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benefits - a $2.4 million renovation of John F. Kennedy Park on Atlanta's Westside, more than 20,000 trees planted throughout the community and the seamless coordination of 40 federal, state and local public safety agencies. Mayor Bottoms graduated from Frederick Douglass High School and received her undergraduate degree from Florida A&M University. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University College of Law. An active member of the community, Mayor Bottoms is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Jack and Jill of America, The Links, Incorporated, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She has also served on the board of Families First and shares her personal sto1y of adoption and advocates on behalf of adoption and foster care.
Keisha Lance Bottoms is the 60th Mayor of Atlanta. A lifelong public servant, Mayor Bottoms is the only Mayor in Atlanta's history to have served in all three branches of government, serving as a judge and City Councilmember before being sworn in as Mayor. Leading with a progressive agenda focused on equity and affordable housing, Mayor Bottoms serves as Chair of the Community Dev elop m e n t and About The City ofAtlanta Housing Committee for the United Atlanta was founded in 183 7. The city States Conference ofMayors. was first named Marthasville and then Mayor Bottoms established the City's changed soon after to Atlanta, the first fully-staffed Office of Equity, feminine of Atlantic, as in the railroad. D i v e r s i t y, and Inclusion, t h e Atlanta is the capital city of the appointments o f an LGBTQ Affairs Southeast, a city of the future with Coordinator and a Human Trafficking strong ties to its past. The old in new Fellow, the citywide elimination of Atlanta is the soul of the city, the cash bail bond, the closure of the heritage that enhances the quality of Atlanta City Detention Center to ICE life in a contemporary city.For more detainees, and the rollout of the most than four decades, Atlanta has been far-reaching financial transparency linked to the civil rights movement. platform in the City's history - Civil rights leaders moved forward; Atlanta's Open Checkbook. Under they were the visionaries who saw a Mayor Bottoms' leadership, the City of new South, a new Atlanta. Atlanta led the historically successful staging of Super Bowl LIII, which Atlanta Public School System included unprecedented community The Atlanta Public Schools has 91
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l e a r n i n g s i t e s , i n c l u d i n g 58 neighborhood schools, six partner schools, 18 charter schools, two citywide single-gender academies, and three alternative programs. The district enrollment is approximately 52,000 students. APS is organized into nine high school clusters with distinct feeder patterns. Unlike split-feeder patterns, the cluster model allows all students attending a particular elementary school to matriculate to the same middle school, and students enrolled at that middle school will mah·iculate to the same high school.
Student Support
Phone: (404) 802-3500 For updates, school calendar, student registration, resources, services, and more, visit atlantapublicschools.us.
Atlanta Parks and Recreation The City of Atlanta maintains over 3,000 acres of parkland and operates 33 recreational centers. It is the department's mission to provide all citizens and visitors with the highest quality parks, facilities, recreation programs, and cultural experiences while enhancing the quality of life for all. They offer arts and crafts, swimming, cheerleading, football, basketball, baseball, softball, trails, and so much more. For additional information about the City of Atlanta, Atlanta City Council, Boards and Commissions, COVID-19 updates, and more, please visit atlantaga.gov.
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• As Attorney General, Kamala obtained a $1.1 billion judgment against for-profit Corinthian Colleges for predatory practices that saddled students with debt and useless degrees. • Kamala cosponsored Senator Elizabeth Warren's bill to allow students with existing debt to refinance at the interest rates available to new borrowers.
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• As Attorney General, Kamala took on big oil companies and went to court to defend the Obama Biden Clean Power Plan and New Source Standards. • As Attorney General, Kamala sued corporations like Chevron and BP for damaging the environment and won. And, she sued corporations for their role in exposing Californians to excessive levels of diesel. • As San Francisco District Attorney, Kamala created the first-ever unit focused on environmental justice.
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• Kamala was the first woman elected to serve as both San Francisco DA and California AG.
• As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Kamala has grilled Trump's extreme anti-choice judicial nominees, like Brett Kavanaugh. • As Attorney General, Kamalacrackeddown on the sex trafficking of women into California and prosecuted sexual assaults. In her year in office, she eliminated the backlog of untested rape kits. • And, as District Attorney, she worked with community leaders to establish a safe house for victims of human trafficking -- the first of its kind in San Francisco.
I Kamala Fighting for the Black Community • As a student at Howard University, Kamala is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc. It was during her time at Howard that she joined protests on the National Mall against apartheid in South Africa.
