Free Braves Tickets For Youth Groups
The tickets will be located in the 400 level, and non-profit, church, or school youth groups can choose from the following two dates: Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1. There is no limit to the number of tickets that can be requested, but the group must utilize all of the tickets they request.
Should you need any additional information or have any questions, please contact Steve Timmreck at (404) 614-1512. |
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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. _______________
2009 Party on the Plaza
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Perimeter Mall
For more information please visit their website. |
| Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Candler Point Office and Retail Condominiums
2956 S. Rainbow Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30032
For more information visit their website. |
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Celebrating the Consumer Energy Program
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The EcoManor
348 Manor Ridge Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Georgia Watch, the state's leading consumer advocacy group, invites you to join us in celebrating our new Consumer Energy Program. Since early 2009, this program has promoted renewable energy, energy efficiency and equitable energy rates.
We welcome Georgia Watch board members Natalie Allen, CNN International Anchor, and Dennis Creech, Executive Director of Southface, as guest speakers for the event.
Cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception. Two hundred and fifty dollar ($250) suggested donation. |
In the News
Savannah Morning News
Gayer: Restore funds for state parks
From swampy, gator-infested mangrove forests to dramatic and colorful canyons, Georgia is a treasure trove of breathtaking vistas showcasing hundreds of fishing and swimming holes, hiking trails and camping grounds. To read more click here.
Atlanta Progressive News
Judge Rescinds Grady Dialysis Restraining Order
A Fulton County Superior Court judge rescinded a temporary restraining order against the Grady Health System on Friday, September 25, 2009, that had kept the dialysis clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital open. To read more click here. |
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SRTS Bike Training at Glennwood Academy
Bike Training is upon us and volunteers are needed to make the training a success. The bike training classes are on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Volunteers had a great time last year so consider volunteering to help our Decatur children learn the importance of bike safety.
Week One Dates: 9/30, 10/1, 10/2
Week Two Dates: 10/7, 10/8, 10/9
Volunteers are needed for the following shifts:
8:00 am-10:00 am
10:00 am-12:00 pm
12:00 pm-2:45 pm Please contact Gregory White by email or call (678) 553-6543. |
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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H1N1 Update
The novel H1N1 influenza campaign includeds plans for mass immunization, however, the choice to receive the novel H1N1 vaccine is an individual choice. There is no current mandate for school-aged children or any other Georgian to receive the H1N1 vaccine.
For additional information on seasonal flu and novel H1N1 please consider:
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2010 Census: It's in Our Hands
To find out more about the 2010 Census visit their website. |
Nurture Decatur Presents Natural Family Living Series
Nurture Decatur is a new resource for parents who seek to make informed choices as they create a whole, healthy family environment. A free lecture series to be hosted this fall at the Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite in Decatur (321 West Hill Street) will bring together parents in the community to learn about and discuss ideas related to natural family living.
Please be aware that lectures are limited to 30 attendees.
For more information visit their website. |
DEKALB POLICE ALLIANCE WORKS
TO RENEW LIFE INSURANCE POLICY FOR OFFICERS
The DeKalb County Police Alliance (DCPA), an independent 501 (c)(3) organization, will host its Annual Police Officers Gala & Silent Auction on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia Hotel. The event will raise funds to renew the three-year $100,000 life insurance policy for all of DeKalb's police officers.
For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets contact the DeKalb Police Alliance at (678) 362-0392 or www.dekalb-police.org. |
DeKalb House and Senate Delegation Public Hearings
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
7:00 pm
Porter Sanford Center
3181 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30034
Thursday, November 12, 2009
7:00 pm
Chamblee United Methodist Church
4147 Dunwoody Road
Chamblee, Georgia 30341 |
Decatur Recreation Center Basketball Leagues
Registration begins Saturday, September 19th and will continue until October 24th or until spaces are filled. Players 7-12 years of age will have to attend a skills assessment. The 11-12 travel team, 13-14 and 15-17 divisions will play in the YMCA and DeKalb County League.
For more information contact Stacy Green at (678) 553-6549. _______________
Adult Basketball Leagues
Winter basketball leagues are offered for adult men and women, with registration on a first-come basis through Nov. 2nd. A mandatory team representative meeting will be held at 7 pm, Thursday, Nov. 12th, at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. Leagues will begin the week of Dec. 5th. The schedule will consist of 10 games and an end-of-season tournament. League winners will advance to GRPA district competition.
