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Oakhurst Medical Centers marks National Health Center Week by breaking ground for its new complex in DeKalb. 7

The Burundi Drummers will help Clarkston celebrate the grand opening of renovated Milam Park and National Night Out. 9

Health care observance

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August 4, 2012

Volume 18, Number 14

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CrossRoadsNews wins seven awards for outstanding journalism CrossRoadsNews was the big winner at the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists’ 30th Pioneer Black Journalist Awards on July 29. The weekly DeKalb newspaper swept the competition for print media with circulation of up to 100,000. It won all seven categories that it entered, and two of its reporters – Jennifer Ffrench Parker and Donna Lewis – tied in the Soft Feature category. Jennifer Parker, the editor and publisher, said the awards demonstrated that even small newspapers can do good journalism. Each week, the community newspaper,

CrossRoadsNews publisher and general manager Jennifer and Curtis Parker (center) and staff pose with Pioneer Journalists awards.

which has a full-time staff of only five and a circulation of 28,000, breaks news and produces original stories about DeKalb institutions and people. The AABJ journalism awards come in

$5,000 check for writer Ffrench Parker. The AABJ entries were judged by the Houston Association of Black Journalists. In the Community/Public Affairs category, “Plethora of Tires Spurs Kayaker to Action,” a story written by Ffrench Parker about kayaker Richard Grove’s efforts to clean up the South River, was the winner. That story also won the Photojournalism award for photographer Curtis Parker. In the Deadline Reporting category, the the wake of the newspaper’s winning the Miller Coors Messenger Award in June at the newspaper’s story “I Thought I Was Going National Newspaper Publishers Association to Die” about Erin Ingram’s testimony in the Summer Conference for its story “Cell Towers Going to Schools.” That win included a Please see AABJ, page 3

DeKalb, Region Reject T-SPLOST

Photos by Curtis Parker / CrossRoadsNews

At left, District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson, state Rep. Howard Mosby and School Board member Jay Cunningham celebrate the defeat of T-SPLOST while watching returns at Java Delight in South DeKalb. Above, DeKalb NAACP President John Evans (left) confers with state Sen. Vincent Fort at Manuel’s Tavern in East Atlanta while awaiting results of vote on election night.

Proponents, foes vow to head back to table to craft viable transportation plan By Jennifer Ffrench Parker

The controversial penny sales tax for the transportation referendum went down like a ton of bricks on July 31. Metro Atlantans voted 62.7 percent to 37.3 percent to defeat the Transportation Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax. Region wide, more than 416,230 people voted no. The yes votes numbered 247,970 in the 10-county Atlanta area. DeKalb voters narrowly defeated the measure with 51.3 percent, or 64,689, voting no to 61,374, or 48.7 percent, voting yes. An analysis of the voting shows that precincts in Central and North DeKalb voted in higher percentages against the T-SPLOST. Statewide, most T-SPLOST referendums, which would raise $19 billion if approved district by district, met wide margins of defeat. Only three of 12 districts approved it.

Opponents hailed Atlanta’s landslide no vote as a clear message that voters are tired of taxes and of being left out of the process. They said the vote offers an opportunity for the region to return to the table to craft a solid transportation plan that can fix the region’s traffic problems with a fair and sensible mix of rail and road projects. DeKalb NAACP President John Evans, who fought the plan from the start, said the people spoke loud and clear. “People want to be part of a real plan for the betterment of the region,” he said. “What kind of system are we going to have? How much rail? MARTA ought to be the hub of anything we do. We need to get input from everyone, not just elected officials and the fat cats. And when you have the right stuff, you can think about how you are going to pay for it.” Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, who fought

for passage of the referendum, was visibly disappointed when he addressed supporters election night. He said he is not giving up. “The voters have decided,” he said. “But tomorrow I am going to get up and work just as hard to change their minds.” Reed and Sam Williams, president of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, thanked the business community, which contributed $8 million for an aggressive media campaign to pass the referendum. Williams said that coalition was a first for the region and that it would look to the future. District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson, who along with District 5 Commissioner Lee May were in the forefront of DeKalb’s opposition to the plan , said the large no vote means that we must return to the table. “We have to go back and start over,” he said. “We have to do it the right way. When

we were telling them that it wasn’t right, they wouldn’t listen. We just have to go back to the table and work it out.” Johnson said that South DeKalb needs rail and that any new plan must include rail for the area that has supported MARTA for 40 years. with its own penny sales tax. May said the referendum failed because voters did not see projects on Lee May the list that were worth the additional tax burden. “Today, working families need rail more than ever to reduce their transportation costs and a MARTA rail line extended to South and Central DeKalb should be a part of that Please see T-SPLOST, page 5

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August 4, 2012

In DeKalb, 127,144 of the county’s 405,103 registered voters cast ballots. Of these, 20,234 were cast by early voters.

Incumbents in local, state and congressional races stay put By Jennifer Ffrench Parker

Incumbents had a good day on July 31. From local to congressional races, the incumbents won with large margins during the July 31 general primary and non-partisan races. In DeKalb, 127,144 of the county’s 405,103 registered voters cast ballots. Of these, 20,234 were cast by early voters between July 9 aand 27. DeKalb’s voter turnout was 31.4 percent. Statewide, the turnout was 31.2 percent with 1.6 million of Georgia’s 5.2 million registered voters casting ballots. DeKalb Commissioners Sharon Barnes Sutton, Lee May, Kathie Gannon and Elaine Boyer beat back opposition to retain their seats. In the Georgia House, Reps. Pam Stephenson and Dar’shun Kendrick retained their seats as did state Sen. Gloria Butler. The only incumbents in runoffs are Sen-

Kathie Gannon

Hank Johnson

Claudia Lawson

ate District 44 incumbent Gail Davenport and School Board District 4 member Paul Womack. Davenport will face challenger Gail Buckner, and Womack will face Jim McMahan in runoffs on Aug. 21. In the new House District 92 seat, Tonya Anderson and Doreen Williams are in a runoff. Anderson, the former mayor of Lithonia, had 24.6 percent of the votes to Williams’ 24 percent. In DeKalb District 4 Commissioner Barnes Sutton fended off two opponents to

