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JULY 7, 2017
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Blue Breeze cards to expire, MARTA’s silver Breeze cards take effect
Stonecrest finalizes lease for new City Hall at Strayer University building
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he city of Stonecrest has finalized its lease agreement for its new City Hall, which will be located in the Strayer University building at 3120 Stonecrest Blvd., city officials announced at the July 5 City Council meeting. City officials said the agreement with Stonecrest MARTA is reminding customCenter LLC includes a ers to upgrade to the new silver 3,000-square-foot suite that Breeze cards. After July 10, the will be used until the buildblue Breeze cards will no longer out of the 12,500-square-foot be accepted at MARTA fare read- City Hall space. Both, the ers. The new silver cards, which temporary suite and City can be purchased for $2, offer Hall, will be located on the added security to combat fraud first floor of the Strayer and abuse. building. The City Hall space is expected to be completed “Although we first introaround October or November, duced our new cards in January Harris said. of last year, we still have a few Officials said they plan remaining customers who haven’t to begin accepting applicafully converted to our new silver tions for business licenses at Breeze cards,” said MARTA GM/ its temporary offices starting CEO Keith Parker. “We want to Monday, July 10. Office hours encourage everyone to upgrade will be Monday through Frito the silver Breeze card to help day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. minimize any confusion on July City officials completed the lease agreement on Friday, 10.” June 30, following the City The silver Breeze cards are available at MARTA RideStores, Council’s approval authoriz-
Mayor Jason Lary stands in front of the Strayer University building, the site of the new Stonecrest City Hall. Photo by Glenn L. Morgan/ OCG News
ing Mayor Jason Lary to move forward in finalizing details with T. Dallas Smith Corp., which was hired to negotiate the lease on behalf of the city. The city had considered proposals from the Mall at Stonecrest and DeKalb Hillandale Oncology Center. “I just want to know when I get my key,” Mayor
Jason Lary said excitedly. “This facility really is a dream come true. There are new cities that had to be located in the basement of somebody’s building first while they were being established and here, we’re getting Class A space for our meetings and where we’re going.” Although the city will
online at breezecard.com, or any Breeze vending machine located at all 38 rail stations. Unexpired balances must be transferred by July 9. After that date, all balances will be forfeited and the blue Breeze cards officially will be phased out of operation. “We are pleased to offer this heightened technology that reflects current industry standards,” MARTA Chief Information Officer Ming Hsi said. “A more secure card decreases the likelihood of fraud or other abuse that can be detrimental to our customers.” The silver Breeze cards will be compatible with the other local and regional transit systems including CobbLinc, the Georgia Regional Transit Authority (GRTA), Gwinnett County Transit The Stonecrest City Council unanimously voted for no new taxes at the July 5 meeting. Photo by Glenn (GCT) and the Atlanta Streetcar.
begin conducting business at the new site, city council meetings will continue to be held at the Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road, until the renovation is completed, City Manager Michael Harris said. In addition to the free See City Hall, page 5
No new taxes for City of Stonecrest
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July 10 – Silver Breeze cards go into effect. The blue Breeze cards are no longer valid. MARTA Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 404848-5000. Silver Breeze cards can be purchased for $2 at MARTA RideStores, www.breezecard. com or any of the Breeze vending machines located at the 38 rail stations.
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ielding to pleas from the business community and others, the Stonecrest City Council unanimously adopted a zero millage rate, effectively voting down a proposed 1 percent millage increase. The council reached its decision on July 5 after holding its third and final public hearing as required by law. No one spoke in favor of the increase at any of the hearings. Homeowners who currently have homestead exemption would not have been impacted by the increase because the 1 percent homestead exemption would have offset the hike and the net effect would have been zero. Owners of
The 1 percent millage increase would have raised about $750,000 and served as a buffer for additional revenues, said Cobble, who had expressed concern over the newly-formed city having enough revenues to cover its expenses. She did not comment on the proposal at the City Council meeting before casting her vote. Mike McClinton, who owns Robert’s restaurant, said he was extremely pleased that the council voted unanimously not to increase taxes. McClinton, one of the few small businesses who spoke at the public hearing, said every new tax has dealt him a blow. “I am grateful for their decision,” said McClinton. “They said they were going to create a government where they could hear from the people. I feel like they really listened to what we had to say and they value the businesses that are here.” commercial and rental property, howevCouncil member Rob Turner said er, are ineligible for homestead exempthat while he would continue to work to tion and would have been required to pay avoid raising taxes, he could not promise the increase. that would always be the case. “We would be taxing one segment “We’ve been hearing throughout of this town over the other. That’s why these public hearings that we promised we’ve seen so much pushback,” Maynot to raise taxes. That has never been or Jason Lary said in explaining why my promise. I said I would do my best he voted against the proposed millage to keep taxes low and look for alternarate increase. “We said we were going tive options,” Turner said. “Realistically, to grow together. We said no new taxtaxes will be raised eventually. Better es when we formed the city. We made services require tax supplements.” that promise and that is my reason for a City Council member Jimmy Clanresounding no vote.” ton said he made his decision because he City Councilwoman Jazzmin Cobble had requested the hearings to give the See Taxes, page 5 public a chance to voice their opinions.
