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The DeKalb County School District invites members of the public to volunteer for a 12-member E-SPLOST Advisory Committee. The committee provides citizen review of the voter-approved SPLOST project list. Qualified candidates must be citizens who reside within the boundaries of the DeKalb County School District, may not be members of the Board of Education or employees of the School District, and may not have any economic interest in any of the District’s projects. Experience in accounting, architecture, auditing, construction, engineering, finance, K-12 education, legal, planning, project management and/or real estate is desired. Members must be volunteers who can dedicate at least two hours to monthly meetings, generally…

ATLANTA Party With the Past at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market Come explore Atlanta’s past at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market “Party With the Past” on Thursday, Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, 209 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta. A central gathering place since 1924, the Sweet Auburn Curb Market has many stories to tell. Come grab a bite to eat, a beer to drink, and learn some history about this historic community. Throughout the evening, explore the history of the Curb Market with pop-up displays as well as screenings of the documentary from Southern Foodways Alliance and filmmaker…

Rockdale Commissioner Doreen Williams was among several elected officials and mental health advocates who observed Mental Health Day at the Georgia Capitol on Jan. 31. “We heard some very compelling, inspiring stories of those who suffer from serious mental illness and substance abuse addictions but are now, because of services received, in recovery, furthering their education, working, paying taxes, and and finding great satisfaction in their personal lives,” said Williams. Williams and members of the View Point Health Board of Directors attended the meeting where they heard from Judy Fitzgerald, Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities,…

State Rep. Vernon Jones, elected as the new chairman of the Rockdale Delegation, will host a town hall with the delegation on Saturday, Feb. 4, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Johnson Park building, 1781 Ebenezer Road, S.W., Conyers. The delegation will discuss upcoming legislation and address constituents’ concerns and questions. Additionally, information on GeorgiaResists.com, a new political mobilization website from the Georgia House Democratic Caucus encouraging citizen activism at the state and federal levels, will be presented. The Rockdale Delegation includes Rep. Vernon Jones, Rep. Doreen Carter, Rep. Pamela Dickerson, Rep. Tom Kirby, Rep. Dale Rutledge, Rep. Pam Stephenson,…

The DeKalb County Democratic Party, which hosts its monthly Saturday breakfast on the fourth Saturday, will meet Feb. 25, 9 a.m., at Piccadilly Cafeteria, 2000 Crescent Centre Blvd., Tucker. The organization also hosts a meeting every first Thursday at the Clark Harrison Building, 330 West Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. Networking begins at 7 p.m. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and AGAPE Tennis Academy will host an event to celebrate new management at the DeKalb Tennis Center on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., located at 1400 McConnell Drive, Decatur. The event will include entertainment, drills, games, food, tours and giveaways. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn more about parks and natural resources that are available in their community.

The Rockdale County NAACP will host its 2017 Black History & Heritage Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 11, 3 p.m., at the Rockdale County Auditorium, 903 Main Street, Conyers. “We invite all to come out and celebrate the cultural contributions that African Americans have made to this country”, said Rockdale NAACP President Thomas Brantley, Jr. “The Black History & Heritage Celebration committee, chaired by Dwight Wicks, has worked to bring extraordinary talent to our county.” The mistress of ceremonies will be media professional Carol Blackmon.   The program will include performances by producer, singer and songwriter Derrick Monk; Tony, Emmy…

Dr. Steven Dial and Rainbow Park Baptist Church, 2941 Columbia Drive, Decatur, invite the community to celebrate the church’s 143rd anniversary. On Saturday, Feb. 18, 5 p.m., a Musical Extravaganza will be held at the church, and on Sunday, Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m., a celebratory worship service with a dinner following the service will be held. Both events are free and all are welcome. For more information about the 143rd Church Anniversary, email sdialn64@gmail.com or contact the church office at 404-288-1910.

State Rep. Michele Henson (D- Stone Mountain) and the DeKalb County Homeland Security Unit will host an active shooter response workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 to 8 p.m., at Peace Baptist Church, 4000 Covington Highway, Decatur. During the workshop, the DeKalb County Homeland Security Unit will discuss the importance of emergency preparedness through a whole community approach and provide products, resources and tools to help individuals prepare in the event of an active shooter incident. Attendees will learn about the integral role that they and other bystanders can play in mitigating the impacts of an event involving an active…

The Decatur/DeKalb chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. invites the community to the “Living Healthier in 2017” community. The free event t will be held March 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p .m., at Welcome Friend Baptist Church, 3198 Bouldercrest Road, in Ellenwood, which is co-sponsor. The health fair will offer participants blood pressure, prostate and BMI screenings, and the opportunity to engage in discussions on heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and nutrition. There also will be exercise sessions for men and women, information on holistic remedies and a healthy meal demonstration. The health fair is…