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THURSDAY September 29, 2016

John Lyles Says No Thank You

According to the street committee the Courier Eco latino newspaper was the first to announcethat former news anchor John Lyles had decided to turn down his appointment as Muscogee County School Districts Transportation Director., After receiving confirmation by a 5-0-2 vote, John Lyles, who was confirmed as the Director of Transportation with the Muscogee County School District Lyles released the following statement, "I really appreciate the opportunity and support, but I am withdrawing my application for the Director of Transportation for the Muscogee County School System. I commend the MCSD administration, but I cannot complete the onboarding process at this time. At the BOE meeting on September 21, 2016, I must say that I have never experi-

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enced such a hostile environment directed towards administration in my professional career.

My focus is on improving student achievement and the community. Columbus is my hometown. But because of this experience, I have decided that MCSD is not a good fit for my expertise at this time."

I n r e s p o n s e D r. D a v i d L e w i s , Superintendent said, "It is regrettable that we would lose any talented applicants that could benefit our district and our students," said, "I will continue to recommend the best qualified candidate for any vacant position.

Contrary to what the “mainstream media” and those who commented on their article, there was no discrepancy with Lyles resume. The street committee can assure you that all of the information necessary regarding the position he was applying for was divulged in full to the board members. There was no “conflicting information”. The street committee wonders if the fact that the writer of the article had to be admonished

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

“A Riot Is The Language Of The Unheard”

York believes he has nothing for which to vote.

Once again, as the result of the deaths of two unarmed African-American men by police officers, forty year-old Terrence Crutcher in Tulsa, Oklahoma and 43 year-old Keith Lamont Scott of Charlotte, North Carolina, hundreds of citizens took to the streets in protest.

There are many who say that our people should not take to the streets and protests in the manner that they did. There are many who say their actions are ruining years of positive race relations within their respective communities.

Again we can turn to Dr. King’s words written in 1958 in his book, “Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story.”

“Montgomery was an easygoing town; it could even have been described as a peaceful town. But the peace was achieved at the cost of human servitude.

It’s unfortunate that over the years we have relegated Martin Luther King, Jr. to a few lines from his famous “I Have A Dream Speech.” That, however, has been the norm for most Americans. We are quick, and by we I mean blacks and whites, to easily quote “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character” but most of us missed what he said earlier in the speech.

Kings words, spoken earlier in his speech in 1963, can very well speak for African Americans today in 2016 given the unrest attributed to police brutality when he said; It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the

moment. This sweltering summer of the Negro's legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality.

Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning. And those who hope that the Negro needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual.

And there will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights. The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.

Am I mad at us for being caught up for years resting on a poignant sound bite that includes what every parent of color wants for his or her chil-

dren? I don’t have time to be mad; we don’t have time to be mad. What time we do have is time to stop being caught up in Dr. King’s “Dream” and read what he was saying about our reality then, which is still our reality today.

You see, if we paid attention to his entire speech, we would have heard Dr. King speak against police brutality then saying; “We can never be satisfied as long as the Negro is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality”.

If we paid attention to his entire speech, in regards to voting, you would have heard Dr. King say “We cannot be satisfied as long as a Negro in Mississippi cannot vote and a Negro in New

Many months later, an influential white citizen of Montgomery was to protest to me: “Over the years we have had such peaceful and harmonious race relations here. Why have you and your associates come in to destroy this long tradition?”

My reply was simple: “Sir,” I said, “you have never had real peace in Montgomery. You have had a sort of negative peace in which the Negro too often accepted his state of subordination. But this is not true peace. True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice. The tension we see in Montgomery today is the necessary tension that comes when the oppressed rise up and start to move forward toward a permanent, positive peace.”

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Today Tulsa is our Montgomery, Charlotte is our Montgomery and even if we didn’t have this tension, we still wouldn’t have positive peace. Again King’s words in 1958 ring true in 2016.

“Yes, it is true that if the Negro accepts his place, accepts exploitation and injustice, there will be peace. But it would be a peace boiled down to stagnant complacency, deadening passivity, and if peace means this, I don’t want peace.

