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By Joshua Smith

Early voting for the May 20 Primary Elections begins on Monday, April 28. Local voting officials say they don’t expect a big crowd,

though, even though some of the races are crowded with candidates.

“It’s not a presidential election. People come out in droves to vote for a president. Numbers actually go up to about 80 percent,” said DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Director Maxine Daniels. “Historically, a primary election without a president on the ballot brings out 30 to 35 percent of voters.”

Daniels says DeKalb has about 450,000 registered voters.

Daniels is reminding voters that local elections impact the day-to-day operations, and people should not pass up their opportunity to vote.

“The local races are critical,” Daniels said. “The local offices decide on who will fix potholes, who will govern budget, who will be putting forth charges if you have to go to court. The local races are really important.”

DeKalb’s local races include eight candidates running for sheriff, 21 contenders for six seats on the Board of Education and two candidates vying for the DeKalb Board of Commissioner, Super District 7 seat.

Stan Jester is running unopposed for the District 1 Board of Education seat.

Daniels said her office is opening three precincts for early voting on April 28: Tucker Recreation Center; Community Achievement Center, Inc. in South DeKalb; and the main voter registration elections office on Memorial Drive in Decatur. These sites will be open Saturday, May 10. Three other sites will open on May 12. All 181 DeKalb polling locations will open on Election Day, May 20.

Cynthia Welch, Rockdale County’s Supervisor of Elections, said she also is expecting a light turnout in Rockdale.

“We expect about 20 to 30 percent of Rockdale’s registered voters to come to the polls,” said Welch.

At the local level, Rockdale’s 55,900

registered voters will have to decide on the County Commissioner Post 2 seat; as well as School Board seats for Post 1 and 2.

Early voters in Rockdale must go to the County’s Board of Elections office located at 1400 Parker Road, Lobby C, Conyers. All of Rockdale’s 18 precincts will be open on May 20.

Gwinnett County is preparing for its 437,000 registered voters.

“For the next couple of weeks, we will be running tests on our voting machines to make sure they will be fully operational,” said Gwinnett County Voter Registration and Elections Director Lynn Ledford. “This election is usually light. We expect about 30 to 35 percent of voters to come out. We have some important races in the school board, secretary of state and the governor, but I don’t think we will have a large turnout.”

Ledford said the Gwinnett Elections office is still looking to hire poll officials for the elections.

“We have about 1,200 to 1,400 interested people in the system, but we are still fielding applicants and encouraging people to apply,” said Ledford.

Gwinnett’s early voters may go to the county’s main Voter Registration and Elections office, located at

Election officials predict light turnout for primary election

Maxine Daniels Cynthia Welch Lynn Ledford

By Valerie J. Morgan

Leonardo McClarty, president/CEO of the DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce, has accepted a job as director of economic and community development in the city of York, Pennsylvania.

McClarty, who has headed the Chamber for 9 1/2 years, said his last day with the Chamber is May 23. He will start in York on June 3 at a salary of $95,500 annually. The city of York is located about 55 miles north of Baltimore and has a population of about 45,000. It is located in York County, which has a population of 450,000.

“I’m excited and at the same time, I will miss DeKalb,” said McClarty, a Georgia native who has spent 13 of his 16 professional years in DeKalb.

McClarty was chosen from a field of more than 100 applicants. He said he will report to the mayor of York and his responsibilities will include overseeing economic development, housing, code enforcement, health inspections, planning, permitting and zoning.

McClarty said during his tenure with the DeKalb Chamber, the organization grew to 600 members and now has an annual operating budget of $640,000.

“When I first came to the Chamber, we had 300 members. Our numbers have fluctuated over the years but now we can pay the bills. We have not only grown in membership, but in the quality of businesses that we have attracted as members,” said McClarty, who oversees a staff of three full-time employees, an intern and two accounting contractors. “Our membership includes a number of

DeKalb Chamber’s president accepts job in Pennsylvania

large corporations as well as small businesses. One of the things that I am very pleased about is the fact that our members are engaged and active.”

McClarty said the DeKalb Chamber also has strong leadership on its board of directors with top-notch professionals.

McClarty said he believes that the organization will continue to grow with the right person at the helm. He said he plans to meet with the Chamber’s board to strategize about how to go about finding a replacement to head the organization.

Leonardo McClarty

Veterans’ driver’s license/ID now available for all Georgia vets

All Georgia military veterans may request a veteran’s driver’s license or ID denoting their

service under a new expanded program by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).

In the past, any veteran who did not meet the established eligibility and/or service requirements was not able to request the license. Now, all Georgia vets, regardless of where they enlisted or the timeframe that they served, may obtain the patriotic veteran’s license at the same fee paid for the traditional Georgia license or ID card.

“Giving our veterans the recognition that they deserve is something every state should do. I am proud that Georgia now extends this honor to everyone who served – regardless of duty,” said DDS Commissioner Rob Mikell. “It can be difficult for military veterans to prove they served in the military.”

