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Panic as New Bladder Pill Slashes Pad Use In just weeks, study participants were amazed to report a jaw dropping decrease in diaper use. Pharmacies may now consider carrying it in lieu of adult diapers.

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Most of the time they are complete failures, forcing us back to the drawing board. But in very rare cases, results far exceed our expectations and these product work better than we could have ever imagined.

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From dramatic reductions in urgency and frequency…dribbling and leaking…nighttime bathroom trips…and even diaper use…the improvements men and women are seeing with this nonprescription pill have been phenomenal.

So phenomenal, in fact, it’s been rumored that the new capsule may soon replace diapers in pharmacies across the country.

Why so effective? We asked its developers that same question.

STRENGTHENS THE BLADDER MUSCLES & PREVENTS THEM FROM RELEASING Until now, many within the medical community − including myself − believed it was impossible to strengthen the muscles that control the bladder without drugs, surgery, or exercises.

Remarkably, it has now been proven this can be achieved with a tiny a pill.

Albeit, a natural one.

The secret? A revolutionary discovery that helps the bladder create a tighter seal...while also preventing your bladder from releasing involuntarily.

Research shows that as we age, the muscles surrounding the bladder can deteriorate. This is triggered by hormonal changes in the body which results in muscle atrophy, the medical term for muscle shrinking.

When these muscles get too small and weak, they cannot seal the bladder shut. That’s why you may leak, dribble, and experience uncontrollable accidents.

Worse, because the bladder fails to empty completely, you feel like you need to go all the time! And as old urine just sits there, it can seep into your blood stream, causing painful infections which need multiple rounds of antibiotics to get rid of.

“URIVARX TARGETS A FAILING BLADDER IN A WHOLE NEW WAY” In its most recent clinical trial, scientists discovered a trio of science based compounds that actually strengthen the tiny muscles surrounding the bladder. So effectively that they were shown to decrease adult diaper use by a staggering 400%.

Even more surprising, these three compounds also had a rejuvenating effect on the bladder, allowing it to work like it was years younger.

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Could a Pill Really Replace Adult Diapers?

Researchers Seem to Think So. A recent study found that the new pill, Urivarx, led to a significant decrease in diaper and pad use.

IMPRESSIVE CLINICAL RESULTS The exciting clinical results published on the government clinical website clinicaltrials.gov show that UriVarx™ can strengthen your bladder fast, signicantly reducing the urine urgency and leaks.

In a new double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study, 142 men and women with bladder control issues were separated into two groups. The rst group was given a placebo while the other received UriVarx™.

The results incredible.

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The participants who received UriVarx™ saw major improvements in leaking, pressure, and the urgency to go − all without the usual side effects seen in prescription drugs!

They also reported fewer trips to the bathroom both day and night.

Overall, the UriVarx™ group experienced: • 56% Reduction in Urge Incontinence • 66% Reduction in Stress Incontinence • 61% Reduction in Urgency • 33% Reduction in Frequency • 46% Reduction in Nighttime Bathroom Trips

Additionally, at the end of clinical trial and after seeing the results, 84% of the participants taking UriVarx™ said it signicantly improved their quality of life.

“The clinical ndings are incredible, but people still wonder if it will really work” explains lead developer for Urivarx. “It’s normal to be skeptical, but we’ve seen thousands of UriVarx™ users get results exactly like the participants in the study.

It’s an amazing product.”

EXCITING RESULTS FROM URIVARX USERS Many UriVarx™ users say their bladders have never been stronger. For the rst time in years, they are condent and in complete control. Adult pads and diapers are no longer a big worry.

“It’s exciting to hear all of the positive feedback” explains a spokesperson for the company.

“Its also helps to gain perspective. These people will share how embarrassed they’ve become over the situation. How

uncomfortable it makes social outings and the interruptions it causes in daily life.

They can’t believe the change Urivarx has made.

The fear is gone. They are back to feeling in control”

HOW IT WORKS UriVarx™ is a pill that’s taken just once daily. It does not require a prescription.

The active ingredients are patented natural extracts.

Research shows that as we get older, the muscles which surround the bladder weaken. This is caused by hormonal changes in the body that causes the muscles to atrophy and weaken.

When they become too small and weak, they cannot seal your bladder shut, which causes leaking, accidents, among other incontinence symptoms.

It also prevents your bladder from fully emptying, which can result in persistent bacterial infections and UTIs. UriVarx’s™ active ingredient targets the muscles around the bladder, making them stronger.

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HOW TO GET URIVARX IN GEORGIA This is the ofcial release of UriVarx™ in Georgia. As such, the company is offering a special discounted supply to anyone suffering from bladder issues who calls within the next 48 hours.

A special hotline number and discounted pricing has been created for all Georgia residents.

Discounts will be available starting today at 6:00AM and will automatically be applied to all callers.

Your Toll-Free Hotline number is 1-800-742-2910 and will only be open for the next 48 hours. Only a limited discounted supply of UriVarx™ is currently available in your region.

THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FDA. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. RESULTS MAY VARY. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE TAKING THIS SUPPLEMENT. URIVARX IS NOT A DRUG.

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By Chamian Cruz chamian.cruz@ gwinnettdailypost.com

After nearly a decade of anticipation, construction of the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Hotel is underway.

On Monday, a group of Gwinnett leaders, investors, project managers and other officials gathered at the site of the future hotel for a groundbreaking ceremony.

The hotel will be located at the Infinite Energy Center, between the Infinite Energy Arena and Infinite Energy Forum, and is expected to open in early 2022. Raleigh, N.C.-based Concord Hospitality is developing the hotel.

Kevin McAteer, senior vice president of marketing and sales of Concord Hospitality, said on Monday the four-star hotel will have 348 rooms, a three-meal restaurant, fitness studio, work space for business travelers, nearly 35,000-square-feet of event space and a 12,000-squarefoot rooftop terrace with three bars.

“Incredibly excited,” McAteer said on how the community should feel about the project. “There’ll be job growth of course. There’ll be economic impact both through revenues coming through the hotel tax or the ability to really secure new entertainers and events or conventions that we might have not been the perfect fit for in the past because of not having a full-service venue walkable to the convention center. And that is all great for the county and the community.”

There had been talk as far back as 2012 of developing a full-service headquarters hotel at the center, but McAteer said that around 2014 the county, Explore Gwinnett and the Infinite Energy Center began to notice a strong need for a four-star upper scale hotel.

Too often, McAteer said, Infinite Energy Center was coming in second place for

BUFORD From A1 undisclosed company.

Shaddix, a former Gwinnett County Public Schools principal, was announced as Bitterman’s successor later that month. Documents obtained by the Daily Post show Shaddix resigned in March 2019, and Allen was officially appointed to the Buford High School. Bitterman and Shaddix oversee county athletics at Union County Schools and GCPS, respectively.

Scott Chafin, former Buford Academy assistant principal, was named Buford High School’s interim principal when Allen’s resignation was officially announced. Chafin worked for the Georgia Department of Education’s Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education division from November 2016 until June 2019.

DULUTH From A1 “And a year from now, a year from May, the hotel will open and all of the parking will be available except for the top floor (which will be) for guests.”

Another project highlighted was the Rogers Bridge project, which is a partnership between Duluth, Johns Creek, Gwinnett County and Fulton County. The project will include construction of a replica of the old Rogers Bridge and will connect park space in Duluth and Johns Creek.

“We anticipate the shovel in the ground by November and then the bridge will take about 18-24 months,” Harris said. “It will be a pedestrian bridge for bicycles and pedestrians. It won’t be

certain conventions.

In 2015, Gwinnett commissioners approved a lease for the site, then slated for a Marriott hotel. Westin is a Marriott hotel brand.

Jace Brooks, District 1 Commissioner, said the county is making the investments to compete for larger shows to help fill the hotel. The special purpose local option sales tax-funded expansion of the Infinite Energy Forum’s convention space is also expected to begin soon.

“The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has strongly committed to the success of (the) Infinite Energy Center, approving the center’s master plan and financing construction through bonds that will be repaid through the 2017 funds approved by the voters for all of this expansion here,” Brooks said.

“As we continue on the journey of creating Gwinnett County’s downtown, we’re making other investments in the area that include improvements to the intersection of Sugarloaf Parkway and Satellite Boulevard and those are underway right now,” he said. “We’re also working with our partners at the Sugarloaf CID to plan pedestrian and bike friendly trails among many other things that will provide alternative options for getting here.”

A series of voter-approved special purpose local option sales tax programs over the last three decades has raised more than $3.5 billion for pay-as-you-go infrastructure projects, facilities and equipment, including the expansion of the convention center space at the Infinite Energy Center.

Two new parking decks have been built at the Infinite Energy Center as part of that work, and both are located across a driveway from where the Westin will be. One opened in the fall and Brooks said the other will open soon.

Brooks also said interest from the development com-

munity remains very high for an adjacent mixed-use retail and entertainment district.

In December, North American Properties pulled out of the Revel development amid a change-up in the developer’s leadership and corporate focus.

