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ARC taking comments for planned changes along I-20 By Jennifer Ffrench Parker
Big changes are on the way for I-20 through DeKalb County and now is the time for residents to weigh in on the discussion. The Atlanta Regional Commission is collecting comments on the region’s FY 20082013 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) through Aug. 1. Changes being considered in the amendment will affect I-20 Collector/Distributor Lanes in DeKalb County and the I-285/ Ashford Dunwoody interchange.
The amendment involves a new air quality and financial constraint conformity determination by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The plans call for $72.8 million of funding in FY 2011 to address major congestion chokepoints along I-20 in DeKalb. For the I-285 /Ashford Dunwoody interchange, the TIP is seeking to add a diverging diamond interchange at a cost of $5.8 million to relieve congestion. For both DeKalb projects, 80 percent of the funding would come from the federal
government and 20 percent from the state. The TIP is the mechanism by which federal, state and local funds are approved for all significant transportation projects and programs. The FY 2008-2013 TIP comprises the first six years of the Atlanta region’s longrange 2030 Envision6 Regional Transportation Plan which provides a blueprint to guide the region’s transportation decisions for at least 20 years. ARC must receive comments prior to midnight on Aug. 1 to be considered in the official record of comments. It has desig-
nated July 20 as TIP Amendment Day and will answer inquiries from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Inquiries can be made to 404-463-3272 or transportation@atlantaregional.com. ARC will also hold a public hearing about the amendment at a July 28 board meeting. Other opportunities for the public to learn more about specific changes being proposed. People or organizations desiring a briefing or discussion on the amendment should contact Judith Dovers at transportation@ atlantaregional.com or 404-463-3272.
Program to help families buy homes By Carla Parker
Some help is on the way for families looking to purchase a home for an affordable price when the National Neighborhood SHOcase Tour comes to Atlanta in August to give an edge to homeowners, rather than investors. At a July 7 press conference announcing the tour, representatives of APD Solutions, a national Neighborhood Revitalization firm, were joined by DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson, local partners, and other community leaders to announce the program’s Atlanta launch. Vaughn Irons, APD Solutions CEO, said The Neighborhood SHOcase is a Special Homeownership Opportunity (SHO) event that offers working families the opportunity to purchase real estate at Vaughn Irons an affordable price at an auction marketplace without competition from investors. It will roll into Atlanta on Aug.1 with 59 properties in the city of Atlanta, DeKalb and Fulton counties. DeKalb’s 12 properties are located in Decatur, Ellenwood, Lithonia and Tucker. Irons said the group’s goal is to put properties into the possession of neighborhood people who will live in them. But before the auction begins, APD Solutions prepares the prospective homeowners with the know-how to benefit from the auction. Irons said the primary beneficiary of the nation’s current housing market hasn’t been home buyers. “It’s been investors, who have gone in and purchased these properties and rent it to families instead of helping them own the properties,” he said. “What we’re all going to do is change that balance, to put more power in the hands of regular working people, the type of folks you would rather live next to instead of living next door to an empty, vacant, foreclosed property.” The national tour’s first stop will be in metro Atlanta, where Fulton and DeKalb counties lead the state in foreclosure. Over the last two years, Irons said that
The Neighborhood SHOcase tour favors homeowners and not investors. It shows families how to navigate home auctions and get the best price for their homes.
there have been nearly 2.9 million foreclosures. Projections indicate that number will increase to 11 million new foreclosures by 2012. APDS will host a series of homebuyer preparation seminars, starting through July 21 at different locations and through HomebyRequest.com, its consumer website. Irons said the workshops will prepare potential buyers on what to expect at the SHOcase and to ensure homeownership readiness. “We are trying to create a marketplace for homebuyers that present an opportunity to purchase their new home at a real value,” he said.
Johnson, whose Commission District 3 is home to hundreds of foreclosed properties, said he is really excited about the program and thinks DeKalb County is going to benefit from it. “We have neighborhoods who are off the charts in terms of homes boarded up; we got whole blocks,” he said. “This neighborhood showcase is an opportunity for us to take the blocks back, house by house.” The Aug. 1 auction will take place at 1 p.m. at the Legends Event Center,181 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. in Atlanta. Free seminars will be held at Greenforest CDC, 3299 Rainbow Drive in Decatur. The following dates and times are:
Mortgage rates dip to 50-year low Mortgage rates dipped to their lowest point in five decades this week. The rates fell to 4.57 per cent, capping two straight weeks of decline. Rates have fallen over the past two months as investors, concerned with the European debt crisis, have poured money into Treasury bonds. But the new low rates have yet to fuel home sales because high unemployment have impaired people’s ability to buy, and many homeowners have lost equity in their homes and owe more on them. Banks are also skittish about lending. This week ‘s rates on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to an average of 4.07 percent, up from 4.04 percent last week, the lowest on records since September 1991. Rates on five-year adjustable-rate mortgages averaged 3.75 percent, down from 3.79 percent a week earlier. Average rates on one-year adjustablerate mortgages fell to 3.75 percent from 3.80 percent. The rates do not include add-on fees known as points. A point is equal to 1 percent of the total loan amount. The nationwide fee for all types of loans in Freddie Mac’s survey averaged 0.7 a point. n July 13, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. n July 15, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. n July 17, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. n July 22, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
There is a $25 fee for a July 14 seminar at the Wesley Chapel –William C. Brown Library at 2861 Wesley Chapel Road in Decatur; and a $20 fee for a July 21 seminar at the Flat Shoals Library at 4022 Flat Shoals Parkway in Decatur. Both one-hour seminars start at 6 p.m. For webinar times and dates or to register for any seminars, visit www.homebyrequest. com. For more information about the SHOcase auction or APD Solutions, visit www.APDSolutions.com.
