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The Snellville woman who suffered a brain injury in a car accident in April was released from an Atlanta hospital Wednesday, according to a news release sent out Thursday.

University of Georgia student Agnes Kim, 22, received extensive inpatient treatment for her injury and went through a rigorous rehabilitation program led by team of specialists in the Shepherd Center’s Brain Injury Unit. “Ms. Kim’s family is grateful for the outpouring of support from the community; however, they continue to request privacy,� said Kerry Ludlam, a hospital spokeswoman.

Kim will continue rehab in the day program at Shepherd’s Pathway, the center’s comprehensive outpatient recovery program in Decatur for brain injury patients who no longer require 24-hour care.

Each day patients participate in training based in the facility and are re-integrated into the community, Ludlam said.

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Lawrenceville pumpkin patch touts crop, atmosphere

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A married couple chased their children through a Lawrenceville pumpkin patch, taking advantage of this week’s warm weather. But they weren’t playing tag or hide-and-go-seek.

John and Stacey Baldwin of Dacula were trying to catch their son Jonah, 4, and daughter Annabelle, 1, to pose for seasonal photos. The determined mother said she wasn’t above bribery, especially when it involved the popular trackless the train if he takes the pictrain at the pumpkin patch. tures,� she said. “He just loves “I tell Jonah that he can ride the trains. That’s where it’s at.�

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Scenes like this one play out in the weeks and days leading up to Halloween, as families

like the Baldwins make their own memories at the 2-acre nursery. Funnel cakes and lemonade are available for purchase, which helps that pursuit.

Randy’s Pumpkin Patch, located at 1460 Lawrenceville Highway, each year is a place where many local families go to choose from hundreds of pumpkins and enjoy family-friendly activities. The pumpkin patch See RANDY’S, Page 8A

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Safe Harbor Fund supporters push for Amendment 2 approval

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the fees and fines are more like impact fees developers pay when their projects Visit gwinnettdailypost.com for a photo gallery. have an effect on a commuOn Thursday, State Sen. nity and its resources.

Renee Unterman and supfrom adult businesses and “Let me tell you, the porters of a constitutional sex traffickers to support the adult entertainment indusamendment intended to fund. While it hasn’t proved try has an impact on the create a fund to help victims as controversial as other children of Georgia and I of sex trafficking recover proposed amendments on have absolutely no problem from the experience pushed the ballot, some critics have assessing them so that they back against critics of the derided it as a tax that will can step up to the plate proposal. be passed on to customers and help take care of these The proposal, known on of adult businesses. children,� she said. election ballots as AmendUnterman, R-Buford, Georgia voters will ment 2, lets the state use said during a press conferSee VOTE, Page 8A fees and fines collected ence at the state Capitol that

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ordinance,� Code Enforcement officer Keith Colquitt told commissioners.

Not everyone favors the Owners of donation col- new rules. Julie Sellars, lection bins located around who represents multiple Gwinnett have some new donation bin operators, rules they must follow if pointed out that a similar they want to stay in the ordinance passed in 2014 area. was challenged in court County commissionbecause it discriminated ers approved a new set against for-profit bin ownof lengthy guidelines this ers. She argued the new week that outline how ordinance would prevent groups which operate bin owners from doing those collection bins will business in the county. use them in the future. “What I would sugCounty officials argue bin gest to the commissioners owners have not maintonight is that we’ve gone tained their bins or placed from no regulation, to a on properties without very discriminatory regupermission. lation to now probably the “This will aid the (Qual- most restrictive collection ity of Life) unit in being bin ordinance that will be able to police and enforce passed around any jurisbetter this donation bin diction in the country,� she

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The new requirements expand guidelines for an existing permitting requirement by setting them to last one year at a time, requiring annual permit renewal, setting a $250 permit application and renewal application fee, and requiring the display of a sticker on the bin that shows a permit was issued.

An operator will also be fined $300 for putting a bin on a property without first getting a permit.

Bins would be banned on sidewalks and properties where the principal structure is vacant.

The new rules also hold bin operators accountable for maintenance and set a $250 fine for not maintaining the bins.

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spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera said. The townhouse was tagged on the front and side paneling of the unit on A resident in a gated Oakland Hills Way. It may Lawrenceville community have happened between 5 says she will have cameras p.m. Wednesday and 6:50 added to her property after a.m. Thursday, police said. she woke up Thursday mornBy early afternoon, the deing and saw racial slurs rogatory message including painted on her neighbor’s the N-word and reference to townhouse. the Ku Klux Klan had been Gwinnett police said it covered with paint and was may be the result of a hate barely noticeable in the front. crime but do not believe it is The owner, an Asian gang-related. woman, said she recently At about 7:30 a.m., bought the townhouse to Dashonza Gaines was on serve as a rental property, her way to vote when she according to the report. She learned what happened called in the incident shortly overnight at Oakland Downs before 10 a.m. The tenant is near the intersection of a Hispanic woman, accordLawrenceville Highway ing to a police report. and Sugarloaf Parkway. She “(The owner said) she did looked out her window and not know why the messages saw the words on the home were painted on her town across the street. home or who the messages “(The community board) may be referring to,� the needs to put up cameras,� police report said. The owner Gaines said. “I will in my didn’t have any information house, just to see what’s go- on who could have been ing on. Obviously, this hap- responsible for the grafitti. pened in the middle of the Residents slowly drove night. You just never know.� by to look at the townhouse Gwinnett police are throughout the day. investigating what they are Gaines, who has lived in calling a trespassing incident, the community with her fam-

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ily since 2009, said the incident may have been fueled by rhetoric from the upcoming presidential election. “It’s a very diverse neighborhood and this is very disconcerting,� she said. “It makes me angry because it makes me feel like the ignorance has invaded my space.�

Gaines said she works from home and that her surroundings are usually peaceful. “People for the most part keep to themselves here,� she said. “You have incidents with kids outside doing stuff, but other than that there’s no real crime here. I’m here all day, every day, and when I say it’s quiet, I mean it’s literally quiet.�

She said the homeowners association board plans to fix a hole in the fence that surrounds the subdivision. It has been there a while, Gaines said.

Property manager Carole Hannah with Sentry Management Associates, which manages homeowners associations and condominiums in several states, declined comment.

Metro Atlanta unemployment rate unchanged at 5 percent FROM STAFF REPORTS The unemployment rate in the metro Atlanta area stayed 5 percent in September and August — close to last September’s 5.3 unemployment rate, the labor department announced Thursday.

The number of jobs in Atlanta remained the same at about 2.7 million, the state agency reported.

The labor force, which includes employed residents and

those who are unemployed but are actively looking, increased by about 20,700.

Over the year, about 75,000 jobs were added with growth in professional and business services; trade, transportation and warehousing; leisure and hospitality; education and health services; financial activities; and manufacturing.

The labor department reports that initial unemployment claims decreased by

16.7 percent in September.

The Gainesville area had the lowest jobless rate at 4.4 percent, and the central Altamaha region had the highest at 6.7 percent, according to the agency.

Jobseekers and employers can visit Employ Georgia, the labor department’s online job listing service with over 82,000 job openings at www.employgeorgia.com.

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Gwinnett fire crews battled a midmorning fire Thursday near Lawrenceville. (Special Photo)

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The fire had been burning from the exterior wall and flooring and quickly spread to the attic as firefighters tried to put out the flames and search the inside home.

The firefighters got out of the house and tackled the blaze from outside.

They controlled the fire by flowing water from an aerial ladder to douse the flames and protect a nearby house.

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control by 10:19 a.m. but had damaged the structure and items inside the house, Rutledge said.

A man who was at home when the fire started escaped unharmed but was taken to the hospital for an unrelated medical issue.

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Crist will read a proclamation at the event declaring the date Berkmar High School Day in honor of its A festive event is planned 50th year. for next week to celebrate The school’s had 10 prinBerkmar High School’s cipals, including recently golden anniversary. retired Jim Markham and It’s scheduled for 3 to 5 Archer High Principal Ken p.m. Nov. 5 and includes Johnson. Its current prinfood prepared by culinary cipal, Al Taylor, has led arts students, music from the school since December fine arts students and stu2013. dent-led tours of the school.

The account of the Berkmar memorabilia from school’s history said that it across the decades will be was unusual for its time in on display. construction and design, as At 3:45 p.m., a program it was one of three schools will begin in the theater in the United States with with videos and a number of moveable partitions and distinguished guest speakfew windows. It was also ers, including community the only school in Gwinnett leaders and alumni, who County in 1966 with air will reflect on the school’s conditioning, carpeted floors community and students and electrical heat. Classover the years. rooms could be formed by Lilburn Mayor Johnny placing portable partitions into desired shapes and sizes

to satisfy each individual teacher. As enrollment increased, two significant additions were made to its sprawling campus.

The school was formed from the consolidation of Lilburn and Bethesda high schools, and the name came from the combining of two voting districts, Berkshire and Martins. Lilburn and Bethesda were the last of 10 high schools to be consolidated in Gwinnett. Since there was such great rivalry, it took several years to agree upon a name and a location for the new high school.

The first enrollment was 425 students from eighth grade through 12th grade.

This school year, it has 2,951 students.

Over the years, its population has been relieved by Parkview and Meadowcreek high schools.

Berkmar High School to celebrate 50th anniversary

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Gwinnett fire crews were forced to fight a morning blaze outside a Lawrenceville-area home after flames broke through the roof and spread to each floor Thursday.

The fire at the two-story home in the 600 block of Somerset Vale Drive off Five Forks Trickum Road displaced a family of six, fire spokesman Capt.

Tommy Rutledge said in a news release.

Firefighters responded at about 9:18 a.m. after a neighbor called 911, Rutledge said.

“A neighbor reported hearing a loud boom, then saw the homeowner running from the basement,” he said.

Crews saw smoke from a distance as they approached the home. When they arrived, heavy smoke and flames were showing from the basement door on the left side of the wood-frame

Primerica recognizes philanthropic grantees

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this funding will enable us to continue to help more families and children impacted by autism.”

Duluth-based Primerica The Primerica Foundarecently announced during tion is in its sixth year of a luncheon event grantees operation and has funded of The Primerica Founda236 grants that total more tion, the company’s philthan $5 million to nonprofanthropic arm that honored its throughout Georgia, particularly those located in five nonprofits selected by metro Atlanta and Gwinnett Primerica’s employees.

The grantees represented County.

“The core of Primerica’s at the event were: FurKids, charitable funding is to Happy Tails Pet Therapy, support nonprofits that help Lift Up Atlanta, Spectrum Autism Support Group and move families into self-sufficiency,” said Karen Fine the Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services Saltiel, chairwoman of The (Veterans Resource Center). Primerica Foundation. “We “The Primerica Founda- also fund nonprofits and support causes that our emtion grant came as a complete surprise and at a most ployees care about through the annual employee critical time in our growth choice vote. Our employas an organization. We serve over 1,000 families a ees vote from among a list year impacted by autism in of nonprofits representing our community,” said Claire a variety of causes (and) Dees, Executive Director of the top five with the most votes receive a $10,000 Spectrum Autism Support Group. “The rate of autism grant from The Primerica Foundation.” continues to increase and

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Lifestyle best way to control prediabetes DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed as being prediabetic, with fasting blood glucose labs of 102 to 108. My primary doctor sent me to an endocrinologist, who confirmed the diagnosis. The doctor recommended that I have protein (e.g., egg) and a slice of multigrain toast for breakfast. She also gave me a prescription for Januvia. I am not sure why, unless it is to help reduce my chances for Type 2 diabetes.

I was reluctant to start this, as I had decided that losing weight and eating lean protein at meals, more fruits and veggies and whole-grain bread plus walking every evening was the way to go. I have lost 15 pounds, and my glucose readings have been well within normal limits taken at various times during the day. I am 74 years old.

I gasped when I saw that a 90-day prescription for Januvia would cost $496 as my copay. I would like your opinion regarding medicating.

— Anon.

ANSWER: In general, I think that controlling diabetes with weight loss, diet and exercise is preferable to doing so with medications.

However, controlling diabetes is the critical issue.

Many (but not all) diabetes experts recommend a low-carbohydrate diet. I agree with the exercise and the higher-protein diet, and your 15 pounds of weight loss and normal sugar levels definitely are signs of success.

Sitagliptin (Januvia) is a useful medicine for some people with Type 2 diabetes, but I don’t have enough information to recommend that you take it. I suspect you will not need it if you have lost weight and are eating better.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 63-year-old man who has been on blood pressure medications since my early 20s. I am presently on metoprolol, amlodipine and HCTZ, with blood pressure around 140/80. There are times when I am a little more tired than others, and I have ED, presumably from the beta blockers. I took an ACE inhibitor, with some slight side effects and little difference to my blood pressure.

A cardiologist recently told me they would not give beta blockers to someone who has not had a heart attack or heart issues because of the fatigue. What’s your thought on this?

— H.P. ANSWER: Of the medicines you are on, hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), the diuretic, is most likely to cause erectile dysfunction.

Beta blockers often do cause fatigue and particularly can cause problems in athletes by reducing exercise tolerance somewhat. Beta blockers also are less effective at controlling blood pressure than other classes, especially in older adults. I agree with your cardiologist and also use them mostly in people with heart disease or a few other conditions in which they are clearly effective.

You were young when you developed high blood pressure, and that makes me concerned that there might be a cause that could be identified and reversed.

It’s not likely, but it is worth discussing with your cardiologist.

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world&nation WORLD Knife-wielder shot dead outside U.S. embassy in Kenya A police officer shot and killed a man who stabbed him as he stood guard outside the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi on Thursday, authorities said.

“The officer fired back in self-defense and managed to kill (the attacker),” Vitalis Otieno, the Gigiri division commanding officer of the Nairobi Police, told CNN. “My officer is in hospital in a stable condition. The victim died on the spot.”

The man killed was a Kenyan national, police said, but they are not releasing his name while the case is under investigation. His motive was not immediately clear.

The officer was stabbed in the head, Otieno said.

Further details about the officer’s injury weren’t immediately available.

Rescuers: Syrian airstrikes wreck school, kill 20 kids Regime airstrikes on a school complex in northwestern Syria killed at least 35 people, including 20 children, the Syria Civil Defense volunteer rescue group said, in what could be one of the deadliest strikes yet on a school in the nation’s five-year war, according to the U.N. The death toll is expected to rise as dozens of others were injured in the Wednesday attacks, said Majd Khalaf, a communications officer with the rescue group, also known as the White Helmets. Another rescuer told the activist-run SMART News Agency that around 50 children were exiting the front door when the strikes hit.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights blamed the strikes on the Syrian regime and Russia, but it is generally difficult to distinguish between Syrian and Russian jets.

Russia has been supporting President Bashar al-Assad’s regime with airstrikes since September 2015, and the allies have been widely criticized for targeting civilians, and hospitals and schools in rebel-held areas.

Officer dead, dozens hurt in Venezuela unrest Anti-government demonstrators pushing for a presidential recall vote in Venezuela had a message as they marched Wednesday: We won’t take no for an answer.

If officials don’t resume halted referendum proceedings, opposition leaders vowed to march to the presidential palace next week and make sure President Nicolas Maduro hears them.

At one protest, a police officer was killed, Interior Minister Nestor Reverol said on state broadcaster VTV. Demonstrators in favor of and against the government blocked streets. Opposition leader Henrique Capriles said 120 people were hurt and 147 arrested in protests across the nation. CNN could not verify Capriles’ claim.

— From wire reports

No deaths in strong Italy quakes

BY BARBIE NADEAU AND JAMES MASTERS CNN

No deaths were reported Thursday in a part of central Italy rocked hours earlier by two powerful quakes, but the destruction of historic buildings led people to count the damage in the loss of their precious cultural heritage.

As dawn broke in the area, about 50 miles north of where a deadly quake killed nearly 300 people in August, rescuers were fearful of mudslides and wary about the risk of bringing heavy equipment up narrow roads linking the towns, villages and hamlets in this hilly region of the country.

The two temblors were followed by small aftershocks and one larger aftershock, measuring magnitude 4.3, which struck at 8:21 a.m. Thursday. There were no immediate reports of further damage resulting from that aftershock.

The second of the two quakes Wednesday — with a magnitude 6.1 — was two miles north of Visso and 36 miles from Perugia, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A few hours earlier, a magnitude 5.5 quake struck the same region. The epicenter was about nine kilometers away, south-southwest of Visso. That quake hit at 7 p.m. between Perugia and Macerata, according to ANSA.

NATION Arrest made in vandalism of Trump star Los Angeles police said Thursday they have a suspect in custody on suspicion of vandalizing Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star with a sledgehammer and a pick ax.

LAPD would not confirm if the suspect is James Otis, the name given by the man who told CNN Wednesday he was responsible for the crime.

Otis, an heir to the Otis family’s elevator fortune, said in an interview with CNN on the Walk of Fame that he was doing it to help the 11 women who have accused Trump of sexually assaulting them, as well as other victims he said could come forward in the future.

“I had four or five family members sexually assaulted, and I’m terribly upset that we have a presidential nominee who’s become sort of a poster child of sexual violence,” Otis said.

CNN has reached out to the Trump campaign for comment and not yet gotten a response.

Texas officials dispute claim of ‘vote flipping’ A social media post about ballot confusion in Texas has Donald Trump stoking claims of electoral corruption, but local officials say there’s no foundation for concern.

Some voters in Texas, which began its early

PEOPLE Michael Phelps secretly married ahead of Rio

Here’s one thing Michael Phelps did not Facebook Live.

The Olympic swimming champion and Nicole Johnson secretly married on June 13 in Paradise Valley, Ariz., according to a copy of their record of marriage.

Phelps’ friend and agent, Peter Carlisle, conducted the ceremony.

The couple got engaged in February 2015. Johnson gave birth to their son, Boomer, in May. The pair are pretty active on social media, and Johnson may have hinted An officer of the State Forestry Corps national police stands in front of a collapsed at the ceremony when she posted a family photo June church in Campi di Norcia, central Italy, on Thursday. (Reuters/Emiliano Grillotti) 13 with the caption “Such Italy’s Civil Protection 15th-century structure, and small towns, in the pre-dawn a memorable night with my lil fambam. Boomer Agency said one person inthe second finished it off. hours, there was little light, obviously didn’t want to jured in Visso was taken to a There were constant, further hampering rescue hold still.” hospital in Camerino, nearly small aftershocks throughout efforts.

Phelps talked a bit about 20 miles away, while dozens Thursday morning in Campi.

Hundreds of people their wedding plans in Auof others required medical Residents, some with tears slept in their cars in Campi, gust after making history at attention in health facilities in their eyes, came to see with blankets covering the in the area. what remained of San Salwindows. Cars were parked the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

The agency said a fire vatore, not only a part of the everywhere — streets, gas department helicopter would area’s cultural heritage but stations, parking lots. Some take off as soon as weather also of significance as the residents had their dogs with Kim Kardashian conditions allowed to rescue scene of baptisms, weddings them. five people stranded overand funerals.

Local media said one man thieves ‘weren’t there for jewels’ night because of a landslide Civil Protection Agency had suffered a heart attack. in Acquasanta. officials assisted one elderly Residents expressed The concierge who There was significant man carrying a basket of worry that another, bigger was held at gunpoint with damage to some buildings flowers he wanted to leave at tremor might cause even Kim Kardashian West has in Visso and another town, the cemetery. more damage. revealed more details about Campi, where the tremEarlier, streetlights, likely The U.S. Geological ors destroyed the historic powered by generators, Survey said both of Wednes- the robbery.

The hotel employee who church, San Salvatore. The remained on in Campi, but day’s earthquakes were goes by Abdulrahman sat first severely damaged the houses were dark. In many shallow. down with “Entertainment Tonight” to share details non-core areas and driving about the daring heist on Oct. 3 in Paris. A group greater efficiency,” Twitof men surprised him and ter said in its third-quarter the reality star, making off letter to shareholders on with millions of dollars Thursday. worth of jewelry from Disney, Google and Kardashian West.

Salesforce were all said “They weren’t there for to be interested in bidding jewels at first; they were for the social network, but ultimately backed off. Only there for money,” Abdulrahman told the show.

Salesforce admitted as Kardashian West was much publicly.

“It wasn’t the right fit for bound on that terrifying us,” Marc Benioff, CEO of night and has since greatly Salesforce, said earlier this reduced her social media Attorney Mieke Ter Poorten speaks to the media about presence and public outmonth. the arrest of her client James Otis, the man who admits In a conference call with ings. vandalizing Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk There had been specuof Fame, outside the LAPD Hollywood Station in Los An- analysts after the earnings lation that a 20-carat release, Twitter CEO and geles on Thursday. (Reuters/Patrick T. Fallon) diamond ring she showed cofounder Jack Dorsey voting period this week, off on her social media said his only comment on was a continuation of his have experienced probaccounts had prompted the the acquisition rumors is oft-invoked claims of a lems casting their ballots. heist. “our board is committed “rigged” election, which A Randall County voter to maximizing long-term has emerged as his central recalled her own mishap in campaign message amid shareholder value.”

Justin Timberlake a Facebook post on Mon“We’re taking the neceseroding poll numbers. day, saying that she tried to But Shannon Lackey, the sary steps to ensure Twitter addresses voting cast a straight Republican selfie controversy is well positioned for longelections administrator at ballot — including a vote Randall County, said there’s term growth,” Dorsey added.

Justin Timberlake still for Trump and his running no reason for concern. wants you to vote. mate, Mike Pence — but “Absolutely not. … It is Nikki Haley ‘not a But maybe just don’t wound up inadvertently not happening in any way, document it? selecting the Democratic shape or form,” Lackey told fan’ of Trump but The singer appeared ticket of Hillary Clinton CNN on Thursday. “I stand will vote for him Wednesday on “The Toand Tim Kaine.

100 percent behind what South Carolina Gov. night Show With Jimmy As of Thursday morning, I do. I stand behind my Nikki Haley is reaffirmFallon” and joked that “I the woman’s post has been machines, my staff.” ing her support for Donald went back home to Tennesshared nearly 10,000 times Trump, vowing to vote for see and voted, super quiet, and has generated hundreds Twitter to lay off the GOP nominee despite and no one even knew.” of comments.

9 percent of staff his attacks on her earlier “Get out and vote, but The Republican presiTwitter is cutting its staff this year. don’t take a picture of dential nominee took to by 9 percent after a widely “That doesn’t mean it’s yourself in there,” TimberTwitter on Thursday to rumored sale process an easy vote,” Haley, a lake said. “I had no idea! suggest there have been appears to have come to Republican, said at a news I was like, this is going to widespread cases of “vote conference on Wednesday. be great and inspire people flipping,” the act of casting nothing.

The layoffs are ex“But it does mean that I’m to vote. Then it was like, a vote for one candidate only to see it awarded to the pected to impact about 350 watching out for the people womp womp womp.”

Timberlake snapped employees across sales, of South Carolina and I’m opponent instead. partnerships and marketwatching out for the people a selfie while voting in “A lot of call-ins about Memphis, but taking ing efforts, according to of this country, and that’s vote flipping at the voting the company. The goal is to who I will be voting for on photos or video inside booths in Texas,” Trump polling stations is illegal in push Twitter toward profit- Nov. 8.” tweeted. “People are not Tennessee. ability as an independent Haley drew the ire of happy. BIG lines. What is Authorities there have company.

Trump earlier this year going on?” since said they had no “The restructuring allows after she endorsed Sen. A Trump campaign plans to investigate the us to continue to fully fund Marco Rubio in the GOP spokeswoman did not matter. our highest priorities, while nominating contest. respond to a request for — From wire reports eliminating investment in — From wire reports comment. Trump’s tweet

Egyptian bookstore allows patrons to scream their lungs away

BY KARLA PEQUENINO CNN

Bab Aldonia is a little bookstore that’s making a lot of noise.

