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the 1st 50 Years Candace Walden, a senior student, is crowned Miss T.W. Josey during T.W. Josey High School’s 50th anniversary coronation. The event was part of the celebrations for Homecoming Week.

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3 UrbanProWeekly • OCTOBER 16 - 22, 2014 A pair of young women hoping to be crowned Miss Josey wait backstage before the start of T.W. Josey High School’s 50th anniversary coronation, as part of Homecoming Week activities. The school, which opened in 1964, celebrated their anniversary with a bonfire, parade, royal court coronation, homecoming coronation, pep rally, tailgate party and other events for students and alumni.

GroundZero: Josey High School 50th Anniversary Photo by Vincent Hobbs

By Vincent Hobbs

They are called Eagles; a community of high school students with a desire to soar to academic and socially-conscious heights and achieve their school motto – “Power Through Knowledge”.

These are students who are proud to claim Thomas Walter Josey Comprehensive High School as their own – a personal launchpad to achievement through their education.

Fifty years of residence at 1701 15th Street is an amazing milestone. Thousands have walked under the front arch at the corner of Eagle’s Way on their way to a day of learning. They have come from all walks of life, all economic backgrounds, from many different neighborhoods. They have seen history materialize before their eyes during the social movements of the 1960’s and 70’s.

They witnessed racial disharmony and inequalities, yet embraced integration and made life-long friends. They devoured new technology and new ways to teach and learn and expanded their minds. They stared down the path to greatness and watched their destiny focus into magnificence.

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Leah Seigler, Miss Junior 3rd Attendant (L) and her Royal Court escort (R) perform a dance during T.W. Josey High School’s 50th anniversary coronation, as part of Homecoming Week activities. Photo by Vincent Hobbs

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POLITICS

COMMENTARY

There’s no politics like NAACP politics

By Frederick Benjamin Sr. UrbanProWeekly Staff Writer AUGUSTA I was more interested in the timing of the Charles Smith allegations than with the substance of the narrative that was presented to the public through the pages of the Augusta Chronicle.

Charles Smith was the president of the Augusta Branch of the NAACP until this week when he was removed from office on the call of the state president.

That’s where the timing comes into play. How does the state president of the NAACP find his way to Augusta to stand on the podium with an alleged sexual abuse victim all within 24 hours of the Augusta Chronicle story breaking?

But this is Augusta. And this is the NAACP. There’s no politics like Augusta politics and there’s no Augusta politics like the NAACP politics.

Here’s how weird NAACP politics are. Here at UrbanProWeekly we like to run positive stories. So, if you’re pretty good at self-promotions, you can get your story told here. Charles Smith was good at that.

Whenever the local branch of the NAACP would win an award, he would make sure that we received the press releases and the photos. One day, it came to my attention that the chapter

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was getting too much good press. I thought that odd, but found out that the source of the displeasure came from other NAACP members who felt that the awards, while deserved, were merely just more self promotion on the part of the president.

See what I mean. When you have folks from your own organization who complain about the organization getting high marks, that’s something.

Don’t you think? But, you know, I’ve been around NAACP politics from at least 1986. I’ve seen the presidents from Harry James, to Dennis Williams. I remember Bob Oliver and Phil Waring and the problems that will never get into the newspapers. It’s just NAACP politics.

Here’s what I think went down.

Charles Smith has been running things down there in the ANIC building and he just keeps getting reelected. There are some, perhaps many, members who would like to see some new blood in the president’s chair.

That’s nothing new.

So everyone, who was around at the time, is familiar with the whole Charles Smith saga. The fact that some of the folks who investigated the matter don’t recall much of the details, I find strange, but people do forget and that was so long ago.

So now, if you’re new, or have never heard the story before, the details can appear to be very salacious and maybe

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even shocking.

So some folks know this story and some have just learned about it by the Augusta Chronicle story, but here’s the thing. It just so happens that the folks who want to see Smith gone are the same people who took the story to the Chronicle and who sent the details to the NAACP hierarchy.