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DeKalb to launch glass recycling program July 17
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The DeKalb County Sanitation Division is launching a glass recycling drop-off program. Effective Monday, July 17, DeKalb residents can no longer place glass in curbside recycling bins for plastics. An official launch event will be held Thursday, July 13, at 10 a.m., at the Sanitation Division administration building, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur. All recycling collected at the dropoff locations will be used for manufacturing new glass containers and
fiberglass. Before dropping off glass containers, residents should rinse all food and liquids. Only food and beverage glass containers that are blue, green, clear or brown glass will be accepted. The drop-off locations will not accept pane glass, light bulbs, ceramic glass or non-beverage and non-food containers. The DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s glass recycling drop-off program offers 16 locations where county-operated glass recycling containers will be placed in parks, recreation centers,
fire stations, libraries and Target store parking lots. Glass should be separated from other recyclable materials. For residents who don’t want to sort their glass and drop it off at a recycling center, they should throw it away with the rest of the non-recyclable trash. Glass recycling containers will be available in each district. For a complete list of locations, please visit www. dekalbsanitation.com.
Health TRUST Rockdale seeking grant applicants for remainder of 2017 funds
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ealth TRUST Rockdale, the grant-making division of the Hospital Authority of Rockdale County (HARC), will accept applications Aug. 1-4 for its final grant cycle of 2017. Nonprofit or government agencies working to improve the physical and mental health of Rockdale residents are encouraged to apply. HARC ended its last grant cycle in May, awarding $154,854 to 11 agencies: B.O.L.D. Ministries; Horse & Harp; Longleaf Hospice Foundation; Prevent Child Abuse Rockdale; Project ReNeWal; Rockdale Cares; Rockdale County Accountability Courts, Rockdale Emergency Relief; Rockdale Houses for Men & Women; Servants of the Lord Meals on Wheels; and ViewPoint Health.
“The Authority is honored to support the wonderful work of these grant recipients,” said HARC Chairman Allan Jones. “They provide much needed physical and mental health services to uninsured and underinsured residents of our community. They meet needs that would otherwise go unmet and by doing that, they are changing and even saving lives.” Jones said he is excited about the
upcoming grant cycle, noting HARC has invested more than $2.5 million in charitable healthcare projects and programs since launching its grant program in May 2010. Participation in a pre-proposal conference/orientation session is mandatory for all new applicants. Previous grantees also should register for a pre-proposal conference, if seeking funds for a program or project not previously funded. Those seeking repeat funding and new applicants should notify Executive Director Julie Mills of their intent before July 28 by calling 770-922-1441 or emailing jmills@healthtrustrockdale. org. For the grant program guidelines and deadlines, visit www.healthtrustrockdale.org.
DeKalb Commissioner Bradshaw to meet with Southland residents
DeKalb County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw, District 4, will meet with the Southland community on July 18, 6 p.m., at The Southland Country Club, 5726 Southland Drive, Stone Mountain. Those who would like to ask Commissioner Bradshaw a question should email Linda Mayhand at lfmay@bellsouth.net before the meeting.
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City of Stonecrest Meetings Saturday, July 8: Coffee and Conversation with Council member Diane Adoma, 9:30 a.m., Dunkin Donuts, 3068 Panola Road, Suite 1 (next to T-Mobile). Topics to be discussed: High Paying Local Jobs; Beautiful Neighborhoods; Upscale local restaurants and retail shopping; public safety; Technology Village; youth programs and zoning. Adoma will host a District 5 Town Hall meeting on July Diane Adoma 18, 6-7:30 p.m., at Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road. There will be a special guest presentation on a revitalization project. Monday, July 10: Council member Jimmy Clanton will host a District 1Town Hall meeting at 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Stonecrest Library. Residents are invited to get updates and sign up for community committees.
