Gwinnett Daily Post — November 2, 2016

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HOLD YOUR HORSES

Budweiser Clydesdales bumped from Lawrenceville parade by schedule conflict

FROM STAFF REPORTS

The city of Lawrenceville announced that due to a scheduling conflict, the horses won’t appear at the inaugural Hometown Christmas Parade on Dec. 2. Anheuser-Busch officials said they hope to bring the team to Clydesdales to Lawrenceville next year. (Special Photo)

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Gwinnett Daily Post Busch officials said they hope to bring the team The world famous to Clydesdales to LawBudweiser Clydesdale renceville next year. horses won’t be coming “Unfortunately, due to for Christmas after all. scheduling conflicts, our The city of Lawrencev- world-famous Budweiser ille announced on Tuesday Clydesdales will not be that due to a scheduling able to make their origiconflict, the horses won’t nally scheduled appearappear at the inaugural ance in Lawrenceville this Hometown Christmas Pa- holiday season,” said Jeff rade on Dec. 2. Anheuser- Knapper, general manager

of Clydesdales operations for Anheuser-Busch. “We apologize for any inconvenience but look forward to bringing the hitch team to Lawrenceville again in 2017.”

According to a press release from Lawrenceville city officials, AnheuserBusch announced a corporate decision to move the Budweiser Clydesdales

to the New York market for the upcoming holiday season. Due to that decision, Lawrenceville, along with several other Southern market locations, will not have the iconic horses and carriage for holiday festivities as originally planned.

Lawrenceville officials

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Gwinnett to join water supply co-op

BY CURT YEOMANS curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

People wait in line to vote at the Gwinnett County Voter Registrations and Elections Office in Lawrenceville on Tuesday. County officials said this week that they predict a record-setting turnout for advance in-person voting. More than 85,000 advance in-person votes have already been cast in the county so far for the Nov. 8 general election. (Staff Photos: Curt Yeomans)

Getting it done Gwinnett smashes early voting turnout record

BY CURT YEOMANS

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Motel shooting suspects sought

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Gwinnett County set a new record for early voting on Tuesday, as the county surpassed 90,000 ballots cast ahead of next week’s general election.

County spokesman Joe Sorenson said 92,550 advance in-person ballots had been cast as of the time early voting polling sites closed at 7 p.m.

Tuesday. That number doesn’t include anyone who was still in line at 7 p.m., he added. The previous record was 88,798 advance in-person ballots cast in 2008.

Sorenson and Gwinnett elections director Lynn Ledford told the Daily Post on Tuesday that Gwinnett is averaging 16,000 to 17,000 votes casts daily across its eight early voting sites.

“If we keep up this pace that you’re seeing voting right now, we’ll have gotten through about a third, about 33 percent, of the active registered voters just during advance inperson voting,” Sorenson said.

The early turnout puts Gwinnett on track for a big voter turnout for the general election. In addition to the more than 92,000 votes cast in person so far, the county has received 11,534 absentee, or mail-in, ballots from voters so

Gwinnett County is partnering with several of its neighbors, as well as the Atlanta Regional Commission, in a cooperative technical assistance project involving local water sources.

County commissioners agreed on Tuesday to spend $750,000 to participate in the project, which is aimed at two water basins at the center of the ongoing water war between Georgia, Florida and Alabama.

Those basins are the ApalachicolaChattahoochee-Flint River Basin and the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin.

“The participants agree it is important to cooperate in the technical and legal research effort and that appropriate consultants and legal representatives must be obtained,” according to the intergovernmental cost sharing agreement for the project.

The agreement Gwinnett is entering into deals with agencies who draw water from Lake Lanier, Lake Allatoona and the Chattahoochee River.

A coordinating committee made up representatives from the ARC and the participating water departments will oversee any technical and legal research work done through the project, according to the intergovernmental agreement.

Officials at the ARC will manage the program though.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Gwinnett police are asking for the public’s help to identify two suspects who allegedly shot a woman at a motel near Norcross on Oct. 30, authorities said Tuesday.

The 33-year-old victim was shot in the abdomen while staying at Motel 6, 6015 Oakbrook Parkway, police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera said. The 911 center received the call at 11:30 a.m., Pihera said.

Police said she was in her room sleeping in bed when two black men knocked on her door. Another person who was Poll manager bags are set and organized by poll number at the Gwinnett County elections office in Lawrenceville on Tuesday. The bags will dispersed to the poll managers for the Nov. 8 general election.

far. In 2008, however, more than 28,000 absentee ballots were mailed in.

Ledford said about 69 percent of Gwinnett’s active registered voters cast ballots in the 2008 election, although the number of registered voters in the county at that time totaled 356,425.

“Every eighth year, a presidential election year without an incumbent, you have greater interest, and you can trace that back for several,

several presidential elections,” she said.

Sorenson said there are 430,954 active voters registered for this election, plus another 92,622 voters who are listed as “inactive” because they haven’t voted in a while.

The inactive voters could be switched to active status, however, if they vote in the general election, the county’s spokesman added.

Ledford said it’s hard to peg a turnout number for election

day since so many voters have already voted early.

“This is just such a crazy election, I can’t tell,” she said. “I don’t know what the grassroots people are making available for people on election day. In my 29 years, this is truly one that I can’t judge how it’s going to go on election day.

“We’re preparing. We’ve increased equipment over what See VOTING, Page 5A

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Police say a 33-year-old woman was shot by two unidentified men while she was asleep in a room at the Motel 6 on Oakbrook Parkway in unincorporated Norcross on Oct. 30. (Photo: Gwinnett County Police Department)

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Delays expected on Suwanee Dam Road

By Curt yeomans

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Gwinnett County drivers who live in the Sugar Hill area may want to brace themselves before they read the rest of this article.

County officials announced on Tuesday that there will be some delays on Suwanee Dam Road near Ga. Highway 20 on Wednesday night. The delays will be caused by a traffic shift on 2.5 miles of the highway between Arbor View Way and

the Chattahoochee River Bridge to accommodate construction of the final lanes of the road.

Whether that is as bad as it sounds depends on the driver’s timing, because the traffic shift won’t begin until 8 p.m., after the bulk of rush hour traffic has moved through the area. It is expected to last through midnight.

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Director Alan Chapman said in a statement.

Officials said drivers will be shifted to new outside lanes of traffic so crews can work on the inside lanes. The county is pledging to keep access open to side streets and to provide flaggers to serve as traffic guides as needed.

Gwinnett is working with the Georgia Department of Transportation on a widening project on the county’s section of Ga. 20, from Peachtree Industrial Boulevard to Burnette Trail. Officials expect this will be one of the last traffic shifts related to the project before the remaining lanes are opened up for drivers to use.

The county is expected to finish its part of the construction in early 2017, while the state is expected to finish its portion closer to the middle of the year.

Graduation rates trending up

By Keith Farner

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Graduation rates in Gwinnett County Public Schools rose slightly this year in results that were released from the state on Tuesday.

GCPS had a four-year graduation rate of 79.6 percent, up from last year’s 78.1 percent figure, which was a jump of 3.1 percent from two years ago.

The four-year rate is based on when a student first becomes a freshman.

It’s calculated using the number of students who graduate within four years, and includes adjustments for student transfers. This is the sixth year Georgia has measured graduation rates this way.

In contrast, Georgia’s former graduation rate calculation defined the cohort upon graduation, which may have included students who took more than four years to graduate.

Collins Hill led a group

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION FIGURES Four-year graduation rate by school: Meadowcreek 73.4 Archer 89.8 Mill Creek 92.1 Berkmar 65 Mountain View 89.7 Brookwood 93.4 Norcross 72.7 Central Gwinnett 79.8 North Gwinnett 95.8 Collins Hill 90.5 up Parkview 92.2 Dacula 86.1 Peachtree Ridge 90.9 Discovery 72.1 Phoenix 12 Duluth 75.4 Shiloh 71.6 GIVE West 4.3 South Gwinnett 85.5 Grayson 92.3 up Gwinnett Online Campus Buford 91.4 Apalachee 84.6 25.3 Winder-Barrow 87.9 GSMST 99.5 All GCPS schools 79.6 Lanier 87.9 Statewide graduation rates by year: 2016 – 79.2 percent 2013 – 71.8 percent 2015 – 78.8 percent 2012 – 69.7 percent 2014 – 72.5 percent 2011 – 67.4 percent

of 17 schools in GCPS that had higher rates this year compared with last year. Collins Hill’s number jumped from 83.2 percent to 90.5 percent. Four schools saw their rate drop from last year, and the largest drop off was Duluth, from 82.0 to 75.4 percent.

Georgia’s 2016 high school graduation rate rose for the fifth straight year, from 78.8 percent in 2015 to 79.2 percent, though the final number may change because of incomplete data from several districts.

All states now calculate the graduation rate using the same formula, but each state still sets its own requirements for students to earn a diploma.

Georgia still has some of

the highest requirements in the nation for students to graduate with a regular diploma, GaDOE spokesman Matt Cardoza said.

“The 2016 graduation rate shows our schools continue to make progress by offering students an education that is relevant, keeping more students in school and on a path to a better quality of life,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said in a statement. “As part of VISION 2020, we have a goal of exceeding the national average graduation rate by the year 2020, ensuring that more students will receive a meaningful high school diploma that prepares them for a successful and productive future.”

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Dear Dr. roaCH: I am an active 72-yearold man who is in pretty good physical condition.

I do understand that as you age, your skin thins and is prone to bruising and blood spots during normal activity.

I am concerned, however, that the skin on my arms is especially sensitive. My skin tears easily and has ripped off just from the adhesive from a bandage.

Is this normal? I am not on any blood thinners. Is there any underlying condition? Is there a way to promote the growth of my skin? It is very embarrassing.

It is not the end of the world, but any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.

— Anon. ansWer: It is normal to have some thinning of the skin as you age. It comes from a variety of reasons, including sun damage and loss of fat from underneath the skin.

I have read that vitamin A-based skin creams, such as Retin-A, can reverse some of these changes, but I wouldn’t recommend it for this purpose.

A drop of mineral oil or petrolatum on the bandage (where the adhesive is) will help it be removed easily. You can also use plain gauze and self-adherent wrap (such as Coban or Medique wrap).

Dear Dr. roaCH: I recently visited my doctor to schedule my blood screenings (for cholesterol and A1c) early in the morning because I would be fasting. She said I don’t need to be fasting, that it is a myth. Since when has this change occurred?

— J.M. ansWer: An article in 2009 showed pretty conclusively that a nonfasting cholesterol and HDL level provides enough information about heart risk that, for most people, fasting is not necessary.

Doctors can use the non-HDL cholesterol (calculated by subtracting HDL from total cholesterol) instead of LDL cholesterol (it requires a triglyceride level, which is very sensitive to food intake).

People who have serious issues with high triglycerides need fasting levels, but for most people, I agree with your doctor. Some physicians are conservative about changing their ways.

The A1c level looks at the average sugar over the past two months or so, so fasting does not matter at all for that test.

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TODAY’S QUOTE: “Well may the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country’s peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family.” — James Polk

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College bestie wonders why friend quit him Dear amy: “Burt,” my best friend in college, and I always got along like brothers. After college, we stayed in the same town, where I met my future wife. He was the best man at our wedding. We remained best buddies.

After my wife and I moved to the East Coast, Burt and I got together whenever we could, over holidays, vacations and family gatherings. I always felt that we would be best friends forever.

That changed a few years ago. Out of nowhere, I received a letter from him. He said, “I don’t want to be your friend anymore.” I was shocked and hurt. I wrote him a letter telling him that I apologized if I had ever done anything to hurt him, and detailed all the fun we had together in the past, but I was completely stumped.

Finally, he sent me a return letter. All it said was “It has more to do with me than you.” Since then, I haven’t heard a word from him. Since he has never been married, the only thing I can think of is that he loved me (in more than a brotherly way) and that when I moved away, it hurt him deeply.

Is there anything I can do to win back his friendship?

— Confused Dear ConfuseD: More clarity about what is really going on with “Burt” might help you to renew

character flaws.

I have expressed regret and apologized. She says I’ve matured, and we are much happier now. I understand that Laura still has scars from past hurts, even though she’s forgiven me.

When I repeat a past mistake, she still holds her Amy Dickinson scars over my head, and I feel helpless because I your long-standing friend- can’t change the past. ship, but if your theory is Do I have to bite my correct, then the burden is tongue and feel helpless on him to somehow change for the rest of my life? in order to cope with havDoes the emotional statute ing a platonic relationship. of limitations ever expire?

He doesn’t sound inclined I have no problem being (or able) to do this. told when I’m wrong, but Be aware that your is it necessary to remind friend could be wrestling me that a similar mistake with any number of issues, hurt her 20 years ago? including disagreeing with — Lost in Time various life choices you Dear Lost: It is have made. (He also might unfair for your wife to be in love with — or disdredge up mistakes you like — your wife.) made years ago, certainly Unfortunately, if someif you have acknowledged one says he does not want and apologized for these to have a relationship with mistakes. Doing so just you, you are forced to means that you two are absorb the hurt, even if you basically locked in a loop don’t understand the reaof repeated actions and sons behind it. You could reactions. contact him again, sending “Laura” hasn’t actuhim a newsy and neutral ally forgiven you for your update about your own life long-ago actions. If she and asking him to keep in had, she would be able to touch, but pushing too hard release both of you from — even for answers — this cycle. Let’s chalk this isn’t wise and may make up to a character flaw on things even more painful her part. for him.

Your wife might return Dear amy: I’ve been to pick these scabs because married to “Laura” for reminding you of your 25 years. Our early years flaws may redress a power together were sometimes imbalance she perceives in unhappy because of my your relationship.

Ask Amy

The ability to truly let go is a liberating experience.

You and your wife could both examine your relationship dynamic with the help of the insightful book, “The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships,” by Harriet Lerner (2014, William Morrow).

Dear amy: This advice is for “Left Out Liberal,” who was struggling to get through this election season with her conservative husband. I participated in the last presidential election by delivering pamphlets and encouraging people to vote. One of the first things we were taught was NOT to argue with anyone.

In my 72 years, I have never seen anyone’s political views changed as the result of an argument. I suggest she remember what qualities about her husband made her marry him in the first place and simply refuse to argue about this.

— Volunteer Dear VoLunteer: Sound advice.

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@amydickinson.com.

Readers may send postal mail to Amy Dickinson, c/o Tribune Content Agency, LLC., 16650 Westgrove Dr., Suite 175, Addison, TX 75001. You can also follow her on Twitter @ askingamy or “like” her on Facebook.

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Big changes are heading your way. Rethink your professional strategy, and go where the money takes you. You can wheel and deal better than most, and you should take advantage of any opportunity that crops up. A financial gain will come from an unusual and unexpected source. Truth is essential.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) — Think outside the box and jump at the chance to use your skills in new ways. A creative approach to whatever you do will lead to recognition and rewards.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Emotional issues will make you transparent. If there is something you want to keep secret, don’t share it with anyone, including your closest confidantes.

Watch your costs and mind your spending habits.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You’ll find it difficult to determine what other people are going to do next. Don’t make assumptions when your best option is to stay focused on taking care of your responsibilities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — It’s a good day to update personal papers, sign contracts or hash out agreements. You can gain ground as long as you stick to the basics. A physical change will lead to compliments. Romance is highlighted.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — You’ll have trouble getting to the bottom of a personal matter. Emotional deception and ulterior motives are apparent. Ask pointed questions to avoid being misled or misinterpreted.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Dealing with institutions will be emotional and difficult. An unexpected offer or gift will come from an unusual source. Don’t overreact, overspend or give in to indulgent tendencies.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Be careful when dealing with volunteer groups or people looking for handouts. Your time, money and effort are best used for personal gains, not for helping others. Do what’s best for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You’ll be drawn to someone who may take advantage of you. Don’t let your emotions take charge and cost you a promotion.

Don’t mix business with pleasure. Look out for your best interests.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — An unusual offer will tempt you. Reach out to someone you’ve collaborated with in the past and you will be given more options. Focus on a creative endeavor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You need to doublecheck important papers and deals or your financial status. An unexpected development will lead to questions. Personal improvements will boost your ego. Romance will lead to a commitment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Complications will surface between you and an older or younger member of your family.

Use your intelligence and read between the lines in order to get to the root of the problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Plan a get-together with friends or someone from your past whom you can’t stop thinking about.

The information you receive today will have an emotional impact on you.

Relax and rejuvenate.

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WOrLd Mosul: Iraqi forces on city’s doorstep Iraqi forces were on the doorstep of ISIS-held Mosul on Tuesday, encountering snipers, landmines and roadblocking boulders as they edged closer to the key city.

Troops came within hundreds of meters of Mosul on Monday evening and are now the closest they’ve been since launching an operation two weeks ago to wrest the city from more than two years of ISIS rule.

Experts and officials have said that entering Mosul will likely trigger the fiercest fighting seen yet in the offensive and that the battle is expected to be fought street to street or even house to house.

The plan is to squeeze ISIS fighters from different directions, commanders say.

But reports that the militant group has brought thousands of civilians — mostly women and children — into Mosul as human shields raises serious concerns that there could be a high number of civilian casualties in the battle.

8 dead, dozens wounded in blasts at Pakistani ship breaking yard At least eight people were killed and dozens were wounded in a series of explosions Tuesday at a ship breaking yard in southwest Pakistan, officials said.

The blasts happened at the Gadani yard in Balochistan Province, Deputy Commissioner Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah told CNN. More than 30 workers are missing, according to police officer Rehmatullah Chutta.

The explosions occurred when more than 200 employees were working on an unused oil tanker, Chutta told CNN. He said more than 45 people were injured in the blasts, which rocked the town of Gadani, about 30 miles northwest of Karachi.

Video from the scene shows thick dark clouds of smoke rising from the ship breaking yard.

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world&nation Pipeline protesters stall commuters

By Sophie LewiS

CNN

Dozens of demonstrators aiming to raise awareness of the ongoing pipeline protest in North Dakota disrupted the morning commute at New York’s Grand Central Terminal on Tuesday before marching on the offices of major U.S. banks to question their decision to fund the pipeline.