Tucked inside this Cairo establishment is a nondescript room called the “Scream Room,” where Egyptians — young or old — flock to yell away stress.

“It’s good for everyday stress.

People go there and scream to let go of their daily problems,” owner Heidi Radwan told CNN. “When

MUST READ Cairo gets too much, and there are too many people around, you can go there and scream in the dark.”

And Cairo can be too much for some people sometimes.

It’s one of Africa’s largest cities, a bustling metropolis of endlessly honking taxicabs and the hustle and jostle of commuters.

Sessions in the scream room are 10 minutes long.

Whoever needs it steps inside the dark space with soundproof walls. In the corner sits a drum kit that customers can also bang on.

The idea came from one of Bab Aldonia’s regular customers. He suggested the small room, used occasionally for music sessions, could double as a scream room.

“At first it sounded crazy!”

Radwan said. “But then I went online and I started to see that this is something that is actually done worldwide.

“In Japan, you have these scream pots. Here there was nothing like that. In the end, I thought — why not? There is nothing like this out there.”

The vase that convinced Radwan to take a chance is an unusual item sold in an online Japanese trend shop. It’s marketed as something that absorbs people’s screams into whispers, allowing users to let go of their frustration.

Indeed, screaming can have a positive effect.

Last year, a study by Canada’s Laurentian University looked at how indigenous cultures in the country had traditionally used yelling as a form of therapy.

“The results have led to the understanding that yelling does produce a significant impact on the brain, which suggests positive affect on mood,” the study author J.K. Pagnutti said. “Furthermore, yelling does not cost anything and is a natural process that can be carried out by any individual.”

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Deplorable prize goes to Giuliani WASHINGTON — If Donald Trump’s presidential campaign were one of his beauty pageants, instead of a “Miss Congeniality” consolation prize there would have to be a “Mr. or Ms. Deplorable.”

According to my scorecard, the winner is Rudy Giuliani.

Trump is the master of ceremonies, so he’s ineligible. The competition among his enablers — to see who can most thoroughly squander credibility and reputation — has been fierce.

There are so many worthy candidates for the Deplorable sash that it’s a shame only one aide or surrogate can win.

Begin with Mike Pence, a committed Christian, who disingenuously tells audiences that his running mate — known to be a bully, a bigot, a misogynist and Eugene libertine — is “a good man.”

Robinson aPretty deplorable.

Then there’s Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, who let Trump steal his party and then became one of Trump’s vassals. Allowing the traditions and honor of the party of Lincoln to be so horribly debased is definitely deplorable.

Chris Christie might get some points for his selfinflicted double humiliation: First he got embarrassed

by Trump in the primaries, then he became the first also-ran to give the usurper his endorsement. Christie is smart; he must see Trump for the dangerous ignoramus he is. He has told friends he hoped Trump could be taught and molded. Whatever his motive, history will judge Christie’s role among Trump’s inner circle as both cynical and deplorable.

And of course there is Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s campaign manager. She has a kind of genius for assembling random words into very long sentences, which she wields against journalists’ questions the way a Jedi knight uses a lightsaber to deflect incoming fire. Somehow she is serenely unfazed by direct contradiction. After the first debate, for example, she said Trump had displayed the “presidential virtue” of restraint by not mentioning Bill Clinton’s affairs.

But when Trump brought Clinton’s accusers to the second debate, well, she said that was presidential, too. Constant doubletalk, however charming, is deplorable.

Serious contenders, all. But my runner-up for Mr. Deplorable is the inimitable Newt Gingrich. His overthe-top grandiloquence puts him in another league.

One recent illustration came Saturday when Trump went to Gettysburg and delivered a muchhyped “major” speech — mostly a repackaging of previously announced policies. The only real change, as far as I could tell, was that now he expects U.S. taxpayer to pay for his promised border wall, with Mexico later dunned for reimbursement.

And the headline was that Trump, disgracefully, had used such a hallowed setting to threaten lawsuits against the women who say he groped or forcibly kissed them.

The irrepressible Gingrich tried to spin this debacle into something for the ages. “Trump’s most important speech, maybe the best reform speech since [Ronald] Reagan in 1980,” he called it. That’s not hyperbole, it’s hallucination.

On Tuesday, Gingrich haughtily berated Fox News host Megyn Kelly for supposedly giving too much coverage to Trump’s alleged sexual predations — and not enough to Hillary Clinton’s email problems. Kelly patiently explained that the accusers’ stories are clearly newsworthy. “You want to go back through the tapes of your show recently?” Gingrich demanded. “You are fascinated with sex, and you don’t care about public policy.”

Yes, the Gingrich oeuvre of deplorability is rich and deep. But for sheer mean-spirited lunacy, it is Giuliani who deserves to wear the Mr. Deplorable tiara.

He all but sewed up the title at the Republican convention with a speech that was neither spoken nor shouted, but shrieked. The former New York mayor, who showed such inspiring steadiness and resolve following the 9/11 attacks, described a nation cowering in fear of jihadist terrorism and rapidly sinking into utter ruin.

“There’s no next election,” he screamed. “This is it! There’s no more time left to revive our great country!”

When FBI Director James Comey decided “no reasonable prosecutor” would file charges against Clinton over her emails, Giuliani — a former federal prosecutor himself — went ballistic. On Wednesday, he had a verbal brawl with CNN’s Chris Cuomo about that subject. Giuliani insisted on a conspiratorial theory about Clinton’s exoneration that is hard to briefly summarize; suffice it to say his scenario requires either clairvoyance or time travel.

Giuliani called one rambling Trump address “the best speech that any Republican, at the least, has ever given,” which I guess includes Lincoln. He has repeatedly claimed, with zero evidence, that Clinton suffers from some serious undisclosed illness. He has even devoted time and energy to feuding with Beyonce.

You win, Mr. Mayor. Congratulations are not in order.

Eugene Robinson’s email address is eugenerobinson@washpost.com.

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Faithful readers, offer your prayers The first newspaper column I ever wrote was published in the AJC on Memorial Day in 1997. It was about my friend, Tony Piper, who had sacrificed his life for his country in Vietnam, but the first words of that column were, “My daughter, Jamie Leigh, is going to Washington this week with her fifth-grade class.”

My first published sentence was about Jamie Leigh, then a gangly 11-year-old, and I have been writing about her and my lovely wife, Lisa, and our other two children ever since. Those who have been regular readers of my scribblings for the past 20 years tell me they feel like they know my family and have enjoyed watching them grow up through reading my weekly words.

If you are among those people you will remember the angst we experienced as Jamie had to kiss a boy in her fifth-grade play. She was Becky Thatcher and the redfaced boy (Daniel Golden) was Tom Sawyer. Tom Sawyer, by the way, is a graduate of the Naval Academy and the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Marine Corps veteran. I am pretty sure that it was getting a little peck on the cheek from my daughter that gave him the confidence

Darrell Huckaby he needed to accomplish those things.

You may recall the column I wrote about how hard it was to wait for the list to be posted that would determine whether Jamie made the eighth-grade dance team and, thus, whether life would be worth living for the coming nine months.

Many people responded to the column I wrote about how beautiful Jamie Leigh was in her first prom dress — a stunning yellow number similar to one Kate Hudson had worn in a movie. It’s funny. I paid for that dress but still have no idea how much.

You all laughed and cried with me as I wrote about moving Jamie into Myers Hall and having to leave her, all alone in the sinister city that was Athens, Ga., and many of you prayed with us as she made it into — and out of — UGA pharmacy school.

Yes, her mother and I paid a lot of money so the good folks at Georgia could teach

Jamie Leigh Huckaby how to sell drugs for a living. We had dozens of kids at Heritage High, where I taught, that could already do that with no training whatsoever.

My readers celebrated with us as Jamie married the love of her life, Chris, and became Jamie Fairchild. The wedding was perfect, the reception spectacular, and the going away photo of the couple walking through sparklers with the Arch in the background was the most viewed picture of the year on Online Athens.

And, yes, you have all celebrated the joy we experienced when Jamie presented us with the most precious grandchild in the history of grandchildren, Sir Henley the Adorable. It has been fun sharing our lives with you, my faithful readers, and I appreciate more than you can imagine your readership and support — and even the occasional brickbat. At least I know you are out there.

Today I want to write, once again, about my elegant, charming, intelligent and professional daughter, Jamie Leigh. She is now 31, far removed from the awkward adolescent I wrote about in my first published sentence.

And she has breast cancer.

Thirty-one-year-old

women are not supposed to have cancer of any kind. We are in shock and our hearts are breaking, but Jamie is as strong and courageous as she has always been and is taking each step as it comes, exhibiting an amazing combination of faith in God and belief in science. Her daddy is not taking it as well.

Jamie is a very private person and would like to keep her battle private, and I am sure you all will honor that in so far as you can. But I know from experience that prayer and encouragement are powerful tools in combating this insidious disease. My readers helped save my life three years ago, and now I am earnestly asking that you love my daughter, Jamie Leigh, as much as you loved me and that you will lift her name to God every day until this demon has been exorcised from her fragile body.

There will be chemo and surgery and fatigue and fear and all the things that go along with advanced cancer.

In the end, there will be victory. There has to be victory. I love her too much to consider any other outcome.

We are at the very end of breast cancer awareness month. I am more painfully aware than ever. Please join us in this battle. Please.

Getting to South Dakota half the fun PIERRE, S.D. — This was the way it was in South Dakota last week, at least for one impressionable traveler who never met a different landscape he didn’t like. But, I have never been to Afghanistan.

Getting to the banks of the Missouri in South Dakota’s capital city required passing through Denver where a faux pas became one of the most serendipitous experiences ever recalled. Everybody finds his way around these days by engaging a Global Positioning System which makes one reflect on history when the “Wise Men” only needed one star to find their way to a stable in Bethlehem.

Magellan found his way around the world without GPS. Columbus. The Indians.

The Vikings, Daniel Boone and Abraham relied on instincts, the sun, the moon and the stars to reach their destinations. If you are headed to a neighbor’s house across town, even if it is only a couple of miles, one of OnStar’s friendly folks will “talk” you there.

I have a friend, Grant Dipman, who is the general manager of the Ritz Carlton in Denver, and Googled his address through the UGA data base. I got the address of the hotel and it also included his home address.

After plugging in what I thought was his office ad-

Harding live, confirm that color, even in sparse doses, is always welcomed throughout our country in the fall.

A brief respite by the Missouri River, allows for reflection on the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1802. In “Undaunted Courage,” author Loran Stephen Ambrose wrote about Smith these two American heroes.

There is a natural history mudress, suddenly I am led by seum here that is chock full OnStar to a residential street of artifacts and memorabilia in a beautiful neighborhood, that are illuminating about the which brought about the people who moved west more serendipity referred to above. than a century ago.

Last week was the peak for This time of the year, fall color in Denver. The hard- the hunting season gathers woods of York Street were momentum like a blizzard in literally aglow, with golden January. In the next 30 days, hues rich, deep and beckoning you can get up in the mornto the eye and the emotions. ing, kill a multiantlered buck The abundant ash, cottonand then get your limit of wood and aspen formed an ar- Canada geese and pheasant bor caused me to park the car by noon. If you are up to it, and get out for a walk around you can then go out on the the neighborhood. Enveloped Missouri and boat a few wallin all that bountiful color, I eye. At the local motels, you felt unalterably connected to can bring in your bounty and nature. Nature holds sway cook on the grills which are with us if we let it, which put in place for that purpose. brings about regret that we For so many in our western don’t immerse ourselves into states, the outdoor life is the nature’s embrace more often. good life.

From Denver to Pierre, The varied landscape, which is different but stimuconstantly makes an impreslating nonetheless, you find sion on a visitor. You leave the fall color intermittently about. mile high city of Denver, in A cottonwood by the Misthe heart of the Rockies, for souri (“I listened in vain for the prairies of South Daa murmur”), a golden ash kota where a few buffalo still near the Capitol and colorful roam. “Dances with Wolves” locust on Mary Street, where was filmed in these parts, a my friends Homer and Pat perfect setting for that story.

The rolling hills are dotted with cattle grazing, making for a scene of serenity and loneliness when the countryside is so vast. When the temperatures drop and snow showers come relentlessly, you can appreciate those nearby fields with rolls of hay that stretch across the landscape as far as you can see.

As the guest of Brad Reinke, who grew up Pierre and is afflicted with all kinds of hunting impulses, I got in on the first pheasant hunt of the season, a time when the pheasant fly the fastest. All I can say is that if I were hunting for my supper, I wouldn’t have gone hungry. Brad and his father, Darrell, are the consummate hosts. Their rolling property and pheasant habitat on 600 acres where they have planted more than 15,000 trees (mostly cedar, plum and Russian olive) brings about good feelings to have contributed to the South Dakota economy, which is enhanced by out-of-state pheasant hunters, who bring a multi-million dollar impact to the state.

In hosting his friends for the best in pheasant hunting, Brad makes a poignant comment: “This would be no fun for us if we didn’t share.”

How nice.

Loran Smith is co-host of “The Tailgate Show” and sideline announcer for Georgia football. He is also a freelance writer and columnist.

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28 and will close Monday night with a Halloween party.

This year, the pumpkin patch features a new 28-foot-high zip line that spans 180 feet. Also, the new Meltdown attraction is a street sweeper machine with two horizontal bars that spin as participants jump and duck. Other activities include a giant slide, a Halloween bounce house, face painting, a bunny petting zoo, pony rides and more.

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Randy’s “We’ve been blessed with such awesome weather,” owner Randy Kucera said.

He said he was thankful for everyone who has stopped by. “It’s perfect for pumpkin season. This has been of our best years due to the weather. … The only problem we have is all the dust because we’ve gone without rain.”

Families strolling through the pumpkin patch take photos, capturing shots of their children running around or group shots in front of festive backgrounds.

The pumpkin patch has been at its current location for the past 18 years,

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The center is a private, not-for-profit hospital founded in 1975 and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top 10 rehabilitation hospitals in the nation, according to Ludlam.

decided whether to approve state constitutional Amendment when they go to the polls in the upcoming general election. The proposal has broad bipartisan support among lawmakers, law enforcement officials, prosecutors in the Attorney General’s office and non-profit groups that work with victims of sex trafficking.

The fund, known as the Safe Harbor Fund, is expected to raise about $2 million to pay for the costs of what are known as “restorative services” for child victims of sex trafficking. These services include providing housing, trauma counseling, medical treatment and counseling services, according to the website set up by supporters, www.safeharborYES. com.

The group of children who are sexually exploited in Georgia is not limited to young girls, according

but Kucera has considered moving his business to the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds on Sugarloaf Parkway.

Although the pumpkin patch has grown in popularity, Kucera said relocating to such a huge place may change the atmosphere.

“At lot of times you lose that small-town feel,” he said. “You lose control and get to be commercial. That’s just my opinion, but I’m curious to know what other people think. … Bigger is not always better. You lose the personality.”

He said the pumpkin

patch has done well over the years due to increased traffic, its location and visitors who keep coming back — mainly families.

“The most important thing is that we’re familyoriented,” Kucera said. “It’s always been all about family, kinfolk, relatives. They have fun and take pictures that are priceless.”

The Baldwin family eventually got their pictures before the pumpkin patch closed for the night. Stacey Baldwin said they’ve done so since the toddlers were born. She said fall is one of her favorite seasons.

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

William Anglin Jr. William Allen “Bill” Anglin, Jr., age 83, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Iris Hosch Anglin; parents, Allen and Bessie Jordan Anglin; brother, Leon (Gus) Anglin. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Sandra Anglin, Lawrenceville, GA and Randy Anglin, Buford, GA; brother and sister-inlaw, Edward and Bobbie June Hubbard, Cumming, GA; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Anglin, Buford, GA; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Anglin was born on May 28, 1933 in Buford, GA. He was a 1951 graduate of Buford High School. He graduated from Georgia State College, and was Valedictorian of the 1959 Southern College of Pharmacy graduating class. He was in the Army and served in the Korean War. Mr. Anglin and his wife Iris owned and operated Anglin Drugstore in Buford. He was a member of New Bethany Church, which later became Lanier Island Community Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Cansler, Pastor Betty Sue Earls, and Rev. Anthony Johnson officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on

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Cecilia Goodwin Cecilia Browning Camer Goodwin, 89, of Suwanee, GA, passed away peacefully Monday morning, October 24, 2016 at her home in Suwanee, Georgia. She was born November 17th, 1926 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Edward Camer, Stanislau, Austria and Sarah Lavinia Murray Camer, Lake George, New Brunswick, Canada. She married Roy Charles Goodwin on March 1st 1953 in Rochester, New York. She is survived by her son, Dr. R. Clark (Mary) Goodwin of Fayetteville, New York; her daughter, Valerie Diane Goodwin (Robert) Dirksen of Suwanee, GA; her daughter-in law, Barbara Wilde Goodwin of Upper Marlborol, Maryland; two granddaughters Sarah and Catherine Dirksen of Suwanee, Georgia, and two grandsons Andrew and David Goodwin of Fayetteville, New York, and two adopted grandsons, Stanley Cayo and Patrick Caporal; one nephew, Keith Barkley of Rochester, and several cousins. Cecilia is predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years

based on size.

The pumpkin patch is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.

A limited number of attractions are open weekdays. All are available after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday. The pumpkin patch has face painting and pony rides after 5 p.m. weekdays and all day on weekends.

For more information, call 404-216-4512 or search Randy’s Pumpkin Patch on Facebook.

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The Georgia NAACP had originally announced in its voter guide that it is recommending Georgians vote against the amendment, only to change its position on Thursday.

It’s not that the civil rights group hasn’t always been in favor of helping sexually exploited children.

They even called it “an important priority” in the voting guide. It was the method the state wants to use to pay for the fund that the Georgia NAACP was against.

That suddenly changed late Thursday afternoon when the group announced on Facebook that it would support the amendment.

“The GEORGIA NAACP changed policy position on Constitutional Amendment 2 and Encourages Citizens to VOTE YES,” the group announced. “Support for survivors of sexual exploitation outweigh serious concerns over new regres-

sive tax and spend powers.”

State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, D-Decatur, didn’t discount the possibility that it could be challenged by adult entertainment businesses in the courts if voters approve it.

She said such a challenge might center around whether a nexus where adult entertainment businesses and sex trafficking intersect can be proved to exist.

Oliver expressed confidence, however, that the amendment, if passed, could withstand any legal challenges thrown its way once state officials begin collecting the fees.

“In order to designate a funding source for a specific purpose, we have to have this constitutional amendment,” she said during Thursday’s press conference. “I feel confident that case law and the work that’s been done nationally to prove the nexus between adult entertainment industry and sexual trafficking will be proven in Georgia.”

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State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, D-Decatur, right, talks about the Safe Harbor Fund amendment as state Sen. Renee Unterman, R-Buford, looks on during a press conference at the state Capitol on Thursday. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

to Georgia Cares CEO Heather Stockdale. Young men and boys, pregnant girls, children who have low IQs and youths who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender also are at risk of being exploited, she said.

“We need more services to serve these kids because, not only are they traumatized by being sexually exploited, but they are going through so many other

things, and there are so many root causes that led them to be exploited and trafficked,” Stockdale said.

“This constitutional amendment will create that fund, in perpetuity, that will be available for our young people who are being trafficked and exploited.”

There is some debate about whether fees and fines are the best way to pay for those services,

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She said that although the family plans to move to Cobb County, they’ll continue to take a trip to Randy’s Pumpkin Patch each year. The high school teacher said she enjoys how the pumpkin patch seems to stay the same each season.

“That’s why we come; we like that it doesn’t change,” she said. “We also know what we’re getting when we come.”

Admission is free. Tickets are required for the attractions. Tickets are $1 each or 25 for $20. Most attractions are three tickets.

The pumpkins are priced

Roy Charles Goodwin, sons John Paul, Roy Cole, and daughter Heather Elizabeth. Her only sister Nancy Murray Camer Stapley also predeceased her. After attending Kings College at the University of Toronto, Cecilia went on to work at the Imperial Bank of Canada, before coming to New York in 1951. She accepted a position with Executive Offices at Kodak Park, in Rochester, New York , and worked there until 1954, when she quit to stay home and start a family.

She ultimately returned to work , and was a Federal Retiree, having worked in Germany and Ft. Drum, Watertown, New York.

Her mother’s family was United Empire Loyalists from Donnelly Settlement in the Maritime province of New Brunswick, and her father’s family were horse brokers , and traded horses throughout Europe for multi generations, providing horses for the Austrian Army and the Czar of Russia. As a result, her father spoke 7 languages fluently. He was well traveled throughout the world where he had worked as a ship engineer. Upon arriving in Canada in 1905, he was a Real Estate Broker, and Stock Broker on the Canadian Stock Exchange.

Her Mother was a nurse who had survived the 1918 Flu pandemic in Montreal, and was the last remaining nurse assisting the last doctor at the Montreal General Hospital.

She was never sick, and didn’t get a sniffle when 50 to 100 million perished in the pandemic, as she was extremely healthy.

Cecilia was very proud of her heritage and her family, but never boastful. Anyone who knew her, were amazed at her literary skills (as she loved to read the dictionary and could spell anything), her love of history and amazing wealth of knowledge, and her writing skills were incredible. One day she asked to look up her moth-

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er’s cousin Bliss Carmen, whom she said was “some writer and her mother adored him”. In fact, William Bliss Carmen was the Poet Laurate of Canada! His literary roots run deep with an ancestry that includes a mother who was a descendant of Daniel Bliss of Concord, Mass, and the great-grandfather of Ralph Waldo Emerson. His sister, Jean married the botanist and historian William Francis Ganong. Additionally, on his mother’s side, he was a first cousin to Sr. Charles G. D. Roberts. What she loved most, was enjoying time with her family, listening to classical music, drinking a hot cup of Red Rose Tea, and having an incredible conversation, as she was an expert on just about everything. She was the most incredible, kind, positive, inviting, hospitable, loving person you ever met. You could not leave her, not know how much she loved you.

She will be forever in our hearts and souls, and her spirit will live on through all of us. Services will be at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Geneva, New York. Condolences may be sent by visiting www. billheadfuneralhome.com.

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noon until time of service at the funeral home. Mrs. Hogan was preceded in death by her husband, Harold V. Hogan, Jr.; daughter, Eileen Porter; brother Albert A. Reed; grandson, Jonathan Porter.

She is survived by her daughters and sons in-law, Debbie and Roy Kelley, Lawrenceville, Nancy and Peter Val Preda, Athens, GA, Karen and Sam Thompson, Lawrenceville; son in-law, Wayne Porter, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Tiffany Thompson, Ryan Kelley, Kristin Kelley, Brianna Kelley, Michael Porter, Peter Val Preda, III, Aron Val Preda, Drina Miller, Amanda Thompson, Matthew Thompson; several greatgrandchildren; sister, Arlene Lehett, West Middlesex, PA; brother, Richard Reed and wife, Bonnie, West Middlesex, PA. Mrs. Hogan was born in West Middlesex, PA and had lived in the Atlanta area the past 50 years. She was formerly employed as a secretary with the United States Department of Defense where she served at the Pentagon. She was an active member of the Southern Railways Ladies Club and the Blossom Time Chapter of the ML Hummel Club. For many

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Cathy Ledford Cathy Diane Ledford, age 62, of Commerce passed away Monday, October 24, 2016.

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Robert Phillips Mr. Robert L. Phillips, age 84, of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Wednesday, October 26, 2016.

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Mary Wise Mary Jones Wise, age 93, passed on October 23, 2016.

