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VOLUME 19 NUMBER 6 WWW.OCGNEWS.COM JUNE 15, 2013 FREE p Community News........................... P3 p Business .................................... P8 p We Worship ................................ P9 p Health & Wellness..................... P 10 p Classifieds ................................ P 11 SERVING DEKALB, FULTON, GWINNETT, HENRY AND ROCKDALE COUNTIES Photo by Mackenzie N. Morgan/OCG News Photo by Joshua Smith/OCG News By Mackenzie Morgan S even months before springing to Olympic glory, Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas wanted to hang up her leotard for a job at Chick-Fil-A. Homesick, burned out from years of intense training and bruised by the racism that she sometimes experienced on the balance beam, Douglas sent her mom a text: “Gymnastics is not my passion anymore.” Douglas’ family encouraged her to stick it out. Today, Douglas is making appearances across the nation. In August, metro Atlanta residents will have a chance to meet her and hear her story, thanks to DeKalb County Commissioner Sharon Barnes Sutton, District 4. The commissioner is bringing the Olympic gold medalist to the 2013 DeKalb Youth Empowerment Breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Stone Mountain Park Marriott Evergreen Resort. “We wanted to have her come because she is the epitome of dedication, sacrifice and excellence. It might not be an Olympic gold medal, but we want our youths to know they can certainly achieve greatness in any area of their choosing,” said Barnes Sutton. Douglas, now 17, made history last year at age 16 when she competed and won two gold medals during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Douglas, who is the first woman of color and the first black gymnast to become the all-around champion, is also the first American gymnast to win gold in both, the individual all-around and team competitions at the same Olympics. The ticketed breakfast featuring Douglas is a fundraiser for the DeKalb Youth Leadership Academy, an intensive year-round self-development program that prepares selected DeKalb high school students for college and the workforce. Every year, a new speaker is chosen to share an inspiring message of hope and to give youths sound advice to help them achieve excellence in academics as well as their personal development. “The breakfast is all about Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas coming to Atlanta Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas Sharon Barnes Sutton Miller Grove still awaiting championship rings By Joshua Smith T hey’ve taken down the best in the state five years in a row. Despite its historic victories, however, the Miller Grove High School boys basketball team doesn’t have its state championship rings. “We don’t have an official sponsor. Some local businesses have done what they can, DeKalb County Athletics has helped. I’ve even been out straight begging on behalf of the team, but we still need a lot more,” said a frustrated Sharman White, the school’s head coach. The team must raise $5,000 to get the rings. Donations, White said, have come in slowly. The Miller Grove Wolverines made history on March 8 at the state tournament in Macon. The team became the first in Georgia to win five consecutive basketball state titles. Miller Grove defeated Gainesville 61-57 in the Class AAAAA State Championship game. But no matter how hard the team works on the court to continuously win, Coach White finds himself every year going door- to-door to scrape up the money for the team’s championship rings. White says it’s disheartening because the team works so hard all year. “They get about 20 to 30 days off and after that, we’re working all year round to beat their opponents,” said White. New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has helped the team buy the rings every year. For two consecutive years, they paid for the purchases in its entirety, said White, who is a member of New Birth. “I appreciate the church for what it has done, but you can’t just keep hitting the same source over and over again,” said White. “I would like others in the community to step up to the plate and award these guys. Don’t do it for us. The coaches don’t need it. Do it for the kids. They have done everything right, bought in to everything I asked from them and the bottom line is they deserve to be rewarded for this great accomplishment.” One of those kids, starting point/shooting guard Kendall Williams, 16, says Coach White has been working just as hard off the court to raise funds as he does on the court to produce successful plays. “Coach White is like a father figure to all of us. He challenges us to our limits and then pushes us to do more, and it works,” said Williams, a rising eleventh grader, who has started since his freshman year in Miller Grove’s three-guard offense. The Miller Grove Wolverines finished this past season with an overall record of 30-3 and went an undefeated 9-0 in region competition. If you would like to make a financial contribution to the team, call Coach Sharman White at Miller Grove High School at 678-875- 1102. The school is located at 2645 DeKalb Medical Parkway, Lithonia. By Mackenzie Morgan CONYERS–Ashley Roesler says it’s been seven years since she has seen the cupboard this bare. Roesler, executive director of the Rockdale Emergency Relief food pantry, said it was Fall 2006, just before the economic downturn, when the Rockdale County food bank experienced a similar shortage. Summertime, she says, is the pantry’s toughest time. She has put out pleas for food donations to replenish the shelves. “Summer giving is always lighter because the people who generally support us during the year go on vacation and big donors, such as the school system, are closed for summer break. On the other end, the volume of families needing our services increases,” said Roesler. She said with schools out for summer break, many parents who can’t afford summer camp opt to stay home. This means they have to provide meals that their children would have otherwise eaten at school. “We get a lot of support from local grocers, various faith- based organizations as well as other small groups and families. We’re really hoping to build some momentum before we run out completely,” Roesler said. Originally set up as a supplemental program to serve 100 families a month, the pantry now provides food services for more than 400 families a month. And the numbers keep rising. Just last year, the pantry provided food for some 3,800 families, Roesler said. “We have a lot more families enrolling for assistance, many of them for the first time. After Rockdale emergency food pantry in state of emergency the house and utilities are paid, people experiencing limited income usually have very little resources leftover. So food supply is compromised,” said Roesler. Roesler said the pantry comes in handy for low-income families who are not considered needy enough by federal standards to qualify for public assistance such as food stamps. Though the pantry is set up to supplement and provide a cushion to soften financial hardship, many of the people coming have limited to no resources to supplement, said Roesler. “People may be finding work, but ultimately haven’t begun to experience recovery. Their income is still low and they are having trouble making ends meet,” said Roesler. Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson experienced firsthand what it is like to survive off of $31.50 worth of food for a week, the average weekly benefit for a food stamp recipient. He recently launched a weeklong experiment to highlight his opposition to the proposed $20 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is part of the FY 2014 Farm Bill. “I think a lot of people have a misperception that being on food stamps is somehow a gravy train,” said Johnson. “But that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s hard to find nutritional food on such a limited budget. There are millions of people in the United States who go hungry every day and who rely on food stamps to get by. Taking the challenge not only highlights hunger in our country, it also gives me a better understanding of the daily reality of millions of Americans,” said Johnson, who bought oatmeal, bacon, milk, noodles, hotdogs, bananas, tea, waffles and syrup. He had broccoli in the shopping cart but had to put it Rockdale Emergency Relief food pantry staff Irene Moore says food supply is running dangerously low. See Tickets, page 5 See Foodbank, page 5 Hank Johnson Miller Grove High School basketball coach Sharman White (left) joins one of his starting guards, Kendall Williams, in front of three of their five championship title trophies and other achievements.
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VOLUME 19 NUMBER 6 WWW.OCGNEWS.COM JUNE 15, 2013 FREE
p Community News ...........................P 3 p Business ....................................P 8 p We Worship ................................P 9 p Health & Wellness.....................P 10 p Classifieds ................................P 11CONTACT THE NEWSROOM: Phone: (678) 526-1910 n Fax: (678) 526-1909 n E-mail: [email protected]
SERVING DEKALB, FULTON, GWINNETT, HENRY AND ROCKDALE COUNTIES
Photo by Mackenzie N. Morgan/OCG News
Photo by Joshua Smith/OCG News
By Mackenzie Morgan
Seven months before springing to Olympic glory, Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas wanted
to hang up her leotard for a job at Chick-Fil-A. Homesick, burned out from years of intense training and bruised by the racism that she sometimes experienced on the balance beam, Douglas sent her mom a text: “Gymnastics is not my passion anymore.”
Douglas’ family encouraged her to stick it out. Today, Douglas is making appearances across the nation. In August, metro Atlanta residents will have a chance to meet her and hear her story, thanks to DeKalb County Commissioner Sharon Barnes Sutton, District 4. The commissioner is bringing the Olympic gold medalist to the 2013 DeKalb Youth Empowerment Breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 10, at
the Stone Mountain Park Marriott Evergreen Resort.
“We wanted to have her come because she is the epitome of dedication, sacrifice and excellence. It might not be an Olympic gold medal, but we want our youths to know they can certainly achieve greatness in any area of their choosing,” said Barnes Sutton.
Douglas, now 17, made history last year at age 16 when she competed
and won two gold medals during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Douglas, who is the first woman of color and the first black gymnast to become the all-around champion, is also the first American gymnast to win gold in both, the individual all-around and team competitions at the same Olympics.
