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Mangham still owes most of $5,000 fine he denied By Jennifer Ffrench Parker

DeKalb Commission Super District 7 candidate Randal Mangham still owes the state of Georgia most of a $5,000 fine levied for years of ethics violations. Mangham, an attorney and former state representative, is in the Dec. 6 runoff election with Gregory Adams. He was fined $5,000 in Randal Mangham October 2009 for 12 ethics violations for failure to “timely file” Personal Financial Disclosure Statements and Campaign Disclosure Reports while representing

House District 94 from 2001 to 2010. To date, State Ethics Commission records show that he has only paid $1,500 of the fine. Robert Lane, deputy executive secretary of the state Ethics and Transparency Commission, said on Nov. 21 that their records show Mangham only paid three checks for $500 each toward his outstanding $5,000 balance. “Thus, Mr. Mangham owes the commission $3,500, unless he has proof of payment to the contrary,” Lane said. On July 20, Mangham’s delinquent balance was one of 50 sent to the attorney general’s office “to pursue collection,” Lane said.

“Presently, the collection has not moved forward, so Mr. Mangham has not received any correspondence from the Department of Law,” Lane said on Nov. 21. “The referral went with a memorandum detailing 50-plus cases that were outstanding.” Lane said since referring the cases to the attorney general, they have closed about 15 of the outstanding 50. Mangham’s was not among them. The $5,000 fine was part of a Consent Order that Mangham signed before the State Ethics Commission on Oct. 15, 2009, to settle “a probable cause investigation initiated on Nov. 29, 2007, alleging violations of the Ethics in Government Act.” He agreed “to pay a total civil penalty of $5,000” in $500 incre-

ments by the fifth day of each successive 10 calendar months following the order. The state required the penalty to “be paid out of respondent’s personal funds and not those of his campaign.” Mangham made the three payments on Nov. 5, 2009; Dec. 28, 2009; and Feb. 12, 2010, and stopped. As part of the Consent Order, Mangham, who was in the House for 11 years before an unsuccessful run for Georgia governor in 2010, waived his right to a preliminary hearing that was scheduled for Dec. 4, 2008. He also agreed to resolve the case against him for outstanding Personal Financial Disclosure Statements for 2005 and 2006 Please see FINES, page 2

Judge clears way to demolish Brannon Hill condos County to begin in 60 days if owners don’t act By Jennifer Ffrench Parker

DeKalb County can move forward with demolishing a dozen dilapidated buildings that threaten the safety of residents at Brannon Hill Condominiums in Clarkston. Superior Court Judge Gregory Adams signed the order on Nov. 15 authorizing the county to “demolish and clean up” the buildings with 68 units if owners do not do it within 60 days. The order ends a 10-year fight to clean up the condos and resolves an In Rem For Nuisance Abatement lawsuit filed by the county on July 21, 2016. In that complaint, the county alleged that the deplorable conditions at Brannon Hill Condominiums, located at 1000 Old Hampton Drive in Clarkston, “constitute a public nuisance which imperils the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of that neighborhood.” The order gives 82 titleholders and 114 interested parties until Jan. 13, 2017, from the execution of the court order to demolish structures; remove all trash and debris from buildings 1, 2, 3 and 4; remove foundations from the buildings; and clean each location. “These demolitions must comply with the applicable codes and regulation,” the judge said. If owners fail to comply within the 60 days, the order gives the county 270 days to demolish the structures, remove the foundations, and clear all trash and debris deemed necessary to bring the properties into compliance. Adams also ordered that “all demolition costs shall constitute a lien against the properties.” The costs include “the removal of salvaged materials, all court costs, appraisal fees, permit costs, administrative costs, ad-

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Abandoned furniture, tires and other debris have piled up in front of several burned-out buildings at the Brannon Hill Condominiums in Clarkston.

