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Snellville ex-councilman leaving GOP for Democratic Party Weeks after he left office, former Snellville City Councilman Roger Marmol left the Republican Party as well.

Marmol told the Daily Post this week that he was switching parties and becoming a Democrat. The former elected official — who grew up between the Little Haiti and Little Havana area of Miami — cited concerns about the way Republicans have handled minority issues.

“Most have embraced an

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agenda and policies that are more about fighting against our changing country, and turning the clock back on

progress,” Marmol said in a statement to the Daily Post.

“Rather than engaging with every voter in our community and trying to win hearts and minds, they have instead chosen the path of trying to suppress voters, restrict civil rights and ramp up demagoguery.”

Marmol said the Gwinnett Republican Party felt more welcoming to him than the Gwinnett Democratic Party did a decade ago, but he also said the election of Don-

ald Trump as president in 2016 “challenged” his conscience.

Hate and harmful rhetoric must be Roger fought, he Marmol said.

As for why he chose to join the Democratic Party, Marmol said he felt Democrats who have started filling local offices in recent years have been “fighting

for a lot of what I have been fighting for” since long before he joined the Snellville City Council.

“The Democrats I’ve gotten to know over the years are committed to addressing and stamping out the consequences of racism, bigotry and hatred, supporting civil rights, believe every vote should be counted and are committed to investing in the future,” Marmol said.

“These are values I believe in. I know I’m not alone among young Georgians who were once active in Republican politics who have had this crisis of conscience; that’s why I’m speaking out. I could have had an easy path by being a person of color who just tows the party line and doesn’t question anything, turning a blind eye to injustices, but instead I’m choosing a path that I feel will help my community the most.”

Marmol was elected to the Snellville City Council in a nonpartisan race in 2015, but he chose to not seek reelection last year.

The former councilman said he has been asked about running for a higher office in the county, but has not made a decision on whether to do so.

Gwinnett House Delegation hosting final town hall before legislative session Members of Gwinnett County’s delegation in the Georgia House of Representatives are inviting residents to Pedro attend a town Marin hall meeting this week in Lawrenceville.

The meeting, which is the last in a series of town hall forums the delegation has held around the county this

fall ahead of the upcoming legislative session, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, which is located at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville.

The meeting will be hosted by state Rep. Pedro Marin, D-Duluth.

Cleland reportedly flips endorsement in 7th District race There was a bit of a shake up in the endorsement arms races among Democrats running for the 7th Congressional District seat this past week.

News reports surfaced this past week sayiing that Max Cleland, who had previously been listed among Carolyn Bourdeaux’s early endorsements, is flipping his support to state Sen. Zahra Karinshak in the congressional race. Karinshak responded to the news on her Facebook page by saying she was “honored” to have Cleland’s support.

“He has dedicated Zahra his life to Karinshak serving his country and the people of Georgia, and his commitment to public service is an inspiration,” KarinMax shak said. “I Cleland look forward to working with him to win this seat and to fight for Georgia’s values in Washington.”

Bourdeaux still has plenty of high profile endorsements, however, including U.S. Reps. John Lewis and Hank Johnson and former Atlanta Mayor and U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young.

Political Notebook appears in the Sunday edition of the Gwinnett Daily Post.

Topics of education and crime in south Gwinnett on tap for Snellville town hall

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At the church, located on 3895 Zoar Church Road in Snellville, topics of discussion will be education and crime in the south Gwinnett

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Iran could retaliate against US ‘within weeks,’ officials warn The Trump administration has warned members of Congress that Iran is expected to retaliate against the U.S. “within weeks” for the strike that killed Qasem Soleimani even as they failed to convince some that the operation was merited due to an imminent threat against American lives.

There are also intense discussions taking place inside U.S. military and intelligence agencies to assess whether Iran might be preparing some type of retaliatory strikes in the next few days or wait for some time, according to a U.S. official with direct knowledge of the situation. “There are conflicting views” on whether Iran will quickly retaliate or wait, but U.S. military defenses are ready, the official said.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Mark Milley publicly addressed the issue of potential retaliation from Iran Friday.

When asked whether there is now a risk to U.S. safety in the region, Milley bluntly said, “Damn right there is risk.”

Officials from the National Security Council, State Department, Pentagon and intelligence agencies echoed that concern during classified briefings Friday, making it clear that it is not a question of if Iran will respond, but when, where and how, a source with knowledge of what was discussed told CNN. National security officials were blunt as they described a range of retaliatory possibilities inside the U.S. and abroad. The goal, one administration official familiar with the briefing said, was to make sure lawmakers were “clearedeyed” about the possibilities for Iranian retaliation and that nothing was sugar coated.

Deadly fires threaten Australia’s way of life Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison may have thought a visit to a fire-ravaged town would help boost his image after a series of stumbles in handling the country’s bushfire crisis.

That plan backfired Thursday in Cobargo, in the state of New South Wales, where residents made no bones about their anger.

“You won’t be getting any votes down here, buddy. You’re an idiot. Who votes Liberal round here? Nobody. No Liberal votes. You’re out son. You are out,” one man said, referring to Morrison’s conservative party, according to footage from CNN affiliate Nine News. “Go on, piss off!”

Another woman called the Australian leader a “d---head,” while yet another said she would only shake his hand if he agreed to give more money to the country’s volunteer firefighters. The embarrassed Prime Minister could do nothing but get back in his car and drive away.

Deadly blazes have torn through huge swaths of Australia’s east and south for months now, in the most brutal fire season seen there in years.

Across the country, 23 people have been killed and about 23,000 square miles of bushland — around the same size as Croatia — have burned out.

The devastation and persistent clouds of toxic smoke hanging over major towns and cities are begging the question, can Australia’s way of life go on?

—From wire reports

Iran’s president says US committed a ‘grave mistake’ in killing top general

By Radina Gigova, Tamara Qiblawi and Faith Karimi CNN

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday the United States committed a “grave mistake” in killing Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani and that Americans “will face the consequences of this criminal act not only today, but also in the coming years.”

His remarks came on the same day mourners in neighboring Iraq were chanting “Death to America” at a funeral procession for Soleimani and an Iraqi militia leader who died with him in a U.S. airstrike in Iraq Friday morning.

“The Americans did not understand what grave mistake they committed,” Rouhani said while visiting the house of Soleimani’s family in Tehran, according to a statement his office released.

The strike killed Soleimani, head of Iran’s Quds Force, at Baghdad International Airport, along with Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy head of the Iran-backed Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces. At least six people were killed in the strike, an Iraqi security source told CNN on condition of anonymity.

It marks a major escalation in regional tensions that have pitted Tehran against

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Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, left, and Qasem Soleimani were killed in the U.S. strike.

Washington and its allies in the Middle East.

President Donald Trump on Friday said he ordered the death of Soleimani, one of Iran’s most powerful men, to stop a war, not start one, as tensions between the two nations were already escalating.

Trump said Soleimani was plotting “imminent and sinister attacks” on Americans.

The Pentagon blamed Soleimani and his Quds Force for recent assaults on coalition bases in Iraq, including a Dec. 27 strike that culminated in the deaths of an American contractor and Iraqi personnel.

It also blamed him for hundreds of protesters storming the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Dec. 31.

After the embassy attack, the U.S. sent to the Middle East 750 troops from the Immediate Response Force of the 82nd Airborne Division. On Friday, the U.S. announced it was sending the rest of the brigade, putting the number of U.S. service members deployed there this week close to 3,500.

Soleimani was the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Quds Force and became the architect of Tehran’s proxy conflicts in the Middle East.

The Trump administration viewed Soleimani as a ruthless killer, and the president told reporters Friday that the general should have been taken out by previous presidents.

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US does not expect to conduct additional strikes, official says The U.S. military does not expect to conduct additional strikes against Iranian-backed groups in Iraq or other locations unless the United States comes under attack, according to a U.S. official directly familiar with the information.

There is currently intense discussion inside U.S. military and intelligence agencies to assess whether Iran might be preparing some type of retaliatory strikes in the next few days or may wait for some time following the U.S. airstrike that took out the commander of Iran’s security and intelligence services.

There are indications that Iran has ramped up the readiness of its short and medium range ballistic missile force inside Iran, the official said since the death of Qasem Soleimani, Iran’s top military general.

While that does not mean a strike by Iran is imminent, the U.S. is conducting intense surveillance by satellite and other means to determine how soon missiles — which are liquid fueled — might be ready.

“There are conflicting views” on whether Iran will quickly launch a retaliation or wait for some time, but U.S. military defenses are ready, according to the official.

The U.S. would not likely launch preemptive strikes against Iranian missile sites inside the country unless there was compelling evidence they were ready to fire.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday the United States committed a “grave mistake” in killing Soleimani.

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The U.S. military does not expect to conduct additional strikes against Iranian-backed groups in Iraq or other locations unless the United States comes under attack, according to a U.S. official directly familiar with the information.

California firefighters head to Australia to battle deadly brushfires Twenty veteran California firefighters are heading to Australia as the first U.S. ground crew to battle out-of-control wildfires that have killed at least 23 people.

The Angeles National Forest crew will deploy from Los Angeles on Monday, the U.S. Forest Service reports.

The U.S. has sent dozens of managers to Australia already, but this team is thought to be the first that puts shovels in the ground to dig fire breaks, starts back fires with drip torch cans, and hikes dusty miles in rough terrain.

“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to reciprocate to our Australian brothers and sisters for the same assistance they’ve given us for many years,” said fire technician Jonathan Merager.

Australia and New Zealand have been sending firefighters to the United States for more than 15 years, the Forest Service says. The most recent example was in August 2018, when 138 arrived, a federal spokeswoman said. The last time U.S. firefighters worked in Australia was 2010.

Fort Worth police chief encourages officers to attend worship services in uniform after deadly church shooting A Texas police chief is encouraging officers to attend religious services in uniform as congregations hold service for the first time since a gunman opened fire and killed two parishioners at a church in White Settlement.

On Friday, Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Krause authorized officers who attend worship services to do so in uniform in response to the shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ as well as national attacks against Jewish communities and church services, according to a tweet from the Fort Worth Police Department.

“This simple act will help reassure congregants, as well as serve as a deterrent for anyone intending harm,” the department said. It also suggested officers inform their worship leaders of the plan and get permission if they attend worship services outside the city of Fort Worth.

The announcement comes nearly a week after the attack

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Harvey Weinstein addresses his pending criminal trial Days away from the start of a criminal trial at the center of the #MeToo movement and a potential conviction that could send him to prison for decades, Harvey Weinstein is addressing the 26 months since the allegations of sexual misconduct against him were first brought to light.

The highly-anticipated rape trial against Weinstein begins Monday. The former film producer answered eight questions from CNN via email.

“The past two years have been grueling and have presented me with a great opportunity for self-reflection,” Weinstein wrote. “I realize now that I was consumed with my work, my company and my drive for success. This caused me to neglect my family, my relationships and to lash out at the people around me. I have been in rehab since October 2017, and have been involved in a 12-step program and meditation. I have learned to give up my need for control.”

Since initial bombshell reports by The New York Times and The New Yorker in October 2017, more than 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual abuse ranging from harassment to rape.

The Pentagon blamed Soleimani for hundreds of deaths of Americans and their allies.

“General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region,” the Pentagon said, calling the strike “decisive defensive” action aimed at deterring Iranian attacks.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the strike had thwarted an “imminent” attack in the region but declined to give details.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Tucker Carlson criticizes Democrat and member of Trump’s strike on Iranian the Appropriations Comgeneral mittee, said Friday the strike will increase threats to U.S. On Friday afternoon, Presiinterests. dent Trump praised Tucker Carlson along with other conat West Freeway Church of servative Fox News stars. “We Christ in White Settlement, have great people,” Trump said.

A few hours later Carlson Texas, about 10 miles from tore into Trump’s decision Fort Worth. A gunman opened fire during a service Decem- to authorize the US airstrike ber 29, killing church mem- that killed Iran’s top general bers Anton “Tony” Wallace Qasem Soleimani.

While he mostly refrained and Richard White. The gunman was killed by an armed from criticized Trump directly, Carlson condemned “chestchurch security volunteer. beaters” who advocate for foreign interventions. He asked Mitch McConnell four questions that made clear holding the line on his anti-war point of view: “Is Iran really the greatest threat impeachment we face? And who’s actually Senate Majority Leader benefiting from this? And why Mitch McConnell stepped are we continuing to ignore the onto the Senate floor Friday to decline of our own country in kick off the 2020 session and favor of jumping into another criticized House Democrats quagmire from which there is for waiting to send impeach- no obvious exit? By the way, if ment articles to the Senate, we’re still in Afghanistan, 19 accusing them of delaying years, sad years, later, what for partisan reasons. He also makes us think there’s a quick pushed back against the idea way out of Iran? that they should have any say “Nobody is thinking like in how the Senate runs a trial that right now,” Carlson addand defended his coordina- ed. “Instead, chest-beaters tion with the White House. like Senator Ben Sasse of NeHe offered no sign of when braska are making the usual a trial might begin, pledging war-like noises, the noises instead to move on to other they always make.” matters: “For now we’re content to continue the ordinary Rod Stewart and son business of the Senate.” charged with simple House Speaker Nancy Pelosi later responded with a battery, police say direct challenge to members Singer Rod Stewart has been of the Senate, citing Thursday’s bombshell report about charged with simple battery afPresident Donald Trump’s ter punching a security guard role in withholding security at the Breakers Hotel in Palm aid to Ukraine — but did not Beach, Florida, on New Year’s clarify what her next move Eve, police say.

Stewart, 74, told police he will be.

“Leader McConnell is dou- and his family were trying to bling down on his violation get the children in their group of his oath, even after the access to a private event at the exposure of new, deeply in- hotel, according to a Palm Beach criminating documents this Police Department probable week which provide further cause affidavit obtained by evidence of what we know: CNN affiliate WPTV. The security guard working president Trump abused the power of his office for per- the event in the children’s area sonal, political gain,” Pelosi said Stewart’s group was unsaid in a statement. “Every authorized to enter and asked Senator now faces a choice: them to leave after they “began to be loyal to the president to get loud and cause a scene,” the affidavit states. or the Constitution.”

—From wire reports —From wire reports

Employee stole $48,000 worth of Harry Potter merchandise to sell on eBay

By Amy Woodyatt CNN

An employee of the Harry Potter studio tour who stole more than $48,000 (£36,935) worth of magical merchandise was caught after colleagues noticed the items accumulating under his desk.

Adam Hill stole Harry Potter merchandise including wands, ties, badges and

MUST READ keyrings from the Warner Brothers Studio stockroom between December 2017 and March 2018, and advertised and sold it on his eBay account, the Crown Prosecution Service) said in a statement on Friday.

Hill, 35, posted the items from his local post office and later used his company’s own post room to

distribute the stolen items, the CPS said.

The thefts were discovered after colleagues noticed Harry Potter memorabilia was appearing and disappearing under his desk and reported him to their bosses, the CPS said.

An internal investigation found that Hill had sold 1,040 items of Harry Potter items through his eBay account, and a search

of his car revealed 12 parcels of merchandise ready to be posted.

Hertfordshire Police searched Hill’s home in St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, England, and seized more themed merchandise, as well as envelopes and packaging, the CPS said.

“In a significant breach of trust, Adam Hill had the audacity to steal thousands of pounds of merchandise

from Warner Bros in plain sight of his work colleagues; but they reported him after growing suspicious of the items constantly piling up under his desk,” Jan Muller, senior crown prosecutor said in a statement.

“Subsequent scrutiny of Hill’s eBay and PayPal accounts revealed orders and payments received for goods which were found packaged up ready to send to buyers,

giving him no option but to admit to his crimes,” Muller added.