Funeral services will be 1 P.M, Saturday, October 29, from The Chapel of Gardenview, with interment in the East Lawn Memorial Cemetery.

Gardenview Funeral Chapel of Athens is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Hogan Mary Elizabeth Reed Hogan, age 84 of Lawrenceville, GA died Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Rev. Susan Gary Landry and will officiate.

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Growing citrus fruits, testing soil and fertilizing lawns Gardening in Gwinnett

This week I’m answering questions from you, the readers. Here goes: Question: I heard that sometimes certain citrus plants, such as oranges and lemons, can grow year round in our area. I have seen a few advertisements promoting certain varieties of them as fruit trees that can survive our cold winters.

Will citrus fruits grow locally? — George in Buford Answer: George, oranges, lemons, grapefruits and other citrus plants are not cold hardy and will perish in freezes. Some parts of south Georgia can grow certain varieties of citrus, such as the “Satsuma� orange, but not north Georgia. Sometimes citrus growers in Florida have lost their crops to the rare freezes that hit. You can plant citrus trees in contain-

about having my soil tested? — Paul in Snellville A: Paul, you can have your soil tested through Extension. Here is how to do so: The most important step in soil testing is the collection of the samples.

Using a small shovel, dig out a one-inch deep soil core that is four inches long Tim Daly for turfgrass, and six inches of other plant material. ers and bring them during Take at least ten to twelve the wintertime for protecrandom samples from the tion. The following spring, area and thoroughly mix after all danger of frost has them together in a container. passed, the plants can be Place two cups of the mixed taken outdoors again. soil into a plastic bag. The Q: My vegetable garden samples should not include did not perform as well this plant roots or other accupast summer and my zoysia- mulated organic matter and grass lawn had an off-color need to be dry. Separate appearance. I suspect that samples for each type taken. the problem could be a lack For example, if you have a of soil fertility. Does Exten- property with fescue in one sion test soil for pH and area and ornamental trees nutrients? If so, how do I go and shrubs in another area,

take two separate soil tests: one for the fescue and the other for the ornamental trees and shrubs.

Submit the soil samples to the Gwinnett County Extension office at 750 South Perry St. #400, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The cost is $8 per sample.

You will receive the results within 7 to 14 days by mail or email. Test results will tell you what types of fertilizer should be applied, how much you need, when to use it, and if lime applications are necessary Q: I have seen advertisements promoting a winterizing fertilizer that says it can be applied to any lawn to help it handle to cold temperatures. My lawn consists of a hybrid bermudagrass.

Would using the fertilizer

help my lawn handle the hard freezes of winter? — Mary in Duluth A: In spite of it being called a ‘winterizer,’ warm season lawns, such as bermuda, centipede, zoysia and St. Augustine, should not have any fertilizer applied.

These lawns are turning brown and going dormant for the winter. An application of fertilizer could delay the transition and cause the grass to be more susceptible to freeze damage. Additionally, it could promote fungal diseases the following spring. As we move into winter, the lawn is not actively growing, and any fertilizer could potentially be washed away by rainfall and then pollute bodies of water.

Tall fescue can be fertilized into November since it is a cool season grass and is actively growing. Now is a

good time to have your soil tested.

Lawns are attractive but require a lot of work to keep up and can become a special challenge in the shade. Gwinnett County Extension is offering a class on alternatives to lawns, such as the use of ground covers like liriope. It will be held on Monday, Nov. 14, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the second-floor conference room of the Gwinnett County Annex Building located at 750 South Perry St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

The class is free, but please register by contacting the Extension office.

Timothy Daly is a County Extension Agent with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, Gwinnett County. He can be reached at 678-377-4011 or tdaly@ uga.edu.

determine if they really want a career in health care.�

Students can attend full or part time through day, evening or online classes.

They also participate in onsite clinical training and field labs.

Health care partners from around the region are partnering with Gwinnett Tech Graduates may be eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment program, which determines competency to become enrolled in the state nurse aide registry.

With the CNA credential, students can obtain an entrylevel health care position as a patient care assistant, nurse aide, nurse assistant, geriatric aide or hospital attendant. “This program is a great springboard to other health sciences programs like medical assisting, surgical technology and nursing,�

Tyler said.

Interested students can apply online at GwinnettTech. edu/enrollment. Priority application deadline for spring semester is Nov. 3.

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Starting this spring, Gwinnett Tech will offer a one-semester Patient Care Assistant Certificate program for students who

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Gwinnett Technical College will add another entrylevel program for students at

have prerequisites and are looking to enter any number of health care settings, from hospitals to assistant living facilities, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and home health care situations.

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Lilburn police announced on Thursday that a 41-year-old Lawrenceville resident was the motorcycle driver who was killed in an accident a day earlier on U.S. Highway 29.

Officials said Prakash-

chandra Bhagat was weaving in and out of traffic as he headed north on the highway, and using the center lane to pass cars on the road. He hit a Ford Escape that was heading southbound and trying to turn left near Inland Way at 2:23 p.m.

Bhagat was pronounced dead at 2:51 p.m. at Gwinnett Medical Center.

Police said the driver of the Ford Escape was not injured and has not been charged in connection with the accident.

The accident caused traffic tie-ups on the highway because police had to close one northbound lane and one southbound lane on the four-lane road so they could investigate the accident.

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Nonprofit to host benefit concert in Buford for disabled young adults

Saturday, October 29, 2016

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3pm - 5pm

The nonprofit Wishes 4 Me Foundation will host a fundraising concert in Buford on Nov. 4 to benefit low-income disabled adults.

Wishes 4 Me is an effort to help disabled young people live an active, independent lifestyle. The organization offers resources including medical equipment, support groups and special care.

Singers Katie Deal of Gainesville and her husband Chris Wright will headline the concert starting at 7 p.m. The Gwinnett Ballet and special guest artist Courtney Spencer

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generate financial support to maintain homes for disabled adults.

This is Courtney a great Spencer cause, so please come out and show your love.�

The event will take place at Buford Community Center, 2200 Buford Highway.

Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased online at visit www.wishes4me. org or by contacting the organization’s president Lynn Robinette at 678362-7379.

DID YOU MISS THE PINTO BEANS AND BANANA PUDDING AT THE GWINNETT COUNTY FAIR THIS YEAR? For 29 years MOUNT VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH was the booth, with the steeple and a Christian presence at the fair, serving, Pinto beans, cornbread, homemade banana pudding and more.

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BY WILL HAMMOCK

Head coaches Tommy Jones of Dacula and Korey Mobbs of Lanier spent the preseason and into the regular season pointing fingers at the other, just not in an accusatory manner.

Both proclaimed the other as the favorite to win the championship in their new Region 8-AAAAAA, with Jones citing Lanier’s back-to-back 10-0 regular seasons and region championships in 8-AAAAA and Mobbs praising Dacula’s past successes and experiences battling Gwinnett’s largest schools in recent years.

The two finally will get to decide who was right tonight, when Dacula hosts Lanier with the region title on the line. It’s the first-ever, regular-season matchup between the teams, but they are familiar after scrimmaging the past two preseasons. “Korey does such great job,� Jones said this week. “We’ve got a ton of admiration for him and his staff and the way they go about their business. Obviously, they’re a two-time defending region champion with

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LANIER AT DACULA

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an opportunity to play for another. I’d have to say they have to be the favorite until someone knocks them off.�

As Lanier stepped up a class in Georgia High School Association reclassification, Dacula dropped down a class to join the Longhorns in new 8-AAAAAA. It fit the Falcons’ enrollment — they had played much larger schools regularly for years — so they opted to remain in Class AAAAAA instead of playing up in AAAAAAA with the teams they have battled for nearly a decade.

Those tough battles with teams like Mill Creek, Grayson and others have made Dacula battle-tested.

“I think Dacula’s used to playing good ball in the previous years,� Mobbs said. “There is a difference between the largest classification and ours, just from a depth perspective. And maybe week in and week out you probably get hit in the mouth a little more in the highest classification, especially the past two years. It’s maybe thinned out some by the regions in AAAAAAA this year. “But Dacula’s always been known for being physical on the offensive and defensive lines especially. To me, they had that experience coming down and it was kind of a no-brainer to call them the (region) favorite.�

Mobbs said he never

wavered from that stance, even as Dacula went through some early-season struggles with injuries and a tough, non-region schedule.

The Falcons opened up with an impressive 34-13 win over Central Gwinnett, then lost 30-0 to another AAAAAAA team, Mill Creek. That game was close at halftime, but those two games hit them with some crucial injuries and kick-started a four-game losing streak going into region play.

Since region games started, Dacula is 3-0 with wins over Apalachee (267), Gainesville (25-20) and Habersham Central (9-0).

A victory over Lanier locks up the region championship for the Falcons, who also shared a region title with Archer and Grayson in 2014. “We feel real fortunate to be in the position we’re in,� Jones said. “Our kids have done a great job being resilient and bouncing back.

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Broncos ride into Norcross with region crown on line are unbeaten in Region 7-AAAAAAA action this season.

No. 4 Norcross (8-0, Last season Norcross 4-0 region) will host No. defeated Brookwood 17-14 9 Brookwood (6-2, 4-0) in a non-region game the tonight at 7:30 p.m. for the second week of the season. region title. Both schools This year’s matchup have already locked up carries a little more weight at least a home game in for the two schools, which the first round of the state are now region rivals. playoffs, but will be lookBoth teams are ranked in ing for much more. the top 10 in the state and “It’s for the region

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Norcross’ Jacob Burrell (11) returns a kick against Brookwood during last season’s game in Snellville.

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championship. What more do you want to know?�

Norcross head coach Keith Maloof said when asked his thoughts on the matchup.

The Blue Devils have steamrolled their opponents this season, giving up just 33 total points in four region games.

Brookwood has been ex-

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Buford expecting tougher region test from Loganville

BY WILL HAMMOCK will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

After a Region 8-AAAAA schedule filled with victories well into the double digits, Buford’s football team expects a much tougher test tonight.

The No. 2-ranked Wolves host No. 9 Loganville in a matchup of teams that are both 7-1 overall and 4-0 in the region. The winner is the region champion and a No. 1 seed for the state playoffs.

“We’re looking forward to it,” Buford head coach Jess Simpson said.

“Loganville’s got a really good team. They’re kind of on a hot streak and I think we’re kind of beat up. So we’re kind of worried about it. … Defensively, I think they’re extremely well-coached.

They have a really good D-line, they’re really athletic and they have a good middle linebacker.

People haven’t scored a lot of points on them at all. Offensively, their quarterback, running back and wide receiver positions are as good as anybody we’ve played.”

Take away a 43-37 overtime win over Clarke Central and Loganville has allowed just seven points in its past five games, including four shutouts. The impressive run and current six-game winning streak have Buford’s attention.

The Red Devils made the playoffs last season, head coach Mike Humphreys’ first season there, and are headed there again this season.

Adding to Simpson’s concerns is a far-fromhealthy Buford team, which has been a theme this season. A handful of Wolves are questionable and a few more are doubtful for the Loganville matchup.

“We’ve got a lot of chances to develop depth,” Simpson said.

“Every week it’s been somebody or a bunch of somebodies (out with injuries). It’s crazy how it’s been.”

Buford has fought through the injuries to stay unbeaten since a season-opening, 24-7 loss to Roswell, ranked No. 2

LOGANVILLE AT BUFORD Loganville Red Devils (8-AAAAA) Coach: Mike Humphreys Record: 7-1, 4-0 region Last week: Beat Cedar Shoals 30-0 Buford Wolves (8-AAAAA) Coach: Jess Simpson Record: 7-1, 4-0 region Last week: Beat Walnut Grove 38-6 When: Today, 7:30 p.m.

Last meeting: Buford won 44-0 in 2001 Location: Buford High School

in Class AAAAAAA. Its seven straight victories include just one close game, a 38-30 win Sept.

16 over Jeff Davis (Ala.).

In region play, the Wolves have defeated Clarke Central (44-13), Johnson-Gainesville (480), Cedar Shoals (56-14) and Walnut Grove (38-6).

“We’ve been playing really good in spurts,” Simpson said. “We just have not put four quarters together and had one of those Friday nights where we were lights out in all three phases. That’s one of the things we talked to our team about. I certainly don’t think we’ve peaked. Certainly we haven’t had everybody healthy and playing together on a Friday night.

Hopefully, we’re going to get all three phases going at the same time.”

Anthony Grant has excelled of late on both offense and defense, as have fellow two-way players Jake Simpson, Dean Powell and Zack Waters, helping Buford stay perfect and make this Loganville game very meaningful.

“It’s exciting to be here,” Simpson said.

“Any time you get to the end of the regular season, you’re determining seeding and you’re on the verge of the playoffs, it’s fun. You’re finding out what the road is going to look like and you hope you get a few home games out of it at the beginning of the playoffs. It’s a long road for kids all over. But getting to the end of the regular season with games like this, it’s a fun time.”

Grayson linebackers Solomon Egbe (44) and Owen Pappoe (7) get signals from the sideline against IMG Academy (Fla.) at Grayson High School in Loganville. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

Grayson takes on powerhouse Hoover

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to take advantage of the Rams’ athleticism. So GRAYSON AT HOOVER far it’s proven to be the HOOVER GRAYSON RAMS right move as linebackers BUCCANEERS (8-AAAAAAA) Grayson will take a Owen Pappoe and Breon (Ala. Class AAAAAAA) Coach: Jeff Herron break from beating up Dixon have been tackling Coach: Josh Niblett Record: 7-1, 4-0 region on region opponents machines.

Record: 8-1, 7-0 region Last week: Defeated this week as it travels to “I think our coaches Last week: Defeated Newton 34-0 Hoover, Ala. to take on have done a really good Thompson (Ala.) 20-0 the Hoover Buccaneers job,” Herron said. “Our When: Tonight, 7 p.m. on ESPNU in a nationally-televised defensive staff is really Last meeting: First meeting matchup on ESPNU togood. They’ve put a lot of Location: Hoover Metropolitan Stadium night at 7 p.m. hard work into it. A lot of MaxPreps ranks Graytime. I made them change defenses in the spring and son (7-1) No. 7 in the getting the chance to play they’ve got a great kickit wasn’t something I’m nation, while Hoover (8-1) on ESPN again. As a coach ing game. Literally in the sure they wanted to do, but is No. 1 in the state of Ala- though, it’s an awful tough eight games I’ve watched bama. Hoover was won 11 game to have this time of on film, I think they’ve had they embraced it and as the year’s gone on we’ve gotstate championships and year with the region still to three kickoffs that didn’t three of the last four after be decided.” go in the end zone and the ten a little bit better each falling in the semifinals The Rams are 4-0 in kid is drilling 50-yard field week.

“We’re still not perfect, last season. Hoover’s only Region 8-AAAAAAA and goals when they have to. but we’re continuing to imloss this season came to can lock up the title with “We’ve got to try to prove over there and we’ve sixth-ranked Allen (Texas) a win next week against match that. We feel like got really good kids. When in its second game of the South Gwinnett or this we’re pretty aggressive you’ve got good kids and year. week if Archer beats on defense ourselves and The Buccaneers are South. feel like we’ve got a pretty good scheme it makes you pretty good, but we’ve averaging 31.3 points per While his team’s playoff aggressive defense and got a lot of things we can game and giving up just fate is in the back of his play hard ourselves, and 8.75. Grayson head coach mind, Herron said the sole feel like we’ve got a good improve upon. We’re not perfect yet.”

Jeff Herron said it will be focus tonight has to be on kicker and kicking game, Grayson may have to a good challenge for his Hoover. The Buccaneers but they match up with us be perfect tonight to beat team, even if it is coming don’t have a bevy of Allreal well. Their strengths at an odd time.

American recruits like the are kind of our strengths so Hoover. Herron has faced “They’re for real and Rams do, but they know it should be an interesting the Alabama power twice, when he was the head they are every year,” he how to be successful in game.” coach of Camden County said. “They’re not one of their system.

After giving up 26 in 2008 and ’09. The two the top, I think they prob“Their offensive scheme points to IMG Acadteams split the meetings, ably are the top team in is really good,” Herron emy (Fla.) in its opener, but each went on to win Alabama with their history said. “They find a way to Grayson hasn’t allowed the state championship in and everything. It’s a huge move the ball on everymore than 14 points in their respective states. challenge for us at a weird body. Defensively they’re a game this season. The “I’m hoping that’s a time of the year. Usually extremely aggressive and Rams have posted shutouts trend,” Herron said. “No these kind of games you talented. Their kids play in three of their last four matter whoever wins the have early or something really hard. I’ve been so games. game we’ll both go on to like that. But we’re excited impressed with them on In the spring Herron about it. The kids are. film and how hard their had the defensive coaches win the state championship. That’ll be OK.” “We’re excited about kids play on defense. Then switch to a 3-4 defense

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Buford volleyball looks to send its seniors out on top again

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BUFORD — Before Wednesday’s Class AAAAA state volleyball semifinal match, Buford head coach Hadli Daniels reminded her team that it would be the final home match for seniors Gabby Curry, Morgan Mitchell, Jamie Hay and Taylor Garrison.

The quartet has played an important role for the Wolves the last four years and did so again on Wednesday as Buford swept Ola to reach a thirdstraight state championship match.

Buford won its first state title in Class AAAA last year and will try for a second on Saturday against McIntosh at 1:30 p.m. at Marietta High School.

Wednesday’s victory was one step closer to cementing a long-lasting legacy for the seniors.

“First of all, it makes me just so sad that this is their last game in this gym,” Daniels said of the seniors.

“They’ve been phenomenal for four years for us.

her 929 for the year.

Hay played the majority of the match against Ola What: Class AAAAA and entered with 47 kills on state championship the year and Garrison saw Who: Buford vs. McIntosh action in the final set of her When: Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

Where: Marietta High last home match. She came School into the night with 10 kills and 18 digs this season.

“They really have set in four sets. The next year the tone,” Buford assisas sophomores they lost to tant coach Crystal Beach Marist in a five-set match said. “They’re kind of who in the Class AAAA finals. has set the foundation for Last year they went Buford volleyball, those undefeated (41-0) as they core players. I think it’s a won the AAAA title in five little extra special for them sets over St. Pius. for sure.”

“Since we were here my Curry said that the freshman year we advanced group’s maturity — along every year,” said Curry, the with a strong junior class reigning Daily Post player that includes Tatum Shipes, of the Year. “So this year Avery Cason, Halston is like the top of the cake.

Hillier and Morgan SutherWe better two-peat. I’m land — is what’s allowed excited. I think we will. them to have sustained sucNot boasting or anything cess this year even with the but I think we’re ready. I uncertainty of playing in a think we’re going to go out new classification. and compete.”

Daniels said they’ve Curry has been the driv- gone into most playoff Buford’s Gabby Curry spikes the ball over Ola’s Riley Cid during Wednesday’s Class AAAAA state semifinal at Bu- ing force behind Buford’s matches not knowing what success. The Kentucky ford High School. (Photo: David McGregor) to expect from their opcommit entered Wednesponents and it’ll be more of Of course we reminded it’s been bittersweet.” day’s semifinal match the same against McIntosh. everyone, ‘Let’s do it for As freshmen, the quartet with 239 kills, 70 aces Curry said the biggest difthem. This is their last helped lead Buford to the and 374 digs this season. ference in the move up to home game here.’ We still Class AAA Final Four, Mitchell recorded 29 asClass AAAAA has been have one more to go, but where they fell to St. Pius sists against Ola to give that opposing teams will

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employ quick passes more often on offense and not look to run as many set plays.

“Ball control,” she said of the differences. “In AAAA we had private schools who all have been taught ball control since they were little. Then we get to AAAAA and we get bigger competition, more physical players but less ball control so we have to be focused on our side of the court more than what they’re doing on their side of the court.”

In addition to focusing on being ready to play their game on Saturday, Buford’s underclassmen are also determined to send out the seniors who turned Buford into one of the state’s top programs on top.

“It’s really important,” Shipes said. “We have such a special bond. We’ve been best friends for years and playing with them there’s a crazy connection between us and it’s going to be so different playing without them because we’ve played our whole lives with them.

Sending them off is going to be hard obviously because we love them.”

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THE BREAKDOWN

A look at this week’s prep football matchups (all games at 7:30 p.m today unless otherwise noted)

BERKMAR AT LAKESIDE BERKMAR PATRIOTS (7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Kenan Dever Record: 0-9, 0-5 region Last week: Lost to Norcross 58-0

COLLINS HILL AT NORTH GWINNETT

The Berkmar Patriots close out the season against Lakeside-DeKalb tonight at 8 p.m. in Adams Stadium.

The Patriots are winless this season and are looking to avoid a second straight season without a win. Yet head coach Kenan Dever said his group’s enthusiasm hasn’t gone down at all.

“They’re still coming to work every day,” he said. “They still believe that something’s going to happen. They push every day in the weight room and on the field. It’s just one of those things where we’re not going to quit. We’re still going to go out and work hard every single day.”

That work has paid off this season for some of the Patriots’ younger playCliff Rimple ers as they’ve grown into bigger roles. Junior Dahrien Beasley started last year for Berkmar as a linebacker, but Dever said he’s been much more natural this season as a free safety. Junior Cliff Rimple has developed into a starter at right guard and one of the Patriots’ best linemen.

“He was sophomore last year and got some playing time late in some games,” Dever said. “He’s definitely grown up and gotten a little more attitude about playing offensive line.”

A win for the Vikings would give them their first non-losing season record since 2003, when they went 6-4, as they could finish no worse than 5-5 on the year with a final game against Brookwood.

This will be the eighth meeting between the two schools, who played every year from 1974 to 1981. The Vikings won every matchup, except for ’76 when the two teams tied 13-13.

When: Tonight, 8 p.m.

Last meeting: Lakeside won 24-0 in 1981 Location: Adams Stadium in Atlanta

NORTH GWINNETT BULLDOGS (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Bob Sphire Record: 4-4, 2-2 region Last week: Lost to Peachtree Ridge 28-21 in OT After an 0-5 start, Collins Hill has won two of its last three in region play to get back on track.

“They obviously went through some adversity early, but it looks like to me they’ve got through it and are playing at a pretty high level right now,” North head coach Bob Sphire said.

The Eagles had a bye last Friday to prepare for North, which is in the middle of a playoff hunt in Region 6-AAAAAAA with Collins Hill, Peachtree Ridge, Mountain View and even Discovery. Mill Creek has locked up the No. 1 seed, but nothing else is certain.

“I think this is the biggest game of the year for sure,” Collins Hill head coach Kevin Keison Forte Reach said. “It is for Bob. It is for me. It’s the biggest game of the year. … We were right there with Mountain View (two weeks ago). We had a chance to beat them. It could have gone either way. People don’t realize this, but we’ve either been tied or ahead in every game we’ve played except Mill Creek. We haven’t been blown out by anybody but Mill Creek. We’ve been close every game. We’ve just got to do a better job closing out and finishing the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter is what’s gotten us.”

A rough finish cost North last week, too. The Bulldogs could have been in much better playoff position if it had finished off Peachtree Ridge last Friday, instead of falling in overtime. There were bright spots — Keisone Forte (three sacks), Drew Jordan (three sacks), Brian Eberhardt (one sack, two tackles for losses) on defense — but the Bulldogs fell short of a critical win.

North has to bounce back quickly with Collins Hill playing better of late.

“I think the Collins Hill team coming in here Friday night is much better than their record,” Sphire said.

