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DeKalb remembers fallen heroes at Memorial Day program By Ken Watts

“I can see their faces just like it was yesterday,” he said May 22 during DeKalb County’s As friends and family gather around grills annual memorial ceremony at the Maloof in the backyard to celebrate Memorial Day Auditorium in downtown Decatur. “They were men who stepped forward. on May 26, retired BrigaThey will never grow old. They will remain dier Gen. Denis L. Shortal forever young.” wants them to “stop and Shortal, now a Dunwoody city councilremember” the serviceman, helped kick off the Memorial Day men and women who holiday weekend observances with DeKalb’s made the ultimate sacrileaders, citizens and members of the Veterans fice for their country. Affairs Advisory Board. Shortal, a highly decoAfter stopping to remember the fallen, rated Marine aviator who Shortal said Americans should enjoy the flew more than 300 com- Denis Shortal bat missions in the Vietnam War, said he Please see TRIBUTE, page 5 remembers comrades lost in battle.

Veterans and service personnel attend DeKalb County’s annual memorial ceremony on May 22 at the Maloof Auditorium in Decatur.

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Johnson re-elected; Mann in runoff for sheriff Incumbent faces former CEO Vernon Jones By Jennifer Ffrench Parker

Congressman Hank Johnson is going back to Washington for a fifth term, while incumbent Sheriff Jeff Mann and three appointed School Board members will face challengers in July 22 runoffs. During the May 20 primary, nonpartisan and special elections, voters were kind to incumbents, returning most of them to office with large percentages. In a hard-fought race for the 4th Congressional District, Johnson led former DeKalb Sheriff Thomas Brown with 54.8 percent of the vote. In the sheriff ’s race, Mann had 39.9 percent of the vote to former DeKalb CEO Vernon Jones’ 22.3 percent. As expected, voter turnout was low across the county and the state. In DeKalb, only 78,531, or 20.1 percent, of the county’s 389,998 registered voters cast ballots. IncludCurtis Parker / CrossRoadsNews ed among those voters were 16,041 people Supporters of U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson are jubilant as the 4th District congressman beat back a challenge from former DeKalb Sheriff Thomas who voted early or cast absentee ballots. Statewide, only 984,382, or 19.5 percent, of Georgia’s 5,040,952 voters cast ballots. Incumbent Johnson said he was going to grab a Among those were 239,281 people who cast Sheriff Jeff Mann couple of hours of sleep and head back to early or absentee ballots. was the top D.C. on Wednesday. Johnson, who was first elected to the 4th vote-getter in “I don’t want to miss any more votes,” he District in 2006, said the district has confithe eight-person said. “I got work to do. I am on the clock.” dence that he will continue to represent them sheriff’s race. He Brown, who retired from the Sheriff ’s will face former and to join President Barack Obama and Office in February to challenge Johnson, said DeKalb CEO his colleagues in Congress to make sure that he was proud of the race he ran. Vernon Jones in America lives up to its promise of freedom, “At the end of the day, I didn’t give the a July 22 runoff. prosperity and dignity for all. people a good enough reason to make a He said the vote means that the 4th Dischange,” he said. trict has high expectations of him. Brown said he is going to rest, travel and “It means that by a wide margin the enjoy his new grandson. citizens of the Fourth District decided to He said he wasn’t sure if he was done send me back to Washington to continue the with politics. Ken Watts / CrossRoadsNews work that needs to be completed,” Johnson said late Tuesday night after claiming victory Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, state Sen. Ron Barnes Sutton, and radio personality Sasha before a crowd of about 200 that included Ramsey, DeKalb Commissioner Sharon the Diva. Please see ELECTIONS, page 2

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Only one of Gov. Nathan Deal’s appointees to the DeKalb School Board seeking election won outright.

Watson, state House, Senate incumbents sail back into office ELECTIONS,

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lenger Diane Adoma’s 29.9 percent. Davenport, the senator for District 44, won with 81.5 percent. Her challenger, Marcus Eugene Davis, had 18.4 percent. Butler, who represents Senate District 55, got 78.3 percent to challenger Mark Williams’ 21.7 percent.

“I never say never,” he said. “I’m leaving for now, but I’ll be watching.” Mann, the incumbent sheriff, will face Jones in a runoff election on July 22. From a field of seven challengers, he got 39.9 percent of the vote. Jones with 22.3 percent got the second highest total. Statewide offices Brown appointed Mann, who worked In statewide races, Doreen Carter of alongside him in the Lithonia won the DemoSheriff ’s Office for 14 cratic nomination for years as his chief assistant secretary of state with and chief deputy, to sucmore than 68.8 percent of ceed him in February. But the vote. She will face Rebecause Brown had more publican incumbent Brian than two years left on his Kemp in November. term, a special election In the six-person was called. Democratic race for state Michael Erwin Atticus LeBlanc school superintendent, Three School Board Valarie D. Wilson will face runoffs state Rep. Alisha Thomas In the School Board Morgan in the July 22 races, only one of Gov. runoff. Wilson got 32.6 Nathan Deal’s four appercent to Morgan’s 26.4 pointees seeking election percent. for the first time won In the nine-person outright on Tuesday. Dr. Republican race for state Joyce Morley, who had school superintendent, Jim McMahan two challengers, claimed Karen Carter Michael “Mike” Buck will her District 7 seat conface Richard Woods in vincingly with 61.3 perthe runoff. Buck got 19.5 cent of the vote. percent and Woods, 16.7 The three other appercent. Former DeKalb pointed board members District 1 School Board on the ballot – Thad member Nancy Jester was Mayfield and Drs. Miin fifth place with 10.9 chael Erwin and Karen percent. Carter – ended up in the Her husband, Stanley Vickie Turner Thad Mayfield runoffs. Jester, was unopposed in In the District 3 race, Erwin will face his her former seat and will join the DeKalb neighbor and businessman Atticus LeBlanc School Board in January. in the runoff. Erwin got 37.1 percent of the Carter will face incumbent Gov. Nathan vote to LeBlanc’s 20.8 percent. Deal in November. Deal beat back two ReIn District 4, which had two incumbents publican challengers to win his party’s nomiseeking the seat, Carter will face Jim McMa- nation with 72.1 percent of the vote. han, who was elected to the board in 2012, Former DeKalb Commissioner Connie in the runoff. Carter got 35.3 percent to Stokes was unopposed for the Democratic McMahan’s 29.4 percent. nomination for lieutenant governor. She will In the District 5 race, Mayfield will face face incumbent Republican Casey Cagle in private school founder and operator Vickie November. Turner in the runoff for the seat. Mayfield In the Democratic primary for U.S. Sengot 35.9 percent to Turner’s 28 percent. ate, Michelle Nunn sailed to victory with 74.9 School Board Chairman Melvin Johnson percent of the vote in the four-person race. easily won his District 6 seat with 78 percent Former state senator and Decatur resident of the vote. Steen “News Lady” Miles finished second In North DeKalb’s District 2 race, incum- with 11.9 percent. bent board member Marshall Orson beat Nunn will face the winner of the Repubback a challenge from former board member lican runoff in November. David Perdue got Don McChesney with 60.9 percent of vote. 30.6 percent of his party’s vote and will face Jack Kingston, who got 25.8 percent. Legislative, Commission races In the open Senate District 42 race to Constitutional amendments replace Jason Carter who was unopposed for With an 89.9 percent nod, Democratic the Democratic nomination for governor, El- voters said they want to see Georgia’s Conena Parent won with 61.5 percent to R. Kyle stitution amended to create an independent Williams’ 38.4 percent. She will face Repub- ethics commission – not tied to the govlican Gregory Williams in November. ernor’s office, Legislature, or other elected In other races, incumbent DeKalb Com- office – to more effectively police potential missioner Stan Watson; state Reps. Michele ethics violations by elected officials, and Henson, Ernest “Coach” Williams and Dee they voted 85.8 percent to amend the state’s Dawkins Haigler; and Sens. Gail Davenport Constitution to make the education budget and Gloria Butler all sailed back into office. Georgia’s first funding priority. Watson, the Super District 7 commisThey also voted 96.6 percent for Georgia sioner, beat back a challenge from police to raise the state minimum wage above the officer and pastor Gregory Adams with 66.7 current $5.15 per hour, and 90.6 percent percent of the vote. voted to have Georgia’s federal tax dollars Henson, who represents House District be returned to Georgia to fund Medicaid 86, won with 70 percent. Challenger Jacque- expansion and relieve the indigent burden line Adams got 29.9 percent. on the state’s hospitals. Coach Williams, who represents House In the city of Clarkston, voters also apDistrict 87, got 66.2 percent to challenger proved Inventory, Finished and Level 2 Ivy Green’s 33.8 percent. Freeport Tax exemptions with 67 percent to Dawkins Haigler, who represents House 71 percent of the vote to help their city annex District 91, won with 70 percent to chal- an industrial tract to grow its tax base.

