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January 3, 2020

BARTOW COUNTY’S ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER 75 cents Bonds validated for $58M voestalpine expansion project

BY JAMES SWIFT a bond resolution agreement at a pine was about $112 million in tions, as well,” she said. “There’s [email protected] Dec. 6 board meeting. As authority previous bonds,” Lemmon said. been some confusion that this legal counsel Keith Lovell noted, “That’s being rolled into this one, expansion, this growth, would be Cartersville-Bartow County the request was fairly atypical. so the difference, it is maybe $58 outside the original footprint. It Department of Economic Devel- “Normally, it’s sort of the oppo- million and change.” is not that at it this point — it’s opment Executive Director Me- site way,” he said. “The company A memorandum of understand- predominantly equipment and linda Lemmon confi rmed that approves it fi rst and then we ap- ing (MOU) between voestalpine possibly some aspects of building bonds issued by the Bartow-Car- prove it, but in this case, they’ve and the 2JDA became effective improvements onsite.” tersville Second Joint Devel- asked us to go ahead and send Dec. 12. According to bond res- The MOU inked by the two opment Authority (2JDA) for a them the proposal.” olution documents, the Austri- parties also includes an abate- proposed $58 million voestalpine The aggregate principal amount an-based manufacturer seeks to ment schedule, with real property project were validated in Bartow of the 2JDA’s series 2019 bonds is invest $58.5 million in an expan- taxes increasing by 6.67% each Superior Court earlier this week. not to exceed $180 million. The sion project in Bartow County, year over a 15-year period and “I believe by Dec. 31, most if purpose of the bonds, according which the company expects to personal property taxes increas- not all of the transactions involved to a public notice, is to refund the bring 324 new jobs to the com- ing by 14.25% each year over a in this process were closed,” she authority earlier taxable revenue munity by 2026. seven-year period. said. “There was an incredible bonds issued to voestalpine Au- Lemmon said she anticipates “It is the same as the previous JAMES SWIFT/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS Bonds issued by the Bartow-Cartersville Second Joint Devel- volume of work that was done by tomative Body Parts, Inc. in 2016 voestalpine spending most of the abatement timeline,” Lemmon opment Authority — for a proposed voestalpine expansion the attorneys all the way around and 2013. bond monies to purchase new said. project — were validated in Bartow Superior Court earlier this in such a short period of time.” “The original project and a hardware and machinery. week. The 2JDA initially signed off on subsequent expansion of voestal- “It could be some building addi- SEE VOESTALPINE, PAGE 2A Harbin continues to expand footprint in Bartow

BY MARIE NESMITH services throughout Bartow and the [email protected] surrounding region through strategic growth. This growth includes invest- Harbin Clinic will soon offer imme- ments in physicians, advanced practice diate care and physical therapy at its clinicians, care team members, diag- multispecialty facility at 150 Gentilly nostic services and new facilities that Blvd. enable Harbin to meet the healthcare “Harbin Clinic is constantly expand- needs of our patients right here in Bar- ing its footprint in Bartow County, and tow.” that’s something we are very excited Along with the facility at 150 Gen- about,” stated Assistant Medical Direc- tilly Blvd., Harbin Clinic recently tor of Bartow County and Cardiologist opened a clinic in Adairsville. The Maxwell Prempeh in a news release. 10,140-square-foot building offers “These two new practices will make family medicine and pediatric services our healthcare services even more com- “Within months of opening our new plete for the people of Cartersville, and facility in Adairsville, Harbin Clinic we are looking forward to them expe- held a groundbreaking ceremony for riencing all that Harbin Clinic has to a new medical offi ce building in Car- offer.” tersville, located at 200 Gentilly Blvd.,” Harbin Clinic Immediate Care will McBride said. “Construction complet- launch Saturday, with its Physical Ther- ed in the summer of 2019, and the new apy offering accepting patients starting space allows for expansion of existing Monday. services, as well as the introduction of “Harbin’s mission is to provide best- new specialty services into the Bartow in-class care that improves the overall market. health and vitality of the communities “The newly constructed we serve,” said Dr. Edward McBride, 34,000-square-foot building, locat- chief medical offi cer of Harbin Clinic. ed next to the Harbin Clinic location “We aim to remove the complexity and RANDY PARKER/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS at 150 Gentilly Blvd., is home to the Immediate care and physical therapy services will soon be housed at Harbin Clinic’s facility at 150 Gentilly Blvd. in inconvenience for patients who need Cartersville. Women’s Center, Pediatrics and Gas- multispecialty care. troenterology specialties. In the same “It’s not uncommon for someone vis- is all about.” ins, same-day appointments and those than 30 specialties in 20 locations, Har- building, Harbin Clinic will soon open iting an immediate care facility with a Once open, the release shared Harbin scheduled within 48-hours in advance. bin Clinic has celebrated more than 20 the Endoscopy and GI Lab, which swollen joint or broken bone to need Clinic Immediate Care will treat pa- Harbin Clinic Physical Therapy will years in Bartow County,” McBride said. will be located on the fi rst fl oor. This orthopedic care and eventually physi- tients with “urgent, acute injuries and be open Mondays, Wednesdays and “With a focus on strategic growth, it’s state-of-the-art facility will feature cal therapy. This is just one example of illnesses” Saturdays and Sundays from Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. been a mission of the clinic to serve the cutting-edge technologies, allowing how we make it easy for the patient by 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Serving both estab- “As Georgia’s largest physi- Cartersville community and beyond. healthcare providers to screen, prevent providing complete healthcare under lished and new Harbin Clinic patients, cian-owned, multispecialty clinic with “Harbin’s board of managers es- and treat patients for gastrointestinal one roof, which is what Harbin Clinic Immediate Care will welcome walk- more than 250 clinicians across more tablished a plan to expand healthcare conditions.”

Farm bureau encourages local CITY OF WHITE GRANTS CHRISTMAS students to enter art, essay contests WISHES FOR YOUNG RESIDENT

BY DONNA HARRIS peanuts, timber, pecans, blueberries and Visa gift card, and his/her work will be [email protected] many other fruits and vegetables.” entered in the Georgia Farm Bureau 1st Between the crops grown by Georgia District competition. Young artists and writers in Bartow farmers and the jobs agriculture creates “I will take a certifi cate and $50 gift County have a chance to turn their ar- to harvest, process and transport these card to the winning high school and tistic talent into cold, hard cash. crops, agriculture contributed $73.7 present it to the student and art teacher The Georgia Farm Bureau is spon- billion to the state’s economy in 2017, in the offi ce,” Morgan said. soring two contests this winter for high according to the UGA College of Ag- The district winner will be awarded school students who like to create art and ricultural and Environmental Sciences. a cash prize of $100 and will compete middle school students who enjoy writing. Finished artwork must be on an 8½- against nine other district winners for The Bartow County Farm Bureau is by-11 sheet of white paper and should the state prize of $250 cash. Two state encouraging all local public, private be created in black, white and/or gray. runners-up will receive $150 cash each. and home-schooled students in ninth Artists can use a variety of media to Winning students must be willing to through 12th grades to submit an entry create their pieces, including graphite, allow GFB to reprint copies of their draw- in the 2020 Georgia Farm Bureau High charcoal, pastel, chalk, colored pencil, ings, which become the property of the School Art Contest to the BCFB offi ce pen-and-ink, ballpoint pen or mixed bureau and will be printed in a calendar at 1130 N. Tennessee St., Suite A, by the media appropriate for printing. distributed by GFB to promote agriculture. Feb. 28 deadline. “The artwork that I have received BCFB also is encouraging sixth-, “The High School Art Contest is an from the high schools recently show seventh- and eighth-graders who attend opportunity for young people in our that we have very talented students, and public or private schools or are home- county to learn about the importance of their art teachers are doing a great job,” schooled to enter the 2020 Georgia Farm agriculture as well as how agriculture Morgan said. “Last year, I received art- Bureau Middle School Essay Contest. affects us on a daily basis,” BCFB of- work from Cass High School with three GFB is asking middle school stu- fi ce manager Tona Morgan said. entries. Ms. [Katherine] Jenkins, the art dents to describe the relationship be- “The purpose of the Farm Bureau Art teacher, is wonderful and always sup- tween farmers and natural resources Contest is to encourage students to cre- portive of this contest.” such as soil, water, trees or minerals as atively explore Georgia agriculture and Students may submit only one entry, the topic for the annual contest. increase their knowledge of the contribu- and multiple entries will be disqualifi ed. “I think that it was chosen for this year’s SPECIAL tions it makes to our lives,” Georgia Holt, Drawings will be judged on how well topic because our young people need to think The City of White Police Department and White United Methodist Church Bartow County Farm Bureau Women’s the artwork represents modern agricul- about where things come from and how a lot got together this Christmas season to grant the wishes of Kason Bur- Committee chairwoman, said in a news ture found in Bartow County or Geor- of the everyday items they use come from nette, who suffered from a brain tumor that left him disabled. Three of release. “Georgia farmers produce a gia and artistic merit. farmers/agriculture,” Morgan said. the City of White’s police offi cers, Chief Chris Barnes, Blake Davidson wide variety of crops and livestock, in- The Bartow County winner, who will and Adam Rogers, along with Mayor Kim Billue, took the young man on cluding poultry, beef cattle, dairy, cotton, be notifi ed March 4, will receive a $50 SEE CONTESTS, PAGE 5A a shopping spree at the local Target.