Dax Lopez

Pam Stephenson

to defeat Edmond Richardson, who got 26.3 percent of the votes. Richardson, who is May’s chief of staff, took a leave of absence to run for office. Gannon was criticized in parts of north DeKalb for her opposition to the legislation that authorized the Brookhaven cityhood referendum. The 32,815 votes cast in the race was a tiny portion of 222,724 registered voters in that district that covers half the county. Boyer easily beat her opponent Larry Danese in the Republican Primary in District 1. Boyer received 76.5 percent of the votes. Danese, who ran against her before as a Democrat, received 23.5 percent of the votes. First elected to the board in 1992, Boyer is the senior member and the only Republican on the DeKalb Board of Commissioners. She has no opposition in the November General Election.

win with 73 percent of the votes. Steve Bradshaw received almost 23 percent and Clyburn Halley got 4 percent of the District 5 Commissioner Lee May, who was first elected in July 2006, beat back three challengers to win with 68.5 percent of the votes. Ken Samuel got 13.3 percent of the vote, Gina Mangham, 13 percent, and Andre White, 6.3 percent. Gannon, who has represented Super District 6 since 2005, garnered 75 percent Please see page 3

DeKalb turnout at 31.4 percent; 127,144 votes cast Here are results from contested races in the July 31 primary, and the referendums on T-SPLOST and placing cell phone towers on school properties. The voter turnout was 31.4 percent with 127,144 or DeKalb’s 4-5,103 registered voters casting ballots. (D)= Democratic (R)= Republican (I)= Incumbent

DeKalb Board of Education Salary: $18,000

(Nonpartisan)

District 2 Don McChesney (I) 4,941 38.2% Marshall Orson 7,980 61.7% District 4 Tom Gilbe208413.73 Jim Kinney 1708 11.3% Jim McMahan 4195 27.7% H. Paul Womack Jr. (I) 7139 47.1% District 6 Melvin Johnson 5,145 39.7% Denise E. McGill 3,900 30.1% Terriyln C. Rivers-Cannon 1,281 9.9% Latasha Walker 2,596 20.02% District 8 Michelle “Mimi” Clark 22,441 48.00% Pamela Speaks (I) 24,191 51.74%

DeKalb Board of Commissioners Salary: $38,374.51 District 1 Elaine Boyer (I) 10,879 76.53% Larry Danese (R) 3,337 23.5% District 4 Steve Bradshaw (D) 3,360 22.7% Clyburn Halley (D) 612 4.13% Sharon Barnes Sutton (I)(D) 10,849 73.20% District 5 Gina Mangham (D) 2,482 12.7% Lee May (I)(D) 13,305 67.8% Kenneth L. Samuel (D) 2,601 13.3% Andre R. White (D) 1,238 6.31% District 6 Kathie Gannon (I)(D) 24,639 75.1% Edmond Richardson (D) 8,176 24.92%

DeKalb County CEO Salary: $116,749.57 Gregory Adams (D) 16,279 20.5% Jerome Edmondson (D) 15,231 19.2% Burrell Ellis (I)(D) 48,000 60.4%

Tax Commissioner Salary: $109,425.84 Claudia G. Lawson (I)(D) 65,730 85.53% Melvin Allen Tukes (D) 11,116 14.5%

Clerk of Superior Court Salary: $109,425.84 John Q. Carter (D) 9,210 12.5% Debra DeBerry (I)(D) 44,954 60.8% Oretha Brown-Johnson (D) 9,945 13.5% Frank L. Swindle (D) 4,221 5.71% Cheryl D. Vortice (D) 5,632 7.61%

State Court Judge (Nonpartisan) Salary: $116,749.57 Division 6 Dax E. Lopez (I) 58,215 56.98% Dionne McGee 43,856 42.92%

U.S. House of Representatives Salary: $174,000

Precincts Reporting:

19.08% 76.96% 3.96% 46.88% 54.48% 19.36% 80.64% 51.12% 48.88%

Georgia House Salary: $17,700 District 80

Precincts Reporting:

Salary: $17,700 District Gail Buckner (D) Gail P. Davenport (I)(D) Marcus E. Davis (D) District Gloria Butler (I)(D) Mark Williams (D)

44 10,451 11,968 2,284 55 13,332 3,572

42.31% 48.45% 9.25% 78.87% 21.13%

Superior Court Judge Stone Mountain Circuit (Flake) Salary: $120,552 Gail C. Flake (I) 71,057 72.08% Michael Rothenberg, 27,388 27.78%

Public Service Commissioner

District 4

Courtney L. Dillard Sr. (D) 13,118 “Hank” Johnson Jr. (I)(D) 52,903 Lincoln Nunnally (D) 2,724 Greg Pallen (R) 3,127 J. Chris Vaughn (R) 17,252 District 5 Michael Johnson (D) 15,989 John Lewis (I)(D) 66,611 District 6 Jeff Kazanow (D) 10,123 Robert Montigel (D) 9,687

Georgia Senate

Mike Jacobs (I)(R) 4,902 100% Sandy Murray (D) 2,548 100% District 81 Chris Boedeker (R) 2,534 70.60% Carla Roberts (R) 1,055 29.40% Scott Holcomb (I)(D) 2,262 100% District 90 Scott Hughes (D) 1,593 20.88% Pam S. Stephenson (I)(D) 6,035 79.12% District 92 Tonya Anderson (D) 1,105 24.62% Doreen Carter (D) 887 19.76% Kathy L. Harvey (D) 405 9.02% Sherri Len Washington (D) 1,016 22.64% Doreen Williams (D) 1,075 23.95% District 93 Christine “Tina” Hoffer (R) 1,838 100% Dexter Dawston (D) 527 10.22% Dar’shun N. Kendrick (I)(D) 3,121 60.52% Glen Williams (D) 1,509 29.26% District 94 Karen Bennett (D) 3,420 62.60% Patricia Bourdeau (D) 755 13.82% Tony Lentini (D) 525 9.61% Jaye Lynn Peabody (D) 763 13.97%