Georgia Department of Veterans

Service Commissioner Pete Wheeler praised DDS for including all veterans.

“We are grateful to our partners at the Department of Driver Services for championing this change,” said Wheeler. “Now every veteran, regardless of service, will be able to proudly carry a Georgia Veteran’s Driver’s License/ID Card.”

Many businesses offer veterans a discount as a way to express gratitude for their service to our county. However, the veteran must be able to show proof. Having a veteran’s license/ID will make it easier for veterans to receive access to any available discounts or offers at restaurants and retailers. In the past, veterans had to carry their “DD214” forms around to prove veteran status.

To establish proof of service, a veteran must visit one of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS) offices and present separation

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The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, Inc. (GLBC) is inviting high school juniors and seniors in the metro Atlanta area to attend Youth Day at the Capitol on Friday, April 25.

Students will have the chance to meet state lawmakers and engage in interactive sessions during the program, which runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Every year, about 200 students attend Youth Day at the Capitol.

“It’s going to be a really good program. This is a great opportunity for students to come down to the Capitol and see firsthand what takes place there,” said State Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler. “We’re looking forward to having students come and

we’re encouraging people to spread the word for students to register.”

The program is being hosted by GLBC along with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.– Stone Mountain Lithonia Alumnae Chapter; Hank Stewart Foundation; National County of Negro Women Rockdale/Newton Section; Enchanted

Closet GIRLS Service Learning Program; Jack and Jill of America – East Suburban Atlanta Chapter; Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute; Knorthstar Outreach; SHE IS POWERFUL INC.; and the Jewels Initiative.

For registration information on Youth Day at the Capitol, visit www.galbc.org.

GLBC to host Youth Day at the Capitol

By Joshua Smith

The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences Atlanta chapter has

selected the S.M.A.R.T. Moves chess program as the first recipient of its monthly $1,000 grant.

The foundation picked S.M.A.R.T. (Science, Math, Arts, Reading and Technology) because of its efforts to mentor troubled youths.

“Everyone had great things to say about this chess club. Mr. Mustafa Mahdi has offered chess classes and programs in several locations in the metro area and has funded them out of his own pocket,” said Dionne Mahaffey, founder of Awesome Atlanta. “He is teaching amazing life skills to these young men with the power of chess. He buys the chess pieces, boards and timers on his own.”

Mahdi, who is employed

as a juvenile court officer in Fulton County, started the chess program about two months ago. He says about 25 teens participate on a regular basis.

“We meet every Friday at the Juvenile Court, from 5 to 8 p.m. Our slogan is teach young men to make Smart Moves in Chess and life. Our mission is to provide activities, services

and mentors to prepare males for the challenges of manhood and responsible fatherhood,” said Mahdi.

Mahaffey said Awesome Atlanta plans to award a total of 10 grants this year totaling $10,000. Awesome board members contribute their own money to support causes and ideas that they deem worthwhile.

“Awesome” was founded by a group of Harvard students who wanted to make an impact in Boston. They built a community hammock on campus that could hold 20 students at a time. The project set a record for the world’s largest portable hammock

Mahaffey liked what the Awesome Foundation was doing around the country so much that she decided to start an Atlanta chapter. She is the first African American to head a chapter of the Awesome Foundation, which has 93 chapters around the world.

“Collectively, the chapters have awarded $948,000 to 948 projects,” said Mahaffey. “Aside from helping nonprofits and ordinary people with great ideas, what also makes the foundation awesome is that each chapter is comprised of 10 to 15 board members who give their own money.”

Awesome Atlanta picks first $1,000 winner

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As your next Sheriff, I will:• Reassign sworn deputies from administrative roles to the streets• Go after criminals who prey on our seniors, women, and children• Partner with the schools and courts to reduce truancy and daytime burglaries• Streamline internal operations to improve efficiency•• Augment and support law enforcement agencies across DeKalb 

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Coming Up

The City of Atlanta will host “Atlanta Streets Alive” in the historic West End on Sunday, April 20, 2 – 6 p.m.

The car-free festival welcomes thousands of participants to walk, bike, dance and experience the streets of Atlanta without cars. Restaurants and food trucks will have food available for purchase.

Atlanta streets will be closed for participants to take part in recreational activities and exercises, bicycling, roller skating, jogging, walking or just casual strolling.

“It’s become a neighborhood celebration,” said Atlanta City Councilmember Cleta Winslow. “I encourage all Atlantans to join us in the historic West End for a day celebrating our city’s great diversity.”

Streets closed due to the event will be: Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard (from Langhorn Street, S.W. to Murphy Avenue, S.W.) all lanes; Murphy Avenue, S.W. (from Ralph David Abernathy to the Lee Street Connector) all lanes and White Street, S.W. (from Peeples Street to Lee Street, S.W.) all lanes. 404-881-1112.