vertisement costs, restoration to grade the property after demolition, attorney’s fee, and all other costs necessarily associated with the complaint.” The order also requires the county to contact Georgia Power and other utility properties to cut off and cap utilities at the street and it grants the county permission to maintain grass and weeds below 12 inches on the properties. The targeted group of buildings was destroyed by fires on Feb. 19, 2014; July 18,

costs.” 2014; Jan. 31, 2015; and April 9, Commissioner Sharon Barnes 2016. Sutton, who fought for two years The county’s complaint said the for a resolution at Brannon Hill, buildings were either destroyed or said she was happy the court gave left “uninhabitable and unfit for the county the go-ahead to take human habitation” and piles of garcare of the situation. bage, trash, debris, litter and rubble “This is the result of the Branwere not removed. In addition to removing the de- Sharon B. Sutton non Hill Task Force that I formed and chaired. This was the first stroyed buildings, the judge ordered the county to file liens on the properties “to joint effort established in the history of the recover all administrative and demolition decades-long struggles of Brannon Hill.”

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“We will be at the Ethics Commission first thing in the morning to clear up any outstanding balance.”

More places to dispute water bills Water and sewer customers who want to dispute their water bills now have additional locations and times throughout the county to begin the process. Seven of those locations and times in Decatur, Ellenwood and Atlanta are still available in the wake of a moratorium DeKalb interim CEO Lee May issued in September that stops disconnections through the end of 2016 on residential water accounts that have been contested through the county’s Utility Customer Operations Center’s Customer Assurance Team. “By adding these additional sites and times, we are providing convenient locations to accommodate varying schedules to help address customers’ concerns about their water bills,” May said in a Nov. 16 statement. At these locations, water customers will be able to speak with county representatives about their bills and place their accounts in dispute. During the dispute period, customers with disputed accounts will be required to pay their average bill based on 12 months or six billing cycles prior to the anomaly bill. There will be no water service disconnec-

tions for customers whose accounts are in dispute and who have paid their average bill through the end of 2016. In addition to notifying the Utility Customer Operations Center at 774 Jordan Lane in Decatur or calling 404-371-3000 to speak with a customer service representative, water customers can visit: n Pan Asian Center-Doraville, 3510 Shallowford Road, Atlanta, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 30. n Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1. n Northlake Mall, 4800 Briarcliff Road N.E., Atlanta, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 3. n Brookhaven Public Library, 1242 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 5. n DeKalb Fire Department-Station 4, 4540 Flakes Mill Road, Ellenwood, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 7. n Gallery at South DeKalb, 2801 Candler Road, Decatur, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 10. n North DeKalb Mall, 2050 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 17. Visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov.

“Come on and be a part of the vision” First Afrikan Church is an Afrocentric Christian Ministry that empowers women, men, youth and children to move from membership to leadership in the church, community and the world. Praise & Devotion Worship Service Sundays at 10 a.m. Join us for Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

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DeKalb County residents are now on an odd/even outdoor watering schedule in wake of water restrictions imposed by Gov. Nathan Deal on Nov. 17 because of the drought and wildfires burning across North Georgia. The Level 2 drought response by Deal imposes water restrictions in 52 counties, including DeKalb, on the recommendation of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Deal also has banned the use of fireworks in 110 of Georgia’s 159 counties, including all of metro Atlanta, because of the wildfires. DeKalb Fire Rescue Chief Darnell Fullum said adhering to Deal’s temporary ban on fireworks will help reduce the likelihood of an unintended fire “during these times of unprecedented drought conditions.” Deal’s executive order banning fireworks, signed on Nov. 14, cites Georgia’s six-month drought as the cause of numerous wildfires from the Blue Ridge area in Northwest Georgia to Rabun County in the state’s northeastern corner. Legislation passed by the General Assembly last year legalizing the sale and use of fireworks in Georgia gives the governor the authority to restrict fireworks during periods of drought. Under the Level 2 drought, outdoor irrigation for planting, growing, managing, or maintaining ground cover, trees, shrubs,

