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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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. |
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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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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Community Cabinet Meeting
Saturday, July 10, 2010
9:00 am
New Piney Grove Baptist Church
2580 Snapfinger Road, Decatur, GA 30034
Workday at Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
Saturday, July 11, 2010
8:00 am to 11:00 am
To learn more click here.
3rd Annual Medlock Area Garden Tour
Friday, July 10, 2010
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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On behalf of my family I want to wish every Georgian a Happy and Safe Fourth of July
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Rep. Benfield Provides Oakhurst Neighborhood Legislative Update
Addressing a crowd of over 20 Oakhurst residents and business owners, Georgia State Representative Stephanie Stuckey Benfield delivered a legislative wrap up at the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association meeting this Monday at the Solarium. "I've been to many neighborhood meetings with five people in attendance," she said. "This is a great turnout." To read more click here. |
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Plans are underway for the DeKalb Chamber's Inaugural Everest Awards and Business Expo set to take place on Friday, July 23, 2010 at the Emory University Conference Center. Taking its names from the
highest mountain on Earth above sea level, the event is dedicated to the recognition of small business and corporate diversity and responsibility. Operating in a trade show atmosphere, the one-day business networking extravaganza and conference will feature many of DeKalb County's top small businesses and corporations as exhibitors and is sure to attract a wide diverse group of attendees. This event promises to provide a great opportunity to expose businesses to hundreds of potential clients and generate quality business leads. The highlight of the one day event will feature keynote remarks from Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond and renowned motivational speaker, author, and trainer Les Brown who will keynote the awards luncheon and expo respectfully.
"This year's Everest Awards and Expo event is the perfect marketing channel for organizations offering business opportunities, franchises, advice or support services and investment opportunities." commented DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Darryl Ford. "It's more than a celebration of success, it's an awe-inspiring sensation recognizing accomplishments of those that contribute to enhancing the quality of life in DeKalb County in the midst of an economic downturn" added Ford, the Owner and General Manager of Stone Mountain Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Stone Mountain.
The event will begin at 11:30 with the luncheon and culminate with the expo that afternoon. Expo attendance is free to the public while luncheon costs are $75 for members and $90 for non-members. Sponsorship opportunities still remain as well. As a bonus, event sponsors will be treated to a private workshop and training by Brown the night before. Event registration and sponsorship details can be found by visiting www.dekalbchamber.org or calling Kim Davis Mitchell at 404-378-8000 ext 223. |
DeKalb County Absentee Polls
Absentee polls are currently open for the June 20th General Primary Election. You can vote in-person from 8 am to 5 pm weekdays through July 16, 2010 at the DeKalb Voter Registration Office, 4380 Memorial Drive, across the street from the county jail. Additional voting sites and extended hours will be available the week prior to the July 20 primary. You must be registered by June 21st to vote in the upcoming primary election.
Verify Your Registration Status
Sample Ballot - Countywide Democratic
Sample Ballot - Countywide Republican
Absentee Ballot Application |
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DeKalb County Early Voting Information
DeKalb County Board of Registration & Elections is encouraging voters to cast ballots early for the General Primary Election on July 20. Early voting in person is available now without having to provide a reason. The Absentee Poll at 4380 Memorial Drive is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for Early Voting.
During Advance Voting Week, July 12 - 16, extended hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and four additional sites will also be available for voting before Election Day.
The additional Advance Voting locations are:
Decatur Historical Courthouse
101 East Court Square, Decatur
DeKalb County Fire Headquarters
1950 West Exchange Place
Tucker (Northlake area)
Chamblee Civic Center
3540 Broad Street, Chamblee
Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center
3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur
Voters who wish to vote absentee by mail can submit their request now. They should note on the application that it is for the July 20 General Primary Election and remember to mark party preference.
For additional information, visit www.dekalbvotes.com or call 404-298-4020. |
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ADOPT-A-PET
Meet Deuce (AKA Cookie)
Deuce (AKA Cookie) is the happiest boy ever!!!!! Deuce landed himself in animal control when he was picked up as a stray. The shelter workers were so in love with this happy boy that they could not bring themselves to euthanize him long after his time was up. It was a lucky day for Deuce when an Animal Action Rescue volunteer spotted him in his kennel. He fell in love and agreed to foster him until he was adopted!
