CrossRoadsNews, June 17, 2017 by CrossRoadsNews, Inc.

MINISTRY

SCENE

A rare peek

‘Dazzling and richly expressive’

The chapel and grounds of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Covington will be open for tours once a month through October. 4

Acclaimed soprano Maria Clark will join the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra for a free concert June 20 at First Baptist Church of Decatur. 6

Let’s Keep DeKalb Peachy Clean Please Don’t Litter Our Streets and Highways

EAST ATLANTA • DECATUR • STONE MOUNTAIN • LITHONIA • AVONDALE ESTATES • CLARKSTON • ELLENWOOD • PINE LAKE • REDAN • SCOTTDALE • TUCKER

June 17, 2017

Volume 23, Number 7

www.crossroadsnews.com

Mann suspended for 40 days; Stringer named interim sheriff By Jennifer Ffrench Parker

“criminal charges, alleged misconduct in office, or alleged incapacity,” and a month and DeKalb Sheriff Jeffrey a day after he was charged with indecency for Mann has been suspended allegedly exposing himself and simulating a for 40 days and Capt. Ruth sex act in front of an Atlanta Police officer in Stringer, a 27-year veteran Piedmont Park “in an area known for sexual of the DeKalb Sheriff ’s acts after dark.” Office, has been named to Deal appointed a panel comprising Atassume his duties. torney General Chris Carr, Newton County Gov. Nathan Deal orSheriff Ezell Brown and Peach County Sheriff dered Mann’s suspension Terry Deese, who is president of the Georgia Jeffrey Mann with pay effective June 13 Sheriffs Association, to investiage Mann. The and directed the Chief Judge of DeKalb Su- panel reviewed the incident report, received perior Court to appoint his replacement. statements from the arresting officer, and The June 12 executive order suspend- solicited and received statements from Mann ing Mann comes after an investigation into and his attorney.

DeKalb Superior Court Chief Judge Courtney Johnson appointed Stringer to be interim sheriff on June 13 and she began her duties immediately. Stringer said she is pleased to be able to serve. “With the support of my more than 800 dedicated colleagues at the sheriff ’s office, I will continue our commitment to the safety and security of Ruth Stringer the communities we serve and to performing at a level of excellence in all that we do,” said Stringer, who began her career with the DeKalb Sheriff ’s Office on

June 9, 1990, as a detention officer. Over her career she was promoted to increasing positions of responsibility in various divisions, achieving the rank of Deputy Sheriff Captain in the Training, Background and Recruitment Division in 2010. In September 2009, Stringer received the DeKalb Sheriff ’s Medal of Valor and was named Officer of the Year by the DeKalb Bar Association for saving a young girl from being assaulted in Stone Mountain Park while she was off duty. Mann, who suspended himself for a week for “conduct unbecoming,” is facing trial for the misdeamour charges. He is expected back at his post on July 25.

City of Lithonia losing its only remaining bank Mayor seeking replacement to fill void for residents By Jennifer Ffrench Parker

Come June 30, the city of Lithonia will be without a bank when Citizens Trust Bank closes its branch there. The Atlanta-based bank is shuttering the branch at 3065 Stone Mountain Lithonia Street as part of a consolidation move. It will be the first time in 107 years that the city of Lithonia will be without bank. The branch, which started life as the People Bank on Main Street in 1910, was acquired by CTB in December 2008. At that time it had deposits of $51.5 million. Black-owned Citizens Trust Bank is also closing its downtown branch at 75 Piedmont Road, which served as its corporate headquarters for decades. It relocated corporate headquarters to Peachtree Road a year ago. In letters to city of Lithonia customers, CTB urged them to continue banking at its Panola Road branch. Diedra St. Julien, CTB’s spokesperson, said the closure is part of branch optimization. “We have a center in close proximity where we can consolidate services,” she said. “Our Panola Road branch is less than four miles away. Banking relationships can continue at any of our branches but that one is the closest.” With the closure of the city of Lithonia branch, CTB will have two branches left in DeKalb, on Panola Road in city of Stonecrest, and on Rockbridge Road in Stone Mountain, down from five DeKalb County branches in 2008. Back then it was also at the interection of South Hairston and Wesley Chapel roads in Decatur, and on the upper level of the Mall at Stonecrest. Through the first quarter of 2017, CTB had 10 branches in metro Atlanta, and in Columbus, Ga., and in Birmingham and Eutaw, Ala., and about $401.9 million in total

