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By That 1

May 5, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this

Mrs. Sipes from East Clayton Elementary for Teacher of the year!

Thank you for all your dedication and hard work!

By Bo

May 5, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

I agree. These teachers are doing their best in a difficult situation.

It is not their fault the board is a dysfunctional nightmare..

May God bless them and the students and residents of the county.

Clayton county will get back on track, too many have sacrficed for our freedoms to let our opportunities slip away - let’s elect the right people this time around…

Clayton County has so many advantages and should be model community…

By Ray

May 5, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

One way that we can support our teachers is by not letting them be victimized by disrespectful students. I patrol the hall at one on the high schools in Clayton County, and the language that you hear so many students hurling at teachers is appalling! A student will not hesitate to insult and dowmright threaten a teacher. Our community needs to let students know that this type of behavior will not be tolerated at all! There teachers are not there to be the students ‘Whipping Boys’ they are there to teach. An environment must be fostered that will allow for that to happen. Parents, start teaching your kids that teachers are to be respected!

By JohnsonQP23

May 5, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

AMEN RAY!! TELL IT!!

By Kimberly Allen

May 5, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

Save the Date for Upcoming POLITICAL FORUMS!

The Clayton County Wide Homeowners Association and the East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will partner to host two political forums.

School board candidates already slated to appear represent the following districts: Tasha “Levette” Prayor (District 2); Jennifer Talley (District 5) and Trinia Garrett (District 7)

Both forums will take place at Clayton State University in the Arts & Science Building in the Theater Room, beginning at 6:15pm.

Both forums are open to the public. Seating is limited to arrive early.

By SB

May 5, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Yes, THANK YOU Teachers! I wish to help make Clayton County Schools an example to others that with support and community involvement, the system can become one of the best. And I wish the system to be so good that teachers will want to teach in Clayton County. I am encouraged by the number of people who qualified for the school board and I am eager to see change. This is a start.

Having said that, I too am concerned about our teachers and the disrespect they receive from students (and some administrators). Given that not all parents have the same views of respect most of us do, what steps can we take as a community to assist our teachers and administrators in ensuring that the respect and discipline is in our schools - as well as safety. Now, I know there are things such as the Teacher’s Bill of Rights, etc. but those are only as good as the paper they are written upon. They are great ideas but it’s the enforcement of them that is the problem. More needs to happen and putting it back on the parents isn’t the answer because the fact remains some just don’t care enough what their child does. What is it that you teachers need from us and your administration, your supporters?

By Gwinnett Educator

May 5, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

As a fellow educator, I applaud the teachers that are sticking it out. I can honestly say that if I were in their positions I would be gone.

I spent the first 10 yrs of my career teaching in Dekalb county and have recently made the switch to Gwinnett. I have read all the stories..followed all the news and continuously PRAY for the best for the people of Clayton county. It is very unfortunate, but what concerns me the most is the fact that the voices of the most important people..the STUDENTS..are not being listened to by the board.

Best wishes to you all!

By anonymously anonymous

May 5, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Kimberly,

Where and what time is that event taking place?

CLAYTON TEACHERS ARE THE BEST!!

By Michael

May 5, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

Thank you all teachers who re-upped for another year.

We will get a new school board before fall. If we can do away with the teachers unions and let the teachers teach without having to put up with unnecessary restrictions on disciplining students who misbehave and disrupt the classrooms we can truly have the best schools in the country.

Let’s start by cleaning ALL of the illicit drugs out of the schools and locking up any student, teacher, or administrative employee who brings them into the schools. Then let’s allow the teachers to provide a little corporal discipline to the children without fear of lawsuits or parental interference.

Schools are places where teachers should be able to teach, and students should be able to learn. Anyone who wants to disrupt that should be removed quickly and publicly so that those who want to interfere with the learning process can learn that that type of behaviour will only bring pain and disgrace upon themselves and their families.

Some kids won’t learn from this type of program, but, someones got to cook the french fries and/or dig the ditches.

By Kimberly Allen

May 5, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

Here ya go anonymously anonymous, was hard to see because of the formatting above.

Both political forums will take place at Clayton State University in the Arts & Science Building in the Theater Room, beginning at 6:15pm.

By Prayer Changes Things

May 5, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

Clayton County Teachers, You Rock!!!

Thanks for all you do. We support you completely. I predict that the rough waters of Clayton County will eventually clear and a strong school system will emerge. In the name of Jesus! AMEN

By Clayton and Community Member

May 5, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

First of all, thanks to those who pray for Clayton Schools and support us as teachers.

What parents can do to support schools:

1) VOLUNTEER! Ask to walk the halls, be a room parent, help supervise at lunch, etc. If daytimes are not good then make sure you attend Open House, Conference Night, etc. (ESPECIALLY as they get older…high school students need this sometimes more than younger students).

I strongly encourage every parent to take a day off of work (just one day) and shadow your kids. No matter how old they are. I did this with my niece who is in middle school and it works wonders for building relationships with the school/teachers. Make sure you coordinate your visit with the school ahead of time. Don’t tell your child you are coming! Just pop up. 2) JOIN PTSA and attend meetings. If your school does not have a PTSA start one! 3)Remember that teachers and parents are allies in our students’ education.

I grew up in a community that had much less diversity and less resources than Clayton County. We had a great school because the parents were INVOLVED. PTA meetings would be packed wall to wall with TEACHERS and PARENTS (and it was high school!). Parent involvment makes the difference (research supports this) NOT race or how much money you have/don’t have.

I work with some GREAT parents who are very supportive and involved in their child’s education. Most of them work during the day BUT they communicate with me frequently.

We have great kids and it is an honor for me to teach you children. They deserve our very best so let’s give it to them!

By anonymously anonymous

May 5, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

Thanks, Ms. Kimberly!

By Clayton Parent

May 5, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

HAPPY TEACHER’S APPRECIATION WEEK TO ALL CLAYTON COUNTY TEACHERS!!

By posterchild

May 5, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

When are people going to learn there aren’t any teacher unions in Georgia? There are only organzations and associations, and these do not have collective bargaining powers. Teachers can’t strike like they might with a real union, because our right-to-work status would mean that a lot of people would be out of a job. MACE might be a different situation in Clayton, due to the rampant nepotism and cronyism, but getting rid of groups like PAGE and GAE won’t make teachers’ jobs any better or easier.

By catlady

May 5, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

What can parents do about the bad language directed at teachers (and other students)? DEMAND that the school administration enforce behavior standards! Go visit the school (you can do this, but sign in) and take a tape recorder! Play the recording for the AJC reporter, for the TV news media, for the school board! Put it on youtube! Keep on pushing until students are required to speak in a respectful manner! Make a stink! Parents have a great deal more power to stop this obscene behavior, but sometimes you have to make serious waves!

