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Residents urged to complete and return census form By Jennifer Ffrench Parker

Census Day is almost here and in the next two weeks, the questionnaires will be arriving in 120 million mail boxes nationwide. This week, DeKalb elected officials and the Atlanta Regional Commission stepped up efforts to remind people to complete and return the forms ahead of the April 1 deadline. The census, which is taken once every 10 years, attempts to count every adult and child living in the country. Its results are used to determine how more than $445 billion in federal funds – for everything from schools to roads to senior centers – are distributed to state, local, and tribal governments over the next decade. It also

affects representation in Congress and the Electoral College. The 10-question form is the shortest census form in U.S. history. Census officials say it will take just 10 minutes to fill out. It consists of questions about the number of people living in your home and some demographic information about them. On Thursday, Congressman Hank Johnson Hank Johnson urged residents of the 4th District and all Georgians to fill out and return the 2010 Census form. “Our community can’t afford to lose out on crucial federal funds and programs,” Johnson said. “In order to get our fair share

of funding for our community, we must count everyone. Our schools, libraries, community centers and so many other important programs all rely on Census results.” On March 15, census officials will unveil a 20-foot replica of the 2010 Census Form at Underground Atlanta. Atlanta is one of 13 cities nationwide displaying the giant form, designed to increase awareness and participation in the census by familiarizing the public with the questionnaire’s look and feel. In the 2000, only 67 percent of US residents responded to the Census, an estimated undercount of more than 3 million people. A recent Price Waterhouse Coopers report, estimates that the areas affected

by that undercounting lost about $2,913 in federal funding for every person who wasn’t counted. Johnson said he doesn’t want the 4th District, which he represents, to miss out. “I hope you all join me in filling out the Census form,” he said. “It is the best way to help our community, our schools, and our children. Join me. Stand up and be counted.” To pump up interest in the census, the DeKalb Complete Count Committee, headed by DeKalb Commissioner Connie Stokes, is kicking off its Census Caravans through hard-to-count neighborhoods this weekend. Stokes says everyone in DeKalb County Please see CENSUS, page A2

Schools targeted for closure, all from South DeKalb School targeted for closing

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Midway Elementary School in Decatur is on the list of 25 schools that are being considered for closing as a cost-cutting measure.

By Deborah Alberto

When the DeKalb School System’s budget axe falls on four to 12 elementary schools, all of them will come from south DeKalb County. The 25 schools being considered for closure include a dozen in Decatur, four in Stone Mountain, four in east Atlanta, two in Tucker, and one each in Clarkston, Scottdale, and Avondale Estates. The school district is asking its newly appointed 20-member advisory Citizens Planning Task Force to pick the schools to close by April 13. The school board will vote on the final closures. At a March 9 meeting to discuss the list and hear from the community, task force members said they had no input in selecting the schools on the list . They also

“Children are being targeted. They are the youngest and most vulnerable; and the area you are targeting is the area of least resistance. We’re dealing with kids here, not picking up garbage.” Bruce McMillan

said the time span to make the selection is too short. Bruce McMillan, a Decatur task force member, said he wanted to make it clear from the start that the list of schools was given to them by the superintendent’s staff. “No one here had anything to do with

the schools on the list,” said McMillan, who was appointed by District 9 board member Dr. Eugene Walker. “We were restricted.” The school district, which is facing huge revenue shortfalls, is under the gun to cut $88 million from its 2011 budget. It has targeted schools with enrollment of less than 450 for closure and consolidation. The enrollments of the 25 schools range from 264 to 632. Together they have combined enrollment of 10,869. School officials plan to close four schools by the fall and savings of about $2.35 million. They have not provided financial figures for individual schools but estimate savings at $500,000 to $1 million

School Atherton Bob Mathis Columbia Flat Shoals Kelley Lake Knollwood Midway Peachcrest Rainbow Snapfinger Toney Wadsworth* Allgood Dunaire Hambrick Smoke Rise Sky Haven Meadowview Gresham Park Clifton Brockett Midvale Jolly Robert Shaw Avondale * Magnet

City Enrollment Decatur 410 Decatur 313 Decatur 537 Decatur 348 Decatur 374 Decatur 277 Decatur 546 Decatur 283 Decatur 546 Decatur 434 Decatur 442 Decatur 166 Stn Mountain 453 Stn Mountain 441 Stn Mountain 632 Stn Mountain 453 Atlanta 272 Atlanta 313 Atlanta 264 Atlanta 397 Tucker 429 Tucker 394 Clarkston 478 Scottsdale 440 Avondale Estates 404

for each school. District officials say time constraints made it necessary for them to narrow the list down to 25 of the 83 elementary schools countywide. The targeted elementary schools from Decatur are Atherton, Bob Mathis, Columbia, Flat Shoals, Kelley Lake, Knollwood, Midway, Peachcrest, Rainbow, Snapfinger, Toney, and Wadsworth. Together, they have a combined enrollment of 4,676. Stone Mountain has four schools on the list: Allgood, Dunaire, Hambrick and Smoke Rise. The four schools in east Atlanta are Sky Haven, Meadowview, Gresham and Clifton. Please see SCHOOLS, page A4

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“Every person living in the United States of American uses resources... Funding for resources is determines by the census count.”

