The Citizen Newsletter

The Conservative Voice of Henry County

Issue # 385

February 9, 2013

The Dictionary Project

The Republican Women of Henry Co. is once again looking for folks to sponsor the Dictionary Project. Our goal is get a dictionary into the hands of every public school 3rd grader in Henry Co. This is our 10th year with this wonderful project and we are currently at 46% sponsorship. We need your help, and do the kids. The dictionary contains more than words, it also has the Constitution, Bills of Rights, periodic table, multiplication table chart, sign language, braille, and the longest word in the English language (1909 letters). We tell the kids it's on their spelling test, always gets them to open the book. The book also contains information on the Presidents, Countries and the solar system. It is literally a wealth of information. Rocky Creek 3rd grade The Dictionary Project is becoming a legend of its own. The kids who have older siblings have heard of it. They love the sign language and the longest word. The books are presented to each school along with an explanation of what it contains and all donations are tax deductible. Sponsors are given the opportunity to attend and see for themselves what a difference a simple book makes. Books are $2@ in a case of 24, which comes to $48 a case. Most schools require 4 - 5 cases. Anything helps. Sponsoring one case, or 5 books brings us that much closer to getting this book into the hands of the kids. It is a worthwhile investment in their future, and yours. If you have any questions, or just want to make a donation, please contact: Katie Queen at 770-584-4206 You can find more information at WWW.DICTIONARYPROJECT.COM Thank you for your sponsorship in advance.

In This Issue:
Page Feature 1 2 3 4 4 5 7 7 9 9 10 11 11 The Dictionary Project 2nd Amendment Rally Update: Ordinance Change Become a Beekeeper Broun Announces Candidacy Who Is Paul Broun? Rogue City Government Stockbridge History Going Away John Douglas for US Congress St. Patricks Day 5K Run New Programming on Henry TV14 Cobb Taxpayer Alert Henry TEA Party

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On page 3 of Citizen Newsletter #384, the sentence should read the nephew of the retired police chief. This is so there is no confusion that Chief Keith Nichols (the current police chief) had anything to do with that deal.

NOTICE:

2ND AMENDMENT RALLY AT THE GEORGIA STATE CAPITAL

BY Conrad Quagliaroli
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/#!/EVENTS /522339421134103/

Ray McBerry, 10th Amendment Solutions

THE SAFEST PLACE IN GEORGIA, an armed rally at the capitol in support of our 2nd Amendment rights. Where I met a lot of tea party/912 friends (pictured here) from Mike Morton from Rome to Steve Ramey from Lawrenceville. The black gentleman wearing the ConcealedCampus.org T-shirt is holding up a flyer that said; If you were planning on shooting a bunch of innocent people and then yourself, were sorry but thats not allowed here. Concealed Campus. He and his group lobby for concealed carry on campus The speakers included; Barry Loudermilk - State Senator Dist. 14, Ed Setzler - State Representative Dist. 35, Ray McBerry - 10th Amendment Solutions, John Monroe - Vice President and Board Member at Georgia Carry, Bill Looman - 10 yr. Marine Veteran, Oath-Keeper, William Temple - Viet Nam Veteran, Tea Partier dressed in Patriot Garb, Jason Stubbs - State Director Georgia Students for Conceal Carry, Larry Pratt - 30 Yr. Executive Director at Gun Owners of America, Hiram Madge - GA Citizen & Gun Activist, Candi Goldman - Pony Tail Patriot & Blog Talk Radio Host, Ian Madge - Wise Council

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Residents seek to modify Henry County GA Ordinance

Larry & June Stanley, Stockbridge GA, seek a change to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) in regard to keeping fowl in unincorporated Henry County. Currently the restriction requires a minimum of three acres and RA zoning.