If peace means accepting second-class citizenship, I don’t want it.

If peace means keeping my mouth shut in the midst of injustice and evil, I don’t want it.

If peace means being complacently adjusted to a deadening status quo, I don’t want peace.

If peace means a willingness to be exploited economically, dominated politically, humiliated and segregated, I don’t want peace. So in a passive, nonviolent manner, we must revolt against this peace.”

It was 53 years ago this past August when Dr. King delivered his “I Have A Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial.

We now have a magnificent monument in his honor and this past weekend, what was once a 400,000 square foot dream, the National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors right next to the Washington Monument.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a revolutionary but we will only realize that, however, by reading his entire speeches and not just the lines that give us “Goosebumps” or make us feel good.

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Editorial...

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Evidently You Are Your Hair

By Wane A. Hailes, Special To The Courier the job offer.

The EEOC claimed that this was a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964's Title VII, arguing that dreadlocks are a "racial characteristic" that have been historically used to stereotype AfricanAmericans as "not team players" and as unfit for the workplace. Therefore, claiming that dreadlocks do not fit a grooming policy is based on these stereotypes and inherently discriminatory, as dreadlocks are a hairstyle "physiologically and culturally associated" with African-Americans.

The court of appeals disagreed, ruling that CMS's "race-neutral grooming pol-

“My initial reaction was to be offended, but then I had to remember that this isn't new news. We live in a country where being our true selves is blatantly not accepted. Fortunately, I've created enough options in my life that I don't have to compromise my core being to work for those who cannot allow my gifts & talents to outweigh my hair. My hair has been in its natural state since 1998, and I have no plans to assimilate or accomodate.”

- Brandi Dawson Empowerment Coach /Multimedia Personality

“See, I can kinda recall a lil' ways back Small, tryin' to ball, always been black And my hair, I tried it all I even went flat Had a lumpy curly top and all that crap, now Just tryin' to be appreciated Nappy headed brothers never had no ladies And I hit the barber shop real quick Had 'em give me lil' twist and it drove 'em crazy (crazy) Then I couldn't get no job 'Cause corporate wouldn't hire no dreadlocks ...Was it the hair that got me this far All these girls these cribs these cars?

I hate to say it but it seem so flawed 'Cause success didn't come till I cut it all off …Does the way I wear my hair make me a better person?

Does the way I wear my hair make me a better friend?

Does the way I wear my hair determine my integrity?

I am expressing my creativity” - Lyrics “I Am Not My Hair”

My very first thought when I heard about the recent ruling by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court were the lyrics from Indie Arie’s, “I Am Not My Hair”. Recently the Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission effectively ruling that refusing to hire someone because of their dreadlocks is legal.

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Chastity Jones, whose job offer was rescinded by Catastrophe Management Solutions, located in Mobile, Alabama.

Jeannie Wilson, a human resources manager for CMS, commented on Jones' dreadlocks during a hiring meeting to discuss scheduling conflicts, telling Jones, "they tend to get messy, although I'm not saying yours are, but you know what I'm talking about." Wilson told Jones that CMS would not bring Jones on board with dreadlocks, terminating

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icy" was not discriminatory as hairstyles, while "culturally associated with race," are not "immutable physical characteristics." In essence, traits in a person's appearance that are tied to their culture but are otherwise changeable are not protected and can be used to deny job offers.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act has been routinely interpreted by the courts to only protect against "immutable characteristics" and not cultural practices. In Garcia v. Gloor, the courts ruled against the plaintiff, arguing that being fired for speaking Spanish at work despite their employers English-only policy did not violate Title VII.

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National Museum of African American History & Culture Opens Dr. Robert L. Wright, Commission Chairman

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

When the National Museum of African American History and Culture opened last weekend there was no one standing with more pride than Dr. Robert L. Wright local businessman, philanthropist and power broker.

Wright served as the chairman of the commission charged with planning the museum, Wright’s panel produced the 2003 report “The Time Has Come,” which laid out the administrative and creative vision for the $540 million facility.

“After decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans we now have a national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture,” said Wright.

