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ELECTION 2015

ESPLOST passes by big margin

By Keith Farner keith.farner@gwinnettdailypost.com

SUWANEE — What they saw as an affirmation of work done to educate Gwinnett’s students, a small gathering of campaign supporters and senior district officials celebrated a lopsided victory on Tuesday night.

With 98.1 percent of precincts reported unofficially, voters in Gwinnett passed the education special purpose local option sales tax 74.68 percent to 25.32 percent as 24,747 people voted. It was a turnout of about 6.95 percent of Gwinnett’s 356,607 registered voters. With about 64 percent of the votes counted, CEO/ Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks spoke to supporters just after 9 p.m. who were gathered in a cafe at the Instructional Support Center in Suwanee.

“I think we can be assured we’re on the road to another victory,” Wilbanks said.

Added Board of Education Chairwoman Mary Kay Murphy, “I’m so excited, I lost my voice.”

It was the widest margin since a 79 percent ‘yes’ vote in the second ESPLOST election in 2001 when 42,909 voted. The first election in 1997 had 71 percent of 34,448 people vote “yes.”

For the fifth time, Gwinnett voters passed a special purpose local option sales tax to continue a 1 percent collection to fund a projected $950 million for Gwinnett County Public Schools and Buford City Schools to build or renovate schools.

“You can have that world-class education at the street level,” pro-ESPLOST campaign chair Sean Murphy said.

“When I was out there today trying to get people to vote, people were honking, thumbs up, whatever, because their kids are getting a world-class education. …

Public education has never been in better shape than it is in Gwinnett County.”

The sales tax collections will continue from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2022.

Buford City Schools is expected to receive about $22.3 million, while GCPS would receive $927.6 million.

The United Tea Party of Georgia outlined four reasons to vote against the ESPLOST, from the timing of the election, See ESPLOST, Page 9A

Gwinnett Kids Count campaign chair Sean Murphy, left, awaits election results with CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks on Tuesday night at the Instructional Support Center in Suwanee. (Staff Photo: Keith Farner)

Snellville Mayoral candidate Tom Witts talks with supporters during a watch party at the Summit Chase Golf Club on Tuesday.

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‘United Snellville’

Witts defeats Kautz, promises new direction

By Joshua Sharpe

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On Tuesday, Snellville voters were asked to face their future, to name their leader after four years of name-calling, of outbursts, of lawsuits, of allegations of racism and “race-baiting,” of blood so bad that, rumor had it, someone fired a bullet through a campaign sign.

They chose Tom Witts, the former mayor pro tem, who had rallied with the rest of the council against Mayor Kelly Kautz.

“I promise you it’s going to change,” said Witts, who received 1,297 votes to Kautz’s 733, according to unofficial results. “We’re going to work together to accomplish things for the citizens of Snellville.”

Kautz, who handily beat third candidate Garry A. Lapides’ 358 votes, said she was “completely at peace” afterward and offered congratulations to Witts.

She thanked her supporters for their hard work on a “shoestring budget.”

“I’m asking them now to accept that the people of Snellville have chosen Tom to lead them in the future, recognize Tom as their mayor and put an end to this bicker-

Snellville Mayor Kelly Kautz is embraced by supporters after learning she lost the mayoral race at the Snellville City Center on Tuesday. Tom Witts won the race with 1,297 votes to Kautz’s 733.

the winners of seats on the council.

Johnson wins re-election as Post 1 Councilman Dave Norcross mayor.......................8A More election coverage........8,9A Emanuel defeated challenger Barbara Moston 1,390 to 957, ing,” she said. She added: “I according to the city. Roger hope Tom does recognize, Marmol defeated Dexter Harthough, that there are people rison by 1,469 to 862 in Post out there that don’t agree with 2. In Post 3, Cristy Lenski all his ideas and, as the mayor, defeated former councilman he needs to represent all those Mike Sabbagh, who was seekpeople.” ing a comeback, 1,480 to 862 Witts saw good partners in in Post 3.

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“I feel like we have a united Snellville, just exactly what we wanted,” Witts said. “We swept it. This is going to be great. Snellville won tonight.”

He said he planned to meet with City Manager Butch Sanders this morning to arrange a retreat for the elected officials to lay out a plan to get things accomplished.

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Former youth wrestling coach Cops: Impostor nurse cared for charged with child molestation Bobbi Kristina at Duluth hospice

By Joshua Sharpe

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For at least a decade, Frank Castaneda volunteered to work with young wrestlers around Gwinnett County, most recently in the Archer area.

Now he faces a child molestation charge.

Details of the alleged crime were scarce Tuesday, though Castaneda, a

42-year-old Lawrenceville resident, didn’t appear to know the victim Frank through the Castaneda wrestling program, which he reportedly left last January. The warrant for his arrest accuses him of performing an indecent act at a Lawrencev-

arrested Monday by the Wake County, N.C., Sheriff’s Office, police said. It wasn’t immediately clear A woman is facing how long she had worked charges after pretending to at the Duluth hospice, be a nurse while helping where Brown died on care for Bobbi Kristina July 26 after being found Brown, daughter of singer unconscious in a bathtub Whitney Houston, at at her home in Roswell Duluth hospice Peachtree months earlier.

Christian Center, police The bizarre case came said Tuesday. to the Duluth Police Taiwo Bolatito SoDepartment’s attention bamowo, 32, of Buford last week when Forysth See COACH, Page 3A and Raleigh, N.C., was County Sheriff’s inves-

ille home with a girl under 16 years old, at some point between Jan. 1, 2006 and Jan. 1, 2011.

According to news reports and documentation reviewed by the Daily Post, Castaneda worked with the Archer program as far back as 2010. Before that he did the same in the Parkview area for five years.

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tigators looking into the suspect reached out.

“She was, in fact, according to what they found out, one of Bobbi Kristina’s nurses,” Maj. Don Woodruff told the Daily Post on Tuesday.

“She was there during that time.”

Asked if Sobamowo’s motivation had been to get close to the ailing 22-yearold celebrity, Woodruff

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BOC approves Armed robbery suspects sought HUD action plan

By Curt Yeomans

at Grave Park, sidewalk construction, a county Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program, street Gwinnett County comimprovements, Americans missioners approved a $5.7 With Disabilities Act complimillion action plan on Tues- ance projects, playground day that outlines how the equipment purchases and county plans to spend 2016 operating costs for several grant funding from the U.S. programs.

Department of Housing and The requested home Urban Development. program funding covers The plan outlines how eight projects for the county, the county plans to spend Gwinnett County Habitat for the money, if it gets the Humanity, the Lawrenceville full amount from HUD. It Housing Corporation and includes money for Comthe Atlanta Neighborhood munity Development Block Development Partnership.

Grants, emergency solutions Those projects include grants and the Home Invest- acquisition and rehabilitation ment Partnerships Program. of single-family homes and The money will be split up rental units, a land purchase with $4.2 million set aside for a Habitat for Humanity for CDBG projects, $1.14 affordable housing project, million for the home investhome program administrament program and $363,570 tion and the Homestretch earmarked for emergency Downpayment Assistance solutions grants, according Program. to county documents. The The requested emergency county planned conservasolutions grant funding covtively for the projects, with ers 22 projects the county officials noting those totals and local nonprofits plan to equal 80 percent of the undertake. Those projects money received this year. mainly target emergency The requested CDBG shelter, homelessness prevenmoney covers 38 projects tion and rapid rehousing planned by the county efforts. government, the cities of The plan also outlines Buford, Dacula, Lawrencev- how the county is planning ille, Lilburn, Loganville for as much as $5.49 million and Norcross, and several in possible “supplemental nonprofit organizations that awards” for those projects. work in Gwinnett County The catch is that it is depencommunities. dent on whether HUD gives The range of projects inthe county extra funding cludes shuttle bus purchases, beyond the $5.7 million main construction of amenities request. curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

By Danielle Ryan

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Gwinnett County police are looking for two suspects in connection to an armed robbery at Gwinnett Station Apartments in Norcross on Oct. 7.

Police say two victims were robbed by two armed men in the parking lot of

the apartment complex.

The victims were robbed of their ATM cards and one cellphone.

During the robArquial Dotson bery, one of the victims was allegedly struck

in the face with a pistol, according to police.

Detectives determined that the stolen cell phone was sold the same day at an ECO-ATM in DeKalb county.

Based on the images captured from the ATM, detectives have determined that Arquial Dotson of Norcross is one of the suspects wanted in connec-

tion to the armed robbery.

Dotson has an extensive criminal history and should be treated with caution, police say.

Gwinnett County police have obtained armed robbery arrest warrants for Dotson, who is also wanted in DeKalb county for probation violation.

The second suspect has not yet been identified.

partment spokesman Capt.

Tommy Rutledge, Clifford David Malone, Clifford David 65, was Malone picked up by deputies on Monday

on a felony arson warrant brought by Gwinnett Fire Investigators.

Malone was wanted in connection with a suspicious house fire that took place on Oct. 18 at Frances and David Watkins’ home on Amelia Garden Way in Lawrenceville.

He is being held at

the Gwinnett County jail without bond, and the case is now being turned over to the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office, said Rutledge.

Malone is being charged with first-degree arson, a felony crime, as well as four felony counts of violation of probation.

Man arrested for suspected arson

By Katie Morris

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Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested the Lawrenceville man who is believed to have set a former co-worker’s home on fire.

According to Fire De-

Buford approves new site for 12Stone

By Steve Burns

Staff Correspondent

One year after almost engaging in a legal dispute with the city of Buford, officials from 12Stone Church came away Monday with a different result.

At its November meeting Monday, the Buford City Commission approved a special use permit that will allow 12Stone to Norwood Davis of 12Stone Church gives a presentation construct a new worship facility. The site is a 12.87- on a new worship facility in Buford. (Photo: Steve Burns) acre parcel at the southeast and Thompson Mill Road. Buford did not allow a corner of Buford Highway In November 2014, similar permit that would have allowed 12Stone to operate in a former Kroger site on Buford Highway. At that time, 12Stone officials said that they were “disappointed” in the process and considered legal action since they had signed a lease for that facility the previous July. However, no legal action was taken.

“We found the right site,” 12Stone Chief Financial Officer Norwood Davis said Monday after the commissioners approved the permit. In August, the Gwinnett Daily Post reported that 12Stone and Buford officials had been cooperating on a permanent site for a new church.

The new facility will be up to 30,000 square feet and have about 800 seats and 564 parking spaces, Davis said. He compared it to the Hamilton Mill facility, although he stressed that it’s all still in the design phase. Work is expected to begin in summer 2016, with completion about a year later. “(Buford) is a great community and a great place to raise a family, and there are a lot of people who move here,” Davis said of 12Stone’s decision

to expand into Buford. He said that because of Buford Highway and Ga. Highway 20, that 12Stone sees “a reach beyond the city of Buford.”

In other action Monday, the commissioners: • Approved a special use permit that will allow a storage facility for boat and recreational vehicles on McEver Road. Conditions for approval require that all repair work be done inside the facility and that all watercraft for sale or storage will occupy designated spaces.

• Authorized the Buford Community Girls Chorus to begin organizing a tour of Italy in June 2017, which will include appearances in Venice, Florence and the Vatican. “It’s unheard of for a little town like Buford to be asked to do this,” Commission Chairman Phillip Beard said.

• Authorized the purchase of excess power from the cities of Washington, Griffin and Fitzgerald.

According to Beard, the purchase rate is about 3 cents per kilowatt, less than half the market rate.

“We are going to need it here,” Beard said. “We’re a growth city.”

Also, Beard said he had “done nothing” regarding a fist fight involving Commissioner Chris Burge, his son Cory Burge, and Carson and Harrison Smith, sons of Commissioner Michael Y. Smith, that occurred during the Doobie Brothers concert in September. All four men were issued tickets for disorderly conduct.

“It’ll work itself out,” Beard said. “Time heals all wounds.”

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Man who shot at police gets 40 years $50K raised for

By Danielle Ryan

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John Digiulio was convicted Thursday in connection to an incident last year during which he barricaded himself in his home in Sugar Hill and shot at police officers.

Digiulio was sentenced to 40 years to serve in prison followed by 20 years probation, according to the Gwinnett

district attorney’s office.

Gwinnett County police responded John Chris to a Digiulio neighborhood in Sugar Hill on June 6, 2014, after reports of shots fired.

When police responded, officers entered the home to assess the situation and

talk with the defendant, the district attorney’s office said.

As the officers walked down the hall, the defendant allegedly fired another shot through his bedroom door toward the officers. At that point, the officers retreated and called in the SWAT team.

Despite attempts from a SWAT negotiator to convince Digiulio to surrender peacefully, he refused to exit his

bedroom or put down his gun, according to the district attorney’s office.

During the standoff, the defendant reportedly called 911 stating that they needed to send in the SWAT team because he had 17 rounds of ammunition for the police when they arrived.

The situation ended when a SWAT team sniper shot the firearm out of the defendant’s hand and he was arrested.

Dacula crash victims’ family

By Joshua Sharpe

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Funeral arrangements have been made for Dacula High students Jared and Jaison Brown.

The boys, 17 and 15, died last week after a wreck on Ga. Highway 316 as they drove to school. The

By Danielle Ryan game, poDuring the that it was an isolated funeral service has been set danielle.ryan lice said. altercaincident. for the brothers at noon Sat@gwinnettdailypost.com A tion, two The first suspect arurday at the Lawrenceville resident of the men rested in connection to the Church Of God, accordA second suspect has contacted began shooting, Dallas Root, was ing to pastor Kevin Harris. been arrested in connecpolice on shoving arrested in Snellville on The viewing will be at the tion to a shooting at the Oct. 6 at the other Oct. 21. church from 4 to 9 p.m. basketball courts at Bay about 9 and one of Root is being charged Friday.

John Dallas Creek Park in Loganville p.m. and the men with aggravated assault Meanwhile, efforts conRibblett Root last month. reported a allegedly and reckless conduct, potinue to lift up the family.

John Ribblett was arshooting witnessed earlier brandished a gun. lice said. Ribblett is being Since the wreck there has rested in Snellville on that night in Bay Creek As one of the men charged with aggravated been a flood of support for Saturday in connection Park, according to a pobegan to run away, the gun assault and possession of a the grieving loved ones they to the Oct. 6 shooting, lice press release. was fired. A portion of the firearm during the comleft behind: a candlelight which happened in the The witness said he incident was captured on a mission of a felony. vigil, a moment of silence early evening and was was playing basketball cellphone video.

Both men are being held during the school’s footallegedly the result of a when he saw a fight take Police believe there is at the Gwinnett County ball game, during which fight over a basketball place between three men. no gang connection and jail without bond. attendees wore brown for the Brown brothers, and an online fundraiser.

By Tuesday evening, a •From Page 1A ganization wasn’t immedi- been able to confirm that. not know the suspect or GoFundMe account had ately returned Tuesday.

The licensing inforallow her license informaMy investigators are tellDuluth’s investigation mation she used reporttion to be used by anyone,” ing me they’re just looking has revealed no license edly belonged to a “metro Woodruff said.

•From Page 1A at the violation of the law.” or registration on record Atlanta medical profesHe said additional Sobamowo reportedly through the Georgia Board sional” who was not aware charges may be forthcomprovided services for the of Nursing for Sobamowo, her identity had been ing, as the investigation is That Witts supports all Duluth facility as a conpolice said. The woman stolen prior to the Forsyth ongoing by both Duluth members of the council tractor through Homestead claims to have gone to investigation. and Roswell police. would make Tuesday’s Hospice of Roswell. A school in Washington, “She has confirmed to results appear to be a pomessage left with the orD.C., but police haven’t our agency that she did tential watershed moment for Snellville.

The troubles largely focused on disagreements •From Page 1A “He did go through the has not been involved with unteer would not be needed between Kautz and memcommunity coach training the Archer program since this year.” bers of the council over Schools spokeswoman and the district ran a backlast January when the season Roach didn’t reveal who had what authorities.

Sloan Roach pointed out ground check on him,” she ended. why the man wouldn’t be She tried to fire the city that the man wasn’t emsaid in an email, adding: “It “He had been informed needed. attorney and multiple other ployed by the district. is my understanding that he that his assistance as a volCastaneda, who works appointed employees, infor a tech company, was ar- cluding the city clerk. rested Sunday and remained The Georgia Supreme held without bond Tuesday, Court eventually ruled according to jail records. that she could fire the city

Second park shooting suspect nabbed

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pulled in nearly $53,000.

“Guess who just raised over 50,000 dollars for the Brown family? You all did,” the fundraiser’s creator, Dacula High student Otesele Igberaese, posted on the GoFundMe account page. “This is a prime example of how people can come together in the midst of tragedy and lift up others in a time of need. I just want to say that this is truly amazing. However, we should not stop here, let’s keep going.”

Those who donated praised the brothers in doing so and left condolences for the family.

“They were my inspiration,” a donator, who signed as Erik Guerrero, said. “They were really good in soccer and they could’ve had a future. I’ll miss them. May god be with them!”

“There are no words that can express my sorrow,” another who signed as Lisa Cooper wrote, “but I will continue to pray for you.”

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attorney. Melisa Arnold, the clerk, well-liked by members of the council, resigned during the trial of Kautz’s lawsuit, a suit that involved a slew of disagreements between the mayor and council.

Asked about the reasons for her defeat, Kautz said there were many factors, but she felt “untruths” about the lawsuits hurt her.

“Snellville’s always been kind of a divided city,” she added. “I thought it would be a little closer, but with a third candidate you never know what’s going to happen.”

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Making sense of numbers DEAR DR. ROACH: Several years ago, I started going to a new doctor, who said that the way to get the correct cholesterol number is to divide the HDL into the LDL, and if the answer is not 2.5 or lower, I have a problem and should be taking steps to lower it. I am currently interviewing other doctors, as I have stopped going to this doctor for personal reasons.

My previous doctor stated that you subtract the HDL from the LDL, and if it is below 100, it’s OK. Which is correct? I am 68 years old now and in very good health. I was told by a doctor I met while visiting another state that he’d never heard of the “2.5” solution.

— T. ANSWER: There are four main cholesterol numbers acquired from a routine blood test: total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. It’s hard to comprehend four numbers all at once, so you have mentioned two approaches to evaluate the cholesterol picture in a single number.

The first is the HDL:LDL ratio. Some authorities have described this number as the single best predictor of heart disease (from the standpoint of blood cholesterol levels). The higher the ratio, the higher the risk. A ratio of 2.5 is extremely good, with a very low risk of heart disease. A ratio of 3.5 or lower is generally considered desirable: At that level, the risk for heart disease is about half the average (the average ratio is 5). A ratio of 9.6 is associated with double the average risk.

The second is the nonHDL cholesterol, which is what you get when you subtract HDL from total cholesterol. This also has met with considerable acceptance, and a number below 100 is considered in the desirable range.

Personally, I think that since HDL cholesterol has independent predictive ability on the likelihood of coronary disease from both LDL and total cholesterol, I use both absolute numbers. I think both the ratio and non-HDL cholesterol are useful, but don’t tell the whole story.