Again, that’s the way it plays out sometimes in the NAACP. It can get down and dirty at times.

So, let’s give the story some context.

Next month, on November 24, there will be elections to determine who the new officers will be for the NAACP. Obviously, Smith was in the running.

Was anyone else in the running?

Possibly. But one thing was certain.

With the Chronicle story breaking and with the state headquarters honcho prepared to summarily dismiss Smith, that should seal the deal.

There would be no need to risk losing yet another election to Smith. This month, on October 27, the NAACP is set to receive nominations for officers.

Were the Smith detractors behind the Augusta Chronicle expose?

The answer to that is that they probably were, but you never know. Long before the Chronicle story, the “sex abuse” narrative was released into the community through newspaper ads that appeared in some local publications.

None of this is new, except that it

appears that there has been orchestration between the Chronicle, the state chapter of the NAACP and the timing of community forums on sex abuse all leading up to the NAACP election nominations this month and the subsequent election in November?

If that’s the case, it appears to have been a successful operation and if that’s not the case, it appears to be quite a coincidence and an awful run of luck for Charles Smith.

So now, we’ve heard from everyone except Charles Smith.

If I were to speak with him, my first question would be — can they really just replace you like that on 15-yearold allegations?

And then, can they really kick you out of the NAACP even though you are a lifetime member?

Next, I would ask, have you been made aware of the charges against you and, if so, what was your defense?

We have not heard those questions nor answers.

Clearly, this piece is not about sexual allegations. If they happened and there’s credible proof, the law will take care of that.

This piece is about NAACP politics.

Virtually every Augusta politician who is black, is a member of the NAACP. They all know Charles Smith. They know the gossip. Is this really the episode that is going to characterize the NAACP “brand” in Augusta?

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The Augusta Economic Development Authority announced today that CDK Global, formerly ADP Dealer Services, will begin operations in downtown Augusta with 90 employees by the end of the year. The company will occupy two floors of the Wells Fargo Building at the corner of Broad Street and Seventh Street.

Construction is currently underway to remodel the 15,000 square feet of space to accommodate CDK Global. The 90 employees are currently operating from the former ADP Dealers Services space on Flowing Wells Road in Augusta. The new space will allow for additional employees

to be added to the CDK total employment in Augusta, and those new jobs are expected to be created within the year.

In searching for a new location for CDK Global, the company wanted a location that would be central to the company’s current mission of providing upscale customer service. Three other locations in Augusta-Richmond County were considered before the company decided on the Wells Fargo Building.

With nearly $2 billion in revenues and more than 40 years of experience, CDK Global is the largest worldwide provider of integrated information

Transportation Study seeks applications The Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) will be accepting applications for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) from October 10, 2014 through November 21, 2014.

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and have watched their phenomenal growth in the community, with more than 1,000 employees currently employed. The spinoff of CDK Global from ADP’s Dealer Services Division is great news for Augusta and especially downtown. Today’s announcement by CDK Global solidifies the claim that Augusta has the best workforce in the south, and companies recognize the educational strength of our workers.”

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LUCY CRAFT LANEY MUSEUM

COMMUNITY FOCUS Sandhills Writers Series The Georgia Regents University 2014 Sandhills Writers Series will be held on Thursday, October 30 at 1:00 PM in the JSAC Coffee House on the Summerville campus.

Two very excellent authors, poet Campbell McGrath and fiction writer Karen King Aribisala.

The program, which is free to the public, features readings by the authors interwoven with commentary on their writing processes.

There will also be Q & A, book-signings, and a reception.

McGrath is the author of ten books of poetry, recently In the Kingdom of the Sea Monkey (Ecco Press, 2012).

He has received many of America’s major literary prizes, including the Kingsley Poet Campbell McGrath Tufts Prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship, a MacArthur Aribisala is Professor “genius” Fellowship, a USA of English at the Knight Fellowship, and a University of Lagos, Witter-Bynner Fellowship Nigeria. She is the author from the Library of of Our Wife and Other Congress. He is the Philip Stories( Commonwealth and Patricia Frost Professor Writers’ Prize for Best of Creative Writing at Florida First Book); Kicking International University.