• Kamala was the first Black woman to be elected San Francisco District Attorney and Attorney General of California, and only the second Black woman elected to the United States Senate. • In the Senate, Kamala championed a bill to make lynching a federal crime. 12 I BIDEN-HARRIS READY TO LEAD
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I Kamala Fighting for the Latino Community
• Kamala joined Congresswoman Veronica Escobar in leading the charge to demand that migrant children be released from HHS and DHS custody during the pandemic. • While Attorney General, she ensured unaccompanied minors seeking refuge in the U.S. had access to pro-bono counsel. • After HmTicane Maria, Kamala sponsored the COUNT Victims Act that provides FEMA more resources to calculate the death toll from a natural disaster.
I Kamala Fighting for the LGBTQ+ Community • As San Francisco District Attorney, Kamala established an LGBT hate crimes unit, dedicated to pursuing hate crimes against LGBTQ+ students.
• As Attorney General, Kamala refused to defend Proposition 8 in court. She also officiated the first same-sex wedding in California after the U.S. Supreme Court ended Proposition 8. • Kamala has a I 00% rating from the Human Rights Campaign.
For additional information on how to support the Biden Harris Campaign in the Battle for the Soul of the Nation, visit joebiden.com.
YOUR VOTE
Become a Georgia voter. Once you're registered, you can vote by absentee ballot or in person.
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Board of Commissioner Natalie W. Hall is the Fulton County Commissioner of District 4, which encompasses the heart of Atlanta, Downtown, Midtown, Old 4th Ward, Collier Heights, and legacy neighborhoods west of the Mercedes Benz Stadium to Fulton Industrial Boulevard. The unique attribute about this district is that it's completely inside of the City of Atlanta. She previously served Fulton County faithfully for six years as the Chief of Staff to the late Fulton County District 4 Commissioner Joan P. Garner and has over 25 years of management experience in the public and private sectors. Commissioner Hall is a member of several boards, including Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), where she is part of the following policy committees: Revenue and Finance, Economic Development and Transportation, and Federal. Commissioner Hall is a member of the Atlanta Homeless Continuum of Care Governing Council and was also one of a select group of county leaders nation wide who participated in the National Association of Counties (NACo) 16th Annual County Leadership Institute
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(CLI). She attained a certificate from the National Association of Counties presented by Cambridge Leadership Associates for the completion of the 2019 County Leadership Institute. This year, Commissioner Hall received a 2020-2021 presidential appointment as Vice-Chair of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Healthy Counties Initiative Advisory Board and Resilient Counties Advisory Board. She will also serve as a member on the following committees: Human Services and Education Steering Committee, LUCC Steering Com mittee, and Membership Standing Committee. Commissioner Hall continues to be a voice on the Board that champions equality,justice, and advocating for the needs of some of our most vulnerable populations. She maintains a strong conviction that the government should work for the people. Thus, she has committed her voice to ensure that all people have fair and equal rep resentation.
FULTON COUNTY
Fulton County Public School System Fulton County Schools (FCS) is the fourth largest school system in Georgia, with approximately 93,500 students. This school year, FCS will be using Universal Remote Leaming as a strategy for learning continuity. With a focus on student achievement and a commitment to continual im provement, Fulton has earned a reputation as a premier school system.
FCSAdministrative Center
Phone: (470) 254-3600 For back to school information, u pdates, s t u d e n t r e g i s t r a t i o n , resources, and more, please visit fultonschools.org.
Fulton County Parks & Recreation
Fulton County has numerous parks with acres devoted to walking trails, playgrounds, sports fields, arboretums, community parks, and naturally picturesque pathways for bikers and About Fulton County hikers of all ages to enjoy. Activities Fulton County was created by the range from basketball, baseball, Georgia General Assembly in 1853. Of gymnastics, swimming to dance, arts Georgia's 159 counties, Fulton County and crafts, tennis, and more. Please was the 144th to be created. The Fulton visit each cities individual websites for name honors Robert Fulton, the class schedules, hours of the parks and inventor who built the Clermont, the recreation facilities, rules, and first commercially and successful restrictions. steamboat in 1807. Fulton County lies in north-central Georgia in the foothills To review more information about of the Appalachian mountains. The F ulton County, the Board of warm southern climate produces Commissioners, services, depart plentiful hardwood and pine forests, ments, and COVID -19 updates, please making the area a beautiful place to visit fultoncountyga.gov. live.