By catlady

May 5, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

One other suggestion: file a sexual harrassment lawsuit. Many of the obscenities you hear are sexually or racially based. Your child does not have to be in a harrassing environment, and the school is responsible for ending it—even if it means suspending half the student body until the point is made: when you walk in the door of the school, these are the things that will NOT be tolerated.

By Calloway Parent

May 5, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

Thanks to the great teachers in Clayton County! Very special thanks to everyone over at Calloway Elementary!

By Kelly

May 5, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

I really want to thank all of the Teachers and Staff of KEMP PRIMARY! I think that they all do a TERRIFIC job to take care and educate our children. I hope that they are in the 91% that are staying with us while this mess is going on.

By anonymously anonymous

May 5, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

Wow! Haynes and Trotter are awfully quiet today. I geuss they realized they’ve been sharing too many of their trade secrets.

By Unidos Parent

May 5, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS AND GRACIAS TO ALL THE HARDWORKING TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS AT UNIDOS DUAL LANGUAGE CHARTER SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!

By WTF?

May 5, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

PLEASE do not talk those two up. The blog is going well today so far let’s not muck it up. I’d like to think today’s ruling is the last we’ll hear from them, but I know better.

By WTF?

May 5, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

and I’m sorry, but I would like to add my THANK YOU to ALL of the teachers who will return to CCPS next school year. Our children really need you and their parents really appreciate you staying with us during this difficult time.

By VirusData

May 5, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

Today Monday May 5 2008, Kicked off School Board Member Haynes Lose His All his Appeals for a Injunction In Court, ” WHAT A GREAT DAY FOR CLAYTON COUNTY AND OUR CHILDREN ” Haynes Please now go somewhere else to be a SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, we do not want you here in our ON OUR SCHOOL BOARD IN CLAYTON COUNTY.

www.cbs46.com/news/16160291/detail.html

He needs to leave Clayton County and move in with his “Boyfriend” and have a great life to do what two men that live together do. Grins, But wait the rumor that’s out maybe Trotter and him is together now humm since Trotter is always defending him it really sounds like it hum something for everyone to think about.

By Clayton County Resident

May 5, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

Residents of Clayton County: Please know and understand the candidates and their platforms this next election. Please do not vote for someone because of race. That is one of the reasons we are in this mess right now. Do your homework on the candidates - all of them! Not just the school board, the county commissioners, sheriff - do your homework!

By JDR

May 5, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

VirusData, you’re nasty. I’m no fan of NH or JT or some of the other people you slam on this blog, but if you speak for an organized group, I would have to wonder what that group’s agenda must be. You’re illiterate, libelous, vulgar and incoherent to boot. Learn some d@&% English, will ya? Your kids are probably the ones that terrorize these poor teachers.

And speaking of boot, if you are representative of the boot ‘em folks, they’ve lost any credibility they’ve ever had in my eyes. Just a bunch of disgruntled democrats outside of the party mainstream that didn’t get their piece of the pie and no better than the crooks that are in there now.

Get a life!

By JDR

May 5, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

I take that back… I am actually a fan of JT’s blogging. Please, good doctor, tell all. I anxiously await!

By T. Jackson

May 5, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this

I was shocked to seeBob Hartley qualify against Mike Glanton I thought he was running for Clerk Of The Court?

By VirusData

May 5, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this

JDR well I am not nasty but oh I can be but I am not putting myself down on your level, that’s what been going on for an long time now, as I just report what is out there on what other people in Clayton County has been saying as I can care less because I heard that every time I go a get my nails or hair done, as my husband even heard it, so if you do not like it then I am sorry. So please if you want to talk about terrorize I can say that any Organizations like Mace and people that belongs to them does that because they care not about no one but themselves and surely not the kids. As for my kids go they do not do what you claim as my kids are discipline when they are do things wrong, as me and my husband are very close to our kids then you must be JDR as we know where our kids are and what they do.

As you speak of the boot, well there are many different party affiliations and by the way me an my husband are not no liberal Democratic Party member and I can care less about your statement about me or the people on the boot that we losing our credibility which we are not, as we blog just like you do here and we can say the same about you and this blog with the issues you seem to have here.

I am just one of the normal Clayton County Citizen that speaks out on all these Crooks we have here in Clayton County that is Elected into Office that is self serving and organizations that does the same thing, I am fighting and well always do so because I am most of the boot people are normal citizens tired of our County going down the crapper and Tax Money being wasted. We the Citizens are tired of all it all and we do not care as the old saying is ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. As I know this might tick you off but who cares I am going to do everything I can as in talking and writing to the State and all the legislative delegation to make laws against any type of Organizations trying to influence any Elected Official on any School Board as I do not care whom they are. As it will be very easy now to try to get something passed because of what our school system is in now.

So now please come back and Attack me more please JDR.

By VirusData

May 5, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this

By Bishop Luminous Lucious and I am glad you got another 1 one so many ID’s on here John Trotter and all you Maces members, but I will this again you can keep on believing what ever lie on whom told you that I was this Ex Council member, as I assure you all I am not as me an my husband lives down in the panhandle of the county which is a long ways from Riverdale you dummies LOL

But I can say this I never will or had been friends to Mace or John Trotter, so you can keep on believing the lie if you wish since this is only a blog as I can care less on what you think, and you will never find out on whom I am or my husband when he post here and if you did you would crap your pants as you might need to ask Victor Hill for some of his pampers or I get you some. So keep on spewing your garbage you making my case for me , and by the way please now you can go back to your special Ed class.

By sad days

May 6, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

Why does every blog end up as place for Trotter to rant and rave? His style is so transparent that everyone with an IQ above a fly knows who it is no matter the name he uses. You would think that a person with all of the “degrees” that he brags about he would be smart enough to change his style.