INSIDE TODAY Cloudy, VOLUME 73, NO. 206 Obituaries ...... 2A Blotter ...... 5A showers U.S. & World ...... 3A Weather ...... 5A High 62 www.daily-tribune.com Stocks ...... 3A Sports ...... 1B Entertainment ...... 4A Classifieds...... 3B Low 49 2A Friday, January 3, 2020 • www.daily-tribune.com Local The Daily Tribune News ContactUs Daughter turns her OBITUARIES The Daily Tribune News and Braynard; one sister: Elsie Pruitt; and a Address: back on widower Warren Darnell Ellis host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was 251 S. Tennessee St. preceded in death by his ex-wife: Linell Win- Cartersville, GA 30120 Warren passed away peacefully on Decem- ford-Ellis; one brother: Clifford; and one sister: ber 29, 2019, after a gradual decline in health. JoAnn Sullivan. Mailing Address: planning to remarry 251 S. Tennessee St. He was surrounded and supported by his loving Cartersville, GA 30120 family and caregivers during DEAR ABBY: Three years the last days of his transition. Phone: 770-382-4545 ago, after 36 years of marriage, Warren was born in Car- After 5 p.m.: 770-382-4548 my wife suddenly died. Not quite tersville, Georgia. In 1964, Fax: 770-382-2711 a year later, my oldest son also he decided to enlist into the Alan Davis, died unexpectedly. United States Army and serve Publisher A year after my wife passed, his country as an Infantry Di- I began dating, and last Valen- By rect Fire Crewman (11H20). Jason Greenberg, Abigail Van Buren Managing Editor tine’s Day I became engaged to His tour of duty includes: Fort Jeffery Lynn Kimbral a wonderful woman. Now my really a problem in some offi ce Gordon, GA (Basic Training); Ellis Jennifer Moates, daughter, whom I was very close situations. — WONDERING IN Fort Stewart, GA (Advanced Jeffery Lynn Kimbral, 57, of Cartersville, Advertising Director to, says she is done with me. On THE SOUTH Training); Fort Bragg, NC (Special School) and Georgia, passed away on December 29, 2019, at advice from my Christian coun- the 36th Infantry Brigade, Friedberg, Germa- Kennestone Hospital. Mindy Salamon, Office Manager/Classified selor, I confronted her, and she DEAR WONDERING: One ny. He was awarded the Expert Infantry Badge He was the son of the late Ed and Carolyn Advertising Director gave me a laundry list of rea- would think that if someone (EIB). Upon completion of his obligation of Kimbral. He was employed by Pendley Heating sons. Most had to do with me not brings metal utensils to a gather- duty, he received an Honorable discharge in & Air and was a graduate of Cass High School. Lee McCrory, spending as much time with her. ing that the recipients would have 1969, as a Specialist (E4-T). After Warren He served in the U.S Air Force where he re- Circulation/Distribution Manager Although she didn’t say it, I think enough common sense to ASK if served his nation abroad, he came back to Car- ceived a medal for coming in fi rst in military Byron Pezzarossi, the real reason is she thinks I’m the giver wanted them returned. tersville, GA, where he worked at McDonalds games against the Italian military. Press Room Director being disloyal to her mom. Because your co-workers don’t and as a Veterinarian. Shortly afterwards he se- He is survived by a son & daughter-in-law; She says she wants me to be seem to have common sense, cured a job working at Union Carbide, where he Blake & Nikki Kimbral; cousins, Robert Davis, Email: happy, but apparently only as a the next time you bring food to eventually retired after 30 plus years. Lou Cindy, Janice, Sherry, Amy and Wallace lonely dad and grandad. She has the offi ce to be shared, make the He remained in Cartersville upon retirement Williams. PUBLISHER never met my fi ancee, but my announcement or bring plastic and was a pillar of the community, in which he Graveside services was conducted on Tues- [email protected] other son has. He likes her and is utensils with you. That should was recognized by the Bartow County Eman- day, December 24, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Cen- happy for me. My daughter has solve your dilemma. cipation Proclamation Committee for outstand- ter Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. James MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] now blocked me from her social ing humanitarian acts to the citizens of Bartow Bennett offi ciating. Interment followed in the media accounts, where I could at Dear Abby is written by Ab- County in 2009. family lot. NEWSROOM least see pictures of my grand- igail Van Buren, also known Warren is survived by three children and an Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to leave [email protected] sons, and won’t answer my calls as Jeanne Phillips, and was (ex-spouse): Desmond, Dorian and Danielle condolences for the family and sign the online FEATURES EDITOR or texts. The only way I can see founded by her mother, Pauline (Merisa); two daughters-in-law: Temekka and register book. [email protected] them is at public events, like ball- Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at Charlene; six grandchildren: Aramis, Micara, Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr., Car- games. www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box Zuri, Amaka, Leah and Life; one great-grand- tersville, GA, is honored to serve the family of PHOTOGRAPHER I asked her to see my coun- 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. child: Camron; three brothers: Elmer, Willie, Jeffery Lynn Kimbral. [email protected] selor with me, but she refuses. STAFF REPORTERS Everyone says I need to give her [email protected] more time and continue to pray. [email protected] I’ve been praying, but it’s been CONSTRUCTION TO months now, and I miss my rela- SPORTS REPORTER tionship with her and her family. PERMANENT FINANCING [email protected] It’s like losing more family mem- ADVERTISING DIRECTOR bers. Abby, what else can I do? — AVAILABLE AT REGIONS [email protected] PUNISHED IN OKLAHOMA

