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ADW Looks Back on Top Stories of 2013 Volume 86 • Issue 20
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Photo by Kenya King Atlanta’s C.T. Vivian receives the Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama at a ceremony at the White House on Nov. 20. Vivian, a lieutenant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., came out of retirement to take the helm of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, founded by King and other ministers.
As 2013 comes to a close, it’s a good time to remember what a momentous time it has been. It was a year of looking back and a year of looking forward, as Americans of all stripes celebrated elections and anniversaries, said goodbye to legendary figures and watched unforgettable scandals unfold. The top story of the year was the passing of international civil rights luminary Nelson Mandela. Mandela’s death was mourned the world over and his life was honored by leaders from around the globe, including U.S. President Barack Obama. Mandela’s home-going memorial even spawned tabloid fodder as Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt was caught taking a selfie (the Oxford dictionary’s word of the year) with Obama and United Kingdom Prime Minster David Cameron. The image of the three went viral and fueled an internet firestorm of controversy, not the least bit quelled by First Lady Michelle Obama’s seemingly perturbed expression during the moment. The president and first lady were the talk of much of 2013, with Obama holding his inauguration in January, this time as the first African-American president to be re-elected. The president joined former President Bill Clinton as the only two Democrats since Franklin Delano Roosevelt to win back-toback terms. Obama celebrated his victory by making a number of trips to Atlanta during the year, the most memorable of which was his visit to Morehouse College to speak at the school’s commencement ceremony. Obama delivered a powerhouse speech to the graduating class of 2013 and drew worldwide media attention to the city. Obama also honored Atlanta by venerating one of the city’s legendary figures with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2013, Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian was awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor. Vivian, a lieutenant of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was given the award at a ceremony inside the White House along with another architect of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Bayard Rustin. Rustin passed on in 1987, but his partner Walter Naegle accepted the medal on his behalf. The year 2013 was also the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Civil rights leaders, including Vivian as well as Rev. Al Sharpton, Urban League President Marc Morial, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King III, John Lewis and others, took to Washington to commemorate the momentous occasion in grand fashion. It was a year of transformation around the world, but Atlanta saw sweeping changes that will forever alter the landscape of the Peach City. Early in the year, Mayor Kasim Reed announced that a 30-year agreement had been reached to build a new stadium in downtown Atlanta for the Falcons. Before the year had ended, though, another of Atlanta’s professional sports franchises, the Braves, announced they would be leaving the city to move to a new stadium in neighboring Cobb County. The team announced the move just weeks after Reed won re-election in a landslide victory. The mayor garnered nearly 40,000 votes in his bid for reelection, trouncing a trio of challengers. Much of the city council also won reelection bids, with Aaron Watson and H. Lamar Willis as the only incumbents who will not return to the council for another term. The two were defeated by Mary Norwood and Andre Dickens, respectively. Atlanta’s school board, on the other hand, will look dramatically different in the coming year. Six of the nine board seats changed hands in the November elections, with Reuben McDaniel, who had led the board for two years, and former school board leader Brenda J. Muhammad both losing their bids for reelection. The Dekalb County School Board will also see major changes. Gov. Nathan Deal suspended and then replaced six school board members in 2013 after the Georgia Board of Education recommended their ouster. A nominating panel received a total of 403 applications and interviewed more than 60 applicants before narrowing the list to six finalists. Dekalb County also saw its CEO, Burrell Ellis, indicted on extortion and theft charges. Ellis was replaced by Dekalb County Commissioner Lee May in July. Ellis is expected to stand trial in 2014. So now, 2013 is ready for the history books.
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Triplets Top Off 2013 Special to ADW
Special Photos Mom and Dad Erica and Ricardo Williams welcome their triplets. They are Jace Andrew Williams (from left), Jaylen Austin Williams and Jacob Anthony Williams. They join big brother Ju’Quan Williams.
Triplet boys are at the top of the list for the biggest story of 2013 for Erica and Ricardo Williams. They are the proud parents of “spontaneous” triplets conceived without any scientific assistance. “The boys were conceived naturally,” said their mom. “God had his hands on me through this entire pregnancy, and for that I am grateful.” The boys were delivered on Oct. 15 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital by Piedmont Fayette Physicians Dr. Karen Greene and Dr. Williams of Peachtree City OB/GYN. Here are their stats: Jaylen Austin Williams Born: 10/15/2013 at 9:13 a.m. - 4 lbs. 4 oz. Jace Andrew Williams Born: 10/15/2013 at 9:16 a.m. - 2 lbs. 2 oz. Jacob Anthony Williams Born: 10/15/2013 at 9:18 a.m. - 3 lbs. 6oz. They join their big brother Ju’Quan Williams, 11 years old, at home in Atlanta. They are members of Storehouse Ministries for Christ C.O.G.I.C. where their pastor is Superintendent Tony (and First Lady Rachel) Simmons.