By Pastor Luciano

May 6, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

I see where the Big Guy at the school office is trying to shake things up. Everytime shake ups occur, money changes hands. More consultants. >>> Shame on YOU, Lawyer Boy! Shame on YOU, thou holy one who likes to waggle your finger in the face of others, hollering, “Shame on you!” I know that the county has changed, but we have to embrace change, not fight it. Quit looking for convenient scapegoats. Pray for your “enemies.” You are actually on my prayer list. I am praying for the judges too. They probably think that they are in desparate straights. Things are not as bad as they look. And, Jer, I apologize to you for responding back to you in the similar spirit that you attacked me. I am a Daddy too. My children look up to me too. And, I simply do not stand by idly when someone calls any one of my friends a “buffoon.” Just my thoughts. Have a good day. >>> Hillary by 9 to 13 in Indiana. Obama by 3 to 5 in North Carolina. Hillary continues her push into the proverbial smoke-filled room of the Democratic Converntion. Obamba finally eeks out the nomination, but at a great price, perhaps too damaged to win in 2008. But, hey, this is probably what Bill has in mind. Then, he runs Hillary again in 2012! >>> Michelle/Virus Data/Boot/Paparazzi, why get so upset that people know who you are? “Don’t go the way of Soren” is still a saying in Denmark today. He refused the last rites from the State Church of which his own brother was a priest. “On Fear and Trembling,” baby, “On Fear and Trembling.” Just a thought for you, Virus Data. “Don’t go the way of Soren.” Look up Will Campbell. I don’t even know if he is still living, but he is/was a cheerful “b*******,” as he calls/called himself. His Brother To A Dragonfly is a nice tome on which to start. Lembra, Meu amigos e minha amigas: “We’re all b******* but God loves us anyway.” >>> By the way, Mississippi Home Boy, you are just too petty and too personally amibitious to be a good superintendent (although you are a snappy dresser like the Big Guy), but you’d be pretty much like all of them. Oh [sigh], for the days of Earnest Stroud — well, at least for the white folks. White folks had it made back then. Gone With The Wind. White folks have about as much chance of getting an administrative job with the Big Guy’s school system as Black folks had in the Bulldog’s days. Remember Henry G. Only Eddie White had an administrative job for many years, but Mr. White was considered “Chick fil A” safe — just the opposite of Dr. Glenn Dowell and Lee Scott, of course. Dr. John Trotter was always considererd “a dangerous white boy.” Not because of violence or illegal activities, but because of the power of the printed word. (Perhaps ole Jer thinks that Trotter is “Nat Turner Trotter.” Yeah, he’d be a good scapegoat.) Now, we are going through the Days of Reconstruction, and there is plenty of stress to go around for all. One of these days, the developers will lust after our northern neighborhoods (anything above Hwy 138 and near the Airport) and will dump a lot of money into campaigns. The areas will be zoned for high rise condos, and rich white people will move back into Clayco. But for now: “Hmph…D’ay ack like d’ay won the war.” >>> “Oi” a uma mulher linda e doce em Estella Maris. Beijos.

By Good grief

May 6, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

Dear Lord, please help my house to sell! Amen

You people are amazing.

By Red

May 6, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

To all the educators of Clayton County.

My children are grown and out of school however, I am still a part of the school system. My grands are in Clayton County Schools. You guys truly have one of the most difficult jobs. It is not easy raising other folks kids. Learning in the beginning starts at home, and I know some of the parents don’t spend time with their kids studying and blame you if they don’t know or fail. Keep up the great job you are doing and, I pray that instead of paying all the big guys getting the big bucks, some will trickle down to the real workers.

God Bless all of you.

By anonymously anonymous

May 6, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

While I have bashed on VirusData for the grammatics of her blogs, she is still a concerned citizen who has as much right to blog here as you do. You don’t have any right to criticize her writings considering the circus/trainwreck that is your preferred style. Mr. Trotter, doesn’t it seem odd to you in this wide arena of cyberspace how you only ever seemed to be talking to two people? However, you use a dozen voices to spew your trash. I don’t believe you when you say that you had no influence on the candidates that qualified last week.

Citizens, don’t be fooled by the Trotter Troll’s bevy of b—-sh-t. He has now caught on that some of us are paying attention to him, and he is hoping to decieve or confuse you. Either will suit his purposes.

By Clayton Resident

May 6, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

My question to ALL of the bloggers on this forum is, if you KNOW that’s Trotter blogging, why do you continue to entertain his b.s.? IGNORE HIM! He may not go away, but every time one of you responds to his rantings it just adds fuel to his fire to keep that crap going.

Thanks to all CCPS teachers who stayed. Thank you for caring about our children. I know it would have been easier for you to move on, but we are glad you didn’t.

By anonymously anonymous

May 6, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

Clayton Resident:

You are right. It’s just so much fun to poke sticks at the troll. I guess I am somewhat mean-spirited.

From this point forward, I swear never to give anymore regard to the Trotter Troll’s ramblings.

By anonymously anonymous

May 6, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Ok, Ok, I know that didn’t last long, but I just want to say that both Judge Benefield’s are good people. They are fair and wise judiciaries and do not deserve to be attacked simply because You-Know-Who didn’t get the ruling in his favor.

By JDR

May 6, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Just a point of clarification:

I am not DJR or whoever you think I am from a previous blog. Those are my actual initials and I’m new to this blogosphere.

In fact, I have no horse in this race and I am not affiliated with any group or party. (Vehemently non-democrat and non-republican…I have contempt for both parties and am disgusted with what they’ve done to our country.)

It’s just fascinating to me what people write under the cloak of anonymity. People’s writing tells SO MUCH. Like JT is very educated and enjoys taunting the masses. Quite humorous to me, actually. On the other hand, VirusData is not very intelligent in the “book sense” as the writing is poor and the haphazard accusations border on libel. (I’d watch out for a lawsuit if I was you, honey.)

Other than paying for the internet connection, this is pretty cheap entertainment.

And I must say that I’m grateful for the periodic thoughtful posting and reasonable responses. It gives me hope for Clayton County.

By Kimberly Allen

May 6, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

**Additional candidate added to the co-forum listed in bold below.

Save the Date for Upcoming POLITICAL FORUMS!**

The East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and The Clayton County Wide Homeowners Association will partner to host two political forums.

On Tuesday, May 13 ALL School Board candidates will be invited to participate.

School board candidates already slated to appear: Tasha “Levette” Prayor (District 2); Jennifer Talley (District 5), Trinia Garrett (District 7) and Alieka Anderson (District 8)

On Monday, May 19 candidates for all other elected offices will be invited to participate (i.e., commissioner, judges, sheriff, state legislators, etc.)

Both forums will take place at Clayton State University in the Arts & Science Building in the Theater Room, beginning at 6:15pm.

Both forums are open to the public. Seating is limited so arrive early.

By Kimberly Allen

May 6, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

And I must say that I’m grateful for the periodic thoughtful posting and reasonable responses. It gives me hope for Clayton County.

Same here JDR!

By Rev. Jimmy Jack Bourbon

May 6, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

What do you say about someone who does the same thing over and over with the same bad results? No, let’s not go there. Y’all know that Ole Rev. J. J. is a lot more gracious than my younger colleagues. The older you are, the more acutely aware that you are of your own foibles. I like the name DRJ a little more than DJR, but I am O. K. with the latter also. Lembra, meu amigo e irmao: Nos somos todos b_stards mas Deus ama nos assim mesmo! Now, I actually have to go to work. I need to counsel some younger brothers as we partake the breaking of pizza (always “Supreme” on thin crust) at Stevi B’s. You get to know people when you gather at the same table and eat with them. This is real fellowship. Martin Luther gathered around a table each evening with his students and drank good German beer as they waxed eloquently about God’s undeserving grace. I think that you can actually find Table Talks on *Google. Tchau.