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WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL’S VOLLEYBALL TEAM poses for pictures after the final game of region 3AAA playoff action against Glenn Hills on Saturday at the Laney gym. The Lady Patriots crushed the Lady Spartans with a final score of 3-0, winning the region 3AAA championship.

Westside was undefeated in region play this year, 9-0.

Glenn Hills, winning second place in regional matches for the season, had 6 wins, 2 losses.

Photo by Vincent Hobbs

Glenn Hills is runnerup with 6-2 season GLENN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL’S VOLLEYBALL team poses for pictures after the final game of region 3AAA playoff action against Westside on Saturday at the Laney gym. The Lady Patriots crushed the Lady Spartans with a final score of 3-0, winning the region 3AAA championship. Westside was undefeated in region play this year, 9-0. Glenn Hills, winning second place in regional matches for the season, had 6 wins, 2 losses.

Photo by Vincent Hobbs

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JOSEY

from p. 3 Not everyone wanted to make the journey. Ebb and flow – that’s part of nature.

Some retreated, some kept moving forward. That’s true of any school. But those who embraced empowerment through learning, found themselves in new places they never imagined.

Doctors, lawyers, teachers, athletes, statesmen, politicians, artists, musicians, nurses, entrepreneurs and a host of others have all spent time in the Eagle’s nest of learning.

Great minds shared great ideas and progress was made.

The school resonates with the spirit of its namesake, Dr. Thomas Walter Josey, an acclaimed physician who practiced medicine in Augusta for forty-three years and who was an active community and medical profession leader. His support of education through his work with the Haines Institute and his support of the Boy Scouts, 9th Street YMCA, Lucy Laney High School and the Georgia Training School for Boys was legendary.

Dr. Josey’s impact on the Augusta community is a whispered call to action, a direct challenge to the young men and women who call themselves Eagle Brothers and Eagle Sisters.

With an alumni pool that spans half a century, former students who have walked the green, gold and white-painted halls of TWJ shared their favorite memories with Urban Pro Weekly. Their glimpse into the past days of Josey revealed an enduring school spirit and a penchant for fun times.

In 50 years . . . some great memories

The Sonic Boom of the South reigns supreme in the minds of many!

“One of the most favorite memories that standout, is the tremendous impact Coach Morgan, Coach Daggett, and Col. Cameron Benson (R.O.T.C. Commander) had in my life as it relates to being a person of integrity, academic pursuit, and being a positive role model to those who follow.” – Minister Aubrey C. Eubanks, minister, class of 1980 “My favorite memory was marching with the “Sonic Boom of the South!” – Danielle Mathis, college business professor and Department of Defense realty specialist in Virginia Beach, VA, class of 1988 “My favorite memory was going to school. Nowadays, it seems like kids don’t want to go to school, but we had fun - seeing our friends, planning our weekend or what we were wearing the next day, exploratory, clubs, organizations, and educators who loved to teach. And I can’t talk about Josey without talking about “The Sonic Boom of the South”! I’m so Josey! – Shelita Johnson, multi-business owner, class of 1993 “The Sonic Boom band and my senior year were the greatest things! The band was called the Magnificent 100 band back then.” - Francina Cogle, retired, University Hospital ER, class of 1976

“We were the first full graduating class in 1969, with grades 8th-12th. We started as 8th-graders in 1965. I remember we had instructors that cared about the students. We were elated over the idea of attending a new school and there was a sense of accomplishment and a sense of hope – to see what might come out of this. We were living history - but it was just life for us. We experienced segregation. We saw friends go to war and not come back.

We saw a new world develop. Within the student body, there were discussions about the social arena, with a big emphasis on our school motto, “Power Through Knowledge”. It’s fun to reflect.