Remember that cholesterol is only a part of the story for heart disease risk. Smoking and blood pressure are at least as important. Family history is too, and often is underappreciated. Diet, exercise and stress management are very important, and most of us physicians don’t pay enough attention to these.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803.

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Nuptials bring on jitters from Dad DEAR AMY: Two weeks ago I called my father to let him know that my fiance and I were bringing our wedding date forward to this January.

My dad and I spoke briefly, as usual, and then hung up.

Five minutes later he called back to say he would not be attending our wedding. When I asked why, he said he just didn’t like weddings. I told him this wasn’t a good enough excuse, and then he said he didn’t want to be a hassle due to his disability (he requires a wheelchair).

My fiance’s father is similarly disabled, and so we’re already making arrangements for him. I told my father this and he said he may come to the reception.

My father then mentioned our distant relationship as a reason I wouldn’t care if he was there anyway. Due to an unhappy home life with him because of anger issues, I did move in with my mother when I was 13. But we’re past that now and have an OK, but not close, relationship — partly due to the fact that I live two hours away.

My father is quite isolated and I feel as if he’s saying no because he doesn’t feel comfortable leaving his home. How do

beloved to walk down the aisle together, acknowledging your family members when you arrive at the end of the aisle.

If you can, it would make things easiest for you to enlist a friend of your dad’s (or a family member) to take him to this wedding and be his buddy, helpAmy Dickinson mate and companion while there.

I approach him? I don’t DEAR AMY: My son mind if he doesn’t want to may have fathered the stay for the reception. For child of my brother-inme the most important part law’s daughter. My son is the ceremony. has no biological link to — Bride the mother, thank goodDEAR BRIDE: If pos- ness, but this changes the sible you should visit your dynamics of our family. father in order to confront Once DNA results are rehis fears and doubts in as ceived and it does turn out gentle and loving a way to be his, how do I handle as you can. His waffling communicating to certain makes it sound as if he is members of the family nervous on many levels — who should know but can’t not only about managing keep their mouths shut in his disability while at your their social circles? wedding, but also about his My gut tells me this will fatherly role. turn out to be my grandMy instinct is that he child instead of my “greatmight be avoiding the niece.” She is a beautiful, ceremony because he is sweet 6-month-old and I not able to “walk” you love the mother as if she down the aisle — or he were my own. This was a doesn’t know if you want result of a one-time thing him to. One way to adand both are on their own dress this would be to have paths with significant othyour beloved (or a friend ers. My son is marrying or other family member) his fiance in the fall, she is push his wheelchair down aware and accepting; it all the aisle with you walking happened before they met. alongside; or (my preferI’m sick to my stomach ence), for you and your over this and don’t know

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— Gram DEAR GRAM: The way to avoid gossipy, judgmental family members is to “own” whatever the truth happens to be with grace. It helps if you genuinely don’t care what other people might be thinking — or saying.

So give them this headline: “This baby is the result of a brief and awkward relationship. And everybody is calmly moving forward and they all love this child.

Imagine that?!”

DEAR AMY: A recent respondent to your column stated, “Dress for the job you want, not for the job you have.”

Good advice, but now I’m sitting in a disciplinary meeting, dressed as Batman!

— John DEAR JOHN: I’m going as Carol Burnett!

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

You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or “like” her on Facebook.

Amy Dickinson’s memoir, “The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them” (Hyperion), is available in bookstores.

Don’t jeopardize your future by making emotional decisions. Consider all the pros and cons before you commit to jumping into a new venture or heading in a different professional direction. There is money to be made if you incorporate creative ideas into a sideline moneymaker.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Trying to convince someone who has different beliefs to see things your way will be futile.

Don’t waste your time when you should be taking care of your responsibilities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — If someone from your past wants to reconnect, speak from the heart. You are best to cut your losses rather than make the same mistake twice. Protect yourself this time around.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) — If you agree to take on someone else’s responsibilities, make sure you are fully aware of what’s expected of you.

You’ll be put in a compromising position if you aren’t careful.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Share your feelings. Honesty will help keep a troublesome relationship issue to a minimum. Don’t allow someone’s negativity to prevent you from accepting an appealing offer. A change will do you good.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Deal with distressing news regarding a senior citizen you know with compassion. Do all you can to keep family ties from unraveling. Compromise will be crucial to maintain peace.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You will gain recognition if you take a leap of faith. Summon up your courage and put all your cards on the table. A professional opportunity is imminent.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Money matters will be unsettling. Steer clear of anyone looking for a handout or donation.

Rely on your instincts, and when in doubt, don’t hesitate to walk away.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Make a positive transition. A residential move or change in vocation will work out to your advantage, provided you do your homework first to avoid any unwanted surprises.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You can improve your current position and maintain your integrity by fulfilling your responsibilities without squabbling.

Do the best job you possibly can and you will be recognized and rewarded.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Do something you haven’t done in years. Play an old-fashioned board game or cards and have some fun with friends or family. The time spent will help relieve stress and strengthen bonds.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Love is on the rise, but you are best to use affection, not words, to seal the deal. You will find the answers to any questions you have if you listen and observe.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Keep the peace.

Even if you are in total disagreement with what is being said, give whoever you are debating a fair chance to air his or her views.

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world&nation Gov. races top tickets in Ky., Miss.

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Voters in two states selected governors durKIRKUK, Iraq — Ising off-year elections on lamist militants launched a Tuesday expected to net an rare attack inside Kurdish- easy win for the Repubheld territory in northern lican incumbent in MisIraq on Tuesday, briefly sissippi, while Democrats taking over a local govhold an edge in a tight race ernment compound near for Kentucky’s open seat. several producing oil fields.

The partisan divides The Kurds have largely seen nationally over gay managed to insulate their marriage and President autonomous region from Barack Obama’s signaviolent instability further ture health care law have south whilst holding a long dominated a hotly confront line against Islamic tested race in Kentucky State militants who control to replace Democratic a large part of Iraq.

Governor Steve Beshear, Security sources said a who cannot run because of suicide bomber had blown term limits. himself up at a checkpoint, State Attorney General clearing the way for three Jack Conway, the Demoother militants to enter the cratic nominee, held a compound in the town of small lead over RepubliDibis 30 miles south of the can Matt Bevin in two late regional capital Erbil.

October polls. Conway has The three insurgents championed continuing then occupied the mayor the expansion of Medicaid of Dibis’s office, throwto provide health coverage ing grenades and firing at to the poor under Obama’s Kurdish security forces health plan as started by surrounding the compound, the current governor. security sources said.

Bevin opposes the expansion and has rallied Russia stance on conservatives with his support for Kentucky county Assad suggests clerk Kim Davis, who at odds with Iran was jailed for five days in September after refusing MOSCOW — Rusto issue marriage licenses sia does not see keeping to gay couples.

Bashar al-Assad in power Bevin won a four-way as a matter of principle, Republican primary by 83 the Foreign Ministry in votes with the backing of Moscow said on Tuesday in Tea Party conservatives. comments that suggested a divergence of opinion with Iran, the Syrian president’s other main international backer.

Ryan says House Fuelling speculation of Russian-Iranian differtransportation ences over Assad, the head bill to get ‘lots of of Iran’s Revolutionary amendments’ Guard Corps suggested on Monday that Tehran may WASHINGTON — New be more committed to him U.S. House Speaker Paul than Moscow was.

Ryan said on Tuesday that However, one senior a long-term transportation regional official cautioned bill would undergo an open against reading too much process in the House of into the public statements Representatives this week, on Assad, saying there is no with “lots of amendments” difference between Russia receiving votes. and Iran over him. They Ryan, in his first news agree on his staying in ofbriefing after becoming fice, and that it is up to the speaker last week, said the Syrian people to elect their bill would authorize roads, president, the official said. bridges and rail transit projects for six years with three years of guaranteed funding.

Taiwan, China If additional savings can leaders to hold be found elsewhere in the federal budget, he said, historic meeting then the road work could be in Singapore funded for a longer period.

TAIPEI/BEIJING — The Republicans have refused to presidents of Taiwan and raise fuel taxes, unchanged China will meet in Singasince 1993. pore on Saturday to discuss After promising restive cross-strait issues, Taiwan’s House Republicans last presidential office said, in week that he would increase the first such meeting of their voice in the legislative leaders from the two sides process if they elected him since the Chinese civil war speaker, Ryan said the transended in 1949. portation bill “was a good Taiwan President Ma place to start.”

Ying-jeou will fly to Singapore to meet with Chinese Chipotle linked President Xi Jinping, the presidential office said in a to 35 confirmed statement.

E. coli cases The meeting comes at a politically sensitive time in LOS ANGELES — ChiTaiwan, with elections for a potle Mexican Grill Inc. is new president and legislanow linked to 35 confirmed ture being held on Jan. 16.

E. coli food poisoning cases China’s Taiwan Affairs in Oregon and WashingOffice said in a statement: ton, state officials said on “The mainland’s attitude on Tuesday. a meeting between leadA dozen of the cases ers from both sides of the involving Chipotle were in Taiwan Strait is positive and Oregon and the remainder consistent. If there is news in Washington state, the ofon this, we will issue it in a ficials said. timely manner.”

They added that two — From wire reports confirmed E. coli cases in

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PEOPLE Jon Stewart signs four-year deal with HBO

LOS ANGELES — Jon Stewart has set a four-year production pact with HBO that calls for him to produce short-form video content for HBO’s digital platforms.

The deal also includes a firstlook option for film and TV projects.

HBO has long been rumored as the next stop for “The Daily Show” anchor who signed off of Comedy Central’s flagship show in August after a 17-year run.

The first project under the HBO pact involves Stewart working with cloud graphics company OTOY Inc. on what is described as a new technology to allow him to produce “timely” shortDemocrat Jack Conway addresses statements made by Rand Paul during a U.S. Sen- form video content to be ate race debate at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, on Oct. 17, 2010. featured on HBO Now, the Conway is facing Matt Bevin in a race to replace Gov. Steve Beshear. (Reuters/John newly launched standalone Sommers II/Files) broadband service, multiple Yet Bevin, a businessman In Mississippi, polls term in office. times a day. who has run against his show Governor Phil BryLouisiana will elect a “Jon Stewart led a revoluparty’s incumbents in the ant coasting to a second governor later this month tion that changed the face of past, has lackluster supterm in what could be a after no candidate secured TV comedy on the ‘Daily Show,’” said Michael Lomport among establishment landslide. Similar big wins a majority of the vote in bardo, HBO’s president of Republicans. are expected for other the the state’s open primary original programming. “ Although Kentucky state’s Republican incum- to replace Bobby Jindal, voters routinely send Rebents. who is barred from a third publicans to Washington, The biggest suspense term and is seeking the Fox building D.C., experts say Conway on the ballot could be Republican presidential Dubai theme has the advantage going whether Mississippi Atnomination. into election day given torney General Jim Hood, The state’s Nov. 21 park with ‘Titanic,’ Democrats’ state-level one of the last surviving runoff pits Republican ‘Aliens’ attractions strength. Only one ReDemocrats in statewide U.S. Senator David Vitter LOS ANGELES — publican has been elected office in the Deep South, against Democrat John governor in Kentucky can fend off a tough chal- Bel Edwards, the minority Rides and attractions based on popular films and TV since 1971. lenge as he seeks a fourth leader in the state House. shows like “Aliens,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Sons of Anarchy” and “Titanic” will restrictions on Americans, authorized telecommunica- soon be hitting the Middle East. tions companies to operate Twentieth Century Fox in Cuba, and permitted trade with Cuba’s small but grow- has announced a licensing partnership with Al Ahli ing private sector, among Holding Group that will other measures. result in the construction Poll: Republicans of a theme park and resort in Dubai. The park will be trust Trump on Fox-branded and will tap into the studio’s entertaieconomy, nukes ment library. The deal WASHINGTON — Don- allows for a roll-out of up Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., center, holds his ald Trump is the Republican to three additional Foxfirst news conference at Republican National Committee candidate most trusted to branded resorts in territories headquarters in Washington on Tuesday. With him are outside Dubai. manage the economy, deal Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., left, and House The Dubai location will with foreign leaders and Whip Steve Scalise, R-La. (Reuters/Gary Cameron) open in 2018. It will cost serve as commander in north of $850 million to Washington did not involve ingly signaled the $8 billion chief, according to a new people who ate at the popu- pipeline may not be apReuters/Ipsos poll of Repub- build and develop, according to sources. lar burrito restaurant chain proved. licans conducted after the before falling ill.

Obama is concerned the party’s third debate.

The current outbreak has method used to extract oil in And more Republicans Archive pulls ‘lost’ resulted in 12 hospitalizaCanada would be “extraorwould trust him with the Disney rabbit tions so far but no deaths, the dinarily dirty,” a description nation’s nuclear weapons state officials said. the Canadian government than most of the rest of their film out of hat Chipotle, which is graphas argued is unfair. party’s presidential primary LONDON — Just in time pling with its third food field. for the Christmas season, safety incident this year, has Official: U.S. In terms of overall supclosed 43 restaurants in and port, Trump was favored by film archivists in London say they have rediscovered around Seattle and Portland might take more 31 percent of Republicans a long-lost Walt Disney anibecause of the E. coli O26 polled by Reuters/Ipsos in steps to relax outbreak. an online survey conducted mated film “Sleigh Bells” Cuba embargo Oct. 28 to Nov. 2 that had a from 1928 featuring Oswald HAVANA — U.S. Presicredibility interval of plus or the Lucky Rabbit, said to Obama to rule on dent Barack Obama could minus 4.4 percentage points. be a prototype for Mickey Keystone despite further relax the U.S. trade Retired neurosurgeon Ben Mouse. embargo of Cuba, a senior The short film, with a Carson placed second with plea for delay State Department official running time of about six 18 percent. Senator Marco WASHINGTON — Presi- said on Tuesday, adding Rubio of Florida and former minutes, will be shown in that Washington would not early December as part of dent Barack Obama wants Governor Jeb Bush tied for first demand human rights a program including other to rule on the long-pending third place with 10 percent Disney shorts from the Keystone XL oil pipeline by progress from Havana. each.

Obama has twice used the end of his presidency, the For anyone still confused 1930s to the present day, executive authority to ease White House said on Tuesabout why Trump is holding the British Film Institute National Archive said on day, calling a request by the the embargo as part of his strong onto a double-digit Tuesday. project’s Canadian developer opening to Cuba, and more lead in most presidential “Oswald the Lucky Rabto delay a review “unusual.” such regulatory changes primary polls, look no could come if Cuba can bit was invented by Walt Obama, who has infarther than at how much absorb those made to date, creasingly focused on Republican voters trust him. Disney in 1927 and was said David Thorne, a senior The growing trust shows loved for his mischievous environmental issues as adviser to Secretary of State Trump’s campaign mesand rebellious personality. his presidency nears its John Kerry.

A number of other films do final year, plans to decide sage — that his experience “We are making progress. in business means voters survive but ‘Sleigh Bells’ on TransCanada Corp.’s We are making regulatory pipeline before he leaves should pick him to negotiate has been, until now, a lost film, unseen since its origioffice in 2017, White House changes. We’ll make more,” trade deals or take on Rusnal release,” the BFI said in spokesman Josh Earnest told Thorne told Reuters in an sia’s Vladimir Putin — is interview. a statement. reporters. resonating.

Obama has eased travel — From wire reports The president has increas— From wire reports

Study finds link between soda and increased heart failure risk

By Lisa Rapaport

they asked the men how many soft drinks or sweetened juices they drank per day or per week.

Men who drink two or more weight gain, diabetes and obesity, Over the course of the study, glasses of soda or other sweetened said study leader Susanna Larsthere were about 3,600 new cases drinks a day may have a greater son of the Karolinska Institute in of heart failure. risk of heart failure, a Swedish Stockholm.

Men who had more than two study suggests.

To confirm the relationship be- sweetened drinks a day had a 23 Previous research has linked tween heart failure and sweetened percent greater risk of developing high consumption of sugary beverages, Larsson and colleagues heart failure during the study than beverages with several risk factors followed a group of about 42,000 men who didn’t consume these for heart failure, including high men for an average of almost 12 drinks. blood pressure, high blood sugar, years. To assess drinking habits, The study can’t prove that Reuters

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sugary drinks cause heart failure.

Still, Larsen said by email, “The take-home message is that people who regularly drink sweetened beverages should consider reducing their consumption.”

Even though the study was done in men, women should also be wary of sugary drinks, Larsson added. “Sweetened beverage consumption has been associated with blood pressure, insulin concentration, weight gain, obesity and

type 2 diabetes also in women,” Larsson noted.

More than 23 million people worldwide have heart failure, which happens when the heart isn’t strong enough to pump enough blood and oxygen through the body. The prevalence of the condition is rising due at least in part to consumption of sodas and other sweetened beverages, Larsson and colleagues note in the journal Heart.

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Beckel defies labels In Washington, most stories that make the newspapers and evening newscasts are about scandals and political infighting. Rarely is there one about redemption.

In his new book, “I Should Be Dead: My Life Surviving Politics, TV and Addiction,” Bob Beckel, the longtime Democratic Party political operative, tells a deeply personal story about searching for life’s meaning through political Cal power, drugs, Thomas physical abuse as a child, womanizing, hardball politics and finally a change of heart and direction.

I am asked about my friendship with Bob more than I am asked about myself. People are curious how two men who come from different backgrounds and hold different political views on most, but not all, issues could be close friends without compromising their beliefs. Partially it has to do with refusing to be defined by labels.

What does labeling people tell us about them? It is a shorthand way of defining someone that may have little or nothing to do with the true nature of the individual. In fact, the very notion of “individual” has been subsumed into group thinking. Everyone is now part of a group: Republican-Democrat, liberalconservative, secular-religious, richmiddle class-poor, African-American, Hispanic, Native American and many more. We are supposed to think uniformly within our group.

When people wish to label me, I ask them to define the label. Usually they struggle to do so and I then ask, “Why would you want to use a word you can’t define?” By labeling people, it gives us an excuse not to take time to know them.

Bob Beckel has been branded with many labels. Most have nothing to do with the character of the man. I have known Bob for 20 years. I have traveled with him, shared meals with him and listened to him share deeply personal things, which only happens when one is a trusted friend. The real Bob is the one who rescues drunks and gets them into treatment programs, who talks about and loves his children, who cares deeply for the poor and underprivileged and who is able to see flaws in his own party, as well as in the other party.

In other words, he is an honest “liberal,” in the classical sense of that word and not the way it is used today.

In his remarkable book, Bob reveals some of his failings, challenges and temptations, not to glorify them, but to give the reader a sense of the magnitude of the grace of God, who rescued him in his darkest hour. It is a thrilling story that will give you an entirely different sense of the man, beyond the silliness of the political world and media in which we both work and live.

Not only will you come away from his story knowing and appreciating Bob in ways you never thought possible, but this book may also open you up to the possibility of seeing others in a new light — people of a different party or persuasion from yours — as having value beyond the label you attach to them.

