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In this issue
  • OvergroundRR!!® Member Events/Announcements
  • The Fourth Quarter Conductor Is Here
  • Thanks To Our Members
  • Annual Gospel Fest
  • GABEO
  • Concerned Black Clergy and Peoples' Agenda Meetings
  • The Martin Luther King, Jr. Salute and Celebration
  • Afternoon Miracle Service
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  • The Fourth Quarter Conductor Is Here
    Conductor Sparks 4th quarter

    The fourth quarter is available at our distribution locations now.

    The Conductor is growing with every new edition. The fourth quarter edition is now at 28 pages and available for you to pick up at any of our 436 distribution locations. With your support The Conductor continues to highlight Atlanta's churches, businesses and organizations and bring them together as a unified community.

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    Thanks To Our Members
    Happy New Year

    Annual Gospel Fest
    UNCF at Big Bethel

    Big Bethel A. M. E. Church
    Pastor Gregory V. Eason
    220 Auburn Ave
    Atlanta, Georgia 30303

    The church will be hosting The Annual Gospel Fest benefiting United Negro College Fund. (UNCF) Our focus this year is on the evolution/transformation of music for Shape Noting singing, African Drumming and Liturgical Dancing, old fashion Gospel, Contemporary Gospel to Hip Hop Gospel. The delightful voice of Mr. Larry Tinsley, from the Sunday Morning Gospel Program of V103 FM will serve as the Emcee. The venue will afford all churches to make their contributions to UNCF - in The Parade of Churches segment on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 5:00pm. UNCF will be culminating the National Faith Initiative for UNCF. For additional information contact: Willie Tabor, Area Development Director for UNCF at: (404) 302-8623 Ext. 8505


    GABEO
    Tyrone Brooks picture

    The ORR congratulates GABEO for 40 years of public service excellence.

    The Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials was formed in 1970, as a statewide political group composed of elected officials on all levels of Georgia government.

    The GABEO 2010 Calendar of Events is as follows
    February 26 - 28 Annual Winter Conference Athens, Clarke County, Georgia Host: The Honorable Michael Thurmond, Georgia Commissioner of Labor Ms. Hattie Lawson, President Athens Area Human Relations Council, Inc.
    April 3 - 4Saturday, April 3 - Annual March on the Moore's Ford Bridge, Monroe, Georgia Sunday, April 4 - Worship Service Commemorating the Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Demanding the arrest and prosecution of the killers of the Malcoms and Dorseys on the bridge) Special Guest Speaker: The Honorable Ambassador Andrew Young
    June 24 - 27 Annual Summer Convention Savannah, Georgia Saluting the Legacy of Rev. Hosea Williams
    July 24 - 25 Annual Reenactment of the Lynchings at the Moore's Ford Bridge Monroe, Georgia
    October 29 - 31 Annual Fall Conference Location: TBA
    Note: GABEO meets with the Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda every Tuesday, APEX Museum, 135 Auburn Avenue Please Mark Your Calendars Now!

    For More Information Contact: Rep. Tyrone Brooks, 404-656-6372 and 404-372-1894.


    Concerned Black Clergy and Peoples' Agenda Meetings

    Just in case you missed it. Get all the latest news and information on the Concerned Black Clergy and the Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda. Our cameras and reporters are at every meeting and the videos are on our Web site for your convenience. Stay up-to-date with the CBC president, Rev. Darrell D. Elligan, and the People's Agenda president and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, while these groups make the decisions and take the actions that shape the ever-evolving culture of Atlanta.

    To view the video taped meetings click the above link; Concerned Black Clergy or Peoples' Agenda and then select the date of the meeting you want to watch.