The protesters, who oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline, gathered in the station’s lobby floor at 8 a.m. to express solidarity with the demonstrations at Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota, they said. They then marched from Grand Central to the offices of Bank of America and JP Morgan to protest the big banks’ funding of the project.

Some chanted, “It is always a political fight.”

Others waved signs that read, “Water is life” and, “Respect the Earth.”

One large banner read, “Indigenous sovereignty protects the land and water.”

Lorena Ambrosio, a demonstrator originally from Peru, said she came to spread the word about protecting indigenous people. “Our people at Standing Rock are being terrorized by military and

PeOPLe Obama’s records now heading to National Archive

On Tuesday, the White House began the laborious process of transferring all of President Barack Obama’s records — his memos, letters, schedules, and, yes, emails — to the National Archives, which under federal law takes ownership of the documents when Obama leaves office.

Like presidents before him, Obama is leaving office with the story of his presidency boxed and ready for the history books — at least the parts that aren’t declared top secret or otherwise unsuitable for public consumption.

The Presidential Records Act in 1978 declared all presidential and vice presidential records property of the federal government, with “custody, control and The Dakota Access Pipeline protesters took to Grand Central Terminal in New York City preservation” of the records on Tuesday. (Special Photo: CNN) delegated to the National Arpolice,” she said. “They we are treating this Earth stretch across four states chives when a commanderin-chief leaves office. are being pepper sprayed, to receive our fuel and — North Dakota, South Also included in the handshot with rubber bullets, energy sources, we are in Dakota, Iowa and Illinois. off: the tens of thousands of arrested and beaten. We deep trouble.”

The project would cost gifts Obama has received will not stand for this.”

Protesters have been $3.7 billion and aims to over his eight years in office, Lori Dalvi, from South gathered in Standing make the country more Orange, New Jersey, said Rock, North Dakota, self-sufficient, but could which, like the documents and records, officially remain she has been participating since the Sioux tribe prove to be an enviin the “complete ownership, in the protests since earfiled for a temporary ronmental disaster that possession and control” of lier this summer, raising restraining order in early destroys Native Amerithe government. awareness about the pro- September “to prevent can sites, should it ever tests through Facebook further destruction of the malfunction. The pipeline and Twitter. “This issue tribe’s sacred sites by Da- would carry 470,000 bar- CMA Awards to is a tipping point issue kota Access Pipeline.” rels of crude oil a day en for all of us,” she said. “If The 1,172-mile proroute from North Dakota feature big name performances we do not change the way posed pipeline would to Illinois.

The 50th annual Country Music Association Awards Ryan confirms his are Wednesday, and there will be plenty of star power. vote for Trump Some of the industry’s Gas price spikes Paul Ryan might be done biggest stars including Midefending Donald Trump, randa Lambert, Luke Bryan, and shortages but the House speaker said Dierks Bentley, Alabama, coming after Tuesday that he still folJennifer Nettles and Keith pipeline blast lowed through on his pledge Urban are set to perform.

They will be joining co-hosts A fatal explosion along to vote for the Republican Brad Paisley and Carrie Una crucial gasoline pipeline Party’s presidential nomiderwood, who will also take Monday could cause widenee. spread gasoline shortages in Ryan told Fox News that the stage.

Dolly Parton will receive the Southeast United States he already cast his vote in and result in higher prices up his hometown of Janesville, the Willie Nelson Lifetime and down the East Coast.

Wisconsin, but didn’t use the Achievement Award.

In honor of it being the “You have basically rupreal estate mogul’s name. tured the aorta of East Coast A crucial pipeline that carries gasoline and other fuel to “I stand where I’ve stood 50th anniversary, the orgathe East Coast along a section of the Colonial Pipeline in nization has put together a gasoline supplies,” said Tom Alabama was shut down Oct. 31 for the second time in all fall and all summer,” Kloza, chief oil analyst with two months, bringing a new threat of price hikes at the Ryan said during an appear- music video titled “Forever Country: Artists of Then, the Oil Price Information ance on “Fox and Friends.” pump. (Special Photo: CNN) Service, which tracks prices “In fact I already voted here Now, and Forever” featur— released heavily redacted Fallon, a spokesman for in Janesville for our nominee ing 30 of the genre’s biggest 13 civilians killed for AAA. files from its 2001 investiga- Clinton’s campaign.

Spot gasoline futures last week in early voting. We stars. by cross-border spiked as much as 16 cents a tion of President Bill Clinneed to support our entire shelling between gallon on Tuesday. “Increas- ton’s pardon of Marc Rich. Huma Abedin lies Republican ticket.”

Android phones The release quickly drew es at the pump will happen Kashmir region complaints from Democrats low amid scandal FBI investigations cast ‘Potter’ spells fairly quickly,” said Kloza.

India and Pakistan say 13 Huma Abedin, Hillary Google is bringing a bit who have assailed FBI However spot prices into Trump-Russia of magic to your Android civilians have been killed in Clinton’s longtime — and Director James Comey for retreated off that high after cross-border shelling from device. his decision last week to tell arguably closest — aide, has ties yield little Colonial put out an updated both sides of the Line of stepped off the campaign The company announced Congress the bureau was statement saying that it only The FBI has been conControl, the de facto border new apps and features for reviewing emails potentially trail in the wake of the FBI’s expects the gas line to be between the two countries announcement last week that ducting multiple investigaits products to coincide with down for the remainder of the related to Hillary Clinton’s tions of alleged connections “Fantastic Beasts and Where in the disputed region of it was investigating thouweek. Earlier in the day there private server. between Russia and Donald to Find Them.” The film Kashmir. sands of emails found on a The FBI’s public records were concerns that the shutAt least seven civilians on laptop shared by her and her Trump, his presidential prequel to the Harry Potdown could last much longer, Twitter feed drew some to the Indian side of the Line of perhaps weeks, said Kloza. conclude the documents were estranged husband, Anthony campaign or its backers. But ter series opens in theaters Control (LoC) were killed none so far have yielded November 18. related to the Clintons’ chari- Weiner.

The Colonial Pipeline, Tuesday and 15 others injured which runs from refineries in table foundation, but the tweet Abedin, who was a staple proof of criminal connecOK Google, the voice acin shelling that came from the Houston all the way to termi- was referring to Bill Clinton’s by Clinton’s side throughout tions between the parties. tivated assistant for Android, Pakistani side, according to U.S. law enforcement and casts Harry Potter “spells.” the primaries and flew on nals in New Jersey, ruptured presidential library, which is local Indian authorities. intelligence officials investi- Using the commands “lualmost every flight since governed by the William J. Monday when an Alabama Pakistan’s Foreign Minis- construction crew in Shelby Clinton Foundation. gating hacks of Democratic mos” and “nox” turns the the Clinton campaign plane try said in a statement that six County, Alabama, hit it with Party organizations view started in September, has flashlight on and off, and The bureau Tuesday civilians on the Pakistani side a trackhoe. That caused an not flown with Clinton since Russian spy agencies as try- “Silencio” silences notificaposted 129 pages from its had been killed by shelling ing to sow chaos and confu- tions and the ringer.

2001 investigation of Rich, a Friday. explosion that killed one from India on Monday, and sion in the U.S. elections, but The longtime aide, who You can interact with the former hedge-fund trader who worker, injured five others eight injured. not necessarily trying to help world of Fantastic Beasts on and sent a massive plume of had been indicted on multiple started with Clinton as an The casualties on the a particular candidate. intern in the White House Google Street View. A vircounts of tax evasion. flames and smoke into the Pakistani side were in the The U.S. government in the 1990s, was not seen tual reality app for Google’s Bill Clinton pardoned sky.

Nikial and Jandrot areas, the Daydream View lets you Rich on his last day in office, boarding Clinton’s plane on has publicly accused senior statement said, adding that levels of the Russian governTuesday as Clinton headed wave a wand to find escaped one of his most controversial FBI releases docs Pakistan’s Director Genment of being behind hacks magical creatures. Google to Florida for a three-event decisions as president. from 2001 Rich eral had summoned India’s on Democratic groups and swing. Clinton will overannounced the wizarding “Absent a (Freedom of Deputy High Chief Commis- investigation days Information Act) litigation the release of sensitive docu- VR feature in October when night in Florida and head sioner on Tuesday to strongly before election ments online. The accusato Arizona and Nevada on it launched the Daydream deadline, this is odd. Will condemn the “unprovoked tions include meddling in the View. The device goes on Wednesday, meaning it is FBI be posting docs on The FBI on Tuesday — ceasefire violations.” sale this month.

Trump’s housing discrimina- likely Abedin will not travel 2016 election.

— From wire reports one week from Election Day tion in ’70s?” tweeted Brian with Clinton for a fifth day.

— From wire reports — From wire reports

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Woman denied $43M jackpot, offered steak dinner instead

By Sophie LewiS CNN

It was a selfie she thought was worth nearly $43 million.

Katrina Bookman hit the jackpot on a slot machine in late August at Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens. She even took an excited self-portrait with the machine displaying her winnings: $42,949,672.

It would have been the largest slot machine jackpot in U.S. history.

“I can’t even describe the feel-

MusT reAd ing. It’s like my whole body just got numb,” Bookman told CNN affilate WABC. But when she came back the next day to find out the exact size of her jackpot, a casino employee crushed her excitement.

“I said, ‘So what did I win?’ He said, ‘You didn’t win nothing,’” she told WABC. The New York State Gaming

Commission said that Bookman’s machine had malfunctioned. The machine, like all the ones in the casino, has a disclaimer stating, “Malfunctions void all pays and plays.”

Instead, the casino offered Bookman a complimentary steak dinner.

“All I could think about was my family,” Bookman told WABC, her voice breaking. She grew up in foster care and raised four children as a single mother.

The New York State Gaming Commission told WABC they immediately pulled the machine from the casino floor to fix it, and it is now up and running once again.

The commission said that by law they can only award Bookman her actual winnings of $2.25, printed by the machine.

“They win, and now the house doesn’t want to pay out. To me that’s unfair,” says Bookman’s attorney, Alan Ripka. He’s fighting for the casino to pay Bookman the

maximum amount allowed by the Sphinx slot machine — $6,500.

“The machine takes the money when you lose. It ought to pay it when you win,” Ripka said.

A Resorts World spokesman told CNN: “Upon being notified of the situation, casino personnel were able to determine that the figure displayed on the penny slot was the result of an obvious malfunction — a fact later confirmed by the New York State Gaming Commission.”

Drug Companies Fear Release of the New AloeCure Big Pharma stands to lose billions as doctors’ recommend drug-free “health cocktail” that adjusts and corrects your body’s health conditions.

by David Waxman Seattle Washington: Drug company execs are nervous. That’s because the greatest health advance in decades has hit the streets. And analysts expect it to put a huge crimp in “Big Pharma” profits.

So what’s all the fuss about? It’s about a new ingredient that’s changing the lives of people who use it. Some call it “the greatest discovery since penicillin”! And others call it “a miracle!”

The name of the product is the AloeCure. It’s not a drug. It’s something completely different. And the product is available to anyone who wants it, at a reasonable price. But demands may force future prices to rise.

TOP DOC WARNS: DIGESTION DRUGS CAN CRIPPLE YOU! Company spokesperson, Dr. Liza Leal; a leading integrative health specialist out of Texas recommends Aloecure before she decides to prescribe any digestion drug.

Especially after the FDA’s stern warning about long-term use of drugs classified as proton pump inhibitors like Prilosec®, Nexium®, and Prevacid®.

In a nutshell, the FDA statement warned people should avoid taking these digestion drugs for longer than three 14-day treatment periods because there is an increased risk of bone fractures. Many people take them daily and for decades.

Dr. Leal should know.

Many patients come to her with bone and joint complaints and she does everything she can to help them. One way for digestion sufferers to help avoid possible risk of tragic joint and bone problems caused by overuse of digestion drugs is to take the AloeCure.

Analysts expect the AloeCure to put a huge crimp in “Big Pharma” profits.

The secret to AloeCure’s “health adjusting” formula is scientifically tested Acemannan, a polysaccharide extracted from Aloe Vera. But not the same aloe vera that mom used to apply to your cuts, scrapes and burns. This is a perfect strain of aloe that is organically grown in special Asian soil; under very strict conditions.

AloeCure is so powerful it begins to benefit your health the instant you take it. It soothes intestinal discomfort and you can avoid the possibility of bone and health damage caused by overuse of digestion drugs. We all know how well aloe works externally on cuts, scrapes and burns. But did you know Acemannan has many of other health benefits?...

HELPS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM TO CALM INFLAMMATION According to a leading aloe research, when

correctly processed for digesting, the Aloe plant has a powerful component for regulating your immune system called Acemannan. So whether it’s damage that is physical, bacterial, chemical or autoimmune; the natural plant helps the body stay healthy.

RAPID ACID AND HEARTBURN NEUTRALIZER Aloe has proved to have an astonishing effect on users who suffer with digestion problems like bouts of acid reflux, heartburn, cramping, gas and constipation because it acts as a natural acid buffer and soothes the digestive system. But new studies prove it does a whole lot more.

body. And continued lost sleep can lead to all sorts of health problems. But what you may not realize is the reason why you’re not sleeping. Some call it “Ghost Reflux”. A low-intensity form of acid reflux discomfort that quietly keeps you awake in the background. AloeCure helps digestion so you may find yourself sleeping through the night.

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Then something remarkable happened NOTHING! Not even the slightest hint of indigestion. For the first time in 40 years I didn’t need pills or tablets to avoid indigestion. Thank you AloeCure®!

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SIDE-STEP HEART CONCERNS So you’ve been taking proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) for years and you feel just fine. In June of 2015 a major study shows that chronic PPI use increases the risk of heart attack in general population.

UNLEASH YOUR MEMORY Think about it. If you kept dumping fat and grease down your drain; how long do you think it would take to clog it up?

The answer is, not very long at all. And that’s exactly what happens to your brain every time you eat processed, fried or fatty foods. Studies show that your brain needs the healthy bacteria from your gut in order function at its best. Both low and high dosages of digestion drugs are proven to destroy that healthy bac-

Doctors call it “The greatest health discovery in decades!” teria and get in the way of brain function. So you’re left with a sluggish, slowto-react brain without a lot of room to store information. The acemannan used in AloeCure actually makes your gut healthier, so healthy bacteria flows freely to your brain so you think better, faster and with a larger capacity for memory.

SLEEP LIKE A BABY A night without sleep really damages your

hair…more youthful looking skin… And nails so strong they may never break again.

SAVE YOUR KIDNEY National and local news outlets are reporting Kidney Failure linked to PPI’s. Your Kidney extracts waste from blood, balance body fluids, form urine, and aid in other important functions of the body.

Without it your body would be overrun by deadly toxins. Aloe helps your kidney function properly. Studies suggest, if you started taking aloe today; you’d see a big difference in the way you feel.

HOW TO GET ALOECURE This is the official nationwide release of the new AloeCure pill in the United States. And so, the company is offering our readers up to 3 FREE bottles with their order.

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Water

ARC. The agreement approved Documents show the

by Gwinnett commissionARC and the participating ers leaves the door open agencies want to support for other water supply the state’s claim in the groups to contribute fundlegal battle over access ing to cover the cost of the to water in the basins by work as well. helping with legal research The agreement goes into as well as a “high level of effect on Jan. 1 and will technical research.” run through Dec. 31, 2018.

The other participants Gwinnett keeping include the city of Atan eye on Lanier lanta, DeKalb County, the Lanier is a key waAtlanta-Fulton County ter source for Gwinnett Water Resources Commis- County, with officials sion and the Cobb County- taking thousands of galMarietta Water Authority. lons of water from the lake Each agency is paying daily while also returning equal shares of $750,000 thousands of gallons of to cover the cost of the used and cleaned water to work. the lake.

Gwinnett Water ReThe lake levels at Lanier sources Director Ron have been dropping, Siebenhener said Forsyth however, as the ongoing County and city of Gaines- drought in north Georgia ville are also participating continues to worsen. The in the program, but have a lake’s midnight pool level separate contract with the on Halloween was nearly 9

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majestic animals.

“Unfortunately, the said Anheuser-Busch, Budweiser Clydesdales along with Eagle Rock are not able to make their Distributing, is working originally scheduled apwith each of the affected pearance in Lawrenceville communities to reschedule this holiday season due the appearance of these to a scheduling conflic,” •From Page 1A in the room answered the door, according to officials.

The first suspect is said to have entered the room while the person who answered the door ran away.

The suspect allegedly backed out of the room and fired his handgun into the room, hitting the victim. Both suspects fled after the shooting.

The woman was able to speak with responding •From Page 1A we were going to send just in case we have a lot of voters show up on election day.”

Although there are now eight advance in-person voting locations open around Gwinnett County, voters can still expect to wait before they get to cast their ballots.

The early voting period, also known as the advance in-person voting period, for the Nov. 8 general election is now in its third week. It began Oct. 17 at the county’s election office in Lawrenceville, and officials have gradually opened more locations and held two Saturday voting days to help meet the demand.

As of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the county said wait times of more than one hour at two polling sites: Shorty Howell Park in Duluth (where the wait time was one hour, 30 minutes) and George Pierce Park in Suwanee (with a wait time of one hour, 15 minutes).

The wait times at the other six sites, including the county’s election office in Lawrenceville, ranged from 10 to 30 minutes.

That’s a far cry from eight years ago, Ledford said, when wait times at early voting sites stretched to eight hours. Voters who cast ballots early in the 2008 election took up every parking space at the shopping center where the elections office was located, as well spaces in neighboring shopping centers.

The county only had five early voting locations that year, however. Since then, they’ve thrown more resources into handling early voting turnout.

“It’s great that we had the expansion (of early voting sites),” Ledford said.

“We’ve also expanded the hours, and we’ve added additional poll equipment and additional poll officials.”

Voters can check the wait times by visiting the county’s website, gwinnettcounty.com, and click-

Shooting

officers and emergency officials before she was taken to the hospital.