Update: I have spoken with Chairman Smith and Commissioners

Moss, Barham, and Bowman. Each has expressed their approval for the proposal given that specific qualifications are specified within the new ordinance. Commissioner Preston has not yet responded to my communications. Some commissioners were not aware that county code already allows pigs and goats as personal pets. Raising fowl for personal, non-commercial use seemed reasonable to those I spoke with. Proposed for inclusion in a ULDC modification: Modification to maintain compliance with Sec. 3-16-1: Nuisance, Sec. 3-4-1: Health and safety of persons and animals, and other applicable code sections. 1. That restriction to RA zoning districts and the requirement for three acres are removed from the ordinance. In their place, specific qualifications and restrictions are inserted to control but not prohibit keeping and raising specified livestock within all areas of unincorporated Henry County. 2. With regard to fowl, qualifications and requirements shall include: 2a. Allow fowl to be kept and raised 2b. Limit to no more than six (6) fowl in a residential area providing a lot area less than three acres. 2c. Coop is required for housing fowl. Coop must be 25 inches from ground and 5 feet from any dwelling, feed in rat-proof container. Coop must provide four (4) square feet per bird. Birds may not run at large; area must be fenced or otherwise enclosed by natural (wood, stone, shrubbery) landscape barrier to prohibit passage by birds. 2d. Coop may not be placed in a front yard in a residential area providing a lot area less than three acres. Protection of street-side appearance and curb appeal shall require that coop is protected from street view or lot must provide privacy fencing or natural (wood, stone, shrubbery) landscape barrier. We hope you will join us in this endeavor. Please contact June at
JUNE7420@YAHOO.COM.

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Learn how to become a beekeeper

Many of the greatest beekeepers were handed this fascinating hobby or business down like a family heirloom, passed from generation to generation. What other insect do you know of that has had its biproduct (honey) mentioned for a total of 57 times in the Holy Bible, New King James Version? Do you know of any other hobby that the whole family could be involved in, learn from and share the many rewards? If you are interested in starting your own generational beekeeping heirloom, then the opportunity is available on Saturday, February 16, 2013 when the Henry County Beekeepers Short Course (Basic Beekeeping) is being offered. The price for this opportunity is a mere $25.00 for adults (children 18 years old or younger can attend free with a paying adult). The course will be held at the Public Safety Building Meeting Room, 116 Zack Hinton Parkway South, McDonough, Georgia. For more course information or application please go to WWW.HENRYCOUNTYBEEKEEPERS.ORG (Click on Educational Opportunities) or call Tom Bonnell at 770-473-5434.

I am able to publicly announce that Georgia has a GREAT candidate for US Senate in my friend, Congressman Paul Broun. Please enthusiastically throw your support and money behind this champion of the Constitution from Georgia! For Georgia First, Ray Mcberry

Broun Announces Candidacy for United States Senate: Says he'll be Georgia's voice in Senate against irresponsible spending
(Atlanta, GA) U.S. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) today released the following remarks after holding a rally in Atlanta to announce his candidacy for the United States Senate in 2014: "I went to Congress to stand against out-of-control spending in Washington DC. Though it has often been a lonely fight, it is a necessary one. "We must have someone to lead the fight to stop this madness, and restore fiscal restraint to our nation's capital. Georgia needs a Senator who will take a stand to stop the irresponsible spending. I'll be that leader!

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"When I was sworn into the Marine Corps, and then again into the House of Representatives, I swore to defend the Constitution against all enemies both foreign and domestic. Out-of-control spending has become our nation's enemy. "I'll be the only candidate in this race whose first priority is to stop the runaway spending in Washington D.C. I've sponsored more legislation to reduce spending than any other Member of Congress from this state. "Georgians aren't interested in labels or affiliation, they're interested in solutions. And that begins by making Washington smaller and America bigger! That's the reason I'm running for U.S. Senate. "I'm Paul Broun. I'm ready to lead that fight against out-of-control spending. With your help, and by God's grace, this is a campaign we're going to win."

Who Is Paul Broun?

I'm not running for office to simply occupy a chair, to go-along-to-get-along, or to stroke my ego. I believe to save this nation for our children and grandchildren; we must balance the budget and slash wasteful spending. I will never sacrifice my principles for the sake of "political expedience" to make President Obama happy... ...Nor will I ever bow down and kiss the ring of leaders like liberal Democrat Harry Reid to win favor in the Senate. I am my own man. Always have been. Always will be! I've made it my mission in Congress to fight out of control government spending at every opportunity. I never have voted to raise the debt limit - and I never will. I have introduced more legislation to cut wasteful government spending than any other member of Congress from Georgia and will continue to do so as a U.S. Senator! My voting record is, and has always been, among the most conservative Members of Congress and I am often singled out as being the most conservative on various scorecards. When I first ran for Congress, I promised to cast my vote based on a simple four way test: 1. 2. 3. 4. Is it Constitutional? Do we need it? Can we afford it? Is it the right thing to do?