The ticketed breakfast featuring Douglas is a fundraiser for the DeKalb Youth Leadership Academy, an intensive year-round self-development program that prepares selected DeKalb high school students for college and the workforce. Every year, a new speaker is chosen to share an inspiring message of hope and to give youths sound advice to help them achieve excellence in academics as well as their personal development.
“The breakfast is all about
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas coming to Atlanta
Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas Sharon Barnes SuttonMiller Grove still awaiting
championship rings By Joshua Smith
They’ve taken down the best in the state five years in a row. Despite its historic victories, however, the Miller Grove
High School boys basketball team doesn’t have its state championship rings.
“We don’t have an official sponsor. Some local businesses have done what they can, DeKalb County Athletics has helped. I’ve even been out straight begging on behalf of the team, but we still need a lot more,” said a frustrated Sharman White, the school’s head coach.
The team must raise $5,000 to get the rings. Donations, White said, have come in slowly.
The Miller Grove Wolverines made history on March 8 at the state tournament in Macon. The team became the first in Georgia to win five consecutive basketball state titles. Miller Grove defeated Gainesville 61-57 in the Class AAAAA State Championship game.
But no matter how hard the team works on the court to continuously win, Coach White finds himself every year going door-to-door to scrape up the money for the team’s championship rings. White says it’s disheartening because the team works so hard all year.
“They get about 20 to 30 days off and after that, we’re working all year round to beat their opponents,” said White.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has helped the team buy the rings every year. For two consecutive years, they paid for the purchases in its entirety, said White, who is a member of New Birth.
“I appreciate the church for what it has done, but you can’t just keep hitting the same source over and over again,” said White. “I would like others in the community to step up to the plate and award these guys. Don’t do it for us. The coaches don’t need it. Do it for the kids. They have done everything right, bought in to everything I asked from them and the bottom line is they deserve to be rewarded for this great accomplishment.”
One of those kids, starting point/shooting guard Kendall Williams, 16, says Coach White has been working just as hard off the court to raise funds as he does on the court to produce successful plays.
“Coach White is like a father figure to all of us. He challenges us to our limits and then pushes us to do more, and it works,” said Williams, a rising eleventh grader, who has started since his freshman year in Miller Grove’s three-guard offense.
The Miller Grove Wolverines finished this past season with an overall record of 30-3 and went an undefeated 9-0 in region competition.
If you would like to make a financial contribution to the team, call Coach Sharman White at Miller Grove High School at 678-875-1102. The school is located at 2645 DeKalb Medical Parkway, Lithonia.
By Mackenzie Morgan
CONYERS–Ashley Roesler says it’s been seven years since she has seen the cupboard this bare. Roesler, executive director of the Rockdale Emergency Relief food pantry, said it was Fall 2006, just before the economic downturn, when the Rockdale County food bank experienced a similar shortage. Summertime, she says, is the pantry’s toughest time. She has put out pleas for food donations to replenish the shelves.
“Summer giving is always lighter because the people who generally support us during the year go on vacation and big donors, such as the school system, are closed for summer break. On the other end, the volume of families needing our services increases,” said Roesler.
She said with schools out for summer break, many parents who can’t afford summer camp opt to stay home. This means they have to provide meals that their children would have otherwise eaten at school.
“We get a lot of support from local grocers, various faith-based organizations as well as other small groups and families. We’re really hoping to build some momentum before we run out completely,” Roesler said.
Originally set up as a supplemental program to serve 100 families a month, the pantry now provides food services for more than 400 families a month. And the numbers keep rising. Just last year, the pantry provided food for some 3,800 families, Roesler said.
“We have a lot more families enrolling for assistance, many of them for the first time. After
Rockdale emergency food pantry in state of emergency
the house and utilities are paid, people experiencing limited income usually have very little resources leftover. So food supply is compromised,” said Roesler.
Roesler said the pantry comes in handy for low-income families who are not considered needy enough by federal standards to qualify for public assistance such as food stamps. Though the pantry is set up to supplement and provide a cushion to soften financial hardship, many of the people coming have limited to no resources to supplement, said Roesler.
“People may be finding work, but ultimately haven’t begun to experience recovery. Their income is still low and they are having trouble making ends meet,” said Roesler.
Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson experienced firsthand what it is like to survive off of $31.50 worth of food for a week, the average weekly benefit for a food stamp recipient. He recently launched a weeklong experiment to highlight his opposition to the proposed $20 billion in cuts to
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is part of the FY 2014 Farm Bill. “I think a lot of people have a misperception that being on food stamps is somehow a gravy train,” said Johnson. “But that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s hard to find nutritional food on such a limited budget. There are millions of people in the United States who go hungry every day and who rely on food stamps to get by. Taking the challenge not only highlights hunger in our country, it also gives me a better understanding of the daily reality of millions of Americans,” said Johnson, who bought oatmeal, bacon, milk, noodles, hotdogs, bananas, tea, waffles and syrup. He had broccoli in the shopping cart but had to put it
Rockdale Emergency Relief food pantry staff Irene Moore says food supply is running dangerously low.
See Tickets, page 5
See Foodbank, page 5
Hank Johnson
Miller Grove High School basketball coach Sharman White (left) joins one of his starting guards, Kendall Williams, in front of three of their five championship title trophies and other achievements.
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Antioch Academic Achievers
Student’s Name School, Awards, Plans Parents
Reed, Lindsey
Woodland4.2 GPA; Honor Graduate, Honor Society, National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Voted Most Likely to Succeed, Spanish National Honor Society; Attend Georgia College-Milledgeville GA-Academic & Athletic Scholarship
Curtis & Cynthia Reed
Reese, William
ShilohJohn Phillip Sosa Award; 5th Chair Euphonium All State; Senior AwardAttend South Carolina State University-Major in Music Industry
Willie & the late Alice Reese
Seals, Johnny LithoniaAttend Alabama A&M University
Triggs, Akila
Newton 4.34 GPA-All-A’s; Academic Scholarship; ACT High Score Scholarship; Academic Merit Award; Academic Excellence Award; 2013 Honor Graduate Award; Bill & Melinda Gates Scholarship; General Millis Challenge U Scholarship; Summer Internship Atlanta Bar Association through July 17 Attend Oxford of Emory University $500,000.00 scholarship through her Doctoral Degree from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
John & Min. Frances Pinckney
Turner, DestinyMiller Grove3.2GPAAttend Paine College
Chassidy Gaither
Washington, Kiana
Salem3.5 GPA Cum Laude Graduate; Editor of Yearbook; Miss Salem High; Recipient of NAACP Rockdale County ScholarshipAttend North Carolina A&T State University
Gary & Evetta Washington
Whitehead, Deaunte
RockdaleCompleted 2 Pathways- Construction & Graphic Design Attend College of Coastal Georgia-Major Nursing
Cherie Whitehead
Student’s Name School, Awards, Plans Parents
Wynn, JonathanStephen3.4 GPA; Honor Roll; Principals Favorite SeniorsAttend Vanderbilt-Full Football Scholarship
Todd & Donna Wynn
College/University Graduates
Name School Parents
Anthony, Katrina
Strayer UniversityMasters of Business Administration – Accounting 4.0GPA; Member of Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Ayer, Vanessa
Georgia Southern Dean List 5 Semesters 3.25-Suma Alpha Lamda MemberAttending Georgia Southern UniversityGraduate School Fall 2013-Received a Fellowship
Robert & Valerie Ayer
Blige, Travone Athens Technical Certificate of Recognition of completion of General Education Development Test
Brown, Candace
Valdosta State Cum Laude B.S. Degree in Political Science Minor in Aerospace Studies-Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force; Will enter the Air Force as an Intelligence Officer, based in Texas
Reginald & Janette Brown
Browne, Shirley Rev. Dr.
Andersonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology 4.0 GPA Summa Cum Laude Jon Browne- Spouse
Brown, EbonyUniversity of GeorgiaMagna Cum Laude; Will attend Howard University School of Law in the Fall
Gregory & Beverly Brown
Name School Parents Carter, Victoria Walden
Masters in Healthcare AdministrationMinsters Anthony & Wanda Norman
Chapman, Tyler Georgia SouthernMajor Criminal Justice Venice Harris
Frazier, J’Nae Tallahassee Community Associate Arts Degree Aaronda Davis
Guz, Tamika Long Island UniversityB.S. Degre –Biology Mr. & Mrs. Clark
Henderson, Amelia
Spelman College3.78 GPA –Magna Cum Laude-B.S. Degree in Computer Science-Minor Mathematics; Summer Internship-Apple Computer-Cupertino, CA; Continue pursuit of B.S. Degree in Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech -3.50 GPA; Dean List; Tower Award
Alvin & Ida Henderson
James, II Jeremiah Auburn 3.77 GPA MBA
Johnson, Nicholas Paine Major –Mass Communication/Broadcasting
Johnny & Min. Dawn Johnson
McKinley, Duane Florida A&M Master’s in Public Health
Michael & Jeretha McKinley; Clifford & Herrcec Fields-Grandparents
Antioch Academic Achievers Elementary Student’s Name Grade School & Academic Awards Parents
Anthony, Jaden Pre-KPeachtree Academy Met all criteria for in Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, & Art. Recommended for Kindergarten
Satrick & Katrina Anthony
Anthony, Kennedi 1st
Lorraine Met the standards in all academic areas. Exemplary performance in Reading. Promoted to 2nd grade.
Satrick & Katrina Anthony
Blige, Kaleb Pre-K Monroe Promoted to Kindergarten Travone & Shalendria Blige
Blige, Shavonne 2nd MonroeAll B’s 3.0 GPA Travone & Shalendria Blige
Blige, Sumer 5th
MonroeHonor Roll; Exceeding Standards on CRCT in Math, Language Arts, & Science; Merit List Award
Travone & Shalendria Blige
Carr, Diamond 5th IddlewoodA/B Honor Roll/Year Participation
Troy Hamilton & Monnique Windley
Carter, MirandaSimsPrincipal’s List; Exceeded in Math & Reading levels
Victoria Carter; Ministers Anthony & Wanda Norman-Grandparents
Cotton, Autumn 2nd
Wynbrooke ThemeDiscovery Program, All A’s Principal List, Art Award, Perfect Attendance 1st & 2nd Semester
Dexter & Deborah Cotton
Cotton, Jonathan 5th
Wynbrooke ThemeB Honor Roll, Jr. Executive League, Falcon Fitness Award, Perfect Attendance 1st & 2nd Semester
Dexter & Deborah Cotton
Davis, Joshua 2nd Kelly LakePrincipal’s List-All A’s; Honor Roll
Carl & Je’ohme DavisGeorge & Myrtice Taylor
Dumas, Camya 5th StoneviewA/B Honor Roll
Aisha Duma; Ricky & Pat Lee – Grandparents
Student’s Name Grade School 7 Academic Awards Parents
Evans, Brandi 4th DeKalb Acad. Tech. & Environment-DATE Honor Roll; Becoming, Citizenship, & Cheerleading Awards
Brian & Kim Evans; Demetria Evans – Grandparents
Evans, Brian 2ndDeKalb Acad. Tech. & Environment-DATE Principal’s List; Citizenship Award
Brian & Kim Evans; Demetria Evans – Grandparents
Fleming, Jr., Deymon 4th
Wynbrooke All A’s Honor Roll; Highest Average in Language Arts; Science; Student Council Award
Drs. Deymon & Alesia Fleming; Marsha Frazier-Grandmother
Flowers, Jalon 5th
Marbut Theme 1 of 6 winners 2013 Board Scholar, Presidential & Excellence in Mathematics Awards; All A’s, Highest Achievement scores in Mathematics
DarQuita McColumn
Fluker, Alecia Pre-KWings Of Dove Christian Academy Reading, Good Listener, & Spanish Award; Excellence in Dance
John Jr. & Shelly Ann Fluker
Fluker, John 2ndWynbrooke ThemePrincipal’s List All A’s; 1st & 2nd Semester; Language Arts Highest Average; Perfect Attendance 2nd Semester
John Jr. & Shelly Ann Fluker
Gillespie, Paris Pre-KMiddle RidgeReceived a Pre-K Certificate for meeting all areas of Pre-K; Giving Heart Award
Brittany Knight – Min. Frances Pickney-Grandmother
Guthrie, Talia 5th Stoneview A & B Honor Roll; Promoted to 6th Grade Reginald & Thalia Guthrie
Heads, Casey 5thLeadership Preparatory AcademyPassed all areas on the CRCT and Writing Assessment; Band
Rickey & Frances Dixon - Grandparents
Student’s Name Grade School & Academic Awards Parents
Hill, Caviana 5th Anderson LivseyHonor Roll; Perfect Attendance; National Honor Society
Calvin & Juliana Hill
Jackson, Rhaia 5th
C.J. Hicks & Rockdale School for Gifted ChildrenAll A’s- Principal’s List; Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence; Exceed in All Areas on the CRCT; Helen Ruffin Reading Book, National Jr. Beta, & 4-H Club Member; Ranked in the top 5 5thgraders; Accepted into the STEM Academy-Science, Technology, Engineering & Math; Promoted to 6th grade
Raiford & Belphine Jackson
Jeffries, Autumn 2nd
C. J. HicksExceeds Standards in Reading, Writing & Math; Perfect Attendance; Gold (90%) Accelerated Reader; Accepted in the Gifted Program
Mendez & Scherie Jeffries
Johnson, Myles-Anthony 2nd
Wynbrooke ThemeAll A’s & B’s; Accepted in the Gifted Program; Highest Reading and Spelling Average in Class
Sylvester & Yolanda Johnson
Kennedy, Jayla 1st
Oak HillMet & Exceeded all Standards in all Subject Areas; Reading & Citizenship Award
Emmry & Jenea Kennedy; Eddie & Jennifer Green
Marshall, Janae 4th RosebudPrincipal’s List; Exceeded in a all areas of the CRCT
Keenan & Shelia Marshall
Mitchell, Ayanna 5th
Princeton A/B Honor Roll All Year; Excellence In Science; Princeton Eagle Award; DeKalb Honor Chorus; Citizenship
Derrick & Monika Mitchell; Joyce Scales & Inez Scales-Grandparents
Montgomery, Akira Kdg.Middle RidgePromoted to 1st grade; Can count & write to 100
Courtney & Terrence Montgomery
Student’s Name Grade School & Academic Awards Parents
Montgomery, Juelz Pre-K Middle RidgePre-K Certificate for meeting all areas of Pre-K; On “FIRE” Certificate for Learning
Courtney & Terrence Montgomery
Moon, Jerika 3rd Shadow Rock Honor Roll; Promoted to 4th Grade
Sandra Rooks; Pamela Crawford -Aunt
Mosby, Markus K
Pine Ridge Perfect Attendance; Exceeded Expectations in all Kindergarten Areas; Super Reader; Promoted to 1st grade
Gerald & LaShanda Lennon-Mosby
Mosby, Micah 3rd
Pine Ridge A/B Honor Roll; Perfect Attendance; Passed Math & Reading CRCT; Promoted to 4th grade
Gerald & LaShanda Lennon-Mosby
Petty, Taybreon 2nd StoneviewA/B Honor Roll; Perfect Attendance Sean Petty & Shauntice Petty
Salem, Camille 5th
Anniston A/B Honor Roll for the Year; Perfect Attendance for the Year; Chorus; Ladies of Distinction; Anniston Step Team
Min. Garland & LaTosha Salem
Taylor, Jr., Derrick 5th
Wynnbrooke Theme All A’s Principal’s List; DeKalb County Board Scholar (All A’s 1st – 5th Grade); Perfect Attendance
Derrick & Jackie Taylor
Taylor, Jada 2nd Wynnbrooke Theme All A’s Principal’s List Derrick & Jackie Taylor
Thomas, Sarah 2ndThe Paideia School Purple Belt-Karate; Go Robotics & Acting Class
Richard & Deborah Thomas
Whitner, Tremayne 5thParkview A/B Honor Roll; President’s & Art Award; National Beta Club;
Valerie Cook & Trenton Whitner; Regina Whitner – Grandmother
Wilson, Lauryn 1st Flat Rock Principal’s List; Student of the Month
Laurinda Wilson & Eva Tate-Grandmother
Second Semester Middle SchoolStudent’s Name Grade School & Academic Awards Parents
Adams, Wraven 7th
Stephenson A/B Honor Roll; Exceeded on CRCT in Math; Reading; Language Arts; Second Highest score in Math; Top 10 Academic All –Stars-High Achievers
Carmen Adams & Williams Adams
Alexander, Brionna 8thShilohAll A’s & 1B; Duke TIP Robotics Club Regionals, All State 2nd Round
Barrett & Meta Alexander
Black, Stephen 7th
ShilohMerit Honor Roll; Super Achievement in Science; Excellence in Orchestra; Duke University TIP; Inducted into the Beta Club
Stephen Black/ Kay Black
Cade, Bria 8th ShilohMerit Honor Roll; All A’s & B’s; PEER Leader Award; Science Achievement Award
Greg & Lori Cade
Daniel, James 8th Edwards A/B Honor Roll
Jeremiah & Cassandra James
Moon, Gerika 7thRedan A & B Honor Roll; Promoted to 8th Grade; Finished Course for YLOD
Sandra Rooks; Pam Crawford-Aunt
Young, Ryan II 8th
Cedar Grove Honor Roll; Citizenship & Math Award; Obtained & Maintained the Highest Math Score for the longest during the 2nd Semester
Chante` Evans & Ryan Young; Demetria Evans-Grandmother
Second Semester High School
Student’s Name Grade School & Academic Awards Parents