Men's B League: $480 team fee, Games played on Mondays at the DRC
Men's Open/Industrial: $480 team fee, Games played on Saturdays/Sundays at the DRC
Women's League: $480 team fee, Games played on Thursdays at the DRC
For more information, please contact Stacy Green at (678) 553-6549. |
Get Paid to Recycle Your Refrigerator or Freezer
If you are a Georgia Power customer and have a working secondary refrigerator you want to recycle, take advantage of Georgia Power's Refrigerator Recycling Program. They will pick up and recycle your second refrigerator or freezer for free and give you $35.
Here is how it works: JACO Environmental, an appliance recycler, will pick up and recycle refrigerators and freezers that are empty, plugged in and working. This program is available to Georgia Power customers, on a first-come, first-served basis. Refrigerators and freezers must be 10-30 cubic feet in size and collection crews will need clear access to the unit. Customers must own the unit(s) being recycled. Limit two units per residential address per year. A check will be mailed to you in approximately 4-6 weeks after the appliance pickup.
Call (866) 446-9250 or go online to schedule your free pickup. |
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Atlanta Young Singers 2009-2010 Auditions Atlanta Young Singers is especially seeking boys/young men and for the 2009-2010 season. Training satellites in Atlanta (at Callanwolde), North Atlanta (Chamblee/Dunwoody), South DeKalb, and West Cobb.
Meet new friends, travel the world, perform live, learn how music is created, and bring music to life with AYS.
Time: By appointment only.
Cost: No cost to audition
(404) 873-3365 or visit their website. | |
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The Benfield Beat is a bi-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! |
| Flood Relief Information from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)
Housing Information
Provides detailed information about rental properties and helps people find housing to best fit their needs. The service can be accessed at no cost online 24-hours a day or through a toll-free, bilingual call center at 1-877-428-8844, available M-F, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.
General InformationGEMA launched a new page on its website dedicated to providing the general public with basic information and resources as it relates to the recent floods.
Donations and Contributions
This site serves as the state's central clearinghouse for corporations and organizations to donate much needed money, equipment, and goods, to the hundreds of thousands of Georgians who are recovering and preparing to rebuild from the devastation of natural disasters that effect the state. As specific needs are identified, they will be posted.
Additional Flood Information
To get help, please call: Disaster Services Individuals and families affected by natural and man-made disasters in the metro Atlanta area 1-866-RCHELPS (1-866-724-3577). The Red Cross opened five shelters in metro Atlanta and one shelter in Chattooga County on Monday evening. They will remain open until further notice.
DeKalb
Clairmont Presbyterian Church 1994 Clairmont Road Decatur, Georgia 30033 |
Stephanie Stuckey Benfield Appointed to DeKalb Schools Environmental CouncilState Representative Stephanie Stuckey Benfield (D- Atlanta) was recently re-appointed to the Environmental Council of the DeKalb County School System.
"I am proud to be a part of the DeKalb School System's continued effort to 'Go Green' and implement a system-wide recycling program," said Representative Benfield.
The goal of the Environmental Council is to maintain an environmentally conscious school system through curriculum and educational programs, as well as implementing and ensuring sustainability in the following five (5) categories: (1) Green Cleaning Building Plan; (2) Water Conservation; (3) Green Buildings and Facilities; (4) Lighting Improvements; and (5) System-wide recycling.
For additional information on the Environmental Council, please visit the DeKalb County School System's Going Green website. |
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 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Winter).
163 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Please sign up for their weekly e-notices! |
Update on Avondale Estates' Museum School
New Dinner Series!
Stop by James Joyce Irish Pub any Tuesday night in October (10/6, 13, 20 and 27) from 5:00 pm until closing to support The Museum School. Just tell your server you are there for the school and 20% of your total bill will be donated to the cause. Not valid with coupons or other discount offers.
22 N. Avondale Rd.
(404) 296-5097
Update on School Location
We are currently looking at options for either a temporary or permanent location for the school within City of Avondale Estates and surrounding areas.