Salary: $116,452 Chuck Eaton (I)(R) Matt Reid (R) Pam Davidson (R) Stan Wise (R)

502,974 59.90% 336,710 40.10% 360,146 43.5% 468,016 56.51%

Special Elections Referendum 1: Atlanta Regional District T-SPLOST Provides for local transportation projects to create jobs and reduce traffic congestion with citizen oversight. Question: “Shall DeKalb County’s transportation system and the transportation network in this region and the state be improved by providing for a 1 percent special district transportation sales and use tax for the purpose of transportation projects and programs for a period of ten years?” Yes 61,374 48.69% No 64,689 51.31% Non-binding Advisory Referendum “Should the local or independent school system of DeKalb County or a charter school in DeKalb County place or operate a telecommunications tower on any elementary, middle, or high school property?” Yes 45,696 37.84% No 75,073 62.16% City of Brookhaven Incorporation “Shall the Act incorporating the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County according to the charter contained in the Act and the homestead exemptions described in the Act be approved?” Yes 5,939 54.7% No 4,928 45.4%

Democratic Questions n Should the Georgia Constitution be amended to allow the state to override locally-elected school boards’ decisions when it comes to the creation of charter schools in your county or city? Yes 35,543 42.60% No 47,890 57.40% n Do you support ending current practice permitting unlimited gifts from lobbyists to state legislators? Yes 66,287 77.62% No 19,111 22.4% n Should Georgia adopt an income tax credit for home energy costs to support the economic security of our families? Yes 67,897 80.7% No 16,251 19.31% n Should Georgia reduce sales taxes on Made in Georgia products so as to support the growth of small businesses in our state? Yes 72,893 85.63% No 12,234 14.4% Republican Questions n Should Georgia have casino gambling with funds going to education? Yes 15,534 51.3% No 14,757 48.72% n Do you support ending the current practice of unlimited gifts from lobbyists to state legislators by imposing a $100 cap on such gifts? Yes 26,632 88.51% No 3,458 11.49% n Should active duty military personnel who are under the age of 21 be allowed to obtain a Georgia weapons license? Yes 19,391 65.00% No 10,454 35.03% n Should citizens who wish to vote in a primary election be required to register by their political party affiliation at least thirty (30) days prior to such primary election? Yes 11,247 37.8% No 18,536 62.24% n Should the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide that the paramount right to life is vested in each innocent human being from his or her earliest biological beginning without regard to age, race, sex, health, function, or condition of dependency? Yes 14,794 51.3% No 14,068 48.74% Sources: DeKalb County Board of Elections and the Georgia Secretary of State, Georgia Legislative and Congressional

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“The district attorney has not brought an indictment yet. We expect they will make their determination.”

Watson to host wellness, job fair on Aug. 11 Hundreds are expected to attend DeKalb Commissioner Stan Watson’s second annual Health, Wellness and Job Fair on Aug. 11 at the Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church in Decatur. The 10 a.m.-to-2 p.m. Stan Watson fair will offer free health screenings and resources to improve physical health and well-being. This year, Watson, who represents Super District 7, said health, wellness and unemployment and under-

employment are critical issues that impact quality of life. “Providing a forum where information, resources and services are made available to my constituents is necessary and important,” he said. DeKalb County’s Workforce Development and Police Department, the Georgia Department of Labor, the Department of Driver Services, and Walmart are among companies and agencies that have committed to participate. Information about jobs posted on job data sites will be provided by Career Build-

ers and Opportunity Knocks, an employment resource for those who seek careers in nonprofit organizations. The Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency, a nonprofit whose programs serve recovering addicts and those with complicated criminal backgrounds, also will provide information about job readiness and placement assistance services. The event is free and open to the public and no registration is required. For more information, call Kelly LaJoie at 404-371-3681. Greater Travelers Rest is at 4650 Flat Shoals Parkway.

Business Alliance sets safety meeting Business owners and interested residents in the Wesley Chapel Corridor can attend a Business Alliance safety meeting on Aug. 9 at the Stonecrest Library in Lithonia. The 10-to-11:30 a.m. meeting is presented in conjunction with the South and East precincts, the Solicitor General’s Office, and the Board of Commissioners. The Stonecrest Library is at 3123 Klondike Road. For more information, e-mail scorear@ dekalbcountyga.gov or call 404-286-7911.

Ex-principal, bookkeeper probed

Paper ties itself in feature category

issued from the DA’s office, the step Former Cedar Grove Middle team’s receipt book was found at School principal Agnes Flanagan Flanagan’s Clarkston home. and former bookkeeper Patricia “The receipt book still conMurchinson are under investigatained yellow receipts totaling tion after an audit found more $945 which were not deposited in than $66,000 missing from school the local school checking account accounts. and are considered missing,” the The audit, which was conducted report said. in 2010, found $66,370.80 that went Agnes Flanagan When questioned about the missing over a five-year period bemissing receipt books, Flanagan stated that tween July 2005 and June 2010. During that time, Murchinson received the two receipt books in question were lost cash from various sponsors but auditors by sponsors. “I requested a written statement said that cash that was exchanged for coins/ from each of the sponsors but have not rechange received by the school “had not been ceived a Step Team sponsor statement,” the report quoted her as saying. “I have turned receipted from the vending machines.” DeKalb Schools spokesman Walter in the response from the 7th Grade Jaguar Woods said that after the audit was com- sponsor. Everyone was given an accounting pleted on Oct. 28, 2010, the information was handbook that signed out a receipt book. forwarded to the District’s Attorney Office This handbook explained all procedures for and to Georgia’s Public Safety Commission handling, receipting, and turning in all funds in the spring of 2011 for action against Flana- and books.” Woods said the school district entered gan’s educators license. “The district attorney has not brought an into an agreement in December 2010 with indictment yet,” he said. “We expect they will Flanagan to repay more than $11,000. He said she repaid about $6,800, then stopped make their determination.” According to the report, the receipt books making payments in spring 2011. Flanagan was on administrative leave but for the school’s step team and 7th Grade Jaguars were not available for review during the resigned in January this year. Murchinson 2006 school audit. Through a search warrant retired in November 2010.

