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DeKalb’s Panthersville Stadium renamed William “Buck” Godfrey Stadium By Joshua Smith
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he stadium that DeKalb’s County’s winningest coach, William “Buck” Godfrey, orchestrated so many Southwest DeKalb High School victories now bears his name. The 8,500-seat Panthersville Stadium in South DeKalb was officially named the William “Buck” Godfrey Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19. Among those helping the former boys football coach celebrate the milestone were several members of his family including his daughter, sports broadcaster Rashan Ali, DeKalb County NAACP President John Evans, former Southwest DeKalb Panther and NFL Quarterback Quincy Carter, DeKalb County Athletics Executive Director Horace Dunson and dozens of for-
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L-R: DeKalb’s most winningest coach, William “Buck” Godfrey, and DeKalb County Athletics Director Horace Dunson pose for a picture in front of the newly-named William Buck Godfrey Stadium in Decatur.
mer players and coaches who worked under Godfrey’s leadership. Godfrey led the SWD Panthers to a record of 273-89 over 30 years of coaching. After starting
his coaching career with just three coaches, Godfrey turned Southwest DeKalb into a factory for collegiate and professional talent. More than 270 of God-
frey’s former Southwest DeKalb players received college athletic scholarships and 200 of them earned bachelor’s degrees, 37 have master’s degrees and 17 earned doctorates. Godfrey has said in several interviews with On Common Ground News that his legacy off the field was just as important as the one he left on it. “The real winners are made off the field, when the scoreboard goes off. Yes, I taught them Xs and Os over the years, but what I take pride in the most is knowing that I taught them how to dress, how to eat properly, character, how to be a man—not just football,” said Godfrey. “When I look at athletes like Fred Jones, Cosey Coleman, Quincy Carter or any other players who made it to the NFL, it gives me the
same amount of pride to see my former players in other fields. We got seven preachers, police officers, six principals and a list of other former players who are professionals in other fields besides just sports.” Hundreds were in attendance for Saturday’s pre-game celebration, many wearing blue and gold T-shirts with Godfrey’s name on it, to share stories and honor the man who has already become a strong symbol in the community for raising good football players and great men. The vote by the DeKalb County School Board to rename Panthersville Stadium in honor of Godfrey back on April 1 was unanimous. Former players and colleagues shared stories See Godfrey, page 6
ATLANTA’S SEXUAL VIOLENCE CRISIS Southeast conference unites advocates By Valerie J. Morgan
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bout 200 stakeholders came together recently to discuss resources critically needed to combat a growing problem plaguing the metro area: Atlanta’s reputation as one of the top hubs for human trafficking and child sex exploitation in the U.S. Roderick Cunningham, executive director of the Beverly Cunningham Outreach Program in DeKalb County, organized the Georgia Southeast Regional Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking in partnership with the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The daylong conference, which included top policy makers and state and local officials, was held at Atlanta Metropolitan College Conference Center in Atlanta on Sept. 22. “I was very pleased with the turnout and the fact that we were able to bring together so many needed resources under one roof. Whether we realize it or not, we are in a state of emergency,” Cunningham said. “We are ranked No. 9 in domestic violence and we’re known internationally as one of the top hubs for human trafficking. We’ve got
to turn this around and awareness and education are the keys. ” According to those working on the frontlines to halt the crisis, men from around the world fly in to Atlanta, pay for child sex slaves and fly home in time for dinner with their families. More than 600,000 child sex slaves in the U.S. and Canada generate $5 billion worldwide, critics say. The city’s adult entertainment industry is known internationally for nude clubs, escort services and massage parlors that attract male conventioneers. The proliferation of young girls exploited on Internet web sites also is a big problem. The conference in Atlanta guest speakers included State Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler, chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus; DeKalb County Solicitor General Sherri Boston; Carlis V. Williams, Southeast Regional Administrator for the Administration of Children & Families (Region 4); Deborah Hightower, CEO of Hightower, Inc.; and R&B singer Leanne “Lelee” Lyons, formerly of the girls’ group, SWV (Sisters With Voices). Lyons shared her personal testimony as a victim of sexual abuse and that of her daughter, who was sexually abused by Lyons’ boyfriend. State Rep. Dawkins-Haigler moderated the panel discussion that included Lyons and Dorsey Jones, who was also sexually abused and is the author of “Stretched Beyond Measure.” Both women discussed red flags to look for that may signal a child is being sexually abused. “Kids don’t show out for nothing,” Lyons said, stressing that parents,
Photos by Glenn L. Morgan/OCG News Two of the faces behind the statistics: R&B singer Leanne “LeLee” Lyons and Dorsey Jones, author of “Stretched Beyond Measure,” shared testimonies at the conference about their sexual abuse.
