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MARTA to host groundbreaking for $25 million “Trackside” development

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ARTA officials will host a groundbreaking ceremony on May 10 for a $25 million Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in Chamblee.

MARTA GM/CEO Keith Parker will be joined by Chamblee Mayor Eric Clarkson and Larry Callahan of Patillo Industrial Real Estate at the Chamblee MARTA Station for the 3 p.m. ceremony.

The groundbreaking commemorates the Authority’s latest Transit Oriented Development (TOD). Named ‘Trackside” for its proximity to the adjacent rail station, the project marks MARTA’s third TOD currently under construction.

The 2.16-acre site, developed by Parkside Partners and Pattillo Industrial Real Estate, will include two buildings with approximately 70,000 square-feet of office space, 10,000 square-feet of retail space and 4,300 square-feet of greenspace.

Located at the intersection of Peachtree Road and Chamblee Tucker Road, the project is scheduled to be complete in spring 2018.

Inside, Page 5, MARTA offers discounted passes.

A New Pine Street Elementary School

Rockdale to replace county’s oldest public school with world-class facility

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ockdale County officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 2 for a $22 million, stateof-the-art facility that will soon replace Pine Street Elementary, the oldest existing public school in the county.

The 60-year-old schoolhouse, which opened in 1957 at 1300 Pine Log Road in Conyers will become home to the central office for the Rockdale School System, Schools Superintendent Richard Autry announced at the ceremony. He said repurposing the current school would not only address the sentimental value that many place on the current school, but would allow the school system to “get out of the leasing business on West Avenue and put all of our administration under one roof.”

The new Pine Street Elementary, which is under construction on 37 acres on Sigman Road next to Conyers Middle School, is expected to be completed in 2018, Autry said. The project is being funded with E-SPLOST (Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) and state dollars.

“This has been a long time coming. We began this idea with some conversations about building a new Pine Street Elemen-

tary about six and a half years ago,” said Autry. “This will be a monumental undertaking for this school system but also for the community as well. This won’t be your grand-daddy’s elementary school.”

Autry said the premiere elementary school would be “unlike any other in the state.” The new facility will have 170,000 square feet with 41,613 square feet on the first floor and 78,544 square feet on the second floor with the capacity to serve 900 students. There will be 51 classrooms, two paired special education classrooms, a

media center and a two-story rotunda.

“It is designed with flexibility in mind.

Every space is available for learning. Classes can be held in corridors, the rotunda, the media center, the cafeteria, courtyard, outside,” said Jeff Miller, of Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates, which designed the new school.

Miller said in addition to non-traditional spaces being used for learning, non-tradSee Pine Street, page 3

HISTORIC INAUGURATION

‘The City of Stonecrest is born’

By Valerie J. Morgan

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he first elected officials of Stonecrest, a new city of 50,000 residents in Southeast DeKalb County, took their oaths of office on May 1, giving birth to the municipality’s first government. A cheering crowd witnessed the historic event, which was held at the Mall at Stonecrest on the ground level near the Sears department store.

Mayor Jason Lary and the five City Council members—Jimmy Clanton (District 1), Rob Turner (District 2), Jazzmin Cobble (District 3), George Turner (District 4) and Diane Daniels Adoma (District 5)—were administered the oaths of office by DeKalb Judge Ronald Ramsey.

There were so many who attended the 7 p.m. celebration, which was coordinated by Council member Jazzmin Cobble, that some watched the ceremonies from the second floor above the stage and audience on the ground floor.

Joel Thibodeaux, chair of the

Stonecrest Governor’s Commission, which was appointed to oversee the transition of the new government, welcomed the crowd, telling them the historic day had finally arrived.

“It’s been four years of planning, hard work, development, sleepless nights and trips down to the state capitol, community meetings, forums, an

election, a runoff and now, we’re finally here: The city of Stonecrest is born today!” Thibodeaux exclaimed.

The Miller Grove High School ROTC presented the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited folSee City of Stonecrest, page 2

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lowing the welcome.

Thibodeaux and the Stonecrest officials were joined on stage by New Birth Missionary Baptist Church’s pastor, Bishop Stephen A. Davis, who gave the invocation, and DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, who made remarks after the swearing-in ceremony.

