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I-20 collector-distributor lane project nears completion On June 26, after nearly two-and-a-half years of construction, state transportation and county elected officials will cut the ribbon on the collector-distributor lane project on I-20 and I-285. The $30.9 billion, 4.7-mile project to overhaul the congested I-20/I-285 interchange has been under way since February 2011. It is entering its final weekend of construction with continuous closure of three right lanes eastbound between Wesley Chapel and Panola roads June 21-24 so crews can remove temporary barricades and pave the highway. About 8,400 vehicles per hour travel the interchange. To avoid congestion, motorists are advised to use alternate routes. From June 21 to June 23, one I-20 eastbound right lane from Wesley Chapel to
The collectordistributor lane eliminates the rampant laneswitching that often created gridlock as I-285 traffic merged with traffic on I-20 eastbound.
Panola will be closed from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. for new asphalt. From June 21 to June 24, one right lane between Columbia Drive and Wesley Chapel will be closed around the clock for removal of a temporary concrete barrier. The start and end times of weekend lane closures are subject to change without notice. For real-time statewide construction reports throughout the weekend, visit www.511ga. org or call 511. The collector-distributor project separates merging traffic on I-285 from I-20 eastbound through-traffic to prevent significant lane-changing that used to take place. It is finishing two months ahead of its original August 2013 completion date. The Georgia Department of TransPlease see CD lanes, page 2
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DeKalb CEO indicted on extortion, conspiracy Deal could name to panel to remove him on July 5 By Ken Watts and Jennifer Ffrench Parker
The other shoe finally fell June 18 for DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis. Five months after investigators raided his home and office, DeKalb District Attorney Robert James announced that Ellis had been indicted on 15 charges of corruption by a DeKalb grand jury. The CEO, who was re-elected to a second and final four-year term last November, is charged with corruption and extortion. The indictment says the incidents took place between February and November 2012. The charges are: n Four counts of criminal attempt to commit theft by extortion. n Three counts of theft by taking. n Three counts of coercion of other employees to give anything of value for political purposes. n Two counts of criminal attempt to commit false statements and writings. n One count of conspiracy to defraud a political subdivision. n Two counts of conspiracy in restraint of free and open competition. Since the January raids, which were part of a wide-ranging investigation into county Watershed Management and county contracting practices, Ellis and his lawyers have fought to seal the special grand jury presentment. Tuesday’s indictment is separate from the special grand jury yearlong probe. Ellis reiterated his innocence when he turned himself in to the DeKalb Jail and posted $25,000 bond Tuesday night. “I do want to make one statement emphatically to the good people of DeKalb
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County, that I’ve done nothing wrong as I’ve said from the very beginning,” he said. “And I would never, ever, ever do anything to violate the public trust.” County spokeswoman Jill Strickland said it was business as usual for Ellis, who kept his full schedule of meetings with department heads and city mayors from around the county on Wednesday. “He wants citizens and other stakeholders to know that he will continue to focus on the business and priorities of the county and not be distracted by his court case,” Strickland said. Neither Ellis nor his lawyers were available for additional comment by press time Thursday. His case will likely come up for arraignment within 30 days on the calendar of Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson. Court observers say he could choose to
DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis (at left) was indicted on 15 charges of corruption by a DeKalb grand jury. District Attorney Robert James read the indictment at a June 18 press conference. Ellis posted $25,000 bond Tuesday at the DeKalb Jail. County spokeswoman Jill Stricklance said he resumed his full work schedule the next day.
waive arraignment. They also expect that DeKalb County judges will recuse themselves and call in a judge from outside the county to try the case.
Brooks. He appointed the Legislature’s two top Democrats and Republican Attorney General Sam Olens to review whether the 30 counts of fraud against Brooks render him unfit to continue serving in the state House. That committee is just beginning its work. In the Ellis case, Robinson said the governor also would appoint a three-member panel – the attorney general and two peer officials from other counties. He said picking the peers could be a bit tricky. “DeKalb is the only county in the state with a CEO, so we’d have to pick committee members who are of equivalent rank and conform with the spirit of the law,” Robinson said. The panel will review the case and offer a recommendation.
Governor weighs contingencies Gov. Nathan Deal is watching the developing situation closely. Spokesman Brian Robinson said Wednesday that the governor has discussed contingencies, including Ellis’ possible removal from office. “If the DeKalb district attorney decides to send us the indictment, that starts the clock on a 14-day period the governor has to wait before appointing a committee to review the case,” Robinson said. The governor’s office received the Ellis indictment on June 20 which gives Deal until July 5 to name the panel. He took similar steps earlier this month after the indictment of state Rep. Tyrone Please see INDICTMENT, page 2
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“Like all citizens of DeKalb, I pray that there will be a quick resolution to these issues.”
Case signals DeKalb in state of dysfunction, civic leader says INDICTMENT,
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“If they find that the CEO should stay in office, the governor would follow their recommendation,” Robinson said. “If they recommend that Ellis be suspended, it would be up to the governor’s discretion whether to follow their advice.” Unlike the School Board case, the governor would not appoint a replacement if Ellis is suspended. Ellis is in the first year of a second fouryear term. County statute says that District 5 Commissioner Lee May, the presiding officer of the DeKalb Board of Commissioners, would step in temporarily but that the elections superintendent of DeKalb County would have to call a special election within 15 days after the vacancy occurs and the election would have to be held within 45 days. Robinson said that if Ellis is tried and acquitted before his term is up, he would automatically get his job back. “If he is convicted during his term, he would be permanently removed from office,” he said. May said Tuesday that it is a sad time for the county. “While every person is clearly innocent until proven guilty, this ongoing saga has been a distraction and continues to bring unwelcome negative publicity to our county and government,” he said. “Like all citizens of DeKalb, I pray that there will be a quick resolution to these issues. Regardless of the accusations of corruption in the CEO’s office, my fellow commissioners and I are committed to keeping our focus on our duties and responsibilities as public servants. We remain steadfast in our commitment to bringing a better future to DeKalb County.”