Census caravans and block parties to help encourge return of form CENSUS,

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needs to be counted whether they are living with relatives or friends temporarily, and regardless of their immigration status. “Every person living in the United States of America uses resources,” she said. “We drive on roads, utilize educational services, visit libraries, and have the comfort that our neighborhoods are protected by police officers. Funding for resources is

determined by the census count.” Stokes said that undocumented immigrants and families have nothing to fear from the census. “The census form does not ask about im- Connie Stokes migration status,” she said. “Census responses are completely confidential and

protected by the strongest national privacy laws on the books.” The first of three caravans – escorted by police and fire vehicles – will meander through Decatur and Ellenwood on March 13. Participants will depart at noon from the parking lot at St. Philip AME church at the corner of Memorial Drive and Candler Road. Caravans are also planned for Doraville and Chamblee on March 20, and for De-

catur, Lithonia and Stone Mountain on March 27. On March 25, she is urging neighborhood groups to host Census Nights, festivals, block parties a to motivate residents to complete and return their forms. Stokes office is seeking volunteers to ride in the 40-50 car caravans through the communities. To volunteer, e-mail conniestokes@co.dekalb.ga.us, sign up www. conniestokes.org, or call 404-371-3053.

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“I am passing out fliers and asking people if they have seen him. This is my job now. Now knoing is the killer part. I wouldn’t wish this on anybody.”

Doctors fight to save arm of Lithonia child attacked by pit bulls By Deborah Alberto

Doctors are trying to save the arm of 8-year-old Erin Ingram, who was mauled by two loose pit bulls in Lithonia on Tuesday. The Rock Chapel Elementary thirdgrader was playing in front of a neighbor’s house on Margaret Court in the Brooks Estates subdivision just before 5 p.m. March 9 when the dogs attacked her. Glenda Raines-Poythress, who lives across the street from the dogs’ owner, drove up on the attack and called 911 while honking her horn to scare the dogs away. “I am not sure how long she had been down before I arrived,” she said Thursday. “I tried everything in my power to get them off of her. I had an umbrella, but when I tried to shoo them away, they started to come after me.”

When police arrived a few minutes later, the girl was still on the ground and the dogs were still attacking. By Thursday, Erin had undergone three surgeries as doctors fought to save her mauled arm. Meg Flynn, a Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston spokeswoman, said she remained in critical condition late Thursday. The attacked on Erin is the second in metro Atlanta in a month. In February, a 7-year-old Cobb County girl was attacked by a pit bull mix and treated for a severe leg wound. DeKalb Police Officer R.B. Peeler, who responded to the call on Tuesday, struck the dogs with a baton but was forced to use his revolver on one of the dogs when the baton only provoked an attack. “It took a couple of seconds to get them off,” he said.

The younger dog ran home and was later euthanized by the county animal control department. Police spokesman Jason Gagnon said the dogs’ owner, Tywann Artrell Vaughn, is remorseful and cooperating with police. He said charges are pending against her. Vaughn was in the process of moving from the house and was not home when the attack took place. “We are looking into whether there were past incidents involving the dogs,” he said. Raines-Poythress said the dogs often ran loose, barked at neighbors, knocked over trash cans and ran up on people in their front yards. Officers found no evidence that the dogs had been restrained prior to Tuesday’s attack. The police report of the incident said that the dogs escaped from an open

garage where they were being kept. Raines-Poythress, who works in a doctor’s office, said Erin lost a lot of blood during the attack. “They did so much damage to her body,” she said. “This is a life-changing experience. No one should ever forget.” Erin’s classmates at Rock Chapel Elementary are making get well-cards and plan to deliver them this week. Angela Jennings, the school’s principal, said she plans to see the family on Saturday. State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) said Thursday he is considering legislation due to recent attacks on children. “A ban on all pit bulls might be difficult,” he said. “But increasingly people are wanting owners to be held accountable. ” Georgia law requires that dogs be on a leash and behind a fence, if left outdoors.

Volunteers sought for Habitat site Family searches for missing teen Volunteers from Pickron Orthodontic Care and the Hidden Hills and Main Street neighborhood associations began renovating a DeKalb Habitat home on Panola Downs Road in Lithonia on Saturday. The orthodontic practice is providing funds and volunteers to help renovate the foreclosed house for Crystal Bryant. On March 6, they pulled the first nails on the project. This Saturday, they will begin installing windows and painting. Volunteers are needed for the project and pre-registration is required. To register, visit www.dekalbhabitat.org or call Jan Winfield 404-534-1611. Crystal Bryant gets help with pulling a nail from Jack De Vos at the home on Panola Downs Road.

