Sojourner Marable Grimmett

Atlanta's Top 100 Black Women of Influence

2021-10-03T23:33:00.001-04:00

Congratulations to the Atlanta Business League's 2021 “Atlanta's Top 100 Black Women of Influence” honorees. I am extremely honored to be recognized with talented trailblazers who are making a positive impact in our communities. Attend the 37th Super Tuesday Conference on October 5, 2021 to view extraordinary women who are change agents in their prospective fields.

Support a Comprehensive Smoke-Free South Fulton

2020-10-16T20:45:00.001-04:00

I know firsthand that long-term smoking and secondhand smoke kills.

My maternal grandfather became addicted to nicotine at an early age and died at 62 years old from lung cancer. As a City of South Fulton resident and parent of two sons, I believe it is time to strengthen the current ordinance to support a smoke-free city. The measure will make all workplaces, restaurants, and bars smoke-free to protect residents, workers, and visitors from the proven significant dangers of secondhand smoke.

Exposure to secondhand smoke is a public health and social justice issue. The fact is certain communities and populations in the City of South Fulton are more severely affected by secondhand smoke exposure than others, and many of those individuals are more likely to suffer from health disparities and less likely to be able to access health care. Secondhand smoke causes nearly 41,000 early deaths from coronary heart disease each year in the United States among nonsmokers. Twenty-eight percent of residents living in Fulton County report they are exposed in public places and 14% in their workplaces.

Here are additional reasons why making the City of South Fulton 100% smoke-free is so important:

Smoking is still allowed in many City of South Fulton workplaces, restaurants and bars.
Breathing secondhand smoke can have immediate adverse effects on your blood and blood vessels, increasing the risk of having a heart attack.
Most employees that work in establishments which allow smoking, don’t often have a choice.
Smoke-free ordinances do not harm business.

Other destination southern cities are 100% smoke-free including: Atlanta, Savannah, and New Orleans. I am appreciative of Councilmember Gumbs, Councilmember Rowell, and Councilmember Reeves for championing this effort and urge all council members to support. In a time when protection of health is of utmost importance, strengthening smoke-free makes sense. Text COSF to 46839 to join me in urging council to make all workplaces, restaurants, and bars smoke-free in the City of South Fulton!

Sojourner Marable Grimmett is a wife, mother, and South Fulton community advocate.

Free COVID-19 Testing for the Public at the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA

2020-07-21T22:28:00.003-04:00

ATLANTA – Free walk-up and drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be available to the public at the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA for individuals with or without common virus symptoms. National Church Residences is partnering with The Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc. and Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA in collaboration with Georgia State Senator Nikema Williams, Atlanta City Councilmember Marci Overstreet, Fulton County Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., Royal Roots Barber Shop, The Black Man Lab, I'm A Father F1rst, and WellCare to offer this public service.

Testing will take place in the YMCA parking lot located at 2220 Campbellton Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. To register, visit covid.fhcga.org or call 1-800-935-6721. Pre-registration is not required, but encouraged.

"We're thankful to collaborate with community partners to help spread the word about the importance of COVID-19 testing and knowing your status," said Director of Population Health, Jacque Thornton. "This is our second public testing event in Southwest Atlanta. This specific site was selected to not only test local residents, but also to raise awareness on measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19."

The Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc. is offering free COVID-19 testing at various locations throughout metro Atlanta. Additional testing sites can be found at http://fhcga.org.

Free COVID-19 Testing Event

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA

2220 Campbellton Road, SW

Atlanta, GA 30311

National Church Residences remains committed to protecting the health and well-being of its staff and raising the awareness about the importance of COVID-19 testing to the public.

