Important Dates Regarding Decatur Annexation Meetings
Dec. 15, 2008
7:30 pm
City Commission Room
Consideration of annexation options will be an action item on the City Commission agenda.
For more information visit the city of Decatur website. |
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GEORGIA CAMPAIGN
FOR ADOLESCENT
PREGNANCY PREVENTION
ADVOCACY ALERT
Proposed Budget Cuts Target Family Planning Centers and Teen Clinics
We ask all of you who support improving adolescent health and eliminating teenage pregnancy to contact Governor Perdue and your state representatives (House and Senate) and DEMAND they oppose the $7.5 million budget cut recommended by DHR for Family Planning. Contact your social organization, faith group, alumni association, trade organization or neighbors and tell them to act.
For more information please visit the G-CAPP website. |
| Decatur Green Fest Call for Festival Poster Design Entries
Artwork will only be accepted in jpeg or pdf. The final size is 18" h x 11"w with a box at the bottom to be left blank of 3" h x 11" w. Artwork should be in CMYK format. Please do not send it in RGB. Decatur Green Fest will reserve all rights on how the artwork will be used. Artist will be credited.
The following information must be included: name of event Decatur Green Fest, the date May 2, 2009, Time 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Location Decatur Square, benefits Dogwood Alliance.
For information on entering the Poster Design Contest please contact Beth Bond or Cheryl Burnette (678) 553-6573. |
POLICE APPRECIATION
LUNCH Wednesday, Dec. 17,
2008
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
South DeKalb Police Precinct Headquarters
1816 Candler Road
Decatur, Georgia 30032
Please help us show our sincere appreciation
for our South DeKalb Police Officers.
To make this event a success, we need volunteers to help serve food and provide food donations.
The following items are needed:
Hams or Turkeys Casseroles
Side Vegetable Dishes
Breads and Desserts
Please contact State Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield at (404) 377-7014 or
Stuckey@mindspring.com to volunteer or donate food. |
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DeKalb County Planning Department Workshops
DeKalb County is re-examining its current zoning code for all of DeKalb County. Please attend any one of the community workshops to give us your imput.
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Lou Walker Senior Center
2538 Panola Road
Lithonia, Georgia 30058
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Chamblee Public Library
4115 Clairmont Road
Chamblee, Georgia 30341
For more information please visit the Planning Department website or call (404) 371-2155. |
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce
2009 Annual Meeting Dinner
Monday, January 12, 2009
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Georgia World Congress Center
Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom
285 Andrew Young International
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
Keynote speakers will be Donna Brazile and Karl Rove.
For more information please visit the Chamber website. |
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Saxby Chambliss Retains Senate Seat
Republican Wins Runoff for Senator in Georgia
By ROBBIE BROWN and CARL HULSE
Saxby Chambliss was re-elected in a substantial victory, ending Democrats' hopes for a 60-vote Senate majority.
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Benfield Signs Letter to Governor asking that Vital Services to Georgia Families and Communities be protected during Budget Shortfall
Decatur - State Representatives Stephanie Stuckey Benfield (D-Atlanta) has signed on to the Georgia CURB (Ga. Coalition United for a Responsible Budget) letter to Governor Perdue urging the protection of critical health and human service programs from budget cuts. The letter will be delivered to Governor Perdue on December 5th.
"Some of the cuts hurt availability of services such as family planning, substance abuse treatment, stroke and heart attack prevention, and family violence shelters," said Representative Benfield. "Cutting critical services should be taken off of the table and instead, the Governor should focus on eliminating non-essential programs."
Georgia CURB (Ga. Coalition United for a Responsible Budget), is a broad group of health and social services advocacy groups working for a state budget that meets the needs of Georgia's hard working families and communities. Georgia CURB advocates against harmful cuts in essential health and social services and for a budget that promotes sound investments in a healthy Georgia. |
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Unsung Heroine Award Nominations
The "Unsung Heroine" award is designed to recognize a woman who makes a difference in the lives of children, but has not been recognized for her contributions. This recognition will be awarded during the 1st Annual Saving Our Children And Families (SOCAF) Breaking the Cycle Luncheon to Benefit Child Sexual Abuse Survivors and Advocates on February 28, 2009.
Nominations will be accepted through February 2nd. Please contact our Award Committee Chairman Sharvon Green with questions at info@savingourchildrenandfamilies.org or (404) 449-4427. |
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Presidential Inaugural Committee
President-elect Obama has formed the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC), which is responsible for all balls, galas, receptions, parties, and the officialInaugural Day Parade. This afternoon, the PIC released a press release stating:
In keeping with its pledge to make the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama one of the most open andaccessible in history, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced today that, for the first time,the entire length of the National Mall will be opened to the public so that more people than ever before will be able to witness the swearing-in of the President from a vantage point in sight of the Capitol.
The PIC has worked closely with officials from the District of Columbia government, the National Park Service, the Armed
Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), and the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) to make space at this historic location available to members of the public who are unable to obtain tickets to the swearing-in. Those who come to witness the swearing-in on the Mall will be able to watch and listen to the ceremony on large screens that will be provided by the PIC along the Mall. The full press release may be found at http://www.pic2009.org/pressroom/entry/open_inauguration/. I am pleased that despite the very limited number of tickets Members of Congress have been allocated, more people than ever will be able to share in this historic event.
