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Atlanta Business Chronicle
MARTA chief: 2012 too long to wait for funds
MARTA can't afford to wait until 2012 for Georgians to vote on a transportation funding plan proposed by Gov. Sonny Perdue, the transit agency's chief told Atlanta-area lawmakers Friday. To read more click here.
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Georgia gets 'D' from voter rights group
Georgia received a poor grade for its statewide voter initiative rights, according to a Virginia-based national voter rights group. To read more click here.
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Perdue unveils water-saving bill
Gov. Sonny Perdue Wednesday proposed a combination of mandates and incentives aimed at reducing water consumption in Georgia and increasing water supplies. To read more click here.
Decatur New Online
Kaiser Permanente Comes to Town Bearing Gifts
Local dignitaries came out in full force Friday morning, January 29, to help cut the ribbon and officially open the doors for Kaiser Permanente's new medical office in downtown Decatur, Georgia. To read more click here.
Clifton Community Partnership
DeKalb Named Green Community
Recently, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) certified DeKalb County as a Green Community for its leadership in reducing their environmental impact. The county earned its certification by implementing sustainability practices and policies in 10 categories, ranging from energy efficiency and green building to transportation and water efficiency. To read more click here.
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Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Benfield in 2010
HB 276 - Mountaintop Removal - Prohibits Georgia from purchasing coal obtained by mountaintop removal
HB 310 - Statewide Recycling - helps expand Georgia's recycling programs statewide
HB 604 - Breweries & Brewpubs - allows Georgia breweries and brew pubs to sell a limited amount of their product on site
HB 847 - Farm to School - establishes a statewide program to provide fresh, local foods to public school cafeterias
HB 890, 891, and 892 - Ethics Reforms - enacts a host of ethics reforms, including caps on contributions to political candidates, limits on gifts lobbyists can give to legislators, and calling for a public financing system for judicial elections
HB 940 - Anti-Bullying - strengthens Georgia's existing bullying laws to include harassing and intimidating behavior and provides for counseling
HB 1032 - Placement of Names on the Ballot - allows for candidates names to be placed randomly on the ballot and not alphabetically
These are just some of the bills sponsored and co-sponsored by Rep. Benfield. For the full text of these bills and any other bills pending in the Georgia Legislature, please visit the General Assembly's website.
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Georgia Politics Unfiltered
Adelman Starts Confirmation Process For Ambassador Nomination
Tuesday, state Senator David Adelman appeared before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the first hearing of his confirmation process to be the next Ambassador to Singapore.
Adelman was nominated by President Obama last year. Below is the text of Sen. Adelman's remarks to the Foreign Relations Committee: Remarks
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Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
Four reports released
highlight Governor Perdue's recent proposed budgets, including overviews of healthcare, human services, and education in addition to the overall budgets. "The governor should be applauded for taking a balanced approach in his budget proposals. To read the reports click here.
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Comparative Perspectives on Combating Human Trafficking
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Room 170
Georgia State University College of Law
140 Decatur Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
A modern form of the slave trade, human trafficking subjects millions of individuals annually to gross violations of human rights and human dignity. Adults and children are trafficked into the sex industry and into forced labor settings, including sweatshops, farms, and domestic servitude. Governments have responded in the past decade by enacting significant legislation, but the trade in persons persists. This program will compare the current situation of human trafficking in two countries, the United States and Australia, including the governments' responses. The speakers will identify measures that could help combat human trafficking globally and locally.
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Census Bureau Launches Website en Espanol
With an innovative, unique and digitally rich experience, the U.S. Census Bureau launched its 2010 Census Spanish language
Website.
The site's goal is to inform the more than 34 million people who speak Spanish at home about the 2010 Census and to demonstrate to the Hispanic community that participation is easy, important and safe.
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DCSS Partnership with the Clean Air Campaign is Garnering Results
Whether driving to work, school, or some place in between, Atlanta commuters battle traffic every day - and lots of it. People driving cars and trucks sit in long lines throughout the metro area while their vehicles pump exhaust into the air. To read more click here.
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Help Rebuild Children's Home in Decatur!
On November 2007, a fire destroyed part of the Children's Home in Decatur.
We are asking for help to help rebuild the home. We are planning to spend
several days putting up sheetrock from February 15th thru 18th (Monday
through Thursday). We need experienced OR inexperienced help. This is a family affair. Bring your youth (middle school and up) and lend a hand
sometime during this week and be part of 'giving back to our community'.
The Children's Home is a ministry to help hurting children and families. All of the services are aimed at preventing the breakup of families,restoring and healing separated families, or teaching teens and young adults how to create successful and meaningful lives for their own future
families. The center teaches all of the youth and families that they have
the power to overcome their past and reach a brighter future.
Please help us to help them!!!
Contact Charles Chase (770) 365-7926 or by email or can also contact Lori Stanley-Chase at (770)928.0830. |
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Seeds of Peace Challenge
Facebook is conducting the Chase Community Challenge whereby the charity with the most votes receives $1 million in grant money. Seeds of Peace competed with over 500,000 American non-profit organizations and is among the top 100 charities that is advancing to the final round! We are not asking for money, we just want your vote.
Please vote today: It is easy - only takes a minute - and would mean so much to the organization. In addition, please forward to your friends, family and colleagues who believe in the incredible power of youth to end the cycles of violence in regions of conflict. Success in this competition will allow us to provide hundreds of new Seeds with the opportunity to choose coexistence over conflict, and hope over fear.
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Do you have students not currently enrolled in City Schools of Decatur but plan to attend in 2010-2011?
Help us plan for your child's enrollment in City Schools of Decatur for the 2010-2011 school year. We want to hire the very best teachers, so the earlier we know of your plans, the better.
Come to register beginning February 1, 2010, bringing the following to the Central Office at Westchester (758 Scott Boulevard, Decatur 30030):
Parent/guardian picture identification
Student certified birth certificate
Student social security card
Georgia immunization form (3231)
Georgia hearing, vision and dental screening form (3300)
Verification of residency-click here for more information.
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Board of Education Special Meeting on 2/9
On February 9th from 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm the City Schools of Decatur Board of Education will hold a special meeting to address community questions and concerns in an informal setting. Due to the time constraints associated with this meeting, the number of individuals that the Board will be able to address may be limited. The meeting will take place at the Central Office at Westchester (758 Scott Boulevard, Decatur 30030).