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The Atlanta NAACP will hold its annual Jubilee Day in observance of the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Cascade United Methodist Church, 3144 Cascade Road, SW, in Atlanta, where the Rev. Dr. Marvin A. Moss is the senior pastor. The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., who retired from the pastorate of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago after serving for 36 years, is the speaker for the NAACP’s Jubilee Day. “Cascade United Methodist Church is once again proud to open our doors to welcome the members and supporters of the Atlanta Branch of the NAACP for their Annual Jubilee Day as we celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation and what this means for our people,” Pastor Moss said. “More importantly, we want to thank the NAACP for continuing to be the ‘rock’ in this time of challenge and the entity that brings us together. What a wonderful opportunity for all of Atlanta to meet here at Cascade for a day of celebration and a day of prayer for our nation and president,” Moss added. Atlanta’s NAACP president, the Rev. Dr. R. L. White, senior pastor of Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church, stated, “The first day of another year reminds all of us where we have come from and where we have to go. “Let us come together to thank God for the NAACP and what it has meant to the African-American community throughout this country and especially in Atlanta, the seat of one of the most successful African-American
communities in the world,” White said. We urge all of Atlanta to come out and bring your entire family; let us rally to the cause and use Jubilee Day to make a commitment to do a better job at serving our people.” Wright was pastor to then presidential candidate Barack Obama when controversy arose over his sermons and his so-called Black liberation theology. So much controversy ensued over a segment of one of Wright’s sermons, that Obama gave his memorial speech about race in America before eventually separating himself from Wright altogether. Under Wright’s leadership, the membership of Trinity United Church grew from 87 members in 1972 to over 8,000 members. Wright has lectured at seminaries and universities across the United States and the world and is recognized as a leading theologian and pastor. He is an author, a student of Black Sacred Music, ethnomusicology and African Diaspora studies, and an historian of religions The Right Rev. Dr. Preston W. Williams, a community champion for human rights, is being honored by the Atlanta Branch (NAACP), for his life of service. Williams serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees for Morris Brown College and he is also the chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Turner Theological Seminary. This year’s celebration is co-chaired by Dr. Marie Robinson-Metze, Atlanta Branch NAACP 1st vice president; the Rev. Dr. Michael D. Stinson, senior pastor, Bethel United Methodist Church, and the Hon. William “Bill” Campbell, former Mayor of the city of Atlanta. For further information, contact the NAACP local office at 404-525-0580.
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Obama Praises Mandela Atlanta Loses Sports Legend, Activist as as ‘Great Liberator’ Walt Bellamy Dies at age 74 - Nov. 4 By George E. Curry NNPA Editor in Chief
President Barack Obama described Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first Black elected president, as “the last great liberator of the 20th century” and thanked the grieving nation for sharing their beloved former leader with the rest of the world. Speaking at a rain-soaked memorial service attended by nearly 100 current and former international leaders, Obama said, “It is a singular honor to be with you today, to celebrate a life like no other. To the people of South Africa, people of every race and walk of life – the world thanks you for sharing Nelson Mandela with us. His struggle was your struggle. His triumph was your triumph. Your dignity and your hope found expression in his life. And your freedom, your democracy is his cherished legacy.” Mandela died Dec. 5 at the age of 95 after a long illness. The memorial service kicked off a week of celebrations that culminated with his burial on Dec. 15 in his ancestral village of Qunu, in the Eastern Cape region. Flags were flying throughout the country at half-staff. Coincidentally, the memorial service fell on United Nations Human Rights Day. Obama used the occasion to deliver stern words to leaders who repress their own people yet profess to admire Mandela, whom Obama mostly referred to as Madiba, the former president’s Xhosa tribal name. “There are too many people who happily embrace Madiba’s legacy of racial reconciliation, but passionately resist even modest reforms that would challenge chronic poverty and growing inequality,” President Obama said. “There are too many leaders who claim solidarity with Madiba’s struggle for freedom, but do not tolerate dissent from their own people. And there are too many of us on the sidelines, comfortable in complacency or cynicism when our voices must be heard.” Like many U.S. civil rights leaders, Obama drew a parallel between Mandela’s struggle for majority rule in South Africa and African-Americans’ struggle to overcome slavery and Jim Crow laws that treated Blacks as second-class citizens. “We know that, like South Africa, the United States had to overcome centuries of racial subjugation. As was true here, it took sacrifice – the sacrifice of countless people, known and unknown, to see the dawn of a new day. Michelle and I are beneficiaries of that struggle,” Obama said to applause. “But in America, and in South Africa, and in countries all around the globe, we cannot allow our progress to cloud the fact that our work is not yet done.” Mandela, a former amateur boxer, gave his last public speech in the soccer stadium where the tribute was held. Fittingly, the stadium is located in Soweto, a township were Blacks were forced to live under apartheid and where Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu have homes.
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Former Atlanta Hawks center and Hall of Famer Walt Bellamy died Nov. 2 in Atlanta. He was a fixture in the Atlanta community ever since being traded to the Hawks by the Detroit Pistons in 1970. The Hawks reported the 74-year-old Bellamy was at the team’s home opener on Friday night. Bellamy was also very active in supporting community events, particularly when it came to area youth. He graciously made a guest appearance in August to support the newly-established Georgia Prep Sports Academy, a post-secondary institution that assists student-athletes in bringing up their GPAs and test scores in order to obtain scholarships. After his retirement from professional basketball, Bellamy became active with the NAACP, the Urban League and the YMCA in the Atlanta area. He also was an ongoing member
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bout with ovarian cancer. She died Oct. 2 at the age of 70. Scott worked at the Atlanta Daily World for more than 40 years in various capacities. She began with a teen column when she attended Washington High School, and she later served in numerous roles, including as a reporter and columnist. “After I wrote stories, I typeset, made proofreading corrections, and did some layout,” she said during an interview that was published in a 2005 dissertation by Maria Odum-Hinmon, Ph.D. She also served as “night editor, night production assistant. We never left until the paper was ready to go to press. I can remember seeing the sun come up sometimes when we switched from hot type to cold type. That was a challenge for us” when the process for printing the paper changed. Portia Scott was born June 9, 1943 to Ruth Perry Scott and C.A. Scott, who ran the paper for more than 63 years after his brother, W.A. Scott II, who founded the paper in 1928, was killed. Portia Scott earned a bachelor’s degree at Howard University and a master’s degree at American University. In 1986 she ran as the Republican nominee for Congress and in 1998 for State Senate. A life-long Republican, Portia Scott was very interested in the empowerment of women and like her father, believed it was important for African Americans to be well represented in a two-party system. Read the full story online at adwnews.com.
ADWnews.com Associated Press Funeral services were held the week of May 13 in Atlanta for former Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly, who was found dead in his home from a possible drug overdose. Murray Brothers Funeral Home in Atlanta held a public viewing for Kelly the day before the funeral at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church. Kelly, known as “Mac Daddy,” and Chris Smith, known as “Daddy Mac,” made up the 1990s child rap duo Kris Kross, known for wearing their clothes backward as they rhymed. Their song “Jump” became one of the decade’s most memorable songs. Kelly was 34. His mother told Fulton County police her son had become sick after using cocaine and heroin the night before he died.
