoyed social activities, country rides, walking daily and sharing her sweet spirit with residents and staff.

Visitation on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, with Funeral Service following at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of A.S. Turner & Sons, Rev. Jeff Davis officiating. Interment at Redan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church.

DULUTH

John Parker, Sr. John Wesley Parker, Sr., 72 of Duluth, GA died December 3, 2015. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel.

Mr. Parker, a native of Valdosta, GA was a retired banker with Wells Fargo Bank.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Parker of Duluth, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, John Wesley (Kathe) Parker, Jr. of Flowery Branch, GA, Cory James Parker of Lawrenceville, GA, Andrew Scott (Nicole) Parker of Lake City, SC; brothers and sisters-in-law, James Edward (Kay) Parker of Rome, GA, Allen (Hilda) Parker of Lake Park, GA, Randall (Ruth) Parker of Valdosta, GA; sisters, Sarah Corbett of Valdosta, GA, Linda Pitts of Lake Park, GA; grandchildren, Angeleigha Fay Parker, Holden Scott Parker, Alec Johnson, Amanda Johnson, Kayli Johnson.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.billheadfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the A i i i

American Lung Associaiton, www.lung.org.

The family will receive friends Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service at Bill Head Funeral Homes & Crematory Duluth Chapel (770)476-2535.

SNELLVILLE

Rhoda Pilgrim Rhoda A. Pilgrim, age 85 of Snellville, GA passed away December 2, 2015.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

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Brenda Reynolds Mrs. Brenda A. Reynolds, age 48, of Winder, Georgia died 12/02/2015.

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Marvin Rister, Jr. Marvin Lee Rister, Jr. age 61 of Grayson, GA passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Hilda Rister; daughter, Stayce Motte; grandson, Nic Mejia; nephews, Jeremy Rister, Jeff Rister, and Joe Rister; as well as many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Lee Rister, Sr. and Azalea Batton Rister; siblings, Jenny Rister, Charlie Rister, and Brent Rister.

Marvin was born in Houston, TX. He was employed for 35 years with AT&T. He was a member of Grayson United Methodist Church.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 1PM at Grayson United Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Hearn officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 5pm-7pm at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations in Marvin’s name be made to the Salvation Army.

Condolences may be sent to or viewed at www. wagesfuneralhome. com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC, “A Family Company” 120 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 770-963-2411. .

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Bill Tucker “Bill” William Tucker, age 73 of Snellville, GA passed away December 4, 2015. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-9793200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

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Richard Willard Richard Willard, age 27, of Snellville, GA, passed away on, November 30, 2015. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 2246 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, Georgia 30078. 770-9795010. stewartfh.com.

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Dacula hosting Christmas celebration Sunday I look forward to attending, celebrating the joy of the Christmas season, and having The city of Dacula and a very merry Christmas with Dacula Business Association each of you.” invite the community to celThe community event, held ebrate the season on Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. at Hebron at Christmas in Dacula.

Church, will feature family“As the year comes to a friendly activities in Santa’s close, let’s all take the time Village such as carriage rides, to celebrate the blessings of kids crafts and more. life,” Dacula Mayor Jimmy The event also offers holiWilbanks said in a press day shopping, character meetrelease. “Take the opportunity and-greets, a live nativity, to visit with your neighbors, musical performances, food colleagues, friends and famtrucks and more as Dacula ily at Christmas in Dacula. hopes to spread Christmas

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joy. Guests will also have the opportunity to view what is believed to be the tallest Christmas tree in Gwinnett.

This year’s Christmas in Dacula presents the first Dacula Jingle Jog 5K and Fun Run. The 5K run begins at 2 p.m. and is followed by the Fun Run at 3 p.m; runners can register at christmasindacula.org. The individual runner fee is $30, and the family group rate for registration is a discounted price of $80.

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Georgia insurance exchange enrollment exceeds 100,000

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seeking coverage for the first More than 100,000 Geortime.” gians have signed up for After coverage in the insurance the second exchange as of Nov. 28, open federal officials announced enrollment Sylvia Wednesday. period for Burwell The state’s total of the ex105,299 trailed only Florida, change, which concluded Texas and North Carolina in February, Georgia had among the 38 states that use 536,929 people selecting the federally run marketa plan or automatically place, created under the re-enrolled in the state exAffordable Care Act. It’s the change for 2015 coverage. first state-by-state enrollYet by June 30, a lower ment breakdown since open number, 417,890, were covenrollment began Nov. 1. ered through the exchange Nationally, more than in Georgia.

2 million have signed up Open enrollment for next for coverage, with 700,000 year runs through Jan. 31. of them seeking exchange The tax penalty for not plans for the first time. signing up for coverage has U.S. Health and Human increased for 2016.

Services Secretary Sylvia Unless exempted, people Burwell said that “we’re who remain uninsured encouraged by the number next year will be subject of people who are returning to a penalty of $695 for an to the marketplace or are individual, or 2.5 percent

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of household income — whichever is greater. That’s up from the 2015 penalty: $325 or 2 percent of income, whichever is greater.

HHS estimates that more than 300,000 uninsured people in the Atlanta area qualify for coverage through the exchange, which offers subsidies for the vast majority of potential enrollees.

Dante McKay, the Georgia director for Enroll America, said Wednesday that the nonprofit group, which helps people sign up, is “thrilled’’ about the enrollment figures for November.

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Dr. Michael R. Willman is joining CarlinVision in Snellville as its new ophthalmologist, the practice announced earlier this week.

Willman Dr. Michael R. Willman is a graduate of the University of Texas-Austin and did his medical training at A.T. Still University, Oklahoma State University and the University of Louisville, where he studied glaucoma and cataract surgery. He was a dean’s list student and received multiple teaching honors for his work to teach science to elementary school students while he was at Texas, according to CarlinVision officials.

He spent a few years teaching at the college level and practicing medication in Missouri. He spent the last 13 years in private practice in North Carolina.

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by Georgia Trend Gwinnett Medical Center was named one of the state’s top hospitals in the December edition of Georgia Trend magazine.

The magazine released its rankings of top teaching, large, medium-sized and

small hospitals in the state.

Gwinnett Medical Center was ranked No. 8 on the list of top large hospitals, which are those institutions in Georgia that have more than 250 patient beds.

Georgia Trend noted in its rankings that it used information from 40 different areas monitored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to determine the top hospitals. The long list of data looked at included patient experience, value of services rendered and outcomes of care.

Tree lighting, photos at Jolly Holly-day celebration Families will have the chance to see Santa Claus magically light up Suwanee’s Christmas tree at the annual Jolly Hollyday event on Friday, Dec. 4.

The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Town Center Park. After the tree lighting, parents will have the opportunity to snap photos of their kids with Santa as they tell him their Christmas wishes.

Performers from the Suwanee Academy of the Arts, the Royal Dance Academy and choruses from Level Creek, Riverside, Roberts and Suwanee Elementary schools will perform festive holiday jingles throughout the event. Craft activities and complimentary hot chocolate, cookies and other sweets will be available while supplies last.

Parents are encouraged to bring cameras or phones to snap photos of their kids with Santa. For more information, visit suwanee.com.

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Time to shine for Gwinnett’s junior quarterback quartet

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There is a common thread between all four of Gwinnett’s football semifinalists — all four are led by junior quarterbacks.

Greater Atlanta Christian and Grayson have established starters in Davis Mills and Chase Brice. Mill Creek and Buford have first-year starters in Cameron Turley and Mic Roof.

In Class AAAAAA Brice and Turley have led Grayson and Mill Creek to 13-0 records. There is potential for an all-Gwinnett state final if the Rams defeat Roswell and the Hawks take out the defending state champs, Colquitt County, tonight.

Mills is looking to lead GAC (12-1) back to the Georgia Dome for a second-straight season with a win over Pace Academy in Cream of the crop Ever since they met in the eighth-grade Gwinnett Football League championship, Brice and Mills have been linked together.

As they’ve had successful high school careers the two have become even more synony-

mous. In Rivals.com’s initial 2017 pro-style quarterback rankings, Mills and Brice are two of four peach state signal callers ranked in the top seven in the country.

Mills is the highestrated at No. 3, with McEachern QB and Georgia commit Bai-

ley Hockman at No. 5, Brice at No. 6 and Warner Robbins QB and Alabama commit Jake Fromm at No. 7.

“Me and Davis are really cool,” Brice said.

“He’s fun to hang out with whenever we can.

Occasionally we train together with coach Tony

Class AA tonight. Roof has Buford (12-1) in position for its 11th state title and fourth straight if they can defeat unbeaten Woodward Academy in the Class AAAA semifinals Mills leads the quartet of quarterbacks with 2,537 yards passing, 23 touchdowns and just five interceptions. Brice has a county-high 28 touchdown passes, with 2,436 yards and just eight interceptions.

Turley has thrown for 2,151 yards and 17 touchdowns, with just three interceptions. Roof, who plays in a more run-heavy offense, has thrown for 1,292 yards, 14 touchdowns and just four interceptions.

Ballard and we’ve been to similar camps. People always try to compare us obviously because there’s me, Davis, Bailey and Jake Fromm (in the 2017 class). Me and Davis kind of get compared because we’re in the same county, but we don’t even look at that.

We’re good friends, we know we’re not going to the same school, so there’s nothing even to worry about there.”

Last month Wisconsin and Ole Miss brought Mills’ offer total to 23 schools. He’ll have his pick of schools like Stanford, Michigan, UCLA

and North Carolina when he decides to commit.

Brice has 18 offers of his own with Clemson, Michigan State, Vanderbilt, Missouri, Virginia Tech and West Virginia standing out at the moment.

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Mill Creek faces another major test in fellow unbeaten Colquitt County

By Will Hammock

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The underdog role, even if Mill Creek’s football players and coaches don’t notice, is evident again in today’s Class AAAAAA state semifiMill Creek’s Jonathan Gipson (36) reacts after breaking nals.

Visiting Colquitt up a pass during the second half of last Friday’s Class AAAAAA quarterfinal at Mill Creek High School in Ho- County, the defending schton. (Photo: Kyle Hess) state champion, is on a

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28-game winning streak and boasts a No. 4 national ranking in the latest CBS MaxPreps Xcellent 25 Football Rankings.

Mill Creek is the only one of the four unbeaten AAAAAA semifinalists not to be ranked in that national poll — Grayson is No. 7 and Roswell is No. 14 — and is in the semifinal round for the first time in school his-

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tory. Colquitt, also No. 3 nationally by USA Today, has reached the Final Four the past seven seasons.

It’s a similar scenario for Mill Creek. Archer came in nationally ranked in last Friday’s quarterfinals, but left Hoschton with a 23-0 loss.

The Hawks have approached this game the same way they have the

previous 13, focused on the task at hand and not on the opponent’s lofty resumé.

“I don’t think anyone on the team is thinking of that (underdog role),” Mill Creek senior defensive end Tyler Vernon said. “We’re just excited to play another game and host a playoff game at

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Grayson hosts Roswell for spot in the state finals

By Paul Thomas

going to try to attack, but we’re going to stick to our plan. How we always play.

Grayson Rams Rosell Hornets We’re not going to panic, (8-AAAAAA) (5-AAAAAA) Grayson and Roswell but they’re definitely really Coach: Mickey Conn Coach: John Ford Record: 13-0 Record: 13-0 have been two of the most talented.”

Last week: Defeated Last week: Defeated Coldominant football teams in The Rams rode senior Westlake 35-28 lins Hill 17-10 the state this season. running back Cameryn Neither school has faced When: Today, 7:30 p.m.

Brent’s school-record 269 Last meeting: Grayson defeated Roswell 24-14 in 2009 much resistance throughyards rushing to victory last in the second round out the season. Until last week.

Location: Grayson High School Friday’s 17-10 win over Expect a heavy dose of Collins Hill in the Class the run game from Grayson AAAAAA quarterfinals, the giving up just 10.3 points and North Carolina respec- again this week, with Brice Hornets hadn’t played in a per game this season after tively. looking to keep the Hornets game decided by less than In the secondary junior Mykelle McDaniel (91) of the Grayson Rams celebrates allowing a season-high 28 honest with some shots after recording a sack against the Wheeler Wildcats at last week. down the middle to tight end 17 points all season.

Xavier McKinney is an Grayson’s 35-28 win over Grayson High School in Loganville. (File photo) “The biggest key is to just Alabama pledge and fellow Ryan Carrier and deep to Westlake was just its second Demetrius Mason. go out there and just play,” junior LeAnthony Wilgame decided by less than 28 ing at home. “We had to go be ready to go. I’m really “They close those holes Conn said of slowing down liams is a four-star prospect points this season. The two on the road last week and pretty fast,” Conn said. “If hoping for a great atmoRoswell. “Not become with offers from Alabama, teams will meet tonight at that can be tough to do. We sphere Friday.” overwhelmed with all the Georgia, LSU and Michigan we see them we better hit Grayson for a 7:30 p.m. kick- survived last week. I was them in a hurry. They really On offense the Hornets, different things that they do among others. off in the state semifinals. really proud of the way the put themselves in good posiranked third in the state, and just go out there play “They’re really fast,” Both teams are 13-0 and team competed, down at average 44.7 points per the game the best you can Grayson quarterback Chase tions. We’ll just chip away ranked nationally in the the half to come back and at it. I think it’s important game. Quarterback Quinand go out there and play Brice said. “They’re ballCBS MaxPreps Xcellent 25 we scored two touchdowns tarius Neely scored his that we be patient and take each play the best you can. hawks. They’ve got really poll. The Rams are ranked (snaps) like that to get advantage of opportunities eighth rushing touchdown If our kids can do that hope- good DBs and their lineNo. 8 in the country, while back in it. So I was really of the season to seal the fully we’ll compete and backing corps is pretty solid when we get them to score Roswell sits at No. 14. The proud of our team and the victory over Collins Hill in give ourselves a chance.” with Tre (Lamar) in the mid- and take advantage and execute. At this point it’s about two sides face off tonight way they responded. Saw the fourth quarter. Neely has The Hornets may be one dle. I talked to him a little execution and we’ve got to with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at a lot of good leadership also thrown for 2,164 yards, of the few teams in the state bit when I visited Clemson Grayson in the state semifrom our team. Playing at 30 touchdowns and just five with as much talent on the and he’s really big and fast, execute in all three phases of finals. home means our fans get interceptions this season. defensive side of the ball as and strong. Their defensive the game. If we can do that “That’s big. That’s big we give ourselves a chance to be here. Former players, Junior Sheldan Evans Grayson. Linebackers Tre line gets up field and there for us,” Grayson head coach students, hopefully it will be has run for 1,600 yards and Lamar and Tyrone Hopper are some holes there — like to win and that’s the big Mickey Conn said of playa great atmosphere and we’ll 26 touchdowns. Grayson is are committed to Clemson every defense — that we’re thing.”

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This matchup will certainly be hyped, with its GPB broadcast and Colquitt on its impressive run under demonstrative head coach Rush Propst, he of the Hoover (Ala.) and MTV’s “Two-ADays” fame. His Packers have defeated Mill Creek in their two previous meetings, 31-14 in last year’s Corky Kell Classic at McEachern and 27-14 in the 2010 state quarterfinals, the first year Mill Creek ever won a playoff game.

“We don’t care who we play honestly,” Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis said. “I said that to players this week. If you ask any of our players, they’re just happy to play another game of football.

We have kept it that simple all year. The players have bought into it. The coaches have bought into it. It’s as simple as that.

We don’t want it to end yet. We would go play somebody in the parking lot. We just want to play.”

The game within the game is just as clear as the underdog. Which side will win the battle between Colquitt’s highpowered offense and Mill Creek’s ultra-stingy defense?

The Packers, who average 47.5 points, have been held under 40 points only twice this season, in a 33-14 win over Camden County and in a 37-7 victory over Crisp County.

The eye-catching offensive production is a huge reason why they haven’t lost since the 2013 semifinals against Norcross.

“They’re very similar to Archer in that they attack the whole field,” Jarvis said of Colquitt.

“Again, we have to tackle well in space and get pressure on the quarterback with our front four.

We’ve got to play with tremendous team speed.

They play with tempo and run a variety of formations to spread you out.

They’re a team that will use momentum and try to hit big plays.”

Colquitt quarterback Chase Parrish has thrown for 2,759 yards and 33 touchdowns to just four interceptions for an offense that leans heavily on the pass. Arkansas commit Kiel Pollard, a physical, 6-foot-2, 220-pound receiver, has 64 catches for 955 yards and 16 TDs. Ty Lee (41 catches, 668 yards, six TDs and 671 rushing yards, 10.3 per carry, five TDs) and Nate Powell IV (649 rushing

Hawks COLQUITT COUNTY AT MILL CREEK Mill Creek Hawks (7-AAAAAA) Coach: Shannon Jarvis Record: 13-0 Last week: Beat Archer 23-0

Colquitt County Packers (1-AAAAAA) Coach: Rush Propst Record: 13-0 Last week: Beat South Forsyth 49-31

When: Today, 7:30 p.m.

Last meeting: Colquitt County won 31-14 last year in the Corky Kell Classic Location: Mill Creek High School

yards, seven TDs) also have been playmakers for the Region 1-AAAAAA champions. “(Colquitt’s) a great team,” Vernon said.

