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City of Williamson
August 4, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Williamson City Hall
WILLIAMSON - Council Members Stephen Levin, Angela Martin, Tom Brown, and Carol Berry acting as Mayor Pro Tem are present along with City Attorney Rob Morton. Council Member Steve Davis and Mayor Fry were not present at the meeting. County Manager Brandon Rogers and Commissioner James Jenkins are also present. Members of the public were there as well.
I. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE, WELCOME
II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
6I is going to be led by Ben Czarney who has to leave. Move it in front of 5A? Move it to after the minutes and same for the county matters with County Manager Brandon Rogers. County Commissioner James Jenkins is here as well. Motion to make these changes. Approved 3-0.
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Motion to approve both-July 14 and July 25, 2022. Approved 3-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. New Billing Software Company Review and Recommendations
6I. Discussion about how to best do this. Ben Czareney spoke. Can bring it inhouse for much less. Southern Technologies and G Works. One of his concerns as a citizen is inaccurate bills. Click Fix doesn't offer a lot of billing items. No utility billings. Creative Logic Technologies.
G Works is the cheapest and seems to have the most complete solution for everything that is needed golf cart renewals, permits, receipts, bank reconciliation, utilities. Around $20,000 with a $5,000 annual renewal. The computer people that we have now include basic support, but they're not always on top of doing what Pamela has asked to be done. G Works is quick to get things done. $350 for QuickBooks plus fees. A Sist(?) wants a renewal for $978 including deposit fees. Maybe $1200 to $1500 for fees. G Works said that if pricing was an issue the city can do half at a time. There are things like a receipt printer for $1,000. Gives the citizens a front end interface to see all of their utilities, golf cart renewals, trash, etc. How is their security? Need to check this. The Council thanked Ben for his time on this. User friendly is a plus for everyone.
Southern Software $32,331. If remove the website portion, 5,038 for web hosting.
G Works. $18,641. $4,320 for annual operating system if less than 100 users. 268 now. Probably another $5,000 total with the extra users.
Creative Logic $24,500. Pike County Water and Sewer Authority uses this.
A Sist(?) is the current and needs a renewal by September 30. Discuss at the next city meeting.
Next Council meeting is September 1. We've had so many problems with A Sist. It's not user friendly either. G Works consolidates everything. It's instantaneous. It shows that it is paid off immediately. City Attorney Morton said that they also need to discuss the funding source. Council Member Tom Brown asked for a total for now as well so they are making an informed decision.
V. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENTS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS
E. County Matters
Commissioner James Jenkin, representative for this area, and County Manager (CM) Brandon Rogers are here at the meeting to advise the Council on the LOST discussions. Jenkins invited everyone to the County Fair on August 20.
CM Rogers gave an update on the LOST. Every 10 years, the county and every city had to sit down and discuss how to distribute the LOST funding. In the past, this was done based on population. There was something that happened with the Census that affected old LOST numbers. General Fund Expenditures are usually pretty stable and don't have water, police, etc. Added them up and then figured out which ones were covered by LOST. 83% of all of the expenditures. Williamson is 2.33%. But that is a considerable reduction with all of the cities. Rogers said that tells him that the county and the City of Williamson are not getting their fair share. He tried to find a compromise. There is no right or wrong answer here.
Click here to see the sheet provided to the Council. If we look at the bottom box second to last column are his calculations. He tried to be fair in this, but this allows the county to get somewhat of a better percentage as well as Williamson in comparison to their expenditures. If we do this every year for 10 years, from $77,000 to $91,000 a year and will likely grow every year. The more we have people spending money in the county, the more these numbers will grow. Think county-wide because the state collects and redistributes revenues. Zebulon and Meansville are negatively impacted by this.
Discussed a stepped change to allow them for January 2023-2024 number stays the same as next year. This would allow them to get their budgets in order because we're in the middle 2024 split the difference with 3.4 to 4%. 2025 be collecting the full 4%. He generally got the feeling that Zebulon and Meansville had some questions on this, and he doesn't know where they are. Soft deadline is 60 days from the kick off so mid-September. If not done by there, it will cost everyone money because a mediator would be called in. December 31 is the hard deadline to go to the Department of Revenue. It has to be in agreement with all cities and the county. Needs signatures on all lines. We want everyone to be at least agreeable. Any questions? Commissioner Jenkins said that there is new DG on Hwy 41 and Pike Plaza are helping the county overall. That's more money to split between everyone.
The expenses for the county are continuing to rise like ambulance service. This is a service for everyone. Fire department with part-time guys to benefit everyone. This is a direct reflection of what this is. These funds can only be spent on certain items? This a direct reduction in the General Fund to help reduce property taxes. A tax bill has a rollback, and the rollback is a direct reflection of LOST. Did not look at property taxes per city. It could be done that way. Citywide digest from the countywide digest could probably give you some ideas on this. Molena has a police force. Williamson doesn't have that. Some have water. Some have sewer. It's hard to calculate all that. It was really difficult to find a fair way to do this so we looked at general funds because that is how you provide services to your citizens.
Last time it was population only. City Attorney Morton said that the 74% was WAY BACK for years, and it hasn't been right for a long time. It shows 87% now. Straight population would be 87% to the county. Everyone in Williamson is a citizen of the county too. Once you decide whether you're ok with the numbers or not, please have the mayor let him know. They could do this in the September meeting. The mayor has been at the past two LOST meetings. Williamson has probably the least to complain about. 3.4 to 4 is a good bump up for them. Previous numbers in 2000 and 2010 were probably neither one correct.
County Fair is going on August 20. Food, vendors, music, etc.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORT
Everything that has sales tax gives us extra LOST. Discussion on running this prior to the meeting so council members could review this before the meeting. Motion that the clerk send these out the Monday before the meeting for council review. Second. Clarification. Send out the draft that is sent to the mayor to everyone. Check detail and P & L. Everything together. Approved 3-0.
Motion to approve the financials. Approved 3-0.
V. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENTS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS
A. City Clerk Report.
Trash. Her trash can audit is now complete. The city was being charged for 5 cans that they didn't have. This is agreeable with the trash service.
Water. Inactive accounts with balances. $3,324 worth of bills. She has updated the addresses in the system for those who live here. There are balances from 2017 and 2018. How do we collect the funds if we can't write these off? City Attorney Rob Morton said, If it's uncollectable, every reasonable effort has to be made to collect this because they can't give away water.
There is a ditch that needs to be addressed by the county at Georgia BBQ. The rain going across the parking lot and washes gravel is not necessarily the problem. If they contain the gravel, it won't be an issue for anyone. There is a slope there. Needs to be discussed.
Pamela Schoentag is about to approach her 90 days. They have to decide whether to keep her. Carol Berry said that she appreciates her organizational capabilities. She also said that Milla Riglin has done a fantastic job of cleaning up at the library.
B. Council Member
Council Member Tom Brown said that he was here this morning and got a copy of the 3 Rivers Commissioners Comprehensive Plan Update. Under intergovernmental section, he said that he does not have the Mayor's Letter yet. It would be handy to work together. It is stated in the meeting that the mayor would write the letter.
There was something mentioned about the amphitheater. He went from January 2021 to current and there hasn't been a vote on this. August getting contractors with a current license to complete it. He and the Mayor talked about a sun cloth to cut down on cost.
He said that did not resign from taking care of water issues. If he does it, he will take care of it, but he doesn't want it to funnel back through the mayor. According to Brown, Water Superintendent Scott Huckaby said that he didn't ask for this. It was said that Huckaby isn't going to get in the middle of this.
Council Member Angela Martin addressed the mold in the library. She said that Danny went and checked it, and there is black mold. Thinks that we need to have someone in there to ensure that people will not be getting sick. Mayor Pro Tem Carol Berry has also searched this out. CDC said that the best way to get rid of it is to put bleach on it. She read from documentation. Get rid of the mold. There are no set standards on this for different kinds of molds. Martin said that bleach can go on the floor or the sink. Berry said that it isn't wet anymore. Martin said that we need to be sure that this isn't going to hurt anyone. Berry said that there is someone with a disinfectant fumigation machine who is willing to bring in their machine and disinfect the entire library free of charge. There was leakage after the pressure washing. More discussion. It's peace of mind to have someone with training to get things cleaned up. Testing shouldn't be that expensive. Can we bring some numbers and information to the next meeting?
Milla Riglin said that the carpet was pulled out. The closet appears dry with no funky smell. She is not entirely sure what needs to be done over there, and it was a huge mess to begin with. The closet appears dry. She doesn't know the protocol, but it is concerning because older folks and kids are susceptible to issues. Out of an abundance of precaution, Martin will bring information and numbers to the September 1 meeting. City Attorney Morton said that we've looked at the state standards. Need to get the cost analysis first and then decide which standard to follow. Martin to bring this to next meeting.
Council Member Stephen Levine said that they voted on doing some kind of penalty on the ice house. City Attorney Rob Morton read the motion to send a letter to renovate the sign according to Williamson regulations within 7 to 30 days. We need a letter send immediately. City Attorney will send the letter out.
Trash. They missed an entire street, and the library is overflowing.
C. City Attorney Report
The revised cleaning services contract is here for consideration.
22 resolutions adopted since April that need to be signed and finalized. Resolution to call a referendum for the sale of package sales. It will be provided to Elections Supervision David Neyheart. It's a yes or no vote. Hopefully have the remaining 21 ready for the September meeting.
D. Mayor's Report
Mayor Pro Tem Carol Berry. Supposed to pave Purser Circle. Public Works is behind because of the rain. They have to deal with the emergencies that come up too.
2nd District Discussion. Stopping trucks from using the road. Traffic study. Need someone to note how many trucks go down it so we can show that we've done our due diligence. Put a game camera or a ring camera. Council Member Tom Brown is going to take care of us. What kind of speed bumps do we need? Traffic study first.
McIntosh Trail. Comprehensive Plan is at the 5 year point. They can help us write grants. This is exactly what we need. They are a regional commission for several counties surrounding Pike. We are part of a joint comprehensive plan with the county and each city is responsible for their own city part. This has to be updated by October 31, 2022. It rolls on a 10 years cycle with a 5 year update. They are a service provider with no charge.
Moved to the beginning of the meeting.
F. Library Report
Librarian Milla Riglin said that she closed last Wednesday so the pizza party and the book sale were moved back a week. Tomorrow and Saturday. Hoping to use sale of books to upgrade at the library.
270 patrons. $71.20. 58 books donated. Running the book club. Teen activities are doing well. Pressure washing has been done. Mayor said that he would try to smooth out the parking lot. The bushes were cut. And with the mowing done, it looks great! There was a ton of clutter than she has gone through lately.
Moved to the beginning of the meeting. Reiterated that hopefully decide who to go with next month. No action needed tonight. Can have a called meeting if needed.
B. Contracts Review
City Attorney Morton did a simple contract based on what Ms. Moulder sent to the city. Scheduled on Thursday afternoons but can be modified if needed. 6 month period. Starting today and ending at the end of the year and can be renewed annually from January to December. Received her insurance information and put in here. No less than 1 million according to the council's wishes. 30 day termination clause. Motion to approve contract pending any corrections. Approved 3-0.
Landscaping. He passed out the original agreement and said that he can do something similar to the cleaning contract. If you'll look at this, we can review and approve at the next meeting. Went out to bid, had issues with the one that was awarded the contract, went with the next person, and then after the services were caught up, then they were asking for $800 rather than $700. There may be some additional areas by the DG that are being cut as well. Council Member Tom Brown will contact him. There wasn't tree removal in the other one. Attorney Morton needs some clarification on this. Scope and price need to be brought to the next meeting.
Council Member Carol Berry and City Clerk Pamela Schoentag will work together to have a sheet of who is supposed to do what and send it out to everyone so they can follow up in a timely manner by the next meeting. [Note from the Editor: The City of Williamson is different from Pike County with their council members working to get everything done where Pike County has a County Manager to do this. Berry kept a list of who agreed to do what so they can follow up in the next meeting on each item.]
Jeff Harrison contract. He would like to have a contract for a monthly water contract. We will have a man in the water every day and fix the city's leaks and do routine maintenance on the water system. Meters will be replaced as needed. And will put in water hydrants if the city buys them. Asked for $1500 per month. Yearly contract. Attorney Morton said that entities have agreed on this, but the city hasn't made an agreement on this. Council Member Tom Brown suggested to Water Superintendent Scott Huckaby that this would be basically leaks and repairs. Would he consider a change in pricing? Council Member Carol Berry said that there was $1,100 for a leak of late. This also covers the parts up to $1,500 per month. Water Superintendent Scott Huckaby said that this is a deal. He has insurance that he sent to the city. Member Brown is going to call him tomorrow to ask the question. The most he can say is no, but if he went $1,250 it would still be a savings.
C. Ongoing Municipal Water System Repairs and Improvements
Council Member/Mayor Pro Tem Carol Berry has been part of a county water committee with a $72,000 grant to hire an engineering firm to give an overall view of needs for the next 10 years to help with water improvements. It's the entire water system in Williamson. They looked at consolidation and included the ISO ratings for insurance. Council Member Tom Brown said that it would be awesome if everyone got something like this when someone attended a meeting like this.
Repair in Williamson Trace. They did a good job. Old Fayetteville was fixed quickly yesterday.
D. Procedures Manuals Review
That is what Pamela was putting together how to documentation for anyone who sits in her seat if she was sick, etc.
E. Bid Policy Discussion
Council Member Tom Brown to get with Attorney Rob Morton and do what is needed.
F. Personnel Policy Discussion
Did not put in all the holidays so this can be done each year. What are the holidays for rest of this year? Christmas Eve is on a Saturday and Christmas on a Sunday. Motion to allow employees to have Friday the 23 and Monday the 26 off for Christmas. Approved 3-0. This will be in a final format at the next meeting. Let Attorney Morton know if they have any changes. There is a draft from 2010 that might have been approved. Then it was discussed in 2014 but not finalized. This will be finalized and replace any old legislation.
G. Purchasing Policy
Included above.
H. Meeting Protocol
Some of this has already done with financials ahead of the meeting. It would be nice to have documents ahead of the meeting. This could be looked at as a policy.
I. City Website Review and Discussion
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of All Operating Agreements.
Council Member Stephen Levin to find the operating agreements. Can also do a workshop ahead of time along with sending by email. We have operating agreements with businesses.
B. Review of All Operating Vendors
Council Member Tom Brown said that some of our work is being done by unlicensed, uninsured vendors. He was looking at the Secretary of State's website and was concerned about at least one vendor that he found that did not have a license. If something is done improperly, how do we go back and get with them to get corrections if needed. Do they need worker's comp to work for the city too? There is sheet now. Tom said that insurance greatly concerns him. Thinks that we need to be more professional with how we deal with people who work for the city. The intent is that if we have recurring vendors, we will require insurance and licenses, and if no license, then the city has to approve it. We need to do a better job at keeping up our facilities including the working staff of the city council. This includes checking filters, etc.
Council Member Angela Martin will take care of looking for possible bids to do the maintenance on AC at the library and City Hall. If they don't have this, then the city council needs to approve it like Virgil cleaning the bathrooms for $35 a month. Protection for the city if there are reoccurring issues.
C. LEAF A/C Maintenance
Including above.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Re: Personnel
[Note from the Editor: The info from Executive Session is from their post agenda.]
Back in Session at 9:30 p.m.
Council Members Tom Brown and Stephen Levin voted to give City Clerk Pamela Schoentag and Librarian Milla Riglin $100 gas gift cards to be paid from personnel budget line item.
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.