By Bubba Lancaster

May 6, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Is this the same “Alieka Anderson” who was backed by Trotter last election when she ran for Commissioner? I think that her son attends private school. She may have entered him recently in public schools. but I thinkshe is associated with Trotter. Watch her!!!!!!!!

By Red

May 6, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

Aleika is not associated with Trotter.

Believe me, She thought he had her best interest at heart before but, she know better now. I am sure she will respond when she reads this!!!!

By Shannon, M.Div.

May 6, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

I’m curious about this business of requiring everyone to reapply for her/his job. Legality questions aside, this cannot be good for central office morale. Sure, they’re a few steps removed from the students, but I’m sure bad morale will trickle down.

More importantly, the accreditation problem is focused not on the administrative staff of the school system but on the board. What is Thompson hoping to accomplish with this?

Oh, and I prefer Schleiermacher to Barth (probably because I grew up fundamentalist, which is Barth taken to excess). I’m very fond of our melancholy Kierkegaard, though—I would have liked to have known him. I did some SK study at Candler/Emory under Tim Jackson, barely scratching the surface. I still go back through and puzzle over Either/Or.

I’m going to miss Clayton State. This has been a poignant year for me, teaching Critical Thinking in the school where I actually took the class (back in 91 as a joint enrollment student, yikes). I enjoyed the students—I’m interested to see how the campus changes now that dorms are part of the equation.

More posts are needed like those from “Clayton and Community Member,” which gave concrete, specific ways that parents can support the schools and teachers. I remember when I worked at the Clayton Neighbor and used to read to kids at Fountain Elementary once a week—a small thing, but every student should be exposed to Bunnicula. More mentors are needed, and they don’t have to be parents. Community members who don’t have children or whose children are grown can also be helpful catalysts in students’ lives. Is there still a mentoring program in the school? I know the Chamber of Commerce was working on implementing one back in 96-97—is it still there? If not, it needs to be brought back!

By This is funy///

May 6, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

Now, Bob, is she going to follow your path and go through that same initial denial phase? Hotel California…Once you check in, it’s hard to check out.* Trotter says he’e our of politics now. So why not tell the truth. Peeple aleady know!!! Alieka Anderson

Alieka Anderson
she will be , if elected, the first lady members with visible tatoo on bresat!!!!!!!!! Whooppeeeeeeeeeeee! This is the new grupe which Mr. Elgart wants????

IT gets worser adn worse in Clayton. Ghetto FABULOUS!!!!!!!

Its MORE fun making fun than gerring BOZOZ ( not all—-not the one which agrre with Trots….he controlls AALL that he gets elected!!) elected!!! Totter ought ot be ashameeeeed. IIIIIIIIIII HHHHATE JOHN TROTEW!!!!!

By PHJ

May 6, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

Bubba, Alieka Anderson was once associated with MACE, but resigned. I’m sure Trotter and all of the various members of his congregation who blog here will be glad to give you a seven page explanation of why she left the organization.

M.D.Roberts teachers are the BEST!

Happy retirement Ms. Lewis and Ms. Butler. You have earned it. Thanks for the fine job you have done with our students.

By Nicholsonforboe

May 6, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

I wanted everyone to know that I, Diana Nicholson District 5 candidate, will also be at the political forum next Tuesday. Looking forward to meeting you the concerned citizens and my opponents.

By anonymously anonymous

May 6, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Shannon,

I am not aware of a mentoring program currently in place, but I feel it is sorely needed. I especially would like to see a mentoring program implemented for high school seniors to be mentored by college freshman and sophomores. They could provide the high school students with advice about going through the financial aid and admissions process.

By Shannon, M.Div.

May 6, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Anonymously Anonymous—I agree that this would be a great program, with one change—I’d make it high school juniors instead of seniors! The summer between the junior and senior year of high school is when the college process needs to officially start, and the year prior is when I’d have mentors talking about their experiences.

By ericka davis

May 6, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

Alieka, is associated with John Troter. They put her in the race just in case Norresse didn’t get his sit back.

By WTF?

May 6, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

I don’t know if that poster is the real Ericka Davis or not. But either way, what would make Ericka Davis think that anyone in Clayton county would believe a word that comes outta her mouth???!!!!! (??????)

By anonymously anonymous

May 6, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Ericka Davis was the first to meet the demands of the citizens, in spite of the fact that she did not want to leave the district in a mess. Ms. Davis has bowed out gracefully and I think is deserving of some respect. If you want to point fingers and discredit people, point them at Noreese Haynes who seems bound and determined to force voters to swallow his methodologies and practices in spite of what is best for Clayton students.

By GA psychc association

May 6, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

Move over Herschel Walker - we have found an individual with more multiple personality disorders than you. Dr J T, or Earl , or Luscious, or Rev B.J.(no maybe that one must be Norresse, name fits better),that was Rev J.J.B., Fake Inspector - on and on. You should write jokes for Jay Leno — Noresse a leader - that one’s a hoot. Looks like you missed a little bit of info for court - an injunction againsst the wrong group - so unlike you. Guess the letter of the law goes both ways. You faked yourself out this time. I know I am rambling. - One last thing - hang in there Virus Data.

By Lost Cause

May 6, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

Clayton County is a lost cause, wake up and see it for what it is. After the elections it will be the same story . A bunch of new incompetent people will get elected to replace the old incompetent people, and all the post here will read the same just with different names to complain about.

By LaughingAtYouIdiots

May 6, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

All these career politicians in here pushing their agenda’s! Vote every incumbant out of office except Bell. Make these lazy people get real jobs and work for a living. Trotters,Scotts,Gray, Hill,the DA,school board. All of them are worthless freeloaderstrying to live off you!

By confused

May 7, 2008 7:31 AM | Link to this

As I read this blog I can tell teachers are not appricated in Clayton County. Only a few people read what Kimberly wrote.

By Dixiedarling

May 7, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

I would like to show my appreciation for all of the teachers in Clayton County who are staying with a special shout out for Brown Elementary.

By EC

May 7, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

It’s nice to see the responsive posts here lauding the teachers. They deserve it.

This blog could be a great vehicle for communication and positive change, but the negative, off-topic comments are very disheartening and make the AJC blog look bad.

Can’t these off-topic rants be screened out? This blog needs a moderator so that we don’t have to read the junk posts.

Let the negative folks create their own website to spew ignorance.

By mlk

May 7, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

post

By mlk

May 7, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Eldrin Bell’s investigation into Haynes’ residence was illegal? sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee#$%#$#t!

By JohnsonQP23

May 7, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

Fake Inspector:

GetheF*outta here! Bell is better than any running for Chair, including do-nuthin’, know-nuthin’ Virginia. Pleaze! P.S. The words Victor Hill and competent leader do not belong in the same sentence. Thank you!

