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District 3 De Kalb Commissioner Larry Johnson rolls up his sleeve for a flu shot adminis tered by the Board of Health as flu season gets under way in Georgia. 6

Revelers garbed in period attire for the an nual “Stompin’ at the Savoy” fall fundraiser will groove to “bigband” music of yesteryear. 12

Federal employees fur loughed due to the partial govern ment shutdown feel the impact of not being paid during the 16-day impasse. 14

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Lewis pleads guilty, turns state witness in school scandal By Jennifer Ffrench Parker

Dr. Crawford Lewis was all smiles on Oct. 5 at the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce anniversary gala. On Oct. 16, he took a plea deal from prosecutors.

“Yes,” he replied. To which the prosecutor said: “The court will sentence you accordingly, subject to your truthful testimony doing the trial of your co-defendant Patricia Reid and Anthony Pope.” Jury selection for the trial of Reid and Pope is set to begin on Oct. 28. It is expected to take several weeks. With his plea and testimony, Lewis now faces about 12 months in jail instead of years. Lewis; Reid and Pope; and Reid’s secretary, Cointa Moody, were first indicted in May 2010 on multiple counts of running a criminal enterprise in connection with their management of DeKalb Schools’ multimilliondollar construction program. That indictment was replaced in May 2012 by a su-

After more than three years in legal limbo, former DeKalb School Superintendent Crawford Lewis has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of obstructing and hindering a law enforcement officer and turned state witness against his former co-defendants. Lewis, who was facing racketeering, theft by taking and other charges, pleaded guilty Oct. 16 in exchange for his testimony against his former Chief Operating Officer Patricia Reid and her former husband, Anthony Pope. Standing before DeKalb Superior Court Judge Cynthia Becker, Lewis was asked: “How do you plead to the charge, guilty or not guilty?” “Guilty,” he replied in a low voice. “And are you in fact guilty?” asked the prosecutor. Please see LEWIS, page 2

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New Group to Champion S. DeKalb David George, a 25-year South DeKalb resident, regularly picks up trash on Wesley Chapel Road. He says he is fighting to return pride and service to the county.

Residents fighting to raise quality of life, home values By Jennifer Ffrench Parker

Three years ago, David George and his wife of 42 years, Gwendolyn, were getting ready to sell their three-bedroom brick ranch in South DeKalb and head to the country. “We wanted to get five acres and build a house,” said George, a Greyhound bus driver who retired in 2010. But his house in the Cobb Valley Farms subdivision, which was valued at $150,000 in 2008, is David George now valued at $43,000. “We had to fight to get it to that,” he said, adding that the county originally reassessed the value of his house at $36,000. “It was a drastic blow,” said George, who has been in his home for 25 years. On top of the low valuation, he began to notice encroaching blight across south DeKalb County – houses boarded from foreclosure, a proliferation of panhandlers, unkempt public rights of way, trash and so on. Unable to sell his house for what he had invested in it, George said he had no choice but to stay and fight to make the area better so that he and fellow homeowners can recapture some of the value of their homes. “I have to put up a fight to make sure that this area improve,” he said. “We can’t give up.” George started first volunteering with the Wesley Chapel Curb Appeal Taskforce, calling the county about cutting overgrown medians and rights of way, and he began picking up trash along Wesley Chapel Road, Rainbow Drive, Flat Shoals Parkway, and everywhere he went. This summer, he joined a group of like-

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minded individuals, led by community development consultant Dr. Kathryn Rice, to organize the South DeKalb Improvement Association to champion South DeKalb, promote its economic development and improve its quality of life. On Oct. 26, they will unveil the new organization at a 9:30-to-11:30 a.m. kickoff at Berean Kathryn Rice Community Center in Stone Mountain. In addition to Rice and George, the group is made up of Kevin Chapman, coordinator of the Wesley Chapel Curb Appeal Taskforce

and president of the Snapfinger Woods Manor Homeowners Association; Ken Taylor, Eagles Ridge Homeowners Association; Robert Douglas, president of Creekwood Hills Community Organization in Decatur; Peggy Hobdy from Decatur; and Greg Van Buren from Clarkston. George said their goal is make SDIA the voice of residents of unincorporated DeKalb County. “It’s like this,” he said. “If you have one pencil, it’s easy to break. If you have 500 pencils, it’s harder to break. If you have 1,000, it’s even harder. “We can’t sit back and watch our investment decline. We can be stronger if we work together. One voice is not much. One hun-

dred or 1,000 voices can have an influence.” The group has been reaching out to homeowners associations and individuals to join in and work together. “We want to grow, expand, inform, educate and conquer to better our community in appearance, in pride, integrity, and economic development,” George said. “We want to draw quality businesses and people to our area, not just Section 8 and slumlords.” Rice said the South DeKalb Improvement Association will provide a forum where residents can express their opinion, get facts and information, hear how others Please see SOUTH DEKALB, page 3

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“I am keenly interested in the outcomes and how DeKalb can prosper through this global outreach.”