About National Church Residences

National Church Residences serves more than 42,000 seniors through its array of housing and health care services. The not-for-profit organization is driven by a vision of advancing better living for all seniors, enabling them to remain home for life. With 340 communities in 25 states and Puerto Rico, it is the nation's largest not-for-profit provider of affordable senior housing and the largest manager of service coordinators. The organization also offers residential senior communities, home and community-based services, as well as permanent supportive housing for the formerly homeless and disabled. For more information, visit us at NationalChurchResidences.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

From the Hearts of Black Moms: A Conversation on Race Featured in Atlanta Parent

2020-07-02T23:19:00.000-04:00

https://www.atlantaparent.com/julyissue

"The choice isn’t between protest and politics. We have to do both." - Barack Obama

I’m the proud mother of two remarkable Black children. My oldest son, Roland turned 13 in June. My youngest son, Joshua is 10, and both boys are friendly, kindhearted, athletic, and smart.

For as long as I can remember, I have been an advocate for social justice. As a young adult in Boulder, Colorado, I advocated to dismantle a nearby nuclear facility, marched in the 2017 Women’s March, and most recently joined thousands of supporters for “Black Lives Matter” both here in Atlanta.

As a community, we all have a responsibility to build a strong and accepting society in which no child has to grid himself or herself against prejudice, hatred, and mistreatment. The nation is crying for change and I continuously reflect on how to become more of an agent of healing as we prepare for the days ahead.

Steps to continue growing:

Engage in conversations around race.
Support local and online Black businesses.
Learn about other cultures and work towards being advocates and allies for historically minoritized groups.

I think the best thing we can do for each other and ourselves, is to come together as a community. Listening with open hearts and minds and being willing to engage in self-reflective work - even when it's difficult or uncomfortable.

I stay prayerful for my sons and other Black boys and men. We are seeking justice, safety, and peace.

Read Atlanta Parent's July 2020 issue here: https://www.atlantaparent.com/julyissue.

National Church Residences Partners with Fulton County Board of Health to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing in Southwest Atlanta

2020-06-29T18:43:00.000-04:00

ATLANTA – In partnership with the Fulton County Board of Health and in collaboration with Fulton County Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. and Atlanta City Councilmember Joyce Sheperd, National Church Residences will open a walk-up and drive-thru COVID-19 testing site to the public. Testing will take place in the parking lot at Lakewood Christian Manor, an affordable housing senior living community located at 2141 Springdale Road, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30315 on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Neither a doctor’s note for referral is required for testing.

“Testing is critically important to stopping the spread of the disease,” said Director of Population Health, Jacque Thornton. “This site was selected to enhance neighborhood access to testing in the southwest Atlanta area.”

Residents may be tested whether they have COVID-19 symptoms or not. COVID-19 testing is now available to all residents regardless of symptoms. Fulton County and community partners are offering FREE COVID-19 testing at locations throughout the county. Additional Fulton County testing sites can be found here.

Free COVID-19 Testing Events

Monday, July 6, 2020 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Lakewood Christian Manor

2141 Springdale Road, SW

Atlanta, GA 30315

This free COVID-19 testing event is in partnership with the Fulton County Board of Health. It is open to the public and for Lakewood Christian Manor residents and staff.

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA

2220 Campbellton Road, SW

Atlanta, GA 30311

This free COVID-19 testing event is in partnership with The Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc. This event is open to the public and for Baptist Towers and Baptist Gardens residents and staff.

About National Church Residences

National Church Residences serves more than 42,000 seniors through its array of housing and health care services. The not-for-profit organization is driven by a vision of advancing better living for all seniors, enabling them to remain home for life. With 340 communities in 25 states and Puerto Rico, it is the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of affordable senior housing and the largest manager of service coordinators. The organization also offers residential senior communities, home and community-based services, as well as permanent supportive housing for the formerly homeless and disabled. For more information, visit us at NationalChurchResidences.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Our Juneteenth Story

2020-06-19T19:26:00.000-04:00

Happy Juneteenth! Amplifying my sister, Malaika Marable Serrano's LinkedIn post about our great-great grandfather, Morris Marable.

Our Juneteenth story:

Morris Robinson was born around 1839 and had sandy blond hair, blue-green eyes and fair skin. His father was a plantation owner in West Georgia and his bi-racial mother worked in the house.

Morris was a slave.

When Morris was about 8 years old, his own father sold him to an Alabama planter named Marable for $500. That day, Morris Robinson became Morris Marable and he never saw his mother again.