As you can see by this test, I tend to vote NO most of the time!! Truth be told, except for foreign policy, Ron Paul's voting record and mine are virtually identical and I wear it as a badge of honor when I'm accused of being a strict constitutionalist who doesn't bend or break when it's tempting to do so. When I was fresh out of school I chose to don the uniform of our country and served in the United States Marine Corps.
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Being a Marine made me the man I am today . In Congress last session I was honored to enjoy a close friendship with TEA Party favorite Lt. Colonel Allen West from Florida. On the Senate side, I'm a staunch ally of now retired Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina -- and of course, Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky. I am a constitutional conservative FIRST -- and yes -- I proudly belong to the limited-government wing of the Republican Party. In fact, just a few months ago, I went to the House floor to deliver a speech on the U.S. Constitution and the original intent of our Founding Fathers. I did that because I believe as a Member of Congress, the oath we took when we were sworn in meant something. The words "support and defend" the United States Constitution means the same thing to me today as it did as a United States Marine. I repeatedly appear in the press for speaking out, standing up, and calling attention to his anti-free market policies. I need to know I have your support. THE QUICKEST WAY TO SUPPORT MY CAMPAIGN IS BY MAKING AN ONLINE CONTRIBUTION. I promise you this much, as a Member of the U.S. Senate I will continue to defend the Constitution from all enemies, foreign and domestic, as I have done all my life. So, my friend, I must ask you a favor that matters to America's future...

... WILL YOU PLEASE STAND WITH ME TODAY AND JOIN ME IN MY U.S. SENATE RACE?

Stockbridges Rogue City Government

By Alfred Britt

The City officials of Stockbridge, Georgia have again demonstrated their lack of leadership skills time and time again. First, the City Council forced out the Mayor that the citizens voted into office. This Mayor was trying to cleanup 30+ years of corruption and back scratching that had been going on and had left Stockbridge stale in growth. As this was done the Council needed to fill a vacant seat on the Council so they again went against the citizens and appointed a past Council member that had been voted out of office by the people of Stockbridge. Then the City brought in a City Administrator that dont have the qualifications to hold the job and he has a past in politics that is questionable as far as ethics goes and conflict of interest. Now to the latest malfunction of the City Government. They have hired the past Henry County BOC Chairman as the Economic Development officer. Again this person was fired by the people of Henry County because of flagrant uncontrolled spending sprees with the citizens tax money, that has put the County in the red ink and forced layoffs and cutbacks all over the County. The person they hired is also not qualified for the job they were hired for, they only have a GED. It has been reported that most of the City Council has been carrying firearms in the meeting and some have been buying large stockpiles of arms and ammo, why? What are they afraid of that they can justify all of that expense? If they are afraid of the citizens they should know that the police will and do provide security during the meetings. So that leaves the County, State and Federal Governments they must be afraid of. So just what are they doing that we dont know about that they think the bigger Governments
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will come after them about? I think it is time that the people of Stockbridge ask for an investigation into this new rogue City Government that is running uncontrolled in the County. After all it is the peoples money that they are playing with and it is the future of Stockbridge that is at stake. The people may want to think about this as an option if you cannot get the rogue Government that is out of control you may need to see what can be done about having the City charter dissolved and let the County take over and just not have a Stockbridge Georgia anymore, Because the people in the rest of the State are laughing their heads off at you all the time.

Stockbridge History Going Away

by Dr.Michael Moon

On February 1, 2013, the City of Stockbridge tore down the old florist which was the center of so much contention about eminent domain. The building was nothing much to look at but it was the last vestige of Stockbridges past that was on that corner. The building was built between 1916 and 1920. It was originally built as a home. Then many years later it was the site of Stockbridge Florist which was begun by Mrs. Syble Hurd the wife of the late Mr. Lewis Hurd who was the local Surveyor. Mrs. Hurd sold the business after having it for a long time to Regina Spear in about 1983. She would marry Mark Meeks in around 1986. I remember getting the corsage for my date to the Junior-Senior Prom in 1978 from Mrs. Hurd. There was another house just in the corner where the new city hall is today that once housed Stockbridge Auto Parts. Then the house next to it was the health department for a while. Across on the other side was the Turner-Walden House (the old two story house behind where the fountain is today) which is still registered on the National Historic Registry. Then on the corner was Mr. Gilberts Garage. Behind it was a house that was once the carriage house for the old Turner-Walden home. Then was the large two story home that was the John Grant place. This home had a beautiful mural on a wall upstairs. My brother-n-law once lived in the home. Then it had Rainer-Carmichael Funeral Home in it and they took care of my Daddy when he passed away in 1997. Kathys Flowers has been in the little house for a long time. Then across the road from her was the Dr. Richard Hightower home which was burned by the city and fire department recently. This home was a hospital and was used for such during the Civil War. Back on North Henry Blvd on the same side the Elementary School is on there was Louises Lunch Box and her home for years. On the corner of Lee Street where the older city hall is located and is now home for the police this land was lowered a good bit. There were a few homes along this area and one family who lived in one was the Lyle Family. Across the road from them was the nice old house on the hill that was Mr. Moss home who had Stockbridge Paving Company. Where the bridge is today on the east side of the track was once a car wash that belonged to T.P. Stewart of McDonough. The Food Depot was Cochrans Grocery and the restaurant where Phils is was the Metro Restaurant. Across the road was the Hardware store owned by the late Mr. Larry Cochran and the Drug Store owned by Dr. Jimmy Clark. And not to forget in the corner of the parking lot of the grocery store is where the bus stopped. Mr. Cochrans house once stood where the car wash is behind Phils Restaurant (Phil Hogan just recently passed away, he was a really nice man and we will miss him.)