“The victim suffered from non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to be released from the hospital soon,” she said.

The first suspect may be 25 to 35 years old with a trimmed beard. The police did not provide a specific description of the second suspect. Police obtained surveillance from the motel.

Voting

Gwinnett County voters stand in line under a tent on Tuesday as they wait to go into the county’s elections office in Lawrenceville to cast early ballots in the Nov. 8 general election.

(Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

ing on the link in the red bar at the top of each page on the site.

Voter accuses ballot machine of vote ‘flipping’ Once voters get to ballot machines, they are encouraged to keep a close and careful eye on how the machines are recording their votes.

Gwinnett got its first complaint of a machine flipping votes at the elections office in Lawrenceville on Tuesday morning.

Vote “flipping” is when a voter tries to cast a vote in a race, such as the presidential race, but the machine instead records the vote for the opponent of the person the voter chose.

The issue of alleged vote “flipping” had already surfaced in other counties, but Sorenson said Tuesday’s incident was the first complaint lodged with Gwinnett elections officials.

“There were no complaints on that machine beforehand, and the poll officials helped the person, and asked them to slow down what they were doing, and she was able to cast her ballot when she slowed down and the poll official was standing close by to say, ‘Be careful, watch what you’re doing,’” Sorenson said.

“It’s not vote flipping, but they’ve been watching it since and there have been no issues with that

feet below full pool.

The declining levels, which have been falling since May, prompted Commissioner Tommy Hunter to ask Siebenhener about it as the discussion on the cooperative technical assistance agreement was wrapping up.

“I noticed the other day the lake is dropping like a rock,” Hunter said.

“It looks like this one is going to be a long-lasting extreme situation.”

Siebenhener said department was prepared for a change in the state’s drought level response, but declined to go into specifics.

“We have been monitoring it and talking about what we would do, but I don’t want to get ahead of the state EPD and their handling of the drought levels,” he said.

said Andrew Lorimer, director of marketing for Eagle Rock Distributing Co. “We’re working closely with the Budweiser Clydesdales team to reschedule their visit in 2017.”

Anyone with information to share in the case can contact detectives at 770-513-5300.

To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404577-TIPS (8477), visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org, text “Crimes” (274637).

Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case, No. 16-101427.

machine.”

Sorenson and Ledford said voters should be mindful of where they press their hands on voting machine screens, and be mindful that loose jewelry that hits the screens can cause the machine the record a vote for someone else. They added that if a voter has long fingernails, the fingernails can make the machine record a vote for the wrong person if the nails touch the screen.

They stressed the importance of voters taking time to review their ballots before telling the machine to cast their vote.

“You always want to make sure that the person that you have chosen, or the Yes or No that you’ve chosen, shows up on the summary screen before you touch ‘Cast Ballot,’” Ledford said. “What’s important to remember is that once you touch that ‘Cast Ballot’ button, that’s it, we can’t take it back.”

Voters can cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday at the following locations: • Gwinnett County Voter Registrations and Elections Office, 455 Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville; • Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 North Bogan Road in Buford; • Dacula Park Activity Building, 2735 Auburn Avenue in Dacula; • George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Highway in Suwanee; • Lenora Park Activity Room, 4515 Lenora Church Road in Snellville; • Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Road in Norcross; • Mountain Park Activity Building (adjacent to the Aquatic Center), 1063 Rockbridge Road in Stone Mountain, and • Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth.

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A potential November demise for Hillary?

I love definitions because they help focus the mind.

Under dictionary.com’s definition of “corrupt” one finds the following: 1. Guilty of dishonest practices, as bribery; lacking integrity; crooked: 2. Debased in character; depraved; perverted; wicked; evil: 3. Infected; tainted.

When used as a verb with an object we find: Cal 4. To Thomas destroy the integrity of; cause to be dishonest, disloyal, etc., especially by bribery.

5. To lower morally; pervert.

Don’t these definitions perfectly describe Hillary Clinton? As the FBI restarts its prematurely halted investigation into Hillary’s “extremely careless” handling of classified materials, perhaps this time it will conclude what it should have concluded the first time around — that the Democratic presidential candidate and some of her aides engaged not just in carelessness, but in criminal activity.

And isn’t it wonderfully ironic that the trip wire for the FBI’s announcement had to do with emails found on disgraced former Democratic congressman Anthony Weiner’s computer and probably (you should pardon the expression) his handheld device on which he sexted with women and underage girls? Among the computers reportedly seized by FBI agents is one Weiner shared with his wife and top Hillary aide, Huma Abedin, from whom Weiner is now separated.

Typical of political Washington is the reaction by liberal Democrats, including Hillary Clinton herself. When FBI Director James Comey said in July that there was nothing in Hillary’s behavior that warranted an indictment, liberals claimed she had been exonerated and praised Comey for his professionalism. Now that possibly new evidence has emerged necessitating another look, Democrats and the left are jumping on Comey as a political hack. They can’t have it both ways, though they often try.

Another argument made by those favoring a second Clinton presidency is that she is not her husband and that Bill’s lying and extramarital affairs should not reflect on her. Really? It was Bill who bragged when he was running for president in 1992 that if he was elected “you get two for the price of one.” That exchange rate hasn’t changed.

He was right then. They are both sleazy and enabling of each other. If Hillary wins the election, the corruption (hers and his) will follow her into the White House because that is her character and also his. If Republicans hold a congressional majority, investigations into Clinton corruption will continue and government gridlock will be worse than it is now.

Hillary Clinton would be the most unpopular president to enter the White House in modern times, perhaps of all time. Republicans and even some principled Democrats (there are a few), not to mention foreign leaders, would immediately regard her as weak and possibly a failure from the start. Her promises to continue and even expand the Obama “legacy” would not sit well with many Americans who are having difficulty finding jobs and are seeing their health insurance premiums skyrocket.

Donald Trump is a roll of the dice, but sometimes the dice come up a “seven,” not snake eyes. Whatever his character flaws, at least he would start something new, including protecting the Constitution, and promising to name judges who respect it. That possibility, along with Hillary Clinton’s severe character deficiencies, recommends that voters bet on a fresh start and give Trump a chance.

Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com.

Trying to make sense of it all My dad used to tell me stories about how his uncles messed with him when he was a little kid. His relatives lived on farms, and when my dad would visit, his uncles would pull his leg, as uncles are wont to do.

When a chicken would walk by, the uncles would point to it and tell my father it was a pig. When they went to the fence to see the cows, they would tell him that those creatures were ducks.

When they’d walk by the pig pen, they’d tell the little boy that the animals making the oinking noises were sheep, and so on and so on.

In the retelling, the game sounded like an endless source of pleasure for the mischevious uncles, who hooted and hollered when they got their nephew to go along with the improper designations. Luckily, it didn’t seem to scar my dad, who,

day as we sported during our summer vacation.

And I can see why he might not believe me that Christmas is on Dec. 25, seeing that Santa Claus is poised to appear at the mall this week. The boy might also have some questions Todd Cline about the attire of Mr. Claus, who the boy (rightly) might Editor think should be wearing something more befitting of the best I could tell, knew the 80-degree weather — his pigs from sheep and his maybe flip-flops instead of cows from ducks by the time boots.

I came along.

Sports offer similar But it did get me to think- contradictions. As the little ing about the accidental guy sits and watches college ways we confuse children. football with his mom and For instance, my son’s first me, I can’t think of a good Halloween was celebrated way to explain to him why this week with the temthe Big Ten Conference has perature right around 85 14 teams and the Big 12 has degrees. I can understand 10. Maybe the commissionwhy he might not believe ers of those leagues had the that Halloween is a nice fall same type of uncles as my tradition since he and I wore dad. the same type of clothes that And don’t even get me

started about the election.

It’s hard to explain to any young person what the term “debate” really means, how people running for office should handle themselves and what is meant by “civil” discourse. But as often is the case, the more you try to explain things to others (no matter how young) the more you are really trying to make sense of it yourself.

Which is where I find myself on this 80-plus-degree day, thinking about a Halloween evening that featured the air-conditioning running, Christmas commericals airing and political diatribes (from both sides) spewing.

I always thought I knew the difference between a duck and a cow. These days I’m nost so sure.

Email Todd Cline at todd. cline@gwinnettdailypost. com. His column appears on Wednesdays.

The post-election rules of reckoning WASHINGTON — Less than one more week.

It seems nearly impossible that an election season that began approximately four years ago is nearing its end. After almost two years of speeches, rallies and raunch, this presidential campaign has become just another sound in the white noise of life. Like “Groundhog Day,” or perdition, it seemed it never would end.

Ever.

Now, suddenly, only days remain before we vote.

Wait, no, I’m not ready!

Where’s the one I want to vote for? Can it be true that either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States? For real? Is this really all we’ve got?

Next, dread settles in.

OMG, I have to vote. Yes, of course, you have to vote.

And yet, for whom? Anxiety is up, meditation is in.

Depression is commonplace.

Disenchantment is pervasive. All congeal into a sort of cataclysmic sense that the best of times are behind us.

Where, we wonder, is the individual who compels us to cheer for the good that unites us, the virtue that defines us, the strength that sustains us and the faith that tomorrow will always be better? Where is the sunny, aspirational leader who understands the frustrations of Trump supporters and the sense of left-behindness of people on both left and

Kathleen Parker right?

It is sad but true that none come to mind. More disturbing, we have to understand that great leaders may forever be in short supply, given that decent people decide public service isn’t worth the total surrender of one’s autonomy and privacy.

Who can blame them? Thus, our next president will be chosen not with the enthusiasm of a well-informed electorate but with the forlornness that comes of having no better option.

Surely, there are many who find either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump satisfactory.

Those who would embrace a third term of Barack Obama, or who have longed to witness a woman become president, may manage to summon a spring to their step. Those who see Trump as the answer to political gridlock, the menace of terrorism and an economy that benefits only the lucky few, may be able to muster more than a slog to the ballot box.

But for the countless

millions in the middle, who can find neither solace nor excitement in the prospect of either candidate, Election Day approaches as a sunset without the promise of a sunrise. Morning in America has become mourning in America.

No wonder.

Already House Republicans have promised to immediately initiate yet more investigations into whatever remains unexplored in Clinton’s life. Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz, chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, says he has enough material for at least two years’ worth of taxpayer-funded witch hunting. This was even before the FBI announced Friday that it was investigating more emails recently retrieved from Clinton associates.

Some Senate Republicans have promised to thwart any and all Supreme Court nominations from a President Clinton. This, when they ought to be holding hearings on Judge Merrick Garland, nominated by Obama in March, while there’s still time. Not only would Republicans demonstrate (for a change) that they’re serious about governance, and not just obstruction, but they’d be wise to accept a relatively moderate judge while the option remains.

Clinton, meanwhile, shouldn’t presume to have a mandate if she wins. She’d

owe more than a slice of her victory to Trump, who offended so many potential voters that she benefited big-league by the comparison. Rather than winning, she’d be accepting the triumph of Trump’s defeat.

She also should make haste to keep her promise to be the president for all Americans and address the concerns that caused Trump supporters to rise out of their despair and rally for a reality TV star. There’s no use repeating her campaign quip that America is already great.

As for Trump, he seems to have recognized that it’s time to move to the next item on his bucket list, possibly as king of a new media empire from which he’ll come combed to judge the quick and the dead.

He has already stopped major-donor fundraising, as well as ceased spending his own lucre, and he spent vital time last week at the grand opening of his new hotel here rather than go stumping in swing states.

He and his cohort of family members, all poised with great big scissors to snip a red ribbon for the gawking crowd, seemed to be players in a muted celebration for the ringmaster of razzle-dazzle — presaging, perhaps, what appears likely to come.

Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com.

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Avis Bailey Avis Bailey of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016. Arrangements

by Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 2246 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, Georgia 30078. 770-979-5010. www.stewartfh.com.

LILBURN

Avonelle Ballinger Avonelle E. (Burman) Ballinger, 86, of Lilburn, GA., passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016.

She was born in Ada Ohio to Nolan and Audrey Burman on June 9, 1930.

She was married to Charles P. Ballinger who preceded her in death in 2002. She was also preceded in death by her sister Norma K. Burman, and her parents.

She is survived by great friends in her adopted hometown of Lilburn Georgia, her beloved dog Walloby, as well as many nieces and nephews who loved her very much.

She was a retired homemaker who loved to travel with her husband and spend time with friends and family.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Peachtree Christian Hospice, 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, GA. 30096.

FLOWERY BRANCH

James Burgamy James Lamar Burgamy, age 73, of Flowery Branch passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016.

a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and a graduate of Brenau College with an Associate’s Degree.

She was an accountant.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Bill Harrell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Lisa Coker.

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

LILBURN

Barbara Cole Barbara Gail Cole, age 68, of Lilburn, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel.

Interment will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Tucker. She was preceded in death by her son, Billy Ray Cole, Jr., her daughter, Deborah Raelene Cole, her mother, Pauline Burruss and a brother. Survivors include her daughter, Renee Cole Stevens of Lilburn; grandchildren, Carragan Stevens and Coleton Stevens, both of Dacula; father, W.R. Burruss of Lilburn; three sisters and two brothers. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:30 pm at Bill Head Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, (770) 564-2726.

BUFORD

Cathy Carper Cathy Ziino Carper, age 51, of Buford, GA passed away on October 30, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

BRASELTON

Robert Hamilton Robert “Bob” Hamilton, age 71, of Braselton, GA passed away on October 29, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

her time volunteering to care for children. She had a giving heart, a fighting spirit, and an abiding faith.

She will be remembered with a smile by most anyone who crossed her path and will be missed by all. Join us for a Sunshine Service to celebrate her life on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., at Ashton Gardens Chapel located at 260 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA, followed by a Sunshine Luau Potluck Meal held at Sugar Hill Community Center, 1166 Church Street, Sugar Hill GA. In lieu of cut flowers, please consider a donation to the family gofundme account.

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Nola T. Jones-Perry age 78, of Decatur, GA; passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Service and Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory And Funeral Service.

Please sign our online guest book registry at byrdandflanigan.com

Rosemarie Mahle, age 76 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away October 30, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

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Patricia Oreszko Mrs. Patricia Ann Oreszko, 76 of Buford passed away Sunday October 30, 2016.

Wuilver Palma-Guzman Wuilver Palma-Guzman age 31, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2016.

Service and Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory And Funeral Service. Please sign our online guest book registry at byrdandflanigan.com

Marshall D. Rayburn, age 87, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on October 30, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

LOGANVILLE

Patricia Reed Patricia Reed age 74, of Loganville, GA; passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Service and Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory And Funeral Service. Please sign our online guest book registry at byrdandflanigan.com

project.org/donate. The family will receive friends from 5PM - 8 PM on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 300 Simonton Rd. SW Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

770-962-3100. Please leave online condolences at www.stewartfh.com

fund-2vv2h6c. Please sign the online guestbook at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements entrusted to Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes and Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. (770)448-5757.

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BRASELTON

AUBURN

Barbara Seabolt Barbara Seabolt, of Auburn, GA passed away on November 1, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

Carmen Trocina Carmen Charles Trocina, age 88 of Lilburn, GA passed away October 30, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

LAWRENCEVILLE

George Smith George Scott Smith age 79 of Lawrenceville, Ga passed away Thursday on October 27, 2016. Service and Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory And Funeral Service.

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FLOWERY BRANCH

Tiffany Alexander Jarrin, age 46, of Flowery Branch, went into the arms of the Lord on October 19, 2016. She fought a courageous battle with cancer.

She was a devoted wife, caring mother, loving daughter, sister and aunt.

She is survived by her: mother, Judith Alexander of Flowery Branch, GA; father, Colonel John D. Alexander (Gail) of Sarasota, FL; husband, Dino Jarrin; children Dino Jr. and Eva Lyn; sister, Tracy Perez (Mark) Perez of Buford; nephew and niece, Austin and Alia Mei Perez; Mother in Law Norma Jarrin of Lawrenceville; Brother in Law Luis Jarrin (Virginie Renier-Jarrin) of Norcross; nieces, Aglaia and Thalia Jarrin; and many dear extended family and friends. Tiffany, a Florida State alumni and Phi Mu sorority sister, was a member of 12 Stone Church and spent much of

Joyce Cabe Rude, age 72, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on October 31, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Lisa Rewis Coker, age 50, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Spence Bagby, father-in-law, Troy Coker. She is survived by her husband of thirteen years, David Coker, Sugar Hill, GA; father, Charles and Virginia Rewis, Sumpter, SC; sisters, Dana Huten, Damaris and Robert Reinert, Portland, OR, Robin Renee Garrett; brother, Edward Windell; mother-in-law, Anne Allgood Coker, Toccoa, GA; sisters-in-law, Jane Coker, Toccoa, GA, Carol Coker Tronkanski, Tampa, FL, Anna and Michael Maki, Snellville, GA, Catherine Coker and Dr. Scott Zrebiec, Boulder, CO; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Lisa was born October 3, 1966 in Savannah, GA. She was a 1984 graduate of Central Gwinnett High School. She was also a 2005 graduate of Devry University with

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Robert “Bob” C. Town, age 48 of Dacula passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Hickory Flat United Methodist Church: 4056 E. Cherokee Dr. Canton, GA 30115. Rev. C. Kay Fuino will officiate. Interment will follow at 2:30 PM at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

Mr. Town is a decorated United States Air Force retiree, after 22 years of service. He was stationed at various bases in Texas, South Carolina, Utah, New Mexico and Florida.

During his career he was deployed to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, & South Korea.