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Clara Yates Hayley Remembered as a ‘Life Well lived’ - Aug. 1 Family and friends gathered July 29 at First Congregational Church to remember the life of Clara Yates Hayley, a long-time Atlanta educator who died July 22 at age 87. Ambassador Andrew Young eulogized her as a member of a strong generation of African Americans who made Atlanta the progressive city that it is today. “They were educated and committed to serve,” Young said. They along with the few progressive whites were able to work together to make Atlanta grow and change, he said. Hayley’s daughter, Clara H. Axam and two grandsons were among those paying tribute to Hayley, who serve as a teacher for students and teachers for more than 30 years in the Atlanta Public School System. Axam said her mother was a great teacher without being a preacher. “She taught by example,” Axam said. “She rarely lectured. She showed you what was the right thing to do.”
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Scores of mourners filled Warren Memorial United Methodist Church in October to celebrate the life of Portia Alexandria Scott, the retired managing editor and long-time employee of the Atlanta Daily World. “She was always cheerful, had a wonderful smile, was studious, opinionated, and had a loving personality,” said the Rev. Hilliard M. Lee Jr., chaplain of the Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1960. “She was a lady of class.” The Rev. Richard D. Winn Sr. said that through her work at the Atlanta Daily World, Scott “played a crucial role in shattering the prejudices presented in the mainstream press” and that she “informed and educated the community and gave prominence to the less fortunate.” The Rev. Donald K. Reed Sr. officiated over the funeral service. Other speakers reflecting on Scott’s life included Judith Allen Ingram of the Women of Warren’s Subunit 5 and Fulton County Commissioner Emma I. Darnell. Following the funeral service, Scott’s body was interred at Lincoln Cemetery. Scott suffered cardiac arrest at home following a brief
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Hundreds gathered at the King Chapel on the campus of Morehouse College to pay their last respects to Evelyn Gibson Lowery, a pioneer in civil rights and women’s empowerment and the wife of the Rev. Joseph Lowery. She died at home on Sept. 26 following a massive stroke a week earlier that left her with irreversible damage. She was 88 yers old. A series of tributes filled the two-hour service that drew tears and laughter from those gathered. She was praised for her work as a leader in her own right, as well as being a rock to her husband, who has been called the “dean” of the Civil Rights Movement. Xernona Clayton said she teased Mrs. Lowery about waiting on her husband hand and foot. They were married for 67 years. She said they were devoted to each other. In addition she established her own initiatives, including founding SCLC/WOMEN in 1979. Scarlet Pressley-Brown, interim-chair of SCLC/WOMEN, called her the mother of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, scheduled to open next year. In addition to SCLC/WOMEN, Mrs. Lowery founded the Drum Major for Justice awards to recognize people and organizations working for social justice. She also established the annual Heritage Trail tours in Alabama to retrace the steps of civil rights battles and to dedicate monuments to those who gave their lives in the struggle. Read the full story online at adwnews.com.
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of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. “The Atlanta Hawks family is saddened to learn of the death of Walt Bellamy,” the Hawks said in a statement. “The Hawks and the National Basketball Association have lost a giant. As an Olympic gold medalist, the first overall pick in 1961, Rookie of the Year in 1962, a four-time All-Star and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, his on-court accomplishments were overwhelming. Off the court, he was equally impactful as a family man, leader in the community, mentor and friend to many.” In his 14 seasons in the NBA, the 6-foot-11 center averaged 20.1 points and 13.7 rebounds and while going up against the likes of Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. “Walt Bellamy was an enormously gifted Hall of Fame player who had a tremendous impact on our game,” NBA Commissioner David Stern said in a statement released by the league. “Off the court, he was an even more extraordinary person. Walt is going to be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. On behalf of the entire NBA family, our condolences and thoughts go out to Walt’s family.”
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Otis “Damon” Harris, a former member of the Motown group The Temptations, died of prostate cancer. He was 62. Chuck Woodson, a cousin serving as family spokesman, confirmed that Harris died at a Baltimore hospice the week of Feb. 18. Harris performed with the celebrated Motown act The Temptations from 1971 to 1975 and sang on hits including “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” and “Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are).”
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Hyatt Regency Atlanta Awards Community Grant to Operation P.E.A.C.E .
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Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall joined Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Dec. 16 as the hotel chain awarded a grant to Operation P.E.A.C.E. (“Positive Education Always Creates Elevation”), a nonprofit that provides after school and summer programs to youth in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward community. The $12,000 grant is one of 26 grants awarded to non-profits nominated by Hyatt hotels in communities around the world as part of Hyatt Community Grants, a philanthropic program that empowers Hyatt associates to select local nonprofit recipients for charitable donations. “This is a great start to the holiday season for a nonprofit that has believed in the families of Boulevard since 1995,” said Hall. Hall launched the Year of Boulevard initiative in 2012 to improve public safety and quality of life along District 2’s Boulevard corridor, which has the highest concentration of poverty in the southeastern United States. “The hospitality of Hyatt Regency Atlanta is legendary. This grant is the next step in a terrific relationship that we intend to grow in the years to come.” Hyatt Regency Atlanta General Manager Peter McMahon presented the check to Operation P.E.A.C.E. staff and youth at Operation P.E.A.C.E. headquarters, 542 Boulevard N.E. In addition to the check, Hyatt Regency staff donated 25 ready-to-decorate gingerbread houses fresh from the hotel’s bakery. “Through the Hyatt Community Grants program, we are able to recognize local nonprofits like Operation P.E.A.C.E. that are committed to addressing the greatest needs in our
community,” said McMahon. “We have been working with Operation P.E.A.C.E. for much of this year, and we know this gift will help them continue the important work they do in our neighborhood every day.” “We’re delighted to accept this grant from Hyatt Regency Atlanta, which will help us make an even greater impact on our community,” said Catherine Foster-Rowell, executive director of Operation P.E.A.C.E. “We’re glad to partner with Hyatt Regency Atlanta to continue our important mission.” This week’s announcement is a further step in the relationship between Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Operation P.E.A.C.E., and the Year of Boulevard that began in July 2013, when the hotel hosted a Career Day for Operation P.E.A.C.E. teens as part of their summer camp experience. Since then, hotel staff have gotten to know the teens and their through Thanksgiving meal families preparations, an arts and crafts day, and other activities. Hyatt Community Grants, a key component of Hyatt Thrive – Hyatt’s global corporate responsibility platform – encourage hotels worldwide to identify and nominate local nonprofits for funding consideration. In 2013, Hyatt Regency Atlanta will be among 26 Hyatt properties from around the world awarding more than $340,000 in grants to nonprofits in local communities. Since the program’s inception in 2008, Hyatt hotels have awarded nearly $1.7 million to nonprofit organizations in 103 communities and 34 countries around the world. For more information about Hyatt Community Grants, visit www.hyattthrive/philanthropy.com.