During the Civil War, he ran away with his sweetheart and about $40 worth of gold. Together, Morris and his wife created a new life for themselves and raised their children to be compassionate, God-fearing, entrepreneurial, and civic-minded members of society.

I'm proud to be the great-great granddaughter of slaves. On this special day in U.S. history, I encourage all of us to celebrate the creativity, innovation, and contributions of African-Americans throughout U.S. history and around the world.

A Change is Gonna Come

2020-06-14T20:31:00.001-04:00

“A Change is Gonna Come.” - Sam Cooke

This is the first weekend that I’ve spent with my mom at her home since the COVID-19 outbreak. I haven’t been to a salon in months, and with all that’s happening in the world with the global pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests, I found a moment of peace within myself while she was braiding my hair today. Being together was restorative.

It’s my hope that we find real change. It’s time people in power stop talking and start doing. Ar...e we really going to root out systemic racism given all that has brought us to this point? If so, it’s going to take time and leaders in power to really listen and start taking action.

As a community advocate, I’m energized by the diverse participants who are leading protests around the world. Our participation is a vital part of the movement and our enthusiasm for real change NOW speaks volumes.

My promise as a former Fulton County candidate is that I will hold leaders in all spaces accountable for their actions, and that I will work hard with other like-minded individuals and organizations to get out the vote in November so that we can see this same collective energy for real positive change at the polls.

Join me at www.Facebook.com/SouthFultonVotes.

Along the Color Line: Coping with a Global Pandemic and Race Relations Simultaneously in 2020

2020-06-03T20:35:00.000-04:00

Sojourner Marable Grimmett

How do woke minds breathe in the middle of a COVID-19 pandemic that is disproportionately affecting Black and brown communities; all while across the country protesters are rising up advocating for peace and justice because of another unlawful killing of a black man at the hands of police?

I am a peaceful protester. For as long as I can remember, I have held a protest sign in my hands waving it in the air among 60-something year old environmentalists in Boulder, Colorado, to co-creating lactation pods for moms at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and at the 2017 National Women's March on Washington, and most recently chanting “Black Lives Matter” among like-minded spirits walking towards the Georgia State Capitol in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

I’ve never been one to watch the coverage, but have always been a part of the movement protesting against hatred of every kind. Having studied civil disturbances in graduate school, I understand the history and measures employed by white supremacists and terrorists cowardly infiltrating and misplacing blame against activists shining light via protests of violence against Black and brown bodies. Additionally, the media consistently mislabels protest coverage further exacerbating stereotypical notions of blacks as “thugs” vilified on front pages of newspapers and social media.

The nation is crying for change. And the leader in charge is the worst example of leadership possible, one who has never been detached from racism and one who actively promotes and instigates acts of oppression on all of its forms.

I believe the majority are standing up to the minority of those who hate and are collectively championing for effective and positive change. I continuously reflect on how to become more of an agent of healing as we prepare for the days ahead.

I’m the proud mother of two remarkable Black sons. My oldest son, Roland turns 13 on Saturday. His hair makes him taller than his dad. He is quite, kindhearted, and smart. Yet summer travel plans have changed not because of the worst pandemic in 100 years, but because of the state of America. I am stressed being out with my sons and husband navigating daily errands or leisure time outside our home for fear of coming across a crooked racist who understands their power and fate over my Black family's lives.

The president isn’t acknowledging the pain and agony of our country's state, the 400 years of systemic racism. We are seeking justice, safety, and peace. I stay prayerful for my sons and other Black boys and men. Now I’m entrusting in our teachings and God’s will to protect them when away from under my roof.

Barack Obama is right -- "the choice isn’t between protest and politics. We have to do both."

Some ways to get involved:

· Start a conversation

· Get involved -- volunteer, help out

· Access more information

· Speak out and share your story

· Organize

· Support local and online Black businesses

· Teach your kids and family members to:

o have conversations about race

o learn the best ways for them to be activists/active contributors into their communities

o learn about other underrepresented cultures and work towards being advocates and allies for others

o understand their rights as well as having to teach young kids of color how they can try to stay safe when engaging with police/people in positions of power

A number of people have privately reached out to me, asking how I'm doing and what they can do to be supportive. I appreciate all of this and I think the best thing we can do for each other and ourselves, is to come together as a community. Listening with open hearts and minds, being willing to engage in self-reflective work and active allyship - even when it's difficult or uncomfortable - is what the world needs right now.

