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By Valerie J. Morgan

Atlanta is mourning the loss of Herman J. Russell, a trailblazer who broke racial barriers and earned a reputation not only as

one of Atlanta’s most successful business leaders but one of America’s icons.

Mr. Russell passed away on Nov. 15 after a brief illness. He was 83, one month shy of turning 84.

“He made his transition in a peaceful way,” Michael Russell, his youngest son said in a statement released by the family. “We know he’s at rest.”

Mr. Russell was the founder and retired CEO of H.J. Russell & Co., a construction and real estate company he founded in 1957 and grew into one of the largest minority-owned companies in the country. After Mr. Russell retired in 2003, he named his son, Michael, as CEO of the company.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed called H.J. Russell one of the greatest heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, a pioneer who paved the way for African Americans.

“No words can express the depth of our sorrow and nothing will ever fill the void created by the passing of Mr. Herman J. Russell,” Reed said in a statement. “As the founder of one of America’s most successful construction and real estate businesses, Mr. Russell shattered countless barriers and created greater opportunities for all, but especially for African-Americans. When history catches its breath,

Mr. Russell’s life work will place him among the most significant heroes of the Civil Rights Movement because of his unwavering contributions and commitment to the progress of this city and nation. Few men have done more to make Atlanta a place where people of all races and backgrounds can bring and build their dreams.”

Bernice A. King, CEO of the King Center, said Mr. Russell served on the King Center’s Board of Directors and was a “beloved friend and supporter” of her parents, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King.

“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that The King Center acknowledges the passing of one of Atlanta’s extraordinary civic leaders and

entrepreneurs, Mr. Herman J. Russell,” King said in a statement. “Mr. Russell served with dedication and distinction as a former member of The King Center’s Board of Directors. I will always remember with fondness the times that I spent in his family home and playing with his children” Bernice King said Mr. Russell left an indelible imprint not only on Atlanta, but “throughout the country, for generations to come.” “We, at The King Center, will be forever grateful for his support and contribution to our history.”

In 1985, Mr. Russell was honored with the King Center’s “Annual Salute to Greatness Award,” one of the King Center’s highest honors. The award is given to individuals and corporations for their notable leadership and contributions to the community at large.

“The world and Atlanta have indeed lost a remarkable individual and humanitarian. Mr. Herman Russell will be sorely missed by many, but he leaves behind an exceptional legacy of community concern and corporate social responsibility that will be continued through the outstanding work of his children. The King Center extends its sincere prayers and condolences during this difficult time to Mrs. Sylvia Russell, his sons (spouses), daughter and the entire H.J. Russell Family,” Bernice King stated.

Atlanta says farewell to H.J. Russell, business icon and civil rights leader

H.J. Russell Dec. 23,1930 – Nov. 15, 2014

By Joshua Smith

Bracing for the worst, more than 20 law enforcement agencies in metro Atlanta held a joint news conference Nov. 20 to get ahead

of the jury decision in the Michael Brown case in Ferguson, Missouri.

Officials say Atlanta is one of the “hotspots” where protests could get out of hand, if City of Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, 28, is not indicted. Wilson said he fired in self-defense during the Aug. 9 incident, but demonstrators say the shooting was not justified. Wilson

shot Brown, who was unarmed, six times. The body of the 18-year-old Brown was left for hours in the street after the shooting took place. Tensions have been heightened all the more because Wilson is white and Brown was African American.

Ferguson experienced several weeks of unrest following the shooting and cities around the nation are expected to follow suit if Wilson is not indicted.

The news conference, led by DeKalb County’s top law enforcement official, Cedric Alexander, said it was important

Calling for Peace Local police agencies, clergy and community leaders prepare for tensions in Ferguson, MO

The auditorium at the DeKalb County School Board’s headquarters was packed with representatives from local law enforcement, clergy, community leaders and student groups looking to find safe ways to take on Mike Brown protests in metro Atlanta.

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Cars snaked beyond the Rockdale County government annex at 1400 Parker Road in Conyers as dozens of

volunteers passed out free frozen turkeys and hams, along with plastic bags filled with canned and dry goods.

Hundreds of people from various counties–Rockdale, Newton, Monroe and DeKalb counties among them–came for the free food giveaway sponsored by the Resource Center for Community Action (RCCA). The event was held on Nov. 20–one week before Thanksgiving–to help people get ready for the holidays, said RCCA founder Siddiya Swift.

Every month, Swift counts on donations from local grocery stores such as Publix and community contributions to host the mobile food pantry.

RCCA will host its Third Annual Community Christmas celebration on Dec. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Parker Road annex. There will be musi, games, raffles, pictures with Santa and other activities.

Teresa Totten, pictured inside the Stonecrest Library in Southeast DeKalb, says bringing quality educational programs will remain her top priority in her new role with the DeKalb Library System.