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Municipalities Atlanta, Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stone Crest, Stone Mountain, Tucker Population Estimates 759,297 Median Household Income $59,280 Median Home Value $238,781
graduate level courses. For many years Steve has been engaged in the local community serving on various boards of directors to include The Giving Tree, The Clarkston Community Center, and Pride Rings in Stone Mountain (PRISM). He also served on the State Water and Wastewater certification board appointed by Gov. Roy Barnes. In Presiding Officer of the Board of November of 2016, Steve was elected Commissioners to a seat on the DeKalb County Board Steve Bradshaw graduated from of Commissioners and took office on Armstrong State College with a BA in January 1, 2017. Since then, he has 1986. He then entered the US Anny as discharged his duties with diligence a Second Lieutenant and was fom1ally and integrity and feels honored to serve trained as a tank commander. Over a the citizens of District 4. seven-year military career, Steve served in various line and staff About Dekalb County positions of increased responsibility, DeKalb was established as Georgia's including service in the Middle East 56th county and took its name from during the First Persian Gulf War. He Baron Johann de Kalb, a Bavarian left the Army at the rank of Captain in born former officer in the French 1993 to pursue opportunities in the Army, who fought for the Continental private sector. Am1y in the American Revolutionary Steve has held several operations, War. DeKalb is international, eclectic, business development, and man and diverse, boasting a selection of agement positions of increased exciting attractions, world-class responsibility over several years with museums, art centers, music venues, various organizations to include John universities, original neighborhoods, Harland Company, Spherion, Briggs restaurants, and one-of-a-kind shops. Equipment, and Delta Global Staffing Dekalb County Public School and subsidiary of Delta Airlines. Steve System received a master's degree in Public DeKalb County School District is Administration in 1998 from Georgia Georgia's third-largest school system. State University. After that, he was The District serves nearly 102,000 invited to be an Adjunct Professor in students. Both students and parents the Andrew Young School of Policy speak over 140 languages and Studies at Georgia State, where he represent over 180 nations. With a laser taught various graduate and under- focus, DCSD is a leader in STEM
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cun-iculum with 10 ce1tified schools and programs in more than 90 schools. School choice options are available in nearly 50 schools to include theme, magnet, IB, charter, and Montessori options.
OLR Support Center
Phone: (678) 676-0998 Fax: (404) 286-4908 For reopening plans, updates, school calendar, student registration, resources, and more, please visit dekalbschoolsga.org.
Dekalb County Parks & Recreation The Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the citizens of Dekalb County by connecting communities to ex ceptional parks, recreational facilities, and cross-generational programs that promote healthy and active lifestyles. Activities include arts and crafts, health and fitness, dance, camps, team sports, special events, and more. One of the most popular destinations for family fun in Stone Mountain Park. It is nestled in 3200 acres of natural beauty. The park provides outdoor adventures, attractions, festivals, events, dining, shopping, and so much more. For more inf01mation about Dekalb County, the Board of Commissioners, services, departments, and COVID -19 updates visit dekalbcountyga.gov.
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terms as Commissioner Post l and is currently serving a second, four-year term as Chai1man of Rockdale County, Georgia.
RCPS was awarded an $11.5 million L4GA grant over five years to improve student literacy, provide books for Rockdale is Georgia's 133rd County classrooms and media centers, parent and is the second smallest in education and workshops, and more. size.Rockdale offers highly desirable financial incentives, location diversity, Student Registration Office production resources, and professional Phone:770-761-1457 support to make any size production a Fax:770-483-6331 true success. Rockdale continues to Email: register@rockdale.k12.ga.us serve as a filming location for several movies and television shows. Through For additional information about the development of the Georgia Reopening 2020-202 l, student International Horse Park, Rockdale registration, calendar, COVID-19 County hosted the 1996 Olympic updates, and meal routes, visit Equestrian events.Rockdale County is rockdaleschools.org. governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners, which includes a Department of Recreation and chairman and two commissioners. Maintenance Commission members are elected in partisan, at-large elections to serve The Depa1tment of Recreation and staggered terms of four years each. Sr., Maintenance provides numerous Post One Commissioner Sherri L. recreational facilities and programs for Washington, and Post Two Com citizens and visitors. The parks and recreation division operates an indoor missioner Doreen Williams. swimming pool, outdoor parks with Rockdale County Public School playgrounds, a Dog Park, a Mountain Rockdale County Public School will Bike Trail, a 650-acre lake for boating implement a virtual-only instructional and fishing, trails, a recreation center, model for all students and will not and ball fields and a variety of return to brick-and-mortar classrooms recreational programs. The department for the 2020-21 fall semester. RCPS offers many recreational activities Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts said, such as basketball, aquatic classes and "We will continue to work vigorously swimming, exercise classes, adult to ensure a safe reopening of schools softball, tennis, rental of facilities, for the second semester. By that time, meeting rooms, pavilions, ball fields, we will be beyond flu season, and what and gyms. public health experts predict could be a difficult COVID-19 spike or even a To find out more information about second wave in mid to late fall. I Rockdale County, the Board of Com reserve the discretion to apply all of our missioners, county departments, bid reopening planning to include the opportunities, employment, and more, hyb1id model and other instructional please visit rockdalecountyga.gov.