Explore Gwinnett has put the plans for a mixed-use development on hold so it could get through the beginning of construction on the hotel and forum expansion.

The tourism organization is expected to look for a new developer to work with on the mixed-use component this spring.

“I’m confident we’ll find the right partner to turn the site into (an) exciting mixed-use development,” Brooks said.

Explore Gwinnett Executive Director Lisa Anders said the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Hotel will help the entire hospitality community.

Having more and larger conferences and conventions come to the Infinite Energy Center, Anders said, will create overflow and compression for the county’s other hotels.

“We have a list of conventions and meetings for 2022 and beyond we anticipate bidding on,” she said. “And the second part of the equation — the expansion of the Forum Exhibit Hall space — is just as important. Currently, we have the space to bid on about 20-25% of the meetings in the market.

With the expansion and improvements at the Infinite Energy Center, along with the addition of the HQ hotel, we’ll be able to qualify to host more than 65% of the meetings market.”

Anders said Explore Gwinnett also has a number of other hotels currently under development in Lawrenceville, Norcross, Stone Mountain, Buford and other areas of the county.

“This countywide development will help elevate Gwinnett to the next level of destination,“ she said.

Downs said a job posting for Buford High School’s vacant position opened Tuesday. Beard said Buford City Schools employees would be considered first.

“We do consider our employees first,” Beard said. “If we’ve got somebody on staff

that’s qualified and wants the job, we’ll look at them because that in itself gives each of our teachers, each of our staff, a reason to strive to do better, and there’s always a promotion there if they work hard enough. If we go outside, well then you eliminate a lot of your staff that has given their lives to this community and this school district.”

When asked by someone attending the meeting whether the board was concerned that the most qualified candidate would not step up because of the recent instability at the school, Beard said he expects an abundance of applicants for the job.

“We appointed the gentleman interim at the high school, he’ll have the opportunity to stand with the rest of the applications we have,” Beard said. “There’ll be — true to form, if we put it on the internet — there will be 50, 60 people wanting this job, maybe more.”

for cars. We’re really excited about that. It’s going to be a premiere park.”

A project that is coming up soon is the new Duluth library branch, which the city and Gwinnett County are partnering on. A groundbreaking has been set for Feb. 11, according to an announcement sent out by the county last week.

“It kind of takes a replica of the old Cricket Box factory,” Harris said. “This library is going to bring more parking and it’s going to bring a great new amenity to our downtown.

“We are going to be decorating the interior of the library in a river theme, the Chattahoochee River, and we are in the process of raising funds to enhance the interior of the library so we can bring in this theme.”

But the talk was not all about

what is coming to Duluth.

Tucked away in part of Harris’ speech, when she was using memes, was a pitch for Duluth residents to support transit expansion whenever it comes up for a countywide referendum again. Although the MARTA referendum failed nearly a year ago, there has been talk about possible putting another transit-related referendum on the general election ballot in November.

“We cannot correct the traffic problems here in Duluth because it’s a regional problem,” Harris said. “So, I’m just going to put a real small plug in for public transit. It’s something we really need to explore and I know we were a little disappointed we weren’t getting a lot in the last vote, but it takes baby steps to get public transit into your city so I hope you’ll reconsider when that comes back up.”

TIMELINE OF BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS Scott Chafin (interim) Hired: January 2020 Lindsey Allen Hired: march 2019 resigned: January 2020 Ed Shaddix Hired: may 2017 resigned: march 2019 Banks Bitterman Hired: may 2008 resigned: may 2017 Steve Miller Hired: 2005 resigned: may 2008

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COLUMNIST|AMY DICKINSON

Boyfriend’s politics might be deal-breaker

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EAR AMY: My boyfriend of a few months is one of the most caring, sweetest, and genuine guys I have ever met. He’s not just nice to me, but I’ve observed his behavior toward strangers, waitresses, friends, colleagues, etc. He is lovely and kind.

He also supports the current president and loathes the Democratic Party. He is a permanent resident whose family emigrated from a country led by a dictator 52 years ago.

I am the opposite. I was born in this country 47 years ago. I’m not too political, yet I do speak up, rally, and let elected officials know when the causes I support are being infringed upon.

I do not agree with the current administration on anything. He and I do not talk politics much, but we do talk daily about common interests, our respective days, and we spend our available time with one another.

Our chemistry is undeniably intense and while we have not said “I love you” to one another, he has both written and said how much he cares about me.

The only other supporter of this president I allow in my life is a family member who is like a mom to me.

Do you think I am crazy if I continue this relationship?

— SDJ in the country is the way both Northeast sides characterize the DEAR SDJ: I don’t other as “bad, evil, disthink you’re crazy at gusting,” etc. Because all. He might eventuthis is the incendiary ally wonder what he language the president is doing with someuses, the country seems one who is so closedto have followed suit.

Dickinson But, maybe you’re better minded, however.

He “loathes the Demthan that. And maybe ocratic party.” That’s covering your guy is, too. a pretty broad spectrum, but DEAR AMY: I have a coaccording to you, he hates worker who became a friend. the ideology — not necessar- We would get coffee, have lunch, ily the people. and take breaks together. But You, however, seem to say she and I seem to have misthat you ought to reject any understandings. We got into individual who supports the a fight, to a point where she current administration. You’ve told me never to text or call made an exception for two her again. She said that all she people — both of whom you wants is a business relationlove. So, if you love a person, ship. She told me, “We can’t you will give them a pass re- be friends, or she will escalate garding their political beliefs. things and report to the boss.”

Headed into this heated poI gave in and let her have litical year, ask yourself: What her space. We didn’t talk for if I loved everyone? What if about a month.

I reflexively loved everyone, Then she came back from and let everyone into my life, a trip and offered me cookies even people who hold opin- she brought from her trip. She ions I loathe? came to my desk and told me Granted, there are people to pick whichever I wanted. who espouse hatred and vioFrom that day on, she startlence toward fellow humans. ed talking to me again. She If you believe that support for started texting me for favors. I the administration automati- still have not texted her back. cally places your boyfriend into I don’t know what to think. this category, then you should I asked her recently if she sees steer clear of him. me as a friend and she said One of the (many) unfor- yes, but I don’t really believe tunate aspects of the current her. I don’t want to get hurt political divisiveness in our again, but I do miss her.

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EAR DR. ROACH: I have recently been diagnosed as having early stages of cataracts. Is there anything I can do to reverse the cataracts or reduce their progression? I am 67, don’t smoke, drink in moderation, and have Roach a glucose level under 100. I hear lanosterol eyedrops show promise. Is there any harm in trying them?

— M.L. ANSWER: Cataracts are opacities in the lens of the eye.

Cataract is a disease of aging; if you live long enough, you are likely to develop them.

Not all cataracts need treatment, but definitive treatment is to remove the lens with the cataract and replace it with an artificial lens.

Naturally, there is a search for medical treatments that could make this surgery unnecessary. Although one early study in dogs seemed to show improvement in cataracts using lanosterol, several trials since then have shown no benefit to lanosterol, either in lab animals (rats) or in humans.

Another substance, rosmarinic acid (from rosemary), restored the transparency of cataract material in human cataracts (after breaking the cataract up with sound waves); however, there is still a long way to go to see whether it is safe and effective in humans.

I recommend against any medicinal treatments for cataracts until better evidence is available.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Our mother, 88 years of age, has been prescribed Remeron at a dosage of 7.5 mg once a day. The doctors are telling us this will aid her appetite and assist in putting on some much-needed weight.

A few siblings believe, however, the side effects of this drug outweigh the objective, saying she has become listless and sleeps much more, possibly leading to a better chance of catching pneumonia. This debate has been going on for almost two years and has caused a major rift in our family. Mom’s doctors advise that it is a very low dose and does not contribute to perceived drowsiness. Do side effects at this low dosage outweigh the positives?

— R.C. ANSWER: Weight loss, when it’s due to illness such as cancer, can be very problematic. It leads to frailty and increased susceptibility to infection, bone fractures and many other adverse medical outcomes. There have been many medications used to stimulate the appetite, including mirtazapine (Remeron), as weight gain is a side effect when Remeron is used as an antidepressant.

When used for cancer-related weight gain, about 25% of those on Remeron treatment noted increased appetite, and the same number gained a kilogram or more.

About 12% withdrew from the study for reasons including excess sedation and confusion. Among those taking Remeron as an antidepressant, 54% note drowsiness.

Although 7.5 mg is a low dose (15 mg is the usual starting dose for adults), older adults may be more sensitive to the adverse effects, and if your mother is very thin, as you suggest, 7.5 mg may not be such a small dose after all.

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— Workfriend DEAR WORKFRIEND: Your pal seems to be trying to make amends, without actually addressing the direct threat she made to you. No, I don’t think you should trust her. If she overreacted when she promised to report you to the boss, then she should acknowledge this and ask you to forgive her.

Until then, consider yourself burned, and keep your contact strictly professional.