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Q: Route Optimization with Multiple Depots, Job Types and Destinations I am new to route optimization and would appreciate your help in solving the following business requirement using jsprit. I got some feedback from Stefan Schröder who helped me to learn some basics about jsprit. I will explain the business requirement first then ask few questions.
The objective is to schedule a list of maintenance jobs that need to be completed in a month. A daily schedule would need to be prepared for the entire month. The objective here is to perform maximum number of jobs per day.

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*There are 4 depots each one in a region

*Each region has around 70 warehouses for a total of 300 warehouses

*The distances between each depot and warehouses within that region are known

*There are 3-4 vehicles of different types at each region for a total of 12 vehicles

*Vehicles within a region can only serve warehouses within that region

*Vehicles within a region have the same start point which happens to be the end point

*Vehicles do not have any capacity, pickup or delivery requirements

*Vehicles are used only to transport workers who will perform the maintenance jobs

*The average speed of each vehicle is known

*There are roughly 80 maintenance job types

*Each job type take a known amount of time in minutes

*A maintenance job does not have to start at a specific time

*On a monthly basis, there are around 200 maintenance jobs that need to be performed

*These jobs could be at any warehouse

*More than one job could take place at the same warehouse on the same day or different day

*There are 3 eight hour shifts within a day. 6AM-2PM, 2PM-10PM and 10PM to 6AM

*A vehicle would leave the depot warehouse at the start of the shift and visit as many warehouses within the eight hour shift

*A vehicle has to wait at the warehouse while the job is being performed before moving to the next warehouse or return to the depot warehouse

My basic understanding is that a maintenance job can be defined as a service in jsprit and that the start/return time can be set for each vehicle. Also, a cost matrix can be used to add time and distance to the relationship between vehicle and warehouses. The questions I have are:

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*Each maintenance job would need to be defined as a service, as a result there will be 200 service objects that are passed to the VRP solver, correct?

*The VehicleTypeImpl has addCapacityDimension(), setCostPerDistance() and setCostPerTime() method. What exactly are these and how do they apply the above case?

*The Service.Builder has addSizeDimension() method. What does it do?