The most fun thing was all the pretty girls in school.” - Wesley Hobbs, retired medical photographer at MCG, class of 1969 “My greatest memories of TWJ were being a part of the best band in the CSRA and also being a part of the varsity basketball team under coach Lynn Brantley! I was originally from Boston and came to Josey in 1988, and I made awesome friends for life!”

– Moniquea Bembry Robinson, medical assistant, class of 1991 “My favorite memory about attending Josey is definitely the pep rallies! The pep rallies always seemed to unify the entire school and brought a feeling of unity and camaraderie in spite of anything else that may have been going on at the time.” - Karl Davis, CU Denver assistant director of financial aid, class of 1982

Young men pose for a photo before the start of T.W. Josey High School’s 50th anniversary coronation. The event was part of Homecoming Week festivities. Photo by Vincent Hobbs

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IMAGES THE CORONATION

Senior students Candace Walden (L) and Harold Orsten (R) pose for pictures after being crowned Miss Josey and Mr. Eagle during T.W. Josey High School’s 50th anniversary coronation. The school, which opened in 1964, celebrated their anniversary with a bonfire, parade, homecoming coronation, pep rally, tailgate party and other events for students and alumni. Photo by Vincent Hobbs

Miss National Honor Society (center) and other students on the Royal Court wait backstage before the start of T.W. Josey High School’s 50th anniversary coronation. Photo by Vincent Hobbs

Students on the Royal Court, composed of class queens (freshmen through senior) and school club queens await to be called.

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IMAGES THE PARADE

A Josey alumnus bearing the Eagle mascot rides a float down 15th Street during T.W. Josey High School’s 50th anniversary homecoming parade. The school, which opened in 1964, celebrated their anniversary with a bonfire, parade, homecoming coronation, pep rally, tailgate party and other events for students and alumni.

Photo by Vincent Hobbs

(Left) Alumni from the class of 1996 show their school spirit as they ride a float down 15th Street.

(Far left) A young member of the Jr Sonic Boom of the South band marches down 15th Street during T.W. Josey High School’s 50th anniversary homecoming parade.

Photos by Vincent Hobbs

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FESTIVAL

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HISPANIC

Dancers with Viva de Panama entertain the crowd gatheed at the Augusta Common during the 22nd Annual Hispanic Festival of Augusta. The dance group performed Panamanian folkloric dancing. Photos by Vincent Hobbs

Viva de Panama!

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UPW FORUM by Kristie Robin Johnson

Your vote is your voice; let it be heard!

“I voted for Barack Obama twice and still got tear gassed.”

This phrase was uttered by a young, articulate, activist brother as he was expressing his frustration over law enforcement’s unnecessarily militarized response to Ferguson protesters in the wake of the untimely killing of Michael Brown.

He had been invited to participate in a town hall conversation one month after the shooting. His comments struck me as both thoughtful and powerful, yet masterfully uninformed. He is not alone in his sentiment that suggests that his vote doesn’t matter because his reality hasn’t changed.

The perceived impact of one’s vote often depends on how well they understand our democracy. With midterm elections just weeks away, it seems there couldn’t be a better time to offer a fervent argument in defense of voting and explain why minority voters, in particular, could make the difference

Contrary to popular belief there are limitations to the presidency and a great deal of those limits begin or end with how we vote in the midterm elections. in a number of important races.

So here’s a news flash that really should have been yelled from the rooftops six years ago: voting for Barack Obama will not change your life. Indeed, history will show that voting for any presidential candidate will have very little direct effect on the daily life of the average voter.

This fact doesn’t confirm the ineffectiveness of government. It’s just

not the way our democracy works.

The greatest hoax ever pulled on the American people was making the masses truly believe that ours is a topdown system.

This existing notion that all governing power in our nation is held at the top rung of the ladder by a small group of well-moneyed fat cats just isn’t truthful. We are a nation made up of many, many smaller governments at many different levels.

We are more than just “one nation”.