Curtis Parker / CrossRoadsNews

This Citizens Trust Bank building at 3065 Stone Mountain Lithonia St. opened as Peoples Bank in 1965. A bank has been in the city for 107 years.

assets, and total deposits of $346.4 million. At its founding in 1921, it was the first bank to serve African Americans in metro Atlanta. Today, it is one of the largest African-American-owned financial institutions in the country. Lithonia Mayor DeboDeborah Jackson rah Jackson said the handwriting was on the wall when the local CTB branch lost its full-time manager in 2013. She said that many of the Peoples Bank

customers left when CTB acquired the branch, which has been on Stone Mountain Street since 1965. The city maintains its bank accounts with the branch and Jackson said its location in the downtown area was convenient for residents. Since customers, including the city, were notified of the impending closure, Jackson said she met with a vice president of the bank to see if she could change their minds. “We were hoping they would reconsider,” she said June 14. “They said it was a hard decision, a business decision and they needed

to close it.” The city is now on the hunt for another bank. “We have put preliminary feelers out,” Jackson said. The city is already a select employer of Peach State Federal Credit Union, which also has a branch on Panola Road. “We are hoping it might come to the city because of that relationship,” she said. “As a select employer, our employees can do direct deposit there. We are looking at putting together a proposal to see if it will locate here.”

Community

CrossRoadsNews

June 17, 2017

The budget process started in March 2017 and the district must approve it and a millage rate by June 27.

Pay and pension increases, books, nurses in proposed school budget A tentative $1.74 billion budget, approved June 12 by the DeKalb School Board, includes pay raises and increases to the teacher retirement plan, buys textbooks, and adds nurses for middle and high schools. The district says the 2017-2018 fiscal budget maintains its efforts to focus resources at the regional level, allocates funds for prior pay raises and textbooks, and addresses statemandated rising costs in employee benefits. The budget process started in March 2017 and the district must approve it and a millage rate by June 27. The Board has said it will require 5.06 percentage points over the rollback millage rate. The public has two more opportunities to weigh in on the budget at millage rate hearings on June 27 at 11:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m., in the J. David Williamson Board Room at

the Administrative & Instructional Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd. in Stone Mountain. Highlights of the tentative budget are: n $31 million for Full-Year Annualized FY17 pay raises. n $14.5 million for Mandated Teacher Retirement System increase (14.27 to 16.81 percent). n $7.5 million for textbooks. n $3.5 million for special education teachers moved to General Fund. n $3.1 million for General Fund contingency account. n $1.9 million for state-mandated classified health insurance increase. n $1.9 million for nurses for all middle and high schools For more information, visit www.dekalbschoolsga.org/superintendent/budget.

New trail opens at Mason Mill Park Walkers, bikers and other outdoor enthusiasts will be able to explore South Peachtree Creek Trail in a group walk with District 6 Commissioner Kathie Gannon after the official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 24. Gannon, DeKalb Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, the PATH Founda- Kathie Gannon tion and county staff will attend the 10 a.m. ceremony near the entrance of the Mason Mill Park tennis court, 1340 McConnell Drive in Decatur. The new trail winds through the Mason Mill Park and follows the banks of Peachtree Creek connecting ball fields and historic Decatur Waterworks. For more information, contact LaShanda Davis 404-371-3643.

June 17, 2017

Community

CrossRoadsNews

“That leaves us $1.3 million to do everything else.... Unless they know something that nobody has shared with me, I don’t see it.”