caregivers and others should pay close attention to behavior changes in children. “The first thing that comes to my mind is when children come home with gifts that you know you didn’t purchase. If they come home with their nails done, hair done, bracelets that sort of thing —that’s a sign,” said Jones. Jones said that parents should also watch out for depression, bedwetting, change in personal hygiene, promiscuity, change in eating habits, vocabularies that include words that have never been used at home concerning body parts and showing fear around certain individuals. Dawkins-Haigler said she partici-
pated in the forum because of the staggering numbers impacting the metro Atlanta area. “A lot of our boys and girls are getting caught up in human trafficking, not to mention that Georgia is No. 8 in the nation in domestic violence. We’re No. 3 in human trafficking in the nation,” Dawkins-Haigler said. “We’ve got to do something to get our young people out of this. Dawkins-Haigler, who helped introduce a proposal to state lawmakers called “Loved Does Not Hurt,” said she plans to continue to work on developing legislation that would provide education See Sexual Violence, page 6
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DCCJPA, vets continue push for police accountability
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coalition of concerned citizens told the DeKalb Board of Commissioners this week that it would continue to press for transparency and accountability in police-involved shootings. DeKalb has reported 17 fatal police-involved shootings since 2010, the highest in the state. The DeKalb Coalition for Justice and Police Accountability (DCCJPA) is demanding that county officials and DeKalb’s Public Safety Director Cedric Alexander establish an independent citizen’s Family members of veteran Anthony Hill stand in support in Decatur. Hill, who suffered from being review board to investigate the bi-polar, was shot and killed at his apartment complex by a DeKalb County police officer earlier this year. shootings, as well as the U.S. Department of Justice. The mands are met.” of duty in Afghanistan and was Before he was killed, Hill coalition is also demanding The coalition’s demands planning to attend barbering had survived a tour of duty in that county officials establish a are the latest efforts to put school. Witnesses said he was Afghanistan and was planning protocol in dealing with griev- pressure on the county to adunarmed when a police officer to attend barber school. His ing families whose loved ones dress police brutality. shot him. mother, Carolyn Baylor-Giumhave been injured or killed by On Sept. 19, a group of Hill’s supporters say they mo, who attended the rally in police actions. veterans held a rally outside the are still outraged that the podowntown Decatur, said her “We have shown these DeKalb County Courthouse lice offer has not been charged son was being treated for bipodemands to Cedric Alexanin support of Anthony Hill, an with his death. lar disorder and spoke candidly der and he said they are just unarmed veteran who was fa“The only thing he did was about dealing with it. Hill sufand fair. Now, the next step is tally killed by a DeKalb police undress. Why isn’t the officer fered many side effects from to get the commissioners to officer in March. The 27-yearwho killed him in jail?” said his medication but his mother hear all of our demands and old Hill, who was being treated retired Lt. Col. Amos King, said she didn’t think anything talk about them point by point for bipolar disorder, was who organized the rally, which was out of the ordinary when and see what agreements we outside of his apartment when was supported by the Southern she spoke with him the day can reach,” said Makungu M. police responded to a 911 call, Christian Leadership ConferAkinyela of the DCJJA. “We arrived on the scene and shot ence’s DeKalb Chapter PresiSee DeKalb coalition, page 6 will not let up until these dehim. Hill had survived a tour dent Nathan Knight.
Conyers student awarded $1,529 scholarship for college
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ath2College, a state-funded program that offers Georgia families ways to save for college, awarded 10-year-old Kendall Harris of Conyers with a check for $1,529 for his college savings as a part of its “Every Hero Has a Story Sweepstakes.” The Nancy Guinn Memorial Library in Conyers, where the ceremony was held, was also presented with a $529 check from Path2College. This is the sixth year that the Path2College 529 Plan and the Georgia Public Library Service have partnered to encourage students to read throughout the summer and remind their parents and grandparents about the importance of saving for college. “My family encouraged us to enter the sweepstakes when we signed Kendall up for the summer reading program at Nancy Guinn Library,” said LaDonna Fisher, Kendall Harris’ mother. “Winning this college savings contribution for my son will allow me to open a 529 plan, which I think is a worthwhile investment in my son’s future. This award has inspired me to continue to save for my son’s college education.” Fisher said that she is overjoyed about winning the sweepstakes. “It is truly a blessing for me and my family. This is a great start for Kendall’s educational fund,” Fisher said. Stacy Brown, director of the Conyers-Rockdale Library System, said the
library is extremely excited for Kendall and his family. “Winning this sweepstakes is a huge step toward helping him achieve his dreams and goals for the future, and we’re so proud that we could be a part of this life changing event. The Conyers-Rockdale Library System enthusiastically supports the Path2College program, as we appreciate the educational opportunity it provides the young people in our community, and children throughout the State of Georgia,” said Brown. The awards brought the total contributions the Path2College program has made to children’s college savings ac-
Qualifying set for State House District 92, formerly held by Tonya Anderson
Gov. Nathan Deal has called for the special election for State House District 92, the seat formerly held by Tonya Anderson who resigned to enter the state Senate District 43 race last week. Qualifying for the non-partisan Special Election for State House District 92 will be held Monday, Sept. 28 through Wednesday, Sept. 30. The period opens at 9 a.m. and ends at noon at the Elections Division of the Office of Secretary of State, 802 West Tower, 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SE, Atlanta. The Nov. 3 election is a non-partisan special election with no party primary. However, if candidates declare their party affiliation, it will be listed on the ballot. It is not required, however. If a run-off election is needed, it will be held Dec. 1. The state House District 92 includes portions of DeKalb and Rockdale counties. Anderson, who resigned from the seat, is among nine candidates running for the state Senate District 43, which counts and libraries to more than $70,000. was held by Ron Ramsey who resigned to “This partnership with the Georgia accept an appointment as judge in DeKalb Public Library Service has helped us County’s new traffic court. The District 43 reach so many families who otherwise Special Election also will be held on Nov. might not know about the state of Geor3 when local municipal elections will be gia’s plan, and together. we are building a held. A runoff, if needed, for that seat also solid financial and academic foundation is set for Dec. 1. for Georgia children,” said Mitch SeaThose who wish to vote in the Nov. baugh, executive director of the Path2Col- 3 elections must be registered to vote by lege 529 Plan. Oct. 5. Voter registration forms can be Winners of the “Every Hero Has a obtained at any county registrar’s office or Story Sweepstakes” are selected random- from the Secretary of State’s website: sos. ly from the state’s 63 library systems, ga.gov/elections. Those who have a valid which were divided into five groups for Georgia driver’s license also may register the sweepstakes—Urban Centers, North- online at registertovote.sos.ga.gov. west, Northeast, Southwest and Southeast.