Mayor Lary thanked supporters for voting to incorporate the city, his wife, Debra, and the spouses of the council members, who sacrificed four years of enduring long hours of work to get the referendum for incorporation passed last year. Mayor Lary also thanked and honored the appointed governor’s commission, comprised of chair Joel Thibedeaux, Markus Butts, Michelle Emmanuel, Jim Burgess and Shawn Jones. Lary commended the Stonecrest Community Committee chairs as well for helping set up the new city’s structure: Vaughn Irons (co—chair of Economic Development); Michelle Emanuel (chair of Code Enforcement and Beautification); Mera Cardenas (chair of Parks and Recreation); Patrick Ejike (chair of Planning and Zoning); Dr. Barbara Lee (chair of Education); Michael Williams (chair of Public Safety); and Shawn Jones (chair of City Operations).

The other community committee members included Karyl Clayton (vice chair); Lori Brown; LaTasha Lewis; Dr. Nancy J. Williams-Oharume; Gloria Leslie; Lenise Bostic; Olivia McDonald-McKenzie; Jacqueline Swain; and Sheldon Flemming.

Several dignitaries attended the inauguration including three members of the new city of South Fulton, whom Lary acknowledged during the program.

This Is It restaurant catered the reception following the program.

Stonecrest City Council meetings, agenda set The first Stonecrest City Council meeting will be held on May 8, 9 a.m., at the Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road, Stonecrest.

Thereafter, the City Council will meet on the first and third Mondays, 10 a.m., at the Stonecrest Library until a City Hall space can be determined. The council’s work sessions will be held on the first and third Wednesdays at 5 p.m. at the library. The meetings are open to the public.

At the first meeting, the agenda includes the election of the mayor pro tem and resolutions for the appointments of an Acting City Clerk, Acting City Attorney and Acting Assistant City Attorney. There also will be a report from the Governor’s Commission and a resolution to formally adopt the City Charter among other business matters to be discussed.

The Public Notice for the full agenda is on page 7.

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Small Business of the Year Congressman Hank Johnson salutes Lithonia resident Jerry Myers In honor of National Small Business Week, Congressman Hank Johnson invited Lithonia resident Jerry Myers to the nation’s capitol on May 2 as his “Small Business of the Year” recipient for the 4th Congressional District.

National Small Business Week pays homage to small businesses and entrepreneurs across the nation who work every day to promote industry in their communities and create new jobs.

“Entrepreneurs have always been a cornerstone of our economy and the small businesses they oversee are vital for American prosperity,” said Johnson.

“It gives me great pleasure to recognize Jerry for all the hard work he does to contribute to the community.”

Myers’ In the Door career development and workforce training provides a wide-range of services to jobseekers of all ages. Myers has a passion for training people all over the state of Georgia and as of late, has done work with the City of Atlanta, DeKalb County School District and the American Association of Retired Persons.

The Greater Lithonia Chamber of Commerce nominated Myers for the award.

“Talking to the Congressman in his office about my start and why I do what I do was a real highlight for me. He was very interested in the career train-

Jerry Myers (center) and his wife, Valerie (left), join Congressman Hank Johnson for a discussion about small businesses.

ing workshops and some of our other services we provide,” said Myers. “It really feels good to know that the legislative body wants to hear from us to see how we can be helped during the year. I am thankful to be a part of this process and honored to be selected.”

Before starting his own business in 2014, Myers was the Employer Committee President for the Georgia Department of Labor for DeKalb and Rockdale counties. He is also an author and a professor of Marketing and Public Administration.

Myers said he started his small business to bridge the gap for people who need career development in their career and also the unemployed and

Attorney Justin Kenney honored as Rockdale’s 2016 FLIC Volunteer Attorney of the Year Conyers attorney Justin T. Kenney of Lavigno & Kenney Attorneys at Law was honored recently as the “2016 Volunteer Attorney of the Year” for Rockdale County’s Family Law Information Center (FLIC), established

by Rockdale Clerk of Courts Ruth A. Wilson.

Kenney received a plaque and a $1,000 check to donate to the charity of his choice. The award and check were presented during a reception on April 28 at the Rockdale County Courthouse atrium. Kenney said he hadn’t determined where the money would go but is proud to have served as a volunteer.