Last meeting: Collins Hill won 52-23 last year Location: North Gwinnett High School

DISCOVERY AT MOUNTAIN VIEW

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DISCOVERY TITANS (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Efrem Hill Record: 2-6, 1-3 region Last week: Beat Duluth 28-0

LAKESIDE VIKINGS (7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Cam Jones Record: 4-4, 1-3 region Last week: Had a bye

MOUNTAIN VIEW BEARS (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Nick Bach Record: 7-2, 3-2 region Last week: Lost to Mill Creek 35-23

Mountain View can add to its school-record win total, clinch a playoff berth and get back on the winning track at home against Discovery. The Bears got down big early last week to top-ranked Mill Creek, but scrapped back to within 28-23 early in the third quarter thanks to forcing turnovers from defensive players like Marquel Broughton (one caused fumble, one fumble recovery), Jeremiah Noble (one caused fumble) and Garbentz Josue (one fumble recovery, one interception). They weren’t able to get any closer, though, and a late Mill Creek scored finished off their upset hopes.

“It’s not like we’re down about (the loss),” Mountain View head coach Nick Bach said. “We’re more furious we let that one go. We had a shot at it, we were in it at Jack the end, but it didn’t go our way. Our attitude around here is get to the next game but Oesterle that one got under our skin a little bit.”

The next game up is surprising Discovery, a second-year program thrown into a brutal region.

But the Titans have picked up two wins already this year, the latter last Friday in impressive fashion against Duluth. It was the first region win in the history of a program that just began playing football, against a junior varsity schedule, last year.

“They’re an inspired group,” Bach said of Discovery. “I’m really impressed with them. As a first-year (varsity) program, and I’ve had a chance to see them (on video) since the beginning of the year, they’ve played a tough brand of football. They kind of look like us. We pride ourselves on playing hard, fast, giving great effort and you see that out of their team on a weekly basis. That’s a credit to their coach. He’s putting the pieces together.”

Discovery, still mathematically alive for a playoff berth, got a dominant defensive game last Friday as Devin Grier intercepted two passes, Jack Oesterle returned an interception for a score and Chrinovic Mukulu had two sacks. Quarterback Alex Drazic was an efficient 14 of 26 passing for 161 yards and two scores to Khiree Seabrook, who also had a rushing TD. Last meeting: First meeting Location: Mountain View High School

COLLINS HILL EAGLES (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Kevin Reach Record: 2-6, 2-2 region Last week: Had a bye

HEBRON LIONS (8-A) Coach: Kevin Shaffer Record: 5-3, 4-3 region Last week: Beat Lakeview Academy 34-14

With a GHSA power ranking of No. 19, the Lions seem to be in pretty good shape in regard to securing a berth in the Class A (Private) state playoffs.

But a win tonight over 14th-rated George Walton Academy would likely eliminate any doubt with only two games remaining in the regular season.

As easy as that task sounds, Hebron coach Kevin Shaffer knows that taming the Bulldogs won’t be that simple, especially with an effective running game led by Cason Brown that has helped GWA stay closer to Region 8-A leaders like Prince Avenue Christian and Athens Academy than the Bulldogs have been able to.

“For the most part, they’ve beaten the same teams we have (this season),” Shaffer said of the Bulldogs. “But they had a close one with Prince Avenue in which Michael they were ahead in the fourth quarter. And then last week, they went to overtime with Moyers Athens Academy. So, they seem like they’re ahead of our level right now, but I still feel good about the way we’re playing right now.”

Shaffer and the Lions have good reason to feel good, especially with a running game that piled up yardage and points in last week’s win behind Gwinnett’s first 1,000-yard rusher of the season in Bryce Riley, plus an improving defense led by sophomore linebacker Michael Moyers (77 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 11.5 TFLs).

“We’re coming off a good offensive game last week,” Shaffer said. “The offense had been coming along kind of slow, so it was good to have a big game like that. (GWA’s) front seven, they attack pretty well. They read and react well. So, the biggest thing for us is we have to run the ball. … And defensively, we’ve got to stop the run.”

Last meeting: Hebron won 29-26 last year Location: George Walton Academy

MEADOWCREEK AT PARKVIEW

PEACHTREE RIDGE AT DULUTH

PARKVIEW PANTHERS (7-AAAAAAA) MEADOWCREEK MUSTANGS (7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Eric Godfree Coach: Jason Carrera Record: 5-3, 2-2 region Record: 1-7, 1-3 region Last week: Lost to Brookwood 24-23 in OT Last week: Lost to Central Gwinnett 56-0 Parkview will look to bounce back from a heartbreaking 24-23 overtime loss to Brookwood last week. The loss not only was to a rival, but it also means the Panthers will start the playoffs on the road in three weeks.

Head coach Eric Godfree said he’s been pleased with how his team has practiced this week after the loss.

“You carry your frustrations and that’s one tough thing about football, you’ve got to wait one full week until you get to get back on the field and redeem yourself and execute,” he said. “You’ve got to have a lot of mentally tough kids and coaches to play this sport, that’s why it is such a tough sport. We are looking very much forward to getting back on the field and execute like we’re capable of.”

Ben The game against Meadowcreek doesn’t factor in to whether or not the Panthers are Markiewicz the three or four seed in the region — that will be determined next week against Central Gwinnett.

Godfree said that this week’s game is still important from a momentum standpoint, in hopes of entering the playoffs on a roll. The defense will look to keep playing well after a strong performance against Brookwood. Ben Markiewicz led the way with 11 tackles, eight of which were solo.

The Mustangs have struggled on offense this season, being shutout in four of their last five games. Still Godfree isn’t taking Meadowcreek lightly.

“Coach (Jason) Carrera does a great job with those boys,” Godfree said. “They give great effort every play. I think for one game I’ll finally say we’ll be bigger than our opponent. I don’t say that often, but we are this week. They give great effort and they’re going to continue to challenge you every play so that’s what we talked to our kids about. Make sure we execute and we’re executing right and taking care of our business.”

Last meeting: Parkview won in 2009 41-0 Location: Parkview High School

PEACHTREE RIDGE LIONS (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Mark Fleetwood Record: 3-5, 2-2 region Last week: Defeated North Gwinnett 28-21 in OT

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN STORM (8-A) Coach: Ken Robinson Record: 1-7, 0-7 region Last week: Lost to Athens Christian 34-8

Providence got the good start it was looking for last week, but then injuries mounted and those will affect the Storm again as they face the No. 1 team in the state power rankings this week.

Head coach Ken Robinson said at Sunday’s staff meeting, they decided they did have enough players to get out there on Friday. He said it was some humor, but it’s not that much of a stretch. At least it is better than two years ago when Providence was in its first season of varsity football and faced Prince Avenue in the last game of the season with just 14 players.

“We’re further ahead than we were in 2014,” Robinson said, still with some levity, but it’s the truth. The Storm keep moving ahead though the results may not be Josh Jones obvious in the win-loss columns.

“Prince Avenue has been ranked in the top three all season,” Robinson said.

“Most people, and I talk to the kids about this, nobody expects you to win. Why should we play? The response from them is exactly what I would hope for. It’s about us and it’s about finishing.”

The Storm have been behind by enough at halftime in a couple of games this season that a running clock in the third is an option. Robinson has always declined.

“That’s not what this is about,” said Robinson, who has been with this program since its inception and has the big picture in mind. “We’re going to play until they tell us we can’t.”

Sophomore Josh Jones is coming off an excellnt outing. He has been a good example of what Robinson is touting with his play at multiple positions, including linebacker, wide receiver and punter.

Jones started as a freshman and has been with the program since he was in sixth grade.

Last meeting: Prince Avenue won 49-0 last year Location: Providence Christian Academy

DULUTH WILDCATS (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Bob Swank Record: 2-6, 0-4 region Last week: Lost to Discovery 28-0

After a 1-2 start to Region 6-AAAAAAA play, Peachtree Ridge had its back against the wall in a convoluted region playoff race. The Lions responded with a 28-21 overtime win against North Gwinnett to regain control of their own fate.

Peachtree Ridge can lock up a playoff spot by winning out against Duluth this week and Collins Hill next week.

“I think going into last week our mindset was need to win out,” head coach Mark Fleetwood said. “That wasn’t the first time we’d thought like that, but we were able to put it together and get it closed down. I just was proud that we found a way to win and we got put in a pretty critical situation.”

Peachtree Ridge has had its share of close losses this season. Of the Lions’ Dondre five losses, four have come by eight total points.

Sanderson So it was a big momentum booster that they were able to find a way to defeat North last week. Connor Heyward scored the game-tying touchdown on a 3-yard run and Dondre Sanderson hauled in the game-winner from 20 yards out in overtime.

“It’s big,” Fleetwood said. “We had gone through there and lost four games like that. It was time.

Deep down inside I thought maybe we were going to win one like that if the situation presented itself and the timing was right of it. But I think it’s a big confidence booster. You hope it is. You never know until you get back out there on the field, but with a good week of practice and with our sights becoming a little bit clearer on how this thing could play out is a pretty good deal. We control our destiny here.”

Duluth will be looking to rebound from a shocking 28-0 loss to Discovery after it turned the ball over five times. Peachtree Ridge is 12-0 all-time against Duluth.

Last meeting: Peachtree Ridge won last year 56-0 Location: Duluth High School

PRINCE AVENUE AT PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN PRINCE AVENUE WOLVERINES (8-A) Coach: Greg Vandagriff Record: 9-0, 7-0 region Last week: Had a bye

GEORGE WALTON ACADEMY BULLDOGS (8-A) Coach: Don Williams Record: 6-2, 5-2 region Last week: Lost to Athens Academy 29-26 in OT

WESLEYAN AT STRONG ROCK WESLEYAN WOLVES (5-A) Coach: Franklin Pridgen Record: 6-2, 3-2 region Last week: Lost to Landmark Christian 21-17

STRONG ROCK CHRISTIAN PATRIOTS (5-A) Coach: Tommy Webb Record: 3-5, 1-4 region Last week: Lost to ELCA 56-7

Wesleyan’s focus for the final two games of the regular season is eliminating mistakes that have proved costly against the top teams in the state. The Wolves committed 12 penalties last week in a disappointing loss to Landmark Christian. The teams came into the game tied for No. 4 in the Class A (private) power rankings.

“I don’t want to take anything away from Landmark, but absolutely we contributed to our own demise,” head coach Franklin Pridgen said. “Our message this week is to respect our opponent, but these two weeks are about Wesleyan. We need to get right and get tight.

“We need to shore up some sloppy play. I point the finger at all of us, coaches and players. We’ve all got to tighten up and reduce these mistakes if we want to be a Josh Payne big player (in the postseason).”

The Wolves did get another excellent outing from quarterback Banks Ramsey, who passed for 184 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another 50 yards. They are also happy to have Josh Payne back from a lingering injury. Payne made six tackles, two for loss, on defense and had an 85 percent blocking grade on offense. Reinforcement on the line is welcome since, once again, Wesleyan faces a team with a size advantage in the trenches.

“Personnel-wise, Strong Rock looks a lot like Wesleyan,” Pridgen said. “They have a lot of two-way players. They’re bigger than us on the line of scrimmage, but that’s always the way. They’re well-coached

by Tommy Webb, who has had a long career coaching in the south metro area.

“They are a team, I think, that’s struggling a little to find an identity. They have a few impressive pieces like the quarterback and their leading rusher is pretty salty. Then they turn around and play defense.”

Last meeting: First meeting Location: Strong Rock Christian School

GEORGIA SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL (First place votes in parentheses) Class AAAAAAA School Pts Prv 1. Mill Creek (14) 167 1 2. Roswell (3) 153 2 3. Grayson 137 3 4. Norcross 119 4 5. McEachern 104 5 6. Lowndes 82 6 7. Colquitt County 66 7 8. North Cobb 47 9 9. Brookwood 33 NR 10. Mountain View 12 NR Others receiving votes: West Forsyth 6, Parkview 4, Lassiter 3, Cherokee 1, East Coweta 1 Dropped Out: West Forsyth, Parkview Class AAAAAA School Pts Prv 1. Dalton (10) 159 t1 2. Valdosta (7) 155 t1 3. Northside-Warner Rob 140 3

4. Tucker 113 6 5. Alexander 92 7 6. Glynn Academy 74 8 7. Harrison 64 4 8. Northgate 47 9 9. Mays 44 10 10. Lee County 41 5 Others receiving votes: Coffee 4, Houston County 2, Langston Hughes 1 Dropped Out: None Class AAAAA School Pts Prv 1. Stockbridge (15) 168 1 2. Buford (2) 154 2 3. Grady 125 4 4. Carrollton 111 6 5. Rome 103 5 6. Kell 70 3 7. Griffin 62 8 8. Woodland-Stockbridge 60 7 9. Loganville 36 9 10. Arabia Mountain 29 10

Others receiving votes: Ware County 9, Jones County 4 Dropped Out: None Class AAAA School Pts Prv 1. Cartersville (17) 170 1 2. Thomson 153 2 3. Woodward Academy 135 3 4. Jefferson 115 4 5. Blessed Trinity 96 5 6. Cairo 87 7 7. Mary Persons 71 8 8. Burke Country 48 9 9. Troup 20 NR 10. Ridgeland 19 6 Others receiving votes: Marist 11, Stephens County 10 Dropped out: Marist Class AAA School Pts Prv 1. GAC (17) 170 1 2. Peach County 145 2 3. Westminster 131 3

4. Crisp County 118 5. Liberty County 101 6. Cedar Grove 84 7. Calhoun 78 8. Dawson County 41 9. Pace Academy 28 10. Lovett 17 Others receiving votes: JenkinsSavannah 15, Jackson 5, Pierce County 2 Dropped Out: None Class AA School 1. Benedictine (14) 2. Fitzgerald (1) 3. Jefferson County (2) 4. Callaway 5. Rabun County 6. Pepperell 7. Vidalia 8. Heard County 9. Screven County 10. Washington County

4 5 6 7 t9 t9 8

Pts Prv 167 1 145 2 137 3 121 4 108 5 71 7 55 8 44 10 27 NR 24 NR

Others receiving votes: Brooks County 23, Dublin 3, Elbert County 3, Rockmart 3, Spencer 2, Chattooga 1, Model 1 Dropped Out: Brooks County, Elbert County Class A School Pts Prv 1. Eagle’s Land. Chr. (16) 169 1 2. Prince Avenue Chr, (1) 147 2 3. Clinch County 114 t4 4. Emanuel Co. Institute 113 t4 5. Landmark Christian 110 7 6. Calvary Day 105 10 7. Fellowship Christian 85 6 8. Manchester 54 8 9. Wesleyan 53 3 10. Macon County 33 9 Others receiving votes: Mt. ZionCarrollton 15, Mt. Paran Christian 8, Tattnall Square 6, McIntosh County Academy 4, Darlington 2 Dropped Out: None

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Plenty on line for Archer, South in key region clash

BY DAVID FRIEDLANDER

Comets are facing a formidable opponent this week in a hard-hitting Archer When: Today, 7:30 p.m. defense that has posted Last meeting: Archer shutouts in two of its last won 38-3 last year Location: Archer High three outings behind a School strong front seven, led by Series History: senior linebacker Quinn 2015 — Archer 38, South 3 Miller.

2014 — Archer 24, South 7 “Their defensive front 2013 — Archer 48, South 31 is very good,” Small said 2012 — South 42, Archer 14 of the Tigers. “And they 2011 — South 24, Archer 21 have that Miller kid at 2010 — South 60, Archer 9 linebacker. He’s one of the best around. He’s and old up a combined 88 points school throwback. We’d in its last two games, wins better know where he is all over Rockdale County and the time.

Shiloh, behind quarterback “We’ve just got to play Seth Johnston and other assignment football on skill players like Jalen offense, and that starts up Samuels (10-138, TD rush- front. Our offensive line is ing last week) and Myles starting to jell. Seth’s doing Barnum. a great job, and a lot of our But Small knows his guys touch the ball, which

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The implications when South Gwinnett visits Archer for a Region 8-AAAAAAA game tonight are stark.

The winner will be virtually assured of a home game in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs, and keep a remote hope alive for a share of the region title.

“It’s a real big deal,” Tigers (3-5, 2-1) coach Andy Dyer said of the prize awaiting the victor. “You don’t want to travel in the playoffs if you don’t have to. They’re a lot riding on this game for both of us. … It’s just going to be a

SOUTH GWINNETT COMETS (8-AAAAAAA) Coach: John Small Record: 6-2, 2-1 region Last week: Beat Shiloh 35-6 ARCHER TIGERS (8-AAAAAAA) Coach: Andy Dyer Record: 3-5, 2-1 region Last week: Beat Rockdale Co. 35-0

good high school football game.”

Dyer’s assessment figures to be on target based on the way both teams have been playing lately.

South (6-2, 2-1) has shown plenty of different dimensions with its option offense in putting

means we have a bunch of unselfish guys, but the ones who don’t touch the ball have just got to do their job and execute. When our front goes, we go.”

Like Small, Dyer is convinced tonight’s game will be won or lost in the trenches, which means a physical game for his offensive line in trying to create room for running back Keegan Strickland and quarterback Dillon Waye to maneuver.

But he also knows that won’t be easy against a Comets front seven that features several big, strong FBS college recruits, including Florida State defensive lineman Robert Cooper, though the Tigers have survived a brutal

opening portion of the schedule that included numerous state-ranked team and appear to be finding their stride.

“Their defensive front is very solid,” Dyer said. “So, we’ve got to do a good job of getting a hat on a hat and competing up front.

Offensively, their quarterback is a great competitor.

And with the option, you have to have someone on the quarterback and someone on the pitch man.

“The team has just grown up throughout the year and matured. We’ve got seven sophomores on our defense, but they’ve been gaining experience.

We’ve had to go through growing pains, but we’re getting better each week.”

REGION FOOTBALL STANDINGS School Grayson South Gwinnett Archer Newton Shiloh Rockdale School Norcross Brookwood Central Gwinnett Parkview Lakeside Meadowcreek Berkmar School Mill Creek Mountain View Peachtree Ridge North Gwinnett Collins Hill Discovery

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Region 8-AAAAAAA Region Overall 4-0 7-1 2-1 6-2 2-1 3-5 1-2 4-3-1 1-2 2-6 0-4 2-7 Region 7-AAAAAAA Region Overall 4-0 8-0 4-0 6-2 3-2 4-5 2-2 5-3 1-3 4-4 1-3 1-7 0-5 0-9 Region 6-AAAAAAA Region Overall 5-0 9-0 3-2 7-2 2-2 3-5 2-2 4-4 2-2 2-6 1-3 2-6

This week at Hoover (Ala.) at Archer South Gwinnett Shiloh at Newton Bye This week Brookwood at Norcross Bye Meadowcreek Berkmar at Parkview at Lakeside This week Bye Discovery at Duluth Collins Hill at North Gwinnett at Mountain View

Duluth School Buford Loganville Clarke Central Walnut Grove Flowery Branch Cedar Shoals Johnson School Buford Loganville Clarke Central Walnut Grove Flowery Branch Cedar Shoals Johnson School GAC Dawson County Union County Lumpkin County

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plosive as well, bouncing back from non-region losses to South Gwinnett and Colquitt County to post two shutouts in its first two region games, before winning a pair of thrillers 55-45 over Central Gwinnett and 2423 over Parkview in overtime.

Head coach Philip Jones said he’s been pleased with how his team has responded this week.

“It’s been a really good week,” he said. “You always worry after coming off a big emotional win like we had last week against Parkview if you’re going to regain their focus and energy. We challenged them to bring that on Monday and they have quite a bit this week. They understand that this is a big deal and there’s a lot on the line.

They’ve prepared well and I feel like they’re well-focused and it’s going to take everything they’ve got because we’re playing a really good team.”

The last two weeks the rushing attack has been the key for the Broncos. Matthew Hill (423 yards, three TDs) and Dante Black (516 yards, six TDs) have shared the load.

In the passing game Hill has been a big factor as well with 24 catches for 494 yards and four TDs. Nick Prince (32 catches for 377 yards and four TDs) and Chris Cotter (18 catches for 200 yards and a TD) are quarterback Angelo DiSpigna’s other top targets.

“They’re very good, very talented on offense,” Maloof said. “They’ve got some skill people that they’re getting the ball around to and moving it around and doing a real good job. On defense they’re playing really good. Played Parkview as well as about anybody has played Parkview on defense and were able to get a win out of it. They’ve got things going on they’re playing with confidence and you can see it.

“We’ve just got to come ready and match the intensity of a game of this size.”

Norcross’ defense has been dominant this year. The Blue Devils have seven players with eight or more tackles for loss, including senior linebacker Monty Montgomery who has 22.

Defensive linemen Jalen Pinkney and Nazir Sy have each recorded 6.5 sacks. Norcross’

BROOKWOOD AT NORCROSS BROOKWOOD BRONCOS (7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Philip Jones Record: 6-2, 4-0 region Last week: Defeated Parkview 24-23 NORCROSS BLUE DEVILS (7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Keith Maloof Record: 8-0, 4-0 Last week: Defeatd Berkmar 58-0 When: Tonight, 7:30 p.m.

Last meeting: Norcross won last year 17-14 Location: Norcross High School

secondary has taken advantage of the push from the front seven with five interceptions, including three by Terrion Dangerfield.

“They’re good all over,” Jones said. “I don’t think you really change philosophy or try to do something different than you’ve done. We’ve been pretty balanced all year long. I think our passing and rushing are right there within 100 yards of each other for the whole year. I think we retain that balance, we try to retain our identity which is to try to be able to run and throw effectively and play off each other and just try to take what they give you the best you can.”

Norcross’ biggest advantage this year has been that it’s scored in a number of different ways. The Blue Devils have two defensive touchdowns, Jacobe Burrell has a punt and kickoff return for a touchdowns and 13 different players have scored touchdowns on offense.

“You really focus on ball security because they have done a great job with takeaways this year,” Jones said. “You really want to make sure you play well on special teams because they’ve been very opportunistic in special teams. Their kicker and punter are really terrific and can pin you deep no matter what part of the field they’re kicking from. Offensively you just want to be physical and take care of the ball. Defensively you’ve just got to get ready. They’ve got a lot of different ways to attack you. A lot of speed and athleticism.”

It’s for the region championship. What more do you need to know?

0-4 2-6 Region 8-AAAAAA Region Overall 4-0 7-1 4-0 7-1 3-2 5-4 2-2 3-5 2-3 3-6 0-4 3-5 0-4 0-8 Region 8-AAAAA Region Overall 4-0 7-1 4-0 7-1 3-2 5-4 2-2 3-5 2-3 3-6 0-4 3-5 0-4 0-8 Region 7-AAA Region Overall 5-0 8-1 4-0 6-1 2-2 6-2 2-2 4-4

Peachtree Ridge This week Loganville at Buford Walnut Grove at Clarke Central Bye Johnson at Cedar Shoals This week Loganville at Buford Walnut Grove at Clarke Central Bye Johnson at Cedar Shoals This week Bye Lumpkin County at Fannin County at Dawson County

North Hall Fannin County East Hall School Prince Avenue Athens Academy George Walton Commerce Hebron Athens Christian Towns County Riverside Military Lakeview Providence School ELCA Landmark Wesleyan Holy Innocents’ Mount Vernon Strong Rock Our Lady of Mercy Fulton Leadership

2-3 5-4 0-4 2-6 0-4 2-6 Region 8-A Region Overall 7-0 8-0 7-0 8-0 5-2 6-2 5-2 6-2 4-3 5-3 4-3 5-3 1-6 2-6 1-6 2-6 1-6 1-7 0-7 1-7 Region 5-A Region Overall 5-0 8-0 5-0 8-0 3-2 6-2 3-2 4-4 2-3 5-3 1-4 3-5 1-4 2-6 0-5 0-8

East Hall Union County at North Hall This week at Providence Commerce Hebron at Athens Academy at George Walton at Riverside Military at Lakeview Athens Christian Towns County Prince Avenue This week Mount Vernon at Holy Innocents’ at Strong Rock Landmark at ELCA Wesleyan Fulton Leadership at Our Lady of Mercy

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and continued to play hard.”