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DeKalb Chamber, DeKalb Medical team up to help cancer patients
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The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, 150 East Ponce De Leon Ave., Suite 400, Decatur and DeKalb Medical are teaming up in October to host a supply drive for cancer patients at the hospital. Supplies needed are: blankets (lap sized to accommodate a chemo chair), scarves (big enough to be used as a head wrap), lip balms, hand sanitizers, individual tissue packets, lemon drops, mints, ginger candy, journals, personal carry bags and gently-used wigs. Donations can be dropped off at the DeKalb Chamber’s office. Donations will be collected until Friday, Oct. 30. 404-378-8000.
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Career expo for job seekers set Oct. 14
Monastery Fall Festival and Health Fair The Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212 S.W., Conyers, will host a fall festival and health fair for the community on Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This is a day of festivities that organizers say will include fun for all ages— toddlers to adults. Enjoy the duck pond, petting zoo, hay rides, pony rides, wildlife, “art on your face,” sand art, book bonanza, kids arts and crafts, archery, live music and entertainment. You can take guided tours of the monastery’s beautiful Gothic Abbey Church and walk the scenic Rockdale River Trail. The Mosaic Heritage Center will be offe tours, including an interactive museum, gift shop, bonsai garden, and café. Food vendors and a Farmers Market will be a part of the festival, as well as arts and crafts vendors. Free health screenings such as blood pressure, skin, dental/ oral, bone, body mass index and massage therapy will be offered from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Pets are prohibited. For more information, visit www.trappist.net. 770-483-8705.
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Home repair program for seniors, disabled adults accepting applications DeKalb County is accepting applications for the DeKalb County Special Purpose Home Repair Program (SPHRP) administered by the Human and Community Development Department. The DeKalb County Department of Human and Community Development will provide deferred/forgivable loans for DeKalb homeowners who meet eligibility requirements. The loans are at zero percent interest and are designed to assist with the cost of critical home repairs to address imminent threats to health or safety due to dangerous, hazardous and/or unsanitary conditions. Applicants must be 62 years or older or legally disabled age 21 or over, and must own and occupy the home as their primary residence. The homeowner must be listed on the title. Applications for repair assistance will be assessed for all noted eligibility requirements and will be subject to underwriting for final approval. All interested applicants should apply prior to Oct. 30. The SPHRP is made possible through Community Development Block grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Applications should be sent to Attn: Special Purpose Home Repair Program, Department of Human and Community Development, 330 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 6th Floor, Decatur, Georgia, 30030. For more information, call 404-371-2144.
Pine Lake sets LakeFest The City of Pine Lake will host its annual fall festival, “LakeFest,” on Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 4, 12 - 6 p.m., around the city’s lake at 462 Clubhouse Drive and Lakeshore Drive, Pine Lake. LakeFest is two days of art, music, food and family fun on the shores of Pine Lake. Organizers say the festival has something for everyone, with handmade art and crafts by 45 local and regional artist vendors, live music by two dozen performers, health and wellness demonstrations by Decatur Healing Arts, and a public reading led by Georgia poets. Activities include a Kids’ Carnival, chalk art and sandcastle contests, pet show, and a wild water parade, “Floatzilla,” led by “The Seed and Feed Marching Abominables.” The music lineup includes The Georgia Flood on Saturday and Michelle Malone on Sunday, with a full schedule of live music both days. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit www.pinelakefest.com.