DEAR AMY: “Looking for Answers” was an adopted woman who was rebuffed after contacting her birth family.

I was disgusted by your response to her. You suggested that she get a lawyer involved.

Why, exactly?

— Disgusted DEAR DISGUSTED: My answer was long and nuanced. At the end, I suggested that if she wanted to explore her legal options, if any, she should contact a lawyer. For someone seeking answers, this would be the last resort.

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: ASKAMY@ amydickinson.com. Readers may send postal mail to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or “like” her on Facebook.

Harness your energy and put your ideas into play. if you strive for perfection, happiness and satisfaction, you will find the contentment you want and deserve. Be open and receptive, use your willpower to get what you want and forge ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- your competitive drive will help you succeed. if you offer help to others as you pursue your own goals, you will gain popularity as well as the support you require to reach your objective.

PISCES (Feb. 20-march 20) -- gambling of any kind will lead to unforeseen problems. don’t take on issues that don’t belong to you. protect your possessions, assets and reputation, and update personal documents.

ARIES (march 21-april 19) -- Keep busy and get things done. channel your energy into what matters most to you. set your mind on doing, not on stewing, and you will amaze everyone with your accomplishments.

TAURUS (april 20-may 20) -- problems with an authority figure are likely if you don’t abide by the rules. use your time wisely and refrain from arguing with stubborn people.

GEMINI (may 21-June 20) -- if you take a straightforward approach, it will be easier to get things done. you’ll have limited funds due to your generosity. offer suggestions or a helping hand, but not cash.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- refrain from talking about personal problems. an awkward moment will arise if you are too friendly with someone who is in a higher position. accept the inevitable and proceed.

LEO (July 23-aug. 22) -- a challenge will be exhilarating. if you test your skills, it will boost your confidence. love and romance look promising if you are receptive to someone’s advances. social activity is encouraged.

VIRGO (aug. 23-sept. 22) -- a financial setback may occur if you get involved in a joint venture. Be more responsible and practical. don’t offer money when you can offer sound advice. make changes to personal documents.

LIBRA (sept. 23-oct. 23) -- you’ll face opposition if you discuss personal matters with someone close to you. don’t let anyone take advantage of you.

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22) -- someone you deal with will be manipulative. don’t make a move for the wrong reason or share information that someone will be able to use against you. physical activity is favored.

SAGITTARIUS (nov. 23dec. 21) -- attend an event that is a little out of the ordinary. someone you meet will introduce you to a hobby or activity that interests you. a job change looks promising.

CAPRICORN (dec. 22Jan. 19) -- do what you want and follow your dreams and intuition. don’t fall short of your expectations because someone close to you is discouraging. think for yourself and do what’s best for you.

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Israel’s Netanyahu indicted in corruption cases Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was formally indicted on corruption charges Tuesday, just hours before he was set to meet President Donald Trump for the unveiling of the U.S. administration’s longanticipated Middle East plan.

Netanyahu has been charged with bribery and fraud and breach of trust in three separate corruption cases. Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit submitted the indictment in Jerusalem District Court on Tuesday shortly after Netanyahu withdrew his request for parliamentary immunity, a request he was almost certain to lose.

Netanyahu has insisted he is innocent, calling the investigations an “attempted coup” driven by the left and the media.

The charges in court mean that Netanyahu will be the first sitting prime minister to face trial in the country’s history.

A trial date has not been set yet, but the legal process could possibly take years.

Under Israeli law, Netanyahu does not have to resign upon indictment. Instead, he only has to resign if he is convicted and that conviction is upheld through the appeals process.

Witness debate in limbo as Senate prepares for the next phase of trial

By Jeremy Herb and Phil Mattingly CNN

The impeachment trial is approaching a volatile and unpredictable stage as President Donald Trump’s defense team wraps up its opening argument, and the outcome of a looming vote on whether to call witnesses remains uncertain.

Senate Republicans feel they weathered the storm on Monday in the wake of revelations from former national security adviser John Bolton’s draft book manuscript that Trump told him U.S. security assistance to Ukraine was conditioned on investigations into Democrats, including the Bidens.

The Bolton developments jerked the conversation in the Senate over witnesses into a new direction. But several GOP senators and aides said the White House presentations on Monday helped halt a potential scenario in which a handful Republicans moved sharply toward wanting to hear from witnesses.

Instead, Senate Republicans are, for now, in line with preferred path of the White House and GOP leadership to defeat Death toll from Wuhan a witness vote and bring the coronavirus tops 100 as trial to a close.

But the situation in the Seninfection rate rises ate Republican conference reHong Kong announced Tues- mains fluid. Two Republican day that it was closing many senators, Mitt Romney of Utah of its border crossings with and Susan Collins of Maine, mainland China in a bid to contain the Wuhan coronaNATION virus, as the death toll from the outbreak topped 100, with John Kelly says he more than 4,600 cases in the believes Bolton’s mainland.

Ukraine account The virus has also spread globally to more than 17 counFormer White House chief tries. On Tuesday, experts of staff John Kelly says he befrom the German Robertlieves John Bolton’s allegation Koch-Institute said they believed that a man who tested that President Donald Trump positive for coronavirus in told the former national secuGermany is the first case of rity adviser that U.S. securihuman-to-human infection ty aid to Ukraine was conditioned on an investigation of in Europe.

Carrie Lam, Hong Kong the President’s political rivals, chief executive, told a news adding that Bolton should be conference that the closure of heard from.

“If John Bolton says that crossings into the semi-autonomous Chinese city would in the book I believe John be “temporary.” Lam added Bolton,” Kelly said Monday that the city was also slashing night when asked about the the number of tourist visas it leaked draft manuscript durissues to visitors from main- ing remarks at the Ringling land China, and halving the College Library Association number of inbound flights Town Hall lecture series, according to the Herald Tribune from the mainland.

Authorities in Hubei, the of Sarasota, Florida.

Kelly said Bolton “always Chinese province at the center of the outbreak, earlier gave the president the unvarsaid an additional 1,300 cases nished truth” and is a “man of had been confirmed, bring- integrity and great character.”

“I mean, half of Americans ing the total in the region to think this process is purely poover 2,700. litical and shouldn’t be hapTsunami threat message pening, but since it is happening, the majority of Americans issued after magnitude would like to hear the whole 7.7 earthquake off the story,” Kelly said.

“So I think if there are people coast of Jamaica that could contribute to this, A tsunami threat message either innocence or guilt ... I has been issued by the U.S. think they should be heard. I National Weather Service’s Pa- think some of the conversacific Tsunami Warning Center tions seem to me to be very after a magnitude 7.7 earth- inappropriate but I wasn’t quake struck Tuesday near there. But there are people that were there that ought to Jamaica.

The weather service said be heard from.” there is a threat of tsunami Union sues to remove waves reaching 0.3 to 1 meter (about 1 to 3 feet) above tide restrictions on fed level for the coasts of Jamaica, employees discussing Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico and the Cayman Islands. impeachment The U.S. Geological SurA federal judge is preparvey said the earthquake had a preliminary depth of 6 miles. ing to hear arguments about —From wire reports whether federal employees

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The impeachment trial is approaching a volatile and unpredictable stage as President Donald Trump’s defense team wraps up its opening argument, and the outcome of a looming vote on whether to call witnesses remains uncertain. have signaled they want to hear from witnesses, including Bolton. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska says she is “curious” about Bolton’s testimony.

Still, there’s no sign of a fourth GOP senator expressing support for witnesses at this point, though several Republicans remain on the fence.

“I think the facts are all out there,” said Senate Majority Whip John Thune of South Dakota. “I don’t think that anything that he’s going to say changes the facts ... I think people kind of know what the fact pattern is.”

An administration source familiar with White House conversations with Republican senators said that the vote on witnesses is still tough, and that they are “working it hard.”

While Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told his conference to “take a deep breath,” Romney made a pitch to his colleagues for witnesses on Wednesday.

“I think each individual is going to make their own decision and they’re not, I don’t think they’re all settled, as a group, or as individuals as to

exactly how they’re going to vote,” Romney said Tuesday.

Romney also said the an idea that’s percolated in Republican circles in recent weeks — that if they’re forced to hear from witnesses, it has to be reciprocal — “has some merit.”

The question of witnesses will be addressed later in the week. First, the President’s defense counsel will wraps their opening argument on Tuesday with presentations from Pat Cipollone and Jay Sekulow, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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could take up to six months unfortunately,” he said, adding that names would be released by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The fire, starting not long after midnight, tore through numerous boats that were docked at the lake. Some of the boats were occupied, and the flames forced several people to jump into the water to escape.

Former White House chief of staff John Kelly, right, says he believes John Bolton’s, left, allegation that President Donald United Airlines suspends some flights as Trump told the former national security adviser that U.S. security aid to Ukraine was conditioned on an investigation coronavirus spreads of the President’s political rivals, adding that Bolton should United Airlines is tempobe heard from.