AABJ,

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dog-biting trial won. For Non-deadline Reporting, its story “Trayvon Supporters Target Georgia Law,” also written by Carla Parker, was the winner. In the Hard Feature category, its story “Illegal Road Is a Total Travesty” about Decatur’s Snapfinger Lakes subdivision’s fight to get DeKalb County to abort an illegal road connecting through their subdivision for a business was the winner. CrossRoadsNews stories about the DeKalb School Board’s controversial decision to lease T-Mobile cell phone towers on a dozen school properties won the News Series category. Those stories were written by Ffrench Parker and Carla Parker. In the Soft Feature category, judges found Ffrench Parker’s story “50,000 Pairs of Shoes Needed,” about Martin Kumi’s campaign to collect shoes for Liberia’s poor children and adults, and Lewis’ “Devoted Dads Watch Over Campus,” about a

group of fathers who volunteer at Southwest DeKalb High, worthy of the award. The Pioneer Black Journalist Awards program is the AABJ’s signature event. It recognizes professionals in print, television, radio, public relations and digital media who have mastered their journalism skills to deliver interesting, compelling and accurate stories. Other winners included Atlanta Tribune Magazine, CNN, Morehouse College, News/Talk WSB, WABE 90.1 FM, WAGA-TV, WSB-TV, and WXIA-TV. Condace Pressley from News/Talk WSB was awarded the 2012 Pioneer Black Journalist Award and recently retired WSB-TV news anchor Monica Pearson was awarded the first Presidential Award. Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner was master of ceremonies. AABJ is one of the largest and most influential chapters of the National Association of Black Journalists. It is the NABJ’s 2012 Chapter of the Year. For more information, visit www.aabj.org.

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State Court Judge Dax Lopez won with 57 percent of the votes to challenger Dionne McGee’s 43 percent of the vote. Superior Court Judge Gail Flake won re-election with 71 percent of the votes to Michael Rothenberg’s 27 percent. Two weeks before the election, Rothenberg was indicted on July 17 on six felony counts of theft by taking by a DeKalb Grand Jury. He turned himself in on July 18 and is out on a $100,000 bond. Clerk of Superior Gail Flake Court incumbent Debra DeBerry won re-election with 61 percent of the vote. She had four challengers, including the husband of former clerk and her boss Linda Carter whom she replaced. Her closest challenger, Oretha Brown-Johnson, got 13.5 Debra DeBerry percent of the vote. John Carter got 12.5 percent of the votes followed by Cheryl Vortice with 7.6 percent and Frank Swindle with 5.7 percent.

Tax Commissioner Claudia Lawson won easily with 85.5 percent of the vote over opponent Melvin Tukes who got 14.5 percent of the votes. Stephenson, the House District 90 incumbent, beat off challenger Scott Hughes with 79 percent of the votes. In District 93, incumbent Darshun Kendrick was the victor with 60.5 percent of the votes. Challengers Glen Williams got 29.3 percent while Dexter Dawson got 10.2 percent. Butler, the Senate District 55 incumbent, got 78.9 percent of the votes. Challenger Mark Williams got 21 percent. In Senate District 44, Davenport got 48.4 percent of the votes to Buckner’s 42.3 percent. Marcus Davis, the second challenger, got 9.3 percent of the vote. U.S. 4th Congressional District Rep. Hank Johnson won 76.9 percent of the votes to fend off challenges from Courtney Dillard, who got 19 percent of the votes, and Lincoln Nunnally, who got 4 percent. In November, he will face Republican J. Chris Vaugh who got 54.5 of the votes in his primary. I In District 5, John Lewis won with 80.6 percent to challenger Michael Johnson’s 19.4 percent. The results of the elections are still unofficial. The DeKalb Elections office says the votes will be certified on Aug. 6.

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“She was always a sharp, classy, sensitive, loving and kind person. She cared about other people’s well-being.”

Ernie McMillan remembered for activism, caring By Jennifer Ffrench Parker

Ernestine “Ernie” McMillan, who fought breast cancer, survived domestic violence and championed the cause of other survivors, died July 31. Ernie, as she was affectionately known, died at VistaCare Hospice at Emory University Hospital after being diagnosed last October with an aggressive liver cancer. On her 70th birthday in April, families and friends helped her celebrate her life. President Barack Obama sent birthday greetings, and Commissioner Larry Johnson declared April 12 “Ernestine McMillan Day” in DeKalb County. McMillan, who lived in Stone Mountain, was the longest-serving employee at South DeKalb Mall, now the Gallery at South DeKalb. She worked there for 25 years spanning several ownerships. Tene Harris-Gallemore, the mall’s general manager, who worked with McMillan over the past nine years, called her an asset to their company, the community, and the various organizations and charities that she supported. “Her passing is a loss to the South DeKalb community,” said Harris-Gallemore, who gave birth to her first child the same day that McMillan died. Harris-Gallemore said she will remember Ernie’s dedication to her job, to breast cancer and domestic violence issues, and to her grandchildren. “She was not a 9-to-5 employee,” HarrisGallemore said. “Whether it was to come in, in

Ernestine “Ernie” McMillan, 70, aided breast cancer patients and domestic violence survivors.

the middle of the night or stay late, or work on snow days, she was always willing to do what was needed. She was totally committed.” Brenda Jackson, her friend of 14 years, called her “an outstanding woman.” “She was always a sharp, classy, sensitive, loving and kind person,” said Jackson. “She just had a caring spirit about her. She cared about other people’s well-being. I am going to miss her smile

and her bubbly and positive personality.” McMillan was born to Ralph and Betty Burdette in the West Virginia coal mining town of Jenkinjones. Her mother died when she 12 years old and she grew up with her aunt and uncle, Alberta and Carl Mitchell, in Washington, D.C. She moved to Atlanta in 1985 and joined South DeKalb Mall in 1987 as an executive management assistant. McMillan founded Ernie’s Butterfly Assistance Inc. after surviving breast cancer in 2001. The organization provides emergency financial assistance, resources, information and education to breast cancer patients and victims of domestic violence. She was also a big supporter of the Susan G. Komen Walk for Cancer and fielded a walking team of “Ernie’s Butterflies” for the annual event. McMillan was a board member of Safe Haven Transitional Home and was instrumental in getting basic living resources, furniture, clothing and more for women and their children fleeing violent homes. She is survived by her daughter Kim McMillan-Davis and sons Darell Brown and Keith McMillan, eight grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. She was an active member of Greenforest Community Baptist Church in Decatur, where her home-going service will take place at noon on Aug. 4. The church is 3250 Rainbow Drive in Decatur. Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home on Flat Shoals Parkway is in charge of arrangements.

