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Students wearing heart monitors to measure effectiveness of P.E. classes
Fifth-graders at Knollwood Elementary School are wearing heart monitors during P.E. class to measure their heart rate as part of a DeKalb School System test of its physical education curriculum. To read more click here.
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Water No. 1 metro chamber priority for 2010
The business community should take a leading role in dealing with Atlanta's water crisis, the biggest challenge facing the region entering a new decade, Metro Atlanta Chamber President Sam Williams said Thursday. To read more click here. |
In the News ...
CrossRoads News
Students wearing heart monitors to measure effectiveness of P.E. classes
Fifth-graders at Knollwood Elementary School are wearing heart monitors during P.E. class to measure their heart rate as part of a DeKalb School System test of its physical education curriculum. To read more click here.
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Water No. 1 metro chamber priority for 2010
The business community should take a leading role in dealing with Atlanta's water crisis, the biggest challenge facing the region entering a new decade, Metro Atlanta Chamber President Sam Williams said Thursday. To read more click here.
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Oxendine warns insurers to obey mammogram lawGeorgia Insurance Commission John Oxendine warned health insurers doing business in the state Tuesday that they must continue covering mammograms as currently called for under state law. To read more click here.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Confusion over mammogramsAre you confused by the current controversy over mammography screenings? We aren't. See how we are speaking out to protect access to mammograms. |
Who doesn't like to save money, especially when it comes to eating out?
Here's a list of local restaurants that offer great kids' meal deals - either "kids eat free" days or special reduced rates.
Please call to confirm details, since most offers are limited to certain ages and require the purchase of an adult entrée. If you know of any other local restaurants featuring kids' specials, please send the information to me.
Enjoy!
Boston Market
2535 Briarcliff Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-329-0700
All Weekend - Two free kids' meals with 1 adult purchase of $6 or more. Four free kids' meals with purchase of a Family Meal. Offer available to kids 14 and under for dine-in, carryout and at drive-thru. No coupon required, but kids must be present to claim their meals.
Captain D's
1487 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
404-378-3868
2 free kids' meals at participating locations with any adult entree purchased at regular price every Thursday. Dine-in only.
Cici's Pizza Buffet
3912 N. Druid Hills
Decatur, GA 30033
404-329-1535
Although Cici's doesn't offer kids eat free, they do let kids (ages 3 & under) eat for $1.49 daily and their daily buffet is $3.29 for kids 10 & under, which is a pretty good deal.
Flying Biscuit
1655 McLendon Ave
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-687-8888
Kids under 12 eat free from the Kids' Menu from 4-7 pm with every purchase of $6.95 from the regular menu on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights.
IHOP
2741 Clairmont Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-633-1889
Kids 12 & under eat free every day from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine In only.
Loco's
2480 Briarcliff Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-329-1999
Corn dogs, burgers, mac 'n cheese, chicken and more. Kids eat for 99 cents daily.
Maddio's Pizza
3027 N. Druid Hills
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-929-6700
Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays with purchase of adult entree.
Melton's App & Tap
2500 N. Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
404-634-9112
Kids 12 and under eat free Tuesdays with purchase of adult entree.
Moe's Southwest Grill
1524 Church St.
Decatur, GA 30033
404-373-0675
Kids eat free all day on Saturday with the purchase of an adult meal for at least $5.
Piccadilly Cafeteria
2595 N. Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
404-373-5116
Piccadilly's Kids' Days features 99 cents kids' meals all day Thursday and Saturdays from 11-4 (regular prices $3.99) with the purchase of an adult entrée. Available to kids 12 and under. Dine-in only. Check out. Visit their website for more information.
Steak 'n Shake2845 N.Druid Hills
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-549-5346
Kids Eat Free all weekend - One free kid's plate for every $8 spent. Dine-In only. |
Atlanta Peace Trails
Atlanta Peace Trails is a map booklet of Peace Poles "May Peace Prevail On Earth"™, Peace Gardens, and Peace Monuments around the greater Atlanta area.
To view their free booklet detailing ways to walk, ride a bike, and use mass transit to see places of peace in Atlanta, please visit their website. |
House of Grace Health Center
The nonprofit House of Grace Free Health Care Services serves adults 18
years and older who are uninsured and with income at or below 200 percent of
the federal poverty level. It is open twice a month on first and third
Mondays and serves 15 patients per evening with non-emergency primary care including physical exams, screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, prostate cancer, cholesterol and HIV/AIDS and some lab and prescription services.
Diabetics can get help managing their illness and there is also nutrition
and weight management, smoking cessation and stress management services.