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Roland Martin on the set of “News One Now” Can a daily morning show -- the first one programmed by any Black-targeted network -- help nine-year-old TV One gain more attention? The network has turned to Roland Martin, who already hosts three hours for the affiliated Radio One, to anchor the 9 a.m. “News One Now,” a simulcast of his last hour of radio. Martin, a syndicated columnist, author and senior analyst for the “Tom Joyner Morning Show,” has been at TV One since 2005, but he’s better known for his high-profile contributor role -- part of the “Best Political Team” -- at CNN from 2007 until he left earlier this year. His new show examines the news -- the employment rate or the 2016 election -- through the lens of the Black experience that often gets left out of mainstream cable analysis. Martin told TheWrap that “This is probably one of the most important things I’ve done in my career.” To view the full article, visit TV Week NewsPro.
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The WNBA’s Atlanta position after serving as an Dream recently announced assistant coach with the team they have named Karleen for seasons. Thompson as the new assisBefore the Comets, tant coach, said Head Coach Thompson spent eight years Michael Cooper. Thompin the Los Angeles Sparks son previously served as an organization. She joined assistant under Cooper with the Sparks in 1997 and was the Los Angeles Sparks from promoted to assistant coach 2002-04. by 2002. In 2004, she served “It will be a pleasure to as interim co-head coach work with Karleen again,” following the mid-season said Cooper. “She knows the departure of Cooper when he ins and outs of the WNBA joined the staff of the NBA and her knowledge of the Denver Nuggets. She then league will be a big asset. In helped guide the Sparks to an addition, her player develop- Karleen Thompson 11-3 record over the final 14 ment skills are some of the games of the regular season, best in the profession and put her in the top clinching the league’s best overall mark of level of coaches in the game.” 25-9. “I am very excited to be a part of the Thompson also helped the Sparks to Atlanta Dream organization,” said ThompWNBA titles in 2001 and 2002, and served as an assistant coach to the Western Conference son. “I am looking forward to working with All-Star squad for two seasons (2002, 2003). Coach Cooper again and can’t wait to get to A graduate of USC, where she lettered in work on bringing a WNBA Championship basketball for two seasons playing alongside to the city of Atlanta.” WNBA All-Stars Tina Thompson and Lisa Thompson comes to the Dream after Leslie, Thompson began her serving as assistant coach and defensive collegiate career at Contra coordinator at Clemson University for Costa College in Northern three seasons from 2010-13. Prior to that California, where she was a she spent 12 years in the WNBA, including Kodak All-American and later serving as the head coach and earned a spot in the Junior general manager of the Houston Comets from College Hall of Fame. She was two seasons (2007a highly-recruited three-sport 08), posting a record athlete at Snyder (Texas) High of 30-38. She was School. promoted to that
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LeBron James atop newest list of NBA jersey sales By Tim Reynolds AP Basketball Writer
Reigning NBA MVP LeBron James was relaxing with his wife not long ago when he looked around and was stunned to see someone wearing his Miami Heat No. 6 jersey. They were on their honeymoon in Venice. “It’s kind of crazy, honestly,’’ James said. “There’s a ‘wow’ factor.’’ James is again on top of the NBA’s list of top-selling jerseys in the United States in the newest rankings released on Dec. 19. The rankings are based on overall sales from adidas and NBAStore.com in the fourth quarter of this year. Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers is No. 2 on the list, followed by Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks. “If people love the way I play the game of basketball, love the way I inspire to be better, that’s great,’’ James said. “Everytime I see someone in my jersey, a complete stranger, it’s a ‘wow’ factor. For me to be the No. 1 guy, to have the most jersey sales, it’s crazy.’’ There’s a double-digit percentage growth in jersey sales from last year, according to the league. And with two new versions of the James jersey either hitting, or about to hit, the mar-
ketplace, his numbers might keep growing. James’ short-sleeved jersey -- the one teams are wearing on Christmas this year -- is expected to be a big seller, as will the Name Collection jersey, which the Heat will wear early next year bearing nicknames on the back. James will be going with “King James’’ on his jersey for those games. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors is on the list for the first time at No. 6. Other first-timers on the list include James Harden of the Houston Rockets (No. 12) and Paul George of the Indiana Pacers (No. 14). After Curry, Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat checks in at No. 7, followed by Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers, Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers, Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Harden, Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics, George, and then Michael Carter-Williams of the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 15. Carter-Williams is the lone rookie on the 15-person list. James, who also had the most popular jersey worldwide this year, has held the No. 1 position five times on the league’s list of domestic jersey sales.