Lanier is accustomed to playgame in late October. That’s what ing for region titles, too. It wasn’t you want to do in high school quite as familiar with losing football. … When you’re strugregular-season games, but that gling through some adversity, changed this year with a 1-2 start you try to stay on point with your that included road losses to South message, continue to take it one Gwinnett and Northside-Warner day at a time and believe in the Robins. The losses were the process. first in the regular season for the “Fortunately, our kid bought Longhorns since Oct. 18, 2013. into that. And fortunately our reThey have rebounded with five gion schedule is at the end of the straight victories, the first a 35-28 season, so there was always hope. win over 5-AAAAAAA leader Our goals were in front of us. The Lambert. Lanier trailed by 14 at kids continued to come to practice halftime to Lambert, but rallied

Post Picks

with a big second half.

“I think we’ve progressed every week,” Mobbs said. “Offensively, our quarterback Noah Fritz played one of his better games Friday night (with five touchdowns vs. Apalachee).

When he gets into contact early and gets into the running game early, I think it helps him in the passing game. I think we had almost a complete effort Friday night. The defense was solid. We know Dacula will be a tougher test, but hopefully we’ve got some confidence going into it.”

The staff makes its predictions for this week’s prep winners

WILL HAMMOCK

CHRISTINE TROYKE

DAVID FRIEDLANDER

PAUL THOMAS

SCOTT SMITH

BRANDON BRIGMAN*

Berkmar at Lakeside-DeKalb

Lakeside

Lakeside

Lakeside

Lakeside

Lakeside

Lakeside

Brookwood at Norcross

Norcross

Norcross

Norcross

Norcross

Norcross

Norcross

Collins Hill at North Gwinnett

North

North

North

North

North

North

Discovery at Mountain View

Mtn. View

Mtn. View

Mtn. View

Mtn. View

Mtn. View

Mtn. View

Grayson at Hoover (Ala.)

Grayson

Grayson

Grayson

Grayson

Grayson

Grayson

George W.

George W.

George W.

George W.

George W.

George W.

Lanier at Dacula

Lanier

Lanier

Lanier

Dacula

Lanier

Lanier

Loganville at Buford

Buford

Buford

Buford

Buford

Buford

Buford

Parkview

Parkview

Parkview

Parkview

Parkview

Parkview

P’tree Ridge

P’tree Ridge

P’tree Ridge

P’tree Ridge

P’tree Ridge

P’tree Ridge

Prince Avenue at Providence

Prince Ave.

Prince Ave.

Prince Ave.

Prince Ave.

Prince Ave.

Prince Ave.

South Gwinnett at Archer

South

South

Archer

South

Archer

Archer

Wesleyan

Wesleyan

Wesleyan

Wesleyan

Wesleyan

Wesleyan

12-4 (120-29)

12-4 (118-31)

12-4 (120-29)

12-4 (115-34)

11-5 (110-39)

Hebron at George Walton

Meadowcreek at Parkview Peachtree Ridge at Duluth

Wesleyan at Strong Rock Last week (overall)

13-3 (121-28)

*Each week’s picks feature a guest picker. This week’s guest picker is Shiloh grad and Daily Post staff correspondent Brandon Brigman, the general manager at No Excuses CrossFit.

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Sports Calendar WRESTLING

Ongoing through Nov. 1: Archer youth and middle school wrestling is accepting registration for the upcoming season at www.archerwrestling.com. Practices begin Nov. 1 and are Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Archer High School wrestling room.

First- to fifth-graders practice from 6 to 7:30 p.m., while the sixth- to eighth-graders practice from 6 to 8 p.m.

Ongoing through Nov. 1: Collins Hill youth and middle school wrestling is accepting registration for the upcoming season at www.collinshillyouthwrestling.com. Practices start Nov. 1 for kindergarteners through eighth-graders on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Tiny Tusslers program, for ages 4 and 5,

practices from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Nov. 8.

Ongoing through Nov. 6: Mountain View youth wrestling is accepting registration for the upcoming season at www. mountainviewyouthwrestling. com. Practices will begin Nov. 7 and will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Mountain View wrestling room. Kindergartners through fifth-graders practice from 6 to 7 p.m., and middle schoolers practice from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

BASKETBALL

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

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Getting to Know ‌ Monte Ortel Monte Ortel is the new tournament director for the PGA Champions Tour’s Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth. For the last several years, Ortel served in the same position for the PGA Tour’s successful Greenbrier Classic in West Virginia.

For this installment of “Getting to Know ‌,â€?

Ortel talks with staff writer Christine Troyke about a variety of topics, including his original plan to coach college basketball, his seven years with the Greenbrier and being a car geek.

Classic in Farmington, Pa. I said, “You know what? I like golf.

This Monte sounds Ortel unique.�

I went down and interviewed later that week, got the opportunity and started that internship after my second semester.

CT: What had you picking that school?

MO: I played Division II basketball and played Slippery Rock several times so I was familiar with the school from that standpoint. But the No. 1 objective was it was a one-year program and one of the top-ranked programs in the country at the time.

CT: How did you hear about the opening here?

MO: Within the PGA Tour, once you’re in that arena, it’s small. Once you’ve been doing it 13, 14 years, you create the relationships. So I got a phone call from someone at the PGA Tour, saying, hey, I hear of this potential opportunity. I said, yeah, let’s open up a dialogue.

With every opportunity, it’s always been that way.

It’s been more of a referral type of scenario.

CT: What did that lead to?

MO: During that internship, I signed a teaching contract to be an associate professor at CT: Where did you a university in Michigan. grow up?

Once my internship was MO: I consider Charover — and I learned lotte, N.C., home. We a ton about golf, the moved there when I event management side started high school. and really, loved every minute of it — there was CT: Which sports did no opportunity there so you play growing up?

I secured that teaching MO: I played baseball, position. basketball and picked up I moved to Michigolf in my early teens. gan and about halfway Those were really the through the first semesones I focused on. ter, received a phone call CT: Did you play all from the COO of the of them in high school? 84Lumber, who said they MO: I played golf and had had some managebasketball in high school. ment change within the tournament team and CT: Was picking up would I be interested in golf a function of movthe operations manager ing to Charlotte? position.

MO: No, I lived in My fiancee, now wife, Syracuse prior and my flew up from Charlotte. I dad played casually. flew down from Michigan But when we moved to and interviewed. I got the Charlotte, that’s when the job and it started in Januweather (made playing ary. It was a short stint more a possibility). in the teaching world. I finished the semester and CT: When you went then went into the departoff to college (at Washment head and (resigned). ington Adventist UniIt was tough decision at versity), what was the the time, but professiongoal? ally, it has been a very MO: I played colrewarding decision. lege basketball, but my professional goal at the CT: Where did you go time was in law. Hisafter Pennsylvania? tory/pre-law was my MO: The 84Lumber first-year major track.

Classic. Their last event That changed. After the was in 2006. Then I went first year, I dropped the up to Turning Stone pre-law and then after the Resort just outside of second year, I switched to Syracuse, N.Y. They were phys-ed and minored in a new event, just building history. I wanted to be a the team and I became basketball coach. the tournament operations manager up there. I CT: What was your was there for three years first job out of college? from 2007-09.

MO: I came back to Then I had another opCharlotte and was a phys- portunity at the Greenbried teacher. er, which was starting a CT: At a high school? PGA Tour event. I started MO: At a K-10 private there as the assistant school. tournament director in CT: How long did you 2010. A couple of years do that? later, I had the opporMO: One year. Then I tunity to become the went back to grad school tournament director there and got my master’s in and did that the remainsports management at ing years there. Now I’m Slippery Rock University. here.

CT: Did you have golf in mind?

MO: No (chuckling).

The original objective was to secure my master’s degree because it’s easier to get into coaching (college) when you can potentially teach some classes. I was looking at it still with the main goal of how to get into coaching at the collegiate level. That was the primary goal.

CT: When did it shift?

MO: Part of my master’s program was an internship. I looked and searched and couldn’t find the right internship for what I wanted. I was kind of running out of time and my professor sent me an opportunity for a PGA Tour event called the 84Lumber

CT: What was appealing about Gwinnett and the Champions Tour event? You’d been in the same spot for six or so years, you’ve got a family, it’s not an easy decision to make, is it?

MO: What’s so appealing about this event is, in no particular order, a great venue. TPC Sugarloaf has provided such a great venue to host any type of professional golf event. The platform to host a major professional golf event is tremendous.

Then Gwinnett County as a whole. The growth, the people in business, the Fortune 500 corporations that are taking a hard look at this county,

and just down the road is Atlanta. So the opportunity for making a good PGA Tour Champions event, the best is all right here.

I look at it as a great opportunity to take a good foundation event, with a good title sponsor in Mitsubishi Electric, the (Gwinnett) Sports Commission is tremendous, with the property and the players. I’ve talked to several players and they love this venue.

It’s all here. It’s just being able to tap it and turn it into the premier PGA Tour Champions event was so appealing.

From the personal side, I’m married with three young girls — 6, 4 and 2 — and the opportunity for them in Gwinnett County is equally exciting.

our focuses, to have the community embrace this event and come out to support it. Part of our positioning within the market is to say this is Gwinnett’s event.

We’re going to continue to drive charity dollars. Over the last four years, they’ve been able to eclipse that $1 million back to charity, which is tremendous. Our goal is not to fill the pockets of anyone, but to support charities with this event.

Instead of four years, let’s make it two years to get another million dollars. Everything we do from a sponsorship and a partnership support is to drive that charitable dollar.

I’ve looked at the player field the last four years — they all come.

The player field is always going to be solid.

One of the things I CT: The last couple of years, these are impres- want to bring to the table sive rookie classes com- is the engagement of our youth. I want to create ing to the Champions more activities during the Tour. event.

MO: The great thing about the PGA Tour CT: If you could pick Champions product is a golf course to play, you don’t have to learn their names. The rookies what would it be?

MO: TPC Sugarloaf on the PGA Tour, you (smiling) might not know. That CT: OK, other than relationship with the your own. player and the fan base MO: I wouldn’t be dohas already been estabing a good job if I didn’t lished over an extensive say that. I’ll give you professional career. Jeff two, one I have played Maggert, Steve Stricker, David Toms, Vijah Singh, that I absolutely love and one that is probably on John Daly. I can keep everybody’s bucket list, going. And the crop of Augusta National. I have folks that is 48, 49? It not played it. It’s because seems like this Tour and of everything around the product just reloads it. The history and the every single year. That’s the great advantage of the conditions. I could play it if they just aerified PGA Tour Champions. it, wouldn’t bother me These guys, when I one bit. The one I have started, they were the played, and only once, staple of the PGA Tour but it’s just up the road is product. the Honors Course up in CT: The other thing is Ooltewah, Tenn. An old Pete Dye design. I had they’re so savvy about the opportunity to play it everything. They’ve once by myself. I walked spent a long time in it. First tee time in the front of fans and in front of media. They’re morning. And absolutely fell in love with every so genial about the aspect of the experience. whole thing.

It’s not just the golf, it’s MO: These guys are the whole experience and true professionals. They I purely enjoyed it. get it. And for perspective, on the PGA Tour, CT: What kind of muyou’ve got guys grinding sic do you listen to most it out trying to make a living and keep his card. often?

MO: This is going to He’s going to have a difshock you but I don’t referent perspective than someone like a Jay Haas ally listen to music. or Tom Watson. One of CT: What about in the biggest things I’m the car? This is Atlanta. learning to appreciate You’re going to spend a on this tour is that right lot of time in your car. there.

CT: They strike a nice Books on tape? NPR? MO: I do listen to balance between being competitive, wanting to NPR. My wife and I have been to a couple of Aeroswin, and enjoying the mith concerts. I like them moment.

MO: That’s one of the and I like Coldplay. But typically I’m either on the things I do like about it.

They’re fun to be around. phone or I have the radio off and I’m thinking.

CT: Is your family in CT: Any TV shows the process of moving down here? you try not to miss?

MO: We’re in the MO: I’m a whole seaprocess of the transition son behind, but my wife and I like “The Blacklist.� now. We’ve got a house to sell and some more CT: What was your boxes to check before we first car? can do that. But they’re MO: A 1993 white excited to get down here. four-door Chevy Lumina.

CT: Maybe you drive CT: Are they OK givit now, but if you don’t, ing up the snow for the is there a car out there sun? you’d snap up given the MO: Yeah. West Virchance? ginia, the snow isn’t as MO: I’m a car geek. heavy as you might think.

I love cars. I like the InProbably a 10-15 degree finiti FX35, the fastback difference but the elevaSUV, which they now call tion gets you the snow. the QX70 and it has to have the sport rim packCT: How is the event age because that makes shaping up? the car. I’ve got a BMW MO: It’s shaping up 550 with some higher tremendously well. The miles so I went and test nice thing about some drove an ’09 (Infiniti). It of that continuity, even though I’m the new tour- was the pewter, but I’m a silver guy. nament director guiding I also like the BMW the ship, Anna Diez and the tournament team have 750, but I could drive the been through this before. heck out of that QX70 It’s not a completely new sport package. And honestly, from a famevent. So what you’re ily standpoint, I love the going to see is high atQX80. tendance. That’s one of

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Gladiators give away third-period lead in loss

BY CHRISTINE TROYKE

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DULUTH — Wichita scored two goals in the first 63 seconds of the third period to wrest a gamelong lead away from the Atlanta Gladiators and left town with a 4-2 victory Thursday.

The Thunder continued their successful swing through the South with a second third-period rally in as many games.

Wichita surged past South Carolina in the final 20 minutes on Tuesday.

Atlanta headed for Orlando just 90 minutes after Thursday’s loss for a pair of road games.

Atlanta has given up 39 or more shots in four of its seven games and failed to hold a third-period lead for the third time.

“Generally speaking, we’ve had good starts to all of our games,” Gladiators head coach Andy Brandt said. “The problem the past four or five games, has been our finish. Right now we don’t know how to play with a lead. It cost us a game in Tulsa and it cost us the game this afternoon.”

A.J. White started and finished a play to give the Gladiators a 1-0 lead 4:22 into the game.

White, in his home debut, knifed over the blue line, got the puck deep and cut to the front of the net.

White roofed a centering

Atlanta Gladiators goaltender Steve Racine (35) denies Wichita’s Alexis Loiseau (74) as part of a 35-save effort on Thursday at Infinite Energy Arena. (Photo: Atlanta Gladiators/Taylor Trebotte)

feed from Tyler Shiplo for his first professional goal and second point in three games since arriving from AHL Providence.

Despite the special 10 a.m. start, the first period was filled with end-to-end action. Goalie Steve Racine held the fort, preserving the 1-0 lead through intermission. The Michigan alum’s biggest save was getting to the opposite post to stone Wichita’s Louick Marcotte on what looked like a sure goal more than halfway through the period.

“He was good,” Brandt

said of the netminder’s pro debut. “Our guys also did a good job, especially in the first two periods, of lifting sticks and clearing bodies when there were rebounds there. For coming in off of not so much game action over the last two weeks, he was good for us. I wouldn’t put the loss on Steve.”

Marcotte finally solved Racine about 20 minutes later, but not before Tyler Murovich scored on a simple wrister from the top of the circle for Atlanta.

Murovich gave the Gladiators a 2-0 lead 4:03 into the

second period, entering the zone and flipping a shot on net. His fourth goal of the season meant that Atlanta still led after Marcotte’s tally at 12:43.

Marcotte beat Racine over the far shoulder to get the Thunder within a goal again.

Atlanta held the 2-1 advantage through intermission, despite some dicey final seconds of the period in front of its own net.

That did not last long coming out of the break.

Wichita capitalized on a Gladiators giveaway down

low to tie it 38 seconds in and grabbed its first lead of the game at 1:03. Defenseman Chris Rumble tucked a surgically placed shot under the crossbar and put Atlanta in the hole.

“From a team standpoint, we have to rectify our turnovers,” Brandt said. “Turning pucks over is just not being detailed and not wanting to buy into simplicity.

“I think we’ve showed in spurts, when we get pucks in deep and get in on our forecheck, we’re pretty good. Our strength right

now is our forecheck, but it’s the lack of detail from every guy in that locker room to get to the offensive end (that’s costing us).”

Gabriel Gagne salted the win away when he broke in one-on-one and scored on Racine at 16:08.

“We didn’t have our heads on in the third period,” Brandt said. “Good teams are going to push, especially when they’re down in the third period and Wichita is a good team.

We have to know how to handle that and that’s part of the maturation process that I guess we’re going through right now.”

Racine, who went 206-3 for the Wolverines last year, finished with 35 saves. The other goalie Atlanta signed this week after losing both of its to AHL call-up, Jay Williams, is slated to get the start today in Orlando. Saturday’s starter is to be determined.

At least one of the two rookie goaltenders could be with the Gladiators for a while with Boston’s Anton Khudobin out at least three weeks due to an upper body injury.

Note: Wichita was scheduled to play two games in Greenville to complete its southern road trip, but immediately after Thursday’s game, the Thunder were told to head home due to issues at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. It should have been the Swamp Rabbits’ home opener.

Tech technically Georgia’s Eason aiming for history still title eligible

BY STAN AWTREY Staff Correspondent

ATLANTA — Georgia Tech still hasn’t given up on the idea of winning the ACC’s Coastal Division.

The odds are exceedingly long, but they aren’t impossible.

“You never know,” coach Paul Johnson said.

“You just keep playing.

Right now we’re trying to get win No. 5.”

The Yellow Jackets (4-3, 1-3) are in a difficult situation because of their three conference losses — a lopsided loss to Clemson and closer games against Miami and Pitt.

They have games remaining with North Carolina and Virginia Tech, who each have one conference loss.

“Guys at the front of the league, we’ve still got a chance to play,” Johnson said. “If we can find a way to put together a three- or four-game winning streak … but who knows? Right now we’ve got to get win No. 5 and we’ve got to get No. 1.

We’ve got to get the one on Saturday.”

There is some recent history on Georgia Tech’s side. The Yellow Jackets reached the 2012 ACC Championship game with three conference losses and tied with Miami and North Carolina. Georgia Tech advanced because Miami was on probation and North Carolina imposed sanctions on itself.

Virginia Tech and Pitt, which also has one conference loss, met on Thursday night. North Carolina is off this week prior to next week’s game against Georgia Tech.

If Georgia Tech did somehow end up in a tie

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with another team with three conference losses, it would lose a tiebreaker against Pitt or Miami, but win one against North Carolina or Virginia Tech — two teams it would have to beat to make the math work.

Duke loaded with Georgians: Duke has made it a priority to recruit here, as evidenced by the 18 Georgians on their roster.

Middle Georgia is represented on the roster by Marquies Price, a sophomore from Peach County who starts at defensive end.

Price has played all seven games and has 14 tackles, two for loss, one sack and four hurries.

Duke’s most productive receiver is T.J. Rahming, a sophomore from McEachern. Rahming has 40 receptions for a 9.7-yard average and one touchdown. He is just 40 yards away from becoming the 36th player at Duke to have 1,000 receiving yards.

Deondre Singleton, a starting cornerback from Dacula, has 29 tackles, three for loss and is tied for the team lead with two interceptions.

Injury update: Johnson said all players were at practice this week, but was not ready to announce the injury list. The biggest question mark is linebacker P.J. Davis, who missed the Georgia Southern game with a leg injury.

George H. W. Bush was in the White House, “Batman” starring Michael Keaton ruled the box office, Milli Vanilli was tearing up the Billboard chart, a stamp cost a quarter and East and West Germany were still separated by a wall.

The year was 1989 and so much has changed since the year Taylor Swift was born, but one thing hasn’t when it comes to the Georgia-Florida football rivalry: Georgia is still waiting for a quarterback to beat the Gators in his first attempt.

Greg Talley led Georgia to a 17-10 win in 1989 and no Bulldog has beaten Florida in his first try since — not even Aaron Murray, who won three straight from 2011-13 after losing in overtime to the Gators as a freshman.

The Bulldogs have been dominated by the Gators since Talley’s win. Florida has reeled off 20 victories in the past 26 meetings, including in five of the past eight years, heading into the schools’ annual date in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 at EverBank Field.

“This is a big week, ol’ Florida hate week,” fifth-year senior offensive tackle Greg Pyke told reporters. “There’s no better feeling than coming over that bridge and seeing all the people tailgating and knowing how big of a game that is.”

Now it’s true freshman Jacob Eason’s turn to do what so many great Georgia quarterbacks couldn’t do in their first shot against the Gators. Matthew Stafford was good enough to become the first pick in the NFL Draft and David Greene, a former standout

Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason (10) scrambles for yardage as Vanderbilt safety Ryan White (14) dives in during a game in Athens. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

at South Gwinnett, left Georgia having won more games than any Division I-A quarterback.

But neither beat the Gators in their first try.

Last year, Georgia quarterback Faton Bauta added his name to the loser’s list in a 27-3 loss in his first college start.

“Last year was last year.

It was tough; we lost,” Georgia running back Sony Michel told reporters. “I don’t even know the score of last year’s game to be honest with you. We’re going to leave that in the past.

But I guarantee this year is going to be different.”

It’s now Eason’s chance to reverse Georgia’s skid against the Gators, who have won the teams’ past two meetings by a combined 42 points.

Eason (1,366 yards, 9 TDs, 5 INTs) has been terrific at times, including when he threw a gamewinning pass to Isaiah McKenzie against Missouri and a 47-yard score to Riley Ridley to give Georgia a lead against Tennessee with 10 seconds remaining. At other times, he’s struggled mightily, completing 5 of 17 passes for just 29 yards — the lowest by any Bulldog in 26 years — in a victory

against South Carolina.

The next week, he completed 27 of 40 passes for 346 yards and a score in a 17-16 loss to Vanderbilt.

“He’s had some really, really good throws, some really, really good reads, and then he’s had ones he’s missed,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart told reporters.

“It’s basically the assessment of a true freshman at any position. He’s just at the most critical position.”

Florida coach Jim McElwain heaped even bigger praise on Eason.

“He’s the future of the SEC,” McElwain said Monday during his weekly news conference. “He’s that good.”

But is Eason confident he’s good enough to beat the No. 14 Gators (5-1 overall, 3-1 SEC) in a game Georgia (4-3, 2-3) must win if it’s to salvage anything in a season that’s spiraling downward?

Who knows? Smart doesn’t allow true freshmen to speak with the media.

“We’ve got to go get this victory,” Michel told reporters. “Our mindset is going to get this victory.”

Eason will always be linked to Florida, which also recruited the five-star pocket passer while he was

starring for Lake Stevens High in Washington.

Eason committed to Georgia, but his future with the Bulldogs was in limbo after Georgia fired coach Mark Richt, who had bonded with Eason.

He visited the Gators while Georgia was changing coaches, but he ultimately remained a Bulldog.

“We tried to jump in there, obviously late, when there might have been a crack,” McElwain told reporters. “I don’t know how big the crack was.”

Eason’s nine touchdown passes are already more than Stafford threw as a freshman. Eason’s 54.3 completion percentage is also better. Stafford finished his first season with 13 interceptions. “(Jacob) is a special talent,” McElwain told reporters. “He understands the game. He grew up in it. I really enjoyed being around him and his family in the brief time we were able to. He’s really a good player.”

Florida counters with sophomore Luke Del Rio. He has thrown for 998 yards, seven touchdowns and five interceptions in four starts. In Florida’s last game, Del Rio threw for 236 yards and a score in a win over Missouri, but also was intercepted three times.