His foster is a dog trainer so Deuce is getting training as well as a cozy bed to sleep in. Deuce is an amazing boy who is full of life and loves everything and everyone! He gets along GREAT with both male and female dogs. Deuce is about a year old! He is Heart Worm negative, up to date on his shots, and neutered! If you are looking for an amazing, fun loving, active dog for your family, Deuce is the boy for you!! Adopt Deuce TODAY and complete your family!
Deuce is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and neutered.
To meet Deuce or to learn more about him, please contact susie.jensen@comcast.net or come visit us on Sundays from 1 - 4 at Petsmart on Ponce De Leon in Midtown Atlanta (beside Home Depot & Whole Foods).
Meet Seven
...the short version of the story is: This puppy was rescued from an abusive backyard breeder in Douglas County. The person who took him from the abusive owner gave him to his cousin who intended to keep him but quickly realized he could neither afford the veterniary care nor handle the responsibility that comes with raising a puppy. He was keeping the pup on his apartment balcony all day, and the pup ended up in the ER with a corn cob stuck in his rectum. Yeah, you read that right... And I work in the veterinary hospital, so that's how I got involved in trying to help place this deserving puppy in a qualified, loving and forever home.
Since he and I both need some luck, I named him " Seven." Can you help me help Seven?
He needs a permanent home.... or even a foster home where he can live short-term until a forever home materializes.
Seven has been neutered and vaccinated. The corn cob "incident" is behind him (pun intended), and he's now healthy as a horse. And if that weren't enough, the vet who examined and vaccinated him last week said she is crazy about him and would adopt him herself if she had the room! Seven is super sweet and relatively low-key for a puppy. He's just a really good boy. We think he's a Ridgeback/Shepherd mix, but there's no way to be sure. He's about 8 months old and just under 50 lbs. He's not a small breed, but he's not going to be XXL either.
If you'd like to arrange to meet Seven to consider fostering or adopting him, just email me at chamblee.abernethy@hotmail.com. For now, he's living at The Village Vets of Decatur, and I'm there most days, all day.
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Monday, July 12th - First Monday Lunch - Keynote: Todd Long / Director of Planning - GA Dept. of Transportation
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Please join us as we welcome Todd Long as our keynote speaker for the DeKalb Chamber's July First Monday Lunch.
Topic: "Preparing for growth: Funding Transportation in Georgia"
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Rep. Hank Johnson
Federal Update
DEKALB WORKFORCE:
DeKalb Workforce Development is introducing a new Job Training and Placement Services program for adults and dislocated workers. This program delivers an innovative approach to providing assessments, pre-employment workshops and job search strategies to job seekers that include connections to job opportunities. For more, click here.
RECOVERY ACT, ENERGY GRANTS AND JOBS: I'm pleased to announce that the Association of Energy Engineers in Atlanta will receive $462,000 under the Recovery Act to develop a training program for Commercial Buildings Efficiency Experts.
The grant is part of a $76 million, 58-project effort to help make the nation's buildings more energy efficient and cost-effective. It will also support programs to train workers on how to develop and deploy best practices that will make buildings more energy-efficient - resulting in fewer greenhouse gas emissions and energy cost savings for consumers. For more, click here.
PRESERVING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: In my new role on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I'm fighting for public transportation. This week, I co-sponsored the Public Transportation Preservation Act of 2010 that would provide transit systems nationwide with $2 billion.
Just as MARTA is grappling with its own budgetary difficulties, public transportation systems around the nation are struggling as well. Many low-income workers, older Americans, and people with disabilities depend on transit service to get to jobs and health care. Reduced service and higher fares can have a devastating effect on their quality of life. For more on this legislation, click here.
HELPING KIDS IN TROUBLE: The Department of Justice recently awarded Georgia a $1.3 million Juvenile Accountability Block Grant. The goal of program is to reduce youth crime and violence. I will continue to work to strengthen the nation's juvenile justice system, and support prevention and early intervention programs that are making a difference for young people and their communities. For more, click here.