“I was born and raised in Rockdale and I enjoy giving back to my community,” said Kenney, who has volunteered with FLIC since 2014.

The center provides legal consultation on civil family law matters to those with low to moderate incomes at no charge. Volunteer attorneys provide free, 30-minute consultations at the county courthouse law library every Friday. Many of the questions concern paperwork that must be filed and come from people who often are representing themselves.

Wilson said she established the FLIC after noticing that her office was receiving requests from filers who had questions about court proceedings and didn’t know where to go for help. By law, her office could not provide that type of help because it could be considered practicing law, which is prohibited so she established the center on May 18, 2012 to provide assistance.

Consultation topics for the center include adoptions, alimony, child custody and visitation, contempt, divorce, name change, pre-marital and wills to name a few.

Those who would like to meet with a volunteer attorney should visit www.rockdaleclerk.com or call 770-278-7905.

underemployed who need to sharpen their skills to get them in the door for new opportunities.

Along with receiving the recognition from Johnson in his D.C. office, Myers participated in the Small Business Committee Democrats’ Small Business Week Constituent Roundtable.

“The Greater Lithonia Chamber of Commerce recognizes the value that Mr. Myers’ service brings to the community and that is why he received this recognition,” said Johnson. “This was a great thing to do this week—to honor our small businesses and reaffirm our support for their success.”

Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful to meet

Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful will meet on Tuesday, May 9, 6 p.m.

This meeting will be held downstairs in the lower level meeting room of the Nancy Guinn Memorial Library, 864 Green Street, Conyers.

The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact Jeannettia Owens at jeannettia.owens@rockdalecountyga.gov.

Operation Clean Sweep beautifies Redan Road

Operation Clean Sweep removed almost six tons of debris in DeKalb County on April 29 along Redan Road.

To date, Operation Clean Sweep crews have removed more than 190 tons of debris from county roads. The initiative is targeting arterial roadways before turning a focus to collector, then residential, streets. Crews clear grass, trash and debris from roadway drains and curbs, mow rights-of-way and remove litter.

On Saturday, May 6, crews will continue Operation Clean Sweep on Wesley Chapel Road between Covington Highway and Flat Shoals Parkway.

Motorists are reminded to drive with caution around employees and equipment.

Find updates on Operation Clean Sweep at www.dekalbcountyga.gov/ clean-sweep.

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itional materials also would be used to assist students in thinking outside the box.

The building will be colorful, have stair corridors that contain graphics, and natural light, along with energy efficient LED lighting will fill the facility throughout.

“Writeable wall surfaces and tackable wall fabrics will be provided. Our intent is to provide an environment that inspires students to learn and inspires teachers to instruct,” Miller said.

Pine Street’s Principal Kim Vier called the project “super exciting.”

“Like many of you, I did attend Pine Street Elementary School and the current campus will always have a special place in my heart. However, I must admit as a former student, former teacher and now principal of Pine Street Elementary, I am extremely excited to see us evolve into something extraordinary,” Vier said.

Vier said the school would still continue to strive for excellence.

“While our campus will change in many ways, our core values that make us Pine Street will not. We will continue to hold high expectations and strive for excellence in academics and everything we do.”

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Coming Up

Compiled by Mackenzie N. Morgan.

Decatur lantern parade set

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ight up the night at the Decatur Lantern Parade on Friday, May 12, 8 p.m. at the Color Wheel Studio, 508 E. Howard Ave., Atlanta.

Make your own lantern at home or attend a lantern-making workshop where supplies and guidance are provided. Line-up at Color Wheel Studio begins at 8 p.m., with the parade beginning at 9 p.m. and ending at the Decatur Square.

Parade music will be provided by the Black Sheep Ensemble and Wasted Potential Brass Band. Please note the Decatur Lantern Parade is battery powered. Flying lanterns are forbidden.

For more information or to find a lantern workshop, visit www.decaturlanternparade.com

ATLANTA

Grant Park festival boasts best barbecue The Grant Park Conservancy will present the second annual “Pick ’n in Grant Park” BBQ and Music Festival on the weekend of Saturday, May 12 – 13 at Grant Park, 840 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta.