About Rockdale County
L Board of Commissioners Chairman Chairman Oz Nesbitt has served 15 years in Law Enforcement, studied at Voorhees College, and is a member of the 100 Black Men of America Organization. He's an award-winning speaker of Toastmasters International, the East Atlanta Networking Social, and the Who's-Who Auto Sales Professionals. "I've been in the people business for 30 years, and I wouldn't trade it for anything else," Chai1man Nesbitt says. "My life's motto are the 3A's-ATTITUDE APPROACH, and APPEARANCE. As Chairman of Rockdale County, I believe it is important that the citizens of this community know that I strive for excellence in dispensing my duties and my vision for the county includes: Maintaining a safe and healthy community; creation of job and career opportunities; building youth/family recreation for a better quality of life; operating an efficient and ethical government, and exploring opportunities to boost economic and small business development." Chairman Nesbitt is a LEADER who is tangible, touchable, and there, someone you can count on and reach out to. He has served two four-year
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School Enrollment Phone: 770.957.6601 Henry County offers residents a low Fax: (678) 583-4981 cost ofliving with a high quality oflife. About Henry County
Board of Commissioners Chairman June Wood was elected as Chair of the Henry County Board of Com missioners in the December 6, 2016, General Election run-off. Active in the Henry County community for many years in various civic, educational, and business endeavors, she also spent more than 26 years in a career with Georgia Power, retiring in 2013 as Georgia Power's Metro South External Affairs Manager. Wood is the past Chair of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and previously served as the Henry County Chamber of Com-merce's Vice-Chair of Government & Education, as well as the Chair of the Henry County Chamber's Education Foundation. She is the past Chair of the Southern Crescent Technical College Board, is a member of the Piedmont Henry Hospital Board, and is the Founder & CEO of the Virtuous Women Life Academy, a newly established non profit based in Clayton County to help homeless, working women and their children in the Metro South Area. In 2013, Wood was presented House Resolution 775 by the Georgia House
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Henry County provides an excellent !�cation, plentiful housing options, a highly rated school system, a top-notch health care system, and a variety of recreation and cultural options, making it the perfect place to live, work and play. Henry County's proximity makes it easy for residents to enjoy Atlanta's attractions, while also offering residents a wealth of entertainment options outside Atlanta's perimeter, as Henry County is home to the Atlanta Motor Speedway and NASCAR, Panola Mountain State Park, the Henry County Veterans Wall of Honor and Veterans Museum. History buffs will find Henry County rich in history while the outdoor enthusiast will love its plentiful parks, recreation centers, and outdoor attractions.
Henry County Public School System Henry County Schools is the 8th largest district in Georgia. There are 43,000 students attend HCP. The district is focused on increasing the number of students considered proficient learners and above. All students started the year in a remote learning environment for an indefinite period of time until it is deemed safe for students and staff to return using
To review more back to school information and requirements, please visit schoolwires.henry.kl 2.ga.us.
Henry County Parks & Recreation Henry County Parks & Recreation are very excited to be able to offer such a wide variety of programming, family friendly events, and athletics. HCPR has been able to consh·uct top-notch facilities and offers fun and chal lenging programs and activities for people of all ages, ranging from the aits and dancing to music, exercise, and organized sports. The Henry County Recreation Department is affiliated with the United States Te nnis Association, Amateur Softball Association, Henry County Officials Association, United States Slow-Pitch Association, Georgia Recreation, and Parks Association, National Cer tification of Therapeutic Specialists, National Youth Sports Coaches Association and (7) Community Youth Associations. For more information about Henry County, the Board of Commissioners departments, online services, COVID� I 9 guidelines, and more, please visit co.henry.ga.us.
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'Hope Givers' and Honorees for the 'Person of the Year'
Feet International is pleased to announce 15 outstanding honorees and servant leaders who exemplify its mission through their professional and philanthropic contributions to community and service as 'Hope Givers'. These individuals and couples are committed to "inspiring others in the community and enriching the lives of the 1.5 billion children and people infected with diseases that are transmitted through contaminated soil around the world through the gift of shoes and a message of hope."
2020 'Hope Givers' Program Honorees:
Pierre Desir, NFLComerback, New York Jets-St. Louis, MO Dr. Matt Lineberger, O11hodontist, Lineberger Orthodontics; and Dr. Meg Lineberger, Orthodontist, Lineberger Orthodontics-Cornelius, NC Kevin Egolf, Regional Sales Director, East, Agari; and LeeAnn Egolf, Marketing Communications Manager, Corey LaJoie Racing-Atlanta, GA Ryan Hutchins, Managing Director, Energy and Power Division, U.S. Bank; and Katrina Hutchins, Event Planner, Katrina Hutchins Events-Charlotte, NC Chelsea Belcher, Loan Officer, Movement Mortgage -Ruston, LA Dr. Obinna Oriaku, Internal Medicine Physician, Crown Clinic PA; and Ngozi Oriaku, Practice Administrator, Crown Clinic PA-Charlotte, NC Michael Brouse, Branch Manager & Reverse Mortgage Advisor, Finance of America Reverse -Santa Rosa, CA Dr. Kenny Tokunboh, Pediatrics Internal Medicine, Grace Medical Clinic; and Femi Tokunboh, Manager, Grace Medical Clinic-Concord, NC Andrew Cordell, Financial Advisor, Consolidated Planning, Inc.; and Dr. Miranda Cordell, Pediatrician, Novant Health Charlotte, NC 33 I SAMARITAN FEET
Hope Givers, representing the NFL, NASCAR, medical, and financial fields, join Samaritan's Feet global efforts and will be celebrated at the 2020 Barefoot Gala sponsored by Tmist.
