'Tis a busy day for DCSS for a Sunday. The AJC has treated us to a very well researched and organized investigative report by Tim Eberly on the Pat Pope/DCSS SPLOST construction situation. I strongly suggest that everyone reads this article - it will definitely bring you up to speed. Eberly has done a remarkable job of investigating and retelling this story.
Click here to read the whole article.
78 comments:
One detail that jumped out at me was the fact that Josie Alexander tried to warn Dr. Lewis about the Pope conflict. This is the same Alexander that the board has more or less replaced with a new, downtown law firm. (The basis of the racial debate brought up by Dr. Walker.)
Here's another detail that jumps out to me:
Why was Decatur architect Vernell Barnes so far behind that he had to contract out to Vincent Pope? And no one noticed this right away to squash it before it happened? if Vernell Barnes can't handle DCSS contracts, why did he get work in the first place.
The C.D. Moody Construction Company has gotten a number of contracts not because they are the best in the metro area, but because they are politcally connected.
There are so many architects and design firms in Georgia. DCSS has gone out of its way to make sure minority owned firms get the bulk of business. That's fine as long as they are good as every one else. But there are just a few minority owned firms that get DCSS proejcts, mainly Robert Brown, the insider of all insiders (former DeKalb rep on the incompetent grady board, and now the do nothing DeKalb rep on the State Fransportation Board), C.D. Moody, Vincent Pope and Vernell barnes, who can't get the job done without help.
Sarah Copelin-Wood and John Evans best buddy Zepora Roberts have persoanlly made sure minority firms get the big contracts. Again, that's fine if the contracts go to a variety of firms, and they are as good as any non-minority firms.
And where are the internal controls? This is a hot steaming mess.
However, the bids need to be handles fairly and there should not be racial discrimination on who gets bids. This would not be exceptable.
Anon @ 1:00 infers there may be something suspicious about how contracts are awarded. If you look at or attend school board meetings, you would know that contract awards are determined by a panel that reviews each bid based on a scorecard. All contracts are made public and any qualified firm may bid on them. Anyone can request an open records of the bid package to verify this.
Obviously JusticeInDeKalb is a disgruntled employee that worked in the Sam Moss center and has a vendetta against Pat Pope. This person is probably involved in the allegations that have been made. From the article in the AJC, did anyone read of something illegal that was done? This is probably why an indictment has not come forth, there is a LOT of smoke but no fire. The DA is probably trying to find a way to save face because of the attention this matter has gotten without any charges being filed.
Something all should consider, the Board approves all expenditures. The Board knew about Pat's husband before she was hired. The Board knew about the Columbia project and any change orders that came resulting in additional work for Tony Pope. Heck, former Board Chair Cassandra Littlejohn requested that if a relative of a school system employee is working on a project either as a prime or sub, that information be included in the package that goes before the Board before they approve the funding. Given these FACTS, how could Pat Pope do something illegal? The Board knew everything that was going on. Is is possible that legal counsel indicated everything was above board and OK?
That is true. I have asked a former board rep and was told that they were aware of the Pope's relationship before voting to hire Pat Pope. Also, although it's not exactly the most ethical behavior, I don't think it would be illegal for Vince Pope to work as a sub on someone else's contract. All in all, I still say that Pat Pope was doing a good job until she was shaken up by Lewis with the first investigation. It must be pretty hard to get your work done without your computer and files.
There's also a whole lot to the point that no charges have been filed against the Popes - and this has been going on a very long time. All we have done is spend $14 million on attorneys and over $3.5 million on a study to see how much to countersue Heery/Mitchell for. All because they first sued the school system for a measly $500,000.
This is where I really have to wonder about the decisions Dr. Lewis makes. Although Womack continues to endorse Lewis as a corporate-style leader, I just don't see the head of a billion dollar corporation making such fiscally unsound decisions. If he had just paid the $500,000 - this would all be moot and all of those millions would have gone toward educating children - and building them some nice - clean - safe facilities. And if he didn't like Pat Pope or her husband - he could have simply fired her - without calling in the DA and her minions.
Oh the drama!
I'm with you, Cere. The warning from Alexander was key. The warning was, I think, intended to completely avoid any appearance of possible conflict of interest. Ignoring this warning makes me think that such a standard was not taken seriously by Dr. Lewis. Would he take a different tack if he could "do over" now given the can of worms it brought about?
Working with public money, I would hope that our DCSS decision makers would manage to the highest possible standards in such matters. Just because what was done by the parties involved may turn out to be legal does not in any way make it right.
And if no one is prosecuted as a result of this investigation, I am in no way comforted that DCSS deserves our trust. This mess was 100% avoidable based on what we know at this point. That alone is condemnable.
Another consideration, did the taxpayers get their money's worth on the work done thus far with the construction program?
Yes, much has been spent on the Heery lawsuit (and probably still being spent) but how much time, money, and resources has been spent by the DA's office on this investigation? How much has this cost the school system with the recent delays?
Think about this, ask any lawyer you know what they think about a spouse being listed as an officer for a company headed by the other spouse. Would they recommend this for a small business (less than 15 employees) as protection in case the active participant passed away? Questions should be asked about this appearance of conflict however if they were a silent partner and did not actively participate in the business or draw a salary, was wrongdoing involved? The DA should be able to determine that at a minimum.
This article should spur citizens to ask questions of their Board members about the overall process of bidding for contracts and if they feel this has been a fair process. If they indicated they have questions about the process, you should immediately ask why they approved any expenditures.
Since most of the files are now controlled by the GBI and the article doesn't explicitly point to records received from the school system, can we assume "Justice" is a key source?
Looking forward to a good week of blogging fallout from this article.
One has to wonder how deep the alleged corruption goes. It always seemed odd to me that an administrative assistant at AVPA & Assoc (A. Vincent Pope Architects?) was so passionate in the success of the school system that she'd donate $1500 of her small salary to board member Zepora Roberts' campaign. Quite a sum, especially for a school board donation! Does anyone know if Roberts has any relatives employed in token positions over there? http://web.co.dekalb.ga.us/voter/reports/boe06/robertsOcto06.pdf
WOW, wow and more wow!
Darlene Chatman, Vince Pope's admin asst., made a campaign contribution of $1500 that was three times more than any other campaign contribution (which just happened to be ole Stan Watson)???
$1500 is a HUGE amount of money for any admin asst., unless you are Crawford Lewis' admin assist, and then you're making a six figure salary. I can almost guarantee you Vince Pope is not paying his admin assist more than $40 ot $50k. $1500 is more than a week's salary.
$1500 is a huge figure for any admin asst. anywhere to contribute to a school board member. This is pretty darn fishy. Seriously, what are the chances that Vince Pope had no knowledge that his admin asst gave a BOE member $1500?
Zil. There's no chance he was not aware of this, or worse.
If you look at every single campaign contribution to a school board member over the past five years, there are only a handful of that high an amount, and they are all Sembler's contributions to Gene Walker. This has become even more interesting.
Here is the thing though -- when Pat Pope was hired, parents were concerned because of her relationship with Vincent Pope. We were assured that he would only finish the project at Columbia. As I read this (and please correct me if I am wrong) he worked on other projects after Columbia, he just wasn't awarded the contract, someone else was.
The intent of the board at the time, I believe, was that Vincent Pope wouldn't be working for DeKalb in any role. I suspect that they legally got around this, but it certainly doesn't pass the smell test.
Good comments all around. I just want to add that there are plenty of talented construction leaders in metro Atlanta and across the country who could have easily handled Pat Pope's job. It's not like she was the only talent available - Lewis just didn't look hard. In fact, I'm not certain that he fully utilized the search firm he hired to supply resumes for this search. I would say that he wanted Pat from the get go and set her up through the search firm. The search - to me - looked more or less like a formality. If she brought conflict to the table, and he was warned by his own legal counsel, he should have pressed on and looked for someone else. But he didn't - and I find that interesting.
Also - the Gwen Keyes/DA connection bothers me a bit too. Gwen and Lewis are very good friends. Would Lewis have asked a DA who was not in his inner circle to "investigate a little matter"? And on top of that - I find it interesting that one of her Assistant DAs (and Leadership DeKalb grad) - Javoyne Hicks White's husband of just a few years - Karl with a K White - ran for school board last round (Womack won the seat). That story got pretty bizarre all on it's own. What (who) on earth would make Karl come up with the idea to run for school board? He's only lived in DeKalb for a 5 years or so - having come from the west coast.
Justice did indicate they worked with Pat at the Sam Moss Center (Monday's Board Meeting blog). They also indicated they performed a LOT of research on the bidding process along with speaking to the DA and GBI. If they did not make the allegations, they inferred they were an active participant in the process.