DEKALBCommissioner Gannon to host community walks

DeKalb County Commissioner Kathie Gannon will host “Walk with the Commissioner” on April 22, at Mason Mill Park, 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur and on April 29 at Gresham Park, 3113 Gresham Road, Atlanta. Both Tuesday walks begin at 6:15 p.m.

Gannon, who represents Super District 6, is encouraging constituents to get out and walk in a park as a way to exercise and hear from them.

“I’m going to be at Gresham Park and Mason Mill walking the trails and I hope people will come and walk with me. It will be a relaxed way to hear from the public, get some exercise and show our gratitude to Mother Earth,” said Gannon.

Joining Gannon will be her two staff members, one of which is a certified health fitness specialist. 404-371-4909.

Decatur fraternity to host program to uplift young men DECATUR—The Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,

Inc. will host the 4th Annual “Manhood Uplift Program/Project” on Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Southwest DeKalb High School, 2863 Kelley Chapel Road.

The half-day program, “Survey, Survive, Succeed: Tools for Young Men,” includes workshops, speakers, community resources and entertainment that organizers say will motivate young men in middle and high school to reach their potential as mature men, fathers and positive contributors to society.

Breakfast and lunch will be served. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. The event is co-sponsored by the nonprofit Project Uplift, Southwest DeKalb High School and Morehouse University’s Omega Psi Phi Psi Chapter.

For more information or to register, contact Thomas A. Hill at 404-259-9232 or [email protected].

ATLANTAAtlanta Business League opens internship for teens

The Atlanta Business League is seeking high school juniors and seniors for a hands-on internship where participants will work with African American business owners one-on-one to explore careers in the business arena.

The Student Business Shadow Project or SBSP is designed to bring youths in contact with a variety of professionals in corporate America, minority business owners and their employees.

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 25, 5 p.m. The program begins on June 2 and ends on June 25. Applications must be mailed to: Atlanta Business League P.O. Box 92363, Atlanta, Georgia, 30314. Or you can email applications to Nicholas Gowens at [email protected] with the subject: SBSP 2014 Application. For more information or to receive the application, visit or call 404-584-8126 or visit www.atlantabusinessleague.org.

GWINNETTImprove your home’s curb appeal

The Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension Offices, 750 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville, invites residents to attend a free workshop, “Improving Your Home’s Curb Appeal,” on Thursday, April 24, 12 – 1 p.m.

Your home’s value can be improved with an attractive and well-maintained landscape. A few key additions or changes can make a big difference. Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, April 22.

To register, contact Timothy Daly at 678-377-4010 or [email protected].

Police, first responders seek to bridge gap at free festival Gwinnett County’s Police Department and first responders are looking

to bridge the gap between them and the multi-cultural community with a free community festival on Saturday, May 3, noon – 5 p.m. at the North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court, Norcross.

Families can get their car seat checked by a certified passenger safety technicians, a motorcycle and car display featuring government and resident vehicles, first responder helicopters will be on display as well.

Other activities include a kids’ zone, rock wall, inflatables and government demonstrations by organizations such as the police’s K9 department. 770-513-5119.

ROCKDALECommunity parade promotes literacy

Partnership for Community Action, Inc. and the Conyers Main Street Program will host the “Hands on Literacy Parade” on Friday, April 18, 10 a.m., in Olde Town Conyers, 901 Railroad St., N.W., Conyers.

The parade features children from the Head Start Program dressed as their favorite book characters and promotes literacy among young readers. The parade is free and no registration is necessary.

Staging will take place at the Olde Town Pavilion between 9:30 -10 a.m. and the parade starts at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Brenda Smith at 770-760-1789 or [email protected].

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Entry is $5 per participant. There are three ways to enter:

Parents, teachers, family, friends, and community leaders, and community members are asked to register participants ages 10-19 in the Jumper Jacks Essay Contest for a chance to win $150, $100, $50, and $25, plus official Jumper Jacks Merchandise, publication, and free admission to a Jumper Jacks Writing Workshop. All participants will be invited to an awards ceremony at the end of the contest. Participants are asked to write a 1-2 page essay answering the question, “Who Am I”?We want to know who you are, what your interests are, what you want to be, and anything else that tells us about you. 

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ELECTIONS 2014Don’t forget to register

Monday, April 21, is the last day to register to vote in the 2014 primary elections. Contact your elections office for more information.

Fieldstone gets new precinct in Rockdale

Voters in Rockdale County’s Fieldstone community will cast their ballots at a new precinct on May 20. Life Church, located on Salem Road, is being sold and will no longer be used as a voting site for the community.

Fieldstone residents will now vote at Peeks Chapel Elementary School, 2800 Avalon Parkway, Conyers.

Elections officials will mail out notifications over the next few weeks informing the 3,800 voters in that area of the change. Signs will be posted at Life Church as a reminder.

Absentee voting by mail started on April 5 and in-person early voting starts April 28 at 1400 Parker Road. The absentee and early voting period ends May 16. For more information, call 770-278-7333.