‘It’s unfortunate’ The indictment alleges that between Feb. 17 and March 21, 2012, Ellis attempted to extort campaign contributions from CIBER Inc. and its employee Joanne Wise “by threatening to take and withhold action as a public official” and “threatening to prevent CIBER Inc. from receiving business from DeKalb County.” It said that when Wise indicated that they would not contribute, Ellis threatened to contact CIBER’s CEO to tell him that CIBER would not receive additional work from the county because Wise “provided poor customer service.” The indictment said that Ellis threatened to end Power and Energy’s business with the county when its officers Brandon Cummings and Danice Cummings did not respond to his campaign contribution solicitations and
In January, nvestigators took boxes of documents and computer hard drives from the Stone Mountain home and the offices of DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis.
after Eneida Robles, an employee of the company, indicated that Power and Energy would not contribute to his campaign. It also said that Ellis directed Kelvin Walton, the county’s director of procurement, purchasing and contracting, to prevent Power and Energy, which supplies diesel engines, generators and equipment services, from getting additional work from the county and to place a note in their files that they do not return telephone calls. The indictment also said during their normal county work hours, Walton, who is not indicted, and three other county employees – Natascha Crenshaw, Imani MarleyHusbands and Jackie Huff – were directed by Ellis to create lists of county vendors who received contracts, with contact information and contract amounts, to deliver to him at R.L. Brown’s office, where he was making calls for campaign solicitations. News of the indictment did not surprise county residents like Gil Turman, president of the South DeKalb Neighborhood Coalition, because of publicity following the January raids at Ellis’ home and office. “It’s unfortunate,” Tur- Gil Turman man said. “I am very disappointed that the situation developed. For him and his family, I hope he is not guilty of these charges.”
Turman, who has lived in DeKalb for 45 years, said the Ellis indictment, coming after the indictments of former School Superintendent Crawford Lewis and a number of police officers, and the removal of the school board signals that the county is in a state of dysfunction. “It has fallen apart at its most important seams,” Turman said. “But the question is, ‘Can it still survive?’” Charles Peagler, another longtime county resident, said that he is disappointed about the indictments. “I am hoping that he is innocent of the charges Charles Peagler and it’s just some misunderstanding,” he said. The recent spate of indictments bothers Peagler too. The president of the Kings Ridge Homeowners Association said he is not pleased. “The direction of the county doesn’t make me feel good,” he said.
Legal team fights release of report On Jan. 7, investigators took boxes of documents and computer hard drives from Ellis’ office and his Stone Mountain home and offices. The search warrants said they were seeking information under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organiza-
tions Act, extortion, bribery, theft by taking, and influence peddling laws. They also searched the Atlanta offices of Ellis’ friend and former campaign manager Kevin Ross and took archived e-mail messages for Ellis and a number of his assistants and department heads from the county’s IT department. Investigators also searched the county’s finance, elections, and purchasing and contracting offices. At the time, Ellis maintained his innocence and said he was perplexed by the raids. Ross was not indicted on Tuesday. DA spokesman Erik Burton would not say if Ross or others are still being investigated or if there are other indictments in the works. At the June 18 news conference announcing the indictment, James read the document but did not take questions. Burton said he left shortly after for an out-of-town conference of district attorneys and is unavailable for comment. Ellis and his legal team – which includes former DeKalb District Attorney J. Tom Morgan – have been fighting since February to stop the release of the special grand jury report. Last week, the panel of grand jurors asked the Georgia Supreme Court to rule on whether DeKalb Superior Court Judge Mark Scott should continue to block the release of their report.
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portation says the project is a short-term solution to traffic congestion until a larger programmed project can be implemented in 2032 when an estimated 148,420 vehicles a day will use the interchange. The project also makes ramp improvements between Columbia Drive and Panola Road and includes the erection of sound barriers along the length of the project. During the two years and four months it took to build, crews worked around traffic but could not avoid huge backups and delays to motorists exiting from I-285 to I-20 eastbound. GDOT awarded the contract for the project to Marietta-based C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. The June 26 ribbon-cutting ceremony gets under way at 11 a.m. in the open area on the right side of the Wesley Chapel on-ramp to I-20 West.
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“One of the fundamentals if you’re leading an organization is never fight a war on two fronts. … One is required: SACS.”
Thurmond says dual accreditation is a question of timing By Ken Watts
Superintendent Michael Thurmond with GAC consultant Robert Boyd (left) and Dr. Ramona Tyson, DeKalb chief strategy officer, at the Restore DeKalb town hall meeting,
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Boyd said GAC is a highly respected 110-year-old agency with a lot to offer and could be an important safety net. “Accreditation by GAC has been recognized as an asset that can be trusted throughout the state and across the nation,” Boyd said. “There are schools here in Georgia that are accredited only by GAC and their students have been accepted in colleges and universities not only within the state but across the nation.” GAC has offered to schedule its accreditation process for late January or early February 2014 to avoid interfering with SACS. If approved, the accreditation would be retroactive to the beginning of the 2013-14 school year. Restore DeKalb favors dual accreditation. Co-chair Viola Davis said the cost would be reasonable. “Membership would cost about $50 per high school per year to sign with GAC,” Davis said. “Overall, the cost to update our qualifications with GAC would be $10,000 to $15,000.”
Lewis urged to fight Social Security cuts By Ken Watts
Georgia voters delivered more than 670 petition signatures to 5th District U.S. Rep. John Lewis asking him to vote against any cuts to Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid benefits. The signatures were delivered June 11 to Jared McKinley, Lewis’ outreach coordinator, at the Scott Candler Library in Decatur. Yvonne Gamble, coordina- Yvonne Gamble (right) waits to present petitions to Rep. John tor of the Progressive Change Lewis’ aide Jared McKinley at the Scott Candler Library. Campaign, presented the signatures to McKinley at Lewis’ Congress in the new age requirements and cost-sharing for Community event. Lewis did not attend. Medicare and Medicaid might be part of a The petitions ask him to sign a letter to deficit reduction deal between the president President Barack Obama written by Rep. and congressional Republicans. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) and Rep. Mark TaObama’s proposed fiscal year 2014 budget kano (D-Calif.). includes “chained CPI,” a major benefit cut “The idea of cutting Social Security that affects 57 million Social Security recipimakes us angry because several administra- ents, veterans and disabled people. Republitions since President Richard Nixon have cans also have offered budgets that would cut borrowed from the Social Security trust fund Medicare and Medicaid drastically. and no one’s been putting the money back,” Gamble said an entitlement reduction bill Gamble said. might make quick progress in Congress. The Grayson-Takano protest letter says: “So we’re moving proactively across the “We will vote against any and every cut to country, trying to get signatures for this petiMedicare, Medicaid or Social Security ben- tion signed in various congressional districts efits, including raising the retirement age or because we don’t want a bill to come up for a cutting the cost of living adjustments that vote before Congress takes its summer recess our constituents earned and need.” The full in mid-August,” she said. letter can be viewed at NoBenefitCuts.com. “You have many of the baby boomers McKinley said Lewis has always fought who are reaching retirement age now, and we for the rights of the individual “so this is know that will spike the number of people a no-brainer for him as far as the issue is applying for Social Security benefits and in concerned.” the next 10 years lead to the largest number To date, 44 of Lewis’ colleagues in Con- of new recipients ever.” gress and more than 200,000 “citizen coLewis’ Washington spokeswoman Brenda signers” across the country have signed the Jones said Thursday he has “always strongly letter, according to BoldProgressives.org. opposed tampering with entitlement benefits The activists are worried that a Social Se- and will continue to do so.” She said he has curity cost-of-living reduction coupled with signed several “pledges” against cuts.