The clinic is located at 3567 Covington Highway is open from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information visit their website or call (404) 298-6078. |
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DeKalb Medical offers free smoking cessation program
DeKalb Medical Center is offering a free program to help smokers kick the
habit. Every Friday, from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, DeKalb Medical is hosting "Nicotine Anonymous", a 12-step program, for anyone who wants to quit smoking.The program is being held a the hospital's main campus, 2701 North Decatur Road. No registration is required. For more information call (404) 244-8444 or (404) 501-WELL. |
Temporary child care assistance program targets families affected by recession
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) has created a new federally funded program called Temporary Child Care Assistance (TCCA) that will be operated under the state's Child Care Program. The program, which ends in September 2010, will provide time-limited assistance with child care costs for families that qualify.
To qualify for TCCA, a person must:
Be a Georgia resident
Be actively involved in either job readiness training, vocational training, technical school or college
Be unemployed or work part-time
Have income that falls within the income guidelines
Care for a child who is 12 years old or younger (or 17 years or younger if they have special needs)
To receive TCCA benefits, families must either apply directly online or call 1-866-371-8222 to receive a paper application by mail. |
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Home Heating Assistance
Winter can be tough in a recession. To see if you, a family member, friend or neighbor is eligible for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance, click here. |
Join Comm. Stokes to End Teen Dating Violence
DeKalb County's Super District 7 Commissioner Connie Stokes is working with the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL), Liz Claiborne, Inc., the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), state legislators, and MADE (Moms and Dads for Education) to ensure that all young people are educated about the devastating consequences of teen dating violence and abuse. "Teen dating violence is such a widespread and pervasive issue," says Commissioner Stokes. "We all have to become involved in the conversation and educate ourselves and youth to help prevent this violence from beginning. I remain committed to working with the legislature to see legislation passed, and that our communities are informed." If you are being abused or suspects a teen is being abused, call the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline at 1-866-331-8474 or visit their website for additional information. For more information about It's Time to Talk Day or Love Is Not Abuse, call the office of Commissioner Connie Stokes at 404-371-3053, e-mail, or visit her website. |
What's different about the 2010-2011 calendar?
The 2010-2011 calendar removes many "short weeks" (school in session fewer than five days in a week) from our typical calendar. Instead, the 2010-2011 calendar consolidates the days off into two full-week breaks.
These breaks take place in September and February.
Formal student progress reports will go out six times a year instead of four.
School begins one week earlier in August but still ends before Memorial Day.
The 2010-2011 calendar contains the same number of days for student instruction and teacher workdays.
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City Schools of Decatur Wins Funding from State
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle recently announced that City Schools of Decatur (CSD) will receive $3 million in funding for the Decatur Career Academy (DCA). The academy, to be housed at Decatur High School, will be a partnership between the City Schools of Decatur and DeKalb Technical College.
The objective of the new career academy is to provide students with hands-on, specified training that will prepare them to be highly qualified individuals once they enter the work force. To read more click here. |
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Please support Oaktree Farms, Wonderland Gardens and our School Garden Initiative by purchasing your organically grown vegetables from Wonderland Gardens. Please go to our website to do so. |
Georgia End of the Year Celebration
to discuss
The White House Project Report: Benchmarking Women's Leadership Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ernst & Young LLP
55 Ivan Allen Blvd, 10th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30308
To learn more click here. |
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Homebuyer tax credit
From the office of U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson
As of Dec. 1, Georgia homebuyers can take advantage of the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit for an additional three months. Made available originally through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the credit is now extended through the Unemployment Insurance Extension Bill until April 30, 2010.
Move-up buyers as well will now be able to benefit with a $6,000 tax credit.The first-time tax credit already has a proven record of success in increasing home sales in Atlanta and throughout the U.S. To date, as many as 355,000 sales this year can be directly attributed to the credit. For more on this tax credit, click here. |
Avondale Estates Business Association Sponsors Coat Drive
Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services of Atlanta (RRISA)
The AEBA is asking everyone to drop off to any of the drop off sites listed below any jackets, coats, hats, gloves and scarves for their coat drive.
Drop Off Sites
Finders Keepers
Our Way Cafe and the Beade Shoppe in the Twin Oaks Shopping Center
Hauswerks located at 5 Exeter Road
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JaBarrCo Presents The "2009 Holiday Bazaar"
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm The Java DeLight Café
4153-C Flat Shoals Pkwy
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 214-7114
(Located inside Trinity Office Park)
Come Shop Until You Drop!
