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NOVEMBER 10, 2018
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Gov. Deal appoints African-American woman to fill remainder of Brian Kemp’s term By Valerie J. Morgan
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ven as Democrat Stacey Abrams refused to concede, Republican Brian Kemp stepped down on Nov. 8 as Secretary of State to begin his transition to governor-elect. Unofficial election results showed that only one percentage point separated Kemp, who had 50 percent of the vote to Abrams 49 percent. Gov. Nathan Deal appointed Robyn A. Crittenden, a resident of Tucker, to fill the vacancy created by Kemp’s resignation. Crittendon took the oath of office to serve the remainder of Kemp’s term. The race for Secretary of State was tight with Republican Brad Raffensperger and Democrat John Barrow headed for a run-off. Unofficial results showed that both had 49 percent of the vote. Meanwhile, Deal’s appointment of Crittenden, makes her the first African-American woman to serve as a statewide constitutional officer in Georgia history. In 2015, Deal appointed Crittenden to be DHS commissioner after she served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Following Crittenden’s swearing-in ceremony, Deal nominated Gerlda B. Hines, chief of staff
Drink up! Metro voters pass Sunday brunch alcohol sales By Travis Hudgons
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and chief financial officer of DHS, to be the interim DHS commissioner, pending board approval. “Robyn’s experience as an attorney, public servant and agency head make her exceptionally qualified to fill the role of Georgia’s Secretary of state,” said Deal. “She is a leader with brilliant intellect, high integrity, and a wide range of experience in public service. Robyn has been one of the most effective leaders within my administration and she is well-qualified to fill one of the most important jobs in state government. I appreciate her willingness to fill this role and I thank Gov.-elect Kemp for his leadership as Secretary of State.” Crittenden has served as the commissioner of
the Georgia Department of Human Services since July 2015. She previously served in the executive leadership of the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Crittenden’s experience includes working as general counsel at Morehouse College and as the assistant vice chancellor of Legal Affairs-Contracts for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. She was also an assistant county attorney in DeKalb County and an associate at the law firm of Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy. Crittenden earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Yale University and a law degree from the University of Michigan School of Law. She has one child and lives in Tucker.
etro-area voters overwhelming supported the Sunday brunch alcohol sales. On Nov. 6, Georgia voters in several counties and municipalities Photo provided Hines currently serves including DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett and Rockdale counties decided that as the chief of staff and restaurants can serve alcohol starting at chief financial officer of the Georgia Department of 11 a.m. on Sunday. In May, Gov. Nathan Deal signed Human Services (DHS). Senate Bill 17—also referred to as She has more than 25 years the “Brunch Bill,” which allows local of financial management governments to put the referendum on experience and 17 years their ballots. of state service, including Before the referendum, restaurants experience as the deputy in Georgia could not serve alcohol commissioner of DHS, before 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. chief financial officer According to the Georgia for the Georgia Student Restaurant Association, restaurants Finance Commission and that serve brunch on Sundays could deputy chief financial make $25K extra per year if they were officer for the Department able to serve alcohol starting at 11 a.m. of Community Health. instead of 12:30 p.m. The Dunwoody Hines is a certified public Perimeter Chamber said on Twitter, accountant and a member More food and beverage sales = more of the American Institute tax revenue for the state of Georgia of Certified Public and more jobs. Accountants. She earned This change only affects a bachelor’s degree in restaurants, the sales of alcohol at retail Business Administration stores remains 12:30 p.m. from Loyola University in New Orleans. Hines Sunday Brunch Alcohol Sales has one child and lives in Marietta. DeKalb County
FEMA to hire Georgia residents
The State of Georgia, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has started hiring Georgia residents to work on the hurricane recovery effort. Each week, more jobs are posted. The most recent opportunities are with FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) team. PA focuses on helping entire communities rebound, while FEMA’s Individual Assistance (IA) programs are focused on assisting the individual hurricane survivor. Anyone interested in
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local hire opportunities should go to USAJOBS. gov and create a free account. The positions typically include the words “Local Hire” in the job title. This week’s local hire opportunities are for
a Site Inspector Specialist and a Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager. The positions pay $20.22 to $30.29 an hour and include sick leave and health benefits. Georgia residents will
be hired for a term of 120 days, with the possibility of an extension. Residents interested in the local hire positions currently posted on USAJOBS.gov have until November 12 to submit their application. Those hired will join the recovery team – local, state and federal workers, voluntary agencies and community organizations – already in place. In the weeks ahead, additional opportunities will be made public; some of the jobs will be located in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Michael, others will be in or near Atlanta.
DeKalb – 70.54% Atlanta – 81.62% Avondale Estates – 85.4% Brookhaven – 79.77% Chamblee – 78.15% Clarkston – 69.03% Decatur – 85.5% Doraville – 69.84% Dunwoody – 77.98% Stone Mountain – 68.13% Tucker – 73.54% Fulton County Alpharetta - 73.42% Atlanta – 74.89% College Park – 73.48% Hapeville – 74.25% Johns Creek – 70.87% Milton – 76.28% Roswell – 75.51% Sandy Springs – 76.83% South Fulton – 70.89% Union City – 67.04% Rockdale County Conyers – 63.89%
Gwinnett County – 64.43% Cobb County – 71.73%