Boyd, Monique 11thArabia Mountain3.8 GPA National Society of High Scholars, Principal’s List All A’s; National Honor Society
Kent Boyd
Fallen, Seth 10th Heritage A/B Honor Roll Monica Ashe
Jackson, Evyn 10th Druid HillsA/B Honor Roll Harry & Kim Jackson
Student’s Name Grade School & Academic Awards Parents
Manigault, Christopher 9th Stephenson A’s & B’s
Tamika Gardner; Sally Gardner-Grandmother
McCullum, Kendra 11th Stephenson All A’s & B’s
Rebecca & Bobby McCullum
College/University Second Semester
Name SchoolAcademic Awards Parents
Allbrittin, Arlene Grand Canyon 4.0 GPA; Masters of Arts-Special Education
Hall, Dion Alabama A & M Dean’s List – 2012-2013 School Year Henry & Sandra Hall
McKinley, Denise University of Georgia 3.74 GPA
Michael & Jeretha McKinley; Clifford & Herreece Fields-Grandparents
Price, James Jr. Georgia Gwinnett Dean’s List/ Honor Roll
Min. James & Regina Price
Quinn, Devin
Hampton Dean’s List; Presidential Scholar; Renaissance Scholar; GPA 3.86; Top 5% of the Freshman Class
Dennis & Tammie Quinn
Whitner, Regina Med Tech3.87 GPA
High School Graduates Student’s Name School, Awards, Plans Parents
Adams, John Stephenson Attend Clark University
Carmon Adams & Williams Adams
Brown, Christopher Collin HillsAttend Dalton College Nicloe Pemberton
Cade, GregoryShiloh3.20 GPA; National Honor Society; Attend North Carolina A&T State
Lori & Greg Cade
Clark, Jr., DonaldMLK High School Athletic Scholar; Attend Arizona Western
Mr. & Mrs. Clark
Cooper, Singuest Lithonia Attend Tallahassee Community College Aaronda Davis
Culpepper, Edward Jr.
Stephenson Honor Roll; PTSA Scholarship/Work Base Learning Award; Attend Valdosta State – Athletic Trainer
Frazier, KyaraLithonia3.3 GPA; Attend Florida A&M
Aaronda Davis
Frazier, Kyshuna
Lithonia DeKalb County Educational Scholarship; Top 10%; Attend Florida A&M
Aaronda Davis
Freeman, Brittany Lithonia Attend Georgia Perimeter College Marquita Freeman
Hailes Jr., TonyNewtonA/B Honor Roll; Attend College & Work
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Hailes Jr
Hall, Chelsea
Decatur3.5 GPA; Graduate with Distinction; Full Scholarship to Clafin University – Selected for Membership in the National Society of High School Scholars; Major-Sports Management; $20,000.00 from Major League Baseball;
Henry & Sandra Hall
Student’s Name School, Awards, Plans Parents
Hall, Dominick Peachtree Ridge3.3 GPA throughout High School; Attend Troy State University & Play Football
Todd & Roberta Hall
Hill, Kayla
Miller GroveAttend Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, NC-Major-Hotel, Restaurant & Beverage Management
Henry & Karen Hill
Jackson, PeytonDruid Hills3.3 GPA; A/B Honor Roll; Attend Savannah State University
Harry & Kin Jackson
Johnson, Jasmine Newton County Attend Darton State College
DaShawnna Montgomery; Charles & Wanda Montgomery-Grandparents
Morris, Erika Peachtree Ridge Attend Albany State University Todd & Roberta Hall
Morrow, Troy
Gwinnett School of Science Math & Technology3.803 GPA; National AP Scholar; National Achievement Scholarship ProgramAttend Vanderbilt University-Major in Biomedical Engineering
Payne, AshleyRedanWork Ready Assessment Cord.; Attend the Art Institute of Atlanta – Major Photography
Rhonda Payne
Pittman, Jazmyne
Shiloh Honor Graduate, Scholar Athlete, BETA Club Honor, Perfect Attendance, and Unsung Hero Award, Member of National Society of High School; Attend Alabama State University-Major International Business before attending Law School-Full Scholarship
John & Yolanda Pittman
Antioch-Lithonia Baptist Church2152 Rock Chapel Rd., Lithonia, GA 30058 770-482-1277 • www.antiochlithonia.org
KAY BLACKLYNETTE CRAWFORD
FRANCES DIXSON
LOUISE GARNERJENEA KENNEDYCYNTHIA REED
ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT MINISTRYTERESA MANCE-MINISTRY HEAD
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The DeKalb County Chapter of the 100 Black Men this month received two top honors at the 100 Black Men
of America’s national convention in New Orleans.
Cornelius Stafford was named the “Mentor of the Year” and Brandon Fountain, a rising eleventh grade honor student at Marist High School in Atlanta, was named “Mentee of the Year” at the convention, which took place in early June in “The Big Easy.” It was the first time in the 100 Black Men of America’s 50-year history that both, the mentor and mentee, were selected from the same chapter.
“Receiving The Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Mentor and the Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Mentee of the Year award means that in DeKalb, as men, we have taken the charge to mentor. Everyone needs a mentor. Even I am mentored by 100 members like Gregory Levett and Matthew Ware,” said Stafford, who works as an area manager for the Chrysler Corporation LLC. “I was selected from 110 chapters and more than 10,000 members worldwide, so it means a lot to bring this award home to DeKalb County.”
This year’s theme for the annual conference was “Optimizing Health and Wellness.” Stafford, a survivor of kidney failure and end stage renal disease, addressed the theme and talked about the personal health obstacles he has overcome as he accepted his award. Stafford said through the DeKalb 100’s Leadership Academy mentoring program, he has
pushed for youths and their families to become more educated about living healthy lives in his quest to help conquer the “toxic three” diseases that are disproportionately killing African Americans across the country: obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.
“Through the 100, we sought to turn the misery of my circumstances into a message that we would communicate to the masses,” said Stafford. “…As a product of the East Illinois housing projects, I understand the passion and willpower it takes to overcome odds in the pursuit of success. I just want to encourage as many youth as possible to have that same desire to be successful.”
Stafford, who has penned a book slated for release this summer, “From Detour to Destiny,” is the DeKalb chapter’s new
president-elect. For the past four years, he has chaired the youth summit that the group puts on annually, exposing mentees and other youths to retired NBA player Dikembe Mutmbo and former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, just to name a few of the summit’s prominent guest speakers.
Fifteen-year-old Fountain has been enrolled in the DeKalb 100’s Leadership Academy mentoring program since he was in the fifth grade. He says he appreciates Stafford’s work and the other mentors who give of their time to the Academy. The members of the 100, he said, have given him an appetite for learning and leading. Fountain spends his summers studying in places such as Japan, the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, Stanford University
DeKalb’s 100 Black Men receive double honors at national convention
100 Black Men of America Chairman Curley Dossman Jr. (right) and former 100 President Thomas W. Dortch Jr. (left) present the 2013 Mentor of the Year Award to DeKalb’s Cornelius Stafford.
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Commissioner Johnson to host zoning update DeKalb County District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson will host a meeting to
discuss the county’s zoning updates on Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur.
Representatives from the county’s Economic Development Committee will join Johnson at the public meeting. The public is invited to comment on recommended changes to the DeKalb County zoning code.
To view a copy of the zoning code update, visit http://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/planning/mainPage.html, then click on the zoning code update link. 404-964-4936.
AYS to hold singing auditions for studentsAtlanta Young Singers of Callanwolde is hosting auditions for
its 2013-2014 season. Boys and girls in grades 2-12 of all musical levels are invited to try out for its 38th performance season.
Auditions will be held in June and July for each of seven AYS choirs – including the satellite AYS Training Choir rehearsal location in South DeKalb (at Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center).