We are states, commonwealths, counties, cities, school districts, tax zones, and townships. And if you really believe that you can make a difference in this world by showing up once every four years to cast your vote for president, you are sadly mistaken. Your vote for governor, U.S. and state senator, U.S. and state representative, mayor, commissioner, city council member, sheriff, and school board member will have more impact on your life and the lives of

the ones you love than your vote for president of the United States ever will. The most depressing fact is that while nearly everyone can name the president, very few can name their county commissioner.

On November 4, 2014 several important races will be on the ballot and, no, Barack Obama will not be at the top of the ticket. But he does still need your vote.

In 2008 and 2012, minority voters turned out in record numbers to elect the president. If your vote was sincere and you truly believe in his vision for America, you’ll educate yourself about the candidates, show up, and vote your conscience on the first Tuesday in November.

Contrary to popular belief there are limitations to the presidency and a great deal of those limits begin or end with how we vote in the midterm elections. It’s the vote closest to home that counts the most.

See you at the polls!

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Augusta, Georgia - Don’t put those blankets and lawn chairs away just yet! On Sunday, October 19 and November 16, Perry Broadcasting Smooth Jazz 92.3 FM and Garden City Jazz present “Candlelight Wine & Dine” at the Columbia County Amphitheater, behind Evans library.

Tomesha Saunders is a 33-year-old single mother of two who was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in 2006.

“Recently I was notified by Emory University that they have a heart for me and the operation can take place in October of 2014. The doctor explained to me that the surgery will be cover under my insurance however, my insurance will only cover 50% of the medications needed after the surgery.

This is why I am asking for your help.

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Gates open at 5:00 PM, and the concert kicks off at 6:00 PM with Rising Stone and the Travis Shaw Quartet. Musicians participating in the open jam session receive half off ticket prices. Visual artists will create during the event, and vendors are welcomed.

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Tomesha’s mother Mrs. Denise Berry Saunders is pleading with the public to assist her with raising funds to help pay for her post-surgery medications.

Commissioners Bill Fennoy and Ben Hasan have opened an account at Wells Fargo Bank to assist Tomesha. It is called the Tomesha Saunders Health Heart Fund.

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WORSHIP

The Beulah Grove Baptist Church Veterans Service Outreach Ministry Presents The 2nd Annual Veterans Workshop On Saturday, November 8, 2014 10 am – 1 pm Guest speakers include Dr. W.J. Hillson, Rev. Dr. Clarence Brown, Mr. Kerry Elders, Ms. Linda Singletary, Mr. Reuben Wanjala, Mr. Willie Williams, Sr. and Rev. Dr. Paul Kelly Information on the following services will be available: Augusta Warrior Project, Wounded Warriors, Navy Federal Credit Union, Claims/Compensation & Pension, Employment & Labor Force, Entrepreneurship & Franchise

Opportunities, My Healthy Vet, Holistic Wellness, Homeless to Homeownership, Homes for Heroes, Medical Advisor, Spiritual Advisor, Medical & Service Records, New Education and Women’s Benefits The event will take place in the Beulah Grove Baptist Church Building of Opportunity located at 1434 Poplar Street, Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-1086 or khunter@beulahgrove.org for information

RUNS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INVITES YOU TO THE ANNUAL FAMILY & FRIENDS WEEKEND which starts on Saturday Oct. 25, 2014 through Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. On Saturday, Oct. 25th, our cookout is from 11:30am-5pm. Children’s activities is from 12pm-3pm. The Flea Market will be from 8am-3pm, space available for a donation of $5.00 per table space, and everyone bring your own table & chair for Flea Market. On Sunday, Oct. 26th, it climax with regular service at 8am. Pastor Stevie Berry is will deliver the message. Join us on a fun filled weekend celebration! Lots of fellowship and fun. Contact Gwen Greenwood at (706) 306-6760 or Sara Davis (803) 652-8993 for info concerning the flea market. Contact Dea. Al Young at (706) 877-5484 for info. Runs Missionary Baptist Church, 717 Williston Rd., Beech Island, SC

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Rev. Clarence Moore, Pastor 1714 Olive Road / P. O. Box 141 (mailing address) Augusta, GA 30903 706/733-0341- Telephone/706/667-0205 – Fax E-mail address: admin@goodshepherdaugusta.org Web address: goodshepherdaugusta.org Rev. Clarence Moore Church Service: 7:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Church School: 9:45 a.m. / Prayer Service: 11:00 a.m. – Wednesday Bible Study: 9:00 a.m. - Saturday / 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday

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Jazz Series continues at Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta Augusta, Georgia - The Four Seasons Chamber Jazz Series celebrates the seasons of the year at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta (UUCA).