Stonecrest signs $16.2 million contract with CH2M to run city By Jennifer Ffrench Parker

CH2M will manage operations for the city of Stonecrest for the next five years at a cost of $16.2 million. The Stonecrest City Council approved the contract at a July 14 special called meeting. Mayor Jason Lary and council members Diane Adoma, Johnny Clanton Jr. and George Turner voted for the vendor contract that will cover Zoning, Parks & Recreation, Code Enforcement, Finance and Accounting, Information Technology and other city operations. District 3 Council woman Jazzin Cobble opposed the contract. District 2 Councilman Rob Turner was absent. The contract, which will run for five years

and seven months until 2022, calls for the city to pay CH2M $1.7 million for the seven months of operations for 2017, and $2.9 million a year for five years. CH2M, based in Meridian, Colo., is a global engineering company that provides consulting, design, construction, and operations services for corporations, and federal, state, and local governments. It is also providing operations management to the city of Tucker on an initial service contract that runs through 2020. The vote was taken without any discussion. Afterwards Cobble said she voted nay because with an estimated budget of $3 million for 2017, the contract accounted for more than 50 percent of the city’s budget.

“That leaves us $1.3 million to do everything else,” Cobble said. “I thought that was too aggressive. Unless they know something that nobody has shared with me, I don’t see it.” Cobble said the reJazzmin Cobble maining $1.3 million is suppose to cover the cost of Intergovernmental Agreements with the DeKalb, police services which the city will pay DeKalb County for, council salaries and everything else. CH2M has been on job since May 15 when the City Counci voted for it to handle city business. Its employees Michael Harris and Brenda James have been working as act-

ing city manager and acting city clerk were also appointed at the meeting. At a work session that followed the called meeting, Adoma, the District 5 member, proposed a $650 a month travel allowance for Lary. She said her research of other cities nationwide shows that it is customary for mayors to have travel allowances. Cobble said that allowance amounted to $7,800 a year and asked Adoma when she expected the allowance to take effect. Adoma said she was willing to wait until revenue picture improved. The city council continues to meet at Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road while it is negotiating real estate contracts for permanent council offices.

Amphitheater coming to Rainbow Park in Decatur Boot camp for The long-talked about amphitheater properties around the area,” he said after the community-friendly facility that can improve homeowners for Rainbow Park in Decatur moved a step June 13 vote. the quality of life for the residents. The money comes from District 3’s Parks closer to reality this week when the DeKalb He said the public will be involved in Commissioners approved $500,000 for Bond funds. the development of the project from start associations ASTRA Group Inc. will commence the to finish. the project’s preliminary design-build phase. The amphitheater, which will accommodate up to 1,000 people, to be located next door to the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center, will round Larry Johnson out the entertainment complex on the site. District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson was estatic about the vote. “This is an exciting time for District 3 as this will go a long way to attract good events to the district and bring added value to the

design phase of the project, which is expected to be completed within 180 days. Johnson said the outdoor entertainment venue continues the comprehensive development plan for the 20 acres around Rainbow Park, formerly Wonderland Gardens. With its convenient access to Interstates 20 and 285, Johnson said the amphitheater will be an ideal venue for events and concerts and will complement the existing auditorium at the performing arts center at 3181 Rainbow Drive. Marvin Billups, interim director of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, said the idea is to develop a

“The overall goal is to create a path that will connect all these facilities around the Rainbow Park area to increase and encourage usability by citizens,” he said. A notice to proceed from the county’s Pur- Marvin Billups chasing and Contracting Department will follow the design phase. The dates for the groundbreaking and completion have not yet been set. For more information, visit www.dekalbcountyga. gov.

DeKalb District 3 can still register for the June 24 HOA Boot Camp hosted by Commissioner Larry Johnson. The boot camp takes place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center in Decatur. Topics to be covered include financial management practices, legalities of HOA management, code enforcement violations versus covenants, when civil matters turn criminal and builder turnovers to HOA. The center is at 3181 Rainbow Drive in Decatur. To register, email Colet Odenigbo at ciodenigbo@dekalbcountyga.gov.