Forum promotes ties with Africa Belafonte suing King’s children Emerging Africa, Expanding DeKalb, an International Economics forum on opportunities in Africa, takes place Oct. 24 at the Maloof Auditorium in Decatur. The 6-to-9 p.m. event is sponsored by the Development Authority of DeKalb County in partnership with DeKalb government, leading businesses, and Emory and Mercer. Vaughn D. Irons, authority chair, said the dialogue is designed to expand economic prosperity for the county and its residents. “This forum will be a dialogue on how we enhance business expansion, job growth, and quality of life for DeKalb through creating stronger connections with African nations, businesses, and individuals,” Irons said.

Lee May, the county’s interim CEO, said one of its key priorities is creating job growth through economic development. “This forum is a means of achieving this goal through dialogue and collaboration,” he said. “I am keenly interested in the outcomes and how DeKalb can prosper through this global outreach.” Participants will get an in-depth look into the global economy. Key topics include education, international trade, medical innovations and venture capital for new businesses. The event is free – register at https:// dadcas.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 404-687-2738.

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Entertainment legend Harry Belafonte has filed a lawsuit in federal court in New York against the three surviving children of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was one of his closest friends. The dispute is over three documents that used to be in Belafonte’s collection of memorabilia, along with other photos and letters on the walls of his apartment. The documents chronicle his long friendship with the late civil rights leader, who was assassinated on April 4, 1968.

Belafonte, 86, says the papers were given to him by King; by his widow, Coretta Scott King; and by King’s close aide Stanley Levison. He tried to unsuccessfully to sell the documents at Sotheby’s Auction in 2008. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and a court declaration that Belafonte is the rightful owner. King’s heirs – Dexter, Bernice and Martin Luther King III – have said the documents were taken without permission and belong to the estate.

Early voting under way in cities Early voting for the Nov. 5 municipal elections is underway through Nov. 1 at the DeKalb Election office in Decatur. Residents are electing mayors and council members in the cities of Clarkston, Decatur, Tucker, Chamblee, Clarkston, Stone Moun-

tain, Dunwoody and Brookhaven. The polls are open 8:30am to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The election office is at 4380 Memorial Drive in Decatur. On election day, the polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Ex-superintendent faces less time LEWIS,

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perseding indictment charging Lewis with four counts of racketeering, one count of theft by taking by a government employee, and one count of bribery. It included new evidence of emails about Hawks basketball tickets and letters about Falcons football tickets and alleged that Lewis used his public office for illegal private gain and to conceal waste, fraud, abuse and corruption. It also included an invoice and check to cover Pope’s legal fees. In that indictment were allegations that more than $80 million in contracts was obtained through fraud and that Pope made

more than $2 million on the deals. At that time, charges were dropped against Moody, who was expected to testify as a witness. Lewis’ plea deal on Wednesday said that Lewis “knowingly and willfully” obstructed District Attorney Investigator W. Clay Nix in the discharge of his duties by asking Reid – who was suspected of illegal activities concerning the Columbia High School and McNair Cluster elementary school construction projects – to gather documents related to her and Pope’s illegal construction activities and ask the District Attorney’s Office to “table” its criminal investigation of Reid contrary to state law.

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“By doing this, we create a better quality of life for our area, the county and the region.”

Clarkston councilwoman Dad who urged girl to fight pleads guilty accused of embezzlement Clarkston City Councilwoman Joan Swaney, whose personal motto is “Live with purpose, act with character,” has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly embezzling more than $50,000 from the Clarkston Community Center. Swaney, who was the center’s office manager from 2003 until December 2012, is accused of using the money to help pay for family vacations, medical bills, personal car repairs, a boat charter and other personal Joan Swaney expenses. The indictment said she wrote checks to herself from the community center’s bank account, forged the signature of the director on checks, then deposited those forged checks into her personal account. The missing funds were identified during an internal audit conducted in 2012. Swaney, a 35-year Clarkston resident, has been on the City Council since 2010. She served as the city’s vice mayor in 2012. Her terms ends Dec. 31. She did not seek re-election. She could not be reached for comment at press time Thursday.