A spokesperson for the Warner Brothers Studio Tour declined to comment on the investigation.

Hill pleaded guilty to theft by employee in November, and was sentenced to 14 months in prison suspended for 18 months and 250 hours of unpaid work on Friday.

A4 ♦ Sunday, January 5, 2020 ♦ gwinnettdailypoSt.com COLUMNIST I KEITH ROACH

Mass on jaw is Paget’s disease of bone

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EAR DR. ROACH: My dentist saw a large mass on my jaw and sent me to an oral surgeon, who said the mass was too large.

He sent me to a maxillo-facial surgeon, who did a scan and biopsy. I was diagnosed with Paget’s disease Roach but the surgeon had never seen a case before and sent me to a rheumatologist. That doctor sent me for a blood test and a full body scan, which found that it is also on my spine. The rheumatologist couldn’t give me much information either.

I am hoping that you can tell me what this is and what any treatment or long-term side effects are.

— D.S. ANSWER: Paget’s disease of bone is a disorder of bone metabolism. It happens usually in people over 55, and the diagnosis is often made by incidental finding of abnormal blood tests, especially the alkaline phosphatase. It may also be found when a painful bone lesion is X-rayed, and as in your case, people often have several other areas that are usually not symptomatic. Paget’s disease is very common, affecting 2% to 9% of older adults, but it is frequently not diagnosed.

Examples of this bone disease can be found in ancient history, potentially back to the time of the Neanderthals. Paget’s disease can be found in any of your 206 bones, but the skull and spine are the most common sites. The underlying cause is unknown.

Not everyone with Paget’s disease needs to be treated.

People with symptoms due to Paget’s should be treated, as well as people without symptoms but who have “active” disease (as measured by blood tests). People with disease in a critical location may benefit from treatment. The first-line treatment is similar to that for osteoporosis, with medicines like alendronate (Fosamax) or zoledronic acid (Reclast or Zometa).

Without treatment, Paget’s disease tends to progress, so the mass in your jaw would be expected to become larger and could cause mechanical problems, put pressure on an important structure (such as a nerve) or even fracture. While unproven, most experts believe treatment reduces long term risk. Treatment definitely reduces pain in most with pain due to Paget’s.

DR. ROACH WRITES: A recent column on the side effects of anticoagulation — easy bruising and tearing of skin — had many readers asking about the left atrial appendage closure device Watchman. This device has been placed over 90,000 times according to its manufacturer, and the goal is to prevent clots from forming in the first place. Watchman does not treat the underlying abnormal heart rhythm, but does reduce risk of stroke.

I re-reviewed the safety and efficacy data for the Watchman device and find that it remains a reasonable option for people with atrial fibrillation and without a heart valve problem who are unable or unwilling to take anticoagulation. It is true that blood clots may still occur with the Watchman device and that there are occasional complications with the device, such as pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart). However, overall it has similar efficacy and safety as anticoagulation.

The data suggest that as physicians gain more experience with the device, the rates of adverse events are going down.

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COLUMNIST I AMY DICKINSON

Adult child packs bags for guilt trip

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EAR AMY: I am 33.

My parents split up when I was 10, but I am still close to both. My dad remarried when I was 12. My mom has not remarried or dated anyone since their divorce.

My problem is that mom pressures me to see her all the time. My dad doesn’t guilt me at all.

The pressure was easy to manage in the past because she lived only an hour away and we could meet for lunch, etc. Last year she moved six hours away and now our visits end up lasting a whole weekend.

She wants us to get together all the time (every other month), and I feel so much pressure to do that. In between visits, she goes on about how she misses me, and when I do visit she will talk about how the visit was too short.

I know I sound like a spoiled brat. I feel this huge amount of guilt from her and I can’t just tell her, “I’ve had my fill of you. How about we get together in five months?” — but this is really what I want.

I sometimes even think about how the guilt would go away when she passes away. I get upset because I have these terrible thoughts.

I love my mom very much. I like spending time with her.

We have talked about how the visits are too often for me, but the guilt is ALWAYS there, so then I just give in to the visits to relieve the guilt.

How do I either cope with this guilt, or slow down the visits without crushing my mom? I feel so bad because she doesn’t have a companion like my dad does.

— Guilted DEAR GUILTED: Your mother doesn’t have a companion, but if she did, would she miss you any less? I don’t think so.

If you are an only child, your mother might have relied on you heavily for emotional support, starting in adolescence. But, if she is so emotionally reliant on you, why did she move so far away?

She is making choices.

You do NOT get to feel guilty about her choices. It takes two people to initiate a guilt trip: your mother might book the tickets, but you don’t have to pack your bags.

Reframing your own perceptions might help. Seeing her six times a year seems like nothing to her, but it is “all the time” to you. When she says how much she loves spending time with you, you feel the guilt ratchet up, while if a friend said this to you, you would welcome it.

Because this is so persis-

tent and upsetting, you should see a therapist who could help you to work on your boundaries, and also Dickinson coach you to tolerate a level of discomfort regarding the guilt you feel. Therapy would also help you to find the words to say to this person who you really might love better from a greater distance. Talking with her about your own feelings (without shaming or blaming) will help to clear the air.

DEAR AMY: I am a 57-year-old woman.

I have a brother somewhere. Long ago my father was married briefly and had a son. They divorced, and to my knowledge he never saw the child again. (There was an ugly history involved in that arranged marriage.)

I learned about this brother in my teens from my father. I have been respectful of my father’s desire to leave it be.

My mother has been dead for years and my elderly father has dementia.

Do you think it would be acceptable for me to try to contact this brother, or has too much time gone by and it would serve no good? We only share DNA, after all.

Maybe I’m just being foolish?

— A Page from History DEAR HISTORY: Yes, I think you should attempt to locate your brother. You are obviously curious about him, and the search itself could help you to come to terms with aspects of your own life.

It is vital that you keep your expectations in check.

DNA can be a powerful connector, but DNA does not determine a person’s character or emotional health.

DEAR AMY: “Dismissed and Invisible” has politely and patiently waited for people to stop interrupting or talking over her, to no avail.

When I find myself in similar situations, I often say with great effectiveness, “I’m sorry, I didn’t realize I was done.”

— Kimberly DEAR KIMBERLY: I love this phrasing. Thank you.

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.

don’t limit what you can do. prepare carefully and put your plans in motion. think big, but stick to what’s reasonable. maneuverability must be maintained if you want to be successful. Stick to a budget and to the rules and regulations. don’t put too much pressure on yourself.

CAPRICORN (dec.

22-Jan. 19) — a change at home or to your relationship with a sibling or friend will give you the incentive to make a move. look at the possibilities and consider how best to proceed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Someone will use emotional manipulation to persuade you to get involved in something that has no benefit. you are best off doing something that eases stress and makes you happy.

PISCES (Feb. 20-march 20) — take the initiative to run your own show. take a leadership role and set plans in motion that will benefit you and those who pitch in and help.

ARIES (march 21-april 19) — consider what you want to accomplish this year and research how best to go about putting your plan in motion. expanding your knowledge and skills is encouraged.

TAURUS (april 20-may 20) — let your emotions motivate you to set the record straight regarding what you want to happen this year. disclose your plans to people who can offer valuable suggestions.

GEMINI (may 21-June 20) — push for what you want. don’t let anger take charge or waste your energy on small annoyances. if you focus on what’s essential, you will make progress.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — turn your thoughts into reality. if you follow through on your plans, you’ll feel good about the changes you made. a creative endeavor will lead to excellent opportunities.

LEO (July 23-aug. 22) — an impulsive move will lead to disappointment. take your time, feel situations out and assess what’s doable, affordable and in your best interest. romance and personal growth are encouraged.

VIRGO (aug. 23Sept. 22) — you will gain momentum and build a strong foundation if you maximize your time and effort while focusing on what’s important. take a position of leadership — it’s where you belong.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-oct.

23) — you’ll have to take precautions when dealing with friends and family. taking part in a debate is not in your best interest. get along, keep the peace and enjoy your day.

SCORPIO (oct. 24-nov.

22) — emotions will flare up quickly. if you make an educated choice that will encourage a positive response, you will achieve what you set out to do.

SAGITTARIUS (nov.

23-dec. 21) — Someone will withhold information that is necessary to make the right decision. when in doubt, take a pass. you could suffer a loss if you don’t have all the facts.

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Regulating e-scooters tough challenge for Georgia lawmakers

By Dave Williams

Capitol Beat News Service

ATLANTA — Electric scooters started showing up on city streets and college campuses in Georgia a year and a half ago, but the General Assembly has yet to figure out how to regulate them.

A state Senate study committee has released a report recently on how to approach the issue that is expected to become the starting point for a bill lawmakers will consider during the 2020 session that kicks off Jan. 13.

The panel’s recommendations seek to balance concerns for public safety driven by an explosion of e-scooters in Atlanta and its suburbs with a desire to encourage an industry with potential to help alleviate the metro region’s chronic traffic woes.

“I’m not against some common-sense regulations,” said Sen. Steve Gooch, RDahlonega, the study committee’s chairman. “But we need to create innovation. … There’s an opportunity here for Georgia to offer a private-sector solution to a problem that’s been around for years.”

Georgia cities’ reactions to the sudden proliferation of e-scooters reflects the uncertainty surrounding the technology. While Atlanta, Brookhaven and Decatur allow scooters, 12 cities have either banned them outright or imposed a tempo-

rary moratorium on scooters while elected officials consider how to regulate them.

Even the cities that allow scooters have imposed restrictions on their use. In Atlanta, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an executive order last year prohibiting nighttime use of scootSteve ers, while the Gooch Atlanta City Council passed an ordinance repealing the city planning department’s authority to issue new permits to scooter companies.

The crackdown followed several deaths involving escooters and complaints from pedestrians about the number of scooters parked illegally on sidewalks.

The study committee’s recommendations caution against overregulating scooters, suggesting local governments refrain from either banning them or capping the number of scooters allowed on local roadways.

Gooch said a scooter bill that failed to make it through the Georgia House of Representatives last year included so many restrictions it would have discouraged scooter companies from setting up shop.

“The last thing you want to do with an industry like this is overregulation,” he said.

But Michael McPherson,

By Curt Yeomans

AT A GLANCE Here are some of the recommendations of the Georgia Senate study committee on electric scooters: ♦ the state should set the rules of the road for scooters and match them with existing rules for bicycles whenever possible. ♦ the state should clearly define scooters in statute broadly enough to anticipate future technology. ♦ state and local governments should be careful not to overregulate scooters. ♦ state and local governments should embrace safer roads with dedicated infrastructure for bicycles and scooters and lower automobile speed limits in corridors with high scooter and bicycle traffic. ♦ local governments should not restrict access to scooters either by banning them or capping the number of scooters allowed on local roadways. ♦ state and local governments should encourage the scooter industry to provide charging stations at fixed locations to help reduce clutter. source: georgia senate research office a governmental relations associate with the Georgia Municipal Association, said cities need time to weigh lingering uncertainties about the safety of e-scooters.

“If we can’t do a moratorium, how can we address safety concerns everybody agrees are there?” he asked.

McPherson said he has other questions about the study committee’s report, including its recommendation that the state model rules of the road for e-scooters after existing rules for bicycles whenever possible.

“Bikes are allowed to go out on any highway that does not have limited access,” he said. “That means roads

Gwinnett animal shelter’s ‘Free Fridays’ adoption special returns

with speed limits of 65 miles an hour.”

Gooch said lawmakers and representatives of local governments and the scooter companies will work to reach a consensus on such concerns during the upcoming legislative session.

Although a scooter bill Gooch introduced into the Senate last year is still pending, he said he expects to start over with a new measure.

“There should be commonsense guidelines for scooters, just like with automobiles, bicycles and motorcycles,” Gooch said. “(But) the technology is continuing to evolve.

We don’t want to box them in too much.”

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Gwinnett County’s Animal Welfare shelter will celebrate National Walk Your Dog Month with a special deal: free pet adoptions every Friday in January.

The shelter has done free pet adoptions on Fridays on occasion in the past, usually coinciding with a special theme or celebration, such as holidays. Throughout January, the adoption fees will be waived on Fridays, allowing adopters to bypass the usual standard costs for taking a dog or cat home from the shelter.

The usual standard cost is $45 for adopting dogs and puppies, and $30 for cats and kittens.

“We have many dogs at Gwinnett Animal Welfare that are perfect workout partners to help you start the year right and achieve

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Grayson Wahl greets a pit bull dog at the Gwinnett County Animal Welfare shelter in this 2012 file photo. The shelter is offering free dog and cat adoptions on Fridays this month in honor of National Walk a Dog Month.

RINK From A1 skating time as one desires.

“We have an ice rink, indoor, it’s more expensive and you only get an hour or two,” Shirley said.

Shirley’s and Baldwin’s stories encapsulate the city’s intent of bringing the ice rink to Sugar Hill in 2014, Recreation Director Andy McQuagge said.

“It’s bringing anywhere between 18,000 to 25,000 people to the downtown area during the season,” he said.

Opening the rink When the Sugar Hill Ice Rink first opened in 2014, there was no E Center for skaters to peruse after their sessions on the ice. But city officials had the foresight to see there was a good reason to attract people downtown to see the development of the district.

“For the first several years it was to try to build the excitement of Sugar Hill building a downtown,” McQuage said. “We had known that cities like Greenville, South Carolina and other places like Conyers, Georgia, had it for 15 to 20 years now. We knew some places that had

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Guests glide around the Sugar Hill Ice Rink on Dec. 26. done it had success bringing people to the area.”

The rink can be crowded, which may not make it the best fit for athletic skating, but it is well-suited for a Georgian with average skating skills.

Leon Agostinho is the owner of Have An Ice Day, which set up and runs the

TOBACCO From A1 harmful ingredient found in tobacco. Counting e-cigarettes, the percentage of high school students who use tobacco products is at its highest level in 19 years. Last year, 31.2% of high school students and 12.5% of middle school students used some type of tobacco product, according to the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey.

And last year saw the rise of serious lung illnesses related to vaping (the use of smokeless aerosol devices such as e-cigarettes). These illnesses have been linked to more than 50 deaths nationally, including five in Georgia, among the highest totals of any state.

Raising the tobacco tax has been an annual push by health advocates in Georgia, but the Legislature has rejected the move, with the political leader-

rink. He said the Sugar Hill Ice rink is a gem for people outside of Gwinnett County.

“We have people drive an hour and a half to come here, and I try to make it as pretty as I can,” he said.

roughly 10 days to set up the ice rink in downtown Sugar Hill in late October.

The space the rink occupies is typically covered in artificial turf. Agostinho said he and his crew cover that with decking and insulated foam. All of this How it works insulates the rink from the Agostinho said it takes ground below.

ship critical of such a tax hike.

House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), when asked about a possible tax hike last year, noted that adult smoking rates have declined in the United States. “I’m always hesitant to suggest raising taxes in any event,‘’ including for tobacco use, he said.

Still, raising the tax on cigarettes is again expected to be a proposal for the Legislature to consider, especially with the increased pressure on the state budget and spending.

It may be accompanied by a proposed levy on e-cigarette purchases.

“We don’t tax e-cigarettes,’’ says Andy Freeman, legislative director for the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network. “There’s no requirement in Georgia to license retailers that sell ecigarette products.‘’ By raising the tobacco tax to the national average, and charging retailers more to sell tobacco products, the state could raise almost a half-bil-

lion dollars in new revenues per year, Freeman says. “We could make the state a better place to live and work and fix the problems with the state budget.’’

It could pay for health care programs, help prevent kids from using tobacco products and help adults to quit, Freeman adds.

Tobacco use — the single most preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the U.S. — causes more than 11,000 deaths in the state annually, and its direct health care costs amount to more than $3 billion a year.