When we do our “Common Ground” presentation on the lecture circuit, I tell the audience that Bob is not on “the other side.” His Dad and mine were in World War II. They weren’t fighting to support or oppose Franklin Roosevelt.

They fought to maintain freedom and the American ideal. If we must put someone on the other side, make it radical Islamists, who wish to destroy us.

People constantly ask me why I love Bob so much. You’ll see some of the reasons in this revealing and brutally honest book. Maybe you won’t come to love him as much as I do, but you might end up respecting him. Respect is a label we should all be pleased to wear.

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

Central students cook up quite a treat We received a large amount of trick-or-treaters at our home Saturday night. Some small, some tall, some with basic costumes and some with elaborate ones. They had two things in common — all were polite and not a single one rode in a wheelchair.

It’s not something you’d think about if you didn’t have a child who used a wheelchair.

But if you knew a child who did, your thoughts would turn to things like how to make the best costume and best experience for the child. That’s what students at Central Gwinnett High School did.

The students spent six weeks on the Magic Wheelchair project, and their work culminated last Thursday night with 5-year-old Melanie Perez Covarrubias and 10-year-old Jonathan Jimenez-Jimenez getting to enjoy Central’s safe trick-ortreating event while riding in motorized wheelchairs that looked like they could have been on the set of a movie.

For Jonathan, his wheelchair was decorated as a Pokemon Mega Charizard — a fire-breathing dragon in layman’s terms. For Melanie, he chair was decorated as a swan dressed as a princess ballerina. The chairs looked great,

Todd Cline Editor but what looked even better were the looks of appreciation on the children’s faces.

“I’m super thankful,” Jonathan said. Said Melanie’s mother, through an interpreter: “The guys did a really good job at doing the costumes and Melanie is really happy.”

There was happiness for the students as well. About 45 participated in putting the “magic” into the wheelchairs, using and honing their skills while getting tutelage from the Stan Winston School in California. The late Winston was a television and film special make-up effects creator who won 11 Oscars for his work.

Central was part of a small group, and the only high school, that received tutorials and other resources from the school. The result was a great opportunity for the students,

Melanie Perez Covarrubias, center, makes her way around the track in her “Swan Princess Ballerina” costume on Thursday at Central Gwinnett High School in Lawrenceville. Covarrubias, 5, is a student at Dacula Elementary whose costume was made

by Central Gwinnett students as part of the “Magic Wheelchair” program. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

not only to learn, but to make an impact on two very grateful children.

“You could see everyone’s face brighten up when we showed them the design,” Central senior Dustin Stephens said of the initial meeting with Melanie and Jonathan and their parents. “You could just see them thinking, ‘Wow, this could really be great for us.’ And we thought: ‘Wow, let’s do this for them.’”

Wow is right. Central and the students are to be com-

mended. Not only are they talented enough to come up with some majorly cool desgins, but compassionate enough to embrace such a heartwarming task.

It took a lot of work, but in the end, it was a Halloween to remember for young Melanie and Jonathan, and one the students from Central won’t soon forget either.

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

The best novel you’ve probably never heard of CHICAGO — If you’ve never read it, it’s difficult to grasp the excellence of Jack London’s “Martin Eden.” For many readers, the 1909 novel has had a far greater personal impact than the author’s more celebrated works, like “The Call of the Wild,” “White Fang” and “The Sea-Wolf.”

The title doesn’t do it justice.

“Martin Eden” certainly pales in comparison to London’s other, more catchy titles like “The Iron Heel,” “John Barleycorn” or “The Valley of the Moon.” This is likely why, during my decade-long tradition of taking to London once the leaves start turning, I’ve consistently passed it by.

But having already delved into a good chunk of the author’s 50-plus legacy of books spanning not only adventure and suspense, but also such weighty topics as worker justice, sustainable food movements, capitalist greed and the terrors colonialism wrought on vulnerable communities of color, I simply picked “Martin Eden” at random.

The book opens on a dirty, semi-literate sailor who is invited into the house of an upper-class family in Oakland, Calif., for dinner and eventually transforms himself into a rich international literary sensation. But the novel is also a devastating look at how

Esther Cepeda self-determination and hard work — even when combined with the essential foundation of a brilliant mind — often fall short in the face of the class and socioeconomic barriers facing people who grow up in poverty.

Though the title character is encouraged and assisted to attain his basic education by the prominent Morse family, when he falls in love with a daughter of the clan, he struggles to meet their earning expectations as he tries to make it as a writer. So painful is this realization that even when he finally succeeds and wins the Morses’ approval, his spirit is broken.

As soon as I finished reading the story, I went back to a recent biography of London to re-learn how the author, journalist and activist’s own rags-to-riches life contributed to this vibrant tale.

And there, in the preface of Earle Labor’s enthralling “Jack London: An American Life,”

I was reminded that “Martin Eden” had changed this particular biographer’s life, too.

After having fallen in love with London’s adventure stories as a seventh-grader, Labor had dropped the author for years until a college friend told him he just had to read “Martin Eden.”

But Labor didn’t listen.

Four years later, while on break from military training, he happened upon a copy of “Martin Eden” at a newsstand.

“Once I started reading the book on the bus back to the base, I couldn’t put it down.

I finished it with a flashlight in my bunk that night and decided that when I returned to graduate school, Jack London would be the project for my dissertation,” Labor wrote.

That was in 1952. But, Labor told me during a recent phone conversation, “‘Martin Eden’ was a major epiphany for me. I’ve often wondered what my life and career would have been if I hadn’t encountered Jack London’s most intensely personal book at the age of 24.”

Today, Labor — the world’s pre-eminent Jack London scholar — still marvels that mainstream audiences have never flocked to “Martin Eden” even as it has influenced great thinkers throughout the years.

Labor says that London’s

heavy emphasis on humanizing the “lower classes,” a main theme of “Martin Eden,” influenced World War II novelist James Jones. And writer and filmmaker Susan Sontag cited “Martin Eden,” with its story of individual aspiration to excellence, as a major influence in her own path to becoming an artist.

Labor told me, “The No. 1 misperception about London is that he was a popular hack who wrote some entertaining stories about dogs and wolves in the Northland — mostly for kids. But he is still popular today and he will always be popular because there is something in his work that is universal. It speaks to people of all ages and experiences.”

This space is too small to provide an adequate description of “Martin Eden,” but you’ll fall in love if you like this entry point: “He glanced around at his friend reading the letter and saw the books on the table. Into his eyes leaped a wistfulness and a yearning as promptly as the yearning leaps into the eyes of a starving man at the sight of food.”

Pick up “Martin Eden,” the best novel you’ve probably never heard of, or try any of London’s other brilliant works.

You won’t regret it.

Esther Cepeda’s email address is estherjcepeda@ washpost.com.

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Woman hit, killed while crossing Pleasant Hill Road

By Katie Morris

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A Lawrenceville woman was hit by a car and killed Monday night after attempting to cross Pleasant Hill Road.

According to Cpl. Deon Washington, spokesman for Gwinnett police, 76-year-old Sarah Grindinger was hit by a vehicle around 6 p.m. and died at the scene.

Grindinger was attempting to cross Pleasant Hill

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Road walking from Corley Elementary toward the LaZ-Boy furniture store.

“She was crossing in the cross walk against the ‘do not cross’ signal when she was struck by at least two vehicles,” Washington said.

“Accident investigators

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Rebecca Joy (Waller) Aldarondo, age 70, of Snellville, Ga., died suddenly of a heart attack on Monday, October 26, 2015. She was preceded in death 5 years to the day by her beloved husband, Federico (Fred) Aldarondo. Visitation was on Thursday, October 29 from 6 to 8 pm at Eternal Hills Funeral Home, Snellville, Ga. A memorial service was held at 11 am on Friday, October 30, at the same location with Rev. Jeff Gongwer officiating. Burial will be private in Auburn, Al., where she was born and raised.

Rebecca was a devoted wife and mother. Rebecca loved to travel, read, and walk, and she was an avid cat lover. Much of her life was dedicated to caring for children and others.

She was a faithful church member at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was previously a long-time member at First Baptist Church of Lilburn, GA. She is survived by her daughters, Maria Cristina Carrington of Loganville and Anna Laura Aldarondo of Hoschton, son, Federico “Felito” Aldarondo of Lexington, KY, and her grandchildren, Amber, Ethan, Eva and Isabela.

Cards, flowers and plants can be sent to the funeral home. In lieu of flowers and plants, contributions in her memory can be made to The Gideons International, The Salvation Army, 3455 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA, 30044, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Walter Randolph (Randy) Daley, Sr., WWII veteran, of Snellville passed away on October 22, 2015 in Snellville. Arrangements entrusted to Eternal Hills Funeral Home, Snellville, 770-972-3155.

John H. “Jack” Fowler, age 82 of Lawrenceville, GA died suddenly Monday, November 2, 2015.

Funeral service will be held Friday, November 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home.

Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924 Share memories of Jack at hamiltonmillchapel.com.

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Mr. Robert David Beeco Sr., age 86, of Commerce,Georgia who passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015.

DULUTH

Bernice Brogdon Bernice D. Brogdon, age 82 of Duluth, died November 2, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday November 5, 2015 at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel.

Mrs. Brogdon was born in Duluth, GA and was retired from Scientific Atlanta. She was a member of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Julius Brogdon, children Carol Dailey, David Brogdon, Cathy Jackson and Patricia Jackson, six grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chaple, 770-476-2535.

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Terri Demchak Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Terri Blinn Demchak, age 59, of Duluth, Georgia, who passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Mrs. Demchak was born in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter to Mrs. Lilalee Parpart Blinn and the late Robert C. Blinn Sr. Mrs. Demchak was a 1974 graduate of Ashland High School, Ashland, Ohio and was the Human Resource Manager at Valmet, Inc. in Duluth, GA. She was a member of the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church, Lawrenceville, GA. In addition to her father, Mrs. Blinn was preceded in death by her brother, Robert C. “Robbie” Blinn Jr. Survivors include her husband, George Demchak, son, Jake Demchak both of Duluth; mother, Lilalee Blinn, sister, Becky Blinn both of Buford, brother and sister in law, Mitch and Donna Blinn of Jefferson, sisters in law, Patricia (Mark) Andrasek, Mary (Jim) Demchak-Degross all of Parma, Ohio; nieces, Stephanie Andrasek, Rachel Andrasek, nephews, Shawn Blinn, Cameron Blinn and Mark Andrasek Jr. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 2:00 in the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ryan Jensen officiating. A reception will immediately follow the service in the Church Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place, Suite 200, Landover, MD 20785.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson. 706-367-5467.

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“Fat Boy” Ford “Fat Boy” Ford, age 53 of Oxford, passed away on October 30, 2015.

Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052. 770-466-1544. www.stewartfh.com.

confirmed and documented that the cross walk signals were functioning properly at the intersection.”

Both drivers stopped at the scene and were interviewed by investigators, and neither speed nor alcohol are believed to be

Virginia. He is survived by his, Daughter, Laurie Dillard of Goldsboro, NC, son, James Robert Huey, Jr. of Duluth, GA; daughter, Susan Renno of Brookhaven, GA; son, Billy Huey of Lilburn, GA; grand children, Lauren Larison of Wilson, NC; Jonathan Renno and Ryan Renno. The family will receive friends after the memorial service at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 319 Grayson Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA. Condolences may be sent by visiting www. billheadfuneralhome.com.

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Antonio Ingram Antonio Michael Ingram, age 43 of Norcross, GA, passed away on October 29, 2015. Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive/PO Box 2434, Buford, GA 30518. 770945-9999. Please sign the online guest book at www. crowellbrothers.com

Wesley Greeson, age 74, of Winder, passed away November 2, 2015.

ford, GA; Dale Mosley, Buford, GA; Bobby L. Mosley, Buford, GA; Charles Edward Mosley III, & Charles Edward Mosley IV Sisters Ruby marks, Orlando, FL; Marie Bright, Anderson, SC; Kimberly Mosley, Duluth, GA; Patsy Crowley, Anderson, SC; Kenneth had many Nieces, Nephews, & Cousins. Mr. Mosley was born on February 26, 1966 in Cumming, GA he received his education at Buford High school, and was a member of Old Suwanee Baptist Church.

Funeral service will beheld on Tuesday November 3, 2015 at 3:30P.M at the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Copeland officiating Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, GA The Family will receive friends on Monday November 2, 2015 from 4P.M – 8P.M To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Thomas Gresham Thomas David Gresham, age 52, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, November 6, 2015 at Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/ Tucker Chapel, with Dwayne Wylds officiating. Interment will be in Gwinnett Memorial Park, Lawrenceville. A native of Atlanta, he was a mechanic at Carmax for the past 20 years. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Kim Gresham of Lawrenceville; daughter, Nikki Gresham; son, Blake Bagwell; father, Jimmy Gresham of Lilburn; brothers and sisterin-law, Mike Gresham of Lilburn, Steve and Robyn Gresham of Lawrenceville and Joey Gresham of Lilburn. Online condolences may be left at www. billheadfuneralhome.com.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, (770) 564-2726.

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John Hagan John Francis Hagan, Jr., 53, of Lawrenceville, GA died November 2, 2015. Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.

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Guy Jones Mr. Guy M. Jones, age 68, of Lawrenceville Georgia, who passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015.

DACULA

Ben McKneely Ben McKneely age 22 of Dacula passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Pastor Duke Forster, Pastor Rodney Hall & Kaleb Dance will officiate. Interment will follow at Peachtree Road Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. McKneely was employed at Qwiksite Inc. as a tower climber. He is preceded in death by; Mother: Misty Cain; Nanny: Pat Cain. Mr. McKneely is survived by; Grandfather: Ray Cain, Dacula; Aunts & Uncles: Shane & Dee Walls, Danny & Tammy Cain, both of Dacula, Tod & Jamie Cain, Bethlehem, Stan Davis, Dacula; Several Cousins & many Friends. Flowers accepted or in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Gofundme.com c/o Ben McKneely Family fund.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM9:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home 300 Simonton Road S.W. Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

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

Mildred Peavy Mildred Peavy, 82, of Winder, GA died November 2, 2015. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel. Burial will follow at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville, GA. Mrs. Peavy, a native of Homer, GA was a homemaker.

Preceded in death by her husband, Murcer Peavy, daughter, Carolyn Anderson and son, Dwayne Peavy, she is survived by her, daughters, JoAnn Evans of Winder, GA, Jeannette Croteau of Alton, GA; sons, Mercer Peavy of Commerce, GA, Douglas Peavy of Suwanee, GA, Terry Peavy of Monroe, GA; sisters, Ruth Holder of Winder, GA, Pauline Page of Dacula, GA; 22 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.

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

The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 4, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bill Head Funeral Homes & Crematory Duluth Chapel (770)476-2535.

Jeanette E. Cannon, age 85, of Winder, passed away October 31, 2015.

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James Huey, Sr. James Robert Huey, Sr., 76, of Lawrenceville, Ga died August 13, 2015. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church at 10:00 am. Mr. Huey lived in Lawrenceville, Ga. He was originally from Mannington West

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Kenneth Mosley Kenneth D. Mosley, age 49, of Buford GA passed away on Friday October 30, 2015. Mr. Mosley is preceded in death by his Father Charles E. Mosley Sr. Kenneth is survived by his Brothers Charles Edward Mosley II, Bu-

F. Raymond Street F. Raymond Street, 79, of Snellville, GA passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Scepter Personal Care. He is preceded by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Miller Street in 2014, and sister, Marie Street Tipton. A son of the late George Raymond and Allie Sawyer Street, Ray is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Robyn & David Vaughn of Carnesville, GA and Holly & Wayne Patterson of Grayson; four grandchildren, whom he loved dearly: Jake & Blake Eavenson, Ben Eavenson, Corey & Olivia Patterson, and Ally Patterson; brother, Jack Street. After graduating Snellville High School in 1954, Mr. Street began his 43 year career with Trust Company of Georgia Bank. His first assignment was working the night shift in the mailroom. In 1996, he retired as Vice-President of Wire Transfer. During his tenure at Trust Company Bank, Mr. Street continued his education at the University of Wisconsin in Banking Administration.

Mr. Street was a Christian and member of Mountain Park Baptist Church. For over 40 years, Mr. Street was a dedicated member of Bethany Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, Treasurer and Sunday School Teacher. He was a member of Mountain Park Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, a Gideon and in the Provost Guard of the Yaraab Temple Shriners.

He also served on the Gwinnett County Board of Elections. Mr. Street and his wife enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Europe with several dear friends. One of his favorite destinations was Alaska. In 2005, Ray and Barbara, along with their children, spouses and grandchildren, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on a cruise to Alaska. Mr. Street’s retirement hobbies included woodworking and bird watching. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Snellville.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in the Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 2246 Wisteria Dr. Snellville, GA 30078. 770-9795010. Dr. Robert Woodall will officiate. Interment will follow at Snellville Historical Cemetery. Tim Stewart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements: 2246 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, Georgia 30078 Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com.

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captured and charged.

Gwinnett police urge pedestrians to follow all traffic laws regulating the crossing of roadways.

“It is paramount for the safety of vehicles on the roadways and pedestrian travel,” Washington said.

For more obituaries, visit www.gwinnettdailypost.com.

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Leah Froeliger, age 29, of Suwanee, GA, passed away on October 31, 2015. Services and Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

factors in the accident, Washington said.

It is the fourth time in less than a month that a pedestrian has been hit by a car and killed in Gwinnett County; the other three accidents involved hit-andrun drivers who were later

James Alvin Schiffer, age 46 of Lilburn, GA passed away October 30, 2015. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www.wagesandsons.com

Gergory Yearby, age 56, of Oakwood, GA, passed away on October 26, 2015. Services and Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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ELECTION 2015

Johnson wins re-election as Norcross mayor

By Danielle Ryan

against Gordon Tomlinson.

“I feel great. It seemed like a long election process but I’m thrilled to be repMayor Bucky Johnresenting the city again,” son will Johnson said minutes after continue the results were announced. to lead Johnson became mayor the city of in 2008. He was named Norcross Gwinnett County’s Man of after being the Year in 2011 by Gwinre-elected nett Magazine and won a for a Public Service Award from fourth term the Gwinnett Chamber of Bucky as mayor Commerce in 2012.

Johnson Tuesday.

Recently, Johnson came Johnson won the election under fire from residents with 54 percent of the votes over government transpar— 410 of the 752 cast — ency in regard to a rezoning danielle.ryan @gwinnettdailypost.com

ordinance that would bring apartments to the area near Historic Norcross.

Craig Newton Johnson looks forward to continue to bring change to Norcross, especially in the form of new public spaces.

“We started a number of things in the last year and a half since we came out of the recession,” he said.

“One of the main things I’m looking forward to is

the county library’s relocating right next to Lillian Webb Park.

We’re also Pierre Levy completing two new parks in the city and doing some redevelopment around Lillian Webb.

These are some exciting plans.”

Also up for re-election were councilman Craig Newton, who ran unopposed, and councilman

Charlie Riehm, who was ousted by newcomer Pierre Levy.