Election results Here are results of contested races involving DeKalb County voters. U.S. House of Representatives

Salary: $174,000 4th District Thomas E. “Tom” Brown (D)............ 21,866 (45.24%) Henry “Hank” Johnson Jr. (D) (I)...... 26,463 (54.76%)

U.S. Senate

Salary: $174,000 Democrat O. “Steen” Miles (D)......................... 39,252 (11.99%) M. Michelle Nunn (D)..................... 245,437 (74.96%) Branko “Rad” Radulovacki (D)............ 11,059 (3.38%) Todd Anthony Robinson (D)............... 31,676 (9.67%) Republican Paul Collins Broun (R)........................ 58,165 (9.64%) Arthur A. “Art” Gardner (R)................. 5,696 (0.94%) J.P. “Phil” Gingrey (R)...................... 60,556 (10.03%) Derrick E. Grayson (R)..........................6,028 (1.00%) Karen C. Handel (R)......................... 132,544 (21.96%) J.H. “Jack” Kingston (R).................. 155,678 (25.79%) David A. Perdue (R)........................184,967 (30.64%)

Governor

Salary: $139,339 John D. Barge (R)...............................66,303 (11.15%) J. Nathan Deal (R)(I)........................428,939 (72.15%) David E. Pennington III (R)............... 99,279 (16.70%)

Secretary of State

Salary: $123,636 Gerald B. Beckum (D)....................... 90,867 (31.22%) Doreen Carter (D)...........................200,194 (68.78%)

Commissioner of Insurance

Salary: $120,394 Keith G. Heard (D)............................87,097 (30.08%) Elizabeth N. “Liz” Johnson (D)....... 202,468 (69.92%)

Public Service Commissioner

Salary: $116,452 (To Succeed Lauren McDonald) Douglas T. Kidd (R).........................106,424 (20.84%) Charles C. “Craig” Lutz (R).................86,165 (16.87%) Lauren W. McDonald (R)(I) ..........318,066 (62.29%)

State School Superintendent

Salary: $123,270 Democrat Tarnisha L. Dent (D)...........................39,824 (13.46%) Marion Spencer Freeman ........... (D) 54,223 (18.32%) Jurita Forehand Mays (D)................... 16,746 (5.66%) Alisha Thomas Morgan (D)............... 78,155 (26.41%) R. “Rita” Robinzine (D)....................... 10,564 (3.57%) Valarie D. Wilson (D)....................... 96,456 (32.59%)

Republican

Mary Kay Bacallao (R)........................71,587 (15.33%) Ashley D. Bell (R)............................. 69,889 (14.96%) Michael L. “Mike” Buck (R).................91,174 (19.52%) Sharyl H. Dawes (R)............................ 25,395 (5.44%) Allen Bowles Fort (R)......................... 29,409 (6.30%) Nancy T. Jester (R)............................ 51,089 (10.94%) T. Fitz Johnson (R)...............................35,736 (7.65%) Kira G. Willis (R).................................... 14,536 (3.11%) Richard L. Woods (R)........................ 78,308 (16.76%)

Georgia Senate Salary: $17,700

40th District - Democrat

Tamara Y. Johnson (D)........................2,465 (68.74%) Benedict I. Truman II (D).......................1,121 (31.26%)

40th District - Republican

Richard D. “Dick” Anderson (R).......... 2,610 (22.70%) Francis R. “Fran” Millar (R) (I)........... 8,888 (77.30%)

42nd District

Elena C. Parent (D)............................. 8,529 (61.56%) R. Kyle Williams (D)............................ 5,326 (38.44%)

44th District

Gail P. Davenport (D) (I)....................10,504 (81.55%) Marcus Eugene Davis (D).................... 2,377 (18.45%)

55th District

Gloria S. Butler (D) (I).........................8,885 (78.28%) Mark Anthony Williams (D)................. 2,465 (21.72%)

Georgia House Salary: $17,700

79th District

James Bradley “Brad” Goodchild (R) 1,202 (28.15%) Thomas K. “Tom” Taylor (R) (I).......... 3,068 (71.85%)

80th District

Catherine S. Bernard (R)........................816 (25.42%) Michael J. “Mike” Jacobs (R)(I) ......... 2,394 (74.58%)

86th District

Jacqueline L. Adams (D)...................... 1,215 (29.93%) Michele Henson (D) (I).......................2,844 (70.07%)

87th District

Ivy J. Green (D).................................... 1,514 (33.80%) Earnest L. “Coach” Williams (D) (I).... 2,965 (66.20%)

91st District

Diane D. Adoma (D)............................1,186 (29.94%) D. “Dee” Dawkins-Haigler (D) (I)........ 2,775 (70.06%)

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Special Election for Sheriff

Salary: $114,040 (To Fill the Unexpired Term of Thomas Brown, Resigned) Dale Bernard Collins (D)........................3,109 (4.30%) Ted Golden (D).................................... 2,956 (4.09%) R. “Tony” Hughes (D)........................... 4,108 (5.68%) Vernon Jones (D).............................. 16,096 (22.25%) Melody Maddox (D)...............................5,263 (7.28%) Jeff Mann (D) (I)...............................28,833 (39.86%) Melvin Mitchell (D)........................... 10,390 (14.36%) LaSalle Smith Sr. (D).............................. 1,269 (1.75%) Write-in Votes........................................... 313 (0.43%)

DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Salary: $38,374

Super District 7

Gregory Adams (D)........................... 10,450 (33.21%) Stan Watson (D) (I)............................21,012 (66.79%)

Nonpartisan General Election DeKalb County Board of Education Salary: $18,500

District 2

Don McChesney.................................. 2,704 (38.78%) Marshall Orson (I)............................. 4,253 (60.99%)

District 3

Jerrie D. Bason......................................... 810 (8.34%) Michael A. Erwin (I).............................. 3,603 (37.11%) Jarrod Jordan........................................1,611 (16.59%) Atticus LeBlanc...................................2,024 (20.85%) Willie R. Mosley Jr............................... 1,626 (16.75%0 Write-in Votes............................................ 34 (0.35%)