Smart expects Saturday’s game to come down to which team executes better in the fourth quarter, considering Georgia’s season has been defined by how it has played late in close games.

“Every game has come down to the fourth quarter with the exception of Ole Miss,” Smart said, referring to a 45-14 loss to the Rebels on Sept. 24. “Every one of those games easily could have gone either way. That’s SEC football.”

Norcross receiver Jones commits to Georgia State FROM STAFF REPORTS Norcross wide receiver Tamir Jones ended his recruitment on Thursday with a verbal pledge to

Georgia State.

The 6-foot-1, 184-pound senior who also lines up at tight end, leads the Blue Devils (8-0) with 21 receptions

for 34 yards and three touchdowns this season.

Jones also was receiving interest from Samford.

“First and foremost I want to thank God for

everything I have been through. Without God taking care of me and putting his blessings into me, none of this would be possible,” he posted

on his Twitter account.

“I would like to thank my family, coaches and brothers for always believing in me, having my back and not allowing me

to fall backwards or on to the wrong path. After my last high school season of football I will be starting a new chapter at Georgia State.”

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Hawks, Bulldogs win for state date All the Wolves

BY DAVID FRIEDLANDER

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COLUMBUS — Skylar Hayward and Mill Creek figured out how to slow down Parkview’s pesky running game in their opening round game of the Class AAAAAAA state softball tournament.

Simply put, don’t let the speedy Panthers reach base.

The senior right-hander faced just one hitter over the minimum, giving up just one hit and striking out 10 to help the Hawks to a 3-0 win over the Panthers on Thursday night at the South Commons Softball Complex.

Micayla Rood was 2-for-3, including an RBI triple, a stolen base and two runs scored as Mill Creek (25-6) advanced to the second round, where it will meet a familiar foe in Region 6-AAAAAAA rival North Gwinnett, which downed Lowndes 4-2 in an earlier first-round game. First pitch is set for 11 a.m.

And Hayward was the catalyst.

“I had to trust my stuff from the beginning because this is the state tournament, and I have to throw as few pitches as possible,” the Ohio State commit said. “My goal was just to let them put it in play and let my defense work.”

But with 10 strikeouts, the Panthers (26-10) weren’t putting as many balls in play as they normally do, with only a second-inning single by Allison Barfield — eventually eliminated by a force play and a caught stealing — and Destiny Beckham’s infield single to lead off the top of the seventh.

“Hayward was fantastic (Thursday) night,” Parkview coach Justin

FANS CHOICE FALL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Who: Erin Wilbur School: North Gwinnett Sport: Softball Class: Junior Highlights: Hit two home runs and had four RBIs in Game 1, then had two hits and an RBI in Game 2 as North Gwinnett swept Cherokee in the state playoffs Coach Randy Black’s take: “She’s a fantastic young lady. She works as hard as anyone on the team. She gets great grades. She’s one of those quiet leaders who gets it done on the field.”

Bishop said. “All credit to her, all credit to (Mill Creek) defensively. They made all the plays they needed to make. Even when you get a lead-off runner on in the seventh inning, you can’t do anything.”

To Panther starter MacKenzie Michels’ credit, she didn’t allow Mill Creek to do much either, though the Hawks used Parkview’s formula to manufacture a run and take a quick lead in the bottom of the first.

Rood led off by legging out an infield single, stole second and eventually came home on Maddison Koepke’s RBI single to put Mill Creek up 1-0.

That’s all Michels allowed until the fifth, when Lindsey Lee reached on another infield single, stole second and came home on Rood’s triple, with the centerfielder following her plateward following a throwing error to make the lead 3-0.

The rest was up to Hayward, who pitched around Beckham’s seventh-inning single to close out the win.

“I thought (Hayward) threw really well,” Mill Creek coach Paul Pierce said. “She used both sides of the plate real well. She was sharp (Thursday) night. That was great to see. … I mean they (Parkview) have got speed

and they play the game the right way.”

The Panthers will have to bounce back tomorrow, starting with a 3 p.m. elimination game against Lowndes, though they’ve done it before in coming out of the elimination bracket to beat Brookwood twice to take the Region 8-AAAAAAA title earlier this month.

“That was one of the things I just told my time,” Bishop said. “Our backs are against the wall, and we’ve got to come out swinging. … The last time we were in this position, we got off the ropes and came out swinging and put ourselves in position to be where we are right now.”

North Gwinnett 4, Lowndes 2 Chandler Dennis threw a complete game in the circle and went 3-for-4 at the plate as the Bulldogs (25-7) rallied for three runs in the top of the fifth after falling behind 2-0 to earn their first win in a state tournament game since 2005.

“They’re focused because I have nine seniors that know what they’ve got to do to win,” North coach Randy Black said.

Two of those seniors were among those who came up big in the decisive fifth inning after Lowndes (27-5) took a 2-0

lead on Rylin Hedgecock’s two-run home run in the bottom of the fourth — on at the plate and another in the dugout.

“When we came in the dugout and we were down 2-0, Haley Short called them over and in her calm demeanor and sweet little voice said, ‘This game is not over. We’ve been in this situation before. …

This is going to be our inning.’”

Short’s words proved to be prophetic as Lauren Reed and Allison Roach led off the fifth with back-to-back ground-rule doubles to pull North to within 2-1.

After Emily Brown singled to put runners on the corners and courtesy runner Jazmin Scott scored on a wild pitch to tie the game at 2-all, senior Makenna Dowell put the ball in play with a grounder to second that scored Brown to give the Bulldogs a 3-2 lead.

North cashed in a Lowdnes error to add an insurance run in the top of the seventh, and Dennis made that lead stand up with the help of her two senior middle infielders in the bottom of the inning.

With one out and a runner on first, Jacie Johns sent a grounder deep into the hole between short and third that Dowell ran down and then fired an off-balance bullet to Bailey Martin, who did the splits to get the force out at second.

Dennis then got Rachel Wolverton to ground out to third to end the Bulldogs’ five-game losing streak in state tournament play and send them into today’s 3 p.m. second round game against Lowndes.

Dennis allowed just four hits and two earned runs and struck out four in seven innings, while Short and Roach each added two hits.

rolling at state Buford, Wesleyan cruise in softball opener at Columbus

Jameson Kavel (2-for4, 3B, 4 runs) and Julia Childers (2-for-3, 2 RBIs), played big roles in the COLUMBUS — Buford Wolves’ offensive outburst.

But sophomore Nolan, and Wesleyan share school colors and mascots, and in who finished a perfect Thursday’s opening round 4-for-4, freshman Jahni of their respective classifi- Kerr (2-for-4, RBI, 3 runs) cations in the GHSA State and junior Cassie Henning Softball Tournament at the (2-for-3, RBI) also were important components in South Commons Softball Wesleyan’s machine-like Complex, they shared dominating performances. attack.

Henning also pitched the Wesleyan pounded out 14 hits, including four in as first inning before giving many at bats from Jennifer way to Madison Kerpics, who picked up the win Nolan, who also drove in four runs in a 14-0 Wolves with three shutout innings, giving up just one hit and win over Mt. Pisgah in striking out six along the a Class A (Private) firstway. round game.

Like Wesleyan, Buford A few minutes later, (29-2) jumped on its opBuford finished off a 9-1 ponent early, only it was a win over Starr’s Mill in four-run second inning that the Class AAAAA openset the tone in the win over ing round, paced by two Starr’s Mill. hits each from Samantha And while senior SaThomas and Gabby Benmantha Thomas (2-for-3, son, two RBIs from Shea 2B, 3B, 3 R) had a strong Bayreuther and a comday, it was underclassmen plete-game outing from Kelsey Bennett, Benson (2Logan Caymol.

Wesleyan (26-4) jumped for-3), Bayreuther (1-for-2, 2 RBIs), Katie Perkins, on Mt. Pisgah early, scorMaddie Marchiando and ing four times in the first Arielle Oda who keyed inning and cruising to a run-rule victory in just four the decisive second-inning rally. innings despite playing “I thought we played only a limited amount of solid,” said Buford coach innings over the last two weeks due to byes and run- Tony Wolfe, whose team will next meet Region rule wins in the playoffs.

“We just came out really 8-AAAAA rival Walnut Grove in today’s 9 a.m. strong,” said Wesleyan second-round game. “We coach Mary Stephenson, got the ball in play, and whose team will take on we did some good things either Tattnall Square or on the bases. So I was Stratford Academy in a really pleased. It was a second-round game today at 9 a.m. “That’s a compli- good, solid win in the first round.” ment to our senior leaderCaymol also had a ship. They were having strong outing, taking a meetings last night. They no-hitter through 5 2/3 inhad a meeting before the (overall) team meeting. … nings before settling for a The seniors are really driv- complete-game win, giving up just three hits and one ing the train for us.” run and striking out 10.

Two of those seniors,

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Newton blanks Generals 30-0 Hebron sweeps

BY MANNY FILS

a punt allowed the Rams to kick a short field goal.

A long runback on a punt COVINGTON — A let Myron Middlebrooks 23-point second quarter by (10-for-17 for 112 yards) Newton was too much for hit Xavier Brown in the Shiloh to overcome as the flat before Brown raced 32 Rams punched their ticket yards with 36 seconds for to the Class AAAAAAA the 23-0 lead. playoffs with a 30-0 win at The Newton defense Homer Sharp Stadium on totally shut down the Thursday.

Shiloh running game.

The defense gave the of- The Generals (2-7, 1-3) fense a short field for one had minus-11 yards in the of its touchdowns and the first half and just 18 in the other came as a result of game. D.J. Walker had a special teams play. few completions against Newton’s first touchthe Newton secondary, down came after a fumble but between dropped and recovery on the Shiloh hurried passes, he only 36-yard line. A fumble on completed 13 of 27 for 79 Staff Correspondent

yards.

Newton (5-3-1, 2-2) was on the verge of putting the ball in the end zone again when a bad exchange resulted in Shiloh grabbing the loose ball.

The Generals moved the ball before Newton’s defense caused a fumble, giving the offense the ball on the Generals’ 36-yard line. A 13-yard run by Middlebrooks and a 25-yard run by Jaquan Henderson helped give the Rams a first-and-goal from the 3-yard line.

Middlebrooks found an open J.J. Holloman for the touchdown with 8:07 left

in the half.

After being pushed around in the second quarter, the Generals came out with a new intensity. However, they were unable to rattle Newton as the Rams continued to move the ball. The Rams had their longest drive of the game, taking the ball 65 yards in 12 plays. The drive was capped by a 1-yard Henderson dive for a TD with 2:52 left in the third.

Shiloh changed quarterbacks, giving Tahquan Flythe a chance. But the results were the same as the drive ended with a Clark interception.

Millsap sparks Hawks in opener

BY STAN AWTREY The Sports Xchange

ATLANTA — Forward Paul Millsap scored 28 points and sparked a 24-6 run to open the final quarter and help the Atlanta Hawks to a 114-99 seasonopening victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday at Philips Arena.

Millsap was 11 of 20 from the field, including three 3-pointers, with seven rebounds and six assists to help Atlanta end a four-year streak of opening-night losses.

His 3-pointer with 8:09 remaining gave the Hawks a 10-point margin they never relinquished.

The game-clinching run was also aided by Tim Hardaway Jr., who had 10 points during the streak en route to scoring 21 points off the bench.

Dennis Schroder added 14 points and Thabo Sefolosha had 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

Dwight Howard, Atlanta’s big offseason free-

Atlanta center Dwight Howard (8) protects the ball against Washington’s Marcin Gortat (13) during the first half Thursday at Philips Arena. (Photo: Dale ZanineUSA Today Sports)

agent signee, had a successful debut with 11 points and 19 rebounds. Howard set a team record for most rebounds in his debut with the team. Shareef Abdur Raheem had 18 in his Atlanta debut in 2001-02.

Washington was led by Markieff Morris with 22 points. Bradley Beal was hampered by foul trouble and was limited to 13 points. John Wall added 12 points and 10 assists and Otto Porter Jr. scored

10. Marcin Gortat had a team-high 11 rebounds.

The loss ruined the debut of Washington coach Scott Brooks.

It took Howard no time to make his presence known on the boards. He had seven rebounds in the first five minutes and had 15 in the first half.

His prowess on the glass fueled the fast start and the Hawks led 23-14 with 3:12 left in the first quarter.

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ered and led 53-48 when Morris connected on a 3-pointer with 1:59 left in the half. Morris led the Wizards with 13 points in the first half.

Atlanta outscored Washington 9-3 into the break and led 57-56 at intermission. Millsap scored 14 in the first half.

The game remained close and physical in the third quarter and came to a head with 8:01 left in the quarter when Atlanta’s Kent Bazemore was called for a flagrant foul for undercutting Wall on a layup.

Wall made both free throws to give the Wizards a six-point lead, but Atlanta roared back with seven straight points to retain the lead and had an 81-80 advantage after the third.

Note: Atlanta signed PG Dennis Schroder to a fouryear contract extension worth $62 million. The three-year veteran inherited the starting job after the Hawks traded incumbent Jeff Teague to Indianapolis in the summer.

area cross country and ninth.

Wesleyan’s Peter Hess ATHENS — Hebron (18:36.54) finished 12th, Christian swept the boys while Hebron teamand girls titles at the Area mates Michael Fabiano 2 private cross country (18:44.82) and Andy Harmeet Thursday at Athens ris (18:45.04) were 15th Academy. and 16th.

The boys (54 points) The girls’ side saw beat out Athens Academy Hebron teammates Mi(69), Providence Christian randa Taylor (20:44.95) (71), and Lakeview Acad- and Amanda Jackson emy (80). Wesleyan just (21:06.22) finish third finished out of qualifying and fourth to pace the for state, taking fifth (112). Lions, while teammates On the girls’ side, HeTori Johnson (22:00.17), Alyssa Hawkins (22:19.88) bron won with 34 points, while Athens Academy (42) and McKenna Taylor was second with Wesleyan (22:20.67) were seventh, ninth and 11th.

(60) and Providence (138) Wesleyan’s Mary Ann rounding out the top four to Manley (21:59.08) was qualify for state.

Hebron’s Brandon Porta sixth, teammate Ana Hanger (22:20.20) was 10th and (17:30.02) won the boys’ Miller Louthan (22:30.08) race by nine seconds, while teammate Blake Fu- was 13th.

Providence’s Anna gel (17:57.05) was fourth.

Huntington (22:33.28) Providence’s Chandler was 14th and the WesScoggins (18:05.33) was leyan duo of Anna Turner fifth, while teammates (22:42.47) and Ashley Luke Hudson (18:17.65) Doran (22:53.45) was 15th and Landon King (18:22.37) finished eighth and 16th.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Cubs’ Schwarber won’t start Game 3 of Series THE SPORTS XCHANGE Kyle Schwarber won’t be in Chicago’s starting lineup when the Cubs host the Cleveland Indians in Game 3 today.

Doctors determined that Schwarber’s surgically repaired left knee isn’t yet ready for outfield duty, so the slugger, who is 3-for7 with two walks, will be limited to pinch-hitting duty in the three games slated for Wrigley Field.

The series is tied at one game apiece.

Schwarber was surprisingly cleared to play in the World Series six-plus months after major knee injury. He served as the designated hitter in the two games in Cleveland and lobbied to play in the field in Chicago.

Cubs president Theo Epstein said the team denied Schwarber’s request because it wasn’t in his best long-term interests.

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CONSTRUCTION/ SERVICE BIDS

NOTICE OF BID City of Lawrenceville, 70 S. Clayton St., Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046.

Downtown Lawrenceville Pedestrian Improvements and One-Way Pair Conversion Project. Separate sealed bids for the Downtown Lawrenceville Pedestrian Improvements and One-Way Pair Conversion Project will be received by the City of Lawrenceville City Hall located at 70 S. Clayton St., Lawrenceville, Georgia until 3:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, December 1, 2016 and then at said office will open and publicly read aloud. The proposed project, within the limits of the City of Lawrenceville, includes conversion of SR 20 (Clayton Street) and SR 20 (Perry Street) to two-way operation.

The proposed project will convert Perry Street and Clayton Street from three (3) one-way travel lanes to twoway operation. The primary typical section for two-way operation will consist of one (1) through-lane in each direction and one (1) center two-way left¬ turn lane.

Existing signalized intersections along Perry and Clayton will be re-configured to accommodate the two-way operation, including full pedestrian upgrades. Shareduse of Perry Street and Clayton Street will be encouraged through the proposed use of “sharrows” and share-theroad signage. The limits of improvement along Perry Street total approximately 0.66 miles. A complete set of plans and documents may be purchased for $ 180.00 per set (non-refundable) from: a Moreland Altobelli Associates, Inc., 2450 Commerce Suite 100, Duluth, GA 30096.

To obtain further information, please email Steve Murray, Purchasing Manager, steve. murray@lawrencevillegaweb.com.

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE NOTICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE REQUEST An application for an alcohol beverage permit to serve beer, wine and distilled spirits has been filed with the City of Norcross, Georgia by the following party at the following location, to wit: Applicant/Owner: BIAN GANGHUA

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Registered Agent: LI GUANG DA Business Name: CHOW KING GRILL BUFFET Location: 2055 BEAVER RUIN RD. NORCROSS, GA 30071 9 0 4 - 4 5 0 9 5 4 , 10/26,27,28,11/2,3,4,9,10, 11,16

PUBLIC SALE There will be sold at public auction on Saturday November 12, 2016 at 11:00 am the following vehicle at BOSSI AUTO SALES LLC, 4598 BUFORD HWY. STE-B. NORCROSS, GA. 30071, 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE, VIN: SAJEA51C82WC81378, DZ MECHANIC MOTORS LLC, 3668 WILLOW WOOD WAY. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. 30044, 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, VIN: 2D4GP44303R155781, and 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, VIN: 1GNDX33L05D264427; REYNA’S AUTO SERVICE, 3634 E. LIDDELL RD, DULUTH, GA. 30096, 1998 GMC SAVANA G3500, VIN: 1GDHG31R2W1046828; AL’S AUTO REPAIR, 6020 BUFORD HWY. SUITE C NORCROSS GA 30071, 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER, VIN: JA3AJ86E22U059466.

TJ AUTOMATICS & SERVICES LLC, 655 LIVELY AVE. STE- 301, NORCROSS, GA. 30071, 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, VIN: 1GCEC14R8WZ181557.

QUALITY AUTO CARE CENTER, 3222 LEONORA CHURCH RD STE.200 SNELLVILLE GA 30039, 1988 MAZDA CN, VIN: JM1FC3516J0106944, declared abandoned and foreclosed vehicles pursuant to Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 40-11-5 929-451678, 10/28,11/4

NOTICE OF SALE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DATE OF AUCTION NOV. 4, 2016 AT 11:00AM According to the lease by and between: Unit 34 Kimberly Tansil Unit 51 Mark Hicks Unit 113 Khanh Brown Unit 116 Ladecia Gadson Unit 164 Gloria Benton Unit 174 Shlipeya Burney Unit 227 Thomas Taylor Unit 620 Kayla Louis Unit 629 Chikinia Jackson and TKG-StorageMart, DBA StorageMart #701, and its related parties, assigns and affiliates. In order to perfect the lien on the goods contained in the storage unit the manager has cut the lock on their units and upon a cursory inspection the units were found to contain ironing board, mattresses, box springs, couches, chest of drawee, pictures, lamps, bags, croquet set, ladder, coolers, file cabinet, door, desk, fishing poles, chop saw, statues, luggage, tool chest, clothing, chest of drawers, washer, boxes, vcr, drier, TVs, lamps, baskets, mirror, high top table, stools, record player, heater, luggage, cooler, vacuum, totes, shoes, chair, Pictures, glassware, sectional couch, football pads, football helmet, tool bag, stepladder, tools and many other items used in and around the home.

ITEMS WILL BE SOLD OR DISPOSED OF AT THIS SITE ON, Nov 4, 2016 AT 11:00 AM AT THE ADDRESS LISTED BELOW TO SATISFY OWNERS LIEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE STATUTES. TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH ONLY, NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALL GOODS ARE SOLD IN “AS IS” CONDITION. TAX MUST BE PAID OR RESALE NUMBERS FURNISHED. BUYERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN LOCKS IF NEEDED. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO OVERRIDE ALL BIDS. ALL ITEMS OR SPACES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE ON DATE OF SALE. 929-449929, 10/21,28

Blank Paul Poston 0524 Household goods Beasley Patrick 0704 Homegoods Steve Carter 4112 Household goods Azelia Cutts 5304 Household goods Kim Sang Tae 1101 Household goods Kelley Jay 2205 BLANK Queenie Bell 0515 household goods Ryan Kensinger 0609 household goods Davis Christopher 0404 BLANK BROWN JOHN 3119 Household furniture RICE IRENE 0304 BLANK Sisson Delores 0422 BLANK Life Changers Family Worship Center 5504 Church goods White Ronny 0110 BLANK Kyle Brogdon 0451 household goods Life Changers Family Worship Center 4103 church goods Cooper Henry 2101 Furniture Shuler Lavaine 3500 BLANK Richard Staten 3306 Blank Wagner Aaron 0528 Blank Walter Bercy 4325 Household goods Cherokee Butts 0316 mattress, boxes, bed Valerio Wilson 0448 household goods Demorrius Venquis 0226 Household goods Nicholas Brown 0212 Household goods Yong Chang 3115 Dining table, dishes, household items.

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Household items Kelly Nelke 0326 Household Goods, Furniture Shaunice Williams 5508 household items Wendell Lewis 3323 household items Nequana Holmes 0349 Queen mattress, end tables, lamps Yineira Hartog 4121 household, two beds, nightstands, mini fridge Dolores Carston 0224 household items, furniture Charles Pittman 0543 a few boxes Santia Registre 3411 household items Darren Hutcherson 0541 couple boxes and bags Yalunda Winters 0532 2 washer and 2 dryers table and 4 chairslamps end tables J L Bean 0616 pallets, no goods Elan Ivy 0537 household goods.

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

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1019, Julio Vargas 0575, Sharese Davidson 1041, Kevin Hayes 0213, Kimberly Thioye 2719-2721, Jeremy Bradshaw 320, Sarah Jackson 2638, Teddy Thomas 0203, Ali Koita 0412, Diavalo Spraggins 0323, Ninoska Pena 0318, Darnell Sharif Carston 1135, Ayrrecia Boyd 0504, Egypt Steed 1608, Ayrrecia Boyd 0508, Janet Ball 2064, Nickcho Pulce 0531, Nathaniel Nevills 0105, Toni Taylor 0609, Erika Parades 2516, John Victorian 2601, Charles Oladimeji 1239, Stephen Rogers 2242, Colin Barnes 1140, Ronda Crawley 1161, Carlos Knight 1154, Cedric Goodin 0803, Jamel Lee 0921, Harlem Watkins 1722, Travis Colclough 2622.

5365 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093: Tyrelle Hobbs 1038, John Garner, Sr. B128, Gloria Ann Williams 1060, Brittany Hutcherson A105, Bernarda Henriquez B203, Carrie Delong AA4114A, Jaylee Ortiz A106, Marcstephen Mauge B201, Cayla Moore, B115, Natazba Brock 1054, Marquita Galbreath 1080, Jillian Hearn B204, Gloria Ann Williams 1058, Remonica Peterson B112, Michael Olayiwola B223, Kalel Ibrahim 1051.

