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JANUARY 29 - 31, 2015 VOL. 4 NO. 20

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RCSO making “professional” moves Having completed the State Law Enforcement Certification and Accreditation Program, Sheriff Richard Roundtree has his eyes set on the national CALEA program. By Frederick Benjamin Sr. UrbanProWeekly Staff Writer

Tax / Tag Office to close until Feb. 2 All offices of the Richmond County Tax Commissioner’s Office/Tag Office (Municipal Building, Peach Orchard Road and Washington Road) will be closed for their annual, mandatory training on Friday, January 30th, 2015 and Saturday, January 31st, 2015. All offices will re-open with regular business hours on Monday, February 2nd, 2015.

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AUGUSTA On Tuesday, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office received recognition for completing the process for accreditation by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. With that done, the RCSO joins the Richmond County Board of Education Police department, the Richmond County Marshal’s Office, and the Georgia Regents University Police Department who are currently accredited by that organization. The award, presented by GACP Exec. Dir. Frank Rotondo, signifies that the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is in compliance with the program’s 129 standards, which cover everything from record keeping to SWAT training. Those who support community-oriented policing as well as professional accreditation will be interested to learn that this relatively small move is just the first step in the more ambitious effort to gain accreditation through a national organization. Richmond County Sheriff Richard Roundtree confirmed this week that his department has begun the application process for accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). That process should be completed by November, Roundtree said. With community policing enjoying unprecedented popularity, gaining CALEA accreditation will be the biggest move that RCSO can make to fufill a campaign promise that Roundtree made to embrace community policing. The CALEA accreditation process is more comprehensisve than the state program and there is more cost and preparation time involved. Area departments that already have CALEA accreditation include the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. Former sheriff’s in Richmond County never saw the need for “professional accountability” that these accreditation organizations offer. Augusta is the only major law enforcement agency in the CSRA that is not held to nationally accepted professional standards. Accreditation is about maintaining professional standards. The police agency is evaluated on its ability to maintain those standards. An onsite visit by accreditation officials is also a requirement.

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NEWS

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POLITICS

COMMENTARY

HR complaint hints at morale challenge Augusta commission appears to be panel of last resort for employees By Frederick Benjamin UrbanProWeekly Staff Writer AUGUSTA An anonymous letter sent to the Augusta city administrator and each city commissioner underscores the need for commissioners to maintain what remaining leverage they have when dealing with Augusta’s department heads. The letter writer, a purported city employee who is “on the outside looking in,” describes a critical morale problem created by the city’s most recent Human Resources (HR) Director Tanika Bryant. The commissioners have the power to fire and approve the hire of the city’s department heads and they are taking the charges made anonymous letter seriously. In recent days, there has been

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much discussion about stripping the commissioners of their leverage over department heads and giving that authority to the mayor or the city administrator. The standard argument for such a transfer of power is simply that the commissioners shouldn’t be “meddling” in the day-to-day affairs of the city’s employees. Overlooked by that argument is the type of personnel “crisis” with which the city is now faced. What happens when the employees feel that “going through the chain of command” ultimately compromises their chances of having their grievances addressed in a timely and professional manner? A casual review of some events of the past couple of years have demonstrated the need for employees to be able to appeal directly to the city’s elected officials in lieu of the career bureaucrats responsible for the day-to-say operations of the city. The personnel files are full of instances where employees feel that appealing directly to “their commissioner” will make them feel more optimistic about getting justice. If nothing else, the department head will be wary of dealing unfairly with the employee. A case in point was the Recreation Dept. employee who recently had to get a county commissioner to run interference for him when a dispute with his department head did nothing to resolve the matter. In the current case, according to the letter writer [see sidebar “Text of Complaint”], the HR employees appealed to the interim city administrator, Tameka Allen, rather than go through their direct supervisor [Tanika Bryant]. The employees, in this case, had no way of knowing is that their department head (Bryant) and the interim city administrator at the time (Ms. Tameka Allen) were very “tight” socially. And while Ms. Allen, denied improperly compromising any confidences, that was not enough