The free two-day festival will entail a barbecue competition, kid zone, street market and live music. For more information and updates, visit www.grantparkbbq.org.

Springfest takes over Historic Auburn Avenue District The Sweet Auburn Springfest will held during Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 14 in the Historic Sweet Auburn District in Downtown Atlanta.

The event will take place on John Wesley Dobbs, between Jessie Hill and Hilliard street. The free festival, expected to draw thousands, offers attendees the opportunity to sample Atlanta food and culture with a burgeoning menu of food, entertainment and fun for the entire family. There will also be a kids’ zone and a 150 foot zip wire. For more information, visit sweetauburn.com.

DEKALB

DeKalb County Parks and Rec to host mother and son night at Trampoline Park Moms and sons are invited for a fun evening out on Thursday, May 11, at Trampoline Park, 2075 West Park Place Boulevard, Stone Mountain.

The event will offer a night of music, arcade games and food. Mothers and sons may register as a couple for $25. To access online registration, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click the “Register Now” button on the department’s homepage, or register in person at any DeKalb County recreation center.

For more information, contact Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs at 404294-3150.

Stonecrest Library to host “Fresh Start Careers for Mothers” If you are a single or teen mom or a mom who has served in the military and you earn less than $12 per hour, the Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road, is hosting a workshop for you that will be held on Saturday, May 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

You will learn interviewing skills and how to write a professional resume. You also will get a four-hour Microsoft Office lesson and free business clothing.

The program is open to the first 12 participants. To register, call 470-294-0034.

For more information on Stonecrest Library programs, call 770-482-3828.

GWINNETT

“Pawfest” celebrates 24 years of animal kindness Put your pooch on a leash and head to Pawfest on Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Briscoe Park, 500 Sawyer Parkway, Snellville.

Pawfest is a free pet festival that commemorates “Be Kind To Animals” Week.

Festivities will includes a morning hike, a fashion show for dogs, Frisbee demos, contests, food, entertainment, and kids’ activities. Greater Atlanta Dog & Disc Club will host a toss-and-fetch competition.

For more information, visit gwinnetthumane.wixsite.com/pawfest.

ROCKDALE

North Georgia Live Steamers offers miniature train rides The North Georgia Live Steamers(NGLS) railroad club will be offering train rides to live steam hobbyists on Saturday, May 13, 1 – 4 p.m., at the Georgia International Horse Park, 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers – across the street from Hawthorn Suites and adjacent to the Steeplechase.

The NGLS encourages and assists others interested in the construction of scale steam engines, locomotives and railroad equipment. Rides will conclude with the last train at 4:30p.m. The cost to ride is $2 per person. Run days may be canceled for inclement weather. Please check www.northgeorgialivesteamers.org for last-minute changes. .

Olde Town summer film series is back Enjoy a family friendly outdoor movieat the Olde Town Summer Film Series on Saturday, May 13, at the Olde Town Pavilion, 949 S. Main Street. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk.

Concessions and children’s activities will be available prior to the movie.

For more information, call 770-602-2606.

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.

Movies Under the Stars series set Bring the family for a free outdoor movie on the Square in downtown Lawrenceville. The city’s Movies Under the Stars series kicks off on Friday, May 12, at dusk.

Guests are encouraged to come early to enjoy pre-movie festivities. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase a meal from a food truck vendor or have dinner at one of the restaurants on the Square. Feel free to bring lawn chairs or blankets but no pets, grills or open flames will be allowed in the park.

For more information, visit lawrencevillega.org or call 770-963-2414.

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Rent-to-Own Heating & Air Program expands as summer months approaches

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he National Sustainable Energy Group (NSEG) has expanded its Rent-To-Own, 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 consumer 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.

MARTA offers discounted weekend, 30-day passes ATLANTA—MARTA is making commuting easier with discounted unlimited two-day weekend passes and discounted 30-day passes beginning in May. For $10.50, the “Ride The Weekend” Pass provides unlimited rides on the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s buses and trains on Saturdays and Sundays. Passes will be on sale until June 30, 2017, but customers can use them on any weekend of their choice.

