Commissioner Kathie Gannon Newsletter
Please visit Commissioner Kathie Gannon's newsletter to learn about what is happening in Super District 6. |
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Digital TV Converter Box Coupon Program
Please click here for information regarding the TV Converter Box Coupon Program.
For more information regarding digital conversion please visit the following website. |
Come Join G-CAPP at the State Capitol!
In conjunction with the Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Georgia Women in the Halls project, G-CAPP will be partnering with the Georgia Job Family Collaborative in support of HB 37, The Parent Protection Act.
Since the House won't be in session that day because of committee meetings, we will instead write letters supporting the Parent Protection Act, hand-deliver them to our legislators' offices and speak to those who happen to be at their offices.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Training on Effective Lobbying
Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 306
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting Legislators
Coverdell Legislative Office Building
To find your State Representative and Senator click here.
For more information about your State Representative and Senator click here.
Please email Joel Alvarado, G-CAPP Policy Director, if you plan on attending. |
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10th Annual Southface Visionary Dinner
A Gala To Celebrate Sustainable Businesses
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ocean's Ballroom
225 Baker Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
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The Georgia Forestry Commission is now accepting applications for its Urban
and Community Forestry (U&CF) grant program
Through this program, local units of government including counties, cities
and towns, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions are eligible to apply for funding to enhance urban and community forest resources.
This year, approximately $300,000 will be awarded statewide for projects that can help communities enhance the benefits of trees. These funds must be matched dollar for dollar with in-kind or cash donations.
Visit the "Community Forests" link at GaTrees.org to download the U&CF Grant Application and Guidelines. |
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Leadership DeKalb
Application Deadline is March 18, 2009
You may download the application from their website. |
Zip to Green
ZiptoGreen, which was voted on by the Decatur City Commission to become a "Founding City," will be the only one-stop, comprehensive resource that:
Allows users to create personal energy reduction plans
Provides ongoing support to users through a personal page
Connects users to relevant online and local resources, to include businesses, tax incentives, local governments and utility programs To learn more visit their website. |
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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. 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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Georgia Legislative Update
Legislative
The General Assembly is now scheduled to end Sine Die on April 3rd with the passage of a new adjournment resolution on Thursday, March 5th. Lawmakers were scheduled to break until June and come back for 5 days and write a state budget based on whether the state received federal stimulus money. But since that has been determined and the Governor has already lowered the revenue estimate accordingly, leaders can go back to a more normal scheduled ending in the beginning of April.
As well, "cross over day," which is the last day bills can cross from one chamber to the other for the first time, will be on Thursday, March 12, 2009.
In response to the Octo-Mom phenomenon, legislators have introduced two bills to prevent a similar scenario from occurring in Georgia. SB 169 would limit the number of eggs a woman could have artificially fertilized or implanted to three and HB 388 would create a legal mechanism for the adoption of embryos. HB 388 passed the House Judiciary (Civil) Committee and is now pending in the House Rules Committee.
HB 606- which I am a co-sponsor, would provide humane methods for euthanasia of animals and training of certain persons authorized to euthanize animals.
HB 277- was adopted in the House by a vote of 149-18. The bill is enabling legislation that establishes a trust fund to manage the one cent sales tax revenue collected and a subsequent oversight committee to oversee those funds. As a strong proponent for commuter rail, I voted against HB 277 because the inflexible funding limit would make it difficult to operate any of the rail lines.
HR 206- was adopted in the House by a vote of 151-15. The resolution calls for a constitutional amendment levying the one cent statewide sales tax for transportation improvements. It required 120 votes in the house and would be on the November 2010 ballot for approval by the voters.
SB 39- was adopted in the House by a vote of 122-42. The bill would allow 60 percent of MARTA funding to go towards operations and 40 percent be for capital expenditures. The current split is 50/50 and is hindering MARTA's ability to meet operational costs.
HB 280- was adopted in the House by a vote of 128-36. The bill would provide more compensation for new math and science teachers that are certified by the Professional Standards Commission and are teaching in secondary schools. They would start at a step four salary level which is equivalent to six years of credible service and $4,500 more than a starting teacher's salary. Another provision requires they show that student achievement increased every year to keep the step pay raise.