COVID-19 Protect Your Health

2020-03-17T16:08:00.002-04:00

PROTECT YOUR HEALTH

Social distancing, including avoiding close contact with others, is one way to protect yourself from infectious diseases. In addition, you can reduce your risk in other ways:

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available
People who are sick should always cover their coughs and sneezes using a tissue or the crook of their elbow; wash your hands after using a tissue to wipe your nose or mouth
People who are sick should stay home from work or school until they are well
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with your unwashed hands

For more information on COVID-19 visit the Fulton County Board of Health website at https://bit.ly/2IcAB2L.

Thanks for standing with me!

2019-11-23T00:00:00.002-05:00

Get Your Yard Sign Today!

2019-08-07T21:15:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone!

Starting today, you can now get your yard sign and show your support.

I have spent the past 20 years working for families, young people and our seniors. Serving on the Fulton County Commission will be an honor, to continue being a community advocate for all of us.

Posting a sign in your yard will tell your friends and neighbors that you too support a new future for our community. A future for District 6 residents where everyone counts and everyone matters.

Click here now to get your yard sign.

Don't forget you can also show your support by donating to our campaign. As we get closer to the early-voting period and Election Day expenses will start adding up.

No amount is too small, because every dollar counts.

Log on to www.ElectSojourner.com to make a SAFE and SECURE donation.

Election Day is September 17, but with your help we can win TODAY!

Thanks,

Sojourner

To donate to the Sojourner campaign today visit:

www.cash.app/$TeamSojourner

www.ElectSojourner.com

It’s Official!

2019-06-25T23:59:00.002-04:00

It’s official! My name will be on the ballot for Fulton County Commissioner District 6 on September 17, 2019. I invite you to join me on this journey.

https://bit.ly/2I7lBm8

With 20 years of public service experience, I am eager to bring a fresh perspective to Fulton County. Like my namesake, I speak truth to power and am passionate about people and service. I look forward to sharing my vision for the Mighty 6 District of Fulton County over the next several weeks.
Support my campaign at the $101, $50, $20.19 level and join me on what will be an incredible journey for social change.

To donate to my campaign today, visit: ElectSojourner.com or www.cash.app/$TeamSojourner

I appreciate your support!

With Love,

Sojourner

#TeamSojourner
#ElectSojourner

Happy Father's Day!

2019-06-16T18:52:00.001-04:00

Father’s Day weekend is here and so we pause to salute Dads everywhere! One thing we all have in common is we all have Dads! Whether it’s our biological father,... a stepdad, a big brother or just the family friend who fills the void by showering us with his love and care, we say thank you, and love you!

As I prepare to take the mantle of leadership as District 6 Commissioner in Fulton County this September, I do so humbly, knowing that I would not be prepared and ready if it were not for all those special men—dads, granddads, uncles, brothers, sons and friends—who have been a part of my journey.

Happy Father’s Day!

Sojourner

To donate to my campaign today, visit www.cash.app/$TeamSojourner or SojournerMarableGrimmett.com. Join the conversation on social media using the #TeamSojourner and #ElectSojourner.

In case you missed it..

2019-06-10T21:52:00.001-04:00

After much prayer and conversation with my family, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Fulton County Commissioner - District 6.

secure.anedot.com/committee-to-elect-sojourner/sgsa

My father, Dr. Manning Marable, was a longtime professor of public affairs, history, and African American Studies at Columbia University. He founded and directed the Institute for Research in African American Studies, and won the Pulitzer Prize for History for his biography on Malcolm X.

From an early age, my father instilled in me the attitude of prevailing and having a high moral compass. He taught me to serve others, be charitable, honest, and kind. I'm not new to public service. I come from a legacy of service and community.