Meet new friends, travel the world, perform live and learn important music skills with AYS. There is no cost to audition. Appointments are held from noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
To reserve an appointment for an audition, call AYS at 404-873-3365 or contact Catherine Quesenberry at [email protected].
For more information about what to expect and how to prepare for the audition, visit www.aysc.org.
Decatur Board sets environmental sustainability meeting The City of Decatur’s Environmental Sustainability Board will hold a
public meeting on Friday, June 21, 8 – 10 a.m., at Decatur City Hall, 509 North McDonough Street, Decatur.
The Environmental Sustainability Board will provide recommendations to the City Commission regarding the city’s environmental regulations, plans and initiatives, as well as programs and initiatives for the summer.
The meeting is open to the public, and involvement from anyone who is interested is appreciated. For more information, contact Lena Stevens at [email protected] or 404-370-4102.
Historic Fourth Ward to host free music festival The Historic Fourth Ward Park’s Skate Park Field, 830 Willoughby Way, N.E.,
Atlanta, will host a free music festival for the entire family on Sunday, June 23, 1 – 6 p.m.
The outdoor event will feature rap and R&B artists. Attendees can also talk with producers and music writers to share ideas and receive advice. 770-265-8092.
Atlanta libraries celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month In honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month, the Atlanta-Fulton Library’s
central location, One Margaret Mitchell Square, will welcome local authors of Caribbean heritage to celebrate the culture, music, food and literary works influenced by the Caribbean region on Saturday, June 29, 1 – 6 p.m.
Local authors of Caribbean descent will present and read from their works. Authors will also autograph books for attendees and books will be available for sale. All ages are welcome.
On Wednesday, June 26, the library’s East Point branch, 2757 Main Street, East Point, will host “Trekking through the Caribbean.” Have you ever dreamed about visiting Aruba, Barbados, Dominican Republic or the Trinidad Tobago? You can join library staff and travelers as they discover these popular islands, their people and their cultures. This event is for adults. Reservations are not required.
For more information or to register for one of these events, call 404-730-1781.
Monday matinee features Alex Cross Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, will
host a screening of “Alex Cross” starring Tyler Perry, on Monday, June 24, 3 p.m. In this suspenseful movie, Perry portrays “Alex Cross,” a homicide detective
who is pushed to the brink of his moral and physical limits as he tangles with a ferociously skilled serial killer who specializes in torture and pain.
Seniors can enjoy a bargain movie with popcorn and drink included for $2 per person. Advance registration is required. 678-277-00179.
Community group sets yard sale to assist needy families The BusiNeighbor’s Community Group will host the “Be a Voice for Babies”
yard sale on Saturday, June 29, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Lilburn Alliance Church, 5915 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker.
There will be children’s activities, popcorn, hotdogs, and vendors featuring bargain prices on items such as jewelry and clothing.
Vendor tables are $20. Admission is free to the public. For more information, visit www.busineighbor.org.
Rockdale Democrats set ‘Old School’ social CONYERS--The Rockdale County Democratic Party is inviting the
community to come out for an “Old School” themed party on Friday, June 28, 7 p.m. to midnight at the Party’s headquarters, 1264 Parker Road, Conyers. Attendees will enjoy an evening of music, dancing and card games. Food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $5 and benefit the local party. For more information, email [email protected].
Thrilling Thursdays return to Conyers library The Nancy Guinn Memorial Library, 864 Green Street, Conyers, welcomes
back its free Thrilling Thursday series for children beginning on Thursday, June 20, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
This year’s series kicks off with magician and ventriloquist Keith Karnok. Watch a lively show of ventriloquism, magic, and puppets as Karnok reinforces the importance of reading and includes lots of audience participation.
For more information, call 770-388-5040, ext 113.
Show off your wildlife photography skills at festivalThe Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival, which will be held in Conyers, is
looking for great pictures of wildlife as part of the Backyard Wildlife Photo Contest. Contestants are invited to take pictures this summer of animals in their
neighborhood. Contestants may send up to three photos. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 10. The selected top three photos will be on display during the Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival on Aug. 24-25 at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, where festival goers will vote on their favorite picture. The winner with the most votes will receive tickets to the Georgia Aquarium.
To submit photographs, visit the festival’s website for instructions and requirements at www.bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com or call 770-860-4190.
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DeKalb 100 Black Men make historic stridescontinued from page 3
and Harvard University. Fountain has traveled to Ghana, West Africa, with members of the DeKalb 100 as well.
“My confidence has grown through my involvement with the 100 because it showed me these successful men are just like me: They put their pants on one leg at a time just like me, and they’ve given me the hope that someday, I can be successful just like them,” said Fountain.
Fountain, who maintains a 4.0 GPA, said he plans to pursue a double major in quantum physics and computer science at Stanford University when he graduates from high school. He sings and plays keyboard when he’s not studying
or playing video games. He also enjoys swimming.
Mae D. Jones, executive director of the DeKalb 100 Black Men, said the Mentor and Mentee of the Year are both extremely deserving of their awards.
“Obviously I was elated. I was jumping for joy. What Brandon and Cornelius have done will put DeKalb on the map,” said Jones. “With the theme of the conference focusing on health, it was just fitting that Cornelius would win this award. Our chapter was already proud just to be considered, but I’m really happy for the both of them. They were both really strong
candidates for the award.”Stafford and Fountain joined
thousands of attendees at the annual event, which included nearly 80 award recipients and workshop panelists such as the Rev. Raphael Warnock, pastor of Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church; Dr. David Satcher, the 16th Surgeon General of the United States; and Rutgers University’s Women’s Basketball Coach C. Vivian Stringer, a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Other awards received at the conference included the Community Impact award, the Chapter of the
Year awards, the Chairman’s award, Corporation of the Year, Collegiate 100 of the Year, Youth Activism Leadership award and the Dr. James T. Black award.
“We appreciate both, Cornelius and Brandon, for being that symbol of what the rest of us and what this organization represents,” said 100 Black Men of America Chairman Curley Dossman, who joined 100 Chair Emeritus Tommy Dortch in presenting the awards. “So for those who wonder why we do what we do and why we do it, there it is in Brandon and Cornelius. This is what we are about. This is what we do.”
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empowering youth to be the best they can be. I want them to hear Douglas’ story so they can see how hard work and perseverance will lead to victory,” said Barnes Sutton.
More than 800 youths, families, community partners, county officials and business executives are expected to attend the breakfast where Douglas will share her inspirational story and answer questions from the audience.
“Douglas is a very busy young lady and we had to negotiate to get her here, but she was excited about the program and to speak to our youth,” said Barnes Sutton.
Douglas recently visited Atlanta in the spring to discuss her memoir, Grace, Gold and Glory: My Leap Of Faith. In the book, Douglas talks candidly about the challenges she faced while trying to achieve her goals.
Tickets are $25. Sponsorships for the event also are available. Proceeds will benefit DeKalb Youth Leadership Academy. The program, an initiative of Barnes Sutton, is available to nominated rising 10th graders to high school seniors, who desire the extra structure and support to succeed. The program does not target any specific grade point average and is not exclusively for behaviorally or economically underprivileged kids. Students who are accepted into the program are involved in year-round enrichment activities including SAT/ACT prep, field trips, public speaking, tutoring, resume and job preparedness, service learning, recreation, dressing for success, life survival skills training and personal development.
For more information, call 404-371-4907 or visit the leadership academy’s website at www.dekalbyouthleadershipacademy.com.
back because it went over the budget. More than 22,000 people in Johnson’s Fourth District, which includes parts of DeKalb, Rockdale, Gwinnett and Newton counties, are enrolled in the Food Stamp Program. Nationally, the program helps more than 45 million low-income people purchase food for themselves and their families. The program is designed as a safety net to help ensure people have access to food during difficult times, with the majority of people leaving the program within nine months. More than half of food stamp recipients are children and 8 percent are over 60 years of age.
The Rockdale food bank is available to any resident in Rockdale county experiencing food shortages. To qualify for food pantry access, applicants are required to provide adequate identification for residents in each household and proof of Rockdale County residency. While applicants do not have to disclose specific financial information, they are asked to share what circumstances they are currently experiencing that is causing financial hardship, such as unemployment or a change in income.
Persons seeking food pantry services or to donate can do so at 350 Tall Oaks Drive, Conyers. Items in high demand include: spaghetti noodles,
spaghetti sauce, soup, cereal, canned meats, peanut butter, jelly, Hamburger Helper, and evaporated milk.
For more information and hours of operation, call 770-922-0165.