Southwest DeKalb PTSA to host District 5 School Board candidates Candidates running for the District 5 School Board seat will pitch their

campaign platforms at a forum set for April 28, 7 to 9 p.m., at Southwest DeKalb High School, 2863 Kelley Chapel Road, Decatur.

The South Lithonia Neighborhood Coalition and the Southwest DeKalb High School PTSA are presenting the forum.

A selected moderator from the PTSA will pose questions to the candidates. Audience members will be able to provide questions to the candidates as well.

For more information, call 404-387-3176 or 404-944-1472.

Meet the contenders for state school superintendentThe Greater Lithonia Chamber of Commerce will host present the candidates

running for state school superintendent. The Chamber’s luncheon meeting will be held May 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at This Is It Restaurant, 2853 Panola Road, Lithonia.

There are 15 candidates in the race: six Democrats and nine Republicans. All of the candidates have been invited.

Reservations are required. To RSVP, visit greaterlithoniachamber.com.

AKA sorority sets forum for DeKalb sheriff candidates

The Stone Mountain/Lithonia and DeKalb Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are hosting a forum for DeKalb County sheriff candidates on Tuesday April 22, at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Stonecrest Library at

3123 Klondike Road, Lithonia. Five of the candidates running for sheriff have confirmed their attendance:

Dale Collins, Ted Golden, Melody Maddox, Melvin Mitchell, and Lasalle Smith, Sr.

Sidney Wood, host of The Sidney Wood Show, WAOK 1380-AM, will be the moderator. Alpha Kappa Alpha is a non-partisan service organization and does not endorse any political candidates. The organization is hosting the event to increase voter participation in the Primary and General Election as well as stimulate public discussion about the upcoming election. Come out and have your questions answered and make an informed decision on your vote for DeKalb County Sheriff. RSVP with your questions to: http://akataupiomega.celect.org/aka-2014-dekalb-sheriff-candidate-forum-rsvp.

Community groups to host DeKalb Board of Education candidates Several community organizations are hosting two forums for DeKalb Board of

Education candidates this month. The first forum will be held Tuesday, April 22, at the Tull Auditorium Emory

University’s School of Law, 1301 Clifton Road, Atlanta, 7 to 9 p.m.The second forum will be held Tuesday, April 29, at the Porter Sanford III

Performing Arts & Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur. The forums are part of Leadership DeKalb’s voter education project, It’s For

Them, DeKalb, funded by The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.Participating partners include the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, DeKalb

Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Junior League of DeKalb County, Leadership DeKalb, League of Women Voters of DeKalb County, Parent Councils United and South DeKalb Improvement Alliance.

Candidates will participate in a Q&A panel moderated by Linda Torrence, media veteran and principal/chief executive officer of Torrence Management/Communications, LLC.

The forums are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Greater Piney Grove to present DeKalb candidates

A forum for all DeKalb County candidates running in the Primary will be held April 26, 10 a.m. to noon, at The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, 1879-1921 Glenwood Ave., SE, Decatur.

This will not be a debate. Rather, candidates have been asked to submit written responses to a set of questions. The questions and answers will be distributed to the public on April 26. The forum, which is open to the public, is sponsored by:

• The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church• Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., Nu Mu Lambda Chapter• GOTV

455 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville. All 156 precincts will be open on May 20. As of April 17, residents in all three counties have started to take advantage

of advance voting by mail. In DeKalb County, officials have received 93 of the 591 ballots they sent out to voters. Eight of Rockdale’s 82 absentee voters have returned their ballots and Gwinnett officials have received 76 of their 446 mailed absentee ballots.

Statewide, advance voting by mail began April 5 and ends May 16. Early voting (in person) will be held April 28 – May 16. Election Day is May 20.

For more information, the DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections office can be reached at 404-298-4020. The Rockdale elections office can be reached at 770-785-5947. Gwinnett officials can be reached at 678-226-7210.

documentation (DD Form 214) form from the U.S. Department of Defense to be issued a “Certificate of Eligibility for Veteran’s Driver’s License/Identification Card.” Those who meet the residency and service requirements may bring the certificate to any DDS customer service center to be issued a free license or ID. Those veterans who did not meet the established requirements for a free license/ID may bring the certificate to any DDS customer service center to be issued a veteran’s license/ID at the standard licensing fee (5 years/$20.00 or 8 years for $32.00).

For more information please visit the DDS website at www.dds.ga.gov or the DVS at https://veterans.georgia.gov/driving-licenses.

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Comedian George Wallace kept the audience rolling with laughter during his show at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center in Decatur.

The April 13 show was held as a fundraiser for Vernon Jones, who is running for DeKalb County Sheriff.

Supporters, both black and white, came from throughout metro Atlanta to attend the Sunday show, which included a VIP reception and photograph session with Wallace.

Actress Bern Nadette Stanis, who played Thelma in the sitcom, Good Times, attended the show and posed for pictures with people from the audience. Good Times aired from 1974 to 1979.

