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Ed Steele and his wife Tami brought their daughter Andrea Pucket, left, and their grandson, Bryson Mire, to Thompson’s Tree Farm on Saturday to choose this year’s Christmas tree. (Staff Photos: Katie McKenna)

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By Katie Morris

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LAWRENCEVILLE — Austin Little buoyantly weaves through the rows of ready-to-becut leyland cypresses growing at Thompson’s Tree Farm.

Every now and then a tree catches the 7-year-old’s eye and he stops to ask his parents who are following closely behind, “How about this one?”

His mom Tiffany does a slow circle around the tree inspecting the height, shape and fullness — it’s not quite right.

The family presses on and the search for the perfect Christmas tree continues. Austin leads the way, followed by Tiffany and his dad, Michael, who’s pushing the still empty tree cart. Fam-

Jace, front, and Bren Routli, back, carry their Christmas tree to the farm house at on Saturday at Thompson’s Tree Farm in Lawrenceville.

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ily friend Stephanie Basham is nearby pushing the youngest

member of the Little family, 1-year-old Oliver, in a stroller.

Austin runs up to a mediumsized cypress — could this be the one?

The Little family gathers around the tree and after a short

deliberation they decide, this is it — the perfect Christmas tree.

Now, all that’s left is to cut it down.

Austin and Michael kneel See TREES, Page 5A

SUWANEE — If history is any indication, Gwinnett County Board of Education meetings over the next two months will play host to large and spirited crowds.

From Hoschton to Norcross, this year’s proposed redistricting plans, which were rolled out last week to anticipate next fall’s enrollment, touch nearly every section of Gwinnett. Given recent redistricting events, residents will voice their opinions, and be especially vocal if they disagree.

District officials have planned a series of ways residents can submit feedback, from boundary input forms to public meetings. Community members can provide feedback through the input forms through Dec. 11, then boundary committees will submit recommendations to the GCPS planning department by Dec. 16.

Public meetings are scheduled for Jan. 7 and on Jan. 21 before the school board votes on the final plans.

“The process over the last couple of years has really been positive,” said Steve Flynt, the district’s chief strategy and performance officer. “It’s not that people aren’t upset, but the way we go about it, and the way we’re able to listen to them and they’re able to provide input and it’s meaningful input and it’s listened to, I do think that has really helped the process.

We appreciate the input.”

Overall this year, 31 existing schools,

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The Norcross cluster will experience the most movement among the areas affected by enrollment re-balancing known as redistricting.

Small Business Saturday a win for local stores, shoppers

By Katie Morris

Residents showed their support to locally owned store Peace, Love and Decorating in downtown Duluth on Saturday by coming to shop on Small Business Saturday.

(Staff Photo: Katie Morris)

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DULUTH — The temperature was 70 degrees and the sky was blue in downtown Duluth on Saturday afternoon, making it the perfect day for a motherdaughter shopping spree.

“It’s a beautiful day; the weather is fabulous,” Carol Morris said.

The Lawrenceville resident and her daughter, Christi Parand-

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juk, regularly shop at the locally owned stores along Main Street.

But the two made a special point to come show their support for local merchants on Small

Business Saturday, according to Parandjuk.

“We love these shops, so we definitely had to come on Shop Small Saturday,” she said.

Small Business Saturday was created five years ago by American Express as a way to promote locally owned mom and pop shops and the “shop small” philosophy. Held annually between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, See BUSINESS, Page 5A

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Deal, GEMA promoting winter weather preparedness this week

Gov. Nathan Deal is urging Georgia residents to spend the next week reflecting on how prepared they are for severe winter weather.

The governor has declared the week of Nov. 30 to be Winter Weather Preparedness Week in the state. Each year, state officials use the week as an opportunity to educate residents about how they can be prepared Nathan Deal for winter weather events, such as the ice and snow storms that have swept through north Georgia over the last two winters.

“All Georgians are encouraged to prepare and plan for dangerous weather conditions by winterizing their homes, making a family communications plan and preparing an emergency kit for their homes and cars,” Deal said in a statement released in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.

Each day of the week will be dedicated to focusing on a different area of winter weather preparedness.

Monday will dedicated to Winter Weather in Georgia.

Residents are encouraged to use the day as a time to brush up on the different types of winter weather that Georgia typically experiences.

Tuesday focuses on winter weather terminology so

residents can understand the lingo used in weather alerts and forecasts.

Wednesday is dedicated to preparing for winter storms.

Residents are encouraged to use the day as a chance to educate themselves on what items they need to keep in emergency preparedness kits, or “Ready Kits,” for their homes and cars in case of severe winter storms.

Thursday is set aside to educate residents on the best practices they should use to stay safe during a winter storm.

Friday will be set aside as a Winter Weather Outlook day that will focus on preparing for particular threats weather experts expect from the upcoming winter season.

GEMA has a long list of recommended items, such as NOAA Weather radios, blankets, water, flashlights and non-perishable food, that it recommends residents keep in their Ready Kits. The full list of recommended items can be found on GEMA’s Ready Georgia website, www.ready.ga.gov.

Congressmen seeking tech-minded students for app contest U.S. Reps. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., and Rob Woodall, R-Ga., are now accepting entries from high school students for their respective district’s branches of the Congressional App Challenge.

The contest is designed to promote science, technology, engineering and math, or

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STEM, education in schools by asking students to develop apps for smartphones, tablets or watches that use such applications. The deadline to submit entries is Jan. 15 and winners will be announced on Feb. 22. One winner from each congressional district will have their app put on display in the U.S. Capitol.

Johnson and Woodall are among five members of Georgia’s congressional delegation participating in the challenge, according to the contest website. The others are Reps. John Lewis, D-Ga., Barry Loudermilk and Austin Scott, both R-Ga. Students can find entry information and contest rules online at different links depending on their congressional district.

Residents of Johnson’s district can go to Hank www.chalJohnson lenge.gov/ challenge/ congressional-appchallengega-04-repjohnson, while students in Woodall’s Rob districts can Woodall go to www. challenge.gov/challenge/ congressional-app-challengega-07-rep-woodall/.

Students and their families can also contact Johnson’s Community Outreach Liaison, Joshua Smith, at joshua. smith@mail.house.gov or Woodall’s spokesman, Martin Wattenbarger, at martin. wattenbarger@mail.house. gov for more information.

Upcoming Gwinnett County Republicans will gather at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday for their annual Christmas and Hanukkah Dinner at the Historic Gwinnett County Courthouse.

Alveda King, the neice of Martin Luther King Jr., will be the guest speaker. The Gwinnett GOP, Gwinnett Republican Women, Gwinnett Young Republicans and the Conservative Republican Women of North Atlanta are partnering to host the dinner, which requires advance reservations.

Tickets cost $25 per person and can be purchased online at www.gwinnettrepublicans.com.

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Woman expanding from balm into 3-D printed packaging the Lawrenceville resident decided to go into business for herself and sell the balm in local stores. That’s how Anita Redd began her path her business, Anita’s Balm, toward owning a business in came to be. earnest, by making a homeNow Redd and her husmade skin balm for her son’s band, Jason, are branching eczema. out and diversifying their After years of treating portfolio by selling biodehis condition with the balm, gradable containers that they

clear polylactic acid, or PLA, pellets and a colored dye into a device that converts it into a strand of plastic-like material which is used to make the containers.

The only indication that containers are being made is a faint noise that sounds like a repeating chord of computerized musical notes. That’s the sound the printers make as their print heads move back and forth creating the containers one strand of PLA Anita Redd poses for a photo with a 3-D printed balm at a time. container at her home in Lawrenceville on Thursday.

“It’s got an outer wall and 678.461.6046 (Staff Photo: David Welker) an inner wall and then it’s www.jhrosenlaw.com show,” Redd said. “We had that her business had a need. hollow in the center so that NEED HELP WITH YOUR IMMIGRATION CASE? the shape of it make it pretty Georgia and Florida comThe general plastic jars panies inquire regarding us she had been buying to hold strong,” Jason Redd said.

Attorney Jacky Clements exclusively handles immigration matters and also speaks Spanish. making up to 1000 jars for her balm had been discontin- “You can toss it around.”

Attorney Clements specializes in the following cases: The couple has expanded them.” ued and there was a limited · Defense Against Deportations (Immigration Court) the selection over the last 10 Born from necessity supply left. · Green Cards months to add the one-ounce When Redd and her hus“I bought the entire rest · Citizenship band began making their first of them, it was 300 of them, and quarter-ounce jars and · Provisional Waivers container a year ago, they · Consular Process and I said, ‘Jason, we have a carabiners with balm in · DACA weren’t setting out to launch short period of time to come them. The salt and pepper · Petitions to Remove Conditions on Residence shakers and parts for bee hive a new side to their business. up with a new one-ounce · Visas for Athletes containers are new additions.

They moved toward that jar because we don’t have · TN Visas The treasure boxes and model for the simple reason anymore,’” she said. “I said, Free Consultation when you mention Gwinnett Post!

‘This is what I want: I want it soap pumps are in the prototo twist up from the bottom. type stage, but Redd hopes NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC I want it to be decorative and to roll them out during the GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA holiday season. look like a pot’ and this is PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET AND “(The treasure boxes) still what we wound up with.”

PUBLIC HEARING need a little bit of work,” she The couple invested $2,000 in buying and setting said.

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners will hold Each container costs up each printer, and Jason a Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving comments Redd designs the containers about 9 cents to make on the on the 2016 Proposed Budget on December 7, 2015, at printer. on a computer in the Auto7:00pm in the auditorium located on the first floor of the While the containers CAD design program.

Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, located at 75 keep the couple from havThey plan to sell the conLangley Drive in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Members of the tainers for between 20 cents ing to spend extra money public are invited to attend the Public Hearing and have to produce the balm, Anita and $1 depending on the the right to present comments pertaining to the Proposed Redd said the move towards product. Money made from Budget during the public hearing. sales will be reinvested in the 3-D printed containers is environmentally motivated. company to buy additional A copy of this proposal is available to the public, in The PLA used to make the printers. accordance with the provisions of the Official Code of products comes from plants Letting technology Georgia §36-81-5(d)(e). The copy may be inspected during regular office hours (8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday such as beets and corn and do the work through Friday) in the office of the Department of can break down completely There is not much heavy Financial Services, located on the second floor of the within 90 days in a municilifting needed by the Redds Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, located at to make the containers. Once pal compost facility.

75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville, Georgia. In addition, By comparison, she said they turn the computers on, the 2016 Proposed Budget may be viewed online at the jars she previously used the printers largely do the www.gwinnettcounty.com, where public comments will for her balm take 500 years rest. also be accepted.

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“We’re beginning to sell them empty, starting now,” Anita Redd said. “Until now, we’ve only used them filled with Anita’s Balm, so we’re changing to a different business, which is empty containers.”

The homemade containers venture is a new development in Redd’s career as it marks her move into the packaging business. She and her husband began to sell them to other businesses and on their website, www.anitasbalm.com, this month and are offering their services to make businesses existing jar designs using the 3-D printing process and biodegradable materials.

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4A • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2015 To Your Good Health

Keith Roach

Health pros should set an example DEAR DR. ROACH: I retired from a large hospital after smoking was prohibited in the building. At that time, doctors still smoked in their lounge, and other employees — nurses, technicians, etc.

— smoked on the adjacent strip-mall property or in their personal vehicles. I imagine that the doctors no longer smoke in their lounge and are not seen in public view, but employees still smoke in public view. It’s obvious because most of the medical staff wear scrubs.

— L. ANSWER: Health-care professionals can make bad decisions about their health, but I agree with your implication that they have an obligation not to do so while in the role of someone concerned for health. I certainly have seen physicians in white coats smoking outside my own (previous) hospital, and routinely see other health professionals do so.

It’s hypocrisy for us to then tell others not to smoke. So, to my colleagues in medicine: Please don’t smoke when you are recognizable as a health professional. It makes it harder to get people to quit.

I recall walking into the Veterans Affairs hospital in my early years of training and seeing the patients who were being treated for head and neck cancer smoking outside of the building through their tracheostomies (breathing holes in the neck).

Seeing that was as strong a motivation to quit (or better yet, never start) as I can imagine.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old male. I had triple bypass surgery two years ago. Post-surgery complications included diabetes, pneumonia and renal failure.

I spent approximately three months in intensive care.

After discharge I started physical therapy, as my arms and hands had atrophied. I am still doing therapy, but continue to have limited use of my arms and hands (I cannot curl my hands without force). Any insight you have as to why I am unable to use my hands would be appreciated.

— C.M. ANSWER: I wrote about the effects of a prolonged ICU stay on thinking, memory and emotions recently, but the physical effects also are profound.

Muscle weakness is common (it’s seen in more than 25 percent of patients) after an ICU stay, due to several separate causes. Prolonged immobility can lead to weakness, atrophy and even contractures (involuntary bending at certain joints, such as the elbow and ankle). Both critical illness myopathy and critical illness polyneuropathy can lead to weakness and atrophy.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. when invited at the last to insult you. So now that where you realize that you If they wanted to host a 22) — Your zest for life and minute. My brother-in-law you know that he is inap- are not responsible for the wedding that was family- adventure will make you also told me he does not propriate, how lucky you way other people behave. centered and inclusive, susceptible to the lure of a come to our home because must feel that he promises See the good in these they would have hosted it risky venture. Exercise comhe has to drive three hours to avoid you! people when you can, at a venue where people mon sense before you take to get here.

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Facebook makes paid baby leave a global benefit ReuteRs

SAN FRANCISCO — Less than a week after Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said he would take two months of paternity leave, the social media company announced it is extending its parental leave policy to full-time employees outside the United States.

The policy, which provides four months of paid time off, will be provided to all new parents regardless of gender or location, starting Jan. 1. Employees may take leave at any point Tom Luick puts Christmas trees in netting to make them easier to transport and carry Saturday at Thompson’s Tree up to a year after the birth Farm in Lawrenceville. (Staff Photos: Katie McKenna) of their child, Lori Matloff Goler, the company’s head of human resources, said •From Page 1A in a Facebook post late Wednesday. down and get to work, movFacebook currently offers ing the hand saw back and four months of paid parental forth until the tree finally falls over. They load it onto the tree cart and begin head•From Page 1A ing to the farm house to have it netted. This is the Lawrenceville family’s first year seven clusters and more coming to Thompson’s Tree than 6,800 current stuFarm to cut down their own dents will be affected. tree and it won’t be their last, This process will create according to Tiffany. the attendance zone for the “I think we’re going to new Baldwin Elementary make this an annual tradiSchool and a new middle tion,” she said. school in the Duluth cluster, The Littles were among both of which will open in hundreds of families who August. Redistricting will Thompson’s Tree farm in Lawrenceville is 22 acres and includes Christmas trees, blueflocked to Thompson’s Tree berry plants and livestock. affect the Duluth, Lanier, Farm on Saturday to carry on Meadowcreek, Mill Creek, the time-honored tradition of in by driving the tractor for five years. and 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat- Mountain View, Norcross choosing and cutting down a hayrides during the week.

The proud grandparents urdays and Sundays through and Parkview clusters.

According to Thompson, Christmas tree. The familyThe process is considcarried on the tradition with Dec. 20. The farm is located operated farm in Lawrencev- Christmas season at the farm Pucket and their grandson ered the second phase of at 1829 Prospect Road in ille, which also features is similar to a family reunion Bryson Mire on Saturday. an enrollment re-balancing Lawrenceville. blueberry picking in the and not just among the staff. The occasion marked 3-yearIn addition to Leyland and effort that began last year summer, opened for its 14th Over the years, she’s been old Bryson’s first trip to a Murray Cypresses, Carolina with about 14,000 students holiday season last weekend. able to watch as families ex- Christmas tree farm. from 34 schools and nine Sapphires and fresh Fraser According to owners, Denise pand and children grow up. clusters, including the new “This is about family.

Firs shipped in from North and Tommy Thompson, “We see so many repeat Discovery cluster in LawIt gives us time to get out Carolina, families can also so far the season is off to a customers,” Thompson said. and enjoy each other’s renceville. find homemade jams and lively start.

Coming to a local farm to company,” Ed said. “Every- decorations sold from the It’s a combination of “We’ve been busy everycut down a Christmas tree is thing’s so fast paced now, the district opening six Thompson’s garage, a fire day,” Denise said. “We’ve a 20-year tradition for Ed and we want to take time to slow pit with s’mores roasting and new schools between this been so, so blessed.”

Tammi Steele. The Lawdown and enjoy life, enjoy free hot chocolate and apple school year and next, and The tree farm is manned renceville couple took their the district has grown by these special moments and cider. Kids, and adults, can by sons, daughters, indaughter, Andrea Pucket, 11,000 students in the last memories.” also feed goats and Scotlaws, nieces and Denise’s every year while she was Thompson Tree Farm is tish Highland cows and ride three years.

83-year-old mom, known as growing up and have been GCPS Planning Direcopen from noon to 6 p.m. around the about six-acre “Mamaw,” who still pitches coming to Thompson’s for Mondays through Fridays field of trees during hayrides. tor Greg Stanfield said the population movement could be explained through people moving into western •From Page 1A “It’s made a big differclusters. ence for us,” he said. “This “It really hasn’t been the shopping event has our biggest day of the year.” from building activity, quickly gained popularSmith’s is closed on it’s been from individuals ity and now even has its Thanksgiving Day and moving in or re-populating own social media hashtag, Black Friday, and then the homes that could have been #ShopSmall. store re-opens Saturday, vacant with families that Morris and Parandjuk offering customers a storehave students,” Stanfield made a day of it, first havwide discount. Many locally said. “We track all new deing lunch at Pure taqueria owned businesses across velopments. We have a GIS and then browsing through Gwinnett celebrated the day system obviously where we the downtown shops, by offering deals similar track developments and are including Peace, Love and to the discounts seen at big able to look at those. … We Decorating and Smith’s. box stores on Thanksgiving also talk to our local prinAccording to Dennis and Black Friday. cipals because they’re there Smith’s employee Richard Shivers helps customer Hilary Asken, owner of Smith’s, The Explore Gwinand they may see trends or Rosenthal at the locally owned store during the annual he has seen Small Busisomething that we perhaps shopping event Small Business Saturday. (Staff Photo: nett website highlighted a ness Saturday grow each number of small businesses didn’t see.”

Katie Morris) year, with more and more in the days leading up to In 2007, several Grayson event helps give sales a local shoppers choosing to has a foundation of loyal Small Business Saturday. cluster families said they participate. Smith’s already customers but the shopping boost, Asken said.

In addition to Peace, Love didn’t want to move to and Decorating and Smith’s, Archer because they had visitgwinnett.wordpress. strong ties to the Grayson com featured The Dizzy community. And regardGypsy in Lawrenceville, less of the process, they Lilburn’s Antiques in Old believed district officials Town, Norcross’ Anna Bal- already made their minds kan Jewelry and more. up about the new attenDru Whitehead regularly dance zones. shops at the stores in downThat same year, when town Duluth. Like Morris Archer, Lanier and Mounand Parandjuk, the Duluth tain View clusters were resident decided to make a created, then-Sugar Hill day of it with a few friends Mayor Gary Pirkle was in honor of Small Business disappointed that his Saturday. proposed plan was not ac“We’re supporting our cepted. Pirkle’s plan was to small businesses a little eliminate socioeconomic too much,” she said with disparity that he said would a smile, holding up her be created by splitting the purchases.

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leave to U.S.-based fulltime workers. Outside the United States, Facebook now offers a minimum of four months of paid leave to full-time employees who are new mothers and primary caregivers. Fathers and nonprimary caregivers outside the United States get four weeks of paid leave.

“We want to be there for our people at all stages of life, and in particular we strive to be a leading place to work for families,” she added. “An important part of this is offering paid parental or ‘baby’ leave.”

Goler said the new policy will primarily help new fathers and employees in same-sex relationships outside the United States, noting that it will not change maternity leave already available to employees worldwide.

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along the proposed lines.

Residents have shared their happiness with revisions following the initial proposals. That also happened in 2007 when a group called Hamilton United lobbied successfully to keep the Hamilton Mill area intact by sending all students to the new Puckett’s Mill Elementary School, instead of sending some to Fort Daniel Elementary.

Last year, it was residents from the Brookwood cluster and city of Peachtree Corners who were not happy.

One resident said there seemed to be a “moat” around Simpson Elementary and there is a perception that you cannot go there if you live in an apartment.

But then-Board chairman Dan Seckinger countered, “We don’t really give a rat’s tail if a kid lives in an apartment or a $700,000 house.”

Another group of people were upset there neighbor was split between two schools.

The fallout from last year’s redistricting was 85 students were granted requests for permissive transfers, which meant those students could go to another school that’s not overcrowded as long as they provide their own transportation.

While initial reaction was heated in some cases, when alarm clocks and voluntary transportation plans are factored into a family’s routine, those feelings can change.

Permissive transfers will be available to apply for, and current high school students could remain at their school if they provide transportation.

“This is a very open process, very inclusive, we like to get input,” Flynt said. “We can’t make all the changes everybody wants and it’s nice that everybody’s passionate about staying at their school, and not wanting to move. But unfortunately, you know how that is, we have to balance enrollment. So we try to take as much input as possible and make it a winwin, but students do have to move. That’s unfortunatee, but the fortunate thing is once they do move, we typically hear positive comments after they get to their new school.”

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Woman with rare disease makes strides with charity

By Joshua sharpe

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One day last fall, Beth Nguyen sat in her living room in Lawrenceville,

with an oxygen tube in her nose and a breathing machine humming at her feet, and talked about her dream.