This week, meanwhile, the City of Atlanta ordinance prohibiting smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes in public places, went into effect. It includes the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

And the Wall Street Journal reported that the FDA plans to ban the sale of fruity flavors in cartridge-based e-cigarettes.

But the restriction won’t apply

your fitness goals,” said Alan Davis, director at Gwinnett Animal Welfare.

“We have dogs of all sizes, ages and energy levels just waiting to find the right running buddy or the perfect human to guide them through a nice walk at a park. We also have some senior dogs and beautiful cats for adoption for those whose goals include a slower pace.”

Shelter officials said the pets have already been vaccinated, spayed or neutered and microchipped.

The shelter is located at 884 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville, and officials post information on available pets and adoption specials at www.GwinnettAnimalWelfare.com and on the shelter’s Facebook page.

Anyone who would like to speak with shelter officials by phone about available pets can call 770-339-3200.

Next, the crew adds mats and then thousands of feet of hoses in the space that will eventually be underneath the rink. In an arena designed to play hockey — say Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth — there are miles of steel piping filled with coolant underneath the layer of ice that chills the

to tank vaping systems commonly found at vape shops, according to people familiar with the matter, the Journal reported.

The action is seen as a compromise between Trump administration officials who want to address a rise in teen vaping and those concerned about the impact on small businesses and the possible political fallout for President Trump, the Journal reported.

“The e-cigarette epidemic is disrupting the lives of kids and families in every community, so it is critical that every state step up and do its part to end this crisis,’’ Matthew L. Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, said in a statement. “That includes properly funding proven tobacco prevention programs, as well as prohibiting the flavored products that have fueled this epidemic. We need a comprehensive, all-handson-deck strategy to prevent e-cigarettes from addicting a generation of children.”

layer of concrete the rink is built on. At the temporary Sugar Hill rink, those pipes are replaced with thousands of feet of hoses as thin as one of your fingers.

Once the rink is set up, actually applying the layers of ice takes three days.

There are no slabs or sheets or blocks of ice, the leveling is done with a hose.

“After you get the first one inch you start leveling,” Agostinho said. “One person goes in there and walks back and forth.”

The rink is 120 feet long and the ice is four inches thick. Those dimensions are precise but ice thickness can fluctuate throughout the season, meaning the staff is monitoring the ice and constantly keeping it even.

“It’s a very hard thing,” Agostinho said. “It’s about temperature. Depending on the temperature outside, it fluctuates and you are constantly moving the chiller. The maintenance we do on our days off is melt the ice.”

Agostinho started building rinks in Atlanta 20 years ago at the World of CocaCola. He also operated a rink in Old Towne Conyers and a short-lived rink at Mall of Georgia.

“Our goal is to be like Rockefeller Plaza in New York,” he said.

PROPOSAL From A1 and the final decision will be made by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners at a later date.

Todd said the collaborative is now seeking to have both parcels that the proposed development would built on rezoned to a townhome classification, instead of seeing a multi-family zoning for one parcel and a townhome zoning for the other.

In all, 187 townhomes would be built on the site under the latest plan for the development. That includes 67 units on one parcel and 120 units on the other.

Todd said the proposed townhomes have been moved further north on the property, putting them closer to Sugarloaf Parkway and further away from existing nearby neighborhoods, with a “massive” buffer area on the southside of the development.

There would also be perimeter fencing and landscape buffers that are up to 90 feet in width between the townhomes and adjacent parcels, Todd said.

“PEC has created five iterations of the plan with the help of the community, specifically with feedback received over the course of four public meetings,” Todd said.

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Patsy Austin-Gatson looks to bring DA candidate Wesley experience to Gwinnett DA’s office Person lays out vision on addressing crime, drugs

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Gwinnett County District Attorney candidate Patsy AustinGatson is no stranger to a courtroom.

Austin-Gatson, who is one of the Democrats running for district attorney this year, has a lengthy resume with 30 years of experience as an attorney. That includes stints working for the state of Georgia, as a private attorney and more recently for Gwinnett County’s solicitor’s office.

Now she wants to parlay that experience into a new chapter as she runs for the county’s top prosecutor job.

“It took a while (to decide to run),” Austin-Gatson said. “I did a lot of research, thought about it, prayed about it and just felt like a lot of things that I’ve experienced in my law career has come to a point where it’s kind of coming to a confluence where I see that a lot of the things I’ve experienced, I can apply to the position of district attorney.”

After Austin-Gatson got her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University, she pursued her law degree at Emory University. She did an internship at the Brooklyn N.Y. district attorney’s office while she was a student at Emory.

After she graduated from Emory, Austin-Gatson went on to spend several years working in the Georgia Attorney General’s Office — even getting to argue a case before the state Supreme Court in her first year out of law school — before going into private practice.

She moved to Gwinnett County nearly 22 years ago after marrying her husband, and joined the Gwinnett Solicitor’s Office after Solicitor General Brian Whiteside took office last year.

Austin-Gatson talks about the way she believes the District Attorney’s Office should work in terms of making philosophical changes in the way the office approaches its job.

“We really need to be better as a community and not just look at a prosecutor’s office just as a

By Curt Yeomans

curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

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Gwinnett District Attorney candidate Patsy Austin-Gatson talks about the community-oriented focus she would like to bring to the DA’s office during a recent interview. means and a way to incarcerate,” she said. “We have to look at it differently.”

Some of that change includes early intervention efforts to engage young people and encourage them to not make bad choices in their lives, to not join gangs and to steer them away from the criminal justice system.

“That’s one major pedestal that I want to base my tenure on as a DA: work really hard toward not having young people come into the criminal justice system,” AustinGatson said. “And (for) the ones that have, unfortunately, come through the system, we have to have a means and a better way so they can gain re-entry into society and not be recidivists.”

Austin-Gatson points to an experience she had as a young girl as an example of the positive influence early intervention can have on young people.

In Austin-Gatson’s case, it involved firemen who visited her school.

“I can distinctly remember firemen coming in and talking to us, and of course none of us smoked, but the firemen said ‘If you don’t smoke, don’t start,’ “ she said. “And none of the kids were smoking, you know, but I always thought about that. I had smokers in my family and I never became a smoker and I attribute some of that back to just hearing that message at a very young age.

I think the same thing can happen as far as crime prevention.”

Austin-Gatson said the District Attorney’s Office should take steps to undercut efforts by gangs to recruit young children barely out of elementary school. Gangs are now buying kids book bags and other items as part of their recruitment efforts, she said.

“Once a gang does that, what happens is then they tell kid, ‘Well, now you do this for us,’” Austin-Gatson said. “That’s not acceptable in our society. We have to do better.”

Other parts of that change Austin-Gatson wants to bring to the District Attorney’s Office includes being involved in the community and engaging community partners, such as local churches and community service agencies, and creating citizens taskforces to reduce crime.

“That’s one thing,” AustinGatson said. “I will not just be sitting in an office. I will be interacting with the community in order just to make sure we keep our community safe.

“I think with Gwinnett County being the most diverse county in the southeast, there’s an even higher calling to make sure that this county stays safe (and) that we do the right things for our county.”

Austin-Gatson’s website can be found at patsy4da.com.

As the 2020 election cycle looms this year, District Attorney candidate Wesley Person is laying out his vision on how to handle crime and drug issues in Gwinnett County.

Person is one of the Democrats running for the seat, which is currently held by Republican Danny Porter — who has hinted in the past that he’s considering possibly switching to the Democratic Party for one final re-election bid.

Person recently reached out to the Daily Post to share his views on how the county’s criminal justice system should tackle issues that lead people to trips to a courtroom.

“I believe the words ‘without a vision, the people perish,’” Person said. “So, I am quite clear on what I hope for Gwinnett County, and I believe that we can make this happen together. I hope to lead the effort from the District Attorney’s seat.”

Person’s plan includes tackling cash bail reforms, the treatment of kids who commit crimes, mentorship opportunities, moving to jury trials more swiftly, ending “the criminalization of mental illness and drug addiction,” addressing mass incarceration, civil forfeiture policy reforms and opportunities for accountability court programs.

Person said, for example, that mass incarcerations should be ended and alterantive punishments should be sought for people convicted of lowlevel drug possession and non-violent property crimes.

Although Person is a criminal defense attorney, he has some experience at the prosecutors table.

He served as an assistant district attorney in the Griffin circuit from 2003 until 2005.

“My experiences have led me to adopt one unwavering goal: to do justice. I know that a prosecutor is supposed to do what is right. If the concern is only ‘wins,’ we miss the point – and the opportunity to do justice,” Person said.

Some of his other plans for what he’d like to do as district attorney include setting “real, definite limits” on prosecuting juvenile suspects as

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Gwinnett District Attorney candidate Wesley Person is laying out his plan for what he would like to do if he is elected in this year’s election. adults, offering mentorship programs for young offenders and expanding accountability court programs to offer counseling, job training and education opportunities to participants in an effort to reduce recidivism.

Person said the civil forfeiture policies should be changed because “the problem with the procedure is that property can be seized even if there are no criminal charges filed against the person whose property has been seized.”

As for handling mental illness and drug addiction, Person said people with those issues who enter the criminal justice should be referred to professionals trained to work with them.

“These cases need to be handled with the professionals who can determine what makes sense for all persons involved – and not just for prosecution numbers,” Person said.

A final piece to Person’s plan on addressing crime and drug issues is to create community councils that would work with the District Attorney’s Office to reduce crime in specified areas.

“I hope to set up offices in targeted communities to work with members of the community to address opportunities to reduce crime,” he said.

Person’s campaign website can be found at wesleypersonforda.com.

Gwinnett public libraries closing for reorganization this week

By Taylor Denman taylor.denman@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Gwinnett County Public Libraries will be closed for three days this week, but you will still be able to return books and have access to digital resources.

All branches of the Gwinnett County Public Libraries will close their doors for a threeday bookshelf reclassification project from Monday through Wednesday. The libraries are straying from the traditional Dewey Decimal System and organizing books alphabeti-

cally by topic.

“We are reorganizing our collection, moving away from the classic Dewey system, to an easier, more user-friendly bookstore model,” Director of Customer Experience Michael Casey said, “We looked at our collection and decided instead of organizing everything by numbers, which has been done for over 100 years, we have decided to organize everything by words.”

Libraries will reopen under the new system on Thursday.

Books are currently organized by major topic, so, for example, the books on wed-

dings would be together, instead of scattered in photography, attire or planning.

Library leaders hope the reclassification will be a minor inconvenience that makes browsing easier for patrons.

While all Gwinnett County Library branches are closed, visitors can still return books, use all digital resources located on GCPL’s website and place holds on books. Open Access will not be available for use during the closure.

More information is available at gwinnettpl.org or by calling the Library Customer Call Center at 770-978-5154.

Books sit on a shelf at one of the Gwinnett County Public Library system branches.

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OBITUARIES BUFORD

Jose “Joe” Coca, Sr. Jose “Joe” Coca, Sr., 84, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Thurs., Dec. 12, 2019. Survived by his wife Janie of 60 years and 5 children.

Suwanee

John Donald “Don” Cumby John Donald Cumby, age 74 of Suwanee, GA died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at his home after a six year three

month battle with lung cancer.

A graveside service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Carthage., NC. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service.

A native of Forsyth County, NC he was a son of the late Henry and Edith (Shutt) Cumby of Winston Salem. Don served in the US Navy from 1967 to 1970 where he was an Aerographer Third Class on the USS Ticonderoga during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with One Bronze Star. He received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Operations from North Carolina State in 1972. Don was employed as a piping engineer and senior engineer at nuclear power plants across the country. In later years, he worked in HVAC for the C.C. Dickson Company in Doraville.

He was an eagle scout, an avid sports fan, outdoorsman, and fly fisherman. Don was a doting grandfather and dedicated family man.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Mickey Cumby of Cusseta, Georgia.

He is survived by his wife, Emma Dowd Cumby of Suwanee, Georgia; two sons, Will (Adrianna) and Nick (Tara) Cumby; three grandsons, Liam, Archer, and Jackson Cumby, all of Johns Creek, Georgia; two sisters, Jane Bullard of Mocksville, North Carolina and Billie Kimel of Winston Salem, North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, we request that donations be sent to Doug Bullard, Don’s nephew who is battling lung cancer, at 294 Split Creek Lane, Mocks-

ville, North Carolina 27028.

Services are entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, NC. An online register is available at PinesFunerals. comArrangements by FRY & PRICKETT FUNERAL HOME, INC ATHENS

Sebrina Parker Sebrina Lynn Parker, age 47, of Athens passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Charlotte Ann Turner Charlotte Ann Turner Yarbrough went home to be with her Lord December 31, 2019 surrounded by her children William Turner Yarbrough, Janis “Jesse” Yarbrough, and Cynthia Yarbrough Mayne at her residence in Lawrenceville, GA. She was a m

member of the Duluth First United Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary, and the American Legion Post #251.

She is preceded in death by her mother Jessie Ellen Goolsby Turner, her father William Bailey Turner, her husband William Thomas “Bill” Yarbrough, and her sisters Catherine Heidbreder and Dorothy Moncrief.

Known as Scott by many she was born in Birmingham, AL May 29, 1929 and met her husband Bill at Athens College where they were married in 1948.

They settled in Athens, AL and raised a family where she worked in the insurance and cotton businesses.

She enjoyed golf, dancing, and bridge with her numerous friends.

She is survived by grandchildren Jennifer Yarbrough Dalton, Jessie Yarbrough Wallace, William Turner “TJ” Yarbrough, Jr, Patrick Mayne, daughter in law Wanda Stinson Yarbrough, son in

law Robert “Bob” Mayne and her beloved Shih Tzu Bridgette.

Funeral service and visitation will be held at 2:30 Sunday January 5th, 2020 at Duluth First United Methodist Church at 3208 Duluth Highway in Duluth, Ga. A celebration of life will be held in May 2020.

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DeSilva breaks Collins Hill mark with big victory InterMat Wresting, while Darracott, who moved up to 160 pounds this season and has two Class AAAAA state HOSCHTON — Winning titles to his credit, was ranked a much-anticipated match 15th by InterMat Wrestling with fellow nationally ranked and 14th by FloWrestlng.org. opponent Charlie Darracott to win the third individual County 145 title county title of his career and means redemption for help his team repeat as team north’s Mcdaniel champs were enough to make Lucas DeSilva’s weekend at Given his accomplishments the 2020 Gwinnett County over his high school wresWrestling Championships on Saturday at Mill Creek tling career, Rex McDaniel has plenty to be proud of.

High School.

Yet, after falling to BuBecoming Collins Hill’s ford’s Nick Stonecheck in all-time wins leader, which he did with his first two wins the 145-pound weight class of the tournament to break championship match in last T.J. Mitchell’s record of 213, year’s county meet, the North only added another reason Gwinnett senior came into this weekend with the feelto celebrate.

So which feat meant more ing of having something to prove. to him?

With Stonecheck having “That’s an interesting question,” said DeSilva, a two-time moved up to 152 pounds defending Class AAAAAAA and making weight at 145, state champion who ran his McDaniel made the most of career record to 215-12 for his second chance by scorhis career with three victories ing an 18-3 technical fall over the weekend, including over Lanier’s Zander Clark Saturday’s win over Darracott to climb atop the podium.

It wasn’t his first county in the championship finals.

“When it comes to legacy, title. He won at 126 pounds beating the 214 (wins of) T.J. as a freshman in 2016, but Mitchell, who is a legend in had to admit that bounchis own right, is incredible. ing back after the way he But Charlie Darracott is a lost in last year’s 145 final monster. He’s one of the — a 9-1 major decision by best (wrestlers) in the state Stonecheck — felt particuof Georgia pound-for-pound, larly good.