2161 Hewatt Rd., Snellville, GA 30039: Latoya Jackson 228, Anne Lawson 107, Jean Dukes 022, Mauricas Zachery 044, Tammy Brown 229, Victor Grimes 203-204, Victor Grimes 128, Shelanda Ogletree 226, Keith Wilson 237, Shynethia Russell 118, Dwayne Harrigan 246 140 Rockbridge RD NW, Lilburn, GA 30047: Kenyon Bishop 4141, Rolando Gomez 474, Travis Dennis 3147, Family Dermatology 466, Theodore Barker, Jr. 4107, Anna- Marie Bennet-Odlum 3157, Diana Williams 5001, Calvin Erby, Jr. 406 929-449787, 10/28,11/4

3104 Household items Renada Chase 1121 Household goods Matthew Melchiore 0108 Household items Faith Bankston 2008 Household Michael Newman 3117 Household Items Renaldo Levy 3410 Household Items Darling Manzano 1154 Household items Brian Chestand 3618 Household Items Ama Okivie 2617 Medical files and medication Shannon Powers 0118 Household Goods Raymond Smith 1144 Household items and furniture.

Selma Grant 2004 Household items and furniture.

Linda Cummings 3303 Household goods Charles Blakeney 2119 Washer & dryer, china hutch, 2 beds Monnie Grimes 3609 Household Items Charles Blakeney 1601 Tools Gregory Johnson 3046 Household items Jose Gomez 0106 Appliances Lavette Furge 1410 Couch, kitchen table, two beds, clothes, accessories Strolley White 0096 Van vehicle Minnu Kalapala 3429 Boxes, misc household items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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NOTICE There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Eagle Towing, located at 115 Arcado Rd. , Lilburn , GA , 30047 , 770-279-1646. Saturday November 5th , 2016 @ 11:00 am. The following vehicles, declared abandoned and foreclosed vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5 as follows: 2005 Ford Taurus VIN: 1FAFP53U85A113655 Tag: PLU 5461 GA 2014 Chevrolet Cruze VIN:1G1PC5SB4E7439288 Tag: VFG 4091 VA 1999 Nissan Altima VIN: 1N4DL01D8XC101912 NO TAG 2004 Jeep Liberty VIN: 1J4GK58KX4W320757 Tag: PXK 8401 GA 1995 Hyundai Accent VIN: KMHVD14N9SU044222 NO TAG 2006 Jeep Commander VIN: 1J8HH48N66C107024 Tag: PTY 5053 GA 1999 Plymouth Voyager VIN: 2P4GP25G3XR181442 NO TAG 929-451672, 10/28,11/4

DIVORCES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. 16 A10597-3 JULIANA ANGEL ORTIZ Plaintiff v.

JOSE E. MIRANDA HERNANDEZ Defendant NOTICE OF PUBLICATION By order for service by publication dated Oct. 20, 2016, you are hereby notified that on the 17TH day of October, 2016, filed suit against you for Divorce.

You are required to file with the Clerk of the Gwinnett Superior Court and serve upon plaintiff’s attorney, 5305 LYME BAY CIR. NORCROSS, GA 30071 an Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for publication.

This the 20TH day of October, 2016.

WITNESS, the Honorable Kathryn M. Schrader, Judge of this Superior Court. /s/ Deputy Clerk, Superior Court For: Richard T. Alexander, Jr., Clerk PO Box 880 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 9 0 9 - 4 5 1 4 4 9 , 10/28,11/3,10,17

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS PUBLIC AUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OCGA 40-11-2 MALL OF GEORGIA FORD, WILL HOLD AN AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S): 2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT 1FMEU63E67UA58326 WILL BE AUCTIONED ON NOVEBER 10, 2016 AT 10 AM. AT 4525 NELSON BROGDON BLVD BUFORD GA 30518 --7495 929-450216, 10/21,28

On 11/15/2016 at 1:00 PM StoreSmart self storage located at 2914 Buford Dr. Buford, GA. 30519 will conduct a public auction of the following: Unit #1009 Dorothy White, Couch. Unit #1071 Lori Hill, Float, Boxes, Table.

Unit #1097 Philip Dobbelmann, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Boxes. Unit #2033 Reginald Harris, Washer, Dryer, Boxes, Bed. Unit #2036 Reginald Harris, Speaker, Tires, Vacuum. Unit #2079 Yahrdana Baskerville, Cooler, Bed, Boxes. Unit #2094 Barry Moon, Bed. Unit #2112 Janell Walker, Chairs, Boxes, Lamps, Couch. Unit #2119 Ian Green, Bike, Fridge, Washer, Boxes. Unit #3035 Christian Blythe, Couch, Dresser, Table. Unit #3082 Dierdra Baptiste, Boxes, Bike, Table.

Unit #3134 Temacca McMurtry, Bed Couch, Chair. Unit #3145 Temacca McMurtry, Washer, Dryer, Bed Frame.

Unit #4068 Alena Marbury, Table, Freezer, Boxes. Unit #4090 Shanice Barnes, Dresser, Bed, Washer. Unit # 4117 Alejandra Delacruz, Totes, Microwave, Couch.

Unit #4135 Warren Pyles, Clothes, Tires.

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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 2801 N Berkeley Lake Rd, Duluth, GA 30096 770-856-9676 November 16, 2016 12:00PM Tomira Jiles 5404

PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that on November 16, 2016, UHaul Company of Atlanta North will be offering for sale under the contractual landlords lien process by public auction the following storage units. The goods to be sold are generally described as household goods. U-Haul reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Payment will be made in cash only. The sale will begin at 8:30 AM at 1290 Pleasant Hill Rd. Lawrenceville, GA. 30044 and continue to each location. Location stops subject to change or cancel.

1290 Pleasant Hill Rd., Lawrenceville, GA 30044: Teniqua Wright 0517-0519, Jon Foster 0317, Celeste Garcia 0300, Nikolay Etov 1157, Lester Gil 2217, Margoth Rodriguez 1043, Taneiqua Cobb 0001, Jasmin Thomas 1723, Janaya Talley 1614, Rodrick Sargent 0501, Krystal Ridley

Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 3357 Breckinridge Blvd, Duluth, GA, 30096, (770)891-4639 11/16/2016 1:00PM Leblanc III Cleveland 2042 household goods Ethel Pruitt 1707 Household goods Shavonne Greer 3131 Household Items Demerrio Jefferson 3

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on, NOVEMBER 7,2016 at 11:00 AM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 2790 BRASELTON HWY DACULA, GA 30019 978-482-1715 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

108 Kathy Holland Books, Magazines, VHS tapes and Seasonal Decor 632 Leanne Greer Household Goods 664 Iandya Trotman Small Boxes 700 Heather Duckworth Washer and Dryer, Bunk Bed and Bins 717 Jackson Jeffries Household Goods Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

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IS A REAL ESTATE CAREER IN YOUR FUTURE? What motivates you? Why do you do what you do? Try putting these questions in the context of your job. Do you feel like you are making a difference or just going through the motions? I have met so many people over the years that, unfortunately, are counting down the days, months, and years until they can retire. They want to get out of the rat race they are in where they feel they have little or no control over their future. I spoke to one of those people just this week. He is bright, educated, personable, and motivated. He hates his job but doesn’t feel like he can leave it as he has a family that relies on his paycheck. The good news for him is he was able to find a position within his company which is a lateral move but a different department with a different supervisor. His new supervisor made a very interesting comment which is “Employee’s don’t leave bad companies, they leave bad supervisors.” This caused me to reflect back on the many people I have spoken to over the years which make this comment not only true, but almost prophecy. So why might a person consider a career in real estate? Let’s take a look at what I would consider the top 5 reasons.

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Some people need to be prodded, guided, and be given the plan. For a self-starter, for the focused and motivated individual, this freedom can allow you to soar like an eagle!

Equal Opportunity? This is the place! Just as Gwinnett County, the state of Georgia, and America continues to diversify, so does the real estate business.

One wonderful fact: owning and investing in real estate continues to be the true American dream! This dream has no boundaries; not racial, color, ethnic, religious, gender, age, orientation, or disability. Just as the dream for the consumer has no boundaries, the career opportunity has no boundaries. If you Tom Gillett is the 2016 President of NAMAR. Gillett was named by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in wish to pursue this dream, you will be welcomed with open arms by not only 2016 as one of the 25 Most Influential People in Residential Real Estate and is a REALTOR® Emeritus, the National Association of REALTORS®, the Georgia Association of recognizing his 40 plus year real estate career. 35 of those years have been as a member of NAMAR .

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KICKOFF 2017 at the NAMAR Expo on January 19, 2017! considered an opportunity only for those retired or looking for a second or part For more information or if you’re interested in having a booth at Expo, contact: time job. With the training and career guidance now available, the perspective Ron Hawley at ron@namr.org or 770-670-6417. is changing. The business is looked at by many as a true profession.

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Historically, one of the big downsides of being in this business was the lack of employee benefits. Now we see companies pulling back employee benefits and scaling down retirement. It makes one ponder, “Who do I trust more with -----------------------------------------my future? Myself or someone else?”

In the Gwinnett County area, the local REALTOR® Board is the Northeast Atlanta No glass ceiling here! We continue to hear reports constantly of charges of Metro Association of REALTORS® (NAMAR). Located at 2145 Duluth Highway (Suite bias in the workplace. There are charges that there are different rules for B), Duluth GA 30097 and on the web at www.namar.org.

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BY PUBLICATION said Court within 30 days of the filing of this action.

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PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #6929, 5985 South Norcross Tucker Road, Norcross, GA 30093, to satisfy a lien on 11/09/2016 at approx.

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Name; Unit # Joe Green A052 Eduardo Ramirez B005 Paul Descartes Acloque B079 Joseph Scott C050 Linell Burnes D076 Wilmer Hernandez D078 Cl bH

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PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS I105 – Steven Cornett – Household Items K1017 – Tracy Young – Household Items E108 – Kenneth Hairl – Household Items J160 – Lawrence Andrus – Household Items F1230 – Kiley Murphy – Household Items F1093 – April Dalton – Household Items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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Fact is, 65% of NAMAR members are female, and the list of top producers are as diverse as the population. The only limit one has on income is his or her own limit on creativity and hard work! There are not just a few but many local REALTORS® who now have 6 figure plus incomes. These incomes would commonly be inconceivable in corporate America. But remember, it is not all about the money.

It is more about the opportunity to be in control and measure your success any way you see fit! It is about being proud of what you do and how you do it. It is driving yourself every day to make a difference in the lives of others and be grateful for the opportunity!

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

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

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF GWINNETT Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained with that certain Security Deed dated November 11, 2009, from Catherine S. McCollister a/k/a Andrea C. McCollister to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Equity Mortgage, Inc.,, recorded on November 23, 2009 in Deed Book 49816 at Page 118, Gwinnett County, Georgia Records, having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. by Assignment and said Security Deed having been given to secure a note dated November 11, 2009, in the amount of $122,336.00, said note being in default, the undersigned will sell at public outcry during the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse of Gwinnett County, Georgia, on December 6, 2016, the following described real property (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”): ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 145 OF THE 6TH DISTRICT, GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 12, BLOCK B, DICKENS TRAIL SUBDIVISION, UNIT 2, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 123, GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN

BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The debt secured by the Security Deed and evidenced by the Note and has been, and is hereby, declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make the payments as required by the terms of the Note. The debt remaining is in default and this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the Security Deed, accrued interest, and all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees. Notice of intention to collect attorneys’ fees has been given as provided by law. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, the person(s) in possession of the property is/are Catherine S. McCollister a/k/a Andrea C. McCollister. The property, being commonly known as 5444 Oliver Court NW, Lilburn, GA, 30047 in Gwinnett County, will be sold as the property of Catherine S. McCollister a/k/a Andrea C. McCollister, subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien and not yet due and payable), any matters affecting title to the property which would be disclosed by accurate survey and inspection thereof, and all assessments, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record to the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A.Section 44-14162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: Bank of America, N.A., 9000 Southside Boulevard, Building 400, Jacksonville, FL 32256, 800-846-2222. The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under U.S. Bankruptcy code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Albertelli Law Attorney for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as Attorney in Fact for Catherine S. McCollister a/k/a Andrea C. McCollister 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (770) 373-4242 By: James E. Albertelli, Esq. For the Firm THIS FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. JEA - 16-028161 A-4596215 10/27/2016, 11/03/2016, 11/10/2016, 11/17/2016, 11/24/2016, 12/01/2016 9 5 0 - 4 5 1 9 7 4 , 10/28,11/3,10,17,24,12/1

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MANSFIELD, GA 30055 HOUSES FOR SALE CONYERS, 30012

The Warehouse Associate/Driver covers receiving, picking, packing and shipping functions and will deliver products via company vehicles in the Greater Atlanta area.

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Commercial Truck Delivery experience with clean and valid driving license.

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Metro Wire and Cable offers a full employee benefits package and competitive wages.

MWC, one of the Nation’s top two-hundred electrical distributors, provides customized solutions to public utilities, electrical contractors, wind farm developers, commercial and industrial HVAC industries, and more.

MWC’s Southeast Regional Distribution Center is located in Lawrenceville, GA and has been in the greater Atlanta region since 1981.

UNDER CONTRACT HUD Case # 105-604842 457 HARRIS DRIVE Exceptional 5BR/4BA 2 Story w/Brick & Stone are Absolutely Gorgeous. 2 Story Foyer Invites You Into A Formal Liv/Dining Room On Full Unfinished Basement.

FHA Insured. $230,000 - EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com GRAYSON, GA 30017

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE STUNNING NEW LISTING! 1688 SILVERGRASS LANE Beautiful 2 story with massive space and extensive moldings & trim. Sits on full unfinished basement.

5BR/4.5BA. A must see! $415,900. EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

Apply online at www.metrowire.net Call 1-770-995-3700 PART-TIME Office Position PT Ins Agency. Specializing-Non-Profits. Pref. skills: Energetic, desire to learn & grow, organized, Microsoft proficient, & dependable. We value character & service first.

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CORNER LOT W/ POOL 127 TARA COURT ALL BRICK 3BR/2BA RANCH Less Than 1 Mile From Jackson Lake.

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GWINNETT, SUGAR HILL 5BR/4BA Brand new, light, bright and beautiful!! Kitchen has farmhouse sink, subway tile, quartz counters, criss-cross detail on island. Designer Lighting. Master is a true luxury retreat w/ spa bath! 3-car garage and full daylight basement. Supreme Sugar Hill location! $499,700 Megan Bagwell, Keller Williams Community Partners, 770-312-5343, 678-341-7400

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BRING ALL OFFERS! 3604 SAND HILL DRIVE .51 Acre Beautiful Lot Which Has Privacy Fence On Each Side and Chain Link Across The Back.

Previous Home Burned Down But This Lot Has Gas, Sewer, Water, Phone, and Electric.

Access To Honey Creek Clubhouse & Amenities Available For Additional Fee $19,500 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com GWINNETT•LILBURN .54 ACRE LOT

Located at 176 HAUTEUR PLACE Cul-de-sac lot in established Carrefour Place subdivision.

Excellent schools, convenient to shopping & major hwys. $32,000.

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MOTIVATED SELLER & USDA ELIGIBLE! 2010 EMERALD DR. 2 story on corner lot w/ pond access in Walnut Grove High School District. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full/2 Half Baths with fireside family room, on partial finished basement. $175,000 - EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

LAND LOT 0 OLD ATHENS HWY Beautiful 2.89 acre tract of land close to vicinity of Athens Georgia. The front is open with a small shared pond. Just perfect for your dream home! $32,900. EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

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One on Singleton Road & One on Law’ville-Suwanee Road! 2BR & 3BR, 2BA, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Off Street Parking.

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B.C. PROPERTIES 770-446-1550 770-995-8828 MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR RENT BARROW-AUBURN 1-2-3 BEDROOMS IN MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY. Rent Starting at $100/ week. Large Lots.

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LAWRENCEVILLE/ SNELLVILLE AREA Clean Efficiency Apartment, Private entrance.

Share kitchen, bath and laundry. Furnished or not. $475 mo plus $300 security deposit. Call Sandy 678-848-8872.

GARAGE SALES AUBURN Garage Sale, Fri, 10/28 & Sat, 10/29 10am - 5pm. 690 Rock Elm Dr. 770-237-8236, pressure cooker, hshold items, fabric, tools, new guitar & much more.

BUFORD GARAGE SALE SATURDAY ONLY! OCT. 29TH, 9AM-5PM The Marlowe Estates, 1927 PIERCE WAY LAWRENCEVILLE Charles Whitehead Living Estate Sale by Treasure Chest Estate Sale Specialists in Lawrenceville, GA, 30046, 523 NW Hurricane Shoals Road, Thursday - Saturday, October 27 through 29 from 9am-5pm.

See pictures on estatesales.net.

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LAWRENCEVILLE GARAGE SALE SAT., 10/29, 8-4 2311 Paper Chase Dr. DJ Equip.: Lights, Speakers, keyboard; clothes, Christmas items, shoes, & MORE!

SCHOOL AUCTION ABSOLUTE Fayette County Board of Education Surplus Liquidation.

Wednesday October 26 at 9:30 AM. Preview Monday-Tuesday 10AM3PM. Buses, portable school trailers, desks, chairs. Visit www. raysauctionandlandco. com 404-202-8382

LAWRENCEVILLE-30043 GARAGE/YARD SALE Sat. ONLY, 10/29, 9-5.

Off Collins Hill Rd., Glen Forest Subdv., 110 Glen Forest Court.

LOGANVILLE Multi Family Yard Sale,

Thurs, 10/27 Sat, 10/29 8am-3pm 2298 Cedar Lake Dr. Antiques, records, tools & more.

SNELLVILLE MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE FRI. 8-12 & SAT., 8-1. Montclair Subdv. off Webb Gin Rd. Hshld. goods, college supplies, tools, toys, furniture, etc

FORD FOCUS SE, 2014 Ruby Red, Stk#P8393 $10,599 800-PREOWNED

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

Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

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MERCURY PREMIER, 2005. One elderly owner, DRIVEN 9k A YEAR. Loaded, new tires, garaged, like new. $5495. 770-616-7399.

MAZDA MILLENIA, 2002: Black, 4 dr, sun roof, P/W, P/D, good condition, 144K miles. $3,950. 678-782-5316 or 205-307-9141

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MERCEDES 560 SL 1987: 76,258 Two Owner Miles • $16,900 Original And Gorgeous.

Selling Thousands Under The Market.

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

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Great Commercial Location For Your New Church, Daycare, Hair Salon Or Office Space.

Space Has 3 Large Rooms, Utility Room & 1 Full Bath & 4 Half Baths. $120,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.Petersrealtyprofessionals.Com

LAWRENCEVILLE ROOM FOR RENT $525/mo. Sugarloaf Mills area. Near Gwnt. Transit.

Quiet n’hood. 678-8252656; 678-353-9483

OFFICE/ WAREHOUSES SPACE AVAILABLE 750 to 3600 sf Mike 404-375-5438.

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Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $60. Call 678-288-2030 for more information.

Saturday, Nov. 5 r Grayson Hot Tamale Chili Ride — Grayson Community Park will host the Grayson Cycling Club for a fall ride before the first Grayson Hot Tamale Chili Cook Off. There are two routes, a 55-mile ride and a 32-mile ride. All proceeds will go to the Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce. The entry free is $30 and includes the ride, a free commemorative T-shirt and a ticket to the chili cookoff. r Model Railroad Days — This twoday event that runs until Sunday will be hosted by the Southeast Railway Museum in Duluth, which will offer an assortment of visiting model railroad layouts. r Fast and the Furriest 5K — At 8:30 a.m., Sugar Hill will host this 5K and one-mile doggie dash. Participants will receive a tech T-shirt, goodie bag, professional timing and free photos.

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Officials from Peachtree Cafe, the city of Peachtree Corners and the Peachtree Corners Business Association open the restaurant’s new location in the city last week.

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Peachtree Corners celebrates new Peachtee Cafe location

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Peachtree Cafe’s new location in Peachtree Corners is now open for all of those southwest Gwinnett fans of the popular Lawrenceville restaurant who want to get its famous sweet potato waffles a little closer to home.

The cafe opened the location, its second in what is now becoming a chain, last week in the old Little Azio’s Pizza space at 3975 Holcomb Bridge Road. It also began offering dinner options on Monday, according to city officials. “There’s no doubt Peachtree CafĂŠ is going to be a very popular place to eat,â€? Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason said in a statement. “We’re pleased they have chosen Peachtree Corners to expand their restaurant business and welcome them to the community.â€?

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Peachtree Cafe’s Peachtree Corners location features a modern looking dining area. The new diner, which celebrated its grand opening on Oct. 19, is the eatery’s second location in Gwinnett. It joins the original Peachtree Cafe location in Lawrenceville. (Special Photo / Peachtree Cafe)

restaurant has seating for 60 people indoors and another 30 people on a covered patio.

In addition to the sweet potato waffles — which made the Georgia Department of Tourism’s 100 Plates Locals Love list earlier this year — Peachtree Cafe serves eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles, Angus

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Tannery Row Artist Colony holds juried art exhibitions twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. This year’s autumnal event opened with a public reception on Saturday when it announced three winners and an honorable mention from among the 100 entries to the show.

The Fall Juried Art Exhibit will run through Dec. 2. Tannery Row is located at 554 W. Main St. in Buford. It is open to the public from noon to 5 p.m.

Tuesdays through Saturdays. There is no admission fee. “Our two juried shows allow the colony to connect with visual artists from around Georgia and provide other artists with the opportunity to exhibit work in the charming, historic galleries at the Tannery building,�

Tannery Row Artist Colony spokeswoman Debra Barnhart said.

Of the 100 entries, 72 works in a variety of media were chosen to make up the exhibition. Accepted mediums included oil paint, watercolor, acrylic paint, charcoal, pastel, colored pencil, pen and ink, mixed

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BY CURT YEOMANS

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

The intergalactic ruler Thanos may visit Lawrenceville Friday night, but there’s no guarantee he’ll find any Infinity Stones for his gauntlet while he’s in town.

He’ll find plenty of free comic books, though.

Galactic Quest is planning to participate in the nationwide Halloween ComicFest movement on Friday and Saturday at its stores in Lawrenceville and Buford. A special event is being planned at the Lawrenceville location to kick off the festivities tonight. “Drop by to pick up some free books and/or show off your sweet costume,� Galactic Quest officials wrote in a description of the Lawrenceville event on Facebook.

Halloween ComicFest is like the Free Comic Book Day that is celebrated earlier in the year, when visitors can drop in and get select comics for free. The main difference is that Halloween ComicFest, as the name suggests, takes on a more ghoulish feel to fit the season.

These comics are some of the free books that will be handed out as part of Halloween ComicFest this weekend. (Special Photos)

Galactic Quest is one of the shops located on the square. “This is a great chance to start enjoying comics, promote reading and experience what downtown Lawrenceville has to offer,� said Jami Jones, store manager of the Galactic Quest in downtown Lawrenceville.

It’s intended to be a time to Comic Book stores across celebrate the macabre, pick up Gwinnett County, and the rest some free comic books, show of the nation, will observe Hal- off Halloween costumes and loween ComicFest. Galactic meet some special guests.

Quest will get a head start a day “There’s also a rumor that early in Lawrenceville, howThanos might be dropping in to ever, by tying ComicFest into show off his gauntlet,� Galactic the city’s Halloween SpookQuest officials wrote in their tacular on the Square with a event description on Facebook. celebration beginning at 4 p.m.

For the unitiated, Thanos is

one of the villains of the Marvel comic book and cinematic universes.

The other, more Earthly guests expected to drop by Galactic Quest for Halloween ComicFest include Black-Eyed Kids author Joe Pruett, artist Edward Cherniga and Mike Gordon and Peter Cutler, who will be celebrating the release of Tiki Zombie issue three.