District 4

Karen Carter (I).....................................3389 (35.32%) Jim McMahan (I)....................................,2,824 (29.43) John Oselette........................................ 1,744 (18.17%) Ella “Coach Smith” Smith.....................1,618 (16.86%) Write-in Votes.............................................21 (0.22%)

District 5

Pia “Chaz Afzal” Bhatti.............................460 (3.76%) Jesse “Jay” Cunningham...................... 3,368 (27.51%) R. Alexander Fitzhugh...............................547 (4.47%) Thad Mayfield (I)................................ 4,404 (35.97%) Vickie B. Turner.................................. 3,434 (28.04%) Write-in Votes............................................ 32 (0.26%)

District 6

Bridgeman Bolger................................1,941 (21.65%) Melvin Johnson (I)..............................6,994 (78.01%)

District 7

Kim Ault...............................................1,588 (20.77%) Lee V. Dukes.........................................1,340 (17.52%) Joyce Morley (I)...................................4,691 (81.34%) Write-in Votes............................................ 28 (0.37%)

Democratic Party Questions

Should Georgia raise the state minimum wage above the current $5.15 an hour? YES .................................................. 5,5412 (96.62%) NO ........................................................ 1,937 (3.38%) Should Georgians’ federal tax dollars be returned to Georgia to fund Medicaid expansion and relieve the indigent care burden on our hospitals? YES ..................................................51,029 (90.63%) NO........................................................ 5,278 (9.37%) Should the Constitution of Georgia be amended to create an independent ethics commission, not tied to the Governor’s office, legislature, or other elected office, to more effectively police potential ethics violations by elected officials? YES .................................................49,840 (89.95%) NO...................................................... 5,567 (10.05%) Should the Constitution of Georgia be amended to make the education budget Georgia’s first funding priority? YES ..................................................47,471 (89.95%) NO....................................................... 7,833 (14.16%)

City of Clarkston Special Election

Goods Freeport Tax Exemptions Shall the City of Clarkston be authorized to enact a Freeport Exemption to exempt goods in the process of being manufactured from taxation? YES ........................................................ 201 (71.93%) NO...........................................................80 (28.07%) Inventory Freeport Tax Exemptions Shall the City of Clarkston be authorized to enact a Freeport Exemption to exempt inventory of finished manufactured goods still held in the possession of the original manufacturer from taxation? YES ........................................................205 (71.93%) NO...........................................................80 (28.07%) Finished Freeport Tax Exemptions Shall the City of Clarkston be authorized to enact a Freeport Exemption to exempt finished manufactured goods destined for distribution out of state from taxation? YES ...................................................... 206 (69.59%) NO........................................................... 90 (30.41%) Level 2 Freeport Tax Exemptions Shall the City of Clarkston be authorized to enact a Freeport Exemption to exempt retail business inventory from taxation? YES ....................................................... 189 (67.99%) NO........................................................... 89 (32.01%)

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“It sounded like shots, but we’ve heard people firing weapons before … and no one’s been hurt until now.”

More shooting victims turn up in South DeKalb Derwin Brown’s

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By Ken Watts

DeKalb Police have identified two women killed in a mysterious shooting on May 19 at a townhouse complex off Snapfinger Woods Drive in Decatur, but they have more questions than answers. The victims on Shellbark Road were identified as Shaniqua Camacho, 20, of Lawrenceville and 21-year-old Sonia Williams of Norcross. It’s not known why they were in the complex. DeKalb Police spokesman Capt. Stephen Fore said no witnesses have come forward and investigators do not have a motive for the crime. “The investigation is ongoing and we are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.” The killings are the latest in a string of unsolved shooting deaths that began on May 3 in Stone Mountain with the slaying of 29-year-old Michael Phillips on North Hairston Road. Nine-month-old Kendarius Edwards was killed on May 10 on To Lani Farm Road when two men invaded his home and shot three women, who survived. The DeKalb Crimetrac Web site lists 28 shootings in DeKalb between Jan. 1 and May 21 and a total of 800 crimes countywide. Nine of those gun incidents occurred in South DeKalb. The bodies of Camacho and Williams were found on Shellbark Road by a resident of the Walden Pond community next to her car as she was leaving for work Monday morning. Police said both bodies were found outside “very nearby” each other. One was on a sidewalk and the other was in a grassy area. Fore said that someone reported hearing

DeKalb Police investigate the shooting deaths of two women on May 19 at the Walden Pond community on Shellbark Road, off Snapfinger Woods Drive in Decatur.

shots overnight. “But we were not notified until 6 a.m. when someone came out and observed one of the victims,” he said. Victoria Matthews was one of the residents who heard sharp noises about 4 a.m. Monday. “It sounded like shots, but we’ve heard people firing weapons in the air along Snapfinger Woods before and no one’s been hurt until now,” she said. Investigators say they are trying to find out whether the Shellbark Road slayings are linked to the earlier shootings. The rash of shootings has ignited concerns over violent crime and public safety in South DeKalb and throughout the county. Demontay Cullins, 18, was arrested and charged in Phillips’ death. Police later charged Oslushla Smith, 19, and his brother, Cutrez Johnson, 16, in the case. In the shooting that killed the baby, his

grandmother, mother and a family friend – women ages 36, 23 and 21 – were shot. One of them is four months pregnant. Police have not identified the women. Also on May 10, Alexis Malone, believed to be a witness to Phillips’ May 3 slaying, was shot and killed after being lured to a park on Agape Way in Decatur. Kayla Dixon and Oslushla Smith are charged in her death. Investigators think the attack that killed the baby may have been in retaliation for the May 3 shooting because Smith and Johnson are brothers of the baby’s uncles, but they have made no arrests in the baby’s death. Right Choice, a coalition of DeKalb pastors, is trying to raise $10,000 for a reward for information leading to an arrest in the baby’s death. Bishop Quincey Carswell said they have already raised $5,000. “We’re going to find the killers of this baby,” he told a news conference Wednesday outside the house on To Lani Farm Road.

Michael Gerrard Brown, son of assassinated DeKalb Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, is being held without bond in the Gwinnett County Jail, charged with running a drug manufacturing ring that had more than 650 marijuana plants in three separate grow houses in Snellville and Michael G. Brown Dacula. He was arrested May 15 at a home on Hidden Lane in Snellville after police found 414 marijuana plants. Police say Gwinnett Metro Task Force investigators were following up on information that there might be drugs at the home when they encountered Brown and a strong odor of marijuana. Further investigation led officers to two additional houses, Brown’s primary residence at 3016 Overlook Hill Pass in Dacula and a third leased by Brown, at 3466 San Antonio Drive in Snellville. A search of the houses resulted in the seizure of an additional 251 plants, a small amount of loose pot, suspected narcotics and a partially dismantled grow room. Brown was charged with felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. His father was elected sheriff in 2000 but was assassinated in front of his home three days before he was to take the oath of office. Outgoing Sheriff Sydney Dorsey was sentenced to life in prison for ordering his death. Michael Brown’s next court hearing is set for May 29.

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“I am here to tell you today that if you want something bad enough, no one can keep you from getting it.” Dr. Jabari Simama, president of Georgia Piedmont Technical College, speaks to Clarkston High’s graduating class on May 18. The school had 280 seniors.