New rules require identifications to renew driver’s license The Georgia Department of Driver Services began using a new set of requirements for driver’s license renewal in July, resulting in long lines. Drivers can no longer renew a license online until after they have gone through the new procedure, called Secure ID. If your current license is Secure ID compliant, it will be marked with a small yellow star in the upper right-hand corner. To renew a license that is not Secure ID compliant, drivers will

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must show up in person at the DDS and bring at least one document to prove their identity – passport, citizenship or birth certificate, Social Security card, W-2, utility bill, bank statement or mortgage statement. If your name has changed from the one shown on your primary identification document, you must bring your marriage certificate, marriage license application, divorce decree, adoption decree or other court order.

DDS only accepts immigration documentation from non-citizens that is in the name in which you want to have your driver’s license/ ID issued. New Georgia residents who are under 18 should call DDS customer service at 678-4138400 to obtain information about requirements such as driver’s education classes. Secure ID is designed to put Georgia in compliance with the Federal Real ID Act of 2005.

Ex-principal, bookkeeper probed

Support for non-English speakers

CrossRoadsNews was the big winner at Former Cedar Grove Middle School princiNon-English-speaking students will get the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists’ pal Agnes Flanagan and former bookkeeper educational and other services through the 30th Pioneer Black Journalist Awards. Patricia Murchinson are under investigation “PHLOTES to the Top” initiative. for $66,000 missing from school accounts.

DeKalb, region reject T-SPLOST

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Artist to discuss work at Cyclorama

The controversial penny sales tax for the Noted contemporary artist Kara Walker Health screenings, music, games and will discuss her provocative work as part of transportation referendum went down like a refreshments will be available on Aug. 11 the Atlanta Cyclorama’s Civil War Series. ton of bricks on July 31. at the Ellenwood Community Health Fair in Ellenwood.

Incumbents in local, state and Mall hosting back-to-school congressional races stay put 2 McChesney loses seat; runoffs fair 9 Incumbents had a good day on July 31. school supplies, health screenings, to settle 2 races 8 andFree From local to congressional races, the a food demonstration will be available at The July 31 elections were tough on the North DeKalb Mall Back-to-School Health incumbents won with large margins in the DeKalb School Board incumbents. general primary and non-partisan races. Fair and Fashion Show on Aug. 4.

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Hundreds are expected to attend DeKalb Food, fun and dance class demonstrations The new Scott-Candler Library will be Commissioner Stan Watson’s second annual will be available at the Conservatory of Dance dedicated on Aug. 18 and will open for busiHealth, Wellness and Job Fair on Aug. 11. and Fine Arts open house on Aug. 4. ness on Aug. 20. Circulation Audited By

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“We need to have a serious discussion about MARTA and what we want to do with that transit system.”

DeKalb narrowly nixes new tax Tax-free holiday returns Aug. 10-11 T-SPLOST,

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plan,” he said. May said that any dialogue to fix the region’s transportation problems needs to include all of DeKalb’s leaders, not just CEO Burrell Ellis. He said that he is willing to start working right away on a comprehensive solution. “DeKalb County and its residents are still willing to be a part of the dialogue and process of making our region better and more competitive across the country,” he said. “The constituents of DeKalb have shown in the past that they are willing to support regional solutions such as MARTA and Grady Hospital.” The failed tax was expected to raise $8.5 billion to fund 157 projects across the 10-county metro area. The plan was immediately unpopular in DeKalb and Fulton, which would have paid two pennies in taxes while the other eight counties paid one. Those two counties have been paying a penny tax to support MARTA for 40 years. Through 2011, they had paid $7.5 billion to support MARTA. Under the plan, DeKalb was to get $556.8 million for projects entirely within the county and would have shared in another $700 million in projects with Atlanta and Fulton County. South DeKalb leaders and residents opposed the referendum because a longpromised I-20 rail line to Stonecrest was not fully funded. Instead, the area was to get $225 million to build five bus stations that could be converted to rail stations later. That was on Larry Harper’s mind when he went to cast his ballot at the precinct at Wesley Chapel Library in Decatur on Tuesday. He said he doesn’t understand how DeKalb and Fulton counties were being asked to pay twice to benefit the other counties. “They need to come up with a plan that will benefit everybody,” he said. “Why should we pay for something that will help others but not us? They said it’s going to create jobs but not for minorities. There should be something in the referendum that says some of the [construction] contracts will go to minority companies.” Felton Glass, who lives in Lithonia, said he had no choice but to vote no. “We already pay a penny tax for MARTA,” he said. “We have been paying for 40 years. They have to catch up. They are giving Emory a train and we are getting bus service. MARTA needs to go to all 10 counties.” State Rep. Pam Stephenson, who watched the results with a group that included state Reps. Howard Mosby and Dee Dawkins-Haigler and DeKalb School Board member Jay Cunningham at Java Delight cafe in Decatur, said the message was clear. “It says that we all should go back to the table together to solve this traffic problem,” she said. Pam Stephenson “When all the people are at the table, good things happen. It has to be inclusive. We are a region, but we can’t just say we are a region without recognizing that it’s all-inclusive.” May called on Gov. Nathan Deal to give strong consideration to calling a special session this November to have a new T-SPLOST referendum put before voters. “I hope that our regional leaders heard the voice of hardworking families who are willing to invest to improve transit but only if they can see the benefit,” he said. Evans said that the price of food and gasoline is going up. “Our water bill is going up,” he said. “The County Commission raised our taxes. The School Board increased our taxes. Unemployment is up. People are not working. On top of that you are talking about

another sales tax. It’s just too much.” Mosby, who chairs the DeKalb Delegation to the General Assembly, said it’s time to create a real plan that brings everyone to the table. “We need to have a Howard Mosby statewide transportation discussion to make Georgia competitive nationally and internationally,” he said. “We need to have a serious discussion about MARTA and what we want to do with that transit system. The next plan should be a more inclusive plan that includes election officials and special interest groups. Everyone needs to be at the table. “People need to know that their voices were heard.” Mosby said that the discussions need to start as early as December. “We don’t need to wait for next year,” he said. “We need to start right away.”