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KIDS EAT FREE!
Who doesn't like to save money, especially when it comes to eating out?
Here's a list of local restaurants that offer great kids' meal deals - either "kids eat free" days or special reduced rates.
Please call to confirm details, since most offers are limited to certain ages and require the purchase of an adult entrée. If you know of any other local restaurants featuring kids' specials, please send the information to me.
Enjoy!
Boston Market
2535 Briarcliff Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-329-0700
All Weekend - Two free kids' meals with 1 adult purchase of $6 or more. Four free kids' meals with purchase of a Family Meal. Offer available to kids 14 and under for dine-in, carryout and at drive-thru. No coupon required, but kids must be present to claim their meals.
Captain D's
1487 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
404-378-3868
2 free kids' meals at participating locations with any adult entree purchased at regular price every Thursday. Dine-in only.
Cici's Pizza Buffet
3912 N. Druid Hills
Decatur, GA 30033
404-329-1535
Although Cici's doesn't offer kids eat free, they do let kids (ages 3 & under) eat for $1.49 daily and their daily buffet is $3.29 for kids 10 & under, which is a pretty good deal.
Flying Biscuit
1655 McLendon Ave
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-687-8888
Kids under 12 eat free from the Kids' Menu from 4-7 pm with every purchase of $6.95 from the regular menu on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights.
IHOP
2741 Clairmont Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-633-1889
Kids 12 & under eat free every day from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine In only.
Loco's
2480 Briarcliff Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-329-1999
Corn dogs, burgers, mac 'n cheese, chicken and more. Kids eat for 99 cents daily.
Maddio's Pizza
3027 N. Druid Hills
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-929-6700
Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays with purchase of adult entree.
Melton's App & Tap
2500 N. Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
404-634-9112
Kids 12 and under eat free Tuesdays with purchase of adult entree.
Moe's Southwest Grill
1524 Church St.
Decatur, GA 30033
404-373-0675
Kids eat free all day on Saturday with the purchase of an adult meal for at least $5.
Piccadilly Cafeteria
2595 N. Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
404-373-5116
Piccadilly's Kids' Days features 99 cents kids' meals all day Thursday and Saturdays from 11-4 (regular prices $3.99) with the purchase of an adult entrée. Available to kids 12 and under. Dine-in only. Check out. Visit their
website for more information.
Steak 'n Shake
2845 N.Druid Hills
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-549-5346
Kids Eat Free all weekend - One free kid's plate for every $8 spent. Dine-In only. |
House of Grace Health Center
The nonprofit House of Grace Free Health Care Services serves adults 18
years and older who are uninsured and with income at or below 200 percent of
the federal poverty level. It is open twice a month on first and third
Mondays and serves 15 patients per evening with non-emergency primary care including physical exams, screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, prostate cancer, cholesterol and HIV/AIDS and some lab and prescription services.
Diabetics can get help managing their illness and there is also nutrition
and weight management, smoking cessation and stress management services.
The clinic is located at 3567 Covington Highway is open from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information visit their website or call (404) 298-6078.
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Temporary child care assistance program targets families affected by recession
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) has created a new federally funded program called Temporary Child Care Assistance (TCCA) that will be operated under the state's Child Care Program. The program, which ends in September 2010, will provide time-limited assistance with child care costs for families that qualify.
To qualify for TCCA, a person must:
Be a Georgia resident
Be actively involved in either job readiness training, vocational training, technical school or college
Be unemployed or work part-time
Have income that falls within the income guidelines
Care for a child who is 12 years old or younger (or 17 years or younger if they have special needs)
To receive TCCA benefits, families must either apply directly online or call 1-866-371-8222 to receive a paper application by mail.
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Buy Local Buy Organic
Please support Oaktree Farms, Wonderland Gardens and our School Garden Initiative by purchasing your organically grown vegetables from Wonderland Gardens. Please go to our website to do so.
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GALEO Begins Recruitment for their Spring 2010 Leadership Institute
Deadline to apply is Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 at 5:00 pm
More background information and specific dates are posted online as well. For more information and for applications, please follow this link! |
2010 PARK PRIDE INSPIRATION AWARDS
Deadline is Feb. 12, 2010
Nominations Accepted in 3 categories:
Community
Corporate
Government
To learn more about the nomination process and criteria click here.
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Free File Now Available to Almost All Taxpayers; Software Can Help Find New Economic Recovery Tax Breaks that Could Be Overlooked
Videos:
E-File Director's Message: English | Spanish
Free File and Fillable Forms: English | Spanish | ASL
First Time Filing a Tax Return?: English
For these and other videos: YouTube/IRSVideos
Audio:
Audio File for Podcast:English |Spanish
The Internal Revenue Service and its private-sector partners are making Free File available. Most taxpayers can have free use of helpful tax preparation software and free electronic filing of the federal tax returns.
There are many new tax breaks this filing season and Free File software can make it easier for people to find all the credits and deductions they are due. Taxpayers must go through www.IRS.gov homepage or www.IRS.gov/freefile to access the free options.
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Group Fitness Classes at the Decatur Recreation Center
All fitness levels welcome.
Mondays
1:45 pm Yoga
6:30 pm Pilates
Tuesdays
5:30 pm Body Sculpting
6:30 pm Yoga
Wednesdays
1:00 pm Yoga
Thursdays
5:30 pm Body Sculpting
6:30 pm Pilates
Fee: $7.00 per class. A 10 class card is available for $60. Please bring a yoga mat to each class.
All classes held at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. For
more information, please call LaWanda L Brokenborough at 1-877-697-6249 or e-mail. |
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Coca-Cola, KAB partner in recycling bin grant program
The Coca Cola Co. and Keep America Beautiful have announced a new partnership for a recycling bin grant program aimed at supporting community recycling.
Grant recipients receive donated recycling bins and information on beginning community recycling programs.
The bin program is part of a $60 million investment by Coca-Cola in recycling initiatives in the U.S.
"Our company is committed to designing packages that are recyclable and resource efficient," said April Crow, sustainable packaging manager for The Coca-Cola Co. "We also are focused on ensuring that there are strong end-markets for our packages by investing in commercial recycling and community collection programs like RecycleBank and the Recycling Bin Grant Program. We hope this program will encourage communities to expand recycling as we continue to close the loop for our products as well as other valuable recyclables."
