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LOCAL THE CHAMPION, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 1, 2023 • PAGE 2 DeKalb BOE reviewing superintendent applications DeKalb County Board of Education will review 26 applications for the district’s next superintendent. File photo BY JAY PHILLIPS JAY@DEKALBCHAMP.COM Members of DeKalb County Board of Education are now reviewing applications for the school district's next superintendent, according to the timeline set by board members. A Georgia School Board Association spokesperson ^m confirmed on Feb. 17 that DeKalb County Board of Education will review a total of 26 applications. Board members said they received 29 applications in January after the application deadline ended. The first discussion and review of the superintendent applications was held during a school board executive session. The deadline for receipt of applications by the search firm, which is Georgia School Board Association, was Jan. 8. Board Member DiiJon DaCosta said the search resulted in applications from across the country. Georgia School Board Association has also provided a summary of the input received during the community input sessions and are continuing to collect stakeholder input through the community input survey link. The survey can be accessed at: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/DJQTFGJ. MARTA investment marks ‘historic day’ for Stonecrest Local leaders announced that a new transportation hub is being planned for Stonecrest. Photos by Jay Phillips BY JAY PHILLIPS JAY@dekalbchamp.com Stonecrest will soon be home to a new Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) bus hub following a grant of $1 million in federal funding. The announcement was made Feb. 17 at Stonecrest City Hall by Mayor Jazzmin Cobble, DeKalb Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson, MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood, U.S. Senator John Ossoff, and U.S. Congressman Hank Johnson. Greenwood said MARTA officials are considering two locations in Stonecrest for the hub. One proposed site is near the north of The Mall at Stonecrest while the other is west of the mall. "Both have their merits. Both will offer proximity to for us to design what we are working on," added Greenwood. Once built, officials say the new hub will provide riders with amenities such as restrooms, covered waiting areas, and fare vending. Greenwood added that MARTA is also considered putting Stonecrest hub. Several of the speakers noted that the hub will bring a more well-rounded MARTA experience to Stonecrest. Greenwood added that once the hub is operational, MARTA will have options to consider SEE STONECREST ON PAGE 8 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT DeKalb County 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan for HUD Programs to include the 2023 Annual Action Plan GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS FOR The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2023 FUNDS On March 8 ,h the DeKalb County Community Development Department will begin accepting applications from faith-based organizations, community organizations, municipalities, non profit agencies, and other entities interested in applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME funds for the Year 2023. All applications or requests are subject to future HUD funding for these programs. CDBG and ESG applications and general information may be obtained beginning March 8 th at the DeKalb County website; https://www.dekalbcountvga.gov/communitv-development/sub- recipient-grant-application. For more information, please join us at the meetings or email Braunwin Camp, Planning Manager, bhcamp@dekalbcountvqa.gov. Application/Information/Technical Assistance Workshop Date/Time Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Location 178 Sams Street, 1 st Floor Training Room Decatur, GA 30030 Public Hearings The DeKalb County Community Development Department is conducting two Public Hearings Date/Time March 15, 2023 6:00 PM Hearing from the Community on Needs The purpose of this public hearing is to solicit input from the public regarding community needs and priorities. We will discuss general information concerning the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan including the 2023 Annual Action Plan, application submission process, and program updates. Location Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://dekalbcountyqa.zoom .us/i/8370685 9243 Join By Phone: USA 602-333-0032 USA 888-270-9936 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 722025 Date/Time June 7, 2023 6:00 PM Proposed Budget/Annual Action Plan We will present the proposed 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan including the 2023 Annual Action Plan, proposed budget and solicit public questions and/or comments. ANUNCIO IMPORTANTE Condado de DeKalb 2019-2023 Plan Consolidado para HUD Programas para incluiren Plan de Accion Anual 2023 PROCESO DE SOLICITUD DE SUBVENCION PARA El Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD) 2023 FUNDS El 8 de marzo de 2023, el Departamento de Desarrollo Humano y Comunitario del Condado de DeKalb comenzara a aceptar solicitudes de organizaciones religiosas, organizaciones comunitarias, municipios, agendas sin fines de lucro u otras entidades interesadas en aplicar para Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergencia Solutos Grant (ESG), y los fondos de HOME para el ano 2023. Todas las solicitudes o peticiones seran objeto de financiamiento HUD en el futuro, para estos programas. Las aplicaciones CDBG y ESG y la informacion general se pueden obtener a partir 8 de marzo en el sitio web del Condado de DeKalb, https://www.dekalbcountvqa.qov/communitv-development/sub-recipient-qrant-application. Para obtener mas informacion, por favor, unase a nuestras reuniones o Name al, bhcamp@dekalbcountvqa.gov. Aplicacion/Informacion/Taller de Asistencia Tecnica Fecha/Hora Localidad 8 de marzo, 2023 178 Sams Street 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sala de entrenamineto 1er piso Decatur, GA 30303 Audiencias Publicas El Departamento de Desarrollo Humano y Comunitario del Condado de DeKalb esta llevando a cabo dos audiencias publicas. Fecha/Hora 8 de marzo, 2023 6:00 PM Necesidades de la Comunidad El proposito de esta audiencia publica es obtener la opinion del publico sobre las necesidades y prioridades de la comunidad. Vamos a discutir la informacion general sobre el Plan Consolidado 2019-2023 incluido el Plan de Accion Anual 2023, el proceso de presentacion de solicitudes, y las actualizaciones del programa. Localidad: https://dekalbcountvaa.zoom.us/i/83706859243 Or Telefono: 602-333-0032 US Marcar: USA 888-270-9936 US Sin Cargo Codigo de conferenca: 722025 Fecha/Hora 7 de junio, 2023 6:00 PM Plan de accion / presupuesto propuesto Vamos a presentar el proyecto de Plan Consolidado 2019-2023 incluyendo la 2023 Anual Plan de accion, presupuesto y solicitaremos preguntas y comentarios del publico.