Timothy Taylor, a father who encouraged his 12-year-old daughter to fight with a 14-year-old DeKalb classmate, has pleaded guilty to simple battery, reckless conduct and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. State Court Judge Johnny Panos sentenced him to 24 months in jail, of which Taylor will serve 60 days with credit for eight days served. He also will serve 200 hours of community service, take a parenting class, and have no contact with the victim. The incident was captured in a YouTube video. Taylor, 45, entered the plea on Oct. 14. On Nov. 26, 2012, Taylor drove his 12-year-old daughter to a school bus stop on Post Oak Drive in Clarkston to have her fight a 14-year-old classmate from Tucker Middle School. He could be heard encouraging and coaching his daughter to fight while telling other students not to try to stop the fight. One of the students who witnessed the incident recorded and posted the video at www.youtube.com/

watch?v=IORpG8FbDeY. Charges were dismissed against the 12-year-old’s mother, 32-year-old Shequita Cade, who was also present at the fight. DeKalb Solicitor General Sherry Boston said she was glad to see Taylor accept responsibility for his actions. “It is completely unacceptable for parents to set up and then encourage a fight between children,” she said. “As parents, we must serve as role models and never let our kids think that fighting is an acceptable solution for resolving their problems.” Quateka Durden, mother of the 14-year-old victim, said she is relieved by the sentence. “Justice is served for my daughter,” she said. “I’m glad he [Taylor] has the parenting classes. Parents shouldn’t be encouraging a fight.” Taylor opted to begin his sentence immediately. “I’m just gonna do my time,” he said. “Let it go.”

Improvement association to tackle blight, safety, economic issues from page

deal with important issues, and work with and partner with government, academia, businesses, nonprofit organizations, community improvement districts, tax allocation districts, community development corporations, and others to make change in their neighborhood. Rice, who has been active in the community for years, is a past president of the Hidden Hills Civic Association. In 2011, she ran a community economic development training program for the county and was a 2010 candidate for the Super District 7 County Commission seat. The SDIA grew out of a series of workshops that Rice facilitated between February and June on various aspects of economic development. She said more than 60 people attended the workshops to learn about community devel-

opment. Rice said her goal for helping found the South DeKalb Improvement Association is to improve the quality of neighborhoods. “For me, I really want to see economic improvement,” she said. Douglas, an elementary school teacher who has lived in the Creekwood Hills subdivision since 1979, said South DeKalb is missing a consistent strong voice to improve services for the residents. “I have always been a community activist,” he said. “We need this.” In an Oct. 15 email inviting residents and community groups to join them, Rice said the association will focus on rental properties and abandoned or foreclosed homes, advocate for code compliance and enforcement, strengthen

safety in the neighborhoods, improve educational standards and performance, and expand economic development throughout South DeKalb. “By doing this, we create a better quality of life for our area, the county and the region,” she said. To learn more about the SDIA, Rice said residents and civic and homeowner representatives should come to the Oct. 26 meeting. “We’ll explain who we are and show you how you can join a group of people who are interested in making change happen,” she said. To join the group, visit https://adobeforms centralcom/?f=zTovaSbBelVFWA5vb6TeYQ. Berean Community Center is at 2440 Young Road in Stone Mountain. For more information, email SDIAinc@ gmail.com or call 770-322-3842.

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After 75 years on the job, the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is still hopeful about the county’s future. In 1938 when it started, the county was populated by dairy farms and more cows than people. Today, DeKalb is an urban county with a population of more than 706,000 grappling with the effects of foreclosures, political corruption, and economic growth. Despite these issues, the chamber says the county’s future is bright, many established companies are expanding, and the county can still be a destination for major employers relocating to the metro Atlanta. Leonardo McClarty, the chamber’s president for nine years, said the county has a lot to offer. “The biggest thing is access to domestic and international markets by way of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport,” he said, adding that the county’s interstate system provides quick routes to the airport and most anywhere else in the metro area and helped attract the likes of Elekta Inc., a global biomedical giant that opened its North American office near Perimeter Mall in 2012. “They brought 200 to 300 jobs with room for expansion over the next several years,” McClarty said. “And there was a $15 million expansion last year at the UPS facility at Pleasantdale Road.” McClarty also pointed to the county’s sizable base of welleducated workers and a renowned higher education community, including Emory University, Oglethorpe, Mercer, Agnes Scott College, Georgia Perimeter College, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Devry University and Columbia Theological Seminary.

DeKalb Medical CEO John Shelton accepted the hospital’s award.

Leonardo McClarty presented a Heritage Award to Pat Epps, founder of Epps Aviation.