Grant applications can be submitted at http://bingrant.org through March 12. Eligible grant recipients include government agencies, civic organizations, schools and nonprofit groups. Successful applicants will be notified on or before April 22.
Since its inception in fall 2007, the Bin Grant program has placed more than 5,700 recycling bins in 150 communities in 48 states and the District of Columbia. Recipients have included municipalities, colleges, Native American tribes, and community-based NGOs. The National Recycling Coalition previously sponsored the program with Coca-Cola.
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Free spay/neuter at Atlanta Humane Society for Cats in February
981 Howell Mill Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
(404) 875-5331 - Main
(404) 875-6420 - Clinic
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Computer Donations
If anyone is upgrading their computers, the Decatur Education Foundation is in need of a few laptops or desktops that are no older than 2-3 years. I am happy to arrange pick up.
Please send an email if you have any leads.
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Goodwill Career Center
Goodwill operates a Career Center in Decatur, located at 1295 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032. It is open to the general public and equipped with people and resources to help job seekers and micro-business owners. The center
provides computers with Internet access, fax machines, photocopiers, telephones, and just about any other resource you might need for job search or business development. For a calendar listing their job training events for July, please
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JOIN BELVEDERE LITTLE LEAGUE FOR SPRING BASEBALL
Come Early for Registration
January 30, 2010 (Special Discount Saturday)
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages 4-16 Boys and Girls
Shoal Creek Park
3630 Glenwood Road
Decatur, Georgia 30032
For additional
information, please call (404) 289-307
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Recovery Program
A National Alliance on Mental Illness support group for people in recovery from mental illness, Connection, meets at the Agnes Scott College Wellness Center on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of each month. Another group meets on Wednesdays at Shallowford Presbyterian Church, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. For more information, please call (404) 604-2350.
A National Alliance on Mental Illness support program for family members of people with mental illness meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at Sunrise of Decatur. For more information, call (404) 604-2350.
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Greenprints
Green Building Conference and Tradeshow
March 1-2, 2010
Sheraton Atlanta Downtown
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Platinum Championship Wrestling
"Saving the Art of Professional Wrestling, One Match at a Time!" Please join us at the Academy Theatre's Michele McNichol's Dance Studio becomes the Avondale Estates Civic Arena.
Friday, February 12th at Midnight
Friday, February 19th at Midnight
Friday, February 26th at Midnight
Shows start at 8pm. Tickets are $8. For reservations call 404-474-8332 or through email.
Hungry Time Dinners
Monday, Feb. 8, 2010
7:30 pm
Friday, February 12th at 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 14th at 2:30 pm
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Museum School Open Enrollment UnderwayOpen Enrollment for The Museum School is taking place now and runs through Feb. 16. The deadline has been extended by one day to accommodate
Presidents' Day on Feb. 15, the original deadline.
The attendance zone is the Avondale Elementary and Midway Elementary school districts as defined in the 2009-2010 school year. To check address eligibility, click here.
Applications must be delivered or postmarked by Feb. 16 and are available:
- At Avondale Estates City Hall
- At 151 Locust Street, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
- By emailing anthony webb
- By download from the website
Applications must be delivered to 151 Locust St. or mailed to P.O. Box 117, Avondale Estates, GA 30002. Applications must be accompanied by a copy of the child's birth certificate, a copy of the child's social security card, copy of parent's photo ID, a signed parental agreement and two documents proving residency within the attendance zone. The first proof of residency may be established with a lease, deed or mortgage; one of these documents must accompany the application. In addition, a second document proving residency is required; this can include a current utility statement, such as electric, water, gas or cable.
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The Benfield Beat is a weekly, nonpartisan publication featuring state and local government news and community events. A "job postings" feature has also been added to help people find employment during these tough economic times. Internship and scholarship opportunities for students and recent graduates are also listed. I welcome submissions for news stories, community listings, or employment postings. Submissions can be made by emailing me directly at stuckey@mindspring.com.
Feel free to circulate the Benfield Beat to friends, neighbors, and associates. You can subscribe by visiting my website at: www.benfieldbeat.com. If you would like to receive progressive news from a Democratic perspective, you can subscribe to the Political Beat by emailing me at stuckey@mindspring.com and putting "Political Beat" in the subject line.
I welcome your suggestions and feedback on entries in the Benfield Beat. I read all emails personally and do my best to respond in a timely fashion.
Thanks for reading!
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Do You Want Your Child To Serve as a Page at the State Capitol?
Each year, I am able to sponsor ten (10) school age children (minimum age of 12 years) to serve as pages for a day during the legislative session.
Pages get to see the legislative process first-hand, receive an excused absence from school, have their photograph taken with their legislator and the Speaker of the House, and are provided lunch . If your child would like to serve as a legislative page, please e-mail me at stuckey@mindspring.com. The ten spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis and are only available to residents of House District 85. |
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Rep. Stephanie Benfield was honored to invite her Pastor, Rev. David Jones of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, deliver the devotional to the Georgia House on Feb. 2nd. Pictured with Rep. Benfield are Rev. Jones (center) and Don Fears, Glenn Memorial member and governmental affairs liaison for DeKalb Medical Center.
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Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield and Rep. Sheila Jones with female athletes & coaches honoring National Girls & Women in Sports Day on Feb. 3rd.
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The House of Representatives Passed Bills/Resolutions
This week in the Georgia House of Representatives. The following is a list of legislation that passed out of the House this week.
