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Adopt a Chihuahua or another small dog
For more information contact the DeKalb Animal Services and Enforcement
845 Camp Road
Decatur, Georgia 30032
(404) 294-2996
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DeKalb County Habitat for Humanity
Do you know a low income family that would be a good family partner with DeKalb Habitat? Beginning August 1st, DeKalb Habitat will be accepting applications for potential homeowners. Applications are available online. |
Vote for the DeKalb Farmers Market as you favorite state market
Show your favorite farmers market some love in our first ever "Love Your Farmers Market" contest. Vote today - it's easy, it's free and your market could win $5,000.
Care2 is partnering with LocalHarvest.org, America's most popular website for finding food grown close to home, to raise awareness of local foods, family farms, and community farmers markets through this fun, summer-long contest.
Such a contest couldn't be more timely. With an ongoing recession, food scares and growing concern over industrial farming practices, we're all searching for ways to reconnect with local, healthy and safe foods for ourselves and our families. More and more, Americans are visiting their local farmers markets to feed their families and support their local farmers.
So what better way to support the small family farmers near Avondale Estates than by helping your farmers market win $5,000 - vote today! |
| Georgia Afterschool Institute
Summer Academy
July 23-24, 2009
Georgia Afterschool Investment Council
The GAI: Summer Academy is an excellent opportunity to get a strong understanding and practice in high-quality youth development style education and gain exposure to important content areas such as STEM (for everyone!), media literacy and technology, gender issues in afterschool, and utilizing youth as leaders.
Here's an opportunity to gain skills and build your knowledge base for improving the quality of your afterschool education techniques and programming! Please join us at Callaway Gardens located in Pine Mountain, Georgia on July 23rd and 24th.
To register for the Summer Academy, please visit their website. |
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GICH Is Looking For Your Community's Application
The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) is currently accepting applications for community participation through September 4, 2009. Communities are encouraged, but not required, to send a Letter of Intent to apply by July 17, 2009, so that the GICH Program Leaders may follow-up with you during theapplication process.
Applications for participation in GICH are available at UGA's Housing and Demographics Research Center. |
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Introduces--
Statewide Child Care Referral Service
Take advantage of a new service to help families locate accessible, affordable, quality child care.
By calling toll-free
1-877-ALL GA KIDS families can learn about licensed child care in one of Georgia's approximately 3,000
child care learning centers, 250 group day care homes, and 5,300 family day care homes all across the state.
They will also provide information and advice on how to select a qualifiedchild care provider. A searchable database will also be available at www.allgakids.org. |
Join Us for Paws for the Cause!
Join the DeKalb Solicitor-General for Paws for the Cause
Event promotes pet health, safety and adoption.
Join the DeKalb County Solicitor-General, July 18, 2009 from 10am-2pm in the Downtown Decatur Square for Paws for the Cause, an event that creates awareness about animal abuse and neglect and promotes pet health and adoption. Event partners include Animal Action Rescue, Canine Ph.D. Dog Training, PhotoFetish, State Representative Stephanie Stuckey Benfield and State Representative Michele Henson.
Paws for the Cause will feature:
- Live performances by Morgan Rowe, Tiger! Tiger! and more local bands
- Live Agility and Disc Dog Demonstrations from K9 Einstein
- $20 Pet Physical Exams
- $49 5-in-1 Immunizations (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Para Influenza, Parvo and Rabies), and $20 Bordatella Immunizations
- $20 Microchipping
- $10 AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing from Canine PhD
- Pet Adoptions from Animal Action Rescue, Paws Atlanta and DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement
- Pet related product and service providers
- Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Italian Ice and an inflatable playground
Proceeds from this event will support future Paws for the Cause events and cash donations to Animal Action Rescue, Paws Atlanta, and DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement. Pets are welcome! For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.dekalbsolicitorgeneral.org or contact Artealia Gilliard at 404-371-4702. |
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DeKalb County News CDC's Global Health Odyssey Museum
Thursdays July 9 and July 21, 2009
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Global Health Odyssey Museum
Tom Harkin Global Communications Center, Roybal Campus
CEO Ellis announces board to review waste, fraud and abuse in county government
DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Burrell Ellis announced the establishment of the Board of Transparency & Accountability (BTA) to investigate allegations of waste, fraud and abuse in the county and to improve operations while restoring integrity and public trust in government. The BTA will be responsible for organizing the office of Transparency and Accountability and the selection of an Inspector General to head the office. To read more click here.