Commission Chairman John H. Eaves, District 7, and the Department of Housing and Community Development Office of Workforce Development will host a Career Expo to connect job seekers and employers who are ready to hire within the next 30-60 days on Wednesday, Oct.14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Welcome All Park and Multipurpose Facility, 4255 Will Lee Road, College Park. More than two dozen employers have committed to attending the Expo. Organizations with educational and training resources are also expected to participate in the event to offer information on resources that provide additional training and education to help job seekers to increase their competitive edge. The Office of Workforce Development will host four workshops to help job seekers prepare effective resumes and get ready for potential interviews. Additionally, the workshops will teach applicants how to dress for success. The Job Readiness Preparation workshops will be held on the following dates: Thursday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. – noon, and 1– 5 p.m. at the South Fulton Service Center, 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park; and Thursday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 – 4 p.m. at the Southwest Branch, 3665 Cascade Road S.W., Atlanta. Citizens in need of reasonable accommodation due to a disability including communications in alternative format should contact Audra Pender in the Housing and Community Development Department at 404-613-7944.
Atlanta library offers creative writing with Sandra Hughes The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System’s Georgia Hill Branch, 250 Georgia Ave., S.E., Atlanta, will host a creative writing workshop with award-winning writer Sandra Hughes on Friday, Oct. 16, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Writers at all levels are encouraged to attend. Sessions include writing experiences and exercises designed to encourage support and facilitate the writing process. Hughes, a writer, director, choreographer, and performer has won awards and honors from the American Films Institute, Public Radio, the Ford Foundation and Public Television. The free program includes opportunities to share and receive feedback as well. 404-730-5427.
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Police, firefighters to host Fall Safety Festival The Gwinnett County Police Department and the Fire and Emergency Services Department will host the Sixth Annual Public Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Coolray Field, One Braves Ave., Lawrenceville. Residents are invited to come out for displays of firetrucks and police vehicles, safety training demonstrations, kids’ activities, pet adoptions, giveaways and a softball face-off between police officers and firefighters. For more information about the festival, contact the Gwinnett Police Crime Prevention Unit at 770-513-5119 or Gwinnett Fire Community Risk Reduction Education Section at 678-518-4845.
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Coalition of Homeowners and Civic Association meeting set The next Rockdale Coalition of Homeowners and Civic Associations has been set for Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m., at the J.P. Carr Community Room, 981 Taylor St., Conyers. The meetings are held to connect the leaders of local homeowner associations and civic groups, as well as interested citizens, from across Rockdale to share information and learn about County projects and initiatives. Questions from the community will be discussed as well. Some agenda items include department announcements and special use permits. Departments are also invited to set up tables with brochures to educate the community about their services.
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Stonecrest Library to host Mike Glenn Exhibit
VOF to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month Voices of Faith Ministries will mark National Domestic Violence Awareness Month with two events in October. The Stone Mountain campus, 2500 Rockbridge Road, and the Conyers campus, 1290 Sigman Road, N.W. are holding a month-long coat drive starting Oct.1. The Daughters of Faith ministry is collecting gently-worn coats, hats, gloves and scarfs to give families in need. The ministry also is hosting a community forum on domestic violence on Satur-
day, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Voices of Faith Stone Mountain campus. Under the theme “Mourn, Celebrate, Connect,” the forum will be a place for victims of domestic and/or dating and teen violence to share their stories with those who can help. The program seeks to educate women of all ages about the warning signs to look for in a harmful relationship. For more information or to participate, call 770-413-6533 or 678-374-5040.
RCSO to host “Drug Take Back Day” for unwanted prescriptions
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he Friends group at the Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road, Lithonia will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Mike Glenn Exhibit on Saturday, Oct. 3, noon. The Mike Glenn Foundation, United States Postal Service and the National Basketball Retired Players Association - Atlanta Chapter will unveil the exhibit, “From Molineaux to Michael: African Americans in Athletics,” and host an awards dinner that evening at 6:30 p.m. The awards dinner, which will be held at the Lion of Judah Event Center, 6202 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain. The exhibit, which tells the story of black pioneer athletes in America, includes artifacts from the personal collection of former Atlanta Hawks player Mike Glenn. The exhibit begins with Tom Molineaux (1784-1818), the first great athlete in American history, and ends with Michael Jordan. Glenn said he utilizes his renowned collection to give proper credit to sports figures who are often overlooked and underappreciated. The exhibit also provides an educational experience to inspire students to become better readers, researchers, and thinkers. “These great athletes were so important to the development of America as well as sports,” Glenn said. “They
fought, ran, rode, and played for much more than wins and losses. They were fighting for the dignity of a people, equality, and inclusion in mainstream society. They bore the weight of freedom and justice on their mighty shoulders. They epitomized the best in American athletics.” Tom Molineaux Awards will be given to nationally-renowned sports heroes who have proudly and bravely carried on the legacy of Tom Molineaux. Recipients include: Al Attles, the second African American NBA coach to win an NBA championship; Spencer Haywood former ABA and NBA star who fought in court for the right to enter the NBA without waiting four years after high school graduation; Violet Palmer, the first female referee in the NBA; Ralph Boston, a renowned Olympian who broke Jesse Owens’ 25-year-old record in the long jump; Mel Pender, a former world record holding sprinter who started running track at age 25; and Orrin Hudson, chess champion. There will be local award winners including former NBA player Jim Washington and former NFL player Clarence Scott. Live music will be provided by Antoine Scott and a boxing exhibition will be part of the festivities.