All 'Hope Givers' will be recognized on the night of its Barefoot Gala on Nov. 7. In this "coopetition," the honoree that raises the most awareness and funds to impact the greatest number of children globally will be recognized that night as the Samaritan's Feet 2020 "Person of the Year." The 2020 Barefoot Gala will be virtual and attendees can watch from around the world. Truist is the Inspire Title Sponsor and Coca Cola Consolidated is the Barefoot Presenting Sponsor for the 2020 Barefoot Gala. The 2019 Samaritan's Feet "Person of the Year" was NASCAR's Corey LaJoie who raised over $200,000. "Partnering with Samaritan's Feet has impacted [my wife] Kelly and I more than I ever could have imagined," LaJoie said. "We are so grateful for our incredible group of 2020 Hope Givers. These individuals represent different countries, states, and cities, but share a common passion to give hope to those in need. We are humbled by the efforts of these community leaders as they fundraise and raise awareness for our mission of creating a world with zero shoeless children," said Tracie Ohonme, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, Samaritan's Feet. To learn more about the 2020 Hope Givers or to support their campaigns, please visit their website at www.SamaritansFeet.org/HopeGivers.
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and transparent by opening the budget awarded to the class of 2019. process to be more inclusive of the Central Office Board commissioners. His latest budg Phone: 770-426-3300 et provided additional funding for all Email: branches of public safety, increased leamingeverywhere@cobbk 12. org staffing at the Board of Elections and For reopening plans, student Registration, restored library hours, registration, and more, please visit and the County's capacity to address cobbk12.org. mowing and cleaning of the right of ways. His budget also kept all senior Cobb County Parks & Board of Commissioners centers, recreational facilities, parks, Recreation Chairman and other quality of life amenities Cobb PARKS manages 90 properties, Mike Boyce was sworn in as chairman open. of which 78 are developed parks that of the Cobb County Board of About Cobb County encompass over 6,000 acres. As the Commissioners on December 30, provider of leisure services primary 2016. During his nearly 30 years in the Cobb County was one of 10 northwest facilities within the county, the and Marine Corps, his leadership positions Georgia counties carved out of department provides a wide range of included command of a Marine Air Cherokee Indian lands in 1832. The athletic, artistic, therapeutic, and Group, deputy commander of a Marine county is nestled into North Atlanta educational services. Specialized Base with mayor-like responsibilities and extends further northward to facilities include the Cobb County for more than 10,000 military and include charming cities, lakes, Civic Center Complex, Al Bishop and civilian personnel, and a business mountains, and miles of trails. Cobb Lost Mountain Softball Complexes, enterprise of more than 400 employees County is a great place to live, work, five recreation centers, five com with revenues exceeding $50 million. and be entertained. From visiting the munity centers, four arts centers, the His military campaigns included Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, Mable House-Barnes Amphitheatre, Operations Desert Shield/Desert Six Flags Over Georgia, or attending the Cobb Gymnastics Center, six Storm in Iraq and Operation Restore an Atlanta Braves Baseball game at tennis centers and 13 satellite tennis Hope in Somalia. His budgetary Truist Park. Cobb County has a little court locations, four indoor aquatic centers and two outdoor seasonal experience includes a Pentagon team something for everyone. pools, more than 60 miles of trails, two supervising the development of a $22 Cobb County Public School golf courses and the fairgrounds at Jim billion budget and international System Miller Park. The department also experience with the Ministries of The Cobb County School District operates the Miller Park Event Center Defense of Macedonia and Iraq. (CCSD) is the second-largest school as a premier rental facility for special Since assuming office, he has fulfilled system in Georgia and the 23rd largest events. his campaign promises of funding the in the nation. CCSD serves nearly 2008 Parks bond and Pay Study for 113,000 students. The district was For information about Cobb County, employees of the County, elected ranked # 1 in the Metro on Georgia the Board of Commissioners, COVID officials, and constitutional officers Milestones last school year. $118 19 guidelines, departments, and more, and making the government more open million in scholarship money was please visit cobbcounty.org.
