Forum Open to the Public “Community Conversations on Policing: Know Your Rights”

Augusta

The Ladies of Zeta Xi Omega, Zeta Eta, and Mu Zeta Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® in partnership with the Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated®, and the Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated® present “Community Conversations on Policing: Knowing Your Rights,” a public policy forum.

The purpose of this forum is to facilitate an open, safe space to have a conversation about policing in America.

The targeted audiences are teens and young adults; however, this event is open to the public. The organizations seek to encourage honest dialogue about the applicable laws and recommended approaches to law enforcement encounters. The organizations are united in their hope that this honest dialogue will cement trust within our community, moreover, leave attendees feeling empowered by the information shared.

The panel will include representation from the

Arieonna Booker signs with Talladega College

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia State Senate, a local civil rights attorney, the Augusta Judicial Circuit Office of the District Attorney, and a mental health specialist. The program is formatted as a panel discussion with a blend of pre-prepared and on-site questions from the public.

The forum is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel at Paine College, 1235 15th Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901.

RICHMOND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION PROPOSAL NUM. Bond Issue Program PROJECT NAME

County Board Of Education Of Richmond County Invitation To Bid

Sealed proposals from Contractors will be received for the DFA Art Building Repair Along Augusta Canal Project by the County Board of Education of Richmond County at the address below until 3:00 p.m. local time, May 11, 2023, 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 April 26, 2023, 10:00 AM local time onsite, Davidson Fine Arts School, 615 12th Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901

Drawings and project manual on this work may be examined at the Department of Maintenance and Facilities, Richmond County Board of Education, 2956 Mike Padgett Hwy, Augusta, Georgia 30906, Tel: (706) 737-7189

Bidding documents may be obtained via email from The Engineer: Cranston LLC, rsheridan@cranstonengineering.com. Applications for documents should be filed promptly with the Engineer. Bidding material will be emailed as soon as possible.

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 techni calities and informalities.

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. Kenneth Bradshaw County Board of Education of

Richmond County Administrative Office

864 Broad Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 c/o: Mr. Bobby Smith, CPA, CFO

T.W. Josey Lady Eagles forward, Arieonna Booker recently signed to accept a full athletic and academic scholarship to Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama. Arieonna is the 19th signee to attend a college on a full athletic and/or academic scholarship from the Lady Eagles Basketball Program in the past 9 years. Arieonna played on the 2021 State Championship Basketball Team and this past season the Lady Eagles made it to the Final 4.

C.T. Walker Magnet School named National Magnet School of Distinction

C.T. Walker Magnet School has been named a 2023 National Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America for its commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, diversity efforts, specialized teaching staff, and parent and community involvement.

Dr. Kenneth Bradshaw, superintendent of Richmond County Schools, says “The students and staff of C.T. Walker Magnet Elementary are to be commended for their pursuit of excellence to promote a learning environment where students can grow into confident, lifelong learners and leaders. It is a privilege to work with an extraordinary staff who focus on student achievement and success.”

“I am so proud and excited to receive this award on behalf of our amazing students, staff, and parents,” says Emile Sharif, Principal of C.T. Walker Magnet Elementary. “We strive for excellence in every way here at C.T. Walker Magnet Elementary, so to be recognized by the prestigious institution of Magnet Schools of America for being the only Georgia school to receive the 2023 Magnet School of Distinction Award, reaffirms the hard work and dedication our faculty and staff display daily for the success of all of our students.”

To receive a national merit award, Magnet Schools of America members submit a detailed application scored by a panel of educators. Applicants are judged and scored on their demonstrated ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide integrated curricula and instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that enhance the school’s magnet theme.