He is the self-proclaimed #1 Syracuse University Fan, a devoted family man, was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Mr. Town was also a Ford enthusiast and spent 2 years working as the Service Writer at Courtesy Ford in Conyers, GA. He is preceded in death by his father: Robert B. Town; maternal grandparents: Clifford & Dorothy Muise; paternal grandparents: Burr & Agnes Town. He is survived by his loving wife of 9 years, Geraldine Town, Dacula; sister: Donna Town, Canton; mother: Sandra Town, Dacula; son: Matthew Robert Town, Locust Grove; daughter: Kristen Luise Town, Dacula; in-laws: Gerry & Isabel Brillo; Aunts & Uncles: Clifford & Cheryl Muise, NH; Marcia Subu, VA; Dot & Wayne Marshall, NH; brother-in-law & sister-in-law: Laarni & Jefferson; cousins: David & Stephanie Subu, VA; Christine & Russ Davis, NH; & a host of family & friends. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to Wreaths Across America: 207-4700967 or to The Wounded Warrior Project: https:// www.woundedwarriorp

DULUTH

Danielle Waring Danielle Kaitlyn Waring, age 19 of Duluth, GA passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016. Danielle passed away alongside her father, David Allen Waring, Sr. and was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Kenneth Waring and Greg Lanford.

She is survived by her son, Kristopher Waring; mother, Sireta Waring; grandmothers, Deborah Oakes and Joyce Corley; brothers, Levi Waring and David Waring, Jr. A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kristopher’s college fund at www.gofundme. com/kris-waring-collegefund-2vv2h6c. On-line condolences can be made at www.crowellbrothers. com. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross/Peachtree Corners, Georgia. 770-448-5757.

DULUTH

David Waring Sr. David Allen Waring, Sr. age 45 of Duluth, GA passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and worked at Concrete Resurfacing. David passed away alongside his daughter, Danielle Waring and was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Waring.

He is survived by his mother, Deborah Oakes; sons Levi Waring and David Waring, Jr.; grandson, Kristopher Waring. A celebration of life will be held 12:00 PM, Saturday, November 5, 2016 in the Peachtree Corners Chapel of Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes and Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kristopher’s college fund at www.gofundme. com/kris-waring-college-

Anna Whetsel Anna Rhea Keith Whetsel, age 73, of Braselton, Georgia, formerly of Arnold, Maryland, entered into rest on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Hope Memory Care in Dacula, Georgia, after a gallant fight with Dementia. She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Don C. Whetsel; son and daughter-in-law, Alan Whetsel and Tina Gebhart of Gettysburg, PA; son and daughter-in-law; David and Veronica Whetsel of Arnold, MD; daughter & son-in-law, Leah and Scott Adams of Braselton, GA; and son and daughterin-law; Devin and Becki Whetsel of Ipswich, MA,; five grandchildren, J. Scottie Adams, Nicolas Adams, Ethan Whetsel, Graham Whetsel, and Naomi Whetsel; four siblings, Joann and Waldo Dorton, Frieda Elam, Larry Keith, and Gary and Teresa Keith; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Mrs. Whetsel was born on January 5, 1943, in Nikelsville, Virginia to Lillian Vesta Dockery Keith and Stewart Baker Keith. She was a 1961 graduate of Nickelsville High School in Nickelsville, VA. She served as Registrar for George Fox Middle School with over 22 years of service. She attended Grace Independent Baptist Church in Crownsville, MD. Mrs. Whetsel enjoyed antiques, reading, and spending time with friends and family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and loyal friend.

She will be deeply missed by all those who knew this wonderful lady.

The Service Honoring the Life of Mrs. Whetsel will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Pastor Jonathan Adams officiating.

Interment will follow at 2:30 P.M. at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Those desiring may make donations to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Foundation, 3152 Little Rd., Ste. 146, Trinity, FL 34655 (813-920-2922) in memory of Anna Rhea Keith Whetsel. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company,” Lawrenceville Chapel 770-963-2411 has been entrusted with the arrangements. .

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Chief Charles Wells said.

No foul play was involved, Gwinnett fire investigators and no other injuries were said a Suwanee motel fire reported, Wells said. that claimed a man’s life Oct. Firefighters responded to 30 was unintentional, but a fire alarm at the motel at they haven’t determined a 95 Celebration Drive at 2:14 cause, officials said Tuesday. a.m. When they arrived, the “Fire investigators have firefighters saw smoke shownot been able to rule out ing from a first-floor unit possible smoking materials and requested help from the in the presence of a medical entire company. oxygen device,” fire departThe firefighters entered ment spokesman Deputy the room and found the

man, who they immediately removed and who was eventually pronounced dead, Wells said.

Only the sprinkler system was needed to control the fire, and the damage was contained to the unit, officials said.

The victim’s name will not be released until the medical examiner’s office identifies the body and notifies next of kin.

President Obama endorses some Gwinnett legislative candidates

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

President Barack Obama is dipping his toes into Gwinnett County politics this week.

Obama is jumping into Democrats’ efforts to turn more of the county’s legislative delegation blue. He’s officially endorsed Rep. Pedro Marin, D-Duluth, in the House District 96 race and Donna McLeod in the House District 105 race.

He also endorsed Rep. Scott Holcomb, D-Atlanta, whose district is mostly outside Gwinnett but includes one precinct in the county, in the Norcross and Peachtree Corners area.

“Gwinnett County is becoming increasingly diverse and has received national attention in recent months as a bellwether for Georgia’s Democratic shift,” McLeod’s campaign said in a statement on the endorsement.

Marin, McLeod and Holcomb are among 10 state legislative candidates in Georgia, and about 93 candidates across the country, that

Pedro Marin

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Obama recently endorsed.

It’s a rare move for the president to make endorsements in state legislative races, but he’s expected to endorse candidates in as many as 150 legislative races by election day.

The endorsements were released last week by the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, but endorsed candidates are just starting to roll out statements, campaign art and 40-second audio clips of Obama urging voters to support them.

“This election isn’t just about beating extreme Republican candidates, it’s also about electing strong Democrats,” Obama said in an audio clip McLeod’s campaign posted on her website, electdonnamcleod.com Marin is fighting a challenge from Republican Rick Underwood, while Holcomb

Donna McLeod

is trying to stave off Republican Lane Flynn. McLeod is trying to unseat Republican Rep. Joyce Chandler, RGrayson.

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post said in a statement that the president’s endorsement of candidates for state legislative seats lays a foundation for Democrats to make gains in statehouse elections this year and over the next two election cycles through 2020.

“We are thrilled that President Obama is endorsing our candidates in some of the most competitive races across the country,” Post said. “His endorsements highlight how crucial state legislative elections are to building on the progress the president has achieved and to continuing to move our nation forward.”

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Man gets life sentence for 2013 Lilburn armed robbery FROM STAFF REPORTS

Ladarius Martez Clark

Martez Clark, 30, was sentenced to life in prison A Gwinnett jury recently plus additional time to serve convicted a man of multiple in prison after he shot and charges for a 2013 Lilburn robbed a Gwinnett man armed robbery after less of his car and electronics, than an hour of deliberation, Asst. Chief Attorney Dan according to the county Mayfield said in a press district attorney’s office. release.

On Oct. 26, Ladarius Clark was found guilty

of nine charges, including armed robbery, aggravated assault and burglary.

Superior Court Judge George F. Hutchinson III imposed the sentence after the jury deliberated about 45 minutes, Mayfield said.

On Aug. 9, 2013, officers responded to a report of a

person shot in a home in Lilburn.

They met with the victim and his roommate and learned the victim had been wounded in his shoulder during the incident. His BMW sedan, TV and cellphones were stolen, police said. Investigators identified

five suspects, according to the release.

The Virginia State Police arrested Clark and a co-defendant later that day in Northern Virginia after law enforcement officers pursued the men on a highspeed chase, according the district attorney’s office.

Suspects hit business owner with cattle prod in robbery FROM STAFF REPORTS

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Halstead family marks 4th year since tot’s injury The Halstead family marked the four-year anniversary this weekend of what Tripp Halstead’s mother called “the accident that changed our lives forever.”

That was when 2-year-old Tripp Halstead was at the Cribs to Crayons daycare facility in Winder when winds from Hurricane Sandy broke a large limb off of a tree and hit a fence before striking him in the head. The boy’s skull was cracked and brain surgery was performed at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

By two years after the accident, doctors had performed 16 surgeries. He’s also had multiple surgeries this year.

But on Saturday, his mother, Stacy, wrote on Facebook that Tripp woke up happy and with smiles.

“He’s come so far and we are extremely proud of him,”

she wrote.

To mark the date, the Halstead family visited first responders at the Winder Fire Department, Winder Police Department and Barrow County Fire Department. They then traveled to the Ronald McDonald House and CHOA. The family gave donations, including toys at the hospital, at the various locations.

“Wow, today has been amazing,” Stacy wrote. “I haven’t had one meltdown and I have smiled all day. …

Very humbling experience.

These people are amazing.”

Since he spent months at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston, Tripp’s medical journey has been chronicled on the Facebook page “Tripp Halstead Updates” that has 1.3 million likes, and the family since 2012 has received loads of community support, including a remodeled home in Jefferson by the Roswellbased nonprofit Sunshine on a Ranney Day.

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Officials are looking for information about two suspects who allegedly struck a restaurant owner with a cattle prod during an armed robbery in Duluth on Oct. 7, police said Monday.

The victim said he was walking into his home at Menlo Creek Apartments, 4370 Satellite Blvd., when two black men came up behind him, Gwinnett police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera said. The incident was called into the 911 center at about 11:30 p.m.

“One of the suspects hit him with a cattle prod while the other suspect was holding a handgun,” Pihera said.

The suspects got away with the victim’s backpack containing cash and valuables, and they searched his pockets.

The victim said the suspects may have followed him from his business

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SUPER SIX SWIMMING & DIVING

Brookwood grad Maddy Cohen, a Florida State recruit, returns for her senior season after winning the state championship in the 100 freestyle and finishing second in the 100 backstroke last season. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

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Cohen, Broncos aiming for big season

By Will Hammock Elementary school biography papers often have the same subjects, whether it’s Abraham Lincoln, Mother Teresa, Christopher Columbus or some other historical figure.

Young Maddy Cohen went a different route with her assignment as a Mountain Park Elementary student, sticking more local and choosing her swimming idol, Amanda Weir.

Fast forward nine years, and Cohen is a senior at Brookwood, also Weir’s alma mater, who is chasing one of the three-time Olympian’s most revered high school records in the 100-yard freestyle. The record means a great deal to Cohen, not just because it’s

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mentary school, coming (to SwimAtlanta) and training here my freshman year here with (Weir) before she went to the Georgia Tech location, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m swimming with an Olympian.’ But at the same time, she was one of us. If you see Michael — Brookwood senior Maddy Cohen Phelps, it’s ‘Oh my gosh, it’s Michael Phelps. But Amanda, I know her. It’s a personal accomplishment no big deal that she’s here but because of the relanow. Last year when I was tionship she’s developed training to make (U.S. with Weir, who like Cohen Olympic) Trials, she talked trains at SwimAtlanta. to me on a personal level, “I’m really looking to hit told me not to be nervous, Amanda’s record,” Cohen swim your regular swims. said. “Just saying that I got She’s really taken the time Amanda’s record and she’s to get to know me on a peran Olympian and she’s my sonal level. I’ve really enidol. When I was in elejoyed that with her. She’s I’m really looking to hit Amanda’s record. ...

She’s an Olympian and she’s my idol.”

been my role model since the third grade when I did the project on her.”

Weir set the Brookwood record — it’s also still the state record — in the 100 free with a time of 49.06 seconds back in 2004, when Cohen had just started school.

Cohen was the closest Georgian to the mark at last year’s state high school meet with her time of 50.23, a season best and an automatic All-American clocking. She won the state championship in the event and also was state runnerup in the 100 backstroke, capping a season which also saw her sweep the county titles in the 50 and 100 free.

The top finishes have been the norm for Cohen throughout her high school career, which began with a 100 back county championship as a freshman and continued with state and county titles in the 100 free as a sophomore, as well as a 100 back county crown.

Her teams have been successful, too, placing high at state and winning the past two Gwinnett County meets.

Another top team finish is as high on Cohen’s todo list as tackling Weir’s record.

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North, Buford reflect on historic softball title wins Bulldogs capture first crown, Wolves claim 10th straight

By David Friedlander

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COLUMBUS — Any high school athletic team that wins a state championship makes at least some semblence of history for its school.

But for Gwinnett County’s two state champions crowned at the GHSA state softball tournament on North Gwinnett’s dugout celebrates a run-scoring hit Saturday at the South Comduring the Bulldogs’ 6-2 victory over Mill Creek in the mons Softball Complex, Class AAAAAAA state championship on Saturday in Co- their titles took on particulumbus. (Photo: David McGregor) larly historic significance.

For North Gwinnett, the Class AAAAAAA title secured by a 6-2 win in the championship game over county and Region 6-AAAAAAA rival Mill Creek was all about firsts.

Not only did the Bulldogs (28-7) become the inaugural state champion in the new highest classification in Georgia, they also claimed the first fastpitch title in school history, and the school’s first softball title of any kind since a 1989 slowpitch title.

Meanwhile, the Class

AAAAA title won by Buford with a 2-1 walk-off win over Walnut Grove had a different connotation as the program’s 10th consecutive state championship.

The historic implication resonated with players, coaches and fans from each program.

“It’s been a long time coming,” North coach Randy Black said minutes after his team’s triumph. “We’ve had very, very good teams (before), and it (finally) happened. I think North Gwinnett softball has been

on the map. People knew who we were, but I think this makes a statement that we’re a pretty good program.”

Though he didn’t talk much about it specifically, the title also had to have meant a lot to Black personally considering the 21 years he has devoted to the North program as both head coach and an assistant at different times.

That dedication was not lost on his players.

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BASKETBALL

Ongoing through Dec. 1: I9 Sports of Northern and Central Gwinnett County offers winter programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 18 at North Gwinnett Middle, Bogan Park gym and Discovery High. All skill levels are welcome. To register, go to www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

FOOTBALL

Ongoing through Dec. 1: I9 Sports of Northern and Central Gwinnett County offers winter flag football programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 18 at Gary Pirkle Park and Rhodes Jordan Park. All skill levels are welcome. To register, go to www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

LACROSSE

Ongoing through Dec. 1: I9 Sports of Northern and Central Gwinnett County offers winter programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 18 at Gary Pirkle Park. All skill levels are welcome. To register, go to www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

SOCCER

Ongoing through Dec. 1: I9 Sports of Northern and Central Gwinnett County offers winter programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 18 at Buford Elite Sports Training (indoor), Gary Pirkle Park (outdoor) and Rhodes

Jordan Park (outdoor). All skill levels are welcome. To register, go to www.i9sports. com or call 678-472-2142.

T-BALL

Ongoing through Dec. 1: I9 Sports of Northern and Central Gwinnett County offers winter programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 18 at Buford Elite Sports Training. Early registration deadline is Friday and saves on fees. All skill levels are welcome. To register, go to www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

WRESTLING

Ongoing through Sunday: Mountain View youth wrestling is accepting registration for the upcoming season at www.mountainviewyouthwrestling.com.

Practices will begin Nov. 7 and will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Mountain View wrestling room. Kindergartners through fifth-graders practice from 6 to 7 p.m., and middle schoolers practice from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL

Ongoing through Dec. 1: I9 Sports of Northern and Central Gwinnett County offers winter programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 18 at Atlanta Volleyball Academy. All skill levels are welcome. To register, go to www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

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GSU picks up trio of area prospects

By Paul Thomas

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The on-field results haven’t been great for Georgia State football this season with a 2-6 record, but off the field head coach Trent Miles has had some success.

Since last Thursday the Panthers have received three commitments from Gwinnett County prospects. Norcross receiver Tamir Jones got the ball rolling on Thursday with his verbal pledge.

Teammate Jordan Ferguson joined him on Saturday after the duo helped Norcross clinch the Region 7-AAAAAAA title on Friday over Brookwood. Mill Creek linebacker Victor Heyward made it a trio on Monday.

The three players join North Gwinnett offensive lineman Chris Sibilia in the Panthers’ 2017 class.

“I chose Georgia State because of the at home feeling I felt when I attended their game,” Jones said.

“I felt like they were really intrigued by my style of play and my character. I have built a connection that has taken time to create but it was well worth it, as I come from an offense very similar to State’s offense.”

Jones is the Blue Devils leading receiver with 23 receptions for 399 yards and three touchdowns. The 6-foot-1, 184-pound receiver had two big catches for 59 yards last week.

The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Ferguson is a versatile athlete who has lined up on both sides of the ball this season. He said that Georgia State is bringing him in as a defensive athlete. He entered last week with 45 tackles and seven for loss this season. The ability to stay close to home is why he chose Georgia State over programs like Boston College, Baylor and Arizona.

Heyward has 36 tackles, five sacks and an interception this season. Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis said Heyward’s speed is what makes him such a integral part of the Hawks’ defense.

“He plays with tremendous speed,” Jarvis said.

“With the game of football, not just at the collegiate level, but high school as well, it’s become such a perimeter game and you’ve got to cover so much ground defensively. His speed is what jumps out.

Both in film and on the field. He has played very fast for us and been very physical for us and that’s been the biggest thing.

We use him both as a pass rusher and in coverage. It’s no secret, in long-yardage situations we’re going to put him at end and go to a package where we can turn him loose as a pass rusher.”

Norcross receiver Tamir Jones breaks free from a North Gwinnett defender for a touchdown during the second quarter of the Blue Devils game with the Bulldogs. (Photo: David McGregor)

— particularly in Class AAAAAAA. In Region 7-AAAAAAA the top two seeds were set last week when Norcross defeated Brookwood for the title. The winner of this week’s Parkview and Central Gwinnett game will determine who is No. 3 and who is No. 4.

The winner of South Gwinnett and Grayson will determine the Region 8-AAAAAAA champion.

If Grayson (4-0 region) defeats South (3-1) and Newton (2-2) and Archer (2-2) each win this week, there will be a three-way tie for the second seed at 3-2 with South, Newton and Archer.

If Shiloh defeats Archer, then the Generals would be in as the No. 4 seed and Newton would be the two seed and South the three.

Archer would be left out in that scenario.

In Region 6-AAAAAAA Mill Creek has locked up the No. 1 seed and Mountain View has clinched a spot. North Gwinnett (3-2 region), Peachtree Ridge (3-2) and Collins Hill (2-3) will battle for the the final two spots this week.

