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Digital TV Converter Box Coupon Program
Please click here for information regarding the TV Converter Box Coupon Program.
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Federal House of Representatives Page Program
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| Forum on Human Trafficking of Women and Girls
Saturday, March 7, 2009
1:30 pm
Atlanta Friends Meeting
701 West Howard Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030 |
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G-CAPP Adolescent Service Network Meeting
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Atlanta Life Building
100 Auburn Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
2009 Georgia General Assembly: What Does it Mean to Adolescent Service and Public Health Providers
Invited Guest Panel Includes:
Commissioner Rhonda Medows
Georgia Department of Community Health
Sen. Don Thomas
Chair, Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Rep. Sharon Cooper
Chair, House Health and Human Services Committee
Alan Essig
Executive Director, Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
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DeKalb County Homestead Exemptions
If you purchased your home in 2008, you have until March 1 to file for a Homestead Exemption in DeKalb County. To be granted a homestead exemption, you must actually occupy the home, and the home must be considered your legal residence for all purposes. Homestead exemption applications are accepted year-round in DeKalb County, but in order to be processed in the current year, the application must be received by March 1 with the tax commissioner's office. Homeowners who receive the benefit of homestead exemption may also apply for a property assessment freeze to help offset future increases in property value. Call (404) 298-4000 for more information. WebLink: Georgia Property Tax Guide & Exemptions |
| Words of Wisdom Essay Topic
Alltel invites all current and prospective students of America's participating black colleges and universities to enter the Words of Wisdom essay contest by answering this poignant question:
The election of our country's first African American president that the dream of change can become a reality.
As a people, we've shown what we can do when called upon for change. How are you being called to build upon this new spirit of change?
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MetLife Foundation
Community-Police Partnership Awards
MetLife Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) are partnering for the eighth year to recognize, sustain and share the work
of innovative partnerships between community groups and police to promote neighborhood safety and revitalization.
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GEORGIA DEMOCRATIC DELEGATION SELECTS JUDICIAL ADVISORY PANEL
Georgia's Democratic Congressional delegation has selected an informal panel to advise the delegation regarding Presidential appointments to selected judgeships on the district courts, U.S. Attorneys, and U.S. Marshals in Georgia. President Obama has asked the delegation to make recommendations for these positions, and the delegation will consider the advice of the panel when making its recommendations to the President.
At present, applications are being taken for the following openings:
Three for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
One for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
The U.S. Attorney for all three districts
The U.S. Marshal for all three districts Expressions of interest should be accompanied by a resume. Applicants should be prepared to respond to requests for additional information from members of the panel. Interested individuals should apply as soon as possible, but no later than March 2, 2009, to George (Buddy) Darden. | |
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Georgia Legislative Update
Legislative
HB 251 - was adopted in the House by a vote of 139-23 and would amend the organization of schools and systems under the "Quality Basic Education Act". Under the bill, a public school student can attend any school in the local school system under certain conditions.
A parent/guardian may elect to enroll their student in a public school that is not assigned to him/her by the local board of education. This is allowed as long as the school has permanent classroom space available after its assigned students have been enrolled.
HB 237- was unanimously adopted by the House and would increase the adoption of hard to place children by allowing subsidies to be granted to families that adopt these special needs children.
HB 294- which passed the House by a vote of 158-1, states that no creation or consolidation of technical colleges can be considered without input from the legislature. Georgia has outstanding technical colleges and 80 percent of the people graduating from a technical college do so with a job.
HB 326- was adopted in the House by a vote of 164-2 and allows anyone in Georgia who wants to sell licenses to do so but also has many other provisions. Sportsman can now get hunting or fishing licenses online or by phone. It provides for a $2.75 discount for those purchasing licenses before they expire and eliminates the primitive weapons license. In addition, the legislation increases hunting fees for non-residents, which is expected to raise $2.2 million and allows for a combined hunting and fishing license. Georgia is the number one destination in the nation for hunters.
HR 1- was a constitutional amendment that capped property tax assessment increases at 3 percent for residential and commercial properties. The measure failed to receive the necessary 120 votes for passage last week but was reconsidered by a vote of 101-58 and now goes back to the Rules Committee.
HB 233- passed last week by a vote of 110-63 and would place a two year moratorium on property tax assessment increases.
Legislative Update as Reported by the Georgia Family Connection PartnershipHB 39- would increase the tobacco tax on cigarettes by $1 per pack to generate new revenue.
HB 229- was passed by the House Education Committee and would create the SHAPE (Student Health and Physical Education) Act. Beginning in 2011-2012, students enrolled in physical education in grades 4 - 12 must have an annual fitness assessment approved by the State Board of Education.
HB 307- would broaden an existing provider fee for Medicaid managed care organizations to all commercial HMOs in Georgia and implement new provider fees for hospitals. Revenue from the fees will be used to protect funding for Medicaid and PeachCare programs.
SB 92- would dismantle current Medicaid and PeachCare programs, allowing low-income families to receive premium assistance to purchase private sector health insurance plans.