In addition, many of you have inquired about various opportunities to be a part of Inaugural events. The PIC is currently accepting applications for temporary employees, event volunteers, and vendors. To learn more about the PIC, you may visit www.pic2009.org. Their website will be updated frequently as more information becomes available. |
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House Meeting Schedule
HR 1701 Study Committee for the Protection of Abused and Neglected Children
Monday, Dec. 15, 2008
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 606
Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334 |
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THEATRE DECATUR TO MARK THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD AIDS DAY WITH A DISPLAY OF THE AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT November 28 - December 20, 2008
Sections of the internationally celebrated AIDS Memorial Quilt - the 54-ton, handmade tapestry that stands as a memorial to more than 91,000 individuals lost to AIDS - will be on view from November 28 - December 20 at Theatre Decatur in Decatur, Georgia.
This free Quilt display is being presented as part of the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day - December 1, 2008 and will be hosted by THEATRE DECATUR. Visitors may attend the free display M-F from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and during the run of the Holiday Show, A Queer Carol by Joseph Godfrey. Showing Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $15, a special discount to help in these economically strained times.
For more information on the upcoming display in THEATRE DECATUR, please call (404) 373-3904. For more information on The NAMES Project and The AIDS Memorial Quilt, please visit www.aidsquilt.org or call the national headquarters at (404) 688-5500. |
Community Calendar
 The DeKalb Rape Crisis Center
Holiday Open House
Thursday, December 11, 2008
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
204 Church Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Druid Hills High School Premiere Benefit
Saturday, January 31, 2009
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Emory University
For more information contact Donna Toulme at (404) 373-6662.
First Iconium Social Justice Forum
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
First Iconium Baptist Church
542 Moreland Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30316
Kudzu Antique Market
Holiday Shopping Parties
Sundays, December 14 and 21, 2008
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
2928 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Youth V.I.B.E
Vibin' With a Vision Mixer
Thursday, December 11, 2008
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
5240 Snapfinger Park Drive
Suite 125
Decatur, Georgia 30035
Holiday Crafts at Greene's
Thursday, December 11, 2008
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
141 East Trinity Place
Decatur, Georgia 30030
City of Decatur
Recreation Center Master Plan
Public Input Session
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
7:00 pm
231 Sycamore Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Southface Winter Solstice Party
Wednesday, December 10, 2009
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
241 Pine Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Calabar Kitchen: An Evening of Authentic Nigerian Cuisine
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
7:00 pm
3965 Rockbridge Road
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
For questions contact Katie Olliff at (404) 299-6217 ext. 241.
60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
6:00 pm
Auburn Avenue Research Library
101 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Academy Theatre
A Christmas Carol
November 28 - December 21, 2008
119 Center Street
Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002
(404)474-8332
Decatur Civic Chorus
An Irish Christmas
Sunday, December 14, 2008
First Baptist Church of Decatur
308 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030
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Job Announcements
Lead Community Organizer
Please send resume, cover letter and three references by mail, fax or email to:
SCHR c/o Renee Myers (Operations & Staff Development Director) 83 Poplar Street, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Fax: (404) 688-9440 rmyers@schr.org.
Program Assistant
The following link will take you to the job announcement with instructions for how to apply.
Field Organizer
Amnesty International
Applications to--
Regional Director
Amnesty International
Southern Regional Office
730 Peachtree Avenue
Suite 1060
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
(404) 876-5661 x 14
(404) 876-2276 (Fax)
Behavior Specialist
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases
The following link will you take you to the job announcement with instructions for how to apply.
Program Coordinator of Community Events
Please use this link for a detailed job description and for application instructions. 1. Marketing/Communications Coordinator
Finance/Gifts in Kind
2. Donor Relations Manager
Major Gifts
3. Manager, Prospect Research & Analysis
Major Gifts
Send cover letter and resume to:
(Job Title)
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
100 Edgewood Avenue NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Internships
Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
The Democratic Party of Georgia is currently accepting Intern applications for the spring semester.
For more information visit the party website.
Volunteer Opportunities
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center
To learn about ways to volunteer please visit their website.
Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur
A Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur is now in the 14th year of this community volunteer effort that pairs low-income children and senior citizens with generous contributors to provide holiday gifts to those in need.
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DeKalb County Board of Health Offers Flu Vaccine for the General Public
The early vaccination effort is part of a flu prevention campaign by the Board of Health aimed at ensuring that everyone who needs a flu shot receives it before the flu season begins. The cost of the vaccine is $25. Checks (no out of state), cash, credit card, Medicaid and Medicare (part B) will be accepted.
Persons must present a Medicaid or Medicare card at the time of the service. If you have Medicare that is part of an HMO; the flu shot is not covered by the Board of Health. Walk-ins are welcomed. You can get a flu shot Monday through Friday between 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. |
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The President's Commission on White House Fellowships
Accepting applications for the 2009-2010 class.
Applications are available online and must be submitted by February 1, 2009.
For more information please visit their website. |
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The Georgia State Retirees Association
The Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA) is an organization focused on keeping retirees and prospective retirees from all parts of Georgia Government well informed about changes in promised retiree and health insurance benefits.
The benefits provided by State pension and health insurance programs are under constant pressure by legislation and administrative regulation. As a career employee, the State made contractual promises to YOU to provide a pension to meet your post-employment financial needs and a health insurance plan to pay most of your medical bills in exchange for your long and dedicated service.
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DeKalb Habitat for Humanity Fundraising Opportunity
Do your holiday shopping online and benefit DeKalb Habitat too. Shop using www.GoodShop.com . The first time you use the site, type "DeKalb Habitat" in the blank box and click "Verify." Then, click on the logo for your retailer of choice (there are over 700!) and it will take you directly to the retailer's regular webpage. You can then shop as you normally would and a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to DeKalb Habitat. After the first time, you will not have to enter the name of the organization. Try it out for your online shopping this holiday season and watch the results add up - the more you shop, the more money we raise! | |
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