“I don’t want anybody else to go through what

I’ve been through,” said Nguyen, a then-37-yearold unemployed nurse and mother of two.

What she’s been through is a confusing and frightening ordeal

after discovering that she has syringomyelia, a little-known and rare condition that erodes the spinal cord. Doctors were perplexed at her ailments and, she feels, could’ve helped her more if they’d been more educated about the disease.

A year later, the nonprofit Nguyen started to raise such awareness, Worldwide Syringomyelia Task Force, is making strides.

The group began working with the National Organization for Rare Disorders; advocated for several federal acts relevant to rare diseases; and helped nudge nearly 30 states to issue proclamations on syringomyelia.

Lawrenceville Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson also signed one.

Nguyen’s organization has started several support groups, which have hundreds of members. She has been asked to write articles for a national medical publication for doctors, and to take a position as Georgia Ambassador for Rare Disease for NORD. In May 2016, Nguyen’s group is planning a charity 5K at Stone Mountain Park.

“Since starting this group I’ve felt empowered,” she said this week.

“I am thrilled that I can use what happened in my case as the fuel to keep moving forward as an example.”

Nguyen has said her troubles began about four years ago with pain and discomfort in her head, neck and back. Her doctor said it was just stress.

By the time she found out she had a disease, she said she already had a permanent spinal-cord injury and heart trouble.

Beth Nguyen, pictured above in a 2014 file photo, has a rare disease called syringomyelia that damages the spinal cord and started a nonprofit to raise awareness.

At left, Nguyen, right, poses for a photo with Lawrenceville Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson after the mayor issued a proclamation on syringomyelia. Nguyen, a former nurse, has the rare disease and last year started a nonprofit to raise awareness.

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The situation might not be as bad if her doctor had known to do an MRI, she said.

The organization has created literature for such education.

“We are teaching other organizations to create their own model of care for their rare disease,” Nguyen said.

All the progress is

“very, very” exciting for her.

“We have accomplished so much in a year and a half,” Nguyen said. “This is a passion as mine. I want to do as much as I can to move us as far along.”

To learn more about the Worldwide Syringomyelia Task Force, visit www.wstfcure.org.

Three Gwinnett post offices offering extra holiday hours

By Curt yeomans

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Three Gwinnett County post offices will give residents a little

extra time to get their holiday gifts in the mail in December, United States Postal Service officials announced this past week.

The postal service announced several post offices in metro Atlanta, including the Lawrenceville North, Duluth and Boggs Road post offices, will have extended hours during the holiday season. Those extended hours include Sunday hours at the Boggs Road location.

“Normally, no offices are open on Sunday, but every weekend in December — prior to Christmas — selected post offices will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,” said Atlanta District Manager Scott Raymond, “This effort

will help our customers with their holiday shipping needs and will help us provide better service as well.”

The Lawrenceville North and Duluth locations will stay open two hours later on Saturdays from Dec. 5 through 19, and close at 4 p.m. The Lawrenceville North branch is located at 1557 Buford Drive and the Duluth branch is located at 3470 McClure Bride Road.

The Boggs Road post office will be open later on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., through Dec. 20. It will also be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sundays between Dec. 6 and 20. The branch is located at 1605 Boggs Road in Duluth.

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WORLD Putin approves sanctions against Turkey MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree imposing economic sanctions against Turkey on Saturday, four days after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane near the Syrian-Turkish border.

The decree, posted on the Kremlin’s web site, said a ban on charter flights from Russia to Turkey would be introduced, that Russian tour operators should stop selling trips to Turkey, and that imports of some Turkish products would be halted.

It also said the operations of Turkish companies in Russia and the employment of Turkish staff by Russian firms would face restrictions and ordered the government to prepare a list of goods, firms and jobs that would be affected.

The degree, which came into force immediately, was entitled “On measures to ensure Russia’s national security and protect Russian citizens from criminal and other illegal activities, and the application of special economic measures against Turkey.”

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world&nation Shooting suspect has checkered past

By KEith coffman

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The 57-year-old man with a bushy white beard who is suspected of killing three people in a shooting rampage at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado has a history of brushes with the law, including a peeping Tom complaint in his home state of South Carolina.

Robert Lewis Dear, named as the suspect in the Friday shooting in Colorado Springs, was in jail on Saturday awaiting an initial hearing on Monday, police and jail records showed.

Police have not discussed a motive for the attack at the clinic, which offers a range of health services, including abortions.

Those killed were a police officer and two civilians, and nine people were wounded. After a standoff lasting several hours, the suspect surrendered to law enforcement officers, authorities said.

The shooting was believed to be the first fatal attack at an abortion provider in the United States in six years, although it was not known if the attack was related to the clinic’s abortion services. The Colorado Springs center has been repeatedly targeted for protests by anti-abortion activists.

It was not immediately

PEOPLE Coldplay debuts single ‘Everglow’ featuring Paltrow

LOS ANGELES — Coldplay has debuted another song off upcoming album “A Head Full of Dreams.”

Chris Martin shared “Everglow,” which features guest vocals from Martin’s ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow, on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio show.

Martin explained to Lowe that the song’s title is a word he learned from a surfer.

“I was in the ocean one day with this surfer guy, who spoke just like you’d imagine a surfer guy to speak,” Martin said. “This guy spoke like Sean Penn’s Colorado Springs police chief Pete Carey tells reporters that the shooting suspect at character from ‘Fast Times the Planned Parenthood center is in custody in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Friday. at Ridgemont High.’ He was like, ‘Yo dude, I was doing (Reuters/Rick Wilking) this thing the other day man, it gave me this total everclear if Dear had retained an Colleton County Sheriff’s was dismissed by a judge attorney.

Office, Dear’s wife called and a restraining order was glow!’ I was like, ‘What an amazing word.’”

An online court record police and accused him issued against him.

Martin added, “Then the search in South Carolina of assaulting her in 1997 The Colleton County song came completely out. did not immediately show at their home. She said he Sheriff’s Office also said To me, it’s about — whether records of any criminal pushed her and shoved her he was arrested for animal convictions for Dear, but to the floor, but declined to cruelty in 2003 but no court it’s a loved one or a situation law enforcement officers file charges, according to record was available online or a friend or a relationship that’s finished or someone’s were called in on several the sheriff deputy’s report. for that case. occasions after complaints In 2002 he was accused Dear, who most recently passed away — I was really about him. by a neighbor of shooting was living in the small com- thinking about, after you’ve been through the sadness of He was born in South the neighbor’s dog with a munity of Hartsel, Colosomething, you also get this Carolina and lived in Walpellet gun, and that same rado, about 60 miles west everglow. That’s what it’s terboro during the 1990s year he was arrested on of Colorado Springs, had about.” and early 2000s. He was accusation of hiding in the moved there from the rural married in 1995 to Pam bushes at his neighbor’s Swannanoa-Black MounCAR steps up Dear and records of his con- house and leering her and tain area of western North ‘Mockingjay’ security ahead tact with sheriff’s deputies making unwanted advances. Carolina. clinches holiday of pope visit show he had a son, Taylor Court records show he Records showed that Dear. was charged with peeping Dear purchased an isolated box office win BANGUI — French and According to incident to invade someone’s privacy property in rural Hartsel for U.N. armored vehicles and LOS ANGELES — “The reports provided by the in that case, but the charge $6,000 in October of 2014. tanks jostled with ramshackle Hunger Games: Mockingyellow taxis on the congested jay — Part 2” continues to streets of Central African Revanquish its Thanksgiving States, according to Accupublic’s capital on Saturday holiday box office competiweather.com. as security was beefed up a tors, tracking for a five-day A double hit of moisture day before the arrival of Pope FOP stands by from Tropical Storm Sandra total of $74 million.

Francis.

The Jennifer Lawrence and the Gulf of Mexico cop charged with The pope’s visit to the starrer generated $21.5 combine brought recordmurdering teen former French colony, racked million at the Friday box breaking rains and flooding CHICAGO — The main since 2013 by a conflict that to the Dallas-Fort Worth re- office in 4,175 locations.

“Mockingjay — Part 2” also Chicago police union is has descended into intergion over the Thanksgiving dominated Thanksgiving religious bloodshed, has been standing behind the white holiday. The deluge led to day ticket sales, bringing in welcomed by both the major- officer who was charged the deaths of four motorists ity Christian community and this week with first-degree in the area, including a wom- $10.4 million on the holiday.

The Lionsgate release is the Muslim minority. murder for gunning down a an missing since Thursday Interim President Cathblack teenager. It is facing a U.S. President Barack Obama, center, pays for purchases and presumed dead, authori- the fourth and final chapter erine Samba-Panza said on in the “Hunger Games” backlash from leaders of the at Pleasant Pops, as daughters Malia and Sasha enjoy a ties said.

Saturday that the event could city’s black community as a popsicle in Washington on Saturday. (Reuters/Mike Theiler) films; the fourth installment More downpours are mark a turning point in the bowed to $102.7 million last result. expected Saturday night fighting, which has pitted On its website, the Chinine books that spanned and Sunday in North Texas, weekend, the lowest opening them in the context of a in the franchise. “Mockingneighbors against each other. cago lodge of the Fraternal which is especially vulnerracially divided city beset by age brackets, including “Central Africans know jay — Part 1” opened ahead Order of Police (FOP), has three young-adult novels by able to flooding after an violence. that the pope is a messenger posted a bail fund appeal Cynthia Voigt, “Purity: A already wet season. That has of Thanksgiving in 2014 to of peace, and they hope that for the officer, Jason Van $121.9 million.

Obama, daughters Novel” by Jonathan Franzen, prompted concerns about the message he is going to Behind Katniss Everdeen Dyke, who is accused of “Two Years Eight Months drivers heading home after is Disney/Pixar’s “The Good deliver to them will trigger shooting 17-year-old Laquan get out to support and Twenty-Eight Nights: A Thanksgiving on one of the Dinosaur,” which took in a national awakening and McDonald 16 times just six small businesses Novel” by Salman Rushdie, busiest travel weekends of $15.6 million on Friday awareness so that Central Af- seconds after emerging from “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the year. ricans learn to live together WASHINGTON — Presi- Hard Luck, Book 8” by Jeff from 3,749 locations. The his patrol car on a street in once again,” she said. dent Barack Obama took his Kinney, and “Dork Diaries animated feature is on track Chicago on Oct. 20, 2014.

Trump reframes to finish the five-day holiday An earlier link on the FOP’s teenage daughters Malia and 1: Tales from a Not-So-Fabclaim of Muslims weekend with a U.S. gross Sasha shopping on Saturday front page to a GoFundMe ulous Life” by Rachel Renée Twin suicide around $55 million. Pixar’s campaign was removed after for books and a sweet treat cheering 9/11 Russell. attacks kill five in the fundraising site said it 16th pic follows dinosaur to promote Small Business WASHINGTON — Arlo, who befriends a caveSaturday, an annual event north Cameroon violated a policy against its Rain, ice batter boy in an alternate history of Republican presidential designed to boost holiday use by criminal defendants. central U.S. as YAOUNDE — Suspected Earth. candidate Donald Trump shopping at mom-and-pop The FOP also is paying Boko Haram militants deto- the lawyer representing Van shops. on Saturday reframed his Texas death toll nated two suicide bombs in claim that he saw Muslims In the tiny Upshur Street Dyke, Daniel Herbert, himSwiss director rises to four a village in northern Camer- self a former FOP member in Jersey City, New Jersey, Books in northwest WashBondy dies at 67 oon on Saturday afternoon, AUSTIN, Texas — Flood- cheering the attacks on the ington, the casually dressed the union pays to represent VIENNA — Swiss direckilling at least five people, ing and travel delays are Twin Towers of the World Chicago cops in misconduct Obama and his daughters tor Luc Bondy, whose work security sources and an oflikely over the holiday week- Trade Center in Manhattan browsed for books with the cases. Funding such a deficial told Reuters. end for a swath of south and on Sept. 11, 2001 by assert- influenced theaters across help of the store manager, fense is a common practice The attacks in the village central United States stretch- ing the sentiment was shared Europe, has died at the age Anna Thorn. among U.S. police unions. of Dabanga are thought to be of 67, the Paris-based Odeon ing from Texas to Kentucky, worldwide.

The post-Thanksgiving The FOP’s support for the latest in a series of cross- Van Dyke appears to have bringing up to a foot of rain “Worldwide, the Muslims theater, which he had headed book-browsing outing has border raids into Cameroon’s support within the union, ac- become an annual tradition in some places and killing at were absolutely going wild,” since 2012, announced on Far North Region by memleast four, weather forecast- the real estate mogul said at Saturday. for the First Family. cording to email and phone bers of the Nigeria-based Born in Zurich and ers said Saturday. a campaign rally in Sarasota, On Saturday in the interviews Reuters conductIslamist militants. raised in France, Bondy At the same time, an ice Florida. softly lit shop adorned with ed with a number of white “The provisional toll is was a towering figure at storm stretching from New Trump came under fire Christmas lights, excited and black active-duty and seven dead, including the theaters including Berlin’s Mexico through West Texas a week ago for saying at retired cops, as well as union employees mingled next to two suicide bombers, as well and black police association platters of colorful cupand Oklahoma and up to another rally and in a nation- Schaubuehne, the Salzburg Festival and Vienna’s Wiener as two soldiers injured,” said officials. ally televised appearance cakes. Outside, cheery store Kansas City knocked out a senior government source, power for tens of thousands that he watched thousands of Festwochen, which he led windows featured books They stopped short of until 2013. He also directed requesting anonymity. of residents by Saturday people in Jersey City cheer of fairy tales and a green defending Van Dyke’s acOne of the security sources tions — which were caught handwritten “Shop Local” operas and films in a career morning. The system is the World Trade Center’s said a woman and her chilthat spanned more than four implosion. Fact checkers sign. The bookstore opened expected to lead to airport in a graphic video made dren were among the dead. decades. delays across the central debunked his claim. last November. public this week — but did — From wire reports say it was important to place — From wire reports and north part of the United — From wire reports The Obamas bought

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In search of lost Queen Nefertiti, focus lands on King Tut’s tomb

By Eric KnEcht Reuters

LUXOR, Egypt — Chances are high that the tomb of Ancient Egypt’s boy-king Tutankhamun has passages to a hidden chamber, which may be the last resting place of Queen Nefertiti, and new evidence from the site will go to Japan for analysis, experts said on Saturday.

Nefertiti, thought to have been

MUST READ Tutankhamun’s stepmother, died in the 14th century BC, and discovery of her final resting place would be the most remarkable Egyptian archaeological find this century.

British Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves announced plans for further investigations at a news conference with Egyptian Antiqui-

ties Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty, who said data would be taken to Japan for study and that chances were high that a chamber exists.

“We said earlier there was a 60 percent chance there is something behind the walls. But now after the initial reading of the scans, we are saying now its 90 percent likely there is something behind the walls,” said Damaty.

Discovery of Nefertiti, whose chiseled cheek-bones and regal

beauty were immortalized in a 3,300-year old bust now in a Berlin museum, would shed fresh light on what remains a mysterious period of Egyptian history despite frenzied international interest.

“There is, in fact, an empty space behind the wall based on radar, which is very accurate, there is no doubt. We cannot say at this point however the size of the space behind the wall,” Japanese radar specialist Hirokatsu Watanabe told

the news conference.

“We have the data but we must analyze it to understand. But we are working in the Valley of the Kings, so we are expecting to find antiquities behind the wall.”

Reeves said in October that he believed Tutankhamun’s mausoleum was originally occupied by Nefertiti and that she had lain undisturbed behind what he believes is a partition wall for over 3,000 years.

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The Syrian immigration cul-de-sac WASHINGTON — The Syrian refugee debate has become a national embarrassment. It begins with a president, desperate to deflect attention from the collapse of his foreign policy, retreating to his one safe zone — ad hominem attacks on critics, this time for lack of compassion toward Syrian widows and orphans.

This, without a glimmer of acknowledgment of his own responsibility for these unfortunate souls becoming widowed and Charles orphaned, displaced Krauthammer and homeless, in the first place. A quartermillion deaths ago, when Bashar al-Assad began making war on his own people, he unleashed his air force and helicopters. They dropped high explosives, nail-filled barrel bombs and even chemical weapons on helpless civilians. President Obama lifted not a finger.

In the earliest days, we could have stopped the slaughter: cratered Assad’s airfields, taken out his planes, grounded his helicopters and created a nationwide no-fly zone. (We successfully maintained one over Kurdistan for 12 years between 1991 and 2003.)

At the time, Assad was teetering. His national security headquarters had been penetrated and bombed. High-level aides were defecting. Military officers were forming a Free Syrian Army.

Against the advice of his top civilian and military aides, Obama refused to intervene. The widows and orphans he now so ostentatiously champions are the product of his coldhearted refusal to do anything that might sully his peacemaking image.

Obama has also charged the Republicans with cowardice, afraid to grant admittance to “3-yearold orphans.” He gave zero credit to the very real concern of governors and other officials that terrorists could be embedded amid the refugees.

This is no theoretical proposition. At least one of the Paris attackers came to France by way of Greece.

Obama’s own officials have admitted that the absence of thorough data makes it nearly impossible to properly vet Syrian refugees. In response, many Republicans (and some Democrats) called for a pause in admitting Syrians until alternate vetting procedures are developed. In my view, it would have been better to differentiate among the refugees: Admit women, children and the elderly under the current procedures, while subjecting young men of fighting age to a new regime of far stricter scrutiny.

The concerns of GOP officials were quite reasonable. But there was no need for the Republican candidates to allow the Syria debate to be derailed into a cul-de-sac on immigration — as if the essence of the Middle East issue is a relatively small number of potential refugees rather than the abject failure of Obama’s policies.

Terror is rising around the world — Sinai, Beirut, Mali, Paris. Brussels was shut down by fear itself. The president, in denial about the collapse of his Syria policy, denounced those demanding a change in course. His secretary of state actually acknowledged a rationale (if not legitimacy) for the machine-gunning of a room full of Charlie Hebdo cartoonists for offending Muslim sensibilities with a drawing.

Beyond that is the strategic surrender of the Middle East, for 40 years dominated by the United States, to Russia and Iran, who now dictate the terms. Which is why, for example, we dare not impose a protective no-fly zone. It’s too dangerous. Russia has filled the Obama vacuum.

Facing a massive failure of seven years of Democratic foreign policy stewardship, the GOP candidates have instead tried to outbid each other in being tough on Syrian refugees. This descent into xenophobia was led, as usual, by Donald Trump. Amid bushels of word salad, he concurred with registering American Muslims, raised alarms about Arab-American treachery (“thousands and thousands” on TV cheering the World Trade Center collapse) and promised not only to deny entry to Syrian refugees, but to send back the ones already here.

Can you see it? Packing them onto his 757, the one with gold-plated seatbelts, then dumping them — orphans, widows, the lot — into a war zone to await the next regime barrel bomb.

Other GOP candidates have issued Trumpian echoes. The Muslim registry had no takers. But some have advocated shutting out all the refugees or taking Christians only. They are chasing the polls showing strong anti-refugee sentiment.

How deeply shortsighted. It may work in the GOP primaries. But Trump-like anti-immigrant, anti-foreigner, now anti-Muslim, anti-Arab rhetoric — and don’t forget those cunning Chinese stealing our jobs and ruthless Mexicans raping our women — will not play well in a general election.

Politically, it will be fatal. John Kasich has forcefully denounced this slide into the swamp.

Where are the others?

Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com.

I refuse to let fear control my life Fear is a funny thing. No, really. Hear me out.

It creeps up on us when we least expect it and it makes us do totally irrational things and to make decisions that we would never make otherwise.

And sometimes we seek out fear, on purpose.

Who remembers Bestoink Dooley? You are old Atlanta if you do. I’ll give you a few hints, like one of those word association games. Raise your hand when you get it.

WAGA. Channel Five.

Friday Night. Big Movie Shocker.

There you go. We used to stay up late and watch horror movies on Friday night, hosted by Bestoink Dooley, a character played by Atlanta actor George Ellis. We watched Frankenstein and Dracula, the Wolfman and the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and we looked forward to those moments when a chill would run up and down our spine, because of the situation, because of what might happen. We looked forward all week to being afraid for two hours on Friday night.

These were not the slasher movies of today, understand.

The directors of these movies understood that the brain

As I have grown older I have learned that there are fewer and fewer things of which I am afraid. I often boast that I am from Porterdale and am not afraid of anybody or anything. That is true on some levels. I certainly don’t fear for myself or my property. My life, after Darrell all, is not confined to this Huckaby world and property is just stuff. Any fear I hold nowawas a subtle instrument and days is directed toward some gave their audiences credit malady befalling the people for having a vivid imaginaI love. I fear for our country tion. and dread the future that my Don’t get me wrong. children and grandchildren These weren’t the works will have to face. of Alfred Hitchcock, who But I know more and more relied almost entirely on people who are living their his audience’s imagination lives in constant fear and it is for the terror in his films, sad to behold. or even Stephen King, but The community in which they made it fun to be afraid I live has undergone drasnonetheless, with no lasting tic changes in the past damage to the psyche and no few years and I now know desensitizing of the moral people who never used to conscience. lock their doors who have to There are other situations, wear black masks over their of course, when it is no fun eyes at night because their to be afraid at all. I’ve spooutdoor security lights are so ken before about crossing the bright. I know other people Yellow River at night while who sleep with a gun beside Soap Sally lurked below, their bed. They are held waiting to scoop me up and hostage to fear in their own throw me in her croker sack. homes and this is a terrible That was the most terrifying thing. experience of my childhood, I know other people who and yet I lived through it are convinced that catastroalmost daily for years. phe will befall us any day

now. They stockpile freezedried food and bottled water against that day and insist that it is better to be safe than sorry, and perhaps they are right, but I refuse to live my life in a siege mentality.

