OCG NEWS 10-11-19

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VOLUME 25, NUMBER 28

OCTOBER 11, 2019

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Pastor Jamal Bryant (above far right) spoke to a large crowd in front of Sears at The Mall At Stonecrest. The crowd raises their hands in solidarity to show their support. Photos by Glenn L. Morgan/OCG News

New Birth hosts ‘Stop the Violence’ Community Prayer Vigil

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ew Birth Missionary Baptist Church’s Pastor Jamal Bryant told a crowd of supporters that the community must unite to stop the violence that is plaguing the Stonecrest community, urging them to remain steadfast as God’s soldiers. “We reverse the spirit of death that has been unleashed in this city!” Bryant declared as he led a prayer vigil and community rally on Oct. 8 in

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program opens Nov. 1 The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, will be available Nov. 1. The federally-funded program assists low-income, elderly and disabled Georgians with heating bills through direct payments to home energy suppliers. Beginning Nov. 1, residents aged 65 and older or those who are homebound can apply for assistance through the Department’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. All other eligible residents may apply for assistance beginning Dec. 2. Funds are administered through local Community Action Agencies on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are exhausted.

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the Sears parking lot at The Mall at Stonecrest. Bryant was joined by a contingent of pastors police, and community leaders as he denounced the recent deadly shootings in the Stonecrest comity. Last month, two people were killed in separate shootings—one on Sept. 29, the other on Sept. 30. The shootings took place less than two miles from New Birth. Police announced the arrest of one suspect

and released the identities of two others sought in the fatal shooting of Kevin Downer (see page 2). The men opened fire on Downer after a verbal dispute that took place outside the Round One bowling arcade at The Mall At Stonecrest on Sept. 29. Police said the other shooting incident

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Stone Mountain Park is hiring for the holiday season Stone Mountain Park is recruiting seasonal and full-time employees for the region’s popular events including Snow Mountain and Stone Mountain Christmas, which open Nov. 16. All applications must be completed online, with training beginning in October for many positions. Offering a variety of fun, flexible jobs as well as entrylevel leadership, professional, administrative and management opportunities, Stone Mountain Park is now hiring team members in food service, attractions,

merchandise and entertainment. Snow Mountain positions include lift operators, team members and technicians. Other available positions also include cooks, bussers, servers, dishwashers, custodians, railroad conductors, farmyard animal keeper, educational interpreters, campground host, campground custodian, ushers, performers, stage managers, show technicians and many more. For a list of current job openings, qualifications and application instructions, please visit https://www.

stonemountainpark.com/ Careers/. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply since positions fill fast. Listed in Frommer’s 500 Places to Visit with Your Kids Before They Grow Up and cited by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of “35 Natural Wonders in Georgia You Must See Before You Die,” Stone Mountain Park is located 15 miles east of downtown Atlanta. For more information, visit www.stonemountainpark.com, or follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates.


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