DeKalb Commission OKs budget adjustments, higher millage rate
DeKalb commissioners approved a millage rate increase, cuts and an unpaid holiday to balance the county's budget Tuesday. In a 5-2 vote, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved mid-year budget adjustments that would take the county's budget to about $606 million - down from the $616 million budget approved by commissioners earlier this year. To read more click here.
Bicycle south ride to Stone Mountain
Sunday, July 12, 2009
9:00 am
From Bicycle South: This is a great ride for anyone who is new to group rides or riding in general and families with older kids. We leave the shop at 9:00 AM and make our way out to Stone Mountain and back on the bicycle path. Total mileage is about 18 miles round-trip. Free snacks and drinks at Bicycle South after the ride. Please show up a few minutes early to pick up maps, cue sheets and meet your ride leader. Call the shop (404) 636-4444 if you have any questions. | |
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The Benfield Beat is a weekly, nonpartisan publication featuring state and local government news and community events. A "job postings" feature has also been added to help people find employment during these tough economic times. Internship and scholarship opportunities for students and recent graduates are also listed. I welcome submissions for news stories, community listings, or employment postings. Submissions can be made by emailing me directly at stuckey@mindspring.com.
Feel free to circulate the Benfield Beat to friends, neighbors, and associates. You can subscribe by visiting my website at: www.benfieldbeat.com. If you would like to receive progressive news from a Democratic perspective, you can subscribe to the Political Beat by emailing me at stuckey@mindspring.com and putting "Political Beat" in the subject line.
I welcome your suggestions and feedback on entries in the Benfield Beat. I read all emails personally and do my best to respond in a timely fashion.
Thanks for reading! |
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Welcomes Senator Johnny Isakson
as its Keynote Speaker
July First Monday Lunch
Monday, July 13, 2009
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Crowne Plaza Ravinia
4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30346 RSVP by Tuesday, July 7th - 12:00 am Last Day to RSVP will be Friday, July 10th - 2:00 pm |
Decatur Organic Farmers Market
Decatur Organic Farmers Market offers locally grown fresh organic produce, flowers, and other organic food products such as bread, jam, and sauces. It is a market that supports local farmers by offering them an in town location to sell their products.
It is open on Wednesday from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Summer) and 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Winter).
163 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Please sign up for their weekly e-notices! |
National Summer Learning Day
National Summer Learning Day is coming soon, on Thursday, July 9th. National Summer Learning Day aims to showcase summer programs across the country and focus attention on how quality summer learning programs help close the achievement gap, promote healthy development and support working families.
The National Center for Summer Learning, along with the Georgia Afterschool Investment Council, urges programs to host an event during the week of July 6, and join the national campaign to showcase the importance of summer learning to youth and families in your community!
If you have any questions regarding the National Summer Learning Day, please email Ashutosh Raina at ashutosh@Jhu.edu or call 410-262-5138. |
| Save the Date
Start Your Own Childcare or After School Program Workshop
(Worth 3-CEU credit hours)
Saturday, August 1, 2009
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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The "Summary of General Statutes
Enacted at the 2009 Session" is now available online via the link at the bottom of the General Assembly home page at http://www.legis.ga.gov/
Gov. Perdue on the Opening of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
"Today's opening of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities marks an important milestone that will allow the state to provide better and more focused healthcare results. A new agency to focus on mental health will not be a cure-all, but it will allow us to zero in on future challenges with an agency leader that reports directly to the Governor's office. Also, the functional realignment of offices within the Department of Community Health and the Department of Human Services will lead to more attention on preventative healthcare and a more focused effort on serving our state's most vulnerable citizens. The employees in these agencies have done outstanding work in a very short time frame to ensure a smooth transition. |
| Judicial Nominating Commission Recommends Nominees to Fill Vacancy on the Supreme Court of Georgia
Governor Sonny Perdue's Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) has submitted recommendations to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Georgia. The vacancy on the court was created by the resignation of Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears.