If North Gwinnett defeats Discovery, it’s in. The winner of Peachtree Ridge and Collins Hill also will be in.

If Peachtree Ridge wins, then it would be tied with Mountain View and North Gwinnett at 4-2 in the region for the No. 2 seed.

The tiebreaker for the region is point differentials (maxed out at 13) between the three tied teams. In this scenario, Peachtree Ridge would be the No. 2 seed, North the three and Mountain View the four.

If Collins Hill wins to clinch the four seed, then the Bulldogs would be No.

2 and the Bears No. 3.

In Region 8-AAAAAA if Lanier defeats Gainesville then it will lock up the No. 2 seed and a home playoff game. In Region 7-AAA the winner of Greater Atlanta Christian and Dawson County will be the region champion.

Another Grayson All-American Grayson linebacker Eugene Mafah Jr. has been selected to play in the Blue-Grey All-American game Dec. 22 in AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, at noon.

He’ll report to Dallas on Dec. 20 for two days of practice prior to the game.

The game consists of 90 high school recruits from across the nation. Grayson will also have players in the Under Armour and Offense-Defense AllAmerican games.

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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Name: Robert Cooper School: South Gwinnett Position: Defensive lineman Class: Junior Highlights: Made 16 tackles, including seven for losses, and a sack in the Comets’ 15-14 victory over Archer Coach John Small’s take: “Robert is a super young man that has a smile on his face every day. He continues to get better and more consistent with his play each day.”

Name: Banks Ramsey School: Wesleyan Position: Quarterback Class: Junior Highlights: Completed 15 of 24 passes for 263 yards and six touchdowns in addition to running for another score in a 66-17 win over Strong Rock Coach Franklin Pridgen’s take: “Banks Ramsey has been such a major presence in our program since his freshman year and a huge reason for our success.

His dual-threat ability, combined with excellent size at 6-foot5, 220 pounds, makes him a true force to be reckoned with.

But his real gifts are off the field in the way he encourages others, embraces the joys of life and lives his faith daily.”

DEFENSIVE HONOR ROLL

Archer Quinn Miller, 8 tackles (5 solos), 2 for losses, 1 interception for TD, 3 QB pressures Emmanuel Michel, 10 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 interception, 1 pass breakup Will Choloh, 4 tackles (3 solos), 3 for losses, 8 QB pressures Brookwood Chris Cotter, 6 catches for 58 yards, 92 percent blocking grade Matthew Hill, 8 rushes for 47 yards, 4 catches for 43 yards Casey Holman, 87 percent blocking grade, 6 knockdown blocks Buford Tyreque Legrant, 6 tackles, 2 for losses, 3 QB pressures K.J. Anderson, 2 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 pass breakup Jake Simpson, 5 tackles, 1 pass breakup, 3 catches for 43 yards, TD on offense Collins Hill Askri Smith, 3 tackles, 1 pass breakup, high grade Darius Penton, 2 pass breakups, 5 tackles Dacula Brandon Jones, 6 tackles, 2 for losses, 5 QB hurries Chase Isler, 5 tackles, 1 pass breakup, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery Jaylon Jones, 8 tackles, 3 for losses, 3 pass breakups Kenny Holder, 9 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack Phillip Hoke, 6 punts for 36-yard average, 2 inside 20, made FGs of 41, 25 yards Duluth Cameren Carter, 12 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack, 2 catches for 66 yards, TD on offense Jaylen Johnson, 7 tackles, 3 for losses, 2 sacks Hank Robateau, 5 tackles, 3 for losses, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery Benjamin Tooks, 14 tackles, 1 for loss Grayson Aaron Brawley, 10 tackles, 4 for losses, 1 sack, 2 QB pressures Breon Dixon, 3 tackles, 2 for losses, 2 QB pressures, 1 fumble recovery Lanier Juwuan Jones, 16 tackles, 3 for losses, 1 QB hurry, 1 pass deflection Tyler Taylor, 15 tackles, 4 for losses, 1 QB hurry, 1 sack, 1 caused fumble Damian Nytko, 9 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 pass deflection Mountain View Alex Davis, 8 tackles, 1 sack, 72-yard interception return Bryan Alvarenga, 7 tackles (5 solos), 2 for losses, 1 sack Jeremiah Noble, 8 tackles (6 solos), 1 sack Norcross Terrion Dangerfield, 14 tackles, 2 for losses, 2 pass breakups Darral Porter, 13 tackles, 5 for losses, 1 big hit, 1 pass breakup Monty Montgomery, 10 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 QB hurry, 3 pass breakups Keon Carter, 8 tackles, 1 big hit, 3 pass breakups Devin Stevenson, 6 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 pass breakup Jalen Pinkney, 6 tackles, 2 for losses Tavis Brightwell, 5 tackles, 1 pass breakup North Gwinnett Walker House, 13 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery Matt Haller, 5 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 interception for TD Cole Williams, 8 tackles, 1 for loss Brian Eberhardt, 8 tackles, 1 for loss Parkview Tommy Rogers, 7 tackles, 2 sacks Armon Williams, 6 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 QB hurry Malik Washington, 4 tackles, 1 for loss, 2 pass breakups South Gwinnett Seth Johnston, 5 punts for 43.8-yard average Justin Mascoll, 7 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack Wesleyan Tripp Copenhaver, 4 tackles, 2 for losses, 2 quarterback sacks Honor roll players are nominated by their coaches. To be included, coaches are asked to email their nominations to will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com by noon on Monday.

OFFENSIVE HONOR ROLL

Archer Trystan Carroll, 81 percent blocking grade, 3 pancake blocks, 2 extra efforts Chandler Evans, 83 percent blocking grade, 1 pancake block, 3 extra efforts Josh Ezeudu, 82 percent blocking grade, 2 pancake blocks, 1 extra effort Keegan Strickland, 98 rushing yards, 53 receiving yards, TD Brookwood Blake Chavis, 10 tackles, 3 for losses, 4 QB pressures Connor Artime, 12 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 sack Adrian Sims, 7 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 QB pressure Cantorian Weems, 7 tackles, 1 pass breakup Guillermo Luna, 8 tackles, 2 for losses Buford Garrett Scoggins, 92 percent blocking grade, 7 knockdown blocks Anthony Grant, 30 rushes for 174 yards, 2 TDs Christian Turner, 15 rushes for 116 yards, TD Mic Roof, 9 of 10 passing for 95 yards, 2 TDs Collins Hill Jonathan Postell, 18 rushes for 185 yards Braxton Curry, 5 catches for 80 yards, 2 pancake blocks Nathaniel Wellington, 84 percent blocking grade, 3 pancake blocks Dacula Shayne Buckingham, 12 of 19 passing for 119 yards, TD Tre McMillian, 17 rushes for 85 yards, 3 tackles, 1 caused fumble on defense Ty Harris, 14 rushes for 67 yards, 4 tackles on defense Shemar Esson, 4 catches for 33 yards Dez Ikpa, 87 percent blocking grade Duluth William Huzzie, 4 catches for 77 yards Brandon Loftin, 3 catches, 2 for TDs Hunter Seabrook, 3 catches for 71 yards Mountain View Jasen Johnson, 23 rushes for 180 yards, TD Malachi Carter, 7 catches for 144 yards, 2 TDs Matt Edwards, 10 of 16 passing for 190 yards, 3 TDs Norcross Baron Radcliff, 13 of 25 passing for 200 yards, TD Omar Sinclair, 8 rushes for 43 yards, TD Necholas Sermons, 9 rushes for 27 yards, 2 catches for 41 yards, TD Jared Simpkins, 2 catches for 41 yards, 46-yard punt return TD Clay Harris, 8 rushes for 21 yards, 2 catches for 33 yards North Gwinnett Ryan Lovelace, 9 rushes for 98 yards, 63-yard TD run Cam Butler, 5 rushes for 75 yards, 50-yard TD run L.J. Fisher, 2 catches for 121 yards, 71- and 50-yard TD catches Sean Maginn, highest blocking grade on offensive line Warren Ericson, team leader in knockdown and pancake blocks Javonni Cunningham, 110 return yards, 50-yard punt return TD Parkview Collin Taliaferro, 4 knockdown blocks, 85 percent blocking grade Jonathan Adams, 6 knockdown blocks, 83 percent blocking grade Bralean Marshall, 2 knockdown blocks, 83 percent blocking grade Peachtree Ridge Fred Payton, 14 of 15 passing for 200 yards, 3 TDs, 10 rushes for 18 yards, TD Zane Ashley, 4 catches for 41 yards, 2 TDs, 5 tackles, 1 pass breakup on defense Stephon Bailey, 11 rushes for 91 yards, TD Wesleyan Brae Davidson, 3 catches for 66 yards, first career TD Harrison Cook, 5 catches for 105 yards, 3 TDs, 70-yard punt return TD, 1 interception on defense

GEORGIA SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION PREP FOOTBALL POLL (First place votes in parentheses) Class AAAAAAA School Pts. Prv. 1. Mill Creek (10) 144 1 2. Roswell (4) 136 2 3. Grayson 121 3 4. Norcross 104 4 5. McEachern 92 5 6. Colquitt County 70 7 7. North Cobb 50 8 8. Lowndes 45 6 9. Mountain View 31 10 10. West Forsyth 13 NR Others receiving votes: Brookwood 6, Parkview 4, Cherokee 3, East Coweta 3, South Gwinnett 2 Dropped Out: Brookwood Class AAAAAA School Pts. 1. Dalton (9) 142 2. Valdosta (6) 137 3. Tucker 118 4. Glynn Academy 87 5. Harrison 79 6. Mays 73 7. Northside-Warner Robins 57 8. Northgate 40 9. Alexander 39 10. Lee County 26 Others receiving votes: Houston County 21 Dropped Out: None Class AAAAA School Pts. 1. Stockbridge (13) 148 2. Buford (2) 137 3. Grady 113 4. Carrollton 97 5. Rome 93 6. Kell 83 7. Griffin 56

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8. Woodland-Stockbridge 51 8 9. Arabia Mountain 32 10 10. Ware County 14 NR Others receiving votes: Loganville 12, Carver-Atlanta 1 Dropped Out: Loganville Class AAAA School Pts. Prv. 1. Cartersville (15) 150 1 2. Thomson 135 2 3. Woodward Academy 120 3 4. Jefferson 102 4 5. Blessed Trinity 84 5 6. Cairo 79 6 7. Mary Persons 64 7 8. Troup 41 9 9. Ridgeland 21 10 10. Burke Country 17 8 Others receiving votes: Marist 11, Stephens County 1 Dropped out: None Class AAA School Pts. Prv. 1. GAC (15) 150 1 2. Peach County 128 2 3. Westminster 115 3 4. Crisp County 103 4 5. Liberty County 89 5 6. Cedar Grove 74 6 7. Calhoun 68 7 8. Dawson County 39 t9 9. Lovett 32 10 10. Jenkins-Savannah 18 NR Others receiving votes: Jackson 4, Pace Academy 3, Pierce County 2 Dropped Out: Pace Academy Class AA School Pts. 1. Benedictine (12) 147 2. Fitzgerald (1) 129

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3. Jefferson County (2) 118 3 4. Callaway 107 4 5. Rabun County 95 5 6. Pepperell 67 6 7. Vidalia 52 7 8. Screven County 44 9 9. Washington County 35 10 t10. Dublin 6 NR t10. Elbert County 6 NR Others receiving votes: Rockmart 5, Model 4, Heard County 3, Brooks County 2, Thomasville 2, Lamar County 1 Dropped Out: Heard County Class A School Pts. Prv. 1. Eagle’s Landing Chr. (14) 149 1 2. Prince Avenue Chr. (1) 130 2 3. Emanuel Co. Institute 99 4 4. Clinch County 98 3 5. Landmark Christian 95 5 6. Fellowship Christian 73 7 7. Calvary Day 50 6 8. Manchester 41 8 9. Wesleyan 38 9 10. Macon County 22 10 Others receiving votes: Mt. ZionCarrollton 12, Mt. Paran Christian 10, Tattnall Square 6, Darlington 2 Dropped Out: None Publications participating: Athens Banner-Herald; Augusta Chronicle; Brunswick News; Cherokee Tribune, Canton; Covington News; The Daily Citizen, Dalton; Gwinnett Daily Post, Lawrenceville; Macon Telegraph; Marietta Daily Journal; Rome NewsTribune; Savannah Morning News; ScoreAtlanta; Tifton Gazette; Valdosta Daily Times; Walker Co. Messenger, LaFayette

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REGION STANDINGS Region 8-AAAAAAA Region Overall This week 4-0 8-1 at South Gwinnett 3-1 7-2 Grayson 2-2 3-6 Shiloh 2-2 5-3-1 at Rockdale 1-3 2-7 at Archer 0-4 2-7 Newton Region 7-AAAAAAA School Region Overall This week Norcross 5-0 9-0 at Meadowcreek Brookwood 4-1 6-3 Lakeside Parkview 3-2 6-3 at Central Gwinnett Central Gwinnett 3-2 4-5 Parkview Lakeside 2-3 5-4 at Brookwood Meadowcreek 1-4 1-8 Norcross Berkmar 0-6 0-10 Season complete Region 6-AAAAAAA School Region Overall This week Mill Creek 5-0 9-0 at Duluth Mountain View 4-2 8-2 Reg. season complete Peachtree Ridge 3-2 4-5 at Collins Hill North Gwinnett 3-2 5-4 Discovery Collins Hill 2-3 2-7 Peachtree Ridge Discovery 1-4 2-7 at North Gwinnett Duluth 0-5 2-7 Mill Creek Region 8-AAAAAA School Region Overall This week Dacula 4-0 5-4 Winder-Barrow Lanier 3-1 6-3 Gainesville Gainesville 3-1 5-4 at Lanier Winder-Barrow 2-2 5-4 at Dacula Habersham 0-4 4-5 Apalachee Apalachee 0-4 2–6-1 at Habersham Region 8-AAAAA School Region Overall This week Buford 5-0 8-1 Flowery Branch Loganville 4-1 7-2 at Johnson Clarke Central 4-2 6-4 Reg. season complete Walnut Grove 2-3 3-6 Cedar Shoals Flowery Branch 2-3 3-6 at Buford Cedar Shoals 1-4 4-5 at Walnut Grove Johnson 0-5 0-9 Loganville Region 7-AAA School Region Overall This week GAC 5-0 8-1 at Dawson County Dawson County 5-0 7-1 GAC Union County 3-2 7-2 Lumpkin County North Hall 3-3 6-4 Reg. season complete Lumpkin County 2-3 4-5 at Union County East Hall 0-5 2-7 Fannin County Fannin County 0-5 2-7 at East Hall Region 8-A School Region Overall This week Prince Avenue 8-0 9-0 Athens Academy Athens Academy 7-1 8-1 at Prince Avenue Commerce 6-2 7-2 George Walton George Walton 6-2 7-2 at Commerce Athens Christian 5-3 6-3 at Hebron Hebron 4-4 5-4 Athens Christian Lakeview 2-6 2-7 Riverside Military Towns County 1-7 2-7 Providence Riverside Military 1-7 2-7 at Lakeview Providence 0-8 1-8 at Towns County Region 5-A School Region Overall This week ELCA 6-0 9-0 at Landmark Landmark 6-0 9-0 ELCA Wesleyan 4-2 7-2 Fulton Leadership Holy Innocents’ 3-3 4-5 at Our Lady of Mercy Mount Vernon 2-4 5-4 Strong Rock Our Lady of Mercy 2-4 3-6 Holy Innocents’ Strong Rock 1-5 3-6 at Mount Vernon Fulton Leadership 0-6 0-9 at Wesleyan School Grayson South Gwinnett Archer Newton Shiloh Rockdale

This week’s state games of interest Tift County at Camden County Newnan at East Coweta Hillgrove at McEachern North Cobb at Kennesaw Mountain Marietta at North Paulding Etowah at Lassiter Cherokee at Roswell Walton at Woodstock Forsyth Central at Lambert Milton at North Forsyth West Forsyth at South Forsyth Lee County at Coffee Valdosta at Houston County M.L. King at Mt. Zion-Jonesboro Tucker at Stephenson Northgate at Mays Dalton at Allatoona Harrison at Creekview Chattahoochee at Alpharetta North Atlanta at Cambridge Dunwoody at Johns Creek Pope at Northview Warner Robins at Bainbridge Harris County at Thomas County Central Wayne County at Statesboro Riverdale at Griffin Starr’s Mill at Fayette County Chamblee at Miller Grove Arabia Mountain at Lithonia Carver-Atlanta at Decatur Grady at Banneker Cass at Carrollton Northside-Columbus at Cairo Thomson at Richmond Academy Cedartown at Chapel Hill Troup at Cartersville Central-Carrollton at Sandy Creek West Hall at Blessed Trinity White County at Marist Jefferson at Oconee County Madison County at St. Pius North Oconee at Stephens County Cook at Monroe Crisp County at Worth County

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SUPER SIX SWIMMING & DIVING BOYS Name: Jacob Finco School: Parkview Class: Senior Place of birth: San Francisco College choices: Sewanee/University of the South, Georgia, Tulane Twitter handle: @jacob_finco Favorite pool: Gabrielson Natatorium Favorite event: 100 freestyle Least favorite event: 400 individual medley The best Gwinnett County swimmer not on my high school team is: Brookwood’s Andrew Huenniger Year-round club: I don’t swim club Favorite Olympic swimmer: Caeleb Dressel Best-looking celebrity: Emma Watson Favorite teacher: Allen Murphy Favorite food: Pizza Dream car: Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 Noteworthy: • Placed fifth at state and third at county last season in the 100 freestyle • Also was eighth at state and sixth at county in the 50 free • Was fourth in the 50 free and fifth in the 100 free at county as a sophomore Coach Eric Brown’s take: “Jacob has all of the tools that he needs to be a great sprinter: a great start, strength built in the weight room, a quick stroke and a mentality that thrives on sprinting. Jacob is a true competitor. While many athletes allow their nerves to get the best of them, Jacob thrives in the most competitive moments. We are looking forward to seeing what he can accomplish in his senior season. He is also a great student, and will enter college with quite a few credits because

of the advanced courses that Jacob chose to take while at Parkview.”