HB 278- would ease expenditure controls for Quality Basic Education for 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school years to help local school systems dealing with deep budget cuts.
HB 193- would allow the requirement for a 180-day school year to be defined as an hourly equivalent. School districts could lengthen the school day and have a four-day school week. HB 198 contains the same language.
SB 90- would provide a voucher for parents to enroll a public-school child in another school within the local school system, or in a private school. The school has discretion to accept the child in accordance to policy.
HB 290- which I co-sponsored, provides for an increase to the minimum wage and subsequent cost-of-living increases.
HB 245- allows a juvenile court to suspend the driver's license of a child below age 17 if charged with a delinquent act. |
CEO hopeful despite pile of problems
By Ty Tagami
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Burrell Ellis sees tax revenues falling, crime rising and foreclosures plaguing DeKalb County.
Despite those problems, the county's new chief executive said Wednesday night, he also sees a hopeful future if people pull together.
"Let's join hands and, collectively, as a force, shape our destiny," Ellis said in his first state of the county address. To read more click here.
Board of Commissioners Vote on the Budget
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
10:00 am
Maloof Auditorium
1300 Commerce Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30030 |
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In the News
The Albany Journal
Rep. Oliver on Coal Plants: Not the time or place, and not worth the risk
ATLANTA - The Georgia General Assembly's House Subcommittee on Energy today held hearings on H.B.276, "The Appalachian Mountains Preservation" bill that was introduced by Representative Mary Margaret Oliver.
"Georgia can make the right energy choices now and be a leader. The financial risks of coal with unstable financing, skyrocketing coal costs, and uncertain but costly fees associated with carbon emissions makes energy efficiency and renewables the course we should pursue," noted Representative Oliver. To read more click here.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Nuclear plant cost bill OK'd
House of Representatives subcommittee has given preliminary approval to a bill allowing Georgia Power to charge customers in advance for the cost of future construction of a nuclear power plant. The House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications panel approved the bill (SB 31) in a voice vote. To read more click here.
Hearing on SB 31
Monday, February 23, 2009
10:00 am
Room 406
Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Crossroads News
Property tax increase averted this year, but coming in 2010
Homeowners in Georgia won't get an extra property tax bill of $200 to $300 this year. They were saved by President Barack Obama's Stimulus Package, signed Tuesday. With the extra money headed to Georgia, Gov. Sonny Perdue, who had refused to fund the 2009 Homeowner Tax Relief Grants because of shrinking state revenues, signed legislation Tuesday so that counties will get the $428 million to pay for the homeowners tax relief grants this year. To read more click here. |
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Community Calendar/News
 Vote for Atlanta Women's Pro Soccer Team Name
Visit their website or the Georgia State Soccer Association website for more information about the contest and the team.
DeKalb Commissioner Kathie Gannon Food Drive
Food collection barrels will be placed in the lobbies of the Maloof Building (1300 Commerce Drive) and 330 Ponce de Leon Ave during the month of February. The most needed food items currently are: canned tuna, beans, soups, stews, fruit and vegetables; pastas, macaroni and cheese dinners, whole grain and low sugar cereals.
Online donations can be made directly to the Atlanta Community Food Bank's secure site by visiting the website of Commissioner Gannon, clicking on constituent information, then news to access the link. The food bank can leverage over $8 in food and services for every $1 donation.
3rd Annual "What's Right with the Region"
The Civic League for Regional Atlanta
Thursday, February 26, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Ballroom at TWELVE
Atlantic Station
361 17th Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30363
Unsung Heroine Award Luncheon
Saturday, February 28, 2009
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Double Tree Hotel
4156 LaVista Road
Tucker, Georgia 30084
Wine, Cheese, and Politics: The Talk of the Town
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
BB&T
3824 LaVista Road
Tucker, Georgia 30084
Men's Health Initiative
DeKalb County Council of PTAs
Saturday, February 28, 2009
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Miller Grove High School
2745 DeKalb Medical Parkway
Lithonia, Georgia 30058
For more information contact Nathaniel Paxton at (678) 789-4431 or by email.
Taste the World (Fundraiser for Refugee Family Services)
Sunday, March 15, 2009
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
980 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
Community Clean Up
Greater Towers Community Association
Saturday, March 7, 2009
9:00 am
Towers High School
3919 Brookcrest Cir
Decatur, Georgia 30032
For more information call (404) 284-2317.
Round Robin Tennis Tournament for the DeKalb Habitat for Humanity
Friday, March 6, 2009
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
DeKalb Tennis Center
1400 McConnell Dr
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Political Forum
"The Political Transformation of the American Mind"
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur Campus
Lecture Hall SB-1190
3251 Panthersville Road
Decatur, Georgia 30034
Spay and Neuter Your Pit Bull or Pit Mix
Atlanta Humane Society
For more information call (404) 875-6420 or visit their website.
V-Day Celebration (Stand Up for the Women of Congo)
February 23, 2009
8:00 pm
Carter Center
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
To purchase a ticket or for more information please click here.