Now I need your help. Our journey starts today. Join #TeamSojourner with a founding donation of $20.19, $50, $101, $250, $500 or whatever you can give to help us kick off the campaign. https://bit.ly/2I7lBm8

My goal is to bring a fresh perspective and be a beacon of change for the people of Fulton. I have served this community for 15 years, and I am excited for the road ahead.

Click here to join the team today so that we can get to work: https://bit.ly/2I7lBm8

With Love,

Sojourner

Sojourner Marable Grimmett Named to the Family Health Centers of Georgia Board of Directors

2019-03-15T23:43:00.000-04:00

I am honored to be elected to serve as a new board member for The Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc. (FHCGA). FHCGA is making a tremendous impact in the West End and greater metro Atlanta area providing low-income residents with access to quality healthcare and services allowing them to live healthier lives, and considers women's and children's health a key priority for healthy communities.

For more information, please visit FHCGA at www.fhcga.org.

Photos: Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony Honors Sojourner Marable Grimmett #GaTrend40

2018-10-31T09:38:00.002-04:00

Photos from Georgia Trend's 2018 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony!

Sojourner Marable Grimmett Receives 40 Under 40 Award - Recognized by Georgia Trend #40Under40

2018-10-02T14:59:00.000-04:00

I am honored to share the October 2018 Georgia Trend cover with other 2018 "40 Under 40" honorees. Each year, Georgia Trend honors 40 of the state’s best and brightest in business, government, politics, nonprofits, science, healthcare and education under the age of 40. Selection for this award is based on individuals who excel in their profession and exemplify a passion for community service. Congratulations to this year’s honorees!

View this year's "40 Under 40" honorees at https://bit.ly/2xRXLXw.

Outstanding Atlanta Class of 2018

2018-09-16T11:16:00.001-04:00

I am humbled and truly honored to be one of ten 2018 Outstanding Atlanta honorees (and in the company of such amazing colleagues).

Congratulations to this year’s Outstanding Atlanta honorees:

• Candace Bazemore – Digital Marketing Manager, LogistiCare
• Joy Dyess – Vice President, Director of Special Projects, BankSouth Mortgage
• Jake Evans – Associate, Thompson Hine LLP...
• Andre Greenwood – Vice President, Field Network Management, WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
• Sojourner Marable Grimmett – Director of External Affairs, Atlanta Region, National Church Residences
• James Hammond – Managing Partner, Ikon Filmworks LLC
• Shayla Neely, Director of Infrastructure Programming, Wendel
• Raj Shah – Senior Associate, Parker Hudson Rainer & Dobbs
• Karim Shariff – Co-Founder/CEO, PacificPoint Realty, LLC
• Jomal Vailes – Chief Philanthropy Officer, Communities In Schools of Georgia

Learn more about Outstanding Atlanta at outstandingatlanta.org. Follow the hashtags #OATurns50 and #OutstandingAtlanta on social media.

Enter to Win a FREE Registration to the Atlanta Hawks Summer Camp!

2018-05-09T21:25:00.000-04:00

Play to win! I've teamed up with the Atlanta Hawks to offer one FREE registration to their 4-day summer camp! The Atlanta Hawks are excited to offer camps at 10 locations across the city this summer. You get to pick the week and the camp location!

Camps are for boys and girls ages 7-16. Campers will receive a cool camp gear package which will include: drawstring bag, shorts, jersey, arm sleeve, socks and a ball; campers will also receive a ticket to a future Hawks basketball game; and have the opportunity to meet current/former Hawks players. These coaches are skilled in teaching kids basketball but also providing a fun place to learn the game.

It's really easy to enter this giveaway! Here's how:

1. "Like" this post and share it on Facebook.

2. "Like" www.facebook.com/MarriedwithTwoBoys.

3. Leave a comment on the Atlanta Hawks Camp giveaway post on Married with Two Boy's Facebook page and include your email address.

View camp locations here www.hawks.com/basketballacademy.

The deadline to enter this fantastic giveaway is Friday, May 18, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. The winner will be emailed. Play to win! ** Closed.**

Soul Food Junkies: Film Screening for the Southwest Community

2017-11-28T19:22:00.002-05:00

Join Cascade Civic Alliance, BLKHLTH, and the Southwest Atlanta community in a FREE film screening of "Soul Food Junkies" - a documentary about the history of soul food in African-American culture.