Stonecrest Library manager promoted to system-wide program services coordinator


Teresa Totten is leaving her position as branch manager of DeKalb County’s Stonecrest Library to become the program

services coordinator for the DeKalb Public Library System.

“I will be working with branch managers to develop meaningful, educational programs for both, youths and adults, across the entire system,” said Totten, who starts her new job on Nov. 24. The position is a new one for the library system, she said.

The library system has not yet hired a manager to replace Totten at the Stonecrest Library. Amanda Lindsay, the assistant manager, will oversee the Stonecrest branch until a manager has been selected, Totten said.

“The library director and assistant director are reviewing applicants both, internally and externally,” Totten said.

Totten said she is excited about her new position. Prior to joining the DeKalb Library System in November 2009, Totten worked as an assistant branch manager for the Gwinnett Library System. Before her work in Gwinnett, the Clark Atlanta University graduate worked as a business research librarian for the Robert W. Woodruff Library at the Atlanta University Center. Totten spent 20 years working in the private sector with Solinet, a company that provides training and support for automated library system.

Totten opened the Stonecrest branch on June 13, 2011. Completed under a 2005 bond referendum construction program, the 25,000-square-foot Stonecrest Library is the first branch built in DeKalb in more than 20 years. The branch, located at 3123 Klondike Road in southeast DeKalb, offers a 175-seat auditorium, a 65,000 volume collection, a lab with

12 computers, and 42 public access computers.

“The Stonecrest branch is a great example of the future of libraries and what we have done in terms of keeping up with the trends of technology. We offer free Wi-Fi. We have a growing collection e-books and we launched Zinio, which offers a variety of electronic magazines,” Totten said. Totten said as manager of the Stonecrest branch, she is most proud of securing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle” film series, which was shown at the library this past April. The Stonecrest Library was one of 473 venues

across the nation and Guam selected to showcase the collection of award-winning documentaries on America’s civil rights struggle. The film series was funded with a grant from the NEH and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The event marked the 46th anniversary of the assassination of one of the nation’s greatest civil rights leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was killed on April 4, 1968. Totten also secured a grant in 2012 from NEH to showcase the historic Arabia Mountain and Flat Rock communities through a series entitled “Building Common Ground.” Totten said in addition to the NEH-funded programs, she also is proud of the partnership the Stonecrest Library formed with former Atlanta Hawks star Mike Glenn, a curator of rare books and original documents. Glenn partnered with the Stonecrest Library in November 2011 and May 2014 to showcase a segment of the Mike Glenn Collection, “The Liberated Life and Turbulent Times of Frederick Douglass.” Nettie Washington Douglass, the great-great granddaughter of Frederick Douglass and chairwoman of the Frederick Douglass Family, was a special guest at the programs. “We got a chance to meet her (Nettie Washington Douglass) at both of those events. We learned that she is not only a descendant of Frederick Douglass, but she is also the great-great granddaughter of Booker T. Washington on her father’s side of the family,” said Totten. Totten said working to bring quality programs for both, youths and adults, will remain her No. 1 goal.

“My new role will be a great opportunity to do community outreach and develop partnerships on a large-scale basis with schools, businesses and others in the community,” Totten said.

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Koinonia Ministries invites the community to a night of prayer on Monday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m., 3996 Covington Highway, Decatur.

The church, under the leadership of Minister Roy C. Moffett, is hosting the night of prayer to ask for healing, peace and unity all over the world. The world, he said, is under serious Satanic attack.

Said Moffett: “This is not a sign carrying rally. This is not a street demonstration. It is not a preaching service. We simply want people to be mindful of II Chronicles 7;14:If my people, which are called by His Name are humbling ourselves, seeking His face and praying and believing that He will hear from heaven and heal our land.”

The church is encouraging pastors and members of other churches to attend the prayer meeting. The doors are open to anyone who wants to attend.

Please join us in prayer each Monday night at 10:00pm1-626-677-3000 Access Code : 7872455Or leave prayer requests at www.koinoniaministriesatlanta.org

ATLANTAAtlanta Technical College announces 2015 art

competition for K-12 studentsAtlanta Technical College is now accepting entries for the 19th annual

Manufacturing Appreciation Week (MAW) student design competition. The contest is open to all area elementary, middle and high school students. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 14, 2015. Designs should be mailed to Atlanta Technical College Office of Communications, 1560 Metropolitan Parkway, S.W., Atlanta, 30310.

The artwork submitted will be entered in a statewide competition where winners will be presented with monetary scholarships.

For more information about art submission guidelines, visit www.georgiamaw.org or contact Terreta A. Rodgers, Director of Communications and Marketing at 404-225-4604 or [email protected].