Invite your family and friends to shop with you. |
| DeKalb Taskforce for Run Away, Homeless and Sexually Exploited Youth
The next Task Force Meeting is two weeks away on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the DeKalb Juvenile Court from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. |
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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. |
| WOW! That's Engineering! Event
In this Wow! That's Engineering! event, SWE Atlanta will be creating an experience for middle school girls (grades 6-8) where they have the opportunity to meet female engineers and technologists and hear first-hand about these exciting career paths. Women engineers and technologists present interactive activities and the girls experience the creativity and innovation that goes on in the field of engineering.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Georgia Power
241 Ralph McGill Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
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Oakhurst Community Garden Project Membership Drive UpdateThank you to the 120 new or renewing members that have joined since October 1st. Our goal is 300 new/renewing members by December 31st. If you haven't supported your local community garden yet, please take a moment to do so today. |
The Tim Redovian Memorial Fund Annual Night at the Theatre and Silent Auction
The Tim Redovian Memorial Fund, presents the 8th Annual Night at the Theater, Holiday Boutique and Silent Auction at a special benefit performance of the "G.I. Holiday Jukebox" performed by the Dunwoody Stage Door Players. Make your reservations soon (678-488-6929) as you don't want to miss this exciting evening! Show time is 8:00 pm with final bidding on auction items during the intermission. After the performance ends you will take home the items you won, plus wonderful memories of another enjoyable evening at a TRMF fundraiser! Wednesday, December 9th Stage Door Players 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338 Bidding and dinner begin at 6:30 pm The G.I. Holiday Jukebox starts at 8:00 pm. For information and to make reservations:
(678) 488-6929 or go to www.timredovian.org for more information. Seating is limited so please make your reservations early. |
Citizens for Progressive Transit
We would like to invite you to join Citizens for Progressive Transit. Thanks to member contributions, CfPT has been able to positively influence the public conversation about our region's relationship to transportation.
In 2009, we successfully lobbied the Georgia Senate to pass a bill that would keep MARTA running seven days a week despite the recession. We also supported, and the Senate passed, a separate bill that would allow voters to vote on regional transit projects. However, both measures failed in the House of Representatives.
When the legislators went home in April, it looked as though MARTA would have to end seven day a week service. So we joined other pro-transit voices in the media. Elected officials on the Atlanta Regional Commission board heard the call and used federal stimulus dollars to keep MARTA running seven days a week.
Past contributions from members have helped us speak up for the need to keep transit running through this recession and to use new transit projects to create a sustainable economic recovery. But as you know, we have much work to do before Georgia cities have World Class Transit systems. Your support sends a message that Georgians want better public transit. Joining is easy - just click here. We plan to recognize all 2009 contributors on our website so please let us know if you prefer to remain anonymous. Thank you for all that you do. Sincerely,
Lee Biola
President
Citizens for Progressive Transit | |
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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! |
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Statement from Speaker Glenn Richardson
"Effective January 1, 2010, I will resign my position as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives and as state Representative for the 19th District in Paulding County.
It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Paulding County as their Representative for 14 years and as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives for the last five years. During this time, I have appreciated working with the members of the House and the people of Georgia to keep state government efficient and ensure a low tax burden for our fellow Georgians.
As Speaker, I have been well served by the entire staff of the House of Representatives, especially the staff in the Speaker's Office. To each of them I offer my profound thanks for their tireless efforts. And to my many friends and supporters throughout the state, thank you for standing by me even in the most difficult times. My service would not have been possible without you.
I am confident that House Leadership will continue to lead the House and its members as they serve all Georgians to the best of their abilities.
I recently made public that I have suffered from depression for many years. I continue to seek treatment and have made progress in dealing with this disease. In making this public disclosure, it was my hope to raise awareness and encourage others who suffer from this disease to come forward and seek treatment. I fear that the media attention of this week has deflected this message and done harm to many people who suffer from this condition.
I am thankful for the opportunities my service afforded me to make Georgia 's future brighter. Though I will no longer be serving in elected office, my commitment to see a better tomorrow for our state remains. As always, I am confident that Georgia 's best days are still ahead." |
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DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES HOSTS HOLIDAY CHEER FOR CHILDREN
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) encourages those who are behind on their child support payments to take advantage of the annual Settlement Day event. Settlement Day gives non-custodial parents an opportunity to make a payment on past due balances during the holiday season. The goal of Settlement Day is to ensure that children have financial support especially during the holiday season.
Individuals who are behind on their child support have until December 8, 2009 to make a payment toward their total past due balance in addition to their regular payment. Non-custodial parents who wish to settle their past due balances can do so during the week of December 7 by visiting their local child support office.
Local offices do not accept cash and there is a $1.50 transaction fee for processing each payment. Other payment options include:
Mail: Send certified checks or money orders to: OCSS Family Support Registry, P.O. Box 1600, Carrollton, Georgia 30112-1600 . Please be sure to include name and social security number are on all payments.
Online Payment: Individuals can register at https://ga.smartchildsupport.com to make online payments via draft from their bank account.
Debit/Credit Card: Submit payment using debit or credit cards through the Georgia Division of Children Support Services' website at www.ocse.dhr.georgia.gov.