HB 651 - Sexual offenders; information to schools on accessing registry; revise certain provisions
- Authored By: Rep. Amy Carter of the 175th
- House Committee: Judiciary Non-Civil
- Rule:Open
- Yeas: 166; Nays: 0
HB 926 - Obligations of a bank; certain renewals or restructuring of loans; exempt
- Authored By: Rep. James Mills of the 25th
- House Committee:Banks & Banking
- Rule: Modified-Open
- Yeas: 165; Nays:1
HB 219 - Antifreeze; include aversive agent to render it unpalatable; provisions
- Authored By: Rep. Tommy Benton of the 31st
- House Committee: Judiciary Non-Civil
- Rule: Open
- Yeas: 142; Nays:25
HB 905 - Quality Basic Education Act; capital outlay funds; provisions
- Authored By: Rep. Tom Dickson of the 6th
- House Committee: Education
- Rule: Modified-Structured
- Yeas: 168; Nays: 1
HB 906 - Elementary and secondary education; annual contracts; temporarily extend deadlines
- Authored By: Rep. Jay Neal of the 1st
- House Committee: Education
- Rule: Modified-Structured
- Yeas: 136; Nays: 33
HB 907 - Quality Basic Education Act; organization of schools, programs, and scheduling; revise certain provisions
- Authored By: Rep. David Casas of the 103rd
- House Committee: Education
- Rule: Modified-Structured
- Yeas: 164; Nays: 1
HB 923 - Quality Basic Education Act; salary schedules for certificated personnel; revise provisions
- Authored By: Rep. Jay Neal of the 1st
- House Committee: Education
- Rule: Modified-Structured
- Yeas: 158; Nays:8
HB 916 - Retirement ages; nullify application for retirement; provisions
- Authored By: Rep. Howard Maxwell of the 17th
- House Committee: Retirement
- Rule: Open
- Yeas: 167; Nays:1
HB 54 - Georgia Judicial Retirement System; survivors' benefits; provisions
- Authored By: Rep. John Lunsford of the 110th
- House Committee: Retirement
- Rule: Open
- Yeas: 164; Nays: 0
HB 486 - Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; not entitled credit for service after July 1, 2010; provisions
- Authored By: Rep. John Meadows of the 5th
- House Committee: Retirement
- Rule: Open
- Yeas: 166; Nays: 0
HB 910 - Gender discrimination; Department of Education; annual gender equality reporting;
remove requirements
- Authored By: Rep. Howard Maxwell of the 17th
- House Committee: Education
- Rule: Modified-Structured
- Yeas: 154; Nays: 0
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The Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Invites You to Join Us at the G-CAPP 2010 Legislative Reception
Healthy Youth = Healthy Georgia
Thursday, February 11, 2010
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Georgia Freight Depot-Blue Room
65 Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr., Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Registration $25
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rhonda Medows, Commissioner
Georgia Department of Community Health
To RSVP, go ONLINE or contact Joel Alvarado, Policy Director, at (404) 475-6061 or by email.
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KDB National Arbor Day 2010
In recognition of this occasion, Keep DeKalb Beautiful, Inc. (KDB), in conjunction with the DeKalb County Extension Service and the DeKalb County Master Gardeners, will be selling tree seedlings. While picking up seedlings, you can ask questions of the experts - like how to plant and care for your new trees.
PLANT SALE!!!!!
DATE: Saturday, February 20th
TIME: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: DeKalb Tax Commissioners Office/DeKalb Extension Service
4380 Memorial Dr, Decatur, Georgia 30032
All tree seedlings will be priced at $3.00. Seedlings are sold bare root, but will be packaged in plastic bags with compost. Seedling choices include: Dogwood, Red Cedar, Wild Plum, Crepe Myrtle, and Redbud. For more information on this event and to pre-order, please contact KDB at 404-371-2654 or email kdb@co.dekalb.ga.us
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Georgia Virtual School Registration Open for 2010-2011 School Year
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| The Georgia Department of Education today announced that registration for the Georgia Virtual School (GAVS) 2010-2011 school year is now open to public school students. To read more click here.
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GaDOE to Offer FREE Online High School Graduation Test Remediation
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| State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox today announced a free online remediation course for high school students to help them pass the science and/or social studies portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT). Registration for the courses begins Monday, February 1, 2010. To read more click here. |
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Oakhurst Community Garden Project Weekly Events
Love the Birds
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Let's feed the birds during this time of year when there aren't a lot of food sources available. To help keep our local birds happy and full we will be making natural bird feeders using pine cones, vegetable lard, birdseed and cereal. Children will learn about what birds like to eat and how to identify birds as they visit the natural feeder they create. This activity is free of peanut products. If your child is under 6 we request a parent to be present. $10 for members, $15 for non members.
What equipment do you need for your bees?
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Curtis Gentry is offering a drop-in class to look at all the equipment you need to get started with your beekeeping -- what is it and how is it assembled/used? This will include the intricacies of frames and selecting/mounting foundation. There will be an ongoing demonstration at the Garden House. $10 Garden members, $15 non-members
Plant Your First Spring Garden: A Primer on the Southern Vegetable Garden
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
What can you grow in the early spring here in Atlanta? Glynis Ward will cover the basics of spring vegetable gardening. What varieties are best for this season, how to prepare your soil, and when do you get to start? The fundementals to make your first spring garden a success. Save money, build your experience and enjoy a bountiful harvest by growing your own. $15 Garden members, $20 non-members
OFFSITE LOCATION: The Solarium, 321 West Hill Street, Decatur, GA 30030
Grafting Fruit Trees
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Have you ever wondered how weeping flowering cherries were produced on a straight trunk or how to make two different color flowers appear on one tree? How are those "fruit cocktail trees " made featuring different fruit on the same tree or how to clone your favorite trees without having to root them? Grafting is a technique of tree propagation and formation that has been around for more than 2 millennia. Rob Hamilton will discuss grafting's history and various uses, tools and techniques. A must-have skill for anyone who has a serious interest in trees or general plant propagation. Leave this class with the basic knowledge you need to graft your own trees. $15 Garden members, $20 non-members
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The people of Haiti need your help. Click here to make a donation to the NAACP For Haiti Fund
On Tuesday afternoon, a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of the Haitian capital of Port Au Prince. You have seen the devastating images. Preliminary reports note that millions of people have been affected, although it will be days before the world knows the true impact of this catastrophe.
The NAACP is asking our members and supporters to do whatever they can to assist those who have lost their homes, their livelihoods, and their loved ones. In the weeks ahead, we will bring you a number of opportunities to get involved in relief efforts in your communities. Today, the need for aid is crucial, and we ask that you make an emergency donation through the NAACP For Haiti Fund.
Proceeds will go to the NAACP's relief effort to bring food, water, shelter and medical services to the people of Haiti.