Bruce, Gardner to host ACA enrollment event State Representatives Roger Bruce (D-Atlanta) and Pat Gardner (D-Atlanta) will host an Affordable Care Act enrollment event on Monday, Nov. 24, 6 to 8 p.m., at Hillside International Truth Center, 2450 Cascade Road S.W., Atlanta. Open enrollment into the Healthcare Marketplace ends Feb. 15, 2015. A panel of healthcare experts will join Bruce and Gardner to inform citizens about coverage options under the Affordable Care Act as well as enrollment and renewal updates. Navigators also will be available to help citizens enroll in insurance plans using the federally-created insurance exchange system and answer questions. For more information, contact Emily Oh at 404-957-5753 or [email protected].

Atlanta Metro Chapter of BIG sets scholarship fundraiserThe Blacks In Government (BIG) Atlanta Metro Chapter will host its 2014

annual holiday ball fundraiser, Friday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel, 4736 Best Road, Atlanta.

The theme for the formal affair is “Developing Scholastic Superstars: One Student at a Time.” The purpose of this event is to raise money for scholarships to deserving college and high school students within the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Doris P. Sartor, Region IV Council President, will be the guest speaker.

The public is invited to attend. For tickets, contact Johnnie C. Duggans at 678-851-9261 or Ruth Benson at 404-312-5248.

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Christmas festivities set for Olde Town Conyers

The Olde Town Christmas party in Conyers will be held Friday, Dec. 5, 5 to 8 p.m., and features visit from Santa, free carriage rides, and other family activities throughout the downtown district.

The Rockdale County Historical Society will open a “Secret Santa” shop for children ages 5-10 in the warehouse of the Conyers Depot/Welcome Center. Gifts range from 50 cents to $5 and include free gift wrapping.

The Conyers Main Street Program and Rockdale County government will present the Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 6, 4:30 p.m. The parade will begin at Rockdale County High School, 1174 Bulldog Cir NE, Conyers and end at the Rockdale County Courthouse on Milstead Avenue. Music, performances and the lighting of the Rockdale County’s Christmas tree will be at the Rockdale Auditorium, 903 Main Street.

DEKALBSouth DeKalb cityhood meeting set

The Concerned Citizens for Cityhood of South DeKalb is hosting a community meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, 6 p.m., at the Wesley Chapel Library, 2861 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur.

The group will discuss the strategic positioning of South DeKalb to become a city and provide information about the proposed boundaries for the city of South DeKalb encompassing more than 300,000 residents. CCCSD has held several meetings throughout South DeKalb to discuss cityhood. The meetings are open to the public.

For more information on the proposal, visit the blog: www.southdekalbcityhood.blogspot.com.

Stone Mountain Village sets Christmas parade, fireworks The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner and Stone

Mountain Village is set to get in on the fun on Friday, Nov. 29, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Stone Mountain Christmas parade starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks start

at 7:15 p.m. in downtown Main Street. Bring the family out to see Santa, enjoy dancing elves, vintage cars, hot chocolate, marshmallow roasting and hotdogs.

For more information, call 770-498-8984, ext. 137 or visit www.stonemountainvillage.com.

GWINNETTEnvironmental Heritage Center hosts

“green” holiday arts festival This holiday season the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center (EHC)

invites you to get in touch with your “green” side and learn about upcycling at the annual EHC Green Your Holiday Festival on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2020 Clean Water Dr Buford.

Guests will enjoy turning leftover materials into great holiday crafts and potential gifts. Kids will enjoy science with Santa activities, tram rides, crafts, games and viewing the Tech City engineering exhibit.

In conjunction with the event, the gift shop and café will host an arts and crafts market featuring a number of local artists and artisan produced merchandise including jewelry, organic bath products, handmade needlework, origami and holiday wreath making and table arrangements demonstrations.

Program fees for the Green Your Holiday Festival are $5.00 for ages 13 and up and $3.00 for ages 3 to 12. Children ages 2 and under and EHC members are free. There is no charge for guests who only attend the open house and arts and crafts market. For more information, visit www.gwinnettEHC.org.

Historic Courthouse to host annual tree lightingGwinnett County’s annual tree lighting will

be held Nov. 27, 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 West Crogan St., Lawrenceville.

The tradition continues as Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation rings in the holiday season with the lighting of the Great Tree on the courthouse lawn. Festivities include music in the gazebo, kids’ activities, dance team performances and local food vendors. 770-822-5450.

HENRYLight of the World to celebrate anniversary with

banquet, toys for needy kidsLight of the World Christian Tabernacle International, 5883 Highway 155

North, Stockbridge, will celebrate its 24th church anniversary and opening of its community center with a holiday banquet on Dec. 12, 7 p.m., in the church’s Jimmie Lee Smith Community Center (JLSCC).

“The JLSCC was not just a dream of the late Archbishop Jimmie Lee Smith, but he had a burning desire to build a place where the community would come and enjoy. However, to see the JLSCC manifest, I stand in awe of God for what He has done,” said Archbishop Ruth Smith Holmes, the church’s senior pastor.