or other plants will be limited to two days a week on an odd-even schedule. Even-numbered addresses and sites without numbered addresses may irrigate on Wednesdays and Saturdays before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Odd-numbered addresses may irrigate on Thursdays and Sundays before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. No outdoor watering is allowed between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Prohibited outdoor water uses include: n Washing hard surfaces such as streets, gutters, sidewalks and driveways, except when necessary for public health and safety. n Using water for ornamental purposes, such as fountains, reflecting pools and waterfalls. n Use of fire hydrants, except for the purposes of firefighting, public health, safety or flushing. n Washing vehicles, such as cars, boats, trailers, motorbikes, airplanes or golf carts. n Noncommercial washing, or pressure washing, of buildings or structures, except for immediate fire protection. n Charity or noncommercial fundraiser carwashes. For the latest drought status, visit www. northgeorgiawater.org/current-water-stats/ drought-status/. For conservation tips, visit www.mydropcounts.org.

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Men are needed to volunteer for Real Men Read on Dec. 9 at Columbia Elementary School in Decatur. It takes place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will read to kids in 30-minute sessions. They and the community also are being asked to donate a book to a class or a student in memory of actor Tommy Ford,

who died Oct. 12 at age 52. Ford, a faculty member at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, was best known as a character actor on the TV sitcoms “Martin” and “The Parkers.” The school is at 3230 Columbia Woods Drive. For more information, call 678-8740702.

Mangham admits being in error Fines,

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and for delinquent Campaign Contribution Disclosure Reports for June 30, 2007. The order said Mangham had failed to disclose “direct ownership interests in two tracts of real property and his spouse’s direct ownership in an additional tract of real property” on his Personal Disclosures. Mangham also had “failed to timely disclose his occupation, employer and principal activity, as well as his spouse’s name, occupation, employer and principal activity, and his spouse’s known business or investment interest,” the order said. At an Oct. 10 District 7 Candidate Forum co-hosted by CrossRoadsNews and First Afrikan Presbyterian Church Community Action Team, Mangham denied that he had ever been fined for ethics violations. “There was no $5,000 fine,” Mangham said. “I don’t know where you got that information but that is incorrect.” After the newspaper published an Oct. 29 story quoting him at the forum, Mangham and his campaign staff called numerous

times and sent several emails demanding “immediate retraction” of the story. Richard Stephen, his campaign manager, called the article “false and very misleading.” “The paper treats this as a fact and not as a question,” he wrote in a Nov. 3 email. “It is this misrepresentation of the facts that we wish to have you retract in the next publishing.” Mangham called again on Nov. 16. On Nov. 21, when CrossRoadsNews presented him with a copy of his Consent Agreement obtained in an Open Records Request from the State Ethics Commission, Mangham said “clearly there was a consent order.” “That was in error when I said there were no fines,” he said. Mangham said he sent someone to the Ethics Commission and was told that he did not owe any fines. “To the extent that we had checked and was told we did not owe anything, I thought we did not,” he said. “We will be at the Ethics Commission first thing in the morning to clear up any outstanding balance.”

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“I’m so appreciative to everybody that came here to support us because you feel like family to us.”

District 7 runoff voting starts Nov. 28

Early voting begins Nov. 28 in the Dec. 6 special election runoff for the DeKalb Commission Super District 7 seat. Voters can cast ballots 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday through Dec. 2 at the main office of Voter Registration and Elections, 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, in Decatur. It will be the only Gregory Adams early polling precinct for the runoff election. Gregory Adams, an Emory police officer and church bishop, and attorney and former state Rep. Randal Mangham are vying for the office. They were the top Randal Mangham vote-getters from a field of eight candidates in the Nov. 8 special election to fill the seat vacated by Stan Watson. Adams got 33,449 or 26 percent of the vote and Mangham, 20,921 or 16.3 percent. All early voters should enter the advance voting site through the side entrance of the Registration and Elections office. Ballots will be automatically mailed to voters 65 years and older who are disabled if they so designated that status on their applications for the Nov. 8 election. Other District 7 voters who wish to receive a mailed absentee ballot must submit an application no later than 4 p.m. on Dec. 2. Signed applications may be faxed to 404-298-4038 or emailed tovoterreg@ dekalbcountyga.gov. For more information, visit www. dekalbvotes.com.

