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State commission accepts ethics complaint against DeKalb ethics officer
Stacey Kalberman
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he Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Committee has received an ethics complaint against DeKalb Ethics Officer Stacey Kalberman. She is accused of lobbying state legislators at the direction of her board of directors to change the way appointments are made to the DeKalb Board of Ethics. The Commission said in a letter dated March 29 that it accepted the complaint Amos King filed against Kalberman, but would not consider allegations against the entire DeKalb Board of Ethics because King did not specifically identify the board members by name as required. “The vague allegation as to the “DeKalb Board of Ethics” does not meet the threshold required by the Commission’s procedural rules governing complaints. If you would like to make additional allegations related to other persons or entities, you will need to identify those persons or entities pursuant to Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 189-2-.03(1)(c).” King, a civil rights activist who hosts a radio talk show, said he did not wish to comment on the matter. In March, King filed a complaint against Kalberman, saying she was not a registered lobbyist when she engaged legislators to change the way appointments are made to the board. Rhea Johnson, another citizen, and State Rep. Vernon Jones also filed ethics complaints against Kalberman regarding her involvement with legislators. Attorney Dwight See Ethics complaint, page 6
Instilling Pride
Beautification Club takes root at Barack H. Obama Magnet School
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tudents at DeKalb County’s Barack H. Obama Magnet School of Technology donned orange aprons to work on a special project just ahead of Easter. Home Depot provided the aprons and Do-It-Yourself Easter basket kits as part of the launch of the new school’s Beautification Club. Dr. Betty Mayfield, who founded the Beautification Club, said the project is one of many she is looking forward to as she helps students learn what it means to take ownership of their school and live up to the name of the school, which honors President Barack Obama, the first African American President of the U.S. “We want our school grounds to remain beautiful. We want the students to share in that pride and learn how to keep our school beautiful, while learning about green space, the environment and the science of how soil works and how things grow,” said Mayfield, who teaches kindergarten and first grade. She assisted Principal Angela Thomas Bethea and Assistant Principals Pamela Wooley and Winfred Watts in launching the beautification ceremony on April 12. In addition to the Wesley Chapel Road Home Depot in Decatur, Mayfield thanked other sponsors who made the beautification ceremony
a success: Kroger, Wal-Mart, and Intown Ace Hardware in Decatur pitched in respectively to provide refreshments, a huge Easter Lilly for the school’s atrium, garden benches and
planters for the project. The school’s Beautification Club is open to all students and Mayfield said the club plans to collaborate with 4-H members to work on projects.
City of Atlanta offers amnesty for delinquent traffic tickets, misdemeanors
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he City of Atlanta Municipal Court is offering amnesty to individuals facing arrest and other penalties due to delinquent traffic tickets and misdemeanors. The amnesty program, which runs April 3 through May 12, permits individuals to resolve their outstanding cases with reduced fines and fees. “Our goal is to ensure that we have licensed and lawful drivers on city streets,” said Ryan Shepard, Municipal Court Administrator. “After receiving a
citation, many individuals fail to appear in court, resulting in additional fines and fees, and in some cases, a warrant being issued. The Municipal Court’s warrant amnesty program offers an opportunity to resolve outstanding issues once and for all.” Only individuals with charges currently in Failure-To-Appear status are eligible for this program. Court sessions will be held weekdays at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on a first-come basis. Individuals can sign up each day for the sessions be-
ginning at 7 a.m. for same day service. The court will also hold two special sessions during non-traditional hours: • Saturday, April 15, at 8 a.m. • Wednesday evening, April 19, at 6 p.m. • When the amnesty period ends, remaining outstanding warrants will be rigorously enforced. • For more information about the program or a warrant you may have, visit http://court.atlantaga.gov or call 404-954-7914.