Clarkston High School juhe is and whether he needs my nior and honor student Cinque help.” Harper has been missing for two Harper said his wife and weeks and his family is frantic Cinque’s mother, Marian, has with worry. been so worried she has been unThe 17-year-old, who lives able to go to her job at the Gallery in Clarkston, was last seen leavat South DeKalb. ing the Indian Creek Library in He says he spends all his days Clarkston on Feb. 26. His father, Cinque Harper just looking for his son. Glenn Harper, said Cinque, who “I am passing out fliers and was wearing a black jacket, black shirt asking people if they have seen him. This is and jeans, was seen walking on Indian my job now,” he said. “Not knowing is the Creek Road toward Montreal Road. killer part. It’s gut-wrenching. I wouldn’t He has not been seen or heard from wish this on anybody.” since. Anyone with information is asked to “I feel so helpless,” Harper said late call the Clarkston Police Department at Thursday. “I haven’t slept for two hours 404-292-9465 or the Harper family at straight. I just keep wondering where 404-665-6051.

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“I know of a school that was designed for 600 that only has ovr 200 students and it is no on this list.”

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Tucker’s two schools are Brockett and Midvale; and Clarkson, Scottdale and Avondale Estates have one each – Jolly, Robert Shaw and Avondale, respectively. Task force members, who were appointed by school board members and Superintendent Dr. Crawford Lewis, were provided two separate scenarios. The first one involves closing Sky Haven and Gresham Park elementary in Atlanta and Kelley Lake and Midway elementary schools in Decatur. The second scenario includes closing Sky Haven; and Meadowview, Peachcrest and Toney elementary schools in Decatur. School Board member Paul Womack said Wednesday that an additional 6 to 8 schools may be included in the second phase of the project.

No sacred cows Lewis told task force members in February that there “would be no sacred cow” and that every school in every community could be looked at as a possibility. Tracie Scott, who represents District 8 on the task force, said she wasn’t convinced they need to do anything. “I don’t want to be part of helping the school system make another bad decision,” she said. Dozens of parents, teachers and residents showed up at school district’s William Bradley Bryant Center on Lawrenceville Highway Tuesday to support their schools and express concerns about the process. Connie Boone, a Skyhaven Elementary parent, said she disagrees with the district’s methodology. “Just because the capacity is small does not mean the school is not effective,” she said. “Skyhaven has football, music, band and cheerleading. If children are performing well, will you not take

Dozens of parents, teachers and residents attended the meeting to discuss the schools targeted for closure.

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interest. At the bottom of the scale this into consideration?” Jackie Sneed, a Meadowview are utilization and open seats. Committee members were not Elementary parent, said the school was perfoming despite its low altogether convinced. George Maddox, a District 3 enrollment. “We have made AYP [ad- task force member, said he was equate yearly progress] for nine upset that the school system did consecutive years and we only not provide them the list of enmissed one year because of the rollment and capacity for all 83 math program Georgia had,” she elementary schools. “We only know what you tell said. “We are a blue ribbon school. We sponsor field trips. A lot of us,” he said. Don Broussard, a District 2 these kids are kids who would never get to leave their neighbor- task force member, said he would hood if not for the activities at feel more comfortable with numbers that look back over the past school.” District officials said the state two or three years rather than funding formula doesn’t favor using a formula based on projeclow-enrollment schools. They say tions. “All we have is one year of schools must have enrollment of history plus projections,” he said. 450 to break even. For the 2009-2010 school “I know of a school that was deyear, school enrollment statistics signed for 600 that only has just provided by the district, show over 200 students and it is not on that Meadowview Elementary, the this list. We really do need the full school with the district’s lowest picture.” McMillan reminded enrollment, can accomdistrict officials that modate 462 students but the cuts are about the has 424 students. children. Daniel Drake, the dis“Children are being trict’s director of forecasttargeted,” he said. “They ing and planning, tried are the youngest and to reassure task force most vulnerable; and members that the seven the area you are targetschools chosen in two Daniel Drake ing is the area of least scenarios were narrowed down on a scale based on capacity, resistance. We’re dealing with kids age, condition, location and local here, not picking up garbage.”

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McMillian said the higher tax base in the county is not being targeted. “I suggest we do nothing,” he said. “We are starting at the halfway point, not at the beginning. The time is too short. I suggest you redraw the lines, then close schools.” District officials contended that the short time frame made it necessary that they start with a short list. Womack said the problems started in Washington, when lenders like Fannie Mae made loans to those who could not afford them, leading to a massive number of foreclosures. “People think we’re doing this because it’s easy,” he said. “It’s not easy.” Sharon Mack, a parent from Allgood Elementary in Decatur, warned district officials and committee members about potential repercussions. “You cannot do this in a vacuum,” she said. “Communities have to be considered. “Tax bases that are already suffering are going to crumble, and even more so in the most vulnerable areas.” Committee members asked district officials for more information, including enrollment figures for all schools, before making recommendations. The task force meets again on March 16.