George Wallace gives Jones’ supporters a laugh

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Earl “Earnell” Marvin Moton II

Earl “Earnell” Marvin Moton, Sr.

Earlier this month, an 18-year-old Earl “Earnell” Marvin Moton II was sentenced to 10 days in jail, 12 months of probation and 120 hours community service for publicly exposing himself at the Stonecrest Library in Lithonia.

Now, the young man’s father, Earl “Earnell” Marvin Moton, Sr., has been ordered to spend a day in jail and pay a $500 fine for threatening witnesses at his son’s trial.

State Court Judge Dax Lopez handed down the ruling for Moton, Sr. on April 14.

Surveillance video from outside the courtroom showed Moton, Sr. pacing while remarking that witnesses would “have to pay” for accusing his son. He said he prayed what happened to his son “would happen to the children and grandchildren” of those who accused him. He also made a remark about the appearance of the 10-year-old girl who was seated a foot and a half away when his son exposed himself and complained that library personnel did not contact him first before calling the police, since he had donated money to the library.

Solicitor-General Sherry Boston said the judge’s ruling sends a strong message.

“We want to make sure witnesses know they can come to court and testify without worrying about being threatened or intimidated,” said Boston. “The comments made by the defendant’s father were absolutely egregious, and we will not tolerate this type of behavior. We applaud the witnesses for reporting what

happened and not allowing this man’s intimidation to impact the outcome of the trial. Fortunately, the jury found his son guilty for his own completely unacceptable behavior at the library.”

On May 6, 2013, Moton II exposed himself in the teen section of Stonecrest Library at 3123 Klondike Road. Lithonia. A 10-year-old girl was seated a foot and a half away from Moton II. The teen’s actions were caught on surveillance video. The video showed him walk over to where the girl was sitting, unzip his pants and expose himself. The girl’s mother and a family friend witnessed what was happening. The family friend confronted the man and library personnel called 911. The child was working on a computer and did not see the man expose himself.

In addition to jail time and probation, Judge Lopez ordered Moton II to have a psycho-sexual evaluation and participate in a prison awareness program. He also barred Moton II from returning to any DeKalb library while on probation. The judge denied a defense motion to give Moton II First Offender’s status.

Tax Commissioner RJ Hadley honored at ACCCG Conference

Rockdale County Tax Commissioner RJ Hadley has been named the 2014 Civic and Community Engagement Advocate of the

Year by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) for his ongoing efforts to educate and motivate the public to become more involved in local government.

The awards ceremony was held Friday, April 11, during the ACCG Centennial Celebration of its 2014 Annual Conference in Savannah.

“We applaud Commissioner Hadley for his community outreach initiatives such as “Tax Talks for Veterans and Seniors,” Tax Commissioner College Internship Program and his “Did You Know?” Cable TV segments” said ACCG Executive Director Ross King.

The ACCG Partnership and Advocacy Awards recognize individuals and organizations that further the mission of county government and/or the association. The Civic and Community Engagement Advocate of the Year Award recognizes an individual or organization which has made extraordinary contributions in some or all of the following areas:

• County civic engagement programs for high school and college students such as the Georgia Civic Awareness Programs for Students (GCAPS), the Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) or other county-based programs.

• Workshops and forums to discuss county government processes and issues for the public.

• Educational videos, pamphlets, guidebooks or other information that assist the general public in learning about county government.

“This honor would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of my excellent staff,” said Commissioner Hadley. “My goal was to create an office that is responsive to the needs of citizens, and I am proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish in Rockdale County.”

Rockdale Clerk of Courts notary training draws crowdBy Joshua Smith

Rockdale County Clerk of Courts Ruth Wilson welcomed about 100

people interested in learning what it takes to become or maintain being a notary.

“As far as I know, this is the first time services like this have been provided for free in Rockdale. The courts depend on accurate notaries and I wanted to host training like this because I feel there is a need for it in our county,” said Wilson, who offered to two free training sessions on April 17. “Notaries deal with a range of sensitive things from property deeds and wills to powers of attorney, so we wanted to make sure they are up to date on all the laws and proper procedures.”

Wilson hosted the training but invited Mike Smith and Rachel Rice

of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) to lead the workshops on notary requirements and services. The training included information on the nature and purpose of notary duties and how to perform them in accordance with Georgia law.

“The training is designed to help avoid errors that could result in costly lawsuits and penalties,” said Mike Smith, who serves as the communications director for GSCCA.

The workshops also covered how to prevent fraud, showing participants in the

session what they can and cannot do through true and false exercises.

Patricia Bullock, who works as a regional hearing clerk for the Environmental Protection Agency, said she wanted to take advantage of the free course so she could remain up-to-date on being a

notary. “I handle a lot of legal

documents for the EPA. I also do notaries for fellow employees as well. There are other free training courses online but you won’t get this one-on-one interaction with these important officials,” said Bullock.