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he National Sustainable Energy Group (NSEG) has expanded its Rent-ToOwn, Heating and Air Conditioning Program for homeowners in Rockdale, Clayton and DeKalb counties. This past week, we installed over 500 new energy efficient HVAC units. The program has 5,000 slots available. Over 440 homeowners have been assisted in DeKalb County alone. We have recruited additional NATE/EPA certified heating and air contractors to keep pace with the call volume, said Percy Brooks, CEO of the NSEG. It’s truly amazing for $89.95 a month, a homeowner will not have to suffer the hot and humid high 80’s and 90-degree temperatures this summer, said Brooks. Qualification for approval: Homeowner property taxes must be current. Monthly payments range from $89.95 to $109.95, depending on the size of the heating and air-conditioning unit and upgrades. All Goodman heating and air units come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Approval and installation can be completed within 5 business days. We are extremely honored to be able to assist so many homeowners that had given up on securing con-
sumer financing to purchase a heating and air conditioning unit. We view this alternative option as one of the finest in the country, said Brooks. I’m sure that we will exceed our goal of assisting 5,000 homeowners across the Metro Atlanta area. We are expecting to see a record high of 50+ days of temperatures in the high 80’s and 90’s this summer season. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for homeowners. Our customer testimonials have been heartfelt, said Brooks. The program meets the EPA requirements for the new R-410A
refrigerant upgrades. It also improves the quality of life and increases property value for homeowners. Our major objective is to share our program among the faith-based community and Homeowners Associations (HOA’s), said Brooks. We needed an alternative option for homeowners with less than perfect credit, who paid their property taxes on time, but couldn’t obtain traditional consumer financing for heating & air service. We all hit speed bumps in life. Our client has lived in their home for an average of 12+ years said
Brooks. Energy home improvements are among the most expensive home improvement projects for homeowners said Brooks. There are over 120,000 homeowners without heating & air service and over 700,000 units working at less than 40% capacity or less. We see this as an excellent opportunity for homeowners to rent and relax. For more information, call 404-220-8719; email percybrooks.meb@live.com or visit www.hvachomesystem.com Paid Advertisement
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Stonecrest runoffs, Sixth Congressional District race set April 18
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he DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections is reminding DeKalb voters that the special elections scheduled April 18 are for voters who reside in the Sixth Congressional District or Stonecrest municipal districts 2, 4 or 5. Only voters who reside in these
geographical districts are eligible to vote. Voters who are represented by Congressman Henry (Hank) Johnson of the Fourth Congressional District or Congressman John Lewis of the Fifth Congressional District are not eligible to vote on April 18 in the congressional special election.
The polling places located in the Fourth and Fifth Congressional Districts will not be open on April 18, unless they are located in the applicable Stonecrest districts. Voters are asked to refer to the “Current Election Information” section of www.dekalbvotes.com to see the list of precincts
By Mackenzie N. Morgan
and train coaches to run Rwanda’s first and only free youth league for girls and boys. According to Shooting Touch, 67 percent of Rwandans are under the age of 25 striving to rebuild after the 1994 genocide. Health Corps fellows will also work with local coaches to teach youths about various aspects of health and sanitation. Dillard, a senior on the women’s basketball team at Villanova University, was one of two students to win the fellowship. Her YouTube video application generated over 2,000 views, more than any of the other applicants combined. “I’m really nervous now that I got it. It’s mostly excitement-ner-
vousness that this is really happening, but I am extremely grateful for the opportunity,” said Dillard. The journey to Rwanda—over 7,000 miles from her home in Conyers—will be the farthest distance she has ever traveled. Jordan Dillard’s father, Courtney Dillard, said he and his wife are pleased with Jordan’s achievement and he thanked the community for helping her get the hits she needed to win the video competition. “We’re extremely proud of Jordan and all of her accomplishments. The doors of opportunity that continuously open for her are amazing, and we are so excited to be here for
that will be open oting on April 18. Voters who are unsure of their eligibility should check online at “Georgia My Vote Page” at www. mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp. do, by email at Voterreg@ dekalbcountyga.gov or by telephone at 404-298-4020. For more information, visit www.dekalbvotes.com
Rockdale County’s Jordan Dillard heads to Africa
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ordan Dillard is home for Easter break, spending time with family before graduating this May from Villanova University in Pennsylvania. She will be headed to Africa in the fall where she will start her one-year fellowship with the Boston-based Shooting Touch Foundation. Through the foundation’s Basketball Health Corps program, fellows endeavor to use basketball as a tool to educate and empower at-risk youths and the communities in which they live. Dillard will be part of a team based in Rwanda where they will construct basketball courts, build teams
her as she embarks on yet another extraordinary milestone in her life. We know that God is ordering her steps and we have peace as goes to off to serve in Africa,” said Courtney Dillard.