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‘Your attitude will determine your altitude’ Here are excerpts from Dr. Jabari Simama’s speech to the graduating Class of 2014 at Clarkston High School on May 18. By Dr. Jabari Simama

By 2020, six short years from now, the degree that you will receive tomorrow will not be worth the paper it’s printing on. By 2020, more than 60 percent of all jobs will require some higher education beyond a high school diploma. The minimum standard for working in the future economy will not be a high school diploma, but at minimum a two-year degree from a technical or community college. So if there is anyone sitting here today who is not planning on going to a technical, community, or fouryear college or university, you will confront a sad reality come 2020. You will not be relevant in the job market because you won’t have the requisite education. Or you will be working at such menial tasks and such a low salary that it will be difficult for you to support yourself, not to mention a family. So graduates, high school graduation is only your ticket into the theater, the theater of life. The movie starts when you complete some form of higher education. Having said that, I do not want anyone here today to think that college is out of bounds for you, outside of what you are capable, personally, intellectually, or financially able of accomplishing. I say this to you because I stand here this afternoon, a son raised by a single parent – my mother.

“There will be rough spots and crooked places that you must navigate carefully through. But your attitude will allow you to stay focused and keep moving forward as others around you might be inclined to quit before they reach the finish line. … And once you’ve reached your destination, be like a Sankofa bird. Return to help those who have been left behind.” Dr. Jabari Simama

I am a man who was raised in poverty. Who grew up in a home with only cold water inside, but no inside toilets, no hot water – a three-room flat that housed two adults and three children. My front and back yards consisted of black dirt – no grass anywhere in sight. I was so ashamed of where I lived that when I rode my bike through our neighborhood, I would point out the best-looking house in the vicinity and tell my friends that was where I lived. My story is a familiar one of millions of poor boys and girls, stung by the stigma of poverty. I had to deal with the low expectations of others of how far a little black boy could rise from such humble beginnings. But I am here to tell you today that if you want something bad enough, no one can keep you from getting it. Only your attitude can limit your altitude. Said another way, to paraphrase the Bible, if a man (and may I add, woman, too) believeth, he or she is. If you believe it, you can achieve it. So I believed I could be a top percussionist (drummer) in my city. I learned to be a concert drummer around the third grade and

became one of the best in my city. I believed I could be a star football player and win a college athletic scholarship, and I did. I believed I could break a 10year record in the 400 meters by my junior year in high school and I did. I believed I could finish my doctoral degree from Emory University in three years at the tender age of 27, and I did. It was my attitude that determined my altitude. And so it will be with you. No excuses. No copping out. No blaming others or your personal conditions. Your attitude will determine your altitude. By saying this, I don’t mean that all your successes will be handed to you on a silver platter. There will be rough spots and crooked places that you must navigate carefully through. But your attitude will allow you to stay focused and keep moving forward as others around you might be inclined to quit before they reach the finish line. Your attitude will give you the resilience to bounce back if you face a temporary defeat. Keep moving forward, until you reach the end. And when you’ve reached your goal, don’t forget the many along

the way who helped you get to the end. Be like a Sankofa bird that returns home to help bring those forward who have been left behind. My college, GPTC, across the street, operates under the philosophy of the Sankofa bird. We believe we have a moral obligation to leave no one behind. We believe that you, our students, faculty, and staff, alike, must – as we move forward – not leave anyone behind. This is why we have the state’s largest adult education program. If you have a parent or sibling who did not finish high school, we can help them get their GED and afterward, hopefully, go to college. If you need learning support in order to get through college math or English, we have it. If you enter certain occupational areas like early childhood, information technology, nursing, welding, commercial truck driving, we have special tuition grants to write down the cost for you to attend our college. We would love to have all of you at our college, but we know that is not realistic. But we want to see all of you in college somewhere, if not at GPTC. Tomorrow, you begin the first step of a long journey. Remember, your attitude will determine your altitude. And once you’ve reached your destination, be like a Sankofa bird. Return to help those who have been left behind. Dr. Jabari Simama is president of Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston.

CrossRoadsNews founders, Law Day organizers praised Dear Editor: On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I wish to congratulate Curtis and Jennifer Parker, founders of CrossRoadsNews, who received the Liberty Bell Award presented by the DeKalb Bar Association during its recent Law Day luncheon. The Parkers were honored for their outstanding community service and

encouragement of citizens to learn more about the law and take an active role in the American justice system. I also commend and thank Jessica Rock, Tom Stubbs, Doug Aholt and other DeKalb Bar Association leaders and members who participated in the Law Day program and helped recognize the contributions and service of the award

recipients. All Georgia lawyers can be inspired by our colleagues’ dedication to raising public awareness of the legal system. Successful efforts such as these serve to fulfill the constitutional promise of justice for all. Charles L. Ruffin is president of the State Bar of Georgia.

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May 24, 2014

Community

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“So why should we invite another corporate giant in our neighborhood that’s bringing us down as far as our health is concerned.”

Commissioners to decide second McDonald’s fate on May 27 By Jennifer Ffrench Parker

Residents opposed to a second McDonald’s restaurant on Wesley Chapel Road will be headed to the May 27 DeKalb Board of Commissioners meeting to tell their commissioners why they shouldn’t approve the company’s application for special land use permit. McDonald’s Corp. is seeking the SLUP to install a two-lane drive-through on the property in the Kroger shopping center at the intersection of Wesley Chapel and South Hairston Road. The District 3 Community Council voted April 16 to defer the application for 60 days so that members could hear directly from the operator for the proposed restaurant. On May 6, the Planning Commission approved it with six conditions. The BOC has the final say on the application at Tuesday’s meeting. The 0.82-acre site at 2739 Wesley Chapel Road was the former home of a Hardee’s restaurant and is already zoned commercial. Because of new overlay district rules, a dual drive-through lane needs county approval. The proposed free-standing, 4,218-squarefoot restaurant would join an existing 30-year-old McDonald’s a quarter mile away overlooking the Wesley Chapel/I-20 east ramp. It will open 24 hours a day and have an 8-foot-high monument sign and 60 full and part-time employees and managers. Residents say having two McDonald’s that close to each other is unnecessary. David George, president of the South DeKalb Neighborhood Improvement Association, said he enjoys eating at McDonald’s and loves its chicken sandwich but having two McDonald’s within a quarter-mile of each other “makes no sense to residents.” “We have two doughnut shops looking to come,” he told the planning commissioners. “We accepted that. Six gas stations will be in that area as well. We accepted that. Now we are to have two McDonald’s also in the immediate vicinity. How much more should we accept? We deserve better and I think we should vote for something better than another McDonald’s.” Elfreida Berry, a member of the District 3 Community Council and a resident of the King Ridge Home Owners Association, said McDonald’s food contains vast quantities of salt and sugar, which causes whoever eats it to become addicted to junk food. “The food is very unhealthy,” she said. “So why should we invite another corporate giant in our neighborhood that’s bringing us down as far as our health is concerned. We have one. One is enough.” Peggy Hoppdy, a 33-year resident of the Main Fair subdivision, said she was concerned with the oversaturation of fast-food restaurants in the area, the proposed Mc-

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David George, president of the South DeKalb Neighborhood Improvement Association, told planning commissioners that having two McDonald’s on Wesley Chapel is unnecessary.