Justice provided information that could be deemed as personal (name, birthdate, parents, previous marraige, etc.) however much of it could be considered public information. It does come close to crossing the line of providing enough information for identity theft. Someone simply seeking to inform of perceived misdeeds would not use this venue to provide that kind of personal information. How would bloggers feel if someone did that to them?
You're right, Anon. I didn't notice that. I'll take down that info posted by Justice. Thanks for pointing it out.
What is a secretary doing making a one thousand five hundred dollar donation to a school board official, when that secretary works for a firm that gets its business from that school system? Talk about not passing the smell test.
@Anon – Dec 13 10:34pm
Please reference - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vendetta
Definition of disgruntled is “dissatisfied”, “irritated” and/or “sulky”.
Definition of vendetta is “an often prolonged series of retaliatory, vengeful, or hostile acts or exchange of such acts”.
Greetings,
Your suppositions and possible scenarios are entertaining to say the least. Would you REALLY like to engage me? Tête–à–Tête? For real? Ok. I am feeling rather benevolent. For ‘Tis the season to be jolly!
Let’s Go, My Friend!
Am I a “disgruntled” employee? Do I have a “vendetta” against Her High-Ness of Construction, Mrs. Patricia Ann Reid Pope? Ahhhhh, hummmm. I’m thinking. No. I don’t think so. Or, possibly. You see, here is my quandary – Disgruntled is an emotion. Which is a luxury, in some cases. And this, My Friend, is Business. Business. Not Emotion. But Business.
Working off that premise, let’s continue. In the bigger scheme of things, the little tiny bit of information that I have painstakingly and thoughtfully decided to blog about as it relates to Patricia Ann Reid Pope…….ahhhh, is nothing. You know, a mere drop in the bucket. Seriously. Just enough. Man oh Man, you have to believe me on this one. The stuff that I blogged about was easy. Similar to a free giveaway!
Your question - Am I possibly involved in the allegations that have been made? Just typing that was a waste of my time and energy – Remember, Anon, “Play Hard or Go Home!” – those are MY rules of engagement.
Now, as for you – all things considered, seems like you are a “plant” on this blog site to provide "Damage Control"….
I. AM. WILLING. TO. BET. ‘CHA. THAT. I. KNOW. YOUR. IDENTITY.
With that being said, do you REALLY want a Tête–à–Tête with me, My Friend? In this forum?
I will anxiously await your response. A.N.O.N.Y.M.O.U.S.
Oops, almost forgot this.......
If, oh if, there ARE any disgruntled former employees of Pat Pope’s lurking behind the scenes….God help her! For sometimes you have to be careful with who you piss-off or piss-on, wouldn’t you say? They could lead to ones very destruction!
@Anon Dec 14 - 10:12am
Dear “Damage Control” Anonymous,
Please know that I personally check with my legal team BEFORE I make any move. Again, this is Business, Serious Business. The stakes are very high, My Friend!
As you so adequately stated, the information that I blogged about is public information. You’re kidding, right, about the identity theft thing??? As for the comment that “Someone simply seeking to inform of perceived misdeeds would not use this venue to provide that kind of personal information.”
To that I say this… To. Each. His. (or Her). Own. My way may not be your way. Your way may not be my way. Let’s cut to the chase, though. There is absolutely nothing “simple” about this situation, this case, these allegations.
Be careful, My Friend, for it could be construed by some that you are tending to oversimplify this grave serious situation ay attempting to create a diversion. You know - posing rhetorical questions directed towards me verses addressing the true issues at hand.
Here's a suggestion - Analyse the factual information that I provided and blogged about, why don’t you? Let’s see. Yeah. How about the date that the Pope’s were married? Let’s go back and forth about that. This other stuff is so unworthy of my time. So insulting to our fellow bloggers.
Finally, you posed a (Rhetorical) question - “How would bloggers feel if someone did that to them?”
Not to belabor the point, My Friend, but again “feel” is an emotion. An emotion is something that I had to deal with when I interviewed the Jaheem Herrera family. An emotion should be reserved for the 5th grade helpless, innocent, and voiceless victims of Dunaire Elementary School as they were cheated/robbed by the DCSS Admin. An emotion is something reserved for the likes of the MLK teacher – Ms. Cain – who is out of a job for doing the right(?) thing…thanks to Mr. Horace Duncan, Mr. Bob Moseley, Mr. State Senator & Director of Internal Affairs of DCSS Ronald Ramsey. An emotion is what Mr. Boazman (talk radio host) felt when the police officers arrested him as he was protesting the findings of the bulli-cide report by one Thelma Wyatt Cummings (Cronyism) Moore …how much time do you have, because I can most def go on and on and on and on.
Remember. Not emotion. This is Business. And should ALWAYS be about the business of educating our children, My Damage Control Anonymous Friend!
Looks like Vince Pope worked or is working on Columbia. What is the big deal here? How much did he make? Was the project successful? Hasn't he been working with the school system for quite some time? Does he do good work?
Why not ask why the board has spent over $12 Million on a legal case and no where close to court on a bill of $450,000. You are spending time looking in the wrong fish tank! Now CL wants a raise! Come one, some really smells bad here.
Hey Justive in DeKalb, enough with the bloviating.
Hey Anon 3:41 P.M. nice word "bloviating". Sure hope you're an AP English teacher, if not, please consider it!
As I'm singing......On the 1st day of Christmas, My True Love Gave To Me....
Starting tomorrow - let's do a 12 Days of Christmas Special Starring the illustrious cast of DeKalb County - (ok, Anon, I will leave your wifee out of this,,,---NOT!)
Featuring - (drum roll, please) Pope's My Faves - Top 5 Construction Companies/Architectural Firms that she just simply LOVES!
Yep, it will have to be a Hit'Em-Up, Double-Or-Nothing-Tuesday-Special because I am a couple of days short of my 12...
Stayyyyy tunnneedddd.....
Oh, Cere, I hear ya, still waiting on clearance from legal to share those docs with you! expect something in your mailbox forthwith!
Looking forward to it, Justice. Take a breather - we're here to listen and to have a look at what you have to show -- no need to wear the gloves. Take care.
Question - Who is paying for Manubir Arora? Is the taxpayer?
Manubir “Manny” Arora
Partner aka Pope's very own personal attorney? Yep, we will never know because of Attorney Client stuff. NOT. Let's pose this question to the DCSS BOE at the next board meeting. Or, let's email them and pose this question to them.
Here is Attorney Arora's bio from his webpage -
As one of the most recognized names in criminal defense and sports law in the Southeast, Manny Arora has successfully represented clients facing charges of white collar crime domestic violence, major drug offenses and murder.
He began his career as a prosecutor for the United States Air Force from 1994 to 1998, during which time he earned a nomination as the top attorney in the USAF. He joined the Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney’s office in 1998 and worked in the major crimes (homicide) division until 2001. Prior to starting Arora & LaScala, Manny was a partner at the prestigious criminal defense firm of Garland, Samuel & Loeb.
Manny is a former adjunct professor at Georgia State University School of Law and continues to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces as a Major in Air Force Reserve, where he also serves as a monthly columnist for the USAF publication, The Minuteman.
Named by the Indian Express as one of the top 6 Asian lawyers in the U.S., Manny is also a legal analyst for Atlanta's ESPN radio affiliate 680 The Fan and regional television show Sports Nite. He is a frequent guest on CNN, Fox News, ESPN and has been quoted as a legal expert in the New York Times and USA Today.
Manny continues to specialize in criminal defense as well as, asset forfeiture and civil litigation and crisis management. He has represented many high-profile clients including professional athletes, law enforcement agents, lawyers and politicians.
In addition to his criminal defense practice, Manny received his NFL agent certificate and represented athletes with the Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
> Criminal trial practice State & Federal
> Criminal Appellate practice state & Federal
BAR ADMISSIONS:
> Georgia, 1994
> U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 1994
> U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 2001
> U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia, 2002
EDUCATION:
> Georgia State University College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1994
> Georgia Institute of Technology, Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, 1991
PUBLISHED WORKS:
> The Benefits of Having a Living Will, Minuteman Magazine, 2005
> Congress Strikes Out with Proposed Steroid Legislation, Sports Litigation Alert, July 2005
> Uniformed Service Members Re-employment Rights, Minutemen Magazine, 2004
> Military Tribunals, Khabar Magazine, January 2002
CLASSES/SEMINARS/LECTURES:
> Adjunct Professor, Georgia State University School of Law, 2006-2007
> Keynote Speaker at GSU Law School’s Law Day, 2008
> Frequent Lecturer at State Bar of Georgia Sports & Entertainment Law Panel & Emory Law
School’s Sports Law Section
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS:
> United States Air Force Reserve, Major
> Atlanta Bar Association, Member
> Georgia Bar Association, Member
> National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
> Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member
> Sports Lawyers Association, Member
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:
> Super Lawyers Rating, 2008-2009
> Case of the Year, awarded by the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2008
> Ranked one of the Top 6 Asian Lawyers in the United States by Indian Express, 2007
> AV Rated (highest level) Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell
Someone must have struck a nerve with Justice! Justice was called out about posting personal yet public information (as they did again about Manny Arora). It does take research to find out the name of someones parents and where they are from. Would someone interested in 'Justice' do that?