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Give Your Kids the Gift of a Good Natural Ways to Stay Healthy Night Sleep This Holiday Season this Season
When your children have trouble sleeping at night it can be just as tiring for you as for your little ones. And no matter what the source of the issue is, a full night’s sleep is important for everybody’s physical and mental health. But during the busy holiday season, unpredictable sleeping schedules and big family gatherings can contribute to poor sleep. Take steps to help children rest better at night this season by trying these sleep tips to make bedtime easier for the whole family: Stay Active Don’t be afraid to tire children out! When they aren’t attending school or their regular activities, they aren’t expending as much energy. During the winter break, take long walks or simply visit the park each day for a game of tag, catch or a bike ride. Keep your kids mentally active, as well. Instead of zoning out in front of the television, encourage them to read, write or paint. A full day of activity means your children will be ready for some shut-eye by bedtime. Mindful Eating Everyone knows that caffeine before bedtime is a no-no. While your children are probably not coffee drinkers, don’t forget that soda and chocolate contain caffeine
too. While it can be tricky to mind one’s eating habits during the holidays, try to avoid feeding kids sugary or spicy foods before bedtime, as both can have a tossing and turning effect. Brighten Up For many kids, settling into bedtime after the excitement of the holidays can be difficult. Instead of opting for a standard nightlight, try a soft and cuddly option that may make sleeping fun and comforting, even in an unfamiliar place. Conveniently, you can now help remedy your children’s sleep issues while traveling during the holidays with a Glow Pet, a loveable and portable light up pet pillow. Rituals A schedule helps the body know when to be alert and when to be sleepy. Over the holidays, don’t let kids deviate too much from their regular routine. Nighttime rituals, such as bedtime reading, can help create a sleepy mood at night. Anxieties may make sleep a troublesome prospect for some kids, so another great bedtime ritual is simply spending time talking with your kids each night. This gives them the opportunity to open up and discuss what’s bothering them. With a few tricks, you can make bedtime more fun for kids.
While you’re probably already accustomed with conventional ways of looking and feeling your best, this winter, consider more natural approaches to health and wellness. Here are several good-for-you and goodfor-the-planet steps you can take to help stay strong and healthy this winter: Herbal Remedies Feeling under the weather? Before turning to your medicine cabinet, take a look at your kitchen cabinet. Herbs are not just a low-calorie flavor booster of meals, they’re said to also contain healing properties. Many herbs have been used for centuries as remedies for common ailments. For example, according to the National Institutes of Health, sage may help ease your headache, hoarseness or cough, and is an effective remedy for a sore throat. Try infusing tea with sage, or using it to add flavor to your sauté or roast at dinner. Running a fever? Rosemary has been used to treat fever and headache. So the next time you hit the grocery store, fill your cart with organic herbs that heal. Check the Label Where natural ingredients are concerned, the focus is often on our plates. It’s easy to forget the range of items we put into our body daily. Given how often we use them, it’s worth a closer look at their ingredients. Toothpaste, for instance, is something that goes in your mouth twice a day. Have you ever wondered what was on the label, where the ingredients are sourced or their purpose? Ingredients contained in some conventional toothpaste are unnecessary or offer no health benefit. When choosing your next tube of
toothpaste, consider a natural oral care option free of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and preservatives. For example, Tom’s of Maine, a natural products company focused on oral and personal care, offers information about the purpose and source of every ingredient they use. This winter, try their seasonally-inspired Cinnamon Clove Whole Care natural toothpaste, made from real cinnamon leaves and bark. Depending on your needs, Tom’s of Maine offers personal care products that are vegan and gluten free as well as kosher and halal-certified To learn more about their sustainable practices and cruelty-free line of products, visit www.TomsOfMaine.com. Boost Immunity Help stay cold and flu-free this winter with some natural lifestyle tweaks. Proper hydration and nutrition are important for good health and your skin. In addition to drinking plenty of alcohol-free liquids, look for soaps and skin care products that have natural olive oil as a primary ingredient. Natural oils help lock in moisture. Also, take steps to reduce stress from your life -- which studies have shown can take a mighty toll on your body’s ability to fight infection, according to the American Psychological Association. When you’re feeling tense, try products infused with lavender or chamomile, both of which can help relieve stress, or use the opportunity to finally try that yoga class. If you’re interested in achieving the best health possible this season, making positive lifestyle tweaks and exploring natural health alternatives are two great places to start.
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last thing you’ll want to do is rush to the store. A wellstocked medicine cabinet can save a trip when you’re feeling your worst. Keep over-the-counter cold and flu relief medications on-hand for both day and night, as well as cough suppressant and a general pain reliever. Parents should ensure they have medications suitable for children, too. • Healthy skin. Skin is prone to dryness in winter, so apply moisturizer as soon as you get out of the shower. If possible, ditch the scalding hot showers for warm water, as heat can be very drying. Don’t forget that the sun’s rays can be just as potent in winter as in summer, so don’t neglect the sunscreen and lip balm just because of the cool temperatures. • Germ-free. While germs exist year-round, your body may be more susceptible to cold and flu viruses in winter. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly and use a hand sanitizer.
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Holidays can be Stressful for Seniors: Advice for Caregivers The holidays may be filled with joy, but for the ever-growing number of aging Americans and those who care for them this otherwise celebratory season can become mired in challenges. The stress of visitors, eventful meals, gift giving and social obligations can be overwhelming for anyone, but especially for those juggling busy schedules with caring for an elderly family member. An estimated 15 million Americans are sandwiched between two generations and working to support both, according to the Pew Research Center. Known as the “Sandwich Generation,” these adults struggle to balance caring for their children and their elderly parents. “Staying organized is especially important during this time of year to ensure that loved ones aren’t ignored in the hustle and bustle of the season,” says Mark Armstrong, founder and CEO of ComForcare Senior Services and At Your Side Home Care, an international senior care franchise that provides in-home, non-medical care to seniors and others in need of assistance. Armstrong is offering some juggling tips for family caregivers: • Map out doctor’s appointments, prescription pick-up dates, school holiday pageants and other planned events on a calendar or on your smart phone to avoid double booking and overextending yourself. • Members of the sandwich generation often feel they don’t spend enough time with their children because they’re busy caring for their parents and vice versa. Combat this issue with intergenerational activities, such as decorating the home, trimming the tree, planning the menu or wrapping presents.