As a result of recent terror attacks abroad and the threats that ISIS has made I know many people who are now afraid to shop in their local stores or travel away from home. I even know a few people who stayed home from church last Sunday because they feared there might be attacks or suicide bombers. Many people have told me that they are afraid to travel to this place or that place.

I understand their fear, but I, myself, will never bow down to it. You cannot hide from evil. It can find you wherever you are. My childhood friend was murdered in the Walmart parking lot last week — virtually in her own back yard.

It was said after 9/11 that we must not live in fear, that we must continue to live our lives, as Americans. That is exactly what I choose to do.

Look for me everywhere.

I will be the good-looking guy with a smile on my face, determined to live every day of my life.

Cementing the status of my wife’s sainthood Several of you got a chuckle over my recent observations on a survey from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia that says a good way to improve your marriage is to show gratitude to your spouse.

As one reader told me, groveling doesn’t hurt, either.

One member of the college’s faculty didn’t find it all that knee-slapping. She posited that “sexism is alive and well” unless I had a catfish in my cheek when I wrote the column.

Academicians say the darnedest things.

She added that if I wasn’t kidding — Me? Kid? You’ve got to be kidding! — “The Woman Who Shares My Name must be a saint.” Bingo!

The person (wink! wink!) has done her homework. If she would like to undertake additional research, I can furnish her the names of a number of distinguished members of the faculty in several schools and colleges at the university as well as within the UGA administration that will tell her she may be guilty of gross understatement.

Alas, the Woman Who Shares My Name isn’t feeling saintly these days. She tripped getting out of the shower recently, fell and broke her leg and required surgery. Coin-

her. That gives me nightmares.

The past couple of weeks have been a learning experience. I have discovered I am not as much in charge as I thought. Somewhere along the way, my kids lost their awe of my ability to manage complex situations. Or said another Dick way, they know befuddled Yarbrough when they see it. Most of my directives have been met with, cidentally, her surgeon, Dr. Ste- “We’ve already talked about phen W. Smith, is a managing that, Dad, and here is what we trustee of the UGA Foundahave decided to do.” Oh. tion. We like to keep things in I have taken to calling them the family.

Bossy Boy and Bossy Girl, Now she faces several but seeing how that is likely weeks of painful but necessary to be viewed by some as more rehab to ensure she is up and evidence of my sexist attirunning in time for Christmas. tudes, I will simply call them In the meantime, I have had Bossy One and Bossy One-A. time to reflect on the surreal Frankly, it doesn’t matter what experience and to be thankful I call them, they are running for what didn’t happen. She the show. They did allow me to could easily have been paraorder their mother’s lunch one lyzed had she landed on her day. That was a real ego-boosthead instead of her hip. er and a sign of their growing I had planned to be out of confidence in my leadership town at a meeting of Methodist skills. ministers and laity from across I am also finding out what north Georgia but decided to The Woman Who Shares My stay only one night instead of Name does when I am behind two. After a lifetime spent on closed doors preparing to airplanes and in hotel rooms, I jerk the chains of the humoravoid being away from home impaired. It is a lot. Take our as much as possible. Had I laundry. Please. Our washing gone as originally planned, she machine and dryer closely could have laid in the floor for resemble the cockpit of an a day or so before anyone, inAirbus A330, only more comcluding me, would have found plicated. I have noticed when I

am out of the room, somebody stuffs the clothes hamper full.

I pack it all in the washer, hit buttons at random, wait for a buzzer and then dump it all in the dryer and push more buttons. The clothes come out clean and dried — and severely wrinkled.

I have done a bit of grocery shopping, but without coupons.

This will be very upsetting to you-know-who when she finds out. Her 11th Commandment is Thou Shalt Not Buy Anything Unless It Is on Sale and/or Two for One. I have also managed to do the banking, pay the bills, water the plants and carry out the trash without being reminded. But I am clearly in over my head and with much gratitude I look forward to returning the reins of responsibility back to her.

To the public service associate in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia: I don’t have a catfish in my cheek when I say you were spot on about The Woman Who Shares My Name. She is a saint. No kidding.

You can reach Dick Yarbrough at yarb2400@bellsouth.net; at P.O. Box 725373, Atlanta, GA 31139; online at dickyarbrough.com or on Facebook at www.facebook. com/dickyarb.

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Shoppers pack Gwinnett stores in search of Black Friday deals

By Curt yeomans

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Shoppers enter the Herald Square Subway station after early morning Black Friday Shopping in New York. (Reuters/Brendan McDermid)

Black Friday hits slump nationally By nandita Bose and nathan Layne Reuters

CHICAGO/PITTSBURGH — America’s annual Black Friday shopping extravaganza was short on fireworks this year as U.S. retailers’ discounts on electronics, clothing and other holiday gifts failed to draw big crowds to stores and shopping malls.

Major retail stocks including Best Buy and Wal-Mart closed lower while Target, picked out by one analyst for its promotion strategy, saw its shares tick up.

Bargain hunters found relatively little competition compared with previous years. Some had already shopped Thursday evening, reflecting a new normal of U.S. holiday shopping, where stores open up with deals on Thanksgiving itself, rather than waiting until Black Friday.

Retailers “have taken the sense of urgency out for consumers by spreading their promotions throughout the year and what we are seeing is a result of that,” said Jeff Simpson, director of the retail practice at Deloitte. Traffic in stores was light on Friday, while Thursday missed his expectations, he said.

As much as 20 percent of holiday shopping is expected to be done over the Thanksgiving weekend this year, analysts said. But the four days are not considered a strong indicator for the entire season. A slow start last year led to deeper promotions and a shopping rush in the final 10 days of December.

Steve Bratspies, chief merchandising officer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., told Reuters he was not surprised that a store would see thinner crowds

on Friday after it kicked off Black Friday deals on Thursday night.

Suntrust Robinson Humphrey analysts were more blunt, calling Thursday a “bust.” “Members of our team who went to the malls first had no problem finding parking or navigating stores,” he wrote in a note.

The Macy’s store at Water Tower Place mall on a rainy Chicago morning saw thin crowds in the early hours of Friday. Later in the morning, more than 1,000 protesters clogged Chicago’s Magnificent Mile shopping corridor.

Nia Darrell, a 23-yearold student, was shopping for coats and handbags at the store with two friends.

“I shopped online yesterday and picked up most of what I wanted,” she said.” I’m out because Black Friday is more like a tradition, but the discounts are similar even online this year.”

While Black Friday may be losing some appeal in the United States, British shoppers have taken to the concept enthusiastically, with reports of large crowds at big stores and malls in the UK. Shares of Target Corp. gained 0.4 percent, but J.C. Penney was down 0.7 percent, and Macy’s and Best Buy lost about 1 percent. Wal-Mart dipped 0.6 percent, while Amazon. com Inc. was down 0.3 percent.

A broad retail index was down 0.15 percent in abbreviated trading.

Traffic was better at some retailers. Analysts at Cowen & Co. said Target stood out with its “innovative promotions,” and teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc. saw more traffic due to store-wide discounts of 40 percent.

Myra Munoz is over the Black Friday hoopla that floods advertising materials every November, but the same cannot be said about the Duluth mother’s young daughters.

Munoz said she would not have joined the thousands of shoppers who converged on the Mall of Georgia on Friday morning if it were not for her daughters. The young girls, who are 13 and 10, really wanted to take in the experience so Munoz relented and brought them early to see what deals they could find.

As she paid for about a half dozen pieces of clothing she got for half-price at Old Navy, she explained why her daughters were so eager to be at the mall that day.

“They saw it being promoted (Thursday) and they begged me to bring them here,” Munoz said. “And, of course, they abandoned me once we got in line to pay for everything.”

Gwinnett County shopping centers, like the Mall of Georgia, opened their doors early Friday to greet shoppers looking to get a great deal. The mall opened its doors before sunrise, and the crowds slowly built until it reach the point just before 11 a.m. where customers were beginning to park in grassy areas on the outer edges of the parking lot.

“It’s a very busy day here and lots of shoppers are eager to take advantage of all of the deals,” Mall of Georgia marketing director Teresa Holloway said shortly after 9 a.m., when the crowds began to thicken.

“We opened our doors at 6 a.m. and, as you can see, traffic is building … This is the busiest day of the year.”

The mall, which has more than 200 stores, was open for several hours Thanksgiving night, and Holloway said a few stores remained open throughout the night despite the fact that most of the mall was closed from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday.

“That’s really helped keep the traffic consistent throughout (Thursday night and Friday morning),” she said. “There’s lots of people that we’ve talked to who have been here shopping since 10 p.m. last night …

(Stores staying open) keeps the traffic steady and high.”

Old Navy store manager

Old Navy sales associate Genevieve D’Silva, above left, rings up Duluth resident Myra Munoz’s purchase at the chain’s Mall of Georgia store on Black Friday. The store was packed with customers seeking Black Friday deals. At left, Old Navy sales associate Elana Riner waves a sign to let customers know she is available to ring up their purchases (Staff Photos: Curt Yeomans)

David Lucas said his store was among the few who kept their doors open all night. The store opened at 4 p.m. on Thursday and planned to stay open until 11 p.m. on Friday.

“When the mall closed, (traffic) slowed down a little bit, but there’s been long lines the whole time today for the most part,” he said. “There’s been a lot of people coming in too, this year, shopping for denim and scarves … Jeans, scarves and flannel shirts are our top three things everyone is asking for.

“Also, we usually think people are shopping for holiday gifts (on Black Friday), and we’re still seeing that, but we’re also seeing a lot of people buying for themselves, like they were waiting for this time to get their winter wear.”

Some stores experienced lines forming outside their doors not only before they opened, but throughout the day. Lithonia residents Kemi and Nia Wren got in a long line that stretched about 15 yards out the front door of PINK. The length of the line piqued their curiosity about whether the store had a good discount, they said.

“We came here because of the sales,” Kemi Wren said.

Shoppers who ventured

obituaries Sieglinde Aucoin Sieglinde “Linde” Aucoin (née Gunther). Lord, let me wrap my arms around you, and rest my weary head on your shoulder, and take me to your kingdom. After a courageous battle with lung cancer Linde died peacefully at Northside Forsyth Hospital on November 23rd in Cumming, GA at the age of 75. Linde is survived by her Sons, Bobby Alfred Keegan of Walterboro, SC, John Andrew Keegan of Atlanta, GA, Gerald Allen Aucoin of Atlanta, GA, Sister Inga Richter of Frankfurt, Germany, and Daughter in Law Angela Davis Aucoin of Atlanta, GA. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Atlas Gerald Aucoin of Ventress, LA, & Her parents Klara & Hans Gunther of Worms, Germany. Linde was born on June 8th 1940 in Worms, Germany to Hans & Klara Gunther.

She began her career as a Dental Hygienist in 1968 and loved making people feel better about their smile. She married the love of her life, Atlas G

Gerald Aucoin, in 1977.

Online condolences may be left by visiting www. billheadfuneralhome.com.

A Memorial is scheduled for 1:00 PM Saturday November 28th at Bill Head Funeral Home (Duluth Chapel). Father John F. Durkin of The Catholic Church of St. Monica will officiate the ceremony.

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Linde’s life.

SNELLVILLE

Todd Isaacs Todd P. Isaacs, age 56 of Snellville, GA passed away November 25, 2015. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www.wagesandsons.com

FLOWERY BRANCH

Steve Lanier Mr. Steve Lanier, 65 of Flowery Branch passed away Wednesday November 25, 2015.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Ernest Schnaak Ernest Harley Schnaak, 86, of Gwinnett County, Georgia passed away peacefully on October 25, 2015 in Ormond Beach, Florida.

Ernie was born in Houston, Texas, the son of Gladys Estelle Schnaak and Ernest Schnaak. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1946 and married Mary Frances Underwood on June 20, 1953. Together, they raised five boys.

His first love was flying, which he began at the age of 15, and continued for nearly 70 years. His aviation career spanned flying the KC 97 in the Air Force for the Strategic Air Command and nearly four decades as a pilot with Eastern Air Lines. After retiring from Eastern in 1987, he flew several years for Mesa Airlines, before deciding that he wanted t

out to Black Friday shopping were greeted with deals left and right. Holloway said many stores offered discounts in the 20 percent to 50 percent off range.

“There’s definitely some savings to be found,” she said.

Lucas said Old Navy was prepared to help move crowds quickly through check out lines because of assistance it received from its parent company, Gap Inc. “The company gave us extra registers,” he said. “We also have line captains (and) we have people just removing sensor tags in the line just to keep it flowing. Even when the line was all the way to the back of the store, it’s only been a 15-minute wait at certain points.”

Many shoppers said they drove long distances to shop at the mall on Black Friday.

Rhonda Webb she and her husband drove up from Dublin on Thursday to shop for gifts for their grandkids.

“I have four grandsons who are a year and half or younger, so this is our first big Christmas with four grandsons,” Webb said.

“We’re looking for a lot of toys and clothes under 12 months.”

The Webbs stopped in the mall for a couple of hours Thursday night, but they

returned at 6 a.m. and had amassed a haul of about 10 shopping bags full of merchandise within three hours.

The former Lake Oconee residents said they like the mall, which is why they were willing to drive hours just to shop there and stay at a nearby hotel Thursday night.

“The people here are always so pleasant and everything is right here,” Rhonda Webb said. “It’s easy to get to from where we are. All we have to do is get on the interstate.”

Meanwhile, Athens residents Kayc Wilson and Hope Bell renewed an annual holiday tradition of bracing the black Friday crowds together. This year, they came to Buford to check out the deals and enjoy the camaraderie.

“It’s just a fun thing to do, even if we don’t buy anything,” Bell said.

As Wilson and Bell browsed over sweaters Old Navy was selling for half-price, Wilson sheepishly admitted that a little bit of buyer’s guilt about one impulse buy she had already made: A Coach purse.

“I like what I bought, but I kind of regret buying it because even though I got a good deal on it, it was still expensive,” she said.

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to continue to share his knowledge and experience as a Flight Instructor to aspiring new aviators. He spent nearly ten years as a flight instructor at Briscoe Field in Gwinnett County, GA. In May 2006, he was awarded the Federal Aviation Administration’s prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in recognition for his demonstrated professionalism, skill and aviation expertise by maintaining safe flight operations for more than fifty years.

However, Ernie’s lasting love was his wife Mary.

They built an exciting life together as they raised their five sons. He was a good father, loyal friend and loving husband. He recognized each son for their special qualities and strengths and sought to be with them as he could, whether it was flying, sailing, fishing, boy scouts, car repair or sports. He demonstrated to us all the caring and love that he had for Mary as he attended to her every need in her final years dealing with Alzheimer’s.

Ernie was preceded in death by his wife Mary, and his parents. He is surv

vived by his sons Robert Neil Schnaak and wife Jean of Raleigh, North Carolina; Allen Wayne Schnaak and wife Linda of Georgetown, South Carolina; James Bruce Schnaak and partner Eugene (Buz) Smith of Flagler Beach, Florida; Jeffrey Karl Schnaak and wife Suzanne of St. Augustine, Florida; and Brian Francis Schnaak and wife Denice of Jackson, New Jersey. He is also survived by his two sisters Charlotte Ann Henderson of Houston Texas and Mary Frances Munn of Houston Texas. His ten grandchildren include Adriane Lea Highfill, David Nelson Schnaak, Jenny Lanier Schnaak, Lindsay Bennett Green, Peter Karl Schnaak, Daniel Christian Schnaak, Roman Jefferson Schnaak, William Coleman Schnaak, Jake Matthew Schnaak, and Benjamin Axel Schnaak.

His two great grandchildren are Madelyn Robin Highfill and Lillyn Grace Highfill.

A Celebration of Ernie’s Life will be held on Saturday December 5th at 10am at the EAA Chapter 690 Hangar, 690 Airport Road, Hangar 1, Briscoe F

Field, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. The celebration and remembrance will follow the monthly Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Pancake Breakfast held from 8am – 10am in the EAA hangar.

A private internment service will be held for the family later that afternoon at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Lawrenceville, GA at 3:00pm.

Memorial donations may be made to the aviation scholarship fund in the name of Ernie Schnaak c/o Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA 690), 421 Bellingham Drive, Sugar Hill, GA 30518. https:// squareup.com/market/ eaa690/donation.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Ormond in the Pines, Coquina Center and Gentiva Hospice for the loving care that was provided during his final months with us.

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Emma Thurmond Miss Emma Sue Thurmond, age 88 of Commerce, Georgia, formerly of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Wednesday, November 25, 2015.

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Family Promise celebrates program participants, staff

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attended the homeless assistance organization’s party on Nov. 17. The festivities Family Promise of Gwin- included photos with Santa nett County recently celebrat- Claus by Emmitt Clower, ed families in its programs, a free dinner provided by graduates from the past year the Olive Garden location and staff during the group’s in Snellville and cupcake annual Holiday Party at deserts by Special Kneads Lawrenceville First Christian and Treats.

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Olive Garden, for that delicious meal,” Family Promise Executive Director Chuck Ferraro said in a statement.

He later added, “Emmitt Clower did a wonderful job of taking pictures for our families, and Michael and Tempa Kohler, of Special Kneads & Treats, bake some of the best cupcakes you will ever taste.”

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Tift Building at UGA’s Tifton campus undergoes renovation

of our legacy. We want this building to return to its original grandeur and TIFTON — The Tift to be reflective of the Building on the Universtature of the University sity of Georgia Tifton of Georgia,” West said.

Campus, which is in the “This building will proprocess of renovation, vide important space for should be furnished in the administration, staff late December and ready and scientists to better for occupancy next Janu- do their jobs in support ary, said Joe West, Colof campus activities and lege of Agricultural and agriculture in general.”

Environmental Sciences The Tift Building assistant dean. will serve UGA Tifton “Our architectural firm students as well. The and construction manage- first floor will contain a ment firm have done an classroom with the latest amazing job. We’re on communication technoltrack, on schedule and I ogy for academic use. think we’re going to end The campus will incorup with a product that porate more video in the we’re proud of,” West classroom. said.

“We’re de-emphasizing The newly renovated projection and emphasizTift Building will house ing video these days,” several campus support West said. “I don’t think offices, including the assistant dean’s office, business office, development office and campus public relations office.

The school’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics is also being relocated to the renovated building, and will occupy the top floor.

The front of the campus will once again be a busy hub for agriculture and UGA, according to West.

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West said that faculty and staff are particularly excited about returning the building to service and are proud of the renovations, because the building has been vacant for many years. The move to the building will also recover some much needed space.

“Now that (the Tift Building is) coming to life, people see this as a very positive sign for the campus,” West said. “Our local legislative delegation, in both the (Georgia) House and Senate, were instrumental in getting this funding because they’ve recognized what a service and contribution the University of Geor-

gia provides to the state.

They recognized our need and they delivered.”

West said the new-look Tift Building is part of a grand renovation plan for the front of the campus.

Funding has already been appropriated for the Animal and Dairy Sciences (ADS) Building renovation, which will begin next year. The ADS Building is adjacent to the Tift Building.

“Returning (to working order) these two buildings, which are central on our campus, will bring our campus back to life in a way that has been missing for a number of years,” West said. “Along with these renovations, a campus master plan and landscape plan are underway, so that a complete

renovation of the campus will be completed simultaneously. This will be a tremendous boost for our campus in terms of function and capacity, as well

as beauty and pride in our surroundings.”

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Beautifully UGA-ly

Above: Georgia’s Lorenzo Carter (7) celebrates the win following Saturday’s game at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Below: UGA’s Greyson Lambert (11) hands off to Sony Michel (1) during the first half of Saturday’s game at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. (Photos: Kyle Hess)

Bulldogs don’t care about style points in 13-7 win

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ATLANTA — From an aesthetic standpoint, the 110th edition of ‘Clean Old Fashioned Hate’ was by no means one of the prettiest of the series.

But beauty being in the eye of the beholder, Georgia players, coaches and fans thought the scoreboard at the end of the Bulldogs’ 13-7 win over archrival Georgia Tech on Saturday looked pretty darned good.

Despite managing just a first-quarter Sony Michel touchdown, part of his gamehigh 149 yards on 24 carries, and two Marshall Morgan field goals, Georgia coach Mark Richt nor the Georgia faithful among 55,000 fans had no complaints after his Bulldogs (9-3) claimed their eighth straight victory at

Bobby Dodd Stadium, and avenged last year’s overtime loss to the Yellow Jackets (3-9) in Athens.

“No, I’m not aggravated

at all,” said Richt, who has been embattled at times this season from the media and the Georgia fan base with the Bulldogs having not met

some high preseason expectations. “I’m excited. I’m happy. Any victory is a great victory, especially against your in-state rival.”

The Bulldogs struggled to put points up on the board despite 401 yards of total offense, in part because of a stubborn Tech defense.

However, Greyson Lambert, who finished the game 18 of 25 for 224 yards, and the Georgia offense did not commit a single turnover, in contrast to their counterparts from Tech, which had even more trouble scoring despite moving the ball into Bulldog territory in eight of 11 possessions for the game. “(Georgia) did a good job protecting the ball,” said Tech cornerback D.J. White, whose interception in overtime ended last season’s victory by the Jackets in Athens. “You know, they didn’t put their quarterback in too many situations to make a mistake as far as passing the ball. Running back-wise, See UGA, Page 4B

Duluth bounces back to beat Archer Buford storms back

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two minutes. Diaz, who made three 3-pointers, had 10 points in the first DULUTH — The last quarter and the Wildcats thing that the Duluth boys expanded a 25-14 lead to wanted to do was go into 46-32 at halftime and 59Region 7-AAAAAA play 39 going into the fourth on a losing streak. quarter.