Sincerely,
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Benjamin Todd Jealous
President and CEO
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The Georgia House of Representatives
Cordially Invites You to
The House Helping Haiti
A fundraiser to benefit the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
Thursday, February 11, 2010
5:30 pm to 7:00pm
At the
Georgia Railroad Freight Depot
Contributions should be made payable to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
Host Committee:
House Speaker David Ralston
Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones
Majority Leader Jerry Keen
Majority Whip Edward Lindsey
Minority Leader DuBose Porter
Minority Caucus Chair Calvin Smyre
Minority Whip Carolyn Hugley
Minority Vice-Chair Nikki Randall
Assistant Whip Rob Teilhet
Secretary Kathy Ashe
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FREE IMMIGRATION SEMINAR FOR HAITIANS
With Immigration Attorney Kerry McGrath
Temporary Protected Status
Adoptions, Family Petitions and Naturalization
Relief from Removal or Deportation
Other Immigration Matters
Thursday, February 11, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, February 12, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, February 13, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cornerstone Bank Community Room
125 Clairemont Avenue (Across from the Decatur Holiday Inn)
Decatur, Georgia 30030
(404) 377-6600
Presentation followed by "Question and Answer" session.
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Non-Profit Offers Local Residents Free Photo Shoot
Opportunity to Become the "Image of the Neighborhood"
Members of a DeKalb County neighborhood are looking for a few good men, women and children to be featured in marketing materials for Healthy Belvedere, a resident-driven, community health initiative sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.
Residents of the Belvedere Community are invited to attend the Feb. 13 photo shoot, scheduled from 1 pm until 6 pm at Christ the Lord Church located at 3760 Glenwood Road in Decatur. Residents age two and up are welcome. In exchange for their time, residents will receive their photographs in digital format as well as a printed copy at a later date. The professional photography session will be conducted by local resident photographer Jeff Roffman.
Contact Celeste Beaty at (678) 973-2186 or email her at Celeste@HealthyBelvedere.org to RSVP for the photo shoot by Wednesday, February 10.
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Sign up NOW for Music Classes with Mr. Eric at Little Shop of Stories in Decatur!
TLG's spring session features the CD Outrageous Orange!
I love offering music classes! It is great fun and I enjoy watching the children learn and develop their music skills and appreciation. I began with 6 families in September and now have 25 families. Spring session starts March 1st and runs for ten weeks. The cost is $ 160 dollars. Please sign up now.
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DeKalb House Delegation Meets
Every Monday during the 2010 Session
at noon or upon adjournment
Room 605 , Coverdell Legislative Office Building
THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!
To learn more, contact the office of
Rep. Howard Mosby at (404) 656-0298
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News from the Office of Gov. Sonny Perdue
Governor Perdue Introduces Legislation, Constitutional Amendment to Create a Cabinet Form of Government
Governor Sonny Perdue announced that Senator Bill Heath, the Governor's Floor Leader in the Senate, is introducing legislation and a Constitutional Amendment to create a cabinet form of government. Under the proposal the heads of the state's Agricultural, Insurance, Education, and Labor departments would be appointed by the Governor, subject to Senate confirmation. To read more click here.
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Flood Assistance
The DeKalb Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) has invited volunteers from the international relief group, Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC). They will be in DeKalb County to help identify individuals and / or families who may need assistance in recovering from the September '09 floods. The CRWRC team will be here for two weeks beginning Monday, February 1, 2010 and ending Friday, February 12, 2010.
A walk - in station will be available from February 1 through February 12 at the Northlake Church of Christ located at 1625 Cooledge Road in Tucker, GA 30084. The center will be open from 11 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 6, 2010.
For further information, please call the DeKalb LTRG at (678) 406-7747.
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Governor's Office for Children and Families announces Community Strategy Grant RFP and Training Dates
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GAIC is pleased to disseminate information on the Governor's Office for Children and Families' (GOCF) Community Strategy Grant Program.
The Governor's Office for Children and Families' has announced the Systems of Care- Community Strategy Grants program (SOC-CSG) to provide up to $100,000 grants to local communities to support their existing or emerging System of Care framework. By developing productive programs that positively impact GOCF's "Educated" result area, strategies, and associated outcome indicators, funded communites will offer prevention, educational, and social service activities, targeted to specific populations of focus, that are designed to improve the living experiences of children, youth and families and to stabilize and strengthen the family and community.
For more information on this funding opportunity, visit the GOCF website.
Important dates:
January 4, 2010: RFP Released
March 1, 2010 : Applications due
Questions?
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Our Way Cafe: Fund Set Up to Assist
A fund has been established to assist Our Way Cafe with rebuilding its business in Avondale Estates after being heavily damaged by fire Saturday night. Insurance only covers so much loss and the fund will help cover the gap as well as take care after the restaurant's employees while it is closed for repairs. Please make checks payable to "Our Way Cafe Recovery Fund" and put "ATTN: Ms. Ann Berg" in the memo field. Check should be mailed to Decatur First Bank, 1120 Commerce Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30030.
Avondale Estates residents can also drop off checks to Robert Elrod at 80 Lakeshore Drive, who will ensure they get to the bank on your behalf.
![]() Avondale Estates resident Eva-Marie Roswall and owner of Our Way Café has deep roots in Avondale Estates. She is a 1972 graduate of Avondale High School. Back in 1987, she and David Wiley opened a cafe and a Rock n' Roll club at the old Avondale Towne Cinema. She moved Our Way Café to the "Pizza by Candlelight" space at 303 East College Avenue, next to Agnes Scott College, in 1992 with Susan Samford. In May of 2001, she moved into the Twin Oaks Shopping Center where the Deckners had the Bingo Hall. Susan moved to Tennessee in 2005, so Eva-Marie and her new partner, Jody McFerren, spent the next few years transforming the café into the laid-back and eclectic, neighborhood lunch and dinner venue it is today.
Eva-Marie needs the community's help now. Let's show her the old Avondale spirit!
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Chinese New Year Storytime
Thursday, February 11th | 7 pm
Gung hay fat choy! Chinese New Year is one of Ms. Terra's favorite storytimes, and this month it's even more her favorite, because we're ushering in the year of the TIGER! Join with us in sharing fortune cookies while Terra reads Chinese New Year stories, and maybe some books about tigers, too!
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Fancy Storytime
Saturday, February 13th | 3 pm
Oooh la la! It's that time of year again! We would like to cordially invite you to attend our 3rd annual Fancy Storytime. As always, fancy treats and beverages (that's a fancy word for drinks) will be served. We'll also be teaching you how to act and talk fancy. Of course, we'll be reading some of our favorite fancy stories. Formal (that's a fancy word for fancy) attire (that's a fancy word for clothes) requested (that's a fancy word for we really want you to!). Ta-ta, dah-lings!