During its 75th anniversary gala on Oct. 5 at the Evergreen Conference Center in Stone Mountain Park, chamber leaders celebrated the strides the chamber has made. They pointed out that it had a hand in most all of the good things that have happened in the county, including the establishment of DeKalb Technical College, DeKalb Medical, and DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. The black-tie gala, attended by 350 business leaders and county elected officials, honored organizations and individuals who helped grow the county and the chamber with awards named for the late DeKalb banker James E. Young. The Heritage Awards went to Epps Aviation and Persian rug retailer Sharian Inc., who have been members of the chamber since 1965 and 1961 respectively. DeKalb Medical and former DeKalb CEO Liane Levetan were presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards for service to the community. Arnie Silverman, the chamber’s board chairman, praised its contributions in the county’s growth. “We benefited from having leaders in business, the professions, education and politics who were

Former DeKalb CEO Liane Levetan (center) received the chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award from for her years of service to DeKalb

willing to be active in chamber projects and connect with the community they served,” he said. Silverman said county and city boundaries don’t matter as much to new employers in the area. “They want to be part of the Atlanta region so they come to DeKalb County to find a home,” he said, adding that several deals are in the works to bring international companies to industrial parks around Stone Mountain. Silverman, CEO of Silverman Construction, one of DeKalb’s large construction firms, said the chamber doesn’t take sides in the cityhood debate because the corporations it is trying to attract aren’t confined by geographic boundaries and the benefits of commerce circulate throughout the metro Atlanta area. “If a company needs skilled workers or special products, they’re not going to just look in Dunwoody, Brookhaven or unincorporated DeKalb,” he said. Diane McClearen, director of community relations at Ogle thorpe Power and a member of the chamber’s board, said the chamber is pleased with the direction of the School District under Superintendent Michael Thurmond.

“You can’t change everything overnight, but the realigning that he’s done in the region and even the cooperation and interaction that we’re having with the School Board and Thurmond’s staff has been excellent, so I think there are many good things to come in the next year,” McClearen said. The Monday after the anniversary gala, McClearen, McClarty, Silverman and chamber board member Betsy Mercier presented Thurmond and the School Board with an $18,000 check to pay for the district’s successful July 7-12 participation in Harvard University’s Public Education Leadership Program attended by Thurmond, board Chair Melvin Johnson, Vice Chair Jim McMahan and District 8 board member Karen Carter. McClarty said the county is drawing up a strategic plan and revamping its approach to spurring economic growth. Mercier, president of the CDC Federal Credit Union, said that they are seeing a significant interest in commercial real estate property in the county. “I think DeKalb is better positioned than some of the outlying counties for that development,” she said.

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May said it is important for everyone to protect themselves against the flu, which can be deadly to some people.

Interim CEO, commissioners roll up sleeves for flu shots Flu season is under way now through February, and to drive home the point, DeKalb interim CEO Lee May and members of the Board of Commissioners rolled up their sleeves on Oct. 15 for flu shots. May said that getting his shot lightened his load a little. “Now the flu is one less thing to worry about,” he said. May said it’s important for everyone to protect themselves against the flu, which can be deadly to some people. District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson and Jeff Rader, who represents District 2, also took the flu shots from the DeKalb Board of Health, which is offering flu vaccines at its health centers. Immunization is urged for people who are at high risk of being hospitalized or dying from flu complications, including children 6 months and older, adults 65 years of age and older, and pregnant women. Other individuals at higher risk include people with asthma, neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, chronic lung disease, heart disease, blood disorders, endocrine disorders, kidney

and liver disorders, metabolic disorders, weakened immune system due to disease or medication, people younger than 19 who are on long-term aspirin therapy, and people who are morbidly obese. Vaccinations are available on a walk-in basis weekdays from 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at: n Clifton Springs Health Center, 3110 Clifton Springs Road in Decatur, 404-244-2200. n East DeKalb Health Center, 2277 S. Stone Mountain-Lithonia Road in Lithonia, 770484-2600. n T.O. Vinson Health Center, 440 Winn Way in Decatur, 404-294-3762. n Refugee Health Services, Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way in Decatur, 404-294-3818. n North DeKalb Health Center, 3807 Clairmont Road N.E. in Chamblee, 770-4541144. Flu vaccination is $25; FluMist, $25; and Fluzone High dose, $40. On-site flu clinics are available for businesses, churches and faith-based groups, and civic groups of 10 registered people or more. DeKalb interim CEO Lee May gets a flu shot from the Board of Health on Oct. 15. Vaccinations For more information, call 404-294-3700. are available on a walk-in basis on weekdays at DeKalb health centers.