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BY MATTHEW PERRONE Incoming FDA Commissioner Ste- AP Health Writer phen Hahn said the government’s ap- proach attempts to balance the problem U.S. health offi cials will begin crack- of underage vaping with “the potential ing down on most fl avored e-cigarettes role that e-cigarettes may play in help- that are popular with underage teenag- ing adult smokers transition completely ers, but their plan includes major excep- away” from regular cigarettes. tions that benefi t vaping manufacturers, When Trump offi cials fi rst sketched retailers and adults who use the nico- out their plans at a White House event tine-delivery devices. in September, they specifi cally said The Trump administration announced menthol would be banned. But that ef- Thursday that it will prohibit fruit, can- fort stalled after vaping proponents and dy, mint and dessert fl avors from small, lobbyists pushed back and White House cartridge-based e-cigarettes favored by advisers told Trump that a total fl avor high school and middle school students. ban could cost him votes. But menthol and tobacco-fl avored e-cig- Industry groups including the Vapor arettes will be allowed to remain on the Technology Association launched an market. aggressive social media campaign — The targeted fl avor ban will also en- #IVapeIVote — contending that the plan tirely exempt large, tank-based vaping would force the closure of vaping shops, devices, which are primarily sold in vape eliminating jobs and sending users of shops that cater to adult smokers. e-cigarettes back to traditional smokes. Together, the two exemptions rep- Trump’s initial announcement came resent a signifi cant retreat from Presi- amid an outbreak of unexplained lung dent Donald Trump’s original plan an- illnesses tied to vaping. But since then, nounced four months ago, which would health offi cials have tied the vast major- have banned all vaping fl avors — includ- ity of the cases to a contaminating fi ller ing menthol — from all types of e-ciga- added to illicit THC vaping liquids. THC rettes. The new policy will spare a sig- is the chemical in marijuana that makes nifi cant portion of the multibillion-dollar users feel high. Makers of legal nico- vaping market. And the changes mark a tine-based vaping products have tried to major victory for thousands of vape shop distance themselves from the problem. owners who sell the tank-based systems, FDA offi cials said Thursday they will which allow users to mix customized STEVEN SENNE/AP continue targeting vaping products that nicotine fl avors. In this April 11, 2018, fi le photo, a high school student uses a vaping device near a school campus in Cambridge, appeal to underage users in other ways, Massachusetts. The Trump administration announced Thursday that it will prohibit fruit, candy, mint and dessert Vape shop owners expressed relief fol- fl avors from small, cartridge-based e-cigarettes that are popular with high school students. But menthol and tobac- such as packaging that mimics juice lowing the announcement. co-fl avored e-cigarettes will be allowed to remain on the market. boxes, cereal or kid-friendly snacks. “We’re thankful the guidance doesn’t Administration offi cials also pledged shut down fl avors in every aspect,” said cigarettes, but there is limited data on venience stores. Juul Labs is the biggest to combat a surge in teen vaping that to work with the industry ahead of a Spike Babaian, owner of VapeNY in their ability to help smokers quit. player in that market, but it previously offi cials fear is hooking a generation looming deadline that manufacturers New York City. The Food and Drug Administration pulled all of its fl avors except menthol of young people on nicotine. In the lat- say threatens their products. The FDA Anti-tobacco advocates immediate- has struggled for years to fi nd the appro- and tobacco after coming under intense est government survey, more than 1 in is scheduled to begin reviewing all ly condemned the decision to permit priate approach to regulate vaping. No political scrutiny. The small, discrete de- 4 high school students reported using e-cigarettes in May. Only those that can menthol and exempt tank-based vapes, e-cigarettes have yet won FDA approval, vices are the most popular brand among e-cigarettes in the previous month. Late demonstrate a benefi t for U.S. public accusing the administration of caving to but the agency permits their sale under underage users. last month Trump signed a law raising health will be permitted to stay on the industry pressure. a policy called “enforcement discretion.” Many smaller manufacturers continue the minimum age to purchase all tobac- market. “It’s disturbing to see the results of Under Thursday’s policy change, the to sell sweet, fruity fl avors like “grape co and vaping products from 18 to 21 Offi cials noted that products submit- industry lobbying to undermine public FDA said it would begin targeting com- slushie,” “strawberry cotton candy” and nationwide. ted by the deadline that don’t appeal to health protections, especially the lives panies that continue to sell the targeted “sea salt blueberry.” Health and Human Services Secre- kids will be permitted to remain on the and health of our youth,” said American products. Companies will have 30 days The fl avor restrictions won’t affect tary Alex Azar said the administration market for up to one year pending FDA Lung Association President and CEO after the policy is published to halt man- the larger specialty devices sold at vape decided to exempt menthol after review- review. They also clarifi ed that some Harold Wimmer. The association and ufacturing, sales and shipping. shops, which typically don’t admit cus- ing new data showing the fl avor was not vape fl avors could return to the market if other health groups argue that teenagers “We have to protect our families,” tomers under 21. These tank-based sys- popular with teens. they can win FDA approval. who vape will simply shift to using men- Trump told reporters on Tuesday, ahead tems allow users to fi ll the device with “As we got better data on the fl avors, Trump suggested ahead of the an- thol if it remains on the market. of the announcement. “At the same time, the fl avor of their choice. Sales of these we modifi ed our thinking,” Azar said. nouncement that the fl avor restrictions E-cigarettes are battery-powered de- it’s a big industry. We want to protect the devices represent an estimated 40% Survey data published in November re- might be temporary. vices that typically heat a fl avored nic- industry.” of the U.S. vaping business, with sales ported that less than 6% of teens picked “Hopefully, if everything’s safe, otine solution into an inhalable aerosol. The fl avor restrictions apply to e-ciga- across some 15,000 to 19,000 shops. menthol as their top choice for vaping. In they’re going to be going very quickly They have been pitched to adults as a rettes that use prefi lled nicotine cartridg- The new policy still represents the contrast, mint was the most popular fl a- back onto the market,” he told reporters less-harmful alternative to traditional es mainly sold at gas stations and con- federal government’s biggest step yet vor among sophomores and seniors. at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Rockets fi red at Baghdad airport, four people killed

BY QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA cars were on fire. Trump to order about 750 U.S. Associated Press An Iraqi security official soldiers deployed to the Middle told The Associated Press that East. At least three Katyusha four people were killed in the The breach at the embas- rockets were fired at Baghdad attack. It was not immediately sy followed U.S. airstrikes on International Airport Friday, clear who had fired the rockets Sunday that killed 25 fighters killing four people and setting or who was targeted. of the Iran-backed militia in cars on fire, Iraqi security offi- The attack came amid ten- Iraq, the Kataeb Hezbollah. cials said. sions with the United States The U.S. military said the Iraq’s Security Media Cell, after a New Year’s Eve attack strikes were in retaliation for which releases information by Iran-backed militias on the last week’s killing of an Amer- regarding Iraqi security, said U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. ican contractor in a rocket at- the rockets landed near the air- The two-day embassy at- tack on an Iraqi military base port’s cargo hall. It reported tack which ended Wednesday that the U.S. blamed on the several casualties and said two prompted President Donald militia. THE MARKET IN REVIEW