Seniors Javis Diaz and Archer never quit and Obinna Ofodile helped got within 70-62 inside make sure that the Wildtwo minutes before Ducats didn’t. luth regained control.

Diaz scored 17 of his Junior Jalen Hodges 21 points in the first half scored 16 points for and 6-foot-7 Ofodile had Duluth, which will open 16 rebounds to go with region play at Mill Creek 15 points as Dululth reon Tuesday. bounded from two straight “We really needed this,” losses for a 75-66 victory Hood said. “That loss over Archer at Saturday’s (to Holy Innocents’) was On the Radar Hoop Holireally a tough one. It hurt day Classic. me. But we’re growing.

Diaz, who had scored To get this win shows 29 points in Friday’s good character and im61-60 loss at Holy Inprovement. This is really nocents’, was coming almost a new team from off one of his best games last year.” and Ofodile off one of his Duluth lost three key worst. players from last season, “I challenged him to including two to transfer. come and play after that The Wildcats needed to last game and he definite- Duluth’s Julen Hodge (12) scores as Archer defender find some offense and Rhian Mann (21) tries to stop him. (Photo: Craig Cappy) ly did,” coach Eddie Hood Diaz has stepped up. said of Ofodile, who also Archer defeated Duluth payback against the Tigers “It’s his turn,” Hood blocked four shots. “He’s in the state tournament (2-2). said. “He’s really been a really good player and last season and the WildDuluth scored the shooting well and we need this was a good bounce cats (2-2) didn’t waste any game’s first eight points See DULUTH, Page 4B back for him and us.” time while getting a little and was up 13-2 within

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from their press, while also turning the ball over less. A jumper by Tory LOGANVILLE — Ozment and a layup off Things didn’t look good a steal by Marrisa Bruce for Buford after the first brought it to within 18-9. quarter on Saturday as GAC pushed it back to it trailed Greater Atlanta an 11-point lead at 22-11 Christian by 13 points. when Clarke Permenter However, the Wolves hit from up close. But then the Wolves went on a were able to claw their huge run to get the game way back into the game, close. beating the Spartans A 3-pointer by Ozment, 46-44 in the Loganville and two-point baskets Showcase.

by Bruce and Zikaya The Wolves outWright made it 22-18. rebounded the Spartans 41-31, including 25-13 on Later, a layup by Wright brought the Wolves to the offensive boards.

“It was an ugly win, but within 22-21 before the it was a win,” said Buford Spartans were able to stop head coach Gene Durden. the bleeding. Lexi Mann “We dug ourselves into a hit two free throws and Reynolds converted a huge hole and we had to layup to give the Spartans fight back into it.” a 26-22 lead heading into The Spartans started halftime. the game on a 10-0 run It didn’t take long for thanks in part to Buford the Wolves to tie the game turnovers. A layup by in the third quarter, doing Carla Reynolds near the end of the first quarter put so on two free throws by Bruce, knotting the game the Spartans up 18-5. at 28-28. Buford took A different Wolves team came out in the secSee BUFORD, Page 4B ond quarter, getting more

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No. 1 Clemson holds off South Carolina The SporTS Xchange COLUMBIA, S.C. — Quarterback Deshaun Watson rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns and threw for 279 yards and another score as No. 1 Clemson held off rival South Carolina 37-32 on Saturday.

Clemson extended the nation’s longest winning streak to 15 games with its first victory at South Carolina since 2007.

The Tigers, who are 12-0 for the first time since winning their first and only national title in 1981, will face North Carolina in the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game next Saturday in Charlotte, N.C. South Carolina finished 3-9, ending its season with five consecutive losses under interim head coach Shawn Elliott, who took over when Steve Spurrier resigned on Oct. 13. It was the Gamecocks’ first losing season since 2003.

No. 2 Alabama 29, Auburn 13 AUBURN, Ala. — Derrick Henry rushed for a career-high 271 yards on a school-record 46 carries and scored a touchdown while perhaps wrapping up the Heisman Trophy as Alabama defeated Auburn to win the SEC West Division title in the Iron Bowl.

Henry tied Herschel Walker and Bo Jackson for the most 200-yard games in a season in SEC history after his fourth in his last five conference games.

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tormented Ohio State in the 1980s, was attempting to continue an odd trend — seven of the previous eight Wolverines coaches won their first meeting against the Buckeyes.

Instead, Michigan had no answer for Ohio State’s rushing attack. The Buckeyes piled up 371 yards rushing and five touchdowns on the ground.

Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs for a touchdown during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium.

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No. 12 Florida in the SEC title game next Saturday Adam Griffith kicked an Iron Bowl-record and career-high five field goals, including four in a touchdown-free first half as the Crimson Tide led 12-6 at the break.

No. 5 Michigan State 55, Penn State 16 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Connor Cook returned from a one-game absence to throw three touchdown passes and Michigan State advanced the Big Ten championship game after routing Penn State.

The Spartans, who upset Ohio State 17-14 a week earlier and won the East Division’s head-to-head tiebreaker, will face No. 4 Iowa in Indianapolis on Saturday night. The victor will almost assuredly be selected for the College Football Playoff.

Cook, who missed the win over the Buckeyes with a shoulder injury, passed for 248 yards

and broke Kirk Cousins’ school record of 9,004 yards of total offense.

Aaron Burbridge caught six passes for 75 yards and a score. Demetrious Cox returned a fumble 77 yards for a touchdown and Malik McDowell scored on a 13-yard interception return.

No. 8 Ohio State 42, No. 10 Michigan 13 ANN ARBOR, Mich.

— One week after struggling against Michigan State, the Buckeyes dominated archrival Michigan to spoil Jim Harbaugh’s debut in one of college football’s most storied rivalries.

Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 214 yards and two touchdowns, and quarterback J.T. Barrett added 139 yards on the ground, 113 yards passing and four total touchdowns.

The Buckeyes have won 11 of the past 12 games in the series.

Harbaugh, a former Michigan quarterback who

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No. 14 UNC 45, N.C. State 34 RALEIGH, N.C. —Elijah Hood rushed for 220 yards and two touchdowns as North Carolina built a huge early lead on the way to defeating rival North Carolina State.

The Tar Heels take an 11-game winning streak into next week’s ACC championship game against top-ranked Clemson in Charlotte. North Carolina reached 11 wins for the fourth time in program history, compiling 553 yards of total offense in avenging a lopsided loss to N.C. State from last year.

Jacoby Brissett had two touchdown runs and two touchdown passes for N.C. State. His 4-yard run with 3:46 to play in the third quarter drew the Wolfpack within 35-23 before a failed two-point conversion run. North Carolina responded with an 11-play drive, scoring with Hood’s 1-yard run on the third play of the fourth quarter.

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5:30 p.m. — Providence at Mount Vernon 6 p.m. — Archer at Shiloh 6 p.m. — Brookwood at Grayson 6 p.m. — Central at Berkmar 6 p.m. — Duluth at Mill Creek 6 p.m. — Jefferson boys at Buford 6 p.m. — Lanier at Loganville 6 p.m. — Parkview at South 6 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge girls at East Hall 6 p.m. — Seneca (SC) boys at GAC 6 p.m. — Hebron at Mount Paran 6 p.m. — North Springs at Discovery

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5 p.m. — Brookwood at Westminster

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Mill Creek reaches its first state semis From StaFF reportS HOSCHTON — Mill Creek’s football team didn’t have the edge in playoff experience or in high-level college recruits over defending Class AAAAAA state runner-up Archer.

None of that mattered much Friday.

The fifth-ranked Hawks, behind a dominant defensive performance against No. 4 Archer’s potent offense, rolled to a 23-0 victory Friday night to reach their first-ever state semifinals. The news got even better later in the evening when they won a coin toss with Colquitt County, allowing them to host next Friday’s Final Four matchup.

Their victory over Archer (11-2) wasn’t as surprising as the way they controlled an offense that averaged 40.3 points.

Mill Creek, already with a season record for wins at 13-0, had never made it past the quarterfinals until Friday night. But it quickly asserted its will early, building a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and a 17-0 edge at halftime. Archer’s tough defense forced five field-goal tries and the inability to turn some of those possessions into touchdowns was virtually the only negative for the home-standing Hawks.

Their defense made sure the outcome never seemed in doubt, forcing three turnovers and recording their sixth shutout of the season.

Mill Creek managed just 161 yards of total offense itself, but cashed in the three turnovers, including a 26-yard pick six by Peyton Moore in the second quarter.

Archer got 101 yards on 23 carries from Jamyest Williams, but to no avail.

the first half, with consistent rushing success. Mills’ 112 yards helped make up a 311-yard night on the ground for GAC.

Archer’s Kyle Davis (11) is taken down by Mill Creek’s Kishawn Miller (4) during the second half of Friday’s Class AAAAAA quarterfinal at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

at The Lions’ Den. Brent finished with a school-record 269 yards and four touchdowns to help vault the Rams (13-0) into their first state semifinal appearance since their state title year of 2011, where they will meet No. 3 Roswell next Friday.

But it took clutch plays from the defense when it needed them the most to negate a huge night from Westlake quarterback Malik Willis, who produced 248 yards of total offense and accounted for all four of the Lions’ scores — three in the air and one on the ground.

Buford 49, Thomson 7 THOMSON — Buford demonstrated it has been to the state semifinals before, and the Wolves showed why they will be tough to knock out in 2015 after an overwhelming 49-7 win over Thomson in a Class AAAA semi Friday at The Brickyard.

With the victory, Buford — which is looking for a fourth straight state title — advances to next Friday’s semifinal round and a matchup against Woodward Academy.

Buford (12-1) didn’t score on its first possession of the game, but the Wolves quickly regrouped and hit pay dirt on five of Grayson 35, their next six possessions Westlake 21 in the first half to build the ATLANTA — A career insurmountable lead. night for Cameryn Brent Buford couldn’t move had Grayson on the on that opening possesright track in its Class sion but took advantage AAAAAA state quarterfi- of a short field to get on nal game against Westlake. the scoreboard the next But the No. 2 statetime it had the ball after ranked Rams needed more, Shug Frazier came up with and finally got it with a few a fumble recovery at the defensive stops at strategic Thomson 27 on the Bulltimes in the second half. dogs’ first offensive play of The last of those was the contest.

Matthew Greenway’s From there, it took just interception with 2:53 left four plays for Buford to that helped Brent and the find the end zone as Xavier offense run out the clock, Gantt scored from eight and Grayson held on for a yards out to make it 7-0 35-28 victory Friday night with 9:28 remaining in the

opening quarter.

The Wolves held the Bulldogs to just 108 yards of total offense, including 48 rushing yards, though they did break Buford’s string of three straight shutouts.

Christian Turner ran for 171 yards and a TD on nine carries, while Gantt had 79 yards and two scores on eight carries.

Mic Roof finished 6 of 9 passing for 105 yards, with Jake Simpson pacing the Buford receivers with three catches for 41 yards as Buford piled up 437 yards of total offense.

GAC 23, Brooks Co. 12 NORCROSS — Greater Atlanta Christian quarterback Davis Mills is used to getting the job done with his arm.

On Friday night against Brooks County, he led the Spartans with his legs.

Mills logged 112 yards rushing on 10 attempts against Brooks County, in addition to his 170 passing yards, and his two touchdowns on the ground in the first half helped make the difference in the Spartans’ 23-12 Class AA state semifinal win over Brooks County.

On GAC’s fourth play from scrimmage, Mills tucked the ball and ran to his right, attacking the pylon for the opening score of the game. The 24-yard run to pay dirt was also his longest of the game.

His second came off a designed pass, but Mills found an opening when his receivers spread out Brooks County’s secondary. The junior quarterback hauled into the end zone from 22 yards out, extending GAC’s lead to two possessions.

Although Mills’ pass attempts were balanced throughout the game‚ he tossed 10 in both halves — GAC was able to control the game, particularly in

Roswell 17, Collins Hill 10 ROSWELL — Collins Hill came close, but in the end, No. 3 Roswell made just enough plays to come out on top in their Class AAAAAA quarterfinal Friday night, winning 17-10.

The Hornets (13-0) came in averaging 37.3 points per game, but the Eagles were up to the challenge, holding them to a seasonlow 17 points. However, the offense just wasn’t able to put enough points on the board to come out with the win.

Late in the third quarter, the Eagles (7-6) got things going. A 15-yard completion to Justin Macauley brought the ball down to the 19. Two plays later, Monty Horn found Macauley wide open for a 19-yard touchdown pass, tying the score at 10-10 with 3:31 to go in the third quarter.

The Hornets looked to respond on their next drive, but Barckhoff missed wide right on a 28-yard field goal attempt, leaving the score at 10-10 heading into the fourth quarter.

A 42-yard completion to Des Howard, who came back on an under-thrown ball, set the Eagles up with first down on the 38-yard line. Two plays later, Braxton Curry got past the secondary, but the ball was just a little overthrown to go incomplete. The Eagles were forced to punt two plays later.

Starting at its own 4-yard line, Roswell proceeded to drive 96 yards in 15 plays, getting six first downs on the drive before Neely kept the ball on an option keeper and went 17 yards for the touchdown to put the Hornets up 1710 with 7:15 to go in the game.

The Eagles had one more chance late in the game, but Horn was intercepted by Marcelino Ball and the Hornets salted away the clock from there.

The Hornets were led by Sheldon Evans, who had 34 carries for 162 yards, while Jayden Comma had four catches for 49 yards.

Collins Hill was led by Horn, who completed 16 of 33 passes for 160 yards, while Macauley had five catches for 77 yards.

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Flashlight 5K benefit planned for New Year’s Eve The 10th annual Flashlight 5K, which benefits Family Promise of Gwinnett County, will be held Dec. 31 beginning at First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville at 385 West Crogan Street. The race, a certified Peachtree Road Race qualifier, starts at 6 p.m.

Family Promise’s mission is to reduce homelessness in Gwinnett County by helping homeless families with children to become self-sufficient. Runners and attendees are asked to bring cans of food to donate to the Lawrenceville Co-Op. Early registration is available through Dec. 1 at active.com and the fee is $25. The entry fee is $30 from Dec. 2-15 and then $35 on race day.

For more information, email Ed Stanley at estanley@mindspring.com or call 404-405-9343.

Berkmar basketball hosting Throwback Night on Tuesday

Berkmar will host its Throwback Night on Tuesday for its home varsity basketball games against Central Gwinnett.

The games will be played in Berkmar’s old gym, “The Pit,” an alumni reception will be held at 6 p.m.

There will be special recognition to honor the classes of 1985, 1995 and 2005.

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Gwinnett County won’t exactly be the center of Georgia’s high school football scene for next Friday’s state semifinals.

However, it will provide a large stage for the GHSA’s penultimate playoff round, with four of the state’s 14 semifinal games taking place inside the county, including both semis in the state’s highest classification.

Both No. 2 stateranked Grayson and fifthranked Mill Creek will be at home when they take on No. 3 Roswell and top-ranked Colquitt County for their respective Class AAAAAA semifinal games.

For the Rams (13-0), it is their fourth trip to the semifinals, but the first since the program’s Class AAAAA state title team of 2011 after a few ups and downs since.

“Since 2011, this is the first time we’ve been back, and we’ve been through a little spell there,” Grayson coach Mickey Conn said after his Rams’ 35-21 win at Westlake in Friday’s

Fans arrive to Markham Field prior to Friday’s Class AAAAAA quarterfinal at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

quarterfinals. “The school split (with the opening of nearby Archer), and we kind of went through a little transition period.

For our kids to continue to work and our community to believe in our program, and for the coaches to continue to work and do what they do to put us back in this position again, it just speaks for the character and the hard work these kids and coaches put in for our program.”

Mill Creek (13-0), meanwhile, will be making its first semifinal appearance after a convincing 23-0 win over No. 4 Archer in another

quarterfinal Friday.

And the fact it will be at Mill Creek Community Stadium following a coin flip victory late Friday night, as well as against the state’s top-ranked and top-five nationally-ranked team in Colquitt County, makes it that much more exciting for the Hawks, their students and community.

“We got two wins tonight and I’m excited about both of them,” Mill Creek coach Shannon Jarvis said after he won the coin flip for home field with Colquitt coach Rush Propst. “It’s exciting to have it at home, not just for logistical reasons but

our home atmosphere has been tremendous all year and just to be able to play one last time at home this season is going to mean a lot to our players.

“I already know that our Creeks Freeks (student section), our band and the parents are going to come out and support us. I’m just excited for our community to host a game of this magnitude.”

Meanwhile, Gwinnett’s two remaining smaller classification schools will also be at home next Friday.

No. 3 Buford won its coin flip late Friday, and will welcome top-ranked Woodward Academy to Tim Riden Stadium for a Class AAAA semifinal game.

No. 2 Greater Atlanta Christian earned the right to play host to Region 6-AA rival Pace Academy in a Class AA semifinal game by virtue of its region championship and the No. 1 playoff seeding that came with it.

The Spartans (12-1) defeated the Knights (11-2), the region’s No. 4 playoff seed, 33-13 in a regular season match-up Oct. 9 at Spartan Stadium.

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No moral victory for Tech defense Buford legend

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goal at the 8. The thirddown pass to Terry Godwin was well-defended by D.J. ATLANTA — On the White. outside it appeared that In the fourth quarter the Georgia Tech’s defense had defense stopped the Dogs played well enough to win. after they had reached the They limited Georgia to 13 29. Michel ran three straight points and came up with times and was wrestled some big plays on third and down by White just short fourth downs to keep the of the markers. That forced game from getting out of a field goal attempt, which hand. was missed, and kept the Wrong, said head coach score 13-0.

Paul Johnson.

Smith and Jamal Golden “You’ve got to get better Georgia’s Terry Godwin (5) is taken down by Georgia led the team with eight tackexpectations,” Johnson said Tech’s D.J. White (28) just short of the goal line during les apiece. Tyler Marcordes to the media after the game. the second half of Saturday’s game at Georgia Tech in had seven tackles, one for “For whatever reason, if the Atlanta. (Photo: Kyle Hess) loss, and Gamble had six offense doesn’t score every down. That turned out to be Johnson said. “We get tackles. the only touchdown of the time, they stink. And if we them on the 6-yard line and But the defense could game for Georgia. can make them punt four whenever we need a stop, not force a turnover for the The other instance came we can’t get one.” times, that’s great. We’ve second straight game. got to have the expectations on the kickoff after Georgia But there were plenty of “They did a good job Tech scored to cut the lead for both sides.” good moments, too. protecting the ball,” White There were a couple of to 13-7. Kicker Harrison The defense stopped said. “They didn’t put their poor defensive efforts that Butker pooched the ball Georgia at the 12 on backquarterback in too many sitstood out. One led to Geor- into an open zone and it was to-back runs to open the uations to make a mistake, gia’s first touchdown, the downed at the 7 by Georsecond quarter and deny the as far as passing the ball. second enabled the Bullgia’s Reggie Davis with Bulldogs points. Demond Running back-wise, they’ve dogs to escape a deep hole 3:24 remaining. But the Smith stopped Sony Michel got some guys that can and hurt Georgia Tech’s momentum shifted when for no gain on third down carry the ball pretty well, so chances for a comeback. the defense allowed tight and Smith and Pat Gamble those guys did a good job of On fourth-and-1 on Geor- end Jeb Blazevich to get corralled Quayvon Hicks protecting the ball. I mean, gia’s opening possession, loose for a 25-yard recepfor no gain on fourth down. we were going for the ball the defense allowed Sony tion and give the Dogs some The defense rose up all game because we knew Michel to get outside and breathing room. again in the third period we needed a turnover, but run for a 34-yard touch“We still had a chance,” when Georgia had first-and- we just couldn’t get one.”

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•From Page 1B they’ve got some guys that can carry the ball pretty well.

So, those guys did a good job of protecting the ball.

I mean, we were going for the ball all game because we knew we needed a turnover, but we just couldn’t get one.”

Georgia took the opening kickoff and drove 41 yards in eight plays to the Tech 34-yard line, where the Bulldogs faced fourth and 1.

With the Jackets defense stacked up to the left, Michel simply cut to his right, found daylight and sprinted 34 yards for the touchdown that put Georgia up 7-0 with 10:19 left in the first quarter.

“It was a great call there and there was great blocking,” said Michel, who surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for the season Saturday, and now has 1,076 yards. “The hole was there, and there wasn’t much I had to do. It was a great play call.”

From there, both offenses had their moments moving the ball, only to see the opposing defenses stiffen when they needed to.

Runs of 13 yards from Lynn Griffin and 9 yards from Mikell Lands-Davis help set Tech up at the Georgia 34, but the Bulldogs stuffed Justin Thomas on fourth and 1 to force the Jackets to turn the ball over on downs last in the first quarter.

Georgia had the next chance when a 30-yard completion from Greyson Lambert to Terry Godwin and a 12-yard strike to Michel out of the backfield set the Bulldogs up at the Tech 12.

But the Jackets swarmed Quayvon Hicks to stop him short of the first down stick on the second play of the second quarter to keep the Georgia lead at just

Georgia’s James DeLoach (89) and Quincy Mauger (20) bring down Georgia Tech’s Lynn Griffin (27) during the first half of Saturday’s game at Georgia Tech in Atlanta.