Panola Mountain, Wade Walker parks set cleanup celebrations Park goers in DeKalb County can celebrate their parks at two community cleanups and parties on Saturday, Sept. 26. The cleanup efforts, held in observance of National Public Lands Day, will take place at Panola Mountain State Park in Stockbridge and Wade-Walker Park in Stone Mountain. Volunteers will be planting native wildflowers, cleaning up waterways, restoring native habitats and picking up litter. This event was created through a coalition of nonprofits including the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, Park Pride and the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. “Volunteers have enormous impact on the health and well-being of parks and bring these unique places into the hearts of the community,” said Becky Kelley, director of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. Volunteers at Panola Mountain State Park, 5089 Flatbridge Road,
Stockbridge, will be treated to a picnic lunch and receive a commemorative T shirt courtesy of the Friends of Georgia State Parks for their work. They can also enjoy yard games and ice cream. At Wade-Walker Park, the event will serve as a celebration for Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Outside initiative. Tools and gloves will be provided while supplies last. Both locations will work on volunteer projects from 9 a.m. to noon and celebrate from noon to 2 p.m. Wade-Walker Park is located at 5557 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain. Panola Mountain State park is located at 5089 Flatbridge Road, Stockbridge. For more information or to register, call Ayanna Williams for the Wade Walker cleanup at 404-546-7963 or Victoria Piantini for the Panola Mountain State Park cleanup at 770-38977801. www.parkpride.org.
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The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration are teaming up and inviting residents to turn in their unwanted prescription drugs. The agencies’ “Drug Take Back Day” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 911 Chambers Drive, Conyers. Residents can rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. “This is a great opportunity to properly dispose of expired or unused medications,” said Sheriff Eric Levett. “I encourage all Rockdale County residents, especially those with children in their homes, to take the time to go through their medicine cabinet and dispose of unwanted or expired prescriptions.”
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from the home medicine cabinet including family and friends. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines, such as flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, both pose potential safety and health hazards.
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Jester alledges threats, group refutes claims
Sexual Violence continued from page 1
State Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler and DeKalb Solicitor General Sherri Boston, who were among the guest speakers at the Georgia Southeast Regional Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking, pose for a picture with Roderick Cunningham, executive director of the Beverly Cunningham Outreach Program in DeKalb County.
for middle and high school students about dating and domestic violence. One out of three girls are being molested or sexually harassed by the time they’re 18 years old, she said. Solicitor-General Boston, who moderated a panel on Domestic Violence, said the community at large must develop a coordinated response to effectuate change. “Our children are not for sale, for lease or for rent,” Boston said “We should continue to talk about this subject because in too many homes across the United States and in too many places our children have become for sale, and for rent and for lease and we need to end that immediately.” Cunningham said plans are under way for another regional conference that will also focus on human trafficking, sexual abuse of children and domestic violence. “I think people walked away with some great marching orders to keep the conversations going. They were able to identify what we need to do and we want to keep those conversations going,” said Cunningham. Sponsors of the conference included the Administration for Children & Families, Positive Arts Movement, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, Atlanta’s Premier Shuttle and limo Services, Interfaith Children’s Movement, Ser Familia, The Gospel Tribune (Atlanta) and the Ryan Cameron Foundation. Godfrey continued from page 1
William “Buck” Godfrey reflects and listens to family members and former Southwest DeKalb High School players and coaches talk about their experiences with the Hall of Fame coach. throughout the night as the newly-named William Buck Godfrey Stadium hosted the fourth annual Inner-City Classic between Mays and Southwest DeKalb high schools. Mays defeated Godfrey’s former school, winning 42-6.
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Members of the DCCJA held a press conference to denounce claims from Commissioner Nancy Jester that they threatened her and her sons.