Southwest DeKalb High seniors (from left) Chantz Cherry, Jada Walton, Ogheneruona Uwusiaba, and Channing Walker signed early and committed to their colleges on Nov. 9 instead of waiting until the customary signing period in the spring.

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SWD athletes score big scholarship awards By Ken Watts

Four star athletes from Southwest DeKalb High will reap rewards for years of hard work and dedication in fall 2017 when they enter Division 1 colleges and universities on full athletic scholarships worth more than $84,000. About 200 students, family and friends cheered Chantz Cherry, Ogheneruona Uwusiaba and Jada Walton from their reigning class AAAAA Georgia State Champion Girls Basketball team and SWD baseball pitcher Channing Walker as the seniors signed scholarship documents Nov. 9 in the school’s auditorium. The four decided to sign early and commit to their schools instead of waiting until spring, the customary signing period. Cherry, a 5-7 guard, will play for Stoney Brook University in Long Island, N.Y., and major in engineering. “I want to thank all my family, friends, coaches and trainers for helping me get to where I am,” Cherry said. “Of course we plan on winning another state championship this year.”

Uwusiaba, a 6-3 center with a 4.0 grade point average, also will major in engineering and signed to play for the University of Central Florida Knights. Uwusiaba had 22 Division 1 scholarship offers but chose UCF because of its engineering program. “I’m so appreciative to everybody that came here to support us because you feel like family to us,” she said. Coach Kathleen Richey-Walton praised the Nigerian exchange student’s work ethic and commitment to improving her game. “When she saw what she lacked after junior varsity season, she started training seven days a week and twice on Fridays because she wanted to get better,” Richey-Walton said. Walton will play for the Texas A&M Aggies and major in sports broadcasting. Signing day was bittersweet for Walton, whose mother died of breast cancer on July 25, 2013, but she said she is grateful for the support of the SWD community and is focused on the

challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. “It’s exciting. I put in a lot of work to get this far and I can’t wait to get out there and show my talents,” she said. Walker, a 6-2, 180pound right-hander who Jada Walton throws an 86 mph fastball, signed with Alabama State University. “I give thanks to God and my parents for having my back and pushing me forward,” Walker said, his voice breaking with emotion. Coach Tyrus Taylor called Walker a humble young man who finds it difficult to talk about himself. “It’s been a joy to watch him develop from game to game, year to year. He not only shows maturity on the field but also takes charge of what he wants to do with his life.”

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“Eric [Mance] wanted to win and he did, but teaching his players to be productive, successful citizens was his quest.”

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A three-mile stretch of the South River Trail has been renamed the Michelle Obama Walking Trail. The DeKalb Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 7 to name the trail between Georgia State University Decatur Campus and Constitution Road in honor of the U.S. first lady, who spent her eight years in the White House encouraging children and adults to become more active with her Let’s Move campaign. District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson, who sponsored the resolution to name the trail for Obama, said it goes by the Magnet School of Technology named for President Barack Obama. “I am thrilled to acknowledge first lady Michelle Obama’s work with childhood obesity, healthy eating, and making exercise a part of everyone’s daily life,” he said. It was unclear at press time when the signs would go up on the trail.

First lady Michelle Obama has spent her eight years in the White House encouraging kids and adults to become more active with her Let’s Move campaign.