Wright notes that realizing the dream of the completion of this national museum is a highlight of his career. When discussing its importance he quickly refers to the four pillars upon which the museum stands: - It provides an opportunity for those

who are interested in African American culture to explore and revel in this history through interactive exhibitions; - It helps all Americans see how their stories, their histories, and their cultures are shaped and informed by global influences; -- It explores what it means to be an American and share how American values like resiliency, optimism, and spirituality arereflected in African American history and culture; and - It serves as a place of collaboration that reaches beyond Washington to engage new audiences and to collaborate with the myriad of museums and educational institutions that have explored and preserved this important history well before this museum was created.

The NMAAHC is a public institution open to all, where anyone is welcome to participate, collaborate, and learn more about African American history and culture. In the words of Lonnie G. Bunch III, founding director of the NMAAHC, “there are few things as powerful and as important as a people, as a nation that is steeped in its history.”

Lonnie G. Bunch, III,

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier Historian, author, curator and educator, Lonnie G. Bunch, III is the founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. In this position he is working to set the museum’s mission, coordinate its fundraising and membership campaigns, develop its collections, establish cultural partnerships and oversee the design and construction of the museum’s building.

Prior to his July 2005 appointment as director of NMAAHC, Bunch, served as the president of the Chicago Historical Society, one of the nation’s oldest museums of history (January 2001-June 2005). There, he initiated an unprecedented outreach initiative to diverse communities and launched a muchapplauded exhibition and program on teenage life titled “Teen Chicago.”

Bunch has held several positions at the Smithsonian. As the National Museum of American History’s (NMAH) Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs (1994-2000), he oversaw the curatorial and collections management staff of nearly 200. In addition to leading the curatorial team that developed the major permanent exhibition “American Presidency: A Glorious Burden,” he served as co-author of the exhibition’s companion book by the same name.

A prolific and widely published author, Bunch has written on topics ranging from slavery, the black military experience, the American presidency and all black towns in the American west to diversity in museum management and the impact of funding and politics on American museums. Since 2008, Bunch has served as the series co-editor of

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the “New Public Scholarship Edition” of the University of Michigan Press. During the inaugurations of President Barack Obama, Bunch served as an on-camera commentator for ABC News.

In service to the historical and cultural community, Bunch has served on the advisory boards of the American Association of Museums, the African American Association of Museums, the American Association of State and Local History, and the ICOM-US. Among his many awards, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to the Commission for the Preservation of the White House in 2002 and reappointed

by President Barack Obama in 2009.

In 2005, Bunch was named one of the 100 most influential museum professionals in the 20th century by the American Association of Museums and in 2009, Ebony Magazine named him one of its 150 most influential African Americans. In 2011, BET (Black Entertainment Television) selected Bunch to receive its BET Honors for outstanding service to American education. In 2014, BET selected Bunch as one of its ICON Men for his work mentoring young African American men.

Born in the Newark, N.J. area, Bunch has held numerous teaching positions across the country including The American University in Washington, D.C. (1978-1979); the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth (1979-1981); and The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. (1989-2000). He received undergraduate and graduate degrees from The American University in Washington, D.C. in African American and American history. He is married to Maria Marable Bunch, a museum educator. They have two daughters, Sarah and Katie.

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The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center Offers SBDC GrowSmart™ Program For Entrepreneurs October 14 - December 2nd Whether you’ve been in business for twenty years or two years, SBDC GrowSmart™ can align your vision for your business with the steps to get you there. Create a framework to improve the performance of your business and shape the success of your business for years to come.

This is a dynamic program for owners and senior managers of growing businesses with at least two years of successful operation to Work ON your business, not just IN your business!

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The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center believes small businesses are the backbone of our communities and our passion is to help business owners grow their businesses.

At the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) we are known for helping entrepreneurs understand what it takes to run and grow a small business. We do this by providing the necessary tools, training, and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed.

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NAACP To Hold Local Elections

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier On Nov. 12, the Columbus branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold elections in the Rothschild Room of the Columbus Public L i b r a r y, 3 0 0 0 Macon Road.

Polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., allowing members to vote for president and atlarge members of the executive committee.