By contrast, SACS accreditation costs $650 per school. In March, DeKalb Schools paid SACS $83,200 to accredit its schools and centers plus airfare, hotel, mileage, rental car and food expenses for its team inspectors. Davis said Dunwoody Councilman Terry Nall has promised to get the business community to help finance the cost to secure the “safety net accreditation.” The School Board is set to vote in July on whether to pursue additional accreditation. District 2 board member Marshall Orson believes that there is a strong sentiment on the board to approve dual accreditation and that such an application might actually strengthen the district’s case with SACS. “I think everything that scrutinizes our system demonstrates our willingness to be held accountable,” he said after the May 8 meeting. “So if we have a second accreditation, it just shows we’re willing to put ourselves on the line to prove that we can meet other standards that are out there.” Thurmond said it’s all a matter of timing, a question he hopes will be resolved at the
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Interim Superintendent Michael Thurmond says he doesn’t oppose a push by some residents for dual accreditation for the school district but prefers energies to be focused now on regaining full accreditation from SACS. Speaking at a Restore DeKalb town hall meeting on June 15, Thurmond said that having DeKalb’s high schools rated by another agency, the Georgia Accrediting Commission, in addition to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools would divert resources. “One of the fundamentals if you’re leading an organization is never fight a war on two fronts,” he said. “Because in order to do that, you have to invest 100 percent of your resources in addressing the SACS concern, and there are some who would have us take resources from that battle and invest it in this battle. One is required: SACS. GAC is a luxury. As a matter of fact, the reason we have six new board members is because SACS put DeKalb on accredited probation. The reason I’m superintendent is because of that.” Instead, Thurmond wants to put off dual accreditation efforts until after the SACS issue is resolved. SACS placed DeKalb on probation in December for governance problems and other issues. Probation is one step away from loss of accreditation and such status jeopardizes the college admission chances of seniors. DeKalb Schools Chief Strategy Officer Ramona Tyson and GAC consultant Robert Boyd also spoke at the meeting. Restore DeKalb, a grass-roots group, billed the meeting as a chance for the public to learn details about dual accreditation.
next School Board meeting in July before a vote on dual accreditation. “My primary concern is I want to maintain focus and attention on restoring full accreditation through SACS to the DeKalb School District. Once that’s done, I have no problem whatsoever with pursuing dual accreditation with GAC,” he said. SACS inspectors spent two days with DeKalb officials in May checking the district’s progress toward meeting the agency’s 11 required actions. They’ll issue a midterm report by July 1, grading the district’s progress and laying out a blueprint for regaining full accreditation. Inspectors will return in December to see whether the board is developing a plan for student achievement, improving the district’s finances, and demonstrating effective governance. Tyson, administrator of the district’s SACS Internal Response Team, told the town hall the challenge is enormously complex but the district is making progress. She said on its May visit, SACS interviewed board members, the superintendent, executive staff, principals, external community members and business members. “Afterward, one inspector said ‘the DeKalb County School System of December 2012 was a completely different system from what you’ve got today,’” she said. Mark Elgart, CEO of AdvancED, parent company of SACS, said in April the district is unlikely to win back full accreditation by the end of 2013. But Thurmond told the town hall audience to wait two to three weeks for the SACS interim report. “That’s the key,” he said. “I am absolutely certain that when that report comes out, you will see that we have made the investments and are moving in the right direction.”
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“I don’t feel good when I go to sleep at night in the county – I think people deserve better leadership.”
Walmart offers opportunities, sales and help By Zane McCusker
As a Walmart store manager, I hope you have noticed Walmart’s new advertising campaign and Web site (www.therealwalmart.com), which highlight how we help our customers, provide career opportunities, and deliver low prices. While the ads tell only a few brief stories, there are examples of similar stories at my store and stores across the country every day.
Walmart is a company where associates can live the American Dream by working hard and moving up the ladder. In fact, about 75 percent of our store management, including myself, started out as hourly associates. I am pleased by our store’s corporate sponsorships with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Children’s Miracle Network and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. In fact, our store has raised nearly $100,000 for Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta over the last two years. Additionally, we believe customers deserve the best prices and shopping experience. Our low prices help families make ends meet or save up for their child’s college fund or retirement. We’d love to share our story with you, so visit the Web site and stop by one of our stores on your next shopping trip. Zane McCusker is the manager of the Chamblee Walmart Supercenter store No. 3621.
CEO’s indictment, repossessed home hot topics for readers calculusboy2000: “You don’t get a 15 count indictment, with 14 felonies – and then talk about how straight-laced the guy is. You should admit that he fooled everybody.”
Editor’s note: The indictment of DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis on 15 counts of extortion and conspiracy on June 18 and Toni Furman’s reoccupation of her home of 23 years, from which she had been evicted, elicited a lot of feedback from readers by telephone and on www In response to Ellis’ indictment: Richard Younge of Lithonia wrote: “I have personally never met a more honest, straightforward man than Burrell Ellis! I am sure anyone who really knows him will tell you the same. I am not sure what this is all about but it sounds contrived to me. Just reading the thin allegations that can’t be accepted as facts. These Republican governors feel that it is their job to nullify our elections. It seems to me that Gov. Deal had enough problems when he ran for office that someone should be investigating him. I am more than certain that Burrell Ellis is more honest than he is.” Betty Efird wrote: “Mr. Younge, you seem to indicate that the governor instigated these allegations. CEO Ellis has enemies in DeKalb; there is no reason for Gov. Deal to get involved until forced to do so. I have no reason to believe CEO Ellis is guilty but will see what proof is presented and accept the facts rather than assume anything. You should do the same. And Minnesota does not present a perfect record politically or haven’t you noticed. You have enough problems of your own, don’t worry about ours.”
Jerry Jackson of Atlanta: “With their ‘Free Lunch’ program and their Buddy Buddy Land Deals, will the DeKalb Board of Crooks be the next in line for the PERP WALK?” Charles Peagler of Decatur: “I am disappointed that the BOC and CEO Burrell Ellis are not doing what they were elected to do. That’s the disappointing thing. I don’t feel good when I go to sleep at night in the county – I think people deserve better leadership. I am not happy with how this county looks. This doesn’t make me feel good.” Gil Turman of Decatur: “I feel that DeKalb County is in a state of dysfunctionalism. It has fallen apart at the most important seams. It’s unfortunate. With proper leadership in place, we could pull it back together but it will never happen until the citizenry starts to demand more accountability from the people they have elected to office. Only then, will our elected officials know they have to be accountable to the people who elected them and start to lift up this county in every aspect.”