Text of complaint Dear Administrator Jackson and Commissioners:

HR Director Tanika Bryant is target of letter writer. to allay the fears of the employees. Clearly, they felt they were “sold out” due to the cozy relationship between Ms. Allen and Ms. Bryant. According to the letter writer, after the HR employees confided in her [Tameka Allen], “she disclosed all of the information that was entrusted to her to the Director, and she in turn called a meeting and scolded the HR employees.” In sensitive personnel issues, people often feel they have a better chance of prevailing before an unbiased and perhaps sympathetic panel of ten commissioners rather than a single person whether that person be the mayor, city administrator or HR director. This is especially true in cases where retaliation and retribution are said to be the norm. If the city decides to cede the power to fire department heads to a single person — whether city administrator or mayor — they are subjecting the city’s employees to the whims, biases, prejudices and social status of a single person. Now, what if that one person happens to be the frat brother, soror or pastor of their nemesis? Bring on the unbiased panel of ten.

This letter is written to make you aware of issues that are being experienced in the Human Resources Department at Augusta Richmond County. There are several employees who work every day in an intimidating, offensive, and oppressive environment that has been created by their Director. Has anyone taken the time to actually speak to any of the HR employees? I know for a fact that Ms. Allen did while serving as Interim Administrator, however after the HR employees confided in her, she disclosed all of the information that was entrusted to her from the employees to the Director, and she in turn called a meeting and scolded the HR employees. There were employees who were in tears and feared for their jobs, there were employees who were afraid to speak out for fear of retaliation, and there were employees who just resigned because the environment was harsh and intimidating and they thought it would not change. As I am from the outside looking in, I have had several employees to confide in me and disclosed some of the harsh communication and behavior that has been displayed by Ms. Bryant. Please at least investigate because employees are stating that she has created a hostile work environment and her actions, communication, and behavior make doing their job merely impossible. Some even explained that working for her is like working for a tyrant and she leads by intimidation. Another employee stated that working in this HR Department is like walking on egg shells everyday. On several occasions she has even held meetings and called the Commissioners “idiots.” Now is this something she should say to her staff about the leaders of our government? Please speak to those employees and make certain that they can trust you in this process. You will be surprised at what they may disclose to you. Sincerely, A Very Concerned Employee

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SPORTS

2015 Westside High School head girls basketball coach Ivory Hugee calls out to a player during the first basketball game held at Westside’s newly opened gym, with Laney High School as their opponent. The Lady Wildcats crushed the Lady Patriots 74-10 in the final score. Photo by Vincent Hobbs

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The Westside High School Marching Band performs for the crowd. Photo by Vincent Hobbs

Laney High School freshman De’Sha Benjamin (L) jumps past Westside’s Kayla Johnson (R) to shoot the ball during the first basketball game held at Westside’s newly opened gym. The Lady Wildcats crushed the Lady Patriots 74-10 in the final score. Photo by Vincent Hobbs Westside cheerleaders perform. Photo by Vincent Hobbs

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DRAMA

VICTORY PRODUCTIONS

The cast and crew of Victory Productions poses for a photo at the Augusta Common. Clay created the independent production company, which produces stage plays, films, and web episodes in the Augusta area. Recent shows include web dramas “Karma” and “The Lyons Den” and the web talk show “Karlton Says Live”. Pictured are (L-R) Robert McDaniel, Seretha Sherrod, Simone Wilson, Kendra Clay, Chashawna Wesby, Karlton T. Clay, Nicole Crump, Ashley Black, Tamika Lampkin, and Terrence Williams. Photo by Vincent Hobbs

Karlton Clay brings Hollywood east Interview by Vincent Hobbs

When Augustans hear the terms, “Outstanding Writing”,” Outstanding Lead Actress” or “Outstanding Guest Actor”, most people would envision a nomination for a big-budget Hollywood film. For Karlton Clay, these types of accolades are not for the silver screen, but for a screen composed of pixels. Clay’s web series, “Karma”, has been nominated by L.A. WebFest as one of the best scripted serial dramas online. The festival, known as “the Sundance Festival of web series”, is the oldest web festival in the nation, attracting filmmakers from across the globe. “Karma” has garnered nominations for Clay (Outstanding Writing), Ashley Black (Outstanding Lead Actress),