The evening will also include: 1) A townhall discussion on nutrition, health, and food justice in Southwest Atlanta. 2) A healthy food cooking demonstration.

Make sure to register for the event on our website at http://blkhlth.com/events.

BMW Pay It 4Ward Brunch Celebrates Atlanta Honorees #PayIt4WardBMW

2017-02-26T08:18:00.000-05:00

I am truly honored and humbled to be recognized for my digital public engagement work and stand among such amazing women who are making an impact in their industries, communities, and the lives of others at this year's Pay It 4Ward Honors Ultimate Brunch. This years brunch benefited Enchanted Closet, a 501c3 that provides tools for enhancing the self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-sufficiency of girls.

CLOSED Win 4 Tickets to the World of Coca-Cola & View the #ShareACokeWithAtlanta Gallery! #Giveaway

2017-01-22T17:11:00.000-05:00

The World of Coca-Cola unveiled a new temporary gallery called "Share a Coke with Atlanta" on January 12. The #ShareaCokewithATL gallery features photographs captured by 12 local Instagram influencers.

Alyssa – @atl_bucketlist

Alyssa who blogs at ATL Bucket List has a photo featured in the gallery. She knew exactly where she wanted to capture her #ShareaCokeWithATL with locations like Piedmont Park, the Jackson Street Bridge and the BeltLine in the background of her photo.

Hopefully you're inspired to #ShareaCokewithATL too! Enter to win 4 FREE tickets to the Word of Coca Cola. Here's what you need to do:

1. Like this blog post!

2. Share this blog post on Facebook and tag me (/MarriedWithTwoBoys).

3. Leave a comment on this post along with your email address.

Atlanta Hawks and Grady Hospital to Launch New Baby Club Program

2017-01-10T14:37:00.000-05:00

The Hawks and Grady Hospital Unveil Exclusive Baby Club “Welcome” Kits for All Born at New Women’s Center on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Grady Hospital, Women’s Center 80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30303. Featured speakers will include: Dr. Jackie Herd – Chief Nursing Officer, Grady Health System, Steve Koonin – CEO, Atlanta Hawks and Philips Ariana, Taurean Prince – Forward, Atlanta Hawks, and Ryan Cameron – V103 On-Air Host and Atlanta Hawks P.A. Announcer.

Grady Health System and the Atlanta Hawks will introduce a new phase in their long standing partnership with the announcement of the Hawks Baby Club. The exclusive program will present each baby born at Grady Hospital with a special “Welcome to the Club” package. The initiative also serves to highlight the recent expansion and renovation of the hospital’s Women’s Center. Dr. Herd and Koonin will offer remarks at the press conference hosted by Cameron. The Hawks Baby Club Welcome Kits will be unveiled and Hawks rookie forward Taurean Prince along with several families with children who were recently born at Grady will also be in attendance.

Media planning to attend should RSVP to Jelani.Downing@Hawks.com. Parking instructions given upon confirmation.

About the Atlanta Hawks

With a bold identity and strong new ownership, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and Philips Arena remain committed to making Atlantans proud on the court and off. The 2014-15 Southeast Division Champions, the Hawks have made the postseason in nine consecutive seasons and reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history in 2015. Off the court, the organization has built a culture of inclusion, diversity and innovation, all with a touch of Southern Hospitality. It continues into the community where the organization builds bridges through basketball, whether by constructing and refurbishing courts in Atlanta neighborhoods, providing scholarships to our basketball camps, or surprising and delighting our fans with unique Atlanta Hawks experiences. Atlanta Hawks Membership, which includes your seat for every home game for the 2016-17 regular season, is on sale now at www.hawks.com/membership or by calling 866-715-1500! For more information on the Hawks, log on to www.hawks.com today or follow us on twitter @ATLHawks.