CNN Business

Atari might be best known for 1970s video games and its money problems, but now the brand is opening its own chain of branded hotels. The first one, in Phoenix, Arizona, will start construction in early fall, and should be finished in about two years.

The hotels will feature spaces for virtual reality and augmented reality, studios for streaming games and venues

MUST READ for throwing esports events, according to a press release.

Some of the rooms will have a retro style while others could be inspired by “Ready Player One,” Shelly Murphy, CEO of GSD Group, told CNN Business.

Murphy said GSD partner Napoleon Smith III suggested one day, “I wonder what Atari is doing... ‘how cool would it be to stay in an Atari hotel?’”

Murphy described spaces set up with 10 gaming con-

Artist Jason Polan, who wanted to sketch everyone in New York, is dead at 37 Artist and illustrator Jason Polan, who was working on an ambitious project to draw everyone in New York, died on Monday at age 37, his family confirmed to the New York Times.

The cause was cancer, the family told the newspaper.

In 2008, Polan started “Every person in New York” in the form of a blog, stating: “I am trying to draw every person in New York. I will be drawing people everyday and posting as frequently as I can. It is possible that I will draw you without you knowing it. I draw in Subway stations and museums and restaurants and on street corners. I try not to be in the way when I am drawing or be too noticeable.”

The last sketch on the blog is titled “Man at Taco Bell” and dated Dec. 16, 2019. The drawings were made quickly and sometimes affected by whether the subject was moving or had suddenly left.

Polan was open to sketching someone upon request, offering people to email him at a 24-hour notice the details of which street corner or public place they would be standing at for a duration of just two minutes.

DNA test forces former Belgian king to admit fathering a child in extramarital affair The former king of Belgium, Albert II, has acknowledged that he fathered a daughter in an affair in the 1960s, marking the end of a paternity suit that he has contested for seven years.

Belgian artist and sculptor Delphine Boel launched a lawsuit in 2013 to see the king, now 85, recognized as her father. Boel claims the king had an affair with her mother, Sibylle de Selys Longchamps, resulting in her birth in 1968.

In May last year, Albert II submitted a DNA sample for paternity testing under the orders of a Belgian court.

Those test results confirmed that he was Boel’s father, Albert II’s lawyers acknowledged in a statement released Monday to Belgian media.

“Legally, he will end the legal battle there and accept that Delphine Boel is his fourth child,” said the statement, according to public broadcaster RTBF. It added that although the legal procedure was “debatable,” Albert II wished “to put an end with dignity and honor to this painful procedure.”

should be limited in discussing the ongoing impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

A major federal employees union filed last week for a preliminary injunction against government-wide guidance issued in 2018 that prohibits federal employees from sharing their opinions about the president’s impeachment.

A federal judge has scheduled a telephone conference Wednesday morning to set a schedule for the union and government to file documents and make their arguments.

The American Federation of Government Employees argued the Office of Special Counsel’s “policy is unconstitutionally overbroad and viewpoint discriminatory.”

It said the restrictions extend beyond the limits of the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from discussing candidates in an upcoming election while on the job, and have not been enforced “against numerous administration officials who have brazenly violated it by advocating against the president’s impeachment, or by denigrating the ‘resistance.’”

The union also said some of the restrictions appear to ap-

rarily reducing its schedule ply when employees are off between the United States the clock. and three cities in China in light of the Wuhan virus.

Alabama boat dock fire: The airline said in a stateFour of 8 who died were ment that “significant decline in demand” has forced it to children, authorities say suspend flights from Feb. 1 though Feb. 8 between its At least four of the eight U.S. hubs and Beijing, Hong people killed in Monday Kong and Shanghai. morning’s boat dock fire In total, 24 round trips are in northeastern Alabama affected. They are between were children ranging in Hong Kong to San Francisco age from 7 to 16, a coroner and Newark; Beijing (PEK) said Tuesday. to Washington Dulles, ChiThe other four who died at cago O’Hare and Newark; Jackson County Park Marina and Shanghai (PVG) to San at Guntersville Lake are pre- Francisco, Newark and Chisumed to be adults, county cago O’Hare.

Coroner John Jordan said.

“We will continue to moniThe victims’ names have not tor the situation as it develops been released, and dental and will adjust our schedule records are being used to as needed,” the airline said. identify the remains, he said.

It’s the most drastic acThe preliminary investiga- tion yet by a U.S. airline as tion is focused on “one boat the deadly coronavirus conin particular,” Scottsboro tinues to spread. American Fire Chief Gene Necklaus Airlines, Delta Air Lines and told reporters Tuesday. The United all extended change boat was being examined off fee waivers through the end site by state and federal in- of February. vestigators.

Neither American or DelIdentification of remains ta has made any changes to will depend on the forensic their flight schedules, but work required, including both companies told CNN the use of dental records Business they continue to and possibly even DNA, ac- closely monitor the situation. cording to Necklaus. “That —From wire reports

soles where parents can host parties for kids. She said that the hotels would be affordably priced, but offer some premium options for people who might want to host a video game slumber party, for instance.

Atari hotels are also planned for Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco and San Jose, ranging from million to multimillion dollar projects depending on the location.

The Atari brand rose to prominence in the 1970s after the

video arcade and console company created an electronic tennis game called “Pong,” which became the first commercially successful video game. The company also sold the Atari 2600 gaming console, which was the first video game console in many people’s homes.

But in 2013, the U.S. arm of Atari filed for bankruptcy. Its French countergsd group part lives on, and today it Atari might be best known for 1970s video games and its still manages classic video money problems, but now the brand is opening its own chain games like “Asteroids” and of branded hotels.

“Centipede.”

Atari is opening its own hotels in eight US cities

By Shannon Liao

PEOPLE

Billie Eilish sales up after Grammys sweep Call it the Grammys bump.

Billie Eilish swept the four major categories at this year’s Grammy Awards and won an additional trophy.

Those accolades have reportedly resulted in increased interest in the 18-year-old’s music.

According to Billboard, Eilish’s catalog of albums and songs sold 15,000 copies on January 26, a 109% increase compared to the 7,000 units sold on Jan. 25.

Her two albums “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” and “Don’t Smile at Me,” sold slightly more than 2,000 copies on Jan. 26.

—From wire reports

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WARNING From A1 over immigration, as well as differing opinions on the credibility of the Southern Poverty Law Center, which has labeled the Dustin Inman Society an anti-immigrant hate group and was cited by Fosque in her remarks on Aug. 6.

King had asserted Fosque’s remarks defamed him and thus violated state law, but the ethics board rejected claims that the commissioner acted with actual malice.

“The defamation law in the statute pertains to civil actions, as in ‘I want to sue you,’ and not as a law that’s applied, and so we said

CONWAY From A1 Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office implemented Operation Second Chance (Jail Dogs), the Gwinnett Re-entry Intervention Program, the 287(g) program and a new veterans therapeutic program known as The Barracks.

Conway said at the press conference he’s proud of always being easy to contact, helping people any time he could and having a good relationship between the sheriff’s and police departments.

He said he felt he had done just about everything he had on his mind that he has wanted to do as sheriff.

“I thank the many faithful supporters who placed their trust in me election after election over the past

that doesn’t apply — but if it were to apply, we would have found he was not defamed,” Will said.

But Will also said there was a better way for Fosque to head off controversy during the forum itself, rather than the way events unfolded.

“Simply put, it could have sufficed if she had said (at the beginning of the forum), ‘Look ... the views expressed by people in this forum are those (individuals beliefs) and not necessarily mine ... or the commission’s, rather than doing it the way she did,” Will said.

“It’s a way of just being a learning experience. We certainly want to encourage commissioners or other people to speak forward and come as panelists to participate in forums

and discuss issues, even if they’re controversial. And, he was the designated spokesman for the sheriff, and he was an invited guest so we certainly want to recognize that.”

The board’s decision left both sides in the case feeling disappointment, with King saying the board did not go far enough in punishing Fosque and the commissioner’s attorney, Steve Reilly, offering his own disagreements with the result.

“People are emailing and calling me with ‘congratulations.’ I have no idea why,” King said. “It is clear that I lost my case and that there is little to cause another attack on pro-enforcement Americans from the Gwinnett County Commission at official meetings. This was a small slap on the hand for Fosque.

“The divide has been widened and set aflame in Gwinnett. And Fosque fed the fire. The attack was that we are “anti-immigrant…” That came as an angry shock to the proud immigrants who support the Dustin Inman Society and serve on our board. For all concerned in Gwinnett: If you have a difficult time discerning the difference between immigrants and illegal aliens, try hard to remember that immigrants do not require another amnesty.”

Reilly said he and Fosque had to decide how to proceed from here, but reasserted his belief that his client did nothing wrong.

“I think the evidence and the law will dictate that there was no grounds whatsoever for the complaint brought by Mr. King,” Reilly

said. “That being said, we’ll take a look at the decision and then we’ll make a decision about what, if anything, to do thereafter.”

In a statement, Fosque thanked Reilly for representing her, her supporters for backing her and the ethics board for handling the complaint. She also pledged to continue working for her constituents.