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5 16.52 -.48 -2.8 3,000 BankOZK 1.00 3.2 12 30.80 +.29 +1.0 McDerI ...... 1 .67 -.01 -1.0 BkofAm .72 2.0 13 35.64 +.42 +1.2 McDnlds 5.00 2.5 30 200.79 +3.18 +1.6 2,900 26,000 Biocept h ...... 35 +.06 +22.4 BlockHR 1.04 4.4 11 23.48 ... 0.0 Merck 2.44 2.7 34 92.04 +1.09 +1.2 MicronT ...... 6 55.39 +1.61 +3.0 2,800 BrMySq 1.80 2.8 21 63.34 -.85 -1.3 JASOND 25,000 CSX .96 1.3 18 73.19 +.83 +1.1 Microsoft 2.04 1.3 32 160.62 +2.92 +1.9 JASONDCampSp 1.40 2.9 18 48.49 -.93 -1.9 Mohawk ...... 10 134.79 -1.59 -1.2 PainThr ...... 7.20 +2.00 +38.5 MorgStan 1.40 2.7 11 52.04 +.92 +1.8 MUTUAL FUNDS NCR Corp ...... 31 35.50 +.34 +1.0 52-Week Net YTD 12-mo Caterpillar 4.12 2.7 14 150.53 +2.85 +1.9 NewellBr .92 4.8 ... 19.08 -.14 -.7 Total Assets Total Return/Rank Pct Min Init High Low Name Last Chg %Chg %Chg %Chg ChesEng ...... 1 .86 +.03 +4.1 Chevron 4.76 3.9 17 121.43 +.92 +.8 NikeB .98 1.0 41 102.20 +.89 +.9 Name Obj ($Mlns) NAV 4-wk 12-mo 5-year Load Invt 28,701.66 22,638.41 Dow Industrials 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+11.9/A NL 0 1,451.72 1,086.14 S&P 100 1,458.13 +19.99 +1.39 +1.11 +34.02 Comcast .84 1.9 22 45.37 +.40 +.9 ProctGam 2.98 2.4 28 123.41 -1.49 -1.2 George Putnam BalA m MA 1,084 20.88 +3.3 +24.7/A +8.2/A 5.75 0 3,247.93 2,443.96 S&P 500 3,257.85 +27.07 +.84 +.84 +33.09 ConAgra .85 2.5 22 33.63 -.61 -1.8 Pulmatr rs ...... 1.62 +.76 +88.4 INVESCO QualIncA m CI 305 11.74 +0.2 +6.0/E +2.3/D 4.25 1,000 2,071.72 1,624.69 S&P MidCap 2,065.19 +2.17 +.11 +.11 +26.58 Darden 3.52 3.1 21 112.26 +3.25 +3.0 RiteAid rs ...... 14.52 -.95 -6.1 Lord Abbett AffiliatedA m LV 5,661 15.83 +3.3 +25.7/C +8.7/B 5.75 1,000 33,081.31 25,180.08 Wilshire 5000 33,142.20 +255.46 +.78 +.78 +31.51 Deere 3.04 1.7 17 176.86 +3.60 +2.1 SnapInc A ...... 16.78 +.45 +2.8 Lord Abbett BdDebA m MU 5,131 8.15 +1.8 +13.6/A +5.7/A 2.25 1,000 1,681.68 1,325.18 Russell 2000 1,666.77 -1.70 -.10 -.10 +25.24 Disney 1.76 1.2 20 148.20 +3.57 +2.5 SouthnCo 2.48 4.0 30 62.62 -1.08 -1.7 Lord Abbett DevelopingGrA m SG 601 19.78 +3.8 +34.4/B +10.2/C 5.75 1,000 Dupont rs 1.20 1.9 7 63.50 -.70 -1.1 SwstnEngy ...... 3 2.31 -.11 -4.5 Lord Abbett SmCpValA m SB 269 15.05 +3.8 +20.1/D +6.2/D 5.75 1,000 EliLilly 2.96 2.2 ... 132.21 +.78 +.6 Synthes hrs ...... 11.40 +5.70 +100.0 Putnam DiversIncA m NT 1,103 7.12 +1.8 +12.1/A +3.8/A 4.00 0 MARKET SUMMARY: NYSE AND NASDAQ EnCana g .07 1.5 8 4.74 +.05 +1.1 TallgELP 2.20 10.0 ... 22.10 -.02 -.1 Putnam EqIncA m LV 8,574 26.65 +4.6 +30.4/A +9.4/A 5.75 0 EgyTrnsfr 1.22 9.1 16 13.34 +.51 +4.0 TevaPhrm .73 7.7 ... 9.56 -.24 -2.4 Putnam GlbEqA m WS 897 17.60 +4.7 +28.2/C +7.2/D 5.75 0 GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) LOSERS ($2 OR MORE) MOST ACTIVE Equifax 1.56 1.1 25 142.39 +2.27 +1.6 ($1 OR MORE) 3M Co 5.76 3.2 25 180.00 +3.58 +2.0 Putnam GlbHCA m SH 1,255 56.54 +4.6 +31.9/B +7.2/C 5.75 0 EsteeLdr 1.92 .9 68 206.26 -.28 -.1 Putnam IntlGrA m FG 220 23.54 +5.7 +26.4/E +5.6/E 5.75 0 Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Name Vol (00) Last Chg Uber Tch n ...... 30.99 +1.25 +4.2 ExxonMbl 3.48 4.9 16 70.90 +1.12 +1.6 Putnam SustLeadersA m LG 4,459 95.29 +5.2 +37.8/B +13.6/B 5.75 0 USSteel .20 1.8 6 10.82 -.59 -5.2 DPW Hld rs 2.40 +1.21 +101.7 DurectCp 2.62 -1.18 -31.2 FuelCell rs 1394048 2.01 -.50 FordM .60 6.4 7 9.42 +.12 +1.3 Vanguard 500IdxAdmrl LB 311,025 300.68 +4.8 +32.4/B +11.9/A NL 3,000 Vale SA .29 2.2 24 13.45 +.25 +1.9 Synthes hrs 11.40 +5.70 +100.0 Neovas grsh 3.88 -1.53 -28.3 GenElec 873036 11.93 +.77 FrptMcM .20 1.5 9 13.20 +.08 +.6 Vanguard InsIdxIns LB 116,298 292.70 +4.8 +32.4/B +11.9/A NL 5,000,000 FuelCell rs ...... 2.01 -.50 -19.9 VerizonCm 2.46 4.0 8 61.05 -.35 -.6 Vanguard InsIdxInsPlus LB 121,471 292.72 +4.8 +32.4/B +11.9/A NL 100,000,000 PainThr 7.20 +2.00 +38.5 ClearsBio h 2.11 -.79 -27.2 AMD 801719 49.10 +3.24 GenElec .04 .3 ... 11.93 +.77 +6.9 WalMart 2.12 1.8 68 118.94 +.10 +.1 Vanguard TtInSIdxInsPlus FB 116,819 120.62 +5.7 +23.1/C +6.2/B NL 100,000,000 IDEAYA n 9.14 +1.64 +21.9 FuelCell rs 2.01 -.50 -19.9 FordM 434081 9.42 +.12 Goodyear .64 4.2 7 15.38 -.18 -1.1 WellsFargo 2.04 3.8 12 53.75 -.05 -.1 Vanguard TtInSIdxInv FB 150,663 18.03 +5.7 +23.0/D +6.1/B NL 0 Equillium 4.09 +.71 +21.0 Puyi Inc n 5.05 -1.20 -19.2 BkofAm 376116 35.64 +.42 HP Inc .70 3.4 6 20.79 +.24 +1.2 Wendys Co .48 2.1 25 22.34 +.13 +.6 Vanguard TtlSMIdxAdmrl LB 246,289 80.29 +4.6 +31.7/B +11.4/B NL 3,000 Tarena lf 2.36 +.40 +20.4 NeuroBo rs 7.24 -1.51 -17.3 Pulmatr rs 358062 1.62 +.76 HomeDp 5.44 2.5 22 219.66 +1.28 +.6 WDigital 2.00 3.0 24 65.62 +2.65 +4.2 Vanguard TtlSMIdxIns LB 148,296 80.31 +4.6 +31.7/B +11.4/B NL 5,000,000 Vanguard TtlSMIdxInv LB 138,019 80.27 +4.6 +31.5/B +11.3/B NL 3,000 AgileThra 2.97 +.47 +18.8 OncolBio 3.95 -.81 -17.0 Apple Inc 338279 300.35 +6.70 Stock Footnotes: g = Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h = Does not meet continued-listing standards. lf = Late filing with GreenTrH 13.00 +2.00 +18.2 AptormG 13.66 -2.19 -13.8 NokiaCp 330783 3.87 +.16 SEC. n = New in past 52 weeks. pf = Preferred. rs = Stock has undergone a reverse stock 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hope students will learn how im- English grammar rules and the use contest the last two years.” portant natural resources, like wa- of primary and secondary sources Information packets for both Contests ter and healthy soil, are for farmers for research pertaining to the topic contests, in which the local farm voestalpine and how farmers conserve the nat- referenced in the essay. bureau has participated since 2007, From Page 1A ural resources on their farms.” The Bartow County winner have been delivered to high school From Page 2A “Georgia farmers grow the food Morgan added the BCFB wants will receive a certifi cate and a $50 art teachers and middle school Lemmon said she likewise shares the optimism. we eat, cotton and wool to clothe us local middle schoolers to enter gift card from Bagwell at his/her English language arts teachers for “As the [original equipment manufacturers] in the Southeast and timber for our houses,” BCFB the competition because it’s “very school awards program at the end distribution to their students, but U.S. continue to grow and need the specialized parts that voestal- President Dean Bagwell said in the important to have our students of the school year and will have students also can stop by the BCFB pine can provide, I think their outlook is very positive,” she said release. “As they grow their crops represent and share agriculture in his/her essay entered in the 1st Dis- offi ce for entry forms and contest “Obviously, one of the original reasons that they came to our com- and livestock, farmers are also tak- Bartow County with the rest of the trict competition. rules, if needed. munity is that we could be a good community partner and that we ing care of natural resources on state.” The district winner will receive a All art and essay entries must be were ideally located between their customers — those advantages, their farm, such as soil, water, trees Students can enter the contest in cash prize of $100, and the 10 dis- offi cially submitted to the Bartow and others, have not changed.” and air quality. The healthier their the county in which they live or at- trict winners will compete for the County Farm Bureau, which will Although voestalpine has yet to publicize its own timeline for farms are, the better their crops tend school but not both. state prize of $150 cash. forward the winning entries to the the project, Lemmon said she wouldn’t be surprised to see the and livestock will grow. By partic- Essays will be judged on how Morgan said the local farm state bureau’s home offi ce. company fi le a Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) applica- ipating in the annual Farm Bureau well the essay topic is addressed bureau has had a “very good re- Previous state winners in either tion with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs shortly. Middle School Essay Contest, we as well as adherence to standard sponse” from students at Wood- contest are not eligible. “It was important to try to get those bonds validated by the end land Middle School in recent years. Both contests are sponsored of the year, so my educated guess is that we will be seeing some “Ms. Schwartz has been a terrif- by the Georgia Farm Bureau and DRI requests off of that very soon, for investment in the allowed ic supporter of this contest and uses coordinated by the Georgia Farm uses — that being equipment or some building facilities,” she said. this essay as an assignment for her Bureau Women’s Leadership “It seems that we’re going to be able to see some tangible results in 5 DAY FORECAST eighth-grade students,” she said. “A Committee. For more information, the very near future … the timeline is a good indicator that they’ll Woodland Middle School eighth- contact the Bartow County offi ce be moving forward quickly with some of the acquisitions of real FRIDAY SATURDAY grade student has won the county at 770-382-2951. or personal property.” 1/3 1/4