• Caring for another human being for an extended period of time can take its toll on even the most caring and nurturing of people. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. It may mean alternating days with a relative or bringing in a professional caregiver. • Watch out for these red flags that could mean your aging relative is in need of additional assistance: mismatched, wrinkled or soiled clothing, weight loss or gain, trouble remembering names or an unclean home. • Discuss the possibility of hiring a professional caregiver to relieve some strain on you, especially around the holidays. In the long-term, a caregiver can help your loved one age safely and comfortably in his or her own home, by providing a wide range of non-medical home care services, including help with bathing, hairstyling and dressing, incontinence care, medication reminders, chores and light exercise assistance. Look for a company that offers a wide range of services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. For example, ComForcare Senior Services and At Your Side Home Care develop a customized care plan based on an in-home evaluation by a nurse and provides ongoing training and education to caregivers. More information can be found at www.ComForcare. com or www.AtYourSideHomeCare.com. • Even you need some care sometimes! Set
aside “me” time every day to do something just for you and you’ll be able to return to your caregiving duties refreshed and ready to help. This holiday season, take the time to address the challenges facing you and your aging loved one.
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dish, with a little planning, you can take advantage of savings that are just as satisfying as the meal itself. There are deals throughout the store. Bring in your coupons and save even more. With all the ways Publix helps you stretch your grocery dollars, you
• Soup’s on. Start all your winter meals with a warm bowl of soup full of protein, vegetables and liquids. If you don’t have the time to make soup from scratch, healthful and delicious ready-made soup can be a great alternative. • Stay active: Don’t let your exercise routine fall by the wayside in winter. Exercise can improve your immunity and also help keep winter pounds at bay. If you don’t have a gym membership, gear up with exercise apparel designed for cooler temperatures and pound the pavement or pop in an exercise video at home.
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Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Request for Proposal (RFP) of experienced Construction Material Testing Firm to manage the independent testing required for the construction of several projects along or within the Atlanta BeltLine Corridor at The Gateway; the Eastside Trail Extension; and the Urban Agriculture Site. The FULL text of the RFP is found at: http://beltline.org/about/work-with-us/rfpsand-rfqs-2/. Inquiries should be directed to: Kevin Burke Senior Project Manager Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. 86 Pryor Street SW, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 E-Mai: kburke@atlbeltline.org Phone: 404/477-3637
Shift your career into high gear at Avis Budget Group! We’re currently seeking friendly, energetic and passionate professionals to work with us in Atlanta. Visit our website to learn more about our current openings for: Preferred Service Representatives assist all customers throughout the Avis Budget Group Rental Experience while maintaining the Avis Budget Group quality and customer service standards. Rental Sales Associates are on the front lines and work to ensure a positive customer experience, while promoting our additional products and services. Operations Manager Trainees are the heart and soul of our airport operations. They influence customer satisfaction and ensure operational efficiency and quality that ultimately contributes to financial profitability. PT Concierge assist with greeting customers, processing car exchanges, walking customers to vehicles, and any other duties as necessary while maintaining the Avis quality assurance standards. Vehicle Service Attendants impact customer satisfaction by maintaining the cleanliness of our rental fleet. Vehicle Return Associates assist in the conclusion of the rental process of our valued customers. In exchange for your talents, we provide a flexible schedule for PT opportunities, competitive compensation with benefits, a fun family-friendly culture and the training and opportunities to maximize your full potential. Ready to make a move toward a rewarding career? GO: www.avisbudget.greatjob.net | Media Code: AXZ | Job Code: GAZW
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TIBCO Software Inc. has an opening in Atlanta, GA for a Principal Consultant (Software Engineer) to deliver system architecture & hardware/software specification consulting project activities. Must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization. Mail resumes to Att: D. Dzapo, HR, Ref#AGA3, 3307 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304. Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Birmingham, AL NOW HIRING Internal Medicine/Family Practice Physician Excellent opportunity to work in a developing multi-speciality medical practice located in the city’s expanding medical and research community. The successful candidate will be joining an organization that is supported by one of the most outstanding clinical sub-speciality groups in America. This position is a part-time contract position for physician services for an out-patient clinic, no hospital coverage, no on-call, no weekends, no site rotation, no evenings and no holidays. Must have M.D. or D.O., completion of U.S. Residency Program and Board Certified or Board eligible. Three years practicing medicine preferred. If interested, e-mail resume to jccjobs@jccal.org and include on the subject line, “Physician Resume”. RFQ - Program Management Services for Atlanta BeltLine Transportation Program and Atlanta Sreetcar Extensions Environmental Assessments/Design Engineering Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) of experienced Program Management firm to provide staff resources to comprehensively manage, coordinate, and control work efforts of consultant teams associated with the Atlanta BeltLine Transportation Program. The FULL text of the RFQ is found at: http://beltline.org/about/work-with-us/rfps-and-rfgs/ Inquiries should be directed to: Kwadwo A. Atta Senior Transit Project Manager Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. 86 Pryor Street SW, Suite 300Atlanta, GA 30303 E-Mail: Katta@atlbeltline.org Facsimile: 404/477-3606 Seeking for a very kindly and honest House Keeper Nice and clean person that can take care of kids. Work for only 4 Days and Drive my kids to school. Salary per week $ 539 email: mariospencer@outlook.com Personal Assistant needed to organize and help. Basic computer skills needed good with organization. We are ready to pay $618 per week interested person for more info contact: scott.shela17@hotmail.com
Senior Java Developer (Atlanta, GA): Participate in formal development lifecycle and release control process. Interpret written application requirements and apply sound programming practices to develop applications for large volume online services. Develop robust and secure web-based tools, products, processes, and web services. Develop Java core applications on UNIX operating systems with LDAP & Relational Database connectivity. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering and 5 years of experience required. Must be proficient in Java, UNIX operating systems and relational databases (Oracle, MySQL), Spring framework, JSP or JSF Servlets, Java applications on a Glassfish or WebLogic platform, Eclipse or Netbeans IDE, Selenium suite, and XML markup and data structures. Must have detailed understanding of SDLC. Mail resume to: Cedar Document Technologies, Inc., Attn: HR, 1 Ravinia Drive, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30346 Mechanical Engineer in Duluth, GA is needed to design & optimize mechanical components for automotive powertrain systems including shafts, couplings, flanges, housings; to read & interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics & computer-generated reports; to analyze the mechanical systems, including finite element analysis of structural, fatigue, thermal & vibration. Proficiency in Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD and GD& T. Req. BS deg. or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering w/ 5 yrs of progressive experience in job offered or Design Engineer. 40hr/wk, 9-5. Send resume to Soft Source, Inc., 3883 Rogers Bridge Rd., Ste. 404B, Duluth, GA 30097.