“Weekends in Atlanta offer a full range of activities and attractions that MARTA customers now have even more reason to take advantage of,” said MARTA GM/CEO Keith T. Parker. “Our array of discounted fares helps get more people more places across our service area while expanding opportunities for riders that’s affordable for family and friends to enjoy.”

MARTA also is selling discounted 30-day unlimited passes for $71, saving customers 25 percent off the regular price. The 30-day unlimited passes will be on sale from May 17 until May 31, 2017 and can be used at any time.

“These promotions help us attract area tourists and encourage infrequent riders to use the system during sporting events, festivals and other local points of interest,” Parker said.

MARTA currently offers unlimited 2-day passes for $14 and 30-day unlimited passes for $95. Customers can purchase the 25 percent discounted passes at the Five Points and airport RideStores, Breeze card vending machines and on the Breeze card website at www.breezecard.com. No discount codes are required.

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.

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Former prosecutor Dionne McGee returns to Solicitor-General’s Office Dionne McGee has been appointed as a DeKalb County Deputy Chief Assistant Solicitor-General for the Office of Solicitor General.

McGee, one of three Deputy Chief Assistant Solicitor Generals, is responsible for the Special Victims Unit and Community Outreach.

A former prosecutor with the DeKalb Solicitor-General’s Office, McGee had been in private practice focusing on family law matters, criminal defense and personal injury after trying to Dionne McGee unseat Dax Lopez in 2012 for state court Judge.

McGee returned this year to the Solicitor-General’s office after being appointed by DeKalb’s new Solicitor-General Donna Coleman Stribling.

The Special Victims Unit McGee oversees is comprised of three prosecutors, two investigators and seven victim advocates. Rita Davis serves as Director of Victim Services. The unit handles high-risk domestic violence cases, along with elder abuse, animal cruelty, misdemeanor sex offenses and cases involving minor child victims.

McGee also oversees community prosecution, which includes a full-time community prosecutor, Claire Farley and Miltresa McMichael who handles the prosecution of county code violations.

“Our community outreach team also partners with the DeKalb County Police Department, churches, local business and civic organizations in order to educate the public about public safety and crime prevention,” said McGee.

Jones, Johnson to co-host town hall meeting State Sen. Emanuel Jones (D - Decatur) will co-host a town hall meeting with Commissioner Larry Johnson on Thursday, May 11, 6:30 p.m., at New Life Church, 3592 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur.

Jones will be joined by representatives from the Georgia Department of Transpor- Emanuel Jones Larry Johnson tation, the Georgia Department of Education, local public safety officials, DeKalb County School Board members and local commissioners to provide updates on community initiatives.

WorkSource DeKalb moves training information sessions to Thursdays WorkSource DeKalb will move its weekly training information sessions to Thursdays at 10 a.m. beginning Thursday, May 18. The last Tuesday orientation will be May 9. Sessions are held at WorkSource DeKalb’s office at 774 Jordan Lane, Decatur.

Training information sessions discuss Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) eligibility, training requirements, available resources and assessments.

Individuals receive a training request questionnaire and receive an assigned career counselor to assist in the application process. Attendance is mandatory in order to access WIOA training.

WorkSource DeKalb administers various employment and training programs for adults, dislocated workers and youth ages 14-24. Occupational skills training funding through WIOA is available to DeKalb County residents and residents of other counties who were laid off from a DeKalb County employer. Through successful completion of WIOA training programs, individuals have opportunities to enhance their skills and become more marketable in the workplace. 404-687-3400.

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Conyers Family Chiropractic Center, 2365 Wall St., Suite 100, Conyers, held its ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 11. For more information, call (770) 922-8187, or visit www.conyerschiro.com.

Brown Sugar Gourmet Desserts, 1820 Ga 20, Suite 116, Conyers, held its ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 4. For more information: call 678-806-5511 or visit www.brownsugardesserts.com.

1-800 Water Damage of Southeast Atlanta, 5240 Snapfinger Park Drive, Suite 150, Decatur, held its ribbon cutting on Wednesday, April 12. For more information, call (678) 486-0392, or visit www.1800waterdamage.com/georgia/atlanta/.

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Williams and Swan Immigration & Bankruptcy, 1500 Klondike Road, Suite 104, Conyers, held its ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 27. For more information, call (706) 5933244, or visit www.williamsandswan.org.

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