Rockdale hosts open house to plan for county’s future
By Valerie J. Morgan
Rockdale County’s Planning and Development Department is preparing a comprehensive plan to guide development over the next 20 years and is seeking the public’s opinions. During an open house on April 13 at the JP Carr Community Center in Conyers, community stakeholder shared their input on services and goals they would like the county to implement by 2037. Rockdale Commissioner Doreen Williams, who spearheaded a survey last year to improve county services, praised Kirsten Cook, an engineer in the Planning and Development Department, for organizing the open house, the first in a series planned for residents and other stakeholders to weigh in on the county’s future. “Kirsten did a phenomenal job. She took the survey that was done a year ago and developed maps, posters and comment cards that were
divided into topics to get people’s input,” said Williams. Williams said a participant could pick as many comment cards as he or she desired to answer. For example, one card labeled “Intra-County Bus Service” asked participants to map out a bus service that would be ideal to them. The “Green Rockdale” card asked stakeholders to share creative thoughts about implementing one or more ideas about (curbside recycling, walk-friendly and bike-friendly state, more greenspace and trees, etc.). Another card labeled “Entrepreneurial Rockdale” stated: “It is in the best interest of the county to support businesses that provide jobs at a variety of skill levels. Which of the following strategies do you hope to see the county employ?” Check all that apply: o Offering more tools to help navigate city regulation, permitting and licensing requirements o Encouraging more shared
work spaces, incubators and accelerators o Supporting new areas where Rockdale’s strongest sectors can add office space and grow. o Employing innovative approaches to provide affordable commercial and industrial parks. o Other. Please explain.
o What is your ZIP Code? There also were maps where participants could identify where more restaurants and other businesses and services should be developed. Williams said county officials will announce when the next open house will be held. For more information, visit www.rockdale2040.com.
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“How to Win the Money Game” workshop set
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Compiled by Mackenzie N. Morgan.
Financial expert Stanley Atwater will present “How to Win the Money Game,” on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road, Lithonia. The program is part of the DeKalb County Public Library’s “Money Smart Week Series.” Atwater, who has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, will cover financial independence, debt management, tax law and more. This workshop is geared toward adults 18 years of age and older. To register for the free program, visit the branch or call 770-482-3828.
GWINNETT
Earth Day Celebration returns to Coolray Field April 22
“Atlanta Streets Alive” to feature family events
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alk, run, or bike down the middle of the road when Atlanta Streets Alive comes to the Southside on Sunday, April 23, on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard SW and Georgia Avenue SE
in Atlanta. The event kicks off at 2 p.m. with a bicycle parade and continues until 6 p.m. Enjoy biking, skating, walking and rolling down the streets while taking part in this fun, free, family-friendly event packed with free entertainment and fun activities. For more information, visit www.atlantastreetsalive.com.
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46th Inman Park Spring Festival, Tour Of Homes set The Inman Park Spring Festival and home tour will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 28-30, in the historic Inman Park neighborhood. The festival will feature a tour of homes, street parade (2 p.m. Saturday), artists’ market, live music, food vendors, and a Kids Zone fully stocked with games and activities. This event is free and open to the public. For home tour tickets or general information, visit www.inmanparkfestival.org.
DEKALB
Join the family fun at Clarkston Culture Fest The Clarkston Culture Fest will be held on Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the intersection of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Market Street in Clarkston. The cultural celebration will kick off with the Refuge Coffee Run at 9 a.m. (8 a.m. registration) and family and children’ free fun run at 10 a.m. Live performances will be held on the main stage featuring a variety of multi-cultural music and dance performers. The festival will include games and treats for the entire family. A Kids’ Zone will offer face and nail painting, hair braiding, inflatable bouncy castles, photo ops, carnival games and more. Local vendors will be on site selling one-of-a kind goods and food. Visit the Culture Village to learn about the city’s more than 60 cultures including the countries’ respective foods, clothing, language, games, music, art, dance, history and traditions. The Children are the Future exhibit will be held at Christ Community AME Church’s Adam’s Center, 4154 Ponce de Leon Ave., located between Refuge Coffee and the Christ Community AME Church. The exhibit will be open during the festival as well as for a panel discussion on Sunday, April 23, 1 to 4 p.m. The festival is free and open to the public. To register for the 5K Run/Walk, go to www.Refugeecoffeeco.com. For more about the festival, visit www.clarkstonculturefest.org.
DeKalb to host second annual Kids’ Poetry Slam DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will present the second annual Kids Poetry Slam on Friday, April 21, 7 p.m., at Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Drive. The event will feature local poets ages 5 to 17 years of age. The public may purchase tickets online at www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks/special-events or in person for $5. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 404-371-2000.
Protect your identity and Mother Earth by destroying your personal documents at a free paper-shredding event hosted by the Solid Waste Management Division and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful on Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to noon, at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves, 2500 Buford Drive NE, Lawrenceville. The event, in celebration of National Earth Day, will allow each vehicle to shred up to five copier boxes of documents. To volunteer to assist with this event, visit www.volunteergwinnett.net to sign up or call Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at 678-518-6112.