Name: Andrew Huenniger School: Brookwood Class: Senior Place of birth: LaCrosse, Wis. College choices: Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia Tech Twitter handle: N/A Favorite pool: Georgia Tech Aquatic Center Favorite event: 100 and 200 butterfly Least favorite event: Anything with backstroke or breaststroke The best Gwinnett County swimmer not on my high school team is: Collins Hill’s Andrew Winton Year-round club: SwimAtlanta Favorite Olympic swimmer: Michael Phelps Best-looking celebrity: Elizabeth Olsen Favorite teacher: Laura Stanley Favorite food: My mom’s blue cheese burgers Dream car: 1959 Corvette Noteworthy: • County champion and fourth at state in the 100 butterfly last season • Also was county runner-up and fifth at state in the 200 freestyle • As a sophomore, was county champion and eighth at state in the 100 fly Coach Greg Puckett’s take: “Andrew Huenniger was a key part of the success of the Brookwood team last year and this year will hopefully provide the important leadership that the young team will need. He has high hopes of improving on his top-five individual performances at state and hopes to successfully defend his 100 butterfly county championship.”

GIRLS Name: Marianne Allard School: North Gwinnett Class: Junior Place of birth: Atlanta College choice: Undecided Twitter handle: @marianne_ allard Favorite pool: The Bolles School pool Favorite event: 200 individual medley Least favorite event: 200 freestyle The best Gwinnett County swimmer not on my high school team is: Collins Hill’s Andrew Winton Year-round club: SwimAtlanta Favorite Olympic swimmer: Katie Ledecky Best-looking celebrity: Rob Lowe as Sodapop in “The Outsiders” Favorite teacher: Allison Bishop Favorite food: Macaroni and cheese Dream car: Red Jeep Wrangler Sport Noteworthy: • County champion and fourth at state in the 200 individual medley last season • Also third at county and 11th at state in the 100 breaststroke • As a freshman, was fourth in the 200 IM and fifth in the 100 breast at county Coach Doug Nieman’s take: “Marianne Allard is one of our captains as a junior. It just shows her leadership as an outstanding swimmer, student and person. She had an outstanding season as sophomore and is looking forward to this coming season. Marianne loves swimming at North. I look forward to seeing Marianne grow this season as an athlete. She expects a lot out of herself to perform well. She will be fun to watch.”

Name: Haley Arner School: Collins Hill Class: Junior Place of birth: Atlanta College choices: Undecided Twitter handle: @haleyarner Favorite pool: Northside ISD in San Antonio Favorite events: 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle Least favorite event: 200 breaststroke The best Gwinnett County swimmer not on my high school team is: Brookwood’s Devan Sweeney Year-round club: SwimAtlanta Favorite Olympic swimmer: Katie Ledecky Best-looking celebrity: Zac Efron Favorite teacher: Melody Blair Favorite food: Any pasta

Name: Christopher Pierce School: Mill Creek Class: Senior Place of birth: Snellville College choice: Brigham Young Twitter handle: @chrisapswim Favorite pool: Georgia Tech Favorite event: 100 backstroke Least favorite event: 100 butterfly The best Gwinnett County swimmer not on my high school team is: Brookwood’s Andrew Huenniger Year-round club: SwimAtlanta Favorite Olympic swimmer: Ryan Murphy Best-looking celebrity: Selena Gomez Favorite teacher: Rhonda Zambo Favorite food: My mom’s homemade spaghetti, and lots of it Dream car: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Noteworthy: • County champion and fourth at state last season in the 200 freestyle • Third at county and fourth at state in the 100 backstroke • Was fourth at state in the 500 free and fifth at state in the 200 free as a sophomore Coach Rick Creed’s take: “Chris has been our top swimmer since he arrived at Mill Creek as a ninth-grader. His character and support of his teammates far exceeds his outstanding swimming ability.

He is a team captain and school record holder in the 200 free and 100 back. Chris is a three-time recipient of our Iron Hawk Award for state qualifier in every event.

He has also received our Most Valuable Swimmer Award and Hawk Award. Chris has been a state finalist all three years and was the county champion in the 200 free last year. Chris is

Dream car: Range Rover Noteworthy: • County champion and state runner-up in the 500 freestyle last season • Also was county champion and fourth at state in the 200 free • Was county runner-up and fourth at state in both the 200 and 500 free as a freshman Coach Jenny Weaver’s take: “We are so proud to have Haley on our team. She has the respect of all of her teammates and competitors. Haley represents our school so well, not only as a great athlete but also as an outstanding student. Haley is an outstanding distance swimmer, but she likes to sprint, too. Not only did she win the county championship last year by dominating the 500 (freestyle) but she turned around with a couple of really fast swims in the sprint relays. We are looking forward to seeing Haley as a team leader this year as a junior and of course I can’t wait to see her race.”

Name: Raleigh Bentz School: Providence Christian Class: Senior Place of birth: Atlanta College choice: LSU Twitter handle: @raleighlbentz Favorite pool: San Antonio pool where I swam Southern Zones in 2014 and summer Juniors in 2015 Favorite event: 50 butterfly Least favorite event: 1,650 freestyle The best Gwinnett County swimmer not on my high school team is: Don’t know Year-round club: Dynamo Favorite Olympic swimmer: Gunnar Bentz Best-looking celebrity: I’m not sure, but I would have to say Chris Hemsworth is one of the bestlooking Favorite teacher: Elaine Adams, my 11th grade American history teacher Favorite food: Hamburgers Dream car: The car that I have now but a newer year, a Chevrolet Tahoe Noteworthy: • State champion last season in the 100 backstroke • Also placed third at the state meet in the 100 butterfly • Younger sister of 2016 U.S. Olympic gold medal swimmer Gunnar Bentz Coach Sloane Presley’s take: “Raleigh works extremely hard and performs very well during competition. She is a joy to have on the team.”

blessed with natural leadership qualities and uses them to support, encourage and challenge his teammates. He instills confidence in each and every team member. His outstanding performance on relays demonstrates his commitment to our program.

We are blessed to have Chris in our program and much of our success can be attributed to his talent, commitment, determination and leadership.”

Name: Matt Shelton School: North Gwinnett Class: Senior Place of birth: Atlanta College choices: Cincinnati, Boston College, Notre Dame Twitter handle: @mattshelton11 Favorite pool: University of Texas Favorite event: 100 freestyle Least favorite event: 200 breaststroke The best Gwinnett County swimmer not on my high school team is: Collins Hill’s Andrew Winton Year-round club: SwimAtlanta Favorite Olympic swimmer: Caeleb Dressel Best-looking celebrity: Margot Robbie Favorite teacher: Mike Wentzler Favorite food: Tacos Dream car: Lamborghini Huracan Noteworthy: • Was third at county in the 100 butterfly last season • Placed eighth at state in the 100 freestyle • Also was fourth at county and 11th at state in the 50 free Coach Doug Nieman’s take: “Matt Shelton is one swimmer that has matured over the years. He is one of our captains.

He has been mentally tough and coming through in the

clutch for us. Matt is well liked and leads by example in and out of the pool. I can put Matt in a number of events and will do his best for the team. I’m proud of Matt.”

Name: Peter Smithson School: Collins Hill Class: Sophomore Place of birth: Suwanee College choice: Ohio State Twitter handle: N/A Favorite pool: Florida State Favorite event: 10-meter platform Least favorite event: 3-meter The best Georgia diver not on my high school team is: Walton’s Josh Getty Year-round club: Georgia Diving Club Favorite Olympic diver: David Boudia Best-looking celebrity: Ariana Grande Favorite teacher: Andrew Luce Favorite food: Sushi Dream car: Lamborghini Noteworthy: • Finished third in last season’s state championships with a score of 464.00 points • Won the Gwinnett County diving title with 484.60 • Scored 502.10 points to win the Gwinnett Invitational Coach Paul Callis’ take: “Last year Peter was our county champion and finished third at state, but we often would forget he was just a freshman.

I’d never seen such a fearless freshman. As good as he was last year, Peter still learned a lot and is always looking to improve. He is talented, confident and he wants to win, so it’s going to be fun watching Peter this year as a sophomore. It’s setting up to be a big year for Peter.”

Name: Maddy Cohen School: Brookwood Class: Senior Place of birth: Dallas College choice: Florida State Twitter handle: @cohen_ maddy Favorite pool: Northside ISD Swim Center in San Antonio, Texas Favorite events: 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke Least favorite event: Anything with breaststroke The best Gwinnett County swimmer not on my high school team is: Collins Hill’s Andrew Winton Year-round club: SwimAtlanta Favorite Olympic swimmer: Amanda Weir Best-looking celebrity: Ryan Gosling Favorite teacher: Laura Hughes Favorite food: Mozzarella sticks Dream car: Mercedes-Benz G-Class Noteworthy: • County champion in both the 50 and 100 freestyle last season • Also state champion in the 100 free and state runner-up in the 100 backstroke • Won state and county titles in the 100 free as a sophomore Coach Greg Puckett’s take: “Maddy Cohen was the most successful Gwinnett female swimmer at the county and state championship meet last season. Her competitive drive will continue to be an asset as she works to defend her county and state championships this season and potentially be even more successful than she has been.”

Name: Abby Gardner School: Wesleyan Class: Senior Place of birth: Atlanta College choice: Stanford Twitter handle: @abbygardner8 Favorite pool: Stanford University Favorite event: 1-meter springboard Least favorite event: Tower The best Gwinnett County diver not on my high school team is: Marist’s Ellie Crump Year-round club: Atlanta Diving Association Favorite Olympic diver: Kassidy Cook Best-looking celebrity: Justin Bieber Favorite teacher: Stephen Mihalko, AP physics Favorite food: Mint chocolate chip ice cream Dream car: Bugatti Chiron Noteworthy:

Name: Andrew Winton School: Collins Hill Class: Junior Place of birth: Atlanta College choices: Undecided Twitter handle: N/A Favorite pool: University of Texas Favorite event: 200 individual medley Least favorite event: 500 freestyle The best Gwinnett County swimmer not on my high school team is: Brookwood’s Andrew Huenniger Year-round club: SwimAtlanta Favorite Olympic swimmer: Ryan Lochte Best-looking celebrity: Selena Gomez Favorite teacher: Devon Cristofaro Favorite food: Chicken Parmesan Dream car: Honda Accord 2009 Noteworthy: • State and county champion last season in the 100 breaststroke • County champion and third at state in the 200 individual medley • As a freshman, was a top placer in the 100 breast (third at county, fourth at state) and 200 IM (fourth at county, seventh at state) Coach Paul Callis’ take: “Last year Andrew had one of the best swims of any high-schooler in Georgia. At the state finals, Andrew came from behind to win the 100 breast against several upperclassmen that were favored to win. Andrew was not fazed by any of last year’s drama. He just loves to compete.

This year as a junior, with the experience of Olympic Trials this past summer, Andrew will be one of the best all-around swimmers in the state.”

• Won last season’s state championship with a score of 527.80 points • Was state champion as a sophomore with 474.40 points • Also scored 458.20 to win the state meet as a freshman Coach Kevin Kadzis’ take: “Abby personifies what high school sports should be about. She is driven to succeed at the highest level and works very hard to be an elite athlete. She is also humble, kind and an excellent teammate as she always puts the needs of others before her own. The entire Wesleyan community is excited to watch Abby compete during her senior season.”

Name: Devan Sweeney School: Brookwood Class: Senior Place of birth: Ann Arbor, Mich.

College choice: Missouri Twitter handle: @DevanSweeney Favorite pool: CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb., 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials pool Favorite events: 400 individual medley and 200 butterfly Least favorite event: 1,000 freestyle The best Gwinnett County swimmers not on my high school team are: Collins Hill’s Andrew Winton and Haley Arner Year-round club: SwimAtlanta Favorite Olympic swimmers: Amanda Weir and Cammile Adams Best-looking celebrities: Paul Wesley and Sophia Bush Favorite teacher: It’s hard to pick a favorite teacher because all the teachers at Brookwood High School are amazing Favorite food: Chocolate chip cookies Dream car: White Audi Q7 with tan interior Noteworthy: • State champion and county runner-up last season in the 200 individual medley • County champion and third at state in the 100 butterfly last season • Also was state champion in the 200 IM as a freshman and sophomore Coach Greg Puckett’s take: “Devan Sweeney is not only an example of how to perform in the pool but is also an example to her teammates as a leader and as a student-athlete. Her example in the pool has been impressive and hopefully her dedication will pay off as she works hard to defend her county championship and her three-time state championship in the 200 IM.”

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sprinter in the 50 and 100 free with the Seminoles, year,” Cohen said. “I think as well as competing in we can maybe potentially the 100 back. The 3.3 GPA be top three again. I’m student is leaning toward a hoping to be top three all career in education like her four of my years of high mother Frannie, a fourthschool. We’ll see. Maybe grade teacher at Craig we can come out with Elementary. another county title, but I’d “I like the coaching staff much rather win the state (at FSU), how they’re all championship.” new, how (head coach) Brookwood returns Neal (Studd) basically some top talent from last took out the old coaching season, including fellow staff and hired all these senior Devan Sweeney, Brookwood grad Maddy Cohen, a Florida State recruit, returns for her senior season new people,” Cohen said. a Missouri commit who after winning the state championship in the 100 freestyle and finishing second in the “He did really well at the broke Weir’s 100 butterfly 100 backstroke last season. (Photo: Kyle Hess) program he was at before, school record last season.

Florida Gulf Coast. They wood sophomore) and Those two have been meet everybody on the swimmer, but as an indionly had a women’s team, Margaret (a fourth-grader major contributors in the team, just because it’s my vidual, too.” but he made the women’s at Craig Elementary) also pool since they arrived at last year and I want to be Cohen also recently de- team so good. They saw compete for SwimAtlanta the high school, but their that person swimmers can cided where she will swim that and said, ‘We want and their Flowers Crossleadership roles will be come to if they need help after Brookwood, comhim.’ I like him a lot. He ing team in the Gwinnett amped up now that both on something. mitting to Florida State, was really cool. So the County Swim League. are seniors.

“If they’re making a where she will join former coaching staff was big.

That’s a unique chal“Leadership-wise, it’s state cut and I need to get SwimAtlanta and Archer And also training outside. lenge for a relatively quiet really different because everybody to cheer for standout Alexi Smith. She Who doesn’t want to get a person like Cohen.

I’ve always kind of been them, I feel like I need to took all five official visits tan year-round? Also the “It’s really different (be- a shy and reserved perbe that leader for the team. and also considered Alateam is a family kind of ing a senior),” said Cohen, son. This year I feel like I And with it being my last bama, Missouri, Arizona team. Alabama and LSU whose younger sisters need to more outgoing, be year, I want to get to know State and LSU. both had that, but FSU had Emma Claire (a Brooka leader on the team and everybody not only as a She figures to remain a it a little bit more. That

was my deciding factor on FSU. Even though I was there only for a weekend, I really felt like I was part of team.”

The college signing will be official soon, allowing Cohen to focus heavily on her final high school season and her pursuit of team and individual goals.

Her accomplishments over the past few seasons are impressive, but her high school coach thinks she can do even better.

Maybe that will include challenging her idol’s record.

“Maddy Cohen was the most successful Gwinnett female swimmer at the county and state championship meet last season,” Brookwood coach Greg Puckett said. “Her competitive drive will continue to be an asset as she works to defend her county and state championships this season and potentially be even more successful than she has been.”

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IN BRIEF

Duluth’s Oglesby commits to Old Dominion basketball

Duluth’s Victoria Oglesby has made a commitment to the Old Dominion women’s basketball program.

Oglesby, a 5-foot-8 junior guard, originally committed to Dayton but opened her recruitment back up after a coaching change.

GAC softball puts four on all-region team

Greater Atlanta Christian softball had four players honored on the All-Region 7-AAA Softball Team, which was selected by the league’s coaches.

Shortstop Amanda Briskin and pitcher/outfielder Amelia Veal both made the first team, while Claire Holcomb and Abby Jenkins were both second-teamers.

Gwinnett’s Niba signs with ABA’s New England Anchors

Dacula grad Clyde Niba, who played college basketball in 2015-16 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Mass.), has signed a professional contract with the American Basketball Association’s New England Anchors.

The 6-foot-5 forward, now a Grayson resident, played his final two seasons at WPI after playing previously at two other Massachusetts colleges, Dean and Lasell. He scored 1,267 career points and averaged a team-high 15.4 points as a senior, leading the conference in 3-point shooting at 44 percent. He also averaged 6.5 rebounds last season.

Dacula’s English lowers her own school cross country record

Dacula’s Skylar English broke the school cross country record for the second time this season with her first-place finish in last weekend’s Region 8-AAAAAA Championships.

Her winning time was 18 minutes, 43.37 seconds, lowering the 18:46.33 she ran earlier this season at the Asics/Alexander Invitational and helping the Falcons to first place in the team standings. It is the first year running cross country for English, who also plays soccer for the Falcons.

Georgia Force close out regular season with win

The Georgia Force home-school football team, based in Gwinnett, defeated Sherwood Christian 58-6 in Albany last Friday to complete its regular season.

The team will play Anderson (S.C.) in the upcoming Veterans Bowl, then will travel to Panama City Beach, Fla., to play in a national championship tournament against three other top-ranked, home-school programs.

The Force (9-1) are ranked second nationally.

In the win over Sherwood, Georgia fell behind 6-0 but answered with 58 straight points sparked by turnovers. Addison Jackson, Dominick Knowles and Grant Gay recovered fumbles and Milton Rowe intercepted two passes. Luke Cieply led the team with 10 tackles and Gay added seven stops.