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The games promote rehabilitation through rigorous competition in basketball, rugby, softball, hand cycling and other sports.
Army veterans don’t let injuries spoil their sports
Anthony Gillespie (left) of Decatur and Marvin Brown of Stone Mountain were in Denver, Colo., this week competing in the 30th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. They both expected to bring home medals from the event.
By Carla Parker
Stone Mountain Army veteran Marvin Brown is not letting a war injury stop him from participating in something that he loves to do – play sports. Brown and fellow vet Anthony Gillespie of Decatur, were among nearly 600 veterans from around the country who competed July 4 to 9 in the 30th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Denver, Colo. The Department of Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America presents the
largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world for military veterans who are wheelchair athletes. Veterans participating in the games have served since World War II. The multi-event sports and rehabilitation program serves vets who suffer from spinal cord injuries, amputations, and neurological problems. The games promote rehabilitation through rigorous competition in basketball, rugby, softball, hand cycling and other sports. Brown, 53, who served in the army from 1975 to 1979, was a first timer to the games.
He injured his spine in an auto accident in 1979 while serving in Germany. He is paralyzed from the waist down. Brown won the silver medal in bowling and also participated in 9-ball pool, air guns and the wheel chair slalom. He said that he has always been active in sports. “I enjoy sports and my wheelchair, so I wanted to participate,” he said. Gillespie, who served in the Army from 1981 to 1981, was a first timers at the 2010 games as well. He has a prosthetic leg and
said his recreational therapist at the Atlanta VA Medical Center convinced him to participate. He competed in archery, air guns, bowling, and 9-ball pool. The 46-year-old lost his left leg below the knee when his baby’s mother stabbed him in the leg, cutting off the circulation to his foot causing the lost of his leg. On Thursday when he talked to a reporter, he had not yet received the results of his air guns competition but was hopeful. “I hit all the targets, so I know I won a medal,” Gillespie said.
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Congressman Hank Johnson is boasting about the $102 million DeKalb County government received under the Recovery Act and claiming the same act created 84,000 jobs in Georgia [CrossRoadsNews June 18 Forum.] The problem is this: The money went to short-term jobs and shovel-ready projects did not help the private sector. It is the private sector that will lead the economic recovery, not government paid for with American tax dollars. Furthermore, the legislation that Congressman Johnson is working on will postpone real recovery and undo any positive effects of the Recovery Act. Congressman Johnson wants to use the Gulf disaster as an excuse to push damaging legislation.
I know that cutting corporate taxes and reducing the payroll tax will stimulate job growth, but these job-creating measures would be greatly offset by cap and trade and amnesty. Lisbeth “Liz” Carter
In Washington, even seemingly well-intentioned programs come wrapped up with higher taxes and unintended consequences. The special interest groups are pushing for a national energy tax, otherwise known as cap and trade. Congressman Johnson wants to increase red tape, regulation and taxes. The fact is, cap and trade will hurt the lower and middle working classes the most and cost Americans jobs.
Don’t let the noise surrounding the Arizona Immigration Law distract from the bigger picture. Congressman Johnson is pushing to provide amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants. Amnesty did not fix the issues when granted under the Reagan Administration and it will negatively impact each and every one of us. Amnesty is not a civil rights issue – it is an issue that impacts
Jones lacking in ethics, morals and personal responsibility believes Vernon Jones’ I have never had a beer sins are only the insignifiwith Vernon Jones but I cant constructs of white once had the occasion to people who want to “tear be in a small venue with the black man down.” him at a charitable comIn other words, there munity event. is no need to judge VerI found his demeanor non Jones on the objecand public deportment Elrado Ramsay tive standards of ethics, to be cautious, suspicious and brimming with a super-heated morals, and personal responsibility calculation of his own importance for his behaviors, since they are ex– something like sharing a doctor’s plained by a white conspiracy. However, let us give a hard look waiting area with a cross pollination of Benito Mussolini and Na- at some of Jones’ personal, political, criminal, and civil altercations. poleon Bonaparte. He had the “I am not like you Those who would overlook the little people syndrome” air about healthy component of basic sleaze him – the male Leona Helmsley of that has followed, interrupted, DeKalb politics. I have no doubt and characterized Vernon’s rule of that many people know the Vernon DeKalb County is either disingenuous or not in control of all their Jones I am talking about. Much evidence suggests that Mr. fruit loops. Last April a federal jury deJones is the candidate of choice for some 4th District suburban black clared, that “Jones created and professionals, but not so fast. They maintained a hostile work environidentify with his educational back- ment” as it awarded $185,000 to two ground, his corporate experience, of the plaintiffs in a discrimination his age, and his accomplishment lawsuit the county lost to four white as part of the black empowerment people, who were systematically removed, demoted or drummed out experience. Of course, some of that support to install black employees. We can argue the merits of what stems from a vein of thought that
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and who was awarded, but the fact is that the jury spoke decisively about Jones’ blameworthiness in that very sordid affair. Mr. Jones’ contention in the CrossRoadsNews June 19 Forum that “DeKalb County and no one else was found guilty” is akin to saying, “My kids robbed the bank. I was only a driver, and I did not have a gun.” I was truly convinced that Vernon Jones has no scruples when, during his 2008 campaign against Jim Martin for the U.S. Senate, he “Photoshopped” his photo on his campaign flyer next to presidential candidate Barack Obama proclaiming “Yes we can,” as if the two had shared the podium at some political rally. Of course, this is the same Vernon Jones who has vocally prided himself on voting for George W. Bush twice. Contrary to popular belief, Vernon Jones is not a visionary. He was in office for eight years and DeKalb residents are still walking on dirt tracks along great swaths of Memorial Drive, Covington Highway, Hairston Road and Rockbridge Road.