Multicultural Festival to showcase exhibits, performances, food vendors Gwinnett County staff from multiple departments and friends from across the globe will gather at the fourth annual Gwinnett Multicultural Festival on Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Gwinnett Place Mall parking lot, 2100 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. Families can see exhibits and demonstrations, and meet county officials and police officers. They also can enjoy cultural performances, food vendors, and kids’ activities such as inflatables and a dunking booth. For more information, call 770-513-5119.
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2017 Playground Safety Awareness Week kicks off Safe at Play will kick off its first Playground Safety Awareness Week on Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Pine Log Park, 1451 Pine Log Road, NE, Conyers. This interactive, family-friendly event will highlight the importance of playground safety while engaging the family in fun activities such as a onemile bubble walk around nature trail, live music and entertainment, games, and a host of other activities plus lunch and free giveaways. For more information, visit www.safeatplay.org call 678-743-5303.
Courtesy Ford hosts fundraiser to benefit local animal shelters Courtesy Ford is hosting a fundraiser to benefit local animal shelters on April 27, 5-7 p.m. at the Courtesy Ford dealership,1636 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, Georgia. Guests will enjoy food, networking, a canine fashion show and door prizes. Photo contest winners will be announced and there will also be a special appearance made by Ursula Modean, a plus-sized dog with her own fashion line and store Ursula’s Boutique featuring fashions specifically designed for plus-sized canines. Attendees will also get a chance to vote for their favorite shelter pup and can even test-drive a Ford. All proceeds will support the local Rockdale and Newton animal shelters. No pets allowed. For more information about Courtesy Ford, visit their website at www.courtesyatlanta.com.
Please check with the event organizer before you go. To submit your event to Coming Up, email editor@ocgnews.com. We choose events that are free or a nominal cost to our readers.
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Lawmakers to host town hall for House Districts 92, 93, 94
State Rep. Karen Bennett
State Rep. Doreen Carter
State Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick
State Representatives Karen Bennett (House District 94) is hosting a town hall with State Representatives Doreen Carter (District 92) and Dar’shun Kendrick (District 93) on Monday, April 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Fairfield Baptist Church, 6133 Redan Road, Lithonia. The lawmakers will discuss legislation impacting healthcare, education, immigration, and gun laws. The community is urged to attend. For more information, call Rep. Bennett’s office at 404-656-0202; Rep. Carter’s office at 404-656-0220 or Rep. Kendrick’s office at 404-656-0116.
Road closure set on Lithonia Industrial Blvd. for film crews
Sidewalks to be built near East Park Place in Gwinnett Gwinnett County Commissioners have awarded a $1.5 million contract for sidewalk construction along Rockbridge Road near Stone Mountain. “The sidewalk will be built between Five Forks Trickum Road and East Park Place Boulevard, which is a high-traffic area for pedestrians,” said District 2 Commissioner Lynette Howard. “The sidewalk will connect residential areas along Rockbridge to retail establishments in the East Park Place and U.S. 78 area.” CMES, Inc. had the lowest of three bids at $1,486,449. The project stretches about 1.2 miles and includes the installation of sidewalks, curb and gutter and drainage improvements along the west side of Rockbridge Road. The project is funded by the 2009 SPLOST program.
Family fun, live entertainment set for Clarkston Culture Fest The Clarkston Culture Fest will be held on Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the intersection of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Market Street in Clarkston. The cultural celebration will kick off with the Refuge Coffee Run at 9 a.m. (8 a.m. registration) and family and children’s free fun run at 10 a.m. Live performances will be held on the main stage featuring a variety of multi-cultural music and dance performers. A Kids’ Zone will provide face and nail painting, hair braiding, inflatable bouncy castles, photo ops, carnival games and more. Local vendors will be on site selling foods and goods. Visit the Culture Village to learn about the city’s more than 60 cultures including the countries’ respective foods, clothing, language, games, music, art, dance, history and traditions. The Children are the Future exhibit will be held at Christ Community AME Church’s Adam’s Center, 4154 Ponce de Leon Ave., located between Refuge Coffee and the Christ Community AME Church. The exhibit will be open during the festival as well as for a panel discussion on Sunday, April 23, 1 to 4 p.m. The festival is free and open to the public. To register for the 5K Run/Walk, visit www.Refugeecoffeeco.com. For more about the festival, visit www.clarkstonculturefest.org.