Lithonia man lands in jail after threatening witnesses in son’s indecency case

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Seniors News for our Senior Community

By Joshua Smith

At 82 years old, Carleen Cumberbatch is a fiery voice in the community who’s been

advocating for the rights of senior citizens in DeKalb County since 1993.

On April 24, the Georgia Council on Aging will honor Cumberbatch and 11 other outstanding “seasoned citizens” for their work with seniors. The awards will be presented in Albany, Georgia at the CO-AGE Spring meeting.

“Receiving this award is truly a cherished honor,” said Cumberbatch, who moved to DeKalb County in 1989 after retiring from the New York Board of Education with 27 years of service. “My first fight for seniors in this county was getting a facility for active seniors. There was no facility for them, only centers for indigent seniors. It was a true joy to see the Lou Walker Senior Center open for active seniors. Walker

and Vernon Jones were the main supporters of our fight for a center of that nature.”

Cumberbatch is the winner for CO-AGE’s Atlanta region. CO-AGE has locations in 12 areas in the state of Georgia.

Maureen Kelly, business and community liaison for the Aging Division of the Atlanta Regional Commission, nominated Cumberbatch for the “Martha Eaves Positive Image of Aging Award.”

“I have known Carleen for almost 20 years and she is always one of the first people to show up when it comes to doing something to help seniors. She consistently fights for the issues involving older adults,” said Kelly. “She is the true definition of a life-long advocate. Carleen continues to promote independence for older Americans and coordinates programs that offer seniors both physical and social support.”

The Positive Image of Aging Award

was named after senior activist Martha Eaves, who passed in 2003. The award, which started in 2004, recognizes adults 60 and above from across the state who have devoted time and energy advocating for positive change at the local, state and federal level for seniors.

When Atlanta’s region winner isn’t fighting for the rights of seniors, Cumberbatch is volunteering with the American Association of Retired Persons, conducting workshops and seminars about Medicare, sharing the importance of voting, hitting the dance floor with the South DeKalb Senior Line Dancers or working on other community projects.

Cumberbatch is also an active member of St. Paul AME Worship Center in Lithonia.

“I would love to look into the audience and see the faces of people that are close to my heart,” said Cumberbatch. “This meeting will be a very special one for me.”

Lithonia senior to receive Martha Eaves Positive Image Award

ART Station presents “Southern Ghosts”

The ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive in downtown Stone Mountain, will present a matinee for seniors, “Southern Ghosts,” on Wednesday, April 23, 10:30 a.m.

Seniors are invited to a special morning performance of the show, which will be staged through April 27 for other audiences.

Seven master storytellers will take the stage for a ghostly morning of good old-fashioned Southern storytelling. These ghostly tales have been passed down from generation to generation throughout the Southeastern United States. Romantic ghosts, friendly ghosts, helping ghosts, funny ghosts and graveyard tales make for a delightful and chilling morning of fun for the whole family.

To purchase tickets, call the box office at 770-469-1105 or visit online at www.vendini.com/ticket.

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GOT NEWS FOR SENIORS?In this new section, we are spotlighting seniors who are celebrating

milestones, as well as those who are active in the community, their churches, civic organizations and social clubs. We want to know about seniors who inspire you and are making a difference in our lives. We want to know about events, forums and other news that impacts seniors so that we can continue building a better community.

We encourage you to pitch story ideas and submit events for our seniors’ calendar.

Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] or call for questions: 678-526-1910.

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By Valerie J. Morgan

MCDONOUGH—Dr. Edward W. Lee this month celebrated his 40th anniversary as pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church with a weekend filled with events, including a parade on the downtown square and two banquets that were held in his honor.

It was a fitting celebration commemorating the milestone of a man who has been shepherding the same ministry where he grew up worshipping as a child.

“Shiloh has been a family affair for me. I saw many of the mothers in my church as my mother when I was growing up. I had a group of aunties in the church and friends who were like brothers and sisters to me,” said Dr. Lee. “All of these people wrapped their arms around me and encouraged me. I was a young man who they wanted to see succeed.”

A Henry County resident for most of his life, Dr. Lee, 68, said the 145-year-old Shiloh is where his mother’s family has worshipped for many generations.

He was licensed to preach at Shiloh when he was just 16 years old.

In pastoring and leading God’s people, Dr. Lee said he followed in the footsteps of his father.

“Three generations of my family have been pastors: my father, Rufus Allen Lee, Sr., who was an AME pastor who traveled to churches in South Georgia, myself, and my son, Eric W. Lee, who is pastor of Springfield Baptist Church in Conyers, ” said Dr. Lee, adding that he and his father shared the same alma mater. Both graduated from Atlanta’s Morris Brown College.

Dr. Lee said his corporate job as a YMCA executive helped prepared him for ministry, equipping him with the skills he needed as a pastor to work with people, deal with finances and plan.