Vernon Jones’ administration proved that you can have new swimming pools, and new roads, a high municipal bond rating, a new senior citizens center, fresh acreage of green space even as your society devolves into lawlessness and sociocultural meltdown washes through your local civilization. Since 2009 DeKalb County is getting safer, but the GBI says that from 2005 to 2006, murders more than doubled from 45 to 93, jumped to 109 in 2007, and climbed to 113 by the end of 2008. Rapes increased from 138 in 2005 to 192 in 2008. Tell a woman about new green space in Arabia Mountain when she is consumed by fear as she alights a MARTA bus at 9 p.m. to walk home from work. Jones alone could not solve this problem, but it is hard to lead and galvanize people in movements to restore their own communities when the only authority you care about is your own, and the people you are supposed to serve and lead are but stepping stones, chattel, and dried twigs in the cauldron of your own insatiable ambition. Elrado Ramsay lives in Decatur.
Lane closures back for I-20 paving A5
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Work crews resumed work on the I-20 resurfacing project Friday with a double lane closure through Monday morning.
In the quest for health and fitness, the options are endless but eating better and becoming more active are the foundation of any wellness program.
The 2010 election season is officially in high gear. In just 10 days, DeKalb’s 448,554 registered voters will be headed to the polls for local and statewide races.
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Initiative helps seniors cope with heat A5 With the mercury reaching into the high 90s, advocates for the elderly are reminding families that high temperatures can be deadly, especially to the elderly.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Aniston will be on screen on July 13 when the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library shows “He’s Just Not That Into You.”
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jobs, education, health care, and nearly every aspect of our lives and economy. We must first secure our borders and then address a multifaceted immigration policy. Amnesty will cost Americans jobs. From my career in business, as well as operating my own company, I know that cutting corporate taxes and reducing the payroll tax will stimulate job growth, but these job-creating measures would be greatly offset by cap and trade and amnesty. Part of ensuring that jobs will return and stay in our district is stopping legislation that will further delay or kill recovery. Lisbeth “Liz” Carter is a Republican candidate for the 4th Congressional District seat.
mond and motivational speaker Les Brown will be the featured speakers at the DeKalb Chamber’s Inaugural Everest Awards.
Educators can apply for a $5,000 scholarship to experience an Exploritas program anywhere in the world.
More than 53,000 DeKalb voters will vote at 21 new precincts for the July 20 primary.
Forum to feature governor’s, 4th District races B7 The 21 men and women running for governor of Georgia and the 4th Congressional District seat have been invited to a July 10 forum being hosted by the DeKalb Neighborhoods Consortium.
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“It’s OK to be a Recession Fashionista. It’s a great way to be green, glamorous and charitable.”
Lane closures back Initiative helps seniors cope with heat for I-20 resurfacing Work crews resumed work on the I-20 resurfacing project Friday with a double lane closure through Monday morning. Two westbound left lanes between Wesley Chapel Road and the Columbia Drive overpass are closed this weekend for the paving that began at 9 p.m. Friday. Thomas Parker, Georgia Department of Transportation area engineer, said Thursday that motorists should expect heavy delays during these hours and are strongly advised to use alternate routes. “We expect extensive delays through the project area all weekend but especially on Saturday afternoon,” he said. Contractors took the July 4th holiday weekend off which gave motorists a break from the delays. The $28.6 million resurfacing project that started June 18 will continue on weeknights and weekends until fall, when the temperatures get too low to pave, and will be completed in the spring. GDOT is resurfacing 9.8 miles of I-20 between Columbia Drive and Turner Hill Road. For more information visit www.511ga.org.