Camp showcase offers A8 options for summer break B3

Doctors are trying to save the arm of Gospel great Marvin Sapp will celWhen school lets out on May 21, par8-year-old Erin Ingram, who was mauled by ebrate the release of “Here I Am,” his ents don’t want to be caught unprepared two loose pit bulls in Lithonia on Tuesday. eighth album, on March 18 at the Mall at for that long summer break. Stonecrest.

Flood Safety Week raises awareness A6 School Board mulling 5 options With memories of last fall’s flood still

Triple threat sets tweens’ hearts aflutter B6

Jacob Latimore loves to sing and dance The DeKalb School Board is now con- and it shows. Born into a family of performfresh in our minds, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency is using the annual sidering five options that could slash $90.9 ers, the College Park 13-year-old has been Flood Safety Awareness Week to encourage million to $119.2 million from the school onstage performing since he was 9. district’s 2011 budget that goes into effect residents to be prepared. on July 1.

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Finance

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Savvy consumers can avoid scams Spotlight on businesses and jobs A savvy consumer will save money and protect himself from fraud and abuse. During National Consumer Protection Week, which culminates March 13, the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs is encouraging Georgians to become savvy consumers under the theme “Dollars & Sense: Rated ‘A’ for All Ages.” The observation highlights the importance of using good consumer sense at every stage of life, from grade school to retirement. Joe Doyle, administrator of the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs, said that regardless of your age or financial situation, there are useful lessons to learn about spending and managing money wisely. “We encourage everyone to visit our Web sites – www.ConsumerEd.com and www.Consumer.ga.gov – for tips about making smarter decisions in the marketplace, knowing your rights as a consumer, avoiding scams, and understanding consumer concepts, such as credit, identity theft, money management, and negotiating major purchases,” he said.

Tips to avoid fraud n Avoid credit repair and debt management companies. They cannot make good on their promises to erase bad credit, remove bankruptcies and bad loans from your credit report, and legally create a new credit identity for you. Consumers who fall prey to these false testimonies may lose hundreds or thousands of dollars without any improvement to their credit. No one can legally remove correct information from your credit report, even if it negatively reflects on you. If you need professional help managing or getting out of debt, there are legitimate companies that can assist you. For a list of reputable companies, contact the National Foundation for Credit Counseling at www .nfcc.org or call 1-800-388-2227. n Debt collectors: If you are being hassled by debt collectors you have rights and

recourse. While you cannot erase debt you actually owe, if you write a letter to a debt collector requesting that they stop contacting you, they must refrain from doing so except to acknowledge that there will be no further contact or to notify you that they intend to take some specific action. If you do not owe the debt in question, you should advise the collector of that in writing and pull a copy of your credit reports to make sure that an identity thief has not opened up an account in your name. If a debt collector continues to contact you after you have requested that he stop, you can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov. n Used car purchases: Often consumers shopping for used cars end up with vehicles that don’t perform as promised or whose contracts contain hidden fees or terms. Run a vehicle history report to find out accident and repair history, the number of previous owners, recalls, whether the vehicle was salvaged or in a flood, and to verify the accuracy of the odometer reading. Have the automobile inspected by a qualified mechanic that you trust. Be sure before you sign your contract. Unless you have a specific written promise or purchase a service contract, the seller may not be liable for any problems the vehicle has. n Sweepstakes and lotteries: Avoid phony lotteries and sweepstakes, many of them foreign, that promise that you have already won a prize and just needs to send in a check to pay for taxes, handling fees, etc. It is illegal to charge someone for a prize. n Home repairs: Obtain written bids from at least three different contractors. Make sure you get a written contract that includes the scope of work to be done, the starting and completion dates, the cost of the total project and all warranties. Ask for references and check them out. For more information, contact Bill Cloud at 404-656-3790. Bo for dy C all ollis Collision Services: veh ion icle • DEDUCTIBLE ASSISTANCE s • LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY • LOW RATE RENTAL

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Small businesses and job hunters can showcase their products and services and job skills at Empowerment 2010 at the Holiday Inn Decatur Conference Plaza. The March 31 event is hosted by De Kalb Workforce Development and will include a spotlight on small businesses along with a job fair and workshops on resume writing, interviewing, networking, job hunting strategies and online career search tools. DeKalb County small businesses with up to eight employees can exhibit their products and services for the spotlight that is co-hosted by State Labor Com-

missioner Michael Thurmond and CEO Burrell Ellis. For the job fair, the DeKalb Workforce Development Board has teamed up with the popular job search Web site Monster. com. Business owners and job seekers must register for the event at http://dekalbwork force.org. On event day, sign-in will begin at 8 a.m. The workshops start at 10. The hotel is at 130 Clairemont Ave. in Decatur. For more information, small businesses should call 404-687-7171. Job fair vendors looking to hire should call 404-687-3428.