Granddaughter honors grandmother with cancer activism Shoshanna Robinson, who was inspired to seek a cure when her grandmother Mavis Hawthorne died of stomach cancer, was honored for her work by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. The group recognized Robinson for hosting cancer awareness events year-round at her college and in the community at its 2016 regional conference in Myrtle Beach in March. Robinson, a fourth-year Mercer University Doctor of Pharmacy student and president of her college Tau Pi Omega chapter, was given the President, the Health Promotion and the Outstanding Soror awards. She works through Golden Cure, a club she founded on campus in January, to raise awareness and help meet the needs of those affected by cancer. The club, which plans weekly events highlighting different cancers, sponsors health screenings and collects items to donate to a local hospital. It also hosts baked

Shoshanna Robinson received Alpha Kappa Alpha’s President, Health Promotion, and Outstanding Soror awards for raising funds and cancer awareness.

good sales and sushi-making classes to raise funds and holds monthly campus meetings with pediatric oncology pharmacists to discuss specific cancers and raise awareness. The club’s “Go Gold” month for childhood cancer awareness held in September raised $1,900, which was donated to Camp Sunshine that serves children with cancer. Robinson chose the name

Golden Cure to pay homage to her family’s successful chain of Caribbean restaurants, Golden Krust. She says her family, friends and sorority sisters have been big supporters of Golden Cure. At an Oct. 29 “Breast Fest” cohosted by her mother, Jacqueline Robinson, at her family’s Stonecrest Golden Krust restaurant, the club offered blood pressure screenings and handed out information on

breast exams. Robinson’s family – mother, aunts and uncles – started the restaurant chain in Bronx, N.Y., in 1989. Her mother also owns Golden Krust locations in Stone Mountain and Conyers. During Breast Fest, Golden Cure also gave “Chemo-Care” bags laden with blankets, socks, mints, candles, immune-booster candy, journals and pens to breast cancer survivors. Robinson’s Tau Pi Omega chapter collected more than 700 items for the Chemo-Care bags. Funds are still being collected for Breast Fest, and Robinson said all proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society to benefit the research for a cure. Robinson also has worked with girls at Ronald E. McNair Middle School, many of whom have had family members who have been impacted by cancer. For more information or to volunteer or donate, email Shoshanna18@gmail.com.

Legendary DeKalb coach Eric Mance was a mentor, friend Legendary DeKalb basketball coach Eric Bruce Mance of Stone Mountain has passed away at age 63. Mance, a 28-year DeKalb coaching veteran, retired in 2009 after a career that included coaching stints at Briarcliff and Gordon in Atlanta; at Lithonia, where he coached both of his sons, Kalonji and Omar-Seli; and at M.L. King Jr. High. Known as the “Dean of Basketball Coaches in DeKalb County,” Mance had 547 career wins and 14 20-win seasons. He was the first coach in DeKalb County to reach 500 wins, with 286 wins at Lithonia High and 90 wins at MLK. He died unexpectedly on Nov. 12 at his home. His funeral service was held Nov. 18 at Antioch Lithonia Baptist Church in Lithonia. Mance coached the 1994 Lithonia High team ranked No. 15 in the nation. He had nine 20-win seasons in 15 years at Lithonia. During his career, more than 70 of his players received basketball scholarships and more than 30 players received scholarships in other sports. In 2003, Mance was inducted into the Albany Sports Hall of Fame for his career as a player and high school coach. Dr. Phil McCrary, another

Eric Mance, who retired in 2009, was the first coach in DeKalb County to reach 500 wins. He was inducted into the Albany Sports Hall of Fame for his career as a player and coach.

DeKalb coaching legend with more than 500 career wins, called Mance a great coach, mentor and friend. “Eric was the epitome of a teaching coach who knew how to get his kids to play,” McCrary said. “He was

also a great mentor to many of the younger coaches in DeKalb. He was always willing to share information, win or lose.” McCrary said Mance taught his players to value themselves and

their teammates. “Eric wanted to win and he did, but teaching his players to be productive, successful citizens was his quest.” Greg White, former Southwest DeKalb High PTA president, said Mance was a role model for players, students and others in the community. “He played a major role in shaping the competitive play of DeKalb County basketball, which still lives on today,” White said on Nov. 18. Mance, who was born in Albany on Dec. 24, 1952, graduated from Albany High in 1970 where he was a scholar-athlete in basketball at the newly integrated school. He attended Valdosta State University on a full basketball scholarship where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. He obtained a master’s in P.E. from Georgia Southwestern as well as a master’s in special education from Columbus College. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Diann; children Kalonji (Danette), Omar-Seli (Rebecca), and Akilah Mance; and grandson Zion Seli Mance. For more information, visit www.dekalbschoolsga.org/athletics and click on Basketball.