Hey Justice, you said in the Heery/Mitchell blog that Change Orders went "sky high under her reign". In the public record it was said that they dwindled to a few during one of the CIP update meetings and those were identified. The Board signed off on them so there is proof that your allegation is wrong.
It was mentioned earlier that bids are selected by a committee, based on the results on a scorecard of the firms ability to do the job. Remember when Sarah Copelin-Woods asked why certain firms seemed to win the awards? She was told it was handled in an open manner and they had the 'lowest responsive, responsible' bid. It is all there for citizens to see with an Opens Records request. Don McChesney took a look at this not long ago because he wanted to understand the process better for himself. He seemed satisfied.
If Justice is alleging wrongdoing by Pat Pope with this process, they are also alleging conspiracy by the Board also as they approved what was brought before them. The same Board approved hiring her knowing her background. Tony Pope mentioned his concessions in the AJC article. Do you think the legal counsel signed off on this (Hawkins not Alexander)? Do you think Pat had to take a pay cut to take this job? For that matter, would any industry professional take a pay cut to work for government?
Justice is correct about something not limited to DeKalb's school system, you can probably find family members of high officials and Board members, past and present, scattered throughout. Justice mentioned they worked at the Sam Moss Center. Is Justice one of those persons? Maybe their cushy job was compromised by someone asking them to earn their paycheck?
At the end of the day, most citizens want to know that their tax dollars are being spent wisely, especially with construction and operations? Citizens want the best price for the services they receive. We are waiting to see something from Justice that we can research on our own that shows citizens paid more for the services they received.
We can go around and around, but the bottom line is that there will be a trial beginning in March (unless it gets postponed) and a lot of this will come out then or before then. The trial is between the school system and Heery/Mitchell, but the HM attorneys will certainly bring everything they can to the defense table.
This recent article from the AJC is the most in-depth report we've seen yet - and I'm sure there will be more to come. But arguing about rumors and other items on this blog is really going nowhere.
Justice is going to share some information with these blog monitors - we'll let you all know if there's anything worth sharing that is open for public consumption. But we certainly won't print anymore banter.
This question is for Justice. My friend has a lawsuit against DCSS. She filed it in Superior Court. How can the school district move the case from Superior Court to Federal court?
Is this a good thing or something she should be concerned about?
Prior to moving the case, attorney's for the school system contacted her requesting that she remove her petition so they could settle the complaint(s) out of court. You know make this matter "Water under the bridge"
Did they fear it being handled by Judge Hunter in Superior Court?
Or is this a ploy to delay things until her daughter graduates in May?
She wont talk to the Media. She feels it will do more harm than good to her daughter.
I think it will help.
Justice for Just "US"
I'm feeling lyrical today....played with the lyrics of a popular song and thought that I'd share it with my fellow "Bloggers" -
BLACKBOARD – CORRUPT~~~
Yeah, yeah, yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
BLACKBOARD – CORRUPT~~~
Yeah, yeah, yeah (Ah yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ah yeah, yeah, yeah (Ah yeah, yeah, yeah)
BLACKBOARD – CORRUPT~~~
They can say whatever
I'ma do whatever
No pain is forever
Yup, you know this
Tougher than a lion
Ain't no need in tryin'
I live where the sky ends
Yup, you know this
Never lyin', truth teller
That “JUSTICE” reign (RAIN), just won't let up
No fear, and while you getting your cry on
I'm getting my “BLOG” on
Sincere,
I see you aiming at my Pedastal
I betta’ let ya' know
That I, I, I, I'm so hard
Ah yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm so hard
That I, I, I, I'm so hard
All black on, BLACKBOARD CORRUPT!
Sheddin’ light on
DCSSSSSSS and company
Ah yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm so hard
That I, I, I, I'm so hard
Ah yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm so hard
'Tis the Season to Be Jolly...
As promised........
On the first day of Christmas
The Popes gave to me:
Their "Top Faves" Construction Companies & A/E. (Architect/Engineer)
The Pope’s “My Faves” Top Construction Companies & A/E. (Architect/Engineer)….
CDH Partners, Inc.
CD Moody
Cooper Carry Inc.
HADP Architecture, Inc. JV with SHWGroup
Leppard Johnson & Associates, PC
Manhattan
Milton Pate Architects
Perkins+Will, Inc.
R L Brown & Associates, Inc.
Richard Wittschiebe Hand
Stanley, Love-Stanley, P.C
Sy Richards, Architect Inc.
Turner Construction
Vernell Barnes, Architect Richard Wittschiebe Hand
Warren Epstein & Associates, Architects, Inc
(Not sure why that posted as "coatishi")
On the first day of Christmas
The Popes gave to me:
Their Top Fave 5 Construction Companies & A/E. (Architect/Engineer)
The Pope’s “My Faves” Top Construction Companies & A/E. (Architect/Engineer)….
CDH Partners, Inc.
CD Moody
Cooper Carry Inc.
HADP Architecture, Inc. JV with SHWGroup
Leppard Johnson & Associates, PC
Manhattan
Milton Pate Architects
Perkins+Will, Inc.
R L Brown & Associates, Inc.
Richard Wittschiebe Hand
Stanley, Love-Stanley, P.C
Sy Richards, Architect Inc.
Turner Construction
Vernell Barnes, Architect Richard Wittschiebe Hand
Warren Epstein & Associates, Architects, Inc
Justice -- I sure hope you are taking a vacation over the holiday break -- you sound like you need one. Breathe my dear one. It will all come out in the wash.
Remember, today is a Hittin'Up- Double Delight Tuesday Special!
12 Days of Christmas Starring DeKalb County, Georgia....
On the second day of Christmas
GA State Senator & Director of Internal Affairs Ronald Ramsey sent to me:
A list of his Campaign Contributions
And a list of all of the GA House Bills that he has passed since he has been double dipp- inggggg……..
(Excert from BLACKBOARD – CORRUPT! Please pre-order your copy - justiceindekalb@mpta.us)
Part I
Ronald Bernard Ramsey, Sr. is a Georgia State Senator – Senate District 43. He represents citizens in portions of DeKalb/Lithonia (http://www.legis.ga.gov/legis/2009_10/senate/ramseybio.php) .
Director of Internal Affairs - http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/administration/internalaffairs/. Ramsey has destroyed many Lives due to his Greed, Abuse of Power, Lawless Behavior, Ruthlessness, and Flagrant Disregard for the Truth! Ronald Ramsey is very well connected in the State of Georgia and especially in DeKalb County where he was a Judge. Ronald Ramsey is also an Attorney. Ramsey Specializes in Federal Government Investigations, which is how he has been able to Usurp and Manipulate your System). Ronald Ramsey is double dipping by receiving 2 Salaries from the State of Georgia - Ramsey's salary from DCSS is $112,743.13 GA State Auditor -
https://www.audits.state.ga.us/searchRpts.html (interestingly, Mr. Ronald Ramsey has an additional salary listed for DCSS under Miscellaneous Activities as $4,158.00 (this brings his DeKalb County School Systems Salary to a total of $116,901.13). Additionally, Ronald Ramsey's salary as a GA State Senator is $17,341.68. My understanding is that there is an OCGA that prohibits Senator Ramsey from receiving salaries from both Government Agencies simultaneously. He would have had to take a leave or time off from one job or the other). Another huge problem is that there is an obvious Conflict of Interest with Ronald Ramsey being a Sitting State Senator and working as the Director of Internal Affairs for DeKalb County School System – (678)-676-0181. As a State Senator, Ronald Ramsey has the Power to Pass Laws that Effect Georgians. He has been in office since 2006. Ironically, this is the same year that he was hired at DCSS as the Director of Internal Affairs.
On the second day of Christmas
GA State Senator & Director of Internal Affairs Ronald Ramsey sent to me:
A list of his Campaign Contributions
And a list of all of the GA House Bills that he has passed since he has been double dipp- inggggg……..