*The costMatrixBuilder has method to add TransportDistance and TransportTime. Which units are used by these methods and how can I used them?

*For each depot, a Coordinate would need to be defined and passed to setStartLocationCoordinate() method for each VehicleImpl. Is this right?

*The vehicleBuilder has setLatestArrival( double maxDuration); which unit is used here?

I do appreciate any help in solving the above case.
Thanks,
Adam
EDIT1:
Few questions
A. The setEarliestStart() and setLatestArrival() methods accepts double value, how can I specify the earliest departure and latest arrival as actual Date to these methods? For instance, start time is November 28, 2014 at 2PM and end time is 10PM on the same day.
B. Is there a way to specify the service time in minutes?
C. The VehicleTypeImpl.Builder.setMaxVelocity(double inMeterPerSeconds) method expects the maximum velocity, is there a way to specify the average speed of the vehicle?
D. All vehicles have to work on the three shifts; does this mean I will have to define the same vehicle three times, one for each shift with various earliest departure and latest arrival times?
E. As the jobs can be performed any time during the month, would the time window for each job be passed as begin and end of month to Service.Builder.setTimeWindow() method?

A: ad1) correct
ad2) If capacity does not play a role, you do not need addCapacityDimension(..). if it does, you can use this method to define an arbitrary number of capacity dimensions, such as for example weight, volume, number of pallets (which are three dimensions then). With .setCostPerDistance(..) you set - as the name suggests - the cost per distance unit (e.g. 1€/km). Accordingly, with .setCostPerTime(..) you set the costs per time unit, e.g. 20€/hour. Thus, if your vehicle/driver traveled 100 km in 1 hour, it would cost 100 km * 1 €/km + 20€/hour * 1 hour.
ad3) Services might consume capacity in your vehicles. A service might be referred to the pickup of freight at the customer/service site. It might have a certain volume, weight and it can be loaded onto a certain no. of pallets. This is what you define with .addCapacityDimension(..)
ad4) You define the units. It should be the same unit, you assume when you set the cost parameters.
ad5) Correct. But you do not neccessarily need coordinates. You either need a locationId or a coordinate, but you can set both. The locationId should be the same you use when adding your time and distance relations to the costMatrix.
ad6) Again, you determine the unit.

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A resident of Moscow Narek Hovhannisyan was on the program "far Eastern hectare" in the free use of the island Chemcut in the Khabarovsk region, and plans to there quests. This was reported on the website of the Ministry for development of Russian Far East. "The participants will be delivered to the island by motor boat, the place they will be able to feel like a real far Eastern Robinsons. Though and comfort I also provide. Will supply the container house, and we equip the area for tent camping and barbecue zone" — quoted Hovhannisyan the website of the Ministry. The island was designed to Hovhannisyan's family of three. Chemcut is located in the Amur river estuary between the coast of Sakhalin and Khabarovsk Krai. According to its new owner, it works great mobile connection. In December, Moscow hosted a master class on how Russians earn on your far hectare.


What if we could experience something for the first time? Or give someone the ability to?
Imagine going through a moment, a day, or a lifetime, experiencing everything for the first time. The joy, pleasure and wonder of newness.
What would you think of experiencing?
The first time you hold your newborn baby.
Waking up to the first day of holiday.
The look in your dog's eyes when you get home from a day out.
Driving through the gates of paradise into a place called Sewanee.
Your parents' faces the first time you get home from a semester away.
Even the simpler stuff, all that we've learnt to take for granted.
I'm going to sit back and let this be my first time. All my first times.
A little known fact about me; usually I'm happiest when I'm in motion.
Walking around, pacing, driving, dancing.
I forgot how much dance meant to me until recently, and I couldn't be happier to rediscover it!
Growing up, I remember I would come home from school, and at some point in the evening, I would close myself in my room and dance for about an hour or more.
Nowadays, it's something I haven't had time for; or so I thought.
Sure, I go out with my friends and dance then, but it's not quite the same, and I'm so glad I realised this before it was too late.
I wish I could share how it feels, the catharsis, the emotion, the stillness of thought I find in dance.
Some other day maybe; right now, I'm going to dance.
There's a lot of tragedy around us. More if we actively look for it. And it keeps piling up, and the world is sad, and women you don't know cry at airports because of it. Actions are being taken by those in charge, and we can back them with our support.
We ask ourselves though, what can we as ordinary citizens do about these tragedies? We can't change laws. We can't lead thousands.
We can choose how we react.
Let's choose to look to those who inspire, who lead, who are willing to sacrifice themselves to save lives. Those heroes who we lost and we now mourn. Let's believe in the innocence of children, and the inherent goodness that we as humans have. Let's remember those we lost and celebrate their lives and how they touched us.
Faith in ourselves and those around us will get us a long way.
As one of my friends said, "Spread some positivity today - let it ripple throughout our communities."
I've always thought about the journey. Starting it. Going on it. Never the end though. The end terrifies me, as I'm sure it does many people.
The uncertainty of knowing what knows after is as strong as the certainty that there is an after.
What could be the biggest end of all but death?
There. I said it. Ernest Becker, the author of The Denial of Death, believes that the fear of death is what governs most people's lives.
I can see that in some way.
Yet, there are so many other ends we are confronted with in our day to day life. Some we can prepare for; others knock us clean off our feet.
I remember when I graduated high school, and came to a university a whole continent away, I was terrified of the end that I had come to.
But then, there was a beginning.
There's something about the atmosphere of a cafe that makes life seem more romantic.
Stories and people mingle in ways that I can never foresee. For someone who loves people and surprises, I love being there.
Here's another, from Pakistan actually. He was pretty surprised that we were Indians not born in India. We spoke. About photography and vodka and people and physics and coffee.
All the while, I nursed my cup of tea.
How many times have you set out on a journey that could take you everywhere; or nowhere?
I've never done it. I've never gotten into a car, and just taken off.
I was walking home last week when I bumped into someone I knew.
We started speaking and it turns out he knew someone else I should know.
I made a phone call that was soon returned, and managed to see how the dots were falling in line without any interference from me at all.
I'm finding these vehicles all around me now.
Hop on board and join me as I move in the shadows.
Last week, hundreds of thousands of people gave thanks for something or the other. So did I. So did you.
It's a strange concept, if you really think about it. The fact that we have to stop and look for the things we're thankful for.
Having to go about all the time, everyday, with feelings of thankfulness. There wouldn't really be much cognitive energy for anything else right?
So today, I guess I'm thankful for the stranger things in life. The ability to stop and be thankful. The mistakes I've made.
What do you look for when you're lost? The familiar and the safe, the light perhaps.
I'll challenge you to step into the darkness and the blur, out of the box into another dimension.
Growing up, I always took the places around me and related them to home. I'd see reflections of the outside world in my home.
Coming to Sewanee I realised it was actually the other way around; I carry pieces of home wherever I go, because it's about the people and things that matter, and not where I physically am. As I travel to different places, I will be asked where home is, and I'll say Nairobi. But I'll be secure in the knowledge that I can be at home far away too, and I'm cool with that.


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Sci-fi 'Zorro' Reboot Casts 'Flashpoint' Star Kiersey Clemons Opposite Gael Garcia Bernal
Posted on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 by Hoai-Tran Bui
Zorro may have finally met his match.
Jonás Cuarón's Zorro reboot cast has added Flashpoint and Dope actress Kiersey Clemons. Clemons will play the female lead in Z, the near-future reimagining of the classic swashbuckler.
Jonás Cuarón's Futuristic 'Zorro' Reboot Casts Gael García Bernal
Posted on Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 by Angie Han
The new Zorro has a new Zorro. Gael García Bernal has been cast as the legendary swashbuckler in Z, a futuristic reboot to be directed by García Bernal's Desierto director Jonás Cuarón. (Because they don't have Rs or Os in the future, I guess?) García Bernal was previously attached to an earlier iteration of this project which was in development several years ago. Read More »
Jonas Cuarón to Write and Direct 'Z,' a Zorro Movie Without the Orro
Posted on Thursday, February 4th, 2016 by Jacob Hall
It's been a decade since The Legend of Zorro came and went, ending Antonio Banderas' run as the famed masked hero. Since then, reports of a new movie starring the iconic swordsman have arrived like clockwork, only for the actual film to fail to materialize. Remember when Gael Garcia Bernal was supposed to play Zorro in a futuristic riff on the character called Zorro Reborn that would have taken place in the post-apocalypse? Meanwhile, a completely different Zorro movie has been in development at Sony for a few years now.
Now, word has come down that Jonas Cuarón, the co-writer of Gravity and the director of the upcoming Desierto, has been been tasked with resurrecting that futuristic Zorro tale with Z, which is one of those weird titles that seems oddly embarrassed of the character it's representing. Just call it Zorro, guys.
Amazon Announces Six 2015 Pilots From Shane Black, Sacha Baron Cohen and More
Posted on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015 by Ethan Anderton
Since the fall season has traditionally been when networks debut their biggest new series for the year, Amazon Studios has consistently followed suit by revealing a batch of new pilots, and their slate for the 2015-2016 television season has just been unveiled.
The Amazon 2015 pilots include hopeful new shows from the likes of Shane Black (director Iron Man 3, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang), Sacha Baron Cohen (writer and star Borat), Tim Blake Nelson (director of Leaves of Grass and O) and starring talents such as Christina Ricci, Tig Notaro, Terry O'Quinn and more. And as usual, it will be Amazon customers who will watch and provide feedback on these shows to help determine which ones get a full series order.
Get much more details descriptions of the new Amazon 2015 pilots after the jump! Read More »
TV Bits: The Tonight Show, Hatfields and McCoys, Homeland, Dexter, Zorro, Smash, Justified, Glee, House of Lies
Posted on Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 by Germain Lussier
Casting, spoilers and some first looks abound in this edition of TV Bits. After the jump check out the following:
Is Jimmy Fallon the lead contender to replace Jay Leno on The Tonight Show?
Some potential spoilers for Homeland season 3 have been teased.
Star of The OC Adam Brody joins the cast of House of Lies.
History is developing a Hatfields and McCoys reality show.
When do your favorite Fox shows like Glee, The Mindy Project and New Girl return?
NBC orders new episodes of Whitney.
The classic tale of Zorro is getting a modern reimagining on USA called Z.
The stars of Dexter tease some possibly season 8 scenarios.
A first look at the second season stars of Smash.
Bernard from Lost, Sam Anderson, joins the next season of Justified.