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November 26, 2016

Each Nativity is accompanied by scriptural and hymn text. Additional birth scenes will be exhibited in the Parish Hall. The Children’s Christmas Parade steps off at Peachtree and 16th streets in midtown Atlanta on Dec. 3 beginning at 10:30 a.m. It airs live on WSBTV Channel 2.

Children’s Parade is Dec. 3

Thousands of spectators will line the streets in Midtown for the Children’s Christmas Parade on Dec. 3. The parade will step off at Peachtree and 16th streets beginning at 10:30 a.m. and end at Peachtree and Fifth streets in Atlanta. There will be floats, giant helium-filled balloons and marching bands. The parade will be broadcast live on WSB-TV Channel 2 for those who are unable to view it in person. For more information, visit www.choa.org/parade.

Kids can have breakfast with Santa Kids can dine with a holiday VIP at FODAC’s Breakfast With Santa on Dec. 10 at the Marriott Evergreen Conference Resort in Stone Mountain Park. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The ballroom festivities include a gourmet breakfast buffet, an all-attractions pass for Stone Mountain Park for each person, a magician, a toy for each child, and an opportunity to meet and take pictures with Santa. Proceeds will benefit the children and senior medical equipment programs at Friends of Disabled Adults and Children Too! Inc. WSB-TV chief meteorologist Glenn Burns is this year’s master of ceremonies. The park is off U.S. Highway 78 East in Stone Mountain. For tickets and more information, visit www.fodac.org/breakfast.

Each child who attends FODAC’s Breakfast With Santa will receive a toy and an opportunity to meet and take pictures with the holiday VIP.

300 creches from around the world tell story of the birth of Jesus The story of Jesus’ birth unfolds in more than 300 Nativity scenes from around the world that will be on exhibit at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Atlanta for the 21st holiday season beginning Dec. 3. The creches, from the elegant to the eccentric, are sculpted in materials ranging from carved wood to volcanic ash. A special exhibit of 58 particularly rare Nativity scenes that highlight the differences between the birth story as told in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew is featured in the narthex and gallery. St. Matthew’s Gospel accentuates the history of the Old Testament people, while St. Luke’s Gospel presents the story by using ordinary people who participate in the unfolding drama. Each Nativity is accompanied by scriptural and

hymn text. Additional birth scenes will be exhibited in the Parish Hall. Years of personal travel and gifts from friends resulted in Bill Lemonds’ collection of more than 200 creches, a mix of fine art and amateur crafts, bequeathed to Epiphany. Countries and cultures reflected in the figures include Mexico, Orthodox Russia, Poland, Polynesia, Renaissance Germany, Renaissance Italy, Taiwan, and the West Indies and North Georgia, Southern Appalachia and even a Hollywood film set. The exhibit, which has grown to more than 300 creches, runs Dec. 3-11. Children under 12 can attend for free. For times, admission prices and group reservations, visit www.epiphany.org or call 404-373-8338. The church is at 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E.

the DeKalb County Superior Court on Sept. 02, 2016 to change name(s) following minor child(ren) from: Zachariah Aundraw Curney to Zacharah Andre Yarbrough. 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: Aug. 25, 2016, 2016 Name: Barbara Yarbrough 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26