For more information about DCSS, please visit www.ocse.dhr.georgia.gov. |
2010-11 and 2011-12 School Calendars
to be determined by DeKalb School Board
On Monday, December 7th, the DeKalb Board of Education will consider approving proposed calendars for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 school years (action item J15)
The current 2009-10 calendar provides for a start date of the 2nd Monday in August, ends the first semester one full week before Christmas and ends the second semester on a Friday while providing for an 11 week summer break. The current schedule has 89 school days in the first semester and 91 in the second semester.
The proposed 2010-11 and 2011-12 calendars start and end the first semesters on the same schedule but add a holiday in 2010-11 to coincide with election day (November 2nd). The calendar lengthens Winter Break by one day and ends the second semester on a Wednesday. The first semester is 88 days and the second semester is 92 days. Summer break will be reduced to 10 ½ weeks. The 2011-12 calendar is virtually identical except the Election Day holiday becomes an additional February holiday; the calendar provides 89 days in the first semester and 91 days in the second semester. The summer break remains at 10 ½ weeks.
Please visit http://www.emory-lavista.org/ for more information and to view the calendars. Click on Announcements.
The following concerns, which are not an exhaustive list, have been raised by members of the public:
1. Pushing more instructional days into the second semester under the 2010-11 calendar means fewer instructional days before key tests such as End of Course, CRCT and Graduation.
2. The proposed calendars reduce the length of the summer break.
3. The 2011-12 calendar creates one three day week in February.
4. The calendars lengthen the Winter Break.
Please examine the calendars closely and to contact your board members if you have any concerns or questions. |
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Selection of DeKalb School Principals On Monday, December 7, the DeKalb School Board will consider amending a Board policy (action item J 5, By-Law BBFA,) to reduce the role of school councils in the selection of school principals.
Currently, pursuant to a regulation issued by the Superintendent, school councils play a significant role in the interview and recommendation process for principals. Parents, teachers and a business representative now hold a majority of 5 out of 7 positions on each Interview Committee, which interviews all candidates selected by Human Resources and recommends two candidates to the Superintendent, who makes the final decision. The recommendations are advisory only.
The proposed Board policy eliminates the Interview Committee. The Superintendent would only be required to ask for very general input from the school council about the traits the new principal should have, but only if the principal is to be hired from outside current DCSS personnel. The school council would have no input if someone is to be reassigned from within DCCS.
Please visit http://www.emory-lavista.org/ for more information. |
Dogs up for Adoption in Decatur
Here are two very sweet dogs who've been rescued and are currently living at the vet where I work awaiting adoption.
 Diesel, a 2-year-old male, was rescued by good Samaritans who found him left chained-up in the back yard of an abandoned house. Thankfully, Animal Action Rescue stepped up and committed to Diesel's veterinary care and finding him a home. Diesel had a female companion who was also rescued and has been adopted because she is the desirable blue and white variety of pit bull. But Diesel's beauty is more than skin deep he is extremely loving and affectionate despite the hardship he endured in his puppy years. Diesel presses his big block head against his kennel door craving the affection of all the veterinary staff. We think he'll be about 60-65 lbs at his ideal weight.
Hambone, a 1-year-old male, was found wandering the grounds of Decatur High School and brought to the vet in hopes someone would reclaim him.... but no one came for him. Hambone's name suits him perfectly because, unlike Diesel's mild-mannered personality, Hambone is a ham! Instead of pressing his head against the door for attention, Hambone stands up on his hind legs to greet all his visitors. His poorly cropped ears make him look menacing, but he is anything but! Hambone has a taller and leaner build than Diesel but will be about the same weight. Both of these eligible males are neutered, microchipped and current on all vaccines! Anyone interested in meeting Diesel or Hambone can come to The Village Vets of Decatur any time during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:00pm and Sat 8:00-2:00). Just email me, call me at (404) 371-0111, or come in and ask for me at the front desk www.thevillagevets.com. There is an application, adoption contract and $195 adoption fee to cover a portion of the rescue group's cost of veterinary care. Check out both dogs' bios and/or apply on-line at www.animalactionrescue.org.
Please help Animal Action Rescue of Atlanta win $10,000 by casting your vote for AAR at www.animalactionrescue.org. It takes less than five minutes! |
H1N1 Update
from the
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
People recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to receive the vaccine as soon possible include: health care workers; pregnant women; people with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes; anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age; and people living with or caring for infants under 6 months old.
FLU.gov is a one-stop resource with the latest updates on the H1N1 flu. On this site, you can find information on How to Prevent and Treat the Flu, Flu Essentials and Why the H1N1 Vaccine is Safe and Recommended by Health Experts. To look up where to get vaccinated in your state, visit the Vaccine Locator. This information is updated regularly as more doses are shipped each week.