“Their running backs are really good. They’ve got a lot of good skill people.

We’re excited about playing them. They’re a great team but I think our defense can match up with anybody.”

That has been the case all season.

Mill Creek allows 6.8 points and boasts six shutouts, the most stunning last week’s shutdown of Archer’s dangerous attack. The Hawks haven’t given up more than 17 points in a game all season and opponents have scored just seven points in the first quarter all season.

The limited success against that defense has come in the passing game, with an emphasis on limited. The unit surrenders only 24.2 rushing yards per game and just 142.7 yards overall. It has 63 sacks, led by Vernon’s 17, and 85 tackles for losses, led by Sidney Otiwu’s 14.

Otiwu (95 tackles) joins fellow linebackers Aaron Anderson (107) and Micah Bull (104) as Mill Creek’s top tacklers.

The defense also has 20 interceptions and nine defensive TDs, three by cornerback Kishawn Miller.

While the Colquitt offense and Mill Creek defense have garnered the most attention, the other two units will be just as important in the semifinal game’s outcome.

Colquitt’s speedy defense also makes plays, intercepting five passes and returning one for a score in last Friday’s 49-31 win over South Forsyth.

Mill Creek’s offense has protected the ball well, though, with only

17 turnovers on the season. Starting quarterback Cameron Turley has 17 TD passes with only three interceptions, completing 57 percent of his passes.

The running game also is a Hawks staple, with Joe Thomas (720 yards, 15 TDs) and Daniel Leconte (618 yards, 13 TDs) leading the way.

“Defensively, they fly around and they give you a bunch of different looks,” Jarvis said of the Colquitt defense. “We’ve got to be sound in what we’re doing. It will be key for us to establish a running game against them and that’s something we’ve struggled to do at times. … We’ve got to be able to do both, run and pass, and we’ve got to be able to attack all parts of the field and make them make plays in space as well.”

A Mill Creek victory over a traditional power would not only garner national attention, it would send the Hawks to their first-ever state championship game in the Georgia Dome. It would be a major accomplishment for the program, but the players and coaches just want to play another round. “(The playoff run) has been a blast,” Mill Creek defensive tackle John Hunt said. “It’s probably the most fun couple of weeks of my life. … The whole school is buzzing.”

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Buford bracing for high-powered Woodward attack

By David Friedlander

WOODWARD ACADEMY AT BUFORD

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BUFORD — It’s the old theory about what happens when the immovable object meets the irresistible force.

At least, that’s the way the Class AAAA semifinal between Buford and Woodward Academy tonight at Tom Riden Stadium seems on paper.

The No. 3 state-ranked Wolves (12-1) boast one of the state’s top defenses, allowing just 1,637 yards of total offense, including only 661 on the ground, and stifling opponents’ production to a mere 6.3 points per contest.

But Woodward poses perhaps the biggest challenge they’ve faced all season, certainly the biggest since giving up 57 combined points to Maryland power Eastern Christian Academy and AAAAAA playoff team McEachern in their first three games.

The centerpiece for the top-ranked War Eagles (13-0) is running back Elijah Holyfield, son of fourtime former world heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield and a Georgia commit who has run for 995 yards and 19 touchdowns despite missing five games to injury.

Woodward Academy War Eagles (5-AAAA) Coach: John Hunt Record: 13-0 Last week: Beat Marist 42-14 in the quarterfinals

Buford Wolves (8-AAAA) Coach: Jess Simpson Record: 12-1 Last week: Beat Thomson 49-7 in the quarterfinals

When: Today, 7:30 p.m.

Last meeting: Buford won 40-7 in 2013 Location: Buford High School

2,570 yards, 25 TDs passing; 94-390, 6 TDs rushing) has been a major catalyst for the War Eagles, particularly when Holyfield was out.

Meanwhile, Johnson — who boasts scholarship offers from Georgia Southern, Furman and Miami of Ohio and interest from the likes of Georgia, Buford’s Caleb Auer (8) reacts after a third down stop in the first quarter of the Wolves’ Minnesota, Kentucky and victory over Worth County in the second round. (Photo: David McGregor) Vanderbilt — has nabbed But despite the fact coached on the offensive (set) and a tight end run49 passes for 1,082 yards the 5-foot-11, 206-pound line, that they’re just ning power and stretch and 11 TDs. senior is 100 percent (dangerous). In some of and play-action, the next Still, as dangerous healthy again and is those kind of games, you play they’re in 11-player those weapons are, Buclearly a threat, Buford play a running back that’s personnel with a tight ford defensive end Caleb coach Jess Simpson really talented and that’s end, a back and three Auer believes the most says Holyfield is hardly kind of who they are and wides, and then they’re pressing key to combating Woodward’s only threat, what they do. I think Eli- in four wides. And they them is for him and his and that the Wolves had jah Holyfield gives them do all of it conceptually cohorts to control the line best not limit their focus an identity, but there’s so well, and from a personof scrimmage and allow to him. much more to them than nel standpoint, they’ve got playmakers in the Wolves’ “The different thing his ability to run the foot- some guys who can really linebackers and secondabout this week is you ball, though he’s certainly stretch the field.” ary such as T.D. Roof can’t spend your whole a special player.

Two of the more dan(83 tackles, 5 sacks) and week talking about the “They’re very multiple gerous field stretchers are R.J. Walker (45 tackles, running back,” Simpson in their personnel groups junior quarterback Ryan 2 INTs, 6 PBUs) space to said. “They’re so taland very diverse in what Glover and his favorite do what they do. ented at wide receiver and they can do. One play, target, Joshua Johnson.

“We play with really quarterback and so wellthey’re in (a) two-back Glover (144-222-5, good pad level,” Auer said

of the Wolves’ strength in the trenches. “You always hear it (in practice) every day — low man wins. When you’re going against bigger guys, that can’t be more true. I think we play with good attack off the ball, that’s our key to success.”

Of course, a good offense can serve as a good defense by holding onto the ball so long as to not allow Woodward’s offense much time to do damage.

And the Wolves have been quite good at doing so, thanks in no small part to a running game that boasts nine regular running backs averaging 6.2 yards per carry or more, led by Anthony Grant (95732, 9 TDs) and Christian Turner (71-731, 10 TDs) and bolstered by the return from injury of Xavier Gantt (30-225, 4 TDs in 5 games), plus the accurate passing of Mic Roof (90-131-4, 1,292 yards, 14 TDs).

GAC taking nothing for granted in semifinal rematch

By David Friedlander

PACE ACADEMY AT GAC

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NORCROSS — One might think drawing a familiar opponent in a state football playoff game is a major break.

And in some ways, Greater Atlanta Christian could look at tonight’s match-up with Pace Academy in a Class AA state semifinal that way.

After all, the No. 2 stateranked Spartans (12-1) did defeat the eighth-ranked Knights (11-2) by a comfortable 33-13 margin when the two teams met in a Region 6-AA regular season game Oct. 9.

However, GAC coach Tim Hardy knows there are at least two potential flaws in that line of thinking.

One is the old axiom that it’s difficult to beat a quality team twice in one season.

The other is that this Pace team invading Spartan Stadium is hardly the same one that the Spartans scored 19 unanswered points against in the second half to pull away from nearly two months ago.

A lot of the latter stems from changes the Knights

Pace Academy Knights (6-AA) Coach: Chris Slade Record: 11-2 Last week: Beat Macon Co. 33-26

When: Today, 7:30 p.m.

Last meeting: GAC won 33-13 on Oct. 9 Location: Greater Atlanta Christian School

GAC’s Alex Rowe (2) breaks the tackle of Brooks County’s Chandler Moore (58) and James Silas (55) and picks up a first down during the state quarterfinals. (Photo: Craig Cappy)

have made, particularly on offense, according to Hardy.

“They’re actually a little more diverse,” Hardy said of Pace’s offense. “They’ve become sort of a power football team. I’m very impressed with their size.”

Indeed, Pace has escalated its ground game since the last time it faced GAC.

Five different Knights backs have produced at least 374 yards on the season, led

by Deon Jackson (115-940, 7 TDs) running behind a powerful line led by Furman commit Tim Coleman and four-star junior prospect Andrew Thomas.

And the shift in focus and success it has brought

— Pace is averaging 35.2 points since its final game of the regular season — has gotten the attention of several GAC defensive players.

“We’re definitely not taking this team lightly,” said senior linebacker Josh Pickens, who is among the Spartans’ leading tacklers with 57 combined stops and six

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sacks this season. “We’re looking at them almost as a new team. They’ve been showing a lot more run on film. So, we’re just coming in not taking them lightly, hungry and ready to go.”

One of the things GAC hopes won’t change against Pace this time around will be getting a similar push along the defensive line to the one it got in the first meeting, when Ford Higgins (61 tackles, team-best 7 sacks) had four tackles behind the line of scrimmage.

Of course, the Spartans also hope to carry over its strong offensive performance from their first meeting with Pace, which included a pair of scoring passes and a TD run from quarterback Davis Mills, plus 104 yards on the ground from Alex Rowe.

Mills says that knowing what the Knights have in terms of personnel should help him and his teammates prepare, though like Hardy and his defensive teammates, he also emphasizes that the Spartans must be prepared for any adjustments the Knights might have made.

“Just the experience of playing them before really lets you get in there and be comfortable with what you’re going to see and what defense they’ll show against you,” said Mills, who is currently among Gwinnett’s top-five passers with 2,537 yards and 23 TDs on the season.

“Definitely we have to stay prepared. It’s always tough to beat a team twice. We just have to go out there and play football and hopefully win the game.”

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GAC Spartans (6-AA) Coach: Tim Hardy Record: 12-1 Last week: Beat Brooks Co. 23-12

The Tigers can seal a spot in the College Football Playoff and Two of the most prolific ofextend the longest winning streak in the country to 16 games while fenses in the nation will be on led by ACC Player of the Year display when top-ranked ClemDeshaun Watson at quarterback. son meets No. 8 North Carolina The Tar Heels aren’t withat the ACC championship game out hope to make the CFP, but Saturday in Charlotte. The unthey’ll need a convincing victory beaten Tigers scored at least 33 behind versatile signal-caller points in nine of their 12 games Marquise Williams along with while North Carolina is averaging 41.2 points to lead the league a big effort on the other side of while winning a school-record 11 the ball.

“We’re excited for the opportustraight contests. nity,” North Carolina linebacker “The key will be which deJeff Schoettmer told reporters. fense plays the best,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney told report- “As a competitor and an athlete, you want to play the best team. ers. “All I know is if you give And to be the best, you’ve got to someone a short field, you’re in beat the best.” for a long day.”

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BASKETBALL

Today

• Shiloh boys in Monteverde Tournament 6 p.m. — Archer at Central 6 p.m. — Discovery at Jefferson 6 p.m. — Hapeville Charter at Wesleyan 6 p.m. — Meadowcreek at Peachtree Ridge 6 p.m. — Mt. Paran at Providence 6 p.m. — Mountain View at Duluth 6 p.m. — Parkview at Brookwood 6 p.m. — South at Berkmar 7 p.m. — Salem at Lanier

FOOTBALL

State semifinals Class AAAAAA 7:30 p.m. — Colquitt County at Mill Creek 7:30 p.m. — Roswell at Grayson Class AAAA 7:30 p.m. — Woodward Academy at Buford Class AA 7:30 p.m. — Pace Academy at GAC

WRESTLING

• Archer, Collins Hill in Eastside (S.C.) Southern Slam 5 p.m. — Brookwood, Central, Duluth in Wolverine Classic at Woodstock 5 p.m. — Dacula in King of the Mountain at Towns Co. 5 p.m. — Norcross in Lumpkin Co. Invitational 6 p.m. — Discovery at GAC Saturday

BASKETBALL

• Peachtree Ridge boys in Nike Explosion at Wheeler • Shiloh boys in Monteverde Tournament 2 p.m. — Clarke Central at Discovery 2:30 p.m. — Johns Creek girls at Collins Hill 3 p.m. — Grayson at Centennial 3 p.m. — Riverside Military boys at Wesleyan 3:30 p.m. —Hebron at Providence 4 p.m. — Berkmar at Brookwood 4 p.m. — Buford at Morgan Co. 4 p.m. — Mill Creek at Dacula 5:30 p.m. — South at North 6 p.m. — Stephenson girls at GAC

SWIMMING & DIVING

• Wesleyan in Holiday Splash Invitational at Cumming Aquatic Center 8 a.m. — Region 8-AAAAAA Clody Invitational swimming at Mountain Park 8 a.m. — Region 7-AAAAAA Clody Invitational swimming at West Gwinnett 3 p.m. — Clody 6 Diving Invitational at Mountain Park

WRESTLING

8 a.m. — Buford in Lake Norman Duals 9 a.m. — Archer, Collins Hill in Eastside (SC) Southern Slam 9 a.m. — Brookwood, Central, Duluth in Wolverine Classic at Woodstock 9 a.m. — Dacula in King of the Mountain at Towns Co. 9 a.m. — Grayson, Peachtree Ridge in Hoya Invitational at Harrison 9 a.m. — Mill Creek in Walton Duals 9 a.m. — Mountain View Duals 9 a.m. — Norcross in Lumpkin Co. Invitational 9 a.m. — Wesleyan in Walnut Grove Invitational

The Home Teams

TODAY NEXT UPCOMING

Hawks

at Orlando at Orlando Off Sat, 7 p.m.

Sun, 3 p.m.

97.7-FM 97.7-FM

at Tampa Bay at Carolina Off Sun, 1 p.m.

Dec. 13, 1 p.m.

FOX/92.9 FM FOX/92.9 FM

L.A. Lakers at Dallas at Oklahoma City 8 p.m.

Dec. 9, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 8 p.m.

FSSE/92.9 FM ESPN/92.9 FM FSSE/92.9 FM Off

TBD

End of season

Georgia

Georgia St.

Off

at Ga. Southern Sat, 2 p.m.

ESPN3/88.5-FM

TBD

Gladiators

Falcons

FSSE = FOX Sports Southeast, FSS = FOX Sports South

On TV

Today

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

8 p.m. — Alabama at Southern Mississippi FS1 11 p.m. — Oregon vs. UNLV ESPN2

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

8 p.m. — MAC Championship: Bowling Green vs.

Northern Illinois ESPN2

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

7:30 p.m. — Colquitt County at Mill Creek PBS

NBA

7 p.m. — Brooklyn at New York ESPN 8 p.m. — Los Angeles Lakers at Atlanta FSSE 9:30 p.m. — Cleveland at New Orleans ESPN

SKIING

12:30 p.m. — Audi Birds of Prey. Featuring downhill competition. From Beaver Creek, Colo. NBCSP

SOCCER

2:30 p.m. — Bundesliga: FC Schalke 04 vs Hannover 96 FS1

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GGC men’s soccer to host open tryout on Dec. 12 LAWRENCEVILLE — After putting together another double-digit win season in 2015, the Georgia Gwinnett men’s soccer team has already started its preparations for the 2016 campaign, beginning with an open tryout on Dec. 12.

The tryout is open to high school seniors, GGC students and potential college transfers, and it will begin at noon at Grizzly Soccer Complex. Participants are expected to bring their own gear for the synthetic turf pitch. GGC students will not be granted an excused absence from Saturday classes and they will need to seek approval from their professor if they are to miss.

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Getting to Know … Emily Bos Emily Bos, a 17-time All-American at Auburn and two-time Olympic trials qualifier, was hired as the aquatics director and head swimming coach at Greater Atlanta Christian this year.

In this installment of “Getting to Know …,” the Michigan native talks with staff writer Christine Troyke about a variety of topics, including her love for all things Christmas, being an awe-struck 15-year-old at her first Olympic trials and feeling at home in the South.

CT: What does an aquatics director do?

EB: This is a completely new position at GAC and, so far, it has been awesome.

It’s been exciting. It’s been a learning year, I’ll put it that way.

We’ve started implementing pre-first, first-grade and kindergarten swimming lessons during the day. So that’s been fun. The children really seem to enjoy it. And on the last day, I let them jump off the diving board, so they love that part.

The PE classes have been coming up. I’ll take them and do swimming lessons, water aerobics, different variations of using the pool more. We’ve been using it with health classes and photography has been coming up here, too. It’s just trying to utilize the pool more — because this is a great facility.

My job is to try to grow the swim program. Hopefully in years, I’ll develop a USA Swim program, more after school programs. We have after school programs now and the numbers are up.

They’re pleased with that.

So am I. It’s been a learning experience, but it’s been fun.

Emily Bos, a 17-time All-American at Auburn, was hired as the aquatics director and head swimming coach at Greater Atlanta Christian this year. (Staff Photo: Christine Troyke)

said, “You really need to make a decision. This could lead to great possibilities.”

I was still like, OK, OK. Still clueless. He said, “You can go to college.” Swimming wasn’t that big in my life. I wasn’t a year-round swimmer yet. When I talked to my parents, they said I really should focus on it, but ultimately they let it be my decision.

I started taking swimming more seriously and started to love it. I decided to go to Auburn and I don’t regret anything.