In order to vote in a branch election, a person must be a member of that branch in good standing 30 days prior to the election, according to a letter released by Margaret Jenkins, assistant secretary of the local branch.

A form of identification is required. The positions up for election are president, first vice president, second vice president, third vice president, secretary,

assistant secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer and members at-large to the executive committee, said President Tonza Thomas, who is running for her second term.

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Thomas said candidates vying for office must be members of the NAACP as of April 1, and candidate consent forms were distributed at general membership meetings for those interested in running. She said the branch has about 193 members and the secretary’s letter was mailed to all members for which the branch has addresses.

On Oct. 8, at 10 a.m., a meeting will be held in the A.K.A. Room of the Mildred Terry Library, 640 Veterans Parkway. At that meeting, there will be a report from the nominating committee, receipt of nominations by petition, and election of the election supervisory committee. In order to sign a nominating petition, or be elected to the election supervisory committee, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting.

Local Citizen Is An Official Write In Candidate

Although he fully understands that he has absolutely no chance of winning the election Baki Muhammad has qualified as an official write-In candidate for the office of the President of the United States.

His reasoning for spending the $300 to qualify is that he can not, in good conscience vote for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. As opposed to not voting at all he has chosen to offer his name as a write-in candidate.

Muhammad’s party affiliation is: The Anti-Lesser of 2 Evils Party. His Campaign Slogan: Don’t Vote For Evil!

Vote Baki Muhammad for President

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

On Saturday September 24, at the Columbus Public Library Auditorium. The 100 Black Men of Columbus and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Delta Iota Lambda Chapter continued the conversation begun in June promoting inter-

actions between Youth and Law Enforcement. The speakers, pictured above included; left to right: Oz Roberts Alpha Phi Alpha President, attorney LaRae Dixon Moore, retired police detective Drew Tyner, Judge Ben Richardson, attorneys Stacy Jackson, Shevon Thomas and Carl Brown, Vice President 100 Black Men

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Sealed responses must be received and time/date stamped by the respective due dates shown above, by the Finance Department/Purchasing Division of Columbus Consolidated Government, 100 Tenth Street, Columbus, GA 31901. To obtain specifications, visit the City's website at http://www.columbusga.org/finance/Excel_Docs/Bid_Opport unities.htm, notify the respective Buyer via email hscheuttig@columbusga.org, dlewis@columbusga.org and krobertson@columbusga.org, fax 706.225.3033 or telephone 706.653.4105.

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THE LEGACY SERIES...NEXT IN LINE

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There is no success without succession. Our legacy series is an opportunity to introduce to the community those family owned businesses who, contrary to many, have made or are making a concerted effort to insure the future of the business. This week we highlight Alicia Johnson with Bud Johnson Hair Salon.

Alicia Johnson

Located at 535 Veterans Parkway, Bud Johnson Hair Salon has been a cornerstone in the hair care business for more than forty years. Founder, Bud Johnson, began master barbering in the early 1960’s working in a barbershop on Fort Benning.

His customer base grew so rapidly, he was encouraged to open his own barbershop, which he did in the early 1970’s. His passion for his craft, the love of people and his family values, lead him to his success.

As his clientele grew and became more diverse, he was inspired to expand and provide a complete beauty and barber care service. He mastered his skills in all avenues of the hair industry: barbering, designing and styling, color techniques as well as applying make up.

During his mastery, he became known as, “the King of Kurls”.

His creativity lead him to break the rules. He tweaked the process and technique and made it his own, which lead him to create his own line of hair products.

Bud employed a styling team and taught them his techniques of the trade along with proper business etiquette. His motto was: "customers always right." He enjoyed helping people and welcomed all--the good, the bad and the ugly.

Throughout his life he impacted hundred of lives through his craft, his personality and good spirits. Bud's place became the meeting place for politicians, pastors, family and friends, the homeless, therapy and great parties.

His daughter, Alicia Johnson remembers him as, “always mindful of his family and allowed each of us to choose our own career path. For a short while, my brother, Bruno worked with him as a barber and later moved to Atlanta to pursue his dream but shortly afterwards, he lost his life to a crime of violence. Dad was devastated, but did not give up. He later opened a beauty/barber retail store in his memory.”