Cedric Johnson (Outstanding Guest Actor) and Terrence Johnson (Outstanding Theme Song). Clay’s Victory Productions is the catalyst for several productions, including the web series “The Lyons Den” and a talk show called “Karlton Says Live”. UPW sat down with the writer/ director to learn more about the man behind the lens. What led to your interest in theater and film? I’ve always loved to write. Ever since I could remember, I always had a pencil or a pen in my hand, and I loved to create characters and tell their stories. I got into plays and films by accident. When I was seventeen, I took my little five-year-old sister, Karmen, to an audition. My little brother Kameron

was acting up and I told him to sit down. The director heard me and said I had a great voice and that I needed to audition for the play. I auditioned and got the role, and I really grew a love for the stage. I began writing, producing, and directing my own plays, with the first play being about my bout with leukemia, entitled “Leukemia & Me.” I did that back in 2004. Film and television came while I was in high school at Davidson Fine Arts School. I learned the basics of the craft of camera work, directing, producing, and editing for the screen with instructor Michael Hennessy. Are there any film or stage directors who made an impact on how you approach your craft? I am a big fan of Mark Schwahn; he

is the creator of my all-time favorite show One Tree Hill. He has played a big part in my writing style and the way I structure storylines and get inspiration from the different music that I hear. Other directors and creators who have inspired me are Mara Brock Akil, Shonda Rhimes, Dick Wolf, John Singleton, David E. Talbert, Matthew A. Cherry, and Tyler Perry.

What is the most important element that you look for in an actor? The most important element I am looking for is a teachable spirit. We can all learn something from someone else if we close our mouths and open our hearts, our minds, and our ears Continued on next page

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Karlton T. Clay, founder of Victory Productions, has created award-winning online productions. to receive the wisdom and knowledge that others may have. I think the most dangerous thing for an actor is to come in with the “diva” or “divo” attitude, thinking that they are entitled to certain things. An actor can be the most talented and most gifted person ever, but if there is a bad attitude attached to that actor, then that’s a no-go for me. How did the idea for “Karma” originate? I’ve always wanted to do a show with a strong female lead, and I had someone in mind but I was unsure that she would do it until last year. I had my 11th Victory Productions birthday party back in April, and I was talking to my friend and “sister” Ashley Black. At the time, she had made two guest appearances on “The Lyons Den”. I told her that I had an idea about doing a web series about a

woman who was navigating through life trying to find love and purpose, and that I wanted her to be the central character. At the party, she said, “Whatever you need, I’m here for you.” The inspiration sparked, and I was able to write ten episodes in two weeks. In essence, “Karma” came from a simple conversation. What is one thing that most people would be surprised to know about you? Most people don’t know that I am a cancer survivor. It’s not something I really talk about, but when asked, I like to share because it’s my testimony – it’s how Victory Productions began. I was diagnosed with leukemia back in March of 2002 when I was 16 years old. I was in remission two months later, but I still had to endure chemotherapy for a three-year period. During my bout with cancer, God

gave me the vision to begin Victory Productions. That’s why this company and the productions mean so much to me. Yes, sometimes the material gets a little adult-themed. There’s still an overall message that one can learn if you open up your eyes, ears, mind, and heart. If you sit down and really get to know me and hear my heart, you’ll understand why I grind as much as I do. You’ll know that I’m here to spread a message and help encourage others to follow their dreams, no matter what the odds are. In May of this year, I will have been in remission for thirteen years. Do you have any future projects in the works for Victory Productions? By the time this article is out, we will have just wrapped season 2 of our 2015 L.A. Web Fest nominated web series “Karma”. The new season premieres Friday, February 27th at www.