(Excert from BLACKBOARD – CORRUPT! Please pre-order your copy - justiceindekalb@mpta.us)
Part II
Here is a look at the responsibilities that Senator Ramsey has as Director of Internal Affairs with DeKalb County School System –
• Monitor compliance with state and federal regulations and the DeKalb
• County School Board Policies prohibiting sexual harassment and discrimination.
• Respond to charges of discrimination filed by employees internally, and with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
• Assist Counsel for the Board of Education and other departments, in responding to charges of discrimination filed with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and other regulatory agencies.
• Conduct training on DeKalb County School
Board Policies, as well as compliance protocols for Federal and State Regulations.
• Meet the needs of stakeholders by reviewing allegations and resolving complaints in a timely manner, while applying legal and policy requirement without bias.
• Foster the maintenance of a healthy work ethic and positive work environment through fair and equitable investigative processes, to ensure equal treatment for all.
• Responds to all internal and external complaints.
• Code of Ethics (Professional Standards for Educators)
• Investigate Employee and Stakeholder Complaints
• Conduct hearings pursuant to Board of Education (GAE) Descriptor Codes
• Parental Complaints
• Sexual Harassment Complaints
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Compliance
• Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Compliance
• Employee 504/ADA Compliance
• Open Records Request
• Production of Documents Requests
• Employee Misconduct Investigations
• Title IX Compliance
• Fair Dismissal Act Procedures
• Draft Agreements and Resolutions
As a Georgia State Senator, Ronald Ramsey, Sr. is a Georgia State Senate Committee Member for the following:
Education and Youth
Insurance and Labor
Special Judiciary
State and Local Governmental Operations
Urban Affairs - Secretary
Ramsey Part III
As a Georgia State Senator, Ronald Ramsey, Sr. is a Georgia State Senate Committee Member for the following:
Education and Youth
Insurance and Labor
Special Judiciary
State and Local Governmental Operations
Urban Affairs - Secretary
As a Georgia State Senator, Ronald Ramsey, Sr. has Sponsored Legislation (http://www.legis.ga.gov/legis/2007_08/mbrs/ramseysr.ronald43rd.htm ) that is in Direct Conflict with his position as the Director of Internal Affairs for DeKalb County School System. Here is a look at some of the Legislation Sponsored by Senator Ronald Ramsey, Sr. -
SB 260 To amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that any full-time public school employee may elect to become a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to define certain terms; to provide that a local school system may elect to participate; to provide for employee and employer contributions;
SB 60 Education; authorize each local board of education to determine the maximum age of mandatory education; provide alternative tracks 1/28/09
SB 297 Teachers; local units of admin. Adopt disciplinary procedures; revise certain definitions 3/19/07
SB 304 Human Resources, Dept. of; submission of data relating to individual’s employer; state funded/administered health care program 3/20/07
SB 403 Labor; prompt payment of wages to employee following resignation/discharge; provide for penalties 2/29/08
SB 74 Returning Hero Education Act; admission standards for certain combat veterans
1/29/07
SB 484 State Purchasing; funds appropriated to state’s budget units; dedicated to projects/contracts involving small businesses 2/26/08
SR 113 Black Contractors Day; declare February 5, 2009 – Recognizing the contributions of black contractors to the State of Georgia and declaring February 5, 2009, as “Black Contractors Day in Georgia”; and for other purposes. Whereas, construction is the foundation of economic growth in this state and contributes significantly to the quality of life of Georgia citizens; …
(*Remember, Senator Ronald Ramsey works directly with Patricia A. Pope who oversees construction. This is a prime example of Cronyism, Conflict of Interest, and Abuse of Power!)
SB 60 To amen Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory education for children, so as to authorize each local board of education to determine the maximum age of mandatory education from 16 to 18 for its local school system
SB 239 Education; mandatory attendance; provisions; require new residents in a local school system to enroll a child within 30 days
SB 506 SHAPE Act; require local school systems to conduct physical fitness testing of students; state physical education instruction requirements 4/04/08
SB 279 Senate; provide four-year terms of office for members CA 3/27/08
BONUS TUESDAY! EXCERPT FROM BLACKBOARD - CORRUPT!
Ramsey -
Part IV
RONALD RAMSEY’S BUSINESSES in GEORGIA
Source: GA Secretary of State - http://corp.sos.state.ga.us/corp/soskb/csearch.asp
FL Secretary of State - http://sunbiz.org/corinam.html
BIBLICAL & SCHOLASTIC INTEGRATED CURRICULUM & PUBLISHING CO.
5271 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
Control #0626234
Entity Creation Date – 3/14/06
DERWIN BROWN SHERIFF’S RANCH, INC.
PO BOX 1040 5271 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058 Decatur, GA 30035
Control # K632426
Entity Creation Date – 9/20/96
C & J BBQ, INC
5271 Snapfinger Woods Dr PO BOX #830276
Decatur, GA 30035 Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Control #K922245
Entity Creation Date – 5/27/99
CLAN RAMSEY ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2840 White Court NE Principal Address: 434 Skinner Blvd
Conyers, GA 30012 Dunedin, FL 34698
Document Number – 759899
FEI/EIN Number - 593723251
Control #K815988
Entity Creation Date – 9/2/81
THE EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
Doris V. Carrington-Ramsey (Spouse)
5271 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
Control #0139171
Entity Creation Date – 8/28/01
HORIZON ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS, INC.
Ronald Ramsey – CEO Registered Agent’s Address
Richard A. Kaye – Registered Agent 1360 Peachtree St., Ste. #1200
Lisa Yanett – CFO Atlanta, GA 30309
Michael Emanuele - Secretary
650 Mount Zion Rd Ste #D
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Control #K609864
Entity Creation Date – 3/5/96
HORIZON STAFFING, INC.
Ronald Ramsey – CEO
Richard Allan Kaye – Registered Agent
Lisa Yanett – CFO
Michael Emanuele - Secretary
650 Mount Zion Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Control #J505024
Entity Creation Date – 12/15/83
HORIZON STAFFING OF CHATHAM COUNTY, INC.
Ronald Ramsey – CEO
Richard Allan Kaye – Registered Agent
Lisa Yanett – CFO
Michael Emanuele - Secretary
650 Mount Zion Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Control #0046628
Entity Creation Date – 10/13/00
JUDGE RAMSEY ORG., INC.
5271 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
Control #062635
Entity Creation Date – 3/14/06
THE KINGDOM GROUP, INC.
Doris Carrington-Ramsey (Spouse)
5271 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
Control #K832143
Entity Creation Date – 8/28/98
THE KINGDOM ACADEMY
Doris Carrington-Ramsey (Spouse)
5271 Snapfinger Woods Drive
Decatur GA 30035
(770) 593-9911
http://kingdom-academy.com/
IMEDIAD, INC.
5271 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
Control #0628545
Entity Creation Date – 4/4/06
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CONSORTIUM, INC.
Doris V. Carrington-Ramsey (Spouse)
5271 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
Control #07038289
Entity Creation Date – 5/4/07
LITHONIA-ATLANTA PROFESSIONAL FORUM, INC.
PO BOX 1040 6835/6920 Main Street
Lithonia, GA 30058 Lithonia, GA 30058
Control #0019014
Entity Creation Date – 4/17/00
RONALD B. RAMSEY, SR., P.C.