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Criticize Congress, not Cheerwine
I'm not sure that Nicole Russell of the Washington Examiner has a valid point that Congress should be efficient instead of passing resolutions, but she goes too far when she denies the goodness of Cheerwine: First of all, have you ever tasted Cheerwine? It's like Dr. Pepper and…
Joseph Coletti, May 19, 2017
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Senate leadership and Gov. Cooper have taken notably different approaches to disaster relief funds that redound to the Senate's benefit. First, Gov. Cooper earmarked $100 million reserve from availability for disaster relief, all of it and more already pledged "to meet immediate cash flow needs," and promises to use some…
Taking care of retired state employees
State Treasurer Dale Folwell is on his way to cutting $100 million in state pension management fees. He has cut six managers and renegotiated fees producing $25 million in savings so far. Savings like this are important, but amount to a rounding error in the $90-billion state pension fund. As state pension…
Joseph Coletti, May 9, 2017
State Budget Crisis Unlikely
The Insider recently reported on a Fiscal Research Division analysis showing the Senate's "Billion Dollar Middle Class Tax Cut" would lead to $600 million shortfalls in three of the next five years. Fiscal staff started from the assumption that state government would do all the same things…
Joseph Coletti, April 19, 2017
How Rob Christensen missed the truth about Medicaid, taxes, & spending
Live BlogThere are two problems with Rob Christensen's fruitless search for truth. Christen claims the budget cuts Medicaid spending and related jobs Perdue said the budget bill would result in $2 billion in cuts to Medicaid, the federal-state funded insurance program for the poor and the disabled; $750…
Joseph Coletti, June 8, 2011
Freedom in the States
Live Blog North Carolina ranks 18th in overall freedom for its citizens in a new Mercatus Center publication. Some highlights from my perspective North Carolina has the best asset-forfeiture laws in the land. It could improve them by putting the burden of proof on the government. spirits…
The Tea Party and the Mad Hatters
Live Blog The Tea Party's success has shown federalism, fiscal discipline, and small government to be enduring ideas that wide swathes of people support in North Carolina. Progressives, bureaucrats, and state legislators have co-opted this language and are in the process of twisting it into Wonderland…
Where did they get the money?
A common question on the budget has been where the Senate got the $252 million to pay for new spending without raising the sales tax. The following table explains it in gory details. The budget sets aside less for future downturns, diverts money from other funds at the same rate…


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Entrepreneurship of the Left-Behind
IZA Discussion Paper No. 7270
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Corrado Giulietti
Jackline Wahba
University of Southampton, Department of Economics; IZA Institute of Labor Economics
Klaus F. Zimmermann
Harvard University; German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin); University of Bonn; Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)
While there is evidence that return migration promotes entrepreneurship and self-employment of those who migrated, previous studies have not focused on whether migration provides the same benefits to individuals who did not migrate. Using a unique dataset that provides information on both current and return migrants in rural China (RUMiC), we investigate the impact of migration on entrepreneurship among individuals with no migration experience. We explore the self-employment choices of individuals who live in households with return migrants and individuals who live in households that have migrants currently in the city, comparing them with individuals living in non-migrant households. Our methodology allows us to control for the potential endogeneity between the migration and self-employment decisions.The results show that return migration promotes self-employment among household members that have not migrated. However, left-behind individuals are less likely to be self-employed when compared to those living in non-migrant households.
Keywords: rural to urban migration, RUMiC dataset, self-employment
JEL Classification: J23, J61, O15
Giulietti, Corrado and Wahba, Jackline and Zimmermann, Klaus F., Entrepreneurship of the Left-Behind. IZA Discussion Paper No. 7270. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2238303
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Australian investors and borrowers are increasingly adopting peer to peer lending platforms according to the results of survey undertaken by ASIC. The results of the survey suggest that as much as $300 million of personal and business loans were underwritten by peer to peer lenders over the course of the last fiscal year. That represents a doubling in the amount that was lent on such platforms during the 2015/2016 financial year.
John Price ASIC Commissioner says the results of the survey suggest that growth of such lending marketplaces will continue to grow as Australians seek out the best deals and interest rates on their loans. Mr Price says the survey helps his agency better understand the business and implement regulations as well as identify areas that need to be monitored in the future. To get a sense of just how popular marketplace lending has become, in June last year, there were 7,768 investors and 18,746 borrowers representing a doubling of the number in the preceding 12 months. It is widely expected that these numbers will grow further in the future.
ASIC was also quick to point out that there were relatively few complaints against peer to peer lenders. If you don't know what is meant by peer to peer lending, it is essentially a way to lend to someone directly and cut out middlemen such as banks. This allows ordinary Australians to either borrow or invest on a regulated platform. Borrowers benefit because they can obtain a personal or business loan at a lower interest rate that what is offered by traditional lenders. Plus, fees are lower and the online application process is faster. Contrastingly investors have the opportunity to put their spare cash to work and achieve potentially higher returns in comparison to other fixed income investments.
Why is P2P lending so popular?
Apart from the fact that the process is so easy, peer to peer lenders are a cheaper alternative to traditional lenders for ordinary Australians looking to obtain a personal loan. The average personal loan rate of the big four Australian banks is at present 11.97%. In comparison the lowest peer to peer lending rate is just 6,99% which means if you borrowed $30,000 on a peer to peer marketplace, you would be saving as much as $4,000 in interest fees.
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Slot Cars and Tracks
Feb 22, 2019 | Blog, Collectibles, Sports, Toys
… a little bit of history
By the fifties, America was moving firmly past the Second World War and into an era of unprecedented prosperity. More and more Americans felt they could afford some pleasant distractions. About this time Joseph and Gennaro Giammarino got together with John Cuomo and Abe Shikes to create a company that would become an icon of the American toy industry – Aurora Plastics Company. While you could fill a book with the history of this innovative business, we will focus on their contribution to slot cars and only briefly touch on some of their many accomplishments.
fromAFXRacing.com
Slot Cars Acquired Recently
By the end of 1976, AFX sales hit their all-time high of about $45 million on the back of the stunning popularity of the new technology. Quite an increase from the roughly $15 million in sales for the line in 1970.
In doing a bit of research, we've been made aware that slot car racing is still alive and well in many countries. This interesting book, published in Dec. 2018, is an example of this interest.
THINGIES, a Retro Futuristic Slot Car Story
Here at Bahoukas, we have a small collection of slot cars as well as a number of slot car tracks.
Slot Car Tracks by TYCO available at Bahoukas Antiques
You can visit the Spanish site (also in English) SlotCar Today and discover how active the slot car hobby is today! It's fascinating to realize how actively the concept of slot car racing is today.
Plus AFXRacing.com gives a great account of the many countries with a history of slot car racing.
Stop in and visit us. Yep, we'll be watchin' for ya!
Collect Slot Cars?
Nov 16, 2018 | Blog, Collectibles, Entertainment, Sports
Look at this assortment of 1970s AFX Aurora Slot Cars
The Aurora Plastics Corporation introduced the A/FX (Aurora Factory Experimentals, later simply "AFX") line of slot cars, slot car track sets, and related accessories in 1971. The AFX brand continued production until the company was forced into receivership in 1983.[1]Aurora designed the AFX cars with interchangeable car body shells usually compatible with each chassis they released during these years. The original 1971 A/FX chassis utilized an updated version of the existing pancake motor design of Aurora's "Thunderjet 500" line, popular in the 1960s.[2] Aurora then released a longer version of the A/FX chassis in 1973, known as the "Specialty" chassis, which incorporated a longer wheelbase and gearplate (and often a more powerful armature) with bodies unique to that chassis. The car bodies designed to fit the shorter original chassis featured a clever snap-on design while the bodies for the Specialty chassis were affixed with a small screw. In late 1974, Aurora redesigned both the original and Specialty chassis and exposed the bottom of the motor magnets. The exposed magnets were attracted to the metal rails in the track during racing, creating downforce to help hold the car on the track while cornering. AFX "Magna-Traction" cars remained popular from their release in 1974 throughout 1983, even after faster chassis designs were introduced in house and by Tyco. from Wikipedia
How popular were slot cars in America?
Here's a quote from Rob Lammle in his article, Little Engines That Could: A Brief History of Slot Cars, published on MentalFloss.com in 2011:
Then in 1960, the British company Playcraft Model Motoring had a slot car display at a London toy show. Representatives from Aurora, an American company that specialized in scale model kits, snatched up the American marketing rights for Playcraft's slots. Within five years, Aurora had sold 25 million slot cars to eager kids, becoming the most successful line of slot cars in history.
Stop by the store and take a peek at these very collectible slot cars. Yep, we're here (decorating for the holidays) and we'll be watchin' for ya!