CT: When you were deciding on a college, who besides Auburn was in the running?

EB: It came down to Auburn and Arizona. I had a CT: How did you get the lot of great offers, but those were the two it came down job? to.

EB: They interviewed I also drew a line (on a five or six people and I had map) with all the warmerto create a Power-Point of weather schools (laughing). what I saw the future for I like the weather down GAC. I created a five-year here. plan, a three-year plan, a CT: It’s already snowed one-year plan with what I could do with this program. a bunch up in Michigan.

EB: I went home for Then I got a call back, Thanksgiving and there was which was awesome, and snow on the ground. here I am.

CT: It’s not so bad when you can go up for the CT: Had you just finweekend and come back to ished school (at Auburn) 70 degrees here. when this started?

EB: Right. Hopefully EB: I graduated last Dewhen I go back for Christcember, so a year ago. mas there will be snow.

My mom is a kindergarten CT: When you went to teacher and she’s like, “No, college, other than swimwe don’t need to deal with ming, what was the goal? snow pants yet.”

EB: I wanted to be a teacher. I graduated with a CT: Michigan to Alateaching degree. I actually bama is a big change. How taught PE at Auburn High were the first few weeks?

School and that’s what I EB: I love my family. wanted to do. I loved it.

We’re really close. I never Then this came up and I pictured myself going far said, “Oh, let’s try it.” The away. At first, I looked for more research I did as I every school close to home. was creating the plan, I got None of the schools close excited. And I’ve really enjoyed it. The people here are to home ever felt like home awesome, It’s such a family to me. Then I went down to Auburn. The coaches were atmosphere. awesome. I went to church with them. The team was CT: Any familiarity with GAC before you hear so welcoming. They did everything together. It just about the job?

EB: No, ma’am. (laugh- felt like home.

The first few months ing) I’m from Michigan, so were a little difficult, just I’d never heard of it. not having any family down CT: Had you been to the here. It was hard for me. But my parents were great. They area though during your came down for swim meets.

Auburn career?

They supported me. We EB: I swam at Georgia were Skyping a lot. Now, Tech and the University of Georgia, so I’ve been in this yes, I still miss my family, but I think I’ve grown as a area. It’s a great city. person. I’ve become more CT: Where in Michigan independent. are you from?

CT: How long did it EB: Holland, right on take you to pick up a Lake Michigan.

(Southern) accent?

EB: (laughing) Well, CT: Did you do other “y’all” I picked up pretty sports growing up?

EB: I played everything. quickly. Every time I go home they say I have an Soccer, basketball, volaccent. leyball, gymnastics. I was When I was with the a sports girl. My dream, national team, we went to honestly, was to play soccer. I wanted to be like Mia Australia to swim and all Hamm. the Australians were like, My freshman year of “You have such an accent.” high school, I made the Really? And I was in high Olympic time trials. Clueschool. less as all get-out. OK, whatever. And my swim CT: So you’ve probably coach sat me down and done quite a bit of travel-

ing because of swimming?

EB: I’ve been to Australia and Spain and all over the U.S. So that’s been fun.

Swimming has led me to a lot of places. My family loved it, too, because they could go with me.

CT: Have you had a favorite spot where you’d go back for vacation now?

EB: When we went to Australia, I was there for 2 ½ weeks, but they didn’t let you sight-see. You were there to swim. Which is understandable. If I had a chance, I’d go back. My family went to New Zealand and pet koalas and all that. So that would be fun.

We were there over New Year’s and we all stood on the hotel balcony and watched the fireworks.

Which was fun. But I’d like to experience (the country) in a different way.

CT: Were you in one city?

EB: We were in Sydney, Geelong and Melbourne.

So we did get to see a few things — just from the bus.

CT: Your job here isn’t just aquatics director?

EB: I coach the junior school and varsity teams.

And the numbers have grown. They’ve never had 60-plus swimmers on either team. So that’s awesome.

Now we need more pool space (laughing).

CT: How are the teams doing so far this season?

EB: Good. Our middle school team is still undefeated. We have a great eighth-grade class so there’s a lot of talent. And our high school team has already beaten the record from last year. We’re 3-1 right now. We have a lot of great leaders. It’s exciting to see where the program is headed.

watch me swim, so there’s an excuse.

CT: You made the Olympic trials twice?

EB: I went in 2008 and 2012.

CT: What were you swimming primarily?

EB: The 100 backstroke was the only one I made it in in ’08. Then the second time was 100 back, 50 free and 100 free.

CT: Sounds like a lot of racing.

EB: (laughing) Yes and no. Not like Missy Franklin.

CT: Where were the trials?

EB: Both were in Omaha, Neb. At the same venue. Which was nice.

CT: No matter what happens, that’s quite an experience.

EB: It’s insane. The first time, in ‘08, I was 15. My coach said, “All I remember is you walking on the pool deck and your eyes grew 10 times.” There were so many people. Granted, I didn’t do very well, but it’s an experience. I wish everyone could experience it.

CT: So how was it when you went back?

EB: I did better. I got some personal times — did not make it, but it’s another experience.

CT: Do you have siblings?

EB: I have an older sister — who just had a baby so I’m an auntie. That was exciting. Then I have a younger brother who goes to Gardner-Webb.

CT: Did you pave the way for Southern schooling?

EB: (laughing) Kind of.

He is a swimmer like me and really wanted to go to a D-I school, so we were trying to find him the best school that fit him. One of CT: It sounds like the girls on the swim team there’s a lot of potential for both the teams and the at Auburn, her brother went to Gardner-Webb and her aquatics program. mom suggested it.

EB: I’m very excited.

My brother went there Right before Thanksgiving, I put together a list of all the and he just loved it. I’ve been there many times. stuff we can do. Next year, It’s great because it’s three there’s infant and K-2 that hours away. are going to come in. So I want to do mommy-and-me CT: Any TV shows you classes next year. We’ve been working on that. Staff try not to miss?

EB: Right now, I love the has been coming in to swim Hallmark Channel. I love in the morning and during the day. It’s going to take a Christmas. It’s the best holibit, which is understandable day. Everyone is so happy and cheerful. and it’s kind of like, gotta have patience, Emily. I have CT: What kind of music all these ideas. do you usually listen to?

EB: Right now, ChristCT: So you’re at the mas. (laughing) pool most of the day?

CT: Did you wait until EB: Yesterday between lessons, I went for a swim. I after Thanksgiving to had an hour. It’s great to still start listening?

EB: Ummmmm. No. be in the pool. (laughing) CT: Do you race the CT: Any favorite movclock? ies?

EB: Noooo. (laughing) EB: “The Grinch.” I Actually, we’re doing a coaches relay next Tuesday, love Christmas. “The Blind Side” is a good one. I just so that’s another reason I recently saw “The War swam yesterday. The kids have really been wanting to Room.”

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015 • 5B

Richt won’t coach Saban, McElwain very familiar with each other heading into SEC title game UGA in bowl game The Sports Xchange

the 2011 season.

“I think the best thing Along with wanting to that probably happened What: SEC Championwin the game, first-year to Coach Saban was ship Game Who: Alabama vs.

Florida coach Jim McElme getting the ColoFlorida wain has another goal in rado State job so they When: Saturday, 4 p.m. mind. could get better on ofWhere: Georgia Dome McElwain wants his fense,” McElwain joked.

TV: CBS former employer, Ala“They’ve gotten a lot betbama coach Nick Saban, ter. What they’re doing to be pleased with his Alabama’s offensive now is getting the ball in team and his coaching coordinator from 2008the playmaker’s hands efforts.

2011, helping the Crimand being very efficient “You know what, I son Tide win national in what they’re doing. In want to make him proud championships in 2009 fact, I think Coach was too,” McElwain said and 2011. With McElprobably excited about during Sunday’s SEC wain leading the offense, me leaving. They’re doteleconference. “He took Alabama produced its ing a heck of a job.” a flyer on some guy from lone Heisman trophy Prior to the season, Montana who was out winner in running back Alabama (11-1, 7-1 SEC) west and gave him an op- Mark Ingram while also was picked by many to portunity to coach at one molding one of the top win the SEC West. But of the greatest places in wide receivers in Julio Florida (10-2, 7-1 SEC) all of college football in Jones. was tabbed as a middle of the best conference in the Alabama had great the road team in the SEC United States of America. offensive success under East. In his first year, For that opportunity, I McElwain, but as the self- McElwain took a 7-5 just can’t tell you how deprecating coach puts team to the top of its digrateful I am and how it, the Tide has gotten a vision, and earned a spot lucky I am.” lot better since he left for in the league’s championMcElwain served as Colorado State following ship game. McElwain’s

SEC FOOTBALL

early success caught many by surprise, but not his former boss.

“I’ve always thought Mac was a really good coach, really good guy, well-liked by his players, really good teacher,” Saban said. “Very innovative in terms of creating issues for the defensive team. But doing it in a way that is doesn’t create problems for his own players. It’s not like you’re running new plays all the time, but maybe the presentation is a little bit different. So the guy’s integrity professionally, the kind of person he is, it’s all A-plus. So any success that he’s had is not at all a surprise to me. And he did a fabulous job here with the players that we had at the time, developing a very productive, consistent offensive group that helped us win a lot of games.”

From Staff and Wire Reports With Mark Richt set to be introduced Friday as Miami’s new coach, Georgia will go forward without him in its bowl game.

The school announced Thursday that assistant head coach Bryan McClendon will be in charge of the team through the bowl. The 31-year-old McClendon is also the wide receivers coach.

Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt, as well as all other assistant coaches, will remain in their present roles with current responsibilities.

“I’ve asked Bryan to assume all administrative duties of the head coach,” Athletic Director Greg McGarity said. “This will be the least disruptive

option for our players and staff as they begin preparations for our bowl game.”

The original plan after Richt was ousted at Georgia earlier this week was for him to remain as Bulldogs coach through the bowl game, but plans changed once he agreed to take the Miami job. He spoke with the Bulldogs on Thursday to inform them of the decision.

Richt posted a 14551 record and won two Southeastern Conference championships in 15 years at Georgia. The Bulldogs are 9-3 this year.

Miami has scheduled a news conference at 10 a.m. today to introduce its new head coach. Richt is a former Hurricanes backup quarterback who reached agreement to return to his alma mater, according to multiple reports.

Collins Hill rallies past pesky Mill Creek Odom named new coach of Missouri

By Will Hammock

ute, but couldn’t get any closer.

Cheeseman took advantage of Mill Creek’s Who: Donell Nixon HOSCHTON — Colheight disadvantage with School: Mountain View lins Hill’s boys basketball 17 points and six reClass: Freshman team, its top two point bounds. J.D. Ozoh added Position: Guard guards on the bench with eight points, all in the secHeight: 5-foot-6 injuries, struggled with ond half, for the Eagles.

Highlights: Led the Bears with 20 points in a 63-53 victory over Whitescrappy Mill Creek for the Glover and Christian water better part of three quarters Mancillas led Mill Creek Coach B.J. Roy’s take: “Donell has Thursday night. with 12 points each, and shown a lot of poise during the first several games of Then the Eagles seized Mancillas grabbed six his high school career. Donell has high expectations control in their Region rebounds, tying Chase for himself and our team. He displays this in workouts, 7-AAAAAA opener.

Cochran for the team high. through competition during practice and by making othDown by eight points in Charles Botchway contribers around him better. Donell is developing into one of the final minute of the third uted nine points and three our leaders on and off the court.” quarter, TeShaun Highsteals. tower closed the period Collins Hill girls 65, FANS CHOICE GIRLS BASKETBALL with a 3-pointer and began Mill Creek 42 PLAYER OF THE WEEK a decisive 20-2 run by The undefeated Collins Collins Hill in an eventual Who: Jazmin Smith Hill girls got off to a quick School: Collins Hill 57-50 victory. start in their region opener Class: Senior Hightower had 11 of the and host Mill Creek never Position: Guard 20 points during the run recovered.

Height: 5-foot-6 and started it with a trio The Eagles (4-0, 1-0) Highlights: Scored a team-high 10 of 3-pointers, heating up made 4 of 5 3-pointers and points, including a key 3-pointer in the when his team needed it forced 12 Mill Creek turnclosing minutes, of a 51-47 win over badly. The Towers transfer, overs in the first quarter, Loganville one of DeKalb County’s building a 24-10 lead on Coach Brian Harmon’s take: “Jazmin Smith is my top scorers last season, the way to a 65-42 win. leader. Jaz is an incredibly focused kid. Jazmin is a finished with a game-high very positive and vocal leader in practice and games.

The Hawks (1-4, 0-2) I’m glad that the younger players get to see a player 20 points. scrapped back late in the like Jazmin demonstrate these qualities on and off the “(Hightower) caught fire first half with a closing court. I call her ‘Jaz Tenacious Smith.’ Jazmin terrorizes at the right time there,” 9-2 run, getting to within opponents and has a heart as big as this state. It’s an Collins Hill boys coach Ty 36-26 at halftime. They honor to be a part of her senior year.”

Baumgardner said. “We’re got as close as eight early putting a lot on his shoulin the third quarter before ders right now by asking lead for most of the first Hill scored the next nine the Eagles pulled away him to run the point bethree quarters before points for the game’s first behind an 8-0 run to close cause that’s not his natural building up an eight-point double-digit lead at 49-39. the third. position.” lead twice late in the third The Eagles (4-0, 1-0) Jada Rice had six of Collins Hill’s starting quarter. The Hawks forced also stopped turning the those eight points during point guard, Max Clark, 17 Eagle turnovers through ball over during the decithe spurt and finished with dislocated his shoulder last three quarters, but a Hight- sive stretch.

14 points, six rebounds, Saturday during a game in ower 3-pointer to close the “We were real careless three steals and two Charlotte and is out three third cut the edge to 37-32. and our decision-making blocks. Jazmin Smith had to four weeks. His backup, A.J. Cheeseman opened was awful,” Baumgardner 13 points for the Eagles, Des Howard, broke his the fourth quarter with said. “But we did play Kyra Dixon had 10 points, wrist in the Eagles’ last a basket and Hightower with some energy there, six rebounds and three football playoff game knocked down 3-pointers and if we do that, we can steals and Sydney Brown against Roswell. on back-to-back possesbe pretty good.” had eight points. Nia Lee With those two out until sions, capping a run of 11 Mill Creek (3-3, 0-2), added seven points. after the Christmas break, straight points for a 40-37 despite a considerable Mill Creek was led by Collins Hill will have to lead. disadvantage in height, Wynter Webb (11 points), survive better than it did A pair of Keetone continued to fight. The Kim Forbes (eight points, Thursday.

Glover free throws briefly Hawks got within five five rebounds) and Bridget Mill Creek kept a small halted the run, but Collins points in the final minMukasa (eight points). will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto............... 12....7.....632...... — Boston............... 10....8.....556..... 1.5 New York..............9..10.... .474........3 Brooklyn...............5..13.....278.....6.5 Philadelphia.........1..19.....050....11.5 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Miami................. 11....6.....647...... — Atlanta............... 12....9.....571........5 Charlotte............ 10....8.....556........1 Orlando.............. 10....8.....556........1 Washington..........7....9.....438........3 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland........... 13....5.....722...... — Indiana............... 12....5.....706........5 Chicago............. 11....5.....688........1 Detroit................ 10....9.....526.....3.5 Milwaukee............7..12.....368.....6.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio....... 15....4.....789...... — Memphis............ 11....8.....579........4 Dallas................. 11....8.....579........4 Houston...............8.. 11.....421........7 New Orleans........4..15.... .211...... 11 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Oklahoma City... 11....8.....579...... — Utah.....................8....8.....500........2 Minnesota............8..10.....444........3 Portland...............7..12.....368.....4.5 Denver.................6..13.... .316.....5.5

FANS CHOICE BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The Sports Xchange Hiring from within, Missouri announced on Thursday that defensive coordinator Barry Odom will replace the retiring Gary Pinkel as head coach.

Odom reportedly received a five-year contract.

“We are extremely excited to announce Barry Odom as the new leader of the Mizzou football program,” Missouri athletic director Mack Rhoades said in a press release. “We had the opportunity to visit with a number of excellent coaches throughout our search. At the conclusion of that process, Coach Odom was the clear choice

to serve as our next coach.”

Missouri will hold a press conference to introduce Odom on Friday.

Odom joined Pinkel’s staff this year after three years as defensive coordinator at Memphis. When Memphis head coach Justin Fuente left last week to take the same job at Virginia Tech, Odom was viewed as a front-runner for that position. However, multiple media outlets reported that negotiations broke down.

Pinkel, 63, officially stepped down after the Tigers’ season finale last week due to a battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer.

PREP ROUNDUP

Norcross boys beat North Gwinnett in region opener From Staff Reports SUWANEE — The Norcross boys basketball team defeated North Gwinnett 77-62 in its Region 7-AAAAAA opener on Thursday.

Rayshaun Hammonds led the way for the Blue Devils (4-1, 1-0) with 21 points and 14 rebounds.

Kyle Sturdivant scored 13 points with four assists while Lance Thomas added 12 points, seven rebounds and three blocks.

The Bulldogs (0-4) were led by Colby Leifson with 16 points. Delon

Smith and Mikey Joseph each scored 13 points and Karston Miller had 10.