Donald’s 24-hour operation, traffic backups at the busy Wesley Chapel/South Hairston intersection, security in the shopping center, and the unhealthy food. “We already have 13 fast-food restaurants within a one-mile radius,” she told the planning commissioners. “They are proposing to use the security in that shopping center that has proven not to be effective. We have had several crimes there already, including a recent killing.” The company says the new location, on the north side of the interstate, would serve residents who don’t want to cross I-20 and make a U-turn to get their morning coffee and breakfast on the way to work. Addressing residents’ concerns about the restaurant’s menu, Demetria Peterson, McDonald’s area construction manDemetria Peterson ager, said that many of the company’s menu items are 400 calories or less, but that they can’t control the selections that customers make when they come into their restaurants. “We have landed in the No. 8 spot for the top 10 healthiest restaurants in the U.S.,” she said. “There is no other quick-serve fast-food chain on that list. One of the things we need to do is do a better job of telling our story of the healthy choices we do have available.” Project manager Waylon Hoge told the commissioners that traffic to the restaurant would be regulated by the traffic light at Wesley Chapel and South Hairston roads, that the size of the property does not lend itself to the type of sit-down restaurants that residents say they want, and that developing the site will reduce security issues. “As part of this, Kroger has committed

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pleasures of the weekend. “We should go out to a parade, go to a picnic, a ballgame, have a cool beverage, a hot dog, a hamburger,” he said. “Have some fun. Dance. Laugh. Because, you see, that’s why they gave their lives. They gave their lives so that you and I could enjoy our freedom to the fullest.” The ceremony, attended by war veterans from all branches of the armed forces, included a color guard from the Decatur High School Jr. R.O.T.C. and wreath laying. Ten recruits from Miller Grove and Cedar Grove high schools who recently signed up for military service marched up to the front of the auditorium to a round of enthusiastic applause. Interim CEO Lee May praised the memory of the fallen service members. “Public service pales in comparison to

our military heroes who put their lives on the line for us,” he said. Participants remembered Army Spc. Jamaal R. Addison of Lithonia, who was the first Georgian to die during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Patricia Roberts, Addison’s mother, told the rally that she is honoring her son’s sacrifice by helping to establish a scholar- Jamaal Addison ship in his name at all campuses of Georgia Perimeter College. “The fund will provide $500 to a GPC student veteran in the spring and fall semesters of each year beginning with the fall semester of 2015,” she said. Donations for the scholarship fund honoring Addison can be made at giving. gpc.edu.

to redeveloping the center and we really feel that a new development in the front corner will actually reduce crime,” Hoge said. “Instead of a vacant lot people can hang out in, we feel it’s a good thing from a security standWaylon Hoge point versus a negative.” Hoge said that an unfunded MARTA I-20 rail project could take right of way from the 30-year restaurant near the I-20 ramp. “McDonald’s has concerns about making a $1 million investment in remodeling and re-imaging it and then it be condemned very shortly,” he said. Before the Planning Commission unanimously approved the application with six

conditions, Commissioner Vivian Moore asked Peterson if in light of the cancer and diabetes in the community, the restaurant could become a pioneer. “I would like to know if we could be the first to look at creating a salad bar that will be in McDonald’s,” she asked. Peterson said that it was definitely something they could look at. “I can let the marketing team and the R&D know that it is something that is being requested from the neighbors,” she said. “It is something that we can look at. We are always looking at something different, even with this building. It is going to be one of the latest buildings that we are doing, the most energy-efficient ones that we are doing.” The conditions are: n A dual drive-through lane that meets and exceeds the development standards of the local commercial district and the I-20 Overlay District. n The building facade shall be four-sided brick and stone. n Access shall be subject to approval of the county’s Development and Traffic Engineering Divisions. n Refuse areas shall be fenced or screened with material matching the building’s facade and shall not be visible from the street and adjoining properties. n Adhere to the submitted Landscape Plan received by the county’s Planning Department. n The SLUP approval by the BOC has no bearing on the requirements for other regulatory approvals of the Historic Preservation Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals or other entity. The DeKalb Board of Commissioners meets at 6:30 p.m. The Maloof Auditorium is at 1300 Commerce Drive in Decatur.

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May 24, 2014

Granger has been caring for people since she graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a degree in nursing.

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Scenes for “A Walk in the Woods” are being filmed at the Henry Funeral Home in Lithonia.

Redford, movie crew in Lithonia By Ken Watts Retired Col. Hank Woolard (from left), teacher Arlene Fitts-Winfrey and nurse Vivian Granger were honored at the Theresa Walker Senior of the Year Silver Gala Awards at the Lou Walker Center.

Seniors of Year crowned at gala Retired nurse Vivian Granger is the Lou Walker Center’s 2014 Senior of the Year. Granger nabbed the top honor from a field of 12 finalists at the May 3 Theresa Walker Senior of the Year Silver Gala Awards. Arlene Fitts-Winfrey was first runner-up, and retired Col. Hank Woolard was second runner-up. Granger, who was nominated by longtime friend Constance Talford, has been caring for people since she graduated from Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina with a degree in nursing. She served in several hospitals and officially “retired” from Grady Memorial Hospital in 1999 after 23 years of service. Fitts-Winfrey, who was nominated by Dr. Richard and Trust Zetter Shaw, was a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Tucker High School and retired in May 2013. She is considered a pillar in her church and community. Woolard, who retired from the Air Force, has called DeKalb his home for more than 30 years. He was nominated by Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Decatur. He volunteers with the Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services of Atlanta and the

FUGEES Academy in Clarkston. The Senior of the Year Gala honors DeKalb senior citizens who have served and continue to serve in their community. During the gala, a portrait of the late South DeKalb community activist Theresa Walker was unveiled. Walker died on Oct. 18, 2013, at age 68. Her portrait will be hung in the lobby beside a portrait of her husband, the late DeKalb Commissioner Lou Walker, for whom the center is named. For more information, contact Donna Dees at dekalbfs@gmail.com or 678-9829805.

necting with his homeland after living in Britain for much of his Screen legend Robert Redford is adult life. filming a movie in Lithonia. Production crew members Redford and castmates Emma were busy Tuesday setting up for Thompson and Nick Nolte have scenes to be filmed at the Henry been shooting scenes for “A Walk Funeral Home in Lithonia. The in the Woods,” a comedy-drama movie has been in production based on a memoir by Bill Bryson. since April 21 at locations across Co-stars include Mary Steenburgen, Robert Redford metro Atlanta and around the Nick Offerman and Kristen Schaal. state. The Georgia Office of Film and TV The story chronicles Bryson’s attempt to Production says it will continue through hike the 2,180-mile Appalachian Trail from mid-June. “A Walk in the Woods” is schedGeorgia to New England as a way of recon- uled to be released in November 2015. The exhibit explores connections between the art of the Kongo peoples and the art of AfricanAmericans.

Market and Music on Main in Lithonia Music lovers can get their groove on at the Market and Music on Main on May 31 in the city of Lithonia. The Market Place begins at 4 p.m., and free live jazz and R&B will start at 7:30 p.m. Vending space is free, but reservation is required by May 28 by contacting Leah Rodriguez at leah.rodriguez @lithoniacity.org or 770-482-8136.

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‘Kongo’ art exhibit at Carter Library “Kongo Across the Waters,” featuring art and artifacts from the Royal Museum of Central Africa in Tervuren, Belgium, and from collections across the United States, is on display at the Carter Library & Museum. The exhibit, a collaborative project by the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida and the Royal Museum,

opened May 17 and runs through Sept. 21. It explores connections between the art and culture of the Kongo peoples of western Central Africa and African-American art and culture in the United States. The Carter Library is at 441 Freedom Parkway in Atlanta. Visit www.jimmy carterlibrary.gov or call 404-865-7100.

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May 24, 2014

Wellness

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Before entering a pool, rinse any loose dirt, oils and bacteria off your body.

Swim season kicks off for Memorial Day Weekend Atlanta is about to heat up, and just in time for Memorial Day, public pools across the county are opening this week. The swim season begins May 24 and ends Aug. 1. Select pools will stay open on weekends through Sept. 1. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The seven outdoor pools and aquatic center operated by the DeKalb Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs are Gresham, Lithonia, Tobie Grant, Kelly Cofer, Medlock, Midway and Kittredge and the Browns Mill Aquatic Facility in Lithonia. The N.H. Scott pool is not in operation for this swim season. Private, semiprivate and group swim lessons are available for all ages. Competitive swimming is available for children and teens ages 5 to 18 with the DeKalb Swim League.