With the mercury reaching into the high 90s, advocates for the elderly are reminding families that high temperatures can be deadly, especially to the elderly. A stagnant June heat wave has brought records for both high temperatures and total days above 90 degrees for Atlanta and a third of the country, stretching from Missouri to New York to the Southeast, the National Climactic Data Center reports. The summer heat is already taking its toll, and this is just the start of the season. Senior Helpers, a national in-home senior care company with local offices, is urging families to take precautions this summer and protect elderly loved ones from the dangers of the heat by putting together a simple Senior Summer Survival Kit. “Seniors are far and away the most
at-risk population for serious consequences related to dehydration, heat stroke and exhaustion resulting from abnormal summer temperatures, and it’s vitally important that families take precautions and check on local loved ones regularly,” it said. The Senior Summer Survival Kit, which includes a water bottle, sunscreen and health cards, can be assembled for less than $25 and a single trip to a nearby drug store. Peter Ross, Senior Helpers CEO and co-founder, said that whether seniors are traveling themselves or staying on their own while the rest of the family is out of town, it’s absolutely vital that aging family members have the resources to be safe, happy and healthy. “Seniors are far more susceptible to health problems related to summer heat than any other demographic,”
Ross said. “Taking the time to prepare one of these kits to make sure loved ones have the essentials they need can make all the difference in preventing a serious situation.” For the Senior Summer Survival Kit, Senior Helpers recommend: n Reusable water bottle to maintain hydration. n Copies of all prescriptions and health insurance cards. n Phone numbers of health care providers and information concerning chronic health problems. n Sunscreen, at least SPF 30, to prevent serious burns. n Multivitamins to keep the immune system strong. n Battery operated/hand-held fan in case of power outages and extreme heat. For more information, visit www. seniorhelpers.com.
Sisters’ clothing exchange evolves into charitable closet swap By Carla Parker
Five years ago, sisters Tammy C. Drummonds of Lithonia and Marteeta Spradling of Covington wanted to get different outfits without “breaking the bank” during lean times. The two got together and swapped clothes, accessories, and shoes from each other’s closet. Today that idea has evolved into My Sister’s Closet Swap, a charitable event that the two host quarterly to offer women in need an opportunity to get “new” clothes for work and everyday use. Spradling said they just decided to take their clothing swaps to the next level. “It’s OK to be a Recession Fashionista,” she said. “It’s a great way to be green, glamorous and charitable.” At a May 1 closet swap held in honor of Mother’s Day at the Oaks Golf Course in Covington, more than 75 women from DeKalb, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton and Rockdale counties, Atlanta and South Carolina received free clothes and jewelry. Spradling said they turned the Closet Swap into a party and invited local vendors, massage therapists, makeup artists, nail technicians and a videographer to participate and offer services to the women. “We had a girls’ night out,” she said. “The ladies showed up with bags of clothes ready to trade dresses, pants, tops and accessories.” She said the event was also good for businesses to network. After each closet swap, the sisters donate any remaining clothes to a women’s shelter. The May swap benefited Project ReNeWal in Conyers. Spradling said there is nothing shameful about swapping clothes and they do not want people to be ashamed of wearing other people’s clothing.
More than 75 women from DeKalb, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton and Rockdale counties, Atlanta and South Carolina received free clothes and jewelry at a May 1 closet swap at the Oaks Golf Course in Covington.
“It’s basically a way to recycle,” she said. “One woman’s junk is another woman’s pair of jeans.” The next closet swap is scheduled for the fall. Spradling said it offers women a great excuse to organize their closets. “We can get rid of stuff we no longer want, and gather a group of like-minded people together for an afternoon of fun or an evening of food and cocktails,” she said. For more information on organizing a closet swap, contact Marteeta Spradling at Msteeta73@yahoo.com or 770-787-4941.
Sisters Tammy Drummonds (right) and Marteeta Spradling started My Sister’s Closet Swap after they exchanged clothing as a way to save money.
Rivers Alive signing up volunteers Grants to help senior centers’ gardens Organizers and volunteers who would like to help clean up DeKalb streams can register for the 11th annual Rivers Alive fall events. DeKalb Watershed Management’s Adopt-A-Stream program is organizing stream cleanups for September through November and registration is open through July 31. Organizers who register by the deadline will receive 2010 Rivers Alive Tshirts to hand out to their volunteers during the event. County departments, civic associations and volunteers will clean up streams, rivers, lakes, beaches and wetlands. The mission of Rivers Alive is to create awareness of and involvement in the preservation of Georgia’s water resources. For more information, contact Michael O’Shield at msoshield@dekalbcountyga.gov or 770-724-1456.
Two DeKalb senior centers received $1,000 grants to start community gardens from the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Senior Community Garden Initiative. The DeKalb/Atlanta Senior Center at 25 Warren St. in Atlanta, and the Scottdale Senior Center at 3262 Chapel St. in Scottdale, were awarded the one-time grant as “seed” money to buy items like garden soil and soil amenities, lumber and other supplies to build beds and structures needed to support the garden, plants and seeds, gardening tools, watering hoses and other irrigation equipment.
DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis applauded the grants. “Thanks to ARC and Kaiser Permanente, these new community gardens will provide another way for seniors in DeKalb County to stay active in our community,” he said. The grants are sponsored by ARC and funded by Kaiser Permanente, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia. The Senior Community Garden Initiative strives to improve seniors’ health by increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables and providing opportunities for older adults to remain engaged.
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The cost of mailing a letter is on its way up to 46 cents. The U.S. Postal Service said July 6 that it is seeking a 2-cent increase in the price of a first-class stamp starting in January. It would be the first stamp price increase in almost two years. The Postal Regulatory Commission must approve the recommended price changes. The increases would not go into effect until Jan. 2 and raise about $2.3 billion for the first nine months of 2011. It would be the first stamp price increase since May 2009 and comes as the postal service faces plummeting mail volume caused by the recession and increased use of the Internet. Last year the postal service lost $3.8 billion, despite cutting 40,000 full-time positions, and eliminating millions of work hours and reducing expenses by more than $1 billion every year since 2001. It is now projecting a deficit of nearly $7 billion for the next fiscal year Postmaster General John E. Potter said he does not want customers only to bear the burden of dramatic price increases. In March he announced that pricing would be one in a series of solutions the Postal Service is pursuing to become financially sound. “There is no one single solution to the dire financial situation that the Postal Service faces,” Potter said. “These proposed rate adjustments are moderate and part of a fair and balanced approach to ensuring mail service for all Americans well into the future.” The USPS Governors also recommended that the price of a postcard would increase 2 cents to 30 cents. In addition to the 46-cent rate for the first ounce, the cost for each additional ounce would go up a penny to 18 cents. The price to send periodicals would jump about 8 percent, and other rates for advertising mail, parcels and services would rise by varying amounts. As part of the pricing package, the Postal Service also approved a new evergreen tree branch image for its Forever Stamp, which will be available to the public in October at the current rate of 44 cents. Once purchased, the stamps are valid literally forever – despite any future price changes. No additional postage will ever be needed.
State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond and motivational speaker Les Brown will be the featured speakers at the DeKalb Chamber’s Inaugural Everest Awards and Business Expo on July 23 at the Emory University Conference Center. The event, which begins Michael Thurmond Les Brown Darryl Ford at 11:30 a.m., will recognize small-business and corporate diversity and to expose businesses to hundreds of potential responsibility and will showcase many of clients and generate quality business leads. DeKalb County’s top small businesses and Thurmond will be the keynote speaker corporations as exhibitors. at the awards luncheon while Brown will It is designed to provide an opportunity address the expo.
Darryl Ford, chamber board chairman and owner/general manager of Stone Mountain Chrysler Jeep Dodge, said the expo will be a celebration of success. “It’s an awe-inspiring sensation recognizing accomplishments of those that contribute to enhancing the quality of life in DeKalb County in the midst of an economic downturn,” he said. Expo attendance is free to the public but there is a cost for the luncheon. Sponsorships are still available. For more information, call Kim Davis Mitchell at 404-378-8000, ext 223, or visit www.dekalbchamber.org.
Sam’s Club to offer loans to small-business members Small -business owners will soon be able to pick up a loan at Sam’s Club along with their groceries, early shopping hours, orderahead programs and credit card processing. The company which is division of WalMart Stores Inc. announced July 6 that it will offer loans of $5,000 to $25,000 to its small-business members. The program will focus on minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses. Sam’s Club is testing a program with Superior Financial Group, one of 13 federally licensed nonbank lenders, and the nation’s
leading SBA lender. The Bentonville-Ark,-based company’s foray into the lending business comes after 15 percent of its business members said in a November survey that they were denied a loan, up from 12 percent in April 2009. Club members who apply for a small business loan during the pilot will receive $100 off the application fee, a 20 percent discount and a 7.5 APR, which is 25 basis point discount. The terms of the loans will be 10 years, and there is no penalty for early repayment.
Small businesses pay $35 a year to be members of Sam’s Club. Catherine Corley, Sam’s Club vice president of Mmembership, said access to capital is a major pain point for their members and the small-business Main Street community. “We believe this pilot program is a step in the right direction to help fuel small business growth and create jobs to stimulate our economy,” Corely said. “It’s also simple to apply and costs less, which is consistent with our goal to help our members make smart choices and provide superior value.”
AJ Wright to open two more DeKalb County stores AJ Wright is getting ready to open two more stores in DeKalb County that will create 200 new jobs. The Georgia Department of Labor said this week that its DeKalb Career Center will help the subsidiary of TJX Cos. fill the parttime and full-time positions. The career center will host a recruitment drive July 19-23 for the stores that will open at 5600 Buford Highway in Doraville and 4353 Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker in
August. Each store will employ about 100 workers and the company seeks to fill parttime positions in merchandising, sales, processing, and receiving, along with working in the fitting rooms. Full-time positions will be available in management, loss prevention, and as coordinators of hourly workers. Applicants should dress professionally, bring a resume, be prepared to fill out an application, and interview for jobs. The recruitments will take place 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Doraville, 5935 New Peachtree Road and at the Cofer Crossing Shopping Center. The church is directly across the street from the Doraville MARTA train station. The shopping center is at the site of the Old Buffalo Restaurant, 4349 Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker. For additional information on the recruitment, call the DeKalb Career Center at 404-298-3970.