Healthcare Marketplace enrollment help at three more sites DeKalb residents can get help with enrolling in the new Healthcare Marketplace in three more places in the next two weeks. State Rep. Rahn Mayo is co-hosting a workshop on Oct. 24 at the Community Achievement Center in Decatur, and District 4 Commissioner Sharon Barnes Sutton is hosting enrollment fairs on Oct. 23 in Stone

Mountain and on Oct. 28 in Clarkston. Mayo’s joint town hall meeting on the Affordable Care Act starts at 7 p.m. Residents will get information about the new law and enrollment that is now available to families, individuals and small businesses. Mayo represents House District 84, which

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Even under the best of circumstances, cancer can put a great deal of stress on family life.

Lowering the risks This month is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Various organizations partner at this time of year to remind women of the importance of breast cancer prevention and mammograms. The American Cancer Society, one of the NBCAM partners, reports that after skin cancer, breast cancer is the most pervasive cancer among American women. Improvements in screening and early diagnosis, as well as better public education about prevention, have contributed to a slight decline in breast cancer rates over the last 20 years. The best chances of surviving breast cancer come with early detection through regular screening. Getting annual mammograms after the age of 40 is one of the recommendations made by the ACS. Clinical breast exams and self-breast exams every two to three years are recommended for women in their 20s and 30s. There are some lifestyle related risk factors for breast cancer. These are unlike the unchangeable risk factors that women can do nothing to alter, such as genetic predisposition, dense breast tissue, and having had previous chest radiation treatments. Women can take some steps to improve their chances of staying free from this disease by keeping a moderate body weight, getting plenty of physical exercise, eating a healthy diet, and giving up tobacco use. Post-menopausal women considering hormone replacement therapy should discuss with their doctors the risks involved with that kind of treatment, as should women using oral contraceptives. Research has also shown a link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer. The ACA reports that women who consume one drink per day have a “very small” increase in risk, while those who consume two to five drinks a day are one-and-a-half times more likely to contract a form of breast cancer.

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is reassuring to be able to count on someone, even if it’s only to walk the dog, prepare a hot meal, or take the children to the movies. A woman living with breast cancer also needs someone to talk to. She needs to be able to talk when she feels the need, or to be quiet without being questioned. Supporters and friends can be a big help with this as well.

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Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer and then having to undergo surgery is a major life occurrence for a woman. In addition to being confronted with her mortality, she must also deal with her own changing perceptions about her breasts, her femininity, and her sexuality. After a partial or full mastectomy, the possibility of breast reconstruction can be a relief for women who are mourning the loss of a precious part of their bodies. Although more and more women are choosing simple lumpectomies, also known as breast conservation surgery, many other women have to undergo radical surgeries that leave them without any breast tissue on one or both sides. Fortunately for them, advances in breast reconstruction surgery mean that it is possible to once again appear in a bathing suit in public. The American Cancer Society recommends that women considering breast reconstruction consult with their doctor and a cosmetic surgeon before their mastectomy. This helps to ensure that all the options are clear for both the patient and the surgical teams. The better overall health a woman enjoys in terms of body weight and physical activity, the better her chances for a successful reconstruction. One of the major considerations is whether to have reconstruction started immediately—performed at the same time as the mastectomy—or delayed reconstruction. The former is sometimes recommended for women who will have to have radiation, because there is less chance that breast tissue will be scarred if the reconstruction is already underway. Waiting to start the process is usually suggested for women who have to undergo radiation or who need time to quit smoking in order to speed up healing. The ACA offers many supports for women considering mastectomies and reconstructive surgery. For more information or to request support, visit www.cancer.org.

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Doctors asked to ‘teach-back’ for patients’ health literacy Georgia health care professionals can “Be a Health Literacy Hero” during National Health Literacy Month in October by using “teach-back communication” with their patients. The Georgia Alliance Laurel Murrow for Health Literacy says “teach-back” – in which health care professionals ask patients to explain information they got from them in their own words – is a proven method to help patients understand what their doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists or other health care providers are telling them. It says it adds only a minute or two to each patient appointment. Dr. Laurel Murrow, assistant professor of medicine at the Georgia Regents University/ University of Georgia Medical Partnership, says teach-back helps patients walk away with a clear grasp of what they need to do when they get home. “As a doctor, I use teach-back to help me know how well I have explained something,” Murrow said. “If a patient did not under-

stand my instructions, it gives me a chance to try again while we are still together.” Participating sites include Morehouse School of Medicine, the Georgia Dental Association, the Georgia Nurses AssociaDonald Rubin tion, the Georgia Hospital Association, Emory University, the Georgia Health Care Association and the Georgia Regents University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership. Health Literacy Month was founded in 1999 by Helen Osborne, president of Health Literacy Consulting in Massachusetts. Its goal is to raise awareness about health literacy and improve how health information is communicated. Georgia ranks 39th among the states in overall health outcomes. Nationally, poor health literacy costs the United States $106 billion to $238 billion a year. For Georgia, that translates into $3 billion to $6.6 billion. Donald Rubin, Georgia’s alliance chairman, said that the burden of chronic diseases,