How poverty stacks up locally:
The SNAP poverty threshold is $28,668 of income per year for a family of four. Here’s a look at the number of people who do not have enough to eat at some point during the month: DeKalb: 148,110 – 21% of population have incomes below the SNAP poverty threshold
Gwinnett: 112,180 – 14% below of population have incomes below the SNAP poverty threshold
Newton: 18,010 – 18% of population have incomes below the SNAP poverty threshold
Rockdale: 15,640 – 19% of population have incomes below the SNAP poverty threshold
Source: Statistics provided by Congressman Hank Johnson’s office.
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Marcie Howington drove 60 miles to meet 32 strangers in the wilderness of Lake Oconee. Why? To become
a better leader in Rockdale County.Howington was one of 33 recruits
for this year’s Leadership Rockdale class, which included an array of business professionals, health officials, clergy and educators. The recruits kicked off the 8-month leadership training program during a two-day retreat at Lake Oconee, where they played ice breaker and team builder games, received personality tests and gave their views on where they would like to see Rockdale in the near future.
“The two-day retreat forced us out of our comfort zones and required us to learn from one another’s strengths to complete our assignments,” said Howington, executive director of Phoenix Pass, Inc., a nonprofit that provides transitional housing for families experiencing displacement in the Rockdale County area. “We have learned so much. From business and industry to education and government, everything was covered in Leadership Rockdale.”
The class will graduate on June 18, 5:30 p.m., at Cameron Hall, 1035 Green Street, S.E., Conyers. Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp will serve as the guest speaker.
Local pastor Aldren Sadler, Sr., says he is looking forward to the graduation. Leadership Rockdale, he said, served as a unique way to connect, and a sort of a history lesson to re-discover the community where he grew up.
“At 62 years old, you are never too old to learn. The whole process was very enlightening to me, learning
everything from where Rockdale County’s name came from to how the railroad system came through Conyers, a major link in connecting Augusta to Atlanta,” said Sadler, who oversees Church of New Beginnings International in Conyers. “I remember this game at the retreat where you had a card and you had to find the matching card to pick what item and person goes with you. I was peanut butter; the person that would later be my roommate was jelly. It was fun games like that one that make you connect to the other classmates on a personal level, outside of the general introductions we do with each other everyday. I was honored to be a part of this program. I know I join a list of alumni that includes mentors in the school system, City Council members and others who make a difference in this community.”
Since the Conyers-Rockdale
Chamber of Commerce started Leadership Rockdale in 1986, more than 800 community leaders and government officials have graduated from the program. Some graduates include Rockdale County Commissioner JaNice Van Ness (2002) and State Rep. Pam Dickerson (2010).
“Graduates help shape our
community’s future every day,” said Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce President Fred Boscarino. “Participants become familiar with current issues and community resources, as well as political and economic needs, becoming better qualified and more encouraged to take an active role in the decision-making process in Rockdale County.”
Kathy Zahradnik, the Chamber’s vice president, credits instructors Claire Cline and Tim Baker with helping Leadership Rockdale run smoothly.
“They have spent countless hours shaping and leading Leadership Rockdale. They are to be commended for their efforts,” said Zahradnik. “They develop the classes assignments and come up with the special projects such as Hands Across Rockdale, a community clean up project, for the class to participate in.”
Leadership Rockdale members meet once a month in all-day sessions to learn leadership skills in subjects and they take field trips to key venues including a tour of the County’s 9-1-1 Center, Rockdale’s courthouse, jail, the state capitol, Board of Commissioner meetings, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s crime lab, just to name a few.
The 2013 Leadership Rockdale class members don their “Best of the Best” T-shirts.
Leadership Rockdale’s class of 2013 produces new crop of community leaders
Recruiting for Leadership Rockdale 2014Leadership Rockdale is accepting applications for nominations for the 2014
class. The cost for the class is $600 for Chamber members or non-profits and $700 for non-Chamber members. The class usually begins in October and ends in May, with a graduation ceremony in June.
Candidates selected for the program are expected to attend a retreat and devote one full day a month for about a year to learn the ins and outs of the Rockdale community.
If you have an interest or know someone who does, visit www.leadershiprockdale.com or call Kathy Zahradnik at the Chamber, 770-483-7049.
Leadership Rockdale’s Class of 2013Fran Baker-Witt, Grady Health SystemDotti Bala, Copy Central, Inc. Aaron Binion, BB&TBilly Buchanan, First Baptist Church of ConyersDusty Brown, City of Conyers PoliceAllison Cason, Shurett Dental Group, P.C.Ray Cheek, Snapping Shoals EMCShirley Dubose, Kaiser PermanenteDaryl Fletcher, Conyers-Rockdale Library SystemAndrew Hammer, Rockdale County BOCDebbie Hillman, Developing Human Resources ConsultantsMarcie Howington, Phoenix Pass, Inc. Terry Kelly, Scot Ward Funeral ServicesMike Milligan, Snapping Shoals EMCLinda Nabers, Rockdale County Michael Patterson, Faith Tabernacle Church
Cynthia Payne, Georgia Perimeter CollegeJody Porter, United Community BankAnne Principe, Rockdale County Public Schools Cheryl Rainey, Bank of North GeorgiaSharon Robuck, Refuge Pregnancy Center Debra Russell, Rockdale Magnet School Al Sadler, Church of New BeginningsMelanie Scarborough, Retired EducatorErika Sellers, Conyers JewelersAlan Sherrill, Conyers Flower ShopJennifer Speights, View Point HealthSherry Storey, Evans Tool & DieMarshall Walker, Rockdale CountyDana White, Rockdale County DUI CourtErin White, Family Promise of NewRockTorian White, Salem High SchoolKim Williams, Self Employed
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DeKalb teacher named finalist for Presidential Award
Sureka Taylor’s summer vacation got off to a big start. Taylor, a science teacher at The Champion School in Stone Mountain, is one of three educators selected to represent the state of Georgia as a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
“Mrs. Taylor is a rare jewel in education,” said Principal Angelique Smith, who nominated Taylor for the award. “As a scientist, she ensures that all of her students are also scientists and love learning. She is not just a teacher; she is an incredible facilitator of knowledge, a leader and a high performer. She believes in every student, and they believe in her.”
The PAEMST are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science (including computer science) teaching. Established by Congress in 1983, the PAEMST program authorizes the President to bestow up to 108 awards each year. Awards are given to mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions. The award recognizes those teachers who develop and implement a high-quality instructional program that is informed by content knowledge and enhances student learning.
National winners receive a certificate signed by the President and a$10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. Awardees and their guests are honored in Washington, D.C.
A new leader for DeKalb NCNW Rubie Tolbert-Williams, who headed
the DeKalb Section of the National Negro Council of Women for five years, will turn over the reigns to Angela Crew, a lifetime member who has served the organization for 20 years.
Crew, a computer project manager, will be installed as the new president in September.
The organization announced its new leadership during its 5th Annual “Tea with a Hat-Titude,” held on June 8. The annual fundraiser, supported by dignitaries and elected officials from throughout DeKalb, was birthed by Tolbert-Williams when she took office in 2008.
“It has been my pleasure to serve the organization five years as president of the DeKalb Section,” Tolbert-Williams said. “My goal was to increase membership and to assist the organization to a better financial future by adding corporate partnerships and a political alliance and we’ve done that. I will continue to support Angela and the DeKalb Section of NCNW.”
The DeKalb Section’s efforts to increase financial support for the organization is part of a national campaign. Last year, the Coca Cola Foundation donated a $1 million multi-year grant to the organization to honor the legacy of Ingrid Saunders Jones, the new national president of the NCNW. Jones retired from Coca Cola after working there for 31 years. The surprise gift from Coca Cola was made at Jones’ retirement celebration, which was attended by Tolbert-Williams and two others from the DeKalb section NCNW--Lois Keith, first vice president and Phyllis Cole, who chairs the health committee. Coca Cola’s donation will support the NCNW’s operating infrastructure and its Economic and Entrepreneurial Development Center.
NCNW was founded by Mary McLeod-Bethune in 1935 to empower women of African decent. The late Dorothy I. Height, who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2004, led the organization more than four decades and reached nearly four million women annually.