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one touchdown.

Buoyed by the momentum, Tech’s best scoring opportunity came on the ensuing possession, with a 28-yard run by Norcross grad Clinton Lynch and a 14-yard scamper by Marcus Marshall keying an 11-play, 74-yard march that drained 6:38 off the clock. Lynch finished the game with a team-best 78-yards on just eight carries, plus a 21-yard reception.

But after drawing Georgia offside on fourth down to keep the drive alive and Tech moved as deep as the Bulldogs’ 14, Thomas went to the air and was picked off at the goal line by Dominck Sanders, who returned it 22 yards to keep the Jackets off the scoreboard, and keep Georgia up 7-0 heading into intermission.

Still, despite being seemingly in control most of the second half, the Bulldogs led just 13-0 by settling for field goals of 19 and 37 yards from Morgan, and then having another drive stall that ended in a miss

by Morgan from 40 yards with exactly nine minutes remaining.

Tech had also struggled mightily, with its best

second-half drives ending on a 56-yard field goal attempt from Harrison Butker coming up just short and a fumble following a first-down completion from Justin Thomas to Ricky Jeune at the Georgia 33.

But the Jackets finally got going by taking advantage of one of the few mistakes the Georgia defense made all day — an unsportmanlike conduct penalty on Jake Ganus for taunting following a third-down incomplete pass that moved the ball to the Bulldogs’ 32.

Two plays later, Thomas lofted a pass towards the right corner of the end zone that Jeune made an acrobatic catch on for the score that pulled Tech to within 13-7 with 2:46 left, and ensuring the Jackets would not be shut out for the first time since 1997, and the first time against Georgia since 1964.

It looked like Tech might have an opportunity to win when Butker’s ensuing kickoff pinned Georgia back on its own 7-yard line with the Jackets still holding two time-outs.

But Lambert had other ideas, as the senior dropped back in his own end zone

and let fly with his most clutch pass of the day — a 25-yard strike to tight end Jeb Blazevich to give the Bulldogs breathing room with a first down at the 32.

“That was huge for us to kind of get out of that rut and to get a first down right off the bat,” Lambert said.

“It kind of started off that drive for us to run off (two minutes). … That was huge.

“We ran a similar play that we had run a couple of times before that trying to hit (fullback Christian) Payne in the flat. They covered him with, I think, three people, and Jeb was just wide open. So, that was kind of the second read, and I just tried to give him a chance (to make the catch).”

Tech eventually did get the ball back, but with only 17 seconds left after Jamal Golden’s 12-yard punt return moved the ball out to the Jackets’ 16.

It left the Jackets with little opportunity, which Malkom Parrish took away with his interception at the 38 and 27-yard return as time expired, a seemingly fitting end to a disappointing season for Tech.

“I think that game was a microcosm of our season,” Tech coach Paul Johnson said. “We have a hard time valuing the ball. Anytime you lose the turnover battle like we have the last two or three games, you’re not going to win very many games. And we can’t seem to finish many plays on offense. … I think I counted three times we drove to the 30-yard line and we had guys miss assignments. …

And we still had a chance.

“Disappointing, but it’s all stuff I think we can fix, and I’m hell-bent to get it fixed, I can tell you that. I’m not going to go through this again.”

Duluth’s Ray Parker (23) drives to the basket while Archer defenders Darrion Taylor (1) and Amon Atkinson (20) try to take the ball from him.

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The Tigers got 17 points each from freshhim to score for us.” man guard Brenden Archer, which let a Tucker and senior forward game against Peachtree Bryon Andrews against Ridge slip away at the Jar- Duluth. Senior point ed Cook Tip-Off Classic, guard Darrion Taylor, the will take a two-game los- team’s leading scorer, had ing streak into its Region 15 points and 6-foot-5 8-AAAAAA opener at junior Rhian Mann scored Shiloh on Tuesday.

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Above: Duluth’s Obinna Ofodile (35) tips in the ball over Archer’s Gaverick Collins (22), Bryon Andrews (33) and Darrion Taylor (1). Right: Archer defenders Amon Atkinson (2) and Bryon Andrews (33) try to stop Duluth’s Javis Daiz (10) from scoring. (Photos: Craig Cappy)

Whidby passes away Wednesday

By will Hammock

loved so much. He was a mentor to many and a friend to many more. He was what Buford is all One of the legends about. He loved this town and this town loved him. of Buford High School athletics passed away this For the many lives he touched, we will always week.

Edwin Whidby, a 1952 be grateful for his many hours he spent working Buford grad and with the kids of this town.

He’s the reason I do what a 2008 inductee I do to this day. He will always be my Hall of into the Fame coach and father school’s figure.” sports Outside of athletics, hall of Whidby retired from State fame, Edwin Farm Insurance Comwas an Whidby pany after 35 years and accomwas a veteran of the U.S. plished high school Marines. He also was the athlete but made an even first appointed judge for bigger impact on the community as a longtime the city of Sugar Hill and was a longtime Sunday youth sports coach died school teacher and church Wednesday. He was 81. volunteer.

Whidby lettered in The Sugar Hill resifootball, baseball, basdent is survived by his ketball and track during wife of 56 years, Mary his high school career, Stancil Whidby, daughter then returned to serve in and son-in-law Gina and the community where he Terry Paul and grandwas born and raised. He daughter Lanier Paul, coached Buford youth league teams in baseball, who recently played softball at Buford and football, basketball and now plays at Newberry softball from 1968 to College (S.C.). He is also 2003, and also served as survived by a sister and president of the Bubrother-in-law, Doris and ford Booster Club and Stanley Mays, brother the Gwinnett Football Herman Whidby and League. sister-in-law Joann Lee, “My old ball coach as well as several nieces, who was more than a nephews and cousins. coach, he was like a A celebration of life dad to myself and many service was held Saturday others in this commuat First Baptist Church of nity,” said Ken Burge, Buford. In lieu of flowers, longtime Buford youth coach and the city’s parks donations can be made to the Buford High School and recreation director.

“Edwin Whidby touched Booster Club in memory many lives in this town he of Edwin Whidby. will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

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in there.”

Later, Wright convertit’s first lead of the game ed a layup and free throw when Jessica Nelson had to push Buford’s lead to 45-40 with under two a rebound and putback, putting the Wolves up 30- minutes to go.

GAC responded with 28 with 3:46 to go in the two-straight layups by third quarter.

Permenter to bring the GAC retook the lead seconds later when Mann Spartans to within 45-44.

A free throw by Pamela converted a three-point Johnson made it 46-44, play after getting fouled but that would be all of on a layup.

However, Buford went the scoring as both teams missed two free throws on a quick 8-2 run with in the last 10 seconds and just under two minutes GAC failed to get off a fito go in the third to go up 38-33, but a 3-pointer nal shot to send the game into overtime.

by Bianca Fizouty made Buford was led by it 38-36. The Spartans added a free throw before Wright with 14 points and nine rebounds, while the end of the quarter, Bruce had 12 points and sending the teams into the fourth with Buford up seven rebounds.

The Spartans were led 38-37.

Buford scored the first by Permenter with 15 two baskets of the fourth points and 11 rebounds, while Carla Reynolds with Nelson nailing a jumper on an assist from had eight points and 10 Ozment to make it 42-37. rebounds.

“This is only the sec“We have 9-10 playond game for us, so it’s ers that we can run out all about ironing out our there,” Durden said.

“That’s really big for the own stuff,” Durden said.

“Playing a quality prosystem we want to run. gram like GAC will help It’s important for us to keep putting fresh players us in the long run.”

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Collins Hill girls defeat Loganville 51-47 in overtime

By Chris stephens Staff Correspondent

LOGANVILLE — It took overtime, but the Collins Hill girls basketball team came out on top against host Loganville 51-47 on Saturday in the Loganville Showcase.

The Eagles (2-1) had a double-figure lead into the third quarter, but the Red Devils fought back to make a game of it in the fourth quarter.

Loganville’s Schekinah Bimpa hit a jumper to make it 40-39 with under a minute to go and Daijah

Cousins tied it with :14 left. Bria Harmon’s floater fell short, sending the game into overtime.

In overtime, the teams went back and forth. Kyra Dixon had a layup to open the extra frame before the Red Devils got steals and layups from Milana Woods and Bimpa to take a 45-43 lead with 2:33 to go.

Jazmin Smith, who finished with 10 points, came back down to hit a 3-pointer to put the Eagles back on top with Dixon nailing a turnaround jumper with 1:17 left to

put the Eagles up 48-45.

Loganville (1-2) got a rebound and putback by Bimpa with less than 20 seconds to go, but Collins Hill got the ball down court quickly and Jada Rice converted a layup and free throw with 10 seconds left, giving the Eagles the win.

In addition to Smith’s 10 points, Dixon and Sydney Brown finished with nine points for Collins Hill.

Loganville was led by Bimpa with 17 points, while Imani Arnold had 10.

Dacula 66, Lowndes 61 LOGANVILLE — Faustine Aifuwa had 26 points as the Dacula girls moved to 2-1 on the year with a 66-61 victory over Lowndes County on Saturday at the Loganville Showcase.

The Falcons and Vikings went back-and-forth throughout the first quarter, but the Falcons were able to take over the game in the second, outscoring the Vikings 16-11 in the quarter to go up 34-26 at halftime.

The lead held throughout the third with Dacula taking a double-digit lead in

the fourth quarter.

Lowndes did fight back to make it a close game, but in the end, Aifuwa in the middle was just too much as she recorded double-digits in blocks for the game.

In addition to Aifuwa’s 26 points, the Falcons got 13 points from Jonnae Johnson and nine points from Kendall Ballmer.

Archer 56, Greenbrier 16 LOGANVILLE — It was a showcase event, but the Archer girls were the only team showcasing as

the Tigers’ beat Greenbrier 56-16 on Saturday at the Loganville Showcase.

The Tigers (2-0) outscored the Wolfpack 17-3 in the first quarter and 13-5 in the second quarter to take a 30-8 lead into halftime.

From there it didn’t get any better for Greenbrier as it took the team until the 3:46 mark of the third quarter to get into doublefigures.

Autumn Newby had 13 points and nine rebounds for the Tigers, while Linsey Marchese had 11 points and five rebounds.

Willis, Dukes lead Grayson to comeback 72-68 victory

By Guy CurtriGht

but they were able to play hard in the second half without fouling and that DULUTH — Alphonso leadership was invaluable.”

Willis and Austin Dukes Grayson, still down had three points combined 54-45 going into the final at halftime and the Grayquarter, took the lead on son boys were down by 12 a 3-point play by fellow points to East Jackson in senior Trevian Sconiers the On the Radar Hoops with two minutes left.

Holiday Classic.

Duke dribbled away the The veteran standouts clock after that, with Willis got going in the second going 3 of 4 from the foul half, though, and so did the line in the waning seconds Rams. to close out the victory.

Willis finished with 24 Sophomore guards Dru points and Dukes scored Drinnon and Travis Ander20 as the Rams (3-0) son combined for 50 points got ready for the start of for East Jackson (2-2), Region 8-AAAAAA play with Drinnon scoring 27 with a 72-68 comeback and Anderson 23. victory Saturday at Duluth.

Anderson, a transfer “Senior leadership,” from Holy Innocents’ who coach Geoffrey Pierce said. was at Grayson briefly, had “They were in foul trouble scored 31 in a victory over from the second quarter, Columbia on Friday and Staff Correspondent

East Jackson’s only other loss had been to Westlake, a Class AAAAAA state title contender.

Anderson and Drinnon each had 10 points in the second quarter as East Jackson, coached by six-time state title winner David Boyd, turned a 12-11 deficit into a 33-21 halftime lead.

But Grayson came back, with Hafeez Anifowoshe helping the cause with 12 points and nine rebounds.

“This was a great comeback victory and perfection preparation for Tuesday on Tuesday,” Pierce said.

“East Jackson has really good guards and so does Brookwood.”

Newton 62, Berkmar 58 Berkmar, down by two

points, had several chances to tie or take the lead in the final minute, but Newton held on for a 62-58 victory Saturday in the On the Radar Hoops showcase at Duluth.

Al Durham had a 3-point attempt rim out as the clock wound down, but the Patriots (1-2) got the rebound and Lane Foster was fouled with 3.9 seconds remaining.

After Foster missed both shots, Darius Harrison couldn’t get a rebound follow to drop and Newton (2-1) hit two foul shots with less than a second remaining to close out the victory.

Josh Faulkner led the Patriots with 18 points, 11 of them coming in the first half. Durham scored 12

and Harrison 11.

Jaquan Simms had 16 points to lead four doublefigure scorers for Newton.

DeAndrea Butler had 12 of his 14 points in the first half for the Rams.

Newton led 18-11 after the first quarter, but Berkmar drew within 3130 at halftime and trailed just 51-49 going into the fourth quarter.

Berkmar, which is without Jay Estime (back) and Zach Cooks (eligibility), opens Region 8-AAAAAA play at home against Central Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Dacula 78, Douglas County 71 Dacula overcame a 36-point effort by North Carolina recruit Brandon

Robinson and improved to 3-0 with a 78-71 win over Douglas County in the On the Radar Hoops Holiday Classic.

Derek St. Hilaire scored 29 points for Dacula and Kevon Tucker had 22 for the Falcons, who led 46-37 at halftime and 59-47 going into the fourth quarter.

Douglas County (3-1) cut a 13-point deficit down to 71-67 with less than two minutes remaining, but Dacula steadied to hold on.

Robinson had 18 points in each half for the Tigers.

Kalen Clifton added 19 points for Douglas County.

Dacula doesn’t open Region 8-AAAAAA play until Dec. 8 at South Gwinnett.

Trio of sophomores lead Parkview to win over South Forsyth From staFF reports

Mountain View defeated Whitewater 63-53 on SatCUMMING — A trio of urday. Donnell Nixon led sophomores led Parkview to the way with 20 points. a 77-47 victory over South Spencer Rodgers and Forsyth on Saturday.

Alex Wesig added 13 Jack Lapenta poured in a points each for the Bears game-high 12 points, while (4-2).

Miles Marshall and Cam Chavers each had 11 for Buford 73, the Panthers (4-1) in their Berrien County 42 final game before Region BUFORD — The Bu8-AAAAAA play begins. ford boys basketball team Daniel Bateman and Ty- defeated Berrien County ler Elliot led South Forsyth 73-42 on Saturday. Will with 10 points apiece.

Springer led the way with 20 points for the Wolves BOYS HOOPS BOYS BASKETBALL (1-2).

Sahil Patel added 14 Mountain View 63, points, Dawson Wehunt Whitewater 53 had 12 points and Alex FAYETTEVILLE — Jones added nine.

South Gwinnett 54, Woodland 49 SNELLVILLE — The South Gwinnett boys basketball team topped Woodland 54-49 on Saturday in the Lou Williams Classic.

D’onte Torrence had 15 points for the Comets (2-0), and Angelo Taylor followed with eight.

Brookwood 78, South Cobb 59 AUSTELL — Behind 24 points from Bubba Parham, Brookwood rallied to a 78-59 win on Saturday over South Cobb.

The Broncos (2-1)

had four players score in Alex Eitenmiller had double figures, including a game-high 17 points in Trae Higginbotham with the loss for East Paulding 14, Micah Kinsey with 12 (1-1). and Amari Kelly with 11.

GIRLS BASKETBALL GIRLS HOOPS Central Gwinnett 99, East Paulding 66 Brookwood 45 LAWRENCEVILLE — South Cobb 26 Central Gwinnett nearly AUSTELL — N’dea reached the century mark Jones recorded a doublein their final contest double with 18 points before it enters Region and 10 rebounds to power 8-AAAAAA play with a Brookwood to a 45-26 99-66 victory over East win on Saturday over Paulding on Saturday.

South Cobb.

Jalen Hillery tallied She also had six blocks 16 points and Kwinton and five steals in 19 Turner scored 15 to lead minutes of play. Kierra the Black Knights (2-1), Adams narrowly missed while Jaquan Morris con- a double-double of her tributed 11. own with nine points and

nine rebounds. Nkemji Okonkwo led the squad in rebounds with 13 to go with seven points and four steals.

Central Gwinnett 60, East Paulding 32 LAWRENCEVILLE — The Central Gwinnett girls basketball team rolled past East Paulding 60-32 on Saturday to even their record at 2-2.

Jasmin Fleetwood led all scorers with 14 points, and Alexis Alofuokhai had 12 for the Black Knights.

Destin Williams scored 13 points for East Paulding in the loss.

SPORTS AT A GLANCE Basketball National Basketball Association At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto ................11... 6... .647...... — Boston .................. 9... 7... .562..... 1.5 New York .............. 8... 9... .471........3 Brooklyn ............... 3. 12... .200........7 Philadelphia ......... 0. 17... .000...... 11 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami.................. 10... 5... .667...... — Atlanta .................11... 7.....611........5 Charlotte............... 9... 7... .562..... 1.5 Orlando ................ 8... 8... .500.....2.5 Washington .......... 6... 8... .429.....3.5 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland ........... 12... 4... .750...... — Indiana ............... 10... 5... .667..... 1.5 Chicago ................ 9... 5... .643........2 Detroit ................... 8... 8... .500........4 Milwaukee ............ 6. 10... .375........6 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio........ 13... 3... .812...... — Dallas ................... 9... 7... .562........4 Memphis .............. 9... 8... .529.....4.5 Houston................ 6. 10... .375........7 New Orleans ........ 4. 12... .250........9 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City ....11... 6... .647...... — Minnesota ............ 8... 8... .500.....2.5 Utah...................... 7... 7... .500.....2.5 Denver.................. 6. 10... .375.....4.5 Portland ................ 6. 10... .375.....4.5 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State ...... 17... 0..1.000...... — L.A. Clippers......... 8... 8... .500.....8.5 Phoenix ................ 7... 9... .438.....9.5 Sacramento.......... 6..11... .353...... 11 L.A. Lakers ........... 2. 12... .143...13.5 ——— Friday’s games Cleveland 95, Charlotte 90 Orlando 114, Milwaukee 90 Boston 111, Washington 78 Miami 97, New York 78 Indiana 104, Chicago 92 Houston 116, Philadelphia 114 Atlanta 116, Memphis 101

Oklahoma City 103, Detroit 87 San Antonio 91, Denver 80 Golden State 135, Phoenix 116 Minnesota 101, Sacramento 91 L.A. Clippers 111, New Orleans 90 Saturday’s games Toronto 84, Washington 82 Brooklyn at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.

Denver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

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

New Orleans at Utah, 9 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Portland, 10 p.m.

Sacramento at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Today’s games Milwaukee at Charlotte, 2 p.m.

Minnesota at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m.

Detroit at Brooklyn, 6 p.m.

Boston at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Phoenix at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Memphis, 6 p.m.

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

Indiana at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Monday’s games Houston at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Boston at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Denver at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Golden State at Utah, 9 p.m.

Dallas at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

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

Saturday’s College Basketball Scores EAST American U. 68, New Hampshire 50 Army 103, Gardner-Webb 98, OT Boston U 75, Binghamton 65 Buffalo 98, Canisius 96, OT Colgate 71, MD Baltimore Cty 63 Fairleigh Dickinson 77, St. Peter’s 62 Fordham 87, Manhattan 64 George Mason 66, Wright St. 39 Georgetown 77, Bryant 47 Hofstra 89, St. Bonaventure 83 Howard 79, William & Mary 77 La Salle 81, Rowan 51 Longwood 70, Columbia 69 Maryland 80, Cleveland St. 63 North Florida 78, St. Francis (NY) 65 Penn St. 62, Bucknell 58 Pittsburgh 85, Kent St. 76 San Diego 62, Drexel 59 Seton Hall 69, Georgia 62 Siena 90, Loyola-Maryland 82, OT Stony Brook 91, Farmingdale State 42 Towson 79, Coppin St. 77, OT

VCU 76, Old Dominion 67 Wagner 83, College of Staten Island 59 Youngstown St. 88, Niagara 70 SOUTH Austin Peay 74, Samford 73 Campbell 79, Coastal Carolina 73 Chattanooga 62, Jacksonville St. 52 Davidson 83, Denison 70 Florida A&M 73, Alcorn St. 71 High Point 82, Morgan St. 72 Houston 76, Louisiana-Monroe 64 IUPU - Ft. Wayne 64, NC-Greensboro 58 Mississippi St. 76, Tenn-Martin 51 NC-Wilmington 94, East Tennessee St. 73 Navy 71, Jacksonville 65 Nebraska 82, Tennessee 71 Oakland 85, Abilene Christian 57 Tennessee St. 56, Kennesaw St. 49 Tennessee Tech 91, Cincinnati Clermont 66 Texas State 70, McNeese St. 67 Texas Tech 82, Hawaii 74 Texas-El Paso 99, Colorado St. 90, 2OT The Citadel 88, South Carolina Upstate 81 Virginia Tech 82, UAB 77, OT Wofford 68, Presbyterian 58 Robert Morris vs. Mississippi Valley State at Cookeville, TN, late Loyola-Chicago vs. N.C. Asheville at Anchorage, AK, late Toledo vs. Middle Tennessee St. at Anchorage, AK, late MIDWEST Alabama St. 66, Chicago St. 64 Arkansas-Little Rock 64, Tulsa 60 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 62, Southeastern Louisiana 60 Ball St. 69, Valparaiso 66 Butler 89, SIU - Edwardsville 73 Cincinnati 61, George Washington 56 Creighton 97, Western Illinois 67 Drake 83, Illinois-Chicago 62 Eastern Kentucky 98, Southern Utah 85 Eastern Michigan 79, Madonna 63 Iowa St. 84, Illinois 73 Loyola Marymount 73, SE Missouri St. 60 Miami (OH) 64, Central Florida 63 Mississippi 67, Bradley 54 Morehead St. 61, Southern Miss 46 Murray St. 63, Alabama A&M 61

North Dakota State 77, No.Carolina A&T 56 Northern Iowa 97, North Dakota 51 Oral Roberts 100, Detroit 95 Purdue 77, Lehigh 55 UMKC 64, South Dakota State 57 New Orleans at Northwestern, late Western Illinois at Creighton, late Saint Louis vs. Louisville at Brooklyn, NY, late Green Bay at Eastern Illinois, late Alabama A&M at Murray St., late WEST Air Force 66, New Mexico St. 64, OT Denver 69, South Alabama 56 San Jose St. 91, Alaska - Anchorage 87 South Dakota 96, Sacramento State 90 Wyoming 82, Montana St. 68 Southern Illinois vs. Portland at Corpus Christi, TX, late Texas Southern at Washington St., late Belmont at Brigham Young, late Nevada at Cal St. Fullerton, late UC Davis at Utah Valley, late Pacific vs. Eastern Washington at Sacramento, CA, late Northern Illinois at Idaho, late Prairie View A&M at UNLV, late Multnomah at Portland St., late Antelope Valley at Cal Poly SLO

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St. Louis at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Minnesota at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Washington, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Oakland at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

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

Arizona at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.