“Last year, I had a terthere’s no discussion about it. So getting to beat him the rible taste in my mouth,” way I did, just wrestling my McDaniel said. “I’d wrestled match, they’re both equal. I (Stonecheck) into overtime the week before, then I got can’t really pick one.”

DeSilva’s 5-3 decision over beat pretty bad (in the county Darracott was undoubtedly finals). So I knew this year, the premier match of the I had to come out and make a statement.” entire meet.

McDaniel hopes to make DeSilva, who has won state an even bigger statement titles at 145 pounds as a sophoby claiming a title that has more and 160 last year, came into weekend ranked No. 18 See NOTES, A16 nationally at 160 pounds by

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Collins Hill’s Lucas DeSilva walks off the mat after winning the 160-pound title Saturday in the Gwinnett County Wrestling Championships at Mill Creek.

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Collins Hill head coach Nate Ethridge talks to his team Saturday afternoon after winning the Gwinnett County Wrestling Championships at Mill Creek.

EAGLE BELIEF Pride helps propel Collins Hill to second straight county wrestling championship

By David Friedlander david.friedlander@gwinnettdailypost.com

HOSCHTON — Aside from the pride of defending last year’s team title, Collins Hill had even more incentive heading into the final day of competition at the 2020 Gwinnett County Wrestling Championships.

“This matters,” head coach Nate Ethridge told his team after the Eagles scored 241.50 points to outpoint runner-up Buford’s total of 215 and repeat as county champions Saturday at Mill Creek High School.

Ethridge’s point was that a good performance could provide a momentum boost with the region and state duals and traditional meets rapidly approaching.

And the Eagles apparently took that challenge to heart, with six different individuals making the championships finals of their respective weight classes, and five of those wrestlers winning county titles.

“We talk about changing our program and changing the perception of our program,” Ethridge said. “Anybody can have something happen once. (But) this is not a fluke. We’re moving in the right direction. We’re doing the right things. Our kids are buying into … a process of change.

They’re starting to believe in it. It’s very evident in it.

“We showed up when it mattered (Saturday). Even our guys on the backside (of wrestlebacks), we won a bunch of matches on the back side (Saturday), which was huge. We picked up a bunch of points.”

Collins Hill’s focus was certainly evident among its finalists despite dropping its first championship match.

— a 12-1 major decision loss to Archer’s Wade Hipp at 113 pounds by Jonathan Oveido, a sophomore who hasn’t been a regular starter for the Eagles most of the season, but battled his way into the finals.

Powell Gilbert followed by outlasting Mill Creek’s Grant Turner for a 3-1 decision at 120 pounds, which started a run of titles at four straight weight classes by the Eagles, with Joey Felix edging Buford’s Tyler Henley 5-2 at 126 and Elijah Griffin

Above: Collins Hill’s Clint Gilbert, right, wrestles Archer’s Florin Myndresku in the 138-pound final. Left: Buford’s Tyler Henley works against Collins Hill’s Joey Felix in the 126-pound final. and Clint Gilbert each scoring pins to win the titles at 132 and 138 respectively.

But the match of the day, and perhaps the year, in the county may have come during the 160-pound final pitting Collins Hill’s Lucas DeSilva against Buford’s Charlie Darracott in a battle of nationally ranked wrestlers.

The duo battled each other for more than five and a half minutes before DeSilva scored a takedown to break a tie score, and was able to hold Darracott on the mat long enough

to earn a hard-fought 5-3 decision.

“Charlie Darracott, he’s an animal,” DeSilva said in a sign of respect for his foe after the match. “So we go into that match, and I knew that it was going to be a tough one.

I think we both knew that everybody in attendance was going to get their money’s worth.

“It just felt great to get out there and wrestle, put on a show as I always love doing. … To get to do that is incredible.”

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uGA looking forward after bowl win

By Stan Awtrey Staff Correspondent

Georgia’s impressive win in the Sugar Bowl proved it will take more than a few injuries and the absence of a few short-sighted teammates to keep the Bulldogs down. And with the addition of another nationally ranked recruiting class, the football program appears to again be poised to compete for a championship.

Even though 14 regulars did not play in the 26-14 victory over Baylor — some because

of injuries, some to save themselves for the NFL Draft and others for assorted reasons — Georgia fans had to be pleased with what they saw from the guys who took the field.

The effort could not be questioned. The reserves who had to step in played hard and played well. And there was no hint that the team had phoned it in, as some believed happened a year ago against Texas.

But what about next year?

Where do the Bulldogs stand in their pursuit for another shot at the SEC Championship and

their first national championship since 1980? A lot of questions will be answered over the next few weeks and the number of defections will help determine the true expectations for the 2020 season. It allows for hours of lunch fodder until the 2020 season begins on Sept. 7 against Virginia in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Here’s a look at the position groups: Quarterback: All is well here — as long as Jake Fromm returns for his senior season.

He could jump to the NFL and would likely be one of the top five quarterbacks selected.

Although Fromm appears to have taken a step backwards this year, some of the blame can be directed toward an unproven group of receivers.

Fromm looked pretty good against Baylor, completing 20 of 30 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns. If Fromm does not return, all bets are off.

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Georgia receiver George Pickens walks off the field with the MVP trophy at the end of the Sugar Bowl against Baylor on Wednesday at the Superdome.

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Former Norcross star Hammonds leads UGA upset Field Level Media Rayshaun Hammonds recorded a double-double and was one of four Georgia players to score in double figures as the visiting Bulldogs upset No. 9-ranked Memphis 65-62 on Saturday.

Hammonds finished with team highs of 15 points and 12 rebounds as the Bulldogs snapped the Tigers’ 10-game winning streak. His play helped buoy Georgia (10-3) on an afternoon when leading scorer Anthony Edwards started slowly and made just 4 of 17 shots.

Edwards was still one of the four Bulldogs to reach double figures, finishing with 13 points. Georgia took advantage of D.J. Jeffries’ absence for Memphis (12-2).

Jeffries, who averages 12.2 points and 4.8 rebounds, sat out due to illness.

His void was most notable on offense, where the Tigers shot just 36.1 percent from the floor. They did not score a field goal over the final 4:35.

Memphis freshman Precious Achiuwa posted 20 points and 15 rebounds with three blocked shots, but he missed three of his five free throw attempts.

Memphis, which came

into Saturday’s nonconference matchup with the nation’s No. 2-ranked defense against 2-point field-goal shooting, held Georgia to 22 of 61 from the floor. The Tigers’ defense kept them within a basket over the final minutes despite the offense’s struggles.

Sahvir Wheeler, who scored 10 points, hit a jumper with 1:04 remaining that ended a scoring drought of almost three minutes and extended Georgia’s lead to 64-61.

Donnell Gresham Jr. added 12 points for the Bulldogs, including a free throw with seven seconds left that gave Georgia its final advantage for the day. A last-second Memphis heave from the backcourt was off the mark.

Missed foul shots proved detrimental for the Tigers, who made 11 of 20. Lomax and Boogie Ellis both missed the front end of one-andone opportunities in the final 1:04.

Alex Lomax played a key all-around game for Memphis, scoring 11 points, dishing four assists and fueling the defense with five steals.

The loss was Memphis’ first since Nov. 12, when the Tigers fell to Oregon in Portland.

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Georgia’s Rayshaun Hammonds, a former Norcross High School standout, takes a shot against Memphis’ Lance Thomas on Saturday.

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above: Gladiators forward Avery Peterson scores on Norfolk goaltender Danny Tirone during Saturday’s game at Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth. Below: Gladiators goaltender Chris Nell makes a save.

Gladiators able to escape with OT win against Norfolk

By Christine Troyke christine.troyke@gwinnettdailypost.com

DULUTH — Sputtering all night on the power play, the Atlanta Gladiators broke an 0-for mark with the one they really needed.

Eric Neiley, who missed most of the second period for a fighting misconduct, scored 3:26 into overtime to beat Norfolk 3-2 on Saturday at Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth. Neiley went hard to the net for his 11th goal of the season and propelled the Gladiators to their third win in the last four games.

The Admirals, playing their third game in as many days, have fallen in five straight and eight of nine.

“We tried to lose it,” Atlanta head coach Jeff Pyle said. “We couldn’t take enough stupid penalties and everyone has their own thing going (on the power play). The self-discipline, you can’t make those mistakes. The good teams will kill you.

“We got away with it tonight.”

Immediately after the win, the team boarded the bus for games against conference-leading South Carolina.

Atlanta plays the Stingrays today at 3 p.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m. before returning home for to meet Greenville on Thursday.

“You’re going to be an average team until you smarten up and get everyone on the same page,” Pyle said. “I’ve said from Day 1, that’s the toughest thing I do, getting them to buy in. If I can, we’ll be fine.”

On their heels for nearly 15 minutes and down 1-0 on a reviewed goal, the Gladiators surged ahead with two quick tallies.

Atlanta carried that 2-1 lead into

intermission despite struggling with zone entry for the bulk of the first period.

The Admirals got a puck to cross the goal line as Ben Holmstrom made contact with netminder Chris Nell and the cage was dislodged. The officials reviewed the play on a tablet and ruled it good at 10:03.

“He said it went in before the net went off,” Pyle said. “It is what it is.

“Early, we needed to be more aggressive.”

Norfolk pressed its advantage, keeping the Gladiators pinned in their zone, but defenseman Cody Corbett sprung Avery Peterson on a breakaway and, with one shot, it was a tie game. Peterson was all alone from the blue line in, made a slick move in the slot and beat goalie Danny Tirone over the shoulder at 14:46. Tirone, who played at New Hampshire from

2015-18, was getting his first ECHL start of the season after being called up from SPHL Fayetteville.

Thirty-three seconds later, Atlanta won an in-zone faceoff and Logan Nelson put a dart in the back of the net. Defensemen Alexey Solovyev and Robert Powers set up Nelson on the cycle and the 26-year-old Minnesotan gave his team a 2-1 lead at 15:19.

The Admirals got even on the only goal of the second period, a powerplay tally by J.C. Campagna at 7:51.

The man advantage came after Neiley got into a fight with Samuel Thibault and was given a double minor for roughing, as well as a misconduct for continuing the altercation when Thibault wanted nothing to do with it. Neiley was escorted off the ice and Norfolk tied it 2-2 just 24 seconds later.

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Field Level Media With Marshawn Lynch returning to the fold, the Seattle Seahawks at least have some name recognition in their backfield.

The Philadelphia Eagles?

Not so much.

That could make for an intriguing matchup when the NFC East champion Eagles (9-7) play host to the Seahawks (11-5) on Sunday in the NFL’s wild-card playoffs.

Despite a slew of injuries, quarterback Carson Wentz led the Eagles to four straight victories to close the regular season and claim the division title.

Wentz, the second overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, will be making his first playoff appearance. Nick Foles led the Eagles to the Super Bowl title two years ago and to the divisional round last season after Wentz went down with injuries.

“I’m grateful for my health, I’m grateful to be out here with the guys in these big meaningful games, playing into January,” Wentz told reporters this week. “The last

few weeks have been backs against the wall for us. Guys have responded and stepped up and kept making play after play. Just kept believing, and here we are playing into January and hopefully do something special.”

The Eagles clinched the division title with a 34-17 victory at the New York Giants last weekend in a game they finished without seven offensive starters.

Miles Sanders left the game in the first half with an ankle injury, and fellow running back Jordan Howard played just one snap in his return after missing six games with shoulder woes.

Boston Scott, promoted from the practice squad in October, ran for three touchdowns against the Giants and led the team in rushing (54) and receiving (84) yards.

“The fact that I’ve had opportunities, (Eagles coach) Doug Pederson has had confidence in me, the coaching staff has had confidence in me, I’m really grateful to be out there, because I have definitely made mistakes, but it’s been cool,” the 5-foot-6 Scott said.

Jose Alvarado poured in 25 points and Georgia Tech posted a 96-83 victory against host North Carolina, which couldn’t overcome missing its first 15 shots Saturday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Moses Wright had 14 of his 22 points in the first half, while James Banks III finished with 12 points and Bubba Parham tallied 11 points for the Yellow Jackets (7-7, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference).

Georgia Tech led 47-27 at halftime, marking North Carolina’s largest halftime deficit in the history of the Smith Center.

North Carolina’s 9-1 run less than two minutes into the second half gave the Tar Heels (8-6, 1-2) hope.

They were within 52-43 with more than 16 minutes to go.

The comeback included Brandon Robinson’s bankedin 3-pointer that closed the gap to 56-46 with more than 14 minutes left.

But Georgia Tech, which defeated North Carolina for only the second time in the last 11 meetings, was

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Georgia Tech’s Jose Alvarado reacts after scoring in the second half of Saturday’s game at North Carolina. relentless. When the Tar Heels closed to with 8474, Banks responded with a three-point play at the 3:55 mark.

Earlier, the Tar Heels trailed 27-4. Eleven North Carolina players were used and the Tar Heels were still without a basket from the field.

With the score at 30-6, Garrison Brooks’ basket from the low post with 6:49

remaining in the half was the first North Carolina field goal.

Brooks, a junior forward, provided a career-high 35 points, but he fouled out with 2:21 remaining.

Robinson added 12 points and Justin Pierce had 11 points.

The Tar Heels largely tried to get back into the game by getting into the lane. They attempted only 14 3-point

shots, though they were 23-for-27 on free throws.

North Carolina ended up 27-for-63 from the field for 42.9 percent.

North Carolina lost for the third time in its last four home games.

The outcome prevented North Carolina coach Roy Williams from passing Dean Smith on the Division I all-time victory list. Both have 879.

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LOCAL COLUMNIST|DARRELL HUCKABY

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This is just quid pro quo for Iran

guess the U.S. has given a little quid curred, at any of our facilities,” Trump pro quo to the thugs in Iran who tweeted from Florida. “They will pay a think it is acceptable to fire rockets very big price! This is not a warning; at military bases housing U.S. soldiers it is a threat.” and contractors.

I realize that there are some who don’t In case you’ve been too busy watching like such bold talk. Some people would college football, taking down Christmas prefer walking around on egg shells decorations or watching the stock and wearing velvet gloves and market rise to record highs day practicing the failed policies of after day, I’ll try to catch you up appeasement. There are many on what’s happening in the outmore Neville Chamberlains in side world. the world than there are WinLast Friday — two days afston Churchills. ter Christmas — Iraqi militia, Donald Trump is practically backed by the outlaw nation of the only politician in my lifeIran, launched a rocket attack time who has tried to do what he Huckaby on such an installation, killing promised to do. He did not make an American contractor. an idle promise Tuesday, either.

Now, throughout much of the past The thugs were back at the Embassy decade such an attack might have re- on Wednesday. On Thursday POTUS sulted in, I don’t know, the president of ordered a drone strike on an Iranian the United States giving Iran $150 bil- Airport that killed a top Iranian comlion in cash or helping arrange a treaty mander, Qasem Soleimani. that would pave the way for a nuclear One day the world will learn that the armed Iraq. man means what he says.

Not now. Now such an act might rePredictably the United Nations has sult in, say, five surgical airstrikes by condemned the attack and the death of the U.S. military in Iran and Syria on one of the most vile and wicked crimicompounds owned and operated by Ka- nals in the region. Several Hollywood taid Hezbollah, the group of murderers types have been quick to condemn the who carried out the initial rocket attack. killing of Soleimani as well.

Don’t tug on Superman’s cape. Don’t I personally give about as much crespit into the wind. Don’t pull the mask dence to one as the other — which is off the old Lone Ranger. You get the none, whatsoever. drift. (Thank you Jim Croce.)