“I will continue to move forward compassionately in striving to represent with grace, dignity and wisdom all of our District 4 constituents and all other Gwinnett County residents as we fully embrace our county’s tagline, ‘Vibrantly Connected,’ Fosque said in the statement.

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two decades,” Conway said. “I will always be thankful for the opportunity you provided me to serve as your sheriff and hope the positive contributions we’ve made together will continue to benefit our community for many years to come.”

Conway confirmed he will finish the remainder of his term. In the meantime, the seat for sheriff will appear in both the ballots for the May 19 local primary election as well as the Nov. 3 general election.

If he ran this year, it would have been the first time Conway would have faced a Democrat during a re-election bid, even though he did face write-in opponents and challengers from within the Republican Party in the past.

So far, there are five Democrats seeking the party’s nomination for sheriff, including Curtis Clemons, Keybo Taylor, Ben Haynes, Floyd Scott and Jerry Ramos-Acre. Recent

election cycles have seen Gwinnett increasingly go for Democrats, including Hillary Clinton for president in 2016 and Stacey Abrams for governor in 2018.

Democrats also flipped two county commission seats, a school board seat, the solicitor general’s office and several state legislative seats in the county in 2018.

But Conway said the changing politics in Gwinnett County didn’t affect his decision to not seek reelection.

“In the sheriff’s office, a ‘D’ or an ‘R’ doesn’t really mean anything because the job is to prosecute people that violate the laws in the state of Georgia or the United States,” he said. “That’s not a big effect on the sheriff.”

In his statement, Conway said he hired Chief Deputy Lou Solis two years ago with the intention of preparing him to succeed him, though

he didn’t know it would be so soon.

Conway endorsed him for sheriff on Tuesday due to his work ethic, abilities and commitment, he said.

“Chief Deputy Solis has worked exhaustively over the past two years to familiarize himself with our operations,” Conway said. “His work ethic is unparalleled and his contributions to our office are great.

He has demonstrated outstanding leadership time and time again.”

Conway also said he believes Solis will continue “the great things that we’ve been doing,” including the controversial 287(g) program, in which the sheriff’s office partners with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to deport undocumented residents who are arrested in Gwinnett.

Democrats running for sheriff have talked about ending the office’s participation in the 287(g) program, but Conway has been an

ardent supporter of it.

“People confuse immigrants with illegal aliens and accuse law enforcement of being anti-immigrant when they’re helping ICE and that’s not the case,” Conway said. “The only interest I and this agency have had in immigration is when someone commits a crime. I would deport citizens if I could that are criminals who prey on our citizens. A lot of the illegal aliens that we identify and hold for ICE, they’re preying on their community … They tend to victimize their own group, so 287(g) makes everybody safer.”

The qualifying period for political party, independent and nonpartisan candidates running for sheriff will begin March 2 and end March 6. Those who wish to qualify as a party candidate must do so with the Gwinnett County Democratic Party or the Gwinnett County Republican Party.

OBITUARIES BRASELTON

Freddy Alaniz Freddy Antonio Alaniz, age 61, of Braselton passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Lawrenceville

Melanie Anne Baker Born in Covington, GA June 4th, 1958. Melanie Baker succumbed to cancer on the 23rd of January 2020. Melanie was known for her devotion to family, friends, and animals. She had a talent for the visual arts and enjoyed working with the community, especially the elder members.

She held many a variety of positions of employment over the years apart from being a devoted wife and mother. Melanie was preceeded in death by her mother Rachel Patrick Wilson (2016) and husband William Francis Baker (2003). She is survived by her father Earle and Brother Brantley Wilson, sons Giles and Ryan Baker, daughter Heather Carreira, and four Grandchildren: Andrew, Daniel, Jonas, and Liam as well as several beloved family and friends.

She was a native of Coweta County, graduated from Berry College in Rome GA, married Ronald P. Bryan in 1955.

Winona was a passionate teacher, seamstress and cook and loved to shop yard sales for collectibles and antiques.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.habershamcrematory.com.

Habersham Crematory (678-617-2210) of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.

service will be at 1 pm in the chapel of Eternal Hills Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 29. Burial will follow in Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. Please express condolences by visiting www.eternalhillsfuneralhome.com.

BUFORD

Teresa Henderson Teresa Ann Henderson, age 59, of Buford passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020.

family and host of friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Roland Jackson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 28th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Cat Rangers Rescue, 289 West Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30518 in memory of Cindy Johnson.

ceive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 29, 2020 and 4:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, SW, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 770-9623100. Please leave online condolences at http:// www.stewartfh.com.

Buford

Braselton, GA

Sharon Poole

Sugar Hill, GA

Robert “Bobby” Dunn Robert (Bobby) Dunn, age 86 of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed coaching little league. He lived a full life traveling and dancing. He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years and his loving family and friends.

He will be dearly missed.

in Alan’s honor.

Memorial Park Funeral Home Braselton Chapel, 5257 Green Street Hwy 53, Braselton, Georgia 30517 is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to http:// www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com/funeralhomes/memorial-parkeast/

Suwanee Lawrenceville, GA

Sue Moon

Cindy Johnson

Cindy Johnson, age 59, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Duess and Willie Bea Ashworth; paternal grandparents, Ernest Willie and Irene Whiting Johnson. Ms. Johnson is survived by her sons and daughtersin-law, Jeremy Scott and Stacey Payne, Franklin, Martin TN and Jamie and Alicia Beera Harrison Couch Payne, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Adrian Beera Mildred Harrison, William Payne, Aidan 73, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, January Royce Payne, Avery Marie Payne, Addyson Grace 25, 2020.

Clermont Payne and Anna Reese Beera was born on April Mrs Winona Bryan Payne; father, Douglas 17, 1946 in Hazlehurst, Winona Hester Bryan, and Cathy Johnson, TalkGA to Joseph and Hazel age 86, of Clermont, GA ing Rock, GA; mother Tyre. She was a loving passed away on January Jearldeen Ashworth and caring wife, mother, 27, 2020.

Greeson, Suwanee, GA; grandmother, and greatsister, Donna Sue Johnson, She is preceded in death grandmother.

Suwanee, GA; aunts and by her parents, Birdie May Survivors include her uncle, Helen and Gerald McKoy Hester and Russell husband, Ray; one daughBarrett, Suwanee, GA, Clyde Hester; her brother ter, Geera Robinson; two Jean Johnson Kilgore, Dwight Leland Hester; her sons, Shane Harrison and brother Koy Kirk Hester; Phillip Harrison; six grand- Hoschton, GA and Peggy and her sister Mae Alice children, Austin Crawford, and Tommy Litchfield, Lawrenceville, GA; uncle Hester; Gerrett Anderson, Shelby She is survived by her and aunt, Calvin and AnHarrison, Gwendolyn husband Ronald Pitman nette Ashworth, ComHarrison, Gavin Harrison Bryan; her sisters Beulah merce, GA; and numerous and Gracelan Harrison; 3 Fae Lewis and Josephine great-grandchildren, Riley cousins. Ms. Johnson was Hermes (Mohammad); her Crawford, Waylon Crawborn January 31, 1960 in daughters Kay Bryan Cha- ford and Paisley Anderson. Duluth, GA. She was a tham (Harvey), Jennifer 1978 graduate of North Visitation will be from 5 Bryan Bishop (Terry); her to 8 PM on Tuesday, Janu- Gwinnett High School grand-daughters Christina ary 28 and from 11am to 1 in Suwanee, GA. She Chatham (Justin Roberts) pm on Wednesday, January had been a buyer for the and Katelyn Chatham; her 29 at Eternal Hills FuMeggitt Co. She enjoyed step grand-daughter Lara bowling and pool. Ms. neral Home. The funeral Newman (Kevin); two step s Johnson’s children and great grand children and grandchildren was her several nieces and nephworld. She will be greatly missed by her loving ews.

Moon - Sue Moon age 91 of Lawrenceville, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, January 31, 2020 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home, with Vince Burton officiating. The burial will follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park. Mrs. Moon worked at Genesco Shoes many years ago, but for the majority of her life she was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother. She was famous for her cooking skills, most notable for her brunswick stew & fried apple pies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claud Fred Moon; daughter Marie Patrick; and parents, Clyde Lee & Effie Wade Reynolds. She is survived by daughter & son-in-law, Betty & Mike Peters, Snellville; son & daughter-in-law, Wayne & Lori Moon, Lawrenceville; son-in-law, Jerome Patrick, Lawrenceville; brother, Bill Reynolds, Stockbridge; sisters & brothers-in-law, Patsy & Ralph Burton, Loganville; Ruth & Larry Allen, Lawrenceville; sisters-in-law, Jean Reynolds, Auburn; Florence Davis; Sadie Moon; Hazel Moon, all of Monroe; grandchildren, Monica Jones; Jennifer & Scott Burel; Melissa Peters; Jeremy & Amanda Patrick; Candice Yarbrough; Lindsey & Ben Thorpe; Aimee & Teyo Lopez; Zach Moon; 13 great grandchildren; and many other family and friends. The family will rec

Mr. Alan Young Pittard, Jr. Alan Young Pittard, Jr., 72, of Braselton, GA, passed away early on January 22, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Duluth, GA in 1947, graduated from Duluth High School and was a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee (Go Vols!)