GIRLS HOOPS GIRLS BASKETBALL

Norcross 53, North Gwinnett 17 SUWANEE — The Norcross girls basketball team opened Region 7-AAAAAA play with a 53-17 win at North Gwinnett on Thursday night.

Sophomore Tehya Lyons led all scorers with 13 points for the Blue Devils (5-1, 1-0). The Bulldogs fall to 2-3 this season.

SPORTS AT A GLANCE Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State......20....0.. 1.000...... — L.A. Clippers...... 10....9.....526.....9.5 Phoenix................8.. 11.....421....11.5 Sacramento.........7..12.....368...12.5 L.A. Lakers...........3..15.... .167......16 Wednesday’s Games Golden State 116, Charlotte 99 L.A. Lakers 108, Washington 104 Detroit 127, Phoenix 122, OT New York 99, Philadelphia 87 Toronto 96, Atlanta 86 Chicago 99, Denver 90 Houston 108, New Orleans 101 San Antonio 95, Milwaukee 70 Indiana 103, L.A. Clippers 91 Thursday’s Games Oklahoma City 95, Miami 97 Denver at Toronto, late Orlando at Utah, late San Antonio at Memphis, late Indiana at Portland, late Boston at Sacramento, late Today’s Games Brooklyn at New York, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Washington, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

Houston at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Cleveland at New Orleans, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Denver at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Golden State at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Cleveland at Miami, 8 p.m.

Charlotte at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Sacramento at Houston, 8 p.m.

Portland at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

New York at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Boston at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Indiana at Utah, 9 p.m.

Orlando at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday’s College Basketball Scores EAST Delaware 67, South Florida 58 James Madison 63, Western Michigan 57 LIU Brooklyn 84, Massachusetts Lowell 72 Radford 56, Liberty 52 SOUTH Bethune-Cookman 78, Trinity Baptist 49 New Hampshire 86, Abilene Christian 75 North Carolina Central 86, Mississippi Valley State 79 Texas-Arlington 90, North Texas 67 Wofford 86, Kentucky Christian 66 Louisiana-Lafayette at LouisianaMonroe, late Auburn-Montgomery at Alabama St., late MIDWEST Oklahoma 111, Central Arkansas 68 Valparaiso 61, Belmont 57 Wis.-Milwaukee 64, SIU - Edwardsville 51 WEST Kentucky at UCLA, late La Verne at Southern Utah, late Long Beach St. at Colorado St., late Central Michigan at Grand Canyon, late Dallas Christian at Incarnate Word, late Southern California at UC Santa Barbara, late IUPU - Ft. Wayne at Cal Poly SLO, late

Northern Colorado at UC Riverside, late Master’s College at Fresno St., late

Football National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

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South

W L T Pct PF PA Houston.......... 6... 5... 0...545...232...234 Indianapolis.... 6... 5... 0...545...249...260 Jacksonville.... 4... 7... 0...364...236...299 Tennessee...... 2... 9... 0.. .182...203...257

North

W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati........ 9... 2... 0.. .818...297...193 Pittsburgh........ 6... 5... 0...545...266...230 Baltimore........ 4... 7... 0...364...259...276 Cleveland........ 2... 9... 0.. .182...213...310

West

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants...... 5... 6... 0...455...287...273 Washington..... 5... 6... 0...455...241...267 Philadelphia.... 4... 7... 0...364...243...274 Dallas.............. 3... 8... 0...273...204...261

South

W L T Pct PF PA Carolina........ 11... 0... 0.1.000...332...205 Atlanta............ 6... 5... 0...545...260...234 Tampa Bay...... 5... 6... 0...455...248...279

New Orleans... 4... 7... 0...364...261...339

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W L T Pct PF PA Minnesota....... 8... 3... 0...727...231...194 Green Bay...... 7... 4... 0...636...262...215 Chicago.......... 5... 6... 0...455...231...264 Detroit............. 4... 7... 0...364...230...288

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W L T Pct PF PA Arizona........... 9... 2... 0.. .818...355...229 Seattle............ 6... 5... 0...545...267...222 St. Louis.......... 4... 7... 0...364...186...230 San Francisco.3... 8... 0...273...152...271 Sunday, Dec. 6 N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Arizona at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Seattle at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Houston at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Baltimore at Miami, 1 p.m.

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Jacksonville at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at Chicago, 1 p.m.

Denver at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Carolina at New Orleans, 4:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at New England, 4:25 p.m.

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 7

Dallas at Washington, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 10

Minnesota at Arizona, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 13

Buffalo at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Detroit at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Washington at Chicago, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Seattle at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Oakland at Denver, 4:05 p.m.

Dallas at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m.

New England at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 14

N.Y. Giants at Miami, 8:30 p.m.

College Football Schedule Friday, Dec. 4 MIDWEST Bowling Green (9-3) vs. Northern Illinois (8-4), at Detroit, MI, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5 SOUTH Texas (4-7) at Baylor (9-2), Noon Temple (10-2) at Houston (11-1), Noon Georgia State (5-6) at Georgia Southern (8-3), 2 p.m.

New Mexico State (3-8) at UL Monroe (1-11), 3 p.m.

Florida (10-2) vs. Alabama (11-1), at Atlanta, GA, 4 p.m.

Troy (3-8) at UL Lafayette (4-7), 5 p.m.

Appalachian State (9-2) at South Alabama (5-6), 7:30 p.m.

North Carolina (11-1) vs. Clemson (12-0), at Charlotte, NC, 8 p.m.

MIDWEST Southern Mississippi (9-3) at Western Kentucky (10-2), Noon Texas State (3-8) at Arkansas State (8-3), 3 p.m.

West Virginia (7-4) at Kansas State (5-6), 4:30 p.m.

Michigan State (11-1) vs. Iowa (12-0), at Indianapolis, IN, 8 p.m.

WEST Air Force (8-4) at San Diego State (9-3), 7:30 p.m.

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE NOTICE Business name : Agraffe LLC dba Hwy 29 Lqr Sole Owner : Gail M. Anglin Address : 3242 N. Embry circle Chamblee, GA 30347 Retail Liquor Store selling Beer, Wine and Liquor Located at : 4132 Lawrenceville Hwy Lilburn, GA 30047 904-290612, 10/30-1/7

PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on December 22nd, 2015 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28138 3679 McElroy Rd Doraville, GA. 30340 (770) 452-8144 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A037–WHITLEY, THOMAS A081–ACEITUNO- VELASQUEZ, BRENDA A110–Isidore, Angeleah B007–WHITLEY, THOMAS C021–Johnson, Mark D033–Butler, Takiya E002–Kilson, Keon E066–Hutchinson, Ashley E090–Pyon, Sok F630–Morgan, Tammie F839–Campbell, Thomas G033–Pyon, Sok PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29104 3265 Holcomb Bridge Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30092 (770) 449-0384 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1223–Sands, Bianca R 1308–Lalande, Michael 2218–Harris, Kenyatta 2410–Trust, Ryan 3312–Fryer, Amber 3506–Dudley, Christopher 3527–Reid, Derrick 3703–Harris, Ahnjel 3721–Carbonell, Christine PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 20171 6289 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30071 (770) 416-9275 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: C024–Florence, Erica D011–Hayward, Markia D018–Dennard, Patricia D046–Acuna, Ralph E008–Lewis, Travis E046–Spain, Kelly E057–Williams, Ashwin E115–Lindsay Jr, Richard E134–Outlaw, Douglas F002–Garvin, Orlondo G024–Inga, Gallardo PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28150 6770 Dawson Blvd Norcross, GA. 30093 (770) 448-2130 TIME: 11:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: C123–Brown, Terrace C261–Woods, Elizabeth D129–Maresette, Rotricia E120–Malewo, Rebeka E180C–Drones, Tamara F157–villalobos, eduardo G101–Essex, Tayvon G115–Joseph, Renee I247–odom, william J115–Williams, marcus All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 4th day of December and 11th day of December 2015 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

(818) 244-8080, Bond No. 6004928.

928-298577, 12/4,11 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE 1999 GREAT DANE TRAILER VIN: 1GRAA0627XS008515 The above automobile was initially removed and presently stored at 4757 Buford Hwy, Norcross, Ga 30071, in possession of Tran’s Auto Repair. Attempt to locate the owner(s) of this vehicle’s have been unsuccessful. The vehicle is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A.40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed. This notice is given pursuant to Georgia law.

928-297021, 11/27/12/4

NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 4011-2, is being stored at: (Address) 3890 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY, TUCKER GA 30084 (Yr/Make) 1999 ISUZU RODEO (VIN#) 4S2CK58W2X4333871 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 11/30/2015.

928-298047, 12/4,11 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 4011-2, is being stored at: (Address) 2025 MAIN ST EAST, SNELVILLE GA 30068 (Yr/Make) 2002 FORD EXPLORER (VIN#) 1FMZU73K52UD66223 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 11/30/2015.

928-298053, 12/4,11 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 4011-2, is being stored at: (Address) 509 BUFORD DR, STE. A, LAWRENCEVILLE GA 30045 (Yr/Make) 2003 BMW 745I (VIN#) WBAGN63453DR09086 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 11/30/2015.

928-298039, 12/4,11 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 4011-2, is being stored at: (Address) 317 ARDSLEY PL, NORCROSS, GA 30093 (Yr/Make) 2005 MAZDA RX8 (VIN#) JM1FE17N450155919 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 11/30/2015.

928-298053, 12/4,11 MCCULLOUGH TOWING 4431 BUFORD HWY NORCROSS, GA 30071 770-263-8483 11/30/15 NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE The following vehicle, advertised to O.C.G.A.Code Section 40-11-12, is being stored at 4431 Buford Hwy, Norcross, Ga. 30071. 770263-8483.

This vehicle is being deemed abandoned and will be auctioned or disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner and or lien holder.

The Vehicle was impounded from 1500 Ridgebrook Trl Duluth, Ga on 11/24/15, at the request of the property owner or manager.

2006 Chrysler 300 VIN# 2C3KA43R96H465943 Tag# No Tag 928-298557, 12/4,11 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 4011-2, is being stored at: (Address) 509 BUFORD DR, STE. A, LAWRENCEVILLE GA 30045 (Yr/Make) 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER (VIN#) 2B3CJ4DV9AH270074 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 11/30/2015.

928-298050, 12/4,11 MCCULLOUGH TOWING 4431 BUFORD HWY NORCROSS, GA 30071 770-263-8483 12/3/15 NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE The following vehicle, advertised to O.C.G.A.Code Section 40-11-12, is being stored at 4431 Buford Hwy, Norcross, Ga. 30071. 770263-8483.

This vehicle is being deemed abandoned and will be auctioned or disposed of if not claimed by the legal o

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The Vehicle was impounded from 3446 Buford Hwy, Atlanta, Ga on 11/27/15, at the request of the property owner or manager.

Scooter VIN# LHJTLB1F5ABL00500 Tag# No Tag 928-298630, 12/4,11

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE OF SALE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DATE OF AUCTION JANUARY 7, AT 11:00AM According to the lease by and between: Unit 215 Rishonda Robertson Unit 281 Patrice Harper Unit 541 Marissa Eastwood Unit 545 Bobbi Freeman and TKG-StorageMart, DBA StorageMart #701, and its related parties, assigns and affiliates In order to perfect the lien on the goods contained in the storage unit the manager has cut the lock on their units and upon a cursory inspection the units were found to contain hair drier, flat screen tv, statues, fake trees, mirror, mattress, couch, vacuum, luggage, shoes, heater, mannequin, purses, artwork, coffee tables, chairs, rugs, Christmas tree, night stand, bar stools, armoire, bed frames, china, cabinets, mirror,stove, chest of drawers, night stand , dresses, couches, microwave, motorcycle helmet, and many other items used in and around the home.

ITEMS WILL BE SOLD OR DISPOSED OF AT THIS SITE ON, Jan 7, 2016 AT 11:00 AM AT ADDRESS LISTED BELOW TO SATISFY OWNERS LIEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE STATUTES. TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH ONLY, NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALL GOODS ARE SOLD IN “AS IS” CONDITION. TAX MUST BE PAID OR RESALE NUMBERS FURNISHED. BUYERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN LOCKS IF NEEDED. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO OVERRIDE ALL BIDS. ALL ITEMS OR SPACES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE ON DATE OF SALE. StorageMart 701 794 Scenic Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30046 7702369260 929-298080, 12/4,11 PUBLIC AUCTION There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Eagle Towing, located at 115 Arcado Rd. , Lilburn , GA , 30047 , 770-279-1646. Saturday December 12th , 2015 @ 11:00 am. The following vehicles, declared abandoned and foreclosed vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5 as follows: 2006 Nissan Maxima VIN:1N4BA41E36C857711 NO TAG 2004 Volkswagon Toureg VIN:WVGBC77L04D079740 Tag: PXT 8494 GA 2003 Ford F150 VIN:1FTRX17W23NA54992 Tag:PYE 7508 GA 1999 Honda Civic VIN:1HGEJ8247XL080392 Tag:PVA 8133 GA 2001 Chevrolet Impala VIN: 2G1WF52E319337566 Tag: BNB 7970 GA 2004 Chevrolet Impala VIN:2G1WH52K349239917 Tag: AWX 9122 GA 2001 Mercedes ML 320 VIN:4JGAB54E51A233882 Tag: 543 AC IN 2006 Chrysler Pacifica VIN: 2A4GF68486R612558 Tag:51A91Y6 AL 929-298676, 12/4,11 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OCGA 40-11-2, JAIME’S AUTO REPAIR, INC., WILL HOLD AN AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S).

2008 FORD F250 1FTSW21R08EC56542 WILL BE AUCTIONED ON DECEMBER 18, 2015 AT 10 AM at 65 EAST CROGAN ST SUITE B LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045 --7252 929-295844, 12/4,11 PUBLIC AUCTION THESE VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD FOR PUBLIC OUTCRY FOR CASH AT STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCATED AT 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA AT 10:00 A.M. ON DECEMBER 12, 2015. THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES ARE DECLARED ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED VEHICLES PURSUANT TO OCGA 40-11-5.

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RAN VENDIDOS AL PUBLICO POR DINERO EN EFECTIVO EN STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCALIZADO EN 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA A LAS 10:00 A.M. EN 12 DICIEMBRE 2015 . LOS SIGUIENTES VEHICULOS AN SIDO DECLARADOS ABANDONADOS Y CERRADOS DE ACUERDO A OCGA 40-11-5 NUEVA LOCALIZACION 770-381-1140 www.swsatlanta.com 2003 PETERBILT 330 2NPNHZ7X93M588826 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA 5NPEU46F56H071896

2000 HONDA CIVIC 2HGEJ6676YH523929 1996 HONDA CIVIC 1HGEJ612XTL083401 2000 HONDA CIVIC 1HGEJ8240YL106381 929-298584, 12/4,11 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OCGA 40-11-2, RICH HENDRICK CHEVROLET, WILL HOLD AN AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S).

2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO IGCDS136468180532

1998 BUICK LESABRE 1G4HP52K3WH494726

WILL BE AUCTIONED ON DECEMBER 18, 2015 AT 10 AM at 3277 SATELLITE BLVD DULUTH GA 30096 --7254 929-298304, 12/4,11

2000 NISSAN MAXIMA JN1CA31D3YT505234 1999 FORD ESCORT 1FAFP13P7XW104681

2003 HONDA ACCORD 1HGCM66523A066038

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OCGA 40-11-2, PEACH STATE FREIGHTLINER, WILL HOLD AN AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S).

1999 HONDA ACCORD 1HGCG3245XA000575

1995 FORD F700 1FDWF80C1SVA80718

2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU 1G1ZC5EU9BF291324

WILL BE AUCTIONED ON DECEMBER 18, 2015 AT 10 AM at 6535 CRECENT DR NORCROSS, GA 30071 --7255 929-298305, 12/4,11

2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WVWMA23B7YP350204

1992 LEXUS SC400 JT8UZ30C8N0011613 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1J8GW68J34C329799 2002 HONDA CIVIC 2HGES26772H506053 1978 FRUEHAUF TRAILER HPV664804 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 4A3AE45G03E008638 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA 5NPEU46F87H242318

VIN# 2G1WC583681202380 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA

2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE 1G6KF57902U223324 2006 SCION tC JTKDE177560105775 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA 2G1WH55K719153145

VIN# 2GCEC19T5Y1230763 2000 CHEV SILVERADO Sale will be held at 1:00 on 12-18-15 Location: 484 MITCHELL RD NORCROSS, GA 30071 VIN# 1FACP40M5MF101028 1991 FORD MUSTANG

1999 NISSAN MAXIMA JN1CA21A6XT706253 1996 HONDA ACCORD 1HGCD5531TA197794 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2G2WP542341361252 1999 HONDA PRELUDE JHMBB6246XC006768

Sale will be held at 3:00 on 12-18-15 Location: 1955 BUFORD HWY BUFORD, GA 30518 929-298686, 12/4,11

2010 HYUNDAI SONATA 5NPET4AC4AH579740 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO KL1TD56697B130195 1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 1B4GP44G5WB627375 1996 LEXUS ES 300 JT8BF12G1T0149253 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING 1C3EL46RX4N202142 1997 LEXUS ES 300 JT8BF22G2V0052197 1993 FORD EXPLORER 1FMDU32X5PUC55341 2004 JEEP LIBERTY 1J4GL58KX4W183140 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 3VWSG71K87M037721 1992 HONDA ACCORD 1HGCB7578NA085727 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO KL1TD56617B103475 2003 BUICK LESABRE 1G4HP52K43U226481 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 1G2NF12F82C114426 1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN 1GNDM19W2VB148138 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 WDBRF61J04E015055 2002 FORD FOCUS 1FAFP34PX2W236921 2000 TRAILMOBILE TRAILER 1PT01JAH7Y6011805

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE In accordance with Georgia Law Chapter 40-11-5 the following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be sold at a public sale on 12-18-15 @ 11:00 Said Vehicles are located at: 1386 INDIAN TRAIL-LILBURN RD #100 NORCROSS, GA 30093

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NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES: K.O. TOWING 344 KATHLEEN DR MARIETTA,GA.30067 770-650-1413 In accordance with OCGA Section 40-11-2, the following described vehicles/ vessels have been towed / deemed abandoned and will be sold at Public Auction if not claimed. The vehicles are stored at K.O.Towing, 344 Kathleen dr, Marietta,Ga.30067. 770650-1413.