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The Presbyterian Church on the Corner of Burke Street has undergone many changes over the years. The old house that once stood next to the church belonged to the Ward Family and was the first telephone exchange for the area. Further up the old First State Bank building once looked like a brick home. Behind it was a small family cemetery which was moved years ago and there was Mays Football Field back where the building sits where the City just purchased it for the youth and seniors. The Methodist Church is new because the old church caught fire. Just up from it was the Real to Reel Recording Studio that belonged to Bill Turpin. This is where the singing group Collective Soul got started. The building next to it was once the Phillips 66 Service Station. Across the road were three very nice old homes. One has been restored for offices, one is in the woods and the other is gone. On up the road on the left, is where Millys Diner was located. Then the small shopping area on the left where the liquor store is today once was home to Moseley Furniture. Down underneath this building is where Southside Tire Co. go its beginning and was owned by Rudy Kelley. On the right corner we had Councilman Harold Cochrans Service Station and on the other corner was the late Mr. Leon Wilsons Service Station. Then just past this point was the city limits. This was constructed of masonry and looked very nice. Going back to the east side of the tracks down behind where city hall is today was Alls Appliances, the Huddle House and the Library has been turned into the Municipal Court. The new library is over on Burke Street. (There were a number of older homes torn down for the library and the tax/tag office.) The Baptist Church has changed over the years. Then on further east was the Tastee Freeze on the left. On the right, where Eds Pawn and Moyes Pharmacy is located was Cowthrans Mobile Home Park and on the very corner of Rock Quarry Road and Hwy 42 was Lanes Store which was moved to Heritage Park. Next to it was Bills Bait Shop. Where the City Cemetery is located it was once the home of the Coker Family and the property was given for the cemetery. Across from the cemetery was the business owned by the late Tip Phillips and Mama Jean Quaterbaum had a restaurant there. My Mother-n-law worked for her. Back toward Lanes place is Connie Georges Rodeo Casino Western Wear Shop that has been there for years. My wife was Miss Connies baby sitter. Then up the road was the other entrance to the city. At that point was the old skating rink. Not much of the old historical part of Stockbridge remains because of either expansion or modernization. For example: down Hwy 42 south of Hwy 138 about mile on the right once stood the William Tuggle Home which was a nice two story home built in the late 1820s. The property was annexed and the house torn down and a car wash took its place. Yes, the family names of Bond, Ward, Hightower, Walden, Grant, Tuggle, Morris, Milam, Lee, King, McCullough, Collier, Cochran, Clark, Love, Broder, and Hambrick are but a few to mention. Yes, History does abound in the names of these people such as Martin Luther King, Sr. was born in Stockbridge. He was born as Michael King but he later changed his and his sons name when they lived in Atlanta. Carrie Mae Hambrick had the Green Front Caf for a long time. Dr. Richard Hightower would help to bring much aid to people and much more. Chief Collier would possibly hear the gunshots that killed Marvin King and Melanie Ann Hartsfield. I know times change and people along with those times, but lets not let our history continue go under the blade. There is no Train Depot anymore because of the argument between the city and the railroad about the bridge. We have many people here today from many different areas of the country and the world. They dont understand the feelings we have for our homes and heritage. The feelings I speak of cannot be put into words because it is born into you. A pride of being a Southern born American is something no one except those who are born Southern can understand. Thank you for reading.

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John Douglas for Congress

Retired Army Officer and former GA State Senator John Douglas for Georgia's 10th Congressional District.

A stong combination of Paul Broun and Allen West, a no nonsense conservative ready to take Georgia's voice to Washington DC.