Hundreds of youth get summer jobs with stimulus fund More than 1,100 DeKalb youths are getting work experience – and wages – this summer through a DeKalb Workforce Development program. The eight-week Summer Youth Employment Program, which began June 1, received more than $2.7 million in grants from the Department of Human Services and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to enable
high school and college teens to earn money while exploring career interests. Students are paid $8.50 an hour at work sites that include DeKalb County government, nonprofit and community-based organizations, and health care and private businesses. Human Services referred 873 students, and the summer work experience for 250
youths is funded with Workforce Investment Act Formula funds. The program connects youth through multiple pathways to education and training that will enable them to enter and advance in the workplace, aid in accessing the services they need, and identify academic and career goals. For more information, call 404-3713038.
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If you have never hiked before, or you are out of shape, start slowly to get your body in condition.
Hikes offer inexpensive path to health In the quest for health and fitness, the options are endless but eating better and becoming more active are the foundation of any wellness program. Walking is an easy way to embrace movements, and taking a hike burns calories, is kind to the wallet, and can be as easy or as demanding as you want. In addition to walking around your subdivision or using school tracks, South DeKalb residents also have the Arabia Mountain trails that now extend from the South River in Lithonia to Rockdale County. Here are some tips for an effective, fun and safe trek through nature from TOPS Club, a nonprofit weight-loss support program:
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Getting started If you have never hiked before, or you are out of shape, start slowly to get your body in condition. As with any new activity, check with your doctor first. Before trekking, begin a consistent fitness routine. Start by walking around your neighborhood, then increase the distance to build your stamina. Carry a small pack to help your back and shoulders get used to carrying one when you are out on the trail. Also consider using cardio-based equipment, such as stairsteppers, elliptical trainers, and rowing or climbing machines to strengthen leg muscles. Incorporate weight training to improve core Proper preparation will help you make the most body and abdominal strength. of your walk, whether you’re going for a walk
Keeping fueled Even short hikes will make you hungry and thirsty, so when packing food and water,
take into account humidity, temperature and distance. Pack food that is easy to eat such as oranges, apples, trail mix, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and sports bars. Take one more meal and more water than you think you will need for extra energy and hydration. Carry a water filter or water purifying tablets to ensure a supply of clean water. Outdoor retailers also sell large capacity water packs that can be easily strapped over your shoulder.
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Check out the trails Check out what resources your library offers, such as maps and guidebooks, visit sporting goods stores, and check online to see what hiking trails and nearby attractions and amenities are TOP 5% IN The available. When choosing a hiking NATION FOR trail, take into account your capabilities. Easy trails are CLINICAL eXCeLLeNCe generally short and relatively two yearS IN a row level. They should be accessible to nearly everyone. Moderate trails require some physical conditioning. Difficult trails are steep and/or long and require good physical conditioning, and, in higher elevations, acclimation to the high altitude in the park. The National Parks’ Web site (www.nps.gov) offers trail maps online, and you can determine what is most appropriate for you. Don’t forget to check the weather forecast before you leave. Always let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return, even if you have a partner or are on a group hike. Take your cell phone, a flashlight, lighter, a lightweight aluminum blanket, and maps. Know what to do if you twist an ankle, get an uncomfortable blister, or are stung by an insect. Have a wilderness first-aid kit available and know how to use it. www.dekalbmedical.org Preparation is key to a successful and enjoyable hike.
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What type of pack? Day packs are designed to be used on reasonably short hikes. They have shoulder straps and some will have a chest strap and/ or a belt strap. Internal frames have a metal frame integrated into the pack. Because the pack stays close on your back, the load moves with you and helps with balance and agility on uneven terrain. Internal frame packs’ light weight appeals to the recreational backpacker. External frames have a high weightcarrying capacity. Because of the rigid frame, the external frame distributes the weight better than an internal frame but may be more difficult for individuals who have balance issues.
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How to dress While your basic walking shoe may work for those neighborhood walks, unpaved trails require a sturdier shoe with good arch support and a heavy sole. A good pair of hiking boots will help with stability and shock absorption and a boot that has waterproof/ breathable Gore-Tex membranes will help to keep feet dry. A break-in period is strongly recommended. Good socks are also key. Choose wool or synthetic over cotton because when cotton gets wet, it stays wet. A midweight hiking sock with good cushioning supports the arch. Wear a thin cycling or nylon sock under a hiking sock as a first layer to help prevent blisters, and consider bringing along a second pair to change into. Be prepared for anything, including temperature variations, insects, sun and rain, by dressing in lightweight layers. The first layer of shirts and pants, next to the skin, should be synthetic to keep moisture from the body. Look for high-tech materials like microfiber, spandex and UltraWick. The second layer for insulation should relate to the outdoor temperature. If the weather is very cold, then a heavier fleece or liner makes sense. The third layer should be a weather-resistant shell, which acts as a windbreaker or rain shield. In addition to sunglasses, hats with brims protect the face from sun, keep you cool, and also help shield the eyes. Wear sunscreen on bright and cloudy days.