Alan lived in California for many years. He returned to Georgia and was so happy to have reconnected with friends and family. He loved watching the Tennessee Volunteers and the Oregon Ducks.

Alan had a distinguished career at Motorola, which spanned over 40 illustrious years and Motorola was where he met his wife, Kathy.

Alan was an avid golfer and he never missed a chance to share his love of golf with his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Kathy and his twin daughters, Kate (Ryan) of Portland, OR, and Kristen (James) of Atlanta, GA. Alan is also survived by brothers Richard (Kay) of Buford, GA, and Stephen (Jennifer) of Macon, GA. Also survived by nieces and nephews and many cousins.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Alan and Judy, and brother Joseph.

Services will be held at the Memorial Park Funeral Home in Braselton, GA on Saturday, February 1st at 1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society i

Sharon Poole, age 75, of Buford, GA passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Crowe Poole; aunts, Piccola Crowe Sears, Roberta Crowe; uncle, Dewitt Crowe. Ms. Poole is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Scott Hodges, Breman, GA, Angie and Johannes Hopper, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Will Hodges, Ben Hodges, Hanna Hopper, Abbie Hopper; first cousins, Judy and Donald Smith and family, Lavonia, GA, Linda Jane and Stanley James and family, Buford, GA; several other cousins. Ms. Poole was born August 20, 1944 in Buford, GA. She was a 1962 graduate of North Gwinnett High School, Suwanee, GA. Ms. Poole was a retired school bus driver from the Buford City School System after forty-one years of service and was a member of West Buford Baptist Church.

She adored her daughters and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, with Scott Hodges officiating. Family will receive friends Tuesday, January 28th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gwinnett Humane Society in memory of Sharon Poole.

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t was Sunday, January 9, 2011. There and beans, and toilet paper!” Others was snow in the forecast. Most peo- even talked about pain in their teeth, and ple in my neighborhood were either changes in their hair. One woman wrote, hunkered down with their weather ra- “I know something is coming, I suddenly dios, watching TV, or in line at the su- have a strong urge to clean the house.” permarket. When the weather people are One of my male friends wrote, “I don’t talking about frozen precipitation, and need a weather forecast. Whenever snow we see cars in Boston buried under five or ice is on the way, I get an uncontrolfeet, our instincts tell us to hoard enough lable urge to go to Waffle House. I think groceries to last until Labor Day. the waitresses send out some kind of seFor whatever reason, my joints and si- cret signal.” nuses seem to be immune to atIf my human friends didn’t feel mospheric changes. Either that, the symptoms, their pets did. “I or I passed away several years ago, have a dog whose droopy little and no one bothered to tell me. ears perk up when something is But my dear wife Cindy can decoming,” wrote one of my friends. tect a storm forming in the clouds Another wrote, “I have four nerover Chicago. I always turn to her vous cats. They get like this evwhen there are rumors of severe ery time.” Some folks reported weather approaching. on blackbirds swarming, cows “Cindy,” I said on that quiet Sunhuddling together, and squirrels Carroll day, “How are you feeling, with stocking their pantries, so all the your personal weather radar?” “My head signs were there. is killing me,” she replied. I needed more Another friend mentioned “the distant information to decide whether to pack sound of a train I don’t seem to hear unan overnight bag for work. “Where, ex- less a blizzard is on the way.” actly?” I asked. She pointed to her foreOne of my older co-workers said she gets head. “It’s above my right eye.” She had her snow forecast from Arthur. I couldn’t never said that before. “And it’s really think of any weather man by that name, hurting,” she added. I asked, “What do so of course, I had to ask. She snapped you think it means?” (When rain is on back, “Arthur-itis, you dummy! He’s all the way, she has a mere sinus headache. up in my shoulder blades.”

This was different). “Something big is So while the various forecasters and coming,” she said. “models” from Europe, Canada and the The next morning, we were greeted United States have differing opinions on by the sight of snow, 10 inches of it. The how much snow we’ll get, and when it evening before, I had posted Cindy’s will arrive, Cindy just points to the big prognostication on Facebook. It turns toe on her right foot. ”I had surgery on out she wasn’t the only one who knew that one,” she said. “It’s been stiffenit was coming. “My knees are hurting,” ing up all afternoon. That only happens one woman wrote. “My wife’s right hip when there’s a serious change on the way. joint is aching really bad,” said one man. Add that to the sinus pressure across my Another woman wrote, “The vein on my forehead and under my cheekbones, and husband’s right temple is puffing up, you can bet on it. Something’s coming.” and his headache is so bad, he’s going I’m thankful for the Doppler Radar, the to bed!” Others complained about their Storm Tracker, the huge monster weather knees, ankles, shoulders and back acting trucks, and all my TV meterologist pals. up like never before. One of my friends But when I’m too lazy to grab the remote, wrote, “My left knee and ankle have been and my phone isn’t charged, I just turn screaming snow since Friday afternoon!” to my personal weather forecaster. She While Cindy’s built-in weather station was formerly known as simply “My Wife was sending out alerts above her right Cindy,” but I have now re-named her my eye, others felt the pressure over their “Official Pinpoint Weather Wife 3000.” left eye, and one man even felt it above What’s that, Weather Wife? Now it’s both eyes. in your knees? Yikes, I’d better start “My husband says his knees haven’t packing. hurt so badly since he was a kid. My feet, ankles and left wrist (the one I broke in David Carroll, a Chattanooga news anchor, is the author of Volunteer 2nd grade) have been hurting all day,” Bama Dawg, available on his website, wrote one woman. “I’ve had a migraine for 24 hours,” wrote another. And, “The ChattanoogaRadioTV.com. You may contact him at radiotv2020@yahoo.com, or 900 metal plate in my neck hurts, so I’m Whitehall Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405. stocking up now on milk, bread, pork

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Clarity’s cost: The $5 million comma

larity is in short supply across shipment or distribution of them. Had America, but no longer at dairy there been a comma after ‘shipment,’ farms in Maine. the meaning would have been clear.”

In 2014, you see, drivers for a dairy Had there been an Oxford comma, company in Portland, Maine sued their “distribution of the dairy goods” would employer for overtime pay because a have clearly been exempt from overtime state law pertaining to overtime-pay pay, but it wasn’t clear. exemptions failed to include the OxThus, the dairy company had to cough ford comma. up $5 million in overtime pay that it What is the Oxford comma? wouldn’t have had to pay had an OxIt’s the final comma in a list of ford comma been properly used. things, Grammarly explains. In In any event, this story illusGrammarly’s example, the Oxtrates the importance of clarity ford comma appears after the in our laws and government proword “eraser”: “Please bring me cesses. If ambiguity in a state law a pencil, eraser, and notebook.” can cost one company $5 million, Few use the Oxford comma what might Americans’ increasanymore. Most newspapers, for ingly unclear understanding of instance, edit articles according our government and political Purcell to the Associated Press Stylebook, landscape be costing us? which does NOT use the Oxford comma.

Here are some disturbing findings What’s the big deal? According to from Annenberg Institute surveys: some pedantic humorists, proper Ox“More than half of Americans (53%) ford-comma use is a huge issue, one incorrectly think it is accurate to say that could even save lives. that immigrants who are here illegally “Let’s shop, then eat, Grandma” sug- do not have any rights under the U.S. gests something much less harmful than Constitution; “Let’s shop, then eat Grandma!”

“More than a third of those sur“Let’s camp, and hunt, Tom” is much veyed (37%) can’t name any of the less menacing than “Let’s camp, and rights guaranteed under the First hunt Tom!” Amendment; And “I love cooking my dogs and my “Only 39% can name all three branchfamily” is much more appalling than “I es of government.” love cooking, my dogs, and my family.”

Ignorance is dangerous to a repWhich brings us back to that over- resentative republic. Voters must be time pay dispute. well-informed to prevent smoothAccording to The New York Times, talking, self-serving charlatans from “Maine law requires time-and-a-half attaining and abusing political power. pay for each hour worked after 40 hours, What’s worse is that social media but it carved out exemptions for: platforms enable widespread sharing “The canning, processing, preserving, of misinformation. Too many social freezing, drying, marketing, storing, media users enthusiastically share unpacking for shipment or distribution of: vetted “facts” with likeminded friends “(1) Agricultural produce; at the expense of truth and clarity. “(2) Meat and fish products; and The solution to our increasing lack (3) Perishable foods.” of clarity? Here are two options, one The dispute concerned the words “or with a comma, one without: distribution of.” The Times reports that “Wake up, America!” – or “Wake since there was no Oxford comma be- up America!” fore “or” the “court ruled that it was not clear whether the law exempted the disTom Purcell is a Pittsburgh Tribunetribution of the three categories that fol- Review humor columnist. Send comments to Tom at Tom@TomPurcell.com. lowed, or if it exempted packing for the the gwinnett daily post encourages letters to the editor on topics of general interest, but reserves the right to edit them for content and length. letters should be no longer than 400 words and must include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number for verification purposes.