I know. I’m deplorable. I’m just a NeThey killed one of ours. We killed 25 anderthal who believes in standing up of theirs. to bullies and thugs and ne’er do wells So, on Tuesday these thugs thought it and protecting my own people and would be a good idea to organize a riot property and sovereignty. I prefer to at the American Embassy in Baghdad. eliminate evil instead of mollifying it.

There is no American Embassy in Iran.

The Department of Defense issued Read a history book to find out why. the following statement about the death The militia members were not able of Soleimani. “He was actively develto breach the high wall surrounding oping plans to attack American diplothe Embassy proper, but they did bat- mats and service members in Iraq and ter their way into a large guardhouse throughout the region.” The DOD also gate. They did set fire to it. They did accused Soleimani of approving the atburn a second guard post. tacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad There was a time when such an at- earlier this week. tack wouldn’t garner much of a reThere’s an old Southern saying about sponse from U.S. administration. Does someone like that. “He just needed killthe word Benghazi sound familiar? In ing.” And now he’s dead.

2012 there was an attack on the United Now, of course, alarmists and paciStates Embassy there. Despite repeated fists and anti-Trumpers will proclaim pleas for support, none was sent, and that the president has escalated matfour Americans were killed, including ters in the region and the other side Ambassador J. Christopher Stephens. will retaliate.

What difference could it possibly They already hated us, y’all. They make now? were already plotting to kill our people Within an hour of the this week’s ri- and destroy our way of life. They didn’t ots starting, our current commander in need any more motivation. chief had sent four attack helicopters Quid pro quo. Something for someand 100 GIs, as a show of force — and thing. resolve — and to help fortify the embassy.

President Trump also made a public Darrell Huckaby is an author in statement. “Iran will be held fully re- Rockdale County. Email him at dhuck008@ gmail.com. sponsible for lives lost, or damage in-

COLUMNIST|DICK YARBROUGH

New Year advice for a great-grandson

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o Cameron Charles Yarbrough: sion. Don’t take a job just because it is a For a number of years, I have job. Find something that brings you so written a letter at the beginning much satisfaction that you can’t wait to of the year offering some thoughts on get to it each day. living a meaningful life now and in the I have told you this many time before future. The letters were written to your and I will continue to say it as long as I dad, your uncle and their cousins — my am able — dream big. Don’t put limits grandsons. Now, it looks like it is your on yourself or let others discourage you turn at bat. from being whatever you choose to be.

In all that time, I never asked them Just be realistic. Maybe you don’t if they read my missives or took possess the skill to be an Olympic my advice. And I won’t ask you, sprinter or to sing like Pavarotti, either. I am not giving a test. I but someone is going to invent a am simply passing along some product that will benefit mankind observations that I hope will be or find a cure for an insidious dishelpful as you navigate a world ease or just make life better for that gets more complicated by people because they were here. the day.

Why not you? Why not, indeed.

Granted, you have three little Yarbrough Always dream big. sisters and cousin Henry, who has Keep things in perspective. Don’t just turned 1, but they are a bit young let your successes make you a braggart or to be parsing my words of wisdom, so I your failures rob you of your self-worth. share them with you, expecting you to Chances are you will experience plenty be their role model. Being a role model of both before you are through. is a heavy responsibility. Never forget Be loyal to your friends, but pick your they will be looking at what you do as friends carefully. Don’t try to be popular. much as what you say.

That is a slippery slope that will get you First, let’s start with the basics: Your in trouble. Be yourself. If your friends name. Guard it like a treasure. Never don’t like that, they weren’t friends to let it be associated with anything that begin with. would bring shame to the family.

Tell the truth, even if it is hurts. Lying My father, your great-great-grandfagenerally requires a second lie to cover ther, was a simple man who came from the first and on and on. It also means rural beginnings and with little educathat you are not a man of your word and tion. What he lacked in formal learning can’t be trusted. Don’t make excuses or and sophistication, he made up with bedtry to rationalize bad decisions. And rock honesty and integrity. I saw how you are going to make some. We all do. hard he worked, how much he loved his family and the sacrifices he made for us. Saying “I’m sorry” and meaning it is a He lived to see both his sons graduate much better option.

Life can be fragile. Relish each day as college and have successful careers. We it comes.

There are no guarantees there made him proud. Most importantly, we will be a tomorrow, so don’t waste a monever embarrassed him or besmirched ment sweating the small stuff. You will his good name. We owed him that. You learn one day, as I have, that most of it do, too.

You are a bright young man but there is indeed small stuff.

In closing, my prayer is that you reach is a chance that you are going to run up your full potential, that you be the best against people in the future who are just person you can be, have few regrets and as bright or brighter. That was certainly my own experience. But I never met the understand you carry the family’s good person who could outwork me. Work- name and reputation with you. I have no ing hard doesn’t take a special talent. It doubt you will succeed. Happy New Year.

Love, PA comes from a desire to be the very best you can be at whatever you do.

You can reach Dick Yarbrough at dick@ As for what you choose to do with dickyarbrough.com; at P.O. Box 725373, your life, you still have a few years to decide. I would simply offer this ad- Atlanta GA 31139; or on Facebook at www. vice: Do something that gives you pasfacebook.com/dickyarb.

COLUMNIST|MARC THIESSEN

In killing Soleimani, Trump enforces the red line he drew on Iran

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resident Trump’s decision to kill Iranian Quds Force commander Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani should have come as no surprise to the Iranian regime.

The administration had drawn a clear red line, warning Iranian leaders they would pay a severe price if they killed a U.S. citizen.

The Washington Post reported last summer that, during a May visit to Baghdad, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo “privately delivered warnings intended for Iranian leaders that any attack by Tehran or its proxies resulting in the death of even one American service member will generate a military counterattack.” The United States had seen a spike in intelligence that Iranianbacked militias might resume the kinds of attacks against U.S. forces that were common during the Iraq war. Pompeo said this would not be tolerated.

The message the administration sent to Iran was crystal clear: (1) any attacks on Americans would elicit a military response; and (2) the United States would henceforth hold Iran responsible for the actions of its terrorist proxies. To underscore the message, Trump designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — including its Quds Force — as a foreign terrorist organization. This made Soleimani a legitimate military target.

For months, Iran danced around Trump’s

new red line, carrying out increastaib Hezbollah overran and set fire ingly bold attacks against U.S. tarto the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, gets, allies and interests — but asan attack a senior U.S. official told siduously avoiding U.S. casualties. me was coordinated with SoleiFirst, it attacked Japanese and Normani. U.S. officials watched as Sowegian oil tankers. Then, it shot leimani flew into Baghdad to meet down an unmanned U.S. drone with Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the (while avoiding a manned Amerileader of the Kataib Hezbollah mican P-8 aircraft that was reportedly Thiessen litia. According to the U.S. official, flying in the area). Then, it attacked the United States had “exquisite inSaudi oil facilities. telligence” that the two men were planning In each case, the president demonstrat- an attack that could have killed hundreds ed enormous restraint. He tightened eco- of Americans. nomic sanctions on the regime in Tehran.

Seizing that opportunity, Trump took He launched cyberattacks against Iran’s them both out. His action was defensive, military capabilities. And he warned Iran preemptive and lawful. Had Trump not that his patience was not without limits. acted and more Americans had died, he “I think a lot of restraint has been shown would have been excoriated — and rightly by us but that doesn’t mean we’re going to so. Instead, he took bold action that disshow it in the future,” Trump said. rupted that attack and took Soleimani and Iran misread Trump’s restraint for weak- Muhandis off the battlefield. ness — and miscalculated. On Dec. 27, an But instead of praising Trump, House Iranian proxy militia, Kataib Hezbollah, Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused Trump of launched a rocket attack against a military “engaging in provocative and disproporbase in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk that killed tionate actions” and complained in a statea U.S. military contractor. With that at- ment that he had done so without consulting tack, Iran crossed the red line Trump had Congress and “without an Authorization for set. Trump struck back militarily, hitting Use of Military Force (AUMF) against Iran.”

Kataib Hezbollah targets in Iraq and SyrThat is absurd. Trump did not need an ia — and U.S. officials began discussing a AUMF. Soleimani and Muhandis were strike against Iran. both designated as global terrorists. MuMeanwhile, Iran escalated further. Ka- handis was designated in 2009, and ac-

cording to U.S. officials was responsible for smuggling armor-piercing IEDs from Iran into Iraq that killed hundreds of U.S. soldiers. Soleimani was his commander and the architect of virtually every major Iranian terrorist action for decades. They were in the midst of planning another attack, reportedly against the U.S. Embassy, which is sovereign U.S. territory. Trump does not need Congress’ permission to take military action to protect U.S. citizens from terrorists.

And Trump’s action was not “provocative.” He is not the one escalating; Iran has been escalating for months. And now, Iran needs to understand that if it escalates further in response to this defensive action, the United States has made clear what the next step will be. In public comments last summer, Pompeo said that if Iran killed Americans in Iraq, the U.S. “response likely would not take place in Iraq but would likely take place in Iran itself.”

Trump hit Soleimani in Iraq because he made the mistake of coming there to plan a terrorist attack. But if Iran miscalculates again, then the regime has been warned: Next time, the target will likely be Iran.

Marc Thiessen is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and the former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush.

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You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Housing Authority of the City of Buford, Georgia, has developed its Public Housing Agency Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1999. The Board of Commissioners of the Buford Housing Authority will conduct a Public Hearing on January 13, 2020 at 9:00 AM at the office of the Housing Authority located at 2050 Hutchins street, Buford, Georgia 20518. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss modification to the Agency Plan or amendment(s) to the Agency Plan and invite public comment. A draft copy of the plan will be available for review prior to the meeting at the above address. For additional information concerning the public hearing, please contact (770) 945-5212 during normal working hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on days of regular operations. Person with hearing or speech impairment may access the Housing Authority via TTDD/ TTY at 1-800-545-1833, extension 764, or through Georgia Relay at 1-800-2550135.

9 2 8 - 6 2 7 1 2 8 , 12/20,25,27,29,1/1,3,5,8,10, 12 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE (REPAIR FACILITY) Vehicle Make: NISSAN Year: 1993 Model: TRUCK SWB Vehicle ID#: 1N6SD11S6PC309593 Vehicle License #: RNA7466 State: GA Person who left vehicle at facility: TONIE DENISE GARNIGAN Any information relation to owner: 54 EAGLE GLEN DR NE, CARTERSVILLE GA 30121 You are hereby notified, in accordance with OCGA 4011-19 (b)(2), that the abovereference vehicle is subject to a lien and a petition may be filed in court to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed. If the lien is foreclosed, a court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt.

The vehicle is currently located at: 4131 ARCADIA IND WAY LILBURN GA 30047 Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle should contact the following business immediately: Business Name: MARIO’S AUTO REPAIR Address: 4131 ARCADIA IND WAY LILBURN GA 30047 Phone #: 678-324-8772 929-628460, 1/5, 12 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE (REPAIR FACILITY) Vehicle Make: JAGUAR Year: 2005 Model: S TYPE Vehicle ID#: SAJWA01T15FN43461 Vehicle License #: PKC4167 State: GA Person who left vehicle at facility: CHARLENE H MOORE Any information relation to owner: 187 HILLCREST DR SE, AUSTELL GA 30168 You are hereby notified, in accordance with OCGA 4011-19 (b)(2), that the abovereference vehicle is subject to a lien and a petition may be filed in court to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed. If the lien is foreclosed, a court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt.

The vehicle is currently located at: 4140 ARCADIA IND WAY, LILBURN GA 30047 Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle should contact the following business immediately: Business Name: M K AUTO REPAIR Address: 4140 ARCADIA IND WAY STE B, LILBURN GA 3007 Phone #: 646-409-5948 929-628463, 1/5, 12

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE (REPAIR FACILITY) Vehicle Make: CHEV Year: 2006 Model: AVEO LT Vehicle ID#: KL1TG666X6B555629 Vehicle License #: RES3674 State: GA Person who left vehicle at facility: RICARDO WLADIMIRO MUNGUIA Any information relation to owner: 2970 SKYVIEW DR LOT 4, LITHIA SPRING GA 30122 You are hereby notified, in accordance with OCGA 4011-19 (b)(2), that the abovereference vehicle is subject to a lien and a petition may be filed in court to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed. If the lien is foreclosed, a court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt.

The vehicle is currently located at: 509 BUFORD DR STE B, LAWRENCEVILLE GA 30046 Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle should contact the following business immediately: Business Name: MONROE AUTO SERVICE Address: 509 BUFORD DR STE B, LAWRENCEVILLE GA 30046 Phone #: 770-369-3108 929-628473, 1/5, 12

is subject to a lien and a petition may be filed in court to forclose a lien for all amounts owed. If a lien is foreclosed, a court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt.

ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE (REPAIR FACILITY) Vehicle Make: VOLKSWAGEN Year: 2006 Model: JETTA TDI Vehicle ID#: 3VWDT71K16M828059 Vehicle License #: RKY9415 State: GA Person who left vehicle at facility: TOMMY WAYNE SMITH Any information relation to owner: 4891 ALPINE DR SW, LILBURN GA 30047 You are hereby notified, in accordance with OCGA 4011-19 (b)(2), that the abovereference vehicle is subject to a lien and a petition may be filed in court to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed. If the lien is foreclosed, a court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt.

The vehicle is currently located at: 3771 COURTSIDE TER, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30092 Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle should contact the following business immediately: Business Name: EUROPEAN AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALISTS Address: 3771 COURTSIDE TER, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30092 Phone #: 404-296-6660 929-628465, 1/5, 12 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE (REPAIR FACILITY) Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: 2007 Model: ACCORD US Vehicle ID#: 1HGCM56407A006671 Vehicle License #: PIB2028 State: GA Person who left vehicle at facility: RAJU KANDIKONDA Any information relation to owner: 4108 TREE SUMMIT PKWY, DULUTH GA 300961 You are hereby notified, in accordance with OCGA 4011-19 (b)(2), that the abovereference vehicle is subject to a lien and a petition may be filed in court to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed. If the lien is foreclosed, a court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt.

The vehicle is currently located at: 5875 BUFORD HWY, NORCROSS GA 30071 Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle should contact the following business immediately: Business Name: MENDEZ BODY SHOP Address: 5875 BUFORD HWY, NORCROSS GA 30071 Telephone #: 770-403-4316 929-628439, 1/5, 12 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE (REPAIR FACILITY) Vehicle Make: SUBARU Year: 2010 Model: LEGACY 3.6 Vehicle ID#: 4S3BMDK66A2218746 Vehicle License #: PRA6470 State: GA Person who left vehicle at facility: NIRANJANA REKHA KARUMURI Any information relation to owner: 3625 BRIDGE MILL CT, PEACHTREE CORNERS GA 30092 You are hereby notified, in accordance with OCGA 4011-19 (b)(2), that the abovereference vehicle is subject to a lien and a petition may be filed in court to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed. If the lien is foreclosed, a court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt.

The vehicle is currently located at: 5875 BUFORD HWY, NORCROSS GA 30071 Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle should contact the following business immediately: Business Name: MENDEZ BODY SHOP Address: 5875 BUFORD HWY, NORCROSS GA 30071 Telephone #: 770-403-4316 929-628452, 1/5, 12 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT DODGE 2008 CHARGER 2B3KA43H58H285947 TAG # <UNKNOWN> You are hereby notified, in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 40-11-19(a) (2), that the above-referenced vehicle i

The vehicle is currently location at: 2481 Old Covington Hwy Sw Conyers, GA 30012 Anyone with an ownership interest in a vehicle should contact the following business immediately: Quick Drop Impounding, Towing, and Recovery 2481 Old Covington Hwy Sw Conyers GA 30012 678-210-0245 928-628020, 1/5, 12 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT Vehicle Make: CHEVY Year: 2005 Model: SUBURBAN 1500 Vehicle ID #: 3GNEC16Z75G292989 Vehicle License #: PQQ1141 State GA Present location of vehicle: _4_410 TUCK ROAD, LOGANVILLE GA 30052 .