Business Operations Manager Responsible for data entry, accounts payable, payroll, grant report entry, managing the organizations HR, helping and creating organizational and program budgets in collaboration with the ED and Program Direct, and other misc. tasks. Reporting to the ED and serving as a member of the Management Team along with the ED, Program Director and Development Director, this position’s primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organization’s financial functions. Send Resume to :(herry.tony0@gmail.com)
Notice of Incorporation Notice is given that article of incorporation, which incorporates Martinez Contractors, Inc. has been delivered to the Secretary of State for filiing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial regisered agent at said address is Maximo Martinez. Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation which will incorporate “DENIM GARAGE, Incorporated, INCORPORATED,” will be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code (O.C.G.A. $14-3-202). The initial registered office of the corporation will be located at 2916 Brookfield Lane SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30331 and its initial reigstered agent at such address is JOSHUA C. LEWIS
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Atlanta Beltline West – Design Engineering RFQ: Atlanta BeltLine Inc. (ABI) wishes to advance design engineering work for the 4.6-mile Atlanta BeltLine West and Southwest corridors. ABI is seeking proposals from qualified firms, teams or consultants, to provide design engineering services to support the NEPA environmental documentation, New Starts analysis and other FTA Project Development phase services for the Atlanta BeltLine West corridor. Please click the link to the left to download the full RFQ. Atlanta Beltline West – Environmental Assessment RFQ: Atlanta BeltLine Inc. (ABI) wishes to advance environmental assessment work for the 4.6-mile Atlanta BeltLine West and Southwest corridors. ABI is seeking proposals from qualified firms, teams or consultants, with demonstrated experience with the NEPA process, experience with environmental assessments, and preparation of federal New Starts applications. Please click the link to the left to download the full RFQ. RFP – SW – 020614 - SSI ADVERTISEMENT for STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS at MERCER AVENUE & WALKER AVENUE The City of College Park is accepting Sealed Proposals from qualified vendors for STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS at MERCER AVENUE & WALKER AVENUE. Sealed proposals will be received no later than _3:00pm on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the City of College Park Purchasing Department, 3667 Main Street, College Park Georgia, 30337 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids received after the above date and time, or in any other location other than the Purchasing Department will not be considered. A bid packet may be obtained from the City of College Park Purchasing Department, 3667 Main Street, College Park, Georgia 30337, or from www.collegeparkga.com.pA Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting, with Site Visit to follow, will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the City of College Park City Hall. Questions arising after the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be accepted via email ONLY at bgregory@collegeparkga.com until COB Thursday, January 16, 2014. An Addendum listing all Q&A, clarifications, etc. will be posted on the City’s website on or about COB Thursday, January 23, 2014. It is always the vendor’s responsibility to check the City’s website for any/all addenda. A Bid Bond of ten percent (10%) shall be required with the submitted proposal. A Performance and Payment Bond of one hundred percent (100%) will be due prior to execution of contract. The City of College Park reserves the right to reject any or all bids based on past performance and to waive technicalities and informalities and re-advertise. All Minority, Woman and Small
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by Cheryl Pearson-McNeil
by Douglas Demetrius Prather
The Value of the African-American Life!
WHICH GIFTING CONSUMER WERE YOU THIS YEAR? Ok, hopefully, we can all sit back and catch our breaths for a few minutes before 2014 rolls in. Our adrenaline levels should be getting back to normal. Most of the holiday hustle and bustle is over. The gifts have been given and received; loved or ready to be returned. How did you fare this year? Were you able to find the perfect present for your folks and everything (or, at least a gift or two) on your kids’ list to Santa this year? How about that ideal surprise for your significant other? Or that friend who you always have a hard time finding the perfect gift? We know that African Americans are powerful consumers; and, that consumers across-the-board fall into very specific categories. Even though we may not have consciously thought about it while making our lists and checking them twice in the stores or online, chances are we automatically classified our gift recipients into consumer groups, as was encouraged by consumer insights from research for Nielsen. Now, this might seem a little “after the fact,” but, these insights are not only fun; but studying our trends as consumers helps businesses craft the messages and outreach strategies to engage us and better meet our needs (and their bottom line) down the road. This year’s gift guide survey, focused on five consumer categories: working moms, sports fans, arts enthusiasts, connected consumers and status seekers. According to the survey, the Working Moms in your life typically buy and appreciate anything that helps to keep their lives organized and moving forward (raises hand and count me in)! For instance, working moms are more likely to thrive on all varieties of coffee, and enjoy specialty coffee packages. Working moms are 23 percent more likely than other consumer groups to visit the local pizza place, so it makes sense that a pizza stone and ingredients would have been a good gift. Other great presents would have been a tablet PC or any kind of home décor or decorative storage pieces. Sports Fans for purposes of this survey, were definedA as U.S. adults who say they’re interested in the MLB, NBA, NFL or NHL (Well, the sports fan in my house is not technically an adult yet, but, I think this applies to him, too). We know that sports fans (no matter the age) can never get enough sports stuff. These consumers are 36 percent more likely than others to shop at a sporting goods store for equipment or gear. They love tickets to any game and are nearly three times more likely to purchase sporting events tickets themselves (hint, hint for future gift-giving). Sports enthusiasts want to be able to enjoy their games on multiple screens and are 34 percent more likely to purchase HDTVs and 38 percent more likely to spring for a tablet PC. Then, we’ve got our Arts Enthusiasts, who love all things fine art. Twelve percent of those surveyed who classified themselves as such, appreciate donating (or charitable donations made in their name) to arts organizations. These consumers are 48% more likely to
do yoga/pilates (kinda artsy, I guess) and are 41 percent more likely to patronize art museums. The survey shows Connected Consumers, U.S. adults who own a laptop/notebook, computer, smartphone and tablet, to be more social and a bit more curious about exotic cultures (27 percent) and cuisine. Great gifts would have been coffee gift cards, as they are 66 percent more likely to visit a coffee house/bar. Fifty-four percent of this consumer group was more likely to buy a Blu-Ray player. They also have their eyes peeled for the latest restaurant ratings guide for their city. The final category in the survey were the Status Seekers. You know – the “hostess with the mostest.” They love to entertain and are nearly three times more likely to open their homes to guests. The Status Seekers are 50 percent more likely to plan to purchase a video game system, so that’s an awesome gift choice. And, interestingly, they are 43 percent more likely to have attended an R&B/Rap/Hip-Hop concert in the past 12 months. It has been my great pleasure to bring these kinds of consumer insights to you over the last four years. No matter what consumer preference category you or those you gifted fall into, I encourage you to always choose wisely. You’ve got the power. And, don’t forget to chat with us on Twitter or Facebook, so we can keep the conversation going.