Pool schedules To cool off this summer, visit these pools, noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. They are closed Mondays: n Gresham, 3113 Gresham Road in Atlanta (404-244-4937). n Lithonia, 2501 Park Drive in Lithonia (770-484-3051). n Tobie Grant, 644 Parkdale Road in Scottdale (404-508-7616). n Kittredge, 2535 N. Druid Hills Road in Atlanta (404-679-5925). The following pools are open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. They are closed on Tuesdays:

n Don’t use air-filled swimming aids (such as water wings) as life jackets. n Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and both UVA and UVB protection to protect against sunburn. Reapply after swimming. n Before entering a pool, rinse any loose dirt, oils and bacteria off your body. n Don’t swallow pool water and try to avoid getting water in your mouth. n Don’t allow someone with diarrhea to swim. An ill swimmer can spread germs through the water and make others sick. n Change diapers in a restroom, not at the poolside. n Wash your hands with soap and water after using the toilet or after changing diapers. n Take your kids on frequent bathroom breaks. Don’t wait for them to tell you they have to go because it may be too late. The Browns Mill Aquatic Facility will open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 7 n Water clarity is an important part of pool safety. Clear water does not guarantee that p.m. on Sundays. the water treatment chemicals are balanced properly. n Kelly Cofer, 4259 N. Park Drive in Tucker Sundays. For more information, visit www.dekalb For more information, visit http://www. (770-270-6253). health.net. n Medlock, 874 Gaylemont Circle in Decatur co.dekalb.ga.us/parks/pr-aquatics01.html. (404-486-5904). Milam Park Pool opens n Midway, 3181 Midway Road in Decatur Swim safely Clarkston’s Milam Park Pool is now open The DeKalb Board of Health offers these (404-244-4937). for the summer. The season runs from MeKelly Cofer, Medlock, Midway and Li- water safety tips. thonia also are open from 1 to 6 p.m. on n Adults should always supervise children morial Day Weekend through the Labor Day 17 and younger, especially at private pools, holiday. The 4,100-square-foot multipurpose Sundays. The Browns Mill Aquatic Facility at which operate without a trained lifeguard zero entry pool has four 75-foot-long lap 4929 Browns Mill Road in Lithonia (770- present. Kids can drown in seconds and in lanes, a wading pool, and other water features. It is located at 3867 Norman Road. For 414-2119) is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon- silence. more information, call 404-296-6489. day through Saturday and 1 to 7 p.m. on n All children should wear life jackets.

Does your child have Asthma? Take part in a Clinical Research Study! Consider joining a research study at Emory University / Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to improve asthma treatments for African Americans/Blacks.

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To participate in this study, you must: • Be 5-21 years old • Have at least one grandparent of African descent

Camille Bahar (from left), Cherry Willis, Betty Muhammad, Yvonne Hipps and Yvette Muhammad pose after the recognition ceremony.

Kudos to nurses during Nurse Week In DeKalb and across the state, nurses were lauded last week for their service during National Nurses Week. The Decatur nonprofit Compassionate Nurses recognized three nurses – Cherry Willis, Yvette Muhammad and Camille Bahar – on May 17 during a “Celebrate Midway Healthy Heart Day” at Midway Recreation Center in Decatur. The event was co-sponsored by Generations Connected. Betty Muhammad, Compassionate Nurses founder and director, thanked the nurses and encouraged them to take care of themselves so they can continue to care

for others. Across the state, the Georgia Department of Public Health recognized more than 1,300 public health nurses for their role in keeping Georgians healthy. During a two-hour telehealth conference on May 8, Dr. Diane Weems, district health director of the Coastal Health District, said public health nurses continue to lead the way to promote a culture of health across disciplines and at the state, district and county levels. “Their leadership, expertise and passion are critical to the success of achieving healthier Georgia communities,” Weems said.

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May 24, 2014

Winners and their families are invited to Washington in September to present their essays and participate in a forum.

Many scholar athletes rose to top of their class More than two dozen DeKalb athletes graduated this week at the top of their classes. Among them, valedictorians and salutatorians from schools like Chamblee, Columbia and Southwest DeKalb. Twelve athletes led their classes as the valedictorians and 15 were salutatorians at nine schools, including Druid Hills, Stephenson and Tucker. Valedictorian Adriano Iqbal (tennis) and salutatorian Vivian Lee (cross country) made it a two-year sweep at Druid Hills. Zoe-Ann Robertson (volleyball) and Nadaysia Brooks (volleyball/basketball) topped the Stephenson honors. Nadaysia, the salutatorian, was part of two consecutive Elite 8 basketball appearances for the Lady Jaguars. Tucker honored three top students who played tennis for the Tigers and appeared in the Class AAAAA state tournament this spring. Ummar Jamal (valedictorian) and co-salutatorians Huy Diep and Ryan Strickland took top honors. Huy also competed in swimming while Ryan was also a member of the boys’ cross country team that went to the state meet last fall. Sisters Jennifer Hardister (co-valedictorian) and Elizabeth Hardister (salutatorian) were both part of the 2012-13 cross country and track titles for Dunwoody. Co-valedictorian Mallory Harris contributed to Friday night football for the Wildcats as part of the marching band program. Darsan DeShazier (valedictorian) and Gabrielle Ash (salutatorian) garnered the top honors in the Southwest DeKalb resident program. Darsan was a part of the 2013 state championship girls’ basketball team as well as part of runner-up finishes in 2012 and 2014. Gabrielle participated in gymnastics and cheerleading. Chamblee (resident), Cross Keys, Redan and Stone Mountain all had athletes taking the top academic honors for 2014. Twelve of the 15 sports sponsored by DeKalb County were represented in this group. Cross country (nine) and track (six) led the sports with academic honors, including several athletes who participated in both sports. Tennis was third with five honorees. Stone Mountain’s Jamarquise Huston (cross country, track, wrestling) was part of a group of 10 athletes who participated in two or more sports while performing at the top of the class academically. Huston earned salutatorian honors at Stone Mountain. Other two-sports stars include Redan valedictorian Tykeria Davidson (softball/soccer), Cross Keys’ salutatorian Cristian Padilla Romero (boys cross country and track) and Cedar Grove salutatorian Chandler Ector (football/track). For more information, visit www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/athletics.

The Decatur Southside DeKalb Optimist Club’s Junior Golf Tournament for 10- to 18-yearolds takes place on June 2 at Sugar Creek Golf Club in Atlanta.

Optimist tourney seeking young golfers Golfers ages 10 to 18 can still sign up for the Decatur Southside DeKalb Optimist Club’s Junior Golf Tournament taking place on June 2 at Sugar Creek Golf Club in Atlanta. Competitors will play 18 holes. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and golfers will tee off at 8 a.m. The deadline for the $20 entry fee and entry form is June 1. The top boy and girl winner in each age group will advance to the Georgia District Qualifier Tournament on June 7-8 at BridgeMill Athletic Club in Canton. In the Canton qualifier, girls in the 10-12 age group and boys 10-11 will play an 18-hole tourna-

ment on June 7. All other age groups will play 36 holes, 18 each on Saturday and Sunday. Up to 15 top finishers in the Canton tournament will advance to the prestigious Optimist International Junior Golf Championship, played on four courses in July at the PGA National Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. More than 5,000 youth compete in qualifying Optimist tournaments annually. The golf club is at 2706 Bouldercrest Road in Atlanta. For more information, call Jerome Brown at 404-388-7450 or 404-754-4003.