An additional resource is the CDC hotline, 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636), which offers services in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Heard a rumor? Visit Myths & Facts to run a fact check.
Please forward this email to your family, friends, co-workers and networks today. Let's work together to help keep our communities safe and healthy.
H1N1 Vaccines Available
The Newport Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., at 4540 Glenwood Rd., Decatur GA 30032 is a provider for the H1N1 Vaccination for Children & Adolescent and Adults. Priority will be given to Infants, Pregnant Women, and Senior Citizens.
The Vaccine is $10.00 and they are open for vaccination Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 4:00 pm.
Appointments are not needed!!!
Attention: Some Insurance Accepted!!!!
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Weatherization Assistance Available
Free weatherization repairs are now available for low income families living in the city of Atlanta and Fulton County through grants from the U.S. Department of Energy. The repairs are made by the Southeast Energy Assistance, a non-profit agency that has been serving Fulton County for 28 years. Repairs include attic, wall and floor insulation, window and door repair, and repair or replacement of faulty gas appliances.
For more information please visit the website. |
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Finders Keepers Boutique will be open
7 days a week in December!
December hours will be:
Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: 11am-7pm
Wednesday: 11am-7pm
Thursday: 11am-7pm
Friday: 11am-7pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm *
* No consignment drop-offs will be accepted on Sundays.
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Support the Campaign to Bring Trader Joe's to Decatur! Click here to join our Face Book page |
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Up2Us Regional Conference in Atlanta
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Oglethorpe University
Lupton Hall
4484 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30319
Up2Us, in partnership with the Women Sport's Foundation will host a FREE regional conference to unite professionals in the field of sports-based youth development for a half day featuring keynote speakers, breakout training workshops, networking opportunities, and a funders resource panel.
For more information click here. |
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Council for Quality Growth
2009 Annual Meeting
Is Recovery on the Horizon?
2009 Annual Economic Forecast
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Atlanta Marriott
Gwinnett Place
1775 Pleasant Hill Road
Duluth, Georgia 30096
To register click here.
For more information contact Jennifer Head at 770-813-3381. |
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DeKalb Chamber & UGA Small Business Dev. Ctr.
to Host Small Business Boot Camp
The Boot Camp will take place on Friday, December 11, 2009 from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center located at 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA 30034. Check-in, networking and continental breakfast will take place between 7:30 am - 8:15 am.
The cost to participate is $199 which includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials. DeKalb Chamber and SBDC clients may receive an EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE of only $99 if registration is received by November 20, 2009. Early bird registration for all other participants is $149.
To register, interested parties should visit the website. |
Imagine the world's greatest sporting event being held in the US and Atlanta not being one of the host cities simply due to the fact that we forgot to exercise our interest and commitment to being part of the greatest, once-in-every-four-year, spectacle on the planet.
If you haven't already signed the on-line petition in support of Atlanta's bid to be one of the host cities for the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup™ - sign up today. There is not much time left before the USA Bid Committee will begin their deliberations on which of the remaining 27 cities to eliminate as they narrow their list down to 18 final cities.
You can make the difference in this bid not only by signing the petition but by getting everyone of your friends and family to go on-line in support of the bid. Now is the time to show how important this bid is to Atlanta and the Georgia Soccer community.
Let's get going.....
We need 50,000 signatures to support the Committee efforts. Every signature matters!
Please sign and pass along to your friends and family.
Sign the Petition now - www.gousabid.com/atlanta |
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Season of Giving
A Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur is grassroots effort to have caring neighbors and community members help low-income children and senior citizens enjoy the holidays.
Send a check and one of their volunteers will do the shopping. Make the check payable to: A Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur and mail it to: P.O. Box 220, Decatur, GA 30031.
To help do community outreach (contacting individuals or businesses), please contact Keith Duprey at keith.duprey@turner.com or (404) 452-5214.
Friends of Wonderland Garden
As you begin to consider your holiday shopping lists, we encourage you to give a gift with a purpose...The Travel Extravaganza book allows you to give the gift of ultimate travel while raising funds for our most precious Wonderland Gardens.
The Travel Extravaganza Book provides 14 travel offers worth over $20,000 in value. And...they never expire. The Travel Extravaganza book is packed with fantastic travel opportunities including luxury cruises, extravagant accommodations and complimentary airfare for only $75.
To learn more, click here Travel Extravaganza Fundraiser.