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

Civil Action Case Number: ++16FM11061-2++ Tarieka Lewis Plaintiff Vs. Ottis Lewis Defendant To: Ottis Lewis 2600 A Fieldstone View Ln. Conyers, GA 30013 By ORDER of the Court for service by publication dated Oct. 21, 2016, you are hereby notified that on Oct. 17, 2016, the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for Divorce with minor children. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court and to service upon the plaintiff’s attorney whose address is: Tarieka Lewis, 2900 Athena Ln., Apt. 42C, Lithonia, GA 30038. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of publication. Witness the Honorable Asha F. Jackson, Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 21st day of Oct., 2016 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26

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Civil Action Case Number: ++16FM6660-10++ Renee Meadows Plaintiff Vs. Elwyn Meadows Defendant To: Elwyn Meadows 604 Wild Circle Rd.

Clarkston, GA 30021 By ORDER of the Court for service by publication dated Sept. 09, 2016, you are hereby notified that on Jun. 15, 2016, the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court and to service upon the plaintiff’s attorney whose address is: Donald M. Coleman, Atlanta Legal Aid Society, 246 Sycamore St., Suite 120 Decatur, GA 30030-3434. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of Sept. 09, 2016. Witness the Honorable Tangela M. Barrie, Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 21st day of Oct., 2016 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26

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Civil Action Case Number: ++16FM10626-4++ Jamecia Zarur Plaintiff Vs. Karem Zarur Defendant To: By ORDER of the Court for service by publication dated Oct. 17, 2016, you are hereby notified that on Oct. 03, 2016, the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court and to service upon the plaintiff’s attorney whose address is: Jamecia Zarur, 806 Summerview Dr., Stone Mountain, GA 30083. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of Oct. 17, 2016. Witness the Honorable Gail C. Flake, Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 17th day of Oct., 2016

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Civil Action Case Number: ++16FM6908-2++ Andrew K. Jaa Plaintiff Vs. Ruth K. Jaa Defendant To: Ruth K. Jaa 8102 Paua Way Sacramento, CA 95823 By ORDER of the Court for service by publication dated Oct. 12, 2016, you are hereby notified that on Jun. 21, 2016, the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for Abandoment. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court and to serve upon the plaintiff Andrew K. Jaa – Pro Se an answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the first date of publication. Witness the Honorable Asha F. Jackson, Judge of this Superior Court. This the 14th day of Oct., 2016 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26

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Civil Action Case Number: ++16FM10838-9++ Earnest York Plaintiff Vs. Tanzia Graham Defendant To: By ORDER of the Court for service by publication dated Oct. 17, 2016, you are hereby notified that on Jun. 21, 2016, the above-named Plaintiff filed suit

The Nativity scenes, from the elegant to the eccentric, are sculpted in materials ranging from carved wood to volcanic ash.

Notice of Petition to CHANGE Name of ADULT against you for Legitimization. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court and to serve upon the plaintiff’s attorney whose name and addrss is: 6128 Creekford Dr., Lithonia, GA 30058. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of Oct. 17, 2016. Witness the Honorable Mark Anthony Scott, Judge of this Superior Court. This the 17th day of Oct., 2016 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26

Notice of Petition to CHANGE Name of MINOR CHILD(REN) in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action Case Number: ++16FM6279-3++ Amber Ferguson filed a petition in the DeKalb County Superior Court on Jun. 02, 2016 to change name(s) following minor child(ren) from: Michael Oscar Toole, Jr., to Michael Oscar Toole, III. 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. 17, 2016, 2016 Name: Amber Ferguson 3026 Lauren Parc Road Decatur, GA 30032 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26

Notice of Petition to CHANGE Name of MINOR CHILD(REN) in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

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Civil Action Case Number: ++16FM11077-1++ Devonta Rashida Johnson filed a petition in the DeKalb County Superior Court on Oct. 14, 2016 to change name from: Devonta Rashida Johnson to Joel Devonta Rashard Johnson. Any interested party has the right to appear In this case and file objections within 30 days after the Petition was filed. Dated: Oct. 14, 2016 Name: Devonta Rashida Johnson 2458 Shoals Terrace Decatur, GA 30034 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03