You are hereby notified that a petition was filed in the Magistrate Court of WALTON County to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed. If the lien is foreclosed, a court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt.

Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle may file an answer to this petition on or before: 01/20/2020 Answer forms may be found in the Magistrate Court Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office located at: Walton County Magistrate 303 S Hammond Drive, Monroe, GA 30655 Forms may also be obtained online at www.georgiamagistratecouncil.com.

928-627770, 12/29,1/5

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on January 10, 2020, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 08056, 3865 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096, (678) 325-1205 Time: 09:30 AM 0157â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Brookes, April; 0175â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cowart, ENiya; 0287â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Watson, Reneshia; 0331â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bryan, Yvette; 0335â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Gordon, Ashley; 0348â&#x20AC;&#x201C;WRIGHT, WILNETRIA; 0528â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Coleman, Jamohn; 0551â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hendrix, Valerie; 0573â&#x20AC;&#x201C;caerter, Tisha; 0 6 1 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; T H O M A S - B A I L E Y, BEATRICE; 0716â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hendrix, Valerie; 0718â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Agee-Goldwire, Constance; 0774â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Elem, Darell; 0778â&#x20AC;&#x201C;White, Romello; 0831â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Swaggard, Nicole; 0885â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Kirkland, Malinda; 8681â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Goldwire, Courtney PUBLIC STORAGE # 29104, 3265 Holcomb Bridge Road, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, (678) 466-9091 Time: 10:00 AM 1520â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Williams, Michael; 2103â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Gidjunis, Allison; 4636â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Postell, Janicey S; 4711â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Clayton, William PUBLIC STORAGE # 20171, 6289 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071, (678) 496-2724 Time: 10:30 AM A004â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jenkins, Todd; A048â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Belnap, Craig; B019â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tacoranci, Rudolph; C002â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Griffen, Tyonna; C049â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cole, Chandra; C064â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Munroe, Venessia; E008â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Wiredu, Anastasia; E010â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Keys, Raymond; E032â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cummings, Maurice; E068â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Burrell, Misty; E121â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jackson, Beverly; F031â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Williams, Alexis; F043â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Gregorioff, Julie; G010â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Blevins, Tasha; G017â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Long, KaTesha PUBLIC STORAGE # 29135, 1755 Indian Trail Rd, Norcross, GA 30093, (678) 248-0179 Time: 11:00 AM 1004â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jones, William; 1072â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Rahman, Nassareen; 1104â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Battle, Titra; 1107â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Phillips, Cristal; 1224â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Conover, Taheerah; 1287â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Martin, Korinna; 2022â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fulton, roydavian; 2093â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Clivens, Jwayne; 2107â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bush, Chanel; 2113â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Turner, Domineek; 2158â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Senatus, Kathia; 2170â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bailey, Anthony; 2267â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bradshaw, Shawn; 3064â&#x20AC;&#x201C; buckely, malek; 3075â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Johnson, Davi; 3102â&#x20AC;&#x201C;MOMOH, BROWNIE; 3124â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Rowland, Jacquelyn; 3132â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hutcherson, Gregory; 3136â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Israel, Micah; 3265â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Otummkpo, Mikal; 3269â&#x20AC;&#x201C;mason, chatari; D004â&#x20AC;&#x201C;sims, elaine; E005â&#x20AC;&#x201C;lee jr, joseph; E041â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Singleton, Burnett PUBLIC STORAGE # 08057, 4475 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096, (678) 436-8790 Time: 11:30 AM 0210â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Gallardo-Reyes, Alan; 0220â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Flowers, Kimberly; 0254â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cowart, Ewayne; 0301â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ross, Anthony; 0310â&#x20AC;&#x201C;bloodworth, kathryn; 0345Mâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hardrick, Nikki; 0414â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Peake, Nadine; 0421â&#x20AC;&#x201C;MILLER, STANLEY; 0525â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Daniels-Cowart, Betty; 0534â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Garcia, Luis; 0609â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ahmed, Nafeel; 0621â&#x20AC;&#x201C;rosas, edgar; 0622â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nelson, Corina; 0707â&#x20AC;&#x201C;McGee, Gregory; 0712â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Christy, Laporshua; 0722â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ramoo, Mintra; 0806â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Spencer, Olatunji; 2083â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Williams, Monique; 2141â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hassell, Mario; 2202â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Anthony, Rick; 2262â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Flowers, Kimberly; 2301â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Roberto Silerio, Cesar; 2303â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Martin, Anthony; 2321â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hall, Jermaine; 3014â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coles, Angela; 3353â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hale, Mariah; 5122â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Seabrook, Tieara; 5162â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Pratt, Kristin; 6021â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Allen, Sydnee; 6221â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Releford, Karl; 6293â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dillon, Gaynelle PUBLIC STORAGE # 25982, 2423 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA 30096, (678) 293-8473 Time: 12:00 PM A072â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cato, Andre; A199â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bangura, Marirma; A216Aâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; WATTS, LATOYA; A299â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gabow, Mariam; A310â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Allen, Terri; A385â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Williams, Demetrice; A421â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thomas, Anthony; B030â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Vaughn, Cathy; C559â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Richardson, Shanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;e; C563â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Penick, Vernita; C567â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

Smith, Sherrie; C599â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Collins, Jamelia Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required.

Dated December 25, 2019 and January 1, 2020. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

(818) 244-8080.

929-627806, 12/29,1/5

of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 28149, 3055 Jones Mill Road, Norcross, GA 30071, (678) 497-0956 Time: 09:30 AM 184â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Laster, Brooke; 185â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Taylor, Tasha; 21â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Treadwell, Detral; 245â&#x20AC;&#x201C;James, Gerhardt; 246â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Douglas, Demeteria; 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clayton, William; 311â&#x20AC;&#x201C;MULZAC, BELYNDA; 315â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thompson, Bakari; 344â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Butler, Takiya; 391â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mulzac, Belynda; 444â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Edmonds, Deborah; 504â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Campbell, Theresa PUBLIC STORAGE # 28150, 6770 Dawson Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093, (678) 306-1651 Time: 10:00 AM A129â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Curry, Lekasha; A132â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cooper, Lamont; C109â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Henderson, Tika; C206â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Liriando, Wilson; C216â&#x20AC;&#x201C;lissimore, elise; E157â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ramos, Ariel; E166â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hendrix, Alaxis; E185â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jolly, Shantal; F143â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jackson, Sherry; H162â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bradley, Calvan; H180â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Watters, Michael; H181â&#x20AC;&#x201C;King, Ligaya; H190â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bidjocka, Cappel; I138â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Montford, Brittany; I158â&#x20AC;&#x201C;WHITE, CRYSTAL; J117â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hurst, Arynn; K242â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Williams JR, Jehoshaphat; K243â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Milner, Jessica; OS29â&#x20AC;&#x201C;MORGAN, MICHELLE; OS36â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Miller, AnnMarie; OS37â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Darville, Stephanie PUBLIC STORAGE # 08049, 5010 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093, (678) 381-8927 Time: 10:30 AM 0207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Tinker, Gage; 0220â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bishop, Jacqueline; 0336â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Velasco, Vanessa; 0346â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thomas, Deborah; 0420â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Kemp, Selena; 0427â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Davis, Brea; 0501â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brown-Hughes, Marvin; 0505â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Troutman, JERALD; 0623â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lee, Royal; 0643â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Osborn, Anthony; 0649â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Perez, Ariel; 0812â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Robinson, Erica; 0826â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Collins, Sabrina; 0930â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ross, Hasan; 0940â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fields, Bertha; 1028â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Aguero, Gladys; 1103â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Whitlock, Nadia; 1135â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Rice, Shane; 2006â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Quander, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mitri; 2057â&#x20AC;&#x201C;TREE MASTER SERVICES Jaramillo, Julio PUBLIC STORAGE # 20489, 6000 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084, (678) 695-6031 Time: 11:00 AM A034â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ganatra, Mahendra; C117â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Muro, Beatriz; C125â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Taylor, Amber; D017â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Alexander, Autavia; E029â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Rodgers, Deshima; E040â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Tanner, Renee; E043â&#x20AC;&#x201C;ARREBATO, ELISA; E081â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Carter, Latifah; E105â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Allen, Shaun PUBLIC STORAGE # 24346, 615 Indian Trail Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047, (678) 735-6573 Time: 11:30 AM A060â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fogelman, Yvonne; B050â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Johnson, Netorya; B058â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ndo, Jean; B078â&#x20AC;&#x201C;hollifield jr, paul; B087â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Wilhite, Eric; C024â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Arevalo, Rosa; D002â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ndo, Jean; D020â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bowie, Earnest; D025â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Rosendary, Martin PUBLIC STORAGE # 21901, 95 Arcado Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047, (678) 436-3753 Time: 12:00 PM B087â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Parker, Kristie; B109â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Henderson, Domnick; C003â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mabry, Sequoia; C010â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sutton, Christopher; C104â&#x20AC;&#x201C;FOGELMAN, YVONNE; C108â&#x20AC;&#x201C;FOGELMAN, YVONNE; C116â&#x20AC;&#x201C;FOGELMAN, YVONNE; C118â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Petite, Malieek; D004â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coto, Cristina; D037â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Gil, Itzel; D063â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Anderson, Kendra; E058â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Wilson, Trellis; F022â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Emmalean, Keanna PUBLIC STORAGE # 23106, 460 Beaver Ruin Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047, (678) 436-8792 Time: 12:30 PM B102â&#x20AC;&#x201C;zisengwe, Tendai; B113â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Rubalcaba, Sally; B145â&#x20AC;&#x201C;RUFFIN, ALICE; C159â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Williams, Sheron; D179â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bonner, Cheryl; D235â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dunn, Robert; D248â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Moise, Yvette; E258â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Robinson, Jaylen; E261â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Taylor, Jason; E277â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Alexander Green, Cassandra; F391â&#x20AC;&#x201C;neal, Kaniya; F464â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Acosta, Minelva; F489â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Smith, Ronnetha; G542â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Green, Danyelle Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required.

Dated December 29, 2019 and January 5, 2020. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

(818) 244-8080.

929-627804, 12/29,1/5

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on January 13, 2020, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 27313, 1964 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087, (404) 480-5214 Time: 01:00 PM A008 - Lawson, Malcolm; B007 - counce, anthony; B013 - Clarke, Shanique; C003 - Junior, Alice; C007 - Williams, Velicia; C033 demry, Antonio; C050 - Simon, Ashley; C051 - Willis, Andre Arnold; C056 - Isom, Eric; D001 - Boykin, Asha; D002 - Fractious, Tracy; D011 - Williams, Jahdal; F042 - Clark, Takera; G018 - Lawson, Malcolm; G022 Grandberry, Kenderick Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required.

Dated December 29, 2019 and January 5, 2020. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

(818) 244-8080.

929-627802, 12/29,1/5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 3766 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA 30092 to satisfy a lien on January 14th, 2020 at approx. 11:30am at ([www. storagetreasures.com]) Cube #120 Maurice Johnson Cube #122 Derrick Scott M. Cube #129 Rosalyn Gayton Cube #129 Rosalyn Gaylton Cube #227 Keith Brown Cube #232 Jules Rhodes Cube #322 Don Culbreth Cube #374 Clark Chery Cube #414 Cambe Humphrey Cube #420 Tamayo Tucker 929-626785, 12/29,1/5 NOTICE Securlock Storage will sell personal property consisting of household and personal effects, office, and other equipment, toys and appliances will be sold to satisfy ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lien for rent due law 10-4-213. All items or spaces may not be available on the day of the sale. We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids, buyers must secure spaces with own locks. NO CHECKS. CASH ONLY. To claim tax-exempt-ORIGINAL RESALE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH SPACE PURCHASED IS REQUIRED. Date: January 23rd 2020 (Bidding begins 01/16 @ 10:30AM and ends on 01/23 @ 10:30AM) Place: Storagetreasures. com Janita Beeks - Mattressm Headboard, Sofa, Furniture, Totes, Boxes, Bags Gairy Brown - Dishwasher, PC Monitor, Totes, Bags, Boxes Janeczka Debose - mattress, Box Spring, Sofas, Suitcase, Chairs, TV, End Tables Brandon Dious - Washer/ Dryer, Mattress, Fridge, Michael Kors Purse, Furniture, Dresser, Totes, Bags, Boxes 929-627558, 12/29,1/5 LIFE STORAGE # 861 420 GRAYSON HWY LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30052 (770) 682-7717 AUCTION DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 23TH, 2019 @ 10:00 AM In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Life Storage location(s) listed below.

Life Storage #861 420 Grayson HWY, GA 30052 , (770) 682-7717 Space No. C u s t o m e r Name Inventory 1271 Lau Street Food Tools Appliances, Food Equip/Ofc furn/machine/equip 1313 Cindy Oliphant gds/Furn, TV/Stereo Equip/ Tools/Appliances 1333 Chris Moore Hsld gds/Furn, And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of at a public auction to be held online at www.StorageTreasures. com, which will end on Thursday, January 23, 2020 @ 10:00 AM 929-626783, 12/29, 1/5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on January 15, 2020, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale o

NOTICE OF SALE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Date of Auction January 30 2020 According to the lease by and between: Jason Williams (Unit 29), Honey Baked Ham (Unit 73), Mario Acosta Chavez (Unit 94), Darryl Johnson (Unit 135), Michelle Williams (Unit 230), Johnny Hall (Unit 284), Lisa Styles (Unit 525), Pablo Quintana (Unit 187) and TKG-StorageMart, DBA StorageMart #701, and its related parties, assigns and affiliates. In order to perfect the lien on the goods contained in the storage unit the manager has cut the lock on their units and upon a cursory inspection the units were found to contain clothes, chairs, flat screen TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, table, DVDs, kitchen ware, washer, dryer, TV, toys, dresser, mattress, box springs, tool chest, art work, chest of drawers, bar stools, night stand, lamps, dressers, couch, microwave, and many other items used in and around the home.

Items will be sold online via iBid4Storage.com or disposed of on January 30, 2020 at the location listed below to satisfy owners lien in accordance with the state statutes. Terms of sale are cash only. All goods are sold in â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? condition. Seller reserves the right to override all bids. All items or spaces may not be available on date of sale.