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Clinic adds family therapy ily education series as a Because the entire weekly education and family hurts when a group therapy series. member battles addicThe CSB, which served tion, counseling and supabout 10,000 residents port are now available last year at more than 20 for all its members from locations, is the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the DeKalb Addiction safety net provider of Clinic. Dr. Nzinga A. Har- Nzinga Harrison mental health, substance abuse and developmental rison, the clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of Addictive Disease Services, disabilities services. It is offering says group counseling and on- the family education series at its going education are vital to the clinic, located at 455 Winn Way in Decatur. families. Harrison said the clinic has â&#x20AC;&#x153;The entire family is affected by addiction,â&#x20AC;? Harrison said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of- about 100 clients enrolled in the ten family members need educa- program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We provide group and tion and support as their loved individual services to approxiones recover from addiction. This mately 40 consumers each day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Families need education on is why the DeKalb [Community Service Board] has committed to addictive disorders and the recovery process as they forge new helping families.â&#x20AC;? Harrison said the family coun- relationships with their loved ones seling program grew out of a need who are embarking on the journey of recovery,â&#x20AC;? she said. communicated by clients. The education series will exâ&#x20AC;&#x153;While in treatment, our consumers consistently share about plore the disease of addiction, the difficulties addiction has roles in the family and the recovery caused their families and express process. Family members of any the wish that their families could active Service Board client who is benefit from the type of group addicted to drugs and/or alcohol are welcomed to participate. The therapy they receive.â&#x20AC;? To fill that need, the DeKalb cost is based on family need. For more information, visit Community Service Board, which operates the addiction clinic, www.dekcsb.org or call its 24-hour revived its once-a-month fam- hotline at 404-892-4646.

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are on higher ground. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to include pets in your disaster preparations. nIf you have a car, fill the gas tank. If you do not have a car, plan alternate means of evacuating. n If planning to evacuate, move your furniture and valuables to higher floors of your home. n Property insurance does not typically cover flood damage. Talk to your insurance provider about your policy and consider if you need additional coverage. The National Flood Insurance Program is designed to provide reasonable flood insurance in exchange for the careful management of floodprone areas by local communities. The program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is available in hundreds of participating Georgia communities. Visit FloodSmart.gov for more information.

Stay informed n If it has been raining hard for several hours or steadily raining for several days, be alert to the possibility of a flood. n Closely monitor a local radio station, TV station or NOAA Weather Radio or www.weather. gov/nwr for flood information. n Follow the instructions of local officials. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. n Do not drive around barricades. They are there for your safety. n Never drive through standing water. It only takes 2 feet of water to float a full-sized automobile. n Move to higher ground away from rivers, streams, creeks and storm drains. n Stay out of floodwaters if possible. The water may be contaminated or electrically charged. However, if your car stalls in rapidly rising waters, get out immediately and seek higher ground. n Stay away from downed power lines to avoid the risk of electric shock or electrocution. n Do not return to your home until local authorities say it is safe. Even after floodwaters recede, roads and bridges may be weakened and could collapse. Buildings may be unstable, and drinking water may be contaminated. Use common sense and exercise caution.

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“It’s not only fun – it’s a great way to demonstrate to the state that there is strong support for bicycling in Georgia.”

Bicycling fans to ride to Capitol to push safety, infrastructure issues More than 1,000 bicycling advocates will descend on the Gold Dome on March 23 for the fifth annual “Georgia Rides to the Capitol.” The Metro Atlanta Mayors Association is co-sponsoring the event, which seeks to raise support for the development of a regional-scale bicycle network of both on-road facilities and multi-use-trails and cycling connections focused around major transit facilities, activity centers and schools. The group also intends to raise awareness of the benefits of bicycling as an important form of transportation; a beneficial economic development and tourism tool; an excellent way to maintain health and fitness; and a great sport and family activity. Roswell Mayor Jere Wood said the ride to the Capitol is his favorite bike ride of the year. “It’s not only fun – it’s a great way to demonstrate to the state that there is strong support for bicycling in Georgia,” said Wood, who will lead the bicycle ride

Riders will include Roswell Mayor Jere Wood. Metro mayors and council members are encouraged to participate in “Georgia Rides to the Capitol” on March 23.

from Roswell. Metro mayors and council members are encouraged to participate in the bike ride, which will have routes departing from the cities of Roswell and Decatur with police escorts; the return trip will not have escorts. “Transportation is not just moving cars,

Expo explores paths to wellness Traditional and nontraditional health practices will be explored at a March 27 Health and Wellness Expo at First Afrikan Presbyterian Church in Lithonia. The 10 a.m.-to-3 p.m. event is sponsored by the church’s NIA Women and Eropo Men ministries. Organizer Danielle King said the communitywide expo will include screenings for diabetes and high blood pressure, body mass index, and a workout demonstration by fitness trainer Carla Fields. There also will also be bio-cleansing,

foot detox and colonics; an Afro-centric focus on skin care and natural hair care; and a yoga workout session. Raw food samples also will be offered. A massage therapist will provide healing touch therapy with crystals and stones. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and to bring two cans of food to use as weights. The canned goods later will be donated to the church’s food ministry. The church is at 5197 Salem Road. For more information, call 770-981-2601.