By mlk

May 7, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

For anyone who believes that Mr. haynes got a raw deal, here is an exerpt from the Marrietta Police Department offense report on December 5, 2007:

ON 12-2-07 AT 0414 HRS WHILE ASSIGNED TO MORNING WATCH ZONE 1 I RESPONDED TO THE AUTUM VIEW APARTMENTS #H-5 LOCATED AT 1035 FRANKLIN RD REFERENCE A DOMESTIC DISPUTE. UPON ARRIVAL I MET WITH JUAN GREEN WHO ADVISED THAT HE HAD BEEN ASSAULTED BY HIS LIVE IN BOYFRIEND OF 5 YEARS. MR GREEN ADVISED THAT HIS BOYFRIEND, NORRESSE HAYNES HAD COME HOME AROUND 0300 ON THE INCIDENT DATE AND CONFRONTED MR GREEN WHO WAS ASLEEP IN THE BEDROOM. MR GREEN SAID THAT MR. HAYNES WAS YELLING ABOUT CONDOMS MISSING FROM THE BEDROOM. MR GREEN STATED THAT HE FELT MR. HAYNES HID THE CONDOMS PRIOR TO STARTING THE ARGUMENT.

MR. GREEN STATED THAT MR. HAYNES SLAPPED HIM WITH AN OPEN HAND TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE CAUSING REDNESS AND BLEEDING WHICH I OBSERVED AND PHOTOGRAPHED. MR, GREEN SAID THAT ONCE ON THE GROUND, MR. HAYNES BEGAN STRANGLING HIM AND MAKING THREATS.

John Trotter, if Mr. Haynes had been living with this guy for 5 years and they were living in Marrietta, how in the world could he represent clayton county? Last time i checked, the counties are about 35 mile away from each other. John Trotter, I will not pass judgment on Mr. haynes’ alternative lifestive or sexual orientation. John Trotter, what Eldrin Bell and this community take exception to is how this guy defrauded the voters and paid him a salary for over a year when he was living in Cobb County with Juan.

i hope that this community does not let you destroy us again by electing other trotter puppets like alieka (MACE MEMBER) Glen Dowell and some of these other clowns you are running. FYI people, Trotter’s strategy is to disassociate himself from his candidates, hoping that we will not see through his plan. Lets scrutinize these candidates.

By RETIRED EDUCATOR

May 7, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

The teachers at Adamson ROCK!!! They were the best to work with and continue to work hard to help the children in their charge.

By ericka davis

May 7, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

Jesse Goree, is another one John’s puppet.

By Kimberly Allen

May 7, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

**It’s nice to see the responsive posts here lauding the teachers. They deserve it.

This blog could be a great vehicle for communication and positive change, but the negative, off-topic comments are very disheartening and make the AJC blog look bad.

Can’t these off-topic rants be screened out? This blog needs a moderator so that we don’t have to read the junk posts.

Let the negative folks create their own website to spew ignorance.**

Thank you EC for that post.

For the record (and for those who have asked me directly in person and online) I spoke with my AJC editor about this problem, and hopefully someone will be monitoring this blog more often and carefully.

May I suggest that those who really want to talk about Clayton’s issues intelligently, and not use this blog to further their own personal agenda(s) (whatever they may be), to completely IGNORE these rambling rants that say the same thing over and over again, week after week. They accomplish nothing more than taking away from the blog and turning readers off.

For the record, I’d much rather have a boring blog than what it has turned into lately, people arguing about stuff that can’t be changed and probably doesn’t matter, and spewing hateful rhetoric that will not change anything.

I want to thank those who contribute positively to this blog and hope that you will continue to post here. I do appreciate you.

I would also like to suggest using the “Comment Removal Request” area above if someone posts something offensive, and emailing/writing/contacting the AJC editors to let them know how you feel about the negative and at times, ridiculous posts on here. Maybe if the powers that be at AJC hear it directly from you as readers, they will take more action.

One last thing and sorry this post is so long - I am sure the purpose of the person(s) who keeps posting this “stuff” is to keep us all distracted and confused about real issues going on in Clayton County. Don’t take the bait.

Kimberly Allen

By Ya Ya

May 7, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

After attending the annual “Retirement Banquet” for Clayton County Staff members in some beautiful surroundings last evening, my feelings were bittersweet. We all wish that we could be ending a career under somewhat better circumstances. Each presenter seemed genuine in his or her thanks for a “job well done” and many employees felt that sense of closure, as I did. At this time my hopes and prayers are for the many employees of this system who are capable and diligent and care about making changes in children’s lives and are not concerned about their own agendas and how things “look”! To some wonderful teachers in Clayton County, those that have taught my children and those that I have worked with: —-thank you very much!

By Concerned oldtimer

May 7, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

Thanks to the great teachers at Jonesboro who taught my child!!They were the best.

By mlk

May 7, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

See John Trotter, your tactics even disgust Kimberly Allen. They probably will remove this blog like you forced the Clayton News Daily to remove their Blog. But Kimberly Allen, given Megan Metuccii’s National Enquirer-like reporting and coverage, the AJC should expect nothing more than the Jerry Springer show on its blogs. garbage out — garbage in! Jerry, Jerry, Jerry!

By Black Woman in Clayco

May 7, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this

This is great to read, I had no idea that the teachers even signed their contracts, but 91% is better than any of us could have hoped for given the circumstances. Thanks to all the teachers who stayed in Clayton public schools!

By Black Woman in Clayco

May 7, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this

Just had to add that it would’ve been nice if the AJC had covered the fact that 91% of teachers re-signed. Was it even in the Clayton News Daily? That’s some GOOD news for a change that needed to be reported! Thanks Kimberly!

By Ray

May 8, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this

We need to make it easier to get rid of those students that are labeled ’ Special Ed’, but are not. We have a lot of students that do what they want to do because they are labeled ‘Special Ed’. They do not go to class. They do not follow instructions. They are nothing but a whole lot of problems. It takes tons of paper work to get them into the proper school setting. It is a nightmare to get rid of those kids!

By anonymously anonymous

May 8, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

Ray:

Those students are labeled “Special Ed” because no one really wants to work with them. My five-year old is having some behavioral problems, and teachers have tried to say that she has everything from ADHD to autism. I took her to a psychologist and he diagnosed her with post-traumatic stress disorder. Many of these kids are going through the same thing, but post-traumatic stress is not recognized or considered necessary to treat. These kids are acting out as a means of coping with pain, grief, anxiety, and loss. It’s great that you point out the problem, but your post did not offer a solution. These kids can’t just be thrown to the side. I would like to see a program developed toward behavior-modification activities for children with post-traumatic stress.

HOORAY FOR CLAYTON TEACHERS

and for Ms. Kimberly who can recognize and point out deceptive, biased bloggers. I really hope that they do not take away this blog. It is a great forum for sharing ideas and perspectives.