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gins at 8:30, and the one-mile fun run/walk starts at 9. Warm-up for the race will be a fun Dub Step workout provided by 13-year-old Autumn Smith. There will be a jumpy house and KidZone, a variety of exhibitors, and a DJ. Drawings will be held for prizes, and awards will be given to the walk’s fastest runners and the top runners in each age category. Event T-shirts will be given to all registrants. The walk is sponsored by the nonprofit Partners in Action for Healthy Living Inc., formerly Healthy Belvedere, host for the “Fit Families Are Active, Safe & Thriving” event. For more information, visit www.PAHLGA.org or call 404-996-6324.

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An array of preventive health services and screenings will be available to seniors 50 and older at two more DeKalb County locations this month. The Atlanta Regional Commission, DeKalb County Office of Senior Affairs, Senior Connections, and other health and human services are sponsoring the screening events to improve access to preventive services and screenings and to encourage older adults to get preventive care year-round. The 10 a.m.-to-2 p.m. clinics sponsored by SPARC – Sickness Prevention Achieved Through Regional Collaboration – take place on Oct. 24 at DeKalb Atlanta Senior Center,

25 Warren St. in Atlanta, and on Oct. 31 at Mason Mill Senior Center, 1340-B McConnell Drive in Decatur. For more information about SPARC in DeKalb County and the preventive services offered at each location, contact Liza Benton or Susie Park at 404-488-7073.

Correction FAMU’s losses in the wake of drum major Robert Champion’s death are $13 million. The amount was incorrectly stated in our Oct. 12 issue. We regret the error.

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The film is based on Carpenter’s books “The Bridge: Between Cell Block A and a Miracle Is Psalm 91” and “Georgia Justice.” Guests at the Nov. 9 “Stompin’ at the Savoy” fundraiser at the Holiday Inn Perimeter/ Dunwoody will enjoy “big-band” music while decked out in period attire.

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Dust off your throwback finery and get ready for the ninth annual “Stompin’ at the Savoy” fall fundraiser on Nov. 9 at the Holiday Inn Perimeter/Dunwoody. The nonprofit Howey Hudson Lowe Foundation is host for the 7-to-11 p.m. gala, which includes dinner, a dessert bar, dancing, and “big-band” music by Melvin Miller & MP3. There also will be dancing and singing acts, comedian Corey “Zooman” Miller, a vendors market, and souvenir photos. More than 350 guests are

Students who need only 2 credits or less to GRADUATE! Candidates must bring official transcripts to register. If students are currently enrolled in school, they must withdraw to enroll.

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expected, decked out in Roaring ’20s through the postwar ’50s ensembles. The original Savoy, which operated from March 1926 to July 1958 in Harlem, was a mecca for music and dancing. It was called the “World’s Finest Ballroom.” Proceeds benefit homeless families and children. The hotel is at 4368 Chamble e D unwo o dy Road. For more information and tickets, visit www .howeyhudsonlowe.org or call 770-808-0114.

‘A Cry for Justice’ based on a true story “Stand Your Ground: A Cry for Justice” is an independent film based on the true story of Jackie Carpenter’s son, Jason Veitch, who was accused of murder in Newnan. It showcases the talents of Cameron “Camy” Cameron Arnett Arnett and his wife, B.J., founders of the inspirational TV series “BYOBB.” The courtroom drama premiered Oct. 17 at Carmike Cinema in Snellville. It tells the story of the 10-month nightmare endured by Carpenter and her family when her son was arrested and tried for felony murder after an accidental shooting during a theft at his work site. B.J. Arnett is a former marketing director at the Gallery at South DeKalb. Her husband co-stars as Mitchell Kane,

a defense attorney pleading for the life of Veitch, played by Drew Matthews. She appears as TV reporter Deaundria Keana Kelly and also is the film’s wardrobe coordinator and key costumer. The film is based on B.J. Arnett Carpenter’s books “The Bridge: Between Cell Block A and a Miracle Is Psalm 91” and “Georgia Justice.” It has won numerous awards, including Best Screenplay at the Los Angeles New Wave International Film Festival 2012. This year, it was the Gideon Film Festival Official Selection and Best Picture at Peachtree Village International Film Festival. The movie by Triple Horse Studios was filmed in North Georgia. Regular release in select theaters begins on Jan. 17. For more information, visit www. acryforjusticemovie.com.