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Population Estimates 936,250 Median Household Income $67,769 Median Home Value $253,249
association, having led the organization as President in 2015 2 0 1 6 . Charlotte was recently appointed by the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives to the board of the ATL (Atlanta Transit Link), the new regional transit authority.
Board of Commissioners Chair Charlotte J. Nash was elected Chair of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in a special election on March 15, 20 II, and was re-elected in 2012 and 2016. Prior to mooing for office, she was President of a consulting firm specializing in governmental and public strategy and management. Charlotte worked for Gwinnett County Government for more than 27 years until she retired in 2004. She served as the County Administrator for nine years and previously held the positions of Director of Financial Services, Budget Director, and Grants Manager. Charlotte has also been active in numerous civic, business, and service organizations in the community. She served on the Gwinnett Recreation Authority from 2005 until the end of 2010. By virtue of her position as Commission Chairman, she serves as a member of the Atlanta Regional Commission Board and the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Board, which she cun-ently chairs. She serves on the Board of Managers for ACCG, Georgia's county g o v e r n m e nt 41 I GWINNETT COUNTY
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100% digital instruction for all students. Simultaneously, they will take steps to gradually transition to a blend of in-person and digital learning for students, based on their parents' choices.
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Phone: (678) 301-6000 About Gwinnett County For reopening plans, updates, student Gwinnett County was created on registration, resources, and more, December 15, 1818, and named for please visit Button Gwinnett, one of the three publish.gwinnett.kl2.ga.us. Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence. Located just 30 minutes northeast of downtown Atlanta on I-85, the county is a fast-growing, Gwinnett County Parks & international, diverse suburban Recreation destination with a growing reputation Gwinnett County is a great place to for international food and culture, a live, work, and play! One of the many growing craft beer and brewery scene, benefits is the award-winning parks green space, and a mix of vibrant and and leisure activities, offering a never creative down towns that are hubs of ending source of fun activities at any fresh, local dinjng, family-friendly time of the year. From a stroll on a trail events, live music, and open-air to playing a sport, to a fitness or pottery markets. Gwinnett County is the home class, there is something for everyone of the award-winning Infinite Energy at Gwinnett County Park & Rec Center, and four professional sports reation! Many parks feature lovely organizations: the Georgia Swarm, the views of woodlands, lakes, meadows, Atlanta Gladiators, the Gwinnett streams and gently rolling hills. Stripers and the PGA TOUR Gwinnett boasts year-round recreation Mitsubishi Electric Classic. classes, special events, summer day Gwinnett County Public School camps, skate complexes, leisure System activities, art classes, swimming pools, Gwinnett County Public Schools is the tennis courts, disc golf courses, sports largest school system in Georgia and fields, and much more. the 12th largest in the nation. GCPS has received the highest possible bond For more information about Gwinnett rating (AAA). Gwinnett is only one of County, the Board of Commissioners, 24 school districts nationwide to hold services, departments, and COVID-19 this distinction. School started with updates, visit gwinnettcounty.com.
MURMURATION ON VIEW THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2020 The High Museum of A1t has been engaging visitors of all ages in participatory art experiences on the Cairnll Slater Sifly Piazza since 2014. This year's site-specific commission Murmuration was designed by the architectural firm SO- IL. Inspired by Atlanta's reputation as the "city in a forest" and by the High's proximity to the city's abundant greenspace Piedmont Park, SO-IL has designed a 2,350-square-foot mesh canopy that evokes the environment of neighboring trees. This sculptural pavilion, complete with feeding stations and perches, also reflects upon the loss of billions of birds in recent decades. Visitors are invited to "perch and nest" alongside the birds in this outdoor mesh canopy.
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About Murmuration For the High Museum of Art, SO- IL has designed the temporary installation Murmuration. Responding directly to the architecture of the Renzo Piano-designed Piazza, the structure also reacts to the city of Atlanta and its relationship with the natural world using the lens of bird migrations. Featuring a foliage-filled mesh canopy suspended over the Piazza by a steel framework, the installation will envelop guests, evoking tree canopies found throughout the city and region. The canopy structure itself was developed with Atlanta-based engineers Uzun & Case and consists of a constellation of metal frames suspended from six poles and wrapped in agricultural netting, giving the installation its distinct shape. The sculptural arrangement aims to evoke the form of a bird murmuration, a flock of birds momentarily suspended in midair. Murmuration was designed to encourage conversations around bio diversity, extinction, and cohabitation.
To learn more about the High Museum of Art please visit www.high.org.
High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA
1n light of the COVID-19 crisis, many families in and arow1d metro Atlanta are facing tough economic times. But through the support of generous partners, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta has been able to distribute tens of thousands of snacks and meals to kids and families this summer.