The banquet will include singing, dancing, live band and appearances by recording artists Zaviel Janae and FutureKid. The church’s Sunday school program will present toys to three housing communities in Henry County as part of the celebration. Officials of the Henry County Housing Authority will be on hand to receive the gifts.

For more information on banquet tickets, call 678-565-7001 or visit wwww.comeintothelight.org.

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Olde Town ice skating rink opens for winter seasonHoliday fun begins with the opening of the ice skating rink in the Olde Town

Pavilion Friday, Nov. 21. Have an Ice Day Productions returns to operate the rink from Nov. 21 to Feb. 8, 2015. The cost to skate is $8 and $2 for skate rental. For the operating schedule, visit www.icedays.com.


With a special focus on natural hair, Snellville’s Truth and Spirit Beauty Supply Store looks to bring a different level of customer service to shoppers.

T&S owner and operator Theresa Black says the store is dedicated to providing quality products to customers. Black says the store wants to build a reputation for having a distinctive upscale approach to beauty and will serve as a one-stop shop for hair products and accessories for the entire family.

“We are committed to providing exceptional customer service with passion, the utmost professionalism, and courtesy at all times,” said Black.

Black is a 13-year resident of Snellville and says she hopes she can educate African American women in the area about the benefits of natural, healthy hair.

“We won’t sell a lot of perm products or anything like that because I have a real passion for women to have a healthy head of hair, the natural way,” said Black. “Styling natural hair is more economically friendly and natural hair can be cared for

without dangerous chemicals. Those are just some of the truths we will share with customers.”

T&S is an African American-owned and operated business. The store will feature hair care products from most popular mainstream natural hair brands such as Mizani, Design Essentials, Mixed Chicks, Hicks Total Transformations, Taliah Waajid, III Sisters, Miss Jessie’s, and Nu Expressions.

The Snellville store will also have virgin human hair, Remy and synthetic hair for braiding, wigs and makeup, as well as jewelry for sale.

Sew-ins and braiding services will be available to customers, too.

Black says customers can look for sales on certain products and jewelry on the day after Thanksgiving, “Black Friday.” She also plans to hold a grand opening celebration.

T&S is located at 1987 Scenic Highway, Snellville, in the Scenic Square Shopping Center, adjacent to Michaels. Phone: 470-395-7382.

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Join us and our panel of experts to explore how mental health disorders can affect siblings, parents and spouses. The summit will offer options and resources that are available to reduce the impact on family members.

Rockdale County Probate Court Judge Charles K. Mays

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Rockdale Career Academy104 Culpepper Drive, Conyers, GA

Community Mental

Health Summit

Dec. 13, 2014 • 9 a.m.

Free to Attend For more information, contact Deborah Anderson

at 770-278-7700

Panel Discussions: Proper Diagnosis • Medical Care/Treatment Legal Awareness • What is a Lay Affidavit (10-13) • Support For Families • What Is An ETC • Housing/Personal Care Homes

Breakout Sessions: • How the provider, hospital, and Family should

interact to insure correct placement • Re-Entry Into The Community • The basics of Mental Health • Electro Convulsive Therapy as an option for

treatment resistant mood disorders • Introduction to GCAL/MCRS services • Resources to get the help that is needed for care • Power of Attorney/Advance Directives

The U.S. Small Business Administration Georgia District Office is accepting nominations for its 2015 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year award.

The Georgia Small Business Week champion/advocate awards program is separate from the National awards submission program explained here in this release. Further details will be provided early 2015 for the extended list of Georgia Small Business Week awards.

SBA has been following the mantra - Smart, Bold and Accessible in the way the agency conducts business. This is now the third year SBA has been using the online portal submission process. The web portal http://awards.sba.gov provides all the guidelines and has made it much easier to submit and track submissions of nominees for National Small Business Week.

Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for their contributions to their local communities, and to our nation’s economy.

SBA Awards, given in celebration of National Small Business Week, include the following awards:

• National Small Business Person of the Year (chosen from among state award winners from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam)

• Phoenix Awards (recognizing outstanding accomplishments during disaster recovery)

• Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year• Small Business Subcontractor of the Year• Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence (recognizes large prime

contractors who have used small businesses as suppliers and contractors)

• SBA 8(a) Graduate of the Year (for recent graduates of the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program)

• Exporter of the Year• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)Excellence and Innovation

Award (nominations of SBA-funded SBDC Service Centers)• Women’s Business Center (WBCs) of Excellence Award (nominations of

SBA-funded WBCs)• Veterans Business Outreach Center Excellence in Service Award

(nominations of SBA-funded Veterans Business Outreach Centers)• Small Business Investment Company of the Year

All nominations must be submitted online, postmarked or hand delivered to the SBA no later Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, 3 p.m. EST.