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In Georgia and Alabama, more than 62 percent of all wishes granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation involve travel.
Movie on relationships at library Ben Affleck and Jennifer Aniston will be on screen on July 13 when the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library shows “He’s Just Not That Into You.” The movie, which is loosely based on the hit book of the same name, also stars Drew Barrymore, Ginnifer Goodwin, Scarlett Johansson, Justin Long and Bradley Cooper. It follows a number of couples through the ups and downs of their love relationships. The Senior Movie Time screening takes place at 1 p.m. The library is at 2861 Wesley Chapel Road. For more information, call 404-286-6980. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Aniston star in “He’s Just Not That Into You,” showing July 13 at the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library.
Film looks at poverty in Africa
The award-winning documentary “Good Fortune” looks at how development organizations may be undermining the communities they are seeking to improve.
The PSC documentary “Good Fortune,” which investigates how massive international efforts to alleviate poverty in Africa may be undermining the communities they aim to benefit, will be screened July 18 at AtlantaFulton Central Library Auditorium. The hourlong film, hosted by Sankofa Spirit Movies With a Mission, will be shown at 3 p.m. “Good Fortune” tells the personal stories
of two Kenyans battling to save their homes from large-scale development organizations. The film was a recipient of a 2007 Sundance Documentary Fund grant and winner of the 2007 Fledgling Fund Award for Socially Conscious Documentaries. The auditorium is at 1 Margaret Mitchell Square N.W., Atlanta. For more information, visit www.sankofaspirit.com or call 770-234-5890.
Historian to discuss train chase Harper Harris of the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw will navigate a July 14 trip down memory lane during The Great Locomotive Chase at the Doraville Library. Called the most exciting escapade of the American Civil War, the Great Locomotive Chase is one of the greatest railroad adven-
ture stories of all time. During the one-hour event that starts at 7 p.m., Harris will describe American courage and valor during one of the most daring and dramatic events in Civil War history. The library is at 3748 Central Ave., in Doraville. For more information, call 770936-3852.
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Volunteers will pick up trash and debris, and spread mulch around bushes, trees, and flower beds during the “Give an Hour” project on July 17.
Clean up set in Tucker, Smoke Rise Residents of Tucker and the Smoke Rise community can donate time to clean up Smoke Rise green space in the “Give an Hour” project on July 17. Starting at 9 a.m., volunteers will pick up trash and debris, and spread mulch around bushes, trees, and flower beds. “Give
an Hour” – a program of the Tucker Civic Association – has encouraged volunteers to contribute an hour a month to a worthy cause since March 2009. For more information, visit www.tuckercivic.org, or contact Ken Streater at district1@tuckercivic.org or 770-939-4544.
Frequent fliers with miles to spare can donate some to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help bring cheer to local children with life-threatening medical conditions. The foundation says that most of the time when volunteers ask sick children for their favorite wishes, they respond with “I want to go.…” Those wishes range from sleeping on a hammock between two palm trees on the beach in Hawaii, to making a trip to Antarctica, or going see gymnastics at the Olympics. With donations of frequent flier miles,
the foundation can help send more children with life-threatening medical conditions and their families on the trip of a lifetime. In Georgia and Alabama, more than 62 percent of all wishes granted by the MakeA-Wish Foundation involve travel. Last year, the foundation granted 12,000 wishes in the United States. It estimates that it needs more than 2.5 billion frequent flier miles to fulfill every wish child’s travel request this year. To donate miles to the foundation, visit http://ga-al.wish.org/ways-to-help/donatetreasures or call 770-916-WISH.
Collector discuss pioneering boxer match and display many pictures, Rare book and African-America newspaper articles and other items memorabilia collector Mike Glenn highlighting the fight, considered will talk about Jack Johnson and one of the most important sporting the Fight of the Century at the events in American history. Decatur Library on July 10. During the event, Xavier “Bad The event at 2 p.m. celebrates Pads” Biggs of the Decatur Boxing the 100th anniversary of Jack Club will provide a boxing demonJohnson’s victory over Jim Jeffries. stration. Glenn, a former NBA basketball Mike Glenn The library is at 215 Sycamore player, author and TV analyst, will talk about the significance of that boxing St. For information, call 404-370-3070.
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“We are about to make a series of trips to Haiti this month. Now it looks like we won’t have to purchase supplies.”