Public Service Announcement Grace Community Church of Lithonia, located at 1640 Redan East, Lithonia, Georgia 30058, will host a FALL FESTIVAL on Oct. 26, 2013, from 10am to 2pm For more info, call 678.437.4219

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There will be games, treats, blood pressure checks, new healthcare law info, nutrition, physical activity events and the giving away of school supplies.

“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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“We affirm that there is a spark of divinity in every person. Once realized and nurtured, that spark can ignite a movement.” Iron Man (shown) and Thor will appear at the Mall at Stonecrest on Oct. 26 as part of its National Bullying Prevention Month observation.

Superheroes at Stonecrest Fans of “The Avengers” can meet Marvel superheroes Iron Man and Thor on Oct. 26 at an exclusive appearance at the Mall at Stonecrest. They will be in town as part of the mall’s observation of National Bullying Prevention Month. Parents and children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero and bring the camera for the “Heroes Among Us” special event that gets under way at noon.

Iron Man, created by writer-editor Stan Lee, is an American superhero who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Actor Robert Downey Jr. brought him to life in the live-action “Iron Man” films. The hammer-wielding Thor, the crown prince of Asgard, is also a Marvel Comics and film hero. The mall is at I-20 and Turner Hill Road in Lithonia. For more information, visit www.mallatstonecrest.com.

Muslims program explores Islam The story of Muslims in America and around the world will be told in “Diversity in Islam” on Oct. 21 at the Stonecrest Library in Lithonia. The two-hour discussion will explore Muslims’ complex history, culture and beliefs through Sufi poetry, tales of mysticism and Islamic art. It begins at 6 p.m. and is facilitated by

Ferin Abdulla of His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for the Southeastern United States. It is part of “Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys,” a project of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. The library is at 3123 Klondike Road. For more information, call 770-482-3828.

Shrines of Black Madonna turn 60 The Shrines of the Black Madonna are 60 years old, and they are celebrating during the Oct. 24-26 Synod Conference in Atlanta. Participants will attend sessions on “Best Self ” theology; get an update on Beulah Land, the 4,000-plus acre agribusiness in Calhoun Falls, S.C.; and vote on the organization’s revised constitution. Bishop D. Kimathi Nelson, presiding prelate of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church, will give the opening keynote address. He says the Shrines of the Black D. Kimathi Nelson Madonna have been beacons of light in the black community for more than three generations. “We affirm that there is a spark of divinity in every person,” Nelson said. “Once realized and nurtured, that spark can ignite a move-

ment that can transform individuals and communities to reflect the will of God.” The church plans to build upon its legacy, sharpen its programs, and institute changes in its organizational structure to accomplish national and regional goals. Invited speakers include Baraka Sele, assistant vice president of programming at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center; Gary Coleman, named by the DTN/The Progressive Farmer as one of America’s best young farmers and ranchers for 2013; and Blair Evans, MIT engineer and chief innovation officer of Incite Focus. The synod culminates with the 60th Anniversary Gala at the conference site and worship services. The 2013 Synod is open to the public and will be held at the Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree Resort, 201 Aberdeen Parkway in Peachtree City. For registration, visit http://www.the yearofrestoration.org/Synod-2013.html.

Authors to give book publishing tips On Oct. 26, aspiring authors can find out how to get published from people who have done it. Local authors will discuss the ins and outs of getting a book published at the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Tia McCollors Library in Decatur. “The Power of Writing That Causes Books to Sell!” takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Tia McCollors, author of seven books, will be the keynote speaker. She will share her experiences about publishing books like “If These Shoes Could Talk” and “Last Woman Standing” and about

how she got started. Sharon Phillips will discuss “Turning Inspirations Into Printed Works,” while media specialist/librarian Vanessa Fortenberry will talk about “The Importance of the 3Rs (Revision, Research, and Writing).” C. Joyce Farrar-Rosemon will discuss “Publishing, Marketing, and Sales (Traditional Versus Social Media).” The Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library is at 2861 Wesley Chapel Road in Decatur. For more information, call 404286-6980.

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“We still won’t get a check until mid-November because we don’t have any time in the system these two weeks we’ve been out.”

Federal workers feel the aftereffects of 16-day shutdown By Ken Watts

Tens of thousands of furloughed federal employees returned to work in DeKalb and across Georgia on Oct. 17 after 16 days off the job due to the partial government shutdown. Hard-line Republicans in Congress agreed to finance the operations of government until Jan. 15, raise the nation’s debt limit through the middle of February, and leave President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act unchanged except for tighter income verification rules. Federal employees considered nonessential were prevented from working during the shutdown that began on Oct. 1 when Republicans insisted that the Affordable Care Act be defunded as a condition for passing a spending resolution, which the president rejected. Before the settlement, at least 10,300 furloughed federal workers in Georgia applied for unemployment insurance benefits. On Oct. 15, public health analyst Kristal Davis was in orientation at the Georgia Department of Labor Career Center Kristal Davis in Decatur, applying for the maximum $330 weekly UI benefits to help cover rent, car payments, utilities and other routine expenses.