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GHSA baseball quarterfinal previews
Posted 5/5/19
Irwin County and pitcher Brodie Chestnutt, a Florida State commit, will play host to Johnson County
in the GHSA quarterfinal round starting on May 8.
GHSA baseball moves into quarterfinals
The quarterfinal round of the Georgia High School Association state baseball playoffs is scheduled for May 8-9. All series are best-of-three formats. Here is a brief preview on each series:
Newnan (23-9) at Grayson (26-10)
When: Wednesday (DH), 4 p.m.; Thursday (if needed), 5 p.m.
Coaches: Newnan -- Marc Gilmore; Grayson -- Jed Hixson
How they got here: Newnan defeated North Cobb in three games in the first round, then swept Lassiter in the second round. Grayson defeated Lambert in three games in the first round, then defeated Brookwood in three games in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Hillgrove-Mill Creek series.
Outlook: Region 2 champion Newnan made it look easy last week in a sweep of Lassiter. When the Cougars' Michael Maginnis stroked a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 1, it gave Newnan a 4-3 walk-off victory. The Cougars carried that momentum into Game 2 where pitcher Jake Martin's complete-game shutout on the mound paced Newnan to a 4-0 victory. Grayson survived a hard-fought three-game set with Gwinnett County power Brookwood to win the best-of-three series. Sophomore Brodie Eilertson, after giving up five runs in the second inning of Game 3, held Brookwood scoreless the rest of the way in an 11-6 victory that allowed the Rams to advance. Grayson is playing in the quarterfinals for the second straight year.
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Mill Creek (23-13) at Hillgrove (28-8)
When: Wednesday (DH), 4:30 p.m.; Thursday (if needed), 6 p.m.
Coaches: Mill Creek -- Doug Jones; Hillgrove -- David Richardson
How they got here: Mill Creek defeated Norcross in three games in the first round, then defeated Milton in three games in the second round. Hillgrove defeated Wheeler in three games in the first round, then defeated Woodstock in three games in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Newnan-Grayson series.
Outlook: After falling to Milton 8-7 in Game 1 of its second-round series, Mill Creek broke out the offense in Games 2 and 3 to advance to the quarterfinals for the third straight season. The Hawks combined to outscore Milton 16-1 in the final two games of the series. It didn't hurt that pitchers Zach Green (1 runs, 4 hits) threw a complete-game in Game 2, and Kyle Sterwerf allowed Milton just one hit in a five-inning 11-0 victory in Game 3. One of the more entertaining series in the second round was Woodstock and Hillgrove. After Hillgrove got hammered in Game 1, 14-2, they rallied for a 13-9 victory in the second game of the series. It took 11 innings in the third and decisive game for Hillgrove to pull out a 4-3 victory. Ethan Wright's RBI single in the top of the 11th broke a 3-all tie, then Woodstock loaded the bases with two outs but failed to score when reliever Brennan Richardson induced a ground ball for the third out, giving Hillgrove the series. Since finishing as the state runner-up in 2011, Hillgrove is in the quarterfinals for the third time. Both teams' mascot is the Hawks.
Walton (25-9-1) at Parkview (30-4)
Coaches: Walton -- Shane Amos; Parkview -- Chan Brown
How they got here: Walton swept Collins Hill in the first round, then swept North Paulding in the second round. Parkview swept Peachtree Ridge in the first round, then swept North Forsyth in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Etowah-North Gwinnett series.
Outlook: Walton needed 10 innings to defeat North Paulding 6-5 in Game 1 of its second-round series. The Raiders used a two-out walkoff single from Jared Jones in the bottom of the 10th to secure the win. Then pitchers Bobby Spencer and AJ Montijo combined to allow North Paulding two runs on six hits as the Raiders swept the series with an 11-2 victory. Walton is in the quarterfinal round for the first time since they won the state championship in 2016. After getting outhit by North Forsyth in Game 1 of its second-round series but winning 8-6, Parkview pitchers Xander Stephens and Graham Yntema combined to allow just two hits in a five-inning 13-0 victory to sweep the series. These two schools met for the Class 6A state championship series in 2015. These two programs have combined to win three of the last four state titles in the state's largest classification.
Etowah (23-12) at North Gwinnett (29-5)
Coaches: Etowah -- Greg Robinson; North Gwinnett -- Ryan Moity
How they got here: Etowah swept Lowndes in the first round, then defeated Kennesaw Mountain in three games in the second round. North Gwinnett swept Lakeside-DeKalb, then swept Forsyth Central in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Parkview-Walton series.
Outlook: Etowah continues to march through the state playoff brackets. After dropping the first game of its series to Kennesaw Mountain, Etowah scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 2 to force extra innings. Then after Kennesaw scored a run in the top of the 11th, the Eagles scored two in the bottom of the 11th, including a game-winning walk-off single by Michael Sharman to force a decisive Game 3. The Eagles then took an 8-5 victory in the final game to take the series. Etowah is in the quarterfinal round for the fifth straight year. North Gwinnett is in the quarterfinals for the second time in the past three seasons. The Bulldogs combined to score 18 runs on 23 hits in a sweep of Forsyth Central in Round 2. In postseason play, the Bulldogs have combined to score 46 runs in four games.
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Effingham County (28-5) at Winder-Barrow (28-3)
Coaches: Effingham County -- Chris Johnson; Winder-Barrow -- Brian Smith
How they got here: Effingham County swept Lakeside-Evans in the first round, then swept Valdosta in the second round. Winder-Barrow swept Creekside in the first round, then swept River Ridge in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Heritage-Conyers-Allatoona series.
Outlook: Ryan Harley's squeeze bunt in the bottom of the seventh inning scored the game-winning run in a 3-2 victory over Valdosta in the first game of the second-round series. The Rebels then rode that momentum to a 9-1 victory in Game 2 to sweep the Wildcats. Effingham County is in the quarterfinals under first-year coach Chris Johnson. The Rebels lost in the second round in three games to Grovetown in the state playoffs last year. Winder-Barrow has been largely unchallenged this season. The top-ranked Bulldoggs used a walk-off single from Trevor Maddox in the bottom of the eighth inning of Game 1 against River Ridge to win 3-2, then Austin Lockridge shut out the Knights in a 10-0 victory in Game 2. It was the second no-hitter of the postseason for Lockridge. Winder-Barrow has won 20 straight games.
Allatoona (23-10) at Heritage-Conyers (25-6)
Coaches: Allatoona -- Keith Hansen; Heritage-Conyers -- Shane Ramsey
How they got here: Allatoona swept Alpharetta in the first round, then swept Alexander in the second round. Heritage-Conyers swept Glynn Academy in the first round, then defeated Coffee in three games in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Effingham County-Winder-Barrow series.
Outlook: Allatoona is on a six-game winning streak and has outscored its opponents by a combined 39-5 in four postseason games. The Buccaneers are in the quarterfinals for the third straight season. They finished as the Class 6A state runner-up last season. Heritage is having its best season under coach Shane Ramsey. The Patriots, after splitting the first two games of their second-round series with Coffee, took the third and deciding game as pitchers Nolan Woodward and Darryl Buggs combined to allow Coffee three runs on six hits in a 10-3 victory.
Lee County (19-17) at Pope (27-7)
Coaches: Lee County -- Brian Trivette; Pope -- Jeff Rowland
How they got here: Lee County defeated Stephenson in three games in the first round, then defeated Greenbrier in three games in the second round. Pope defeated Creekview in three games in the first round, then defeated Dacula in three games in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Houston County-Harrison series
Outlook: Lee County is only No. 4 seed left playing in the Class 6A playoffs. After ousting Stephenson in Round 1, the Trojans took a decisive 6-5 victory in Game 3 to upend Greenbrier in the second round. Three pitchers shut down the Wolfpack, while Spencer Hanson went 3-for-3 at the plate. This series is a rematch of the 2017 Class 6A state championship series that Pope swept at Rome's State Mutual Stadium. Pope, the Region 7 champions, have needed three games to win both of its state playoff series in the first two rounds this year. After splitting with Dacula, Caden Smith's RBI double scored Will Lantis for the game's only run. Reid Robertson and Andrew Herlitz combined on a two-hit shutout.
Houston County (23-10) at Harrison (26-6)
Coaches: Houston County -- Matt Hopkins; Harrison -- Mark Elkins
How they got here: Houston County swept Mount Zion-Jonesboro in the first round, then swept Grovetown in the second round. Harrison swept Dunwoody in the first round, then swept South Paulding in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Lee County-Pope series.