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After a two-year hiatus, tree-free shopping is back in Georgia. On Aug. 10-11, families shopping for back-to-school supplies will not have to pay seven percent sales tax. On Oct. 5-7, sales tax will be waived on energy-efficient appliances. It also applies to phone and online purchases. Citing a $2 billion deficit, Georgia scrapped the holidays, which cost about $13 million in sales tax, in 2010 and 2011. This spring, state legislators approved the two tax holidays for 2012 and 2013, and Gov. Nathan Deal signed it into law on April 19. It is applicable on school supplies priced up to $20; clothes and footwear priced up to $100; and on computers and accessories priced up to $1,000. “It will help a lot in terms of the price,” said Shenequa Stephen, who will be shopping for her three children. Retailers are excited about the return

of the holiday. Donald Bieler, marketing manager at the Mall at Stonecrest in Lithonia, says the tax-free holiday always brings an influx of shoppers. “When we have it, we have a significant increase in sales,” he said. “It helps our retailers during the crucial back-to-school shopping season when parents know they get that extra seven percent savings.” At the Gallery of South DeKalb, marketing manager Monica Hawkins said there is great anticipation around the tax-free shopping days and they are readying themselves for a busy weekend. Stephen and other parents bemoan the lateness of the holiday. “It would have been better if it had come at least a week before school started rather than the weekend before when everyone will be crammed in stores shopping,” Stephen said. For more information about Georgia’s 2012 sales tax holiday, visit www.etax.dor. ga.gov or call 404-417-6601.

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Oakhurst ground-breaking set Oakhurst Medical Centers will celebrate National Health Center Week on Aug. 7 by breaking ground on a new $5 million health center and administration complex in Stone Mountain. U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson and community leaders will join the center’s staff and clients for the event at 5582 Memorial Drive. The 27,000-square-foot facility, which will double the size of its existing 13,500-squarefoot facility on Village Drive in Stone Mountain, is expected to open in fall 2013. The theme for National Health Center Week, which is being observed Aug. 5-11 this year, is “Celebrating America’s Health Centers: Powering Healthier Communities.” The theme underscores how community health centers provide access to affordable, high quality, cost-effective health care to medically

vulnerable and underserved people throughout the United States. The federally qualified Oakhurst Medical Centers has provided medical services – family medicine, pediatrics and ob/gyn services – to more than 14,000 adults and children annually to residents lacking health insurance since 1981. It has three health centers in DeKalb County and plans a fourth health center in Rockdale County soon. Its other DeKalb centers are on Candler Road and at Covington and Memorial Drive in Decatur. Oakhurst is one of 171 community health centers that received $728 million for 398 renovation and building projects from the Affordable Care Act in May. For more information, visit www. oakhurstmedical.org, www.healthcenter week.org and www.nachc.org.

Free screenings at Ellenwood fair Health screenings, music, games and refreshments will be available on Aug. 11 at the Ellenwood Community Health Fair in Ellenwood. The 11 a.m.-to-3 p.m. event is sponsored by Bridge Builders of Atlanta Inc. The Southside Mobile Medical Clinic will provide diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, and body mass index screenings. Bridge Builders is seeking participation of vendors from traditional and alternative health care services; preventive medicine,

community health and nutritional education professions; and public health agencies. Space is available at no charge. The nonprofit opened its doors to the Ellenwood/Stockbridge community in March, providing free food assistance to disadvantaged families. It is located in the Chavez Plaza Shopping Center, 339 Fairview Road. To become a vendor at the fair, e-mail bridgebuildersofatl@yahoo.com or contact Rob Woods at 404-468-6681 or Adrian Moore at 770-771-9893.

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“The main thing I hope to change is the dynamics of the board and help bring the board together.”

McChesney loses School Board seat; runoffs to settle 2 races By Carla Parker

The July 31 nonpartisan elections were tough on DeKalb School Board incumbents. One lost his seat, one is in a runoff, and the third barely beat back a challenger. District 2 member Don McChesney lost to Marshall Orson, who got 61.7 percent of the vote to his 38.2 percent. In District 4, incumbent Paul Womack will face challenger Jim McMahan in the Aug. 21 runoff elections. Womack got Marshall Orson 47 percent and McMahan, 27.7 percent. District 8 incumbent Pam Speaks beat back challenger Michelle Clark with 51.7 percent to Clark’s 48 percent. In the two weeks leading up the election, in robo-calls to voters, Clark identified herself as a Democrat and painted Speaks as a Republican even though the race is nonpartisan. In the race for the open District 6 seat, Dr. Melvin Johnson and Denise E. McGill will face off in a runoff.

Johnson led the four candidates with 39.7 percent. McGill came in second with 30.1 percent. LaTasha Walker got 20 percent and Dr. Paul Womack Melvin Johnson Denise E. McGill Terriyln Rivers Jim McMahan the opportunity to be a board member but Cannon got 9.9 percent. knows there is a lot of work to be done to Johnson, who retired in 2004, worked for more than 37 years in the DeKalb system, 18 improve the district. “Some of the main concerns that I have in administration. Two of his four children about the district are the financial issues and graduated recently from Redan High. McGill is a Stone Mountain business the inability of the board to work together,” consultant and co-founder of the nonprofit he said. “The main thing I hope to change is Stone Mountain-Lithonia Youth Empower- the dynamics of the board and help bring the ment Services Inc. She has two children who board together.” Orson has two children in DeKalb graduated from Stephenson High. McChesney, a retired educator who leaves schools, a fifth-grader at Fernbank Elementhe board on Dec. 31 at the end of his term, tary and a seventh-grader at Druid Hills has been on the board for four years. He and Middle. He is chairman of the Fernbank and Orson, a consultant and attorney, ran against the Druid Hills school councils. Besides his knowledge of the schools, Oreach other in 2008 for the vacant District 2 seat. McChesney won that seat in a runoff son also brings a business background to the board. He worked at Turner Broadcasting, against Fulton County teacher Ella Smith. Orson said Thursday that he is excited at with five years as vice president and general