2012 Jeep Patriot, Blue, No Tag#, VIN# 1C4NJRBB1CD576599, From 3655 Westchase Village Lane, Norcross, Ga 30093.

929-298481, 12/4,11 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 3357 Breckinridge Blvd Duluth GA, 30096 770-891-4639 December 19,2015 @ 5:00PM 1416 Stephanie Harmon Household Items 2611 Melissa Smith Household Items 3129 Theresa Roundtree Household Items 2055 Troysean Smith Household Items 0115 Roderick Jackson Household Items 1110 Nicole Parker Household Items 2037 Micyala Mitchell Household Items 3309 Janet Fleming Household Items 1708 Chris Reme H

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Household Items 2214 Kendrick Collins Household Items 0108 Matthew Melchiore Household Items 1154 Darling Manzano Household Items 0095 Edgar Araya Volkswagon Passat (Grey) 2430 Jose Alejandro Household Items 3327 Antonio Williams Sr. Household Items The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property 929-298677, 12/4,11

B028–Memon, Nehad B054–Ogletree, Dwayne B074–Ramos, Frances D002–Gano, Natasha D021–Candley, Allison E020–Baker, Desmon (Vehicle) PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 21901 95 Arcado Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-9211 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A003–Singnoff, John B009–Emanuel, Wayne B030–Witherspoon, Natalie B121–Cowan, Thorene C003–Ruiz, Simone C032–Williams, Michaele D011–Williams, Robert D056–Nolley, Doreen E033–Ristich, Sandy E045–FLANNIGAN, DAVID F020–Hepburn, Chamar PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 23106 460 Beaver Ruin Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-1196 TIME: 11:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: D243–Reynolds, Patrick D244–Wheeler, Mark E295–McNeish, Brittany E307–GEBREMARIAM, Henok E310–Bullard, James E312–Clayton, Stevan E317–Murray, Timothy E336–Hill, Valsherri E346–Buamah, Amy F398–Pearson, Bernadette F416–McNeely, Ingrid F436–Bland-Porter, Charmaine F461–Cockfield, Aysia F477–Harmon, Yvonne G531–Johnson, Paul G538–frazier, shante All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 4th day of December and 11th day of December 2015 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

(818) 244-8080, Bond No. 6004928.

929-298570, 12/4,11

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on December 23rd , 2015 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 20489 6000 Lawrenceville Hwy. Tucker, GA. 30084 (770) 923-9400 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A014–Bryant, Manuela B015–cutley, kelvin D001–SELLS, ALLYN D015–Johnson, Kevin PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08049 5010 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30093 (770) 446-8358 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0308–Bankston, Floydzell 0408–Colbert, Kewanee 0420–Sanders, Michael 0514–Cabuto, Ofelia 0528–Simmons, Tracy 0634–Whitehead, Sabriah 0636–VASQUEZ, WALTER 0704–Brown, Barbara 0741–Murphy, Cloyd 0753–Caballeros-Nunez, Edith 0847–McCline, Marcus 1006–Salazar, Denise 1013–Pollard, Diane 1143–Menefee, Kesha PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28149 3055 Jones Mill Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30071 (770) 447-9755 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 11–Pavelcik, Shandira 155–Shaw, Joslyn 208–Dillon, Sean 211–White, Grelika 305–Buchanan, Donte 314–Baker, Keraun 340–Trueheart, Jessica 444–Harris, Nicole 445–Ortiz, Laura 539–Tennhue, Viola 544B–Mitchell, Jerry 99–C and V Construction PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29135 1755 Indian Trail Rd Norcross, GA. 30093 (678) 924-0203 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1019–Monroe, Mathis 1118–Echols Jr, Ramon 1202–De Marros, Marco 1221–Melendez, Trina 1242–Middebrooks, Micheal 1265–Foote, Sade 1330–Sanchez, Naylea 1331–McCree, Alysha 1332–Cleggett, Jeremy 2053–dempsey, jontey 2092–Cruz, Tiffany 2128–Homles, Tierra 2234–Frazier, Jacqueline 2384–harris, jamila 3064–washington, gary 3111–Boxley, Bobby 3122–Littles, Melinda 3214–Jones, Melisha 3232–McElroy, David 3291–Robinson, Tina 3303–Mcray, Jimmy 3352–Richardson, Takiyah 3425–GUZIK, DARIA 3426–Turner, John E009–Banks, Marilyn E038–CARMONEY, ALBERT E043–Kendrick, Kim PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 24346 615 Indian Trail Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-0498 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A011–foote, Tyrone B

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ZONINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING APPLICATION) CITY OF DULUTH, GEORGIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN (pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 3666-4) that a public hearing will be held before the City of Duluth Planning Commission to consider a request from The Residential Group, LLC (on behalf of several property owners) to rezone approximately 7.69 acres of property in Land Lot 293, 6th District, Gwinnett County, consisting of six tax parcels described below, from C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) and HC-R (Highway Commercial-Retail District) to PUD (Planned Unit Development District), as shown below: Parcel Number; Owner; Property Address; Acreage; Existing Zoning District; Proposed Zoning District R6293 123 Rafat Shaikh 3090 Buford Highway 5.87 C-1 PUD R6293 132 Rafat Shaikh 3106 Buford Highway 0.72 HC-R PUD R6293 135 Rafat Shaikh 3126 Buford Highway 0.30 HC-R PUD R6293 207 Eric M. Hohn & Charles C. Pittard, Jr. 3116 Buford Highway 0.36 HC-R PUD R6293 136 Edward M. Larkin 3124 Buford Highway 0.21 HC-R PUD R6293 174 Edward M. Larkin 3128 Buford Highway 0.23 HC-R PUD The subject properties front on Buford Highway (U.S. Highway 23/ SR 13), Duluth Highway (SR 120), Knox Street, Knox Street (a.k.a. Knott Street), and Fox Street. The applicant seeks approval of PUD zoning of the property, now developed as Proctor Square shopping center, to construct a mixeduse development called The Village in Duluth. A detailed development proposal has been submitted with the application and is available for public review.

The Duluth Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the application on December 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Duluth City Hall, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. A premeeting work session, which is open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m. and the regular session (public hearing) begins at 7:00 p.m.

WHEN: December 21, 2015–7:00 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 The Ordinance for rezoning is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Duluth City Council on February 8, 2016 in the City Hall Council Chambers. The Duluth City Council has the authority to revise and/or amend the language of the proposed application considerably and may do so as appropriate during the reading of the Ordinance.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to review the proposed application, which is on file with the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Duluth and to attend the public hearing at the date, time and place provided in this notice, to express their opinion on this matter. Written comments may also be received in lieu of testimony during the public hearing.

Written comments may be sent to the following address: City of Duluth ATTN: Nick Colonna 3167 Main Street D

ZONINGS Duluth, GA 30096 OR Email: ncolonna@duluthga.net For more information, contact Nick Colonna, Planning and Development, at (770)476-1790. ****************** In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Duluth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability.

Please contact Teresa Lynn at (770) 476-3434 if special program accommodations are necessary and/or if program information is needed in an alternative format. Special requests must be made in a reasonable amount of time in order that accommodations can be arranged.

934-298104, 12/2,4 CITY OF DULUTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE ADOPTED 2035 COMMUNITY AGENDA (COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Duluth Planning Commission to consider an amendment to the adopted 2035 Community Agenda (Comprehensive Plan). The City of Duluth intends to amend its Comprehensive Plan, Duluth 2035 Community Agenda, to supplement the Special Plan Area designation for the Buford Highway Corridor for Proctor Square, encompassing 7.69 acres of property at the intersection of Buford Highway and Duluth Highway. The comprehensive plan amendment accompanies an application for rezoning to PUD of the subject property, which proposes to construct a mixed-use development called The Village in Duluth.

The amendment relates to revisions to the Character Area Map. The amendment may also include additional changes to other Elements of the Comprehensive Plan to accomplish consistency with the proposed changes.

The Duluth Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the amendment on December 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Duluth City Hall, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. A premeeting work session, which is open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m. and the regular session (public hearing) begins at 7:00 p.m.

WHEN: December 21, 2015–7:00 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 This matter is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Duluth City Council on February 8, 2016 in the City Hall Council Chambers.

The Duluth City Council has the authority to revise and/ or amend the language of the proposed amendment considerably and may do so as appropriate during the reading of the amendment.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to review the proposed amendment, which is on file with the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Duluth and to attend the public hearing at the date, time and place provided in this notice, to express their opinion on this matter. Written comments may also be received in lieu of testimony during the public hearing.

Written comments may be sent to the following address: City of Duluth ATTN: Nick Colonna 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 OR Email: ncolonna@duluthga.net For more information, contact Nick Colonna, Planning and Development, at (770)476-1790. ****************** In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Duluth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability.

Please contact Teresa Lynn at (770) 476-3434 if special program accommodations are necessary and/or if program information is needed in an alternative format. Special requests must be made in a reasonable amount of time in order that accommodations can be arranged.

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FULL TIME DRYWALL 4 J’s Drywall, Inc. located in Norcross, Georgia, Gwinnett County is hiring, and has 20 Openings for Drywall Installers to work within the Gwinnett County region for temporary work from 02/01/2016 to 08/31/2016. Job Duties: Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shockabsorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rock-board lath to walls, ceilings or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fire-proofing, or acoustical material.

Full-Time position 40 Hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with an hour for break/ lunch. No Overtime. No education requirements, 06 months of experience required in Drywall Installation.

Employer will provide daily transportation to and from worksites from their central business location in Gwinnett County. Job pays $18.05 per hour. No Per Diem. Job pays every 2 weeks .Employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due.

02 Days of orientation/ training available to new hires. Employer will assist in securing lodging and facilities, Employer does NOT provide Housing. Employer will make all necessary deductions from paychecks required by law. Employer will NOT make any other deductions from paychecks other than the law-full Social Security & Tax withheld. If the workers completes 50% of the work contract period, the employer will reimburse the worker for transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of work.

Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, employer will provide or pay for the worker’s reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker no return due to subsequent employment with another employer. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distances involved.

Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of $11.86 per day during travel to a maximum of $46 per day with receipts. The employer will provide workers at no charge all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job. Employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three-fourths ¾ of the workdays in each 12 week period of the total employment period.

Employer will reimburse foreign workers in the first workweek for all visa processing, border crossing, and related fees, including those mandated by the government incurred by the foreign worker. Apply in person at your nearest GA DOL Career Center located in 2211 Beaver Ruin Road Suite 160, Norcross, GA 300713328, phone: (770) 840-2200 or Apply by sending your current resume with active phone # and valid address to Drywall4Js@ outlook.com using Job Order #GA8358192 as reference or you may contact employer @ (404) 908-8536 for instructions on how to apply. 4 J’s Drywall, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.

HEALTHCARE

FULL TIME

BELL RINGER Spread Christmas cheer and earn a paycheck as a Salvation Army bell ringer. 40 hrs with overtime available, $7.50 hr.

Complementary transportation.

Call or email Jared Martin at 404-625-3798 or Jared.Martin@uss. salvationarmy.org.

COMPUTER VISION DEVELOPER AgriSource Data is hiring an engineer to develop new algorithms related to computer vision and machine learning. Requires at least MS in ECE, experience in 3D segmentation & geometry, multispectral & hyperspectral image processing. Proficient in C++, OpenCV & OpenGL. Must have proven experience in embedded systems.

More info & contact at agrisourcedata.com/ about/careers 404-800-5827

NOW HIRING If you are interested in working for an energetic team and a fast paced environment Rockdale Healthcare Center Is seeking applicants for

Recreational Therapist To coordinate recreational based treatment for our Residents Please email resume: agrace@rockdalehc. com or apply within @ 1510 Renaissance Drive NE Conyers, GA 30012

PUNCH OUT SPECIALIST Wanted Full Time Punch Out Specialist for Production Home Builder. Must be self starter with the ability to work independently.

Must have own tools and transportation.

Please call: 770-616-7513

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SERVICE We pick up any of the following items: All scrap metal such as all appliances, air conditioners, lawn mowers, metal windows & doors, garage doors, motorcycles, house & barn tin, gutters & awnings, metal signs, junk cars, old batteries, etc.

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR • Full time Admin Assistant needed.

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• LPN and RN’s needed days and evening for charge nurse positions • C.N.A.’s needed days and evenings APPLY IN PERSON: 4595 Cantrell Rd. Flowery Branch Email Resumes to:

Beautiful Land Lot 3604 SAND HILL DR. Imagine Your Dream Home Here & You Sitting In Your Sunroom Overlooking The 8Th Fairway Of Honey Creek Golf Course While Sipping Morning Coffee. .51 ACRE LOT $22,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

MEDICAL

ASSISTANT We are a busy pediatric office located in Duluth, GA and are currently seeking a P/T MEDICAL ASSISTANT. 3 days a week REQUIREMENTS: MA certification is required. Candidate must be experienced with administration of vaccines and general patient care, must work well with children, and be able to multi-task.

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PENDING APPROVAL PEMCO HUD HOME CASE # 105-294214 210 BRAMBLE BUSH TRL WELL MAINTAINED 2 STORY 3BR/2.5BA ON .59 ACRE LOT. Spacious Yard For Entertaining Guest INSURED W/ESCROW $90,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

LAKE WALTON ESTATES! 6219 WATERS EDGE DRIVE All Brick, Executive Home In One Of Walton County’s Exclusive, Gated Communities Sits Across From Neighborhood Amenities On 2.18 Acres FULL FINISHED BASEMENT 4BR/4.5BA $579,900 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

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LAKE SINCLAIR! $50K REDUCTION! 176 Twisting Hill Rd. Beautiful Lake Front Property On Deeded Lot! Inground Salt Water Pool, Detached 2 Car Carport, Front/ Back & Side Porches!

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Other New & Resale Cottages From $130’s to $299’s!

1-888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding. com Office Hours: Fri 8:30-4:00 Sat & Sun By Appointment Only

Go Into The Holidays & New Year Knowing That Your Childcare Worries Are Solved Seasoned Christian Childcare Provider is seeking the right situation to provide excellent care for your child or children in my home or possibly yours. Offering a loving, safe, clean and structured environment.

Willing to teach reading, math, etc. Most of all character training from a Biblical prospective.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

WANTED FOR RENT

CONYERS, GA 30094

Single Male, 68, clean, quiet, seeking a large room, rooms, or efficiency apartment with full bathroom that only I will be using and cleaning. Unrestricted kitchen privileges and laundry machine privileges are required. No drugs, drama, drunks. Call 470-248-5275 and listen carefully to my message. Gwinnett/South Hall or Jackson area.

WANTED TO RENT

BACK ON MARKET! COMMERCIAL LISTING! REDUCED! 2302 S.E. EBENEZER RD Great Commercial Property In High Traffic Area Of Rockdale County At The Corner Of Ga Hwy 138 & Ebenezer Rd With Double Road Frontage $1,100,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE CONYERS - Two adjacent mausoleum crypts at Green Meadows Memorial Gardens located at 677 Legion Road in Conyers, GA. These are located in the Interior Chapel A, Level B, Grave Sites B3, B4.

This price is below current price. $9000.

770-317-4776

GARAGE SALES CONYERS 30012 OLD TOWN CONYERS MOVING SALE Furniture, room size and small rugs, kitchen stuff, toys, books, home decor, holiday decorations, everything that you might need and want.

HOUSE IS SOLD AND WE NEED TO SELL EVERYTHING THAT DIDN’T MAKE INTO THE MOVING TRUCK. GREAT PRICES. TWO DAYS ONLY. Friday, December 4, 9am-5pm and Saturday, December 5, 9 am-3 pm.

972 College Avenue, Conyers, GA. 30012

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LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

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LILBURN - Nice 4BR, LR, DR, sunken den w/ fplc., garage, computer room, fenced. Pool/Tennis n’hood. Reference. $1175. Available 11/25.