it’s about moving people,” said Decatur City Commissioner Fred Boykin, owner of Bicycle South and one of the organizers. “This year we are taking the ride further by pressing legislators to introduce legislation that will help make walking and bicycling safer and more accessible. The majority of vehicle trips are less than two

miles, which is an easy distance to bicycle. If we can keep improving our local infrastructure to make it safe and appealing to cycle instead of drive, then we can help reduce congestion, improve our air quality and encourage a healthy way to travel.” Biking advocates urge support of Georgia House Bill 988, which calls for a 3-foot minimum safe passing distance. Sixteen states have safe passing legislation; bills have been introduced in seven, including Georgia. The ride will culminate in a news conference on the Capitol steps with metro mayors and council members, state legislators and other state officials discussing the importance of funding for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and other alternative forms of transportation. The bike ride is free and open to the public. Bicyclists are expected to arrive at the Capitol at 11:40 a.m. The estimated departure time from originating cities are: Decatur at 10:45 a.m. and Roswell at 9:45 a.m. For more information, visit www.geor giaridestothecapitol.org.

Grants open to Belvedere groups Belvedere residents and organizations with innovative ideas and projects that promote healthy eating or active living can apply for grants of up to $3,000 from Healthy Belvedere’s Small Grants Program. The grants offer individuals or groups the opportunity to fund their ideas and projects to make positive changes in their community. Projects must fit into one of five categories: community gardening; environmental changes in parks, trails, sidewalks or lighting; faith-based initiatives including

congregational wellness and lay health promoters; physical activities targeting youth, adult or senior groups; or school-based healthy eating or active living programs. Applicants do not have to be affiliated with a nonprofit or faith-based organization to request a grant, and projects can range from one-day events to several weeks or months. Applications for the Healthy Belvedere Small Grants are due by March 26 at 5 p.m. and can be downloaded from www .healthybelvedere.org.

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“Why did I do everything the same? Because I wanted to produce the same anointing.”

Sapp to perform live at Stonecrest mall King to help mark women’s month Gospel great Marvin Sapp will celebrate the release of “Here I Am,” his eighth album, on March 18 at the Mall at Stonecrest. Sapp will perform live at a 7 p.m. CD signing event at Borders Stonecrest and mingle with fans who buy the CD at the store at a VIP meetand-greet. “Here I Am” goes on sale on March 16 at 10 a.m. at Borders Stonecrest. Sapp’s iconic “Never Would Have Made It” hit from his 2007 “Thirsty” CD is among the most popular gospel songs of the past three years. He says “Here I Am” utilizes the same musicians and singers and was recorded at the same venue. “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it,” he states. “Why did I do everything the same? Because I wanted to produce the same anointing.” “Here I Am,” which features songs of reassurance, praise and guidance, was recorded live on Oct. 16, 2009, at Resurrection Life Church in Sapp’s home city of Grand Rapids, Mich. It crackles with live instrumentation, the energy of the audience, and the soul-stirring grace of Sapp’s voice and verses. He says the songs are for anyone

Marvin Sapp will mingle with fans at a VIP meet-and-greet for “Here I Am,” his eighth album, at Borders Stonecrest on March 18.

who has ever been told, “You’ll never be anything,” or anyone who acknowledges that they have made a mistake in life. “They need to understand that no matter how far you have fallen, God can pick you up wherever you are, dust you off and put you on a street

called Straight,” Sapp says. “He sees the best in you when everyone else sees the worst.” The Mall at Stonecrest is at I-20 and Turner Hill Road in Lithonia. For more information visit www.mall atstonecrest.com.

The Rev. Bernice King will discuss “Women as Leaders and Peace Makers in a Time of War and Economic Crisis” on March 15 at Oglethorpe University as part of the college’s Women’s History Month observations. King, the daughter of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is a lawyer, minister and civil rights activist. She made history in October 2009 when she was elected the first female president of the Southern Bernice King Christian Leadership Conference, the organization her father co-founded in 1957. She is often remembered as the tearful 5-year-old who was captured in a Pulitzer Prize-winning photo taken at her father’s funeral in 1968. She is the founder of Be a King, an organization working to empower people to become leaders in their communities, and author of “Hard Questions, Heart Answers,” a book about re-branding and re-imaging generations of people to elevate the way they “think, act, live and lead.” King will sign copies of her book, which will be available for purchase at the event. The free event takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. at the university’s Conant Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit www .oglethorpe.edu.