1259 Metropolitan Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
Control #K702844
Entity Creation Date – 1/10/97
RON RAMSEY ELECTRIC COMPANY
2840 White Court NE
Conyers, GA 30012
Control #K815988
Entity Creation Date – 4/8/98
Excerpt from BLACKBOARD CORRUPT! Please pre-order your copy at
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RAMSEY Part V
♦RONALD BERNARD RAMSEY, Sr (GA STATE SENATOR)
PO BOX #1040
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678)852-6730 (404)435-8315
Campaign Manager – DORIS VICTORIA CARRINGTON-RAMSEY (Ronald Ramsey’s Wife)
• June 30, 2006 - http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=2968 http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=2968
• 6-Days Before Run-Off
http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=3790
September 30, 2006 - http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=4694
October 25, 2006 - http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=5984
December 31, 2006 -
http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=7403
June 30, 2007 - http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=9639
December 31, 2007 – http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=11086
March 31, 2008 – http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=13426
June 30, 2008 – http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=15744
September 30, 2008 – http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=18407
October 25, 2008 - http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=18466
December 31, 2008 – http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=20753
June 30, 2009 - http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ReportOptions.aspx?NameID=1477&FilerID=C2006000607&CDRID=22224
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($1,000 Loan – 10/20/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($1,500 Loan – 10/17/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($600 Loan – 10/12/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($1,000 Loan – 9/30/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($1,500 Loan – 9/22/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($500 Loan – 9/21/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($1,000 Loan – 8/30/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($1,000 Loan – 8/29/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($5,000 Loan – 8/10/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($600 Loan – 8/7/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($250 Loan – 8/6/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($6,950 Loan – 8/2/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
RAMSEY part VI
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($6,950 Loan – 8/2/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
The Kingdom Group, Inc. ($3,500 Loan– 8/1/06)
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald
5271 Snapfinger Woods Drive
Decatur, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($7,000 Loan – 7/26/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($1,500 Loan – 7/21/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($1,000 Loan – 7/15/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($1,000 Loan – 7/15/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc/DeKalb County School System
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($2,000 Loan– 7/3/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($3,000 Loan – 6/17/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Carrington-Ramsey, Doris ($2,000 – 5/31/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald ($4,000 Loan – 5/31/06)
The Kingdom Group, Inc
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Ronald ($2,000 – 5/10/06)
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
The Kingdom Group, Inc. ($2,000 – 5/10/06)
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald
5271 Snapfinger Woods Drive
Decatur, GA 30035
Ramsey, Kerry ($250 – 7/11/08)
P.O. Box 370403
Decatur, GA 30037
Ramsey, Kerry and Valerie – ($250 – 6/24/08)
P.O.Box 370403
Decatur, GA 30037
Ramsey, Ronald ($800 LOAN – 12/2/08)
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
♣BBH Bonding Company– ($500 – 7/11/08)
4187 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
Builders Political Action Committee – ($300 – 7/11/08)
3015 Camp Creek Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30344
Builders Political Action Committee – ($2,000 – 11/16/07)
3015 Camp Creek Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30344
Builders Political Action Committee – ($2,000 – 11/16/07)
3015 Camp Creek Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30344
Chambers, Aholt & Rickard, LLP –($250 – 12/21/07)
1360 Peachtree Street Suite 910
Atllanta, GA 30309
Civil Justice PAC of Georgia Trial Lawyers Assoc. ($500 – 1/10/08)
50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1250
Atlanta, GA 30303
Civil Justice PAC of Georgia Trial Lawyers Assoc. ($300 – 9/3/08)
50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1250
Atlanta, GA 30303
Cousins Properties Inc. – ($1,000 – 6/5/08)
JAMES FLEMING
ROBERT JACKSON
THOMAS BELL
191 Peachtree St. NE, Ste 3600
Atlanta, GA 30303
CWA District 3 Political Education Committee- ($1,000 – 10/10/08)
3516 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
Ramsey, Ramsey, More Ramsey
CWA District 3 Political Education Committee- ($1,000 – 7/3/08)
3516 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
CWA District 3 Political Education Committee- ($1,000 – 6/26/08)
3516 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
CWA District 3 Political Education Committee ($1,000 – 1/11/08)
3516 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
CWA District 3 Political Education Committee-- ($250 – 1/11/08)
3516 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
CWA District 3 Political Education Committee- ($500 – 7/26/07)
3516 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
CWA District 3 Political Education Committee-- ($500 – 1/26/07)
3516 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
CWA District 3 Political Education Committee-- ($250 – 1/3/07)
3516 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
Democratic Party of GA Senate Dem. Majority Fund ($2,300 – 10/21/08)
1100 Spring Street, Suite 710
Atlanta, GA 30309
Driving Educators of Georgia, Inc. – ($250 – 10/24/08)
1000 Cobb Parkway, N. Suite A1
Marietta, GA 30062
Driving Educators of Georgia, Inc. – ($250 – 11/9/07)
1000 Cobb Parkway, N. Suite A1
Marietta, GA 30062
♣Educational Consultative Services, Inc. – ($500 – 6/02/08)
ROBERT L. TUCKER of DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEMS
WORKS IN RONALD RAMSEY’S OFFICE
P.O. Box 491991
Lawrenceville, GA 30049
3169 Stone Manor Court
Buford, GA 30519
F & F Financial, Inc. – ($200 – 8/31/07)
JAMES A FLANIGAN
TODD W FRANKS
2450 Atlanta Highway, Suite 703
Cumming, GA 30040
Friends of Larry Johnson . – ($125 – 7/19/07)
P.O. Box 362054
Decatur, GA 30036
GA Association of Educators ($800 – 9/26/06)
100 Crescent Centre Parkway, Suite 500
Tucker, GA 30084
GA Association of Educators Fund for Public Education – ($500 – 6/20/08)
100 Crescent Centre Parkway, Suite 500
Tucker, GA 30084
GAHC PAC – ($250 – 10/29/08)
P. O. Box 7511
Atlanta, GA 30357
GAHU Political Action Committee – ($500 – 11/1/08)
248 Creekstone Ridge
Woodstock, GA 30188
GAHU Political Action Committee – ($250 – 10/12/08)
248 Creekstone Ridge
Woodstock, GA 30188
GAHU Political Action Committee – ($500 – 9/12/08)
248 Creekstone Ridge
Woodstock, GA 30188
Georgia Better Government Fund – ($400 - 7/11/08 )
3501 Dunwoody Place, Suite 318
Atlanta, GA 30350
Georgia Federation of Teachers Cope Fund – ($500 – 10/31/08)
4 Executive Park East, Ste 120
Atlanta, GA 30329
Georgia Federation of Teachers Cope Fund – ($200 – 6/2/08)
4 Executive Park East, Ste 120
Atlanta, GA 30329
GEORGIALINK PAC FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT – ($250 – 7/19/08)
P.O. Box 38402
Atlanta, GA 30334
GA PACE - – ($150 – 6/10/08)
3070 Presidential Drive, Ste 226
Atlanta, GA 30340
Georgia State AFL-CIO PAA – ($250 – 9/19/08)
501 Pulliam Street, SW, Ste 549
Atlanta, GA 30312
Georgia State AFL-CIO PAA – ($250 – 7/3/08)
501 Pulliam Street, SW, Ste 549
Atlanta, GA 30312
Georgia State AFL-CIO PAA – ($250 – 6/30/08)
501 Pulliam Street, SW, Ste 549
Atlanta, GA 30312
Georgia State AFL-CIO PAA – ($200 – 7/30/07)
501 Pulliam Street, SW, Ste 549
Atlanta, GA 30312
Georgia State AFL-CIO PAA – ($200 – 6/22/06)
501 Pulliam Street, SW, Ste 549
Atlanta, GA 30312
♣Gregory B. Levett & Sons, Inc. ($500 – 1/3/07)
BETTY LEVETT
GEORGE LEVETT
GROTE LEVETT
JEROME LEVETT
351 North Clarendon Avenue
Scottdale, GA 30079
♣Levett's Livery Service($125 – 7/26/07)
BETTY LEVETT
GEORGE LEVETT
GROTE LEVETT
JEROME LEVETT
P.O. Box 866
Scottdale, GA 30079
Griggs Simmons, Trichelle ($200 – 10/24/08)
5687 Lake Trace
Lithonia, GA 30058
Gudger, George ($$200 – 7/12/06)
LIUNA
1387 Greenridge Trail
Lithonia, GA 30058
Holland & Knight Committee For Responsible Government ($1,000 – 12/21/07)
1201 W. Peachtree Street Suite 2000
Atlanta, GA 30309
I.B.E.W. Educational Committee ($1,000 – 6/8/09)
900 Seventh Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
I.B.E.W. Educational Committee ($500 – 11/14/08)
900 Seventh Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
I.B.E.W. Educational Committee ($250 – 6/9/06)
900 Seventh Street NW
R is for Ramsey....
Leeper and Associates, LLC ($125 – 7/30/07)
315 W. Ponce De Leon Avenue, Suite 700
Decatur, GA 30030
Leibel, Steven - ($250 – 2/1/07)
Attorney Casey, Gilson,Leibel
Six Concourse Parkway, Suite 2200
Atlanta, GA 30328
Leibel, SK Attorney At Law - ($750 – 1/12/09)
35 N. Chestatee Street
Dahlongea, GA 30533
Long, Bishop Eddie ($1,000 – 1/4/08)
NEW BIRTH CHURCH
10 Hunt Valley Drive
Lithonia, GA 30058
Long, Bishop Eddie ($1,000 – 7/26/06)
NEW BIRTH CHURCH
10 Hunt Valley Drive
Lithonia, GA 30058
Long, Vanessa First Lady ($1,000 – 7/26/06)
NEW BIRTH CHURCH
1267 Greenridge Ave
Lithonia, GA 30058
Long, Bishop Eddie ($2,000 – 7/6/06)
NEW BIRTH CHURCH
10 Hunt Valley Drive
Lithonia, GA 30058
LUINA LOCAL 515 LPL – ($500 – 5/22/08)
GEORGE GRUDER
1004 Edgewood Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
LUINA LOCAL 515 LPL – ($250 – 7/19/07)
GEORGE GRUDER
1004 Edgewood Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
GEORGE GRUDER– ($500 – 7/12/06)
LUINA DIRECTOR
1387 Greenridge Trail
Lithonia, GA 30058
ODE-PAC– ($400 – 7/19/08)
P. O. Box 538
Decatur, GA 30031
♣Panos, Johnny – ($500 – 7/11/08)
JUDGE – DEKALB SUPERIOR COURT
496 Medlock Road
Decatur, GA 30030
Tartt, Alduan ($150 - 11/3/06)
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
3917 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Troutman Sanders LLP Georgia - ($350 – 10/6/08)
PAC, Inc.