Toni Furman’s ‘repossession’ of her Lithonia home inspires some: Sherry Hernandez: “A brave family, indeed. It just depresses me that these corporate lending institutions are able to separate themselves from their fraudulent activities by blaming it on individual employees when they are caught, and that the individual employees are enslaved to perform these heinous acts out of fear for their own livelihoods.” Rene Powers: “They cannot continue to steal our homes any longer! Reoccupy! This is a tough ride and we must keep the truth pouring out. The N.Y. decision last week against Wells Fargo was truth! If a trust does not have an assignment, per the PSA and REMIC requirements, in the legal time frame the mortgage is null and void! Title cannot pass by fraud! Remember that! Also, any judge who rules against his oath and against the truth based solely on emotion must have complaints filed against them too! The judges should be removed anyhow for conflict of interest as their pensions are wrapped into the Banksters and Securitization sham! The judges also are voted on, hence who gave money to their campaigns? Check who gave to the sheriff ’s campaign as well! Get to the court HR and ask for the judges liability insurance info and file claims! Just as if you were hit by a car, you file claims for the harm! This was like being hit by a train! Stop the train wrecks and take back our homes and lives! Action, action! Thank you Occupy for the action! Let’s talk about actions and make change happen now! For more education and how to fight these crimes, go to HOFJ.org and listen to the educa-
tional classes and read the information. There are hours of good info to learn how to fight and what to do! Thank you all for being mortgage warriors!” Dianna Maria: “While attempting to Re-Occupy my home, after the Bank of New York Mellon obtained an order of possession as a result of an Unlawful Detainer Action, on Day Two of ‘Operation
Adverse Possession’ my friend and I were approached by the self-proclaimed POA for the bank who summoned law enforcement who charged us with trespassing and offered us a free ride to jail. I graciously accepted the no trespass order in lieu of the arrest. Operation Re-Occupy aborted, on Day Two. Still fighting at the Circuit and Supreme Court level, pro se. I am weary, sad and homeless!”
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Finance Civilian workers sought as crew for supply ships Job seekers interested in working as civilians on supply ships for the U.S. military can attend a recruitment session on June 26 at the Georgia Department of Labor’s North Metro Career Center in Atlanta. The Labor Department is helping Military Sealift Command fill a number of jobs for civilian employees to work on civiliancrew ships that transport equipment and supplies to U.S. military forces worldwide. The company, which operates a fleet of about 110 civilian-crew ships, is recruiting for assistant engineers, bakers, cooks, damage control officers, deck engineer machinists, engine utility workers, first and second officers, pump workers, refrigeration engineers, stewards, and surface rescue swimmers. The job fair takes place 1 to 3 p.m. at the career center located at 2943 N. Druid Hills Road. In addition to working in a state-of-theart environment with living accommodations aboard a civilian-crew ship, employees receive on-the-job training, career advancement opportunities, steady wages, and federal benefits. For more information, visit www.sealiftcommand.com or call 1-888-282-1493. For more information about the recruitment, contact William Moore at the North Metro Career Center at william.moore@ gdol.ga.gov or 404-679-5200, Ext. 54.
Firm interviewing security officers Allied Barton will interview for security officers on June 27 at the Georgia Department of Labor’s North Metro Career Center in Atlanta. The session takes place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Some experience is preferred. Arrive early and dress appropriately, and bring plenty of resumes and pens, organizers say. The North Metro Career Center is at 2943 N. Druid Hills Road N.E. For more information, visit www.dol.state.ga.us.
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“DeKalb County’s ongoing growth … relies on companies broadening their economic footprint in our area.”
State jobless rate rises to 8.3 percent in May Georgia’s jobless rate rose to 8.3 percent in May as more people looked for work and layoffs increased slightly. The Georgia Department of Labor said June 20 that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was up one-tenth of a percentage point from 8.2 percent in April, but it was down eighttenths of a percentage point from 9.1 percent in May a year ago. State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said the rate rose priMark Butler marily because more job seekers entered the labor force looking for work and there was a slight increase in layoffs, many of which were temporary. “Despite the slight increase in the unemployment rate, Georgia employers
continued to create jobs for the fourth consecutive month, giving us the largest number of jobs we’ve had since December 2008,” he said. “And it’s very encouraging that the number of construction jobs has increased for the third consecutive month.” The number of people entering the labor force, those employed and actively seeking employment, rose by 6,435 to 4,819,407 in May from 4,812,972 in April. An increase in the labor force is normally seen as a positive economic indicator because it signals optimism by job seekers that opportunities for employment are improving. In DeKalb County, the number of initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits rose to 3,634 in May from 2,882 in April for an over-the-month increase of 752, or 26.1 percent. The number of claims was 3,196 in May 2012 for an over-the-year increase of 438, or 13.7 percent.
Statewide, the number of layoffs, represented by initial UI claims, rose by 4,238 or 9.9 percent, to 46,882 in May. In April, it was 42,644. The increases came mostly in temporary layoffs in manufacturing, accommodations and food services, educational services, and health care and social assistance. The number of initial claims also was up slightly over the year, rising by 119, or threetenths of a percentage point, from 46,763 in May 2012. Most of the over-the-year increase was in manufacturing and accommodations and food services. The number of long-term unemployed rose for the first time in 12 months, up by 500, or three-tenths of a percentage point, to 177,600 from 177,100 in April. Those out of work for more than 26 weeks make up 44.2 percent of all unemployed in Georgia. For more information, visit www.dol .state.ga.us.
Walmart’s Neighborhood Market opening in Tucker Walmart is opening one of its new Neighborhood Markets in Tucker on June 26. The smaller, mostly grocery store will employ up to 95 part- and full-time associates. The ribbon-cutting ceremony gets under way at 7:30 a.m. at the store, located at 3201 Norcross Tucker Road, between Pleasantdale and Chamblee Tucker roads. It joins 250 Neighborhood Market stores nationwide. The first one opened in 1998.
During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, a number of community groups will get $2,000 in grants from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. The 41,000-square-foot Neighborhood Market is about one-quarter the size of a Walmart Supercenter. It will open 24 hours a day and offer pharmacy services along with groceries and fresh produce. DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis said the county welcomes the new jobs and economic development. “DeKalb County’s ongoing growth and development relies on companies broaden-
ing their economic footprint in our area,” Ellis said. Store manager Charles Mitchell, who has more than 25 years of grocery experience, began his Walmart career in 2012 as a store manager in Pompano Beach, Fla. “I look forward to meeting our customers and assisting with their needs,” he said. On June 29, the store will host a Big Family Welcome from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with face painting, cupcake decorating, and free food samples while supplies last. For more information, visit www.walmart .com.