770-925-2127 APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

GWINNETT DUPLEXES

2 Communities!

One on Singleton Rd. & One on Law’villeSuwanee Rd.! 2BR & 3BR, 2BA, Fireplace, vaulted ceilings, off street parking.

Starting @ $900/mo.

B.C. PROPERTIES 770-446-1550 770-995-8828 ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT

Lawrenceville, 30044 Sale Fri. 12/4/15, 8am & Sat. 12/5/15, 8-1.

645 River Oak Loop Christmas Décor, Furniture, Misc Items.

LOGANVILLE, 30052

Harris Estate Sale Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. Dec. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9am-5pm.

Located at: 3805 Marham Park Circle. Contact William Atkinson, Treasure Chest Estate Sales Specialist.

Go to estatesales.net to see all pictures.

Contact email: williamatkinson@ windstream.net Cell 770-846-8173.

GWINNETT, LAWRENCEVILLE: HOUSEMATE $475 mo. Private entry X-Lrg Room & Closet, micro kit, lounge/dining area. 678-689-8821 text LAWRENCEVILLE Room for Rent $525 / mo. Sugarloaf Mills area. Near Gwinnett Transit. Quiet neighborhood. Ideal for student & others.

678-825-2656 COMMERCIAL RENTALS

Gwinnett, Lawrenceville RECORDING STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE Office/Warehouses 1200 up to 18000 sf Mike 404-375-5438.

DRYER/WASHER $125 ea.; Super Capacity $175 ea.

Front Loader Set $450 & up; Regular Refrig. & Ranges $175 & up; SXS Refrig. $300 & up.

Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

Del/1 yr warr.

Tim 404-205-2222

FIREWOOD

ALL OAK FIREWOOD FOR SALE $120 “Heaping Truckload”, Stacked, Gwinnett Area.

404-805-1783

FIREWOOD Select, Seasoned Hickory & Oak, $180/Cord or $120/Half Cord.

Delivered. MORE FOR YOUR MONEY! Gary, 404-772-1268 FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS WASHER/DRYER, Stacked, Frigidaire, 76”HX28”WX27”D, exc. cond., $550.

32” Flat Screen Vizio TV, exc. cond., $150.

Funai DVD Player, $15. Delomghi Space Heater, programmable, 25”X13”X7”, $35.

La-Z-Boy Dual Recliner Couch, electric, beige/ lt. brown, used 1 yr., 87”X41”X35”, $210.

Buyer respon. for transporting. Cash/ money order only.

Law’ville. 520-247-7149 MISC. FOR SALE Extension Ladder, 16 ft., $100; Inversion Table, $100; NordicTrac, $50; Oak Entertainment Unit, $50. Call 770-513-2560 PETS/LIVESTOCK

ADOPT A PET KITTENS Free to a good home 4 months old. Lovable litter box trained. 770-910-9659.

AUCTIONS

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ESTATE & ANTIQUE AUCTION SATURDAY

GWINNETT LAWRENCEVILLE Share 5/BR, 3BA home. Priv. bath, furn., cable, int., alarm. Util. incl. No Smoking/drug/pets.

404-667-3880 Lin88@bellsouth.net.

APPLIANCES

DECEMBER 5th,

10:00 am MADISON LIONS CLUB BUILDING (beside Wal-Mart) 1391 Fairground Rd MADISON, GEORGIA Over 1000 lots to be sold: Corner & kitchen cupboards, curved glass cabinets, English bookcases, silver chest, secretaries, buffets, servers, chests, French furniture, Victorian, period antiques, cranberry, primitives, mid-century, fine furniture, cupboards, bookcases, chests, tables, chairs, antiques, pottery, stoneware, glassware, quilts, garden planters & accessories, lamps, collectibles, sterling/ gemstone jewelry, décor, Asian & Oriental items, Persian rugs, Fenton, clocks, cut glass, country items & more! www.bhantique auctions.com

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ACURA TSX, 2011 Crystal Black Pearl, Stk#U40549B $14,993 770-680-1000

BMW 328I, 2009 Monaco Blue, Stk#GN707705A $14,975 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

DAIMLER DODGE RAM 1500, 2012 Flame Red, Stk#FFC18920A $24,000 800-PREOWNED

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BMW Z3 ROADSTER, 2000. 99K MILES • $6450. M SPORTS OPTIONS. Best you’ll find. Fabulous & priced way under the market.

Auto trans, silver w/ black convert top and leather. Super CarFax & beautiful. Comparable cars are selling for over $9000. Owned

by California collector and babied. Drive daily, very collectable and should appreciate in price while you’re having fun. 770-882-4605.

FORD ESCAPE XLT, 2011 Steel Blue, Stk#G5207623A $14,000 800-PREOWNED

CADILLAC DEVILLE, 2004. Purchased new.

Black with black leather interior, high mileage but well maintained.

New transmission 4 years ago. No dents or scratches. Seals recently replaced but without a warranty. New starter installed in Nov. $3300 404-906-8938

FORD EDGE LIMITED, 2012 Ingot Silver, Stk#GGA42213A $16,000 800-PREOWNED

FORD EXPEDITION, 1998. Red, 257k mi., does not run, needs repair. Call for details. Call Stacy 678-768-8420

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FORD FOCUS SE, 2014 Tuxedo Black, Stk#P7933 $11,000 800-PREOWNED

HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS, 2013 Desert Bronze, Stk#P5117A $10,988 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

LEXUS ES 350, 2011 Obsidian, Stk#U40502 $24,990 770-680-1000

LEXUS RX 350, 2011 Obsidian, Stk#U40535 $29,990 770-680-1000

MERCEDES 450SL, 1980.

NISSAN 300ZX, 1984.

NISSAN VERSA NOTE, 2014 Super Black, Stk#GR210681A $11,000 800-PREOWNED

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FORD EXPEDITION XLT, 2013 Oxford White, Stk#P7886A $24,000 800-PREOWNED

FORD FOCUS SE, 2005. 169k mi. VERY WELL KEPT. Exc. mechanical condition.

Clean inside/out, zero accidents. Everything works. $2950.

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FORD FOCUS SE, 2012 Sterling Gray, Stk#FC334060A $10,987 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

Please Recycle This Newspaper FORD TAURUS SE, 1999. Elderly owner, leather bucket seats, auto. roof. Perfect, extra clean! $1995 Firm.

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FORD FUSION SE, 2011 Bordeaux Reserv, Stk#P7835A $11,000 800-PREOWNED

FORD MUSTANG, Performance WHI, Stk#G5111788A. $17,000 800-PREOWNED

FORD TAURUS, 2012 Tuxedo Black, Stk#P7904 $14,500 800-PREOWNED

GMC SUBURBAN, 1997, 4-WHD, leather, 3rd seat, clean, almost new tires, 270,386 road mileage, very clean, great orig paint, tow pkg, very comfortable ride, 3rd seat incl, 17 mpg hwy. 2 owners.

Low mileage on 4 Michelins. $3500 CASH. 770-736-2643

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LEXUS ES300H, 2013 Nebula Gray Pearl, Stk#U40588 $29,993 770-680-1000

LEXUS RX 350, 2014 Claret Mica, Stk#U40569 $34,993 770-680-1000

KIM BASINGER’S CONVERTIBLE.

(DOCUMENTED OWNERSHIP). Movie star owned with only 89K miles. Two tops and exceptional. NADA and Hagerty Old Car Value Guide value is $17,500-$34,000 plus $5000-8000 CELEBRITY BONUS. Super buy as fun and great investment car that is rising fast in price, only $9,900.

Call 770-873-2627

ONLY $3950.

One owner, driven 4,700 miles per year.

WOW CAR. Lady owner had leg operation and cannot drive 5 speed anymore. Super example, 2+2. Very desirable collectible 80’s car. Gorgeous red body and T Tops. Drive it daily or for fun while it goes up in price. Avg. price on AutoTrader is over $10,000. Exceptional and original.

Call 770-899-5856

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 2006 Good Condition Loaded With Leather Cold A/C• Remote Start Asking $3400 darenwh@hotmail.com 678-896-6178

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INFINITI M35, 2008 Platinum Graphite, Stk#P5066A $14,996 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

LEXUS GS 350, 2013 Liquid Platinum, Stk#U40604 $38,990 770-680-1000

MAZDA 3, 2006 5 door. Automatic. Well maintained, premium tires, alarm. Great stereo w/CD player, front airbags, exc. mileage. $6995. 404-667-6768

MAZDA MAZDA 3, Meteor Gray, Stk#P7791B $16,000 800-PREOWNED

LEXUS CT 200H, 2011 Obsidian, Stk#G152331A $15,490 770-680-1000

LEXUS IS 250, 2015 Atomic Silver, Stk#G150285L, $33,993 770-680-1000

NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S, 2005. 124K MILES. Excellent drive anywhere car. Beautiful white with gray interior, great Car Fax. Exceptional and only $4950.

Call 770-895-7161

MERCEDES-BENZ 450SL, 1977.

DRIVEN 2,500 MILES PER YEAR. WOW, FABULOUS. Red with tan leather interior.

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•From Page 9B Both started last season as sophomores, and Brice saw varsity action as a freshman in both football and baseball.

“It was a big learning curve,” Mills said. “It was a lot different from the lower levels (off football), the speed of the game. To play with the bigger players developed me into the player I am this year.”

Grayson head coach Mickey Conn said Brice, who is his nephew, was physically ready to play varsity as freshman. Now as a 6-foot-2, 195-pound junior he’s becoming a complete quarterback.

“He’s got a strong arm,” Conn said. “He’s very accurate and he knows how to put us in the right play. Just about every play there’s a couple different things he can do on that play and he studies film, he knows it and does it in the game and nine times out of ten he makes the right read.”

GAC head coach Tim Hardy said that Mills has also gone through a similar maturation process.

The 6-foot-3, 189-pounders best attribute may be his demeanor Hardy said.

“One of the things that stands out about Davis is he’s just a calm competitor,” Hardy said. “At the quarterback position, to be someone that’s about poise, that’s about control, is really, really important.

He just handles the ups and downs of a game really well, and while chaos is flying around, he’s a calm, cool customer out there.”

Taking the reigns In his first season as a starter Turley has taken Mill Creek further than it’s ever been in the state playoffs and captured a region championship.

Head coach Shannon Jarvis said he was confident that Turley could fill the shoes of Daniel David, now a freshman at

Top left: Buford quarterback Mic Roof (Photo: Jared Putnam). Top right: GAC quarterback Davis Mills (Photo: Craig Cappy). Bottom left: Grayson quarterback Chase Brice (Photo: Chris Roughgarden). Bottom right: Mill Creek quarterback Cameron Turley (Photo: Kyle Hess).

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“Going into this year we were very excited about him, even after his freshman year we knew what he projected to be in our program,” Jarvis said.

“Making the transition from Daniel (David) to him, we knew we’d have to make a transition in our offense. Not that Cameron isn’t athletic and can’t run it well. But it’s one of our

greatest challenges as high school coaches to mold what we’re doing to fit our skill sets the best. This offseason, I personally really enjoyed going back to our passing concepts, visiting colleges and doing more with our passing sets. Cameron’s height is a tremendous advantage to read coverages and see the field very well. He has a very good feel for

the game in regards to reading the game. That’s evident in his touchdown to interception ratio. He doesn’t throw bad balls or make poor decisions.

Against our schedule, he had to play against some elite defenses and in those games he protected the ball and gave our offense and our team a chance to be successful.”

Turley has completed

59 percent of his pass attempts this season and also ran for one touchdown.

Until this season he was considered more of a baseball prospect as a 6-foot-3, 185-pound catcher. After his success on the gridiron he hopes to play both in college.

“I want to play both (sports) in college if it all works out,” he said. “I

started to have more fun with football this year. I used to just think baseball. … I just like the excitement and atmosphere about football. Baseball’s more slow-paced. I catch, so I’m always involved, but football’s just different.”

The black sheep Quarterbacks have never been real popular in the Roof household. Mic’s father Ted is the defensive coordinator for Georgia Tech and his twin brother T.D. plays linebacker for Buford.

“I told them they picked the wrong side of the ball,” Mic said. “But it’s fun, and it’s great to be able to talk to them about defenses.”

Last season Mic sat behind Luke Humphrey and a freshman he watched Taylor Mitchell and Montgomery VanGorder take the varsity snaps. He credited all three with getting him prepared to be the starter this season.

Mic has completed 69 percent of his passes this season.

“You know, I had a really good feeling about Mic just the way he handled being a back-up a year ago,” Buford head coach Jess Simpson said.

“We lost Luke Humphrey (to injury) in the second quarter of the McEachern game, and Mic comes in (and is a) cool cat and handles it and leads us to that win. So, I knew (he could be good).

“And he’s a coach’s kid, so you know when you’ve got a coach’s kid, you know what you’re getting. He’s a football guy.

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He manages the game well. He’s good in and out of the huddle. He’s good with verbiage. He’s coachable. He’ll take the short throws, but yet he’s willing to try to make a play, too, and he’s made some really big-time throws for us.”

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While watching classic, heartfelt holiday films like “A Christmas Story” and “White Christmas” is a must for many of us, it’s also good to throw a little variety into the mix. Here are 10 nontraditional Christmas flicks to consider watching this holiday season: 1. “Die Hard” 2. “Love Actually” 3. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” 4. “Gremlins” 5. “Batman Returns” 6. “Reindeer Games” 7. “Lethal Weapon” 8. “The Long Kiss Goodnight” 9. “Bad Santa” 10. “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang”

a look ahead Friday, Dec. 11 • “The Harmony Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Jubilee” — Lionheart Theatre in Norcross will present “The Harmony Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Jubilee” Dec. 11-13 and 17-20.

• “It’s A Wonderful Life” — New Dawn Theater Company in Duluth will present “It’s A Wonderful Life” through Dec. 20.

Saturday, Dec. 12 • “Santa’s Missing Mail” — All Hands Productions will present “Santa’s Miss-

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• Cookie Swap and Craft Sale — There will be a Cookie Swap and Craft Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Wynne-Russell House located at 4685 Wynne-Russell Drive in Lilburn. For more information, visit lilburnevents.com.

• Georgia Country Christmas — Wild Bill’s Atlanta and 94.9 The Bull will present Georgia Country Christmas with Granger Smith, A Thousand Horses, Lindsey Ell and more.

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Open Since: Nov. 1 Owner: Ashrafi “Shibly” Ahmed of Roswell Location: Suwanee Diner is located in front of the Red Roof Inn near the intersection of Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and Sawmill Drive.

Hours: The diner is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Atmosphere: Suwanee Diner offers patrons a casual dining atmosphere that’s suitable for a variety of occasions, from grabbing a bite to eat with friends to a leisurely family breakfast on the weekend.

The open, spacious dining room offers tables and chairs for seating and features a neutral color palate with stonework and elegant chandeliers. There are numerous windows that

illuminate the dining room with soft, natural light.

Customers are greeted and seated by a member of the serving staff, who also attends to customer’s needs throughout their dining experience.

Menu: Suwanee Diner offers an extensive menu with an array of options such as wraps, salads, sandwiches and melts, seafood, omelets and pancakes.

According to owner Ashrafi Ahmed, he modeled the menu after those offered at Northern diners located in states such as New York and New Jersey. All of the menu items are cooked-to-order using fresh ingredients, Ahmed said.

The menu includes Italian dishes such as lasagna and chicken parmigiana as well as classic Greek dishes like the gyro sandwich offered with beef and lamb or chicken with onion, tomato, feta cheese and special sauce wrapped in a warm pita.

GWINNETT TASTES A selection of local eateries recently featured in the Gwinnett Daily Post:

Sage Juice Bar and Cafe Sage Juice Bar and Cafe offers a cozy, neighborhood cafe atmosphere where folks can enjoy lunch with friends, grab a nutrient-rich juice to go or sit and sip a smoothie while working on their laptop.

The cafe specializes in coldpressed juices and smoothies that are made with fresh fruits and vegetables.

3255 Pleasant Hill Road, suite B, Duluth, 770-2324844, www.rawblisslife.com New Saigon Vietnamese Bistro New Saigon provides patrons with a casual dining atmosphere that’s suitable for a variety of occasions from grabbing a bite to eat with friends to enjoying a family dinner. New Saigon specializes in traditional

Vietnamese cuisine, offering customers a menu with a variety of dishes such as Pho, Rice Vermicelli and more.

3780 Old Norcross Road, Suite 106, Duluth, 770-4958828 The Juicy Crab The Juicy Crab offers patrons a casual dining experience where they are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and get messy while enjoying one of the many seafood boils on the menu.

The Juicy Crab specializes in a variety of seafood boils that are flavored with special, homemade seasonings.

There are king and snow crab legs, shrimp, crawfish, clams, mussels and lobster.

2205 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 130, Duluth, 678-4739399, www.thejuicycrab. com Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe

Suwanee Diner offers young patrons a children’s menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner options, including silver dollar pancakes, a cheese omelet, grilled cheese sandwich and popcorn shrimp. The dessert menu includes assorted cakes, fruit pies, homemade baklava and hand-scooped ice cream available in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.

