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EDITORIAL THE CHAMPION, THURSDAY, MARCH 28 - APRIL 3, 2024 • PAGE 4 Libraries offer limitless opportunities TheCHAMPION WWW.THECHAMPIONNEWSPAPER.COM The DeKalb County Library System is one of the greatest assets in the county. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond agrees; he was recently recognized as the Georgia Public Library Champion of the Year through the Georgia Public Library Service OUR VISION: To be the first choice for local news in DeKalb, Georgia's most culturally diverse county.To be the unbiased, county-wide voice of DeKalb County. PUBLISHER: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: LEGAL AD MANAGER: PRODUCTION MANAGER: ADVERTISING SALES: EXECUTIVE MANAGING EDITOR: LOCAL NEWS EDITOR: LIFESTYLE EDITOR: BUSINESS EDITOR: SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR: Carolyn Jernigan Glenn Dr. Earl D. Glenn Jacquelyn Bryant Kemesha Wadley John Hewitt Jay Phillips Christine Fonville Gale Horton Gay Kathy Mitchell Donna Seay MAIN PHONE: SUBSCRIPTIONS/ADVERTISING LEGAL ADVERTISING (404) 373-7779 Fax: (404) 373-7721 Fax: (404) 371-1359 Publication No. 015405 The Champion is published each Thursday by ACE III Communications, Inc., 627 - H East College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030. Phone (404) 373-7779. Periodicals Postage Paid at U.S. Post Office, Decatur, Georgia 30030. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Champion, P. O. Box 1347, Decatur, GA 30031-1347. and received an award for his efforts in March. "These important institutions are among the principal building blocks of our American democracy," said Thurmond about libraries during his acceptance speech. While there are more than 800,000 books for all ages located throughout the 23 libraries spanning the county, the DeKalb County Library System (DCLS) offers so much more than book rentals. Here are just some of the benefits any DeKalb County resident can enjoy with a free library card: • Every library in DeKalb County has a calendar of events each month that offers classes, social opportunities, games, crafts, club meetings, and other activities, the majority of which are free. • Students can rent laptops, wifi hotspots and other tech devices. • Library card holders can use their card information to bypass many websites with paywalls, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. • Free tutoring and homework help is available to students with library cards. • Free access to streaming services like Hoopla or Kanopy which both offer thousands of movie and TV series. • Printing, faxing and other office services. Libraries are not just for book lovers; they are vital resources that we—as DeKalb County residents—must continue to advocate for in our communities. Articles appearing in The Champion may not be reproduced without written approval of the publisher. All rights reserved. The opinions expressed by editors and contributing writers are not necessarily those of the publishers. For more information, and to get a free library card, visit dekalblibrary.org. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION • $39.00 RETAIL AND COIN BOX LOCATIONS Kroger 2205 La Vista Rd NE. Atlanta Kroger 3559 ChambleeTucker Rd. Atlanta Kroger 2090 Dunwoody Club Dr. Atlanta Avondale Estates 221 N. Avondale Plaza Avondale Estates City Hall Brookhaven City Hall 4362 Peachtree Rd. NE Brookhaven Chamblee MARTA 5200 New Peachtree Rd Chamblee The Champion 627- H, East College Ave. Decatur Kroger 2875 N Decatur Rd. Decatur Kroger 3479 Memorial Drive Decatur Kroger 4919 Flat Shoals Pkwy. Decatur Kroger 2385 Wesley Chapel Rd. Decatur DeK. Co. Public Safety Complex 3630 Camp Circle Decatur Doraville MARTA 5936 New Peachtree Rd. Doraville Doraville Courthouse 3725 Park Avenue Doraville Kroger 4498 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody Dunwoody MARTA 1111 Hammond Dr. Dunwoody Kroger 6678 Covington Hwy. Lithonia Kroger 1232 S Hairston Rd. Stone Mountain Stone Mountain 922 Main Street Stone Mountain City Hall Kroger 3959 La Vista Rd Suite A. Tucker Kroger 4357 Lawrenceville Hwy. Tucker Matthews Cafeteria Main Street Tucker Let Us Know What You Think! THE CHAMPION encourages opinions from its readers. Please write to us and express your views. Letters should be brief, typewritten and contain the writer's name, address and telephone number for verification. All letters will be considered for publication. Send Letters To: Editor, The Champion P.O.Box 1347 Decatur, GA 30031-1347 Email: johnh@dekalbchamp.com DEADLINE FOR NEWS RELEASES: Thursday, 1 week prior to publication date. Printed on 100% recycled paper « T ■Y'CyC-' "The beauty of me is that I'm very rich." -Donald Trump , \ZA 03 26 Just a little cash flow problem folks...