Dr. Lee said he has seen Shiloh grow not only in numbers but expand from a modest edifice to one that encompasses 30,000 square feet. The former sanctuary is now where Children’s Church is held on Sundays.

“We built the building we’re in now in 2005/06 to

accommodate the growth that was happening in Henry County in the 1990s,” said Dr. Lee, who said the church has about 2,200 members. “At that time, Henry was one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation.”

Dr. Lee said as hundreds found their way to Shiloh, the church’s ministries blossomed to include some two-dozen ministries. Generations of families, Dr. Lee said, continue to worship at Shiloh.

“One of the strengths of our church has been that it is a multigenerational church. Our focus is the family, couples and youths. On Sunday mornings, you’ll find a blend of talents participating in our worship service,” said Dr. Lee.

Dr. Lee said the church is preparing to grow again to serving a growing community. In May, Shiloh will break ground on a new family life center that will serve the community by providing a number of services.

“We’re planning for an after-school childcare program, senior programs and fitness programs. There will be a gymnasium and meeting rooms for the community,” said Dr. Lee. “Our new Family Life Center will complete our campus. It’s a facility that is needed not only by our congregation, but by the community at large and we want to be there to serve.”

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importance of the Cross of Jesus Christ? The Cross reminds us of the tremendous penalty for sin that Jesus bore on the “Cross” for humanity and also simultaneously reminds us of the tremendous love that He showed us by staying up on the “Cross” and not coming down. The Cross represents the intersection of death and eternal life, divinity and humanity, damnation and salvation all in one moment in both time and eternity. The “Cross” of Jesus reminds us that there can be no Resurrection without first a death! Thank God for the Cross of Christ!”

– Rev. Dr. Michael T. McQueen of St. James United Methodist Church, Alpharetta

The Importance of The Resurrection “Sunday marks the pinnacle of the Christian celebration as

we know it: Easter Sunday. It is the celebration of our Christ who lived, died, and rose from the dead as he said he would. While miracles and prophecies did bring a level of validity to His claim of being the Son of God only one event crystallizes this truth in heart of all believers...and that is the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. Simply stated...He got up. The importance of resurrection is found in these words spoken out of the mouth of Jesus... “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live: And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26 NKJV). This truth provides for every Believer the gift of salvation through the act of Jesus Christ dying on the Cross of Calvary for all of our sins...and getting up. Through His resurrection Christ offers us so much more than an event to celebrate once a year...what is offered is a life lived in Him.”

– Pastor A. Jamie Croone of Redeeming Love Christian Church Ministry, Conyers

The Importance of Baptism “Baptism is symbolic of our tradition as of becoming a new

creation in Christ; it’s a new life. It is the death of the old man and the resurrection of the new man. (ref. 2 Corinthians 5:17). It is an outward sign of what happened inwardly as we gave Christ our life and a testimony of what happened at the cross. Baptism is an act of our faith and an outward expression of our faith. Just as Christ rose, our new man rises through our baptism as we connect with Him.”

– Bishop Eddie L. Long, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Lithonia

The Importance of Communion As we celebrate during this Easter season, we observe

the Holy Communion which for Christians serves as a reminder of the life, death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. For Christians, this is not just a once a year event, but one that is observed often. It is a holy time of worship when we corporately come together as one body to remember and celebrate what Christ did for us. When we observe Communion, it also serves as a time of self-examination, a time of examining our lives for the reflections of the Christ who died for us. It’s the life that a Christian lives that speaks volumes about our Christian Faith. That life is one of living in-sync with the plan of God. Lastly, we observe Communion out of obedience to the Word of God, for we are told in 1 Corinthians 11:24 (NIV) “...This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.”

– Pastor Karl D. Moore Clarkston First Baptist Church, Clarkston

The Importance of Salvation Luke 19:10 - Jesus came to seek and to save that which was

lost. “Salvation is the most important decision a person will ever make in life. It’s the only way to heaven!!! It brings about a spiritual change allowing God to lead, guide and direct our lives.

God love us so much that He developed a plan of salvation, to bridge the gap between Himself and man. A plan that would bring us back to Him, to give us life and take away the sentence of death.

The bible declares it’s appointed unto men once to die and after death, judgment. Death is a certain step, yet it is uncertain as to time, place and manner, therefore, it is extremely important not to procrastinate salvation. Salvation is our assurance into the Kingdom!”

Salvation saves us from Hell, through trouble, saved through sickness and diseases, through hurt, harm, evil or danger, etc.. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying we wont ever have to face these challenges, we will. However, when we face them, God is always with us, we are victorious.

God didn’t save David from Goliath, God saved him through the battle. Neither did God save Noah from the flood. God saved him through the flood. Salvation is extremely important because it seals your eternal destination with God.

Salvation is important because it’s your access key to eternal life with Christ. The word of the Lord declares in Deuteronomy 30:19 (KJV) I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live.

