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AUGUST 16 - 22, 2018 VOL. 7 NO. 16

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R.I.P. Aretha Franklin Queen Of Soul

It’s Abrams vs Kent in ideological battle for the soul of Georgia

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The Queen of Soul Is Dead

Aretha Franklin

Courtesy of the Detroit Free Press DETROIT Aretha Franklin, whose impassioned, riveting voice made her a titan of American music, has died.

She was 76.

She died at 9:50 a.m. on Thursday, (Aug. 16) surrounded by family at her home in Detroit.

A family statement released by her publicist Gwendolyn Quinn said “Franklin’s official cause of death was due to advance pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type, which was confirmed by Franklin’s oncologist, Dr. Philip Phillips of Karmanos Cancer Institute” in Detroit.

Franklin was the loftiest name in the rich history of Detroit music and one of the transcendent cultural figures of the 20th Century. Raised on an eclectic musical diet of gospel, R&B, classical and jazz, she blossomed out of her father’s Detroit church to become the most distinguished black female artist of all time, breaking boundaries while placing nearly 100 hits on Billboard’s R&B chart — 20 of them reaching No. 1.

The Queen of Soul, as she was coronated in the 1960s, leaves a sprawling legacy of classic songs that includes “Respect,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Baby I Love You,” “Angel,” “Think,” “Rock Steady,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Freeway of Love,” along with a bestselling gospel catalog.

Her death follows several years of painstakingly concealed medical issues, which led to regular show cancellations and extended absences from the public eye.

Visibly feeble but still summoning magic from her voice, Franklin played her final Detroit show in June 2017, an emotion-packed concert for thousands at an outdoor festival

1942 - 2018

downtown.

She ended the performance with a then-cryptic appeal to the hometown crowd: “Please keep me in your prayers.”

The Queen of Soul sang for presidents and royalty, and befriended high-profile leaders such as the Revs.

Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesse Jackson. Amid the global glitter and acclaim, she remained loyal to her home region, living in the Detroit area for decades, including the Bloomfield Hills house where she moved in the late 1980s.

Franklin’s voice was a singular force, earning her a multitude of laurels through the decades, including 18 Grammy Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and honorary doctorates from a host of institutions. In 1987, she became the first female artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,and seven years later, at age 52, the youngest recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor.

Franklin topped Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Singers of All Time list, and her signature hit, “Respect,” ranked No. 4 on “Songs of the Century,” a 1999 project by the National Endowment for the Arts.

She performed at the inaugurations of U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, garnering global attention at the latter for her big felt hat with its crystal-studded bow — a piece of wardrobe now in the Smithsonian Institution.

Franklin’s influence is vast and indelible. It’s most obviously heard in the myriad voices that followed her, from Mary J. Blige to Adele, and even male singers like Luther Vandross.

But just as important is Franklin’s broader social impact: She embodied American black culture, emphatically and without apology, and through sheer force of talent, thrust it onto the global stage.

by Alex Seitz-Wald The Nation WASHINGTON She’s an outspoken proponent of gun control; he’s a gun-loving NRA member who posed with a small arsenal in his campaign ads.

She decries the “heartless” treatment of immigrants; he says he’s “got a big truck just in case I need to round up criminal illegals.”

She’s a progressive Democrat who would be the nation’s first black female governor; he’s a white male “politically incorrect conservative” with the backing of President Donald Trump.

This year’s race for governor of Georgia features a striking contrasts between the candidates, with each party’s hopefuls offering a clearer distillation of their base’s passions than you’ll find in almost any other race in the nation this year.

“I’m calling it the battle of the bases,” said Kerwin Swint, a political scientist and dean at Kennesaw State University, just outside Atlanta. “This may be where our politics are headed: This race is going to be ideological in a way that Georgia is not really used to. And it’s going to be nationalized in a way that is Georgia is not really used to.”

Georgia Republicans have nominated Secretary of State Brian Kemp, whom Trump backed, to face off against Stacey Abrams, the former minority leader of the state House, who won an earlier Democratic primary.

In both cases, the partisans in each party opted decisively for the more rousing option over rivals who were seen as too moderate or “establishment.”

Kemp won all but two of Georgia›s 159 counties in Tuesday’s runoff election, beating Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle,

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Stacey Abrams who had been secretly recorded saying the GOP primary had devolved into a contest of “who had the biggest gun, who had the biggest truck, and who could be the craziest.”