Ministry

2346 Candler Rd. Decatur, GA 30032 404-284-1888 Fax: 404-284-5007 www.crossroadsnews.com editor@crossroadsnews.com

Editor / Publisher Jennifer Parker General Manager Curtis Parker Staff Writers Jennifer Ffrench Parker Angelina T. Velasquez Editorial Intern Tekia Parks Front Office Manager Catherine Guy Multimedia Editor Sharif Williams

CrossRoadsNews is published every Saturday by CrossRoadsNews, Inc. We welcome articles on neighborhood issues and news of local happenings. The opinions expressed by writers and contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher, nor those of any advertisers. The concept, design and content of CrossRoadsNews are copyrighted and may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the written permission of the publisher.

Advertisements are published upon the representation that the advertiser is authorized to publish the submitted material. The advertiser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any loss or expenses resulting from any disputes or legal claims based upon the contents or subject matter of such advertisements, including claims of suits for libel, violation of privacy, plagiarism and copyright infringement. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement.

Circulation Audited By

CrossRoadsNews

June 17, 2017

“God anticipated every need you could ever have and has met those needs through Jesus before you existed. That’s grace.”

Monastery campus open for tours Men’s health screens, breakfast at New Life Visitors can now tour the beautiful chapel, marvel at its handcrafted stain glass, and walk the serene grounds of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Covington and see how the Trappist monks live cloistered from the outside world. The two-hour tour, sponsored by the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, will offer insight into the Abbey Church architecture and construction, and reveal living spaces normally closed to the public. It takes place every fourth Saturday between June 24 and Oct. 28. The nonprofit Alliance, which manages the 4,000-acre Arabia The two-hour tour of the Monastery offers a look into Mountain National Heritage Area, living spaces normally closed to the public. and seeks to preserve, promote and protect the area, says the tours will give The tours start at the Abbey Church visitors a special opportunity to discover store, 2625 Highway 212 S.W. why the Monastery of the Holy Spirit is the Tickets are $12 for visitors 13 years and spiritual gateway of the Arabia Mountain older. Children 12 and younger get free National Heritage Area. admission. “Docents will guide visitors on a reFor more information and tickets, visit markable journey through a place filled http://monasterytours.brownpapertickets. with purpose,” the Alliance said. com.

By Angelina T. Velasquez

Fathers, sons and male family members can learn to take control of their health during Men’s Health fellowship breakfast at New Life Church on June 24. The breakfast, sponsored by Vanderbilt University’s Center for Research on Men’s Health, takes place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Jennifer Hartfield, Men’s Health assistant director, said they are “providing a safe environment for men to ask sensitive questions about their health without judgment.” Discussions will focus on heart disease and high blood pressure. Jennifer Hartfield There will be two guest speakers and and free bloodpressure screening. Vanderbilt University partners with five other metro Atlanta churches – Allen Temple A.M.E.in Woodstock; Jackson Memorial Baptist in Atlanta; Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist in Roswell; and Zion Baptist in Marietta and Roswell – on the men’s health program. Hartfield says they hope to add 10 more churches before the programs end in 2020. The quarterly fellowship breakfasts are part of Vanderbilt’s project “Mighty Men: A Faith-Based Weight Loss Intervention to Reduce Cancer Disparities” funded by the American Cancer Society. The September event will be at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church. For more information, contact Vince Green at crmh@vanderbilt.edu or 404-643-0978.

Fun on tap at Vacation Bible School sessions Adults and children can explore biblical scriptures in a fun way at Vacation Bible Schools at Greater Piney Grove Baptist and Columbia Drive United Methodist Church this month. Greater Piney Grove Baptist’s Vacation Bible School takes place June 19-21 in the Frank Jones Chapel. The theme is “Faith Run: On the Course with God.” Daily arts and crafts and classroom instructions will focus on Hebrews 12:1. The church is at 1879 Glenwood Ave. S.E. in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.greaterpineygrove.com or call 404-377-0561.