About Grady Health System

Grady Health System is one of the largest safety net health systems in the United States. Grady consists of the 953-bed Grady Memorial Hospital, six neighborhood health centers, Crestview Health and Rehabilitation Center, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding, which is operated as a Children’s affiliate. With its nationally acclaimed emergency medical services, Grady the premier level I trauma center in the Metro Atlanta region and serves as the 911 ambulance provider to the city of Atlanta. Grady’s American Burn Association/American College of Surgeons verified Burn Center is one of only two in the state. And the Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Centre is a Joint Commission designated Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Other key services include Grady’s Regional Perinatal Center with the Neonatal Intensive Car Unity, Georgia’s first Cancer Center for Excellence, The Avon Comprehensive Breast Center, The Georgia Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center and the Ponce de Leon Center – one of the top three HIV/AIDS outpatient clinics in the country.

South Fulton Residents Invited to Have Coffee With A Cop

2017-01-01T15:02:00.002-05:00

The Fulton County Police Department and Cascade Civic Alliance will be hosting Coffee with a Cop at the Southwest Branch Library, 3665 Cascade Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 on Thursday,

January 5, 2017 from 10am to Noon.

Citizens are invited to meet with police officers over a cup of coffee, to discuss issues of concern that affect their community. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for citizens to ask questions and learn more about the department’s
work in Fulton County.

For more information about Coffee with a Cop contact Captain Hattie Cotton-Tukes at
404-612-5310 or Officer Roderick Pittman Delancey at 404-613-4753.

Citizens in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, including communications in an alternative format, should contact the Disability Liaison in the Fulton County Police Department at 404-613-0754. To obtain Georgia Relay Access, citizens

should dial 711.

Fulton County District Attorney's Office Juvenile Event - This Wednesday

2016-12-13T11:52:00.001-05:00

In partnership with Cascade United Methodist Church, the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, State Senator Horacena Tate, and State Representatives Roger Bruce and Wendell Willard invite you to join us this Wednesday December 14th, 2016. The program “Our Children, Juvenile Justice and the Community – The Analysis and Healing begins at Cascade United Methodist Church,” will be held at Cascade United Methodist Church located at 3144 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta, Ga, 30311, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. We will discuss juvenile crime, and it is our hope that citizens will leave informed and lasting partnerships will be created.

This program will allow us to reflect and begin taking the steps to revamp and reform our juvenile justice system by focusing on:
1. How the juvenile justice point system used to detain delinquents works;
2. Observations from case studies that analyze juveniles in the criminal justice system;
3. Unintended consequences due to gaps in the competency statute for juveniles;
4. Recommendations from the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office to better serve our youth, community and ultimately justice for all citizens.

Please see below and contact Danielle Simpson at Simpson@fultoncountyga.gov for more information.

Sojourner Marable Grimmett

Atlanta's Top 100 Black Women of Influence

Support a Comprehensive Smoke-Free South Fulton

Free COVID-19 Testing for the Public at the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA

From the Hearts of Black Moms: A Conversation on Race Featured in Atlanta Parent

National Church Residences Partners with Fulton County Board of Health to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing in Southwest Atlanta

Our Juneteenth Story

A Change is Gonna Come

Along the Color Line: Coping with a Global Pandemic and Race Relations Simultaneously in 2020

COVID-19 Protect Your Health

Thanks for standing with me!

Get Your Yard Sign Today!

It’s Official!

Happy Father's Day!

In case you missed it..

Sojourner Marable Grimmett Named to the Family Health Centers of Georgia Board of Directors

Photos: Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony Honors Sojourner Marable Grimmett #GaTrend40

Sojourner Marable Grimmett Receives 40 Under 40 Award - Recognized by Georgia Trend #40Under40

Outstanding Atlanta Class of 2018

Enter to Win a FREE Registration to the Atlanta Hawks Summer Camp!

Soul Food Junkies: Film Screening for the Southwest Community

BMW Pay It 4Ward Brunch Celebrates Atlanta Honorees #PayIt4WardBMW

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Atlanta Hawks and Grady Hospital to Launch New Baby Club Program

South Fulton Residents Invited to Have Coffee With A Cop

Fulton County District Attorney's Office Juvenile Event - This Wednesday

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