Aariona Deneen Cooper, of 1400 with cruelty to children to allow charged with improper backing, im- BARTOW Manor Drive, Murfreesboro, Tennes- to witness felony/battery/family proper stopping/parking on a roadway, see, was arrested and charged with violence and two counts of simple possession of multiple driver’s licens- Showers. High Showers likely. driving under the infl uence of alcohol. battery-family violence. es, hit and run and probation violation. near 62. South Mostly cloudy, high BLOTTER wind around 5 mph. near 53. W wind 5 to Javier Anastacio Cornejo, of 263 Andres Joseluis Hernandez, of Jesse Tyler Robinson, of 21 Gat- Chance of precipita- 15 mph. Chance of The following information — Mac Johnson Road NW 98, Car- 21 Indian Woods Drive NE, Rydal, lin Road SE, Cartersville, was held tion is 90%. precipitation is 60%. names, photos, addresses, charges tersville, was arrested and charged was held on an agency assist. on an agency assist. FRIDAY NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT and other details — was taken di- with reckless conduct. Showers. Low around Partly cloudy, with a rectly from Bartow County Sher- Rodrigo Vences Herrera, of 129 49. Chance of precip- low around 30. iff’s Offi ce jail records. Not every Skylar David Dunlap, of 53 Wes- Hummingbird Lane NW, Adairs- OfÀ ce itation is 80%. arrest leads to a conviction, and ley Mill Drive NW, Adairsville, ville, was arrested and charged $ a conviction or acquittal is deter- was arrested and charged with with speeding; possession of a UNDAY UESDAY 55 Visit S MONDAY T mined by the court system. giving false name, address or birth- Schedule I or II controlled sub- 1/5 1/6 1/7 • No Appointment Necessary date to a law enforcement offi cer. stance with intent to distribute; and • Walk-ins Welcome EDITOR’S NOTE: The Bartow purchase, possess, manufacture, County Sheriff’s Offi ce is having Lifaite Antonio Fergile, of 226 distribute or sale of marijuana. 14 A Legacy Way technical diffi culties and arrest Club Drive 5, Trion, was arrested Adairsville, GA 30103 photos are currently unavailable. and charged with driving while li- William Samuel Lee Jr., of 3355 (Across from El Nopal) cense is suspended or revoked. Sweetwater Road, Lawrenceville, Sunny, with a high Sunny, with a high A 30% chance of January 1 was arrested and charged with 770-773-9902 near 51. near 57. showers. Mostly Paul Duane Ginn, of 1400 Joe light reducing material affi xed to a SUNDAY NIGHT MONDAY NIGHT cloudy, with a high Bretlin Gage Barnett, of 134 Hol- Frank Harris Parkway SE 204, windshield, driving under the infl u- Clear, with a low A 20% chance near 54. comb Road, Calhoun, was arrested Cartersville, was arrested and ence of alcohol and speeding. around 33. of showers TUESDAY NIGHT and charged with driving too fast for charged with probation violation. after 2am. Partly A 20% chance of conditions, open container violation, Ali Mahmood, of 603 Rowland cloudy, with a low showers. Partly failure to maintain lane, reckless Charles Goodson, of 3781 High- Springs Road SE, Cartersville, was around 39. cloudy, with a low driving and driving under the infl u- way 140, Rydal, was arrested and arrested and charged with possession around 33. ence of alcohol-under the age of 21. charged with driving under the of less than 1 one of marijuana, driv- infl uence of alcohol and open con- ing under the infl uence of alcohol-un- Med Care Today’s weather Arturo Elizalde Castro, of 6273 tainer violation. der the age of 21 and failure to obey a Walk-in Clinic Hablamos Español Forecast for Friday, January 3, 2020 Glade Road SE, Acworth, was ar- stop sign or yield after stopping. OFFICE HOURS: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 8 am-4 pm rested and charged with simple bat- Samuel Monroe Grase, of 319 Thurs. & Sat. 8 am - 12 noon TENN. Dr. Donald C. Evans • Sally Jo Sanford, APRN-BC N.C. tery-family violence. Mountain Chase Drive SE, Car- Steven Lee Marshall, of 10 Marc Trena Ray, APRN-BC • Joy Rice, NP-C Rome Quality Health Care at Affordable Prices! 61/51 tersville, was arrested and charged Drive SE, Acworth, was arrested and