Super God! Super Me! Adults and children will explore the theme Super God! Super Me! at Columbia Drive United Methodist Church’s June 19-23 Vacation Bible School. Bible study classes begin daily at 6 p.m. in the education building’s fellowship hall. Program highlights include arts and crafts, music and movement and a parent empowerment program. A light dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The church is at 2017 Columbia Drive in Decatur. For more information, visit www.cdumc.org or call 404-284-4151.

Evangelist hosting new TV talk show

Apostle Kathern Thomas, pastor of Worshippers Interceding for Excellence, is hosting “Kingdom View,” a new TV talk show on Channel 25-Comcast Cable. The show, broadcast Saturdays at 6 p.m., features panel discussions on trends and issues, and encourages people to build relationship with Christ, not religion. Thomas says this is the time for people to know that God is not Kathern Thomas expecting them to follow a lot of rules and regulations to receive his love. “God anticipated every need you could ever have and has met those needs through Jesus before you existed,” she said. “That’s grace.” Her co-hosts are evangelist Gloria Smith, Elder Donna Frazier and Prophetess Rosaline Ashe. For more information, visit www.worshippersintercedingforexcellence.com.

June 17, 2017

Community

CrossRoadsNews

“This strikes me as a complication that could impede progress. Why would we want to go down this path?”

School district job fair lures 560 prospects; 276 vacancies remain By Angelina T. Velasquez

DeKalb principals with vacant teaching positions had their pick of candidates at the school district’s certified teacher job fair on June 13. More than 560 teachers and other job seekers showed up for the event. Many left with new positions in elementary, special education, science, math, English, social studies, world languages and school counseling. Participants should pre-register at www. pats.dekalb.k12.ga.us/recruit. For inquiries, email recruitment@dekalbschoolsga.org or call 678-676-0092. District spokesman Andre Riley said they were seeking to fill 400 vacancies and made 124 job offers during the job fair. With 276 vacancies remaining, he said there will be a Region 5 job fair on June 26 at Columbia High School. “There are others in the planning stages,” he said, The new school year starts Aug. 7, and Riley said principals of the district’s 137 schools and centers will continue to hire.

Candidates for teaching and other positions interview with principals at DeKalb School District June 13 Job Fair.

Angelina T. Velasquez / CrossRoadsNews

Dr. Derrica Davis, Columbia High principal, was looking to fill seven teaching positions including math, history, English and special education. He knew just who he was looking for. “I want passionate energetic teachers who are hungry to help children learn,” Davis said. By 11 a.m. she had already filled three math positions. Many of the candidates, including Enricia

Thornton, were new to the teaching field. “I initially wanted to be an engineer but figured teaching might be something I could do before going to get my masters degree,” she said. Thornton, a Southwest DeKalb High graduate, comes from a family of teachers. “My mother taught for 22 years at Cedar Grove and Miller Grove middle schools and I have aunts who are also teachers,” she said. Thornton did not receive any job offers

on the spot, but is hopeful they will come by the end of summer. “I will have probably have a few followups with some of the schools,” she said. “I’m skilled in all areas of math but I’m hoping to get an algebra teaching position.” Jonetta Myles, a seasoned teacher, was seeking an instructional or student support specialist position. “I have worked as an ESL teacher for 10 years, nine years in administration at Rockdale County High School and as a middle school assistant principal,” she said. After speaking with 10 schools, she was hopeful. “I am staying positive that I will receive a job before classroom planning begins in July,” she said. Angela Thomas-Bethea, principal of Barack Obama Elementary, acknowledged that finding the best candidate can be challenging. “We want teachers who are willing to go the extra mile,” she said. “We also want to retain those teachers who we have invested in; we don’t just want them to train here and leave.”