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I Love You Storytime
Sunday, February 14th | 3 pm
Did you know that people all over the world say "I love you" to each other? Come join us for this special storytime where we learn to say "I love you" in all different languages. We'll read some love-y books as well to celebrate this special day. Bring your sweetheart!
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Camp Sampler Mini-Camp Session
Monday & Tuesday, Feb. 15th & 16th | 10 am - 3pm
Hurray for two days off of school and hurray for a chance to experience a crash course in our awesome summer camps. We merge all of the best parts of our camps into a sampler session to get you excited about the summer. Join us for two days of capture the flag, talent shows, art projects, science experiments, fort building, storytelling, games and so much more! This camp is for kids ages 8-11 and the cost is $60 for two days of awesomeness. Space is limited so call the shop to reserve a spot.
Little Shop of Stories
133 East Court Square
Decatur, Georgia 30030
(404) 373-6300
Store Hours:
Mon - Wed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thur-Sat 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Stop Unwanted Calls!
Many people think that the only unwanted calls are those of a criminal nature. Personally, l almost detest those calls made by pesky sales people attempting to peddle their much unwanted products or service as much.
The national "do not call" registry has been around for quite awhile, but many citizens are still not aware of the service that it provides. The following information has been provided by the National Fraud Information Center in an attempt to assist persons from receiving unwanted sales calls.
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Signing up for the national "do not call" registry is easy and FREE. Just call (888) 382-1222 from the phone number that you want to register. A person may also register on line at www.donotcall.gov as well.
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Registration does not last forever - it expires in five years. If your phone number changes or is disconnected, you need to re-register. A person may take their number off the registry at any time via the previously noted toll-free number or website.
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Some callers are not covered - those include: Non-profit groups, charities, political organizations and survey companies.
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It may take a while to notice fewer calls as telemarketers check the national "do not call" registry every thirty-one (31) days.
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If you do not sign up for the "do not call" registry, you still have rights - you can advise companies not to call you on a case-by-case basis; be sure to keep a record of their names and the dates of your request.
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Enforce your rights - if marketers ignore the fact that your number is on the registry, report them through the use of the "do not call" toll-free number or website.
Remember, citizens have rights against being harassed from both illegal and legal (but unwanted) sources alike. If you believe that a call you have received may be a scam, contact 911 immediately and make a report of the incident.
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Weatherization Assistance Available
Free weatherization repairs are now available for low income families living in the city of Atlanta and Fulton County through grants from the U.S. Department of Energy. The repairs are made by the Southeast Energy Assistance, a non-profit agency that has been serving Fulton County for 28 years. Repairs include attic, wall and floor insulation, window and door repair, and repair or replacement of faulty gas appliances.
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GEORGIA CLOSE UP
Announces 2010 Legislative Conferences
for Middle & High School Students
February 17-18 and March 3-5
Georgia Close Up is a leader in civic education and engagement and proud to announce one of education's best kept secrets: "The Annual Middle and High School legislative conferences.
Middle and high school students from around the state gather at the State Capitol to review current legislation that impacts youth and learn how they can affect change in public policies.
Approximately 30-45 legislative bills are reviewed, discussed, debated, lobbied and voted on. Each participant will meet with their House and/or Senate Representative and perhaps equally important... they become active participants in a very democratic process of civic engagement.
Visit our website for more details on how to become involved at www.georgiacloseup.org or call and talk to our program admainstrator, Amber Sansbury at (706) 563-4504 or our chairperson, Ron Thomas at (404) 696-3092.
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MAKE SURE YOU'RE COUNTED!
This year the federal government is conducting the 2010 Census. The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States. All U.S. residents must be counted, including both citizens and non-citizens.
The census is important for a number of reasons. It will determine state population counts and determine representation in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as boundaries for state and local legislative and congressional districts. Census data also guides planning for new hospitals, roads, job training centers, schools and other programs essential to communities.
Your participation is particularly important in this year's census. Georgia is poised to pick up one or two Congressional seats, expanding our representation in Congress.
You should receive your census questionnaire by mail in March. If you do not receive a questionnaire, you will be able to pick one up from several public sites. Households should complete and mail back questionnaires upon receipt. Households that do not respond may receive a replacement questionnaire in early April. Census takers will visit homes that do not return questionnaires to take a count in person.
The 2010 questionnaire consists of 10 short questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Households are asked to provide key demographic information, including: whether a housing unit is rented or owned; address of the residence; and the names, genders, ages and races of others living in the household. Federal law prohibits the sharing of information from the Census with any other organization or agency, so your information is secure.
I encourage everyone to participate in the 2010 Census. It is critically important and only takes a few minutes. For more information, please visit www.2010census.gov.
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Events under the Gold Dome
Humane Society Lobby Day at the Capitol
Tuesday, February 9th
9:30 a.m.- 2:00 pm
To RSVP click here
DeKalb County Retirees Day at the Capitol Tuesday, February 9th 9:00 a.m.
Those planning to attend should RSVP to Rep. Earnest "Coach" Williams' office at 404-656-0202
Interfaith Children's Movement Day at the Capitol
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010
For more information, please sent an emailor call (770) 498-2141.
Women's Capitol Briefing
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Central Presbyterian Church
201 Washington St. SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
For more information or to RSVP (recommended), please email Stephanie Davis.
Poor Peoples Day
Wednesday- Thursday, Feb. 10-11, 2010
Education Day, on Wednesday, Feb. 10
Action Day, on Thursday, Feb. 11
The location for both days will be at the Hunger Coalition, 9 Gammon Avenue, Atlanta 30315. Also for both days, registration begins at 9:00 am, includes lunch and concludes about 3:00 pm. For more information, please call (404) 622-7778.
Presbyterian Rally Day
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010
9:00 am
Central Presbyterian Church
201 S. Washington Street, across the street from the Capitol
To RSVP, please email Karen Turney.
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Congregations or Businesses
DeKalb Habitat has several parcels of land that are ready to build, the only thing lacking is a sponsor. While sponsors provide funds and volunteers to build houses, they also benefit from being a sponsor. Volunteers come together to work, but they also have fun at the same time. They build community and help make a better life for a low-income family, which makes the larger community stronger.