LOCAL COLUMNIST|DARRELL HUCKABY

Tragic death is a reminder that life is fleeting

K

obe Bryant.

Not on my radar before Sunday afternoon. I’m a basketball fan, but not of the NBA variety. I haven’t watched a game since Larry Bird and Magic Johnson retired.

I did watch Kobe play on the 2008 Olympic basketball team that he captained and was impressed by his skill, of course, and his drive and leadership — and that great smile.

I knew peripherally about his five NBA championships, his love/hate relationship with Shaquille O’ Neal and his place among the elite players of the past quarter-century. I was shocked to hear of his tragic death Sunday, just as I would have been shocked to hear of any other well-known celebrity figure’s tragic death. The fact that it was in a helicopter crash, on an outing with family and friends, made it more disturbing to me.

Too often when those in the public eye meet an early demise it is through self-destructive behavior. This was certainly not that. This was a good guy doing a good thing and meeting a horrible, untimely death. At one point a national news service jumped the gun on social media and announced that all four of Kobe’s children were in the helicopter with him. That was more horrific than anything I can think of. I was glad it wasn’t true. But the fact that his 13-year-

old died with her dad tormented me. or the late superstar. I saw multiple As did the deaths of John Altobelli players, on news highlight shows, and his wife, Keri, and his daughter wearing Bryant’s familiar 8 and his Alyssa. It was so awful. So tragic. So 24. He was so good he wore two jerunnecessary. I thought about all the sey numbers over the course of his family outings I have been on with career and had them both retired by my kids — and there have been thouhis team, the Los Angeles Lakers. I sands of them. I thought about the saw several teams begin games by excitement and the joy and the an- Huckaby taking intentional 8-second backticipation and to have it end so sudcourt violations, followed by the opdenly and so permanently is almost beyond posing team taking intentional 24 second comprehension. shot clock violations.

I felt the same for Christina Mauser, the I saw the reactions of the greats of the coach of the club team that Kobe Bryant’s game, and of other sports figures. daughter, Gianna, and John Altobelli’s daughAnd I saw a lot of disturbing negativity ter, Alyssa, played on. Headed out to take on social media, with people who seemed part in the game she loved. The same goes to resent the fact that a large portion of the for Payton Chester, another member of the country was collectively grieving the death team, and her mother Sarah, who was along of Kobe Bryant and wondering why? They to show love and support for her daughter seemed to want to equate his death with that as she pursued her passion. of service members and police officers and And the pilot, Ara Zobayan, who had wondered why this event seemed to loom logged hundreds and hundreds of hours larger in the public’s psyche. in the air, but perhaps not under the foggy It’s simple, really. While every loss of life conditions that greeted him Sunday. is tragic, most soldiers or policemen or maI hurt for all of the victims and for all of mas, daddys, sisters and brothers and friends their families. I wasn’t glued to the news down the street aren’t well known. The grief for hours at a time, but I did watch some is great, when such a person dies, for those of the coverage, off and on, throughout the who do know these people. But Kobe Bryday and into the evening. I was impressed ant was such a larger than life figure that by the ways the NBA teams found to hon- millions of people felt like they knew him.

All the people mourning Kobe Bryant are people who identified with him and were touched by him. That’s all. There is no disrespect to anyone else. It is just human nature. It was the same when Princess Diana was killed. It was the same when Elvis died.

In 1959, people who lived in the Newton County area will remember when basketball great Billy Dean Rutledge drowned. He was only 18. It was the most traumatic event I had ever experienced at the time, and the outpouring of grief in Porterdale and the surrounding area was epic. Take that grief and extrapolate it to the nation, and that’s what we had Sunday.

But none of the above is what I pondered the most as I reflected on the events of the day. I preached Sunday, at Shiloh UMC, in the Almon community. As part of my sermon I reminded the congregation that none of us is promised tomorrow, or even our next breath. Each day and each breath is a gift and is precious and we should appreciate each one and we should be ready to go when our time does come.

That’s what I thought of most when I heard the news about Kobe Bryant.

Selah.

Darrell Huckaby is an author in Rockdale County. Email him at dhuck008@gmail.com.

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2020 SUPER SIX TENNIS we can’t wait to see her take the court in the number one singles position for 2020.”

JAELYN SMITH School: lanier Class: sophomore SYDNEY HREHOR Noteworthy: School: providence christian PAYTON KANE ♦ was third-team all-county Class: sophomore School: norcross selection by the daily post as a Noteworthy: Class: Junior freshman last season ♦ named second-team allNoteworthy: ♦ amassed a 19-1 recored county by playing a no. 1 singles for the the daily post ♦ was first-team all-county selection by the daily post as longhorns in 2019 as a junior sophomore last season after ♦ named 2019 region last season. going 11-3 at no. 1 singles for 8-aaaaaa ♦ posted a girls player of 19-1 at no. 1 the Blue devils ♦ currently the year singles for the ranked no. ♦ Finished storm 28 in georgia third nationally ♦ was ranked girls 18s by at usta Junior as high as the top 10 in georgia the usta team tennis and no. 150 in the nation in ♦ listed ♦ currently girls 16s before offseason injury as a 3-star ranked no. 69 that required surgery prospect, the in georgia girls 16s by the usta ♦ listed as a 2-star prospect no. 23 junior ♦ listed as a 2-star prospect and the no. 19 sophomore in in georgia and no. 98 in the and the no. 33 sophomore in georgia and no. 126 in the southeast by tennisrecruiting. georgia by tennisrecruiting.net southeast by tennisrecruiting. net Favorite pro player: sophia net ♦ Has won titles in the southern Kenin Favorite pro player: novak 3s, national 3s and natonal 4s Nickname: J.J. djokovic tournaments Best player in Gwinnett Nickname: syd Favorite pro player: rafael County who’s not me: alex Best player in Gwinnett mann County that’s not me: ashley nadal Nickname: paytato Favorite surface to play on: Bentz Best player in Gwinnett Hardcourt Favorite surface to play on: County who’s not me: Brooke Twitter handle: @jestennis Hardcourt despriet Coach Leslie Ann Phillips’ Coach Anne Crist’s take: “i Favorite surface to play on: take: “this is the first season am extraordinarily impressed clay i’ve had the opportunity to with sydney’s work ethic and Coach Aileen Pollitz’s take: coach Jaelyn, but she is the fighter mentality. she has had “payton has been a leader for epitome of a student-athlete. to overcome some significant she’s involved at school, but she health challenges but has done norcross since her freshmen year. every match she steps up trains hard on the court, too. that with courage and grace. she is a great role model for the for her teammates and delivers Both the lanier boys’ and girls’ big. she is very calm on the teams really look up to her as a providence team.” court during a match, but her leader even though she’s only a big personality shines through sophomore. she’s soft-spoken LINDSAY KAHREN on our team and we can’t wait but fierce on the court, making School: north gwinnett to see what she accomplishes.” everything look effortless. she Class: sophomore lets her game do the talking, Noteworthy: ALEXANDRIA MANN and she’s fun to watch.” ♦ selected second-team allSchool: Buford county by the daily post as a Class: senior EMMA WITHROW freshman last season School: Brookwood ♦ went 13-2 in Noteworthy: Class: senior no,. 2 singles ♦ super six selection for the second straight year Noteworthy: play for the ♦ was second-team all-county ♦ selected to super six for the Bulldogs in selection by the daily post as a second straight year 2019 ♦ played no. 2 singles to help ♦ will play no. sophomore last season ♦ amassed a 19-1 record the Broncos to the region 1 singles for playing at no. 1 singles for the 8-aaaaaaa championship as a the Bulldogs wolves in 2019 junior in 2019 this spring ♦ named the team’s mVp as a ♦ named ♦ ranked no. 30 in georgia all-state as girls 16s division and no. 15 in freshman in 2018 ♦ 2016 georgia state open a doubles georgia girls 14s by the usta champion players in 2019 during her ♦ won the 2019 usta georgia ♦ 2017 peach state singles champion freshman and road to masters tournament Favorite pro player: roger sophomore ♦ placed third in the georgia Federer seasons state Junior open Nickname: alex ♦ will play no. ♦ also a standout for north’s Best player in Gwinnett 1 singles this season volleyball program Favorite pro player: roger Favorite athlete: petra Kvitova County who’s not me: caitlyn munson Federer Best player in Gwinnett County who is not me: nicole Favorite surface to play on: Nickname: em dog Hardcourt Best player in Gwinnett eigbedion County who’s not me: caitlyn Favorite surface to play on: Coach Sean Gilbet’s take: Hardcourt “alex has been a steady player munson Favorite surface to play on: Twitter Handle: @ for us the last two years. she Kahrenlindsay fought through a painful injury Hardcourt Twitter handle: @embem_16 Coach Katie Massey’s take: that limited her court time Coach Rachel McElroy’s “lindsay is such a fun player last year. in spite of that, she take: “this is my first year (as both on and off of the court. continued to compete at a she brings so much energy and high level and take care of our head coach), so i haven’t seen her much. But on the court as drive to whatever she is doing. number one spot with great far as being a leader, she’s a the players and i all agree that play. alex is also a classy, great kid. she’s everything we she is human sunshine and poised young woman that want to embody in a Brookwood we’re fortunate to have her as represents our program so Bronco athlete.” such a special part of this team. well.”