Atlanta Inner City Outings Gift-Wrap Fundraiser at REI
It is REI gift-wrapping time again for Atlanta Inner City Outings (ICO)! Atlanta ICO is in need of volunteers for its winter fundraiser on December 11-23, 2009. With volunteers' help last year, ICO raised over $3,800, all of which went directly to taking inner city youth on outdoor adventures. We can take 150 plus kids out into the woods during the year with this funding. If you are interested in helping ICO with this year's funding, getting these kids outdoors and getting into the holiday spirit, please contact us! This year we will be wrapping gifts: Dates: December 11-23, 2009
Locations:
REI I-85/Atlanta Store
Shifts: Dec 11 (5-9pm)
Dec 12 (10-2pm, 2-5pm, 5-9pm)
Dec 13 (11-2:30pm, 2:30-6pm)
Dec 18 (5-9pm)
Dec 19 (10-2pm, 2-5pm, 5-9pm)
Dec 20 (11-2:30pm, 2:30-6pm)
Dec 21 (6-9pm)
Dec 22 (6-9pm)
Dec 23 (6-9pm)
Secret Santa for Refugee Resettlement Agency
It's the season of giving, and you can brighten the life of a refugee child by being a secret Santa for RRISA (Refugee Resettlement & Immigration Services of Atlanta). For more information or to participate please contact Dean Crownover.
Breakthru House
Are you looking for a gift for a special someone on your list? Make a donation to Breakthru House this holiday season in honor of your special someone. We will mail a personalized holiday card informing them of your gift. Donations can be mailed to Breakthru House or made online at www.breakthru.actionministries.net
Commissioner Larry Johnson's Tree of Love
The 10th Annual Tree of Love Christmas Program is Saturday, December 19,
2009 beginning at Noon and this is when the gifts are to be returned so
distribution of the gifts can take place. We still have over 100 children left who need your help this Christmas! Model cars, clothing, a skateboard, a Hello Kitty purse, are some of the items the 4-, 11- and 7-year olds are asking for. You can help by 'adopting' one of the remaining children from the Tree of Love and by doing so you will help to make their Christmas Day a little bit brighter. Call DeKalb Commissioner Johnson's Office at (404) 371-2988 to get a child's name from the Tree of Love.
"Can Hunger" at Kroger
Kroger customers will have three simple ways to donate at the register from Nov. 15 - Dec. 31 in this year's "Can Hunger" campaign sponsored by Comcast, B98.5 and CBS Atlanta: Scan a $1 icon, purchase a $2 Reach Out, Reuse, and Reduce Hunger recycleable grocery bag, or scan a $5 icon. Donations benefit local Feeding America food banks, including the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Breakfast with Santa! for FODAC
Marriott Evergreen Conference Resort in Stone Mountain Park
Saturday, December 12, 2009
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
The proceeds will benefit the children medical equipment program at Friends of Disabled Adults and Children Too! Inc.
Call (770) 491-9014 for ticket information or click here to order online!
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Visit http://acfb.convio.net/holiday to donate needed virtual gifts of fresh fruits and vegetables, turkeys, after-school snacks, transportation, and full food pantries. Those in need will have the hope for a better tomorrow and the security of having enough food for their table.
You'll be able to send e-cards as well as print your own beautiful card to place in a stocking or include in holiday cards with each present. When you're looking for that perfect gift, give the gift that will nourish the soul and the community.
GA Lions Lighthouse Foundation
The GA Lions Lighthouse Fdtn. provides eyeglasses for those in need. This holiday season, you can help by nominating someone for Santa's Naughty List or Nice List with a tax-deductible donation to the Lighthouse Foundation.
Say thank you to people who go the extra mile by adding them to Santa's Nice List. Add friends to the Naughty List and send them a lump of coal! Find out more at www.checkittwice.org. |
The Druid Hills High School (DHHS) Athletic Foundation and PTSA prepare to host their second annual auction to assure students continue to excel in DeKalb County. In the face of economic hardships and state cuts in education spending, DHHS parents, staff and students look forward to the fun of their on-line auction on Sunday, January 24, 2010.
Fun & Gains party to be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010, 6:30 pm-10:30 pm, Cox Hall Ballroom, Emory University Campus. |
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Make your own Gingerbread House!
Perfect for a night out with the kids...sign up now to come to Greene's event room to make your own Gingerbread House...we will supply the house, icing, and an assortment of candy (and assistance if needed) for you to let your imagination create a holiday memory to take home and enjoy for the season.
Cost - $35.00 per house (maximum of 3 people allowed to help with each house)
We are taking appointments Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays throughout the month of December...call or stop by to pick your time. Appointments will fill up quickly! |
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Business of the Week
Maddio's, located in the Toco Hills Plaza , across from Publix and next door to Chipotle, opened in January, and recently was voted BEST PIZZA, MOST KIDS FRIENDLY and BEST CHEAP EATS.