In addition to the portal, nominations can also be sent directly to SBA’s Georgia District Office, Attn: Public Affairs. 233 Peachtree St., NE, Suite 1900 Harris Tower. Atlanta GA 30303. For contact information and other District Office information visit us online at www.sba.gov/ga.

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Fulton County Schools is recruiting new teachers through its Fall Career Fair & Interview Day scheduled on Dec. 3.

Although most new hires will not begin until the 2015-2016 school year, the district is focusing on assessing potential candidates for future positions. Special education, foreign language, elementary education, math, science ESOL, art and music are among the top areas being recruited. Applicants should bring copies of their resume, teaching certificate, and/or GACE scores. Interviews will be conducted on the spot for current 2014-2015 vacancies.

Applicants will hear about the district’s culture and the increased focus on teacher quality through a panel discussion with teachers and leaders. Other break-out sessions will be geared toward growth and development opportunities, alternative pathways to becoming a teacher and Fulton’s high expectations for everyone – students, teachers and parents.

On average, the district receives about 8,000 applications each year. As a result, the district’s Talent Department partnered with the New Teacher Project to develop a new teacher selection model to measure potential teacher effectiveness through a more rigorous selection process. The new selection process, which launched last April and was funded by a Belk Family Foundation grant, puts the district’s applicants through a more

in-depth pre-screening before candidates are considered by school principals. The Georgia Association for School Personnel Administrators (GASPA) recognized the district with a “Best in Class Platinum Award” for its new recruitment practices.

“It’s more difficult to get a job in Fulton County Schools and that’s deliberate,” said Superintendent Robert Avossa. “Teacher quality is something being discussed nationally, and we want to make sure we are putting the best teachers in our classrooms. This means a little more work for the applicant on the front end, but once you’re among our ranks, we promise you more growth and opportunity throughout your career. We want you to be a part of our team long term.”

The Fulton school district is the fourth largest school system in Georgia. Approximately 96,300 students attend 101 schools in the cities of Alpharetta, Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Palmetto, Roswell, Sandy Springs and Union City, as well as unincorporated Fulton County.

The Fulton Fall Career Fair and Interview Day will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta. Registration begins at 9 a.m. To attend, teaching candidates are asked to pre-register at: http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/hr/Careers/Pages/2014-Fall-Career-Fair-and-Interview-Day.aspx

Fulton schools to hold fall career fair Dec. 3

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Calling for Peace continued from page 1

to develop a plan locally before a verdict is announced. More than 150 law enforcement officials, clergy and community leaders attended the meeting at the DeKalb County School Board headquarters to discuss how to work together.

“We all have to work together. Regardless of what the outcome may be. We will succeed together on this,” said Alexander.

As president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, Alexander has been at the forefront of finding peace in Ferguson and maintaining order in Atlanta. Alexander traveled to Ferguson in August to work with officials there to develop strategies.

Alexander, who also serves as the DeKalb County Chief Operating Officer, says police officers here have gone through additional training and role-playing in the wake of the violence in Ferguson. Law enforcement agencies have called on pastors and faith-based groups to spread the message of keeping calm—no matter what happens in Ferguson.

“We believe that most people here are going to protest in a manageable way, but for those agitators who may work themselves into a crowd, we have the support from the people you see today to identify those agitators, take them out of the crowd and let the rest of the people protest in a peaceful way,” Alexander said.

Alexander is calling on Georgia

State University (GSU) and other college organizations to help keep the peace. Lanier Henson, who heads GSU’s Student Government Association, said he plans to take heed.

“We understand the anger because our age group is Mike Brown. That could have been one of our friends or one of our significant others,” said Henson, 22. “But regardless of the outcome of the trial, we’ve don’t want any students to get arrested or hurt.”

Attending the news conference with Alexander were Interim DeKalb County CEO Lee May and DeKalb Schools Superintendent Michael Thurmond, who offered their support in getting DeKalb families on board in the advance planning.

“This has been a historic meeting and gathering. This sets a model for every city and county in the U.S. as how we can work together to ensure we have a safe community and that we solve problems to prevent occurrences like those that happened in Ferguson, Missouri,” Thurmond said.

“We are at the intersection of public safety and politics. We are absolutely hoping for the best but none the less, we are ready for anything that may come,” May said.

Atlanta police have also met with other law enforcement agencies, including the Georgia State Patrol, MARTA police, and campus police at colleges and universities.

Photo by Joshua Smith/OCG News

President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, Cedric Alexander, talks safety procedures at the Nov. 20 news conference in Stone Mountain.