June 10 deadline Free tennis lessons for kids for Black Caucus Kids who play tennis can sign up for essay contest free junior tennis lessons on the first Saturday monthly in the Rainbow Creek subdivision in Decatur. Team B.L.U.E. is offering the free lessons at noon. Team B.L.U.E. – Born Leaders United for Education – provides academic enrichment, tennis-based wellness training and strategies to offer a healthier lifestyle to youth and families in underserved communities. Sign up at www.teambluetennis4free. com. The Rainbow Creek Community is at 2624 Rainbow Creek Drive. For more information, contact coach Amani Mitchell at 770-597-1066.

Junior Golf Tournament Sponsored by Decatur/Southside DeKalb Optimist Club

Monday, June 2, 2014 Sugar Creek Golf Club 2706 Bouldercrest Road Atlanta, GA 30317

Boys & Girls Ages 10-18 The top finisher in each age group will advance to the Georgia District Qualifier, June 7-8 in Canton, Ga., with a chance to qualify for the prestigious Optimist International Junior Golf Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Registration Begins at 7 a.m. • Tee Off at 8 a.m

Entry fee: $20 For more details or to register, call Jerome Brown at 404-388-7450 or 404-754-4003

Sophomores and juniors who live in the 4th District can participate in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Spouses’ Essay Contest and Issue Forum for a chance to win a $1,000 prize and an expense-paid trip to the nation’s capital. This year’s topic is cyberbullying. Entries are due by June 10. Winners and their families are invited to Washington in September to present their essays and participate in a Sept. 25 issue forum during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson’s wife, Mereda Davis Johnson, serves as chair of the CBC Spouses. On May 7, the congressman introduced a new technological element to the contest. Students have the op- Mereda Johnson tion of submitting a written essay or a video essay on the topic. Tech-savvy teens have the opportunity to showcase their creative video production talents. All written and video essay entries are due by June 10. Winners will be selected on or before Aug. 1. The first-place winner in each category will receive $1,000; the runners-up in each category will receive $750. Winners and runners-up will receive airfare and hotel accommodations to and from Washington to attend a congratulatory luncheon and the issue forum. For more information, rules, guidelines and an application, visit http://hankjohnson. house.gov.

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May 24, 2014

Finance

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Metro jobless rate dips to 6.5 percent in April Metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate declined to 6.5 percent in April as employers created 18,000 more jobs. The rate is down three-tenths of a percentage point from 6.8 percent in March. A year ago, the rate was 7.7 percent. The Georgia Department of Labor said the number of jobs increased to 2,444,300 in April from 2,426,300 in March. Most of the job gains, 6,300, came in leisure and hospitality. Over the past five years, the area has gained an average of 13,000 jobs from March to April. Over the year, the number of jobs increased by 47,600, or 2 percent, from 2,396,700 jobs in April 2013. There were 15,440 new claims for unemployment insurance filed in April, an increase of 1,458, or 10.4 percent, from 13,982 in March. Most of the increase, 826, came in administrative and support services. There were 18,785 claims filed in April 2013. Metro Athens had the lowest area jobless rate at 4.9 percent, while the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region had the highest at 8.8 percent. Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 7 percent, unchanged from March. The rate was 8.3 percent in April a year ago. Local area unemployment data are not seasonally adjusted. For more information, visit www.dol.state.ga.us.

Join us for this important event as we focus attention on families and children and celebrate the kick-off of the new school year.

School bus driver job fair Job seekers interested in bus driver positions can attend the DeKalb School District’s Transportation Job Fair on May 30 at Chamblee High. The district is seeking individuals to train to become bus drivers. With a first-year driving commitment, drivers earn up to $1,200 for paid training. The job fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications are available at www.pats.dekalb.k12.ga.us and must be completed before the job fair. Applicants should bring a copy of their motor vehicle driving record for the past seven years, Social Security card, commercial driver’s license, and a copy of their high school diploma. R.S.V.P. to Dekalb-Recruitment@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us. Chamblee High is at 3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. For more information, contact Janitrea Sebree-Kelly at 678-676-0005.

Expo Date: July 26, 2014 • Noon - 5 p.m. Limited number of exhibitor slots available. Call 404-284-1888 to reserve your space.

Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 29th day of April, 2014 5/10, 5/17,5/24,5/31

Notice of Petition to Change Name (S) OF MINOR CHILD(REN)

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Notice of Petition to Change Name of Adult in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action Case Number: ++ 14CV4311-1++ Vivan Denise Smith aka Vivan Denise Clark filed a petition in the DeKalb County Superior Court on April 22, 2104 to change the name from: Vivan Denise Smith to Vivan Denise Clark. Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the petition was filed. Dated: April 22, 2014 Vivan Denise Smith Petitioner, Pro se 5492 Sigman St Stone Mountain, Ga 30083 (404) 592-8614 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31

NOTICE OF Publication In the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action # ++14CV2817-3++ Carol Smith Plaintiff Vs. Micheal Angelo Smith Defendant 5451 Biffle Road Stone Mountain, Ga 30088 By Order of the Court service for service by publication dated May 2, 2014 you are hereby notified that on March 11, 2014 the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for: Compliant of Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court, and to serve upon the plaintiffís attorney whose name and address is Carol Smith 5456 Biffle Road Stone Mountain, a 30038. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of, May 2, 2014

Witness the Honorable Cynthia J. Becker Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 5th day of May, 2014 5/3, 5/10,5/17,5/24

Notice of PUBLICATION in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action Case Number: ++ 14CV3617-3++ Kim Terry Plaintiff Vs. Chidi Enyobi 4420 Dallisct Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Defendant By Order of the Court service for service by publication dated April 21, 2014 you are hereby notified that on April 2, 2014 the above name filed suit against you for: Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court, and to serve upon the plaintiffís attorney whose name and address is 6906 Shadow Ridge Ln Stone Mountain, Ga 30087. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of April 21, 2014. Witness the Honorable Clarence F. Seeliger. Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 22th day of April, 2014 5/3, 5/10,5/17,5/24

Notice of PUBLICATION in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action Case Number: ++ 14CV3738-3++ Gloria Harris Plaintiff Vs. Olvsevn Fakoya 3310 Gisborne Road Atlanta, Ga 30319

Defendant By Order of the Court service for service by publication dated April 21, 2014 you are hereby notified that on April 7, 2014 the above name filed suit against you for: Compliant for Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court, and to serve upon the plaintiffís attorney whose name and address is 2912 Aspen Wood Atlanta, Ga 30360. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of April 21, 2014. Witness the Honorable Clarence F. Seeliger. Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 22th day of April, 2014 5/3,5/10,5/17,5/24

Notice of Petition to Change Name of Adult in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action Case Number: ++ 14CV4438-3++ Velda Glennece Perrin aka Velda Glennece Perrin filed a petition in the DeKalb County Superior Court on April 24, 2104 to change the name from: Velda Glennece Perrin to Velda Glennece Day. Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the petition was filed. Dated: April 24, 2014 Velda Glennece Perrin Petitioner, Pro se 2838 Cordite Loop Snellville, Ga 30039 (404) 797-1294 5/3, 5/10,5/17,5/24

Notice

in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action Case Number: ++ 14CV2760-3++ Traylyn J. Smith

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Petitioner Vs. Ajah B. Bryant Respondent By Order of the Court for service by publication dated April 24, 2014 you are hereby notified that on March 7, 2014 Traylyn J. Smith filed suit against you for Legitimation and custody. You are required to file with the clerk of the Superior Court, and to serve upon the Petitioner’s attorney, Lindsey M. Siegel, Atlanta Legal Aid Society, 246 Sycamore Street, Suite 120, Decatur, Georgia 30030-3434, an answer in writing within sixty (60) days of April 24, 2014. Witness the Honorable Clarence F. Seeliger, Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court, Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit. This the 24th day of April, 2014 5/3, 5/10,5/17,5/24

Notice of PUBLICATION in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action Case Number: ++ 13CV9647-2-6++ Stacey Brown Plaintiff Vs. Donald Kemp 3800 Flat Shoals Pkwy Decatur, Ga 30034 Defendant By Order of the Court service for service by publication dated April 23, 2014 you are hereby notified that on September 13, 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 plaintiffís attorney whose name and address is Stacey Brown P.O Box 16183 Atlanta, Ga 30321. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of April 23, 2014. Witness the Honorable Asha F.Jackson.