Maddio's (www.maddiospizzza.com) offers fresh homemade pizza, toasted subs and gourmet salads, using local produce, free range meats, made from scratch dough, sauces, and breads baked locally. Maddio's is a fresh, healthy approached to serving pizza, subs and salads, quick and affordable, like Moe's or Willy's of pizza.
Please see Maddio's listing under the Kids Eat Free! section -- they offer free deals for families with kids on Tuesdays. |
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Protect the kids on your shopping list from unsafe toys
This season when you are out shopping for toys for your children, your nephews, nieces or grandchildren, make sure they are safe. Download our 24th annual Toy Safety report, Trouble in Toyland, to find out which dangerous toys to avoid. |
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Community Calendar/News
Avondale Christmas Tour of Homes and Holiday Market
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The Holiday Market will be held at the Avondale Community Club, 59 Lakeshore Drive. For more information click here.
Letter Writing Party for a Purpose! Help Abolish Gas Chambers in Georgia' s Animal Shelters
Saturday, December 12, 2009
1:00 pm - 4:00pm
851 Arlington Place N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
Druid Hills High Christmas Tree Sale
It's that time again! The Druid Hills High School PTA has a large selection of beautiful Christmas trees for sale at Suburban Plaza (intersection of Scott Blvd & North Decatur Rd 30033). Please support academic achievement at one of our local high schools by purchasing your tree or wreath from them! Sales are by check only and benefit the DHHS PTA.
ACS Partners Meeting on Grade Level Reading
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
967 Dewey Street
Atlanta, GA 30310
NAACP of DeKalb General Meeting
Saturday, December 12, 2009
10:00 am
DEKALB TECHNICAL COLLEGE
555 Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
Leapin' Lizards' Parent's Night Out
Saturday Dec. 12, 2009
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Leapin' Lizards is partnering with Push Push Theater and local Decatur restaurants to make our Parent's Night Out event an exciting adventure for the entire family.
For more information click here.
Little Shop of Stories
Melissa Conroy Comes to Storytime!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
7:00 pm
You know her as Pat Conroy's daughter, but your children remember her from the Decatur Book Festival as the book lady with the cute pictures. Melissa Conroy, author and illustrator of Poppy's Pants, will join us for an extra Terrific Thursday storytime. And like always, we'll have milk and cookies.
North Decatur Presbyterian Christmas Pageant
Children's Pageant and Christmas Party
Sunday, December 13, 2009
5:00 pm
North Decatur Presbyterian Church
Christmas Home Tour
The Stone Mountain Woman's Club is sponsoring a Christmas Tour of Homes. Donation of $20 includes lunch. A Christmas Gift Mart will be at the Stone Mountain Woman's Clubhouse and The Wells Brown House on Ridge Avenue. Homes on the tour include a home with luxurious porches and custom built ins, a Craftman style loaded with antiques and special touches, and a Hugh Howell Road gated home and grounds decorated for the Christmas season. Benefits community projects.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
5513 E. Mountain Street
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
Call (770) 822-9947 for more information
DeKalb County Greenspace Program Update
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009
6:30 pm Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Dr. in Decatur. For more information, call the county Parks Bond and Greenspace Office at (404) 371-2082 or visit their website.
Mental Health Support Group Meeting
A National Alliance on Mental Illness support group for people in recovery from mental illness, Connection, meets at the Agnes Scott College Wellness Center on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of each month. Another group meets on Wednesdays at Shallowford Presbyterian Church, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. For more information, please call (404) 604-2350.
Nightbird Publishing Night with the Authors -
Support our Local Bookstores!
Eagle Eye Book Shop
Friday, Dec. 11, 2009
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
2076 N. Decatur Road
Decatur Georgia 30033
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. |
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The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) are jointly seeking applications for the Fiscal Year 2009 JARC and New Freedom program funds. Funding for these two programs is authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act - A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
Do you have a great and innovative idea about how to improve access to transportation or how to provide transportation services for older adults, persons with disabilities, and persons with lower incomes? If so, you are encourage to submit your project proposal for funding consideration. The JARC and New Freedom programs are designed to encourage creative, innovative projects that address the transportation needs of people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes, and older adults.
The goal of the JARC program is to improve access to job sites and employment-related activities for people who are transitioning from welfare to work or for others with limited incomes. The New Freedom program provides funding for transportation programs and services that go above and beyond what is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
An application package has been created to assist you with putting together your project proposal. You are encouraged to review the goals and objectives included in the Atlanta Regional Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan available on the ARC website.
If you have any questions or require technical assistance, please contact Kenyata Smiley at (404) 463-3275 or at ksmiley@atlantaregional.com.
