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May 1-7, 2014

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May 1- 7 2014

FedEx Shooting Leaves Workers Dr. C.T. Vivian to Headline Official Stunned and Confused Commemoration of Atlanta’s Journey By Ray Henry and Judith Ausuebel

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It was before sunrise when the young man drove to the FedEx package-sorting center where he worked outside Atlanta, armed with a shotgun and Molotov cocktails. At 5:54 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, police said, Geddy Kramer opened fire on a guard at the entrance to the business. When he emerged from his car, a witness said, he had ammunition draped across his chest “like Rambo.” He shot more people inside the sprawling warehouse, police said, sending other co-workers scattering as gunfire rang out. One man injured himself trying to flee. Kramer then made his way to a trailer where he killed himself, ending the rampage. Police declined to say what his motive was, but the explosive devices indicate his destructive intensions. The explosives weren’t used and all six victims survived their wounds. “It was chaos,” said David Titus, a FedEx truck driver who was waiting to get into the center just before 6 a.m. when he saw a man walk up and shoot a security guard in the abdomen. He said the man then went inside and more gunshots rang out from inside the building. FedEx clerk Liza Aiken said she was working when she heard something drop, looked to her left and saw the gunman. “He had bullets strapped across his chest like Rambo” and held a knife, Aiken said. By around 6 a.m., dozens of officers from

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multiple agencies swarmed the center about 25 miles north of Atlanta that sorts packages and loads them onto vehicles for delivery. The police secured the perimeter and blocked roads leading to the FedEx center. Dozens of workers were taken by car and bus to a skating-rink parking lot to call relatives for rides. Some family members got out of their cars and hugged the workers. The suspect, identified by police as the 19-year-old Kramer of Acworth, worked as a package handler at the sprawling facility, Cobb County police Sgt. Dana Pierce said. Investigators have an idea of what his motive may have been, but they declined to disclose it. Three of the victims were critically wounded, though only one remained in critical condition by late Tuesday afternoon. A 28-year-old man who underwent surgery was in critical condition late Tuesday, while a 52-year-old woman who underwent surgery was upgraded to stable, police said. A 22-year-old man’s condition was also upgraded to stable. Among the others wounded were a 42-year-old woman and two men, ages 38 and 19. By Wednesday afternoon, the 19-year-old was the third one to be released from the hospital. The company offered no details about the attack, saying only that it was “focused on the needs of our team members and cooperating with the law enforcement investigation of this tragedy.”

One-of-a-kind Head Lice Treatment Center Opens in Atlanta Sheila Fassler, RN has opened the only licensed health care practice in Atlanta that is solely focused on treating head lice, Pediatric Hair Solutions. “Our treatment protocols are science-based, and backed by well-documented research and clinical studies,” says Fassler, RN. Fassler, a medical nurse, treats head lice with the FDACleared AirAllé medical device. The device dehydrates and kills head lice and their nits (eggs) in one treatment, using only heated air, and no chemicals. “We already have pharmacists and school nurses recommending us. We are the only company that has partnered with the Atlanta areas largest pharmacy chain, Concord Pharmacies,” says Fassler, RN. To celebrate the grand opening, and also help with the increase in infestations after spring break, Fassler and her certified employees, are offering free head checks to the public. “We always see an uptick around spring break, and summer camp is right around the corner, so it’s important to get your head checked, just as you would get a check-up at the dentist,” says Fassler. The AirAllé medical device was developed by biologists at the University of Utah, and is safe and effective at killing all stages of head lice, including the eggs. “We can take care of this problem in less than an hour. This is why we’re here. No one should have to suffer,” concludes Fassler.

from Civil War to Civil Rights

The City of Atlanta’s official commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in Atlanta begins Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m. with a kick-off event and opening ceremonies at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. The opening ceremonies include keynote speakers Dr. C.T. Vivian and Dr. Todd Groce. Dr. Vivian, a leader of the Civil Rights Movement and the 2013 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Honor, will speak on how as Atlantans, we have a shared history of both slavery and Civil Rights. Dr. Groce, President and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society will be speaking about the Civil War in Atlanta and why it still matters. The Atlanta Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, which was established to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in Atlanta, is hosting the opening Dr. C.T. Vivian ceremonies. Afterwards, the commission is inviting visitors to tour other participating venues, which will have free tours and activities. Free trolleys will shuttle the visitors to and from the venues throughout the day, including Oakland Cemetery, the Grant Mansion, Cyclorama and the East Atlanta Village, which is the site of the battlefield. Schedules and maps will be provided.

U.S. Fund for UNICEF Raises Over $500,000 at the Fourth Annual UNICEF Experience Atlanta On Sunday, April 27, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF hosted The UNICEF Experience Atlanta, a unique event designed to actively engage the Atlanta community around issues facing children across the globe and to raise funds for UNICEF. The fourth annual UNICEF Experience was held at the Foundry at Puritan Mill and drew more than 350 of local supporters. The event helped raise $519,300 for UNICEF’s lifesaving programs. Attendees had the opportunity to experience UNICEF’s innovative programs in water and sanitation, emergencies, education and protection response. They also were able to visit four regions of the world, experience an emergency situation and how UNICEF

responds, and look at the hardships faced by vulnerable children in these developing countries—all without leaving Atlanta. HGTV’s Vern Yip spoke about his experiences as a UNICEF Ambassador and introduced the first Global Community Hero Award to Al Horford from the Atlanta Hawks. Horford was honored with the Global Community Hero Award because of his ongoing global efforts with the National Basketball Association. The event was led by Founding Chair and UNICEF Ambassador Vern Yip, Alexandra Walter, Rebecca Gupta, Rose Mutombo, and Enid Draluck.

Tour de SWAT Bike Ride to Show Off Atlanta’s Neighborhoods ATLANTA – Atlanta City Councilmember Cleta Winslow, Adair Park Today, and EpiCity Realty are sponsoring the Tour de SWAT Bike Ride on Saturday, May 3 at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to re-discover southwest Atlanta. The bike ride promotes the area’s history, its homes, and neighborhoods. The self-guided 13-mile tour starts at Adair Park II (bounded by Murphy Avenue, Gillette Avenue, Lillian Avenue and Tift Street SW). The ride will go through the historic neighborhoods of Adair Park, Pittsburgh, Capitol View Manor, Capitol View, Oakland City, Westview, the West End, and conclude back at Adair Park II. These neighborhoods were established between 1835 and 1925.

“This bike ride encourages healthier lifestyles and stronger neighborhoods so that we are able to thrive in this wonderful city,” said Winslow. “If we take advantage of the good things we have available in our own backyard, we can make positive changes in the community.” There will be limited registration on-site before the tour. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult – all children must be accompanied by an adult. Bike rentals will be available through the Beltline Bike Shop 978, Murphy Avenue SW. For more information, please call Councilmember Winslow’s office at (404) 3306047.