These services were possible through numerous partnerships, which include Good Food Works Foundation, Camp Southern Ground, Atlanta Public Schools, Cbick-fil-A, Proof of the Pudding, Bold Catering, Willy's Mexicana Grill, Papa John's, Souper Jenny, Smart Mouth Foods, YMCA, Arden's Garden, Planet Fitness, Hands on Atlanta, and Second Helpings.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is grateful for partners that continue to step up and provide critical resources and services for local youth that the organization serves.
For more information on ways to supp01i the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, visit www.BGCMA.org.
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r. Kevin James serves as the President of Mon-is Brown College, a historically Black college located in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role he leads as CEO and is responsible for leadership and management of all aspects of college operations and responsible for the development and execution of the vision and strategic direction for the college in conceit with the Board of Trustees. In his nearly 21-year career as a higher education administrator, executive business leader, and motivational speaker, Dr. Kevin James is committed to improving bis community through education and empowerment. He has served in various executive-level roles in both for-profit and non-profit colleges. Additionally, he teaches doctoral courses and serves as a Senior Dissertation Chair at the largest Christian school in the country, Grand Canyon University. Furthermore, his non-profit leadership experience includes serving on the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. Board of Directors, Chair of Mentoring, and Vice Chair for New Member Training. He also served on the Board of Directors of Girls Inc., located in Columbus, Ga., and was a career readiness speaker for college students with the United Negro College Fund. Additionally, he has numerous leadership experiences in inter national associations and fraternal organizations as an advisor and regional director. Moreover, he serves on the National Board of Directors (Executive Committee) for the Safe America Foundation Inc. and the University of South Florida Advisory Board, Muma College of Business. In fall 2018, he was a nominee for the Turknett Leadership Character Award recognizing outstanding leaders of character across Georgia in the 46 I MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE
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The 19th President of The Historically Morris Brown College business, nonprofit and education sectors.
Among his memberships are Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education and Golden Key Inter Prior to his cun-ent post as President, national Honor Society. Committed to Dr. James was Interim CEO of the 100 community service, Dr. James holds Black Men of Ametica, Inc. (The 100), memberships in several organizations internationally headquartered in including Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Atlanta, Georgia. The mission of 100 Inc., Kappa Kappa Psi National Black Men of America is to improve Honorary Band Fraternity, the Prince the quality of life and enhance Hall Masonic Fraternity, and 100 educational and economic oppor Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. tunities for all African Americans. 100 Black Men of America has more than 125,000 students enrolled in its mentoring and outreach programs. In his role as CEO, Dr. James oversaw the About Morris Brown day to day operations, strategic College (MBC) planning, and external relations for the non-profit organization of 10,000+ Founded in 1881 as the first HBCU in members who volunteer through a host Georgia instituted by Black people, of mentor ship and community service M o r r i s B r o w n C o l l e g e i s a n initiatives across the country and undergraduate degree-granting internationally. institution of higher education A native of Columbia, S.C., Dr. James committed to excellence in academic attended South Carolina State programs and professional education. University and earned his bachelor's MBC prepare its graduates to lead degree in Communication Disorders purposeful and fulfilling lives by and Social Sciences from Winthrop providing a high-quality education University; a master's degree in through experiential, collaborative Business Management, Leadership, and discovery-based learning in a and Organizational Effectiveness from nurturing environment. To learn more Troy State University; and a Doctor of information about the history, degree Education degree in Higher Education p r o g r a m s , o n l i n e l e a r n i n g , Leadership from Nova Southeastern admissions, and the restoration of University. He is also a graduate of the M o r r i s B r o w n C o l l e g e , visit Higher Education Institute at Harvard morrisbrown.edu. University.
Health, Newton County Tomorrow, the Northeast Georgia Regional Council, and was the champion of the NEWFORCE program that assists in employing graduates of the RSAT and other job placement programs in the Newton County Detention Facility.
About Newton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Chairn1an Marcello Banes was elected the Chainnan of the Newton County Board of Commissioners in 2016. He is an ordained minister and an active member of Springfield Baptist Church. He was the Operations Manager of Banes Transport, LLC, until 2016 when he joined theNC BOC.Although humbled by the awards and recognition, among h i s many accolades is included becoming the first African American sworn into the position of Newton County Board of Commissioners Chairman. He has been a business owner and community leader for more than 15 years who works diligently to keep Newton County citizens first. Among his recent accomplishments are being the first Chairman to champion the implementation of the first Strategic Plan of Newton County, which includes our County Mission and Vision. Chairman Banes was also awarded the title of 2017 Newsmaker of the Year for Covington, Georgia, by the Covington news and becoming a Certified County Commissioner by ACCG. He is also a board member of View Point Health, the Board of
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Newton County is a 279-square-mile area east of Atlanta on Interstate 20 in north-central Georgia. The county was named after Sergeant John Newton of the American Revolutionary War and was created on December 24, 1821. Samples of the natural beauty of the region include three rivers: theA!covy, Yellow and South Rivers come together at Lake Jackson and are the headwaters for the Ocmulgee River. Verdant and picturesque farms; Lake Varner, one of the best fishing reservoirs in Georgia; and Factoty Shoals Park with beautiful shoals, camping, and the historic ruins of one of the original mill village. Culturally, Newton County is blessed with beautiful antebellum architecture, tree lined streets, a vibrant town square, and a courthouse constructed in the Second Empire Style said by some to be one of the most beautiful in the state; the symbol and "heart" of the county.