800 Peachtee Street, NE Suite 52
Atlanta, GA 30308
Troutman Sanders LLP – ($350 – 11/16/07)
600 Peachtree Street, N. E. Suite 5200
Atlanta, GA 30308
Turner, George – ($125 – 7/26/07)
6105 Rock Springs Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
UFCW LOCAL 1996 ACTIVE ($200 - 10/31/08)
BALLOT CLUB
3302 McGinnis Ferry Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
UFCW LOCAL 1996 ACTIVE ($200 - 8/22/08)
BALLOT CLUB
3302 McGinnis Ferry Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
UFCW LOCAL 1996 ACTIVE ($259 - 11/9/07)
BALLOT CLUB
3302 McGinnis Ferry Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
UFCW LOCAL 1996 ACTIVE ($200 - 9/26/06)
BALLOT CLUB
3302 McGinnis Ferry Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
Workplace Injury Network Political - ($1,000 - 9/29/08)
Action Committee, Inc.
3155 Roswell Road, NE, Ste 210
Atlanta, GA 30305
Workplace Injury Network Political - ($1,000 - 7/3/08)
Action Committee, Inc.
3155 Roswell Road, NE, Ste 210
Atlanta, GA 30305
Ramsey...Is it EVER going to end?????!!!
Never lyin', truth teller
That “JUSTICE” reign (RAIN), just won't let up
No fear, and while you getting your cry on
I'm getting my “BLOG” on
Sincere, I see you aiming at my Pedastal
I betta’ let ya' know
That I, I, I, I'm so hard
Ah yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm so hard
All black on, BLACKBOARD CORRUPT!
Sheddin’ light on
DCSSSSSSS and company
Ah yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm so hard
That I, I, I, I'm so hard
Pre-Order the book!
Ahhhh, Ramsey, Ramsey, Ramsey, My Friend!
RAMSEY’S EXPENDITURES
P, M, Holmes & Associates, Inc. –( $1,000 - 5/11/06)
6958 Main Street, Suite B
Lithonia, GA 30058
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –( $1,000.00 REPAYMENT - 2/25/08)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –( $1,000.00 REPAYMENT - 1/16/08)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –( $4,000.00 REPAYMENT - 1/3/08)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –($1,000.00 REPAYMENT - 12/19/08)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
THE KINGDOM GRUP –($4,000.00 REPAYMENT - 10/30/08)
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –($500.00 REPAYMENT - 11/19/07)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –($350.00 REPAYMENT - 8/4/07)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
The Kingdom Group, Inc. –($500 REPAYMENT - 8/2/07)
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald
5271 Snapfinger Woods Drive
Decatur, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –($2,700.00 REPAYMENT - 7/31/07)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
The Kingdom Group, Inc. –($1,200 REPAYMENT - 7/19/07)
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald
5271 Snapfinger Woods Drive
Decatur, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –($3,250.00 REPAYMENT - 2/1/07)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –( $175.02 REPAYMENT - 11/1/06)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –( $337.05 REPAYMENT - 11/1/06)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –( $773.00 REPAYMENT - 11/1/06)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –( $773.00 REPAYMENT - 11/1/06)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –($440.00 REPAYMENT - 11/1/06)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –($200.00 REPAYMENT - 11/1/06)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –($600 REPAYMENT - 10/16/06)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
The Kingdom Group, Inc. –($3,500 REPAYMENT - 8/2/06)
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald
5271 Snapfinger Woods Drive
Decatur, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris and Ronald –($800 REPAYMENT - 8/1/06)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris–($8,167.02 REPAYMENT- 7/27/06)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Carrington-Ramsey, Doris–($1,066 REPAYMENT - 6/22/06)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Ramsey, Doris–( $1,215 REPAYMENT - 6/2/06)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Ramsey, Doris–( $1,215 REPAYMENT - 6/2/06)
3859 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30035
Tuesday's "Justice" Question of the Day....
EXCERPT from BLACKBOARD-CORRUPT!!
Is Patricia Ann Reid Pope a Big-A-Mist?
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bigamist
The act of entering into a marriage with one person while still being married to another.
P Pope married V Pope on February 2005, however, P Pope was not divorced yet from S Clark. Divorce was not finalized until July 10, 2006 (please reference 06CV2150-3)
If so, where, oh, where Art'Thou, Ms. DeKalb County District Attorney - Gwen Keyes Fleming? Is it because you are an Alumni of Leadership DeKalb and on the board of directors of Leadership DeKalb is CL (Crawford Lewis)?
Hummmm, does CL know about this? YEP.
Does Gwen know about this? YEP.
Was anything done about this...fine, probation, a ticket, even? NOPE.
Hey, maybe, oh, MAYBE, this is why V. Pope has the status of "single" listed on his Facebook!!
How on Earth can these people ethically run DeKalb County when Cronyism is rampant?????
@ Cere
Hahahah! Yes, you are so right! I do need a vacation. I am soooo looking forward to the holidays and all the festivities that come along with it.
It is amazing, Cere, because today I spoke with the attorneys for Jaheem Herrerra family. Here is the thing. Can you IMAGINE what that family must be going through during this holiday season? First holiday season without their beloved 11 year old son?
One of the major reasons that I am compelled to shed light on this broken system.
Cere, do you know how many phone calls from current DCSS employees asking me to help them or asking me for my advice??? It is so incredibly sad, My Friend.
Another major reason that I do what I do!
Who can these people turn to? Where can they go? Who can they tell? How do they get "Justice"?
Yowsa! I think I'm speechless. And my heart goes out to the Bermudez/Herrera's - the holidays are so hard on those who have had such a loss. The half-million that went to Judge Moore would have gone a long way to prevent bullying and provided mental health counseling at the school.
QUESTIONS:
-Is Mrs. Pope's secretary still working for her and being paid?
-Her secretary's last name is Moody. Is that any relation to the construction company of same name?
-how long has Ms. Moody worked in DCSS?
-the open gov. web site listed Ms. Moody's 2008 salary at &77,500. REALLY??? a teacher with a master's & 30 yrs teaching tops out at $69,000. WOW...teachers, quit teaching and become a secretary!
-can someone verify this info???
Aaaaak! tell me that's not true!!
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There's one Ramsey thing I'd like to add -
As a State Senator, Ronald Ramsey stood on the floor of the Capitol and called for a boycott of the new city of Dunwoody - basically calling the people there racists. Fine for him to spew his opinion, however, as the head of legal investigations for DCSS, how on earth can he be trusted to fairly represent all schools in DCSS -- including all schools in Dunwoody? Anyone in Dunwoody had a problem getting anything done by Internal Affairs? This has been an issue for me since I watched the video online of his rant at the Capitol. It was a sickening display and frightening to think that we had someone with that level of hostility toward a community inside our own school system with the task (and pay) of representing that very community.
V Pope says that he and Patricia are separated. Perhaps that is why his status is listed as "single"??
Ho$ Ho$ Ho$ It's DeKalb County$$$$!!
Cronyism at its Best!
The Popes "Top Favorite Construction & A/E Firms"...(I’m just warming up, guys!)
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Jolly ES (Project Number 019-720 - $2,476,736 SPLOST II)
New Peachtree MS (Project Number 019-028 - $23,777,692 SPLOST II)
Let's have a look-see at Cooper Carry
Cooper & Company General Contractors in Florida (Document #848650)
http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=848650&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0001&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=COOPERGENERALCON&names_filing_type=
4641 Stonegate Industrial Blvd
PO Box 1148
Stone Mountain, GA 30086
Jerome M Cooper
TE Cooper
Steve D Cooper
Gail Cooper
Paul Yergens
David Leah
Cooper & Company General Contractor’s in Georgia (Control #09049111)
http://corp.sos.state.ga.us/corp/soskb/Corp.asp?507181
http://corp.sos.state.ga.us/corp/soskb/Corp.asp?1575189
2665 Pine Grove Road Ste 100
Cumming, GA 30041
Steve Cooper
T E cooper
Freda Stewart
Gail Cooper
Cooper Carry International (Control #K842359)
http://corp.sos.state.ga.us/corp/soskb/Corp.asp?1092494 3520 Piedmont Rd NE #200
Atlanta, GA 30305
Kevin R. Cantley
Sherry Wilson
Edgar F. Muse
C2 Development Company, Inc (Document Filing Number 674633) (http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=674633&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=C2DEVELOPMENT&names_filing_type=)
790 East Broward Blvd
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Jerome A Cooper
Ralph Chernin
This is one of the Pope’s Top Fave Construction/AE companies
As a matter of a fact, once upon a time they even shared an address…..well, no, not here in Georgia, but in Sunny Delightful Forever Young Fort Lauderdale, Florida!