The JNC submitted the following recommendations to fill the vacancy (listed in alphabetical order):
Stephen Louis A. Dillard - Of Counsel, James, Bates, Pope & Spivey; Macon James P. Kelly III - Managing partner of Kelly Law Firm; Atlanta
David E. Nahmias - U.S. Attorney; Northern District of Georgia
Samuel D. Ozburn -Superior Court Judge; Alcovy Judicial Circuit
William M. Ray II - Superior Court Judge; Gwinnett County
Craig L. Schwall Sr. - Superior Court Judge; Fulton County
Mary E. Staley - Superior Court Judge; Cobb County
Benjamin W. Studdard III - State Court Chief Judge; Henry County
Rocco E. Testani - Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan; Atlanta |
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Goodwill Career Center
Goodwill operates a Career Center in Decatur, located at 1295 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032. It is open to the general public and equipped with people and resources to help job seekers and micro-business owners. The center provides computers with Internet access, fax machines, photocopiers, telephones, and just about any other resource you might need for job search or business development. For a calendar listing their job training events for July, please click here. |
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Community Calendar/News
Step Up In Georgia
A non-profit agency located in Decatur (at 4122 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.) helps teach senior citizens how to become computer proficient. They are in need of gently used laptops for their computer lab. If you have a computer to donate, please contact India Pullin at (404) 580-1903 or indiapullin@yahoo.com.
Staycation Sundays on Church Street this Summer
Sundays, July 19, August 9
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
River Discovery Series
Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeepers
Begins Saturday, June 27, 2009
K.N.O.W. Community Education Session
Saturday, July 18, 2009
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
RSVP by Thursday, July 16, 2009 by 4:30 pm
Sierra Club Outdoor Leader Training 101
Saturday, July 25, 2009
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
1401 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 345
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Chinese Youth Orchestra
Saturday, July 25, 2009
3:00 pm
Rialto Center for the Arts
80 Forsyth Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
For additional information call (404) 413-9849 or visit their website.
Starting Your Own Quality Childcare Business
Saturday, July 18, 2009
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
1599 Memorial Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30317
For more information email or call (404) 288-8980.
A Youth School in Human Trafficking
Thursday, July 16, 2009
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
607 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Addressing Health Reform in the United States
Thursday, July 16, 2009
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Feminist Women's Health Center
1924 Cliff Valley Way
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Third Thursday Cinema at UUCA
Documentary on Iran
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta
1911 Cliff Valley Way NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
WRFG Birthday Block Party
Saturday, July 18, 2009
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Little Five Points Community Center
1083 Austin Avenue NE
Atlanta Georgia 30307
For more information visit the WRFG website.
Workshop for Kids
Herbilicious! Cooking with Herbs for Kids
Saturday July 18, 2009
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
DeKalb County Extension Service
Environmental Education Center
2390 Wildcat Road
Decatur, Georgia 30032
(404) 244-4881
2009 Multicultural Event
Congressman John Lewis (GA-5th)
Sunday, July 12, 2009
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Perkerson Park
770 Deckner Avenue SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30310
For more information contact the office of John Lewis at (404) 659-0116.
Quilt Exhibition in Decatur
July 23 to July 26, 2009
Porter Sanford Art Center
3181 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30034
For more information visit the Ebony Stitchers Quilt Guild website.
Emory Organic Market Box Program
The boxes contain mainly local and regional produce with some items from organic farms outside of our region for variety. The boxes come in three sizes, and you can pick up your order on Thursdays from 3-6pm at The Depot on Asbury Circle. Depot parking is available for pickup.
Please order your box by Midnight on Sunday for delivery on the following Thursday. Order online and pay with a credit card or Eagle Dollars. Family Night at Decatur Chick-fil-A
Monday nights
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
There is face painting, balloons animals, buy one Kid's Meal get a Kid's Meal free and free Icedream for the kids!
Georgia Watch Survey
Taking surveys of those who do not have health insurance or have inadequate coverage.
Call (404) 525-1085 or email or visit their website for more information.
Heroes for Hunger
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Atlanta Braves
Fans who bring non-perishable food items to Braves game throughout the month of June will receive a special ticket offer for an upcoming game. Food drop off locations include Guest Relations @ aisle 146, Community Clubhouse in the Plaza and the 755 Club Lobby entrance.
SkaterAid needs used decks
Artists from around Atlanta take used decks and turn them into original works of arts to be auctioned off at the event.
If you want to learn more about the event and other ways you can support us, please visit the website.
National Summer Learning Day
Georgia Afterschool Investment Council
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The first 200 programs to register Summer Learning Day events by June 19th will receive a special package of fun giveaways that can be used during the event, including a disposable camera, magnetic photo frames, flyer disks, and a draw string backpack.