2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Party The Courtyard Marriott, 130 Clairemont Ave, Decatur GA

Featuring - The Soul Cartel Band

Benefiting Veterans & Family Support and other Auxiliary Programs Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary

to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4706

Raffles, Full Assortment of Hors d’oeuvres, Party Favors, Cash Bar, Champagne Toast at Midnight

Ticket price - $50 Table discount-buy 10 tickets for $400

Tickets are available from Auxiliary members or online at http://auxiliarynewyearsevent.eventbrite.com

Email: [email protected] Questions, call 770-895-2559 or 678-230-0428

Dec 31, 2014, 8:30 PM – 2:00 AM


Toy DriveChristmas Miracles

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In an effort to celebrate the diversity found among DeKalb County schools, the school system unveiled a mural, “Reach for the

Stars,” on Nov. 20 at the DeKalb County International Welcome Center. The center is located at the school district’s headquarters at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain.

The larger-than-life mural depicts five children of different cultures reaching for five multi-colored stars in a valley.

Artist Sara Deery says her motivation for the piece were the diverse students she teaches.

“We are all so different, yet so the same. It doesn’t matter where you come from, what color your skin is, we all have the same dreams and desires; the same hopes and feelings for our future and our lives,” said Deery, an art teacher at DeKalb County’s Oak Grove Elementary School. “When students look at the mural, I want them to remember this: Take every opportunity that comes your way and do your best to fulfill your dreams because you can make them all come true. Reach for the

stars and never let anything get in your way or stop you from achieving your dreams.”

The DeKalb County School System has nearly 100,000 students including students from more than 50 countries. Students who are Asian, Black, Hispanic, African, Native American, White and Pakistani, to name a few, all learn in DeKalb.

The unveiling ceremony included performances from students at the DeKalb International Student Center and the Lithonia Middle School choir.

Superintendent Michael Thurmond closed out the ceremony, saying that the mural is an outstanding way to represent the very diverse population of DeKalb County and its school system.

“The center and this beautiful piece speaks to who we are as a system and speaks to what the American Dream is. We welcome all cultures with love. We embrace the diversity. Because of diversity, DeKalb County, this state, and this county is a much better place,” said Thurmond. “I hope this mural will bring a better understanding of each other’s cultures. We will continue to celebrate the diversity that is the DeKalb County School District.”

International Welcome Center unveils diversity mural in Stone Mountain

By Joshua Smith

Rockdale County Superior Court Judge Robert Mumford will preside over the swearing-in ceremony for newly-elected Post 2 Commissioner Doreen Williams and incumbents, Chief Superior Court Judge David Irwin and District Attorney Richard Read, who both ran unopposed. The ceremony is set for Thursday, Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m., in Judge Mumford’s courtroom, 922 Court St., Conyers.

“This is such an exciting moment for my family and myself. The swearing in ceremony serves a sort of culmination of all of the work from last year and what it took to get to this point,” said Williams, a Democrat who defeated Republican incumbent JaNice Van Ness with 7,437 (55 percent) of the vote. Van Ness received 5,982 votes (45 percent of the vote on Nov. 4.

Williams said her husband and other family members, along with church members and the Democratic Party, are planning to attend the ceremony.

Williams said she plans to work hard on increasing efforts for conomic development, including the adoption and implementation of a long-range strategic plan and the coordination of educational courses needed for businesses interested in relocating to Rockdale.

Judge Irwin says he, too, is

looking forward to the ceremony, especially since Judge Mumford is presiding over it.

“I have known Judge Mumford for over 20 years and have had the pleasure of learning a great deal from him. He is an excellent jurist and I am grateful he is willing to participate in the ceremony,” said Judge Irwin.

Judge Irwin said he is honored to be able to continue to serve Rockdale residents.

“I am very fortunate and honored to begin my fifth term as a Superior Court Judge in Rockdale County. It is a great honor to serve this great community. The lawyers that appear in my courtroom are some of the best in the state of Georgia and it is fun to get to watch them work. I have the best job in the State and I love it,” said Irwin.

Like Judge Irwin, District Attorney Read said the upcoming swearing-in ceremony also will mark his fifth term in office. Read has served 16 years as Rockdale’s D.A., holding office since January 1999.

“I think we do a good job (myself along with the other attorneys who work in my office) in trying to achieve justice…And I’m looking forward to continuing to serve Rockdale County,” Read said.

Following the swearing-in ceremony, a community reception will be held in the courtroom rotunda. 770-278-7696.

Rockdale’s elected officials to be sworn in Dec. 18

Superior Court Judge Robert Mumford

Commissioner Doreen Williams

Chief Superior Court Judge David Irwin

District Attorney Richard Read

Photo by Joshua Smith/OCG News


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DeKalb’s Interim CEO Lee May posted a message on Facebook as soon as he received the news that Russell had passed. “The country has lost a giant, Herman J. Russell. We should pray to have even a fraction of the impact he had on the lives of others,” May said.