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PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 W. Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA, 30518, on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 11:00 AM, the following vehicles declared abandoned or foreclosed vehicles pursuant to O.C.G.A Section 40-11-05, as follows: # Ye a r Make Model VIN 1A 2013 Volkswagen Passat 1VWBN7A35DC040605 1 2003 Buick LeSabre 1G4HP54K134171808 2 2000 Dodge Caravan 1B4GP44G2YB732491 3 2009 Nissan Sentra 3N1AB61E09L650591 4 2004 Kawasaki ZX636 JKBZXJB104A033956 5 Scooter LL0TCKPJ6JY680025 6 2009 Ford Escape 1FMCU03G19KC99232 7 2005 Honda Accord 1HGCM56405A139086 8 2005 Hyundai XG350 KMHFU45E45A395954 9 2001 Mercedes ML430 4JGAB72E51A238658 10 2006 Ford Five Hundred 1FAFP24196G132670 11 2012 Dodge Avenger 1C3CDZAB0CN264790 12 2005 Chevy Avalanche 3GNEK12ZX5G101283 13 2005 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D75C340566 14 2002 Audi T T TRUWT28N021035654 15 2007 Kia Rio KNADE123376235335 16 200 9 Mitsubishi Galant 4A3AB36F79E010307 17 2006 Chevy HHR 3GNDA23P06S670174 18 2001 Honda Civic 2HGES16501H535580 19 2008 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR30E28Z042519 20 2001 Infinity G20 JNKCP11A51T403766 21 2002 Ford Taurus 1FAFP53U12G271943 22 1998 Honda Accord 1HGCG3273WA004763 23 2008 Honda Accord 1HGCP26428A012771 24 2007 Pontiac G 6 1G2AN18B377197365 25 2015 Ford Fiesta 3FADP4BJ6FM211581 26 2006 Dodge Stratus 1B3EL46X56N231949 27 2014 Chevy Equinox 2GNALAEK1E6247948 28 2003 Chrysler Town & Country 2 C 4 G P54L23R321205 29 2005 Mazda 3 JM1BK123451290194 30 1967 American Rambler A7KA80B148851 31 1996 Lexus ES300 JT8BF12G3T0156138 32 2001 BMW 530i WBADT63491CF06226 33 2004 Ford Taurus 1FAFP53U14A106366 34 2001 Lexus RX300 JTJGF10UX10090343 35 2008 Suzuki SX4 JS2YC417685100282 36 1998 Toyota Sienna 4T3ZF13C2WU070752 3

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 4T3ZF13C2WU070752 37 2002 BMW 325i WBAEV33412PD55731 38 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1G3BY69Y1FY393742 39 2000 Mazda ProtĂŠgĂŠ JM1BJ2228Y0285929 40 2007 Nissan Altima 1N4AL21E77N473849 41 2005 Buick LeSabre 1G4HP52K15U225212 42 1996 Toyota Camry 4T1BG12K7TU927417 43 2000 Honda Accord 1HGCG225XYA027193 44 2002 BMW 525i WBADT43462GZ96748 45 2004 Chevy Astro Van 1GCDM19X04B111461 46 2001 Ford Explorer 1FMZU67E71UB85363 47 1999 Chevy Astro Van 1GNDM19W8XB146588 48 2002 GMC Safari 1GKDM19X72B506853 49 2013 Dodge Dart 1C3CDFBA4DD205978 50 1998 Ford Expedition 1FMPU18L5WLB91022 51 2003 Honda Accord 1HGCM56373A049972 52 2005 GMC Savana 1GTGG25V551142811 53 2001 Ford Explorer 1FMZU63E41ZA27216 54 2000 Toyota Tacoma 4TASN92N8YZ654223 55 1995 Nissan X E 1N6HD16SXSC447780 56 2004 Suzuki XL7 JS3TY92V344107658 57 2009 VW Golf WVWBA71K79W124341 58 2002 Saturn Ion 1G8ZH528X2Z245803 59 2006 Volvo S60 YV1RS592762524059 60 1998 Toyota Corolla 2T1BR12E4WC091964 61 2005 Kia Sedona KNDUP132056750079 62 2017 Midwest Boat Trailer 1MDASAV28HA607481 63 2008 Honda Accord 1HGCP26308A118496 64 2005 Honda Accord 1HGCM56845A187368 65 1997 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22KXVU812898 66 2011 Ford Escape 1FMCU0E76CKB19845 67 2010 Nissan Altima 1N4CL2AP1AC164469 68 2010 Chevy Equinox 2CNFLNEW4A6246209 69 2008 Kia Sedona KNDUP132056750079 70 199 7 Mitsubishi Mirage JA3AY26A1VU038523 929-628660, 1/5,12 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on January 9, 2020, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 25778, 3900 McGinnis Ferry Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024, (770) 592-2424 Time: 10:30 AM A1064â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Landrum, Clarence B.; A1093â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Edwards, Veronica; A1112â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Pardue,

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS Malinda; A2074â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Stith, Ernnita; A4097â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mabra, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;onna; D1011â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bailey, Jennifer PUBLIC STORAGE # 25595, 66 Old Peachtree Road NE, Suwanee, GA 30024, (770) 212-9079 Time: 11:00 AM 00151â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Darden, Mozell; 00170â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Delgado, Guadalupe; 00236â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sherrer, Angel; 00310â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Clark, Michael; 00354â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Garvey Sanchez, Nallene; 00616â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Henry, Laura; 00619â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Stamper, Richard; 00624â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Romero, Hallie; 00628â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Tuthill, Gregory; 00746â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Tatum, Ronald; 00811â&#x20AC;&#x201C;McClure, Olivia; 00837â&#x20AC;&#x201C;McClure, Donna; 00845â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Newkirk, Shonte; 1018â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bryant, Dawn; 4012â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Newberry, Jada; 4073â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Arnold, Alonzo PUBLIC STORAGE # 28158, 495 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, (678) 926-1764 Time: 11:30 AM 1003â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lake, Markeeta; 104â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Shape, Greg; 130â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ZION, YESENIA; 131â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Gates, Christopher; 155â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Johnson, Crystie; 237Xâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Kincaid, Amber; 302Aâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Gulley, Michael; 315Aâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Easter, Kevin; 321â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Houghton, Tangela; 408Yâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Howell, Timothy; 420Bâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;LIVINGSTON, RANDY; 438Câ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lee, Genari; 511â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Roberts, James; 646â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jackson, Cynthia Kay; 734â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bryant, Gieonte; 761â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mayo, Laran; 803â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cox, Ruth; 832â&#x20AC;&#x201C;King, Moses; 878â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jordan, Bakari; 960â&#x20AC;&#x201C;okyere, charles; 966â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RANDLE, JUSTIN PUBLIC STORAGE # 08465, 1856 Riverside Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, (678) 379-2787 Time: 12:00 PM 2013â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Wilson, Kayla; 2018â&#x20AC;&#x201C;parra, samuel; 2021â&#x20AC;&#x201C; McCrea, Phillis; 3034â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Simpson, Shaina; 3042â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fraga, RIchard; 4025â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mckinney, Nina; 5014â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Pollard, Cartier; 5026â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jackson, Andrea; 5029â&#x20AC;&#x201C;St. Fleur, Von; 5037â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lawson, Deborah; 5101â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nichols, Lisa; 5142â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Boone, Elaine; 5168â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hermitt, Leslie; 5194â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Barrientos, Carolyn; 5210â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lawson, Deborah; 5221â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hollis, Darryl; 5238â&#x20AC;&#x201C; George, Sayea; 5329â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Brown, Rashunda; 6183â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mazzola, Chanel PUBLIC STORAGE # 08054, 1395 Pleasant Hill Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (678) 835-9758 Time: 12:30 PM 1523â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hendricks, Cynthia; 2510â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Oropeza, Yolanda; 2512â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hur, Kang; 2517â&#x20AC;&#x201C;silva, carlos; 3504â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cook, Stacia; 4503â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Johnson, Janavia J; 5506â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Taylor, Brandon; 6006â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Spencer, Lameka; 6072â&#x20AC;&#x201C;langley, tyrele; 6100â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nelson, Alyssia; 6117â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lee, Chinesha; 6214â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cato, Carla; 6256â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hayes, Michelle; 6263â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Matthews, Lacrecia; 6285â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ferrell, Pamela; 6309â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Pierson, Jeanette; 6511â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Murguia, Rosana N; 6530â&#x20AC;&#x201C;White, Reshmee; 7528â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Chenck, Robert; 7533â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bonilla, Nancy; 7534â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Connelly, Ameerah; 8517â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Williams, Alexis Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required.

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929-627805, 12/29,1/5

ZONINGS CITY OF DULUTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCE APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN (pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 3666-4) that a public hearing will be held before the City of Duluth Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a request (V2020-001) from ALDI,

ZONINGS Inc. for a variance from the minimum parking requirements identified in the City of Duluth Unified Development Code on property identified as 2618 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, Georgia 30097 and as tax parcel R6236 354.

The parcel contains approximately 2.57 acres of land.

The property is zoned C-2 (General Business District) and will not change.

The public is invited to attend this hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals on the Variance request at Duluth City Hall, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. The meeting date, place and time regarding this matter are as follows: WHEN: January 22, 2020â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:00 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to review the Variance application, which is on file with the Planning & Development Department of the City of Duluth and to attend the public hearing at the date, time and place provided in this notice, to express their opinion on this matter. Written comments may also be received in lieu of testimony during the public hearing. Written comments may be sent to the following address: City of Duluth ATTN: Dan Robinson 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 OR Email: drobinson@duluthga.net For more information, contact Dan Robinson, Department of Planning & Development, at (770)476-1790. ********* In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Duluth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability.

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

934-628612, 1/5 City of Lilburn Planning Commission Hearing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. City Council Hearing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday, February 10, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. 340 Main Street Lilburn, Georgia 30047 (770) 921-2210 ....................... ......................... ........................

The Planning Commission and City Council give notice that public hearings on the dates, times, and at the location as noted above are scheduled to consider: NEW BUSINESS 1.)

SUP-2020-01.

Application of Linda Nguyen for a Special Use Permit for a billiard hall use on property zoned CB (Commercial Business) comprising 4.0 acres located at 550 Pleasant Hill Rd, being in District 6, Land Lot 151, Parcel 181.

2.)

Text Amendments to Article 6 of the 2011 Lilburn Zoning Ordinance proposed by the Planning and Economic Development Department to add hookah/ vapor bar or lounge to the Use and Supplemental Conditions Table as allowable with a Special Use Permit.

The above items are scheduled for the Public Hearings as noted. The applications, site plans, legal descriptions and other information are on file at the Lilburn Planning and Economic Development Department at 340 Main Street. Applications may be viewed by the public between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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Among the offerings at the Stables at Northeast Georgia are guided trail rides, available for riders as young as 7 years old.

‘Horses change lives’

Buford native opens The Stables at Northeast Georgia in Franklin County

By Chris Starrs Staff Correspondent

Since the age of 8, Buford native Mary Everett has been comfortable riding horses. But when she started her own equine-centric business, she found she had to divert from the trail in terms of her area of expertise.

“I’ve learned a lot,” said Everett, who opened The Stables at Northeast Georgia in November.

“I know a lot about horses, but learning how to market and advertise has been the challenge. I love horses, I’m good with horses and I’m good with people when they come to my door.

“But in terms of walking in and seeing somebody and engaging in a conversation, I’m not necessarily good with that. I’ve definitely had to step out of my comfort zone in putting myself and this business out there and staying on top of it.

I know I’m nervous, but I’ve got to do it anyway.”

The Stables at Northeast Georgia are located on 20 acres in the Franklin County town of Carnesville, not far from the Banks County line and about 10 minutes from the Tanger Outlet Mall in Commerce. Everett’s operation has 10 ready-to-ride horses, which she

said “know their job and they’re good at it.”

A 2011 graduate of Buford High School, Everett said she realized several years ago that working with horses was what she was meant to do. And while opening a horseriding operation in November might not be the ideal time for a startup, Everett is determined to make it work.

“The timing wasn’t great,” she said. “But other than that, this is a dream and I’m chasing it with everything I’ve got.”

In the short time The Stables at Northeast Georgia has been in business, Everett said customers from throughout the region have come by for a ride.

“We’re really excited to be part of this Northeast Georgia community,” said Everett, who lives in Flowery Branch. “Everything is moving that way and we’re reaching some people that aren’t necessarily seeing the city life, which is my goal. I want my horses to have access to the space and the grass that we have.

“But it’s bringing people from the Gwinnett County area, from the Atlanta up this way and we’re also reaching outskirt communities, which is awesome. Horses change lives.”

Buford native Mary Everett has opened The Stables at Northeast Georgia in the Franklin County town of Carnesville.

Among the offerings at the Stables “We have different rides for all at Northeast Georgia are guided experience levels, ranging from kids trail rides, available for riders as as young as 7 that have never been young as 7 years old. on a horse before all the up to the professional rider – and I have a ride to match everybody,” said Everett, who has two other employees but plans to ramp up to as many as six workers in the springtime.

Also available are pony rides and pony parties, English and Western horseback riding lessons, spring, summer and fall camps and something else a little off the beaten path.

“We have this cool thing we call a Ride & Romance package,” she said. “It’s a private trail ride for two with the couple and their guide. After their private trail ride we have a nice red-and-white tablecloth picnic set up with croissants, mixed nuts, cheese, fruit, dessert and wine. It is a blast.

“Everybody loves it. We’ll offer those year-round and they tend to be really popular around Valentine’s Day. They can also be customized too, like a bridal party.

One of my favorite things to do is proposals and we do it well. We’re The Stables at Northeast Georgia offers horse rides for riders of all ages and skill levels.

good at hiding and getting pictures that people want and we’re good at hiding the ring, if it needs to be done.”

Everett said there aren’t many better ways to clear the mind than hitting the trail.

“When you’re dealing with a 1,000-pound animal, there is no room for you to be thinking about anything else,” said Everett, who is making available free rides to 500 children associated with the Salvation Army in Toccoa.

“It forces you to let everything else go. It is the biggest stress-reliever in the entire world.”

The Stables at Northeast Georgia is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and rides are available by reservation only. For more information, call 678-982-0178 or visit thestablesatnortheastgeorgia.com.

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More than 70 schools honored in Green & Healthy program ♦ Fort Daniel Elementary School (Mill Creek cluster) ♦ Puckett’s Mill Elementary School (Mill Creek cluster) ♦ North Gwinnett Middle School (North Gwinnett cluster) ♦ Roberts Elementary School (North Gwinnett cluster) ♦ Arcado Elementary School (Parkview cluster) ♦ Camp Creek Elementary School (Parkview cluster) ♦ Hull Middle School (Peachtree Ridge cluster) ♦ Mason Elementary School (Peachtree Ridge cluster) ♦ Maxwell High School of Technology For more information, visit www.gwinnettcb. org/programs/green-andhealthy-schools.

By Heather Darenberg Staff Correspondent

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More than 70 Gwinnett County public schools have been honored in the Green & Healthy Schools Program, including 23 schools that qualified for the highest recognition, Reaching Higher award level.

The Green & Healthy School Program is a joint initiative of Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Public Schools. It is a system of strategic planning, teaching, learning and doing that results in a greener and healthier natural world, according to the program’s website.

To become a Green & Healthy School, schools begin with an Achievement Profile, an action plan for administrators and teachers to guide in the planning, execution, and assessment of the effectiveness of environmental lessons, activities, standards and school programs.

There are four levels of awards: Discovering, Progressing, Taking Action and Reaching Higher.

Schools that earn Discovering are focusing on discovering and recognizing healthy, environmentally sound practices and activities that are already in place, while learning about improvements that can be implemented.

Schools that earn Progressing must complete educational initiatives in each of the seven evaluation areas: Waste Reduction and Recycling, Education and Stewardship, Water Conservation and Watershed Protection, Air Quality, Energy Conservation, Beautification

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Lanier High School is one of 23 schools in Gwinnett County that earned the Reaching Higher level in the 2019 Green & Healthy Schools program. The program is a partnership between Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Public Schools. and Greenspace Preservation, and Community Impact.

Schools that earn Taking Action must expand their involvement in all seven evaluation areas, as well as demonstrate curriculum integration and alignment to Gwinnett’s Academic Knowledge and Skills standards. Schools must also exhibit and show environmental STEM lessons, as well as a project-based learning unit with an environmental focus.

A minimum of one studentinitiated project that impacts the environment and community must be established and completed.

Schools that earn Reaching

Higher must demonstrate all of the above, as well as exceptional cross-curricular involvement and vertical planning of program components. They must complete a minimum of two student-initiated projects that show impact in the environment and community.