300 kids to get makeovers, supplies Three hundred children from various group homes will receive free makeovers from the nonprofit 2nd Blessings Image Makeover on Aug. 12 at ALS Career Institute in Decatur and ProWay Hair School in Stone Mountain. The group’s hairstylists, barbers and makeup artists will provide grooming services and back-to-school supplies from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Aug. 5, they will provide

manager of the Turner Trade Group. He said he will work with Superintendent Cheryl Atkinson to make sure the school system moves in the right direction. “If we’re going to have a school system that works, we have to work with the superintendent.” McChesney’s loss comes a week after a controversial e-mail he sent about women surfaced. McChesney sent the e-mail last September to Jim McMahan inviting him and others to a meeting with the newly appointed superintendent. He wrote, “I also chose all men to try to get away from many emotional issues that are sometimes the center of argument.” Carol Napier, who has two daughters in the school system, told WSB-TV last week that McChesney has “sexist beliefs” and should resign. “It’s clear that he holds those beliefs deeply and he’s willing to communicate those beliefs and act on those beliefs in a very public manner.” DeKalb voters also rejected the nonbinding advisory referendum on placing cell phone towers on school properties with a 62 percent “no” vote. District 5 board member Jay Cunningham was philosophical. “The people have spoken,” he said. The open house of the Conservatory of Dance and Fine Arts at its new Lithonia location will feature dance class demonstrations plus food and fun.

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DeKalb’s non-Englishspeaking students will get educational, social, and work force services through the “PHLOTES to the Top” initiative. PHLOTES, an acronym for Primary Home Language Is Other Than English, was created by the DeKalb County Higher Education Advisory Council, which DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis announces the PHLOTES initiative, is a partnership between which aids English-as-a-second-language students and families. the county and the school district, to address the needs of the student eracy, graduation, job readiness, and home population whose original language is not ownership rates. It will take place Monday to English. Thursday, 5-9 p.m., in the Clarkston School DeKalb has nearly 17,000 English-as-a- Cluster and provides two tracks – one for second-language students, many of whom students and one for families. qualify for language support services. DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis, who helped Organizers say “PHLOTES to the Top” announce PHLOTES on July 25, said no one leverages the resources of the county, col- will be turned away. leges and universities, and nonprofits like the “Anyone in DeKalb County who wants United Way to enhance the capacity of these to take part in these services will be accomstudents and their families. modated,” Ellis said. “With this partnership, The program, which will be implemented our community will be better prepared to this fall, will offer extended day program, leverage the opportunities of tomorrow social, and work force services for the k-12 and better equipped to serve our culturally students and their families to increase lit- diverse citizens.”

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Her room-size tableaux of black cut-paper silhouettes challenge notions of race, gender and representation.

The 12,000-square-foot Scott-Candler Library at 1917 Candler Road replaces the 8,700-square-foot branch that has been on McAfee Road for 47 years. It opens on Aug. 20.

Scott Candler library opening set The Burundi Drummers will perform on Aug. 7 at Clarkston’s block party, which celebrates the grand opening of the renovated Milam Park and the National Night Out crime prevention event.

Party to celebrate park, Night Out Clarkston residents will be celebrating the grand opening of the renovated Milam Park and National Night Out on Aug. 7 with a block party. The 6:30-to-8:30-p.m event will include American and international food, music, games, a display of public safety vehicles, a special appearance by the Batmobile, and a very special performance by the internationally famous Burundi Drummers of Atlanta. Renovations at the park included a $10,000 renovation of the tennis courts, a $500,000 remake of the pool, modern playground equipment, refurbished restrooms, renovated multipurpose recreation areas for

soccer and baseball, new parking surfaces, refurbished pavilions with new grills, and a new Americans With Disabilities Actcompliant ramp and sidewalk that provide full accessibility to the entire park. National Night Out, which is in its 29th year, is a crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. Parking and shuttle transportation to and from the park will be available at Clarkston First Baptist and Clarkston United Methodist churches between 6 and 9 p.m. Milam Park is at 3867 Norman Road. For more information, call Keith Barker at 404-296-6489.

Artist to discuss work at Cyclorama sented by the Atlanta Cyclorama. Noted contemporary artist Her work was included in the Kara Walker will discuss her pro1997 biennial exhibition at the vocative work on Aug. 10 as part Whitney Museum of American of the Atlanta Cyclorama’s Civil Art. That same year, she became War Series. one of the youngest recipients of “The Art of War” begins at the prestigious John D. and Cath6 p.m. with free admission and erine T. MacArthur Foundation’s parking. “genius” grant. Walker, 42, is known nationally Walker currently lives in New and internationally for her room- Kara Walker size tableaux of black cut-paper silhouettes York, where she is a professor of visual arts in that challenge notions of race, gender, repre- the MFA program at Columbia University. The Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Musentation and censorship. She will talk about what inspires her, the challenges she faces, the seum is in Grant Park (next to Zoo Atlanta) impact of her work in the world, and what at 800 Cherokee Ave. S.E. in Atlanta. For more information, call 404-658she envisions for the future. Walker also will tie the themes of her work to those repre- 7625.