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

Monday, Nov. 30 Baltimore at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 3 Green Bay at Detroit, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 6 N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Arizona at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Carolina at New Orleans, 1 p.m.

Seattle at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Houston at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Baltimore at Miami, 1 p.m.

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Jacksonville at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at Chicago, 1 p.m.

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

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

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

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 7 Dallas at Washington, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s College Football Scores EAST Florida Atlantic 33, Old Dominion 31 Maryland 46, Rutgers 41 Syracuse 20, Boston College 17 Virginia Tech 23, Virginia 20 West Virginia 30, Iowa State 6 Connecticut at Temple, late SOUTH Alabama 29, Auburn 13 Appalachian State 28, UL Lafayette 7 Cincinnati 19, East Carolina 16 Clemson 37, South Carolina 32 Duke 27, Wake Forest 21 Georgia 13, Georgia Tech 7 Georgia Southern 55, South Alabama 17 Memphis 63, Southern Methodist 0 Middle Tennessee 42, Texas-San Antonio 7 North Carolina 45, North Carolina State 34 Rice 27, Charlotte 7 Southern Mississippi 58, Louisiana Tech 24 Tennessee 53, Vanderbilt 28 Texas El Paso 20, North Texas 17 Mississippi at Mississippi State, late Florida State at Florida, late Texas A&M at Louisiana State, late MIDWEST Indiana 54, Purdue 36 Kansas State 45, Kansas 14 Louisville 38, Kentucky 24 Michigan State 55, Penn State 16 Northwestern 24, Illinois 14 Ohio State 42, Michigan 13 Wisconsin 31, Minnesota 21 Oklahoma at Oklahoma State, late WEST Arkansas State 52, New Mexico State 28 Brigham Young 51, Utah State 28 Idaho 38, Texas State 31 Southern California 40, UCLA 21 Utah 20, Colorado 14 Wyoming 35, UNLV 28 Notre Dame at Stanford, late Colorado State at Fresno State, late Arizona State at California, late Air Force at New Mexico, late Nevada at San Diego State, late UL Monroe at Hawaii, late

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Thursday Detroit 45, Philadelphia 14 Carolina 33, Dallas 14 Chicago 17, Green Bay 13 Today New Orleans at Houston, 1 p.m.

St. Louis at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Minnesota at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Washington, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Oakland at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

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Pittsburgh at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.

New England at Denver, 8:30 p.m Monday Baltimore at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 3 Green Bay at Detroit, 8:25 p.m.

Shanahan under fire for Falcons’ sputtering offense The SporTS Xchange After a torrid start to the season, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is undergoing some intensive scrutiny as his unit has been slowed down to a crawl.

The Falcons scored 162 points while racing out to a 5-0 start. They have scored just 88 points over the past five games while posting a 1-4 record and are set to face the Minnesota Vikings (7-3) today at the Georgia Dome.

“We’ve had six games that have been decided by four points or less and we are 3-3 in those and that’s not good enough,” Falcons coach Dan Quinn said.

“That’s one of the best parts about this league, is the competition coming down to the end. Honestly, it’s the part of the game I love the most. So, for us to be 3-3 in those close games, that won’t cut it.”

Quarterback Matt Ryan

routes he’s throwing accurately.

The Falcons targeted What: Minnesota Viwide receiver Roddy White kings at Atlanta Falcons nine times against the When: Today, 1 p.m.

Where: Georgia Dome Colts. It was a season-high TV: FOX just as it appeared that he was being phased out of the offense. … It was a throw that he Also, Shanahan needs should not have made. It to let Ryan run some nowas one that he should huddle and attack defenses. have checked it down to Ryan was taught the the flat. Those are the deci- no-huddle as a rookie and sions we count on him like is extremely proficient in crazy for us. running the attack.

“Although there were All of this, and Shanasome things in the Colts han will not have his best game that he did really running back Devonta well, that’s one that I know Freeman due to a concushe told you that he’d like sion. to have back for us to be at “The story of the team our best.” is our philosophy, it’s Shanahan must do some about the ball,” Quinn said. tinkering to get Ryan going “On the (games) that we again. He needs to get the do a good job going after route combinations right. defensively and taking care Ryan is not throwing to his of where we are in the plus right outside the numbers or at a zero turnover ratio, very well right now. He we are 5-1. The ones that said he’s not hurt, but he’s we are not or in the minus, sailing a lot of passes. we’re 1-3. So, for that Shanahan needs to call the philosophy, we’ve got to

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) attempts a pass in the first quarter of their game against the Indianapolis Colts at the Georgia Dome. (Photo: Jason GetzUSA TODAY S ports)

has committed 13 turnovers — 10 interceptions and three fumbles. He has also had three other fumbles that were recovered.

He clearly doesn’t look comfortable in Shanahan’s offense.

Ryan has accepted responsibility for his decision-making on the D’Qwell Jackson interception returned for a touch-

down against the Indianapolis Colts last week and his other mishaps this season.

He has said that his relationship with Shanahan is fine and that he just needs to play better.

“Number one, I think there are things that Matt is not doing well,” Quinn said. “Probably, the biggest issue that came up (was) the pick that ended up resulting in a touchdown.

live that.”

Ryan believes the Falcons can stop their tailspin.

“We’ve got a confident group in our locker room and guys that believe that we’re going to be successful,” Ryan said. “We haven’t been there the last three or four weeks, but it’s a long haul. The one thing that I’ve learned in my career is that you have to be steady throughout the 16-game regular season because there are lot of ups.

There are a lot of downs.

If you get caught kind of on either end, it takes away from how you prepare.”

Series history: 27th regular-season meeting.

Vikings lead series, 16-10.

They pounded the Falcons, 41-28, in Minneapolis last season. The greatest victory in Falcons history was in the 1998 NFC Championship Game victory over the Vikings in overtime.

The win sent the Falcons their first and only Super Bowl.

Texans looking for fourth-straight win as they host the Saints The SporTS Xchange The Houston Texans are winners of three straight on the back of a dominating defense but face a high-powered offense today when the New Orleans Saints visit.

The Saints switched defensive coordinators during their off week and hope the change can deliver a boost to a defense surrendering an NFL-high 31.5 points. New Orleans fired boisterous defensive coordinator Rob Ryan after an embarrassing 47-14 loss at Washington in Week 10 and replaced him with Dennis Allen.

“Anytime there’s a change midseason, whether it’s a coach or players at different positions or whatever it might be, I’ve been a part of many teams where something like this tends to shake things up,” Saints quarterback Drew Brees told the team’s website. “I know this, whatever is done is in the best interest of our team and the success of the team.”

New Orleans can only hope its post-bye experience is as strong as the Texans, who knocked off thenundefeated Cincinnati on the road following their open date and moved to .500 with last week’s 24-17 victory over the New York Jets.

scoring at least 34 in each of their previous three games.

Coming off its bye week, Tennessee is seeking its first home victory since Oct. 12, 2014.

Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) celebrates a tackle against the New York Jets during the second half of a game at NRG Stadium. (Photo: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports)

Chargers at Jaguars Today, 1 p.m.

The Jacksonville Jaguars attempt to match their longest winning streak since 2007 when they host the struggling San Diego Chargers today. Jacksonville looks to post a third consecutive victory for the sixth time since capturing four in a row from Sept. 16-Oct. 14, 2007, during a season in which it last qualified for the playoffs.

The Jaguars edged the Ravens in Baltimore on Nov. 15 and topped Tennessee at home four days later before heading into their bye week.

San Diego hopes to avoid its longest slide since dropping nine straight to end the 2001 season. The Chargers lost five in a row prior to their bye week and returned with a lackluster effort in a 33-3 home loss to Kansas City in Week 11.

look to continue their dominance over the host Washington Redskins when the two teams meet in an unlikely battle for first place in the muddled NFC East Division. New York has won five straight in the series, including a 32-21 decision earlier in the season.

The Giants, however, have lost two of their last three games and are in danger of missing the playoffs for the fourth straight season if they don’t win the division.

Cardinals at 49ers Today, 4 p.m.

The Arizona Cardinals have a clear path to the NFC season with eight conjust to kind of hold the fort West title and go for their secutive victories but have down until he gets back.” fifth consecutive victory dropped two in a row folwhen they visit the divisionlowing a last-second defeat Bills at Chiefs rival San Francisco 49ers at Arizona last Sunday Today, 1 p.m. today. night.

The Kansas City Chiefs Owners of the league’s “I think the one thing have come back from the highest-scoring offense with you can take from this is dead, and they’ll try to an average of 33.6 points that there’s no quit,” Cincin- improve their standing in the per game, the high-powered nati quarterback Andy Dal- playoff picture when they Cardinals manhandled the ton told reporters after the host the Buffalo Bills today 49ers 47-7 in Week 3.

34-31 setback. “We fought in a matchup of AFC wildCoach Bruce Arians has until the very end and that’s card hopefuls. raised expectations in the good to see. We’ve got to The Bills also are part of desert, showing little satiskeep that mentality.” a four-way tie for that final faction after Arizona eked playoff spot but are comout a 34-31 victory over Buccaneers at Colts ing off a 20-13 loss at New Dolphins at Jets the Cincinnati Bengals on Today, 1 p.m.

England on Monday night.

Today, 1 p.m.

Sunday night.

The Indianapolis Colts The Chiefs are aiming for Losses in four of its last “It’s kind of sounding are undefeated with a fifth consecutive victory five games have put the New like a broken record, but I 40-year-old Matt Hasselsince falling to 1-5 and los- York Jets’ postseason hopes really didn’t like the way we beck starting under center ing star running back Jamaal in peril. The Jets look to played,” Arians told reportRams at Bengals and are hanging in at the top Charles to a season-ending right the ship when they host ers.

Today, 1 p.m. of the AFC South. Hasselknee injury. They’ve played the Miami Dolphins today What started as a turbubeck and the Colts will go their way back into position in a crucial AFC East battle Steelers at Seahawks lent week on the field has up against a much younger for the final wild card and among wild-card contenders.

Today, 4:25 p.m. turned into a disheartening quarterback when surgare coming off back-to-back New York got a career The Seattle Seahawks turn off it for the St. Louis ing rookie Jameis Winston road wins over division high 166 yards rushing have a chance to beat an Rams, who look to halt a brings the Tampa Bay rivals, including a dominant from Chris Ivory in winopponent with a winning three-game losing streak Buccaneers to Indianapolis performance in a 33-3 vicning against Miami 27-14 record for the first time when they visit the Cincin- today. tory at San Diego last week. earlier in the season. Since this season when they host nati Bengals today. The Hasselbeck threw a pair then, however, New York is the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Rams were rocked by the of touchdown passes and Raiders at Titans just 2-4 and may be without matchup of teams jockeying news that suspended wide got plenty of help from Today, 1 p.m. cornerback Darrelle Revis for playoff position. receiver Stedman Bailey injured starter Andrew Luck The Oakland Raiders and center Nick Mangold in The reigning two-time was shot twice in the head while preparing for the attempt to halt their threethe must-win contest.

NFC champion Seahawks Tuesday night in Miami.

24-21 victory at Atlanta last game losing streak when Miami has also watched are 5-5 despite holding a Bailey, who was susweek that lifted the Colts to they visit the Tennessee its playoff hopes all but lead in the fourth quarter of pended earlier this month .500 and kept them in first Titans today. disappear. After the firing of every game this season. for violating the league’s place in the South, and he’ll Oakland has not been coach Joe Philbin seemed The Steelers are in better policy on substance abuse, continue to seek Luck’s victorious since trouncing to turn the Dolphins’ season shape in the AFC and still underwent a lengthy surgiadvice. the New York Jets on Nov. around with two straight have a shot to catch Cincal procedure Wednesday, “I pleaded with him, sort 1, falling to Pittsburgh, Min- wins, Miami has lost three of cinnati in the NFC North, but doctors reportedly were of begged him, ‘Hey, even nesota and Detroit during a its last four games and it ap- trailing by two games with hopeful for his prognosis. though you’re hurt and stretch that has put a serious pears the Dolphins will miss six to play.

The third-year wide receiver you’re not with us, I need dent in its hope to end a 12- the playoffs for the seventh “We’re in the thick of is expected to spend the you to be with us,’” Hasyear playoff drought. straight season. things,” Pittsburgh coach next 3-to-5 days in intensive selbeck told reporters. “He The Raiders have Mike Tomlin said. “We’re care, The NFL Network said, ‘Absolutely.’ I anticistruggled offensively of Giants at Redskins not where we want to be. It reported. pate that he’ll be very help- late, totaling 27 points in Today, 1 p.m. could be better. It could be The Bengals opened the ful (and) my goal is really their last two contests after The New York Giants worse.”

Patriots at Broncos Today, 8:30 p.m.

Peyton Manning will be reduced to a spectator’s role as the New England Patriots continue their pursuit of a perfect season when they visit the Denver Broncos tonight in a showdown among AFC division leaders.

New England remained unbeaten despite being held to a season-low point total in Monday night’s 20-13 win over division rival Buffalo.

Brock Osweiler made his first career start last week and helped Denver halt a two-game losing streak with a 17-15 victory over Chicago. Osweiler was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after completing 20 of 27 passes for 250 yards, two touchdowns and zero turnovers.

Ravens at Browns Monday, 8:30 p.m.

Josh McCown, who set a franchise record last month when he passed for 457 yards against the Baltimore Ravens, is getting the chance to end the Browns 2015 five-game losing streak against the same team.

Head coach Mike Pettine named Johnny Manziel the starting quarterback for the rest of the season last week before the Browns went on their bye. Pettine said McCown would be “the best backup in the league.”

In the meantime, videos on the Internet showed Manziel partying on Nov. 20 in Austin, Texas, while holding a bottle of champagne and singing a rap song. Pettine called the video “disappointing” because Manziel promised him he would not be a distraction or “embarrass” the organization during the bye.

As punishment, Pettine demoted Manziel to the third quarterback behind McCown and Austin Davis.

McCown, healthy again after missing the last two games because of a rib injury, will start against the Ravens on Monday night in Cleveland. The Browns haven’t won since beating the Ravens, 33-30, on Oct. 11.

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6139–Turry, Jane 6262–Boyd, Tim PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25719 3550 PEACHTREE PKWY. SUWANEE, GA 30024-1031 (678) 513-8185 December 15th , 2015 , 2015 9:45 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B421–Marriott-Campbell, Portia C506–Drury, Thomas HEALTH C5678–ALLIED BENEFITS C5746–Osman, Hilla C5748–King, Ebony D608–Davis, Gary D651–Palmer, Fred D680–COMBS, NEDGIE PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25778 3900 MCGINNIS FERRY RD SUWANEE, GA 30024 (678) 513-8185 December 15th , 2015 , 2015 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A2072–Fonrose, Lovette A2082–Marshall, Reginald A4020–Hawkins, Elizabeth A4080–Bell, Wanda A4138–Lee, Allen B2054–Bell, Arlisa B2209–Ingebritsen, Lee C1046–HOWELL, WILLIAM PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25595 66 OLD PEACHTREE RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 (770) 338-1271 December 15th , 2015 , 2015 10:15 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 00508–MIKOLINSKI, JAMES 00618–Garrell, Jason 00628–Crosby, Eric 00734–Hawkins, Paris 3038–Vivarini, Bruno 4002–West, Christopher 4023–Orlando, Laina 4025–Anderson, Fernandez PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28158 495 BUFORD DR. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30245 (770) 338-1271 December 15th , 2015 , 2015 10:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 129–Moore, Albert 135–Jackson, Andrew 145–Owens, Jayla 405–Mcdonald, Edward 513–Ramirez, Khrissmely 610–Perryman, Shermeca HAROLD P004–METTS, (Vehicle) P023–JeanPierre, Alvin (Vehicle) P026–Mosley, Jeff (Vehicle) PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08465 1856 RIVERSIDE PKWY. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043 (770) 237-5010 December 15th , 2015 , 2015 10:45AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 3024–Anderson, Sheral 3034–Gibson, Quina 4048–Porter, Philithedren 5116–Cleveland, Deborah 5143–COWART, ENA 5181–Velazquez, Julian 5365–Hollis, Andrea 5424–Manning, Jacinta 6121–Pennington, Deborah 6168–Franco, Henry 6170–Rumaguera, Cirila PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08054 1395 PLEASANT HILL DR..

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044 (770) 925-9784 December 16th , 2015 , 2015 9:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1501–Gomez, Gamaliel 1504–Kelley, Daphanie 1518–Green Fulton, Malinda 1520–Shaw, Joslyn 1532–Raudales, Silvia 2502–Reviere, Chanda 3508–Kutchback, Kevin 3519–Parrott, Reginald 3532–Foreste, Philippe 4001–TOBY SELLS CREATURE MAKEUP FX SHOP, LLC 5506–Washington, Natalie 5508–Sherman, Lawrene 5513–Hugley, Jasmine 6059–Harrison- Cooper, Shateka 6212–Ward, Eric 6239–Jones, Linette 6264–brown, Howard 6309–Jackson, Teresa 7504–Reliford, Terry 7529–Black, Jassmine 7535–Ward, Theresia 8515–Fraser, Lorna 8519–Lipscomb, Judith PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25982 2423 PLEASANT HILL ROAD DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 December 16th, 2015 9:45AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A054–Parker, Christopher A074–Gilstrap, Phillip A107–Anderson, Camisha A118–Hayes, Kenneth A168–Russell, Ivory A204–sanders, patricia A288–Smith, Shirley A293–Evans, Nakeisha A323–Dodson, Patrick A325–Tunson, Alan A368A–Flanders, Carlee A368D–Mcmillan, Shardae A385–Burns, Brandi A395–Spivey, Isaiah A436–Lee, Terrell A457–Brown, Alexis B017–Sams, Lerry C607–Wright, Tiara PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08057 4474 SATELLITE BLVD. DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 December 16th, 2015 10:00AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0130–Paxton, LaQuicha 0215–Perry, Shanita 0332–Ndjoli, Mandy 0336–Ndjoli, Mandy 0347A–Pena, Francisco 0353–Hicks, Andrew 0404–HUTCHINSON, MICHELLE 0503–Glass, Faydria 0509–Brown, Mario 0515–Howell, William 0530–Nientao, Aminata 2284–Sirmons, Diana 2362–Edwards, Rhonda 3291–JOHNSON, BRYAN 3392–Myers, Mary 6293–smith, nichole 6312–Smith, Eva PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08056 3865 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD. DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 December 16th, 2015 10:15AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0109–Coleman, Jonathan 0118–Dixon, Lorenzo 0120–Aragon, Bill 0158–Harris, Cosandra 0162–delgado, ricky 0271–Jenkins, Carrie 0277–Mcclure, Valerie 0293–Johnson, Denise 0364–Devine, Dillion 0371–Wyche, Tiffany 0411–Stanley, Ashley 0424–Oliveira, Jessica 0447–Pena, Claudette

0488–Maberry, Ellen 0511–Best, Tanisa 0540–Hall, Darrell 0553–Norman, Qetuwrah 0596–Luckett, Marie 0627–Joines, Willie 0670–Buckley, Keith 0763–Jackson, Perrish 0811–Bibbs, Thaddeus 0832–Loftis, Richard 0853–Nonami, Damion All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 29th day of November and 6th day of December 2015 by PS OrangeCo, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

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

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cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-296157, 11/22,29

WASHER/DRYER, Stacked, Frigidaire, 76”HX28”WX27”D, exc. cond., $550.

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

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

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

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

Law’ville. 520-247-7149

If your old stuff is collecting dust, it could be collecting cash!