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By Joshua Smith
eKalb County Commissioner Nancy Jester says members of the DeKalb County Coalition for Justice and Police Accountability (DCCJPA) threatened her and her two sons via social media. She says she did not file charges concerning the tweets and Facebook threats but she is under police protection. Jester said the threats came after she and other top DeKalb officials met with the group during a closed-door meeting at the House of Hope church in Decatur. The DCCJPA said the discussion centered on accountability, transparency and how the Police Department could show more compassion to the families of victims who have been killed in police-involved shootings. Some attending the meeting said Jester remained silent, showing no compassion for the families in contrast to the other officials including Public Safety Director Cedric Alexander. “I, like all Christians, mourn the loss of life. I know that all lives matter. Regrettably, a small number of political activists are working to divide DeKalb County. These series of tweets threatened the lives of two of my children. My sons are saying to me, ‘Mommy, I’m scared,’ ” Jester said during a news conference she held on Sept. 23. Makungu Akinyela, a DCCJPA leader, denounced Jester’s allegations, saying she’s trying to divide public opinion about human rights causes. “All we want is compassion, transparency and accountability from the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and the DeKalb County Police Department as it relates to the killing of unarmed black people by the police in DeKalb County,” said Akinyela. “We are committed to non-violent political action to have our demands met. We have no interest in threating physical harm to any board member, police officer or their families. We denounce such threats or attempts to charge us in making such threats.” Akinyela said at the meeting, Jester sat stoically with arms folded. ‘She showed no compassion, no sorrow,’ Akinyela said. Jester said, however, that she was silent because she came to respectfully listen. She said her silence was met with
DeKalb Commissioner Nancy Jester
profanity and physical threats by members of the coalition. “The coalition’s leadership must be held accountable for threating my life and the life of my children,” said Jester, who recently changed her Facebook profile picture and cover picture to DeKalb County police badges. “It is irresponsible and unforgivable that this coalition has exploited grieving families and have issued a list of demands that aims at degrading the ability of the police to serve and protect DeKalb County. Their agenda is out of touch with reality and is dangerous to the safety and well-being of both police and civilians.” The DCCJPA says they don’t understand why Jester would say their demands are out of touch. “Compassion doesn’t cost any money. It doesn’t mean it is saying you are guilty. How can Commissioner Jester say that our demands are unjust when we were just told by Chief Alexander that these demands make sense and are just in nature. It’s a sad day when we put pain versus politics,” said Anana Parris, a member of DCCJPA. “All other elected officials at the meeting showed some compassion. As a mother, it was truly heart breaking to me to see mothers, wives, family members talk about the lost of their loved ones and Commissioner Jester show no reaction, no compassion at all.” The coalition says it plans to continue working on setting up a meeting for early October that would include the community, county officials and law enforcement officials.
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Stone Mountain Jazz Festival with BET’s “Small Fry” set at Stephenson High
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n Saturday, Oct. 3, 6 p.m., jazz fans will get the chance to enjoy a great lineup of performances and a stand-up comedian at the Stone Mountain Jazz Festival, which will be held at Stephenson High School, 701 Stephenson Road, Stone Mountain. “This is going to be really special. You can expect great musicians who are fusing all forms of jazz with great vocals. It’s really going to be high energy,” said Nicholas Goins of Atlanta Premier Productions who is hosting and promoting the event. Sylvia “Small Fry” Cannon, who has appeared on BET Comicview and other television standup shows, will emcee the event. The headliner group is “The PR Experience,” led by trumpeter Nelson Render and trombonist Marvin Pryor, who once taught Stephenson’s juazz and marching bands. This Atlanta-based group, comprised of mostly
educators, has created a mixture of melodies and harmonies that reflects a style of jazz,
Volunteers needed for “Great Days of Service” Gwinnett County is looking for volunteers to participate in the 16th Annual Gwinnett Days of Service on Oct. 23 – 24. Organizers say the volunteering weekend will give Gwinnett residents the opportunity to donate their time and energy to doing community service and helping those in need. Individuals, corporate teams, business-
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es, organizations, city and local government offices, schools and families are invited to participate. Projects range from staffing community events to painting and repairing buildings, installing playground sets and cleaning up nature trails. You can sign up and choose from more than 300 projects at www.gwinnettgreatdaysofservice.org or call 770-995-3339.
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Members of the DeKalb County Coalition for Justice and Police Accountability (DCCJA) rally around Makungu Akinyela to discuss strategies after a DeKalb County Board of Commissioners meeting in Decatur. before he was killed. Baylor-Giummo attended the rally. Police responded to a 911 call on March 9 around lunch-time. Someone reported a suspicious man was crawling around and knocking on neighbors’ doors but threatening no one, an attorney for the family said. When Officer Robert Colsen arrived on the scene, Hill was naked and unarmed. Olsen said Hill lunged at him and he shot twice, killing him. Witnesses said Hill was unarmed and walked briskly toward Colsen with his arms outstretched. DCCJPA says it is working on a meeting for early October that would include the community, county officials and law enforcement officials.
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Conyers cuts the ribbon on Pratt Industries new facility
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ratt Industries, America’s fifth-largest paper and packaging company and one of Conyers’ largest employers, celebrated the opening of its newest 90,000-square-foot recycling Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in September at its “eco-campus” in Conyers at 1920 Sarasota Business Parkway. Representatives with the plant say the recycling plant, will receive materials from both municipal and commercial recycling programs, and are the most advanced MRF in Georgia. “As the largest employer in the city, Pratt and the city of Conyers have grown together over the last 20 years. It is an honor to welcome Pratt’s continued investment and community involvement in our city,” said Mayor Randy Mills at the open-
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In 2013, the city of Conyers chose Pratt Recycling to be its residential and commercial waste services provider, as well as the recycler to service all households in the city, for single-stream recycling. At that time, Pratt built a municipal solid waste transfer station, the first ever for this area of Georgia, on the Pratt campus. The newly opened MRF is the final phase of the project and city officials say the plant will help both Conyers and Atlanta area municipalities and businesses greatly reduce their landfill costs as well as increase the recovery of recyclables. From its inception, Pratt Industries has manufactured approximately 6,740,000 tons of 100 percent recycled paper, saving more than 113 million trees.