Levy Charlie won with Riehm 55 percent of the 740 votes in the council race.

Levy earned votes with promises of more government transparency, plans to keep Lillian Webb Park low-density and upgrades to public safety in east Norcross — all issues

brought up before Johnson and the rest of the city council earlier this year.

“I believe that there is a way to expand the city of Norcross in a positive manner, that will enhance the community, still allowing for the small-town, homey feel that the city has offered its citizens in the past,” Levy said on his campaign website.

Levy previously served a year and a half on the Historic Preservation Board and three years as chairman of the Progressive Development Committee.

Burchik beats incumbent Czyz for Lilburn council seat

By Curt Yeomans and Danielle Ryan

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Lilburn residents will see a new face on their city council next year.

Incumbent Post 1 Councilwoman Teresa Czyz was defeated by challenger Brian Burchik in a three-way race that also included a challenge from Michelle West.

Lilburn Brian spokeswoman Burchik Nikki Perry said Butchik received 288 votes, compared to Czyz’s 184 votes.

Meanwhile, West received 108 votes.

Burchik took to social media after the results were announced to post a celebratory photo on Instagram with the statement, “Honored and excited to be elected to serve the city I love!”

Burchik outlined his goals for what he’d do as a councilman in a video on his campaign website, BrianforLilburn.com.

His platform included bridging

the generational gap in Lilburn, as well as drawing “high quality” restaurants and shops to the downtown area and launching grassroots marketing efforts designed to increase civic pride.

It marks the only change in a year that otherwise saw a lack of opposition for incumbents in Lilburn. Mayor Johnny Crist and Post 2 Councilman Scott Batterton were also up for reelection this year, but no one signed up to run against them.

It also marks the second time in less than two years that the Post 1 seat has changed hands.

Czyz was elected to the seat last year to replace former Councilman Thomas Wight, who left office with a year to go on his unexpired term.

Recount possible in close Dacula council race In the city council election for the City of Dacula, incumbent Hubert Wells received 135 votes against challenger Reed Miller’s 112, unofficially winning the election with 55 percent of votes.

However, 10 provisional ballots were cast that must be tallied up and calculated into

the final vote count, a process that could take until the end of the week.

Since Wells and Miller were so close, Dacula Hubert Mayor Jim WilWells banks said that the provisional votes could be cause for a recount, but city officials won’t know until Friday.

Election results will be final when certified to the Georgia Secretary of State in the coming days.

Councilmember Sue Robinson ran unopposed and will continue in her position.

Braselton sees new District 1 councilmember elected Longtime Braselton councilman Richard Mayberry was ousted by newcomer Becky Richardson in Tuesday’s election, 86 votes to 61.

Mayberry served on the council for 10 years as its District 1 representative, spending three years as an appointee to the Braselton Zoning Board of Appeals before qualifying to fill an unexpired term in the special

election of November 2002.

Richardson comes to the town council after more than 30 years of management experiBecky ence at Liberty Richardson Mutual. She is a second-generation resident and native of Braselton.

“I am excited and looking forward to bringing a new, cooperative and energetic approach to our council,” Richardson said on her Facebook page Tuesday.

Incumbent Tony Funari also ran for town council and was unopposed.

tion, although Wolfe said two ballots were “throwaways.”

She said 579 people voted on Tuesday, while 112 early and Beth absentee ballots Lancaster were cast.

Despite the fact that they were competitors, the atmosphere between Lancaster and Hill was calm Tuesday afternoon as the candidates campaigned on opposite street corners near City Hall.

As she did a little last-minute campaigning, Lancaster said she was hopeful that voters would let her stay in office to continue Lancaster gets second term on working with her colleagues on Buford school board ongoing projects. This will be Buford voters chose to stay her second term in office. the course in their lone contest“We have a lot going on right ed race on Tuesday by giving now with the new high school, Board of Education member and other projects that are unBeth Lancaster an easy rederway, and I would love to see election over Buford Academy them through to completion,” P.T.O. President Jill Hill. she said.

Election Supervisor Kim Buford Commissioner Phillip Wolfe said Lancaster received Beard and school board member 469 votes, compared to 220 Darren Perkins were also up for votes for Hill. In all, 691 votre-election this year, but they ers cast ballots in the elecran without opposition.

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Ireland, Goodman cruise to re-election

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Suwanee voters overwhelmingly backed incumbents in two city council races on Tuesday, opting to keep the city’s leadership intact for at least two more years.

Councilmen Doug Ireland and Dick Goodman won new terms by more than 2-to-1 margins. Ireland beat Sara Kleinfeld in the Post 1 race by a vote of 406-164, while Goodman beat his challenger, Stephan Caldwell, 397-174 in the Post 2 race.

The councilmen said they saw the results as the voters approval of steps the council has taken in recent years to improve the city. This will be Ireland’s second term in

office, while Goodman is entering his third term.

“I think this says the voters agree with what we’ve done over the last four years and they know the next four years will see us follow the plans we’ve already laid out for the city,” Ireland said.

Goodman added, “This confirmed the surveys we’ve conducted every two years, which show citizens are happy with their government, with the decisions made by the council and with the direction that the city is headed in.”

Mayor Jimmy Burnette was also up for re-election this year, but he was unopposed and the mayoral race did not appear on ballots as a result.

Although Suwanee council members hold seats for specific posts, they are

elected city-wide by the residents. Shortly after 5 p.m., Election Superintendent Elvira Rogers said 489 of the city’s registered voters had cast ballots in the election.

There are slightly more than 9,000 registered voters in the city, she said.

“We had a steady stream of people all day,” Rogers said. “As one person left, another person was coming in.”

All told, about 571 votes were cast based on the results.

In the weeks leading up to election day, the shadow of a controversial mixed-use development near Suwanee Town Center lurked in the background. The city council approved the $46 million project, which will be built at the corner of Buford Highway and Chicago Street,

in early September despite push back from residents in the area.

That opposition bled over into the campaign, with Kleinfeld and Caldwell criticizing the deal last week during a candidate forum at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville.

Some residents who went to the polls on Tuesday said there were no specific issues in the city that drove them to vote this year, however.

“I’m just trying to do my civic duty,” David Stern said.

Courtney Paz said she voted because she cared about the city in general.

“I love living here, I love the community and I want it to continue to be a great place to raise children,” she said before declining to reveal who she voted for.

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“They are taking a chance on a low turnout election, hoping that they can promote it heavily among government employees and carry the day by keeping it quiet among regular voters,” a posting on the organization’s website said. “But if enough citizens decide they are taxed enough already and get out and vote, we could surprise them.”

Steve Ramey, a member of the Tea Party group, has called the ESPLOST “appalling” and said “throwing money” at education is not the answer to improve it.

The previous four votes on ESPLOST have seen about 60 percent of voters approve them. In the last vote in 2011, 30,955 voted for the tax extension (60.42 percent), while 20,277 opposed it, with a voter turnout of about 14 percent of Gwinnett County’s 373,431 registered voters.

In Gwinnett County Public Schools, the money raised would build new high schools in the Norcross and Meadowcreek clusters and new elementary schools in the Mead-

owcreek and Berkmar clusters. It would also pay for additions or renovations at Chesney Elementary School, Richards Middle School, Berkeley Lake Elementary School, Parkview High School, Brookwood High School, Lilburn Middle School, Grayson High School, Berkmar High School and Benefield Elementary School.

The pro-ESPLOST group Gwinnett Kids Count had an extensive network of 27 cluster captains, volunteers, parents and businesses that supported it. To fund the campaign, donations and contributions totaled nearly $150,000.

Technology upgrades included in these projections account for about 30 percent of the money.

A portion of the money, about $330 million, would be financed by selling general obligation bonds.

In the current program, which began in 2012, 126 projects have been completed at a cost of $111 million, while 58 other projects are under construction at a cost of $240 million. Overall, GCPS has $358 million of the $380 million worth of projects under construction or completed.

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Late season surge makes Mill Creek’s title run seem much less improbable

By David Friedlander david.friedlander@ gwinnettdailypost.com

If one were to be quite frank, Mill Creek’s chances of making a deep run in the Class AAAAAA state playoffs and tournament didn’t seem too promising just about three and a half weeks ago.

The Hawks lost three

of their final four regular season games to fall to the No. 3 seed in the Region 7-AAAAAA postseason.

Then, a few thing happened. A few hobbled players got healthy and the team suddenly found its spark.

And when the final out was recorded in a 5-2 win over Brookwood in the championship game of

the Class AAAAAA state tournament last Saturday at the South Commons Softball Complex in Columbus, Mill Creek (26-8) earned a state title, a development that seemed so improbable not so long ago.

The gradual buildup in which the Hawks won their last 10 consecutive games and claimed the

program’s second state title — the first since 2008 — was one that first-year coach Paul Pierce couldn’t be prouder of.

“We got better everywhere,” said Pierce, who guided Collins Hill to state titles in 2011 and 2013 before coming to Mill Creek Mill Creek’s Skylar Hayward (21) celebrates with teammates after the final out of Saturday’s Class AAAAAA softover the summer. “Every ball championship game against the Brookwood Broncos

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Title IX

Bortles selected for HOF

By Brandon Brigman Staff Correspondent

For about two weeks, Randy Bortles had to keep a big secret from his wrestling friends.

The Sugar Hill resident was told in late October he was going to be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Randy Bortles Fame next year, but he had to wait for the official announcement on Sunday before he could say anything.

“It was one of the toughest secrets I’ve had to keep,” Bortles said.

“You’re so excited you want to share it with everyone, but you can’t.”

It was no longer a secret on Sunday when it was announced during the National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Classic at Georgia Tech that Bortles was one of eight hall of fame inductees.

“I had no idea (it was coming). Lee Roy Smith called me up and I thought he wanted to talk about the hall. When he told me (I was selected), I was floored,” Bortles said.

“ESPN wanted to make the announcement on Sunday during the NWCA. It was a great setting since most of the Georgia wrestling community was there.”

The induction ceremony will be held at the 40th Anniversary Honors weekend on June 3-4, 2016 in Stillwater, Okla.

In addition to Bortles, the Class of 2016 inductees are See BORTLES, Page 2B

Buford’s Drew Puckett, right, is congratulated by head coach Tony Wolfe after the Wolves defeated in the Walnut Grove Warriors to claim the Class AAAA softball championship at the Columbus Civic Center. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

Tough road makes ninth straight title more satisfying

By David Friedlander

state tournament in Columbus this past weekend.

Sure, the Wolves (30-6) may have swept through When you’ve won as four games, capped by a many consecutive state 6-4 win over Walnut Grove championships as Buford’s in the championship game softball teams have, it’s Saturday at the South Comeasy to look at yet another mons Softball Complex, one as being routine or to while they had a game in take it for granted. two previous title runs.

But make no mistake, But to Buford coach there was nothing routine Tony Wolfe, this champior easy about the Wolves’ onship may have been the latest triumph — their ninth toughest one yet. Well, with straight title that came with one possible exception. winning the Class AAAA “Yes, since the first one,” david.friedlander@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Wolfe said, comparing this year’s title to the Wolves’ initial one in its current nine-season reign in 2007.

“I really do believe that first one is always hard, and it was so unexpected. Since then, I think we reached the point about a month ago where we lost two games at Mill Creek and fell to 16-6.

Things just weren’t going our way. It was really an opportunity for the kids to give up on the dream a little bit. I think we finished on a (14)-game winning streak

from then on.

“It does (make winning more satisfying) for me and this senior class that I’m so close to because of my daughter (Peyton) being part of it. And for the coaching staff. This was one that people (outside the program) didn’t want to just hand to us. No one was sure we were going to get there. To get this crew to the state championship is a great compliment to our assistant coaches. They did such a great job coaching

these kids every day and keeping them believing (in themselves). I thought our seniors played very well down here. They kept this team together when it could’ve fallen apart.”

Wolfe’s argument may be more than just coach speak.

The Wolves not only scored the fewest total runs (14) than in any other year during their title streak this past weekend, they also

See BUFORD, Page 2B

Football playoff spots still up for grabs Brice closes out the regular season in record fashion

By David Friedlander david.friedlander@ gwinnettdailypost.com

With high school football’s regular season coming to a close this Friday, certain teams throughout Gwinnett County and all of Georgia are assessing their postseason fates.

For some — like all four of Region 7-AAAAAA’s top seeds, Region 8-AAAAAA champion Grayson and runner-up Archer, Region 8-AAAAA champion Lanier and Buford, which will host Stephens County for the 8-AAAA title — the scenarios are either already decided or fairly clear cut.

For others, the situation is far more complicated.

Take Region 8-AAAAAA, for example, in which Central Gwinnett, Dacula, Parkview and

Tyler Fleetwood (7) of the Parkview Panthers breaks loose for a long run during last Friday’s high school football game against the Central Gwinnett Black Knights at Central Gwinnett High School in Lawrenceville. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

Brookwood all still have a chance at the state playoffs, though none are fully in control of their own destinies.

The most convoluted

possibilities are three scenarios resulting in threeway ties: • Central beats Berkmar, Dacula beats Parkview and Brookwood beats Archer

on Friday. That would leave Central, Dacula and Brookwood all at 5-3 and all 1-1 against the other two. According to the GHSA’s constitution and by-laws, the three teams would square off in a series of mini-games the following Monday at a neutral site to be determined by the GHSA executive committee.

• Central loses to Berkmar, Parkview beats Dacula and Brookwood beats to Archer. In this case, Brookwood gets the No. 3 seed with a 5-3 record, while Central, Dacula and Parkview all tie for fourth at 4-4. However, Central would wind up with the No. 4 seed by virtue of them beating both Dacula and Parkview headto-head.

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By Will Hammock

age, in the 10-0 Rams’ final regular-season game, a 50-10 victory over rival Brookwood. He completed Gwinnett County high his first 14 passes until school football records, an incompletion near the like state-wide records in midway point of the third Georgia, are shaky in a quarter. number of categories. Best “I haven’t been in completion percentage in a a groove like that in a single game, with a mini- while,” said Brice, ranked mum number of attempts, as the No. 11 pro-style is one of those marks that quarterback nationally in is far from complete. his class by 247sports.

But if such a list did com’s composite rankings. exist, it’s safe to say Chase The 6-foot-3, Brice’s game last Friday 200-pounder also racked would be right up there up 350 passing yards and with the best. five touchdown passes, The highly recruited both single-game Grayson Grayson junior completed records.

17 of 18 passes, good for a 94.4 completion percentSee BRICE, Page 7B will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

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Ongoing through Thursday: I9 Sports of Northwest Gwinnett and Hall County’s final registration deadline is Nov. 5 for its flag football program for boys and girls ages 3 to 18. All skill levels are welcome and practices and games are on the same day. Games are played at Gary Pirkle Park and begin in early December. For more information or to register, go to www. i9sports.com or call 678472-2142.

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Ongoing through Thursday: I9 Sports of Northwest Gwinnett and Hall County’s final registration deadline is Thursday for its winter programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 18. All skill levels are welcome and practices and games are on the same day. Games are played at Gary Pirkle Park and begin in early December. For more information or to register, go to www. i9sports.com or call 678472-2142.

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Nov. 13-15: Former Shiloh and University of Georgia standout Megan Wiggins, now playing softball professionally, will host Big Wig’s Skills Clinic and Showcase at the Harbins Park Baseball Complex in Dacula. Nov. 13 is a clinic and Nov. 14-15 is the college showcase with scrimmage games included.

The event is open to girls softball players ages 12 to 18. Cost is $250 per player.

The event’s instructors will be pro softball players and college coaches, and several top Division I schools have committed to attend already. For more information, go to www.meganwiggins.com or email bigwigsevents25@gmail.com.

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out 46 in 49 1/3 innings. But he was left off the postseason roster after struggling late in the season.

In 12 major league seasons, Qualls has a 49-47 record with 74 saves and a 3.74 ERA. He began his career with the Astros in 2004 and returned 10 years later, posted 19 saves for Houston in 2014.

The Washington Nationals have a manager, but it turns out top candidate Bud Black was just passing through, with Dusty Baker set to be formally introduced as new skipper this week.

Black agreed to become manager when general manager Mike Rizzo offered the job last Wednesday. But when negotiations began and terms and finances fell short of Black’s expectations, Rizzo turned to his other finalist. Baker, the former San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds manager, agreed to a twoyear deal and will replace Matt Williams.

“During our broad search process we met with many qualified candidates, and ultimately it was clear that Dusty’s deep experience was the best fit for our ball club,” team owner Ted Lerner said in a statement.

Baker last managed in 2013, and he was fired three days after the Reds lost the National League wild-card game to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Three minor leaguers suspend by MLB Three minor league playCincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker (12) is introduced before National League wild card playoff baseball game ers were suspended Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in 2013. (Pho- for violations of the drug to: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) prevention and treatment program. pennant and a trip to the 15-day disabled list on July Steve Borkowski, a rightWorld Series, which they 11 with a right elbow strain hander in the Atlanta Braves’ lost in five games to the and missed the remainder of organization, received a Kansas City Royals. In five the season.

68-game suspension without years as Mets manager, Colthe pay after a positive test lins has a 394-416 record, Brewers pick up for a performance-enhancing but his teams never finished Lind’s option drug. Adron Chambers, an with a winning record in The Milwaukee Brewers outfielder in the Chicago New York before this season. picked up the $8 million Cubs’ minor league system, The Mets won the NL East club option on first baseman was suspended for 50 games with a 90-72 record in 2015 Adam Lind’s contract for without pay for a second and reached the playoffs for 2016. positive test for a drug of the first time in nine years.

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•From Page 1B averaged the fewest runs per game (3.5).

And unlike any of their previous eight titles, they had to battle in every single game, winning four games by a total of just six runs, with the title game and a 2-0 second-round win over Veterans being the largest winning margins.

Buford also needed a little good fortune and lateinning drama.

The Wolves scored the winning run before what turned out to be an inningending double play on a dropped infield fly rule pop up in the bottom of the sixth of an opening 2-1 win over Wayne County.

Then, they needed Samantha Thomas’ walk-off, two-run home run to post an extra inning win over Heritage-Catoosa in the winner’s bracket final.

But like Wolfe, the de-

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Buford’s Samantha Thomas (33) tosses the ball to first base for an out during Saturday’s Class AAAA championship softball game against the Walnut Grove Warriors at the Columbus Civic Center. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

gree of difficulty only made winning that much more satisfying to the players, especially seniors like Baylee Sexton.

“It’s unbelievable, really,” the Georgia State-committed third baseman said.

“I’m just overjoyed. … It was definitely was harder. It made it all that more fun. It

didn’t seem easy for the first time that I can remember.

“The tight games really sum up how our season went. It was just scrappy, manufacturing runs here and there. No matter how we could do it, we got it done.”

The Wolves also got it done in a number of dif-

ferent ways.

Whether it was the consistent power of Thomas, who smacked three homers and drove in six runs for the weekend, the clutch pitching from Logan Caymol and Kennedy Kotula or the big day in the title game from Drew Puckett, Buford always seemed to have an answer.