HOA Boot Camp
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eKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, District 3, recently hosted his annual “boot camp” for homeowners. The free information session, which was held at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center in Decatur, gave homeowners an opportunity to learn how to sustain a homeowners’ association and how to protect their investments in their homes. County officials, including Code Enforcement
Jimmy Clanton
representatives, provided homeowners information on the dos and don’ts, and representatives from BB&T Bank, State Farm and the DeKalb Alliance discussed available resources. Commissioner Johnson said more than 150 people an estimated 40 Homeowners Associations attended the boot camp.
Wednesday, July 12: City Council Work session, 6 p.m., Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road. Monday, July 17: City Council meeting, 10 a.m., Stonecrest Library.
Rockdale County Meetings The Rockdale County Water and Sewerage Authority will meet on Tuesday, July 11, 8:30 a.m., at the Rockdale Assembly Hall, 901 Main St., Conyers. The meeting is open to the public. The Conyers/Rockdale Planning Commission meeting will be held Thursday, July 13, 7 p.m., in the Rockdale Assembly Hall.
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Coming Up
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DeKalb History Center’s Lunch and Learn to focus on early Atlanta infrastructure Join the DeKalb History Center for a lecture on Atlanta history on Tuesday, July 18, noon - 1 p.m., on the second floor of the center, 101 East Court Square, Decatur. The July Lunch and Learn, “Early Infrastructure,” with G. Michael Pratt, will highlight the development of early Atlanta roads, ferries and bridges that shaped DeKalb and Fulton counties. Dr. Pratt is retired from Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, where he was Associate Provost, Dean, Professor of Anthropology and Affiliate Professor of Forensic Science. This lecture is free and open to the public. Feel free to bring your lunch for the one-hour talk.
ATLANTA
Waiters’ Race makes debut in Atlanta Who’s the best waiter or waitress in Atlanta? Find out at the Waiters’ Race on Bastille Day, July 14, 4 p.m., at the center plaza at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, 3035 Peachtree Road NE. Waiters’ from all over the metro Atlanta area will compete for a round-trip ticket to Paris and a traveling trophy to be housed in their restaurant for the next 12 months. Hosted by Le Bilboquet, the Waiters’ Race is a century old French tradition that tests the skills that a waiter uses every day to provide quality service in a timely manner. Waiters have to race as fast as possible holding a loaded tray without spilling its contents. The best waiter or waitress wins. Proceeds will benefit The Giving Kitchen, a non-profit organization that provides emergency assistance grants for Atlanta-area restaurant workers facing an unanticipated hardship. Following the race, there will be an after party including live entertainment, food stands, flower cart, and bocce courts. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.waitersraceatl.org.
Adult field day set in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward Sign up your eight-person team to compete in Atlanta Field Day on Saturday, July 15, 12 – 5 p.m., in Historic Fourth Ward Park, 680 Dallas St NE, Atlanta. Atlanta Field Day is an adults only Olympic field day. Contestants will compete in games such as tug of war, relay races, obstacle courses and more. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. For more information, visit www.atlfieldday.com.
CONYERS
Paws for Reading program set at Nancy Guinn Library School-aged children are invited to meet and read to certified therapy dogs, Simba and Zuri, on Thursday. July 22, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., at the Nancy Guinn Memorial Library, 864 Green St. Bring your favorite book or choose one from the library. For more information, call 770-388-5040, ext. 113, or visit the Youth Services Department, where the program will be held.
Olde Town presents outdoor flicks Bring the family and relax on the lawn of the Olde Town Pavilion for an evening full of fun during the Olde Town Summer Film Series on Saturday, July 15. “Finding Dory” will be shown outdoors at the Olde Town Pavilion, 949 S. Main Street. Children’s activities begin at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.). The event is free. Pack up the family, snacks, lawn chairs and blankets and stake out your spot for prime movie viewing on the lawn. Concessions will be available for a fee. The final movie, “ The Lego Batman Movie,” will be shown on Aug. 19.
A covered bridge on Highway 155 over the Yellow River, date unknown. From the DeKalb History Center’s Guy Hayes Photograph Collection.
GWINNETT
Summer fun on the Gwinnett Courthouse lawn Pack a lunch and enjoy the warm days of summer with music and other activities outside the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville. There will be music and live entertainment along with children’s activities including lawn games, face painting, and crafts. For more information, call 770-822-5450.