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PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 98 Hurricane Shoals Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-682-4990, December 9th, 2015 at 1:30PM Roderick Garvey Unit 1221 Car, household Items Lashandle Mathis Unit CC205 Household Items Judy Jones Unit 0326 Household Items Brenda Duckett Unit 1233 Household Items Robert Harris Unit CC126 Household Items Nathan Martin Unit CC049 Household Items Lashandle Mathis Unit CC205 Household Items Frankie Patillo Unit CC237 Clothes, Table Tracie Stewart Unit CC038 Household Items Tony Thomas Unit 0601 TV, Clothes Brandon T. Rhone Unit CC118 Household Stuff Shannon Latrea Bailey Unit 0925 Boxes, Garbage, Bag of clothes Chiquita White Unit 0608 Queen bedroom set, bunk bed, table, 4 chairs, boxes Crystal Daniels Unit CC074 Household Items The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, Personal property described below belonging to those individual listed below at location indicated: 5151 Annistown Rd Stone Mountain GA 30087 770.469.5363 December 9, 2015 at 12:00 PM Unit 126 Irene Augustine Hill business files, clothes, beddings, etc Unit 296 Irene Augustine Hill trailer, stove, refrigerator, generator, lawn mowers, bicycle Unit 274 Rashada Potter Johnson home items, pressure washer, shop vac, etc Unit 282 Monicka Farmer household furniture and items Unit 382 James Rosser III tools, auto supplies The auction will be listed and advertised on www.stroagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction, Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-296145, 11/20,27 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 3220 Centerville Hwy, Snellville, GA 30039, 770.985.4287 on December 9, 2015 at 12:00PM F1201 – Kiesha Harris – futon, lamps, lamp shades, toys L128–Sonja Lewis-James – microwave, bar stools, headboard I112 – Sheila Simmons – washer, dryer, chairs, TV F1123 – Ebony Morris – ottoman, artwork, box spring, chairs, dresser F1190 – Good II the Bone – food warmers, cash register F1142 – Mario Guerrier – headboard, foot board, mirror, night stands I107 – Tammie Thompson – washer, dryer, bedding, entertainment center J104 – Bernadette Anderson – suitcase, racquetball racquet J122 – Tawana Brown – folding table, TV’s, headboard, bicycle F1205 – Joyce Taylor – lawn chairs, headboard, foot board, bicycle D110–Gail Perry – mattress, chair, desk, bar stools J134 – Mary Malone – chairs, couch, table, golf clubs N102 – Adrian Smith – ladder, garden tools, albums F1028 – Cheryl Henley – pack-n-play, crib, kid’s chairs, toys, baby swing The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with

ZONINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2015 AT 7:30 P.M. WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. CALVIN FITCHETTMUNICIPAL COMPLEX 76 MAIN STREET LILBURN, GA 30047 (770) 921-2210 ANNEXATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be had on an application to annex the property hereinafter described to the City of Lilburn, GA, pursuant to Article 2, Chapter 36, Title 36, of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Such a hearing shall be held on the 14th day of December, 2015, at 7:30 p.m., at the City Hall, Lilburn, Georgia.

At said public hearing all persons, resident or owning property, in the City of Lilburn or in the area proposed for annexation may be heard on the question of annexation of such area by the City of Lilburn.

LAN 15-01 Application of Elmer Nash, Linda Nash Edwards, and Carole N. Martin, applicants and owners, to annex the territory which abuts the existing boundary of Lilburn, Georgia, located in District 6, Land Lots 124 and 110, Parcels 195 and 344, and contain a total of 46.447 acres.

The above items are scheduled for the Public Hearing as noted. The site plans, legal descriptions, and other information, are on file at Lilburn City Planning and Economic Development Department at 98 First Avenue Annex, and may be viewed by the public between the hours of 8:30AM and 5PM, Monday through Friday.

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

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

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

FIREWOOD

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

Delivered. MORE FOR YOUR MONEY! Gary, 404-772-1268

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Braselton Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 21st, 2015 at 7 p.m. and the Braselton Mayor and Council will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, January 7th, 2016 at 4 p.m. on the following items: Application # 15-07-RZ Application for a change in zoning conditions by Lensned, LLC on property owned by them identified as Barrow County Tax Parcels BR018C 010 and 007 (Lots 4 and 6 in Liberty Village). The combined property area is approximately 3.246 acres.

The current zoning classification is PUD (Planned Unit Development). The proposed development is general retail/ commercial use. The intent CADILLAC DEVILLE, of the request is to revise 2004. Purchased new. the condition requiring a 40’ Black with black leather buffer along S.R. 211 and interior, high mileage Liberty Church Road to be a but well maintained.

20’ buffer.

New transmission 4 Application # 15-03-CU years ago. No dents Application for a condition- or scratches. Seals al use approval from Home recently replaced but Church of Braselton, Inc. on property owned by Drs. without a warranty. New Cyrus and Sue Mansour. The starter installed in Nov. property is identified as 1225 $3600. 404-906-8938 Tuscany Drive or Barrow County Tax Parcel BR021B 004. The current zoning classification is General Commercial. The approximate parcel size is .65 acres. The application requests a conditional use approval to utilize an existing 6,000 s.f. building CHEVROLET CRUZE, for use as a place of worship.

2013 Champagne All Public Hearings will be Silver Metallic, held in the Braselton Police Stk#640087A and Municipal Court Building located at 5040 Hwy. 53, $11,800 Braselton, GA 30517. For ad877-698-5030 ditional information concerning these hearings, please contact Kevin Keller at 706654-5797 or at kdkeller@ braselton.net.

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

404-805-1783

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BMW Z3 ROADSTER, 2000. 99K MILES • $6750. Fabulous and priced way under the market. Auto trans, silver w/ black convert top and leather. Super CarFax & beautiful.

Rare M Sports handling pkg. Comparable cars are selling for over $9000. Owned

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

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

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

Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

Del/1 yr warr.

Tim 404-205-2222

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

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

KIA SOUL WAGON, 2011 Molten, Stk#5X0004A $9,500 877-698-5030

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

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

LEXUS RX 330, 2005 Bamboo Pearl, Stk#G152316A $12,990 770-680-1000

YOUR AUTO CONNECTION BUY OR SELL YOUR VEHICLE TODAY! 770-962-SELL

HONDA CIVIC COUPE, 2012 Polished Metal Metallic, Stk#510043A $13,000 877-698-5030

LEXUS CT 200H, 2013 Matador Red Mica, Stk#U40659 $22,590 770-680-1000

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

FORD FOCUS, 2013 Sterling Grey Metallic, Stk#540663A $11,400 877-698-5030 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN, 2014 Taffeta White, Stk#8358 $14,000 877-698-5030

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

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

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

770-616-7399

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

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

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

MAZDA 3, 2006 5 door. Automatic. Well maintained, premium tires, alarm. Great stereo w/CD player, front airbags, exc. mileage. $6995. 404-667-6768 MERCURY SABLE, 2005. Great tires, good body, cold air, runs good. Needs transmission. Sold for parts. $800 OBO. 770-866-5509

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

MERCEDES 450SL, 1980.

MERCEDES-BENZ 450SL, 1977.

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

Two tops. Owned and cherished by university pres. Extensive records. Looks super and drives great. NADA and Hagerty value $17,00036,000. Appreciating, spectacular and super bargain at only $9,900.

Call 770-895-7161

NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5, 2013 Metallic Slate, Stk#GC398809A $12,994 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

KIM BASINGER’S CONVERTIBLE. (DOCUMENTED OWNERSHIP). Movie star owned with only 89K miles. Two tops and exceptional. NADA and Hagerty Old Car Value Guide value is $17,500-$34,000 plus $5000-8000 CELEBRITY BONUS. Super buy as fun and great investment car that is rising fast in price, only $11,900.

Call 770-873-2627

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

Call 770-895-7161

MAZDA MAZDA5, 2012 Metropolitan Gray, Stk#D570399B $11.500 877-698-5030

MERCEDES BENZ R-CLASS, 2007 Silver, Stk#540441A $11,000 877-698-5030

NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5, 2010 Tuscan Sun, Stk#FC219299A $9,992 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

NISSAN 300ZX, 1984.

One owner, driven 4,700 miles per year.

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

Only $4400.

Call 770-899-5856

NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5SL, 2003. 134 K MILES. $4450. Black and beautiful with like new tan leather and great CarFax. High quality car loaded with options. Priced way under the market.

770-882-4605 OLDSMOBILE 88, 1999. Anniversary edition, 68,592 mi., good condition. $2800 Firm, cash only.

Call 770-633-9067

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CONYERS, GA 30094

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NISSAN MAXIMA, 2010 Crimson Black, Stk#640049A $13,500 877-698-5030

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719 Pike St, Lawrenceville 770-963-5251 www.hayeschrysler.com

TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, 2010 Sandy Beach, Stk#FC652679A $15,988 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

4490 South Lee St., Buford, GA 30518 888-804-2957 www.hendrickbuford.com

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TOYOTA RAV4, 2011 Classic Silver, Stk#FP571566A $13,963 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

3277 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096 888-475-8808 www.hendrickatlanta.com

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630 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville 770-963-9266 www.nashchevy.com

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SEASON OF GIVING

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s the holiday season begins, children aren’t the only ones writing out their Christmas wish lists. Many of Gwinnett’s nonprofits have also put together wish lists of things that they need to serve the

community.

From warm clothes and food to gift cards and volunteers, there are a variety of items residents can donate that will help those in need have a merrier Christmas.

Judy House Ministry

Lawrenceville 678-752-8731 www.judyhouse.org “Reconcile the Disconnected”

Creative Community Services

1. Blankets, sheets and pillow cases 2. Laundry detergent 3. Copy paper 4. Paper towels and toilet paper 5. Disinfectant wipe and sprays

4487 Park Drive, Suite A, Norcross 770-469-6226 www.ccsgeorgia.org “Because we care”

1. Three metal cabinets — 3-feet-wide and 6-feet-tall 2. Laminator 3. Cark disk cutter — 12 inches 4. Restaurant gift cards for foster parents 5. Swing glider

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Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry

55 Grayson Industrial Parkway, Grayson 770-985-5229 www.segwinnettcoop.org “Satisfying 2 Hungers”

1. Spanish Bibles 2. Toilet paper 3. Laundry detergent 4. Feminine products 5. Diapers — child and adult sizes

P.O Box 464823, Lawrenceville 678-856-3409 www.mending-the-gap.org “‘Transforming Generations’ inspiring youth and enriching the lives of older adults”

1. Cleaning supplies — dish and laundry detergents, disinfectant wipes 2. Ensure 3. Adult men and women Depends — large and extra-large 4. Paper towels and toilet paper

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Investing in people is different than being nosy Over the course of many years, I have spent a lot of time in hospital waiting rooms, hoping for good news and, at the same time, dreading the bad. I can remember clearly moments of time suspended by a pounding fear resounding in my ears like a thunderous cannon firing relentlessly.

Sometimes in a waiting room, you simply wait.

Wait for your loved ones to get better or go through routine tests. There is an art to surviving and thriving in hospital waiting rooms, an art which my sister, Louise, perfected. For the record, if you have to twirl your thumbs as long minutes of time drop painfully slow into history, you want to be with Louise.

You do not want to be

deliver countless stories.

Before we leave, she will know everyone in the room, which of their relatives is there and why as well as their mamas’ maiden names.

She will know the story behind the story. She will become so involved that she Ronda will be invited to all their fuRich ture birthday parties, attend their funerals and exchange with John Tinker.

Christmas cards with them.

The reason is that Louise Now, before any nonis a proper Southerner who Southerners judge on this, gets involved in other peojust let me say this: People ple’s lives. Tink is a proper love her caring. They eat New Englander who beit up. They will come and lieves that asking “How are share their updates and stoyou today?” is an invasion of ries with her. She will revel someone’s privacy. As I have in their triumphs and sorrow often said: the Tinkers stay over their sad news. I’ve alout of other people’s busiways enjoyed this about her. ness. This drives me crazy.

After all, it makes time pass A day in a hospital waitin a dreary waiting room ing room with Louise will when you can get both live

action reports and human interest stories but I really appreciated it after several days spent in a hospital waiting room with Tink. He sees nothing, asks nothing or knows nothing so he has nothing to report.

One late night, the solitude of our waiting room was interrupted by a grim looking man and his daughter who was sniffling and crying. After a respectful period, I began a conversation with them and, bit by bit doing the proper Southern inquisition, I learned that his wife had been discovered, lying unconscious, face down in their neighborhood.

She had been transferred from the emergency room to ICU but the doctors were clueless as to what happened — a heart attack, a stroke, an

accident, no one knew. They were standing anxiously on the precipice of uncertainty and fear. Tink joined me in consoling and sympathizing but he asked nary a question.

When I was called back to check on our loved one, I knew I was in trouble. I hesitated for a moment to leave.

I looked over my shoulder regretfully. I felt certain that leaving Tink in charge would assure that I would never know the end of the story.

An hour later, I texted him from the hospital room and asked if they came to get the family.

“Yes.” That’s about the extent of what I learned from him. I fired off a series of questions which he couldn’t answer until, finally, he asked, “What, are you writing a

book?”

“I’m invested,” I responded.

They had shared their story and I was emotionally invested because I could empathize. I know how it feels to wait for news on your unconscious mama.

For the rest of our time in that hospital waiting room, I took charge and did my own investigation. I did not count on any second-hand information, primarily because I couldn’t count on it.

So if you want to know how that story ended, I can tell you this much: Don’t ask Tink.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of “What Southern Women Know.”

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Most people don’t like to negotiate. But almost everyone wants to be a better negotiator, if for no other reason, than people don’t want to overpay for a car or a consulting contract.

We tend talk about negotiating as it pertains to business deals, but anyone who has dated, been married or raised children knows that being a good negotiator is crucial to harmonious

two types of negotiations: short-term win versus long term deal. It’s no coincidence that Bachelor franchise has produced very few actual marriages. When you negotiate for the short term win, your deal rarely sticks because it’s based on poor tactics and false information.

Here are three big negotiation mistakes that erode long-term success: 1. Sabotaging competitors When you focus on destroying the competition, you don’t create value (or happiness) for the buyer. I cringe when I see the ladies of ‘The Bachelor’ undermine each other. While it might be flattering for a man (or woman) to be pursued aggressively, do you really want to be in a long-term relationship with someone who is quick to backstab another human being? In business, someone who sabotages their competitor will just as easily undermine their employee, or cheat their customers. Smart buyers know the truth of Maya Angelou’s famous quote,

“When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.”

2. Putting forth a fake self When you’re in in to win it, and the cameras are rolling, you put forth your best self. Sometimes you even put forth a self that is not actually you. It’s funny, 25 out of 25 young women competing on the Bachelor all love to travel, have fun, and be wild and crazy at a moments notice. Yet they’re also all homebody’s who adore cooking and puppies.

The men on the Bachelorette all want a family, don’t like to drink much, and have big plans for their careers. Just like all the men you knew in your 20s. Right?

Playing to the stereotype of what you think your customer wants is a terrible negotiating tactic. Smart customers see through it, and it robs you of the opportunity to sell your real value. Believe it or not, some people want an artist who loves gin.

Successful long-term deals are built on your best assets, not your imagined assets.

3. Focusing on winning the deal, not living the deal As a sales consultant, I’ve seen organizations over promise to win a deal that falls apart at the first bump in the road. It’s a classic shortterm tactical mistake. Bachelorettes envision walking down the aisle in their dream wedding, but very few think about, how will we handle it if one of us gets sick or loses our job?

A good relationship outlasts the signing ceremony.

When you’re overly attached to the win, you don’t set the stage for a successful implementation. Effective negotiators discuss how to handle setbacks and problem before they sign the deal.

The ladies of “The Bachelor” — and their counterparts on “The Bachelorette” — aren’t bad people. They just forget, winning is the start of the process, not the end.

Lisa McLeod is the creator of the popular business concept Noble Purpose and author of the bestseller, “Selling with Noble Purpose.”

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relationships.

If you’ve ever watched “The Bachelor” or “The Bachelorette,” the elimination-style dating shows, you’ve seen poor negotiators in action. When 25 people compete against each other to win the heart of a desired mate, logic goes out the window. They forget the basic rules of negotiation.

For starters, the competitors forget there are

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Through the program, educators can earn up to $2,000 each for innovative classroom projects that would otherwise go unfunded. This program provides funds to statecertified educators in public middle schools in Jackson EMC’s service area. Overall, Jackson EMC is awarding 36 local teachers from 24 schools with $50,608.31 in educational grants.

Gwinnett County grant winners are: Lisa Schulze, Creekland, $1,974 for Digging into Prehistoric Past; Liliana Tamas, Dacula, $2,000 for Math Remediation with MobyMax Tablets; Keri Humrighouse, Osborne, $1,145 for MagLev Project Vehicle; Jason Garner, Hull, $640 Electricity and Magnetism - Powering Homes; Barbara Teti Davis, Jones, $2,000 for Living Under the Sea; Lindsay Brenner, Lanier, $2,000 for Tower Garden - Vertical Growing System; Katerina Flanders, Lanier, $1,245.16 for McGregor’s Gardening & Sustainability; Michele Langhans, Lanier, $2,000 for Using Robotics in STEM Environments; Rod Parris, Lanier, $328.85 for Using Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple; Catherine Warnock, Lanier, $1,799.82 for Teaching Social and Life Skills; Karen Jackson, Northbrook, $1,424 for Problem Solving in Science; Lisa Kasko, Pinckneyville, $1,298.50 for Game On!: Let’s Roll; Wayne Dail, Radloff, $1,887 for Solar Energy Inquiry and Application;

Julie Wilkerson, Radloff, $1,283.68 for Renewable Energy with K’Nex; Jessica Mincey, Sweetwater, $1,374 for World News in the Classroom and Sandra Wise, Twin Rivers, $1,694 for Makerspaces CCT (Creative & Critical Think Tank) Jackson EMC officials have said this money is designed to support teachers financially because they spend their own money to pay for creative lesson plans.

Brookwood’s Cindy Quinlan wins national award Brookwood High School’s Cindy Quinlan, was named National Teacher of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education. She previously won the the ACTE Region II Teacher of the year Award.

Quinlan is the work-based learning coordinator, marketing teacher and co-DECA advisor at Brookwood High School.

Collins Hill AP wins state award Collins High School Assistant Principal Kim Nichols has been named the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year. This honor recognizes outstanding school leaders who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students.

The winners are acknowledged by their peers for the exemplary contributions to the profession.

Keith Farner writes about education. Good News from Schools appears in the Sunday edition of the Daily Post.

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Columnist’s new book explores leadership Rob Jenkins

I’m often asked, “When are you going to write another book?” To which my answer has long been, “I’m working on it.”

Well, the wait — and the

work — is over. I’m pleased to announce the publication of my new book, “The 9 Virtues of Exceptional Leaders: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential,” co-written with

Atlanta-based leadership guru Dr. Karl Haden. Karl and I will be signing copies at Books for Less near the Mall of Georgia on Saturday, Dec. 5 — just in time for Christmas.

(This book will make a great gift for someone on your list, like maybe your boss. Or, if you are the boss, for your employees. All of them.)

What follows is a brief excerpt from the first chapter, “Why Virtue?” You can find more information, including how to order in bulk, on our website, www.9virtues.com.

“Virtue is a powerful leadership tool. People who do good can inspire others to do good as well, to perform acts that they might not have performed otherwise, acts that benefit not only themselves but also the larger community. And obviously, this truism has profound implications for organizations.

“That doesn’t mean virtue is merely another fad or gimmick, the ‘flavor of the month.’ You can’t just say to yourself, ‘Well, that virtue thing sounds pretty

good. I think I’ll try it, see if I can’t motivate the troops.

Who knows, maybe I’ll get a bigger bonus this year!’

Forgive us for belaboring the obvious, but that isn’t really virtue.

“Instead, as we mentioned above, virtuous living is a habit — indeed, a set of habits — that must be cultivated continuously over a lifetime. Benjamin Franklin, in his autobiography, listed 13 specific virtues, including honesty, temperance, patience, and humility, that he wished to acquire during his time on Earth (and that he thought the rest of us should strive to acquire, also).

“He then explained how to go about developing those virtues: by taking each in turn and putting forth the effort necessary to practice it daily until it has become a habit, then moving on to the next virtue on the list. He even created a chart to track his progress, much like the chart a parent might put up on the refrigerator door to keep up with a child’s daily chores.

“With all due respect to

old Ben, we’ve developed our own list of leadershipfocused virtues (some of which, to be sure, mirror his), and our message is not necessarily that you should wait until you’ve perfected one before you move on to the next.

“But we do agree with Franklin that the key to acquiring these virtues is to put them into practice regularly, so that they become habits.

Indeed, from our perspective, the emphasis is not so much on ‘acquiring’ the virtues of a good leader as on ‘practicing’ them. If you practice them consistently, then acquisition or internalization will naturally follow.”

Rob Jenkins is a local freelance writer and the author of “Family Man: The Art of Surviving Domestic Tranquility,” available at Books for Less and on Amazon. His new book, “The 9 Virtues of Exceptional Leaders,” can also be purchased online at www.9virtues. com. Email Rob at rjenkinsgdp@yahoo.com or follow The 9 Virtues on Twitter @ AAL_ELI.

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Ace gets along well with other pets and children and is looking for a home for the holidays.

If you have room in your heart and a home for a lover like Ace, please contact the Georgia SPCA at 678-765-2726 or visit the shelter located at 1175 Buford Highway, suite 109, in Suwanee.

Ace’s adoption fee is $150. He has been spayed and given age appropriate vaccinations, dewormed, given flea/tick prevention, disease testing for FeLV & FIV, a 24Petwatch microchip, and his adopter will receive 30 days of 24PetWatch Pet Emergency Insurance. For more information, visit www.georgiaspca.org.

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AUBURN Santa coming to town for ‘Sounding Off the Christmas Season’ The city of Auburn and the Auburn Downtown Development Authority will host Jolly Old Saint Nick and his famous reindeer on Saturday during the city’s “Sounding Off the Christmas Season” celebration.