Applications will be accepted through December 22, 2009. |
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Days Inn & Suites
Purchase one room now through January 2010 and get one FREE! Room must be booked at our non-discounted rack Rate for one night and the second night is FREE. For more information click here. Call Toll Free: 1 (888) 635-3003 Valid 11/12/09-1/31/10 |
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Job Announcements
United Way of Metro Atlanta
Early Reading First Project Director
Early Literacy Coach
Send cover letters and resumes via email. For more information visit their website.
Temporary Administrative Assistant
The position is located downtown, the assignment is scheduled to last one month (possibly longer) & the pay is $16 per hour. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of corporate Administrative Assistant experience, preferably some of that experience would be supporting executives &/or sales. ADVANCED skills in Microsoft 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) are required. The position will start immediately! If you know of anyone who might be interested, please ask them to forward me their resume ASAP. Send resumes to: khunt@kinetixhr.com
DFCS is looking for 3 FICM Supervisor(s) over their COMPASS (Common Point of Access Social Servicese) team. This is a time limited position not to exceed one year.
Only those with FICM case management and supervisory experience will be considered. Locations can be North, Central, or South Georgia. To learn more click here.
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. The Center is located at 1295 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032.
GDHS, Division of Child Support Services
Interested parties should visit their website.
Georgia Public Health Association
Executive Director
Application deadline December 18, 2009
Please send (via mail, e-mail or fax) a cover letter, resume, three references, and a salary history (note: incomplete submissions will not be accepted) to:
Terri Theisen
Theisen Consulting LLC
7140 Northgreen Dr. NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
Fax: 770-396-2385
YWCA of Northwest Georgia, Inc.
Family Violence Director
Resumes should be e-mailed or faxed (770-790-4042) to the attention of Holly Comer with cover letter and salary requirements. No telephone calls - please.
CobbWorks, Inc.
Receptionist/Information Specialist
Interested parties should visit www.cobbworks.org, register as a job seeker (if not already registered), and the follow the directions for applying for the position. NO RÉSUMÉS OR APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF APPLYING ONLINE. NO PHONE CALLS.
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th
Now hiring for the Holidays
Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Two State Network Managers
To learn more about the positions click here.Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples in one PDF file to Robert Ping, state network director of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
State Network Associate
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For more information on the position and how to apply, click here.
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Recruiting employees for Atlanta headquarters
Job applications and information about benefits are available on their website.
DeKalb Workforce Development
Please visit their website for the latest job listings
Other opportunities include:
Internship Opportunities
GoGirlGo! Atlanta Regional Office
Two collegiate level interns
Send resumes to:
Women's Sports Foundation
1946 Starvine Way
Suite 207A
Decatur, Georgia 30033
For more information visit their website.
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 life long mentorship.
PROGRAM DETAILS
· The program runs from June 5 to July 31, 2010
· Students must commit to two summers
· Housing is paid for by the Institute
· Students work at paid internships based on their career interest
You should be a college sophomore to apply. The Institute does not have
a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65.
An applicant's GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the
admissions process. Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and
volunteer work are also important factors.
The application can be found on the website.
The Academy Theatre
Two interns per semester, three during the Summer
Send a resume and headshot to
119 Center Street
Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002
You can also send resume by email.
Scholarships
Harvard University
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website or call (617) 495-1581.
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 toona@oakhurst.org.
Clairemont Elementary School
School is revitalizing its tutor program and, of course, we need YOU! If you could give 30 minutes 2x/week (or even once a week!), you would not believe the difference you could make for a struggling student. We are focusing on math for the time being and would give you materials and direction. For more information contact Holly Neil at (404) 538-1635.
Meals on Wheels
Meals On Wheels Atlanta invites you to give back this holiday season by delivering meals to homebound, low-income senior citizens on Christmas Eve. For many the delivery may be the only contact they have with the outside world on this holiday. Deliveries begin in the morning, and each route takes approximately one hour, so you will still have plenty of time to enjoy the holiday. Please visit http://tinyurl.com/yldj9ve to volunteer. Staff will follow up with you before the day of delivery. If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Mary Hart at mhart@scsatl.org or (404) 351-3889 x303.
Feminist Women's Health Center
Lifting Latina Voices Initiative (LLVI) is looking for Latina volunteers. Are you interested in being a part of action-focused solutions to help address the community's needs? FWHC is looking for women of all ages interested in providing education and information within the Latina community regarding issues related to reproductive justice. No prior experience necessary and all training will be provided. Please contact Maria, the LLVI Program Coordinator at (404) 248-5445, or email her directly at latinaleaders@feministcenter.org. |
EPA Soliciting Applications for Environmental Justice Grant Funding
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant
applications for a total of $1 million in funding for projects aimed at
addressing environmental and public health issues in communities. EPA
expects to award approximately 40 grants of up to $25,000 each and will
accept applications until January 8, 2010. Local governments and
non-profit organizations are eligible to apply.
For information on eligibility and application materials click here. | |
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