Animal Shelter Lithonia Industrial Boulevard, between Rock Chapel Road and South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, will be closed to through traffic on Wednesday, April 19, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., to facilitate television production filming. Road closure signs will be posted advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions. Any questions regarding the road closure should be addressed to Kyle Hinshaw, location manager for Twentieth Century Fox, at 404-788-9412.
Rockdale’s Sims Elementary removed from state’s “Focus” list
Rockdale County’s Sims Elementary School has been removed from the Georgia Department of Education’s “focus” list. The department released the list of schools across the state that have met the Priority and Focus exit criteria and Sims Elementary School is among those demonstrating progress including raising its College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) score. “We are extremely pleased to see that Sims Elementary has met the criteria to be removed from the Focus list,” said Rockdale County Schools’ Superintendent Richard Autry. “I am proud of the hard work of the faculty and staff to ensure all students are on a path to success. Together with students and parents, the school raised their CCRPI score significantly from 69.7 to 80.8 and specifically their achievement gap score from 6.9 to 8.3 (out of 10 possible), which is one of the school improvement requirements. Achievement gap includes both the size of the gap between the school’s bottom quartile of students and the state average, and the degree to which that gap is closing.” In its release, the Georgia Department of Education stated as Georgia transitions from ESEA Flexibility Waiver to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), it would no longer identify Priority and Focus schools.
Rockdale County Animal Control and the county’s Parks and Recreation Department will team up on April 29 to host Rockdale’s first Dash for Dogs 5K fundraiser at the Government Annex building, 1400 Parker Road, Conyers. Top male and female finishers in each overall age group will receive medals. Participants can pre-register for the event at Johnson Park, 1781 Ebenezer Road, Conyers. Registration also is available on the day of the race or online at the county’s website (in the special events section) on the Recreation and Maintenance page. Money raised will be used to purchase fencing for the outside dog runs at the animal shelter. “Currently, while being housed at our shelter, the dogs do not have the opportunity to get fresh air and outside time to run off their energy,” said shelter manager Ciji Baker. “Getting outdoor dog runs will give the animals freedom to be in an open space and still be protected while here at the shelter.” Dogs must be current on rabies and distemper vaccines, have excellent temperament with children and other dogs to participate in the dog dash. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the dash starts at 9 a.m. The fee is $20 for pre-registered Phantom Racer (includes a T shirt); $25 for pre-registration (includes a T-shirt); $30 on the day of the (T-shirts available while supplies lasts). Animal Care and Control will also have dogs on site for adoption. For more information, call 770-278-7529.
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Registration under way for Rockdale’s Great American cleanup
Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful (KCRB) is accepting registrants for the Great American Cleanup (GAC), which will be held on Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Pine Log Park Pavilion, 1500 Georgia Highway 138, Conyers. The event, hosted in partnership with the City of Conyers and Rockdale County, encourages citizens to pick up litter and other debris around the community, and teaches youths about the importance of litter prevention and recycling. KCRB invites civic and neighborhood groups, businesses, Scout troops, churches, youth groups, individuals, and families to participate in the cleanup. Volunteers are asked to send one representative from their group to the park’s pavilion to check in and pick up supplies for their entire group beginning at 9 a.m. on the day of the cleanup. Volunteers will also receive free food and a T-shirt for participating, while supplies last. To register, visit www.rockdalecountyga.gov. Registration forms also can be emailed to kcrb@rockdalecountyga.gov or dropped off at the County’s Administration Services Building, 958 Milstead Ave., Conyers. The deadline to register is Friday, April 21. For more information, call 770-278-7052. Ethics complaint continued from page 1
Thomas filed a suit against Kalberman on March 21 in DeKalb County Superior Court alleging Kalberman and the DeKalb Board of Ethics violated state laws by directing her to lobby legislators. Thomas represents former Commissioner Sharon Barnes Sutton, who is challenging the legality of the board. E-mails obtained under Georgia’s open record laws show Kalberman had discussions with State Rep. Scott Holcomb about making changes to the appointment process. In one e-mail, she said “In order to resolve any potential Constitutional issues regarding the appointment of board members by unelected officials, the Board of Ethics has proposed that the board members which are nominated by the four citizen groups shall be subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the DeKalb County Legislative Delegation.” “This shows how much she was involved in DeKalb County political affairs,” said Jones, referencing the emails. The House and Senate could not agree to changes to the board appointments during this year’s legislative session. Jones said he would like to get a judge’s ruling in the Barnes Sutton case before state laws are changed.
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