Rushdie to speak on young readers Twilight fans can get DVD first Famed novelist Salman Rushdie will deliver a lecture titled “Wonderlands: Writing for Younger Readers and Young-at-Heart Adults” at Emory University on March 21. Rushdie is the university’s Distinguished Writer in Residence. The author of numerous novels, short stories and essays has written two books for Salman Rushdie the young and young-atheart. “Haroun and the Sea of Stories” was published in 1990, and “Luka and the Fire of Life” will be released later this year. Rushdie, who was born in Mumbai, India, won the Booker Prize in 1981 for his

novel “Midnight’s Children.” He writes in the genre of magical realism. His fourth novel, “The Satanic Verses,” published in 1988 and inspired in part by the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, was so controversial that he had to go into hiding for years after Iranian Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a call for Muslims to kill him. “Wonderlands: Writing for Younger Readers and Young-at-Heart Adults” takes place at 5 p.m. in Glenn Memorial Auditorium, 1652 North Decatur Road, on the Emory campus. Tickets are $5 for Emory staff, faculty, students and alumni and $10 for the public. To purchase tickets, visit www.emory .edu/events/tickets.

Fans of the “Twilight” series can be the first to get copies of the highly anticipated “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” DVD on March 20 at the Borders at Stonecrest. The store is offering a collector’s edition gift set with more than 90 minutes of exclusive content including never-beforeseen scenes. The DVD starring Robert Pattinson as vampire Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, his mortal love, goes on sale at 12:01 a.m. on March 20, but the festivities kick off at 10 p.m. on March 19 with a specially recorded video message from Pattinson; Stewart; Taylor Lautner, who plays the werewolf Jacob; and other cast members. While waiting for the witching hour, fans can play charades, participate in a movie debate sponsored by fan site TwilightSeriesTheories.com, and compete in a contest guessing “New Moon” quotes. Fans also can cast ballots in “Borders

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Movie Awards,” where they will vote for the “Best Shirtless Moment,” “Best Fight,” “Best Scene,” “Best Song” and “Most Reckless Bella Moment.” For more information, visit www. borders.com.

Free tickets offered for Passion play “Resurrection 2010,” an inspirational/ creative dance re-enactment of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, will be onstage at the Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta on March 27. The drama, written by KIDDS Dance Project founder Pat Martin, was created with a Building a Better Georgia grant from Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admis-

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Property tax increases of 1 to 2 mills are proposed for three of the five plans. School taxes already account for 67 percent of DeKalb homeowners’ property tax bills.

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Balancing the budget The DeKalb School Board is considering five options to cut $90.9 million to $119.2 million from its budget. Proposed tax increase & cuts Savings Millage increase 1....................................................................................... $18 million Millage increase 2.......................................................................................$36 million Across-the-board salary reduction.............................................................$26 million Furlough days.............................................................................................$26 million Increase class sizes by 2 students per class................................................. $14 million Cut 154.5 positions in the central office.................................................... $11.5 million* Increase class sizes by 1 student per class..................................................... $7 million Eliminate 200 paraprofessionals...............................................................$6.5 million Implement full transportation efficiency plan...............................................$4 million Eliminate targeted assistance staff.............................................................$3.9 million* Closing of four elementary schools.........................................................$2.35 million Reduce/eliminate 59 media clerks.............................................................$1.7 million Reduce 61 paraprofessionals through attrition........................................ $1.98 million* Reduce 10 assistant principals through attrition...........................................$975,000* Reduce 18 technology positions................................................................... $939,375 Substitute teacher pay reduction................................................................. $850,000* * Cuts that show up on all five plans.

School Board mulling 5 options By Deborah Alberto

The DeKalb School Board is now considering five options that could slash $90.9 million to $119.2 million from the school district’s 2011 budget that goes into effect on July 1. The options, offered Monday, are the latest in the district’s ongoing attempts to balance its upcoming budget in the face of an $88 million revenue shortfall. All the plans include cutting 154.5 positions from its central office, the closing of four elementary schools in the fall, and slicing $10 a day from the pay for substitute teachers. Board members also need to choose between cutting salaries across the board or offering furlough days and whether to increase class sizes by one or two students. The budget comprising job losses, school closings and school program reductions comes in the wake of a deficit that grew from $55 million as the county’s tax digest was revised. The county’s tax assessors now anticipate a $2 billion decline in property tax revenues. Other cuts under consideration by the

school board include reductions in the employees health and wellness program, athletics, summer interns, and paraprofessionals. Property tax increases of 1 to 2 mills are proposed for three of the five plans. School taxes already account for 67 percent of DeKalb homeowners’ property tax bills. In a district-sponsored survey, employees overwhelmingly supported moving to a four-day workweek to save money, but this option was not considered in the budget proposals. District 4 board member Paul Womack said Wednesday the four-day week is not being discussed at this time. “It might come up later,” he said. The board plans to Paul Womack adopt a proposed budget at its April 12 board meeting. It will seek public input at two public hearings on April 21 and 28. It must adopt a balanced budget by May 10.

Volunteers needed for Career Day Career Day will be March 25 at Browns Mill Elementary School in Lithonia, and business owners and professionals are needed to speak to the children about their occupations. Volunteers will make 15- to 20-minute

Film chronicles principals’ year “The Principal Story,” a Public Broadcasting Service documentary about effective leadership in the educational system in the 21st century, will be screened March 21 at Sankofa Spirit Movies With a Mission. The hour-long film will be shown at 3 and 5 p.m. at Atlanta-Fulton Central Library Auditorium. It tells the story of two schools with failing test scores and students who are below the poverty line and two passionate principals – Chicago’s Nash Elementary School’s Tresa Dunbar and Kerry Purcell of Harvard Park Elementary School in Springfield, Ill. The film follows them through an academic year and shows how their incredible dedication and persistence helped to turn their schools around. The auditorium is at 1 Margaret Mitchell Square N.W., Atlanta. For more information, visit www.sankofaspirit.com or call 770-234-5890.