By Kimberly Allen

May 8, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

anonymously anonymous - thanks, I also hope AJC doesn’t pull the blog, I enjoy writing it & have learned a lot about Clayton & it’s residents.

By Kimberly Allen

May 8, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

On Saturday, May 10, the City of Lovejoy will hold its 1st Annual Lovejoy Music Festival.

Grab your lawn chairs and coolers and come on down to the Lovejoy Community Center. This is a FREE event. The music festival will feature the following bands:

Peaceful Harmony Destiny and tha Crew The Soulfood Band Automatik and Philly Saxophonist Antoine Knight Psalms 150

BBQ will be sold by Kickin’ Chicken begin at 6:00pm and continue during the Festival.

Bring your family and friends, everyone is welcome. Come early; parking space is limited!

Parking lot opens at 5:00 pm.

For more information: Contact the community center at 678-479-8655 or email: r_holland@cityoflovejoy.com

By terminator

May 8, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

As to the scumbags who are ruining this forum! The AJC records your IP address, everytime you post here. They can prosicute you if they so desire. Maybe thats what is needed here?

By Moron

May 8, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Prosecute for what?

By Shannon, M.Div.

May 8, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

Hate to break it to you, but just because a teacher re-signs, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the teacher will be here come fall. Some might well be looking elsewhere—and if they find a job, they may gladly exit from the contract. Many counties require teachers to re-up in order to guarantee themselves a fall job (if they don’t, they’ll find themselves without a position).

I don’t mean to be “gloom and doom,” but I do want to see how many of the 91 percent are here in August.

So my next question is back to the specifics. What can be done to support the teachers? I’m sure they want more than an attagirl or attaboy and a thumbs up. “Yay, teachers!” doesn’t really do much for anyone. What do they need?

By anonymously anonymous

May 8, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately for the teachers, I’ve been told that the loss of accreditation will affect their 401k. Sonny should pass a bill to stop that from happening. The teachers have worked very hard for their retirement and deserve their vested interests.

By CC Citizen

May 8, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

Thank you, Thank you CC teachers for hanging in there!!

Also, please, please, citizens of Clayton County, do not vote on candidates based on race or party affiliation. That’s why the county is in a mess, because of that very reason. I voted for David Barton, (school board candidate 2006) who is white and a republican (I’m black and a democrat). If the majority of the citizens had voted for him, we wouldn’t have that idiot Sandra Scott representing district 9. Also, after doing my research, I think that Diana Nicholson, candidate for district 5 school board and Edward Rigdon, candidate for district 8 school board, are the best qualified candidates so far. Do your research people before voting. Also, visit the website www.give-em-the-boot.com Very informative

By Concerned oldtimer

May 8, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

Most of “those Special Ed” students are wonderful, hard-working students. What most people do not undestand is that Learning Disabled students have a specific disablilty, but an average to above average IQ. I taught all students for 30 years and love most!

By enuf iz enuf

May 8, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this

Governor Perdue, Please please remove Sheriff Hill for malfeasance NOW! Jackie Barrett was removed for less in Fulton County…

By concerned citizen too

May 9, 2008 7:44 AM | Link to this

Kim is this the same Lovejoy that has a mayor who does not live in the city of Lovejoy? Is this the same lovejoy that has 3 black elected officials that approved 2 liquor stores for that little city? Even though they all claim to be christians. Is this the same Lovejoy that gave the DA a vehicle and hired the person investigating the mayor? Is this the same lovejoy that pays $10,000 a month rental on a “community building”? Yes everybody let’s go to the music festival and protest the elected officials that are taking the whole city for a ride - and we are paying for the ride and the “free music”. Believe me we are paying for everything.

By Fedup

May 9, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this

Its time for the state to desolve Clayton County. Its too messed up now. It would take twenty years to undue what the Atlanta projects did to it.

By LookOut

May 9, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

Watch out! Victor Hill has hired a new Cheif Deputy(POST uncertified, and unqualified) to track down bloggers talking bad about him! This guy is is going to nail you! http://www.give-em-the-boot.com/internetpolicegibson.jpg

By JACKIE

May 9, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

Good luck to clayton county school teachers. I lived in clayton county for 10 years no children in this school. But we’re moving back from Delaware very good schools in my grand childrens district. I’ve heard terrible things about the schools in georgia period. I wish them luck. and Hope all the kids in this district get the the quality education education they deserve.

By Kimberly Being Duped...

May 9, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Kimberly, I am in a hurry today, as I have been the last couple of days. Don’t let Sweet Personalities (pl.) dupe you with his “sweet” words. He apparently likes to talk only to himself on these blogs (Clayton.Talk and GetSchooled), and I really feel for him. Very manipulative. Just a warning. I don’t care so much as to monitor these boards to expose his many vicious peronalities. I just wonder when he teaches. He seems to be out of school a lot.

By anonymously anonymous

May 9, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

I assume Mr. Trotter that you are referring to me. I have said time and again that I am a mother of two who lives in Clayton. I have also told you that I am not a teacher. I work for the state of Georgia as a clerk. I have only ever used one other moniker on this blog, “S”. I have never been on the News Daily blog. I went to school and grew up in Henry County, but I have no idea who your “talented teacher” or “Gunny Yawn” are supposed to be. Please get some help.

By anonymously anonymous

May 9, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Who does everyone like for sheriff? I went to the give-em-the-boot website and linked over to their individual websites. I have to say I was very impressed with Shannon Lemon and Kem Kembrough.

By friend of kem

May 9, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

Vote Kem Kimbrough for sheriff. He has more leadership experience than any of his opponents. Simply put, Kem is the leader that Clayton County Sheriff’s office needs. kemforsheriff.com

By Ombudsman

May 9, 2008 6:44 PM | Link to this

You’re a SUPER clown said Ericka Davis was the first person on the board to do the right thing! What a smart clown! Clown Man did you know Ericka Davis have sat on the board for eight (8) year, board chair for four years. The board has been investigated by SACS two (2) times in the last five years. She was the only board member that sat on the board during two (2) SACS investigations! She screwed YOU by resigning FOUR years too late, yah right, the right thing. She and Rod Johnson concocted the plan to go to SACS on three board members with less than one year of service with some STUPID charges in attempt to them kicked off the board. However, the plan failed and Mark Elgart of SACS was tried of seeing Ericka with those SILLY tricks and decided to throw her entire school district UNDER the Bus. The charges never stuck; didn’t even make the SACS Report. The only thing those other board members did wrong was to sit on a board with these two snakes. Look at Rod Johnson, told you he was resigning three months ago, yet still sits there. Now that’s a DECEITFUL DISHONEST SCHEMING DEVIOUS DASTARDLY LOW guy. In spite of that, you Clown Man don’t even have a RECALL EFFORT against him, because he SAID he was resigning. He’ll be there until December 31, 2008. How smart you are. Super White Clown! I know what your research consist of and its WHITES ONLY. Not this time PINKARD