Photo by Vincent Hobbs youtube.com/ karmathewebseries. We are getting ready to reboot our award-winning web series, “The Lyons Den”, for its sixth season. The new season will premiere in the summer. I am working on a revamped version of my play “A Woman’s Worth.” We’ve been traveling with that play performing it as a one-person-act, and I am looking to making it a full stage production and touring it across the country. I am actually collaborating with a production company in Atlanta – Million Dollar Game Plan Productions – and we are embarking on producing a pilot for television. What I love is that God is opening a lot of doors, and I am just excited about being able to finally step out on faith and walk through those doors. Check out these links: www.youtube.com/thelyonsdenseries; www. ustream.tv/channel/karlton-says-live

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Retiree advocate group endorses Family Care Act Report says 48 percent of family caregivers lose income when they take off work ATLANTA This week, the AARP endorsed legislation which would make it essier for employees to care for their loved ones. HB 92, The Family Care Act, was introduced in the state general asembly by Rep. Tommy Benton (R-31), Chairman of the Human Relations & Aging Committee. Backers of the legislation say that passage is critical to Georgia’s working population as it would allow employees to use their earned sick leave to care for loved ones. The legislation would also reduce health risks and control taxpayer-funded health costs without requiring employers to provide any additional sick days, supporters say. “AARP lends its continued and unequivocal support to this initiative,”

said Melissa Sinden, Associate State Director-Advocacy, AARP Georgia. “Caregivers in Georgia work tirelessly to ensure that their loved ones receive the care they need. They deserve workplace flexibility which affords them the ability to use their earned time off to meet their care responsibilities without losing income – or their employment.” According to the AARP, 48% of family caregivers who have to take time off to meet their care responsibilities lose income. Nationwide, 23% of workers have lost a job or have been threatened with job loss for taking time to care for a personal or family illness. The Family Care Act would provide greater flexibility for Georgians and help keep working people in their jobs.

Support Kayla’s Kidney Fund Timeless Events of Augusta, in partnership with local sponsors within the community, will host a Charity Bachelor / Bachelorette Auction on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at The Boathouse in Augusta, GA. The auction fundraiser goal is to provide funding for a kidney transplant for Kayla Waltower. Kayla, who was diagnosed with chronic renal failure at the age of 13 and is in peritoneal dialysis at the age of 22, needs a kidney transplant. Timeless Events hopes to raise $5,000 for Kayla’s Kidney Fund. Sponsors are needed to help with donations and/ or items for the auction date packages. Sponsors will receive recognition at the event and throughout event promotions (i.e.: social media, press releases and the closing

Kayla Waltower ceremony program.) The event will be emceed by iHeart Media’s Ms. Monique, and Atlanta’s Jason Carey. The Pre Valentine Bachelor / Bachelorette Auction taking place from 6 pm – 11 pm features a live auction where attendees can bid on dates and couples can bid on date packages donated by area businesses. Packages may include

the following, ballroom dance lessons, dinner for two, spa services, theater / symphony experiences, golf, concert tickets, trolley/museum tours, and/or Augusta Aviation Aerial sunset tours. A $40 VIP Package is available. It includes a private reception from 6 pm-7 pm, an open bar cocktail hour with bachelors & bachelorettes, and reserved seating for the auction. General admission tickets are $25 and can be purchased at all Maryland Fried Chicken locations, LaV’s Boutique, both locations of Pyramid Music, and online at kaylaskidney. eventbrite.com. Please contact Charlotte Hill at (706) 267-6712 or Vontice Davis at 706-339-9618 for more information. Also, visit Timeless Events of Augusta on Facebook.