And for Puckett and Sexton in particular, the four wins and the title were the perfect end to their careers, according to Wolfe.

“Drew and Baylee, are four-year starters, and if I’m not mistaken, they’re 16-0 (in four years) in Columbus,” Wolfe said. “I don’t think we’ve lost a game here with them starting.

Who more to count on to play well in a state championship game than those two? They’re the only two four-year starters out of this senior class. They came through just amazingly.”

Bortles

Bortles said.

Bortles wrestled at Carlton Haselrig, Brandon Phoenix High School in Slay, William (Bill) HarPhoenix, N.Y., which is low, John Richard (Dick) currently coached by Gene Wilson, Joseph Galli Jr., Mills, who was inducted Marcia Haise and Ron as a Distinguished MemGood. ber in 2000. Bortles went “This group of extraor- on to wrestle at Auburn dinary individuals have Community College in made a significant impact Central New York and on the sport of wrestling,” Brockport State UniverLee Roy Smith, executive sity. director of the National He began his coaching Wrestling Hall of Fame career at Baldwinsville and Museum, said in a High School in Baldpress release. “It is our winsville, New York, privilege to honor them, under Leo Johnson, who but more importantly we was named the National appreciate the opportunity High School Wrestling each year when we get Coach of the Year in 1980. to let people know what Bortles moved to Georeach of these remarkable gia in 1981 and began individuals has done.” coaching at Newnan High Bortles will be inducted School. He then coached into the hall of fame with at McIntosh High School the Medal of Courage and Wheeler High School. award, which goes to a USA Wrestling hosted wrestler or former wresa team from New Zeatler who has overcome land in the mid-1980s, what appear to be insurand Bortles was asked mountable challenges, to go to New Zealand to providing inspiration to coach their national teams. others. He’s the second Following a year in New Gwinnett County native Zealand, Bortles returned to be inducted into the to Georgia and was a conational hall of fame, join- founder of Metro Atlanta ing Collins Hill grad Kyle Wrestling Officials in Maynard.

1994. He officiated Geor“It’s kind of cool, I can gia High School Assofollow another Gwinnett ciation events and NCAA guy in Kyle Maynard,” meets, and continues to

mentor the Metro Atlanta Wrestling Officials’ 112 members. The Georgia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame presented Bortles with its Medal of Courage award in 2005.

A motorcycle accident in 2002 left Bortles a quadriplegic and he considered leaving the wrestling community.

“Since my accident I was really going away from wrestling,” Bortles said. “Then the wrestling community really rallied to get me back in it.”

Following the accident, Bortles worked five years as an assistant coach at Mountain View High School before turning his focus to helping other areas of wrestling. He headed the coalition to bring college wrestling back to Georgia, and has led the implementation of programs at Shorter University (NCAA Division II), Emmanuel College (NCAA D-II), BrewtonParker (NAIA), Life University (NAIA) and Truett-McConnell College (NAIA). He has also worked with the Atlanta Takedown Association to host the Georgia Intercollegiate tournament. He is

active on numerous boards of organizations that are focused on the success of wrestling, and has also been a co-tournament director for the Team Georgia USA Wrestling State Championships, held annually on 32 mats in the Georgia Dome.

“I’m a part of it, but that’s it. I’m just a part of it,” Bortles said of his involvement with so many organizations. “Bud Hennebaul, Jeff Wheeler, USA Wrestling with Anthony Flatt, I was really along for the ride a lot of times.”

That ride will now take Bortles to Stillwater, Okla., where he will be enshrined. He plans to take his wife Laura and daughter Brooke, a North Gwinnett grad and a senior on the Clayton State soccer team, to the ceremony next year along with his brothers, Rick and Rob. Rick was captain of the Georgia Tech wrestling team and his brother Rob played football for Erk Russell at Georgia Southern. Bortles’ famous nephew, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles, may also attend.

“They all are looking forward to going out and seeing it,” Bortles said.

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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Who: North Gwinnett’s Sam Gasta Position: Wide receiver Class: Senior Highlights: Had five catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns, in addition to returning a punt 43 yards for another score in the Bulldogs’ 38-7 win over Meadowcreek Coach Bob Sphire’s take: “Sam really showed his athleticism with some explosive plays. After two years off from football to focus on lacrosse, he is now understanding just how to really attack the ball and use his abilities. Cade (Fortin) put some throws out there that Sam really went and made plays on, and his punt return showed an aggressive side to him that hadn’t really been displayed with that much confidence until now. That was great to see.”

Who: Mill Creek’s Tyler Vernon Position: Defensive end Class: Senior Highlights: Had a school-record five sacks in the Hawks’ 24-0 victory over Norcross Coach Shannon Jarvis’ take: “Tyler is a relentless pass rusher who is a tremendous player for our defense. He plays with a great motor and is considered a throwback player in that all he cares about is doing his job and playing with everything he has every play. Tyler is a high character young man who is a true asset to our program both on the field and off.”

OFFENSIVE HONOR ROLL

DEFENSIVE HONOR ROLL

Archer Juwan Powell, 2 catches for 23 yards, TD-making block Will Bearden, 14 of 28 passing for 184 yards, 3 TDs, 1 rushing TD Jamyest Williams, 21 rushes for 118 yards, TD Jeremiah Nails, 3 catches for 81 yards, TD Brookwood Angelo DiSpigna, 29 of 43 passing for 213 yards, TD Dorian Miles, 11 catches for 77 yards Myles Scott, 9 catches for 118 yards, TD Casey Holman, 83 percent blocking grade, 4 knockdown blocks Buford Mic Roof, 9 of 12 passing for 172 yards, TD Martin Mangram, 9 rushes for 75 yards, 2 TDs Corey Burnett, 7 rushes for 84 yards, TD David Andrade, 95 percent blocking grade, 5 knockdown blocks Central Gwinnett Micah Maxey, 21 of 28 passing for 247 yards, 3 TDs Erron Price, 5 catches for 103 yards, TD Major Bellamy, 6 catches for 62 yards, 2 TDs Trey Vallery, 22 rushes for 113 yards, TD Traquan Anderson, 87 percent blocking grade Collins Hill Canyon Slade, 5 catches for 48 yards, TD Drew Dinsmore, 17 completions for 150 yards, 2 TDs Jason Adicks, 3 pancake blocks, high blocking grade Dacula Johnathan Grant, 90 percent blocking grade Keion Scott, 2 catches for 21 yards Matt Agnew, 86 percent blocking grade GAC Devin Cochran, high blocking grade Ford Roberts, high blocking grade Marcus Young, 24 rushes for 203 yards, 2 TDs Alex Rowe, 17 rushes for 114 yards Brooks Buce, 4 of 4 PATs, 45- and 47-yard FGs Grayson Chase Brice, 17 of 18 passing for 350 yards, 5 TDs Evan Sturgill, 8 catches for 163 yards, 2 TDs Austin Nash, 3 catches for 93 yards, TD Ernest Tiller, 7 rushes for 53 yards, 4 catches for 78 yards, TD Lanier Marcko Baity, 29 rushes for 175 yards, 3 TDs Tahj Tolbert, 12 of 16 passing for 306 yards, TD, 1 rushing TD Cole Paschall, 4 catches for 122 yards Alex Wyant, 4 catches for 73 yards Josh Stroud, 2 catches for 48 yards Mill Creek Joe Thomas, 30 rushes for 181 yards, 2 TDs Preston Norwood, 5 catches for 51 yards Tyler Fannin, winning blocking grade, 3 pancake blocks Robbie Bell, winning blocking grade, 5 pancake blocks Nick Campbell, winning blocking grade, 4 pancake blocks Moe Oladele-Samagbeyi, winning blocking grade, 5 pancake blocks Mountain View Jared Gee, 91 percent blocking grade, 17 knockdown blocks Alex Gubanich, 84 percent blocking grade, 10 knockdown blocks Jalen Virgil, 2 catches for 54 yards, 24-yard run, 2 TDs Matt Edwards, 3 of 4 passing for 118 yards, 2 TDs North Gwinnett Cade Fortin, 18 of 25 passing for 223 yards, 3 TDs Grayson Fowler, 29-yard TD catch Chandler Hood, highest blocking grade on offensive line Manny Herrera, 5 of 5 PATS, 43-yard FG Peachtree Ridge Nigel Warrior, 6 rushes for 110 yards, 2 TDs, 1 interception, 1 tackle on defense Christian Sutton, 2 catches for 50 yards, TD Connor Heyward, 6 catches for 17 yards, 8 punts for 38.3yard average Providence Mitchell Miller, 14 rushes for 91 yards, TD, 8 tackles (6 solos), 1 for loss, 76-yard fumble return for TD on defense Shiloh Jarren Williams, 300 yards of offense, 6 total TDs Wesleyan Harrison Cook, 5 catches for 107 yards, punt-return TD Jordan Argilagos, 18 rushes for 177 yards, TD

Archer Clifford Amazan, 6 tackles, 3 for losses Ryan Morrell, 13 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 interception Dylan Singleton, 11 tackles, 1 interception Donta Evans, 8 tackles, 1 for loss Brookwood Guillermo Luna, 13 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 caused fumble Semaj Hayden, 11 tackles, 1 for loss Frank Robinson, 8 tackles, 1 QB pressure Leonard Warner, 9 tackles, 1 for loss, 2 QB pressures Buford Shug Frazier, 3 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 QB pressure T.D. Roof, 4 tackles, 1 for loss, 2 QB pressures, 1 sack R.J. Walker, 3 tackles, 1 pass breakup, 13-yard catch on offense Central Gwinnett Nigel Adams, 14 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 caused fumble Elijah Robertson, 16 tackles, 1 interception Shelton Combs, 11 tackles, 3 sacks Eugene Mafah, 9 tackles, 2 sacks Collins Hill Robert Snyder, 19 tackles (12 solos), 2 for losses Jordan Bertrand, 5 tackles, 2 pass breakups Tomon Fox, 9 tackles, 2 for losses, 3 QB knockdowns Emmanuel Belmar, 8 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 sack Steve Harwell, 8 tackles, 3 for losses Dacula Malik Carrasco, 11 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 sack Corey Ames, 7 tackles, 86 percent blocking grade on offense, played every snap Brandon Jones, 8 tackles, 1 for loss Chase Isler, 8 tackles, 1 interception, 1 pass breakup DeMarco McInnis, 5 tackles, 2 pass breakups GAC Aiden Jarrett, 10 tackles Berkley Boglin, 1 interception Davis Markham, 6 tackles Grayson Adesola Abisoye, 7 tackles, 1 for loss, 4 pass breakups Bryce Smith, 11 tackles, 3 for losses Dimitrios Mason, 6 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 pass breakup, 1 forced fumble Jordan Cornelius, 4 tackles, 1 pass breakup Owen Pappoe, 8 tackles, 1 pass breakup Lanier Tyler Taylor, 12 tackles (9 solos), 2 for losses, 2 sacks, 1 QB hurry Derrick Brown, 12 tackles (9 solos), 4 for losses, 1 QB hurry, 2 sacks, 1 pass deflection Juwuan Jones, 12 tackles (9 solos), 2 QB hurries, 2 interceptions Devin Miller, 8 tackles (6 solos), 2 for losses, 2 sacks, 2 QB hurries C.J. Burress, 9 tackles (7 solos), 1 for loss Mill Creek Peyton Moore, 9 tackles, 1 for loss, 3 sacks, 1 pass breakup Aaron Anderson, 8 tackles, 3 sacks Sidney Otiwu, 5 tackles, 3 for losses, 1 sack, 1 QB hurry Anthony Imbordino, 6 tackles, 1 sack Micah Bull, 8 tackles, 2 for losses Mountain View Marquel Broughton, 6 tackles (4 solos), 1 for loss, 2 sacks Austin Brown, 4 tackles, 1 interception, 20 rushes for 100 yards, TD on offense Norcross Jarret Cole, 11 tackles, 3 for losses, 2 pass breakups Monty Montgomery, 16 tackles, 4 for losses North Gwinnett Drew Jordan, 4 tackles (3 solos), 1 for loss, 1 sack Colby Jenkins, 5 tackles, 1 for loss, 2 pass breakups Taemin Song, 3 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack Alejandro Taveras, 7 tackles Peachtree Ridge Breon Dixon, 5 tackles, 3 for losses, 2 sacks, 1 pass breakup Kam Jones, 7 tackles Providence Ben Ellison, 9 tackles (8 solos), 1 for loss Shiloh Julian McDuffie, 2 interceptions Wesleyan Kyle Rappe, 7 tackles Jordan Mack, 6 tackles, 2 pass breakups

Honor roll players are nominated by their coaches. To be included, coaches are asked to email their nominations by noon on Monday. Email will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost. com.

Class AAAAAA School Pts Prev 1. Colquitt County (15) 150 1 2. Grayson 134 2 3. Roswell 118 3 4. Archer 99 4 5. Mill Creek 91 5 6. McEachern 75 6 7. Camden Co. 55 7 8. Walton 42 8 9. P’tree Ridge 32 9 10. Etowah 24 10 Others receiving votes: Lee County 4, Lambert 1.

Dropped out: None.

Class AAAAA School Pts Prev 1. Northside-WR (15) 150 1 2. Stockbridge 126 2 3. Mays 120 3 4. Lanier 105 4 5. Jones Co. 84 5 6. Houston Co. 78 6 7. Coffee 52 7 8. Allatoona 44 8 9. Stephenson 34 9 10. Glynn Academy 16 10

Others receiving votes: Northgate 12, Kell 2, CarverColumbus 1, Ware County 1.

Dropped out: Northgate.

Class AAAA School Pts P rev 1. Woodward (12) 145 1 2. Cartersville (2) 135 2 3. Buford (1) 125 3 4. Mary Persons 103 4 5. Bainbridge 87 5 6. Jonesboro 74 6 7. Thomson 60 7 8. St. Pius X 41 8 9. Sandy Creek 21 9 10. Marist 15 10 Others receiving votes: Burke County 8, Locust Grove 6, Stephens County 3, Spalding 2.

Dropped out: None.

Class AAA School Pts P rev 1. Calhoun (15) 150 1 2. Blessed Trinity 135 2 3. Central-Carroll 116 4 4. Cedar Grove 99 5 5. Elbert Co. 82 6 6. Dodge Co. 73 7 7. Jefferson 57 3

8. Adairsville 9. Callaway 10. Jackson

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Others receiving votes: Oconee County 17, Laney 2, Hart County 1, Peach County 1.

Dropped out: None.

Class AA School Pts P rev 1. Benedictine (15) 150 1 2. GAC 135 2 3. Darlington 118 3 4. Rabun Co. 96 4 5. Fitzgerald 80 5 6. Brooks Co. 67 6 7. Model 52 7 8. Pace Academy 47 8 9. Wesleyan 29 9 10. Screven County 23 10 Others receiving votes: Jefferson County 9, Lamar County 7, Macon County 6, Union County 5.

Dropped out: None.

Class A School Pts P rev 1. Mt. Paran Chr. (13) 148 1 2. Prince Avenue (2) 138 2

3. Aquinas 109 4. Marion Co. 100 5. ELCA 90 6. Savannah Chr. 71 7. Calvary Day 50 8. Lincoln Co. 41 9. Clinch Co. 34 10. Turner Co. 13

Team Mill Creek Peachtree Ridge Norcross Collins Hill North Gwinnett Mountain View Meadowcreek Duluth

Team Buford Stephens County North Hall North Oconee White County Monroe Area Madison County Chestatee Team GAC Wesleyan Lovett Pace Academy Hapeville KIPP Atlanta BEST Academy Holy Innocents’ Team Prince Avenue Athens Academy Commerce Hebron Christian Athens Christian George Walton Towns County Lakeview Providence

Region 8-AAAAAA Region Overall This week 8-0 10-0 Reg. season complete 6-1 8-1 Brookwood 4-3 5-4 at Parkview 4-3 5-4 at Berkmar 4-3 4-5 at Archer 3-4 5-4 Dacula 2-5 2-7 at South Gwinnett 1-6 2-7 Shiloh 0-7 0-9 Central Gwinnett Region 7-AAAAAA Region Overall This week 6-0 9-0 Peachtree Ridge 6-0 7-2 at Mill Creek 4-2 7-2 Collins Hill 4-2 4-5 at Norcross 2-4 4-5 at Mountain View 2-4 3-6 North Gwinnett 0-6 2-7 at Duluth 0-6 1-8 Meadowcreek Region 8-AAAAA Region Overall This week 8-0 9-0 Apalachee 7-1 7-2 Flowery Branch 6-2 7-2 at Clarke Central 5-3 5-4 at Heritage 5-3 6-3 at Gainesville 3-5 4-5 Cedar Shoals 3-5 3-6 Loganville 2-6 2-7 at Salem 1-7 1-8 Winder-Barrow 0-8 0-9 at Lanier Region 8-AAAA Region Overall This week 6-0 8-1 Stephens County 6-0 8-1 at Buford 4-2 5-4 at White County 3-3 4-5 at Madison County 3-3 3-6 North Hall 1-5 2-7 at Chestatee 1-5 1-8 North Oconee 0-6 0-9 Monroe Area Region 6-AA Region Overall This week 6-0 8-1 Wesleyan 5-1 8-1 at GAC 5-2 5-5 Reg. season complete 4-2 7-2 at BEST Academy 2-4 5-4 KIPP Atlanta 1-5 1-8 at Hapeville 1-5 2-7 Pace Academy 1-6 2-8 Season complete Region 8-A Region Overall This week 7-0 9-0 at Providence 6-1 8-1 at George Walton 5-2 6-3 at Lakeview 4-3 6-3 Athens Christian 4-3 5-4 at Hebron 3-4 3-6 Athens Academy 2-6 2-8 Season complete 1-6 2-7 Commerce 0-7 0-9 Prince Avenue

This week’s state games of interest Colquitt County at Camden County Lowndes at Tift County Lee County at Valdosta Tucker at Lakeside-DeKalb Alcovy at Lovejoy Rockdale County at Newton South Cobb at East Coweta Hughes at Newnan Harrison at Marietta Hillgrove at McEachern Kennesaw Mountain at North Cobb Cherokee at Walton Etowah at Roswell Lassiter at Wheeler Milton at Pope Centennial at Northview Alpharetta at North Forsyth Habersham Central at Chattahoochee Lambert at South Forsyth Johns Creek at West Forsyth LaGrange at Northside-Columbus Houston County at Northside-Warner Robins Coffee at Bradwell Institute Statesboro at Effingham County Stephenson at Mays Clarkston at Dunwoody SW DeKalb at Creekside Kell at Dalton Bainbridge at Cairo Westover at Thomas County Central Carrollton at Woodward Academy Fayette County at Sandy Creek Troup at Whitewater Chamblee at Marist Redan at St. Pius Cartersville at Pickens Cook at Jenkins Blessed Trinity at Cedar Grove Rockmart at Cedartown Callaway at Central-Carrollton

5 4 6 7 8 3 t10 NR

Others receiving votes: Athens Academy 9, Emanuel County Institute 8, Landmark Christian 6, Pinecrest Academy 5, Charlton County 2, Irwin County 1.