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DeKalb’s “$10 Do” hair salon celebrates 10-year anniversary
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uite 20 Xpress, the brainchild of platform stylist Kristy Gaiters to provide affordable healthy hair in the booming Atlanta hair industry, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month in the South DeKalb community. The salon, located at 5561 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, is not only known for providing quality hairdos at affordable prices but for honoring community leaders at its annual International Trailblazers Awards. “We are excited about our 10-year celebration and the International Trailblazers Awards. It is our honor to pay tribute to those who have given to our communities,” said Gaiters, who grew her business from humble beginnings. Gaiters was doing hair in the basement of her home in February of 2007 when a young girl wanted a new hairstyle for prom but could not afford it. Gaiters did the service as a prom gift and the girl went to her prom with her new hairdo after they both shed a few tears. That was the defining moment for Gaiters. With the help of family and friends, Gaiters decided to buck the trend of $35 to $40 roller wetsets in Atlanta and follow the trend in her native North Carolina where hair stylists were practicing healthy hair techniques but only charging $10 for the same roller wetsets.
Plenty of people in the industry tried to persuade her not to do it, saying she was selling her skill short, Gaiters followed what God had put in her heart: She opened Suite 20 Salon at 1999 Candler Road in Decatur doing roller sets, flat wraps and doobie wraps for $10. Clients were in and out of the salon in last than two hours. Business boomed and Gaiters was servicing 700 clients a week with a staff of 12 stylists. She built a reputa-
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temporary space, the five-year lease with Stonecrest Center LLC calls for a $12-per-square-foot base lease rate, and operating expenses that equate to $7.93, which includes taxes, insurance, common area maintenance fees, electrical costs and build-out costs. The total monthly cost is expected to run $12,569, said Harris. The lease has a 2.5 percent escalation rate per year, Harris said. “A lot of long days and long hours went into finalizing this agreement,” said Harris. “But we now have a place to hang our hat. We think it is a great space.” Harris said the city plans to focus on customer service as it establishes services such as business licenses and code enforcement issues. “We’ll be looking at how can we make things work more efficiently and be more effective. We’ll be listening to citizens on what they want to see done better,” said Harris. The telephone number for Stonecrest City Hall is 770-224-0200. See Taxes, page 5
saw no justification in raising taxes at this time. He said he appreciated hearing from the businesses, though, who said they were willing to give their fair share should the need arise when taxes must be raised. Council member Diane Adoma said she listened to constituents in her district and she heard only opposition to the millage increase proposal. She said as a small business owner herself, she understands how critical it is to offer businesses some incentives. “I don’t have any justification (for a millage increase) and I am going to listen to the voices of District 5. They have spoken very loudly and clearly,” Adoma said. Council member George Turner said he thought it was important to have the public hearings, but he too, saw no justification in increasing taxes at this time. “Our commitment is that we would not raise taxes. I see no justification for it,” George Turner said.
tion at Atlanta hair shows as a platform stylist for her work on stage before live audiences. By April 2010, she needed more space and moved Suite 20 Salon to Flat Shoals Parkway in Decatur. The move came at a cost. The Flat Shoals property was not on the bus line and she lost many of the clients who needed her— those on fixed incomes who depended on public transportation.
After 7 years on Flat Shoals Parkway, Gaiters moved the salon back on the bus line, re-opening at 5561 C- Memorial Drive with the name Suite 20 Xpress. Today, her mission is the same: to provide healthy hair services at affordable prices without the long wait of regular salons. Suite 20 Xpress will celebrate its anniversary on July 8, 1 to 4 p.m., at 5561 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain. There will be food, jumpers for the kids, games, music and discounts on hair services. The 9th Annual International Trailblazers Awards will be held Sunday, July 16, 5:30 p.m., at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur. The red carpet is at 5:30 p.m. There will be performances by LaShun Pace and Tony Terry. Honorees include Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed; Tampa Bay Bucs Brent Grimes; Journalist Ken Watts; DeKalb County Judge Gregory A. Adams; Actor Lamman Rucker; Pastor Michael Benton of Fairfield Baptist Church; Apostle Tim Atunnise; Junior Chef Lauryn Strong; Atlanta Voice Publisher J.L. Ware; and Col. Bill Cunningham. Tickets are $60 and available at Eventbrite. For more information, call 404-913-9798.