St. Patricks Day 5K Run/1M Walk

This year, make plans to be a part of our 3rd Annual St. Patricks Day 5K Run/1M Walk benefiting the Sacred Journey Hospice Foundation! Last years run attracted over 500 participants. This years run will be held next Saturday, March 9th at 9:00am at Salem Baptist Church in McDonough, Georgia. A number of activities are planned for the event including a 5K Run, 1K Walk/Run, and a Leprechaun Leap for children six and under. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded to the top three participants with the most St. Patricks Day spirit! Awards will be presented to the 1st-3rd male and female winners, and all participants will receive a t-shirt (day of registrants not guaranteed). After the race, be sure to visit our many sponsors, such as Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta, B2B Eagles Landing, New Sole Running and moreIf youre interested in sponsoring, download a sponsorship form. 7:45am On-site registration and packet pick-up begins 8:45am On-site registration and packet pick-up closes 9:00 5K Race 9:45 1 Mile Walk 9:45 Leprechaun Leap 10:00 Awards The race will begin in the parking lot of Salem Baptist Church located at 1724 Highway 155N, McDonough. Advance packet pick-up will be available at New Sole Running in McDonough, but youll need to register online at ACTIVE or download and complete an entry form.
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New Program on Henry TV14 Encourages Gardening and Eating Healthy

Henry TV14 is sprouting a new program for its lineup of quality television shows. Beginning Friday, February 15, 2013, the first edition of Garden Delights will air. The program, created in partnership with the Henry County Cooperative Extension Office, shares gardening and nutrition tips, and cooks up healthy recipes that viewers can try at home! Family and Consumer Science Agent Susan Howington cooks up a healthy spinach bake on the February edition of Garden Delights. The show is hosted by the Family and Consumer Science Agent Susan Howington, and Frank Hancock, Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent with the Henry County Cooperative Extension. A new edition will be taped monthly, with each program featuring a different fruit or vegetable, and what viewers should be doing in their gardens that month to ensure a good crop. We are excited to be reaching a new audience with this program, and we hope to entice people to not only eat healthier and try new recipes, but to think about growing a garden of their own in the future, said Howington. Frank Hancock, Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent shares some winter gardening tips. Developed at no additional cost to the Communications Department budget, Garden Delights adds yet more variety to the programming schedule on Henry TV14. Other programs in the Henry TV14 lineup include the Henry County Commission meetings; Zoning Advisory Board meetings; Henry County Update, a weekly news program; Inside Out, a monthly talk show featuring Henry County Commissioners and showcasing projects happening throughout the County; Silver Tone, an exercise program for homebound seniors, as well as special announcements from the County Departments and each of the cities in Henry County. The Communications Department also produces other tools to convey information about Henry County Government. These include: - a comprehensive 2,000+ page dynamic website with more than 80,000 visitors per month - a weekly newsletter that reaches nearly 3,000 people - numerous tweets to more than 1,200 Twitter followers - timely press releases to the media on Henry Countys programs, services and events The department is also responsible for assisting various county agencies in developing their own promotional brochures, posters and public service announcements to inform citizens about county programs and services and encourage greater public involvement. Garden Delights will air daily on Charter Cable channel 14 beginning Friday, February 15, 2013 at 12 noon and 4 p.m. It will also be available on demand at WWW.HENRYCOUNTYGA.ORG/COMMUNICATIONS/WATCHTV14.SHTML. Recipes featured on the program will be available at WWW.CAES.UGA.EDU/EXTENSION/HENRY/ under Healthy Eating.
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TAXPAYER ALERT
Last week, State Representative John Carson (District 46, Marietta) submitted HB 153 which allows Georgia counties to propose a fractional SPLOST. To view a copy of this legislation, open the following link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20132014/HB/153 Your legislators need to hear from you, and the window of opportunity for building grass-roots support for HB 153 is short. Please call and write them today, and tell them to vote YES on HB 153. The name, address and phone number of your state representative and senator can be found by logging onto www.house.ga.gov and link to: Write your lawmaker. For this bill to pass, we will have to overcome entrenched spending interests, so a broad-based, statewide, grassroots effort is needed. If you are a member of another political or civic organization that is interested in supporting this sensible reform, please forward this alert to your contacts and lists. On behalf of the Cobb Taxpayers Association, its board and members, we thank you for responding to this call for action. For more information about CTA, go to: www.cobbtaxpayer.com

Henry County Tea Party will meet on Monday, February 25 from

7:00-8:30P.M. in the Community Annex Room at 116 Zack Hinton Pkwy, McDonough. Please email hctpp1776@gmail.com with any questions.

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