Sponsorships can be as little as $5,000, or as much as $100,000. The business or congregation gets publicity on the house sign, on our web site, and participates in the First Nail and Dedication ceremonies. The rewards of sponsoring a Habitat house cannot be measured in monetary terms, but the benefits will last long after the keys are turned over to the Family Partner.
Ask your employer about the posibility of house sponsorship. Click here for more information, or call Joe Stoner at 404-534-1611.
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Haiti Relief--Your Help Is Needed To Assemble Recovery Kits
Habitat for Humanity is planning a multiphase strategy for Haitian relief. The first part will consist of the creation of recovery starter kits. The kits are designed to help families make immediate repairs and construct emergency shelter. Materials in the kit include a bucket, a tarpaulin, wire, rope, a pry bar, a mason's chisel and trowel, gloves, nails, a hammer and a saw. The kits will be distributed to families by Habitat employees and partners.
Volunteers are needed immediately to receive and unpack materials, count, re-pack into individual kits, and load into containers. No experience is necessary, but the work may include heavy lifting and repetitive tasks.
The kits will be assembled at the Whirlpool Regional Distribution Center located at 195 King Mill Road, McDonough, Georgia 30253. To reserve your spot, click here or call 1-800-422-4828 ext. 7956. Volunteers able to work all day are preferred, but two shifts are offered.
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Job Announcements
Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
Staff Coordinator
This is a part-time position and the full job description can be found here. More about our coalition can be found on our website: www.gfadp.org. The deadline for applying is February 14th, 2010.
Assistant Secretary
To apply contact Yvonne Hawks, Esq., President by email.
Internal Revenue Service
Equal Employment Specialist
United Way of Metro Atlanta
Early Reading First Project Director
Early Literacy CoachSend cover letters and resumes via email. For more information visit their website.
Pan Asian Community Services
Project Coordinator
Start Date: As Soon As Possible. The Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create and deliver culturally competent and comprehensive social and health services to counteract issues faced by immigrants, refugees and racial-ethnic minorities. To Apply: Send resume and a cover letter to: Marianne Chung The Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc. 3760 Park Avenue, Doraville, GA 30340
Telephone (770) 936-0969 ext. 22 Fax: (770).458-9377
Temporary Administrative Assistant
The position is located downtown, the assignment is scheduled to last one month (possibly longer) & the pay is $16 per hour. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of corporate Administrative Assistant experience, preferably some of that experience would be supporting executives &/or sales. ADVANCED skills in Microsoft 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) are required. The position will start immediately! Please send resumes ASAP to khunt@kinetixhr.com
Temporary Administrative Assistant
Business in the Perimeter Mall area has a need for a temporary Executive Administrative Assistant. The duration of the assignment is unknown at this time, it could be a month up to a few months. The pay is $22 per hour. Send resumes to: khunt@kinetixhr.com
DFCS is looking for 3 FICM Supervisor(s) over their COMPASS (Common Point of Access Social Servicese) team. This is a time limited position not to exceed one year.
Only those with FICM case management and supervisory experience will be considered. Locations can be North, Central, or South Georgia. To learn more click here.
Decatur Career Center @ Avondale Crossing Plaza
Resources, technology and support services have been designed to help Job Seekers secure employment, and to assist in the development of Micro- Businesses. For more information contact Dee Dee Bullock at (404) 728-8635. The Center is located at 1295 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032.
GDHS, Division of Child Support Services
Interested parties should visit their website.
YWCA of Northwest Georgia, Inc.
Family Violence Director
Resumes should be e-mailed or faxed (770-790-4042) to the attention of Holly Comer with cover letter and salary requirements. No telephone calls - please.
Receptionist/Information Specialist
Interested parties should visit www.cobbworks.org, register as a job seeker (if not already registered), and the follow the directions for applying for the position. NO RÉSUMÉS OR APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF APPLYING ONLINE. NO PHONE CALLS.
Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Two State Network Managers:
To learn more about the positions click here.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples in one PDF file to Robert Ping, state network director of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
Program Manager
Applications are being considered on a first come first serve basis, and should be sent to margo@saferoutespartnership.org. Please include a cover letter, resume and three writing samples in one PDF file. Telephone inquiries are not accepted.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For more information on the position and how to apply,click here.
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Recruiting employees for Atlanta headquarters
Job applications and information about benefits are available on their website.
DeKalb Workforce Development
Please visit their website for the latest job listings
Other opportunities include:
Internship Opportunities
GoGirlGo! Atlanta Regional Office
Two collegiate level interns
Send resumes to:
Women's Sports Foundation
1946 Starvine Way
Suite 207A
Decatur, Georgia 30033
For more information visit their
website.
The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington, DC. The Institute provides America's best and brightest African American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership development, and life long mentorship.
PROGRAM DETAILS
· The program runs from June 5 to July 31, 2010
· Students must commit to two summers
· Housing is paid for by the Institute
· Students work at paid internships based on their career interest
You should be a college sophomore to apply. The Institute does not have
a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65.
An applicant's GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the
admissions process. Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and
volunteer work are also important factors.
The application can be found on the website.
The Academy Theatre
Two interns per semester, three during the Summer
Send a resume and headshot to
119 Center Street
Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002
You can also send resume by email.
Scholarships
Harvard University
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website or call (617) 495-1581.
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center
To learn about ways to volunteer please visit their website.
StandUp for Kids
To see training calendar and to get more information, please visit their website.
DeKalb County Animal Services
DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement's volunteer program - Friends of DeKalb Animal Services - needs volunteers to play with the animals at the shelter and help pose them for photos. We are looking for people to come regularly, preferably once a week.
M-F 10-5 or Saturday 10-4
DeKalb County Animal Services
845 Camp Road
Decatur, Georgia 30032
(404) 294-2996
For more information please visit their website.
Decatur Education Foundation
Office Volunteers
Prefer volunteers who can work 2-3 days per week a few hours each day or 1-2 longer shifts. To inquire please send an email.
Oakhurst Dog Park Committee
Volunteers for the Dog Park committee will be asked to assist neighbors, conduct permit checks, and help with fundraisers to add curbside appeal to the park. Each volunteer will be ask to serve for 1-2 hours. If you are interested in volunteering please send an email to ona@oakhurst.org.