Civil Action Case Number: ++ 14CV4235-2++ Makki Mohamed Elbashir filed a petition in the DeKalb County Superior Court on April 17, 2014 to change the name(s) of the minor child(ren) from: Retaj Makki Elagab to Retaj Makki Elbasjir. 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: April 17, 2014 Name: Makki M Elbashir Address: 3207 Henderson Mill Road Apt-N4. Atlanta, Ga 30341 (678)-887-8560 5/17, 5/24,6/7,6/14

Notice of Petition to Change Name of Adult in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action Case Number: ++ 14CV4861-9++ Willie B. Lovelace filed a petition in the DeKalb County Superior Court on May 8, 2014 to change the name from: Willie B. Lovelace to Willie B. Harris, Jr. Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the petition was filed. Dated: May 5, 2014 Willie B. Harris aka Willie B. Lovelace 1533 Van Epps St Atlanta, Ga 30316 (404) 622-1183 5/17,5/24,5/31,6/7

Notice of Petition to Change Name of Adult in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action Case Number: ++ 14CV4935-2++ Dora Goldman filed a petition in the DeKalb County Superior Court on May 8, 2104 to change the name from: Dora Goldman to Thelma D. Steele. Any

interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the petition was filed. Dated: May 8, 2014 Dora Goldman Petitioner, Pro se 4309 Sherwood Oaks Drive Decatur, Ga 30034 (770)- 593-2308 5/17,5/24, 5/31,6/7

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Civil Action Case Number: ++ 14CV4862-9++ Serina Taylor Avant Petitioner Vs. Wayne Avant Defendant Wayne Avant 5226 Golfcrest Circle Stone Mountain, Ga 30083 By Order of the Court for service by publication dated May 12, 2014 you are hereby notified that on March 8, 2014 the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for: Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court, and to serve upon the Plaintiff’s attorney whose name and address is: Serina Taylor Avant 831 Martin Ct SE Atlanta, Ga 30315. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of May 12, 2014. Witness the Honorable Mark Anthony Scott, Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 12th day of May, 2014 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14

Notice of Petition to Change Name of Adult in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action Case Number: ++ 14CV5126-1++ Leslie Hill Thomas filed a petition in the DeKalb County Superior Court on May 6, 2104 to change the name from: Leslie Hill Thomas to Lexie Lee Jackson Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the petition was filed. Dated: March 31, 2014 Leslie Hill Thomas Petitioner, Pro se 2035 W. Flatshoals Terrace Decatur, Ga 30034 (404) 243-1908

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“There are few who can as eloquently and passionately inflame the hearts and minds of our students.”

Vivian to address GPTC grads The Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, who has a Presidential Medal of Freedom, will speak at Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 31. Vivian, a champion of civil and human rights, will address more than 2,600 students who will graduate with degrees, diplomas and certificates. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the House of Hope Atlanta in Decatur. In the 1960s, Vivian worked Civil rights legend C.T. Vivian will deliver Georgia Piedmont’s commencement address on May 31. alongside Dr. Martin Luther King “There are few who can as eloquently Jr. and other luminaries of the civil rights and passionately inflame the hearts and movement. During his illustrious career, Vivian also minds of our students as they embark served as national president of the Southern on the next phase of their academic and Christian Leadership Conference and pro- professional careers,” Simama said. The spring commencement is open to vided counsel to Presidents Johnson, Carter, the public. Reagan, Clinton and Obama. The House of Hope Atlanta, formerly Dr. Jabari Simama, the college’s president, said GPTC is “honored to have an American Greater Travelers Rest Church, is at 4650 hero like Vivian” give its commencement Flat Shoals Parkway. For more information, visit gptc.edu. address.

Above, new DeKalb Lawyers Association officers take the oath of office on May 17 at the Lou Walker Center. Mawuli Mel Davis (at left), a partner in the DavisBozeman Law Firm, is the new president.

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New baby girl for CEO May Davis heads DeKalb lawyers group The May family has a new girl. Interim CEO Lee May and his wife, Robin, welcomed Riley May on May 16 at 8:31 a.m. Weighing in at 8 pounds, 5 ounces, Riley joins sisters Ryann, 7, and Reagan, 5. Both Riley and mom are healthy, in good spirits and resting. May says he is thankful for all of God’s generous blessings. “I want to thank everyone for their kind sentiments and prayers,” he said. The family is taking a few days for privacy and recuperation.

Big sister Ryann, 7, proudly holds new baby sister Riley, born May 16.

Civil rights lawyer Mawuli Mel Davis is the new president of the DeKalb Lawyers Association. Davis and nine officers took the oath of office on May 17 from DeKalb Superior Court Judge Mark Scott during the association’s 26th annual scholarship breakfast at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia. Davis, a partner in the Davis-Bozeman Law Firm in Decatur, will serve for a year. The group awarded four scholarships totaling $2,500 to law students. Jaaonne Jackson, a third-year UGA law student, received the $1,000 Donald Lee Hollowell Legacy

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Godfrey won more football games than any other coach in DeKalb Schools history, finishing with a 273-89-1 record.

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Southwest DeKalb High’s Buck Godfrey will be inducted into the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame on May 31.

He won more games than any other coach in DeKalb Schools history, finishing with a 273-89-1 record. He led SWD to the state Class AAAA championship in 1995 and to the playoffs, 26 of his 30 years as coach. Godfrey also led SWD to the state semifinals seven times and to the championship game in 1990. Godfrey, who also taught English, started coaching in 1983. Upon his retirement, the DeKalb School Board presented him with a proclamation that praised his monumental influence in developing youth into productive adults. It noted that “an amazing 279” of his players signed college football scholarships, and that 211

Buck Godfrey, Southwest DeKalb High’s winningest football coach, will be inducted into the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame on May 31 in Dalton. The awards banquet and Hall of Fame ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center. He also will be celebrated at a reception on May 30 at 7 p.m. at the center. The reception is $15, and the induction ceremony is $25. Godfrey, who retired after the 2012 season, made major contributions to high school football in Georgia and especially at Southwest DeKalb, where he spent 30 seasons as a head coach.

of them earned college degrees. Godfrey was inducted into the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. He will be inducted in the 2014 GACA Hall of Fame with T. McFerrin, Rodney Walker, Johnny Farmer, Jimmy Hires and Lee Gower. The nonprofit Georgia Athletic Coaches Association was established in 1938 to advance athletics in Georgia. The Hall of Fame was established in 2000 to honor high school coaches. The Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center is at 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road. For more information, visit http://gacacoaches.com or call 770-5786366 or 1-800-282-0839.

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