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By Delanda Johnson
It was tea time at Johnson Chapel AME Church on Saturday, Nov. 22, with everyone coming to hear the special guest speaker and to have a little fun.
The theme for the event was “Empowering Today’s Christian Women,” to encourage the women in the community and the surrounding counties.
Speakers for the event were: Sis. Gwen Cook of Malakoff, Sis. Mollie Royall of Athens, and Sis. Ann Barker of Malakoff. Continue reading “It’s Tea Time at Johnson Chapel AME Church”
Laverne “Mutt” Williams Rodgers of Malakoff passed away on November 21, 2014 at the age of 81.
Laverne was born in Malakoff on February 19, 1933 to Pat Williams and Annie Ora Barr Williams.
She is survived by her nephew, Danny Williams, nieces, Joyce Callaway and Juanita.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pat and Annie Williams, husband, Raymond G. Rodgers, brothers, T. C. , G. T., and Alfred Williams.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 from 6 to 8 PM at Huckabee/Tomlinson Funeral Home in Malakoff.
Service will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Huckabee/Tomlinson Funeral Home in Malakoff.
Interment will be held at Post Oak Cemetery in Malakoff, with the Rev. Charles Kimble officiating.
By Jeff Weinstein
Dave McGee, pastor of Dogwood Church in Athens, won the Brookshire’s Thanksgiving Grocery Dash fundraiser for the Athens Christian Preparatory Academy (ACPA).
As the winner, Dave earned a $50 meat gift certificate plus as many groceries as he could gather in a 90-second dash through the store.
The dash took place Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Brookshire’s in Athens. Dave completed The Dash with help from his wife, Debra.
“We had a great time,” Dave said. “I made Debra do the running, but we had a great time.”
Dave donated his groceries to the Lila Lane Outreach Ministries, a “Christian-based residential facility dedicated to helping men overcome their pasts.” Continue reading “Athens Pastor Dashes For Groceries at Brookshire’s”
By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Specialist
Athens ISD took another step forward last week with its $4.3 million $4.7 million improvement and expansion plan.
Thursday, the board accepted a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $4,351,571 for projects at Athens Intermediate School and Athens High School. The district has contracted with HGR General Contractors out of Tyler for the work on both campuses. With the GMP in place, the contractor is responsible for any cost overruns. Additionally, any savings resulting from coming in under budget will be returned to the school district.
The project total for the district is estimated at $4,766,276. This amount is the sum of the GMP, plus $348,126 in architect and engineerings costs, plus other direct costs to the district (such as survey work, possible asbestos abatement, and equipment or furniture purchases). It’s so important to bring in a Gresham asbestos testing service, or a service closer to you, to make sure that no one will suffer any tumors which might impact your breathing for example. The effects of asbestos can be damaging, so it’s especially important that Athens Intermediate and High School get it checked out before starting any work. Continue reading “AISD Sets Maximum Price on $4.7 Million Improvement Project”