    The Martin Luther King, Jr. Salute and Celebration

    Sponsored by the King Center
    Saturday, January 9, 2010 - Monday, January 18, 2010
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Theme: Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off

    For a schedule of Events visit www.thekingcenter.org


    Afternoon Miracle Service

    Miracles, Miracles and More Miracles with Evangelist Sandi Collins Invites everyone to attend her spiritual and electrifying re-charge Miracle Service every second Sunday.
    Where: Emmanuel Tabernacle Church
    When: 2nd Sunday of each Month
    Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
    Location: 823 Dill Avenue Atlanta, Georgia
    Contact: Evangelist Sandi Collins at 404-441-1122


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    OvergroundRR!!® Member Events/Announcements

    Date: September 6, 2009 - February 28, 2010
    Event: UNCF 65th Anniversary
    Details: Celebrate 65 years of hope, opportunity and educational excellence by conducting a UNCF Sunday between September 6, 2009 and February 28, 2010
    SAVE THE DATE: UNCF 26th Annual Mayor's Masked Ball Saturday December 19 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis
    Add'l details: Contact UNCF at 404-302-8623 or visit www.UNCF.org

    Date: Every Wednesday
    Event: Genie's Bread Basket
    Location: Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, The Family Life Center, Room 241, 2340 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur Ga 30034
    Time: 4pm - 6pm
    Details: Food for Genie's Bread Basket is graciously donate by Publix. Families in need are invited to come out
    Add'l details: Call 404-241-3307 or visit www.beulahbaptist.org

    Date: Willis' Flowers is moving on December 30, 2009
    Details: Willis Flowers is not going out of business,
    Due to the purchase and demolition of our building. We will have a Calling Center. Orders may be placed by phone or online as usual. We Will Deliver Only. No Pick Ups
    We will have a store front for pickup Valentine's Day week at 5807 Old National Hwy., College Park GA.
    Our website is www.WillisFlowers.com or contact us by phone at 770-991-6460.
    We will continue the same level of service that you have come to appreciate for over 23 years. We appreciate and value your continuous business.
    Thank You!

    Date: Start Time December 31, 2009 at 12:15pm - eastern time
    Ending April 16, 2010 at 12:00pm - eastern time
    Event: AIDS Watch 2010
    Location: Halls of Congress, Washington DC,
    Details: Join hundreds of AIDS advocates from across the country who will be traveling to the nation's capital to speak to their elected officials
    Add'l details: www.ticketleap.com/member/event.a spx?event_id=6F10CFD5-C155-44C0-BB88- D895C7F1E2C or call 678-754-6301

    Date: January 4, 2010
    Event: Prayer Vigil, For Homeowners, Churches and Family Farms, Sign the Moratorium Petition
    Location: Georgia State Capitol, 206 Washington Street, Downtown Atlanta GA 30303
    Time: 4pm - 5pm
    Details: Rainbow PUSH Coalition invites you to rally with Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Senior Clergy Leaders and other Distinguished Community Leaders for a Prayer Vigil. To modify loans don't repossess homes and Churches
    Add'l details: Call 404-525-5663 or visit www.rainbowpushatlanta.org
    Rainbow PUSH Coalition Member and Volunteer Meeting - Apex Museum, Thursday January 7, 2009 from 6 - 7pm

    Date: See Below
    Event: Full Length Films
    January 15 "K-Pax"
    Location: Hillside International Truth Center, Inc, King Chapel, 2450 Cascade Road, SW, Atlanta GA 30311
    Time: 7:30pm
    Details: Admission free, tasty concessions are available at a nominal price and a love offer is requested. There will be a raffle at the beginning of each feature and a brief discussion about the spiritual values present or absent in each film Add'l details: Contact Don Edwards dedwards@altlaw.com

    Date: January 28, 2010
    Event: Xernona Clayton presents the 18th Annual Trumpet Awards "High Tea with High Heels"
    Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree Street, Atlanta GA 30303
    Time: 3pm
    Details: The only event that tickets are sold for is "High Tea with High Heels"
    Add'l details: For information on tickets or sponsorship call 404-878-6738 or www.trumpetfoundation.org

    Date: May 7 - 9, 2010
    Event: Sweet Auburn Springfest 2010
    Location: Auburn Avenue
    Details: America's Festival "The Greatest Festival of the Year on the Greatest Street on the Planet"
    Add'l details: Link@sweetauburn.com or call 404-886-4469

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