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and Esteves defeated challenger Lori 6,000 votes. Both James by Unlike the Atlanta Atlanta voters, at-large districts were on the more than Council race. while the other ballot for all city’s school board City Council and mayor’s to voters in their posts On Nov. 5, Atlanta respective districts. were on the ballots only its tenure in 2014. will look radically different office, the voters overwhel Kasim Reed their After Tuesday’s when it begins runoffs, Brown, stamp of approval mingly gave Mayor Reuben McDanie join Leslie Grant slide victory Esteves, Lee as he cruised to l, who has led the last two years, a land5 as new membersand Matt Westmoreland, who and Collins 40,000 votes over a trio of challengers. Reed board as was (39,665) received almost and voters chose ousted in Tuesday’s run-off chair for the English, Nancy . They will join incumbents won on Nov. one of his challenge in the municipal election, elections, a grand total of Meister and Byron Courtney nine-member school six new members nine-member APS data from the Fultonrs amassed more than 3,000,while not Amos to complete for board. school the according to the board. The incoming In a surprising be expected to Like some of the County government’s website. turn of events, make school board incumben handily in the McDaniel was hiring a new superintesome big decisions quickly,board will incumbents Aaron run-off for the ts, City including ndent. Current Watson and H. District 8 At-Largedefeated attorney Cynthia to leave pied Supt. Errol Davis the post next Lamar Willis, whoCouncil two is set the night of three at-large seats, were dates in the Nov. Briscoe Brown. McDaniel led seat by In greater Fulton year. defeated. After occuahead, County, the City starting challengers, but 5 general election in which all candiJannquell Peters races and never both Watson and Willis fell behind of East he faced four lost Point to as Brown caught up. Watson in their run-off. by nearly 5,000 Mitchell to replace its new mayor. Peters defeated elected who held the District faced Mary Norwood votes in the Clyde K. 2 At-Large seat His loss followed third in a four-pers Mayor Earnestine Pittman, , challenged Reed until 2009, that of Brenda who finished ber. Four other J. Muhammad East Point also on race in November. year, Norwood as mayor in an effort that fell when she members of the in Novemgot board Also on Tuesday offs, with Sharon decided two City Council races netting 47 percent 53 percent of votes (24,628),just short. This night, Steven Lee, did not seek reelection. Shropshire defeating in runwith Watson Esteves were victorious for the Eshe Collins and In the Council (22,005). Sharonda Hubbard in their run-off Jason GibbonsWard A post, and Deanna Ingraham District 5, District received 53 percentPost 3 At-Large race, Andre elections, winning to win in East Point’s defeating Jackie 6 and District Dickens tively. Lee won Ward D. In Sandy Springs, mar Willis getting of votes (22,478), with incumben by some 600 votes,9 At-Large seats, respec47 percent (19,993).W t H. LaJohn Stoj for District Andy Bauman won his contest Collins by just by the Georgia illis was disbarred over 400, Supreme Court 6 represent over Cori Davenpor in October. t beat out Karen ative and in John’s Creek, Richardson in their City
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Once again, with a sense of reoccurring irony, the attention of the nation and world are attuned to the great state of Georgia. This time the attention is focused on the city of Valdosta and the horrific death of high school student Kendrick Johnson and surrounding events. The death of Kendrick Johnson has been ruled accidental, however other events create a serious dichotomy that paints a very different and disturbing picture. Since his terrible death, his family has been on a tedious quest seeking truth and justice. The facts remain that Mr. Johnson was found dead in the school gym beneath bleachers, conveniently wrapped in a wrestling mat. Secondly, portions of surveillance camera footage mysteriously disappeared. Third, bodily fluid was found in the general area of his body. And last, to add insult to injury his family had to learn in an independent autopsy that his internal organs were missing only to be replaced by old newspaper! In addition to the aforementioned there are a number of other inconsistencies that causes one to pause and ask questions that deserve resolution. While I am not a conspiracy theorist please don’t insult my intelligence by hitting me in the head with an acorn and try to convince me the sky is falling! As the adage goes, “something in the milk just ain’t clean! In my opinion our community at large should be outraged to say the least by the lack of dignity, respect and attention that is being given to this case. It is just another example of the lack of value that continues to be placed on the lives of African-Americans. As unfortunate as it is, Mr. Johnson now joins the ranks of countless others both known and unknown who have met their fate in a similar situation. I assert that these situations of indignation cannot be allowed to continually be ignored. In the final analysis the city of Valdosta, Ga., is just a microcosm of a larger problem in our society. This case in particular is indicative of the value I think that is placed on the lives and existence of African Americans. I am inclined to agree with Hubert Humphrey who maintained that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children: those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly: and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped.”
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