Outlook: Both teams enter this series riding 10-game winning streaks. Houston County has run-ruled its opponent in three of its four postseason games. The only game that went seven innings was the Bears' 7-3 Game 1 victory against Grovetown the second round. Jaden Woods had three hits to lead the offense. Harrison smoked South Paulding in Game 1 of its second round series, then cut down a furious South Paulding rally in Game 2 to post a 9-7 victory and advance. The Hoyas have combined to score 39 runs in their four playoff games.
Thomas County Central (28-5) at Loganville (25-6)
Coaches: Thomas County Central -- Ryan Strickland; Loganville -- Jeff Segars
How they got here: Thomas County Central swept Jones County in the first round, then defeated Wayne County in three games in the second round. Loganville swept Lithonia in the first round, then swept Carrollton in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Locust grove-Riverwood series.
Outlook: Thomas County Central is in the quarterfinals for the first time in recent memory. The Jackets split with Wayne County in the first two games of the second round series, then pitchers Luke Benton and Nick Herndon combined on a three-hit shutout in a 1-0 Game 3 victory. Jarrod Johnson scored the game's only run on a groundout. Perhaps no team in Class 5A is hotter than Loganville, who has won 13 straight and they combined to outscore Carrollton 20-6 in a second-round sweep. The Red Devils got a complete-game performance in Game 1 from ace pitcher Connor Bruce, who allowed two runs on seven hits. Then Ian King's 4-for-5 performance at the plate sent Loganville to a 15-4 victory in Game 2. King finished with a double and a triple. The two-time defending state champs are looking to become the first team since Columbus High (2010-12) to win three straight state baseball titles.
Locust Grove (22-9) at Riverwood (25-4)
When: Wednesday (DH), 4 p.m.; Thursday (if needed), 5:30 p.m.
Coaches: Locust Grove -- Stephen Phillips; Riverwood -- Trey Henson
How they got here: Locust Grove swept Bainbridge in the first round, then defeated Starr's Mill in three games in the second round. Riverwood defeated East Paulding in three games in the first round, then swept Southwest DeKalb in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Thomas County Central-Loganville series.
Outlook: Locust Grove's Game 2 loss to Starr's Mill in the second round snapped a nine-game winning streak. This will be the fifth straight year the Wildcats have been in the quarterfinal round. After splitting the first two games of the second round series against Starr's Mill, Luke Welborn and Dalton Laney had three hits apiece, while pitcher Joe Roden allowed three runs on seven hits in a 13-3 five-inning victory in Game 3 to win the series. Riverwood's offense has been on fire since the third game against East Paulding in the first round of the state playoffs. In the last three postseason games, the Raiders have combined to score 38 runs and allowed just six. Riverwood has won seven of its past eight games.
Buford (22-10) at Ola (26-9)
Coaches: Buford -- Stuart Chester; Ola -- Beau Edwards
How they got here: Buford swept Arabia Mountain in the first round, then swept Kell in the second round. Ola swept Veterans in the first round, then swept McIntosh in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Harris County-Decatur series.
Outlook: After defeating Kell 5-3 in Game 1 of their second round series, the Wolves scored four runs in the sixth inning of Game 2, then held on to post a 5-4 victory and sweep the series. These two teams met in the quarterfinals last year with Buford sweeping the series on its way to finishing as the Class 5A state runner-up. Ola has combined to score 32 runs in its four postseason games so far, and the Mustangs aren't planning to slow down. They will have their work cut out as they face a lethal Buford pitching rotation that has been tough on opponents so far this postseason.
Harris County (25-8) at Decatur (28-6)
When: Wednesday (DH), 4:30 p.m.; Thursday (if needed), 5:30 p.m.
Coaches: Harris County -- Steve Westmoreland; Decatur -- Robby Gilbert
How they got here: Harris County defeated Union Grove in three games in the first round, then swept Whitewater in the second round. Decatur swept Rome in the first round, then swept Walnut Grove in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Ola-Buford series.
Outlook: Harris County took the first game of its second round series with Whitewater 5-3, then they grabbed a one-run lead in top of the sixth inning in Game 2 before giving the ball to pitcher Daniel Miller. He worked two scoreless innings of relief to preserve a 4-3 victory for the Tigers who are in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2012. The Region 1 champions will face a red-hot Decatur squad playing well in Class 5A. Jackson Hills' walk-off RBI double in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 1 against Walnut Grove gave the Bulldogs a 4-3 victory. Then behind pitcher Jaylen Paden's two-hit shutout (11 strikeouts) in Game 2, the Bulldogs won 4-0 to advance. After missing out last year, Decatur is in the quarterfinals for the second time in three years.
Columbus (24-7) at North Oconee (22-7)
Coaches: Columbus -- Chad Mathis; North Oconee -- Jay Lasley
How they got here: Columbus swept Hampton in the first round, then swept Mary Persons in the second round. North Oconee swept Cedartown in the first round, then defeated Marist in three games.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Northside-Columbus-Cartersville series.
Outlook: No team in Class 4A is playing better than Columbus High right now. The Blue Devils have won 18 in a row after sweeping a pair of games from Region 2 champion Mary Persons in the second round. Pitcher Austin Hicks hurled a three-hit shutout in a 1-0 victory in Game 1 against Mary Persons, then Robbie Tillman and Devin Cail had three hits apiece to pace the Blue Devils to a 9-5 victory in Game 2. North Oconee continues to play well under second-year coach Jay Lasley They have a lot of positive momentum, especially after eliminating state power Marist in the second round. After splitting the first two games of the second round series, pitchers Troy Harris and Will Pearson combined to allow Marist just one run on nine hits in a 7-1 victory in Game 3 last Friday. The Titans got three hits from Woody Barks in the decisive Game 3 victory.
Northside-Columbus (26-7) at Cartersville (28-4)
Coaches: Northside-- Dee Miller; Cartersville -- Kyle Tucker
How they got here: Northside swept Eastside in the first round, then swept Perry in the second round. Cartersville swept Oconee County in the first round, then swept Flowery Branch in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Columbus-North Oconee series.
Outlook: Northside's pitching staff has been stingy in the postseason. In four playoff games, the Patriots have allowed a combined five runs. Meanwhile, the Northside offense has been explosive, combing to score 38 runs. Pitcher Connor Sizemore hurled a complete game in a 9-1 victory over Perry in Game 1 of the second round, then pitcher Colton Joyner stifled Perry's offense in an 11-3 victory in Game 2. Northside's offense will be tested as Cartersville pitchers Mason Barnett, Logan Martin and Gage Morris have been tough on opponents in the playoffs. Three of Cartersville's four playoff victories have been shutouts.
Woodward Academy (24-8) at Blessed Trinity (28-6)
Coaches: Woodward Academy -- Jose Fernandez; Blessed Trinity -- Andy Harlin
How they got here: Woodward Academy swept Hardaway in the first round, then defeated Upson-Lee in three games in the second round. Blessed Trinity swept Ridgeland in the first round, then swept LaGrange in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the West Laurens-Denmark series.
Outlook: Woodward Academy's loss to Upson-Lee in Game 2 of its second round series snapped the War Eagles' 10-game winning streak. After splitting the first two games of the second round, Woodward pitchers Mason Carnes and Will Sanders combined to allow two runs on six hits as the War Eagles took the series with a 5-2 victory. Blessed Trinity has rolled in the postseason, combining to outscore its playoff opponents 40-4. Blessed Trinity pitcher Eric Moore no-hit LaGrange in a 4-0 victory in Game 1 of the second round series. Then Steele Chambers, Jake Smith and Trey Baker had three hits each in a 9-3 victory in Game 2.
Denmark (15-15) at West Laurens (27-6)
Coaches: Denmark -- David Smart; West Laurens -- Brian Brown
How they got here: Denmark swept Northwest Whitfield in the first round, then swept Saint Pius X in the second round. West Laurens swept Cross Creek in the first round, then swept Cairo in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Woodward Academy-Blessed Trinity series.
Outlook: Denmark is the only No. 4 seed playing in the Class 4A playoffs. The Danes have been the "feel-good story" of the postseason. The first-year school, however, has made things looks easy in sweeps of Northwest Whitfield and St. Pius X. Dalton Hansard allowed St. Pius X just one run on seven hits in a complete-game 7-1 victory in Game 1 of the second round series. Then pitchers Jack Whitlock and Jack Kream combined to allow three runs on six hits in an 8-3 victory in Game 2 to take the series. But West Laurens has been equally impressive in the playoffs. After the Raiders swept Cross Creek in the first round, pitcher AJ Mathis set the tone in the second round series in an 11-1, five-inning victory over Region 1 champion Cairo. Mathis allowed just a homer in the game. Then the Raiders finished off the sweep with a 4-3 victory in Game 2. West Laurens has won 11 straight games.