By Ombudsman

May 9, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this

CC Citizen

You’re a clown said Ericka Davis was the first person on the board to do the right thing! What a smart clown! Clown Man did you know Ericka Davis have sat on the board for eight (8) year, board chair for four years. The board has been investigated by SACS two (2) times in the last five years. She was the only board member that sat on the board during two (2) SACS investigations! She screwed YOU by resigning FOUR years too late, yah right, the right thing. She and Rod Johnson concocted the plan to go to SACS on three board members with less than one year of service with some STUPID charges in attempt to them kicked off the board. However, the plan failed and Mark Elgart of SACS was tried of seeing Ericka with those STUPID tricks and decided to throw her entire school district UNDER the Bus. The charges never stuck; didn’t even make the SACS Report. The only thing those other board members did wrong was to sit on a board with these two snakes. Look at Rod Johnson, told you he was resigning three months ago, yet still sits there. Now that’s a DECEITFUL DISHONEST SCHEMING DEVIOUS DASTARDLY LOW guy. In spite of that, you Clown Man don’t even have a RECALL EFFORT against him, because he SAID he was resigning. He’ll be there until December 31, 2008. How smart you are. Super PINK Clown!

By EARL FOR CHAIRMAN

May 9, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this

Earl Randall* is the only frsh breath of air in the Chaiman’s Race. Eldrin Bell, Virgina Gray, Lee The Crook Scott** and the phantom mayor Phedra represent the same old and tired faces in Clayton County

There is a better alternative for Clayton County.

His name is EARL RANDAL FOR CHAIRMAN

www.earl08.com

By BillyRip

May 9, 2008 7:05 PM | Link to this

Helloooooo,

Would someone else lead the recall effort for Ms Scott. Junebug Bob Hartley will never getherdone, he lacks heart and integrity. I told Peace,Monique,and Silly RED that they were talking to the wrong end of their GIFTHORSE long ago. Dumbo Bob Hartley need to remember these quote from a smart person. Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work. Remember the adage “There is no substitute for hard work.” Here’s another one, “The mode by which the inevitable comes to pass is effort.”

By letsGo

May 9, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this

Now is the time to rid the county of Victor Hill. http://www.give-em-the-boot.com/smf/index.php?topic=1005.msg8579#new

By RED

May 10, 2008 7:17 AM | Link to this

Kimberly, you are correct. These folks write books and long stories that no one really cares about on this blog. All of a sudden this blog turns into a mud slinging fight. Some things are best unsaid. If you really feel that way about people instead of discising yourself just tell them to their face and stop with the fake names.

By Support Alieka

May 10, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

To everyone who is affilitating Alieka Anderson with John Trotter please go to www.give-em-the-boot.com web site under the special announcements section where you will see a letter from MACE where she is no longer in Trotter’s organization. Also, I have met Alieka Anderson and she is a very smart and credible candidate for school board in District 8. To Ericka Davis, MLK, and everyone that is trying to associate Ms. Anderson with Trotter she is a very smart girl and answered the questions on the give-em-the-boot web site beautifully on why she left Trotter’s organization. Mr. Rigdon we cannot support you for District 8 because of the poor way you answered the questions on the web site and beacuse we know that Alieka will represent District 8 to the best of her ability. We urge everyone not to listen to the comments made on this blog about Ms. Anderson and hope that you will take the time to meet with Alieka Anderson on your own. Bob Hartley will be acting as Alieka Anderson’s campaign manager and we support ALIEKA!!!

By Looking Forward

May 10, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Bob Hartley has shown the utmost integrity and concern for the citizens and students of Clayton County by withdrawing from his race to focus on the school accreditation crisis. The readers of this blog know your motivation and intent. Bob Hartley is a hard worker in the county and has built a formidal network of concerned citizens dedicated to improving traffic concernes, the school board crisis and other issues that need attention in this county. I fully support Alieka Anderson for school board district 8 because I have seen her in the community doing the hard work, attending the school board meetings and engaging the citizens. We will be well served by Alieka Anderson on the school board.

By Looking Forward

May 10, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Bob Hartley has shown the utmost integrity and concern for the citizens and students of Clayton County by withdrawing from his race to focus on the school accreditation crisis. The readers of this blog know your motivation and intent. Bob Hartley is a hard worker in the county and has built a formidal network of concerned citizens dedicated to improving traffic concernes, the school board crisis and other issues that need attention in this county. I fully support Alieka Anderson for school board district 8 because I have seen her in the community doing the hard work, attending the school board meetings and engaging the citizens. We will be well served by Alieka Anderson on the school board.

By Looking Forward

May 10, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Bob Hartley has shown the utmost integrity and concern for the citizens and students of Clayton County by withdrawing from his race to focus on the school accreditation crisis. The readers of this blog know your motivation and intent. Bob Hartley is a hard worker in the county and has built a formidal network of concerned citizens dedicated to improving traffic concernes, the school board crisis and other issues that need attention in this county. I fully support Alieka Anderson for school board district 8 because I have seen her in the community doing the hard work, attending the school board meetings and engaging the citizens. We will be well served by Alieka Anderson on the school board.

By Concerned Parent

May 10, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

Mr. Hartley I am a parent that lives in District 8 and I have met Alieka Anderson and I know that she has this community at heart. She has a passion to be on the school board and is a hardworker. Also, I know that if you are backing her she will be great for this county. Mr. Hartley I admire you and I want to commend you for your efforts in this county. You made a great choice when you stepped down from running for office against Mr. Glanton. Also, to Kimberly Allen I agree with you regarding this blog. This blog can be a great tool to promote “Positive” things in the community of Clayton County. So, people let’s focus on promoting positive news that is going to better benefit Clayton County. “HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK TO ALL CLAYTON COUNTY TEACHERS AND ALL THE TEACHERS IN GEORGIA” AND “HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY”

By Clayton County Oldtimer

May 10, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

* if Bob Hartley puts his stamp on a candidate thats good enough for me*

By L.E.

May 11, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this

Hein

By Curious George

May 11, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

Hey Bob Fartly: i see aleeka anderson has promised you a JOB. you are “concerned parent” endorsing her. you are something else; You are going to RUN< run, run for this for that and you are not gong to run. WHAT??? billyrip is right about you…All hat and no cattle… What have you actually done successful??? u cant even do a successful recall…now your next project is aleeka anderson. I hear she is assoicated with john Trotter.

By AreYouKidding?

May 11, 2008 11:14 PM | Link to this

Victor Hill showed up at the tornado damage today to campaign for his re-election! What a lowlife scumbag! He was handing out re-election cards to the storm victims! Look for him to put out some PR soon bragging how he comforted storm victims today! What a looser! Thanks for voting in stupid idiots!

By The Master Mole

May 12, 2008 12:58 AM | Link to this

The Master Mole was underground gathering information as The Master Mole found this out below.