– Pastor Richard Angelo Leaphart of New Hope Christian Ministries,Stockbridge

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Business News Final open house set for proposed East Metro CID

DWD receives high marks for performance standards

GPTC welcomes Georgia Chamber of Commerce

DeKalb County Interim CEO Lee May and the Board of Commissioners recently recognized DeKalb Workforce Development for exceeding its required performance targets for a tenth consecutive year.

Since 2003, the department has surpassed standards set by the State of Georgia in training and placing youths and adults in high demand occupations.

DeKalb Workforce Development has provided employment readiness services to more than 39,000 unduplicated adult and youth customers. The department placed 19,443 adults in

unsubsidized full-time employment in addition to thousands of part-time and seasonal employment opportunities.

DWD has placed 3,007 youths in unsubsidized employment and or post –secondary employment opportunities.

The department also has assisted participants at retaining employment at an average rate of 88.5 percent and contributed to the economic health of DeKalb with participants receiving average annual wages of $57,643 after program completion.

DWD recognizes the important role employers play in workforce development and utilizes creative strategies to develop programs beneficial to the employer community. For more information on DWD programs and services, jobseekers and employers may contact DWD at 404-687-3400.

By Valerie J. Morgan

South DeKalb commercial and industrial property owners and the business community are invited

to the final open house for the proposed East Metro DeKalb Community Improvement District (CID).

The open house, which is being hosted by the commercial and industrial property owners in the district, will be held on Thursday, April 24, 8 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m., at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur.

In an effort to accommodate schedules, there will be one-hour rolling presentations made throughout the day. Those who attend will have an opportunity to ask questions as well as sign up in support of the CID.

Organizers plan by the end of April to submit the names of commercial property owners who sign up to the tax

commissioner. The tax commissioner will verify property ownership in the proposed CID area. The DeKalb Board of Commissioners will vote on whether to approve the CID at its May 13 meeting.

“We’re about two weeks away from reaching what we need to form the new CID, in terms of property owners and property values. We have 166 property owners and $113 million in property values right now,” said Gerald McDowell, who is assisting as a consultant for the CID project and is executive director of the Lilburn CID.

McDowell said the goal is to get 150 to 200 property owners with a combined $188 million in property values signed up in this first phase and 450 property owners with $460 million in property values in the second phase.

Among the South DeKalb commercial property owners who have signed up are McDonald’s at Stonecrest

and Panola Road; Golden Glide at Wesley Chapel; Injury 2 Wellness (Wesley Chapel); Kaiser Permanente at Stonecrest and Panola Road; Rainbow Village Shopping Center on Candler Road; SunTrust Bank on Memorial Drive; Premier Women’s Healthcare and Aesthetics on Panola Road; Zaxby’s at Stonecrest; Panola Crossings Shopping Center; Hilton Garden Inn at Stonecrest; and Chick-Fil-A at Wesley Chapel.

“We are asking all South DeKalb commercial and industrial property owners to commit an hour of their time to attend the open house and learn more about this great opportunity,” said Van Jakes, who owns multiple McDonald’s locations and is in support of forming the new CID. “The East Metro DeKalb CID has the potential to change the face of South DeKalb’s business community while benefiting the entire County.”

County officials say the CID, a public-private partnership, will help

boost economic development and enhance the quality of life in South DeKalb.

Funds generated from the self-taxing district will be earmarked for major improvement projects such as infrastructure, transportation, public safety and beautification. In addition, the CID will be utilized to leverage matching dollars from local, state and federal government agencies through grants.

The proposed CID boundary is in the southeastern part of the County along the I-20 corridor and includes Stonecrest, Panola Road, Wesley Chapel Road, Candler Road, Memorial Drive, Flat Shoals Parkway, Greshem Road, Covington Highway, Turner Hill Road and Evans Mill Road.

All South DeKalb commercial and industrial property owners and businesses are welcome to attend the Open House. For more information, call 404-684-7031 or visit www.eastmetrocid.com.

Jabari Simama, president of Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC), recently welcomed Chris Clark, president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.

During their discussion, Simama shared his vision for potential opportunity for collaboration between the college and the State Chamber of Commerce. The two discussed the need to develop a highly-trained and professional workforce to ensure Georgia’s economic viability within a global economy.

GPTC, Simama said, is preparing students in the field of digital media production technology, one of the highest demanding industries in the state with regard to employment. In 2013, GPTC established a digital

media production technology program to prepare students for careers in film, music, animation and graphic design.

For Clark, the meeting was a chance to begin a dialogue with a college that serves four counties and over 21,000 credit and non-credit students. “It was good to sit down and speak with Chris Clark about how we can potentially collaborate to get Georgians working in high-demand sectors in order to spur economic growth, investment and entrepreneurism in our State,” said Simama. Simama became Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s third president on Sept. 1, 2012. He brings over 20 years of higher education experience to his post, having held positions at both two-year and four-year institutions.

L-R: Chris Clark, president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Jabari Simama, president of Georgia Piedmont Technical College

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