Determined to share his legacy with future generations, Mr. Russell published a book in April of this year: “Building Atlanta: How I Broke Through Segregation to Launch a

Business Empire.” Mr. Russell was born Dec. 23,

1930 to Maggie Googson and Rogers Russell in Atlanta. He grew up in the Summerhill community near Turner Field. At age 12, he began working with his father in the plastering business and bought his first piece of land when was 16. He launched H.J. Russell & Co. soon after.

He developed a relationship with Martin Luther King, Jr., working behind the scenes in the Civil Rights

Movement while also working with white business leaders. His company went on to become the largest African-American owned construction company in the U.S. helping to build several Atlanta landmarks, including Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Coca-Cola’s headquarters, the Georgia Pacific tower, the Georgia Dome, Turner Field and Philips Arena.

Mr. Russell is survived by his wife, Sylvia; daughter, Donata Russell Major; sons, H. Jerome (Stephanie)

and Michael (Lovette); step-sons Eric and Kevin Anderson; and 8 grandchildren.

The public viewing will be held Friday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 407 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta. The wake will be held at Ebenezer from 6 to 8 p.m.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m., at St. Phillips AME Church, 240 Candler Road, Atlanta. Internment will be at Southview Cemetery in Atlanta.



Local neighborhood watch efforts are getting a virtual boost, thanks to a new partnership between the DeKalb County

Police Department and Nextdoor (www.nextdoor.com), a private virtual network for neighborhoods.

DeKalb Police, which announced the free partnership on Nov. 17, say the Nextdoor web site will allow neighborhoods and police to share information online exclusively with residents from the same neighborhood. If there’s a break-in, you can let your neighbors know immediately. If there’s a school activity, you can share that information, too, and if the police have issued a BOLO (Be on the lookout), they can alert neighbors in the network. “This integration with Nextdoor will enable the DeKalb County Police to communicate online directly with the communities. Residents and police will be able to work together to improve safety and strengthen neighborhood watch efforts,” Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Public Safety Cedric Alexander said.

Each neighborhood can create and self-manage its own private Nextdoor neighborhood website, accessible only to residents of that neighborhood. All members must verify that they live within the neighborhood. Information

shared on Nextdoor is password protected and not found on search engines. DeKalb Police will be able to post important information, such as crime updates directly to affected communities, but will not be able to access residents’ contact information or content. “Nextdoor makes it easy for neighbors to establish virtual neighborhood watch and help combat crime,” said Interim Police Chief James Conroy.

Over 46,000 neighborhoods across

the U.S. are using Nextdoor, according to company officials. DeKalb is the first in the metro Atlanta area to adopt the program. There are over 270 DeKalb communities with 30,000 residents on board (80 percent of the county’s neighborhoods), according to Robbie Turner, senior strategist with Next Door. Ashford Park, Morningside, Lenox Park and Druid Hills were early adopters of the virtual Neighborhood Watch, which started in DeKalb two years ago, Turner said..

“Members appreciate Nextdoor

because each member must verify their address before they can even get on this private neighborhood web site, Turner said.

People are using Nextdoor to quickly get the word out about break-ins and other safety issues; school activities, lost pets, organizing Neighborhood Watch groups; and even for residents who are looking for services such as for house painters or babysitters, the web site says. Nextdoor also is a way to meet new neighbors or find out the names of people who have lived in the community for years but they’ve never met.

Nextdoor was founded in San Francisco in 2010. The company is funded by Benchmark Capital, Greylock Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Tiger Global Management, and Shasta Ventures and other investors and Silicon Valley angels.

Those interested in joining their neighborhood’s Nextdoor website can visit www.nextdoor.com and enter their address. If Nextdoor is available in the area, they can immediately sign up. If a Nextdoor website has not yet been established for that area, neighbors are invited to apply to bring Nextdoor to their neighborhood.

For more information, visit www.help.nextdoor.com.

See the video on the Nextdoor news conference with DeKalb Police at: www.ocgnews.com.

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Not even the cold could stop the show. Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson drew a packed house of more than

200 attendees to his motivational chess program on Nov. 15 at the Stonecrest Library.

The program was held on a day when temperatures plunged to freezing and people arrived bundled up in coats, hats and even gloves. They filled the library’s 175-seat auditorium, giving Hudson a rousing welcome.

“This is the largest crowd we’ve ever had for a Saturday morning event,” said Teresa Totten, branch manager of the library.

Hudson, founder of Be Someone, a mentoring organization that trains youths and adults, used the game of chess to teach leadership strategies, encouraging his audience, which was filled with children and adults, to always be givers and to stay focused on reaching for higher heights.

“I’m not into chess as a serious competitor,” said the two-time World Open Speed Chess champion. “I use chess as a metaphor to teach people that nature is neutral. It doesn’t matter who you are or

where you come from, everyone can be someone, if they make the right moves. That’s what my chess program is all about.”

Hudson made a $1,000 challenge to kids in the audience to play him in a game of chess on stage. None of the kids beat him, but they had fun trying.