Two libraries getting upgrades; proposed Wade Walker Library scrapped The Covington and Sue Kellong libraries will be getting $3.5 million in improvements after District 4 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw scuttled a plan to build a library in Wade Walker Park. Bradshaw said June 12 that $2 million will refurbish the Covington Library in Decatur, $1.5 million to refurbish the Sue Kellogg Library Steve Bradshaw in Stone Mountain, and $500,000 will be held in reserve to address any potential shortfalls or directed to possible cosmetic improvements at the Clark-

ston Library. He said he made the decision to repurpose the Parks Bond funding earkmarked by his predecessar Sharon Barnes Sutton after consultation with Library Director Alison Weissinger and the DeKalb County Law Department. Based on the information he received, Bradshaw said he determined that building a new library in Wade Walker Park is simply not feasible. “The two primary reasons for this determination are cost and disputed land use,” Bradshaw said. He said that Weissinger informed him that a new library will cost $6 million to $8 million.

“Only $4 million is available for a proposed Wade Walker Library,” he said. Bradshaw said that the county’s law department also informed him that the land identified for the Wade Walker Library is potentially “grant-restricted” and remains unresolved because of a lack of documents of old grant agreements. “This strikes me as a complication that could impede progress,” he said. “Why would we want to go down this path?”

The proposed Wade Walker Library was a pet project of Barnes Sutton, whom he defeated for the office. The Board of Commissioners approved the change at its June 13 meeting. Bradshaw said it is a sensible use of taxpayer dollars. “These enhancements to DeKalb County libraries will greatly improve the experience of library patrons across the district,” he said.

CrossRoadsNews

Scene

June 17, 2017

Last year, more than 70 percent of newly arriving refugees made their new home in DeKalb.

Noted singer joining DSO for free concert Acclaimed soprano Maria Clark, whose voice has been described as “dazzling and richly expressive,” will join the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra for a free concert at 8 p.m. on June 20 at First Baptist Church of Decatur. Clark has performed with the Atlanta and North Carolina operas, and the 85-member DSO has delighted au- Maria Clark diences for 52 years with its contemporary and traditional symphonic music selections. Fyodor Cherniavsky, the orchestra’s music director and conductor, says concert highlights will include Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro,” Puccini’s “Tosca” and Verdi’s “Aida.” The church is at 308 Clairemont Ave. For more information, visit www.dekalbsymphony.org.

Refugee Day celebrated in Clarkston Families can swap stories and share experiences over coffee on June 17 at Clarkston’s World Refugee Day Celebration. The Coalition Refugee Service Agencies (CRSA) and the Refugee Coffee Co. are cohosting the festivities from 10 a.m. to noon at the Refuge Coffee Co., 4170 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E. World Refugee Day, which is been celebrated annually on June 20, commemorates the obstacles that refugees face each year and celebrates their courage and strength. The United Nations and more than 100 countries have observed World Refugee Day each year since 2001. The 2017 theme – #WithRefugees – sends a message of action, solidarity, and responsibility on behalf of refugees to governments worldwide and encourages communities that are welcoming refugees to “stand up for, and with, these new Americans.” Stephanie Jackson Ali, civic engagement manager with CRSA member New American Pathways, said that now more than ever, it’s important to celebrate the incredible strength

and resilience of the refugee community, and to recognize the invaluable contributions that its members bring to the Georgia. CRSA comprises 14 local refugee and immigrant service organizations. DeKalb County is home to the majority of the 3,000 refugees who have resettled in Georgia. Last year, more than 70 percent of newly arriving refugees made their home in DeKalb. On June 13, DeKalb District 4 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw, who represents Clarkston, spearheaded the presentation of a Board of Commissioners proclamation declaring making June 20 “World Refugee Day.” The Refuge Coffee Co. is at the corner of Market Street and East Ponce de Leon Avenue in Clarkston. Special guest speakers include Bradshaw, U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, Clarkston Councilmember Awet Eyasu, Syrian refugee and Emory student Farah Al Chammas, Liberian refugee Monica Sharriff, and Congolese refugee and Refugee Coffee Co. employee Leon Shombana,

Buck Godfrey pens fourth book

Fans of Southern dark and spine-chilling tales will find much to love in William Buck Godfrey’s latest book, “Where the Woodline Twineth and the Sycamore Ceased to Bloom.” The 138-page book, which bills itself as “a collection of short stories and poetry of the macabre featuring the novella ‘The Strange Case of Moses Holms,’ ” Buck Godfrey is available on amazon.com. Godfrey, a retired English teacher and coach turned author, lives in Decatur. He retired from teaching and coaching in 2005. He spent 27 years at Southwest DeKalb High, where more than 270 of his players won college athletic scholarships. In 2015, the 8,500-seat Panthersville Stadium was renamed in his honor.