Something You Might Suwanee Diner offers customers a casual dining atmosphere with a neutral color palette, elegant chandeliers Not Know: Ahmed has and lots of natural light.

36 years experience in the restaurant industry and Breakfast is served all ion, green peppers, mushpreviously owned numerous day at Suwanee Diner room and more. Omelets restaurants in the Washing— the menu includes are made with fresh eggs ton, D.C. area. After moving egg plates and three-egg and come with potatoes, to Georgia two years ago, omelets, biscuits and gravy, grits or oatmeal and butAhmed opened a diner golden brown pancakes tered toast with jelly. in Roswell but recently served with bacon, ham or The beverage menu decided to relocate to the sausage, french toast and includes sodas, juices and Suwanee area. more. A diner favorite is freshly-ground Colombian Ahmed said quality is the build-your-own omelet coffee from Brisk Coffee very important to him, so he option that allows customRoasters. There are also do- stays hands-on in all areas of ers to craft an omelet to mestic and imported bottled Suwanee Diner, from greetsuit their tastes — options beers as well as a selection ing customers in the dining include bacon, ham, feta of California red and white room to putting his culinary cheese, fresh spinach, onwines. skills to work in the kitchen.

Taziki’s offers patrons a cross between fast-casual and casual dining concepts.

The cafe has an open, spacious dining area with high ceilings and numerous windows allowing in plenty of natural light. Taziki’s offers a menu with classic Mediterranean dishes — such as hummus, Greek salad and dolmades — along with a few Southern favorites like chicken salad and pimento cheese.

1095 Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee, 678-804-4580, www.tazikiscafe.com Chinese Dhaba Chinese Dhaba has a quick, casual concept where customers order at a counter in the rear of the dining area, choose a seat and then the food is brought to the table.

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1775 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, 770-923-1775, ext.

3899, www.sonesta.com/ gwinnettplace Papa Jack’s Country Kitchen

Papa Jack’s is a cafeteriastyle restaurant where diners walk down the line and choose items to create their meal as a staff member fixes their plate. Papa Jack’s specializes in Southern comfort foods offering lunch and dinner menus, featuring meat and two veggies platters, and a breakfast menu.

7437 Spout Springs Road, Suite B, Flowery Branch, 770-965-7007, www.papajackscountrykitchen.com Pat’s Eatery Pat’s Eatery is a familyowned restaurant that offers patrons a casual dining experience, offering both breakfast and lunch menus as well as a special Sunday brunch buffet. The morning menu offers traditional, Southern breakfast fare and the lunch menu features a selection of soups, deli and grilled sandwiches and salads. Executive Chef

ON THE MENU On The Menu • Gyro Sandwich — Choice of beef and lamb or chicken with onion, tomato, feta cheese and special sauce wrapped in a warm pita. $8.99 • Chef Salad — Boiled ham, turkey, roast beef, American and Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, sliced egg and choice of dressing. Medium $8.99 and large $10.99 • Cheeseburger — A halfpound angus burger charbroiled and topped with choice of cheese served with lettuce, tomato, pickle and french fries. $7.50 • Eggs Benedict — Two poached eggs with Canadian bacon on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce and served with home fries. $9.79 • French Toast — French toast made with homemade challah bread that’s cooked on a griddle and available with cinnamon apples, blueberries or strawberries. $7.49

Justin Knowles is working on creating a dinner menu of New American cuisine.

2625 Old Winder Highway in Braselton, 706-684-0093, www.patseatery.com Goad Barbecue Company Goad Barbecue Company offers a menu of traditional west Texas barbecue, which has a unique flavor that’s infused during the slowsmoking process. According to the Goads, the menu is based on cowboy food which was cooked over a campfire in cast iron. Customers can also find 15 different pies on Mrs. Goad’s Homemade Fried Pies menu: all of the fried pies are made from scratch, with unique offerings like the Elvis and Bourbon Pecan.

722 Collins Hill Road, Suite N, Lawrenceville, 678218-0398, www.goadbbq. com

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Gwinnett Ballet notes growing number of male students The growing popularity of dance is evident throughout our culture, and ballet is not just for little girls in tutus anymore. The increasing number of young men participating in the wide world of dance is seen everywhere in all forms of media.

This growing male presence is evident in Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Nutcracker.” When the curtain rises on the Infinite Energy Theater stage for GBT’s annual holiday offering, 13 young men, all GBT students, will be performing.

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This year, a strong male presence will run throughout the show, from Party Scene lads to Soldiers to Polichinelles and leaping Russian dancers.

Artistic Director Wade Walthall is a major reason the school has begun enlisting more guys. His commitment to the school acquiring Holley Calmes its own stable of male dancers has been a major goal nization has been presentfrom the beginning. ing “The Nutcracker” for “It is wonderful to see 34 years. In the past, male that parents of young men participants have been very are seeing the value of dance scarce or have consisted of training and encouraging hired soloists to play Cava- their boys to attend Gwinlier to the Sugar Plum Fairy. nett Ballet Theatre,” says

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Mr. Walthall. “The program and enthusiasm is growing almost daily, it seems.”

Another reason is the growing realization in the public perception that dance is highly athletic and a great physical outlet for all that male energy. From only a couple of young men in GBT’s classes, suddenly there were boys wherever one looked.

Young men who participate in dance at GBT enjoy a well-rounded curriculum of classical ballet, and as they grow older, jazz, hip hop and modern instruction.

Students progress in physical skills common to all athletic endeavors: strength, endurance, agility, flexibility and coordination.

Dance also develops a sense of teamwork, com-

mitment, respect, time management and more.

And although occasional injury happens in dance as anywhere else, major injuries such as concussions and broken bones are, unlike some other sports, very infrequent.

Whether a young man is interested in a dance career or wishes to enhance his participation in another sport through honing certain physical skills, dance training is a valuable and very fun activity. The “fun factor” is one of the best aspects.

GBT’s “The Nutcracker” will be performed at the Infinite Energy Theater in Duluth on weekends starting Dec. 4 with the annual Scout show and running through Dec. 20.

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Ballet Theatre Orchestra, conducted by Predrag Gosta, accompanies the dancers for the last two weekends. Tickets are $18 to $35 and are available at www.infiniteenergycenter. com, by visiting the Arena Box Office or by calling 770-626-2464.

For more information about the GBT School and its curriculum and opportunities for male and female dancers ages 3 to 18, or about its upcoming “Nutcracker” performances, visit gwinnettballet.org, call 770-237-0046 or write to gbt78@bellsouth.net.

Holley Calmes is a freelance writer and public relations consultant specializing in the arts. Email her at hcalmes@mindspring. com.

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New Dawn Theater Company is presenting the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” as the first holiday production at its new venue in the Mall Corners shopping center in Duluth. (Special Photo: Amanda Rempe)

New Dawn Theater offers Christmas classic as first holiday show in new venue

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New Dawn Theater Company is celebrating its first holiday season in a new venue by bringing back a Christmas classic.

The nonprofit theater company first performed “It’s A Wonderful Life” seven years ago, and according to Artistic Director, Sherry Ingbritsen, it was such a great experience they decided it should be the first holiday show performed in their new space.

“We had so much fun last time and it’s a classic story that everyone knows,” Ingbritsen said.

Also, the touching tale carries a message of hope and shows that miracles are always possibly even in the seemingly darkest of times, Ingbritsen said.

“There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel no

matter what,” she said.

New Dawn will present “It’s A Wonderful Life” through Dec. 20 at its new home in the Mall Corners shopping center in Duluth.

The production, directed

by Ingbritsen, includes a cast of 26 actors ranging from ages 5 to 70 bringing the beloved story to life.

According to Ingbritsen, the new intimate, 132seat space allows audience members to feel like they’re a part of the show.

Based on the film by Frank Capra, the story is set on Christmas Eve in Bedford Falls where a distraught George Bailey (Robert McMullen) is contemplating what life would be like without him.

Bailey has spent his entire life giving up on big dreams — such as attending university and traveling — to prevent evil banker Mr. Potter (Chuck Mason) from taking over his town.

Overwhelmed by a sense of responsibility to his community and obligations to family — including his beloved wife Mary Hatch Bailey (Marie Violette) and their young children — Bailey believes everyone may be better off if he’s dead.

With the help of guardian angel Clarence (Allen Stone), Bailey realizes how many lives he’s touched in a positive way and that his own life has truly been a wonderful one.

“It’s A Wonderful Life” will be presented Dec. 3-6, 10-13 and 17-20 at New Dawn Theater located in the Mall Corners shopping center near the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Satellite Boulevard. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and kids, ages 15 and under.

For more information, visit www.newdawntheatercompany.com.

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Still blessing

By Katie Morris

And helping to keep the excitement alive is the show’s dynamic cast, which includes several newcomers Rosemary Newcott has this year. been involved with Alliance “They are experiencing Theatre’s “A Christmas the journey in a new and Carol” for 25 years, startdifferent way and that kind ing as an actress and then of ignites everybody else,” becoming assistant director she said. “That’s what I and now as director. love about (theater), no Even though Dickens’ performance is the same classic tale of redemption twice. It’s very exciting to has remained the same feel what the new people over the years, the magic are bringing to the story.” hasn’t faded for Newcott.

Audiences can see new

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Alliance Theatre’s ‘Christmas Carol’ tradition continues

cast members — including Randi Garza as Belle and Shelli Delgado as Fan and Martha — join a veteran cast of “Christmas Carol” actors: Thomas Neal Antwon Ghant as Bob Cratchit, Bart Hansard as Mr. Fezziwig and Christmas Present, Je Nie Fleming as Mrs. Fezziwig/Mrs. Dilber, and Elizabeth Diane Wells as Christmas Past.

Eleven-year-old Jaden Robinson will again take the stage as Tiny Tim, and

Atlanta actor David de Vries is returning to the role of Scrooge.

De Vries stepped into the role of the stingy “bah humbug” after the retirement of actor Chris Kayser, who had portrayed Scrooge for 16 of the last 20 seasons. Kayser is returning to the production this year as Jacob Marley, marking his 21st time appearing in Alliance’s production.

According to Newcott, seeing de Vries and Kayser, who are both very dynamic performers, on stage together has added another layer of excitement to the show.

“It’s funny for me to watch; here Chris has played Scrooge for so many years, and David is only on his second year of playing Scrooge, but David played Marley in the past,” Newcott said. “It has caused a really interesting dynamic between the two of them up there, and I love it.”

Helping to fuel that onstage chemistry is the fact that de Vries and Kayser are good friends off stage, which is also the case for many “Christmas Carol” cast members, Newcott said.

“The Alliance Theatre Company, the cast and all of our staff comes into the first day of rehearsal, so there’s this big, we call it a meet and greet,” Newcott said. “My cast for ‘A Christmas Carol,’ they are just so vibrant, and they’re exuding all this spirit and the whole company picks it up. It’s really a nice, welcomed adventure when this particular cast comes into the hall.”

The strong bonds held between cast members are reflected on stage, but they also come in handy backstage, according to

From left, actors Lowrey Brown, Elizabeth Diane Wells and David de Vries star in the Alliance Theatre’s 2014 production of “A Christmas Carol.” (Special Photo: Greg Mooney)

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One aspect of the show that has continued to touch • What: “A Christmas Carol” Newcott’s heart throughout • Where: Alliance Thethe years is its message of atre, 1280 Peachtree hope.

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“Always and ever, ‘A • When: Nov. 19 Christmas Carol’ is about through Dec. 27 the fact that you’re never • Tickets: Tickets start too old to change. That at $20 for adults and there’s still potential in you $14 for children to be a better person,” she • More Info: www. said. “That there is a spirit alliancetheatre.org/ christmas of good that exists and you can tap into that. If Scrooge can do it, you can. He’s almost a lost cause when Newcott. we meet him. And I think “The backstage experience … someday there has that’s part of what brings to be a show about what it’s people back and back and back to see this — it’s such like to be backstage at ‘A Christmas Carol’ because it a positive message.”

“A Christmas Carol” will is such a unique world,” she be presented through Dec. said. “All those costumes 27 at the Alliance Theatre flying all over the place, in Atlanta. Tickets start at and you really do have $20 for adults and $14 for to be considerate of each other and the space that we children. For more informahave. They really are close tion, visit www.alliancetheatre.org/christmas. quarters. There’s nothing

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By Polly Ouellette Staff Intern

Shoppers will have the chance to check all of their loved ones off their gift lists this weekend at the first annual Home for the Holiday Expo.

The two-day shopping event, presented by the Gwinnett Daily Post, will provide opportunities for families to fulfill all of their shopping desires for unique treasures or everyday needs.

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Over 125 vendors will participate in the event, including local and national retailers as well as over 50 local artisans and crafters who will provide handcrafted arts and crafts, gourmet foods, apparel, jewelry, home decor, commercial products and services and more. Visitors might even be tempted to cross an item or two off their own wish list.

While parents do some shopping, kids of any age can visit the Kringle’s Kids Korner, where children can make ornaments, write letters to Santa, get their faces painted and talk to the different holiday characters that will visit the Expo. Families are welcome to get a photo taken with Santa for free from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Gunslinger monster truck will also make an appearance on Sunday.

In addition to the festive decorations and Christmas cheer, holiday performances will take place throughout both days and will feature local school choirs, bands and dance groups. Several organizations will give attendees the opportunity to win door prizes. The first 200 adults on Saturday will receive a free Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus ticket or Disney on Ice “Frozen” ticket, and the first 400 on Sunday will receive a free Monster Jam or Supercross ticket.

After gifts have been bought, shoppers can take the items to the Santa’s Elves Gift Wrapping Zone, where free gift

IF YOU GO Performers on Saturday, Dec. 5: • 10:30 a.m. — Honey Bee Records Music School Performers • 11:30 a.m. — Members of the Norcross High School Master’s Chorus • 12:30 p.m. — Dance Warehouse • 1 p.m. — Duluth Middle School Chamber Orchestra • 2 p.m. — Paris Dancers • 3:30 p.m. — Mill Creek High School Show Choir Performers on Sunday, Dec. 6: • 12:30 p.m. — Lucille Roberts: Standing Yoga Demonstration • 1:30 p.m. — The North Atlanata Trombone Quartet • 2 p.m. — Dance Warehouse • 3 p.m. — Reid Soria with Autism Sings

wrapping of all purchases will be offered by the Jr. League of Gwinnett County and North Fulton.

The Expo will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6. Tickets, good for both days, can be purchased for $5 online at homefortheholidayexpo. com or for $8 at the door, and VIP passes can also be purchased. Kids under 12 are free, and discounts can be found through the Gwinnett Daily Post and other sponsors.

The event will take place at the Infinite Energy Forum, located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. For more information, visit homefortheholidayexpo.com

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‘Creed’ film fans

Jeff Barger, Loganville

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PASS/FAIL

EDITOR’S NOTE: Film Fans features local residents reviewing the movie of the week:“Creed.”

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STANDOUT PERFORMANCE

WHO WILL LIKE THIS...

SEE IT NOW OR WAIT

OVERALL IMPRESSION

Pass: This film had everything: an abandoned child who never knew his father. Kid trying to make his own way in the world. Old man’s past pulls him back into a world he thought was long behind him. Boy meets girl romance.

Man coming to grips with his own mortality.

And then there was the boxing!

With this being a film in the “Rocky” franchise, it’s a given that the fight sequences had better be stellar, and they didn’t disappoint. Some of them were even one-shot sequences that were AMAZING. AH-MAZ-ING. Not only did filming the fight in one shot keep the intensity up the entire time, but the way they cut from the action to get the crowd and corner perspectives was so cool.

If you’re a Rocky fan, then you’ll love all of the throwbacks to the other films in the franchise.

Fail: (I’m just gonna leave this space blank right here, because I can’t fill it with anything)

Sylvester Stallone has played the role of Rocky Balboa so many times now, and he once again nailed it. I can’t imagine anyone else who could be this character.

Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed also gave a fantastic performance. He had to display a broad range of emotions throughout the story, and he displayed them beautifully.

A movie like this can appeal to just about everyone. It’s a film that five different people can watch and have five different interpretations of how the events in the story unfolded and internalize them in five different ways. Let me put it this way — if you can’t find something about this film that you enjoy, you’re probably not human.

Go watch it in the theater and then pre-order the Blu-ray if you can. Everyone should own every “Rocky” movie (yes, even “Rocky V,” all you haters).

I am a HUGE Rocky fan, so I know that I am completely biased here, but I absolutely loved this movie. While you might think the boxing would be the main focal point of the film, it wasn’t.

The film was really about Adonis’ journey to find himself, overcoming his feelings of abandonment and understanding that he does have value; that he does have people around him who love him. While this theme is not new, it was in the context of a “Rocky” movie, so the journey he takes is surrounded with awesomeness.

There is so much about this movie that I could write about, but you probably wouldn’t want to ready a 20-page synopsis. Just go see it right now. Well, why haven’t you left yet??

Pass: An interesting riches-to-rags story line that continues the “Rocky” franchise; good acting, especially by Michael B. Jordan; interjections of humor at times; quick action and pacing for most of the film.

Fail: A long running time; a bit too much focus on hip-hop culture, but otherwise, “Creed” connects and resonates with its audience.