Piggly Wiggly to become Supervalu when it reopens By Ken Watts
The 40-year-old Candler Road Piggly Wiggly supermarket will have a new name when it completes its renovations on July 1. Store operator Ken Hong said the store will be called DeKalb Supervalu Foods. He said he signed with Supervalu on June 12 and removed the Piggly Wiggly
logo on June 19. He said the new chain is more community-oriented and provides a high quality customer experience. The store is undergoing a $120,000 upgrade in the wake of a monthlong demonstration by civil rights groups after customers complained about moldy produce, outdated foods and rundown conditions at the store. Operation Lead and the DeKalb Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Con-
ference picketed the store to pressure Hong to make improvements. The upgrades include new meat and produce display cases, new shelving, improved refrigeration, and refurbished checkout area. Protest leaders John Evans and Nathan Knight called off the demonstration on May 30 after meeting with Hong. Hong said Supervalu is helping with renovation costs.
MARTA budget avoids fare hike The MARTA board has approved an $857.4 million budget for fiscal year 2014 that preserves existing transit service and avoids a 25-cent fare hike. The budget allocates $426.9 million for operations and $430.5 million for capital programs, including $141.1 million for debt service, and takes effect on July 1. Frederick L. Daniels Jr., chairman of the MARTA board, said the board is optimistic about the budget and sustainability. “The budget puts us on a forward path, and our management team will continue to assess and make recommendations on how to best address the challenges before us in ways that will ultimately strengthen MARTA as a whole,” Daniels said on June 10.
The budget plan preserves existing transit service and avoids a previously projected 25-cent fare increase as part of a five-year strategy to stabilize the agency’s finances, improve the overall customer experience, and build employee morale. Budgetary highlights slated for FY 2014 and beyond include: n Reopening rail station restrooms previously closed to customers (FY 2015). n Implementing a zero-tolerance policy against “knucklehead behavior” (FY 2014). n Restoring some transit service (FY 2017). n A “secret shopper” program to monitor and improve customer service (FY 2014). For more information, visit www.its marta.com.
Skills workshops for job seekers The DeKalb Workforce Development’s free Work Readiness Workshops are now held at the new location at 774 Jordan Lane, Building 4, in Decatur. The workshops provide job seekers with work-readiness skills needed to secure employment. Since its inception, more than 2,000 people have attended the workshops. Upcoming workshops: n Resume Writing – Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon; and Fridays, 10 a.m.- noon and 1-3 p.m. n Personal Branding & Marketing: Part I –
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. n Networking – Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.; Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.; and Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. n Interviewing Techniques – Mondays, 1-3 p.m.; Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.; and Fridays, 10 a.m.- noon and 1-3 p.m. n Personal Branding and Marketing: Part II – Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. n Basic Computer – Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays 10 a.m.-noon. For more information, visit www .onedekalb.com.
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June 22, 2013
Always a family favorite due to its versatility, seafood takes on a plethora of flavors — from spicy to buttery and beyond.
Suggestions for serving seafood With so many seafood choices it can be difficult to know how to pick the freshest catch. Here are some tips to ensure you’re choosing the best at your next visit to the market or fish counter: n Milk
does a salmon good — Milk tenderizes salmon and removes any frostbite or fishy taste, so try defrosting salmon in a container of milk for a fresher flavor.
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on, mussels — Mussels love to float. If a mussel sinks to the bottom of a container filled with water, throw it away — it’s a sign of a bad mollusk.
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for really fresh — Oysters taste best when they are harvested during colder weather. For a good rule of thumb, enjoy them during months with an “R” in the name, for example, September through April.
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the red — Quality tuna should be deep red with no “rainbow” coloring, which is a sign of old fish.
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ew things better capture the feel of summer than the three S’s: sun, sand and, of course, seafood. Welcome the warm weather and embrace the fresh flavors of the sea with simple, yet delicious, coastal-inspired
dishes. Always a family favorite due to its versatility, seafood takes on a plethora of flavors — from spicy to buttery and beyond. These Crispy Crab Cakes With Spicy Remoulade will make your mouth water with every savory crunch, while smooth, Creamy Risotto With Asparagus and Shrimp will richly impress even the pickiest of palates. A perfect pairing Any sea-inspired fare pairs perfectly with a crisp, dry white wine, such as the flavorful Albariño from Martín Códax. With origins spanning back to 12th century Spain, the flavorful Albariño possesses tropical fruit aromas and bright citrus flavors. Also known as the “Wine of the Sea,” this wine is the perfect accompaniment to any seafood dish. Consider serving this winning combination at your next outdoor gathering or dinner party and you’re sure to receive countless compliments. Whether you’re looking for small bites or a heartier entrée, eat sea-to-table this season and take advantage of what summer has to offer. For more information, visit www.martincodax.com.
Grilled Salmon With Hazelnut Butter Yield: 4 servings Hazelnut Butter: 3 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions 2 teaspoons lemon juice Salmon: 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 salmon fillets, each about 6 ounces Combine all ingredients for Hazelnut Butter in bowl; set aside. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of salmon. In a preheated grill pan, grill salmon, skin side up, for four minutes. Flip salmon, topping each fillet with 1 tablespoon of Hazelnut Butter. Cook for 4 min utes until salmon flakes easily with fork. Serve with sautéed green beans.
Crispy Crab Cakes With Spicy Remoulade Yield: About 16 crab cakes Spicy Remoulade Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons capers, chopped 1 teaspoon coarse-ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce Crab Cakes: 8 ounces lump crabmeat, drained and flaked 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 large egg 1 tablespoon grated horseradish 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Combine all ingredients for Spicy Remoulade Sauce into large bowl. Set aside. In large bowl, combine crabmeat, red bell pepper, egg, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Fold in 1/4 cup of cracker crumbs. Form crab mixture into 2-inch cakes, about 1/2 inch thick. Dredge cakes in remaining cracker crumbs. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook crab cakes until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Serve with Spicy Remoulade Sauce.
Creamy Risotto With Asparagus and Shrimp Yield: 4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 cups vegetable broth 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup Martín Códax Albariño wine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp, stirring occasionally. Remove shrimp once they are almost fully cooked. Bring vegetable broth to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Add cut asparagus to broth and cook for 2 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove asparagus and set aside with shrimp. In a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, cook shallots in butter until translucent. Stir in rice to coat the grains and cook for approxi mately 1 minute. Add in Martín Códax Albariño and stir until wine is absorbed by rice. Once absorbed, stir in vegetable broth 1/2 cup at a time. Note: Each 1/2 cup must be absorbed completely before the next one is added. Continue to stir the risotto to keep it from sticking and repeat with remaining broth until all has been added. Stir in shrimp and asparagus and heat through. Add Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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Wellness
Of Georgia’s 18 public health districts, DeKalb County has the second-highest rate of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Free HIV testing at ‘Healing Stigma’ events around DeKalb DeKalb residents can check their HIV status at free “Healing Stigma” events on June 27 sponsored by local health agencies, service organizations and pharmacies. The events across the county are part of National HIV Testing Day, which encourages early diagnosis and treatment to save lives and reduce the spread of HIV. State health officials say HIV-positive people who take their medication regularly reduce the risk of transmission to sexual partners by as much as 96 percent. Of Georgia’s 18 public health districts, DeKalb County has the second-highest rate of people living with HIV/AIDS, behind Fulton County. Of more than 1.1 million people living with HIV in the United States, nearly 250,000, an estimated one in five, are unaware of their condition. One-third of those who are positive are diagnosed so late in the course of their infection they develop AIDS within one year. The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages everyone to know their status so that they can take greater precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones. The CDC recommends that health care providers test everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 at least once as part of routine health care unless the patient declines. More frequent testing is recommended for those at higher risk, including gay and bisexual men, for which testing is suggested every three to six months or with a new partner. HIV testing also is recommended for all pregnant women as a routine part of prenatal care. The 2010 Status of Health in DeKalb
Margaret Renfroe, HIV Risk Reduction counselor at the DeKalb Community Service Board, administers a test. Free testing is available on June 27, National HIV Testing Day.