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presentations from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. They will talk about their careers and answer questions from students. For more information, call the school counselor, Dr. Tan Goodjones, at 678-6868317.

Open enrollment for DeKalb Schools 14 magnet programs begins March 22. Eligible students must have a 3.0 grade-point average and high scores on the county’s standardized tests. The high school magnet programs also have prerequisite course requirements. Southwest DeKalb High which has a high achievers magnet is encouraging students to apply. It is an Advanced Placement Honor School that has been recognized by the College Board and the State of Georgia. Even though applications are open

for all the 14 programs, the district is considering terminating the programs at Clifton and Evansdale elementary, Columbia Middle and High its Montessori Elementary School Programs to help balance its 2011 budget which must be approved by May 10. Enrollment ends on April 16. Families can apply at www.dekalb.k12. ga.us/schools/ or at district’s Magnet Programs Office, at 3770 North Decatur Road in Decatur. For more information, visit www.dekalb.k12.ga.us or call Pat Copeland at 678-676-0238 or 678-676-0313.

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2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,897 CD, Power Windows & Locks, Wheels, Stk#A2002

2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,897 CD, Power Windows & Locks, Wheels, Stk#A1000

2008 Mazda5 Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995 Power Windows & Locks, Wheels, CD, Stk#M8268

2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,997 CD, Power Windows & Locks, Wheels, Stk#A1001

2006 Ford F150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,997 Great Work Truck, Low Miles Stk#A1029

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,997 Automatic, Power Windows & Locks, CD, Stk#A1023

2009 Ford Focus SEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,897 Moonroof, Leather, Wheels, CD, Stk#M8302B

2007 Mercury Milan I-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,995 Power Locks & Windows, CD, Wheels, Stk#A1028

2006 Cadillac CTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,997 Leather, Moonroof, Wheels, CD, Stk#M8299

2008 Chevrolet Impala LT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,997 Wheels, CD, Loaded! Stk#P9177

Wheels, CD, Moonroof, Leather, Stk#A1007

Power Windows & Locks, Wheels, CD, Stk#A1012

2008 Dodge Magnum SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,995 Power Windows & Locks, Wheels, CD, Stk#A1026

2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,997 Power Windows & Locks, Wheels, CD, Stk#A1025

2008 Ford Escape XLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,997 Power Window & Locks, Wheels Stk#P9163

2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,997 Leather, Moonroof, Wheels, CD, Stk#M8300

2008 Dodge Magnum SXT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,997 3.5 Engine, Loaded, Must See! Stk#P9178

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,997 Power Windows & Locks, Wheels, CD, Stk#A1024

2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,997 Leather, Wheels, Moonroof, CD, Stk#M8313

2006 Chevrolet Silverado C/K 1500 Crew Cab LS . . . . .$16,797 Loaded! Stk#A1018

2005 Ford F150 Crew Cab XLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,997 Loaded! Stk#A1017

2005 BMW 330i Sedan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,997 Leather, Moonroof, Wheels, CD, Stk#M8294

Automatic, Power Windows & Locks, Wheels, CD Stk#A1030 Leather, Moonroof, Wheels, CD, Stk#A1004

2007 Ford Edge SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,997 Loaded, Chrome Wheels, CD, 24k Miles Stk#P9185

2009 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,997 Leather, Moonroof, Wheels, CD, Stk#M8310

2008 Ford Edge SEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,997 Loaded! Must See! Stk#P9181

2007 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,997 Loaded, Low Miles Stk#P9163

2006 BMW 325i Sedan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,997 Leather, Moonroof, Wheels, CD, Stk#M8317

2006 BMW 325i Sedan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,997 Leather, Moonroof, Wheels, CD, Stk#M8307

2005 Ford F150 Lariat Crew Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,995 Leather, Moonroof, Wheels, CD, Stk#A1027

2007 Lexus ES 350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,997 Leather, Moonroof, Wheels, CD, Stk#M8319

2007 BMW 530i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,997 Navigation, Leather, Moonroof, Wheels, CD, Stk#A1008

2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,997 Navigation, Moonroof, CD, Wheels, Leather, Stk#M8318

Prices plus tax, tag and title.

I-20, Exit Wesley Chapel To Snapfinger Woods Drive • Decatur

Sales Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am - 8:00pm • Sat 9:00am - 8:00pm • Sun Closed

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Recommended at 45k, 75k & 105k Miles

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Recommended at 60k, 90k & 120k Miles

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-Body Shop Manager 4334 Snapfinger Woods Drive DECATUR

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