Additionally, a kindergarten or elementary school teacher in a local school system who receives an endorsement in mathematics, science, or both from the Professional Standards Commission shall receive a stipend of $1,000.00 per endorsement for each year each such endorsement is in effect. This would last up to a maximum of five years and would take effect in 2010.
HB 45- was adopted in the House by a vote of 102-63. The bill would require citizens seeking who register to vote to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. A driver's license, birth certificate, passport, naturalization papers and other documents are acceptable for proof of citizenship.
HB 184- was adopted in the House by a vote of 155-1. The bill would require the Department of Human Services to post on its website information describing the importance of obtaining a blood test for sickle cell disease. The information shall recommend that each applicant applying for a marriage license obtain a blood test for sickle cell disease. The Department shall also make such information available to probate courts to give to all marriage license applicants.
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Georgia DOT Website Helps Taxpayers Track Spending of Stimulus Funds
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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.
Decatur Arts Festival Poster Competition
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
Chick-Fil-A Family Night
Monday, March 9, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
105 East Trinity Place
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Come enjoy a delicious meal, a free kids meal when you buy one, free Icedream cups (for the kids) and a fun-filled evening.
Avondale Charter School Fundraiser
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Event Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Show Time: 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Eddie's Attic
515-B N. McDonough Rd.
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Theatrical Luncheon and Open House
Austin Drive Acting Ensemble
"Someday Starts Today"
Thursday, March 12, 2009
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Austin Drive Senior Campus
1989 Austin Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30032
To RSVP please call (404) 534-3322.
DeKalb County School System
Mission Impossible: Title I Parental Involvement Conference
Saturday, March 14, 2009
7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Avondale Middle School
3131 Old Rockbridge Road
Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002
Contribute Your Wedding Dress to Local Dance Company
Decatur-based Beacon Dance is currently developing a new work focused on marriage. We are looking for any wedding dresses that people may want to contribute to this project. Performances will be in April and June, in and around Decatur and the East side of Atlanta (at the First Existentialist Church on Candler Park Drive). Please contact D. Patton White if you have a wedding dress you would like to donate.
Join Bring Trader Joes to Decatur Cause on Facebook
Greening Your Facilities-Learn How Your Congregation Can Go Green
Friday, March 20, 2009
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
First Baptist Church
308 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, Georgia30030
To register please visit their website.
Academy Theatre Upcoming Events
Ocean Troupe Presents J.R. Gibson's Cafe Playa Moon
March 10-14, 2009
Gateway Performance Productions Presents A Women's History Month Event
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Working Title Playwrights Presents 1st Draft on Demand
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Laughing Matters Presents: Battle Acts
Saturday, March 21, 2009
LoveSelf1st Enterprises Presents Shattered American Dreams
March 27-28, 2009
For information on all events please visit their website or call (404) 474-8332.
Summer Memberships Now Available for Emory's Student Activity and Athletic Center
The SAAC is pleased to announce it will be selling SUMMER and SUMMER EXTENDED memberships beginning SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2009. Both the summer and summer extended membership grants patrons access to the entire SAAC. For more information click here.
House of Grace Free Health Care Services
The clinic, located at 3567 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032, has the capacity to provide free health care services to 15 patients per evening. For more information call (404) 298-6078 or visit their website.
Spay and Neuter Your Pit Bull or Pit Mix
Atlanta Humane Society
For more information call (404) 875-6420 or visit their website.
DeKalb County Habitat of Humanity
Applications Being Accepted for Homeownership
March 13, 2009 Deadline
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
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
Zombieland Film Needs Cars as Extras
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 (Tentative)
Six Flags
12-14 hours for one day
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
Voices for Georgia's Children
Policy Director
Please submit a resume and cover letter, noting how you became aware of the position. In the cover letter or an attachment, briefly describe your reason for seeking a new position in terms of your life's journey and how this position responds to your search. All applications must be submitted by e-mail to info@georgiavoices.org with the subject: Policy Director. Applicants will receive acknowledgement of receipt but are asked to initiate no further communications before being contacted by Voices or an agent for Voices for Georgia's Children. Applications should be submitted by April 1, 2009. Starting date is targeted for May 16, 2009.
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.
The National Association of County and City Health Officials Senior Analyst-Chronic Disease and Environmental Health
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.
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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