report shows that 1,821 newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases, a 62 percent increase, were reported between 2004 and 2007. The highest incidence was among adults ages 25 to 34. Seventy-six percent of the new HIV/AIDS cases were among AfricanAmericans. Whites represented 18 percent, and Hispanics and other races represented 5 percent. Both males and females in DeKalb become infected with HIV most often through sex with an HIV-positive male. For free testing, visit these events: n The DeKalb Community Service Board and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Stone Mountain-Lithonia Chapter
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Road in Decatur. It includes STI education, free condoms, and blood pressure and blood glucose checks. For more information, call 404-370-7360. n Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS are teaming with the Georgia Department of Public Health and local health departments and AIDS service organizations to provide free HIV testing June 27-28 from 3 to 7 p.m. at three DeKalb stores, including its 2035 Candler Road location in Decatur. The other participating stores are 2320 N. Druid Hills Road N.E. in Atlanta and 2675 N. Decatur Road in Decatur. They are among 175 Walgreens stores in 54 cities and 22 states across the nation offering the free screenings, which also take place June 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, including a complete list of participating Walgreens, visit www.greaterthan.org/walgreens. n The nonprofit STAND Inc. will present an evening of gospel music, free HIV testing, and education on June 26 at the Maloof Auditorium in Decatur in observance of the eighth annual National HIV Testing Day. The 7 p.m. program, which is free, features the Gospel Music Workshop of America Inc.-Atlanta Chapter. The Maloof Auditorium is at 1300 Commerce Drive. STAND Inc. also will offer free tests on June 27 during its regular testing hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 3423 Covington Drive, Suite D, in Decatur. For more information, call Raymond R. Duke at 404-284-9878 or visit www.standinc.com. To find an HIV/STD test site 24/7, visit www.hivtest.org or text your ZIP code to “KNOWIT” (566948). For more facts, information and resources, visit http://aids.gov /hiv-aids-basics.
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“Mr. Douglass now takes his rightful place in the pantheon of American legends that line this hall of honor.”
Frederick Douglass stands tall in Congress’ Emancipation Hall am lucky enough to call my great-greatSlave-turned-abolitionist Frederick grandfather,” she said. “And though I cling Douglass now has a bronze statue in the tightly, he is not mine alone. Frederick U.S. Capitol’s Emancipation Hall. Douglass gave his spirit as a birthright The 7-foot tall, 1,700-pound statue to all of us.” depicts Douglass in his 50s giving a speech, Washington Douglass is founder and paper grasped in one hand, the other restchairwoman of anti-human trafficking ing upon a lectern with quill and ink. organization Frederick Douglass Family Etched in the bottom of the statue is a Initiatives. quote, “Without struggle, there is no progJohnson called Frederick Douglass a ress,” from an 1857 speech he delivered in lion among men – a pillar of civil rights, Canandaigua, N.Y. freedom and equality. He said his struggle The statue was unveiled on June 19 as for freedom, and rise from slavery to one part of the commemoration of Juneteenth, of the nation’s most revered citizens, is a the day in 1865 when the last slaves learned lesson for us all. they had been declared free. “Mr. Douglass now takes his rightful Nettie Washington Douglass, Frederick place in the pantheon of American legDouglass’ great-great-granddaughter, spoke Former slave Frederick Douglass ends that line this hall of honor,” Johnson before a crowd of 600 visitors that included was an abolitionist and writer. said. 4th District U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson and Douglass was born into slavery in Talbot County, Md., other congressional leaders, relatives, current and former around February 1818. He learned to read and write from his city officials, civil rights activists, and historians. “I hold so closely to my heart the spirit of the man that I master’s wife and later by observing children in his Baltimore
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ArtReach for wounded vets An ArtReach: Project America class for wounded veterans takes place June 29 at the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library as part of the Diversity in DeKalb series. The noon-to-3 p.m. class is limited to 20. ArtReach helps wounded veterans, their families and communities heal through the use of therapeutic arts programs, including drama, music, art, dance/movement, creative writing, poetry, meditation, and visualization. The Atlanta-based ArtReach Foundation assists the growth and development of adults and children who have experienced the traumatic effects of war, violence or natural disaster. Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library is at 952 Leon St. in Stone Mountain. To register, call 404-3708450, Ext. 2257.
neighborhood. In 1838, when he was 20 years old, he escaped and fled to New York and founded the antislavery newspaper The North Star and fought for women’s suffrage. In 1845, he wrote a memoir, “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave,” which became a best seller and an influential abolitionist text. He spent the last 23 years of his life in Washington, where he died at age 77. He was buried in Rochester, where he lived for 25 years. During his time in Washington, Douglass pressed President Abraham Lincoln to end slavery and endorse voting rights for black Americans. He served as a U.S. marshal and register of deeds and in 1872 became the first AfricanAmerican nominated for vice president. Other African-Americans honored with a statue or a bust in the Capitol are Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Douglass’ statue was commissioned by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities and completed by Maryland artist Steve Weitzman. Emancipation Hall honors slave laborers who built the Capitol. Douglass’ D.C. home, at 1411 W St. S.E. in Anacostia, is a national historic site.
Lots to do at annual Peach Jam Peach aficionados can indulge in peach-themed cooking competitions in celebration of Georgia’s favorite fruit on June 26-30 at several farmers markets around town. The third annual Peach Jam includes peach cocktail and cobbler competitions and a cook-off of recipes using peach. Decatur Farmers Market at 163 Clairemont Ave. is hosting a whole pig roast and peach Peach lovers can try dishes inspired by their favorite fruit at barbecue sauce competition. Peach Jam events on June 26-30 at area farmers markets. Professional sauciers can On June 29, guests can taste and buy sign up to enter their own recipes at peachjam .brownpapertickets.com. Registration is $25 unique peach dishes prepared by professional and at-home chefs at the Peach-a-Palooza and limited to the first 25 participants. All other guests can purchase barbecue Cook-Off at the East Lake Farmers Market. The Peach Jam will conclude with an sliders and other peach-inspired dishes at the market, which also will feature its regular amateur and professional cobbler competition and summer parade at the Grant Park weekly vendors. Other events include a peach cocktail Farmers Market on June 30. All proceeds benefit Slow Food Atlanta competition at the East Atlanta Farmers Market on June 27. Guests can sample liba- and the participating farmers markets. For tions from Atlanta’s top mixologists while more information, e-mail peachjamatlanta @gmail.com or visit www.farmatl.org. enjoying a peach-inspired dinner.