Dropped out: Charlton County, Landmark Christian.

Publications participating: Athens Banner-Herald; Augusta Chronicle; Brunswick News; Cherokee Tribune, Canton; Columbus LedgerEnquirer; Forsyth County News, Cumming; Gwinnett Daily Post, Lawrenceville; Macon Telegraph; Marietta Daily Journal; Newnan TimesHerald; Savannah Morning News; ScoreAtlanta; Southern Crescent Buzz, Jonesboro; Tifton Gazette; Walker Co. Messenger, LaFayette.

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Team Grayson Archer Dacula Central Gwinnett Brookwood Parkview Shiloh South Gwinnett Berkmar

Team Lanier Gainesville Loganville Winder-Barrow Flowery Branch Salem Clarke Central Cedar Shoals Heritage Apalachee

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Hawks DE Tyler Vernon commits to West Point

By Will Hammock will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Just a few days after his huge football game against Norcross, Mill Creek defensive end Tyler Vernon made his college choice.

The senior announced via Twitter on Monday that he committed to Army, tagging U.S. Military Academy offensive coordinator and Duluth grad Brent Davis in the post. Davis recruits Georgia for the Black Knights.

“Blessed to announce that I am committing to play college football at Army West Point!” Ver-

non wrote in his tweet.

Vernon, who also had Air Force and Navy offers, tied his own school record with five sacks in last Friday’s shutout victory over Norcross, matching the number he put up in a 2014 win against Meadowcreek. He now has 11 sacks, upping his Mill Creek career sacks mark to 31. He already held the record at 20 before this season began.

The 6-foot-4, 230-pounder is one of the leaders of a Mill Creek defense that has posted five shutouts in nine games.

The Hawks (9-0) have allowed only 17 points in six region games.

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Norcross grad Lamb gets new NBA life with Charlotte

By Guy Curtright

GWINNETT’S NBA CONNECTION

Staff correspondent

Jeremy Lamb wasn’t a fit with Oklahoma City, expectations and opportunity never meshing for the 12th overall pick in 2012 NBA draft.

That’s not the case with Charlotte, though.

The Hornets acquired the Norcross graduate from the Thunder over the summer and just assured he’d be part of their future as well as the present by giving him a three-year, $21 million contract extension.

The commitment came after Lamb, who sprained his right ankle midway through the preseason, had played just two games with limited minutes for his new team.

But the retooling Hornets, with a need for better 3-point shooting and an opening for a starter on the wing, will soon be giving the 6-foot-5 Lamb all the time on the court he can handle.

“He can shoot,” coach Steve Clifford said after Lamb made three of five 3-pointers and scored 11 points in 14 minutes in his Hornets debut against the Hawks in Atlanta on Friday. “He’s definitely a good player.”

Sometimes it was hard to tell with the Thunder,

Of the five players from Gwinnett County in the NBA, three — Lou Williams, Al-Farouq Aminu and Jeremy Lamb — are with new teams this season.

Player High School Team • Jordan Adams Central Gwinnett Memphis Second-year player from UCLA appeared in two of Memphis’ first four games and scored seven points.

• Al-Farouq Aminu Norcross Portland Averaged 14.5 points in first four games for Trail Blazers after signing with team as free agent.

• Jeremy Lamb Norcross Charlotte Received three-year, $21 million contract extension Monday after summer trade from Oklahoma City.

• Jodie Meeks Norcross Detroit Suffered fracture in right foot in second game and will be sidelined for three to four months.

• Lou Williams South Gwinnett L.A. Lakers NBA’s sixth man of year last season with Toronto averaged 14 points in first three games after signing with Lakers.

Charlotte Hornets guard and Norcross grad Jeremy Lamb (3) shoots the ball over Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) this season. (Photo: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports)

though. He got eight starts in his third season a year ago, but struggled to find his niche with star-laden Oklahoma City.

Out of patience, the Thunder dealt the 23-yearold to Charlotte for the expiring contract of veteran Matt Barnes.

The trade drew little notice around the NBA, but it was a big break for the former two-year University of Connecticut player.

“It feels good to have

a fresh start,” Lamb said.

“This is an opportunity to try to get a role and just play. I’m going to make the most of it.”

The sprained ankle was a brief setback, but the Hornets showed the faith they have in Lamb, who was in the fourth and final year of his rookie contract, with the lucrative extension.

The deal was announced Monday after Lamb scored nine points in 18 minutes

off the bench against the Hawks in Charlotte on Sunday in the Hornets’ home opener.

It was the third straight loss for Charlotte, but the Hornets think they now have the pieces for a solid backcourt with Lamb joining point guard Kemba Walker, his teammate on Connecticut’s 2011 NCAA title team.

“He hadn’t played in almost two weeks and he gave us a big lift,” Clifford

said after Lamb’s debut in Atlanta. “He got really fatigued, which is understandable, but he’s definitely going to help us.”

In his three seasons with the Thunder, Lamb averaged just 15.7 minutes per game. But he averaged seven points despite the limited time on the court and made 34.8 percent of his 3-point attempts.

“He’s big, can really shoot and he can pass,” Clifford said of Lamb.

“He’s been around great players. He wasn’t in-

volved in those big games, but he’s seen it. He’s put himself in a good place and I think he can really help us.”

“At times it was frustrating, but I learned a lot from those guys,” Lamb said of his former Thunder teammates like Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. “I put a lot of work in over those three years. Now it’s in my hands.

“Things didn’t start out in the NBA the way I thought they would but God had a plan.”

Barrett to lose scholarship for one term Curry, Buford headline all-county volleyball team The Sports Xchange

From Staff Reports

• Alon McKlveen, Brookwood State champion Bu• Julianna Wagar, Dacula ford swept the top honors • Lauren Brown, GAC in all-county voting by • Cienna Townson, GAC Gwinnett’s head volleyball • Janet Galvez, Grayson coaches.

• Rahela Olariu, Hebron Buford’s Gabby Curry • Madi Grace Easterling, was named the Gwinnett Hebron player of the year, while • Aysha Avery, Mountain the Wolves earned team of View the year honors and their • Tia Jimerson, Norcross coach, Hadli Daniels, was • Alexa Fortin, North county coach of the year.

Gwinnett The coaches also rec• Deja Williams, Peachtree ognized Wesleyan’s Ted Ridge Russell (500 career wins), • Krissy Yost, Providence Greater Atlanta Christian’s • Maddie Jones, Wesleyan Kristy Shelton (400 wins), • Abbey Gritters, Wesleyan Mountain View’s Stan Scholar-Athlete Award Carpenter (300 wins) and • Archer: Misty Smith Daniels (200 wins) for • Berkmar: Faith Okoku reaching milestones this • Buford: Morgan Mitchell season.

• Brookwood: Xaria Jordan The coaches’ all-county • Central Gwinnett: Kathy teams and scholar-athlete Le award winners are as fol• Collins Hill: Sabrina lows: Saavedra All-County Volleyball • Dacula: Chiamaka IjebuFirst team onwu • Autumn Newby, Archer • Duluth: Rebecca Erwin • Tatum Shipes, Buford • GAC: Cienna Townson • Xaria Jordan, Brookwood • Grayson: Asha Hender• Jennifer Ahlswede, Colson lins Hill • Hebron: Regan Long • Rebecca Erwin, Duluth • Lanier: Jessica Helmink • Emily Becker, Greater • Meadowcreek: Jackelyn Atlanta Christian Orozco • Jessica Helmink, Lanier • Mill Creek: Ashley • Rebekah Machovec, Mill Sandquist Creek • Mountain View: Natalie • Rachel Machovec, Mill Kumeh Creek • Norcross: Sydney Grell • Kayla Whitner, Mountain • North Gwinnett: Shea View O’Farrell • Sammie Baker, Norcross • Parkview: Ana Villegas MaKenzie White, Norcross • Peachtree Ridge: Katie • Grace Rigsbee, North Lowenstein Gwinnett • Providence: Kelsey • Tearra Tatum, Peachtree Hoskin Ridge • Shiloh: Arianna Adlophin • Audrey Mangum, Wes• South Gwinnett: Jensyn leyan Campbell Second team • Wesleyan: Elizabeth • Morgan Mitchell, Buford Bruehl

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Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett will lose his scholarship for a term as part of his punishment after he was arrested over the weekend for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer said Monday he reviewed the facts from Barrett’s misdemeanor citation before deciding the penalty.

Barrett was stopped at a Columbus, Ohio, police checkpoint near campus early Saturday morning.

Barrett, a redshirt sophomore who was suspended one game by Meyer on Saturday, is scheduled for arraignment Friday, according to Franklin County records.

“If a kid has an issue, there’s some kind of punitive damage in terms of missing a game, then they forfeit their scholarship at some point,” Meyer said.

“He can earn it back.”

One week after earning the starting quarterback job back from Cardale Jones, Barrett gives up the role due to the off-field transgression during No. 1 Ohio State’s bye week.

Jones started the first seven games of the season.

Barrett regained the job and led the Buckeyes to a 49-7 win at Rutgers on Oct. 24.

Barrett will miss Saturday’s game against Minnesota. Meyer said Barrett

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) turns up field during the first quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Points Solutions Stadium.

(Photo: Jim O’Connor-USA TODAY Sports)

will have the opportunity to win the starting job back when he returns from suspension.

“If he’s good enough, and he earns that right,” Meyer said Monday when asked if Barrett would regain the starting job in two weeks against Illinois on Nov. 14. “I haven’t gone that far yet.”

Barrett was not subject to any suspension by the school as a first-time offender of the alcohol testing for underage students.

“I tried to collect as many facts as I could about what actually happened,” Meyer said. “I meet with the player; I meet with (athletic director) Gene Smith. Obviously this was a very serious one. I came to the conclusion of one game, and he’s also losing a scholarship, forfeiting his

scholarship for a term.”

Despite the disappointment, Meyer said he would support Barrett.

“I love J.T.,” Meyer said.

“But J.T. is going to deal with something he’s never had to deal with before.

Now there is some question about who you are. … 20 years of doing something right, 30 seconds of doing wrong. Disappointed it happened. We did what we did and we’re moving forward.”

Meyer said Barrett came to his home later in the day after the coach heard about the news early Saturday morning.

“All of his concern was about the team,” Meyer said. “Ever since I’ve known J.T., it’s been I just want to help this team. He feels like he let this team down.”

Baylor’s Russell expected to make a full recovery Baylor coach Art Briles said that quarterback Seth Russell is expected to make a full recovery after having season-ending neck surgery on Friday.

Russell is out of the hospital after undergoing a procedure to repair damage to his cervical vertebra. Russell was injured on Oct. 24, when he broke a bone in his neck during a 45-27 win over Iowa State.

It’s unclear if or when Russell, a junior who leads the nation in passing efficiency, will be able to resume his football career.

Freshman Jarrett Stidham will take over as Baylor’s starting quarterback.

Juju Smith-Schuster undergoes surgery Southern Cal receiver Juju Smith-Schuster underwent surgery on his fractured right hand, according to Trojans interim coach Clay Helton.

Smith-Schuster fractured the hand in last Saturday’s contest against California.

Helton said it was possible Smith-Schuster might play this Saturday against Arizona.

Smith-Schuster has 52 catches for 956 yards and eight touchdowns. No other USC receiver has as many as 20 catches.

Clemson Tigers top first CFP rankings The Sports Xchange Clemson was ranked No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of 2015 released Tuesday.

The unbeaten Tigers were followed by LSU at No. 2, defending national champion Ohio State at No. 3 and Alabama at No. 4.

The rest of the top 10, in order, was Notre Dame, Baylor, Michigan State, TCU, Iowa and Florida.

Clemson has won 11 straight and 16 of its last 17 games as it prepares to play Florida State on Saturday in an Atlantic Coast Conference showdown.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said earlier Tuesday that he didn’t care about being No. 1.

“It’s so irrelevant,” Swinney said. “If we want an opportunity to do that, we’ve got to win this game. You’ve

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Clemson was No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff Rankings released Tuesday night. (Photo: Rob KinnanUSA TODAY Sports)

got to earn your way there.

You don’t get any passes, so it has nothing to do with where we are right now.

“The only poll that we’re excited about is Dec. 6 (the final rankings), and I promise you we’ll have the biggest poll party you’ve seen.”

The top four teams in

the first CFP rankings last year were, in order, Mississippi State, Florida State, Auburn and Ole Miss. Only the Seminoles wound up in the playoffs from that group. The other playoff teams were Oregon (No. 5 in the first rankings), Alabama (No. 6) and Ohio State (No. 16).

Record

1. Clemson 8-0 2. LSU 7-0 3. Ohio State 8-0 4. Alabama 7-1 5. Notre Dame 7-1 6. Baylor 7-0 7. Michigan State 8-0 8. TCU 8-0 9. Iowa 8-0 10. Florida 7-1 11. Stanford 7-1 12. Utah 7-1 13. Memphis 8-0 14. Oklahoma St. 8-0 15. Oklahoma 7-1 16. Florida State 7-1 17. Michigan 6-2 18. Ole Miss 7-2 19. Texas A&M 6-2 20. Mississippi St. 6-2 21. Northwestern 6-2 22. Temple 7-1 23. UCLA 6-2 24. Toledo 7-0 25. Houston 8-0

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Falcons already in a giving spirit, turning it over four times The Sports Xchange FLOWERY BRANCH — Four Atlanta Falcons turnovers led to 20 points for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which is too many for any game, and certainly far too many for a 23-20 overtime game.

The Bucs accepted that win just as they did the turnovers — gladly.

For the Falcons, that made a dozen turnovers in the last four games.

Atlanta wasted two trips inside Tampa Bay’s 5-yard line in the first half. All the Falcons could manage was a 21-yard field goal by Matt Bryant. The Falcons had two fumbles and an interception.

Coach Dan Quinn preaches taking care of the football, but Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones had the ball taken away from him by Tampa Bay linebacker Kwon Alexander; center Mike Person skidded a shot gun snap off the turf; quarterback Matt Ryan’s pass intended for tight end Jacob Tamme was intercepted

by Alexander and Ryan botched a handoff to

Injuries pile up in the secondary The Falcons were without starting safety William Moore because of a groin injury, then finished the game with three-fourths of the secondary starters out after cornerbacks Desmond Trufant (lower back) Trouble with the and Robert Alford (groin) exchange left the game.

For the second game Phillips Adams and this season, the Falcons Jalen Collins finished had trouble with the the game at cornerback. quarterback and center Ricardo Allen and Kemal exchange.

Ishmael were the safeties.

Center Mike Person’s Trufant’s injury is more wayward shotgun snap cost like a bruise without any the Falcons a chance for structural damage. He’s at least three points. The expected to be available Falcons had a second-and- for San Francisco. goal at the 4-yard-line in the second quarter when Ryan finishes strong Person’s snap was low and When he wasn’t giving to the left of Ryan, who the ball to the opposition, couldn’t handle it. quarterback Matt Ryan Neither Ryan nor runled the Falcons offense to ning back Devonta Free496 total yards, which is man could recover the ball the highest total the team as it bounced away. Bucs recorded since Week 13 of defensive end Jacquies 2014 versus the Arizona Smith scooped it up and Cardinals. Ryan comreturned it to the 22. pleted 37 of 45 passes for The Bucs converted that 397 yards and two touchturnover into a 23-yard downs. Sunday marked field goal by Barth that put Ryan’s fourth-best passing them ahead 6-3 with 3:32 yardage total, and his until halftime. highest total since Week the last four games.

In five of his seven years as a coordinator, Shanahan’s units finished in the lower half of the league in red-zone percentage with rankings of 26th, 12th, 19th, 29th, fourth, tied for 20th and 24th.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) reacts after turning the ball over in the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports)

Devonta Freeman.

“That was on me,” Ryan said.

Ryan also had a fumble in overtime that was recovered by Freeman.

that Matt Ryan should have recovered.

The knock on Falcons coordinator Kyle Shanahan’s offense was that it bogs down inside the red zone. After a hot start, the Offense stalls in redzone Falcons have been thwartThe Falcons drove to ed in the red zone and have Tampa Bay’s 3 and 4-yard- been committing turnovers. lines on their first and third After the first four possessions of the game, games, the Falcons were but could only muster a 10 of 14 scoring (80 perfield goal. On the third cent) touchdowns in the possession, center Mike red zone. The Falcons are Person’s had the poor snap 7 of 16 (43.7 percent) over

1 of 2014 versus the New Orleans Saints. Ryan also moved his League-high streak of games with at least 250 passing yards to 15, which dates to Week 11 of 2014.

Freeman’s streak snapped Running back Devonta Freeman rushed 21 times for 88 yards. The Falcons offense recorded 101 rushing yards against the Buccaneers. Sunday marked the sixth consecutive game the offense has rushed for more than 100 yards.

Jones goes over 100 yards for the fourth time Wide receiver Julio Jones finished the day with 12 catches for 162 yards, his second highest receiving total of the season.

This 100-yard game was Jones’ fourth 100yard receiving game of the season.

Trufant recovering Cornerback Desmond Trufant left the Bucs game because of a lower back injury. He’s recovering “well,” according to coach Dan Quinn.

Jeff Teague leads the Gabbert gets nod at QB over Kaepernick Hawks to 98-92 win The Sports Xchange

By David Furones The Sports Xchange

MIAMI — Behind a first-half surge and a defense that maintained the lead throughout, the Atlanta Hawks bested the Miami Heat 98-92 Tuesday night at American Airlines Arena.

The Hawks (4-1) earned their seventh consecutive win over their Southeast Division foe.

All-Star guard Jeff Teague led Atlanta with 26 points and nine assists.

Forward/center Al Horford finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds, and forward Paul Millsap added 12 and 10.

The Hawks held the Heat to 44.2 percent shooting, though that was the best a team shot against Atlanta this season. Miami (2-2) was worse on 3-pointers, going 5-for-28 (17.9 percent).

Atlanta shot 41.1 percent from the floor.

Miami’s shooting percentage was made to appear respectable thanks to center Hassan Whiteside, who led the Heat with an efficient 23 points on 11of-12 shooting. Outside of Whiteside, Miami shot 36.4 percent.

Whiteside also grabbed 14 rebounds.

Miami guard Dwyane Wade, who went into the locker room midway through the third quarter for

undisclosed reasons and returned with 4:12 remaining, finished with 21 points. For the first time this season, the All-Star missed a free throw. He had converted his first 24 attempts.

Heat guard Goran Dragic scored 19 points, and forward Chris Bosh added nine points and 14 rebounds.

The Heat cut a 14-point lead after three quarters to 79-75 with a 10-0 run to start the fourth, but the Hawks closed it out defensively and hit their free throws.

Teague was instrumental in maintaining the Hawks’ first-half lead through the third quarter. He scored 11 in the period.

The Heat bench was non-existent until late in the third quarter. The first field goal from a Miami non-starter came with 2:20 remaining in the third quarter, but the bench provided the entire rally early in the fourth to pull the Heat back into the game.