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With the 2020 portion of the 2019-20 high school basketball season tipping off. Here’s a look at how the nine varsity teams in JOHN AMIS/ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION VIA AP Bartow County are positioned at Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn, left, and general man- this point and what can be ex- ager Thomas Dimitroff face the media during a news con- pected in the coming weeks. ference held by the NFL football team Monday in Flowery Branch. Quinn and Dimitroff were in the hot seat earlier this season after a poor start, but owner Arthur Blank Adairsville boys made the decision to retain both of them last week. It’s become apparent through the fi rst half of the season that the Adairsville boys are a solid defensive team. Almost invari- Falcons defensive ably, the Tigers will show up on that end of the fl oor nightly. Meanwhile, the offense has been assistants Henderson, Jekyll and Hyde. When the offense is rolling, Gaven Crunkelton is knocking Jones won’t return down shots from deep, T.J. Printup is taking advantage of his looks, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and Malachi Gardner and Jaxon Two Atlanta Falcons defensive assistant coaches are not re- Welchel are controlling the paint. turning for the 2020 season. While the defense keeps the team The team says secondary coach and defensive passing game competitive with just about ev- coordinator Jerome Henderson and assistant defensive line erybody, pretty much all of those coach Travis Jones will not return. The two will pursue new things need to happen on the offen- career opportunities. sive end for Adairsville to beat the The Falcons ranked 22nd in pass defense this season and best teams in Region 6-AAA. tied for 29th with 28 sacks. So far, Adairsville (6-7, 3-3) Falcons coach Dan Quinn did not announce immediate has played much better at home plans for fi lling the positions. In a statement released by the than on the road, posting a 1-5 re- team, Quinn said, “We appreciate the contributions Jerome cord in games not played at either and Travis made to our organization. Both are fi ne individ- AHS or AMS. That will have to uals and great teammates that will fi nd continued success in change for the Tigers to be able to coaching.” live up to expectations. The team Falcons owner Arthur Blank announced before the end of will have as easy a chance at a the team’s 7-9 fi nish that Quinn will be back for his sixth sea- road win as possible to begin its son in 2020. Raheem Morris is moving to defensive coordi- second-half schedule, traveling nator. Morris earned the promotion after making a successful to last-place Haralson County. midseason move from receivers coach to secondary coach. Adairsville currently sits tied Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter and specials teams co- for fi fth in the standings with ordinator Ben Kotwica will remain in their positions. Line- an improved Murray County, backers coach Jeff Ulbrich has a new title of assistant head which faces the Tigers twice this coach. month. If Adairsville can sweep Murray County, the Tigers have an excellent shot at fi nishing no worse than fourth in the region. A top-four fi nish would be the RANDY PARKER/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS Adairsville senior Jaxon Welchel goes up for a shot as Woodland’s DiAnthony Heathcock (11) Georgia Tech women most ideal situation for Alex Dis- attempts to block it during a game Dec. 27 at Adairsville High. brow’s team. However, as long as Adairsville fi nishes no worse than lineup littered with sophomores, a fi nish outside the bottom two in tournament. Cartersville has a blitz No. 23 Miami in sixth, the Tigers would enter the including versatile posts Haley the standings, thus avoiding an ex- dozen games left, and they are all region tournament with an excel- Stiles and Lexie Childers. To be tra region tournament game. region contests. The team’s eight fourth, win 61-54 lent chance to qualify for state. clear, the Class of 2022 has some games to date have been a mere talent and is coming off a solid Cartersville boys tuneup for this time of year. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Adairsville girls JV campaign last season. But the Despite having reached the Balanced scoring has been a Jasmine Carson and Lotta-Maj Lahtinen scored 15 points The Adairsville girls have been Tigers are getting a varsity crash Elite Eight in consecutive sea- key for the Canes in the early go- apiece, combining for 18 in a dominating fourth quarter and something of an enigma through course in one of the toughest re- sons, the Cartersville boys will ing. Pretty much every starter — Georgia Tech upset No. 23 Miami 61-54 on Thursday night. the opening month-plus of the gions in the state. face a stiff challenge in trying to Kolbe Benham, Kam Callahan, The Yellow Jackets trailed 42-31 entering the fourth quarter season. Look no further than the Adairsville (4-10, 1-5 Region reach the Class 4A state tourna- Marquail Coaxum, Kyler Johnson but scored the fi rst 11 points, a 3-pointer by Carson tying the Tigers’ results against Southeast 6-AAA) has only been really ment. While not all non-region and Micah Tart — has led the team game at the 7:26 mark. Following a Hurricanes’ free throw, Whitfi eld. After beating the Raid- competitive in one region game schedules are created equal, the in scoring at one time or another. Georgia Tech scored seven more points and then used an 8-0 ers by six on the road, Adairsville this year. Although, that did re- Canes (4-4) are the only Region Cartersville has also received con- run for a 57-47 lead with 2:16 to play. managed to lose by 15 points at sult in a thrilling overtime win 5-AAAA team without a win- sistent support from its bench. Bad Lorela Cubaj had 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Yellow home three weeks later. over Lakeview-Fort Oglethor- ning record at the moment. opening periods have plagued the Jackets (11-2, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who outscored Much like the Tigers boys pe. Next up is a trip to Haralson Sandy Creek sits second in the team in non-region play. Tech 30-12 in the fourth quarter. They hit their fi rst seven team, the girls have been fairly County, which is the only team 4A rankings; Chapel Hill checks Mike Tobin has proved his shots and went 12 of 14. Before that it was a struggle, going 11 solid on the defensive end of the currently below Adairsville in in at sixth; and LaGrange is un- stellar coaching ability time and of 42 through three quarters. fl oor, keeping the region’s top the region standings. ranked but still undefeated at 13- again. He’ll have his hands full Kelsey Marshall led the Hurricanes (9-4, 1-1), who had won two teams — Sonoraville and There are no fewer than fi ve 0. That’s not to mention Troup in overcoming a tough region to four straight, with 14 points. Miami was 3 of 10 in the fi nal Calhoun — under 60 points on winnable region games remaining County, Cedartown and Central, return to the state tourney. Bet period, missing their fi rst four shots and committing seven of their home fl oors. But the offense for the Tigers, offering the team a Carroll, which have a combined against him and the Canes at their 18 turnovers. remains a work in progress. path to a possible No. 6 seed. That record of 20-10. your peril. Beatrice Mompremier, who averages 16.9 points and 10.6 The team has gone through might be a little optimistic, but None of that matters, of course, rebounds for the Hurricanes with four-straight double-doubles some growing pains, thanks to a Adairsville should at least aim for in regards to getting to the state SEE HOOPS, PAGE 2B and seven on the season, had nine points and eight rebounds.

Pickens leads No. 5 Georgia past No. 8 Baylor in Sugar Bowl

BY BRET MARTEL two defenders while going out of Georgia defensive back Rich- sion to go for it on the one fourth AP Sports Writer bounds. ard LeCounte intercepted two down,” Rhule said. “That was a Baylor coach Matt Rhule said passes, the second sealing the vic- bad coaching moment on my end. Georgia freshman receiver Brewer did not appear concussed tory in the fi nal minutes. It quickly led to points. So that George Pickens left behind his this time. Medical staff was con- Pickens was selected the game’s goes against me.” regrettable ending to the regular cerned about possible spinal and most outstanding player. The Bulldogs capitalized with season and put the rest of college neck injuries. Rhule expected “Seeing him do something like a touchdown drive extended by football on notice that he will be Brewer to be monitored over- he did today — no surprise to us,” a fake fi eld goal in which holder an exceedingly tough cover in night, but added that early indi- Fromm said. “He’s just going out Jake Camarda ran off tackle for 2020. cations were the injuries were not and playing the game he loves.” 6 yards on fourth-and-2. White Pickens caught 12 passes for career threatening. Brewer completed 21 of 41 fi nished the series with a tack- 175 yards and a touchdown, and “It’s scary when they were passes for 211 yards and one le-breaking 13-yard run to the py- No. 5 Georgia defeated eighth- holding his head and stabilize his touchdown to Denzel Mims. lon to make it 26-7. ranked Baylor 26-14 in the Sugar neck and he’s yelling at them to After Georgia led 19-0 at half- Brewer’s short, second-effort Bowl on Wednesday night. let go of him and let him go back time, Baylor (11-3) showed signs TD run late in the third quarter “I’ve still got growing to do, in the game,” Rhule said. “He’s a of mounting a comeback on the trimmed Georgia’s lead, but Bay- but I can kind of tell myself I’m great player whose best football is opening series of the second half lor got no closer. improving every day,” said the in front of him.” with a scoring drive dominated by PICKENS’ HIGHLIGHTS 6-foot-3 Pickens, who was sus- Travon Walker was penalized Mims. He had catches of 40 and Pickens’ 46-yard catch deep pended for the fi rst half of Geor- for a late hit, giving Baylor a fi rst 8 yards before his 12-yard touch- down the middle on a fl ea fl icker gia’s SEC title game loss to LSU down, but the drive stalled on a down grab trimmed the Bulldogs’ set up the fi rst points of the game because of his fi ght with a Geor- sack of backup Jacob Zeno on lead to 19-7. Mims also surpassed on Rodrigo Blankenship’s fi eld gia Tech player in the Bulldogs’ fourth down with fi ve minutes to 1,000 yards receiving for the sea- goal. regular-season fi nale. “It was go and Baylor down 12. son on the drive. The Bulldogs widened the lead a great season to me. You win Jake Fromm completed 20 of 30 The Bears quickly forced a on Fromm’s 27-yard fade pass to some, you lose some.” passes for 250 yards and two touch- Georgia punt and moved back the Pickens in the left side of the Baylor quarterback Charlie downs without an interception for across midfi eld when momen- end zone. Brewer, coming back from a con- Georgia (12-2), which lost the Sug- tum suddenly changed. Line- “When we left him 1-on-1,