Fitness expo targets summer camps Pro athletes, school nutrition proponents and young people will gather June 29 for Let’s Move Nutrition & Fitness Expo “Summer Camp Edition!” at Berean Christian Church. The second annual event in partnership with the Georgia School Nutrition Foundation takes place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Berean’s Kerwin B. Lee Family Life Center. It supports first lady Michelle Obama’s health initiative and will educate kids on the importance of eating healthy and staying fit while they are having fun. There will be fitness activities, nutrition exhibitions, chef presentations, fitness training, fitness information, performances, a sampling of healthy foods, and information from local community organizations plus a milk mustache booth. More than 500 Atlanta Braves tickets will be given away during the event. Summer camps are encouraged to attend as a group. Berean Christian Church is at 2197 Young Road in Stone Mountain. For more information, contact at Malcolm Quillen at mquillen@georgiaschoolnutrition.com or 770-855-0614 or call 678-518-1681.
Schools School district to honor mechanic DeKalb Schools’ fleet building will be renamed the “Gregory K. Davis Fleet Service Center” in honor of the school district bus mechanic who died June 3. Davis, a 13-year school district emGregory K. Davis ployee, collapsed and died while standing in line to speak at the School Board’s June 3 school budget hearing. Interim Superintendent Michael Thurmond made the announcement during Davis’ June 11 funeral service. He said he will make the recommendation to the School Board at its July 1 meeting. The fleet building is adjacent to the district’s Robert R. Freeman Administrative and Instructional Complex in Tucker. Thurmond credits Davis with setting up a meeting with the mechanics where Thurmond got valuable input for the district’s $759 million fiscal year 2014 budget. He said he was later able to find enough money in the budget to pay for four additional mechanics. Davis had complained that budget cuts in the fiscal 2013 budget led to staff cutbacks and disruptions in student transportation because too many buses were in disrepair. Thurmond praised Davis as a man who cared deeply for his fellow workers and always spoke up for them. Plans are under way to hold a dedication ceremony with the Davis family in September.
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June 22, 2013
“It recognizes the hard work of me and my students. … Watching my students learn and grow is a great motivator.”
Copelin-Wood testifies for reinstatement By Ken Watts
hearings. Dr. Pam Speaks, the suspended District 2 board member, Suspended District 3 DeKalb testified on June 13. School Board member Sarah Hearings are scheduled for Copelin-Wood denied this week Dr. Eugene Walker, District 9, on that she was part of governance June 26; Jesse “Jay” Cunningham, problems that led to the removal District 5, on July 15; and Donna of six members from office. Edler, District 7, on July 16. Testifying at her reinstateNancy Jester, the former District S. Copelin-Wood ment hearing Tuesday before 1 board member, resigned after she Administrative Law Judge Maxwell Wood, was suspended and is not seeking reinstateCopelin-Wood, who had been on the ment. All six board members were replaced board for 12 years, said she took seriously by Gov. Nathan Deal on March 13. all suggestions from the Southern AssociaCopelin-Wood said she also participated tion of Colleges and Schools in the years on the board’s policy committee that probefore SACS placed the district on accredi- moted open and clear communication with tation probation on Dec. 14, 2012. administrative staff and adherence to district Asked by her attorney Jerred Wilson if rules. Copelin-Wood, who represents some she communicated effectively with other of the poorest areas in the district, was the board members and administrative staff, longest-serving of the suspended members. Copelin-Wood said, “Yes, I had to.” Mark Elgart, head of AdvancED, parent She is the second displaced board company of SACS, testified that Copelinmember to appear at the reinstatement Wood was a problem on the board.
“She was often unprepared for meetings. And she didn’t have a good grasp of some of the issues, based on not being prepared.” Elgart said Copelin-Wood’s view of the issues was relatively narrow, focused on the concerns of her neighborhood rather than the school system as a whole. He also said she was often combative with other members. “But that’s part of the governing process. Less of a problem than being unprepared.” When Assistant Attorney General Jennifer Colangelo asked him whether CopelinWood’s reinstatement would help the district’s chances of regaining full accreditation, Elgart answered, “No.” In closing arguments, Copelin-Wood’s attorney said there was no evidence that she had done anything wrong and that her name doesn’t appear in the SACS report that explained why it put DeKalb on probation. Wilson also disputed Elgart’s claim that Copelin-Wood was unprepared for meetings.
2 DeKalb teachers gain ‘master’ status Alphas seek kids to Miller Grove and Tucker Middle School social studies teachers Sonia Solomon and Christopher Smith are now certified “Master Teachers.” They are among 58 teachers recognized by Gov. Nathan Deal for their excellence in the classroom. Smith, who teaches sixth grade, said he feels honored to earn the certification. “It recognizes the hard work of me and my students in the classroom,” said Smith, who has been teaching for eight years. “Watching my students learn and grow is a great motivator.”
Every year, Georgia recognizes its best teachers with a Master Teacher designation on their certificates. It identifies them as educators who have positively impacted students’ lives. Educators must have at least three years of experience in the classroom on a Georgia Clear Renewable Certificate and evidence that links classroom instruction to students’ achievement and progress to qualify for consideration. The complete 2013 list of Master Teachers is available at www.gamasterteachers.org/2013 /MT_2013_byName.aspx.
mentor for college Rising high school juniors have until July 19 to sign up for a yearlong college mentoring program. Junior Beaux, sponsored by the Decatur Nu Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., is open to male high school students who will enter the 11th grade in fall 2013. The “College Ready” program offers a year of preparatory training and advice on succeeding during their first year of college. For more information or to download an application, visit www.dekalbalphas.org.
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June 22, 2013
“I am looking forward to working with my colleagues to find a sustainable, long-term solution for Medicaid.”
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Lance and Tommy Little won a trip to Disney World in the Gallery at South DeKalb’s annual Father’s Day contest.
Look-alike dad, son win Disney trip Tommy Little and his look-alike son, Lance, will be going to Orlando, Fla., on a prize trip for winning the 2013 Father-Child Look-a-Like contest at the Gallery at South DeKalb. The Littles, wearing matching bright gold shirts and khaki shorts and sandals, nabbed the top prize. The grand prize trip to Disney World is for a
family of four. The annual contest commemorates Father’s Day. It took place at the mall on June 14. Terrell Olagbegi and his daughter, Janaiya, were the second-place winners. The third-place winners were Temetris Atkins and his daughter, Taylor.