Abrams, meanwhile, won the May Democratic primary in a landslide, beating former state Rep. Stacey Evans with 76 percent of the vote.

“Make no mistake: There’s a crystal-clear contrast as we go forward,” Kemp told supporters Tuesday night.

“This election is going to be for the soul of our state.”

And he warned about the challenges ahead, predicting that national progressive forces would invest resources in Georgia like they never have before.

“Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Nancy Pelosi all have Georgia on their mind,” Kemp said.

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Brian Kemp From the beginning, Kemp styled himself after Trump as a brash conservative who likes to get under the skin of liberals. His viral campaign ads featured chainsaws, explosions, pickup trucks and lots of guns.

Abrams, meanwhile, has built her entire political career around a novel electoral strategy for Southern Democrats: Focus on expanding the Democratic base rather than trying to win over soft Republicans and moderate independents.

Given her race, gender and progressive policy platform, she may be unlike anyone Georgia Democrats have ever had before as a statewide candidate.

That makes her exciting to both local and national Democrats, who believe she has a real chance to transform the politics of a rapidly diversifying state that has been trending in Democrats’ direction.

“There’s a lot of energy on the progressive side,” said Amy Morton, the chair of the liberal group Better Georgia. “She has an opportunity to pull together a coalition of voters that may be unprecedented in November.

And she’s certainly going to have the resources behind her.”

Republicans have telegraphed their attack plan, with the Republican

Governors Association calling Abrams “a far-left Democrat” with a “radical agenda” that includes “some of the most extreme liberal positions of any Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Georgia’s history.”

Democrats are using the same strategy in reverse on Kemp, saying he’s the real radical in the race. “Let’s be clear: Brian Kemp’s brand of extremism is not welcome in Georgia,” said Laura Simmons, the state director of the abortion rights group NARAL Pro-Choice.

Kemp has vowed to outdo Mississippi to sign the toughest anti-abortion law in the country. Abrams has pledged to make support for abortion rights «a central facet of this campaign.»

And Kemp has vowed to expand gun rights in the state. Abrams, meanwhile, not only supports gun safety measures like universal background checks, but seems to take pleasure in taunting the NRA. All this might make some Georgians long for the quieter politics of a seemingly bygone era. But Swint, the Kennesaw State professor, said hadn’t he encountered much nostalgia for conservative Democrats and softer-spoken moderate Republicans.

“If there are out there, I haven’t heard from them,” he said.

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Stacey Abrams in ideological battle with Trump-supported Brian Kemp

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SportsVIEW

RICHMOND COUNTY HS SPORTS BY VINCENT HOBBS

Academy of Richmond County softball pitcher VENUS SANDERS winds up for the pitch during a home game against Hephzibah. The Lady Rebels defeated the Lady Musketeers 17-3. (August 13, 2018 - Augusta, GA) - Photo by Vincent Hobbs/Sports Journal

Laney pitcher NEKIYAH BAKER throws a pitch during a non-conference home game against Washington County. The Hawks swept away the Wildcats after three innings of play with a final score of 19-0. (August 13, 2018 - Augusta, GA) - Photo by Vincent Hobbs/Sports Journal

A Hephzibah player runs the bases against the Academy of Richmond County. The Lady Rebels defeated ARC 17-3. (August 13, 2018 - Augusta, GA) - Photo by Vincent Hobbs/Sports Journal

A Washington County softball player runs the bases in game against Laney. The Hawks defeated the Wildcats 19-0. (August 8 2018 - Augusta, GA) Photo by Vincent Hobbs/Sports Journal

(At Left) A Westside player serves the ball during a conference volleyball game against Laney at the Wildcat’s gym. The Lady Patriots defeated their opponent 2-0. (August 14, 2018 - Augusta, GA) - Photos by Vincent Hobbs/Sports Journal

(Above) Westside’s Mary Leigh Gray passes the ball during a conference volleyball game against Laney at the Wildcat’s gym. The Lady Patriots defeated their opponent 2-0.

(At left) A Westside player serves the ball during a conference volleyball game against Laney at the Wildcat’s gym. The Lady Patriots defeated their opponent 2-0. (August 14, 2018 - Augusta, GA) - Photos

by Vincent Hobbs/Sports Journal

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SportsVIEW

BY VINCENT HOBBS

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THE ARTS GALLERY OPENING

Reflections Art Gallery and Studio 5955 Jefferson Davis Highway, North Augusta, S.C. Opening: Saturday, August 25, 4 - 8 p.m.