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In the News
The Augusta Chronicle
New Georgia laws will take effect this week
From texting while driving to caring for an ill relative, many aspects of daily life will be governed by new Georgia laws taking effect Thursday, the start of the state's fiscal year. To read more click here. |
Please join us for
Rep. John Lewis' 5th Congressional District
GRANTS FORUM
Preparing Georgia's Nonprofits
and Local Governments for Fund-Ability
Friday, July 9, 2010 | 1:00 to 5:00 pm | Free Event
Atlanta Technical College | The Cleveland L. Dennard Conference Center
1560 Metropolitan Parkway, SW | Atlanta, GA 30310
Please RSVP by 6:00 pm by Wednesday, July 7, 2010 to GA05rsvp@mail.house.gov. For more information call (404) 659-0116.
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eduKALB
A concerned and diverse group of business, civic, community, parents and education leaders has formed eduKALB to improve our Board of Education's leadership by identifying and supporting the most qualified candidates for School Board seats. eduKALB will also offer guidance and training to interested candidates and incumbents regarding board performance, accreditation standards and 'best practices' identified by the Georgia School Boards Association and other good government groups.
We believe it is long past time to put Classrooms First! and we are writing to seek your support for these efforts. DeKalb Schools did not get here overnight, and it will take time to improve performance and recapture our reputation for excellence. Your support is critical to returning our DeKalb County public school system to its former standing. Lack of action to turn around this decline could lead to the loss of jobs and future employment opportunities for our graduates, or even worse, following the path which recently led another metro-area school district to suffer the loss of accreditation of its schools. To learn more click here. |
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Decatur's "Our Community Farm Project"
From the Clairemont Great Lakes Neighborhood Association: Our Community Farm Project is located at 121 Sams Street in Decatur, GA. We are a start-up, urban farm led by experienced Burundi farmers who've come to metro-Atlanta as refugees and supported by a group of Burundi women, joining together to grow food, exchange farming knowledge, and to develop a greater understanding of farming practice in the ATLanta area. The farm will also provide the families who are often facing food security risks with healthy food for their tables.
Our Goal: Working in partnership with Susan Pavlin and Refugee Family Services, our mission is to provide these women with practical farm experience, workshops and trips to local farmers markets in order to create new opportunities in production, distribution and marketing.
It has been awhile since our last farm update, and we invite you to stop by 121 Sams St at your leisure to take a look around. For those of you who saw the farm early on, you will barely recognize it now! More than 20 families are being well fed, as we've been harvesting around 100 lbs. of summer squash each week, along with several bushels of green beans. Our tomatoes are coming along, and we were able to enjoy the first few ripe ones this past Saturday. It's been incredibly exciting to see the fruits of our labor! To see some pictures, please visit our new blog at
http://ourcommunityfarmproject.blogspot.com. From now on, we will update the blog each week.
REGULAR VOLUNTEERING
If you are interested in helping out with farm work during the week, please let us know your availability. The women put in many hours of hard work each Saturday on top of their busy work schedules, but as we all know, farming is not a one day/week job. During the week, we need help with harvesting, watering, weeding, and various maintenance tasks. Let us know if you'd like to come out and get your hands dirty!
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Community Meeting Announcement
Emory, in partnership with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), is planning to build a new research building on the site of the old Turman residential complex on Haygood Drive. The joint research initiative will be dedicated to pediatric research and expansion of cancer research, new drug discovery and immunology.
Emory and CHOA are excited about this opportunity and would like to share more details with you on Tuesday, July 13 from 6:30 to 8 pm, at the Miller Ward Alumni House (815 Houston Mill Road).
Please share this information within your neighborhoods and to anyone who may be interested in learning more about the new research building.