Butler picked for Medicaid reform committee provide all Georgians, regardless of income, Sen. Gloria Butler (D-Stone Mountain) gender or health status, the opportunity to will serve on the 18-member Joint Study receive the highest level of care.” Committee on Medicaid Reform that will Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, who appointed discuss appropriate plans for Medicaid Butler as one of five Senate members, called reform in Georgia. her a leader on these issues. The group will report its findings by “I’m thankful she’s lending her time and Dec. 31, 2013. expertise to the important work this comButler said that providing Georgians mittee will perform,” he said. with quality, affordable health care is one Gloria Butler The speaker of the House will appoint of her top priorities. “I am looking forward to working with my col- six members, and Gov. Nathan Deal will appoint six. leagues to find a sustainable, long-term solution for The committee will study current Medicaid policies Medicaid. The focus of the Joint Study Committee on and procedures while also determining whether curMedicaid Reform is twofold: Ensure adequate financ- rent programs are being implemented in the most ing is available for Georgia’s Medicaid Program and efficient and effective manner.
Guyana native Jonquille, who penned “My Jamaican Girl,” will join an array of Caribbean authors for a book discussion and signing on June 29 at the Atlanta-Fulton Central Library in downtown Atlanta. The literary gathering is in celebration of Caribbean-American Jonquille Sybil Leslie Heritage Month, being observed through June, “My Jamaican Girl,” published in January 2012, chronicles the journey of a Jamaican immigrant from a high school dropout to successful business owner, to losing everything and starting over in America. Other authors expected for the event include Sybil Leslie, Loverly Loverly Sheridan Rafael Ocasio Sheridan, Major Stanley Ford, Wayne Hall, Dr. Rafael Ocasio, Dr. Jennifer Rooke, Valrie Walker-Sanders, Hertencer Shepherd, L.A. Jackson, Avril Simmonds, Dr. Lloyd Mulaine, Annette Walwyn-Micael and Nicki Salcedo. They will discuss their books and copies will be available for purchase and signing. The event is free and open to the public. The Central Library is at 1 Margaret Mitchell Square. For more information, call 404-730-1808 or visit www.afpls.org.
Police seek help identifying suspect Police are seeking help identifying a man who exposed himself to a woman at a Decatur bus stop on June 6. DeKalb Police released a sketch of the man, who they believe might be linked to other crimes in the area. The woman told police she was at the bus stop at the intersection of Covington Highway and Mercer Drive when the man approached her. Police spokeswoman Mekka Parish said the man attempted to engage the victim in a conversation and when she turned to address him, she observed him committing a sexual act. The suspect was not located. Parish said investigators want to determine if the same suspect had a role in two attempted sexual assaults at the nearby Marquis Ridge Apartment complex. On May 31 about 4 a.m., a man entered an apartment through an open window, found two female victims asleep on a couch, and was performing a sexual act in front of them when the women awoke. On June 3 about 4:40 p.m., a 10-year-old girl was asleep in her bedroom in an apartment when she awoke to find a man standing in front of her performing a sexual act. The suspect gained access to the apartment through an open window. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at 770-724-7710.
DeKalb County Superior Court on May 30, 2013 to change the name from: Karen C. Williams to Caryn Martha Williams. Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the petition was filed. Dated: May 30, 2013 Karen C. Williams Petitioner, Pro se 512 Fortune Ridge Road Stone Mountain, GA 30087 404-574-9744
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Civil Action Case Number: ++ 13CV6354-10 ++ Louvenia Denmark filed a petition in the DeKalb County Superior Court on May 30, 2013 to change the name from: Louvenia Denmark to Louvenia Harris. Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the petition was filed. Dated: May 30, 2013 Louvenia Denmark Petitioner, Pro se 299 Glen Hollow Dr #2 Decatur, GA 30034
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Civil Action Case Number: ++ 13CV6281-4 ++ Rhenita Marie Mahoney filed a petition in the DeKalb County Superior Court on June 4, 2013 to change the name from: Rhenita Marie Mahoney to Rhenita Marie Mundine. Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the petition was filed. Dated: June 4, 2013 Rhenita Mahoney Petitioner, Pro se 401 Friendly Hills Drive Decatur, GA 30035 678-791-9177
Debra DeBerry Clerk of Superior Court
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia
Civil Action # ++13CV4517-4++ Demeca Hood Plaintiff Vs. Carlos Peebles Defendant
TO: Carlos Peebles 2167 Glenwood Ave Atlanta, GA 30316 By Order of the Court service for service by publication dated June 3, 2013, you are hereby notified that on April 16, 2013, the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for: Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court, and to serve upon the plaintiff’s attorney whose name and address is 3488 Robins Landing Way #7, Decatur, GA 30032. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of, June 3, 2013. Witness the Honorable Cynthia J. Becker Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 10th day of June, 2013.
Zewdu Ashagre Waldesanbat filed a petition in the DeKalb County Superior Court on October 19, 2012 to change the name(s) of the following minor child(ren): From Shalom Z. Waldesanbat to Shalom Z. Ashagre. Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within the time prescribed in OCGA 19-12-1(f)(2) and (3). Dated: Oct 16, 2012 Zewdu A. Waldesanbat Petitioner, Pro se 1721 Spring Chase Circle Stone Mountain, GA 30083 404-418-2331
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Notice of Petition to Change Name(s) of Minor Child(ren) in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia
Civil Action Case Number: ++ 12CV11612-1 ++
Debra DeBerry Clerk of Superior Court
Notice of Petition to Change Name of Adult in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia
Civil Action Case Number: ++ 13CV5813-9 ++ Karen C. Williams filed a petition in the
Debra DeBerry Clerk of Superior Court
6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
Notice of Petition to Change Name of Adult in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia
Civil Action Case Number: ++ 13CV6362-1 ++ Stacey Elaine Wigfall filed a petition in the DeKalb County Superior Court on May 23, 2013 to change the name from: Stacey Elaine Wigfall to Stacy Elaine Young. Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the petition was filed. Dated: May 23, 2013 Stacey Elaine Wigfall Petitioner, Pro se 1554 Columbia Circle Decatur, GA 30032 404-734-0597
Debra DeBerry Clerk of Superior Court
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
In the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia
Civil Action # ++ 12CV11991-10++ Denise Johnson Plaintiff Vs. Andre L. Winston Defendant TO: Andre L. Winston By Order of the Court service for service by publication dated May 10, 2013, you are hereby notified that on Nov 2, 2012, the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for: Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court, and to serve upon the plaintiff’s attorney whose name and address is: Denise Johnson, 1858 McConnell Road, Grayson, GA 30017, 678-365-1902. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of, May 10, 2013. Witness the Honorable Tangela M. Barrie, Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 22nd day of May, 2013.
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