We will likely use modular buildings for school opening. These buildings are NOT trailers, they are pre-fabricated units, partially constructed off site, then brought on site to complete building assembly.
Modern modular buildings:
May be custom ordered to specifications based on expected classroom size.
Allow for "green options" in reduction of building site environment impact, re-purpose of building material.
Can have any exterior, including brick.
Our Current Partners
Several world-class museums and organizations in Atlanta have expressed interest in partnering with our school and sent us letters of intent. As of September 2009, potential partners include:
The Alliance Theatre
ArtsNOW (Creating Pride)
The Breman Jewish Heritage and Holocaust Museum
The Center for Puppetry Arts
Georgia Nature Center of the World Environmental Organization
Georgia Women of Achievement Online Museum
The Wren's Nest
Some partners will work with teachers and the Head of School to develop the school curriculum while others will help develop teacher education, donate supplies or materials, provide guest speakers and host field trips.
Promote Our Charter School: Be a Neighborhood Captain
We continue to recruit neighborhood captains to serve as ambassadors for our school. We need one representative from each street or complex for this important volunteer position. Don't worry if you don't know all the answers to questions you might be asked. We'll train you so you'll be prepared, and if you get stumped, our leaders are just a phone call away.
First Annual Silent Auction on November 14
The Museum School will host "A Night at the Museum" silent auction on November 14 at Bart Webb Studios. Join our community network of good friends and neighbors for a wine and dessert party while bidding on some fantastic items just in time for the holidays.
We need volunteers, sponsors and donations of all kinds to help us meet our event goal of $10,000. Consider donating items such as:
Original artwork
Gift baskets
Services (spas/salons, babysitting, housecleaning, etc.)
Airline tickets and getaways
Adventure packages
Gift certificates
Unique experiences like celebrity meetings
Donors and sponsors will be recognized in the event program, on our Web site and throughout the evening.
Please donate items by October 30 to be included in the program. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Contact fundraising co-chair Aspen Kron to donate items, services and your time as a volunteer for the event. |
Join Bring Trader Joes to Decatur Cause on Facebook
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U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Presents MARTA with a $10.8 Million Grant for Solar Canopies at Laredo Bus Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today awarded MARTA with a $10.8 million grant under the Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) Grant Program. Secretary LaHood was accompanied by newly appointed Federal Transit Administrator, Peter M. Rogoff.
The grant will be used to install energy-efficient solar panels at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility in Decatur, GA resulting in considerable cost-savings for MARTA and creating much-needed economic opportunities for metro Atlanta.
The turnkey project will provide for shade structures with integrated, grid-tied photovoltaic cells at the Laredo bus lot. The steel-and-concrete structures will cover 220 bus parking stalls, and will include translucent panels to filter sunlight. The canopies will be equipped with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to provide ample lighting for safety and maintenance activities at night. These PV panels will generate electricity equivalent to the facility's annual electricity consumption.
"This is truly a win-win for MARTA and for the environment," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "It shows that MARTA is helping to lead the way to make public transportation cleaner, greener, and more energy-efficient for everyone who lives and works in Greater Atlanta." |
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Community Calendar/News
Fall Fest 2009
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Inside Candler Park at the corner of McLendon Avenue and Candler Park Drive
For more information click here.
2nd Annual Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day Pep Rally
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
6:30 pm-7:30 pm
Decatur Square
For more information contact Greg White at (678) 553-6543.
Oakhurst First Annual Dogtoberfest
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009
2:00 pm-6:00 pm
The Solarium Lawn
321 West Hill Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
For more info., please contact Krista Aversano.
12th Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2009
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Oakhurst Village Harmony Park
The Colored Museum
TheatreSouth Atlanta
Friday, Oct. 2, 2009
Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center
3181 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30034
Dance for Pigs Event
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
8:30 am-12:00 am
The Solarium
321 West Hill Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
For more information click here.
Pugfest 2009 to Benefit Southeast Pug Rescue
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
2405 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045
For more information click here.
Black Cat Beer Bonanza to Benefit Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009
8:00 pm-11:00 pm
Atlanta Brewing Company
2323 Defoor Hills Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30018
For more information visit their website.
Annual Power of the Vote Luncheon
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
11:30 am-1:30 pm
103 W. Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
For more information click here.