DeKalb County Habitat of Humanity
Applications Being Accepted for Homeownership
March 13, 2009 Deadline
Belvedere Little League Baseball Registration
February 28, 2009
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Shoal Creek Park
3630 Glenwood Road
Decatur, Georgia 30032
For more information call (404) 289-3073.
Donations for Children in Transitional Housing
Initiative for Affordable Housing
To make a donation call Lisa Wise at (404) 299-9979.
Help Southern Hope Humane Society
Adopt a Stuffed Pet
Greenprints 2009
March 25-26, 2009
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtreet Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Georgia Afterschool Institute 2009
March 10-12, 2009
Decatur Holiday Inn Conference Center
Providing Resources & Opportunities that Matters
PROM
United Way Women's Legacy-DeKalb
New Family Registration Period
City Schools of Decatur
This registration will take place at the Central Office at Westchester (758 Scott Blvd., Decatur, Georgia 30030) on February 2-27 from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This information can also be found on our website ( www.csdecatur.org) and on the registration webpage. 3rd Annual Decatur Concert
Hosted by the Dogwood Alliance
Saturday, May 2, 2009
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Call for Silent Auction Items
Breakthru House 40th Anniversary Celebration
April 16, 2009
Northside United Methodist Church
Please contact Kate Boyer at (404) 284-4658 ext. 2 for any additional information. |
Job Announcements
Georgians for a Healthy Future
Executive Director Position
Please send (via mail, e-mail or fax) a cover letter, resume, three references, and a salary history to:
Terri Theisen
Theisen Consulting LLC
7140 Northgreen Dr NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
Fax: 770-396-2385
ttheisen@earthlink.net
2010 Census Jobs Available
For more information, contact the local Census office or call the agency's toll-free jobs line at (866) 861-2010.
Director of Communication
Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
Please send resume, writing sample (i.e. clips of published op-eds, press releases, or other published works), cover letter, names and contact information of three references, and salary requirements to Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, Communications Director Search, 100 Edgewood Ave, Suite 950, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Email: aessig@gbpi.org.
Senior Analyst-Chronic Disease and Environmental HealthThe National Association of County and City Health Officials
Qualified applicants should send cover letter and resume to:
NACCHO
1100 17th Street, NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20036.
Fax: 202-783-1583
Attn: Senior Analyst-Chronic Disease/Environmental Health or email.
Professional Early Education Substitute Teacher Program
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
March 23-27, 2009
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Careers.ga.gov Notification List
To find more extensive information about job opportunities with the State of Georgia including information about the State's Continuous Recruitment Job Titles, visit The Job Site.
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.
The White House Project
Women Helping Women Win Internship Program
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to Stacey Chavis. The subject line should be Capitol Internship: Your Name.
The Institute for Responsible Citizenship
The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington , DC . The Institute provides America 's best and brightest African American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership development, and lifelong mentorship. For more information click here.
Volunteer Opportunities
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center
To learn about ways to volunteer please visit their website.
StandUp for Kids
To see training calendar and to get more information, please visit their website.
Scholarships
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.
Columbus H. Hartwell-Young Visionary Scholarship Award
All application materials must be received by May 1, 2009. For an application contact XTM Foundation at (404) 892-7726.
Agriculture Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors accepted for enrollment or students already enrolled at an accredited college, university or community college in a course of study related to agriculture or agribusiness. For an application or more information click here. Applications must be received no later than March 1, 2009.
Summer Programs
Breakthrough Atlanta (housed at The Lovett School)
Breakthrough Atlanta is looking for motivated students who want to participate in a six-year, tuition-free academic enrichment program. Please visit their website for additional information.
NASA Science Engineering Mathematics and Aerospace Academy
SEMAA is a national innovative project designed to increase participation and retention of historically underrepresented K-12 youth in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. For more information click here. |
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Upcoming Decatur Recreation Center Events Decatur Youth Lacrosse
Register now at the Decatur Recreation Center
Boys Lacrosse: Ages 7-14
Girls Lacrosse: Ages 9-14
Practices and games are held at local fields.
Volunteer coaches needed!
For more information, please visit their website or contact Stacy Green at (678) 553-6549.
Youth Soccer
Register now at the Decatur Recreation Center
Ages 4-6, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 (age control date is Sept. 1st, 2009)
Practices begin March 9th
Season begins March 21st
Registration Fee: $100 City of Decatur residents; $130 non-city residents.
Girls Fast Pitch Softball
Register now at the Decatur Recreation Center
Ages 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 (age control date is Jan. 1st) Practices begin March 7th
Season begins March 14th
Registration Fee: $100 City of Decatur residents; $130 non-city residents. Coaches Needed!
Volunteer coaches are needed and welcome. If interested, please attend the free workshop on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at the Decatur Recreation Center at 6:30 pm. Be a Lifeguard or a Front Desk Attendant at a City of Decatur Pool!To apply online to be a lifeguard, please click here. To apply to be a front desk attendant, please contact Desiree Kaman, HR Director, Sears Pool Management, at (770) 993-7492. | |
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