Force quarterback Josh Goin was 5 of 9 passing for 223 yards and backup Hunter Barfield completed his only pass for a 15-yard touchdown. Malik Green, Jacob Hamric and Qz Faal caught a combined six passes for five TDs, Ethan Monjure had a 65-yard TD catch and Jackson Lee rushed eight times for 79 yards and a score. Seth McClure returned two punts for 120 yards and two TDs.

Gwinnett golfers first in College Prep Series at UGA

Gwinnett area golfers Sara Im of Duluth and Takafumi Shimoji of Suwanee won age group titles at the College Prep Series at UGA, a Hurricane Junior Golf Tour stop at the University of Georgia Golf Course.

Im shot 72 and 78 to finish first in the under-13 girls division. She finished just ahead of Lilburn’s Thienna Huynh (77-79), who was runner-up.

Shimoji shot 74 and 73 to win the boys 16-18 division. In boys 14-15, Suwanee’s Brandon Cho (77-75) was second, Suwanee’s Myles Jones (77-80) tied for seventh and Suwanee’s Jacob Shepherd (86-82) tied for 10th.

In girls 14-18, Duluth’s Loren Kim (80-79) was fourth.

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from senior Haley Griffith, whose diving catch on “I am just so, so happy what turned out to be a for Coach Black. He sacrifice fly by Wynter deserves this,” said senior Webb limited Mill Creek leftfielder Haley Short, to just one run in the who played a big role in bottom of the fourth and the North’s championship kept North in front to game win with three hits stay. Griffith later added a and an RBI. “Not only two-run single in the top Coach Black, but all the of the seventh that gave the other coaches because they Bulldogs breathing room. put in so much on and off Likewise, Buford (32-2) the field. They have just had plenty of individual made us amazing players heroes Saturday, and and amazing girls, and they throughout the weekend. deserve this so much.”

There was the pitching Short was one of several of Logan Caymol, who alindividual players who lowed just two earned runs made major contributions over 27 innings through to the Bulldogs’ title, the Wolves’ four wins over including pitcher Chanthe weekend dler Dennis (19-5), who Katie Perkins’ RBI sinallowed just nine hits and gle provided the decisive one earned run and struck run in the walk-off title out 11 over 14 total innings game win, Kelsey Bennett, in two victories Saturday, who came back from a broincluding a 3-0 win over ken arm suffered early in Lassiter in the winners’ the season during the later bracket final, as well as rounds of the playoffs, second baseman Makenna belted a two-run home run Dowell (2-for-4, SB, 2 R in in the Wolves’ first win of the title game) and desigthe day Saturday over Harnated player Lauren Reed ris County and the Wolves’ (2-for-3, 2B, 2 RBIs). were nearly flawless defenAnd perhaps the most sively as a team throughout clutch contribution came the weekend.

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’Dogs devoured by Gators again

By Jon Gallo

Staff Correspondent

When Georgia’s season began, the question was: Which bowl would Georgia play in to culminate coach Kirby Smart’s first year?

Would it be part of the playoffs? Would it be one played around New Year’s Day? Or would it be a second- or third-tier game that had become common during the latter years of Mark Richt’s tenure?

Now Georgia and its fans have to ask themselves this: Will Georgia be even eligible to play in a bowl?

Here’s the reality after Georgia was beat down Saturday by Florida for the third straight year: If the Bulldogs don’t win two of their final four games, they’ll be spending the holidays at home for the first time since the end of the 1996 season, which the Bulldogs finished 5-6.

Georgia (4-4 overall, 2-4 SEC) plays at Kentucky (53, 4-2) on Saturday before hosting Auburn (5-2, 3-1) on Nov. 12 in a pair of games the Bulldogs will likely enter as decided underdogs.

Georgia hosts LouisianaLafayette (3-4) — a Football Championship Subdivision team — on Nov. 19 before closing the regular season by welcoming Georgia Tech (5-3) to Sanford Stadium on Nov. 26.

Right now, Georgia simply doesn’t look like a team worthy of playing in

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When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Lexington, Ky. TV: SEC Network

a bowl.

Need proof? Just look at what the Gators did to Georgia at EverBank Field in front of a national television audience.

Where would you like to start? How about Georgia’s offense? It certainly was offensive, but not in a good way.

Which stat is scariest?

Georgia averaged 1.1 yards on 19 carries that totaled 21 yards. Nick Chubb accounted for 20 yards on nine carries, which means the rest of the team combined to rush for 36 inches on 10 carries.

Georgia didn’t rush for a single first down and had just eight first downs all day. The rushing yardage was Georgia’s fewest since it ran for 13 against Kentucky in 1996.

“We didn’t run the ball that much, not to my knowledge,” junior running back Sony Michel, who finished with 6 feet on two carries, told reporters. “It wasn’t what they lined up for us to do, and I think we went out there and kind of just did what coach called.”

Georgia, which possessed the ball for just 22:33, didn’t score a point in its final 10 drives after taking a 10-7 lead in the second quarter. The

Bulldogs went three-andout or four-and-out nine times. The Bulldogs’ other possession ended when the first-half clock expired.

Georgia had just 164 yards of total offense, with true freshman quarterback Jacob Eason going 15 of 33 for 143 yards with a touchdown.

Georgia’s receivers again dropped numerous passes, including Ridley Riley, who dropped what would have likely been a long gain the second quarter. Jayson Stanley, who has started five games this year, has yet to make a single catch.

We have a lot of things to work on,” Georgia senior center Brandon Kublanow told reporters after the game. “Florida outplayed us and that’s that. They played extremely hard and they outplayed us, and that was the story of the game.”

Georgia’s defense again folded in the red zone, just as it has all season. The Bulldogs are last in the SEC in red zone defense at 95.5 percent. Florida’s touchdowns came on a 19yard reception by C’yontai Lewis, who broke safety Dominick Sanders’ tackle on a third down that would have forced Florida to settle for a field goal and a pair of two short touchdown runs in which the Gators manhandled Georgia’s defensive front.

“That’s disappointing when you get them in third-and-10 and they convert them,” Smart said after

the Gators converted 9 of 18 third-down attempts.

“They did it once in the first half and once in the second-half. We should be better than that defensively.

But the kids fought, and they continue to fight.”

Georgia punter Marshal Long was replaced by Brice Ramsey, who arrived in Athens as a highly touted quarterback, after a 20-yard punt. Georgia punted eight times for an average of 32 yards. None of them were downed inside the 20 — a major reason why Florida’s average starting field position was its own 41.

“To be honest with you, I didn’t expect to use Brice today. I had complete confidence that Marshall was going to be able to kick the ball,” Smart said. “He kicked well in practice, he really did. He’s struggling a little bit, he’s in a slump. And we’re going to get him out of that slump because we love him. And the thing is, he can punt, he’s a good punter.”

The loss left Georgia off to its worst start since 2010, when the Bulldogs finished 6-7 after losing to Central Florida in the Liberty Bowl. In conference play, Georgia hasn’t been this bad through six games since finishing 3-5 under Jim Donnan in 1996.

“We are 4-4. That’s a fact. That’s reality.” Smart said after the loss. “What can we do about it? We can get our butts ready to play Kentucky.”

GEORGIA TECH AT NORTH CAROLINA: SATURDAY, 12:30 P.M. (ACC Network)

Confident Thomas hitting his stride

By Stan Awtrey Staff Correspondent

ATLANTA — It is a good sign for Georgia Tech that quarterback Justin Thomas is rounding back into 2014 form.

Over the last two weeks the senior has looked more like the guy in control of the nation’s top running attack instead of the one who was frustrated and flustered in 2015. A confident Thomas is needed if the Yellow Jackets have any hopes to elevate this season from average to good.

In last week’s game against Duke, Thomas rushed for 195 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns in a 38-35 win.

“You have to look at Justin Thomas and say he might have had his finest hour,” Duke coach David Cutcliffe said. “He played like a senior. That’s what I

Georgia Tech quarterback Justin Thomas (5) stiff arms Duke defensive end Dominic McDonald (51) on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Brett Davis-USA Today Sports)

told him after the game.”

As a result of that performance, Thomas was named the ACC Offensive Back of the Week and the Walter Camp National Player of the Week.

Thomas became only the 39th player in NAA Division I FBS history with 4,000 passing yards and 2,000 rushing yards.

He became the fourth ACC

player to accomplish the feat, most recently by Marquise Williams of North Carolina.

“That’s huge,” Thomas said. “As many people that have played the game, for me to be the 39th player to do that, that is special.

In this type of era and some of the quarterbacks that have gone through in college football, it’s a great accomplishment.

That’s not all me though; the guys have protected me and guys have had to make plays to put me in that situation.”

Thomas had a careerhigh 459 yards in total offense, the most by a Yellow Jacket since George Godsey set a school record with 477 against Virginia in 2001. Thomas set he previous best of 353 yards against Wofford in 2014 in his first career start.

Thomas will need to be in top form this week when the Yellow Jackets travel to

North Carolina for a 12:30 p.m. game.

A year ago Thomas threw for 168 yards and rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns in Georgia Tech’s 38-31 loss to the Tar Heels in Atlanta. In that game the Yellow Jackets rushed out to a 21-0 lead, only to have North Carolina storm back and hand Georgia Tech its third straight loss.

North Carolina (6-2, 4-1) currently shares the lead in the ACC’s Coastal Division with Virginia Tech. The Tar Heels did not play last week and spent the time getting back to basics. They began putting in the game plan against Georgia Tech over the latter portion of the week.

“The main objective really is to come out as fresh as we can, both mentally and physically,” North Carolina coach Larry Fedora said.

Softball It all added up to a team effort that made Tony Wolfe, whose first season as head coach in 2007 began Buford’s decade of domination, proud, especially given the fact the Wolves had to battle through a pair of close games with Walnut Grove over the weekend to bring the title total to a perfect 10.

“Who would’ve ever thought?” Wolfe said. “Nobody deserves to live the life we’ve lived these last 10 years. It’s just impossible to even put your head around.

“Any time you have to work and fight for it, it’s satisfying. You look back, and we beat Walnut Grove twice, and they’re awesome. We also beat Harris County and we beat Starr’s Mill. So the final four (teams left), as (the tournament) fell, we went 4-0 against (the other three).

We take a lot of pride of … winning when it’s hard. I thought the kids just stayed calm and poised and kept playing until they won.”

In addition to rounding out Buford’s record streak,

Saturday’s title also put the Wolves in rarified air among the GHSA’s most dominant programs.

As far as can be determined by GHSA records, Buford became just the sixth team in any of the organization’s sports to win at least 10 consecutive state titles, joining other 10-time champions from Westminster’s boys cross country and tennis programs, and trailing only Marist girls tennis (12), Westminster’s girls cross country (13) and Jefferson’s wrestling program, which has won 16 straight traditional state titles and 14 straight dual titles.

It was a goal the Wolves had in mind when they adopted their rallying cry “No Shade On Our Decade,” heading into the weekend in Columbus.

“It’s crazy,” Caymol said. “Not many (teams) can say they’ve won 10 in a row. It just shows out great program Coach Wolfe has developed. We try not to focus (too much) on it, even though we kind of have to.”

Buford’s Arielle Oda, Mariah Wicker and Gabby Benson get fired up before the bottom of the seventh inning of the Wolves’ 2-1 victory over Walnut Grove in the Class AAAAA state softball finals on Saturday in Columbus.

(Photo: David McGregor)

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FALCONS AT BUCS Thursday, 8:25 p.m. • Tampa Bay, Fla. • NFL Network

Falcons prove they can finish The Sports Xchange FLOWERY BRANCH — Atlanta Falcons secondyear coach Dan Quinn didn’t shy away from the elephant in the room.

His team collapsed last season after racing out to a 6-1 start. After starting 4-1 this season, the Falcons had dropped two in a row and appeared headed down the same path.

Both of those losses came when the Falcons were unable to make the critical plays in the closing moments.

“We’ve certainly talked about it a bunch and had the uncomfortable conversations knowing that the league that we play in, most of these games are going to come down to this kind of finish,” Quinn said.

“We relished that chance to be finishers.”

Against the Green Bay Packers, quarterback Matt Ryan re-discovered his mojo and led the Falcons on a last-ditch touchdown drive to pull out a 33-32 victory and set the stage for an important NFC South showdown with Tampa Bay, which has won three straight over the Falcons.

Ryan tries to manage the highs and lows of the NFL. But, he lost his voice after the Falcons pulled out the thrilling victory over the Packers.

Ryan, who had tossed two late-game interceptions that led to losses in the previous games to San Diego and Seattle, cut the Packers’ defense up with surgical precision with the game on the line.

He drilled an 11-yard touchdown dart to Mohamed Sanu with 31 seconds left.

“Part of being a professional and being a really good professional is understanding that throughout the course of the season, there are going to be ups and downs,” Ryan said.

“You have to be able to put both the good and the bad behind you.”

Against Seattle, the Falcons were up 24-23 and trying to run out the clock when an errant pass skidded off of Julio Jones’ outstretched hands and was popped up in the air by cornerback Richard Sherman. It was intercepted by free safety Earl Thomas.

The Seahawks got a field goal and went on to win 26-24.

Against San Diego, with the Falcons up 30-27, a Ryan pass intended for Jones was intercepted

by San Diego linebacker

Denzel Perryman. The Chargers tied the game and won in overtime.

“Certainly, we didn’t get the result that we wanted the last two weeks,” Ryan said. “I don’t think that anybody was discouraged.

We learned from those situations, and when we had our opportunity late in the game today, we executed really well.”

After the Falcons’ defense blew another lead and were down 32-26 against Green Bay, Ryan had the ball from their 25-yard line with 3:58 to play. He completed 9 of 11 passes on the game-winning drive and converted two third downs. The Falcons weren’t in a major hurry because they didn’t want to leave Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers with too much time.

“I thought it was a great call,” Ryan said of the touchdown pass to Sanu.

“We had seen so much double coverage to Julio (Jones). Honestly, I think every snap that he was in, he got doubled today. So, we had Mohamed right inside of it.

“We had a matchup that we liked on the linebacker.

Mo did a great job of staying patient with the route. ... I saw an opportunity to give him a high-ball in the end zone and he made a great catch. He came down and got his feet in, which was nice to see.”

For Ryan, who was nicknamed “Matty Ice” for his clutch performances, it was his 33rd game-winning drive and 25th come-frombehind victory.

“Those things don’t come into our mind as we are getting ready to attack,” Quinn said about the two blown opportunities against Seattle and San Diego. “Matt managed the game terrifically, even all the way down through the two-minute, knowing that the quarterback on the other side is difficult to give him the ball with a lot of time, too.”

Quinn hadn’t seen the Matty Ice, who did most of his magical work during the first five years of his career when he was guiding the Falcons to the playoffs four times. “(You can) feel his demeanor on the sideline,” Quinn said. “On the timeout, he came over and he had that locked-in look in his eyes. As a coach, I was like go back out there. He was ready to go. His teammates respond to him because of the toughness and his attitude that he displays for them all the time.”

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) celebrates a first down catch in the second quarter of their game against the Green Bay Packers at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 33-32. (USA TODAY Sports: Jason Getz)

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Win has Johnson on cusp of history points than a checkered flag. Homestead is one of five tracks where Johnson Thoughts of an historic is winless, and his average finish in South Florida is seventh championship 14.1. started the moment JimThe elimination format mie Johnson crossed the will force Johnson to race finish line Sunday at the with a different strategy.

Martinsville Speedway.

“Yeah, I mean, there Richard Petty and Dale have been a few bad memEarnhardt, both inaugural ories down there, but I’ve inductees into the NASgot six really good ones,” CAR Hall of Fame, each Johnson said. “I’m going won seven championships. to go with those, hopefully They were so exceptional Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) cele- play that card.” and dominating, nobody brates winning the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 on Sunday Car owner Rick Henbelieved it was posat Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. (Michael drick isn’t worried, either. sible for anyone to join Shroyer-USA Today Sports) “I think he’s just really Petty and Earnhardt in the stock-car record books. not going to think about it pressure of making history enjoying the moment. I think the pressure will Other legendary drivat all,” Johnson said. “But for the next three weeks. ers didn’t come close it’s inevitable. Fortunately, Crew chief Chad Knaus probably build when he to catching Petty and I don’t have to think about said he will focus on next gets to Homestead,” he Earnhardt. Jeff Gordon it for three weeks. But Sunday’s race at Texas in- said. “But he’s been at only won four titles. Dar- we’re going to enjoy this stead of winning a seventh Homestead six times and delivered, so I put my rell Waltrip won three. and savor it.” championship. That, of So did Lee Petty, Cale There are two races re- course, is easier said than money on him.

“I really don’t worry Yarborough, Tony Stewart maining in the third round. done. about that part of Jimmie. and David Pearson. All but After that the final four “I’m excited about it. I I think he will handle that Stewart and Gordon, who drivers in the Chase for hear and I see a lot about with no problem. The isstill are active drivers, are the Championship will go seven,” he said. “You’ve sues we’ve had in Miami in the hall of fame. to the Homestead-Miami asked me a lot of these in the past, look, at the end “I think he is the best Speedway in a winnerquestions in the past, that I’ve ever raced against take-all finale. honestly. I’m not worried of a stressful, long season, and possibly the best Gordon, a Hendrick about the seventh, I’m just situations arise, just things that are outside of your that there has ever been,” Motorsports teammate worried about the next. control. There’s been a lot Gordon said. “Even days who originally picked That’s what I want to do. of weird things that have where I felt like I had a Kyle Busch to win the “I want to go out there happened there.” car that could compete championship, is second- and put our best foot forJohnson has been able with him he did extraorguessing himself. ward as a team and go out dinary things to get more “Those guys are good, there and try to do the best to focus more on the upcoming race than the out of it. He is a pretty but boy when you get the we possibly can to win significance of winning calm, cool guy, but boy No. 48 (Johnson) in a final the next championship. when you put that helmet race for the championI’m not worried about the a seventh championship because he’s never been in on him and you get him in ship, they do things that seventh or the eighth.” contention to accomplish the racecar he just beare extraordinary,” he said.