DeKalb selects new system director of pharmacy
DECATUR– Martin “Marty” Kelvas, MS, DPh, RPh, was recently named System Director of Pharmacy at DeKalb Medical. Before joining the hospital system, Kelvas was Director of Pharmacy Services at Saint Thomas Hospital and affiliate faculty at Belmont University College of Pharmacy, both in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kelvas’ leadership goals include renovation of the Pharmacy Department, improved turnaround times for medication orders, expansion of pharmacy clinical services to the Emergency Department and Antibiotic Stewardship Program, promotion of medication safety through a new Medication Safety Subcommittee of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Kelvas has a master’s degree in pharmacology from St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health. He holds pharmacy licenses in New York, Tennessee and Georgia.
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Stonecrest cityhood meeting draws a crowd seeking answers
By Valerie J. Morgan and Joshua Smith
About 100 people turned out for a community-wide meeting to discuss carving out a new city in Southeast DeKalb County called Stonecrest. The Stonecrest City Alliance, led by Jason Lary, organized the June 10 meeting,
which was held at the Stonecrest Library to share information, get input and raise money for the state-required feasibility study. The study, Lary said, is expected to cost $30,000 and so far about $6,000 has been raised, he told the audience.
“Some are saying we can’t do it, there’s not enough rooftops to generate revenue, there’s not enough this or that as if they are A1 economists,” said Lary. “But this isn’t shade tree economics. I’m not listening to those people. We have to conduct the feasibility study to determine what we can actually do. Other areas are taking control of their futures. We have to take control of ours.”
Earlier this year, State Rep. Ron Ramsey filed a “place holder” bill for the city of Stonecrest. He and other state lawmakers plan to discuss six cityhood bills during the 2014 Legislative session. The bills to create new cities include Lakeside (SB 270); Tucker (HB 677); Briarcliff/North Druid Hills (HB 665); LaVista Hills (SB 275); the city of DeKalb (HB 687) and Stonecrest (SB 278). Since the creation of the city of Brookhaven, legislators are required to file a bill two years prior to holding a vote for cityhood.
Lary said a new city of about 55,000 residents would give those in unincorporated East DeKalb County the chance to govern themselves, boost the economy and increase home values. He said he imagined that the proposed city of Stonecrest would contract fire and police protection from DeKalb County rather than start its own departments because of the exorbitant costs. But he said the feasibility study, which would take about four months, would provide projections on all of the costs for operating a city.
‘”That’s why the study is so critical,” Lary said. And although the exact boundaries of a new city of Stonecrest are still yet to
be defined, Tameeka Ekte-Thomas, who lives in unincorporated Lithonia, said she, for one, wants to be included.
“The biggest thing is we have to get the word out,” Ekte-Thomas said. “We need a bigger, stronger alliance. I think that’s one of the first steps in getting this into motion.”
Ekte-Thomas, who works as director of hotel operations at the Embassy Suites Hotel Atlanta Airport, says she believes a new city will spur development. She thinks that an amphitheater in the area could be the city’s calling card.
“You’ve got the Mall at Stonecrest and all the businesses around it just ready to grow and serve more people. If this area had more exposure, I think the mall and businesses would do even better, but we have to have something like the amphitheater to draw people in,” said Ekte-Thomas. “Once concert goers come to the amphitheatre, they will shop, eat and drink at surrounding businesses.”
Samuel Stephens said he has mixed feelings about the proposed city. The Ford Motor Company retiree says he would like to see major companies bring more revenues to the area--and not just Wal-mart.
“Yeah, Dunwoody did it but we don’t need to compare ourselves to Dunwoody. That’s a different situation than what we are facing. I think there’s still a whole lot to figure out,” Stephens said.
Faye Coffield, a community activist who has lived in the Chaparral area near the Mall at Stonecrest for 33 years, spoke against the proposal.
“My main concern is where is the money going to come from to operate a city?” said Coffield, who added that she does not favor a city manager form of government.
“I believe that circumvents the rights of voters,” Coffield said. Under SB 278, the Stonecrest City Council would be comprised of six elected
members plus a mayor. A city manager with the required educational background would oversee the city’s day-to-day operations.
Butler appointed to Study Medicaid Reform Sen. Gloria Butler (D-Stone Mountain) has been selected
to serve on the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform. Over the next several months, the 18-member study committee will discuss appropriate plans for Medicaid reform in Georgia and report its findings by Dec. 31. The Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform was created by the passage of House Resolution 107 during the 2013 legislative session. The committee will study current Medicaid policies and procedures while also determining whether current programs are being implemented in the most efficient and effective manner.
Audience members listen to Jason Lary (left) as he discusses the Stonecrest cityhood bill.Photo by Glenn L. Morgan/OCG News
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DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT Advertisement for Week of June 13, 2013
Sealed bids will be received in the Department of Purchasing and Contracting, 2nd Floor, The Maloof Center, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30030, for the following until 3:00 P.M. on date(s) designated below:
Specifications and other details will be available in the Purchasing and Contracting Department, The Maloof Center, 2nd Floor, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30030.
For additional information, please view the DeKalb County Website at: http://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/purchasing/index.html
DeKalb County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any part thereof, to waive any technicalities, and to re-advertise. By: Kelvin L. Walton, Director/Chief Procurement Officer
DeKalb County Department of Purchasing and Contracting
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ABL sets Business Power Forum The Atlanta Business League will host a Business Power Forum on Tuesday, June
18, 5:30 p.m., at AGL Resources, 10 Peachtree Place, N.E., Atlanta. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from seasoned business professionals;
gain valuable tips in the areas of business management, marketing, and/or technology; and enjoy a networking reception with speakers and ABL member businesses.
The cost to attend is $25. For more information or to register, visit www.atlantabusinessleague.org or call 404-584-6206.
DeKalb Chamber to host Business After Hours event The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will host a business after hours networking
event on Thursday, June 20, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at 10 Perimeter Park Apartments, 10 Perimeter Park Drive, Atlanta.
You are invited to join staff, Chamber members and the Board of Directors for this two-hour networking event. The event includes a tour of 10 Perimeter’s beautiful apartment community.
The cost to attend is $10. For more information, contact Katerina Taylor at 404-378-8000, ext. 225 or [email protected].
BBA welcomes Woodruff Arts CEO The Buckhead Business Association will welcome Virginia
Hepner, president and CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center, to its business breakfast on Thursday, June 20, 7:30 a.m.
Open networking will be held 7:30 – 7:55 a.m. Hepner will discuss her career, the arts center and Atlanta’s business community.
Hepner became president and CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center on July 1, 2012. A former corporate banker with Wachovia, she had a 25-year career with the firm including leadership roles as executive vice president and head of U.S. Corporate Finance, and manager of the Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Trading Group.
The cost to attend is $20. The networking breakfast will be held at 3343 Peachtree Road, N.E., Suite 1850, Atlanta. 404-467-7607.
DOL to host career expo The Georgia Department of Labor will hold a career guidance expo on Saturday,
June 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Big Miller Grove Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Lithonia. The free expo is being held to prepare job seekers for career searches and those seeking to become entrepreneurs.
Featured workshops include resume writing, interviewing skills, social media for job seekers and a crash course on entrepreneurship. 404-232-3500.
ABWA sets monthly meeting The American Business Women’s Association will host its monthly networking
meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Wall Street Executive Suites, 2375 Wall Street, Suite 140, Conyers.
The networking session will bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education and networking support.
The cost to attend is $20. For more information or to register, call 770-712-1688 or visit www.abwanewroc.
org.
Atlanta Dream CEO to address GLOWThe Gwinnett Leadership Organization for Women and the
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce will host “The Importance of Being a Multifaceted Leader,” on Friday, June 21, 7:45 a.m.
Some workshop topics include setting the right goals, balancing multiple responsibilities and using your experience to build a successful career.
GLOW’s guest speaker will be Ashley Preisinger, CEO of the Atlanta Dream. Preisinger oversees all aspects of the team including sales, finance and basketball operations.
The cost to attend is $45. Breakfast is included. The workshop will be held at the TPC Sugarloaf Golf Club, 2595 Sugarloaf Club Drive, Duluth. 770-232-3000.
City of Atlanta offers businesses amnesty program
Initiative waives late fees, penalties and interest ATLANTA—Unregistered businesses in Atlanta have
until June 30 to take advantage of an amnesty program being offered by the City of Atlanta’s Office of Revenue.
The program, which concludes on June 30, is a full waiver of all penalties, late fees, and interest payments for unregistered businesses that are currently operating without a business license.
City Ordinance 13-O-0618 established the Business Tax Amnesty program and was adopted by the Atlanta City Council on May 6, 2013. Under Chapter 30 of the City’s Code of Ordinance, businesses operating within the city limits must obtain an Occupational Tax Certificate, also known as a Business License.