City of Atlanta wins national award for ATL311 customer site The City of Atlanta has announced ATL311, the city’s first non-emergency customer service center, received the 2015 Digital Government Achievement Award (DGAA). The national award recognizes city, county and state governments for outstanding portals and websites based on innovation, functionality, productivity and performance. “We are pleased and honored to receive this award from the Center for Digital Government,” said Deputy Chief Operating Officer Kristin
Wilson. “Since its launch nearly one year ago, ATL311 has enhanced and modernized the customer service experience for our residents and visitors, making the City of Atlanta more accountable, responsive and efficient.” ATL311 was recognized for its achievement in “driving digital local government,” one of eight of categories identified by the Center for Digital Government. City officials say the DGAA is considered the most prestigious digital achievement award for state and local governments.
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Suniva Inc. to bring 500 jobs to Georgians Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Suniva Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells and modules, is expanding its facilities and investing $96 million in Gwinnett County. Operating at full capacity, Gov. Deal says the expanded facility in Norcross will create up to 500 jobs. “We welcome Suniva’s continued growth in Gwinnett County and feel that the Quick Start program and Georgia’s economic environment will be of major benefit to the growing company,” said Gov. Deal. “Suniva’s growth from a Georgia Tech start-up to a top manufacturing company demonstrates that STEM fields continue to provide one of Georgia’s richest sources of employment and economic growth. Georgia’s universities are equipped with incredible research potential and Suniva’s success speaks to the potential of both Georgia’s businesses and students.” Suniva plans to expand its existing facilities to support the increase in the
production capacity of solar cells. The $96 million investment will primarily go to the construction of facilities and new equipment. New jobs at the facility will include management, administrative, supervisory and production positions. “High demand for our products continues to validate that as the U.S. solar market matures, sophisticated buyers are increasingly valuing power density and quality,” said John Baumstark, chairman and chief executive officer of Suniva. “We are proud that the best American-made solar technology originated in Georgia, and are very pleased that we are able to continue our growth, here where we started.” Suniva is advancing solar technology by using proprietary processing techniques that optimize each step of production to achieve higher performance than other solar offerings. Suniva’s products conform to the Buy American Act, as they consist of more than 80 percent American materials and qualify for Export-Import financing.
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Watson, ICEO May partner for breast cancer awareness events
District 5’s Mereda Johnson hosts first town hall
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uper District 7 DeKalb County Commissioner Stan Watson and DeKalb Interim CEO Lee May, along with local churches in Decatur will host the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fun/Run Walk and Health, Wellness & Job Fair Saturday, Oct. 3. The event will be held in lieu of Watson’s monthly community breakfast. He encourages all to support the Breast Cancer Awareness health and job fair. The Breast Cancer Awareness Walk will begin at One Accord Community Church on Flat Shoals Parkway and finish at Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church/House of Hope. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The cost for participants is $25 for adults, $15 for seniors ages 55 and older and $10 for children. DeKalb County Fire & Rescue (DCFR) will be at both locations selling
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2015 DCFR Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts. Proceeds from registration and T-shirt sales will be donated to the DeKalb Medical Foundation for Cancer Programs. The event will culminate with a Health, Wellness & Job Fair. Free flu shots will be given to the first 200 people (over age 13), along with an array of health screenings from organizations to include DeKalb Board of Health, DeKalb Medical Center, Grady Healthcare and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta! DeKalb County Workforce Development and Human Resources, Georgia Piedmont Technical College MARTA and the DeKalb Police Department will be some of the agencies participating in the job fair. For registration information, call Shalon Bell at 404-371-3681.
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eKalb County’s District 5 Mereda Davis Johnson held her first town hall meeting as a commissioner on Sept. 24 at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia. “I’m really excited to host this meeting. I want to be held accountable. This is my county. This is my district and I want to do everything I can to make sure that we shine in the county and state,” said Johnson. “Attracting the kinds of businesses we want in our community, county beautification and taking care of our seniors are some of the top issues I will continue to work on for District 5.” The meeting was a chance for the dozens of residents in attendance to ask questions and voice concerns to Johnson and several DeKalb County agencies such as Planning and Sustainability, Roads and Drainage,
DeKalb Police, Keep DeKalb Beautiful, Watershed Management, Housing Authority, Code Compliance, The Solicitor-General Office and Sanitation. “This is a great thing to do for the community. I don’t see Commissioner Johnson slowing down from here,” said DeKalb resident Betty Newton. “Commissioner Johnson has been very responsive and willing to help thus far. She gets it.” Also in attendance at the meeting were Interim CEO Lee May, DeKalb County Court Judge Ron Ramsey, Commissioners Larry Johnson and Stan Watson, among other elected officials. “I’m excited that my commissioner is having something like this and to see a great turnout like this is a great thing. I’m really looking forward to her leadership,” said May, who lives in District 5. “Commissioner Johnson is up to speed on so much in the district. She is already doing a phenomenal job and did something historic when she got all of the commissioners and the CEO together to do a tour of District 5. I don’t’ think that has ever happened before.” In August, Johnson took the Board of Commissioners, May, stakeholders and the media on a bus tour of Southeast DeKalb to visit historic sites, green space treasures and potential economic development opportunities.