A 16-2 run to start the second quarter put the Hawks ahead by double digits. Atlanta held Miami to 7-of-24 shooting from the field in the quarter and led 51-40 at halftime.

Forward Kent Bazemore led the Hawks early with eight points in the opening quarter, including a pair of corner 3-pointers. He finished with 10.

Blaine Gabbert is starting at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers this week, a move that sends former Pro Bowl passer Colin Kaepernick to the bench along with his $10.4 million salary.

Kaepernick, a secondround pick in 2011, would cost the team more than $20 million in dead money if he’s released.

Reports of turmoil in the locker room and Kaepernick putting himself “on an island” around teammates by wearing headphones in group settings and not embracing group outings began two weeks ago.

Coach Jim Tomsula did not announce the quarterback switch in his Monday press conference but hinted that some changes might be made. When asked whether Kaepernick would remain the starter, he said, “We’re evaluating everything right now. We’re in the middle of it right now, and I don’t have any comments on any position on our field right now. We’re evaluating everyone.”

Multiple outlets reported Monday night that Kaepernick was told he would be the backup quarterback Sunday and that Gabbert would start against the Atlanta Falcons. Kaepernick turned 28 on Tuesday.

San Francisco has made multiple changes entering Week 9. Tight end Vernon Davis was traded to the

Denver Broncos and running back Reggie Bush was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a torn medial collateral ligament. The 49ers filled Bush’s roster spot with free agent Pierre Thomas, formerly of the New Orleans Saints.

The 49ers also announced that cornerback defensive lineman Kaleb Ramsey was suspended for the next four games after he violated the NFL policy on performanceenhancing drugs. To replace him, the team signed cornerback Chris Davis to the practice squad.

By far the most seismic move for the franchise involved Kaepernick, who is two years removed from a contract extension.

Kaepernick led the 49ers to the Super Bowl following the 2012 season after taking over from Alex Smith midway through the year.

The 49ers slipped to 12-4 in his first full season as the 49ers’ starting quarterback in 2013, and they were 8-8 last season, Jim Harbaugh’s final season as head coach.

Kaepernick’s passer rating went down each season, from 98.3 in 2012 to 91.6 in 2013 to 86.4 last season to 78.8 in eight games this season.

Kaepernick has completed 59.3 percent of his passes with six touchdown passes and five interceptions this year. The 49ers are 2-6, and they managed just nine points and no touchdowns in their past two games com-

Colts dismiss OC Pep Hamilton One day after the Indianapolis Colts lost in overtime at Carolina to fall to 3-5, offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton was fired.

The Colts announced Tuesday that Rob Chudzinski will take over Hamilton’s duties.

Indianapolis lost 29-26 to the Panthers in overtime on Monday night.

“Through the first eight weeks of the season, we have felt our offense hasn’t performed at the consistent level that we need,” Colts coach Chuck Pagano said Titans fire Whisenhunt in a statement. “Because of Mike Mularkey showed this, we’ve decided to go up for work in Nashville in a different direction and early Tuesday morning relieve Pep Hamilton of his planning to shape a plan duties as offensive coordithe running game at New nator. As head coach of this Orleans. Not long after he team, it’s my responsibility began his workday, Muto make sure I’m doing larkey was a head coach everything we can to put for the third time and plans us in the best position to changes for the Tennessee succeed.”

Titans.

Hamilton came to He will serve as interim the Colts in 2013 from coach after head coach Ken Stanford, where he was Whisenhunt was fired with- as offensive coordinator/ out warning. Whisenhunt quarterbacks coach from was 3-20 as head coach in 2011 to 2012 and worked Tennessee, including 1-6 with quarterback Andrew this season. Only one coach Luck before the Colts made in NFL history had was him the No. 1 pick in the worse in his first 23 games NFL Draft. Chudzinski with a team (John McKay, joined the Colts in 2014 as 0-23 from 1976 to 1978). a special assistant and was Mularkey, 16-32 as a promoted to associate head head coach with the Jackcoach in January. sonville Jaguars and Buffalo The 47-year-old ChudzBills, said he never thought inski has worked as an ofa third opportunity would fensive coordinator for the come.

Browns and Panthers. bined. Kaepernick averaged just 4.0 yards per passing attempt Sunday in a 27-6 loss to the St. Louis Rams.

Gabbert was a first-round pick in 2011 with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In his in his second season with San Francisco, he attempted just seven passes, completing three, in 2014.

He started three games for Jacksonville in 2013, and the Jaguars lost all three. Gabbert was 1-9 as the Jaguars’ starter in 2012 and 4-10 in 2011. He has never had a passer rating better than 77.4, which he achieved in 2012.

SPORTS AT A GLANCE Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto.......................3.... 0.... 1.000........ — New York....................2.... 2..... .500........1.5 Boston.......................1.... 2..... .333.......... 2 Philadelphia...............0.... 3..... .000.......... 3 Brooklyn.....................0.... 4..... .000....... 3.5 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Atlanta.......................4.... 1..... .800........ — Washington................2.... 1..... .667.......... 1 Miami.........................2.... 2..... .500........1.5 Charlotte....................1.... 3..... .250....... 2.5 Orlando......................1.... 3..... .250....... 2.5 Central Division W...............................L. Pct....... GB Detroit........................3.... 1..... .750........ — Cleveland...................3.... 1..... .750........ — Chicago.....................3.... 2..... .600......... .5 Indiana.......................1.... 3..... .250.......... 2 Milwaukee..................1.... 3..... .250.......... 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio...............3.... 1..... .750........ — Dallas.........................2.... 1..... .667......... .5 Memphis....................2.... 2..... .500.......... 1 Houston.....................1.... 3..... .250.......... 2 New Orleans..............0.... 4..... .000.......... 3 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Oklahoma City...........3.... 1..... .750........ — Minnesota..................2.... 1..... .667......... .5 Utah...........................2.... 1..... .667......... .5 Portland.....................2.... 2..... .500.......... 1 Denver.......................1.... 2..... .333........1.5 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers..............4.... 0.... 1.000........ — Golden State.............4.... 0.... 1.000........ — Phoenix.....................2.... 2..... .500.......... 2 Sacramento...............1.... 2..... .333....... 2.5 L.A. Lakers.................0.... 3..... .000....... 3.5 Monday’s games Cleveland 107, Philadelphia 100 Milwaukee 103, Brooklyn 96 San Antonio 94, New York 84 Houston 110, Oklahoma City 105 Portland 106, Minnesota 101 Golden State 119, Memphis 69 L.A. Clippers 102, Phoenix 96

Tuesday’s games Charlotte 130, Chicago 105 Indiana 94, Detroit 82 Atlanta 98, Miami 92 Orlando 103, New Orleans 94 Toronto at Dallas, late Memphis at Sacramento, late Denver at L.A. Lakers, late Today’s games Boston at Indiana, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Washington, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

New York at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Orlando at Houston, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Sacramento at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Portland at Utah, 9 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games Oklahoma City at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Miami at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Charlotte at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Utah at Denver, 9 p.m.

Memphis at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

Football National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA New England.....7... 0....0.1.000.... 249.... 133 N.Y. Jets.............4... 3....0.. .571.... 172.... 139 Buffalo...............3... 4....0.. .429.... 176.... 173 Miami.................3... 4....0.. .429.... 154.... 173 South

W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis.......3... 5....0.. .375.... 173....203 Houston.............3... 5....0.. .375.....174....205 Jacksonville.......2... 5....0.. .286.... 147....207 Tennessee.........1... 6....0.. .143.... 125.... 159 North

W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati...........7... 0....0.1.000.... 198.... 132 Pittsburgh..........4... 4....0.. .500.... 168.... 147 Baltimore...........2... 6....0.. .250.... 190.... 214 Cleveland...........2... 6....0.. .250.... 167.... 216 West

W L T Pct PF PA Denver...............7... 0....0.1.000.... 168.... 112 Oakland.............4... 3....0.. .571.... 178.... 173 Kansas City.......3... 5....0.. .375.... 195.... 182 San Diego..........2... 6....0.. .250.... 191....227 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants.........4... 4....0.. .500.... 215....208 Philadelphia.......3... 4....0.. .429.... 160.... 137 Washington........3... 4....0.. .429.... 148.... 168 Dallas.................2... 5....0.. .286.... 133.... 171 South

W L T Pct PF PA Carolina.............7... 0....0.1.000.... 191.... 136 Atlanta...............6... 2....0.. .750.... 213.... 173 New Orleans......4... 4....0.. .500.... 213....234 Tampa Bay........3... 4....0.. .429.... 163.... 199 North

W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay.........6... 1....0.. .857.....174.... 130 Minnesota..........5... 2....0.. .714.... 147.... 122 Chicago.............2... 5....0.. .286.... 140....202 Detroit................1... 7....0.. .125.... 149....245 West

W L T Pct PF PA Arizona..............6... 2....0.. .750.... 263.... 153 St. Louis.............4... 3....0.. .571.... 135.... 125 Seattle...............4... 4....0.. .500.... 167.... 140 San Francisco....2... 6....0.. .250.... 109....207 Thursday, Oct. 29 New England 36, Miami 7 Sunday, Nov. 1 Kansas City 45, Detroit 10 Tampa Bay 23, Atlanta 20, OT Arizona 34, Cleveland 20 St. Louis 27, San Francisco 6 New Orleans 52, N.Y. Giants 49 Minnesota 23, Chicago 20 Baltimore 29, San Diego 26 Cincinnati 16, Pittsburgh 10 Houston 20, Tennessee 6 Oakland 34, N.Y. Jets 20 Seattle 13, Dallas 12 Denver 29, Green Bay 10 Monday, Nov. 2 Carolina 29, Indianapolis 26, OT Thursday, Nov. 5 Cleveland at Cincinnati, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 8 Green Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Washington at New England, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at New Orleans, 1 p.m.

Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

St. Louis at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

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

Oakland at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Tampa Bay, 4:05 p.m.

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

Denver at Indianapolis, 4:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 9 Chicago at San Diego, 8:30 p.m.

College Football Schedule Tuesday, Nov. 3 MIDWEST Northern Illinois (5-3) at Toledo (7-0), late Wednesday, Nov. 4 MIDWEST Ohio (5-3) at Bowling Green (6-2), 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 5 SOUTH Arkansas State (5-3) at Appalachian State (7-1), 7:30 p.m.

MIDWEST Buffalo (4-4) at Kent State (3-5), 7 p.m.

Ball State (3-6) at Western Michigan (5-3), 7:30 p.m.

Baylor (7-0) at Kansas State (3-4), 7:30 p.m.

Mississippi State (6-2) at Missouri (4-4), 9 p.m.

WEST Nevada (4-4) at Fresno State (2-6), 10:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 6 SOUTH Rice (4-4) at Texas El Paso (3-5), 8 p.m.

Temple (7-1) at Southern Methodist (1-7), 8 p.m.

WEST Brigham Young (6-2) at San Jose State (4-4), 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7 EAST Akron (3-5) at Massachusetts (1-7), Noon Texas Tech (5-4) at West Virginia (3-4), Noon Notre Dame (7-1) at Pittsburgh (6-2), Noon North Carolina State (5-3) at Boston College (3-6), 12:30 p.m.

Wisconsin (7-2) at Maryland (2-6), 3:30 p.m.

SOUTH Charlotte (2-6) at Florida International (4-5), Noon Vanderbilt (3-5) at Florida (7-1), Noon Kentucky (4-4) at Georgia (5-3), Noon Duke (6-2) at North Carolina (7-1), Noon UL Lafayette (3-4) at Georgia State (2-5), 2 p.m.

Idaho (3-5) at South Alabama (3-4), 3 p.m.

Virginia (3-5) at Miami (5-3), 3 p.m.

UL Monroe (1-7) at Troy (2-6), 3:30 p.m.

Cincinnati (5-3) at Houston (8-0), 3:30 p.m.

North Texas (1-7) at Louisiana Tech (6-3), 3:30 p.m.

Marshall (8-1) at Middle Tennessee (3-5), 3:30 p.m.

Arkansas (4-4) at Mississippi (7-2), 3:30 p.m.

Florida State (7-1) at Clemson (8-0), 3:30

p.m.

New Mexico State (1-7) at Texas State (2-5), 4 p.m.

Connecticut (4-5) at Tulane (2-6), 4 p.m.

South Carolina (3-5) at Tennessee (4-4), 4 p.m.

Old Dominion (3-5) at Texas-San Antonio (1-7), 7 p.m.

Navy (6-1) at Memphis (8-0), 7 p.m.

South Florida (4-4) at East Carolina (4-5), 7:30 p.m.

Auburn (4-4) at Texas A&M (6-2), 7:30 p.m.

Kansas (0-8) at Texas (3-5), 8 p.m.

Louisiana State (7-0) at Alabama (7-1), 8 p.m.

MIDWEST Florida Atlantic (2-6) at Western Kentucky (7-2), Noon Central Florida (0-9) at Tulsa (4-4), Noon Penn State (7-2) at Northwestern (6-2), Noon Illinois (4-4) at Purdue (2-6), Noon Syracuse (3-5) at Louisville (4-4), 12:30 p.m.

Eastern Michigan (1-8) at Miami (Ohio) (1-8), 2:30 p.m.

Rutgers (3-5) at Michigan (6-2), 3:30 p.m.

Texas Christian (8-0) at Oklahoma State (8-0), 3:30 p.m.

Iowa (8-0) at Indiana (4-4), 3:30 p.m.

Michigan State (8-0) at Nebraska (3-6), 7 p.m.

Iowa State (3-5) at Oklahoma (7-1), 7 p.m.

Minnesota (4-4) at Ohio State (8-0), 8 p.m.

WEST Stanford (7-1) at Colorado (4-5), 1 p.m.

Colorado State (3-5) at Wyoming (1-8), 3 p.m.

Arizona State (4-4) at Washington State (5-3), 3:30 p.m.

Army (2-6) at Air Force (5-3), 3:30 p.m.

Utah State (5-3) at New Mexico (4-4), 3:30 p.m.

UCLA (6-2) at Oregon State (2-6), 4:30 p.m.

Hawaii (2-7) at UNLV (2-6), 6 p.m.

Utah (7-1) at Washington (4-4), 7:30 p.m.

Arizona (5-4) at Southern California (5-3), 10:30 p.m.

California (5-3) at Oregon (5-3), 10:30 p.m.

The Coaches Poll

Record Pts Prv 1. Ohio State (48)........ 8-0... 1,574.............1 2. Baylor (9).................7-0... 1,481.............2 3. Texas Christian (4).. 8-0... 1,441.............3 4. Louisiana State (1)..7-0... 1,388.............4

5. Clemson (2)............ 8-0... 1,377.............6 6. Michigan State........ 8-0... 1,337.............5 7. Alabama...................7-1... 1,223.............7 8. Stanford...................7-1... 1,069.............8 9. Notre Dame.............7-1... 1,068.............9 10. Oklahoma State.... 8-0...... 978...........10 11. Iowa....................... 8-0...... 968........... 11 12. Florida....................7-1...... 942...........12 13. Oklahoma..............7-1...... 819...........13 14. Utah.......................7-1...... 770...........14 15. Florida State..........7-1...... 693...........15 16. Memphis............... 8-0...... 652...........16 17. Michigan................ 6-2...... 587...........17 18. Houston................ 8-0...... 505...........19 19. Mississippi.............7-2...... 436...........21 20. Toledo....................7-0...... 396...........20 21. North Carolina........7-1...... 215......... NR 22. UCLA.................... 6-2...... 199...........25 23. Temple...................7-1...... 164...........22 24. Texas A&M............ 6-2...... 148......... NR 25. Mississippi State... 6-2...... 104......... NR Others receiving votes: Wisconsin 88, Navy 42, Duke 31, Southern California 20, Brigham Young 19, Northwestern 15, Oregon 14, Pittsburgh 9, Penn State 8, Boise State 7, Marshall 5, Washington State 4, Western Kentucky 3, Appalachian State 1.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Points Leaders Through Nov. 2 1. Jeff Gordon, 4047 points.

2. Martin Truex Jr., 4039.

3. Kyle Busch, 4039.

4. Kevin Harvick, 4037.

5. Carl Edwards, 4030.

6. Brad Keselowski, 4013.

7. Kurt Busch, 4011.

8. Joey Logano, 4009.

9. Denny Hamlin, 2251.

10. Ryan Newman, 2231.

11. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2221.

12. Jamie McMurray, 2201.

13. Matt Kenseth, 2197.

14. Jimmie Johnson, 2193.

15. Paul Menard, 2177.

16. Clint Bowyer, 2174.

17. Aric Almirola, 877.

18. Kasey Kahne, 872.

19. Kyle Larson, 802.

20. Greg Biffle, 796.

21. Austin Dillon, 745.

22. Casey Mears, 712.

23. A.J. Allmendinger, 687.

24. Danica Patrick, 665.

25. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 664.

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a stingy Vanderbilt defense that ranks 22nd in the counGAINESVILLE, Fla. try and allows just 18 points — Florida can wrap up its per game. first trip to the SEC title “We aren’t looking game since 2009 with a win forward to (the SEC title Saturday at home against game in) Atlanta, because Vanderbilt. if we do, we won’t get But for the Gators to there,” Florida coach Jim wrap up the SEC East, they McElwain said. “We just will need to contend with have to look at what we

can do today.”

Florida strengthened its hold on the SEC East with a convincing 27-3 win over Georgia last Saturday in Jacksonville. The Gators (71, 5-1 SEC) held Georgia to their lowest point total in the rivalry series since shutting out the Bulldogs 27-0 in 1984.

With this week’s Vanderbilt game being homecoming, McElwain said there’s more room for potential distractions.

“There’s a lot of reasons that we might not play good this week,” McElwain said.

“We’ll see. I’m excited to see our guys today. I just can’t tell you how proud

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Brice

relied heavily on the run for most of its 16 seasons.

“Chase is having a great The wing-T-based Rams season,” Grayson head threw only out of necescoach Mickey Conn said. sity and to catch run-wary “Chase has shown great defenses off guard for long poise, arm strength and pass completions, a formula leadership this season. I that built the program into have seen a lot of growth a state power. The pass and maturity in Chase as a became more of an element player and as a person and as talented passers emerged leader for his team. I am at the high school like Nick extremely proud of Chase Schuessler, now at Clemand the job he is doing for son. this team.”

Brice, a starter since his Brice’s first two TD freshman season, has taken passes vs. Brookwood were Grayson’s passing game, long ones, an 85-yarder and offense, to a different to Evan Sturgill and a level. The rushing game is 45-yarder to Austin Nash. still a major factor — CamHe followed up with shorter eryn Brent has been one scoring strikes to Sturgill, of Gwinnett’s most proSchnyder Boucard and lific rushers for three years Ryan Carriere. running — but the passing “We went out there and game is not only an option our goal was to take care these days, it’s a strength. of business,” Brice said.