In an email to patrons of the Lawrenceville store earlier this month, Jones teased that a Sith lightsaber crew (that’s a Star Wars thing, if you’re not familiar) might run through the store at some point as well.

Galactic Quest’s Buford

location will celebrate Halloween ComicFest on Saturday, along other Gwinnett County comic book stores, including Titan Games and Comics in Duluth, Odin’s in Lilburn and Rock Shop Music and Comics in Buford.

Some of the comic books expected to be handed out at the stores feature characters and franchises such as Star Wars, Archie comics, Grumpy Cat (and Pokey), The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, My Little Pony, Action Lab Presents, Harrow County and BoooOOOooom Box. — Kristen Hansen contributed to this report

Duluth theater company to present ‘Murder in Transit’ FROM STAFF REPORTS The New Dawn Theater Company production of “Murder in Transit� shows what happens when a seance goes wrong.

The show, which runs through Sunday at 3650 Satellite Blvd., is a thriller about a dysfunctional family trying to figure out a murder mystery while clashing with uninvited guests from the past.

The cast includes Ian Van Sice, Sadye Claxton, Aaron Glaze, Scott Mitchell, Darci Wells, Arvelle Draper, Karin Goss, Don Walters, Chuck Mason and Calvin Wickham.

The production was written by Wayne Krumel and directed by theater president

From left, Chuck Mason as Gregory, Darci Wells as Tiffani and Arvelle Draper as Christopher perform in the New Dawn Theater Company fall production “Murder in Transit� in Duluth through Sunday. (Special Photo)

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OCT. 29 Norcross’ BooFest Children are encouraged to start lining up for the annual costume parade at 3 p.m. in Lillian Webb Park. The parade of costumed children — and dogs — will march through Norcross’ historic downtown from Jones Street to Thrasher Park.

The event culminates with a costume contest, a hot dog feast and performances by local youth.

Prizes will be awarded for the best boys and girls costumes as well as the dog with the best costume.

Snellville’s Canine and Kids Carnvial Snellville Parks and Recreation and the Gwinnett Humane Society are hosting a Canine and Kids Carnival from noon to 4 p.m. at T.W. Briscoe Park, which is located at 2500 Sawyer Parkway.

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Southeastern Railway Museum’s Train or Treat Guests are encouraged to wear costumes and trick-or-treat through stations around the museum. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature food, tractor hay rides, costume contests and a maker’s market.

The market will feature local vendors selling hand-crafted and vintage goods. The museum is located at 3595 Buford Highway in Duluth. For more info, go to www. train-museum.org.

Sugarloaf Mills’ Boo Bash Sugarloaf Mills in Lawerenceville will celebrate its annual Simon

Kidgits Boo Bash from 5 to 7 p.m. in the food court. Activities will include Halloween and fall-themed crafts, prize giveaways and fun for the whole family.

The celebration continues with mallwide trick-or-treating from 6 to 8 p.m. Stores participating in the trickor-treating festivities will display an orange pumpkin sign in the store window; those with a teal pumpkin will offer allergy-friendly options.

For the safety and comfort of everyone in attendance, costumes can only be worn during event hours and may not include toy weapons, hoodies or masks. This event is free and open to the public. For more info, visit simonkidgitsclub.com.

Suwanee’s Trek or Treat The event, open to children age 10 and younger, runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Suwanee Creek Park. It will include fall festival-style games, music, contests, inflatables and a free hot dog lunch while supplies last. Costumes aren’t required, but strongly encouraged. Parker the Dog will be there in costume.

For more info, go to www.suwanee.com.

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alloween is almost here, and if you are looking for safe and fun events for your family, here is sampling of events being hosted in Gwinnett County. — From staff reports

OCT. 28 Duluth’s Howl on the Green The city’s Town Green will host its annual event, which combines fun for kids and adults along with the final Food Truck Friday event of the year. “It gets better and better every year and this year will be no exception. The crowd is going to really enjoy the show,� Duluth event coordinator Madison Chucci said.

The festivities kick off at 6 p.m. with activities for kids with inflatables, games, a spooky train ride and trick-or-treating on Main Street. At 8 p.m., there will be a Halloween costume contest for kids, adults and pets.

At 9 p.m., the event becomes geared more toward mature audiences, but city officials say children are welcome

to stay for the show.

For more information, visit www.duluthga.net/ events.

Lawrenceville’s Spooktacular on the Square The city is hosting Spooktacular on the Square for the first time.

The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m., with local merchants dressing in costumes and handing out treats as well as offering special deals. “We prioritize hosting events in Lawrenceville that can serve as an opportunity for local families to come out and enjoy their entire community,� Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson said. “Family-friendly Spooktacular on the Square will feature trick-or-treating and fun costumes as well as Lawrenceville’s Historic Ghost Tours hosted by

the Aurora Theatre.�

Guests who are interested in experiencing Lawrenceville’s Historic Ghost Tours while learning about the city’s rich history and strong culture can register for the tour at www.ScaryStroll. com. Available through the Aurora Theatre, Lawrenceville’s Historic Ghost Tours feature tales based on local legends handed down over the decades and recent paranormal findings.

Guests are encouraged to register ahead of time for one of the popular 90-minute tours of some of Lawrenceville’s most haunted locations and the stories behind its most bizarre events — each narrated with the charm of an authentic Southern storyteller.

For more info, go to www.LawrencevilleGa. org.

OCT. 31 Trick-or-treating at Mall of Georgia Mall of Georgia will host mallwide trick-ortreating beginning at 6 p.m. Participating stores will display an orange pumpkin sign in the store window; those with a teal pumpkin will offer allergy friendly, non-food options.

Halloween photos will also be available for purchase in the JCPenney Court. For more information, visit bit.ly/MOGHalloween.

Calendar of Events: November 2016

Grief at the Holidays Friday, December 2; 1 p.m.

Speaker: Bryan Carswell, MDiv, BCC

Tuesday, November 29; 6:30 p.m.

Education Center Speaker: Casey Graybeal, MD

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Make sure your baby is as safe as possible in his or her car seat by taking this class and learning from the experts.

We’ll also check the installation of your car seat in your vehicle at the end of class.

Cooking tasty, healthy meals is a snap when you know the secrets of a chef. Join our chef in the NGMC Braselton Education Center or NGMC Gainesville South Patient Tower Cafeteria for tips and tricks that will take your cooking to the next level and bring wellness to the table.

BRASELTON: Making the Most of Your Spice Rack Tuesday, November 8; 6:30 p.m.

GAINESVILLE: Healthy Holidays Wednesday, November 16; 5:30 p.m.

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and struggling to return to normalcy while never forgetting the horrors of the past as the only survivor of her family. “Someone Must Survive to Tell the World� is also an accounting of her achievement of rebuilding a family in the United States. It is the realization of her mother’s last plea: to survive and tell the world.

The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

The Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center is located at 10 College St in Norcross.

Attend a free Question and Answer session hosted by The Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) to learn how you can protect yourself against lung cancer. Our expert physician panel will address questions about prevention, screening and treatment options for lung cancer. Our panel includes the following: pulmonogists, radiologists, thoracic surgeons and radiation oncologists.

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Schneider will discuss her book “Someone Must Survive to Tell the World,� which is about her life story of growing up in pre-World War II Poland, surviving the Nazi occupation, her liberation from a labor camp at 16 years old,

All About Alzheimer’s Friday, November 4; 1 p.m.

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BRASELTON: Wednesday, November 2; 7 p.m.

GAINESVILLE: Wednesday, December7; 7 p.m.

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LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Join the newly diagnosed, survivors and loved ones for a lung cancer support group. Please call 770-219-8815 or email penny.mccall@nghs.com for more information.

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START LIFE SMILING An overview of infant and toddler oral health covering the Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to your child’s teeth. We will also be reviewing oral habits, trauma, and prevention of decay so that your child can truly Start Life Smiling!

Wednesday, November 16; 6:30 p.m.

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Above, Langdon (Tom Hanks) and Sienna (Felicity Jones) exit the Vasari corridor into the Uffizi in Columbia Pictures’ “Inferno.� Below, Langdon (Tom Hanks) and Sienna (Felicity Jones) discover Dante’s Death Mask in the Baptistry “Inferno.� (Special Photos: Columbia Pictures)

barely one step ahead of their pursuers, the true plot kicks in. Striking an impure balance between a neutered “Indiana Jones� flick and episodes of “The Hardy Boys� and “Nancy Drew�

TV installments, “Inferno� then slips into a prolonged cat-and-mouse game of catch me if you can. On foot, in daylight, without

any type of defense or weapons, the duo regularly elude capture by two separate law enforcement agencies and members of the World Health Organization moving about like overcaffeinated CIA spooks.

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Before the opening credits are over, the proposed antagonist (Ben Foster as billionaire Bertrand Zobrist) commits suicide while Langdon wakes from injuries received in an attack he can’t remember.

Apart from the herky-jerky camera movements and motion-sickness-inducing over-editing, returning franchise director Ron Howard provides a superb setup for a potboiling mystery/ thriller.

Langdon is being attended to in Florence by the English-born, Italian-based physician Sienna Brooks (the molten hot, dangerously cute Felicity Jones) who gently peppers her patient with questions regarding the attack and explains how he showed up bloodied and confused. During another attack by a female assassin, Langdon and Brooks barely escape — a scenario that repeats itself for the entirety of the film.

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sen — think a younger version of Meredith Vieira) who is trying to stave off the release of a deadly toxin concocted by Zobrist.

She’s also a former love interest of Langdon. In the book there was no love connection and the toxin had already been released.

Present at the Zobrist suicide is Christoph Bouchard (French actor Omar Sy, “The Intouchables�) whose affiliation is fuzzy for the duration and may or may not be connected to the female assassin from the opening scene. Both Bouchard and Zobrist are professional associates of Harry Sims (Indian actor Irrfan Khan, “Life of Pi�), a welltailored fixer of sorts with major counterintelligence experience.

In 30 years, Khan has appeared in a staggering 137 films and TV shows and is a legend in his native country. He also happens to be the only interesting character in this movie. Providing most of the insight and all of the comic relief, Sims is a man torn between his professional and moral ethics and is the sole source of dramatic tension. Don’t be shocked if he ends up on the many people’s year-end short list as a Best Supporting Actor contender.

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Koepp also misses the boat in his portrayal of Zobrist. In the book, he’s a man who recognizes the impending doom caused by global overpopulation and devised a plan to curtail it that, while being somewhat extreme in nature, is also one of those “lesser of all evil� options. In the movie, Zobrist is painted as a pure totalitarian whack job and potential mass murderer lacking anything resembling nuance.

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Pass: Tom Cruise gives an impressive performance as the intense “everyman� former military hero. There’s also plenty of action to keep viewers entertained and never bored.

Fail: Unfortunately, while it’s an entertaining film, the plot feels a little empty and lacks a villain evil enough to really worry that Reacher won’t make it out alive.

While it’s an obvious Cruise vehicle, Cobie Smulders does a great job of stretching her acting range to the point of never allowing a star like Cruise to overshadow her. She holds her own as a tough female feminist who can also display impressive fight skills.

Naturally, “Mission Impossible� fans or any fan of Tom Cruise’s work would enjoy this film. So would any film fan who enjoys a good popcorn flick with plenty of hand-to-hand combat with some gunplay thrown in for good measure.

There really isn’t any special effects that make this film a “mustsee� in theaters.

Unless you’re a die-hard Cruise (or Reacher) fan, you’ll enjoy it just as much on DVD.

Cruise rarely fails to deliver in any role, and in this role in particular, he seems to be enjoying himself. The fight scenes are especially brutal, and oddly enough, some of the most realistic in any movie.

The plot moves along at a brisk pace, and the dialogue is crisp. Unfortunately, the film suffers from a seeming assumption that viewers are more familiar with the character. This feels like a later installment in the series and the possible daughter backstory doesn’t add much to the already lackluster plot. The book wasn’t one of the stronger in the series, and the film doesn’t do much to add life to it. Overall it’s an entertaining film, but it’s slightly disappointing that it may stop what might have been an interesting franchise by choosing this as the second installment.

Pass: This second installment in the “Jack Reacher� series is two hours and flows very well; it seems much shorter.

I saw the first one, in 2012, which I remember as being disappointing and not having sufficient action. This one, however, is packed with action involving Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher and Cobie Smulders as Major Susan Turner. Also plentiful is the familiar Cruise ‘run’ which always gives me a chuckle, and his co-star Smulders has the ‘run’ down pat.

Fail: The substance of the plot is not new; it is a story that has been told many times. It lacks in creativity and there are no major surprises or twists. The introduction of the teenage character Samantha Dayton, played effectively by Danika Yarosh, as Reacher’s possible daughter is about as creative as it gets. The paternity issue is nicely resolved at the end of the movie though.

No one really stands out acting-wise but it is nice to see a woman, Smulders, given both equal screen time as the star, Cruise, as well as a toughness/ bravery that she owns. Additionally, Yarosh’ character is portrayed as a strong, independent female, rather than a fragile, needy teenager.

Fans of Tom Cruise will enjoy this as well as those who like action movies. This is action-packed with minimal foul language.

Fight scenes are intense but not bloody or gory.

This is worth paying theater prices as it is consistently entertaining despite its fairly predictable plot.

It has its flaws but the bottom line is that it does what it is supposed to do and that is entertain. If it can do that for a solid two hours, it gets a definite thumbs up.

Pass: Good shoot-’em-up with lots of car chases, hand-to-hand combat and gunplay; OK acting.

Fail: Movie is a bit too long; film editing is very choppy, leading to sudden action changes and problems in continuity; unoriginal (and thus very predictable) storyline.

Tom Cruise is obviously the focus of this sequel to “Jack Reacher,� which underachieved at the box office in 2012 but was nevertheless a very watchable film. Cruise once again plays Reacher with the same cool, detached persona, although “Never Go Back� also shows Reacher in a much more sentimental light. As such, the darkness of the original flick’s main character was largely missed in this movie. No one else stood out in the supporting cast made up of mostly TV-grade actors.

Action film fans, particularly those who liked the first “Jack Reacher,� will probably like this sequel. However, they may also be a bit disappointed that some of the rough edges of Reacher’s character have been smoothed to the point of sacrificing a lot of the edginess that was so appealing in the first flick. “Never Look Back� stands fairly well on its own, so you’re not completely lost plot-wise by missing its prequel.

You can wait for the DVD on this one.

But if you’re so inclined, “Never Go Back� is a decent popcornmuncher for an afternoon matinee.

I was apparently one of the few people that thought the original “Jack Reacher� was a pretty good film, so I was a tad disappointed with “Never Go Back.�

Cruise’s portrayal seemed just a bit too soft and subdued this time around, and the story line was lame and straight out of a made-for-TV drama. The film’s editing had numerous factual and continuity errors that will be major distractions to those with a military background like me.

If there are more “Jack Reacher� films to come, I’m just hoping that the darkness and brittleness will return and the real “Jack� will be back.

Ron Adams, Atlanta

Francine Benoit, Lawrenceville

Tim Weekley, Suwanee

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SCARY “Poltergeist” airs Sunday on HBO. (Your Link TV)

screen time Horror movies to air through Halloween weekend

BY JAY BOBBIN Your TV L ink

What’s Halloween without some scares?

And what’s Halloweenseason television without some movies to supply them?

Though Oct. 31 falls on a Monday this year, that still leaves ample time for films both classic and contemporary to make for a couple of fright nights (and days, for that matter) this week. Here’s a look at some of the horrific highlights.

“Halloween” (Sunday and Monday, Oct. 30 and 31, AMC): Well, of course. Several of the sequels also are on view, but director John Carpenter’s 1978 original was intensely original and gave Jamie Lee Curtis a screen identity she has parlayed into her current work on Fox’s “Scream Queens.”

“Poltergeist” (Sunday, HBO): Both versions of the thriller about a suburban family threatened by

ghosts are on view here — but, by far, we’ll take the 1982 original produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Tobe Hooper. Stay away from that TV screen, Carol Ann (Heather O’Rourke)!

“Young Frankenstein” (Sunday, TCM): While clearly not as chilling as some other Halloween attractions, Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder’s ingenious 1974 parody of the genre is brilliantly authentic, right down to using some of the actual sets and props from 1930s “Frankenstein” movies.

“Lake Placid” (Sunday and Monday, Syfy): Laughs are mixed in with the scares in this David E. Kelley-written 1999 tale — especially when Betty White shows up — but that huge, fearsome alligator is worth the price of fearful admission.

“Hocus Pocus” (Sunday and Monday, Freeform): An October favorite of many viewers, this 1993 Disney fantasy-comedy casts Bette

Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as sibling witches who cause havoc in contemporary Salem, Mass.

“The Blair Witch Project” (Monday, Chiller): Many other movies (and even TV episodes) have emulated its shaky camera work, tight close-ups and low lighting, but the 1999 original remains the textbook example of this style of screen terror.

“House of Wax” (Monday, TCM): Vincent Price made a career in horror for himself as the waxmuseum proprietor who has incredibly lifelike exhibits — for a reason you probably can guess.

Bear in mind that some scenes of this 1953 classic were made for the 3-D it initially was shown in.

“Saw” (Monday, The Movie Channel): If you want a gory Halloween, this is as far as you have to go. The ingeniousbut-gruesome-traps-forvictims 2004 thriller launched a franchise, as also demonstrated by

TMC’s Halloween showing of “Saw 2.”

“Hotel Transylvania” (Monday, FX): For a family-friendly choice on Trick-or-Treat Night, this animated 2012 comedy offers a tamer-than-usual Dracula and Frankenstein (voiced by Adam Sandler and Kevin James).

“The Haunting” (Monday, TCM): A truly great haunted-house movie, director Robert Wise’s dread-inducing 1963 hairraiser puts a team of parapsychologists — including Julie Harris and Claire Bloom — in a mansion apparently plagued by the supernatural.

“Resident Evil” (Monday, Cinemax): A research facility that’s sealed off by a virus that turns people into zombies and animals into monsters, and that’s equipped with lasers that slice and dice anyone who tries to escape? Yes, the horror quotient is high in this 2002 Milla Jovovich vehicle that started another movie series.

Devil seeks his due in newest season of WGN’s ‘Salem’

BY GEORGE DICKIE

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There will be hell to pay as Season 3 of WGN America’s “Salem” opens this week, and it’s up to 17th-century Massachusetts head witch Mary Sibley to stop it.

As the new season gets going Wednesday, Nov. 2, the witches’ plan to remake the New World and bring the devil to Earth is realized when the beast takes human form in the body of Mary’s young son (Oliver Bell). The trouble is, the devil is a liar, and instead of freeing Salem from the hypocrisy of the Puritans, he will instead bring nothing but death and slavery to Earth with the ultimate goal being to lead humanity to its demise.

And the only person who can stop him is the person who birthed him, Mary (Janet Montgomery), who died at the end of Season 2.

“It’s quite confusing for her,” Montgomery said, “because even though it is her son, it isn’t her son anymore. You know, the end of Season 2 her son died. The body of her son is still there, but it’s really just a vessel for the devil, and sometimes that can be quite difficult because obviously Mary is still mourning the loss of her son but she knows what she needs to do. All the trouble she’s caused within Salem that’s now going to spread to the world, she knows she has to kill the devil.”

And to do that, she must first return from the

death she met at the end of Season 2, a storyline the British actress initially had qualms about.

“I was slightly concerned that if you resurrect someone from the dead, what are the risks after that?” she said. “But she isn’t the same.”

“I mean, I’ve never come back from the dead,” she said, “but it was interesting for me to play and explore and have differences with her and what she went through for how long she was dead, where she was, what she saw and why she’s willing — because when she gave her life for John (Shane West), for her love, I think she was ready to die. But obviously where she went was much worse than what she’s coming back to.”

In addition to Montgomery, West and Bell, other cast returnees include Seth Gabel (Cotton Mather), Ashley Madekwe (Tituba), Tamzin Merchant (Anne Hale), Elise Eberle (Mercy Lewis), Iddo Goldberg (Isaac Walton) and Joe Doyle (Baron Sebastian Marburg).

They’re joined by goth rocker Marilyn Manson, who plays bloody barbersurgeon and friend of the devil Thomas Dinley.

“I didn’t actually have any scenes with him …,” Montgomery said. “But I did socialize with him and we were in hair and makeup a lot together.

He’s absolutely bonkers but a lot of fun.

“He’s exactly what you’d expect from Marilyn Manson,” she said, laughing.

Janet Montgomery stars in “Salem,” which opens its third season Wednesday on WGN America.

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Watch Food Network for boo!-tiful Halloween ideas Giada, Flay, others to offer recipes, tips for the holiday YOUR TV LINK

guest Sunny Anderson to dine on a sweet spread If at this late date you’re that includes creme brulee still grasping for original French toast with drunken Halloween treat or party strawberries, Sunny’s ideas, Food Network has Sambal and pineapple just the tonic for you in glazed bacon and blueberprogramming airing early ry pancake bites, washed this week. down with sparkling iced On Sunday, Oct. 30, espresso. Yum! tune in to Food Network In prime time on Food at noon for the season Network, the season finale premiere of “Giada’s of “Halloween Wars” finds Holiday Handbook,” the final two teams doing which finds Giada De battle in creating displays Laurentiis hosting a “Hal- with a “Demonic Wedloween Open House” ding” theme. The winparty for neighborhood ning trio, as determined trick-or-treaters and their by guest judges Bitsie parents, for which she Tulloch, Shinmin Li and decorates her kitchen to Don Mancini, is crowned look like a haunted house champion and awarded and prepares treats with $50,000. Jonathan Bennett names like coconut bones, hosts. green chicken finger samHalloween night on mies, witches’ brooms and Cooking Channel is “The “here’s looking at boo” Kitchen of Good and treats.

Evil” episode of “Food: Tune in to Food Network at noon Sunday for the season Immediately followFact or Fiction?” where premiere of “Giada’s Holiday Handbook,” which finds host Michael McKean Giada De Laurentiis hosting a “Halloween Open House” ing, it’s “Breakfast at uncovers the true stories party for neighborhood trick-or-treaters and their par- Bobby’s,” in which host Bobby Flay welcomes behind pretzels, angel ents. (Your TV Link)

food cake and beer — which presumably doesn’t include Clydesdale horses.

On the subject of food origins, the Sunday episode of Cooking’s “Unwrapped 2.0” sees host Alfonso Ribeiro revealing the secrets behind such delectables as Tootsie’s caramel apple pops, Bissinger’s coconut caramel chocolate bar and Tastycake’s cherry sweet rolls.

Get your sweet tooth on.

Post Halloween, there are a pair of season finales on Food Network, starting Tuesday, Nov. 1, with “Star Plates,” in which guest Minka Kelly tries to learn one of her favorite dishes, bittersweet chocolate molten souffle, at the side of chef Geoffrey Zakarian.

There is also the Wednesday, Nov. 2, edition of Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition,” in which the two finalists

must prepare a restaurantquality meal for a panel of culinary experts that includes Rachael Ray, Sara Gore and Anne Burrell.

If it is just good, oldfashioned home cooking you seek, the Saturday, Nov. 5, episode of Food Network’s “The Pioneer Woman” has a rib-sticking lunch for you as host Ree Drummond prepares a meal of steak and eggs benedict piled high on garlic butter English muffins and drizzled with spicy hollandaise sauce for her hungry hubby.

Lucky man.

And Valerie Bertinelli helps you get ready for the coming winter weather on Saturday’s “Valerie’s Home Cooking” by making such stay-at-home favorites as shrimp scampi with herb bread crumbs and pull-apart garlic bread with asiago. Just remember to keep the breath mints at the ready.