“I joined the team, she reminisced, unknowingly that I was the chosen one.

He realized I was blessed with the tal-

ent and I began apprentice training while going to school for business management. The more I trained the more I become his protégé and some.

He taught me to be versatile in the craft and master all areas in order to perform all services. He was a superb teacher with an iron fist. His mission was accomplished. I became a Master Cosmetologist/ Master Barber in 1991 and completed my business degree in 1993.

During working hours he was my employer who drilled me to be on time, give my best and be a good listener.

After working hours he was daddy, a man of great character, wisdom and humility who showed much love to his family and who truly valued Sunday dinners together.

“My parents laid the foundation for me and my goal is to continue his legacy and grow the business with new ideas along with new services. I enjoy my craft and I upgrade my skills as the industry grows. My motto is: "luv u 2 do u."

The best advice my dad gave to me was, "in whatever you do, allow God to lead you on a spiritual journey and through that journey, you will endure sweat, blood and tears, but it will be all worth it. Keep the faith and never give up." The best advice my mom gave to me was, "always be honest, respect yourself and keep God first."

“I know my dad would be proud to know the business that he loved is still going strong.”

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Sealed responses must be received and time/date stamped by the respective due dates shown above, by the Finance Department/Purchasing Division of Columbus Consolidated Government, 100 Tenth Street, Columbus, GA 31901. To obtain specifications, visit the City's website at http://www.columbusga.org/finance/Excel_Docs/Bid_Opportunities.ht m, notify the respective Buyer via email hscheuttig@columbusga.org, dlewis@columbusga.org and krobertson@columbusga.org, fax 706.225.3033 or telephone 706.653.4105.

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Jakobe Cunningham

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Jakobe Cunningham (13) is the son of Damien and Keysha Cunningham, and the brother of Javalas, Jakyion and Jaliyah.

He attends Eddy Middle School as a 7th grader; his favorite subject is Social Studies.

Sa’Joyah Renee Riley

Always eager to learn, Jakobe has maintained his position throughout his schooling as an Honor Roll recipient. He is an active member of his school’s JLC (Junior Leadership Core) in which he became the first participant to join the JLC Elite Squad.

Jakobe has been Student of the Month, and was ranked among the top scorers in the school for Social Studies.

In his spare time he likes to play video games and hang out at the basketball court with his friends. Known by many as respectful and a joy to be around, Jakobe Cunningham says he would like to join the Navy when he is older to make is father who serves in the Army proud. If that doesn’t work out, he says he will become a Social Studies teacher.

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

Muscogee County Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy recently celebrated the distribution of 100,000 books to area children Saturday Sept. 24.

Steele, who is responsible for bringing the program to the children of Muscogee County and continues as its volunteer leader, got involved because of his daughter.

“My daughter, says Steele, who was in elementary school at the time, came home from school one day and told me that she had given one of her classmates one of her books to keep. She shared with me how her friend was so excited because she had never owned her very own book before.”

Realizing that there were probably many others like his daughters’ classmate, Warren decided to do something about it. While doing his research he came upon The Ferst Foundation and volunteered to spearhead their efforts in Muscogee County.

Every month, through the Ferst Foundation, young boys and girls can count on the postman delivering a brand new book to their mailbox. They are free of charge.

THE 100,000 BOOK CELEBRATION

Parents are only asked to register their children ages 0 to 5 years of age with the Ferst Foundation, a non-profit childhood literacy program.

The books are paid for through donations and sponsors. For only $36 you can provide a child with one book a month for an entire year.

Steele honored one local family as the recipient of the 100,000th book, who have been utilizing Ferst Foundation learning materials to reinforce the importance of encouraging childhood literacy at home.

Ferst Foundation gifted the family with a stack of books in recognition of these efforts to increase early childhood learning .

Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy is a public501(c)(3) nonprofit addressing a lack of early literacy skills in pre-kindergarten children. Muscogee County Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy registers children to receive a book and parent engagement materials monthly from birth until five years old. For more information, visit muscogeecountyferstfoundation.org or follow Muscogee County Ferst Foundation on Facebook.