MARKETPLACE RATES

Marketplace FOR SALE 1999 Toyota 4Runner,4WD, Moonroof, 97k miles 4-Door SUV,Automatic,V6 3.4L DOHC,$2150, Call:7063413682

Home Services

Place your MarketPlace line ad here – up to 20 words for $25. Additional words are $3 per block of five words (maximum 45 words). Boxed Ads (with up to 3 lines bold headline): $35 plus cost of the classified ad. Send ad copy with check or credit card information and contact phone number (if different from ad) to MarketPlace, CrossRoadsNews, 2346 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032, or e-mail to marketplace@crossroadsnews.com. Our deadlines are at noon on the Friday one week prior to publication, unless otherwise noted.

security

legal notice

services

travel

Home Services

HELP WANTED Drivers: Local-Home Nightly! Union City Flatbed. Great Pay, Benefits & Load Incentives! CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics. Apply: www.goelc.com 855-523-2477 Drivers: Fantastic Weekly Pay! Monthly Bonuses! Medical, Dental, Vision & More! Excellent Equipment w/APU’s, Plus - Rider Program! 1yr CDL-A: 855-8428498

HOME SERVICES Licensed electrician with reasonable rates and free estimates. 678-756-2041

design services

travel insurance

opportunities

THIS SIZE AD FOR ONLY $

30?

Call 404-284-1888 to find out how.

ministry for sale / rent

legal Home Services

JHC

Johnson Hopewell Coleman, LLC “EXPERIENCED LAWYERS, EXPERIENCED MINDS”

Put CrossRoadsNews to Work for You!

Call 404-284-1888 for Advertising Rates & Information

Personal Injury & Workers Comp • Family Law/Divorce/Custody • Wills/Probate/Trusts Bankruptcy • Criminal Defense • Corporate & Business Law • Immigration Law

4153 Flat Shoals Parkway | Bldg C Suite 322 | Decatur, GA 30034

P:404.289.2244 F:404.289.2888 www.bjhlawyers.com

CrossRoadsNews

June 17, 2017

Legal Notices 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17

Notice of Petition to CHANGE Name of ADULT in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action Case Number: 17FM5509 Jennifer M. Morgan filed a petition on May 16, 2017 in the DeKalb County Superior Court to change name from: Jennifer M. Morgan to Jennifer Marie Honeycutt. Any interested party has the right to appear In this case and file objections within 30 days after the Petition was filed. Dated: Mar. 08, 2017 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17

Notice of Petition to CHANGE Name of ADULT in the Superior Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action Case Number: 17FM5506-10 Tommie Louis Benford filed a petition on May 16, 2017 in the DeKalb County Superior Court to change name from: Tommie Louis Benford to Tommy Lewis Benford. Any interested party has the right to appear In this case and file objections within 30 days after the Petition was filed. Dated: May 15, 2017 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17

Notice of PUBLICATION in the Superior Court

of DeKalb County State of Georgia

Civil Action Case Number: 17FM4577-5 Judith P. Butler-Richey PLAINTIFF VS Nathaniel B. Richey, Sr. DEFENDANT To: By ORDER of the Court service for service by publication dated May 04, 2017. You are hereby notified that on Apr. 12, 2017, the above-named Plaintiff filed suit against you for Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court, and to serve upon the Plaintiff’s attorney whose name and address is: Judith P. Butler-Richey, 1748 Clifton Way, SE, Atl., GA 30316. Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of May 04, 2017. Witness the Honorable Gregory A. Adams; Judge of the DeKalb Superior Court. This the 10th day of May, 2017 05/27, 06/03, 06/10, 06/17