Vincent Pope Architects (Document #P06000107256)
Vincent & Patricia Pope (http://www.sunbiz.org/pdf/20798752.pdf)
*Please note that Pat Pope is listed in the articles of incorporation in 2006, in 2007 http://www.sunbiz.org/pdf/00049120.pdf, in 2008 http://www.sunbiz.org/pdf/40550014.pdf,
However, on January 5, 2009 V Pope took off Pat Popes name http://www.sunbiz.org/pdf/70477377.pdf
790 E. Broward Blvd
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Mailing address listed as
1901 Montreal Rd Ste 102
Tucker GA 30084
http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cordet.exe?action=DETFIL&inq_doc_number=P06000107256&inq_came_from=NAMFWD&cor_web_names_seq_number=0000&names_name_ind=N&names_cor_number=&names_name_seq=&names_name_ind=&names_comp_name=VINCENTPOPEARCHITECT&names_filing_type=
Pope using the hard earned DeKalb County resident’s hard earned tax dollars (SPLOST MONEY) has awarded contracts to Cooper
Jolly ES (Project Number 019-720 - $2,476,736 SPLOST II)
New Peachtree MS (Project Number 019-028 - $23,777,692 SPLOST II)
Pre-order the book, Folks, I guarantee that you will not be disappointed! Email me at justiceindekalb@mpta.us
Wonder What the 3rd Day of Christmas will bring????!!! (Ho$ Ho$ Ho$ It's DeKalb County$$$$!!!)
@ Anon Dec 15 6:13pm & Cere
Boy oh Boy...you all MUST don't believe in Santa! Now, why do you want to go and spoil it for my other Bloggers?
Cointa & Corey Moody (her son) could have possibly been the Thursday Special featuring CD Moody!!!!
Boy, oh, Boy, oh Boy!! (hehehhehehe)
Hey, Cere, I got something special jusst for you, My Friend. But you must tell me what your focus is.....for example, is it Cross Keys? Southwest DeKalb? or is it a person? It's the holiday season and I am feeling mighty Jolly right about now. Speak now or (order the book BLACKBOARD CORRUPT!) forever hold your peace!!!
Well, now we can't say why those Cooper contracts were awarded. I mean, after all, there are only so many qualified firms around to do this level of work and they're a good firm. And on top of that - people in the business tend to know each other and have decades-long relationships. I'm not seeing this one. There's no proof of anything in this info, IMO. It's pretty circumstantial.
Haven't you heard, Cere? When all else fails, use the "race" card! RR is the lowest of the low!
Did you see the business that he has in Derwin Brown's name? Yikes!!!
@ Cere....
Ok.ok.ok....you're right. hummm, let me dig in my Santa bag and see
Ok, I'll bite. What do you have on Cross Keys?
Ron Ramsey is claerly doing work for his personal business during county time. There is no way he can run and own so many companies and not do any of that personal work during business hours. it's bad enough he spends over two months each year at the state capital. Now we find out he owns and runs a bunch of random companies.
Justice in DeKalb is wacky, but he/she really hit onto something here. As he/she did with the Florida address Vince Pope shared with Cooper Construction. That is a dead giveaway for funny business.
This Ron Ramsey stuff is hard to believe. He must be a busy man to say the least. Something isn't passing the small test.
I am at a loss for words. How can Ron Ramsey be in charge of some many businesses while he's Director of Internal Affairs for DCSS and a state senator?
12 Days of Christmas Starring DeKalb County
On the 3rd Day of Christmas,
DeKalb County gave to me….
Tucker High School being renovated
For $93,421,789 Million dollars of SPLOST MONEY!!!
Blogger Note ~ My team is claiming that I am overdosing you all with too much info and requested that I go easy today while the info posted yesterday is digested!
*Cere, check your email….I have emailed you the documents to support postings.
Um, Justice, Tucker High School was not "renovated". It was totally rebuilt.
Justice, you are losing credibility again. You are taking the number from the chart that listed the cost of the school if it were to be rebuilt and the construction delayed until that year. The numbers built in annual inflation. You are citing the figure for 2012. Everyone knows the Tucker project began on time and you should use the figure from 2008, which is $70,030.016. Everyone has seen that projects have been coming in under budget, partly due to the economy so this project probably will also. I saw this at
http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/progress/cip/files/cip.03.tucker.high.school.pdf
You are trying to confuse readers by posting a lot of information hoping that the astute readers here will not research what you post. You can do better than that.
And another thing, if you are an school system employee as you said earlier, are you posting on company time? Maybe that is how out tax dollars are being used.
Silent Night, DeKalb County Ain't Right....
@Anon December 16 @ 6:34pm
Anon,
You are ab$olutely right. I have no credibility. There is $uch a HUGE 20 million + difference between 93 million and 70 million dollar$ for the Tucker Project. AND, $hucks, my Profe$$or$ in $chool tried and tried again to drill in my lil'ole head the "$emantic$" thing....REBUILD, RENOVATE...
Again, you are ab$olutely right, again. Gue$$ that little old me $hould just pack up $hop and all. You know, bad me. ME! ME! Trying to confuse the reader with my $illy old po$ting$. $illy $illy me. NOT YOU, NOW. Not DeKalb. But me? Hummm, $ort of remind$ me of when we (Jaheem Herrera's family, attorneys) met with CL and he flipped out and accussed the family of bring bad publicity to DeKalb County.
Shucks, guess I had better just stop Blogging and putting "SO MUCH INFORMATION" out there on these blogs, huh?
NO!
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS FEATURING DEKALB COUNTY.....
On the first day of Christmas
The Popes gave to me:
Their Top Fave 5 Construction Companies & A/E. (Architect/Engineer)
On the second day of Christmas
GA State Senator & Director of Internal Affairs Ronald Ramsey sent to me:
A list of his Campaign Contributions
And a list of all of the GA House Bills that he has passed since he has been double dipp- inggggg……..
On the 3rd Day of Christmas,
DeKalb County gave to me….
Tucker High School being REBUILT
For $93,421,789 $70,030.016 Million dollars of SPLOST MONEY!!!
On the 4th Day of Christmas,
DeKalb Taxpayers wanted to know,
Did V Pope Sign
A DCSS Subcontract’s Affidavit of Noncollusion,
Or a DCSS Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form….
'Betcha I know the answer to THAT one!
Thursday's Trivia Question ~
Who oh Who is the contractor of Tucker High School?
Who oh Who is the Architect?
How many of the Pope's Faves was able to partake in those spoils??
ooh ooh ooh (in an Arnold Horsehack voice). Bloggers can read more about the misinformation that Justice is putting out there. Bloggers can look at the October 2009 CIP report at
http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/administration/operations/projects/2002-2007/files/CIP/October%202009%20Bi-Monthly%20Report%20Rev%2002%202.pdf
then go to page 7 for the answer to today's trivia question. Hmmmm, looks like the BUDGETED amount for Tucker has gone DOWN to $64,965,016. Who does that Pat Pope think she is coming in under budget for a project and saving the taxpayers dollars that can be used on other projects? You are right Justice, this is the kind of person DeKalb needs to get rid of. We'd rather go back to the days of Heery-Mitchell soaking DeKalb by underbidding on projects then sending in change orders to an unknowing Board and screwing up projects like Southwest DeKalb.
By the way Justice, can any firm bid on a public RFP? How does that work? Has DeKalb put up illegal barriers that would keep any responsible, responsive bid from being accepted? Given all the scrutiny to this process by local citizens, state and federal officials, could that still be happening in DeKalb?
Yeah Justice, keep posting so every blogger can see what you are full of!
Does anyone know what pat pope's education background is? Has she ever been over anything as large as splost in dekalb?
Hey Justice, can you check the personnel files or conduct more research on Pat Pope's background? You did a good job telling everyone her parent's name, marital background, and other personal information. Surely you could find out where she went to college. Maybe that can be your 5th Day of Christmas?????