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Donald Johnson of Lithonia, a mail handler at the Internal Revenue Service headquarters in downtown Atlanta, applied for unemployment insurance benefits the first week of October.

“I’m here because I have to be prepared whether it ends or continues,” she said on Tuesday. Even though the furlough has ended, the federal workers still have to adjust to a disruption in their income. Internal Revenue Service employee Luvondra Lane of Clarkston, who also was applying for UI benefits, said she had been

able to pay her utilities and rent but had to put her car payment on hold this month. As of Thursday, she hadn’t been called back to work and faces a long gap until next payday, which means she’ll need at least one unemployment payment. “We still won’t get a check until mid-November because we don’t have any time in the system these two weeks we’ve been out,” Lane

said. “We won’t get paid at the end of this month. That’s guaranteed.” Donald Johnson of Lithonia, a 23-year mail handler at the IRS headquarters in downtown Atlanta, applied for benefits the first week of October, Luvondra Lane then scrambled to cover an emergency expense. “I had to call on my family to help me out after a plumbing issue at my house,” he said Tuesday. “I’m hoping to get my first claim check today.” The numbers of federal workers applying for jobless benefits are not broken down by county, but career centers were busy during the shutdown. Unemployment claims are paid by the federal government and administered by the state. Georgia Department of Labor spokesman Sam Hall said many applications were processed and some furloughed federal workers got UI benefits during the government shutdown. But he said those employees may have to repay unemployment benefits they receive if they get retroactive pay covering the furlough period. The bipartisan Senate plan that ended the shutdown calls for employees to receive back pay for the days they were furloughed “as soon as practicable.”

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

Civil Action # ++13CV9294-3++ Brenda D. Logan Plaintiff Vs. Albert B. Logan Defendant TO: Albert B. Logan 690 Aurora Ave St Paul, MN 55104 By Order of the Court service for service by publication dated October 7, 2013, you are hereby notified that on September 4, 2013, the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for: Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court, and to serve upon the plaintiff’s attorney whose name and address is Brenda D. Logan, 7284 Wood Hollow Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30087. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of, October 7, 2013. Witness the Honorable Clarence Seeliger Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 8th day of October, 2013.

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

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

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

Civil Action # ++13CV9648-2++ Gwendolyn House Plaintiff Vs. Michael Slaughter Defendant TO: Michael Slaughter By Order of the Court service for service by publication dated September 25, 2013, you are hereby notified that on September 13, 2013, the abovenamed Plaintiff filed suit against you for: Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court, and to serve upon the plaintiff’s attorney whose name and address is Gwendolyn House, 3819

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Debra DeBerry Clerk of Superior Court

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DeAndra Evans-Baxter Plaintiff Vs. Eric Skipper Defendant TO: Eric Skipper 1303 Fairington Village Dr Lithonia, GA 30038 By Order of the Court service for service by publication dated September 19, 2013, you are hereby notified that on August 2, 2013, the above-named Plaintiff

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

Civil Action # ++13CV8484-2++ George Wheeler Plaintiff Vs. Emma Murphy Defendant TO: Emma Murphy By Order of the Court service for service by publication dated September 25, 2013, you are hereby notified that on August 13, 2013, the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for: Petition for Legitimization. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court, and to serve upon the plaintiff’s attorney whose name and address is 3028 Fields Drive, Lithonia, GA 30038. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of, September 25, 2013. Witness the Honorable Asha F. Jackson Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 26th day of September, 2013.

Debra DeBerry Clerk of Superior Court

9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19

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

Civil Action # ++13CV7715-9++

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Darren J. Chipman 4150 English Oak Drive Doraville, GA 30340 Charge of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault Victim Minor Convicted on 08/02/2005

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Juan D. Dunton, 4231 Newcomb Road Decatur, GA 30034 Charge of Rape Convicted on 1/12/1994

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John C. Reid, 959 Stokeswood Ave. S.E. Atlanta, GA 30316 Charge of Rape Convicted on 10/09/1991

Sex Offender Joseph Lowe Homeless Charge of Child Molestation Convicted on 10/03/2013

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Terryl B. Swann 4644 Pigeon Island Drive Decatur, GA 30035 Charge of Aggravated Child Molestation Convicted on 09/10/2007

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October 19, 2013

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