Newton County Public School System
Colleges and Schools. Newton County students are recognized at the state and national level for excellence in academics, athletics, the arts and extra curricular activities.
Student Services Phone: (770) 787-1330 Email: info@newton.k12.ga.us To find school calendars, registration packets, and additional infonnation, please visit newtoncountyschools.org. Newton County Parks & Recreation The Newton County Recreation Department is the home of the award winning Turner Lake Complex that features a 34,000 square foot building, state of the fields, walking trails, picnic areas, batting cages, and more. The Newton County Parks and Recreation Department offers both children and adults a range of different activities that include baseball, softball, basketball, track and field. They host several special events for all residents ofNewton County throughout the year. The county also has a fully accessible Miracle League complex that provides the opportunity for all children to play baseball regardless of their physical ability.
Newton County residents are proud of their growing school system. All For more information about Newton Newton County schools meet the County, the Board of Commissioners, standards of the Georgia Department departments, COVID-19 information of Education and are fully accredited and aletts, online services, and by the Southern Association of more, please visit co.newton.ga.us.
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Vice-Chairman/Commissioner DeMont Davis serves the citizens of District 4. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Prairie View A&M University and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Clark Atlanta University.Davis is a local business owner of a Technology Enterprise Consulting firm which focuses on delivering academic solutions, as well as, strategic development and technical training. He has over 30 years of software development and business consulting experience. Working at Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting) as the Director of Oracle Customizations with Essentus' Professional Services division, he successfully provided invaluable product and services in areas of application development, object oriented programming, strategic planning, database development, and big data concepts to various Fortune 100 companies such as Delta Airlines, MCI, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United States Army, Sketchers, Coca Cola and IBM, to name a few. Davis understands the need for our young people to have access to state of-the-art technology and the great impacts and benefits it can lend to 53 I CLAYTON COUNTY
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Population Estimates 292,256 Median Household Income $45,778 Median Home Value $143,835
academia and the future of students. This aspiration led him to author the book, STAR Technology Enterprise Planning Solution (STEPS) in which he defines the effective methodology of developing and implementing an education balanced scoreboard to be used in the school systems. He also served as an Adjunct Professor teaching Database Development, CIC++, Access and Security Controls, R i s k M i t i g a t i o n , and P r oject Management. Davis started the Sabbath Keepers Youth League ( SKYL), m e n t o r i n g i n l i f e development skills at youth detention centers (Y DC's), leading the development of technology programs for youth organizations, and being a CASA Volunteer.
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engineering, technology education, family and consumer sciences, and Junior Reserve Officer Training (JROTC).The district has been recognized by the College Board as one of two districts in the state of Georgia- one of 130 school systems nationwide-as a district that creates opportunities for traditionally under represented students.
Student Support
Phone: (770) 473-2700 Fax: (678) 817-3098 F or updates, school calendar, student registration, resources, services, and more, please visit clayton.k12.ga.us.
Clayton County Parks & Recreation
Clayton County was established in The Clayton County Parks and 1858 and is the 125th county created in Recreation Department provides Georgia. The county was named in citizens a variety of recreation and honor of Augustine Smith Clayton, a leisure opportunities serving all ages, judge, and member of the U.S. House interests, and levels of physical ability. of Representatives. It is the fifth most With 32 parks and numerous facilities populous county in the state as well as throughout Clayton County, the Parks the fifth most populous in the 10- and Recreation Department is home to county Atlanta region. At 143 square over 896 acres of parkland, three miles, Clayton is the third smallest county in the state and the second swimming pools, community centers, gymnasiums, playgrounds, tennis smallest in the 10-county region. courts, sand volleyball courts, Clayton County Public School basketball courts, multi-purpose trails, System and a nature preserve. Clayton County The Clayton County Public School International Water park is scheduled System offers a focused, world-class to open the Summer of 2021. program based on a challenging curriculum that is used from Pre For more infomrntion about Clayton Kindergarten through 12th grade. County, the Board of Commissioners, CCPS has world-class learning departments, COV ID-19 updates, and opportunities in programs such as more visit claytoncountyga.gov.