PD & FD were on the scene of the Ellenwood tornado strike at 4:50’ish this morning and never left (from when the first call went out). Around 1:30 in the afternoon, victor and his grey Expedition load of goobers shows up and wants to venture into the stricken area to comfort the victims.

Now picture this, these poor people are either picking up their belongings from the yard or helping their neighbors pick stuff up. In prances victor and starts shaking hands and *HANDING OUT RE-ELECTION CARDS*. That is about as low as humanity can ever get.

Now don’t get me wrong here, the help from the front line S/O guys and gals was appreciated and served a purpose. But, that was so far out of line with any sense of decency I’m almost speechless (and that does not happen very often as you all well know). I wanted to get a photograph of this atrocity but was unable to do so as I had “real duties” to attend and could not get back to where he was in the subdivision at the time.

I’m sure by the end of the week it will be on his reelection and department website about how he was helping the little man (but only after a good nights sleep and lunch). And I’m sure his smiling face will be depicted talking to some victim of the tornado in front of a shambles of a home on the cover of the next “Sheriff’s Star” propaganda publication.

The man has no shame at all……

PS - To their credit, Pigors and the people there to actually work did a good job from what I saw. So don’t think I mean to dis the entire department, just the brainless goober at the head of the patch (and Gibson his tag along friend for the day).

By Monkey Hunter

May 12, 2008 4:48 AM | Link to this

Curious George? The moniker fits! Your all about Monkey Business. Why don’t you assist Bob Hartley with the recall efforts? Monkeys like you are the problem in Clayton County. “I heard this” & “I heard that” Get your facts straight before slamming others who are DOING something. I went www.give-em-the-boot.com com website and saw for myself the letter John Trotter directed at Alieka Anderson regarding her defection from MACE. I will not leave my decision about who to vote for up to monkeys like Curious George

By Red

May 12, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

Billy Rip

You need to get a life and stop talking about people. Take a look in the mirror. I bet all you see is stupid. If anyone is silly, it is your lacking heart to run for anything in Clayton County. All you do is sit and sling mud. Oh just maybe you have skeletons in your closet.!!! By the way, I am supporting Aleka Anderson for school board. What do you have to say about that!!!! And NO she is not involved with Trotter.!!!!!

By Red

May 12, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

Victor is scum. What I can’t believe is, he still have supporters. They must like poverty because, if he gets in again, that is where we are going to be in poverty, and broke. We are almost there. I also heard he has a house in Clayton County and don’t even live there. I don’t know how true that is but, I can believe that. As you all can see he only thinks about himself that is why we are in this mess now. Lets get him out on the street where he belongs. No better yet in jail for lying J. Scott do your job. Oh no you belong there with him crooks all of you. Just when you think the clowns have finished their mess ALL OF THEM, then here we go again. Suspension of the guy that he fired. How stupid is that. Shows, he has no brains.

By Red

May 12, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

What Victor did only shows me that he preys on other peoples misfortune. Victor you want to do some good, Give them some money to help. Put your money where your mouth is. No little cool daddy won’t do that.

By The puppet master

May 12, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this

Bob Hartley was in negotiations with the school board to secure their resignations. Rod Johnson would not commit to a date. He was successful in securing several.

I applaud Bob’s decision to withdraw from Glanton’s house race. That would have been a divisive campaign. Both men are up and coming stars in the county and they don’t need the wounds from a battle nor the scars it would leave.

By Lil

May 12, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Red ( bob): aleeka must promise you & Michelle jobs. Boty of you is unemployed right??? You blog al day!!!!!!!!! At lease sometimes bob hartly you use you’re own name. Michelle is virus data and paparazi and bootblog. I havnt seen a letter but im sure Aleeka ANerseron could do that letter with Trotter. bob hartly you need to get a real job——you have too much on you hands ….Put a borhter in the House!!!!!!! H-ll no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Not aleeka either…………

By MASE man

May 12, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

“MACE dis-associates from Alieka A.” So we all know the kind of group this is and the damage they have done over the years to our schools and our Black children educational opportunities, but you are gonna trust them when they say the above. Think back - When all HELL broke loose 6 years ago - J.T. was quick to dis-associate from the 4 Hosrewomen of the apocalypse, all MACE members. At least now he knows a MACE connection is death to a BOE candidacy. J.T., hurry and have a falling out with Glen Dowell before it is too late.

By lil

May 12, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

bob hartly you is puppet master. why are yuo always prasing your own self.??? Praise praise praise LAWAYS for bob hartly. you is aaaaaaa FAKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By RED

May 12, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

Lil,

I have a great job making almost triple than most women make. Close to six figures so, put it this way, I don’t need a job. I am almost ready to retire. So don’t start saying things you know nothing about. I met Aleka and I had conversations with her about what she plan on doing for our kids and I was satisfied with her answers and the way she carried herself. I don’t have any kids in the Clayton County system, I have grand children in the county. You don’t know me. I always do my homework on anything I do in life, no matter what. Have you met Aleka? Believe me, she is not involved with Trotter. She is on her own making her way in life and kicking but as she goes up.

I am truly proud of her accomplishments and was very impressed speaking with her. Meet and Greets are a good way to get to know canidates. I go to them for that reason. Try it, you might like it. People, primary is coming up, DO YOUR HOMEWORK, meet these people so you can make a wise decision for our county. We need help, not EGO in office!!!!

By Ombudsman

May 12, 2008 6:44 PM | Link to this

Dumbo Bob Hartley read this quote. The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do without thought of fame. If it comes at all it will come because it is deserved, not because it is sought after.

By Optimistic

May 12, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

That Boy “Red” is really stupid! The citizens of Clayton are really in stupid. Rod Johnson put your school system in this SACS mess and he still sits on the board unopposed “NO RECALL”. Wisdom stands at the turn in the road and calls upon us publicly, but we consider it false and despise its TRUTH, we blindly pursue others.

By Reader

May 12, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this

Want to be a BIG MAN Bob Hartley, some advice. “The fool do think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Secondly, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” Why are always using the latter?

By BillyRip

May 12, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this

Words of wisdom to that Dummy Bob (Hardly a man)!”In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is to try to please everyone.” Especially those whites that keep pushing you out front. “A word to the wise ain’t necessary — it’s the stupid ones that need the advice.”

By lil

May 12, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this

Red/Bob: Why did you make that sexist comment about what you make compared to most women make? Again, you have not provided any substantive information about Alieka. In fact, you cannot even spell her name properly. I know that she has a visible tatoo on her breast. This isn’t the reason why you are so turned on to her candidacy, is it? I didn’t think so. You probably assess that she might be able to get you a job in the school system.

By Sad

May 13, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

lil -

If I were you I wouldn’t be talking about anyone’s spelling ability. Go back and check your past post….