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L-R: Rockdale County first responders Deputy Grote Levett, Captain Chester Lett and Lieutenant Dexter Harris were honored for their decades of service at a September Board of Commissioners’ meeting.
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ockdale County Fire Captain Chester Lett and Rockdale Sheriff’s Office deputies Grote Levett (25 years), and Lieutenant Dexter Harris (20 years) were recognized this month at the Rockdale Board of Commissioners meeting for their decades of service to the county. The three men were honored with certificates of appreciation, presented by the board of commissioners, Rockdale Fire and Rescue Chief Dan Morgan and Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett. The board also presented Lett with a clock framed in cherry wood and a pin, marking 35 years of service. “They don’t make them like Chester Lett anymore. It’s really that simple. We hate he is retiring. He has spent the last 35 years protecting this community,” said Chief Morgan. “It is a pleasure to be here to honor him. There is no nicer, talented person.” Lett said he was happy God allowed everything in his career to come into play the way it did. “First of all, I have to give God the praise. We are truly in the best position we have been in over my 35 years of service so I thank my Board of Commissioners and beloved firefighter family for that,” said Lett. “This job is the love of my life. I couldn’t have had a better life.” Deputy Grote Levett was honored with 25 years of service and Lieutenant
100 Black Women of DeKalb appoints new president The National Coalimember for two years tion of 100 Black Womand chairperson for the en (NCBW) Decatur/ Pink & Black Ball for DeKalb announces the the past three years.,” appointment of Delois said Grizzle. “ We have Grizzle as president. a wonderful group of Grizzle officially took enthusiastically talentthe reins of the organied and capable women zation effective Sept. who I look forward to 12. As president, she leading. I plan to work will direct all facets of with the chapter in conthe chapter based on the tinuing to develop soguidelines set forth by the cially conscious female organization’s national leaders and strengthoffice. ening our current “I’m excited to take community programs on the responsibility of Delois Grizzle while seeking other president of the NBCW opportunities to serve Decatur/DeKalb Chapter after being the DeKalb Community and most of all a member for over 9 years; serving as enjoying the journey.” VP of Fundraising for 4 years, board
Deputy Dexter Harris was honored for 20 years of service. “These are indeed two dedicated employees. Lieutenant Harris has plenty of experience in law enforcement and is a professional at all times. He is always willing to lend a helping hand to his fellow deputies. I am proud to say his is my friend. We look forward to his future with this county,” said Sheriff Levett. “My hat goes off to Deputy Levett for his extensive and skilled investigation in child sex crimes, an issue I hate to have to investigate. Deputy Levett has put in many hours of overtime making sure the case gets solved. His service and love for the community is evident. I am proud to call him my uncle.” Lieutenant Harris said he has enjoyed his time serving Rockdale. “I really have fun doing this job. I look forward to serving this county for 10 more years until I retire,” said Harris. “I really enjoy working for this officer and serving this county. I am thankful for this honor.” Deputy Levett said his time serving Rockdale flew by. “I have really enjoyed my time here. It’s going to be another 25 years working here because I have two boys at Morehouse College. I’m not going anywhere soon,” Deputy Levett said jokingly. “This department has really grown and this is a great county to work for and I am proud to put this uniform on and serve this county.”
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inkie O. Guthrie Smith ate cake to celebrate her 93rd birthday but it was nothing like the red velvet cakes she built a reputation for in Lithonia. “Everybody in Lithonia knows about Aunt Pinkie’s red velvet cakes. They were just too good,” said Whitner. “Although she has no children of her own, she is a mother to us all, always passing down wisdom, knowledge and the love of God and family.” Smith is one of the founding mothers of Antioch-Lithonia Missionary Baptist Church, where Pastor James C. Ward is pastor. She served the church for 85 years before becoming ill this year. She worked in the church’s kitchen for several years and served on the Mothers’ Board, Usher Board and was a member of the church’s missionary ministry. Smith was known not only for her work at church but her well manicured yard, which often was honored as the best yard in the community. “She would always get awards for the prettiest yard from the City of Lithonia for many years. She loved her flowers. I don’t think we could ever make the yard look as beautiful as she did,” said Regina Whitner, one of Smith’s nieces. “I just want to say Happy 93rd Birthday Aunt Pinkie! May God continue to bless you and grace us with your presence. We love you!” Smith was born on September 24,1922, the fourth of 13 children. These days, she spends her time reading and planting a few flowers when she can.
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Smith said the secret to her long life is having a strong faith in God. “God has truly been good to me,” Smith said. “You have to trust in God and allow him to use you to help others who are in need.”
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