“We are committed to helping businesses succeed in Atlanta and this new amnesty program will make it easier for existing and new businesses to operate,” said Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. “By offering this waiver of fines and penalties, those businesses that do not have a license will now have the ability to come into compliance with the law without being penalized.”
Unregistered businesses eligible for this Business Tax Amnesty include: residential-based businesses, independent contractors, sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.
“As part of our ongoing efforts to become more business-friendly, this amnesty program will allow Atlanta businesses that are currently operating without a license the opportunity to avoid any hefty penalties or fines and register with the city,” said Gwendolyn Smith, Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the City of Atlanta.
The Business Tax Amnesty covers occupational tax liability for unregistered businesses over the four-year statute of limitation period.
The city will resume its Revenue and Tax Compliance program and reinstate the application of penalties, late fees, and interest on July 1. Business that take advantage of the amnesty program will not have to pay penalties, late fees, and interest which includes a 10 percent “Failure to Pay,” a 1.5 percent monthly accrued interest, and $500 “Failure to File” per year.
Unregistered businesses seeking to take advantage of the Business Tax Amnesty program can download the Business Tax Application on the city’s website, at http://www.atlantaga.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=8522. Businesses can also call the Office of Revenue, Customer Service at 404-330-6270 for additional details about the program or to talk through special circumstances.
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We Worship Faith-Based News & Inspiration
Beulah welcomes guest pastors for Men’s DayBeulah Missionary Baptist Church, 2340
Clifton Springs Road, Decatur, will host its Men’s Day celebration on Sunday, June 16, at its 7:30 and 10:45 a.m.
Pastor Norman Thomas, Jr., of First Baptist Church in Atlanta, will serve as the guest speaker at the 7:30 a.m.worship service.
Pastor Sedrick Hamner of Elevation Church in Union City will serve as the guest speaker at the church’s 10:45 a.m. service. 404-241-3307.
Elizabeth Baptist: Jesus’ time on Earth Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4245 Cascade Road, S.W., Atlanta, will discuss Jesus
Christ’s works on Earth and the way people responded to him. The talk will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
In this study, participants will observe the different responses of people to Jesus. Just as the people of Jesus’ time on earth were divided concerning who He is and where He was from, so people are today. All around us we hear man’s opinions of who Jesus is, but what does God’s Word say, and what is your response to Him?
For more information or to register, call 404-691-3146 or visit www.elizabethbaptist.org.
Overcomers Christian Fellowship welcomes Bishop Paul Morton
Overcomers Christian Fellowship Church, 6751 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, will welcome Bishop Paul Morton on June 23, 6 p.m.
Morton, pastor of Changing a Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church in Atlanta, will deliver a message entitled “Breakthrough.”
Morton is an international television preacher who, for more than 25 years has reached thousands of souls for the Lord on a weekly basis. 770-465-8687.
FBC Atlanta talks “Developing a Plan” First Baptist Church of Atlanta, 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, will host an
open discussion, “Developing a Plan,” on Sunday, June 23, 12:30 p.m. This discussion will explore ways to evaluate church members’ efforts in
bringing newcomers and other members of the community to the Lord. How would you know if people are growing in Christ? The theme will be from Malachi 3:7-10. 404-373-1653.
New Mercies offers counseling for divorce New Mercies Christian Church, 4000 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, will
host Divorce Care and DC4K for families going through divorce on Monday, June 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Are you separated or divorced? You are invited to join New Mercies’ Divorce Care Ministry. This is a weekly biblically-based session on surviving divorce while beginning your healing process. Divorce Care for Kids, or DC4K, will also be held simultaneously for children ages 5 – 12. For more information or to register, call Jayme Gooding at 678-687-5459.
Saint Philip welcomes “Rev. Run” to talk about diabetesSaint Philip AME Church, 240 Candler Road,
Atlanta will welcome founding member of Run-D.M.C., Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons to discuss diabetes awareness on Sunday, June 30, immediately following the church’s 11 a.m. service.
Simmons will discuss his personal connection to diabetes. The hip-hop legend will be joined in the discussion by Diabetes Educator Jeannette Jordan. Simmons is touring the country to raise awareness about early diabetes detection. Diabetes educators will be available to offer helpful diabetes information and resources. After the health discussion, attendees can pick up a diabetes-friendly food samples and recipes.
Participants meet in the church’s Fellowship Hall B in the Family Life & Administration Center (FLAC). For more information, visit www.askscreenknow.com or www.saintphilip.org. 404-371-0749.
New Directions to host free health fair Bishop Darren Ackles and New Directions Ministries, 6641 Hillandale Drive, Lithonia, will host a community health fair on Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The community is invited to take advantage of free blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and BMI screenings. There will be physicians on hand including a urologist, internal medicine and orthopedic specialists. Refreshments also will be available. The event is free.
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Health & Wellness
DeKalb libraries invite kids to hula-hoop for healthA summertime favorite, hula hooping, is actually a fun way to get in shape
this summer. The DeKalb Library System is offering a free “Fun with Hula Hoops” event on Tuesday, July 16, 1 - 2 p.m., at the Covington branch, 3500 Covington Highway, Decatur.
Kids ages 5 – 12 are invited to bring their hula hoop to the summer workshop where they will learn the basics of hula hooping, as well as some cool tricks. Those who need a hula hoop should call the library to register in advance.
The hula hooping fun continues on Wednesday, July 24, 2 - 3 p.m., when the library’s Scott Candler branch, 1917 Candler Road, Decatur, hosts “Hoop De Do.” Kids ages 8 - 12 are invited to show what they can do with a hula hoop and learn new tricks from hoop experts. Bring your own hoop. The library will have a limited supply. Parents are welcome to attend.
Hula hooping, created in 1958, has become popular again, thanks to First Lady Michelle Obama. Obama hosted a healthy kids fair in 2009, where she hula hooped an impressive 142 swivels before the hula hoop hit the ground. Since then, she has encouraged families to participate in fun healthy activities, such as hula hooping and Double Dutch jump roping.
The two DeKalb library events are open to the first 20 participants who register. Funding is provided by the branches’ Friends groups. For more information, call the Covington branch at 404-508-7180 or the Scott Candler branch at 404-286-6986.
Atlantic Station to host 5K for bone marrow awareness
Atlantic Station is hosting “Be the Match Walk and Run,” a national marrow donor awareness program, Saturday, June 15, 7 a.m. – 10 a.m,. at Central Park, 245 18th Street, Atlanta. The event is for people of all ages and fitness levels. The event includes a 5K and 1K walk and even a tot trot. The event village will be a designated area for participants to relax and enjoy music, food, kids’ activities and local entertainment. Participants are encouraged to bring photos or mementos for the Messages of Hope banner, which tours nationally to various marrow transplant centers and registry drive events. Be The Match Walk and Run unites communities nationwide to help find a cure for patients with diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma. Bone marrow donors are critical to the survival of patients needing marrow transplants. For more information, call 404- 733-1221 or visit www.bethematchfoundation.org.
DeKalb Medical offers natural childbirth lecture
Join women’s specialists on the ins and outs on natural childbirth Thursday, June 20, 6 6 to 7 p.m., at DeKalb Medical’s North Decatur campus, 2701 N. Decatur Road, Decatur in the Dr. Bobbie Bailey Tower Auditorium. Attendees will be able to hear from a doctor, labor and delivery nurse, and newborn assessment nurse. There will be an optional tour of the maternity area after the program. For more information, call 404-501-1000.
Workshop: Medicinal plants and aromatherapy for women Join environmental horticulturist Lisa Cole for an introduction to medicinal plants
Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Rosewell. This class, suited for adults, focuses on herbs and oils used since antiquity to treat a variety of ailments, with an emphasis on women’s needs. Class includes a hands-on presentation, crafting of floral water and teas for participants to take home, and a tour of healing plants which grow at CNC. For more information, call 770-992-2055 x237.
Multiple Sclerosis Center discusses optic neuritisJoin Dr. Robert Spector for a discussion on optic neuritis on Wednesday, June 26, 6:30
p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta, 3200 Downwood Cir NW Suite 550, Atlanta. The condition, which causes inflammation of the optic nerve and leads to complete or partial loss of vision annuall,y affects five out of every 100,000 people, mostly women. Optic neuritis and Multiple Sclerosis patients, caregivers and family members will learn about diminishing vision, brief bouts of blindness, headaches and eye pain associated with optic neuritis at the information session presented by the MS Center of Atlanta and the Optic Neuritis Foundation. For more information or to register, email [email protected], [email protected] or call Claire Clements at 404-351-0205 x 123.
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