CURTIS COMPTON/ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION VIA AP cussion in the Big 12 title game on ar Bowl to Texas last season. backer Azeez Ojulari sacked and he made the plays,” Rhule said. Georgia coach Kirby Smart gets doused while rushing the Dec. 7, was sidelined again in the Zamir White carried 18 times stripped Brewer on fourth-and-4 “When we played off him a little fi eld with tailback D’Andre Swift and other team members after fourth quarter when the back of for 92 yards and a touchdown, and Walker recovered on the Bay- bit, he made guys miss.” Georgia defeated Baylor 26-14 during the Sugar Bowl Wednes- his head appeared to hit the turf and Matt Landers caught his fi rst lor 47. day in New Orleans. hard as he was taken down by career TD on a 16-yard pass. “I really, really regret my deci- SEE UGA, PAGE 2B 2B Friday, January 3, 2020 • www.daily-tribune.com Sports The Daily Tribune News UGA SPORTSROUNDUP From Page 1B STEPPING UP Georgia was without about a College Basketball dozen regulars, including three starting offensive linemen. Some MEN’S TOP 25 SCHEDULE Home & Away All Times EST players were hurt while others sat Thursday’s Games out to preserve their health for the No. 1 Gonzaga at Portland, late Today Adairsville at Ringgold, 6 p.m. No. 4 Oregon at Colorado, late NFL draft. No. 14 Michigan State vs. Illinois, late BASKETBALL Cartersville at LaGrange, 6 p.m. Meanwhile, top running back No. 20 Dayton at La Salle, late Adairsville at Haralson County, 6 p.m. Kell at Cass, 6 p.m. Today’s Games D’Andre Swift saw only limited No. 5 Ohio State vs. Wisconsin, 7 p.m. Cedartown at Cartersville, 6 p.m. Christian Heritage at Excel boys, 7 p.m. action because of an ailing shoul- WOMEN’S TOP 25 SCHEDULE Cass at Hiram, 6 p.m. East Paulding at Woodland, 6 p.m. All Times EST Excel boys at Darlington, 4:30 p.m. WRESTLING der. Thursday’s Games LeCounte wasn’t surprised to No. 1 Connecticut vs. Wichita State, late Woodland at Carrollton, 6 p.m. Pace Academy, Armuchee at Adairsville, 5:30 p.m. No. 4 South Carolina vs. No. 13 Kentucky, late Saturday Wednesday see younger reserves step in ef- No. 7 Louisville at Clemson, late fectively. No. 8 Florida State at Syracuse, late BASKETBALL WRESTLING No. 9 N.C. State vs. Virginia Tech, late “These guys, four-star, fi ve-star No. 11 Texas A&M at No. 20 Arkansas, late Murray County at Adairsville, 6 p.m. Senior night at Cass guys. They’re more than capable No. 15 Mississippi State vs. Florida, late Cartersville at Central, Carroll, 2:30 p.m. Thursday No. 17 Gonzaga at BYU, late of coming in and doing what No. 22 Tennessee vs. Missouri, late Bowdon at Excel boys, 7 p.m. SWIM No. 23 Miami at GEORGIA TECH, late Woodland at Villa Rica, 6 p.m. Cartersville at Darlington they’ve got to do,” LeCounte said. Today’s Games THE TAKEAWAY No. 2 Oregon vs. Oregon, 10 p.m. SWIM Cass at Rome, 5 p.m. No. 3 Oregon State vs. Utah, 10 p.m. Adairsville at Greyhound Invitational at Cobb Aquatic Friday, January 10 Georgia: The Bulldogs demon- No. 5 Stanford vs. Washington State, 10 p.m. strated their depth and moti- No. 10 UCLA vs. Arizona State, 10 p.m. Center, 10 a.m. BASKETBALL No. 16 DePaul at Providence, 6:30 p.m. vation to turn in a better Sugar No. 18 Arizona at Southern Cal, 10 p.m. WRESTLING North Murray at Adairsville, 7 p.m. Bowl showing than a year ago. No. 21 Missouri State at Loyola-Chicago, 4 p.m. Adairsville, Cartersville at South Paulding Spartan Sandy Creek at Cartersville, 6 p.m. No. 25 Texas vs. TCU, 7 p.m. Georgia’s running game, which Duals, 9 a.m. Cass at Paulding County, 6 p.m. produced 130 yards, was strong Tuesday Gordon Lee at Excel boys, 7 p.m. enough to give the Bulldogs College Football BASKETBALL Woodland at Rome, 7 p.m. nearly fi ve minutes more posses- All Times EST sion. Wednesday’s Late Games Sugar Bowl Baylor: The defense sacked New Orleans Fromm three times and was solid GEORGIA vs. Baylor, late Thursday’s Games On the Air enough to keep the Bears in the Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl game until the fourth quarter, but Cincinnati vs. Boston College, late COLLEGE BASKETBALL COLLEGE FOOTBALL Gator Bowl 7 p.m. — UCF at Houston (ESPN2) 3:30 p.m. — Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Ohio vs. Baylor’s offense struggled much Jacksonville, Fla. of the night and had little balance Indiana vs. Tennessee, late 7 p.m. — Wisconsin at Ohio State (FS1) Nevada (ESPN) Today’s Games 9 p.m. — Georgetown at Seton Hall (FS1) PGA TOUR GOLF with just 61 yards rushing. Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Boise HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 6 p.m. — Sentry Tournament of Champions (GOLF) UP NEXT Ohio (6-6) vs. Nevada (7-5), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Georgia: The Bulldogs await 7 p.m. — Sierra Canyon vs. Patrick School (ESPN2) COLLEGE HOCKEY Fromm’s decision on whether NBA Standings NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m. — Western Michigan at Notre Dame (NBCSN) he’ll turn pro with one season of 7 p.m. — Atlanta at Boston (FSSE) NHL HOCKEY 8 p.m. — Philadelphia at Houston (ESPN) 7:30 p.m. — Washington at Carolina (FSSO) eligibility left. Georgia will open All Times EST Wednesday’s Late Games 9:30 p.m. — New Orleans at L.A. Lakers (ESPN) next season in Atlanta on Labor Portland at New York, late Day against Virginia. The SEC Minnesota at Milwaukee, late Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, late opener comes 12 days later on Thursday’s Games Philadelphia at Houston, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Divisional Playoffs Sept. 19 at Alabama. Charlotte at Cleveland, late New York at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 Denver at Indiana, late New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Minnesota or New Orleans at San Francisco, 4:35 p.m. Baylor: The Bears expect to Toronto at Miami, late Saturday’s Games NFL Playoff Schedule (NBC) have prominent players back Golden State at Minnesota, late Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. Tennessee or New England at Baltimore, 8:15 p.m Utah at Chicago, late Toronto at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. (CBS) and once again be among the Brooklyn at Dallas, late Utah at Orlando, 7 p.m. All Times EST Sunday, Jan. 12 Oklahoma City at San Antonio, late Indiana at ATLANTA, 7:30 p.m. Wild-card Playoffs Buffalo or Houston at Kansas City, 3:05 p.m. (CBS) contenders to win the Big 12. Memphis at Sacramento, late Oklahoma City at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 Seattle or Philadelphia at Green Bay, 6:40 p.m. They open on Sept. 5 in Hous- Detroit at L.A. Clippers, late Boston at Chicago, 8 p.m. Buffalo at Houston, 4:35 p.m. (ESPN/ABC) (FOX) Today’s Games Denver at Washington, 8 p.m. Tennessee at New England, 8:15 p.m. (CBS) Conference Championships ton against Mississippi and play ATLANTA at Boston, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 Sunday, Jan. 19 at Oklahoma in a rematch of the Miami at Orlando, 7 p.m. Detroit at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at New Orleans, 1:05 p.m. (FOX) AFC, 3:05 p.m. (CBS) Portland at Washington, 7 p.m. Seattle at Philadelphia, 4:40 p.m. (NBC) conference title game on Oct. 3. San Antonio at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. NFC, 6:40 p.m. (FOX)