Brice, whose long schol“I’ve grown up watching arship offer list includes Grayson vs. Brookwood, schools like Clemson, so I know the rivalry and California and Michigan how big of a game it was State, already has thrown no matter their record. So for 2,057 yards and 23 it was priority for me to touchdowns, also a school make sure our offense got record. His latest razoron them quickly, like we sharp outing pushed his did. I also had my best season accuracy to 122 of game statistically, but it 185, 65.9 percent. wouldn’t have happened “They were pressing, and without great catches and I just liked my receivers great blocking. Overall, I against their (Brookwood was proud of our team’s defensive backs) a lot betperformance for not taking ter,” Brice said. “My O-line Brookwood lightly.” blocked extremely well.

The talents of Brice I didn’t get hit that many have opened up the longtimes, and they brought a time Grayson offense that lot of blitzes.”

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day, it just seemed like we left (the field) in a better place mentally. You know how it is. When things go your way, it’s kind of scary the way momentum builds.”

There were plenty of individual heroes for the Hawks over the course of their championship weekend.

Some of them seemed as improbable as the run itself, such as No. 9 hitter Micayla Rood, whose three-run triple off twotime Daily Post Pitcher of the Year Amanda Ablan in the top of the fourth of Saturday’s title game put Mill Creek ahead to say.

Some were quite expected, such as ace pitcher Skylar Hayward, who allowed just four runs in as many games, including throwing back-to-back shutouts in the final two games against Brookwood.

“You just never know,” Pierce said of how many different players stepped up with clutch play over the weekend. “You never know when it’s going to be your turn. Every girls just kind of works and does her role and kind of stays within herself. It’s just a great group. A fun group to be around. I’m so proud of them.”

Then there were those

has already led the Gators to as many wins as they had all last season.

“One of the first things he told us is it’s not a buy or sell kind of a deal,” Florida junior cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III said. “I’m going to show you the way to do it and if you don’t do it, I’ll find a guy who will.”

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Grayson’s Chase Brice (2) looks to pass during the first half of this season’s game at Parkview High School in Lilburn. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

I am of them and what they’ve done to invest not only in themselves but in this football team and to this university. I think it’s a credit to those guys.”

Florida players have embraced McElwain’s no-nonsense style and attention to detail. The first-year Florida coach from Colorado State

• Central beats Berkmar, Parkview beats Dacula and Brookwood loses to Archer.

In this instance, Central gets the No. 3 seed at 5-3, while Brookwood, Dacula and Parkview all wind up at 4-4. However, Parkview would wind up with the No. 4 seed in this scenario by virtue of head-to-head wins over the other two.

There is even a scenario of a four-way tie, though it seems unlikely based on the sheer number of elements that would have to happen.

If Central loses to Berkmar, Parkview beats Dacula and Brookwood loses to Archer, that leaves all four teams at 4-4. But according to the GHSA’s constitution and by-laws, Parkview and Brookwood would be eliminated on the first set of tie-breakers by going 1-2 against the other three teams involved, while Central and Dacula would be 2-1. That would leave Central as the No. 3 seed and Dacula as No. 4 by virtue of Central’s head-tohead win over Dacula.

More playoff scenarios There is also a possibility for a three-way tie involving a Gwinnett team in Region 6-AA, though with all three teams having qualified for the postseason, the tie-breaker process would only determine seeding.

Should No. 9 stateranked Wesleyan lose to county-rival and secondranked Greater Atlanta Christian on Friday at Spartan Stadium and No. 8 Pace Academy defeats B.E.S.T. Academy on Thursday at Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta, the Wolves and Knights would wind-up in a three-way tie for second with Lovett, which has already completed the regular season.

In that case, the three teams will send representatives to meet Saturday morning and conduct coin

Shamar Esson (7) of the Dacula Falcons runs the ball up the field during against the Brookwood Broncos at Dacula High School. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

flips to determine playoff seeds 2, 3 and 4 behind champion GAC. Of course, as Wesleyan coach Franklin Pridgen points out, the Wolves can render that scenario moot if they can beat the Spartans on Friday.

“We’re looking to take care of our own business,” said Pridgen, whose Wolves would officially share the region title with GAC but would claim the region’s top playoff seed with a win.

“That’s our plan.”

Meanwhile, Hebron Christian’s hopes at securing the first postseason berth in program history took a bit of a hit with last Friday’s loss to Athens Academy, but not a fatal one.

The Lions (6-3, 4-3 in Region 8-A) dropped only one spot in the GHSA’s power rankings for Class A (Private) to No. 14, leaving them in the playoffs for the time being.

A win in Friday’s regular season finale at home against Athens Christian, currently ranked No. 17, should lock down the

playoff berth, while a loss would leave the Lions sweating our results for No. 15 Mt. Pisgah Christian and No. 16 First Presbyterian Day, with both having the opportunity to leapfrog them with wins.

Mt. Pisgah plays No. 11 Christian Heritage at home, while FPD plays host to Hancock Central.

Buford, Lanier still streaking Both Lanier and Buford continued impressive winning streaks with their victories last Friday.

The No. 4 Longhorns (9-0, 8-0) not only wrapped up their second-straight Region 8-AAAAA championship, but also ran their current winning streak in regular season games to 22 straight.

The win was also the 20th straight region win for Lanier, with both streaks dating back to the Longhorns’ last loss, a 20-17, double-overtime setback to Chestatee on Oct. 18, 2013.

Third-ranked Buford (81, 6-0 in Region 8-AAAA) extended its winning streak in region games with a 49-8

win at Madison County.

Officially, it was the 25th straight win in region play for the Wolves dating back to the 2012.

However, the last loss to West Hall on Oct. 5 of that season and a loss to Banks County the previous week both came as a result of a forfeit that came about when the Wolves inadvertently used an ineligible player during the final play of what would have been victories.

Based on the on-field results, Buford’s current region winning streak would be 43 dating back to a 28-21 loss to Lovett on Sept. 11, 2009.

Mustangs going for milestones Meadowcreek’s 2015 finale against Duluth at Cecil Morris Stadium on Friday represents more than just an opportunity to got out on a high note this season.

A win would give the Mustangs (2-7, 0-6 in Region 7-AAAAAA) their most wins in a season since they won three games in back-to-back seasons in 2000 and 2001.

Hawks

Mill Creek’s Wynter Webb (9) throws to first for an out during Saturday’s Class AAAAAA softball championship game against the Brookwood Broncos at the Columbus Civic Center.

the dramatic hit was taken away when Lawrence was called out for not touching the plate, leaving the hit as an RBI triple and forcing Mill Creek to plate one.

Mill Creek’s Skylar Hayward (21) delivers a pitch during However, given a secSaturday’s Class AAAAAA softball championship game ond chance at a walk-off against the Brookwood Broncos at the Columbus Civic hit two innings later, LawCenter. (Staff Photos: David Welker) rence left no doubt with that only seemed fitting, ered a two-out, two-run, an RBI single that lifted like Emilie Lawrence, who walk-off home run in the the Hawks to a 4-3 win in came up huge more than bottom of the ninth to 11 innings, which proved once during Mill Creek’s complete a come-fromto be a springboard tomost dramatic single game behind, extra-inning win ward the title. of the tournament. over East Coweta in the “Yes it does (feel First, it looked like the second round. good),” Lawrence said senior catcher had delivBut the second run of after Saturday’s champi-

onship game. “It was our dream from the start (to win the title), and I knew that since we achieved so much working with a new coach, we had a chance.

“I had a feeling we’d go pretty far, but I didn’t know we’d go this far. But we bonded as a team and we’re a family, and I knew once we got here, we were in (contention).”

For Pierce, the confirmation of which Lawrence spoke didn’t really register with him until receiving a sign that has become an annual event

at the state tournament.

It’s when tornado sirens across the city of Columbus, including one near the South Commons Softball Complex, are tested sometime during the noon hour each Saturday, usually in synchronicity with the first pitch of the championship game on Saturday.

“When you’re playing on Saturday in Columbus, it’s an awesome feeling,” Pierce said. “When you hear the siren go off at 12 o’clock, you know you’re in a good place.”

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929-288058, 10/28,11/4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on November 20th of 2015 of the below-listed units.

Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 27313 1964 Rockbridge Rd. Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (770) 879-8632 11/20/15 10:15AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A020–Young, Jeanette B008–Burlock, Carnell B048–Brown, Aaron C007–Mckinnie, Angela C029–Smith, Saraswili D023–Johnson, Ricky D062–Hamilton, Shannon E044–Wade, James E051–Mitchell, Ashon F031–Evans, Demario F047–Johnson, La Tawnya F061–Samuel, Larry F064–Buckner, Elaine G031–Arnold, Stacy All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 4th Day of November and 11th day of November 2015 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

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

929-290994, 11/4,11

ZONINGS GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING REZONING, CHANGE-INCONDITIONS, SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS, LOCATED WITHIN UNINCORPORATED GWINNETT COUNTY, ARE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AS STATED ABOVE. SITE PLANS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING DIVISION, 446 WEST CROGAN STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

ZONINGS

CIC2015-00008 – APPLICANT: MAHAFFEY, PICKENS, TUCKER, LLP; OWNERS: WENDELL BLOUNT, ETAL; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING ON PROPERTY ZONED R-ZT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 143 PARCELS 004 & 005; 2900 BLOCK OF GRAVEL SPRINGS ROAD; 48.25 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/ HEARD RZR2015-00007 - APPLICANT: MAHAFFEY, PICKENS, TUCKER, LLP; OWNERS: WENDELL BLOUNT, ETAL; RA-200 & R-TH TO R-60; SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 143 PARCELS 004 & 005; 2900 BLOCK OF GRAVEL SPRINGS ROAD; 19.36 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2015-00026 – APDEVELOPMENT PLICANT: PLANNING & ENGINEERING; OWNER: JAMES DAVENPORT; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN C-2 & M-1 ZONING DISTRICTS FOR A TRUCK STORAGE LOT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 076 PARCELS 002 & 029; 1600 BLOCK OF BOGGS ROAD; 2500 BLOCK OF BRECKBOULEVARD; INRIDGE 5.11 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS RZC2015-00016 - APPLICANT: CHARLIE L. COOK, GARY C. JR.; OWNER: PETTY; O-I TO M-1; GRADING CONTRACTOR WITH OUTDOOR STORAGE AND TRUCK & TRAILER STORAGE LOT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 013 PARCEL 003; 900 BLOCK OF PETTY ROAD; 800 BLOCK OF HI-HOPE ROAD; 0.72 ACRE. DISTRICT 4/ HEARD SUP2015-00045 - APPLICANT: CHARLIE L. COOK. GARY C. JR.; OWNER: PETTY; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AN M-1 (PROPOSED) ZONING DISTRICT FOR GRADING CONTRACTOR WITH OUTDOOR STORAGE AND TRUCK & TRAILER STORAGE LOT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 013 PARCEL 003; 900 BLOCK OF PETTY ROAD; 800 BLOCK OF HIHOPE ROAD; 0.72 ACRE. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2015-00054 - APPLICANT: CHARLIE L. COOK. JR.; OWNER: CHARLIE L. COOK, JR.; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AN M-1 ZONING DISTRICT FOR GRADING CONTRACTOR WITH OUTDOOR STORAGE AND TRUCK & TRAILER STORAGE LOT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 013 PARCEL 003B; 800 BLOCK OF PETTY ROAD; 800 BLOCK OF HIHOPE ROAD; 1.09 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD RZM2015-00007 - APPLICANT: LYNWOOD DEVELOPMENT GROUP; OWNER: SATELLITE BOULEVARD INVESTORS; C-2 & O-I TO MUR; REGIONAL MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 155 PARCELS 518 & 567; 1400 BLOCK OF SATELLITE BOULEVARD; 23.96 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS RZR2015-00019 - APPLICANT: EMBRY GROUP, LLC; OWNERS: REO FUNDING SOLUTIONS V, LLC; DONALD CAMP & JB CAMP, ETAL; C-2, O-I, RMD & R-100 TO TND; TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (REDUCTION IN BUFFERS); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 062 PARCELS 016D, 017B & 154; 2000 BLOCK OF PUCKETTS DRIVE; 27.90 ACRES. DISTRICT 2/HOWARD RZR2015-00020 - APPLICANT: RPIOM, LLC; OWNERS: FRANCES MANER & VINCENT PHUNG; R-75 TO TND; TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (REDUCTION IN BUFFERS); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 265 PARCELS 056 & 057B; 33003400 BLOCKS OF PITTARD ROAD; 7.01 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS RZR2015-00022 - APPLICANT: PULTE GROUP, INC.; OWNERS: SCOTT PFUND, DAVID & STACEY MILLER; R-100 TO R-60; SINGLESUBDIVISION; FAMILY DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 082 PARCELS 038 & 093; 2100 BLOCK OF SUGAR SPRINGS DRIVE; 2000 BLOCK OF BELL PLACE; LIBERTY 10.80 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS P&D BOC TBL 11-17 934-292094, 11/4

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Please contact Amanda Weber at 262-439-1583 for more information.

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CONYERS, GA 30094

EATONTON, GA 31024

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Five or more years of medical practice management experience required, Neurology experience preferred.

Competitive salary and benefits offered.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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FLOORING

CLEANING

HARDWOOD FLOORS

FREE REMOVAL

The Doctor Is In

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

FOREST

COUNTRY BOY TREE REMOVAL

BY M.D. NANNI

REMODELING, INC.

• Oak • Maple • Cherry • Walnut New Homes Repairs Refinishing Renovations

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

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SPECIALTY WORK

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*No TVs or computer monitors.

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HANDYMAN SOLUTIONS

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

MONROE, 30656 OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT Hwy 81. Features: 10 offices, reception area & more. 6’ security fence & parking.

Call 478-202-0917

MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR RENT

APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

BARROW-AUBURN

1-2-3 BEDROOMS In Mobile Home Community. Rent starting at $100/week.

Large Lots.

770-513-3151 GWINNETT DUPLEXES

MONROE, 30656 WAREHOUSE FOR RENT Hwy 81. 20,000 sf/ security fence, 440-3 phase power, tractor trailer accessible.

Call 478-202-0917.

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678-825-2656

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APPLIANCES

FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD

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

404-805-1783

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Call for prices.

770-962-8744 678-557-8536

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FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS

APPLIANCES REFRIGERATOR KENMORE, SIDE BY SIDE, Like New! White, Ice & Water Dispenser, $250. (404) 324-2896

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We offer 24 hour Emergency Service

770-714-8250 770-271-7127

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

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Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

Del/1 yr warr.

Tim 404-205-2222

LAWRENCEVILLE, 30045

VEHICLES

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ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT

2 Communities!

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Starting @ $900/mo.

B.C. PROPERTIES 770-446-1550 770-995-8828

PRESSURE WASHING

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SERENITY LAWN CARE

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COMMERCIAL RENTALS

GWINNETT SNELLVILLE RENTAL UPSTAIRS Two Bedroom - One Bath Garage Apartment Rent: $735.00/Deposit: $275.00 1200 Sq. Ft Washer Dryer Free Water Trash Service Total Electric No smoking/No Pets. Contact: 770-736-0328

NEWTON Commercial Property For Sale or Lease Near Highway (10977 Old Atlanta Highway, Covington, GA).

805-689-2233.

POWER WASHING

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Doors slide into sides.

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BMW Z3 ROADSTER, 2000.

99K MILES • $6950.

Fabulous and priced way under the market.

Automatic trans, silver with black convert top and leather. Super CarFax, babied and beautiful. Comparable cars are selling for over $9000. Drive daily and it is very collectable and should appreciate in price while you are having fun.

770-882-4605.

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Death In Family Must Sell Drastically Reduced Prices: King BR set: dresser w/ mirror, 2 nightstands w/drawers, $350. New Queen Mattr/Box Spgs & metal frame, $150.

Beige patio set w/46” round table, 2 lounge chairs, 1 upright chair, $75. Canvas lounger, $25. New Amana Washer & GE Dryer $300, 2 ceramic tile top end tables, $40.

Call 615-788-8473 LOFT BED FOR TWEEN Tween Loft Bed for sale. Purchased from GA Baby and Kids originally $2200 asking $700. Bed has 4 stair drawers plus 5 drawers at end of bed. Under bed has 3 shelves for storing items. Also has desk with 3 drawers and chair. Above drawers at end of bed piece is broken, but does not stop drawer from being used. Must pick up, no delivery. Feel free to ask questions.

770-356-3005

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BMW Z3, 2000 Convertible for sale.

Good condition.

126,700 miles. $4,500 or best offer. 2.3L 6 cylinder engine, manual transmission.

Call 678-451-6221

BUICK CENTURY, 2000. 41,700 MILES Midnight blue. $4,500.

678-546-7241 HONDA PILOT, 2004 Excellent condition, one owner. Gold. All maint. records. Runs great. $5500 OBO. 404-271-8912

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White & off-white.

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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 $12,500.

Call 770-873-2627

VOLVO XC90, 2005 T5 108K 2 OWNER MILES. Gorgeous silver SUV with black leather. Exc. CarFax. Babied and beautiful priced way under the market for a low miles super desirable XC90. Only $6950 770-873-2627.

CAMPERS/RVS

COLEMAN Smells clean, great condition, no leaks, cold air, sleeps 7-8, $2,200. 678-381-1366

MERCEDES-BENZ 450SL, 1976 Convertible driven only 3,200 miles per year. Meticulous aircraft engineer owned. Near perfect white body, tan leather interior and looks new.

Extensive records.

White hard top and black soft top. Drive daily or win trophies.

NADA and Hagerty value $18,600-34,500.

Fabulous and priced way under the market at only $11,400.

Call 770-895-7161

I AM SOLICITING FINANCING to directly purchase, lease purchase, or rent to own, a new or used, nice, clean, full width, 41 feet or longer 5th wheel camper with multiple slide out sections. Must be fully equipped, ready to set up and be occupied in a camper park.

Credit is poor but rent is paid on time as I work to improve my financial life. Phone Larry at 470.248.5275 leaving your name, financial institution and a phone number. My attorney will review all paper work.

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NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5SL, 2003. 134 K MILES. $4950. Black and beautiful with tan leather and great CarFax. High quality car loaded with options. Priced way under the market.

770-882-4605

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NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S, 2005. 134K MILES. Excellent drive anywhere car. Beautiful white with gray interior, great Car Fax. Exceptional and only $5900.

Call 770-895-7161

LEXUS ES 330, 2006 Very well maintained, one owner. Dark blue.

All maint. records. Runs great. $6000 OBO. 404-271-8912

LAWN MOWER SNAPPER - Riding, Used. Includes bagger, electric start, heavy vinyl cover. $495 OBO. 770-922-3808

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CAT D6N, 2009 Cab/air, 6 way blade, 6300 hours, new system one undercarriage, very good condition. $115,000. 770-318-4893

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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 $5900.

Call 770-899-5856

FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS

CAT D6H Farm owned, 7200 hrs, straight blade with tilt, open rops with sweeps, 80% undercarriage, good condition. $38,500. 770-318-4893

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Follow the signs to Boggs Road.

MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 2004.

Elderly owner, like new, new tires, leather and loaded. None better. $4795. 770-616-7399

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