Robert Atkins, artist, gallery operator.

Photo by Vincent Hobbs

Q&A with gallery operators Robert Atkins (artist) and Jacqueline Edwards (business manager).

Your Reflections Art Gallery and Studio has been in existence for a while, but soon it will be introduced to the public at the grand opening on August 25. What does this venture represent for your team and what opportunities or challenges does it present?

This venture represents a long awaited prayer being answered.

While being an artist has always been my passion I had to work to support my family. However now that I have been afforded the opportunity to retire I now can pursue my passion as I desire. As a team Jackie and I fuel from each other, I paint, she frames and handles most of the business. It works out really well. We have never had an opportunity as large as this.

The main challenge is not to get too consumed by all of this, it is a passion not a job. Sometimes passions are hard to turn off. As always we must not forget to balance our other responsibilities, God, family and relationship.

What will be on display at the opening on August 25?

REFLECTIONS Art Gallery & Studio

5955 Jefferson Davis Hwy, North Augusta, SC

We will display approximately sixty pictures, a combination of graphite’s (black & white), pastel, watercolor and acrylic. The pictures portray a history, of where we have come from as a race, some of our struggles and successes.

We display a music wall, a heritage wall, a sports wall, and a few abstracts that tell different stories depending on the person.

Tell us a little about your new space.

The gallery itself is an eighty foot wall that will be changed by about fifty percent every three months. We want to keep everyone interested so we advise all to stroll through BECPLEX to view the gallery regularly and also tour the building for your other rental needs such as parties, retirement functions, family reunions and even weddings. We will also feature other artist often. The office / studio is 10x16 office where business will be conducted and beautiful art will continue to be born. BEC-PLEX is the perfect atmosphere for that girl’s night out for a paint party.

Grand Opening Sat. August 25, 2018 • 4 - 8 PM

Located in the BEC-PLEX Event Center next to the Riverfront Antique Building Light refreshments Lite Jazz ROBERT ATKINS • ARTIST 229-499-2595 JACQUELINE EDWARDS • BUSINESS MANAGER 757-286-2824

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“Voice Auditions with the Augusta Chorale” Monday, August 20, 2018 Audition Venue: Paine College, Augusta GA The Augusta Chorale commences its 36th performance season and is seeking new or returning members to continue its legacy to ‘Celebrate the Beauty of Song.’

Auditions for all voice parts are by appointment only and will take place at Paine College, Augusta GA. Call Dr. Anderson, Artistic Director at (706) 830-0991 / (706) 836-9426 to schedule an appointment. Tenors and Basses are particularly encouraged to audition. The love of singing is all that is required, training will be given to read sheet music.

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CSRA Business League seminar offers small businesses strategies to do business with local and federal governments On Tuesday, August 28, the CSRA Business League, Inc. will sponsor a SBA Program and Services | Navigating Procurement Policies and Procedures Seminar, featuring members of the staff of the Small Business Administration (SBA), Georgia District Office and staff members of the Augusta - Richmond County Procurement Department.

The seminar will focus on the various Programs and Services offered by the SBA and the Policies and Procedures Businesses must utilize, if they desire to do business with the government of Augusta - Richmond County.

The seminar will be held at the Augusta Richmond County Public Library, located at 823 Telfair Street and will start 6 p.m.

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Mr. Robert Ware, Supervisor Business Opportunity Specialist of the Small Business Administration will facilitate the SBA portion of the seminar.

Mrs. Shelia Paulk and Mrs. Phyllis Johnson, will serve as the lead presenters for the Procurement Department section of the Seminar.

Cost: Free | Register at: https://

w w w.e v e nt b r it e.c o m /e /s b a - p r o gram-and-ser vices-navigating-proc urement-pol icies -a nd-procedures-seminar-tickets-48891273114 , no later than 11:00 am on Tuesday, 28 August 2018. You may also call the League’s office at 706 722 - 0994 to place your name on the seminar attendance list.

Refreshments will be served.