Hilliard scholarship honors educators Therapy program lands $375K grant nually to an educator with at Educators can apply for a $5,000 least 10 years of experience in scholarship to experience an Exeducation, who is a member of ploritas program anywhere in the NABSE; a member of the Assoworld. ciation for the Study of AfricanThe 2010 Asa Grant Hilliard III American Life and History; is Award for Lifelong Learning is takon the faculty of a Historically ing applications through Sept. 30. Black College or University; is a The winner will be presented the professor of African-American award at the 2010 annual conference Asa Hilliard III studies or is a supporter of lifeof the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) in November long learning. Exploritas is the name for the programs in Fort Worth, Texas. The scholarship, which is in its third year, developed and offered by Elderhostel, Inc., honors the memory and legacy of the late the not-for-profit world leader in lifelong Dr. Asa Grant Hilliard III, world-renowned learning since 1975. Applicants are asked to write an essay Pan-Africanist, educator, historian and psychologist. Hilliard, who was the Fuller focused on the importance of lifelong learnE. Callaway Professor of Urban Education ing to the African-American community at Georgia State University, spent more than and to describe the ways in which they will 30 years leading study groups to Egypt and utilize their educational adventure with Ghana as part of his mission of teaching the Exploritas to make a difference in their truth about the history of Africa and the communities. For more information on how to apply African Diaspora. He died while on a trip for the scholarship, visit www.exploritas. to Cairo, Egypt, in 2007. Elderhostel awards the scholarship an- org/hilliardaward.
Deadline near for youth season at Gresham Park Youth ages 5 to 12 have until July 15 to register for the 2010 football and cheerleading season at Gresham Park. Registration is being held at the park at 3113 Gresham Road in Atlanta. The Gresham Park Youth Football & Cheerleader Association is also recruiting cheer and football coaches. A background check will be done for those who apply. The opening season for both football and cheerleading begins on Aug. 21. For fees, family discounts and other information, contact Olivia Singleton at S_olivia@comcast.net or call 678-698-3538.
Ribbon to be cut at Redan rec center The ribbons will be cut July 10 on the newly renovated Redan Recreation Center in Lithonia. The grand opening ceremony takes place at 10 a.m. at the park, 1839 Phillips Road. For more information, call Jackie Swain at 770-4842679.
Children’s Healthcare Innovative Therapy Program for Childhood Cancer at the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service got a $375,000 grant from the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation this week. Dr. Howard Katzenstein, director of the Innovative Therapy Program at the Aflac Cancer Center of Children’s, got the grant at a July 9 check presentation ceremony at Children’s at Egleston on Clifton Road in Atlanta. The Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service has one of the largest hematology and oncology programs in the United States. It serves children across Georgia and the Southeast for phase I and II clinical trials. The grant will allow Children’s to hire
personnel to support the Innovative Therapy Program for Childhood Cancer at the Aflac Cancer Center to allow a greater number of pediatric brain tumor and other oncology patients to be enrolled on phase one and two clinical trials. The Innovative Therapy Program for Childhood Cancer was created in 2002 at Children’s to provide increased access for patients to novel therapies. Approximately 30 oncology Phase I and II clinical trials were open for patient enrollment during 2009 and 14 patients have been enrolled on these trials during 2009. Within the last year, the Aflac Cancer Center has placed particular emphasis on building the research program for children with brain tumors.
School system ships supplies to Haiti The DeKalb School System delivered truckloads of medical supplies to ServeHaiti in June for delivery to the earthquakeravaged island. The gift was the result of a system-wide, three-month collection drive for the victims of the Jan. 12 Haitian earthquake. Joanne McGriff, the nonprofit’s executive director, said the school system’s timing was impeccable. She said they had not been able to send supplies to the country since February. “We are about to make a series of trips to Haiti this month,” she said. “Now it looks like we won’t have to purchase supplies.” ServeHaiti, which operates a clinic 24 hours a day, seven days a week in Haiti and averages 70 patients a day, was in dire need of supplies such as adhesive bandages, gauze pads, Qtips and saline solution.
The school system made its collection at all its schools, centers and administrative buildings between February and April. Julie Rhame, the school system’s communications director, said there was an outpouring of support from the community. “We can’t thank the staff, students, parents and broader community enough for their efforts to make this event so successful,” she said. McGriff said that while the recovery efforts in Haiti are on-going, the country is trying to overcome extreme issues of poverty, with a high percentage of the population, especially children, suffering from malnourishment. “The infant mortality rate is unbelievable,” she said. For more information about ServeHaiti, visit www.servehaiti.org.
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$18,997
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2006 Ford
$16,997
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$12,997
2007 Infiniti
$22,997
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2005 Honda
$9997
2007 Chrysler 3rd Row Seat, Loaded, Must See, Stk#A1152
MURANO
$18,997
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2000 Mercedes-Benz
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2008 Chevrolet
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JETTA
$12,997
2006 Nissan
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MALIBU
$9997
Automatic, Loaded, Leather, Stk#A1085
2007 Honda
$15,997
2006 Ford
Automatic, Great Gas Saver, Stk#A1107
2007 Volkswagen
$12,997
Automatic, Power Pkg., CD, Stk#A1148
$12,997
$13,997
2006 BMW Leather, Sunroof, CD, Loaded, Stk#S1016A
325i
$17,997
X3 SPORT
2006 Ford
EXPEDITION LIMITED
$19,997
Loaded, Every Option Stk#A1163
$20,997
TAURUS LIMITED
$26,997
2006 BMW Leather, Sunroof, Loaded, Stk#S1018
750i
$29,997
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