Son and father arrested in laundromat murder
After Kevin Ward Clark, Jr. was arrested on June 29 by the DeKalb Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit, his father, Kevin Ward Clark, Sr., surrendered to deputies without incident and is now also in custody at the DeKalb County Jail. Kevin Clark, Sr., is charged with felony murder in the shooting death of Carlos Clay Lemons on April 27, 2017 at a coin Kevin Ward Clark, Jr. Kevin Ward Clark, Sr. laundry on Memorial Drive in Decatur. According to arrest warrants, both suspects lured Lemons out of the Spin Cycle Coin Laundry, where he was shot and killed. Kevin Clark, Jr. was arrested on June 28 on Probation violation and felony murder.
Two wanted murder suspects arrested at Conyers motel Two wanted murder suspects were arrested and narcotics seized on June 30 after a Conyers Police officer spotted a vehicle with fogged windows in the parking lot of Motel 6, 1351 Dogwood Drive, Police arrested Brian Simpson, 38, of Huntsville, Alabama. He was wanted for a triple shooting that left Ladarius Turner, 26, dead on May 31. Police also arrested Kirk Mitchell, 42, who was wanted out of Los Angeles, CA for the murder of 65-year- old Louis Charles Mingo on Dec. 29, 2007. Officer Kelli Behrend was on routine patrol that Friday night when she observed the passenger (Simpson) exit the vehicle and immediately retreat to a room, ignoring her commands. Behrend encountered the driver (Mitchell), smelled marijuana and requested K9 to assist with the investigation. Meanwhile, additional officers arrived at the scene. Ultimately, a female answered the door. The male had to be retrieved from his hiding spot in the bathroom. Three quart-sized bags each containing about 100 tablets of suspected MDMA or “ecstasy” were located inside the room and K9 Eddie alerted that there were also narcotics inside the vehicle. K9 Eddie’s handler, Officer Scruggs, and Officer Ferrell located marijuana and a handgun in the trunk. A check of the pistol revealed that it was stolen out of Winder, Georgia in 2008. After both men were fingerprinted, it was revealed they were wanted for two separate murders, nearly 10 years apart.
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Rockdale’s Constitutional Corner
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A brief history of the Rockdale County Courthouse and a view of the future
he Legislature created Rockdale County from Newton and Henry counties on Oct. 18, 1870. A law to raise money to build a courthouse was passed soon after the county was created. The original courthouse cost the citizens $500. The facility was a two-story, brick Georgian structure (Colonial Revival style) with a center hall and adjoining rooms. Construction was completed on June 29, 1872. It was one of three courthouse buildings erected in the county. Also in 1872, the Board of Commissioners had a jail
Ruth A. Wilson Clerk of Superior and State Courts
built for $2,490. This was a rock building completed in March 1872. In 1897, a red brick jail was built on Milstead Avenue, and that
jail served for 71 years. The Olde Jail is now a museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1939, the original courthouse building was demolished (after 67 years of use) and replaced by another brick building on the same lot. In the 1930s, numerous county courthouses across the nation were built by the Public Works Administration (PWA) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA), two of the New Deal agencies of the Federal Government under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Following the phenom-
enal growth of Rockdale during the 1960s, it became apparent that existing facilities were inadequate, and plans were made for a larger courthouse building adjacent to the 1939 structure. Rockdale County voters approved a bond referendum in excess of $1 million dollars for a new courthouse. This three-story brick building was erected in 1974, and is connected to the existing courthouse, which still stands in Olde Town Conyers. Our courthouse is a piece of living history which should be preserved and protected. There is a
wealth of vital public information available for free inspection during business hours. The public has access to a number of free resources offered by the courts and the Clerk’s Office. In many respects, the courthouse is both the face and the heart of any community. The population of Rockdale County in 1974 was 26,648. Today, it is approaching 90,000, tripled growth in 43 years. And we will continue to grow. We, in the Clerk’s Office, believe in “Preserving the Past While Preparing For the Future.” The future is now.
Five Rockdale County schools named national BETA Schools of Merit Five schools in Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) were named National Beta Schools of Merit for 2017. This honor is awarded by the National Beta Club program, which celebrates and develops academic achievement, leadership, character and service among elementary, middle and high school students.
The RCPS schools with this honor are: Barksdale Elementary School Flat Shoals Elementary School Shoal Creek Elementary School Sims Elementary School Rockdale County High School The award recipients received a National Beta School of Merit
decal to display in their building window. The names of the winning schools were publicized at the 2017 National Beta Convention in Florida. The schools earned this distinction by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on their campus. The mission of the National Beta Club program is to promote
the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. There are now more than 450,000 active members in Junior Beta (grades 4-8) and Senior Beta (grades 9-12) clubs and more than 8,750 clubs nationally and internationally.
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