Board of Education candidates may qualify beginning August 20 Q u a l i f y i ng f or R ic h mond Count y B oa rd of Educat ion Districts 2, 3, 6, 7, and 9 will beg in on Monday, Aug ust 20, 2018 at 9:00 A M and will close on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 12:00 Noon.

Qualif ying will be held in the Board of Elections Of fice located at 535 Telfair Street, Suite 500, Augusta, Georgia. The qualif y-

ing fee for all seats will be $100.

T hese of f ices a re nonpa r tisan and will appear on the November 6, 2018 General Election ballot.

A r unof f, if necessar y will be held on December 4, 2018.

For additional information on qualif ying for R ichmond Count y Board of Education, please contact the Board of Elections Of fice at (706) 821-2340 or our Website at w w w.augustaga.gov/ boe.

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The 38th Annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, presented by the Greater Augusta Arts Council and the City of Augusta, announces that badges are now on sale for festival admission.

They can be purchased online at artsintheheart.com or in person at State Bank locations in Augusta, Vintage Ooollee in downtown Augusta, and New Moon in Aiken.

Badges on sale at artsintheheart. com and at State Bank locations.

Fine Arts and Crafts Market artists online now, Performance lineups announced soon!

The Festival dates are September 14 - 16. Badges are good for the entire weekend of the festival and cost $7 in advance, $12 at the gate.

The Festival committee is very excited to announce some brand new features and family fun to be had all weekend long, from September 14 to September 16.

Soweto Street Beat, an African Drum and Dance group, will take to the stage Saturday night on the Global Stage This year boasts the largest number of Fine Arts and Crafts Market booths yet – over 160!

The return of Author’s Alley with even more local writers and authors New in the Global Village: Food booths for France and Yemen, with Pakistan returning. 26 countries & cultures represented!

Family Area: Interactive pop-up performances throughout the weekend, Young Artist Market, and free craft activities for kids!

Special Concerts all weekend on 5 stages of entertainment: Livingroom Legends, Bethany and the Southside Boys, Dolo Jayy, voxnbass, King Cat & the Elders, and more!

Festivities will take place at the Augusta Common (836 Reynolds Street) and Broad Street from 7th to 10th . The Festival will comprise the Global Food Village with authentic international foods from 26 countries; a Fine Arts and Crafts Market with over 160 juried fine arts and crafts booths; an interactive Family Area; a Young Artists Market where schoolaged artists sell their work; five stages stacked with live local and regional talent, and a craft beer garden.

Festival Hours: Friday, September 14, 5-9pm Saturday, September 15, 11am-9pm Sunday, September 16, 12-7pm

RICHMOND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION PROPOSAL NUM. B-17-008-3556 Bond Issue Program A.R. JOHNSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOL CLASSROOM ADDITIONS

COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION OF RICHMOND COUNTY INVITATION TO BID Sealed proposals from Contractors will be received for the AR Johnson Magnet High School Classroom Additions, by the County Board of Education of Richmond County at the address below until 3:00 p.m. local time, August 28, 2018, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. No extension of the bidding period will be made.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held August 15, 2018 at 2:00 pm local time at the project site, 1324 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta, Ga. 30901.

Drawings and project manual on this work may be examined at the Department of Maintenance and Facilities, Richmond County Board of Education, 1781 15thStreet, Augusta, Georgia 30901.

Bidding documents may be obtained at the Office of the Architect:Studio 3 Design Group, P.C. attn: Jennifer Powell @ jpowell@s3dg.com or (706) 667-9784.Applications for documents together with refundable deposit of $400.00 per set should be filed promptly with the Architect. Bidding material will be forwarded (shipping charges collect) as soon as possible. The full amount of deposit for one set will be refunded to each prime contractor who submits a bona fide bid upon return of such set in good condition within 10 days after date of opening bids.

Contract, if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 35 days after time has been called on the date of opening.

Bid must be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount not less than 5% of the base bid. Personal checks, certified checks, letters of credit, etc., are not acceptable. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities.

BID LIST: The Richmond County Board of Education maintains a bid list for many categories that are let for bid each year. If you company wishes to remain on our bid list, we must receive a response either through a bid ro by a no bid response. If we do not receive a response, your company’s name will be removed from our bid list. Please call the bid office at 706-826-1298 if you fail to receive a post card.