Mall hosting back-to-school fair Free school supplies, health screenings, nutrition workshops and a food demonstration will be available at the North DeKalb Mall Back-to-School Health Fair and Fashion Show on Aug. 4. The 11 a.m.-to-3 p.m. event takes place near Macy’s. It will include fitness workshops; back and foot massages; and vision, dental,

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The new Scott-Candler Library will be dedicated on Aug. 18 and will open for business on Aug. 20. The 12,000-square-foot building, at 1917 Candler Road in Decatur, was completed in December. It replaces the 8,700-square-foot Scott Candler Library, which has been on McAfee Road for 47 years. The dedication ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Designed by the Sizemore Group architectural firm, the new branch is part of a mixed-use development that eventually also will include a new senior center and senior housing. It will have a collection of 30,000 vol-

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LSBE/MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION SOUGHT SCS Energy intends to respond to DeKalb County’s ITB No. 11-11-100253 titled “Operation and Maintenance Services of a 3.2 Mega Watt Green Energy Facility.” SCS is seeking LSBEs, MBEs and WBEs to supply equipment, materials and services. Contact Gary Scherbert at gscherbert@scsengineers.com or (678) 319-9849 for description of procurement opportunities available. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, electrical and mechanical installation and repair services, and the provision of lube oil and other plant operating materials and parts.

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• Deck Design • Deck Repair • Porches / Repair • Pergolas • Patios • Garden Boxes • Drywall • Interior Framing • Door Installation • General Carpentry • Installations • Storage Sheds

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Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 404-963-6485 404-966-8320

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279 Candler Road Atlanta, GA 30317 (near Memorial Drive)

Free Fabric with Upholstery SALE ENDS JULY 31, 2012

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YOUR FIRST, LAST AND ONLY STOP! $ BUY WITH

0 DOWN!

Example: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300, STK#A3008. Buy for 72 months at 3.75% APR with $0 down is $379 per month. Plus tax, tag and title with approved credit.

2004 CADILLAC

2006 FORD

August 4, 2012

A Division of Malcolm Cunningham Ford

WE CAN HELP! UNDER 5000 2003 FORD

2004 FORD

FIVE HUNDRED

EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER

EXPLORER LIMITED

Sunroof, Leather, Extra Nice, STK#A3010A

1 Owner, Must See, STK#A1991A

Loaded with the Goodies, STK#A3014

Leather, Sunroof, STK#A3015

3995

4995

2009 TOYOTA

2009 HONDA

CIVIC COUPE

Loads of family fun! STK#A2031

Sporty & A Great Gas Saver, STK#A2041

13,995

8995

CAMRY LE

13,995

Example: 2004 Cadillac DTS, STK#A3010A. Sale Price $3995.

DTS

PRICES START

NEED CREDIT?

2011 NISSAN

9995

COROLLA

Super Gas Saver, Stylish, STK#A3002

Super Gas Saver, Nice & Clean, STK#A3004

12,995

2006 MERCEDES-BENZ

2010 TOYOTA

SENTRA

2 To Choose $ From Starting At

12,995

E500

COROLLA

2011 TOYOTA

2004 CADILLAC

CTS

ACCORD EX

STK#A3001A

Super Gas Saver, P/W, P/L, CD, STK#A3005

Ride in Style Every Day, Low Miles, STK#A2096

Sunroof, Leather, Gas Saver, STK#A3021

14,995

2 To Choose $ From Starting At

14,995

2008 HONDA

14,995

2011 NISSAN

2006 MERCEDES-BENZ

C280

ACCORD EX-L

2009 HONDA

2011 NISSAN

ROGUE

ACCORD EX-L

THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE

Gas Saver, Auto, CD, P/W, P/L & more, STK#A3016

Leather, Sunroof, STK#A2097

Loaded, Sunroof, Leather, Like New, STK#A2026

This is your SUV Gas Saver, STK#A2052A

Leather, Sunroof and more!! STK#A2066

Hard Top included and more, STK#A2024

ALTIMA

15,995

2008 HONDA

15,550

15,995

2002 FORD

16,495

16,995

2005 MERCEDES-BENZ

2010 TOYOTA

2008 CADILLAC

2007 MERCEDES-BENZ

2008 MERCEDES-BENZ

Ride in Style, STK#A3025

Luxury, Performance, STK#A3027

Stylish, Clean, One Owner, STK#A2094

A Must See Clean, Luxury at its best!! STK#A2080

Ride in style, Family luxury! STK#A2051

Leather, Sunroof, Sport Pkg, STK#A3006

E320

16,995

E500

17,995

CAMRY

17,995

CTS

ML350

18,995

C300

19,795

19,995

2 To Choose $ From Starting At

2009 NISSAN

2008 INFINITI

2006 MERCEDES-BENZ

2007 BMW

2010 ACURA

TSX

CHARGER

Nice and Soft Touch, STK#A2090

Sunroof, Leather, NAV, CD & more, STK#A3024

Family Luxury, Rear Entertainment DVD, STK#A2075

Leather, Sunroof, Sporty, STK#A2093

Loaded, NAV, Sunroof, Leather & more, STK#A3013

Rust Orange Peel, 22” Wheels, STK#A2085

MAXIMA

19,995

R500

G37

19,995

530i

20,995

2011 DODGE

21,995

22,995

2008 LEXUS

2009 BMW

2009 LEXUS

2008 MERCEDES-BENZ

2007 AUDI

2008 LEXUS

Great Luxury SUV, STK#A2092

Sport Pkg, Leather, Sunroof, Luxury & Performance, STK#A3020

Leather, Sunroof, P/W, P/L & more, STK#A2072

Luxury, Luxury, Luxury, Loaded, Sport Pkg, STK#A3007

German Technology SUV, Sporty, STK#A2095

Top of the Line Luxury, STK#A2081

RX 350

22,995

328i

ES 350

23,995

E350

24,995

GX 470

25,995

26,995

Prices plus tax, tag, and title. All offers with approved credit. *Offers expire 8/5/2012.

3-IN-1 FUEL INDUCTION SERVICE • Remove deposits • Reduce emissions • Restore lost engine power

119.95

Valid only at Malcolm Cunningham Auto Gallery. Must present coupon at time of write-up. Taxes and hazardous waste fees extra. Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. Not retroactive. See dealership for full details. Expires 9/30/2012.

FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT

10.00 OFF

Gas and Diesel Engines

I-20, Exit Wesley Chapel To Snapfinger Woods Drive Sales Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00am-8:00pm • Closed Sunday A Division of Malcolm Cunningham Ford

(770) 987-9000