GIRLS

TODD From B1 I can’t say enough about how excited and blessed we are to have him set that standard … and what he puts forward. It’s pretty awesome.”

Of course, while Todd’s positive competitive attitude has played such a big role in his impressive run, his varied skills on the court haven’t hurt either.

Whether he’s playing a big and powerful opponent who pounds away from the baseline or someone who wants to try to move him around all over the court, Todd has found a way to adapt to any situation.

“I’d say that he’s able to play (both) a speed and power game, as well as put a lot of touch on balls and keep his opponents off balance,” Gilbert said. “As far as baseline, net, from what I can tell, he can do it all pretty well. He can take whatever an opponent throws at him.”

That doesn’t mean there

isn’t room for improvement, and Todd is working hard to expand his skill set across the board this season.

“I’m just trying to improve (overall),” Todd said. “As of right now, since I’m a senior, just being with the team and getting better and building strong relationships within the team.

“I’m trying too improve on just working up at the net and getting better volleys.

And a little bit on serves mixed in there.”

He also hopes to work on the mental aspects of the game, something he’s also proved to be adept at over the years.

In particular, he has shown an ability to read an opponent and try to work out a game plan that will allow him to use his skills better, something else he says is still a work in progress.

“Playing the same people sometimes in two years, you really pick up a lot of things,” Todd said. “You know what to do against them and what not to do against them. It definitely helps.

Boys BOYS SIMAR BAJWA School: peachtree ridge Class: senior Noteworthy: ♦ super six selection for the second straight year ♦ posted a 14-3 record at no. 1 singles for the lions as a junior last season ♦ First-team all-county selection by the daily post as a sophomore in 2018 ♦ ranked as high as no. 30 in southern region and no. 3 in georgia by the usta ♦ carries a 10 utr in singles and 11 in doubles ♦ listed as a 2-star prospect and the no. 17 senior in georgia by tennisrecruiting.net ♦ will attend college at either georgia tech or georgia Favorite pro player: roger Federe Best player in Gwinnett County who’s not me: Brady todd Nicknames: stonewall simar, sim card Favorite surface to play on: Hard court Twitter handle: @simarB373 Coach Callie Fernandez’s take: “simar has been an absolute pleasure to coach. it has been amazing to witness his commitment to the sport and how much he has improved since his freshman year. He is a huge asset to our team and i am so proud of all of his accomplishments. simar is not only a leader on the court, but also excels in the classroom. i can’t wait to see the leadership role he takes with the team this year.”

how his game will continue to evolve over the next two years.”

JOSH KIM School: north gwinnett Class: senior Noteworthy: ♦ named second-team allcounty by the daily post last season ♦ posted a 15-4 record at no. 2 singles for the Bulldogs in 2019 ♦ top 10 in usta georgia’s Boys 18s rankings ♦ listed as a 3-star recruit, ranked no. 12 senior in georgia and no. 68 in the southeast by tennisrecruiting.net ♦ Has several division i college offers ♦ carries a 10.20 utr Favorite pro player: nick Kyrgios Best player in Gwinnett County who’s not me: isaac park Favorite surface to play on: clay Instagram handle: joshuaaaaakim Coach Starr Shuler’s take: “From one season to the next, Josh always shows tremendous growth in his game, and this season is no exception. i can always depend on him to play with the highest level of strength and consistency, making him a great asset moving into his final season with the program.”

MATTHEW SLOAN School: north gwinnett Class: Junior Noteworthy: ♦ named super six for the second straight year ANDRE IZADI ♦ named School: mill creek 2019 daily Class: senior post Boys Noteworthy: player of the year after posting a ♦ named to 17-2 record at no. 1 singles for daily post’s the Bulldogs last season third-team ♦ was undefeated against all-county gwinnett county competition as after going a junior a year ago 10-7 at no. 1 ♦ ranked in the top 10 in singles as a georgia and top 50 in the sophomore in 2019 southeast by the usta ♦ no. 29 in the most recent ♦ listed as a 3-star prospect, georgia Boys 16s rankings and ranked no. 7 junior in georgia no. 53 in georgia Boys 18s by and no. 59 in the southeast by the usta tennisrecruiting.net ♦ listed as a 2-star prospect and Favorite pro player: rafael the no. 35 senior in georgia by nadal tennisrecruiting.net Best player who’s not me: ♦ Has utr of 9.11 in singles and Josh Kim Favorite surface to play on: 10.70 in doubles grass Favorite pro player: rafael Twitter handle: @matthew_ nadal sloan1 Best player in Gwinnett Instagram handle: matthew.

County who’s not me: manu sloan1 pareek Coach Starr Shuler’s take: Coach Tim Schroer’s take: “matthew has always been an “andre is a gritty detail oriented amazing competitor, but he has player who works hard on the court as well as in the classroom. also grown a lot as a leader. His leadership on and off the court He is a great leader for our will undoubtedly help to take this program. i am excited to see

team far this season.”

BRADY TODD School: Buford Class: senior Noteworthy: ♦ selected to super six for the third straight year ♦ named first-team allcounty by the daily post as a junior last season ♦ posted a perfect 20-0 record at no. 1 singles for the wolves in 2019 ♦ listed as a 2-star prospect, the no. 19 senior in georgia by tennisrecruiting.net Favorite athlete: roger Federer Nickname: B Best player in Gwinnett County who is not me: simar Bajwa Favorite surface to play on: clay Coach Sean Gilbert’s take: “Him being at no. 1 (singles), … he lines everything else up for us. i mean, he’s taking everybody’s best shot, just like alex (mann) did (for the girls team). He’s taking everybody’s best shot and best player, and he has not backed down since he was a freshman. i can’t say enough about him, his competitive nature and just the skill that he has built over the years.”

FRANK ZHOU School: north gwinnett Class: Junior Noteworthy: ♦ super six selection by the daily post for the second straight season ♦ named third-team allcounty by the daily post as a junior for the Bulldogs last year ♦ went undefeated against all gwinnett county foes and in region 6-aaaaaaa play at no. 3 singles in 2019 ♦ listed as a 3-star recruit and the no. 23 junior in georgia by tennisrecruiting.net ♦ ranked no. 82 in georgia’s Boys 18s by the usta ♦ carries a 10 utr ♦ 2018 usta scholar athlete of the year Favorite pro player: coco gauff Nickname: Fwankington Best player in Gwinnett County who’s not me: raja srinivasan Favorite surface to play on: Hardcourt Twitter/Instagram handles: @fwankington Coach Starr Shuler’s take: “Frank always displays the absolute best attitude and is an excellent team player. He is willing to step into whatever role the team needs from him for us to collectively be our most successful.”

“I definitely want to look for some weaknesses in the opponent. The first five minutes of a match of warmups, that’s probably the biggest part to really see what their weaknesses are and strengths, where to hit (the ball), where not to hit it, and just try to understand your opponent.”

As for his teammates, well, that relationship is something Todd says is already developed to its fullest.

In fact, he credits their support, in a way, for his success during his high school career, and it’s a reason he looks forward to the high school season each year.

“There’s always a feeling of being alone when you’re traveling by yourself playing matches,” Todd said. “But it is a big feeling when you go out there, drive several miles, several hours just to go play. You don’t want to lose, so it’s a lot of pressure on your shoulders to go out there and do good.

“So I do (enjoy team tennis). It’s fun being with the team, experiencing it all with everybody. I really like it.” Buford senior Brady Todd went 20-0 last season at No. 1 singles for the Wolves.

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INTERNATIONAL INVENTORY LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN Job avail. for International Inventory Logistics Technician w/ CAB Inc. located in Buford, GA. Job is responsible for handling all duties related to support of CAB’s sales of pipe flanges to key int’l distribution customers. Must have 3 yrs’ exp. as Procurement Technician, Executive Administrator or related; 3 yrs’ exp. w/ int’l & domestic flange standards, incl. EN 1092 (European Norm Standards), SABS 1123 (South African Bureau of Standards), BS10 (British Standard), ASME/ ANSI B16.5 (American Society for Mechanical Engineer/American National Standards Institute) & AWWA C207 (American Waterworks Association) pipe flange standards; 2 yrs’ exp. working w/ int’l customers & vendors relating to flange distribution & sales. Apply w/ resume to Terri Jondahl, CAB Inc., 5411 Cole Road, NE, Buford, GA 30518.

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