North Hall (19-14) at Appling County (25-6)
When: Thursday (DH), 5 p.m.; Friday (if needed), 4 p.m.
Coaches: North Hall -- Trevor Flow; Appling County -- Jeremy Smith
How they got here: North Hall defeated Coahulla Creek in three games, then defeated Westminster in three games. Appling County swept Jenkins-Savannah in first round, then swept Rutland in second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Crisp County-Pace Academy series.
Outlook: Appling County has gotten the job done in sweeps over Jenkins and Rutland. The Pirates are playing in the quarterfinal round for the third straight season. Shawn Brown's walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Appling a 5-4 victory in Game 1 of the second round series over Rutland. Then Appling County pitcher Ben Griffis allowed just two runs on three hits to help Appling to a 5-2 victory in Game 2 to take the series. North Hall may be young and rebuilding, but they have been exciting to watch in the postseason. After losing the first game of the second round series to Westminster, the Trojans fought back to win Game 2 and force a decisive Game 3. Behind a complete-game pitching performance from Kelton Kieschnick and 3-for-4 offensive performances from Caleb Clark and Tyler Brooks, North Hall took Game 3 with an 8-1 victory.
Crisp County (17-16) at Pace Academy (21-6)
Coaches: Crisp County -- David Lamberth; Pace Academy -- Seth LaFera
How they got here: Crisp County swept Jackson in the first round, then defeated Benedictine in three games in the second round. Pace Academy swept East Jackson in the first round, then swept Calhoun in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Appling County-North Hall series.
Outlook: After getting run-ruled by defending Class 2A state champion Benedictine in Game 1 of its second round series, the Cougars rallied to take Games 2 and 3 and stun the Region 3 champion Cadets. Crisp County pitchers Conner Richmond and Jordan Grinnell combined to shut down Benedictine in a 6-2 victory in Game 2, then Grinnell and Walters pitched the Cougars to a 7-4 victory in the decisive third game. Pace Academy has won 16 in a row and has mauled its opponents in the state playoffs, combining to score 48 runs in postseason play, while allowing just three. They combined to outscore Calhoun 23-1 in a second-round sweep last week. Pace senior Andrew Jenkins is doing a little of everything for the Knights and is batting better than .500 on the season.
Pike County (28-3) at Fannin County (25-7)
Coaches: Pike County -- Don Hanson; Fannin County -- Travis Stone
How they got here: Pike County swept Long County in the first round, then swept Islands in the second round. Fannin County swept Haralson County in the first round, then defeated Redan in three games.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Cook-Hart County series.
Outlook: Pike County pitchers have been tough on opponents in the playoffs. The rotation has allowed a combined two runs in four playoff games. In Game 1 of the Pirates' second round series against Islands, Coleman Crow and Coleman Boynton combined on a three-hit shutout in a 7-0 victory. Then in a 1-0 Game 2 victory, Noah Windhorst hurled a two-hit shutout. Fannin County outlasted Redan in three games in perhaps the most-entertaining second-round series in the state. The two teams split the first two games of the series with Redan winning a 7-6, 11-inning victory that ended close to midnight last Wednesday. But pitchers Matthew Shirah and Chandler Kendall combined to help Fannin take a 4-3 victory in Game 3 and the series. Carson Beavers went 3-for-4 on offense.
Hart County (18-16) at Cook (22-11)
Coaches: Hart County -- Josh Osborne; Cook -- Greg Williams
How they got here: Hart County defeated Lovett in three games in the first round, then defeated Ringgold in three games in the second round. Cook swept Peach County in the first round, then swept Southeast Bulloch in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Pike County-Fannin County series.
Outlook: Hart County is the 2019 playoff "Cinderella" after knocking off defending Class 3A state champion Lovett in the first round, then defeating Region 6 champion Ringgold in the second round. The Bulldogs lost Game 1 to Ringgold, 5-4, on a seventh-inning walk-off single from Andre Tarver. But Will Dean hurled a four-hit shutout as Hart topped Ringgold 1-0 in Game 2, then Chase Dalton's 3-for-3 performance, including a grand slam helped pitcher Ethan Jones earn a complete-game victory in Game 3 as the Bulldogs pulled off another stunner. Cook has destroyed its opponents in the postseason, combining to outscore Peach County and Southeast Bulloch by a combined 58-13. The Hornets have been led by pitcher Brock Revels and shortstop KJ Manning.
Jeff Davis (26-5) at Social Circle (17-12)
Coaches: Jeff Davis -- Paul Glass; Social Circle -- Danny Blue
How they got here: Jeff Davis swept East Laurens in the first round, then defeated Fitzgerald in three games. Social Circle swept Heard County in the first round, then swept Chattooga in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Bleckley County-Bremen series.
Outlook: Jeff Davis is in the quarterfinal round for the third straight season after defeating Fitzgerald in three games in the second round. After splitting the first two games, pitchers Garrison Miles and Britt Metts combined to allow two runs on seven hits as Jeff Davis scored a 3-2 victory to take the series. Social Circle is on a six-game winning streak and has outscored its playoff opponents by a combined 24-7. Pitchers Chandler Ball and Davis Smith have been instrumental in the Redskins' postseason run. Ball threw a no-hitter in Social Circle's 3-0 victory in Game 1 of the second round series with Chattooga.
Bleckley County (23-11) at Bremen (27-6)
Coaches: Bleckley County -- Brad Davis; Bremen -- Chris Brown
How they got here: Bleckley County swept Metter in the first round, then defeated Westside-Augusta in three games. Bremen swept Union County in the first round, then defeated Dade County in three games.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Jeff Davis-Social Circle series.
Outlook: Bleckley County has played well after getting off to a slow start this season. The Royals dropped the first game of their second round series to Westside-Augusta, but they rallied back to win Game 2, 10-3, behind a complete-game pitching performance from Carson Waters and a 3-for-5 offensive performance from Steven Knighton. Dylan Cowart then pitched the Royals to a 7-2 victory in Game 3 with a complete-game performance. Bremen, after falling in Game 1 of its second round series to Dade County, rallied to take the final two games and the series. Brody Parkerson's 3-for-4 performance at the plate in Game 2 helped Bremen to an 8-3 victory, then pitcher Griffin Crook stifled Dade County in Game 3, while Brant Ivey went 3-for-3 to help Bremen win the series.
Harlem (27-6) at Rockmart (24-7)
Coaches: Harlem -- Jimmie Lewis; Rockmart -- Kenny Yanzetich
How they got here: Harlem swept Brooks County in the first round, then defeated Vidalia in three games in the second round. Rockmart swept Washington in the first round, then defeated Elbert County in three games in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Bacon County-Callaway series.
Outlook: Harlem was shut out by Vidalia in the first game of its second round series, but the Bulldogs rebounded with a 13-9 victory in Game 2 behind pitchers Mason Spivey and Dylan Smith. Then Smith allowed just a run on four hits in a five-inning, 11-1 victory in Game 3 to clinch the series. This is the first time Harlem has been past the second round in the state playoffs this decade. After dropping the first game 6-4 to Elbert County in its second round series, Rockmart pitcher Ty Floyd no-hit Elbert County and struck out 13 in a 5-0 victory in Game 2. Then Floyd went 3-for-3 on offense in Game 3, while Griffin Pace, Brayden Cole and Logan Shelton pitched Rockmart to a 10-6 victory to take the series.
Bacon County (26-8) at Callaway (22-13)
Coaches: Bacon County -- Noble Coley; Callaway -- Dusty Hubbard
How they got here: Bacon County swept Dodge County in the first round, then swept Thomasville in the second round. Callaway swept Banks County in the first round, then swept Model in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Harlem-Rockmart series.
Outlook: Bacon County is 11-1 in its past 12 games after a sweep of Thomasville in the second round. Pitchers Cooper Brown and Mason Mikell helped the Red Raiders win Game 1, 9-4. Then pitchers Wes Livingston, Bennett Arney and Mikell combined to help Bacon to a 4-3 victory in Game 2 to take the series. Callaway has won five straight games, including a sweep of Model in the second round. Pitcher Dawson Wright hurled a complete-game, while Braelin Mitchell's RBI double provided the only run in a 1-0 victory in Game 1. Then Justin Moore's complete-game performance helped Callaway to a 4-1 win in Game 2. This is Callaway's second straight trip to the quarterfinal round.