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COMMUNITY

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Black History Month Calendar Georgia Heritage Room Programs and Exhibit In honor of Black History Month, the Georgia Heritage Room of the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library will exhibit a collection of rare and antique books on AfricanAmerican history from the Elvin Thompson collection. The exhibit will run through the month of February. The Georgia Heritage Room will present “Overcoming Roadblocks in African-American Genealogy” with Elvin Thompson, local author and historian, on Tuesday, February

17, at 2 p.m. in the main auditorium of the headquarters library. The program is free and open to the public. The Georgia Heritage Room will also present “Slave Songs of Augusta” on Saturday, February 28, at 11 a.m. at the Headquarters Auditorium. The program will be presented by Robert Hester with musical accompaniment by Creative Impressions. Call 706-826-1511 for more details on the programs or exhibit. The library is located at 823 Telfair Street.

Watch What You are Reading The Headquarters Library at 823 Telfair Street will host a book discussion and screening of “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry on Tuesday, February 17. The book discussion will be held at 10 a.m. and the movie will air at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. This is part of the Winter Reading Program 2015 to read, watch and discuss. For more information, please call 706-821-2600.

Brown vs. Bd. of Education Panel Discussion Reese Library will host a discussion titled “Brown vs. Board of Education: A Panel on School Segregation and Integration” on Wednesday, February 25, at the JSAC Coffeehouse from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A little over 60 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that school segregation was illegal in the landmark case of Brown vs. Board of Education. Join us as we listen to the stories of African Americans who experienced school segregation and those whose lives were transformed by school integration. Parking will be free. For more information about this event, please contact Erin Prentiss at 706667-4912.

Antonio Machin & the Cuban Golden Era FLAIR will host “Antonio Machin & the Cuban Golden Era” with music by Julio Avila from North Augusta High School

on Thursday, February 19, from 5-5:30 p.m. at the Allgood Hall of GRU Summerville campus, room E-254. The program is free. For

more information, please contact Dr. Jana Sandarg at jsandarg@ gru.edu.

9th Annual Heritage Gala and Silent Auction Saturday, February 7, 2015 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Augusta Marriott at The Convention Center Two Tenth Street Dinner Silent Auction Formal Attire/Black Tie Reservations are required. Tickets must be purchased by January 23, 2015. Tickets are $75/person or $550/Table of 8.

Gala Keynote Speaker: Reverend Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr., historian, author, PBS film consultant, and former Dean at both Morris Brown and Morehouse Colleges. Rev. Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. is the Senior Pastor of Historic” Mother” Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Augusta, Georgia. He is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, a graduate of Morris

Brown College, Atlanta University with a master’s degree in Library and Information Science concentrating in African American History. He is currently enrolled at the Phillips School of Theology in the Master’s of Divinity program at the Interdenominational Theological Center and will graduate in May of 2015. Go to LucyCraftLaneyMuseum. com to Purchase Tickets!

Panel discussion focuses on African-American Academic Surgeons

GRU Greenblatt Library will host a panel discussion about AfricanAmerican academic surgeons facilitated by Dr. Robert Nesbit and featuring Dr. Cargill Alleyne and Dr. Robyn Hatley. The discussion will be held in room AB-225 from noon to 1 p.m. as a “History of the Health Sciences” lecture. The discussion will compliment the “Opening Doors: Contemporary African-American Academic Surgeons” traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine. This exhibit celebrates the contributions of AfricanAmerican academic surgeons to medicine and medical education. The Opening Doors exhibit is free and open to the public. January 31, 2015 will be the last day of the exhibit. For information about parking, please call Greenblatt Library at 706-721-3441.

Hilton Garden Inn Augusta Employee Awarded CEO Light and Warmth Award

AUGUSTA Rebecca Shaw, Banquet Caption for Hilton Garden Inn Augusta, has been awarded the CEO Light and Warmth Award. This award is the Hilton groups’ highest form of team member recognition. This prestigious award places select individuals in the spotlight who consistently go above and beyond expectations and embody the shared H-I-L-TO-N values. Hilton chooses 10-12 winners annually from across their worldwide locations. Shaw was nominated by Kat Johnson, Hilton Garden Inn Augusta General Manager. This makes two years in a row the CEO Light and Warmth Award has been received by the Singh Investment Group (SIG Management), formerly the Newport Group. In 2014, Willie Nero from the Doubletree by Hilton won the award.

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