with a 10-6 start to the season. record against non-region foes. Rotary/Rome News-Tribune Tour- Cass (5-2 in region) sits third in However, the Colonels have nament. Hoops the standings and will begin 2020 found their region, which is always Selman shouldn’t be judged by with a road trip to second-place challenging, to be particularly dif- Woodland’s win-loss record this From Page 1B Hiram. The Hornets are the only fi cult this year. Cass has dropped season. As a coach looking to get Cartersville girls team the Colonels have yet to face road games to Kell and Rome, as his team to play the right way, Sel- Having fi nished third in a pair of in league play, meaning the teams well as home games to Carrollton man shows as much passion and holiday tournaments, the Carters- will meet twice during the next and Villa Rica. The latter two de- energy on the sideline as anybody. ville girls have shown an ability to four weeks. feats did come with the Colonels His willingness to challenge his get crucial fi rst-round wins. With Overall, the second-half sched- down one of their key players in players will rub some of them the the Region 5-AAAA tournament ule will be potentially tricky for Londaisha Smith. wrong way, but his passion is un- setup, that ability will be key to Cass to traverse. The Colonels When both have played, Smith deniable. punching a ticket to state. will host region leader Kell but and Claire Davis have been an im- With no players on the team who With no region games having also play road games at Paulding pressive 1-2 punch for Cass. The started last year, senior DiAnthony been played to date, it’s hard to County, East Paulding, Carrollton Colonels have struggled at times to Heathcock has taken on the bulk forecast exactly where the Canes and Villa Rica. The Longhorns fi nd consistent scoring elsewhere, of the scoring load. Freshman K.J. will fi nish in the standings. How- and Wildcats are the only ones of leading to a few of those region Rogers has also showed promise. ever, it’s safe to say the league will those teams to defeat Cass, thus losses. Receiving strong scoring There is a chance the Wildcats be highly competitive with Troup far, although each of those oth- contributions from the likes of Jus- (2-12, 0-5 Region 7-AAAAA) will County ranked sixth and Central, er three teams gave the Colonels tice Bennett, Ariana Hames and not win any of their remaining Carroll ranked 10th. quite a challenge. Haley Johnson will be a key factor games. Woodland’s best oppor- Cartersville (7-5) has the third- One of the keys to Cass’ suc- moving forward. tunity will come Jan. 10, when it best non-region record in the cess has been an offense with With nine region contests re- hosts Rome. The Wildcats dropped league, for whatever it’s worth. several quality scoring options. maining, Cass sits sixth in the their previous meeting with the In regards to on-court ability, the Zaylan Chaney offers the team’s standings. There’s a strong possi- Wolves by a fi nal score of 46-38. Canes seem to be far ahead of best mismatch with his ability to bility the Colonels, who reached Remaining competitive in a rug- where they were last season at score from all levels. Even still, the the Sweet 16 last season, will need ged region has proved a signifi cant this same stage. A mix of calm ability to get consistent production to pull off an upset in the fi rst round challenge for the Wildcats even veterans and talented underclass- from Braxton Benham, Jordan of the region tournament to return before Selman took over. Things men has Cartersville in position to Ford, JaQuan Heard and C.J. Pip- to state. If that happens, Cass will will ease up with the reclassifi ca- challenge for a top-four spot in the kin will determine how far Cass be a tough out in the 5A bracket. tion cycle, at the very least because region. can go. there will only be 10 region games Lehla Thomas has been the most Due to an extremely tough re- Excel Christian boys to play instead of 16. The strength constant scoring option for the maining schedule, it would not be The Excel Christian boys fi nd of the region will still be undeni- Canes, who still struggle at times surprising to see the Colonels fall themselves as close to the mid- able, as Blessed Trinity, Calhoun, to score despite playing lockdown to sixth in the standings. The most way point of the season as possi- Cartersville, Cass and Hiram all NEEDED IMMEDIATELY defense. Ariana Cochran, Naijah likely scenario is Cass winds up in ble. Having played 12 of their 25 have quality programs. Evans and Cio Seigler have also the 4-5 matchup in the region tour- scheduled games, the Eagles enter proved to be key pieces for an im- nament. Regardless, the Colonels 2020 with a 2-10 record and 1-1 Woodland girls proved Cartersville offense. Better should enter their fi rst-round meet- mark Region 6-A. The Woodland girls have al- INDEPENDENT depth could be a major boost this ing with a strong chance to qualify Excel boasts wins over Stratford ready had a better season than season, even though a lack of size for state. Academy and Trion and, perhaps they did in 2018-19, posting three could prove detrimental. most impressively, a six-point road wins already after a one-win cam- CONTRACTORS If things fall into place, Carters- Cass girls loss to The Walker School, which paign. Thanks to a strong defense, For part time and as needed basis ville should get to play a one-off Coming off tournament cham- is ranked third in Class-A Private. the Wildcats have beaten Paulding game in early February to get into pionships at the Chattooga/Gor- However, several other games County, Pepperell and The Walker JOB SUMMARY the state tourney. Who will the don Lee Christmas Tournament have devolved into lopsided re- School, holding the trio of teams to team play? Well, that’s for the next and the AHS Tiger Christmas sults. Sometimes, the defense fails an average of 31 points. Newspaper Delivery - Potential to earn month of basketball to decide. Clash, the Cass girls should enter to slow down the opposition, and Woodland (3-10, 1-4) has had up to $1200 per month part time 2020 with plenty of momentum. other times, the offense just can’t a few other chances for wins in Cass boys It was much needed after a tough keep pace. non-region play, but outside of the Early morning hours The Cass boys suffered a slightly 1-3 fi nish to the early portion of the Offensively, Excel is consistent- triumph over Paulding County, the disappointing end to the 2019 por- Region 7-AAAAA schedule. ly led by senior Rayshawn Wom- Wildcats have struggled to remain Deliver 7 days per week tion of the schedule, dropping their The Colonels (12-4, 3-4) have ack. The biggest concern for the competitive in a ridiculously tough fi nal Region 7-AAAAA contest more games under their belts than Eagles over the second half of the Region 7-AAAAA. or on weekends before a 1-2 showing in the KSA almost anybody, having already season is a startling lack of bodies. Jordan Thompson and Ans- Events Tournament in Orlando, played 16 games this season. Cass Recent injuries have left the Eagles ley Evans have been the offen- Also looking for route Ƃ ll ins, Florida. Despite the 1-3 fi nish, the opened with three convincing with just six healthy players. sive leaders more often than not on call and as needed Colonels have to be pleased overall non-region wins and holds a 9-0 A dozen of Excel’s fi nal 13 for Woodland. Thompson is the scheduled games are set to come team’s primary ballhandler and Must have reliable insured vehicle against region foes. After winning appears cut from the same cloth & valid driver’s license just one league game last season, as graduated senior Madgie Rob- the Eagles have already matched inson. Both players were tough as Delivery routes available throughout that total this campaign. nails, despite often getting beaten all of Bartow County including: It’s hard to say at this point how up on both ends of the fl oor. many region wins are still out there While the Wildcats’ only likely Cartersville, Euharlee, Taylorsville, Emerson, for Excel. But unless the health of win the rest of the regular season Adairsville, White, Kingston, Rydal the Eagles improves, it’s extremely will come against the Patriots in unlikely the team will be able to a Jan. 14 rematch, Woodland will realistically compete for a playoff certainly be able to take continued RETIREES WELCOME spot this year. strides towards next season, when a majority of the roster will return. 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