The 2019 Green and Healthy Schools are as follows: Discovering ♦ Rock Springs Elementary School (Collins Hill cluster) ♦ Trickum Middle School (Parkview cluster) ♦ Grace Snell Middle School (South Gwinnett cluster) Progressing ♦ Berkmar High School

♦ Head Elementary School (Brookwood cluster) ♦ Moore Middle School (Central Gwinnett cluster) ♦ Duluth Middle School (Duluth cluster) ♦ Grayson High School ♦ Lilburn Middle School (Meadowcreek cluster) ♦ Rockbridge Elementary School (Meadowcreek cluster) ♦ Ivy Creek Elementary School (Mill Creek cluster) ♦ Beaver Ridge Elementary School (Norcross cluster) ♦ Level Creek Elementary School (North Gwinnett cluster) ♦ Riverside Elementary School (North Gwinnett cluster)

♦ Peachtree Ridge High School ♦ Anderson-Livsey Elementary School (Shiloh cluster) ♦ Partee Elementary School (Shiloh cluster) ♦ Gwinnett Online Campus ♦ Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology ♦ Oakland Meadow School ♦ Phoenix High School Taking Action ♦ McConnell Middle School (Archer cluster)\ ♦ Brookwood Elementary School (Brookwood cluster) ♦ Craig Elementary School (Brookwood cluster) ♦ Gwin Oaks Elementary (Brookwood cluster) ♦ Jordan Middle School (Central Gwinnett cluster) ♦ Jenkins Elementary (Central Gwinnett cluster) ♦ Creekland Middle School (Collins Hill cluster) ♦ McKendree Elementary School (Collins Hill cluster) ♦ Walnut Grove Elementary School (Collins Hill cluster) ♦ Richards Middle School (Discovery cluster) ♦ Coleman Middle School (Duluth cluster) ♦ Berkeley Lake Elementary School (Duluth cluster) ♦ Chesney Elementary School (Duluth cluster) ♦ Bay Creek Middle School (Grayson cluster) ♦ Grayson Elementary School (Grayson cluster) ♦ Couch Middle School (Grayson cluster) ♦ Sugar Hill Elementary School (Lanier cluster) ♦ Lilburn Elementary School (Meadowcreek cluster) ♦ Nesbit Elementary School (Meadowcreek cluster) ♦ Radloff Middle School (Meadowcreek cluster) ♦ Graves Elementary School (Meadowcreek cluster) ♦ Harmony Elementary School (Mill Creek cluster) ♦ Dyer Elementary School (Mountain View cluster) ♦ Freeman’s Mill Elementary School (Mountain View cluster) ♦ Norcross High School ♦ Simpson Elementary School (Norcross cluster) ♦ Stripling Elementary School (Norcross cluster) ♦ Norcross Elementary School (Norcross cluster) ♦ Suwanee Elementary School (North Gwinnett cluster) ♦ Parsons Elementary School (Peachtree Ridge cluster) Reaching Higher ♦ Harbins Elementary School (Archer cluster) ♦ Lovin Elementary School (Archer cluster) ♦ Minor Elementary School (Berkmar cluster) ♦ Corley Elementary School (Berkmar cluster) ♦ Brookwood High School ♦ Lawrenceville Elementary School (Central Gwinnett cluster) ♦ Winn Holt Elementary School (Central Gwinnett cluster) ♦ Discovery High School ♦ Baggett Elementary School (Discovery cluster) ♦ Trip Elementary School (Grayson cluster) ♦ Pharr Elementary School (Grayson cluster) ♦ Lanier High School ♦ Sycamore Elementary School (Lanier cluster) ♦ Meadowcreek High School

Bridges Peachtree Corners provides holiday meals to GIVE West students Some students at GIVE West and their families received a holiday gift from Ingles and Bridges Peachtree Corners.

Joe Sawyer, the president of Bridges Peachtree Corners, delivered 70 bags of groceries to the school. The bags were filled with enough food to make several meals.

The food was distributed to families in need.

Bridges Peachtree Corners is a grassroots effort to build community and embrace diversity in Peachtree Corners.

South Gwinnett donates food drive proceeds to Quinn House More than two dozen families in need had more to eat over the holidays thanks to students and staff at South Gwinnett High School.

The school’s Tackle Hunger Food Drive assisted 30 families this year via The Quinn House’s food pantry.

“We lost a major contributor this year, but organizations like South Gwinnett High School have not only helped us maintain a supporting role in the community, they have helped us assist more needy families than ever,” said Pete Kruk, the pantry manager at The Quinn House.

Students and staff at South Gwinnett collected hundreds of non-perishable items and financial donations for The Quinn House, a Christian ministry for food distribution, clothing/home goods assistance and men’s addiction recovery. The Quinn House is located in Lawrenceville.

GCPS hosts info session for interested Dual Language Immersion teachers Gwinnett County Public Schools will host information sessions in January for people interested in becoming a teacher in its Dual Language Immersion program.

Dual Language Immersion programs are currently available in nine elementary schools in Gwinnett County Public Schools. Annistown Elementary, Baldwin Elementary, Bethesda Elementary, Camp Creek Elementary, Ivy Creek Elementary, Level Creek Elementary and Meadowcreek Elementary offer a Spanish program.

French is offered at Trip Elementary, and Parsons Elementary hosts a Korean DLI program.

The information sessions will take place from 4 to 5 p.m.

Jan. 21 and Jan. 27 in the Cafeteria Meeting Room (2.021) in Building 200 of the J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center, 437 Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee.

Those interested in attending should register by emailing Virin Vedder at virin_vedder@gwinnett.k12. ga.us. Potential candidates who are not yet certified by interested in pursuing certification for DLI are welcome to attend the meeting, They can also contact Vedder with questions about what steps to take toward DLI certification.

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AUBURN Christmas trees accepted for recycling the city of auburn is collecting former live christmas trees at mt. moriah road and williams Street. the trees will be turned into mulch as part of the Bring one for the chipper “treecycling” program, which aims to reduce the number of trees that end up in landfills. trees should be free of lights, strands and ornaments. the trees can be dropped off until Jan. 13.

For more information, visit cityofauburn-ga.org.

BARROW COUNTY Construction to cause temporary road closure carl Bethlehem road will be closed for 60 days as work continues on the west winder Bypass, according to the Barrow county Board of commissioners. the closure will begin on Jan. 20. the detour route will be patrick mill road to Bill rutledge road to carl Bethlehem road and the reverse.

For more information, visit facebook.com/ barrowcountyboc.

BERKELEY LAKE Pinckneyville Rec hosts ‘The Big Freeze’ discover ways to play and create using frozen water at “the Big Freeze” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 24 at the pinckneyville community recreation center. the event is for children ages 3 and up. the fee is $4 per person. participants will create crafts, play games and make ice cream. to register, visit www. gwinnettparks.com, click on “online registration,” and search for the event with code pVp11640. pinckneyville community recreation center is located at 4650 peachtree industrial Blvd. in Berkeley lake. For more information, call 678-277-0920.

BRASELTON Library to demo virtual reality equipment experience virtual reality with oculus rift on Jan. 17 at the Braselton library. oculus rift is a lineup of virtual reality headsets primarily used for playing video games. reserve a 30-minute slot between 1 and 4 p.m. Jan. 17 to participate by calling the library at 706-654-1992.

Braselton library is located at 15 Brassie lane in Braselton.

BUFORD GEHC to host wizardry night for adults Join the gwinnett environmental and Heritage center on Feb. 8 for a night of wizardry, mystery, potions and adventures. “an evening that Shall not Be named” will take place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the geHc, 2020 clean water drive in Buford. light desserts will be served. the name of the event is a nod to the character of lord Voldemort in Harry potter, the main antagonist in J.K. rowling’s series of children’s books. lord Voldemort is often called “He who Shall not Be named” by other characters. the event is for adults ages 21 and up. tickets are $25 for gwinnett county residents and required for admittance. to register for the event, visit www.gwinnettparks.com, click on “online registration,” and search for the event with code eHc11306.

DACULA Library hosts DIY Journal event children ages 8 to 13 are invited to visit the dacula library on Jan. 14 to discuss the book series “diary of a wimpy Kid” and “dork diaries” and to make their own diaries. during the workshop, participants will learn how to journal and discuss bullying and peer pressure. the workshop will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at the dacula branch of the gwinnett

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Dacula resident Marc Lancaster is shown coaching wheelchair basketball athletes. Lancaster received one of BlazeSports’ 2019 Triumph of the Human Spirit Coach Awards in December.

Dacula dad, wheelchair athlete coach honored

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

A Dacula dad and coach is being honored for his work with wheelchair-bound athletes, whether it’s on the basketball court or on the track.

Marc Lancaster was named BlazeSports America’s 2019 Triumph of the Human Spirit Award Winner for coaches during a ceremony at the Courtyard Marriott Atlanta Decatur Hotel last month.

Lancaster has been a coach with BlazeSports for about a decade, and the organization praised the work he has done in that time.

“Since he started coaching, Lancaster has become an exceptional coach and has devoted countless volunteer hours and energy supporting and mentoring young athletes in the wheelchair basketball program and track and field,” BlazeSports officials said in a statement.

What got Lancaster involved with BlazeSports was his son, Collin, whose spinal cord was damaged in an automobile accident. The younger Lancaster was 5 at the time of the accident.

Collin Lancaster joined the BlazeSports Wheelchair Basketball league, and his father became his coach.

The father and son duo previously received a joint award from BlazeSports in 2015. county public library, 265 dacula road in dacula. register to attend by visiting http://bit.ly/diydacula.

DULUTH Guided Blood Mountain hike planned experience one of the highest points on the appalachian trail in georgia on Feb. 22 on a guided hike up Blood mountain. the backpacking trip will be led by a naturalist in honor of georgia arbor day. the state’s arbor day precedes national arbor day in april because it is too warm at that time to plant trees in georgia. the Blood mountain trip is open to adults and children ages 12 and up. the trail is rated medium to moderate difficulty in some areas. there is a $10 fee per person. participants will meet at 8 a.m. Feb. 22 in the parking lot at Shorty Howell park, 2750 pleasant Hill road in duluth. to register, visit www. gwinnettparks.com, click on “online registration,” and search for the event with code SHp11700. call 678-277-0905 for more information.

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BlazeSports 2019 Triumph of the Human Spirit Coach Award recipients Marc Lancaster, right, and Jaccalyn Billeter, left, pose for a photo with Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA’s Julia Lankford.

“I always look up to my dad,” Collin Lancaster told the Daily Post in 2015. “He’s a really good coach.”

Lancaster was one of two coaches recognized in December by BlazeSports. The other was Decatur resident Jaccalyn Billeter.

In all, BlazeSports handed out awards to 10 people in various categories from a field of 31 nominees.

sleuth who pulls herself away from her beloved chemistry lab in order to clear her father in a murder investigation.

Bradley, a first time novelist, wrote the book after winning the 2007 debut dagger award and selling the publishing rights in three countries, based on the first chapter and a synopsis.

LAWRENCEVILLE Emory professor to discuss voter suppression carol anderson, the chair of african american Studies at emory university, will discuss her book, “one person, no Vote: How Voter Suppression is destroying our democracy,” at 3 p.m. Jan. 26 at the lawrenceville branch of the gwinnett county public library. anderson’s talk is part of the library’s “meet the expert” series. the event is free and open to the public. anderson’s research and teaching focus on public policy, particularly the ways that domestic and international policies intersect through the issues of race, justice and equality in the united States.

Her latest book was published

by Bloomsbury and is a 2019 GRAYSON pen/John Kenneth galbraith Mystery Book Club to meet award finalist and longlisted at Grayson Coffee House in 2018 for the national Book Join the grayson library staff award. Books will be available on Jan. 27 at the grayson coffee for sale and signing.

House for a discussion of the the lawrenceville library is month’s mystery book club pick. located at 1001 lawrenceville Brew done it? grayson Highway in lawrenceville. mystery Book club will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. at the grayson LILBURN coffee House, 502 grayson Royal Ball planned at parkway in grayson.

Lilburn Activity Building January’s book club selection Hear ye, hear ye! a royal is “the Sweetness at the Bottom Ball featuring a night of music, of the pie” by alan Bradley. dancing, food and games will be Set in the english countryside held from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 25 at in 1950, the book features Flavia the lilburn activity Building. de luce, an 11-year-old amateur Kings and queens can bring

their princes and princesses to the ball. the admission fee is $8 per person. to register to attend, visit www.gwinnettparks.com, click on “online registration,” and search for the event with code laB11621. the lilburn activity Building is located at 788 Hillcrest road in lilburn.

LOGANVILLE Walnut Grove Library plans Lego Family Fun Night Build your next masterpiece at walnut grove library’s upcoming lego Family Fun event. the workshop will take from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at the library, located at 1000 walnut grove parkway in loganville.

For more information, call 678-342-9758.

NORCROSS Valentine’s Day Trolley Tour planned take a trolley tour of norcross with your sweetheart on Valentine’s day.

For the love of norcross trolley tour begin at 5 p.m. Feb. 14. tickets are $5, and the tour will board at the rectory, 17 college St. tickets must be reserved. to make a reservation, call 678421-2048 or 678-421-2049.

PEACHTREE CORNERS Plans for Spalding Drive widening approved relief is in sight for commuters and residents who regularly drive the heavily traveled section of Spalding drive in peachtree corners from winters chapel road to Holcomb Bridge road. plans have been approved for the road widening, which will also replace the crooked

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Marc and Collin Lancaster of Dacula pose for a photo at a BlazeSports event in 2015.

The awards event’s emcee was CBS46’s Karyn Greer and featured guest speakers included retired Army Col. John Tien, former Atlanta Hawks standout Dominique Wilkins and Team USA women’s wheelchair basketball team member Bailey Moody.

creek bridge and add pedestrian walkways, according to a news release. “this is welcome news,” city councilman phill Sadd said in the news release. “Spalding drive is a very busy road that runs through our city and is used not only by our citizens but those traveling from gwinnett county to Sandy Springs. additionally, the new bridge and pedestrian improvements will further enhance our efforts to make peachtree corners a more walkable city.” the work will involve widening Spalding drive from two to four lanes plus a center turn lane from winters chapel road to just west of the intersection with ga. Highway 140/Holcomb Bridge road. the project also includes constructing a dedicated right turn lane from winters chapel onto Spalding drive. in addition, the existing traffic signals on winters chapel road and river exchange drive will be upgraded, and curb and gutter and associated drainage improvements will be installed. work is slated to begin in the first quarter of 2020 and is expected to take two years to complete. the work on this 0.6-mile section of road will be partially funded through $2 million in grants issued to gwinnett county through the State road and tollway authority, the news release states. the total contracted project cost is $6.6 million and will be a coordinated effort by gwinnett county and the cities of peachtree corners and Sandy Springs.

SNELLVILLE Centerville History Club to talk about moonshine the centerville History club

will give a presentation about the history and development of moonshine in the centerville area in recognition of the 100th anniversary of prohibition. the presentation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 15 at oneStop centerville, 3025 Bethany church road in Snellville. the event is open to adults ages 21 and up. prohibition was a nationwide ban on the sale and import of alcoholic beverages that lasted from 1920 to 1933.

For more information, call 678-277-0228.

SUGAR HILL Community Cleanup event planned a winter 2020 community cleanup is planned for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 29. participants will meet in front of Sugar Hill city Hall, 5039 w. Broad St. in Sugar Hill. the event will focus on picking up trash in downtown Sugar Hill. materials including gloves and garbage bags will be provided.

SUWANEE Kupcakes and Kandy 5K to benefit North Gwinnett Church the sixth annual Kupcakes and Kandy 5K will take off at 8 a.m. Feb. 22 at north gwinnett church, 4973 west price road in Suwanee. registration is $25. the price will increase to $28 after Feb. 1. proceeds will benefit north gwinnett church missions ministry. participants will receive a cupcake and hot chocolate and a bag of chocolate candy. trophies and medals will be awarded to race winners.

For more information or to register, visit fundracers.org.

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