The celebration will last from 5 to 8 p.m. at the corner of Mt. Moriah and Fourth Avenue. Santa is expected to arrive in a sleigh pulled by live reindeer and an interactive nativity performance is scheduled as well.

Parents are encouraged to bring cameras so they can take pictures of their children with Santa in his sleigh.

Refreshments will be served as well.

BARROW COUNTY Winder Fire Department collecting for Empty Stocking Drive The Winder Fire Department will visit area subdivisions from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 with Santa and Sparky to collect new toys and cash donations for its Empty Stocking Drive.

New toys and cash donations are welcome anytime at the Winder Fire Department at 96 North Broad St. For more information, call 770-867-3212.

BERKELEY LAKE Southwest Gwinnett Chamber First Friday event Members of the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber, which includes Berkeley Lake, will have their First Friday networking event at the North Metro Academy of Performing Arts in Norcross on Friday. The event will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. It will be catered by Bleu House Market and a Christmas music performance will be put on by North Metro Academy of Performing Arts School students. Short tours of the school will be available afterwards.

Cost is $25 per person.

Register by Wednesday to receive discounts.

BRASELTON Caroling planned downtown On Dec. 12, the town of Braselton’s Let’s Go Caroling and Downtown Businesses Decorated Tree Competition is set for 5 to 8 p.m.

Maps will be available, or residents can follow the Luminaria trail, stroll through the trail and enjoy the different caroling groups.

“Along the way, stop into the shops to enjoy holiday refreshments, sales and specials,” the Downtown Braselton organization said in a statement, also encouraging residents to vote in the tree contest.

For more information, visit downtownbraselton. com.

BUFORD Parade and festival planned by business group The Buford Business Alliance is planning the Historic Buford Holiday Festival and Parade, a day of stage performances, vendors, shopping, giveaways, holiday treats and a parade.

“This annual festival draws residents and families in the City of Buford and the surrounding area together to showcase all the great businesses, venues and people that make up the Historic Buford Area,” the organization said in a news release. “This is a 10-year event and it just gets better and better!”

In the past the event had more than 1,000 parade participants, 300-plus school children and local artists on the stage and 75-plus vendors and nearly 4,000 attendees. It’s an outdoor event, rain or shine.

The event lasts from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information,

A copy of the organization’s standards may be requested from Lt. Randa Hafez at randa.hafez@ norcrosspd.com.

Written comments about the Norcross Police Department’s ability to meet the standards can be sent to The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc., 13575 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 320, Gainesville, Va. 20155.

Students of Cobble Creek Studios Art Academy in Snellville painted baskets that were sold in a silent auction to raise funds for the Southeast Gwinnett Co-op. (Special Photo)

Art students raise funds, food for co-op From StaFF reportS

expressed what participating in the project Students of Cobble meant to them on the Creek Studios Art Cobble Creek website.

Academy in Snellville “While painting the recently utilized their basket, not only did I creative skills to raise enjoy creating it,” said $1,315 for local families 16-year-old Amy Dang, in need. “but I also loved knowDuring The Bread ing that my efforts were Basket Project, 71 contributing to such a students, ranging from philanthropic cause. I ages 5 to 19, were given feel extremely blessed baskets to paint however to have been able to they wanted, resulting in participate in this activa variety of colors and ity and to be able to designs. help those less fortunate The assortment of in such a creative way. brightly colored wicker I hope our efforts, not baskets were posted only as artists but more on the Cobble Creek importantly as people, website, and the public help inspire others to do was invited to support the same.” the cause by bidding on The Bread Basket them as part of a silent Project was organized auction. Each work of

by Cobble Creek art had a starting bid Studios owner Deboof $10, and bids were rah Kepes, who drew increased by $5 increinspiration from Dave ments.

Emanuel and Tricia Twenty of the baskets Rawlins, who started the were donated by Mi“Give Hunger the Boot” chael’s art store and the campaign as a way to rest were contributed support the Southeast by families, so all of Co-op. the funds raised could In addition to the go toward the Southeast auction, Kepes encourGwinnett Co-op, which aged students to bring supports 1,500 hungry in canned and nonfamilies in the Gwinnett perishable food items area. throughout the month of Some of the students October. At the end of visit visitbuford.com.

DACULA City to light Christmas tree on Monday The Christmas season will officially arrive in Dacula on Monday.

The city is set to hold its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony — weather permitting — at 7 p.m. at Olde Mill Park, 2551 Second Ave. This year, the city has a new 20-foot tree, which will be topped by a four-foot star. It will be lit near the end of the event at 8 p.m.

Residents will be able to socialize, meet Santa and watch local musical and dance groups.

Officials said there will be no rain date if the weather does not cooperate on Monday.

DULUTH 37th annual tree lighting event Dec. 5 The 37th annual Duluth Tree Lighting is scheduled for Saturday.

The event is set to begin at 5 p.m. with activities for children such as arts and crafts, letters to Santa, inflatables and City Hall open house. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.

“We love to see all the little faces just mesmerized by all the twinkling lights, fun activities, and of course Santa Claus,” said Event Coordinator Maggie Waddell.

The Freedom Band will play at 5 p.m. to kick off the holiday festivities, and the 12Stone carolers will be strolling around downtown Duluth singing holiday classics all night.

Chattahoochee Elementary School will begin its holiday program at 6 p.m., followed up by local artist Emily Vance singing her original song “Christmas Stay’s The Same” and “Oh Holy Night.” Santa will make his entrance on the Duluth Express.

The event is free to the public.

GRAYSON Christmas in Grayson attendees asked to bring food donations Grayson residents are being asked to help southeast Gwinnett County’s less fortunate residents at the city’s upcoming Christmas in Grayson celebration.

The city is asking attendees to bring canned foods to the event so they can be donated to the Southeast Gwinnett Food Co-Op Ministry’s Give Hunger the Boot campaign. The event is expected to draw people to Grayson Community Park from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 for a variety of holiday activities, including photos with Santa, a tree lighting, craft making, S’Mores, pony ride and a trackless train.

LAWRENCEVILLE Lift Up Atlanta’s Annual Christmas Extravaganza set for Saturday Christmas will come to the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds on Dec. 5, when Lift Up Atlanta hosts its Annual Christmas Extravaganza.

The event, which will run from noon to 6 p.m., will include a visit from Santa Claus, comedy, magic, music and dance shows, a youth talen competition

PEACHTREE CORNERS Civic organization to honor residents On Dec. 3, the United Peachtree Corners Civic Association plans to honor community leaders with the third annual Star Awards.

The awards recognize locals “for their quiet determination and dedication in helping make our neighborhoods, city, county and state a better place to live.”

This year, the 6 p.m. event at Christ the King Church on Peachtree Parkway will give the following awards, according to a news release: Rising Star to Ricky Wilson, Business Partnership to Nancy Minor, Community Partner to Bridges Peachtree Corners, Difference Maker to Dave Huffman, Friend of Peachtree Corners to Lillian Webb, Lifetime Achievement to Tom Rice.

A complimentary dinner will be served and open to everyone who wishes to celebrate the community leaders, the organization said. To make a reservation, email by Nov. 30 to Starawards@upcca.org.

SNELLVILLE Library to host ‘frozen’ event for kids The Snellville branch of the public library is hosting a “frozen” event to match the weather.

On Dec. 8, children from kindergarten to third grade are invited for “frozen” stories, games and a “cool” craft, according to the library.

The event takes place at 6:30 p.m.

The library is located at 2740 Lenora Church Road.

Students of Cobble Creek Studios Art Academy in Snellville recently utilized their creative skills to raise $1,315 and a grocery cart full of canned goods for Gwinnett families in need through The Bread Basket Project. (Special Photo)

the food drive, students filled a grocery cart donated by Publix with donations for the Co-op.

For more information for childredn ages 5 to 17, games, a free desert buffet table, photo shoots, food vendors and other vendor shopping.

Admission is either a toy or monetary donation to Lift Up Atlanta, which works with homeless women and children in metro Atlanta to provide them with housing, food, clothing and education assistance.

The fairgrounds are located at 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, in Lawrenceville.

Anyone interested in more information about the event can visit the extravaganza’s website, http://www.liftupatlanta.org/ annual-christmas-extravaganza-2/.

LILBURN Tree lighting planned Dec. 1 The city of Lilburn lights the Christmas tree on Main Street on Dec. 1.

The Lilburn Middle School Chorus will perform carols at the event and winners of the coloring contest, sponsored by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, will be announced.

Residents are invited to take photos in front of the tree with Mrs. Claus and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and help the kids make a Christmas craft.

The event starts at 7 p.m. at City Hall, located at 76 Main St. LOGANVILLE FBC winter retreat set for Ridgecrest, N.C. First Baptist Church of Loganville is collecting registrations for its annual adult winter retreat in Ridgecrest, N.C. The group intends to

about The Bread Basket Project, visit www. cobblecreekstudios.com/ BreadBasketProject. html. study scripture, fellowship with one another and have meals Lodging cost for double occupancy is $77 per night (for one to three nights).

The deadline to sign up is Sunday, Jan. 31.

Contact Tony Hewatt 770-466-4250 x239 for more information.

NORCROSS Organization assessing police department A team of assessors from the Commission for Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. will arrive Nov. 30 to examine all aspects of the Norcross Police Department’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services.

“Verification by the team that Norcross Police Department meets the Commission’s state of the art standards is part of a voluntary process to maintain accreditation — a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” Norcross Police Chief Warren Summers said in a news release.

As part of the assessment, agency personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. The session will be conducted in the council chambers located at 65 Lawrenceville St. If anyone cannot speak at the session but would still like to provide comments to the assessment team, they may do so by telephone. The public may call 770-448-2122 Ext. 2901 on Dec. 1 between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m.

SUGAR HILL 75th anniversary book available Copies of the book “City of Sugar Hill: The First 75 Years” are available at the customer service desk at City Hall. The cost is $35.

The city last year celebrated its history and gave a thank you to the community, along with saluting recent progress and future plans of Sugar Hill.

In the last several years, the city has built a new city hall, expanded local parks and put in other key accents and attractions — including an amphitheater — around the downtown area.

In the near future, they hope to build a community theater, gym and lap pool, which they hope will in turn lead to the development of surrounding restaurants and other businesses.

In the 1930s and ’40s, the city had a cannery, gold mines, a shoe factory, bowling alley and movie theater.

In those years, Sugar Hill Baptist Church seated about 75 people and used lanterns for lighting and coal for heat.

SUWANEE Suwanee Gateway Half Marathon Jan. 30 On Saturday, Jan. 30, the second annual Suwanee Gateway Half Marathon will take off from Town Center Park as the route travels through Old Town and up Peachtree Industrial Boulevard to the Suwanee Creek Greenway and Northolt Road.

This Peachtree Road Race qualifier will begin at 7:30 a.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers.

Additional race information is available at runsuwanee.com, and registration is open at active.com.

The race fee is $65. The race will be capped at 600 runners, and the fee increases to $85 on Dec. 14.

Race-day registration will not be available.

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cards for single parents 3. CPA to complete an audited financial statement for the agency 4. Job leads for unemployed parents 5. Volunteers Family Promise of Gwinnett 3495 B Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville 678-376-8950 www.familypromisegwinnett. org “Ending Homelessness one family at a time” 1. Walmart gift cards 2. Gas gift cards in $10 increments 3. Gwinnett transit cards and Marta breeze cards 4. Funds that will help families receive items such as work clothing, car repairs, childcare, etc.

5. Copy paper The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia Norcross Conference — St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 2140 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross 770-458-9607 www.svdpatl.org “Voice of the Poor/Hope in Action” 1. Food for our pantry at the church 2. Kids toys 3. Food for Norcross pantry 4. Transitional housing 5. Volunteers

Lawrenceville Housing Corporation, Pathway HOME Program 502 Glenn Edge Drive, Lawrenceville 770-963-4900 www.lawrencevilleha.org 1. Books 2. Warm blankets 3. Hats, scarves and gloves 4. Grocery store gift cards 5. Gift cards and Christmas gifts for teenagers Why Not Ministries PO Box 466565, Lawrenceville 770-822-5754 www.helpsingleparents.com “Why Not Ministries provides housing for homeless and nearly homeless single parent families.”

1. Funds to help a homeless family stay in a hotel for a week 2. Grocery and gas gift

Rainbow Village 3427 Duluth Highway 120, Duluth 770-497-1888 www.rainbowvillage.org “Breaking the cycles of homelessness, poverty and domestic violence” 1. Gas card from QuickTrip and Kroger, Publix and Walmart gift cards 2. 20 telephones with answering machines 3. 18 emergency roadside car kits 4. 18 irons and ironing

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Gwinnett County Habitat for Humanity 1362 Pine Circle, Stone Mountain 770-931-8080 www.habitatgwinnett.org “Building Homes, Communities & Hope!”

1. 1,000-square-foot storage facility with three parking spaces for trailers 2. Truck able to tow a 12-foot tool trailer 3. Rigid, five-gallon, portable air compressor Gwinnett Children’s Shelter 3850 Tuggle Road N.E., Buford 678-546-8770 www.gwinnettchildrenshelter.org “Where hope lives” 1. Two used golf carts for campus 2. Slippers for kids of all ages 3. Gift cards for grocery stores and gas cards 4. Funds for hair cuts Gwinnett Department of Family and Children Services 446 W. Crogan St., Lawrenceville 770-339-2370 1. Portable cribs and pack ‘n plays 2. Diapers, pull ups and wipes 3. Child safety gates 4. Car and booster seats 5. Safety items — locks for cabinets, outlets, etc.

Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) 3510 Shallowford Road N.E., Atlanta 770-936-0969 www.cpacs.org “People Need People” 1. School supplies for all ages and backpacks — we currently have 530 students.

2. Meals for low-income families 3. Small Christmas gifts for low-income students — toys and books 4. Gift cards for low-income parents 5. Winter jackets for lowincome students Gwinnett County Veterans Resource Center 750 S. Perry St., Suite 300, Lawrenceville 678-226-9177 “Veterans helping veterans” 1. Office supplies — paper, copy paper, labels 2. Gas and Marta cards 3. Financial donations for rent and utilities for veterans in need 4. Microsoft software — Office Pro 8, 10 licenses Hi-Hope Service Center 882 Hi Hope Road, Lawrenceville 770-963-8694 www.hihopecenter.org “Hi-Hope Service Center cultivates community for adults with developmental disabilities by connecting them with integrated opportunities for learning, work and leisure.”

1. 10 CD/MP3 players for classrooms and residential homes 2. Gift cards for client outings — lunch at McDonalds, Burger King and Taco Bell, bowling, movies 3. Roll laminator — part of a creation station 4. iTunes cards for purchasing communication and literacy apps for iPads 5. Set of glasses, baking dishes and cooking pots for residential home Asian American Resource Center 3635 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 450, Duluth 770-270-0663 www.aarc-atlanta.org “Homeless, Single moms, Children”

1. Marta cards 2. Decorating supplies and Christmas tree 3. Laptop or computer 4. Gas and gift cards 5. Used truck or van Community Vision Development 1403 Arbor Drive, Duluth 757-660-9559 1. Apartment building with six or more units for homeless veterans 2. A pickup truck 3. Furniture and household appliances 4. MARTA and gas cards for veterans 5. Financial donations for rent and utilities for veterans EAGLE7 — Empowering All to Give Lead and Excel 4002 U.S. Highway 78, Suite 530, Snellville 606-644-2266 www.eagle7llc.com “Embracing the power of One …”

1. Grant writer for researching funding for projects 2. 50 three-ring binders, clear protective sheets and pens 3. 100 polo shirts for students and volunteers 4. 10 laptops 5. Van Gwinnett Department of Labor Gwinnett Veterans Unit, Norcross Timothy.moses@gdol. ga.gov 1. Gift and gas cards 2. MARTA cards 3. Food boxes 4. Personal care items 5. Toys for kids Mercy Seed Food Pantry New Mercies Christian Church 4037 Darling Court, Lilburn 770-925-8600 www.newmerciescc.org 1. Personal care items 2. Socks 3. Soup

4. Canned veggies and meats 5. Four-drawer filing cabinet with a key Norcross Co-operative Ministry 2275 Mitchell Road, Norcross 770-263-8268 www.norcrossco-op.org “Caring for the Community one family at a time” 1. Teen Christmas gifts 2. Hoodies 3. Hats and gloves 4. $25 gift cards for grocery stores 5. Diapers — sizes five and six SPECTRUM Autism Support Group P.O. Box 3132, Suwanee www.atl-spectrum.com 770-617-8775 “Our Families, Our Communities” 1. 20 laptops — within 5 years old or new — for autism programs 2. Financial donations for programs to allay costs for families 3. Volunteers needed for Christmas part on Dec. 3 4. Wii games (used) for respite program 5. Wrapped candy for 50 moms for special event in February for moms — chocolates of any kind Success To Succeed Foundation 5550 Stephens Mill Drive, Sugar Hill 678-580-7599 www.successtosucceed.org “Proudly serving veterans and the community since 2012” 1. Funds to meet veteran family needs — bills, food, travel, etc.

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local DFCS offices, domestic violence shelters, fire departments, group homes and children’s shelters in all counties served During its October

by Jackson EMC. meeting, the Jackson H.O.P.E. Inc., a Duluth EMC Foundation board non-profit serving lowof directors awarded a income single parents who total of $93,589 in grants, are working to achieve including $30,000 to agen- their college degree was cies that serve Gwinnett awarded $5,000. $2,500 residents. was given to the Pantry The Boys & Girls Club at Hamilton Mill, which of Winder-Barrow was serves Barrow, Clarke, given $15,000 for its Pow- Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson er Hour comprehensive and Madison counties, to homework help and tutor- purchase food. ing program and Goals for The Jackson EMC Graduation program.

Foundation is funded by $7,500 was given to Ad- Operation Round Up, venture Bags, an Auburnwhich rounds up the based nonprofit that monthly electrical bills sources and stuffs comfort of more than 180,000 bags that are distributed to participating members. displaced children through This “spare change” has

put $10.3 million back into local communities since 2005. Organizations can apply to receive a grant at jacksonemc.com/foundation-guidelines.

Pike Nurseries host gardening classes, events To help customers get ready for the holidays, the experts at Pike Nurseries are hosting a number of classes and events all season long.

Pike will host its annual Christmas Garden Party will be Thursday, Dec. 3, from 4 to 9 p.m. Customers can enjoy complimentary treats, including a “Poinsettia” champagne drink, while they shop.

RESTAURANT SCORES Restaurant Address......................................................Score Grassroots Smoothies 245 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Sugar Hill.....100 Hyatt Place 3530 Venture Parkway, Duluth.......................73 McDonald’s 6165 McDonough Blvd., Norcross .................90 Jang Dok Dae 2550 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth ....................87 Sing Sing Sushi 2476 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth ....................90 Win Win Nutrition and Supplements 1630 Buford Highway, Buford .......................100 Come Take A Bite Jamaican Cuisine 6330 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker............. 89

Restaurant Address......................................................Score Captain D’s Seafood Restaurant 4287 Highway 20, Buford ...............................94 Pruitt Health Lanier Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Buford ..................86 Taco Bell Long John Silvers 455 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suwanee..... 96 Tastee’s Restaurant 2671 Centerville Highway, Snellville...............83 Chick-fil-A 4965 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville ........99 Afghan Restaurant 3099 Breckinridge Blvd., Duluth .................. 100 Stevi B’s Pizza 1950 Buford Mill Drive, Buford ....................... 81

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There will be a DIY Williamsburg Wreath Make and Take Class on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 9 a.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m.

To help customers add a traditional touch to their Christmas decorations, the experts at Pike Nurseries host seminars where guests will learn how to craft their very own Williamsburg Wreath to adorn the front door.

The finished product looks like a Christmas wreath from Colonial Williamsburg and can last for three to four weeks outside in cool weather. The class costs $30 and includes a pre-made 20-inch Noble Wreath, fruit, assorted nuts and magnolia leaves.

Registration is required.

Station for a variety of activities for kids and families throughout the day. There will be trains running at a time for fans of all ages to enjoy, Lionel Company to representatives on-site to celebrate interact with train fans, raffles, photos with Santa National Lionel Claus and more. There will Train Day at also be a one-day-only colLilburn store lectible boxcar available To commemorate its for pre-order in store.

115th anniversary, Lionel, Legacy Station is lothe iconic model train cated at 4152 Lawrencevcompany, is introducing its ille Highway in Lilburn.

For more information, visit first-ever National Lionel www.lionel.com.

Train Day. On Saturday, Dec. 5, Gwinnett Gab appears Lionel will host in-store on Thursdays and Sunday events at hobby shops across the country, includ- editions of the Gwinnett Daily Post. To submit an ing Legacy Station in item to Gwinnett Gab, Lilburn.

The community is invit- email gab@gwinnettdailyed to join Lionel at Legacy post.com.

For more information, visit PikeNursery.com or stop by a local Pike Nurseries store.

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The Georgia SPCA is in need of baby boomer dog walkers. The nonprofit is seeking adults 50 and older to help walk dogs who are available for adoption at their kennel located in Suwanee.

Volunteers receive ongoing training in appropriate protocols and dog behavior and training in general. Volunteers spend 45 minutes to an hour once a week walking the dogs, teaching them tricks and helping to keep them socialized, which makes them more adoptable.

Dog walking shifts are at 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., and experienced dog walkers can take the larger dogs to Suwanee parks for longer walks if they like.

Organized walking groups are highly encouraged. For more information, contact Laura.gaspca@gmail.com.

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