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Civil Action Case Number: ++16FM10799-6++ Rena S. Laney Plaintiff Vs. Ashley D. Laney Defendant To: 354 Marigna Ave. Scottdale, GA 30038 By ORDER of the Court for service by publication dated Oct. 20, 2016, you are hereby notified that on Oct. 03, 2016, the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for Divorce with minor children. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court and to service upon the plaintiff’s attorney whose address is: Rena Shauntreia Laney, 4965 Thompson Mill Rd., Lithonia, GA 30038. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days Nov. 04, 2016. Witness the Honorable J.P. Boulee, Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court.

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Civil Action Case Number: ++16FM11083-10++ Latoya Jones Plaintiff Vs. Anthony Scott, Jr. Defendant To: Anthony Scott, Jr. 2942 Ember Dr. Decatur, GA 30032 By ORDER of the Court for service by publication dated Nov. 08, 2016, you are hereby notified that on Oct. 19, 2016, the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court and to service upon the plaintiff’s attorney whose name and address is: Latoya Jones, 6108 Hillvale Rd., Lithonia, GA 30058. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days Nov. 08, 2016. Witness the Honorable Tangela M. Barrie, Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 09th day of Nov., 2016 11/26, 12/03, 12/10, 12/17

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Civil Action Case Number: ++16FM11806-6++ Edward Williams Plaintiff Vs. Cheryl Williams Defendant To: By ORDER of the Court for service by publication dated Nov. 07, 2016, you are hereby notified that on Nov. 07, 2016, the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court and to service upon the plaintiff’s attorney whose name and address is: Edward Williams, 1956 Pagett Dr., Austell, GA 30166. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days Nov. 10, 2016. Witness the Honorable J.P. Boulee, Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 10th day of Nov., 2016

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The 2007 drama centers around the Whitfield family’s first holiday together in four years.

Mayors’ Motorcade to deliver yuletide cheer to Ga. Regional Stone Mountain Mayor Pat Wheeler is chairing this year’s Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade to Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta on Dec. 1. The motorcade starts at 10 a.m. to the mental health facility at 3073 Panthersville Road in Decatur. The annual event, which began in 1959 by the nonprofit Georgia Mu-

nicipal Association in cooperation with Gov. Ernest Vandiver and his wife, Betty, helps to make the holiday season special for residents of Georgia’s hospitals serving individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. It relies on citizen participation in each city to donate gifts for the patients, many of whom would not

receive gifts or be recognized without the motorcade. Many patients at the hospitals have little, if any, support or contact with friends and family. There are five regional mental health hospitals in the state that serve about 3,200 Georgians. The Christmas wish list includes clothing for men (medium-3XL) and

‘This Christmas’ screens at Scott Candler Library Family members of all ages can attend a screening of “This Christmas” on Dec. 3 at the Scott Candler Library. Show time for the PG-13 movie is 2:30 p.m. The 2007 drama centers around the Whitfield family’s first holiday together in four years. The all-star cast includes Delroy Lindo, Chris Brown, Idris Elba, Regina King, and Loretta Devine. It is directed by Preston A. Whitmore II. The library is at 1917 Candler Road in Decatur. For more information, call 404-286-6986.

Whitfield family members return home for their first holiday together in four years in “This Christmas,” which screens on Dec. 3 at Scott Candler Library in Decatur.

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Avondale, Lithonia hosting tree lightings

Avondale Estates is lighting its Christmas Tree on Nov. 28 at the intersection of Clarendon Avenue and South Avondale Road. It begins at 6 p.m. There will be free cookies, caroling and Santa Claus. For more information, visit http:// avondaleestates.org. Lithonia’s Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration takes place Dec. 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Kelly Park at the corner of Main Street and Max Cleland Boulevard. Santa Dee will help light the tree. Muhammad Farms will have vegetables and other goodies starting at 4 p.m. For more information, call 770-482-8136.

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