If you have any questions regarding the National Summer Learning Day, please email Ashutosh Raina or call (410) 262-5138.
DeKalb eases outdoor water use restrictions
DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Burrell Ellis announces that DeKalb County will adopt the non-drought schedule for outdoor water use declared by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on June 10, 2009. Under a non-drought schedule, outdoor water use is allowed three days a week on assigned days using odd and even-numbered addresses.
· Odd-numbered addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
· Even-numbered and unnumbered addresses are allowed to water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Water use may occur at any time of the day on the assigned days, but to be water efficient, landscape watering should not occur between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. To read more click here.
Nonprofit Space Available for Lease
The Community Foundation leases these buildings for $1.00 per year to various nonprofit organizations, and the nonprofits cover all other expenses related to the property. The nonprofits pay the property taxes and reimburse the Foundation for the cost it expends in securing property insurance coverage. The nonprofit is also responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of the building.
Currently, the Child Development Associationhas office space available in their North Fulton building. Located in a building with other nonprofits, the collaborative environment is ideal for a small or midsized nonprofit. For further details, please contact Donna Smythe at (770) 992-4339 or dsmythe@cdakids.org.
AIDS Walk AtlantaOctober 18, 2009
Piedmont Park
Pool Passes
Summer Family and Individual Pool Passes are now available for purchase at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. Please call Virginia at (678) 553-6544 with questions. Also, the newly renovated Glenlake Pool opens Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, and at 10:00 am Saturday.
Season Pool Passes
City of Decatur Residents (please provide proof of residency) Individual (2-13 yrs) $50
Individual (14-59 yrs) $60
Household (5 or less) $125
Household (5 or more) $125 + 10 additional member
Non-City Residents
Individual (3-13 yrs) $85
Individual (14-59 yrs) $95
Household (5 or fewer) $175
Household (5 or more) $175 + 10 additional member
THE 2009 Georgia Games
The Georgia Games is proud to be back this summer with its annual Championship Games. The 2009 season kicked off with the Tae kwon do event, which brought in over 150 participants of all ages and skill levels and was a huge success, a great sign that this season is going to be the best yet! Online registration is up and running, not only is it convenient, but cheaper too! All online registration is offered at a discount. Atlanta Progressive News Fundraiser
APN has always been community supported, and we are so thankful to our readers who have come through for us time and time again with donations small and large. Click here to contribute.
Decatur Career Center @ Avondale Crossing Plaza
Resources, technology and support services have been designed to help Job Seekers secure employment, and to assist in the development of Micro- Businesses.
For more information contact Dee Dee Bullock at (404) 728-8635. Center located at 1295 Colubmia Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032.
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. |
Job Announcements
Executive Director
Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta
Send Cover Letter and Resume to:
Executive Director, CVC
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
100 Edgewood Avenue NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Fax to (404) 527-7354.
GALEO Program Coordinator
Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials - Position will focus on Youth Leadership & Census 2010 duties, including: developing partnerships, conducting research, analyzing trends, increasing civic engagement, youth leadership outreach program development, program research, definition, launching, and ongoing management. For more info on the position, qualifications and how to apply, visit their website.
Southern Center for Human Rights
To apply send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and the names and telephone numbers of three references to:
Renee Myers
Southern Center for Human Rights
83 Poplar Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2122
Deadline to apply is Friday, July 10, 2009.
Youth Programs Manager
Oakhurst Community Garden Project
Submit application by June 30, 2009
Please submit resume and cover letter to Stephanie. For more information call (678) 642-4977 or visit their website.
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.
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.
DeKalb County Animal Services
DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement's volunteer program - Friends of DeKalb Animal Services - needs volunteers to play with the animals at the shelter and help pose them for photos. We are looking for people to come regularly, preferably once a week.
M-F 10-5 or Saturday 10-4
DeKalb County Animal Services
845 Camp Road
Decatur, Georgia 30032
(404) 294-2996
For more information please visit their website.
Decatur Education Foundation
Office Volunteers
Prefer volunteers who can work 2-3 days per week a few hours each day or 1-2 longer shifts. To inquire please send an email.
Oakhurst Dog Park Committee
Volunteers for the Dog Park committee will be asked to assist neighbors, conduct permit checks, and help with fundraisers to add curbside appeal to the park. Each volunteer will be ask to serve for 1-2 hours. If you are interested in volunteering please send an email to ona@oakhurst.org. | |
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