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Departamento de Salud de Columbus

Dirección postal y la Clínica Localización 2100 Comer Ave. Columbus, GA 31904 Teléfono: 706-321-6300 Fax: 706-3216126 emergencia después de horas 1866-752-3442 Teléfono: 7 06-321-6300 Horario de atención: 08 a.m.-5:00 pm de lunes a viernes Horario de la clínica: Clínica de Salud del Adulto - 706-3216240 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Cerrada 24:30-13:30 Último paciente aceptó a las 4:30 pm Salud Infantil - 706-321-6200 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Último paciente aceptó a las 4:00 pm Los niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales 706-321-6300 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Los niños primero Los bebés no pueden esperar First Care La detección temprana auditiva y la intervención (EHDI) Servicios Médicos para Niños Lanzamiento del proyecto de Georgia Salud Dental - 706-321-6190 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Cerrada 24:00-13:00 Llame para una cita.

Distrito de Servicios Clínicos 706-321-6411 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Cerrada 24:00-13:00 Llame para una cita.

Gestión perinatal Caso (PCM) 706-321-6207 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Cerrada 24:00-13:00 Último paciente aceptó a las 4:30 pm Adolescente Health Clinic 706-321-6109 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Cerrada 24:00-13:00 Último paciente aceptó a las 4:00 pm Registros Vitales - 706-321-6130 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 4:30 pm Mujeres, Bebés y Niños - WIC 706-321-6280 De lunes a viernes- las 8:00 am a 6:00 pm Bono Pick-up: 5 primeros días de cada mes-08 a.m. a 6:00 pm Horario sábado para nuevos y existentes solicitantes-Una vez al mes, de 8:00 am a 1:00 pm 2016 Fechas: 16 Jan, 20 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr, 21 May, 18 Jun, 16 Jul, 20

Aug, 17 Sep, 22 Oct, 19 Nov, 17 Dec Cita Línea Directa: 800-789-5502 WIC en Fort Benning 706-682-8455 Situado en la Plaza de Soldados, Building 2613 - 2613 Linskey Calle Fort Benning, GA 31905 Lunes a viernes 8:00 am a 4:30 pm Salud de la Mujer 706-321-6225 Abiertas de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Cerrada 24:00-13:00 Último paciente aceptó a las 4:30 pm

The Courier Eco Latino Newspaper is published bi-weekly *Any editorial content are the views of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper, publisher or staff” Office Location The Courier Eco Latino Newspaper 416 12th Street Suite 201 Columbus, Georgia 31901 Email: thecourier@wowway.com Phone: 706.225.0106 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5747 Columbus, Ga 31906 Visit Us Online At: www.couriernews.org

ENGLISH Mailing Address and Clinic Location 2100 Comer Ave. Columbus, GA 31904 Phone: 706-321-6300 Fax: 706-3216126 Emergency After Hours 1-866-7523442 Phone: 706-321-6300 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday though Friday Clinic Hours: Adult Health Clinic – 706-321-6240 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Last patient accepted at 4:30 p.m.

Child Health – 706-321-6200 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Last patient accepted at 4:00 p.m.

Children and Youth with Special Needs – 706-321-6300 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Children First Babies Can’t Wait First Care Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Children’s Medical Services Project Launch Georgia Dental Health – 706-321-6190 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Call for appointment.

District Clinical Services – 706321-6411 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Perinatal Case Management (PCM) 706-321-6207 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Last patient accepted at 4:30 p.m.

Teen Health Clinic – 706-321-6109 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Last patient accepted at 4:00 p.m.

Vital Records – 706-321-6130 Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Women, Infants and Children – W.I.C. – 706-321-6280 Monday-Friday- 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Voucher Pick-up: First 5 days of each month- 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday Schedule for new and existing applicants-Once a month from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 2016 Dates: Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21, Jun 18, Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 22, Nov 19, Dec 17 Appointment Hotline:

800-789-5502 WIC at Fort Benning – 706-6828455 Located in Soldiers’ Plaza, Building 2613 – 2613 Linskey Street – Fort Benning, GA 31905 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Women’s Health -706-321-6225 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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