2nd Atlanta International Environmental Trade Mission
Oct. 5-9, 2009
World Trade Center Atlanta
303 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
For more information click here.
Joseph E. Lowery Birthday Celebration
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009
MLK, Jr. International Chapel
Morehouse College
830 Westview Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
For more information click here.
Georgia STAND-UP Mayoral and City Council President Candidacy Forum
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
5:30 pm-8:30 pm
IBEW Auditorium
501 Pulliam Street SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30312
For more information visit their website.
ACLU 2009 Bill of Rights Luncheon
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
"W" Hotel Midtown
188 14th Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30361
For more information click here.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Annual Conference
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
9:30 am-4:00 pm
State Bar of Georgia
Auditorium
104 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
For more information visit their website.
Sixth Annual Emory Public Interest Comittee Conference
A Human Rights Perspective on the Impact of Global Economic Migration on Georgia
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Tull Auditorium
Emory School of Law
For more information visit their website.
Conserve Georgia's Natural Leaders Awards 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
12:00 pm
Loudermilk Center
40 Courtland Street, SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
For more information please click here.
Atlanta Premiere of the film "Playground"
Proceeds will benefit CEASE (Center to End Adolescent Sexual Exploitation)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Woodruff Arts Center Symphony Hall
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
October First "Tuesday" Luncheon
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Crawford Lewis, Superintendent of DeKalb County Schools
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Doubletree Hotel
4156 LaVista Road
Tucker, Georgia 30084
Exercise Class for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease
Every Tuesday
11:30 am-12:15 pm
University Heights UMC
1267 Balsam Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30033
Cost is $90 for nine sessions
Call Kirsten Magee at (678) 592-6801 for more information.
Homeowners Night in the Planning Department
Tuesdays, Oct. 6 and Dec. 1, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Decatur City Hall
Planning Department
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!
AIDS Walk Atlanta
October 18, 2009
Piedmont Park
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. |
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Parties for Paws to benefit the Atlanta Animal Welfare Committee
Folks, if you live in the Kirkwood/Decatur/Oakhurst/Edgewood neighborhoods, please consider hosting a party to benefit this great organization, who have already helped so many people and their pets in these neighborhoods. If you are unfamiliar with this group, please check out their website and see what good they are doing for animals in these areas.
Kirkwood UCC and the Atlanta Animal Welfare Committee need your help! Do you enjoy cooking and sharing food with friends? Please throw a dinner party to help raise money for the Animal Welfare Committee in the months of September and October.
1) Invite a few friends to your home for dinner in September or October. Any day or time works.
2) Ask them to donate to AWC by paypal or mail. $20 will sponsor a cat, and $30 will sponsor a dog. (Please ask your guests to donate before your dinner party or bring a check to be mailed!)
3) Enjoy the dinner party and know that you've helped animals in your neighborhood.
4) Send us photos from your dinner party to post on our site. Or, tell us about the delicious things you're making!
Email Bonnie Heath if you have any question or visit their website. |
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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.
Market Manager
Decatur Farmers Market
For more information and an application please visit their website.
HHGREGG Stores
Permanent positions available post-holiday season
Apply online by clicking here.
HIV Prevention Coordinator
AID Gwinnett
Prevention Educator for incarcerated African American women. Submit resume and cover letter via email to mail@aidgwinnett.org with HIV EDUCATOR as the subject line of your email. No telephone calls, please.
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
Women's Sports Foundation
Atlanta Outreach and Events Intern
Atlanta Public Relations Intern
Internship requires a 15 - 25 hours per week commitment. School credit is available. Interested applicants should send resume (cover letter optional) in the form of an email to Candice Dixon. For additional information call (404) 256-3323 x 105.
Planned Parenthood of Georgia
Each internship is in a different department at Planned Parenthood in Atlanta and has different requirements, generally a commitment of 10 - 20 hours/week per semester, and offer a stipend. Please visit their website for internship descriptions and an application.
Georgia Association on Young Children
Part-Time Early Care and Education Policy Fellowship
Last day to apply is August 30, 2009 or until filled
If interested, please send cover letter, resume and three references (with contact information) to:
Dr. Pat Minish
Executive Director
Georgia Association on Young Children
368 Moreland Avenue, NE
Suite 240
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
Fax-(404) 222-0107
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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