Johnson will need to the feat after winning his comes another person and “I think their chances are figure out the 1½-mile sixth title in 2013. takes it to another level.” pretty good. I feel very Homestead track if he’s “There’s nothing to Johnson wears a helmet confident they are going to going to win the champiprotect,” Johnson said. with pictures of Petty be there in the thick of the onship. He won all six of “We’re all in a tie. It’s just his championships under and Earnhardt, separated battle.” go out there and lay down the old formats where by the numeral 7. Now While Johnson is the your best work. I think points were accumulated he’s in position to add his only driver in the Elite that would be helpful name to racing’s version Eight who doesn’t have to throughout the regular or from a stress management playoff seasons. of Mount Rushmore. worry about making the standpoint, thinking what As a result, he was “I’ll probably lie to all final cut, he now must deal could possibly happen.” forced to race more for of you guys and say I’m with the emotions and

By Don Coble

Staff Correspondent

Earnhardt eyes Daytona 500 return

By Don Coble

Staff Correspondent

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said he’s on track to return to the driver’s seat next season.

Earnhardt has missed the last 15 races while he recovers from the lingering effects of a concussion. He also will miss the final three races on this year’s schedule.

He’s been busy dealing with sponsors and doing commercial shoots so he can concentrate on feeling better in time for the Daytona 500, the seasonopener on Feb. 26.

“My intentions are to race and that is the plan that we have going forward so we are booking things as normal per usual,” Earnhardt said.

“We are doing all our photoshoots and everything with anticipation of our sponsors marketing me as the driver of the No. 88 car. I think that is perfectly on track and a reasonable goal to be in the car and be competing in Daytona.”

In the meantime, Hendrick Motorsports is working on a contingency plan because the team can’t wait until next February to for clearance.

“We can’t sort of sit and wait,” Earnhardt said.

“We’ve got to make a decision. Those types of things have to be decided quite early. So, we are moving forward with the plan to be in the car and I don’t see anything that says that is not going to

NASCAR AT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY Sprint Cup Series What: Texas AAA 500 (34th of 36 races).

When: Sunday at 2 p.m.

Track: 1.5-mile quad-oval.

Broadcast: Television — NBC, 1:30 p.m.; Radio — Performance Racing Network, Sirius Satellite Radio channel 90, 1 p.m.

Race format: 334 laps.

Last year’s winner: Jimmie Johnson.

Track schedule: Friday — practice, noon; pole qualifying, 6:45 p.m.; Saturday — practices, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30.

Up next: The Can-Am 500 is Nov. 13 at the Phoenix International Raceway.

Xfinity Series What: O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge (31st of 33 races).

When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

Broadcast: Television — NBC, 3 p.m.; Radio — Performance Racing Network, Sirius Satellite Radio channel 90, 3 p.m.

Race format: 200 laps.

Last year’s winner: Brad Keselowski.

Track schedule: Friday — practices, 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Saturday — pole qualifying, 11:45 a.m.

Up next: The Ticket Galaxy is Nov. 12 at the Phoenix International Raceway.

Camping World Truck Series What: Longhorn 350 (21st of 23 races).

When: Friday at 8:30 p.m.

Broadcast: Television — FS1, 8 p.m.; Radio — Motor Racing Network, Sirius Satellite Radio channel 90, 8 p.m.

Race format: 147 laps.

Last year’s winner: Erik Jones.

Track schedule: Friday — practices, 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.; Saturday — pole qualifying, 10:15 a.m.

Up next: The Lucas Oil 150 is Nov. 11 at the Phoenix International Raceway.

is to it I guess,” Busch sarcastically said. “We worked so good together that we gave the 48 (Johnson) car the win today.

That’s how good JGR is.”

Rick Hendrick, who owns Johnson’s car, expects a certain level of teamwork with his four drivers, but not at the expense of results.

“Well, I think, you know, you saw the Toyotas let each other in (Sunday), give each other a hole when there was an opportunity. A teammate will let you in if it’s a restart.

Those things kind of happen on the track.”

Gordon will ‘never say never’ again Jeff Gordon made his final start at the Martinsville Speedway Sunday — again.

The four-time champion happen. Things are good.”

Multi-car operations not only allow a team to pool went into retirement at the Teamwork hindering their resources, it also cre- beginning of the season, JGR’s championship run ates tag-team partnerships. only to be brought back to the driver’s seat when Dale Joe Gibbs Racing conA week earlier at the tinued to play nice Sunday Talladega Superspeedway, Earnhardt Jr. was sidelined at the Martinsville SpeedKyle Busch, Matt Kenseth with a concussion.

Gordon isn’t sure about way, and it may have cost and Carl Edwards all ran his future, since it’s up to the organization the opat the back of the pack to car owner Rick Hendrick portunity to sweep the final avoid a crash. All three four spots in the Chase for were locked into the third if he’s needed to be used as a substitute again. the Championship. round of the playoffs, so “Your guess is as good as By giving each other they obeyed team orders mine,” Gordon said. “I can extra room and refusing to stay out of the way. promise you I had no intento race hard against each At Martinsville, where tions of this happening, but other, they lost a bit of bump-and-run passes are here I am. Never say never their competitive edge on common, the Gibbs cars the half-mile track. And in often left openings for each is all I know what to say. I the process, it helped Jim- other. While everyone else really don’t think that I will be getting back in the Cup mie Johnson break away was beating and banging, for a victory that clinched the Gibbs gang was mind- car again, but go ask Rick Hendrick. That really has the first of four spots in ing its manners. more to do with him than the championship finale at “You can’t wreck each anything else.”

Homestead Speedway. other, and that’s all there

SPORTS AT A GLANCE 8) at Cleveland (Tomlin 13-9), late x-Wednesday, Nov. 2: Chicago at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Basketball National Basketball Association CENTRAL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Boston.................2....1.....667...... — Toronto.................2....1.....667...... — New York..............1....1.....500........5 Brooklyn...............1....3.....250..... 1.5 Philadelphia.........0....2.....000..... 1.5 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Atlanta.................3....0.. 1.000...... — Charlotte..............2....1.....667........1 Miami...................1....2.....333........2 Washington..........0....2.....000.....2.5 Orlando................0....3.....000........3 Central Division

W L Pct GB Chicago...............3....0.. 1.000...... — Cleveland.............3....0.. 1.000...... — Detroit..................2....1.....667........1 Milwaukee............1....2.....333........2 Indiana.................1....2.....333........2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio.........4....0.. 1.000...... — Houston...............2....1.....667..... 1.5

Memphis..............2....1.....667..... 1.5 Dallas...................0....3.....000.....3.5 New Orleans........0....3.....000.....3.5 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Oklahoma City.....3....0.. 1.000...... — Portland...............2....1.....667........1 Denver.................1....2.....333........2 Utah.....................1....2.....333........2 Minnesota............0....2.....000.....2.5 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers........3....0.. 1.000...... — Golden State........2....1.....667........1 Sacramento.........2....2.....500..... 1.5 L.A. Lakers...........1....2.....333........2 Phoenix................0....4.....000.....3.5

Monday’s Games Toronto 105, Denver 102 Chicago 118, Brooklyn 88 Atlanta 106, Sacramento 95 L.A. Clippers 116, Phoenix 98 Tuesday’s Games Houston at Cleveland, late Orlando at Philadelphia, late L.A. Lakers at Indiana, late Sacramento at Miami, late New York at Detroit, late Milwaukee at New Orleans, late Memphis at Minnesota, late Utah at San Antonio, late Golden State at Portland, late Today’s Games Toronto at Washington, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Houston at New York, 7:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Boston, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Utah, 9 p.m.

Portland at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Sacramento at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Denver at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Boston at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

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SUMMARIES OF PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Pursuant to requirements of the Georgia Constitution, Attorney General Samuel S. Olens, Secretary of State Brian P. Kemp, and Legislative Counsel Wayne R. Allen hereby provide the summaries of the proposed constitutional amendments that will appear on the November 8, 2016, general election ballot for consideration by the people of Georgia (short captions are those adopted by the Constitutional Amendments Publication Board): -1Provides greater flexibility and state accountability to fix failing schools through increasing community involvement.

Senate Resolution No. 287 Resolution Act No. 309 Ga. L. 2015, p. 1498 “( ) YES ( ) NO Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow the state to intervene in chronically failing public schools in order to improve student performance?”

Summary This proposal authorizes the General Assembly to provide for the creation of an Opportunity School District and authorizes the state to assume the supervision, management, and operation of failing public elementary and secondary schools, including the power to receive, control, and expend appropriated funds for such purposes. It amends Article VIII, Section V of the Georgia Constitution by adding a new Paragraph VIII. A copy of this entire proposed constitutional amendment is on file in the office of the judge of the probate court and is available for public inspection.

-2Authorizes penalties for sexual exploitation and assessments on adult entertainment to fund child victims’ services.

Senate Resolution No. 7 Resolution Act No. 306 Ga. L. 2015, p. 1497 “( ) YES ( ) NO Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow additional penalties for criminal cases in which a person is adjudged guilty of keeping a place of prostitution, pimping, pandering, pandering by compulsion, solicitation of sodomy, masturbation for hire, trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, or sexual exploitation of children and to allow assessments on adult entertainment establishments to fund the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund to pay for care and rehabilitative and social services for individuals in this state who have been or may be sexually exploited?”

Summary This proposal authorizes the General Assembly to provide for additional penalties for various criminal sexual exploitation offenses and assessments on adult entertainment establishments and to dedicate revenue derived therefrom to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund for the purpose of providing care and rehabilitative and social services to sexually exploited persons.

It amends Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI of the Georgia Constitution.

A copy of this entire proposed constitutional amendment is on file in the office of the judge of the probate court and is available for public inspection.

-3Reforms and re-establishes the Judicial Qualifications Commission and provides for its composition, governance, and powers.

House Resolution No. 1113 Resolution Act No. 537 Ga. L. 2016, p. 896 “( ) YES ( ) NO Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to abolish the existing Judicial Qualifications Commission; require the General Assembly to create and provide by general law for the composition, manner of appointment, and governance of a new Judicial Qualifications Commission, with such commission having the power to discipline, r

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A copy of this entire proposed constitutional amendment is on file in the office of the judge of the probate court and is available for public inspection.

-4Dedicates revenue from existing taxes on fireworks to trauma care, fire services, and public safety.

Senate Resolution No. 558 Resolution Act No. 530 Ga. L. 2016, p. 895 “( ) YES

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( ) NO Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide that the proceeds of excise taxes on the sale of fireworks or consumer fireworks be dedicated to the funding of trauma care, firefighter equipping and training, and local public safety purposes?”

Summary This proposal provides that the proceeds of excise taxes on the sale of fireworks or consumer fireworks be dedicated to funding trauma care, fire services, and local public safety purposes. It amends Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI of the Georgia Constitution.

A copy of this entire proposed constitutional amendment is on file in the office of the judge of the probate court and is available for public inspection.

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PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS GEORGIA SINGLE FACILITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that Champion Self Storage at 2415 Loganville Hwy. Grayson, GA. 30017 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to the Self Storage Facility Act of the Georgia Code). The sale will take place at the website StorageStuff.Bid on November 17th at 10:00 am.

2016. The sale will be conducted under the guidance of Cheli Rosa (AU003807) on behalf of the facility’s management. Units may be available for viewing prior to the sale on StorageStuff.Bid. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10% buyer’s premium will be charged as well as a $50 cleaning deposit per unit.

All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. #130 Olivia Voltaire – Bedroom Furniture , Washer & Dryer, Clothes #135 Kamarah S Angus/ Kamarah Sharon Ay Angus – Furniture,Household Items, Hobbys, Crafts #136 David Maylor – House Items (Furniture) #143 Duke Adu Jones – Boxes, Cabinets #146 David MaGill – Furniture #217 Rhonda Rolax – Household Items, Clothes, Furniture, etc. #226 Steven Starling – Household Items, Hobby, Crafts #249 Nkiru Avidime Ibrahim – Vending Machine #267 Carole Campbell – Retail Merchandise #443 Priscilla Billingslea – Household, Clothes #495 Brandon Wilson – Couch, Furniture, Supplies #649 Tabatha Anderson – Household #705 Dwight Thomas – Household Items, Hobby, Crafts 929-449783, 10/26,11/2

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PUBLIC AUCTION There will be sold at public out cry for cash at KAM TOWING SERVICE INC. 4371 STONE MTN HWY LILBURN, GA 30047 NOVEMBER 6TH, 2016 AT 11AM The following vehicles declared abandoned and foreclosed vehicles pursuant to official code of Georgia annotatted section 40-11-5 as follows: 1. 2004 BMW 545I WBANB33564B111409 2. 2007 CHRYSLER 300 2C3LA43R27H724200 3. 2006 DODGE MAGNUM 2D4FV4706H359875 4. 1999 OLDSMOBILE CUTLAS 1G3NB52J8X6314618 5. 1984 DODGE D150 1B7FD14T8ES364851 6. 1997 HONDA ACCORD 1HGCD5609VA174285 7. 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1J4G258N2YC283494 8. 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2C8GF6842R183631 9. 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2FAFP74W5WX194618 10.

2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU 1G1ND52J92M557863 929-450951, 10/26,11/2

MCCULLOUGH TOWING AUCTION LIST 770-263-8483 785 BROGDON RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH 2016@ 1:00PM 2003 Buick LeSabre 1G4HP52K934143483 2004 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF55K849431674 2005 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF52E959337299 2005 Chevrolet Equinox 2CNDL13F056087178 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1G1PH5S95B7108259 2002 Chevrolet Express 1GAHG39R221198541 2004 Chrysler Town and Country 2C4GP44RX4R537075 2002 Dodge Dakota 1B7HL48N32S524929 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 1D7HA16K85J646392 2005 Dodge Stratus 1B3EL46X75N648410 1992 Ford F-150 1FTEX15N0NKA91679 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe KM8SB12B93U374722 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4G258S0XC601147 2005 Mazda RX-8 JM1FE173550146726 2009 Mazda Mazda3 JM1BK32F391209147 2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4M2DU66E02ZJ17954 2002 Nissan Sentra 3N1CB51DX2L688829 2003 Nissan Sentra 3N1CB51D93L699838 2006 Saturn VUE 5GZCZ53456S849163 2000 Schoone Scooter ZJM47SVA212039295 1999 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22K6XU466092 2007 Volkswagen Passat WVWJK73C77P073915 929-451064, 10/26,11/3 Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 3942 Stone Mountain Hwy 78, Snellville, GA 30039, 770.891.1688 on November 9th, 2016 at 11:00 AM 320–Makiera Weatherly–$1292.00 – Chair, Couch, Dresser, China Cabinet, Chaise, Mirror, Rugs, Clothes 322 – Makiera Weatherly–$1237.60 – Boxes, Clothes, Totes, Ironing Board, Tires, Trash Can, Workout Equipment 275 – Kimberly Williams–$627.20 – Chair, Couch, Dresser, Mattress, Table, Entertainment Center, Computer Monitor, Microwave, TV, Bags, Books, Boxes, Totes, Chair, Lamps, Headboard, Coffee Table, Tennis Raquet 268 – andrea moore–$299.00 – Bags, Clothes, Shoes, Totes, Umbrella 109–Eisenhower Services Inc – $829.60 – Boxes, Totes, Ladders, Wood/ Lumber, Tires, Hair Dryers, Grill 626–Proudland Landscape–$605.40 – Chair, Bags, Books, Boxes, Totes, Tires, Motorcycle Helmets, Book Case 3 4 1 – P a u l a Mooney–$393.50 – Hand Tools, Vacuum, Printers, Weights, Ironing Board, Golf Clubs, Bed Rails 3 4 5 – A n t o n i o Bolton–$450.50 – Computer/ Monitor, Washer, Bicycle, Boxes, Ironing Board, Book Shelf 4 2 1 – D e m o r r i o Lovett–$393.50 – Refrigerator, Stereo, Boxes, Chair, Desk, File Cabinet, Fan, Food Warmer 479–Christia Swearingen–$393.00 – Mattress, Bags, Boxes, Pictures, Totes, Headboard, Footboard 524–marlowe Permenter–$540.60 – Chair, Couch, Refrigerator, Bags, Boxes, Ping Pong Table, Wheel Chair 5 3 9 – C a r o l a n n Brown–$390.50 – Couch, Table, Computer/Monitor, Microwave, TV, Boxes, Totes, Chair, Desk, 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.

929-451057, 10/26,11/2 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: 3220 Centerville Hwy, Snellville, GA 30039, 7

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BY PUBLICATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA CIVIL ACTION NO 16-A-09799-9 BOBBY LAMAR MOSLEY, Plaintiff v.

ANGEL BECALL CLACK, Defendant NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that BOBBY LAMAR MOSLEY Plaintiff, filed this Petition for Child Custody in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County on the 26th day of September 2016 praying for a Modification of Custody from ANGEL BECALL CLACK. Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such petition for Modification of Custody.

Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of this action.

This 17th day of October 2016.

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All Original Blue With Gray Leather That Is Exceptional. Auto Check Scores These Cars 25-45. This Car Scored 51. This Beautiful Car Still Has The Original First Aid Kit And Rare Factory Mercedes Radar Detector.. Has Been Loved And Cherished Its Whole Life.. Has Two Tops And Rear Wind Screen. Going Price On These Low Miles Original 560 SL Range Between $26,000 To Over $50,000.

TRAILER Pace American 2001, Model no. CS510SA, white, $1500 2311 Paper Chase Dr., 678-886-7169

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770-895-7161 TOYOTA SEQUOIA, 2005, Excellent condition, $7,500 404-314-7324

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

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LEXUS GS 350, 2008 AWD ,102K, Executive Driven, Well Maintained, NAV, Heated and Cooled Seats, Many Other Options. $14,500 North Point Motorcars (770) 2175524

MUSICAL EQUIPMENT PIANO - LOWREY Upright, Pecan Finish, Very Good Condition.

Great Christmas Gift. $500. Buford.

770-932-3880

SATURN L200, 2002.

One elderly owner, DRIVEN 5k A YEAR. Loaded, new tires, garage kept, like new. $3295. 770-616-7399.

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