Class 1A Public
Commerce (21-11) at Schley County (24-3)
Coaches: Commerce -- Steve Cotrell; Schley County -- Chuck Cheek
How they got here: Commerce swept Crawford County in the first round, then defeated Pelham in three games in the second round. Schley County received a first round bye, then swept Telfair County in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Johnson County-Irwin County series.
Outlook: Commerce's loss to Pelham in the first game of the second round snapped a four-game winning streak. But the Tigers rallied to win Game 2, 11-1, behind pitcher Tucker Maloch and Chandler Martin's 3-for-4 performance at the plate. Commerce took Game 3, 7-1, behind pitcher Colby Rogers' complete-game. Schley County is back in the quarterfinal round for the sixth straight season. The Wildcats defeated Telfair County 4-3 in Game 1 on Dakota Albritton's walk-off single. Then Trent Bivins scored on a passed ball in top of the ninth inning to break a 3-all tie in Game 2. Reliever Lorne Barineau worked a scoreless bottom half of the ninth inning to earn the save and help Schley sweep the series.
Johnson County (22-5) at Irwin County (18-10)
Coaches: Johnson County -- Chuck Beale; Irwin County -- Drew Tankersley
How they got here: Johnson County received a first round bye, then swept Hawkinsville in the second round. Irwin County received a first round bye, then defeated ACE Charter in three games.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Commerce-Schley County series.
Outlook: This series could be the best one in Class 1A Public. Irwin, the Region 2 champions, enter as the fourth seed, while Johnson County is the fifth seed. The Trojans made it look easy in a sweep of Hawkinsville in the second round. In Game 1, pitcher Brett Caneega allowed just one run on one hit as Johnson County took an 8-1 victory. Then in Game 2, Adam Hooks hurled a complete-game, three-hit shutout to pace Johnson to a 1-0 victory and the series. After Irwin County lost the first game of its second round series to ACE Charter, the Indians hammered ACE 13-3 in Game 2 behind Will Hudson's 3-for-4 performance on offense. Then, pitchers Zach Smith and Keegan Folker combined to shut down the Gryphons as Irwin won 9-1 to take the series.
Seminole County (21-8) at Gordon Lee (26-4)
Coaches: Seminole County -- Truette Johnson; Gordon Lee -- Mike Dunfee
How they got here: Seminole County received a first round bye, then defeated Wilcox County in three games in the second round. Gordon Lee received a first round bye, then swept Jenkins County in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Clinch County-Bowdon series.
Outlook: Seminole County will make the 300-plus mile roundtrip to tackle top-ranked Gordon Lee in what will be the longest trip for any team in the postseason so far. The Indians split the first two games of their second round series with Wilcox County, but Seminole County's Payton Price and Aubrey Johnson pitched the Indians to a 7-3 victory in Game 3. Hunter Hodges' 3-for-4 performance at the plate helped Seminole County win the series. Gordon Lee has won 13 straight and outscored Jenkins County by a combined 16-2 in its second round series. The Trojans are in the quarterfinal round for the third straight season.
Bowdon (17-18) at Clinch County (23-7)
Coaches: Bowdon -- Brian Vance; Clinch County -- Lee Douglas
How they got here: Bowdon defeated Charlton County in three games in the first round, then defeated Baconton Charter in three games in the second round. Clinch County received a first round bye, then defeated Trion in three games in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Seminole County-Gordon Lee series.
Outlook: Bowdon will make another long trip across the state to play at Clinch County. The Red Devils will trek nearly five hours after playing at Baconton Charter last week in the second round. The Red Devils won a weird series in Baconton that consisted of nearly a one-hour rain delay in Game 1, then darkness suspended Game 2 (Baconton has no lights). Bowdon, after getting a combined no-hitter from Trent Estes, Luke Rainwater and Braden Bowen in a 6-5 Game 1 win, lost the suspended Game 2 on Friday, 13-2. But Bowen and Estes combined to shut down Baconton and take the third game 7-1 to advance. Clinch County lost the first game of its second round series to Trion, but they rallied to take the final two games. Pitchers Jallen Griffis and Gabriel Morris combined to shut down Trion in an 11-3 victory in Game 2. Then a six-run top of the eighth inning helped the Panthers defeat 8-2 in the final game.
Class 1A Private
Strong Rock Christian (26-9) at Tattnall Square (28-1)
Coaches: Strong Rock Christian -- Toby Evans; Tattnall Square -- Joey Hiller
How they got here: Strong Rock Christian swept Holy Innocents' in the first round, then defeated Prince Avenue Christian in three games in the second round. Tattnall Square received a first round bye, then swept Athens Christian in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Calvary day-Hebron Christian series.
Outlook: These two teams met in a Diamond Day at Tattnall Square on Feb. 21 as Tattnall won both games. But Strong Rock Christian has won 11 of its last 15, including a sweep of Holy Innocents' in the first round followed by taking two of three from Prince Avenue Christian in Round 2 last week. Tattnall Square, who has won 10 straight, run-ruled Athens Christian in Game 1 of its second round series 11-1, then pitchers Bo Hatcher, Carter Fink and Brooks Gorman combined on a one-hit shutout in a 2-0 victory to sweep the series.
Hebron Christian (17-13-1) at Calvary Day (21-7)
Coaches: Hebron Christian -- Ben Drust; Calvary Day -- Phillip Lee
How they got here: Hebron Christian swept Brookstone in the first round, then swept Lakeview Academy in the second round. Calvary Day received a first round bye, then defeated First Presbyterian Day in three games in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Strong Rock Christian-Tattnall Square series.
Outlook: Hebron Christian, the lowest seeded team in the Class 1A Private bracket, has been on fire since postseason play began. The Lions swept Brookstone in the first round, then swept Region 8 champion Lakeview Academy in the second round. Lakeview defeated Hebron in the Lions' regular-season finale. But Hebron pitchers Mason Ashby and Jackson Boyd combined to help the Lions to an 8-6 victory in Game 1, then the Lions' Nathan Alexander and Boyd pitched Hebron to a 7-5 victory in Game 2 to sweep the series. Calvary Day split the first two games of its second round series with First Presbyterian Day, then they used a five-run sixth inning en route to a 9-7 win in Game 3, helping pitcher Grant Thomas earn the victory and Jay Wetherington the save.
Savannah Country Day (22-4) at Savannah Christian (24-5)
Coaches: Savannah Country Day -- Dan Garofano; Savannah Christian -- Carl Carter
How they got here: Savannah Country Day received a first round bye, then swept Saint Francis in the second round. Savannah Christian received a first round bye, then swept Mount Paran Christian in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Fellowship Christian-Wesleyan series
Outlook: Savannah Country Day has lost four games this season. One of those was a 9-5 loss to Savannah Christian on March 5 in the two schools' only meeting this season. Country Day survived a wild 12-11 victory over Saint Francis in Game 1 of its second round series, then the Hornets got a pitching gem from starter Jarrett Karnibad in a 14-4 Game 2 victory, while Matthew Osterman finished with three hits to pace the offense. The Hornets would like nothing more than to dethrone the Region 3 champion Savannah Christian Raiders, who won the 2017 Class 1A Private state championship. Savannah Christian defeated Mount Paran 4-3 in Game 1 of its second round series. Then pitchers James Portzer and Kyle Hilton combined to allow a run on three hits to lead the Raiders to a 6-1 victory in Game 2 to sweep the series.
Fellowship Christian (23-8) at Wesleyan (24-6)
Coaches: Fellowship Christian - Shawn Oliver; Wesleyan -- Brian Krehmeyer
How they got here: Fellowship Christian swept Saint Anne-Pacelli in the first round, then defeated Mount Vernon Presbyterian in three games in the second round. Wesleyan received a first round bye, then defeated North Cobb Christian in three games in the second round.
Winner of this series: Will meet the winner of the Savannah Country Day-Savannah Christian series.
Outlook: Fellowship Christian defeated Wesleyan 5-2 in nine innings on Feb. 26. The Paladins are having their best season under coach Shawn Oliver. Fellowship split the first two games of its second round series with Mount Vernon. But the Paladins erupted for 12 runs on 20 hits in a 12-5 victory in Game 3 to take the series. Isaac Bouton had four hits and Preston Joye three as Fellowship advanced. Wesleyan is back in the quarterfinal round for the second straight year. They took two of three from a tough North Cobb Christian squad to advance. After splitting the first two games of the series, the Wolves run-ruled North Cobb Christian 13-3 in Game 3 as Charlie Taylor went 3-for-3 to pace the offense.
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