eMetro Times July 2017

WWW.EMETROTIMES.COM ~ FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK.COM/EMETROTIMES ~ TWITTER.COM/EMETROTIMES JULY 2017 Read eMetro Times online at emetrotimes.com TO ADVERTISE: (404) 345-7562 EVENTS IN EMETRO PAGE 2 SHARE THE LOVE WITH EMETRO ROCKDALE MEDICAL CENTER EARNS AWARDS FOR STROKE AND CARDIAC CARE R ockdale Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Bronze Quality Achievement Award and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll. The awards recognize the hospital’s commitment and success, ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized,research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. To receive the Bronze Quality Achievement award, hospitals must achieve 85 percent or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Shop Local Buy Local Where in eMetro? Continued on page 3... Four NCSS Schools Named 2017 National Beta Schools of Merit Rockdale County NAACP Awards Scholarships to Four Local Students Know East Metro Atlanta like the back of your hand? Figure out the location of our photo and win! Enter online at www.eMetroTimes.com for a chance to win a FREE Oil Change at Courtesy Ford in Conyers, GA! Winners announced on eMetroTimes.com/photocontest he National Beta Club has announced that four Newton County School System (NCSS) schools have achieved 2017 National Beta School of Merit status! Oak Hill Elementary School, South Salem Elementary School, Clements Middle School, and Liberty Middle School earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on their campus. According to Bob Bright, chief executive officer of the National Beta Club, T the prestigious honor is indicative of each school’s’ “dedication to academic excellence, leadership development, and commitment to celebrating students’ achievements.” Each school will receive a National Beta School of Merit window decal as a symbol of their accomplishment and will also be publicized at the 2017 National Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida. Continued on page 2... Back to School Tax Free Weekend July 29 & 30 O n Monday, June 5th, the Rockdale County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) awarded four $1,000 scholarships to Rockdale County 2017 high school graduates during its monthly meeting. The scholarships were awarded to Kobe Bowen, Erica Frank, Justine McPherson, and Galilea Najara. Kobe Bowen of Salem High School will attend the University of West Georgia; Erica Frank of Rockdale High School will attend Agnes Scott College; Justine McPherson of Heritage High School will attend Emory University; and Galilea Najara Garcia of the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology will attend the University of Georgia. To receive the scholarship, applications had to be graduating seniors that attended a Rockdale County high school. The applicants were required to write an essay that outlined their achievements in school and in the community, as well as describe why they should be given the prestigious scholarship. Also, the selection Continued on page 2... Alcovy Media..................................................... 10 Courtesy Ford Events...................................... 12 Dave Says............................................................ 5 Deon’s Do’s & Don’ts........................................ 3 Devotional.......................................................... 11 Dog Flu................................................................. 5 eMetro Events.................................................... 2 eMetro Health.................................................... 7-8 Hands Across Rockdale.................................. 5 High Priority Plumbing Comic..................... 4 Pet of the Month............................................... 3 Plan Your Best Summer Vacation................ 9 Quote of the Month......................................... 9 Stars & Stripes Fest........................................... 6 Talkin’ Trash......................................................... 11 547 Smyrna Road Conyers, GA Tired of renting??? 404-630-2985 www.deoncannon.com Deon Cannon [email protected] ABR, GRI, SRES, Broker Zoned Commercial M-1. Building is in good condition and is excellent for established or start up business. $99900 Call Deon for details on property.