The second in the series is on Friday October 17th, with jazz violinist Armen Boyajian. Opening for him and accompanying him will be pianist Josef Patchen.

Boyajian is based in Charlotte, North Carolina; he is a jazz violinist with more than 35 years of performing experience.

He founded Air Apparent in Washington, DC in 1978, and has played bluegrass fiddle with the Thompson Brothers. Boyajian and Air Apparent are not strangers to the Augusta area, having played a significant role in developing the jazz scene and winning the designation “Best Jazz Band of Augusta” numerous times.

Tickets may be purchased in advance: $18 general admission, $13 Senior admission, $8 Student and Military, go to http://4seasons.bpt.me; or at the door: $20 general admission, $15 Senior admission, $10 Student and Military admission. Call (706) 733-7939 for info.

COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION OF RICHMOND COUNTY The Richmond County School System will accept bids and request for proposals until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, for the following: Track and Field Hurdles and Mats for Glenn Hill High School RFQ #14-680 Combination Oven/Steamer for McBean Elementary School RFQ #14-681 Charter Bus Service RFP #14-682

Handheld Graphing Calculators Bid #365

TBA Trowell Builders & Associates Designers • Builders Planners

Replacement School Bus Engines RFQ #14-683

Replacement Tires for Cars, Light Trucks and Vans RFQ #14-684 School Bus Seat Repair Supplies RFQ #14-685

Bid specifications may be obtained by contacting Amy Bauman in the Business Office at 706-826-1298, on our web site at www.rcboe.org, or at the Richmond County School System, Central Office, 864 Broad Street, 4th Floor, Augusta, Georgia 30901.

The Richmond County School System reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities.

COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION OF RICHMOND COUNTY By: Dr. Angela D. Pringle, Secretary

Sanctuary Multi-Purpose Buildings Renovations P.O. Box 211886 Augusta, Ga 30917 1.800.546.2685 Fax 706.738.6328 email: tbamakedreams@aol.com

Community Forum Get Involved….Stay Informed “Protecting Our Children: Confronting Sexual Abuse in Our Schools”

Community Forum Come out and participate in this powerful panel & community discussion on the epidemic of sexual Get Involved….Stay Informed abuse in our schools “Protecting Our Children: Confronting Sexual Abuse in Our Schools” Come out and participate powerful panel & community Tabernacle Baptistin this Church (Family Life Center) discussion on the epidemic of sexual abuse in our schools

1223 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA 30901 October 17, 2014 @ 6:30 pm, Tabernacle Baptist Church (Family Life Center) 1223 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA 30901

October 17,I2014 @ 6:30 pm, Sponsored by Breathe I Rise Foundation Sponsored by I Breathe I Rise Foundation

For moreFor information contact (844) 466-2287 or email us at more information please please contact (844) 466-2287 or email us at ibir@advocate 411.com 411.com ibir@advocate

One Smile Away Inc.

“Making life better one smile at a time” Tyjuan Williams, DMD • Dentist

4045 Jimmie Dyess Parkway Suite 103, Augusta, GA 30909

706.868.4200 phone 706.868.4717 fax

Tender Care Training Center Accredited and State Approved

Train to become a Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) Phlebotomy Technician or Pharmacy Technician 1755 Gordon Hwy, Suite E • Augusta, GA 30904 For Enrollment Information,

Call (706)736-9225

Fax: (706) 736-0995

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Richmond County 706.721.5800

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