After a talk in the library’s auditorium, Hudson held a break-out session to play some of the kids—and adults—one on one.

Interim DeKalb CEO Lee May got in on one game with Hudson.

“I got lucky and won,” said Hudson. “He said he never had so much fun losing. But I told him that there’s no such thing as failure. You succeed by learning.”

Hudson said he plans to host another free event on Dec. 20 at Fairfield Inn & Suites, 7850 Stonecrest Square, Lithonia. He is looking for volunteers to be part of the program.

“I’m looking for a few great people to be game changers. I’m going to train volunteers to play chess so they can help me teach that day,” said Hudson.

To register for the program and for more information, call 770-465-6445.

Chess champion Orrin Hudson makes positive moves at Stonecrest Library eventInterim DeKalb CEO Lee May (left) shakes hands with Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson during a chess game at the Stonecrest Library.


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DeKalb County District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson will host the 16th annual Tree of Love, a holiday celebration to assist children in foster care and low-income households. A kickoff for this year’s Tree of Love will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, noon until 2 p.m., at the Gallery at South DeKalb Mall’s Macy’s stage.

Donors are asked to take a child’s name from the Tree of Love and purchase a gift and return it on or before the Christmas program that is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 20, noon, at the Macy’s stage,

Johnson is currently seeking entertainers and partners for the kickoff and the Christmas program to help make these two days unforgettably special. A final opportunity to ‘adopt a child’ will be held at the Wal-Mart, 3580 Memorial Drive, Decatur.

“We have been very fortunate through the years to make a positive difference in the lives of more than 6,500 children,” said Johnson. “This task, which is far too great for us to attempt to handle singlehandedly, presents an awesome opportunity for shoppers, community leaders, businesses, churches, etc. to come together in a meaningful way and make Christmas brighter for those who may have experienced a blighted holiday season otherwise.”

Last year, the Tree of Love received support from District 3 neighborhood associations, the DeKalb NAACP, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., DeKalb Board of Health, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, DeKalb Tax Assessors Office, State Rep. Rahn Mayo, and Josh Powell’s 21 Reasons to Give Foundation.

To become a sponsor or for more information, contact Commissioner Johnson at 404-371-2425 or [email protected].

Watson, ROTC programs kick off “Every Can Counts Campaign”

The rivalry between Super District 7 high school ROTC programs will be turned up a notch as schools compete to raise awareness about hunger in the community and collect food for DeKalb Commissioner Stan Watson’s fourth annual “Every Can Counts Campaign.”

“As we enter the holiday season, many of us take time to reflect on all that we have. In that refection it is impossible not to consider those who have been struggling to make ends meet,” Watson said. “In an effort to provide some relief, I am again issuing a challenge to Super District 7 ROTC and/or JROTC programs to compete to bring in a record amount of non-perishable food items for our friends and neighbors.”

Columbia, Lithonia, McNair, Martin Luther King Jr., Miller Grove, Southwest DeKalb, and Towers High schools have all answered the challenge.

Watson encourages anyone who would like to assist with the effort to drop off non- perishable food items at any one of the participating schools through Dec. 5.

DeKalb launches fall, winter cleanupThe mowing and herbicide group of Keep

DeKalb Beautiful (KDB), along with the DeKalb County Roads and Drainage Department, are preparing to provide a number of maintenance services to DeKalb County residents. During the fall and winter seasons, when mowing requirements are minimal due to slower growth, DeKalb performs additional maintenance county-wide and solicits maintenance project suggestions from residents.

Projects for this program may include:• Abandoned cemeteries• Curb bumping; Dead tree limb removal• Illegal dumping (tires, furniture, etc.)• Litter pickup requests• Mowing requests• Tree trimming• Other projects, subject to staffing and connection to KDB’s mission of

beautification.The Fall and Winter Work Program operates between October and March each

year. DeKalb residents are invited to use the online form to request the addition of projects for consideration.

KDB’s mission is to connect people and businesses with resources that promote sustainability, with a focus on litter prevention, waste reduction, and beautification.

Chamblee adopts ordinance to combat unwanted handbills The City of Chamblee has adopted a new ordinance aimed at assisting

residents with unwanted handbills distributed at their homes. Handbills typically are any printed or written material, leaflets, papers or fliers.

The ordinance also would prevent the accumulation of handbills that create an eyesore on clearly vacant properties.

The city has created decals to be placed on mailboxes for residents who do not want to receive handbills. The Chamblee Police Department reached out to several local organizations ahead of time to advise them of the ordinance and description of the decals.

The green mailbox decals can be picked up at the Police Department Records Section from Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The decals should be placed on the bottom right hand corner of the mailbox lid.

If unwanted deliveries continue to decaled locations, resident are advised to email [email protected] with the address of the complaint and name of the unwanted handbill.


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