Clairemont Elementary School
School is revitalizing its tutor program and, of course, we need YOU! If you could give 30 minutes 2x/week (or even once a week!), you would not believe the difference you could make for a struggling student. We are focusing on math for the time being and would give you materials and direction. For more information contact Holly Neil at (404) 538-1635.
Meals on Wheels
Meals On Wheels Atlanta invites you to give back this holiday season by delivering meals to homebound, low-income senior citizens on Christmas Eve. For many the delivery may be the only contact they have with the outside world on this holiday. Deliveries begin in the morning, and each route takes approximately one hour, so you will still have plenty of time to enjoy the holiday. Please visit http://tinyurl.com/yldj9ve to volunteer. Staff will follow up with you before the day of delivery. If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Mary Hart at mhart@scsatl.org or (404) 351-3889 x303.
Feminist Women's Health Center
Lifting Latina Voices Initiative (LLVI) is looking for Latina volunteers. Are you interested in being a part of action-focused solutions to help address the community's needs? FWHC is looking for women of all ages interested in providing education and information within the Latina community regarding issues related to reproductive justice. No prior experience necessary and all training will be provided. Please contact Maria, the LLVI Program Coordinator at (404) 248-5445, or email her directly at latinaleaders@feministcenter.org.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Decatur Valentine's Luncheon for Seniors
Thursday, February 9th, 11 am to 2 pm
Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street
Dress to impress RED HAT ATTIRE.
Please bring a "table ready" covered dish.
Decatur's 1st - 3rd Graders Valentine's Luncheon
Saturday, February 13th, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street
Cost: $10.00 per participant (parents free). For more information, please
contact Lee Williams, Lee.Williams@decaturga.com, (678) 553-6551.
The Annual 4th & 5th Graders Valentine's Dance
Saturday, February 13th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street
Cost: $5.00 per participant (chaperons free). For more information, please
contact Lee Williams, Lee.Williams@decaturga.com, (678) 553-6551.
Recycling Event at First Baptist Church
Saturday, February 13th
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
3308 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030
(404) 373-16
Big Band Dance
Saturday, February 13th
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Harold Byrd Post 66
30 Covington Road
Avondale Estates
Contact (678) 862-8222 or send an email for more information.
13th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count
February 12-15
Bird and nature lovers across North America are invited to join tens of thousands of everyday bird watchers in counting birds and reporting their sightings online at www.birdcount.org.
2010 Druid Hills Artist Market Deadline on Feb. 15th
The GA Interfaith Power & Light Awards
Thursday, February 18th
7:00 pm
The Temple
1589 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta Georgia 30309
Join Georgia Interfaith Power & Light as we celebrate the faith communities that have exhibited exemplary work incorporating Creation Care into the life of their congregations in 2009.
Congressman Hank Johnson Offers Free Training for Small Bussinesses
Friday, February 19th at 9:00 am
Dekalb Technical College, Clarkston Campus
Johnson's small business initiative will help local businesses navigate Small Business Administration (SBA) resources and learn how to partner with financial institutions and procure government contracts. You can register for these meetings on my
Web site. Click HERE for a map of DeKalb Technical College in Clarkston.
For more information, please contact Paulette Suggs at (770) 939-2016.
Fifth Annual Party for the Parks on Ponce
Sunday, February 28th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Fernbank Natural History Museum
767 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, Georiga 30307-1221
For more information call (404) 377-5361 or send an email. Please visit their website as well.
9th Annual Oakhurst Wine Crawl - Tickets on Sale Now
Saturday, February 27th
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
750 tickets are now available in your local Oakhurst Business including Kavarna, One Step At A Time, Steinbecks, Universal Joint, and Wahoo. $20 for Advance Tickets, $25 At The Event. We will feature 20 different wines from around the world, and with over 20 participating business. Please get your tickets quick we expect a sell out!
American Diabetes Association EXPO Atlanta
Saturday, March 27th
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Georgia World Congress Center
Buildling B, Lower Level, Hall B-2
Learn how to live healthy, be active and thrive with diabetes or reduce your risk for getting it. To register for free admission and a $4.00 parking coupon, please visit www.diabetes.org/ExpoAtlanta or call 1-888-342-2383, ext. 3166
Save the Date - Voices of Hope Concernt
Voices of Hope, a choir comprised of women from the Atlanta Women's
Correctional Institute, will perform on Saturday, March 21st at 10:00 am at Decatur First United Methodist. This is a mission to support childcare for the
children of women at the Institute.
The Seen Gallery: Folium Darwinii: Handpulled prints from the Atlanta Printmakers Studio and Asheville BookWorks
Opens February 13th
The Seen Gallery
The exhibit runs through March 17. For more information, please visit www.theseengallery.com or call (404) 377-0733.
OnStage Atlanta: "Three Days of Rain"
Runs from February 12 - March 6, 2010
OnStage Atlanta
2597 N. Decatur Road
Decatur, Georgia 30033
Sycamore Place Gallery & Studios Offering Monthly Art Classes
120 Sycamore Place
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Monday-Serious Sketchers 12-16 years old, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm weekly
Monday-Adult Abstract Painting, 7:30 pm - 5:30 pm weekly
Tuesday-Multimedia ages 3-7 years old, 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm weekly
Tuesday-Clay Classes ages mid-high school, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm weekly
Wednesday-Multimedia ages 4-9 years old, 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm weekly
Wednesday-Serious Sketchers 8-12 years old, 4:45 pm weekly
Wednesday-Watercolor Class for Teenagers, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday-Handbuilding Clay Class ages 7-11 years old, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
For more information call (404) 377-7747.
GRANT OPPORTUNITY
Apply Now for a Technology Makeover
If you or a nonprofit with which you work has a technology project that your organization would like to implement to more efficient and effective, TechBridge wants to hear from you. The winner gets to work with TechBridge to put their technology vision into action!
Join other Georgia nonprofits that are leveraging technology to enhance their missions. Apply online at www.techbridge.org. The application deadline is February 8, 2010.
Winner receives...
$25,000 in TechBridge services
$25,000 in Microsoft software
$5,000 cash grant
Two Finalists Each Receive...
Technology assessment
$10,000 in Microsoft software
$1,000 cash grant
Three award finalists will be selected in March 2010 and invited to deliver a live presentation to the Technology Innovation Award judging panel. The winner will be recognized in front of 800 guests at the TechBridge Digital Ball on May 8, 2010.
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