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HUMBLE HEROES ATLANTA
Humble Heroes Atlanta is a project that was started to assist Police Officers in the Metro-Atlanta area who need support of other Officers, and the Communities they so proudly serve. Please support AMY HALL, a Decatur firefighter whose home was destroyed by a fire, with any donation you can make. For more information visit the website. |
Southern Poverty Law Center
Outreach Paralegal
Seeking a fully bilingual (English, Spanish) outreach paralegal for Immigrant Justice Project
Position is based in Atlanta. To apply submit a resume and cover letter, preferably by email to: humanresources@splcenter.org or send application materials to:
Southern Poverty Law Center
400 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36104
AID Atlanta
Comprehensive Risk Counseling and Services (CRCS) Specialist and
Evolution Recruitment and Retention Specialist/Young African American Gay Outreach
Those interested in the positions should supply a resume and cover letter no later than Thursday, July 15, to: Mail or Fax:
AID Atlanta, Inc.
Attn: Craig Washington
Prevention Programs Manager
1605 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
FAX: 404-870-7719
NAACP DeKalb Branch Employment Opportunties Link
Visit the NAACP DeKalb Branch blog to find out about employment opportunities in the metro Atlanta area.
Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights
Bi-lingual Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Information/Media Planning Manager
To apply: Please fax resume and cover letter to Adelina Nicholls, Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights at 678-325-6747, or e-mail to Anicholls@glahr.org. No phone calls or interviews without appointment.
Feminist Women's Health Center
Community Engagement Director
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Feminist Women's Health Center
Attn: Human Resources Department
1924 Cliff Valley Way
Atlanta, GA 30329
Fax: 404.417.0878
emilyd@feministcenter.org
SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW
Administrative Assistant
Indicate Part Time Administrative Book Keeper in the subject line of the e-mail. Please no phone calls. This position will remain open until filled.
United Way of Metro Atlanta
Human Resources Internship
Send cover letter and resume to
Attn: Human Resources Internship
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
100 Edgewood Avenue NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Atlanta 9to5
Lead Organizer
LAMBDA Legal
Legal Assistant
Atlanta Southern Regional Office
The Atlanta position is open until filled. Interviews will start as early as possible. Send resume, brief writing sample, and a letter or email explaining your interest in the position and how you learned of the job opening to:
Katy Tokieda
Legal Administrative Manager
Lambda Legal
120 Wall Street, Suite 1500
New York, NY 10005
Include the words "Legal Assistant position" on the first line of the address of the envelope or the subject line of the email transmitting your application materials.
SisterSong
Membership Program Assistant
Submit résumé, published writing sample, and 3 references to:
Heidi Williamson,
National Advocacy Coordinator
1237 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Phone: 404.756.2680
Fax: 404.756.2684
Leadership DeKalb
Communications Director
To apply, please send a brief cover letter along with your resume, salary requirements, two writing samples, and three professional references to Leadership DeKalb
Attn: Office Manager
315 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue
Suite 1069
Decatur, Georgia 30030
The Conservation Fund
Conservation Assistant
GA Voice GLBT Newspaper
Advertising Sales
Catholic Charities Atlanta
Community Liaison & Resource Specialist
Please submit cover letter and resume via email to cc.archatl@yahoo.com with subject line "Community Liaison and Resource Specialist." No calls please.
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 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.
Catholic Charities Atlanta
Paid Internship
Please submit cover letter and resume via email to cc.archatl@yahoo.com with subject line "CCHD Intern." No calls please.
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You are invited to the 2010 Peacemakers Camp, July 26-31!
This camp, for middle-schoolers, aged 10-14, will be fun, full of adventure, thought-provoking, memorable, and - we hope - life changing. We'll be staying at Koinonia Partners near Americus, GA and living in community. Each day we'll visit peacemakers and their communities, learning about fair trade goods, civil rights work, the Nobel Peace Prize, organic farming and fair housing practices. Part of peacemaking is also learning to live in community and care for ourselves. We'll share several meals with Koinonia residents, cook together, and share group time each day. We'll make peach cobbler, go on outdoors adventures, swim in a local lake, play games, laugh, and relax.
Your fearless leaders are Marilyn McGinnis, teacher, activist, and parent, and Jonah McDonald, adventurer and environmentalist. Call or email Jonah if you have questions: jonah@surefootadven tures.com or 404-373-8036. For more information, please visit our website:
http://www.surefoot adventures. com/peacemakers
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