To promote local participation, a database of Sub-contractors, Suppliers, and Vendors has been developed by the Program Manager, GMK Associates. Contact Jeanine Usry with GMK Associates at (706) 826-1127 for location to review and obtain this database.

Bids shall be submitted and addressed to: Dr. Angela Pringle County Board of Education of Richmond County Administrative Office 864 Broad Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 c/o: Mr. Bobby Smith

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Arts in the Heart Badges on Sale

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COMMUNITY

HAPPENINGS

Garden City Jazz Calendar of Events Vegan Jazz Brunch 2nd Sundays (except May), 1:00 pm Venue: Humanitree House Description: Enjoy a vegan brunch prepared with love

by Humanitree House, then a special musical performance presented by Garden City Jazz. Limited seating. No tickets sold at door. Join us. More info: http://ow.ly/v4ek30kx5xr Info: http://gardencityjazz.eventbrite.com (762) 2335299 Soiree Sunday Augusta 4th Sundays (except December), 6:30 pm Venue: Humanitree House Description: Expect an evening of music with an infusion of creativity and collaboration - from dance, performance art, film, to the spoken word; enjoy live jazz and lovely people indeed. Since its inception in January 2014, the monthly JazzSoiree series has featured classic jazz music performed by the area’s top artists, and various wines selected by the host. SoireeSunday brings a little more flavor to the table. Dress like you mean it. Listen. Groove. Dance.

Info: www.jazzsoiree.com (762) 233-5299 4 Seasons Chamber Jazz August 17: Arpenik Hakobyan Venue: Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta, 7:30 pm Description: 4 Seasons Chamber Jazz is a four-event concert series, with each concert featuring music from Latin jazz to vocal standards to Dixieland. It’s a musical celebration of art in nature, and artists will perform several selections representative of the season. This season’s theme is “Take Five” and features a varied roster of musical styles and student performances.

Info: www.uuaugusta.org (706) 733-7939 Labor Day Jazz Weekend August 30 - September 2, 2018 Venue: The Augusta Common, The Augusta Market, Partridge Inn, Headquarters Library, Humanitree House, etc Description: Garden City Jazz presents a fun weekend of jazz music and art that all ages and music lovers can enjoy. Conceived as a capstone event for the popular Candlelight Jazz Concert Series, this celebration of music, art, and community has now come into its own as a family festival and fundraiser for various charitable organizations.

Info: www.labordayjazz.com (762) 233-5299 White Dinner - Augusta September 2, 2018 Venue: To announced 24 hours before event Description: Described by some as a performance art picnic, SUNDAY DINNER is a pop-up dinner party held at an undisclosed location in the Greater Augusta (Georgia) area. Modeled after the hugely popular Diner en Blanc, guests dress in white and dine al fresco from picnic baskets they’ve packed beforehand. Live music and visual art featured.

Info: www.whitedinneraugusta.com (762) 233-5299

ParTee On The Green April 10, 2019; 5:00p Venue: Augusta Common Description: American Bandstand meets Soul Train meets Shag City meets Teen Town in this amazing Celebration of Community and new Augusta Golf Week tradition. “Par-Tee On The Green” is a dance party with music for all ages – beach, soul, pop, jazz, house, reggae, R&B, funk.

Feature performances by community dance groups and group line dance finale. Vendors welcomed.

Info: www.parteeaugusta.com (762) 233-5299

Saturday Morning Swing: Music at the Augusta Market Saturdays (March – November) Venue: Eighth Street Plaza, 8th & Riverwalk Description: A partnership with The Augusta Market since 2010, Saturday Morning Swing brings local jazz musicians and performing arts groups to the Riverwalk for early afternoon shows each weekend. The Market features local produce, artisans, music, all in a family- (and pet-) friendly space.

Info: www.theaugustamarket.com (706) 6270128

MEETINGS The Richmond County Board of Education has the following meetings scheduled for the remainder of July 2018: • Richmond County Board of Education Building Committee has scheduled a (Called Board Meeting) Walk-through of the Belair K – 8 School, 3925 Harper Franklin Avenue, Augusta,

Georgia 30909 on Thursday, July 26, 2018 beginning at 3:00 p.m.

• Richmond County Board of Education will hold a Called Board Meeting (Tentative Millage Rate FY19 and Personnel) on Thursday, July 26, 2018 beginning at 5:00 p.m. – 864 Broad Street, Central Office, Board Room Auditorium