I have this from an email Dr. Lewis sent out about SPLOST
Last October, we hired Patricia Pope as Chief Operating Officer, which includes responsibility for construction program oversight. She has been involved in more than $5 billion in construction projects over 26 years with The Lathrop Company, Skanska USA and Manhattan Construction Company. Projects in which she participated include Philips Arena, The Omni Hotel and The Federal Reserve Bank, just to name a few. We are very pleased with the leadership that she is providing; in fact, many of the recommendations in the forensic audit have already been implemented, even before the audit began.
Justice, i looked into the Cooper and Carry vs, Cooper Construction and can not find a connection, the names do not match up. Maybe i am not getting it.Also, how many projects does it take to be in the top 5 faves,
I was hoping for some more days of Christmas soon,what is the Cointa Moody connection, I would love to here about CKeys.Keep it coming,don't stop now, you got us believing and you know the song"don't stop believing" Ican't wait for the book, will it be at Boarders?
Oh - 'nother rule here - we don't try to call out people by name. (BTW rumors - I happen to know of whom you speak and you are absolutely wrong anyway).
Play nice people!
I believe that name was mentioned in Justice's post. Prevaricator is referring back.
what happened to Justice? It seems someone put the lockdown on the Justice blog.
How can Justice come on so strong , call people out and then disappear.
Can someone explain, Cere , please tell us .
I assume Justice is now seeking counsel. After posting personal info of the Popes, fabricating non-existent connections, I assume her team has crawled under a rock. Checked into the Cooper connection. Popes offices are in Curtoom offices in Broward County. Neither have a tie with either Cooper Construction or Cooper Cary.
Second most likely being a DCSS employee and blogging on their system wouldn't this be a problem for DCSS?
Another question Justice. If the DA is looking into contract irregularities beween the Popes, why was the list of firms raided limited to the Popes, Moody and Barnes? Why not the other contractors associated with these projects?
Something very fishy about this. I wonder if Justice is not behind all of this? One disgruntled employee with a legal background, sending the DA on a goose chase.
We had quite a bit of conversation here at the blog concerning how much of Justice's comments to allow. We tried to allow only the ones with reasonable materials to back up (which Justice actually sent us via email). Some of it surely is circumstantial, but some of it seems to be valid. All of it will come out in the trial set to begin in March - which we are all hoping will be covered in detail by the AJC.
For anyone who cares, there are already over 50 boxes of evidence and testimony at the courthouse which can be reviewed by the public. (Open Records and all...) Much of what Justice refers to comes from those documents. Much of it, however, is Justice's own conjecture, some of which could use some more evidence for back up.
Keep your eye on this story - it's going to get very interesting, IMO. And, if the board approves a pay raise for Lewis, I predict that all they will really be doing is raising the amount of his retirement pension check, cause this trial could definitely move him to choose retirement.
Has anyone actually looked at the architects/construction company behind the Tucker Highschool Project??? 70mill vs 90mill it's still TOO Damn much money. If you go to Pat Pope's deposition in the Heery Mitchel Case and also look over her fake/phony resume'... you will see that she formerly employed by Lathrop (a division of Turner Contruction) and Manhattan Construction who also have contracts in DCSS (New Oakvale/Oakview elementary, Stephenson HS)... (CAN U SAY KICKBACKS!!!!)
Also, we are putting alot of emphasis on this whole Pat Pope thing...does anyone feel like this may be somewhat of a smoke screen....what about the Ronald Ramsey connection or some of the other contruction cronies that keep popping up that no one hase mentioned... for example... R.L. Brown... heck if we are going to uncover the truth...lets take a good look at all of the companies that keep getting contracts...so that we can make some real connections and for those that feel slighted...build a REAL case against DCSS... I smell a class action lawsuit coming on!!!!
Also something strange on her(Pat Pope's) phony resume' (which is also on record at the superior court) is that she lists that she was "referred" by Dr. Pritchett. Interesting....this thing is bigger than any of could imagine...
Now these may all be "coincidental" occurrences...but i suggest that instead of bloggin about it...let's be about it! Let's put all this evidence together and start up a class action lawsuit. They are squandering our tax dollars, cheating our children, lying under oath...I am sure with all of this info coming out...we just may have a case....
Justice is still here! Never fear.......
Know this - I dance to my own tune and I beat my own drum. The information that I have shared so far is so so so miniscule that it is almost laughable. Give me a little more credit than that. (And yet the emails that I continue to receive for pre-orders of my book, for additional information, for interviews, for investigative help, etc. is AMAZING!). This is not a job for the average, the weak or the meek at heart....
For me, this DeKalb situation is most fascinating...kinda reminds me of a Rubic's Cube. A Puzzle. And I am proud to say that I have broken the code. Solved the puzzle. Got the answers. Know the connections and all of the diabolical intricacies involved. Now, let me say...I am blown away by the Brillance of such a scheme. Truly. So much so that I wrote a book about it BLACKBOARD CORRUPT! And am now working on my second book JUSTICE IN DEKALB - The Aftermath!
As for the "Anon" who continues to cast asperions my way ....... Whatever. So unworthy of a response from me.......
In retrospect, I imagine that I could have connected the dots a bit more for my fellow Bloggers, however, this is a situation in which...either you get it or you don't . The Broward address in Florida with the Popes and Cooper Co. seems to have been received with mix reviews, which I find interesting because for me, the very foundation of this diabolical scheme rests on the ability to see what others can not see ...connect what others have missed. But, again, do not take that piece of the puzzle in isolation....do not so easily disregard that important piece of the puzzle so quickly.
In order to de-construct this master plan...you must acknowledge the motivator (money from construction fraud) and understand the relationships of the parties involved. Next, look for the common links...but always always remember that nothing is as it seems!
As for the Heery/Mitchell lawsuit...the research that I did at the courthouse was 2 incredible days....the info gather simply confirmed some of my previous findings but by no means ...and I mean by no means is this what I have used to make my case. As a matter of a fact, I would caution anyone out there to be weary of true "justice" coming out of that case. Too political. Too much money....too many bodies burried! Do your research, people!
Confession time...it took me approx 3 to 5 months to uncover this constrution corruption and about 2 years to thoroughly research. Not conjecture but solid proof. I am simply discriminate with who I share my documents and information with. Please feel free to email me at justiceindekalb@mpta.us
Justice, why did you stop the 12 days of information?
Will you be giving us any more information?
Are you going to use your information to put the criminals behind bars?
When will the book be ready?
Thanks for all of your information to date.
I am sure things aren't what they seem.
And another clue from the AJC --
"DeKalb D.A. sought additional documents in school construction investigation
By Tim Eberly
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
4:35 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010
The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office wanted information about an internal DeKalb school district investigation involving official Patricia “Pat” Pope when it filed a public records request with the school district last month, documents show.
In the Open Records Act request, obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, District Attorney’s Office investigator W.C. Nix wrote that his office believed that the school district had additional documents that had not been seized when authorities executed a series of search warrants in October.
Pat Pope formerly worked as the district’s chief operating officer, overseeing school construction projects. Nix said in the letter that the documents he sought involved allegations that Pope circumvented state bidding laws in order to steer contract awards to her now-estranged husband, architect Vincent “Tony” Pope, the couple’s friend, Lithonia builder David Moody, and Turner Construction Company.
The school district rejected the request, citing attorney-client privilege.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Dec. 13 that the District Attorney’s Office was investigating six school construction projects and any others involving Tony Pope, Moody or architect Vernell Barnes. Tony Pope worked on three of the six identified projects, while Barnes and Moody worked on two apiece. Turner Construction worked on one of them."
http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-d-a-sought-269613.html
This is getting weird. As we've discussed before, it was Lewis who initially called for the investigation. Now - he's not cooperating???!!
Justice - please share whatever evidence you have with lead investigator Nix at the DA's office -- if you haven't already.
And certainly, you've all seen this article in the AJC -School system says no to DeKalb DA
One statement says it all,
“Quite frankly, we would be further along than we are right now if we had had more cooperation from the Board of Education. But we are not getting it,” Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney John Melvin said. “Matter of fact, we are getting a little bit stalled in that, because we are at a critical phase where the investigation needs to really expand a little bit, but we are being thwarted by the board of education at this point.”
This looks more and more like a cover up.
If anyone has personal knowledge of criminal conduct relevant to this case, please contact the DA's lead investigator -
W.C. NIX
DEPUTY CHIEF INVESTIGATOR
DEKALB COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
556 NORTH MCDONOUGH STREET, SUITE 700
DECATUR, GA 30030
DIRECT: 404-371-6397
FAX: 404-371-6394
wcnix@co.dekalb.ga.us
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