Michael B. Jordan does an outstanding job as Adonis Johnson, illegitimate son of the late Apollo Creed from “Rocky” movies I-IV. As a young lad, Adonis is rescued from juvenile detention and raised

by Creed’s wife (Phylicia Rashad, “The Cosby Show”).

Adonis is raised in privilege and becomes an investment counselor, yet he discovers that he has the same itch as his daddy for boxing and shows his skills in the Mexican boxing arenas. Soon, Adonis ditches the high life, quits his job and moves to Philly to look up Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone, who also does an excellent job in a supporting role).

Determined to make a name for himself, Adonis eschews the “Creed” surname at first, yet comes to realize that family blood runs deep and wide within him.

The big question: Is Adonis a real contender, or just a pretender?

“Creed” will bring a lot of younger viewers into the “Rocky” fold, yet it also is a fitting successor to this extremely appealing and entertaining film series. It could have been titled “Rocky VI.” Stallone nearly steals the show at times, injecting much-needed heart and humor into a story that could have been more melodramatic, like “Southpaw” was earlier this year.

See it in theaters. This is a real crowd-pleaser, and although it’s filled with typical boxing violence, at least the language and sexual references are very toned down.

“Creed” gives moviegoers a new reason to cheer for the underdog, the same way the original “Rocky” did in 1976. It does so without being smarmy or cliched.

“Creed” may not be a complete knockout, but it goes the distance and is definitely a winner on my scorecard.

Pass: This is an excellent addition to the popular franchise. Written and directed by Ryan Coogler, it contains the same passion and involvement as the very first “Rocky.” As diluted and stale as the sequels became over the years, this one is a refreshing and very well done addition to the series that kept me involved from start to finish.

Fail: It’s really hard to say what actually fits this category, but, if there is anything at all, there is perhaps a touch too much sub-plot going on, even though each one does add color and interest to the overall story, some of them are a tiny bit distracting.

Actually there are two. First is Michael B. Jordan in the role of the confused and rebellious son of Apollo Creed. Struggling and trying to deal with common adolescent frustration, he searches for his own identity as the son of a boxing legend. Once he finds it, however, he really grows into and embraces his heritage. Then there is Sylvester Stallone, who is, without a doubt, Rocky Balboa and the very heart of the story.

A good movie for first timers, but much more meaningful for fans of the entire series. As the story continues, there is so much reference to previous “chapters” that a lot of the meaning is lost unless you are familiar with the full background and many previous events.

Without a doubt, see it now, then buy the DVD when it comes out and watch it again. This is the kind of movie that can be enjoyed more than once as we wait for the inevitable next chapter hopefully written and directed by the same people, so Stallone can concentrate on his real strength as an actor.

Easily one of the best “Rocky” movies of all time. It will likely be the foundation of a new series following the career of Adonis Creed. The ghosts of Apollo, Adrian, Pauly and Mickey are all here, and add just the right amount of nostalgia for those, like me, who have been a fan (Yo Adrian!!) since the beginning. Some brutal fight scenes, but still a good family film, every bit as good as the original.

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A: Jesus Christ Now, for this week’s questions: Test your 1. According to Buddy film knowledge with the Elf in “Elf,” what are the four major food Michael Clark groups?

2. What Beatles album So, you think you’re does the Tommy Lee good at movie trivia? Ev- Jones character in “Men ery week, we give readin Black” mention by ers the opportunity to name? flex their movie muscles 3. The final scene in by answering five trivia “Out of Sight” is set in questions from our movie what city? critic, Michael Clark.

4. Name the last female Congratulations to to win two acting Oscars last week’s winner, in films made by the Edward Bienkowski of same director.

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5. What (baseball) poHere are last week’s sition did the Geena Daquestions again and the vis character play in “A answers: League of Their Own?” 1. Name two movies The first person (lowhere Angelina Joie apcated within the U.S.) to peared in the nude. respond with all of the A: “By the Sea,” correct answers receives “Cyborg 2,” “Mojave a prize of an item or Moon,” “Original Sin,” items (movie T-shirts, “Wanted” hats, posters, etc.). The 2. What ’80s Western winner also gets their featured three sets of off- name published in the screen blood brothers in next Weekend section. the cast?

Please email your anA: “The Long Ridswers, along with your ers” (Carradine, Keach, name to clarkwriter@ Quaid) mindspring.com. Include 3. Name the last movie “Gwinnett Daily Post to receive 10 or more Trivia Contest” in the Oscar nominations and subject line. In the event not win any. no one answers all of the A: “American Hustle” questions correctly, the 4. What two women person with the most corwon acting Oscars in rect answers submitted by the same category while 6 PM the Monday after being directed by the late the contest is posted will Anthony Minghella? be the winner. Only one A: Juliette Binoche winner per household is (“The English Patient”) eligible for each 30-day and Renee Zellweger period.

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DISC SPOTLIGHT MICHAEL CLARK

Amy Blu-ray (R) Movie: HHHH Disc: HHHH Although it came as no surprise, the 2011 death of jazz singer Amy Winehouse was nonetheless a tragic waste of an immensely talented artist.

Director Asif Kapadia (“Senna”) separates “Amy” from all other “shooting star” bio-flicks by including smartphone footage and decades-old home movies that covers her entire life and, in particular, two pathetic and deplorable men that greatly contributed to her premature demise. If not for a handful of redundant scenes and others that go on a tad too long, Kapa-

dia’s warts-and-all film would easily qualify as one of best movies of 2015.

Technical specs: aspect ratio: Widescreen (1.85:1/1080p), audio: English (Dolby Digital HD-MA 5.1), subtitles: English and Spanish.

Special features include: • Interviews • Deleted scenes • Commentaries Unseen performances • Making-of featurette • Trailers • Digital copy • First edition slipcover packaging (A24, $14.99)

COMING SOON TO OWN • “Ant-Man” (Dec. 8) — A thief (Paul Rudd) becomes a scientist’s (Michael Douglas) test vehicle for a size-shrinking technology in this Marvel fantasy.

(PG-13)

• “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” (Dec. 15) — In the sequel, the Gladers find new hurdles in opposing the organization WCKD; star Dylan O’Brien returns. (PG-13)

• “Knock Knock” (Dec. 8) — A family man (Keanu Reeves) comes to regret answering a knock at his door by two apparently stranded women. (R)

• “Fantastic Four” (Dec. 15) — Miles Teller and Kate Mara are among those playing the latest screen incarnations of the Marvel Comics characters.

(PG-13)

• “Minions” (Dec. 8) — The animated “Despicable Me” characters get their own movie, taking them to 1960s-era New York and London; voices include Sandra Bullock and Jon Hamm. (PG) • “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation” (Dec. 15) — Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is an agent without an agency after the CIA shuts down his team.

(PG-13)

• “Ted 2” (Dec. 15) — The talking teddy bear (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) runs into trouble in becoming an adoptive parent; Mark Wahlberg also returns.

(R and unrated versions)

• “The Perfect Guy” (Dec. 29) — A woman (Sanaa Lathan) comes to regret getting involved with a stranger (Michael Ealy) who begins stalking her; Morris Chestnut also stars. (PG-13) • “A Walk in the Woods” (Dec. 29) — A travel writer (Robert Redford) tackles the Appalachian Trail with a very dissimilar friend (Nick Nolte). (R)

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2015 HOLIDAY MOVIE PREVIEW

By Michael Clark • Movie Critic

Picking up where we left off with the fall preview, the following titles will be released prior to the announcement of the next Academy Award nominations and are (mostly) what the film industry feels is their strongest batch of product of the year.

“Strong” meaning they are usually overlong, downbeat dramas and primo Oscarbait, not the (save for one) mega-budget sci-fi/action/fantasy blockbusters that were strewn about the rest of the past year.

As usual, the release dates of all titles are subject to change on a whim and without reason at a moments’ notice and a few of the dates are for the New York and L.A. markets.

DECEMBER 11

In the Heart of the Sea — Based on the novel of the same name and directed by Ron Howard, this fact-based period action adventure is set in the early 19th century where a crew of fishermen wage war with a whale. If that plot sounds familiar, that’s because it is and later inspired the novel “Moby Dick.”

Machina”) co-stars as Elbe’s collaborator/ex-wife.

Sisters — The can’t-miss pair of former “SNL” castmates Tina Fey and Amy Poehler star as the polar-opposite title characters who decide to band together for one last blow-out party at their aboutto-be-sold childhood home.

the man who submitted the first studies on the effects of brain damage incurred by former NFL players. Needless to say, the NFL is not pleased with the film, as it comes out during peak season.

Daddy’s Home — “The Other Guys” leads Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg reunite for (what could be) another Star Wars: The Force winning collaboration. Square Macbeth — Michael FassAwakens — After the bad stepfather (Ferrell) finds bender and Marion Cotillard taste left by the most recent himself at odds with a muchstar as the infamous, dysfuncorigin trilogy, the creative and hipper biological dad (Wahltional married Danish royal commercial expectations for berg) as each competes for the couple in this latest incarnation the J.J. Abrams (“Star Trek”)affections of the mom (Linda of one of Shakespeare’s most directed “Awakens” are beyond Cardellini) and the kids. well-known tragedies. The high but it doesn’t matter. Even good news: the early buzz is if it’s horrible, it’s already Joy — Writer/director David largely positive and it clocks in broken the pre-release ticket O. Russell (“Silver Linings at less than two hours. sales record. Before it’s all Playbook,” “American Hustle”) over, don’t be surprised if this and actors Bradley Cooper, DECEMBER 18 becomes the highest-grossing Robert de Niro and Jennifer Alvin and the Chipmunks: movie of all time.

Lawrence team up for a third Road Chip – What can you time in this fact-based comesay? Yet another repackaging Youth — Life imitates art dic drama about a down and of CGI rodents dancing and imitates life and so on in this out divorcee whose fortunes singing hip-hop while apnavel-gazing comedic drama. change after she invents a pearing to be far smarter and Starring Michael Caine as a unique cleaning product. resourceful than their human bummed-out composer and counterparts. As long as people Harvey Keitel as a washed-up Point Break — This remake keep paying to see them, the director, it’s set in the Swiss that no one asked for or expectstudio will keep crankin’ these Alps where the idle rich go to ed is not your typical Christpuppies out. chill out. Gorgeously framed mas Day fare. A couple of guys and beautifully photographed, you’ve likely never heard of The Big Short — Even the it also includes a blistering take on the roles originated killer, testosterone-heavy cast cameo by Jane Fonda as a bit- by Patrick Swayze and Keanu (Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, ter, washed-up starlet.

Reeves.

Steve Carell and Brad Pitt) might not be enough to sway CHRISTMAS DAY The Hateful Eight — Even audiences to pony up the bucks Carol — Cate Blanchett though filmmaker Quentin for this teeth-gnashing factual is the early front-runner for Tarantino’s long-anticipated, drama about yet another group a second Oscar in this Todd three-hour, 70mm Western of white-collar financiers robHaynes-directed drama, where crime-thriller has become the bing everybody during the ’07 she plays a 1950s about-to-be- target of boycotts from the law housing bust. divorced New York socialite enforcement community over who becomes involved in a tor- his recent ill-advised comThe Danish Girl — Edrid love affair with a younger, ments, it’s unlikely they will die Redmayne (“The Theory aspiring photographer (Rooney have any noticeable effect on of Everything”) will likely be Mara). Based on the best-sell- box office returns. a contender for back-to-back ing novel “The Price of Salt.”

Oscars for his portrayal of Lili JANUARY 8 Elbe, an early 20th century Concussion — Arriving The Revenant — The artist and one of the first rewith lots of pre-release contro- follow-up to the multi-Oscarcipients of sexual reassignment versy, Will Smith stars as Nige- winning “Birdman” is Mexican surgery. Alicia Vikander (“Ex rian pathologist Bennet Omalu, director Alejandro González

Iñárritu’s epic starring Leonardo DiCaprio as early 19th century frontiersman Hugh Glass. At 156 minutes, the languid and bittersweet haul will test many viewers’ patience and will most likely tank.

JANUARY 15

13 Hours — Director Michael Bay tackles events that took place during the September 11, 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya and hopefully it will not be accompanied with his usual blustery overkill. As the opening date was moved from late fall to early winter, don’t count it.

The 5th Wave — Atlanta native Chloe Grace Moretz stars in the apocalyptic sci-fi thriller about a woman who is forced to put her trust in a dubious stranger while trying to save herself and a family member.

JANUARY 22

45 Years — Screen legends Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay play a married couple about to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary when a dark chapter of one their pasts resurfaces.

Risen — This one could be very interesting. A Roman soldier (Joseph Fiennes) is called on to investigate events occurring immediately after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

JANUARY 29

Anomalisa — Another possible out-of-left-field winner. This oddball stop-motion animation production from esoteric writer/director Charlie Kaufman centers on a customer service rep that has difficulty dealing with people. In a manner not far removed from “The Accidental Tourist,” he meets someone while on the clock who changes his perspective.

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Chi-wreck

Spike Lee’s ‘Chi-Raq’ misses mark depsite good intentions

Chi-Raq (R) HHHH

its desired goal of deriding gun violence, and even a borderline embarrassing turn by John Cusack as a fire-and-brimstone priest can’t dilute the strength of

By Michael Clark her performance.

Movie Critic Although it might seem like a natural fit, having With a scant few excepmodern-day urban chartions, every title in the acters speak in GreekSpike Lee canon centers on inspired rhyme is clunky, racial/social inequality and unnatural and rings hollow. the call for action — from In addition, the filmmakers both sides of the argutake what was an exercise ment. The best example of in subtlety and turn it into Lee at his wisest and most something that could have stinging was “Do the Right easily been the basis for Thing,” a quarter-century “Booty Call 2.” It’s blunt old film that is more and ham-handed and when poignant now than when it juxtaposed with the death came out. of a child, becomes someFor its first 30 minutes, Teyonah Parris stars in Spike Lee’s “Chi-Raq.” (Special Photo: Parrish Lewis, Courtesy thing far beyond crass.

“Chi-raq” starts looking There are two other of Roadside Attractions and Amazon Studios) like Lee’s best effort since scenes from the second half Administration has been “Malcolm X.” Save for Snipes) for dog’s years on not really a problem in that will have viewers seemilitantly tone-deaf about: a level that could rival the leading man Nick Canthe right hands — is the ing red and each for very non’s redundant, profane, rampant black-on-black Crips and the Bloods. delicate balance needed for different reasons. In one, text-only music video crime in the nation’s secAlthough it takes a a play like “Lysistrata” that Lysistrata is a would-be “Pray 4 My City,” Lee and ond largest city. while, Lysistrata gets other is both comic and tragic, dominatrix in a scene with co-writer Kevin Willmott Initially, Lee’s adaptation women (including Cybut even Shakespeare had a character clearly modeled are hitting on all cylinders. of Aristophanes’ ancient clops’ girlfriend) to join a tough time doing both after General George S. A lingering red, white play “Lysistrata” is a mas- her mission and the effect at the same time. For a Patton and in view throughand blue map of the U.S. is ter stroke. In that work, the is immediate and total. storyteller like Lee — who out is a Confederate flag. comprised of every imagin- title character (played here In addition to wives and paints with broad strokes There’s another reference able type of gun. Then by newcomer Teyonah Par- girlfriends, all prostitutes, — it turns out to be a lose- to Patton by the namecomes a graphic showing ris) decides the only way strippers, phone operators lose proposition. less, Greek chorus narrator there have been more mur- to get men to stop fighting and, well … men pretendThe spark for Lysistra(Samuel L. Jackson) that’s ders in Chicago since Sept. is by withholding sex. For ing to be women are in on ta’s action is the death of lifted straight from the 11, 2001, than U.S. casual- Lysistrata, that would be the freeze-out. Panic ensues a 7-year-old girl whose opening of the “Patton” ties in Iraq and Afghanistan denying Chi-Raq (Cannon), and the guys are forced to mother (Jennifer Hudson) film. combined. Without saying a local rap star and gang decide what they prefer: is beside herself with grief.

What’s really going to a word, the filmmakers leader. He’s been feudamore or bullets.

Whenever Hudson’s on the generate some testy waterscream what the Obama ing with Cyclops (Wesley The problem — and it’s screen, the film achieves cooler chatter will be a proGwinnett Daily Post presents

fane passage that mentions First Lady Michelle Obama by name and her husband by inference, and it’s a safe bet the White House reaction will be unfavorable.

Also viewing much of the content in a negative light are the citizens of Chicago and its city council who don’t care much for title mash-up of “Chicago” and “Iraq.” They believe it paints the city in an unpleasant way even though city residents have been using the term for years when referring to the dangerous, war-zone-like South Side. Sometimes the truth hurts.

It is obvious Lee had all the best intentions here.

He’s taking a hot-button issue and couching it in a manner that will make it, for lack of a better term, aesthetically appealing to his target audience — the very people whom are most effected by gun violence and the same ones who seem to ignore it the most.

The messenger isn’t the problem; it’s the message itself. Withholding sex to force people to “do the right thing” and stop killing each other within the context of this particular presentation is shortsighted and misses the point entirely.

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