tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post6643921425174037018..comments2024-01-08T03:21:35.616-05:00Comments on DeKalb County School Watch: Don't steal from the cookie jar! (You might get caught!)Cerebrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11161868015604029471noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-81969523454719431262013-01-09T08:59:44.111-05:002013-01-09T08:59:44.111-05:00I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU, i am constantly being to...I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU, i am constantly being told "GO OVER THEIR HEAD"...for what?..THEY ARE PROBALY EVEN MORE CORRUPT!... they didnt get to the top, because they earned it justly!...quit trying to pretend these ppl care, THEY DONT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-85255370536597199052013-01-09T08:54:31.269-05:002013-01-09T08:54:31.269-05:00I agree! My daughter was assaulted by an older gir...I agree! My daughter was assaulted by an older girl and her bbrother, my daughter ssuuffered massive injuries, surprisingly,I had a hard time finding legal representation for this matter, because "the skull(and YEs I MEAN "skull") system has their loopholes", that child and her brother are back at skull, no chrges were brought against them, when I was told, they'd both be punished to the fullest..that was a lie, because the children ONLY received ISS they werent even suspended, still caught the same bus asmy daughter!.. this public skull SINISTER AGENDA, IS COMING TO A HEAD..AND WHEN IT DOES FINALLY BUST, ITS GONNA BE REAL MESSY!!!!!!!!!!!..dont fear, YAH is NEAR!:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-16571658661990581562013-01-09T08:38:49.076-05:002013-01-09T08:38:49.076-05:00This makes me sick to my stomach..I can not beLIEv...This makes me sick to my stomach..I can not beLIEve this is WHERE WE AreSEND FORCED OR JAILED,TO SEND OUR KIDS TO BE EDUCATed!!! ITS A SHAME NONE OF THESE ILL DOINGS ARE EVEN TAKEN IN TO CONSIDERATION, WHEN PARENTS NO LONGER FEEL A NEED TO DEPEND ON SUCH A MESSED UP PLACE!?? Im furious that theyre arguing over money and silly issues that arent even real, WHAT ABOUTIT THE KIDS???? YALL DONT CARE, ITS ALL ABOUT MONEY!!!!They know they have a sinister agenda..its coming to the light!!!!! HALLELUJAH! YAHUSHUA!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-38592812055323451682013-01-09T08:27:48.993-05:002013-01-09T08:27:48.993-05:00"Whats done in the dark, comes to the light&q..."Whats done in the dark, comes to the light"!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-91331560919383758242011-11-05T18:32:50.663-04:002011-11-05T18:32:50.663-04:00In response to Anonymous 2/10/2011...Do you have D...In response to Anonymous 2/10/2011...Do you have DNA, a note from mom, dad or Mr. Woods himself that Jay Cunningham is indeed his father? LoL. Funny. If he his, DCSS hired him. No leadership experience? DCSS hired him. I agree with you on the point that the faculty and students of Columbia High School deserve more. CHS is not the place for inexperienced leaders. <br />Now as far as Agee's fiesty outbursts, I understand the compassion and the energy of a "coach." What it sounds like is that you are "offended" by the fact that the principal seems to THINK (and have realistic ideals and goals for the students) without having to be programmed by faculty/staff and politically correct county office officials who are used to the old days and dog and pony shows. <br />Respect is important. A fair fighting chance is a good thing, too.JustStandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07138796731038845085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-44003473811511272152011-02-23T19:30:32.805-05:002011-02-23T19:30:32.805-05:00Rise Up? So, Jesus is now the Pillsbury Dough Boy?...Rise Up? So, Jesus is now the Pillsbury Dough Boy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-66403590737592674592011-02-23T18:50:25.678-05:002011-02-23T18:50:25.678-05:00Breaking News!!!
Guess 10% isn't cutting it a...Breaking News!!!<br /><br />Guess 10% isn't cutting it anymore. Going to have to add more high paid administrators to the DCSS roster!<br /><br />ATLANTA -- It’s an annual tradition that draws tens of thousands of people to the Georgia Dome, but this Easter, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will have a change of<br />venue.<br /><br />Georgia Dome spokesman Jason Kirksey confirmed to Channel 2 that the church pulled out of the dome, saying the church cited “economic conditions.” Kirksey said he couldn't comment any further and referred Channel 2 to New Birth.<br /><br />“It’s been three years since New Birth has held Resurrection Services at the Georgia Dome,” church spokesman Art Franklin wrote in a statement.<br /><br />The downtown celebration often drew celebrity performers. This year's service will be held at the New Birth Cathedral.<br /><br />The theme will be "Rise Up."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-36563833544852704432011-02-16T11:04:59.872-05:002011-02-16T11:04:59.872-05:00Who has proof (hard evidence) of the affiars? If ...Who has proof (hard evidence) of the affiars? If there is hard evidence -- perhaps the media should be informed? Is there a gilted lover who would like to go public and rat him out? Perhaps take it to the GBI? The FBI -- let's start ratting these people out of office..... take the evidence somewhere...file an EEOC complaint... do something active, don't just complain here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-71588203114668694052011-02-16T09:18:39.655-05:002011-02-16T09:18:39.655-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-52290674214834123412011-02-15T14:09:26.610-05:002011-02-15T14:09:26.610-05:00The Atlanta school board has publicly censured mem...The Atlanta school board has publicly censured member Courtney English because he failed to pay a $2,500 ethics fine on time.<br /><br />The fine was handed down in October by an ethics panel affiliated with the school board. It came after English acknowledged he made $855.83 in personal charges to his Atlanta Public Schools-issued credit card. The panel additionally levied a public reprimand, and English also lost use of the card.<br /><br />The fine was due Jan. 29. English paid it Monday.<br /><br /><br />What is taking DeKalb County so long?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-7981410103412157632011-02-15T10:12:09.565-05:002011-02-15T10:12:09.565-05:00No Duh,
I meant to say:
Rental income is just ext...No Duh,<br />I meant to say:<br /><br />Rental income is just extra money for the owner to help pay the TAXEX.<br /><br />Come on, make your brilliant argument.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-78988637862870802692011-02-15T10:07:30.839-05:002011-02-15T10:07:30.839-05:00One more time, No Duh.
Did you graduate from Deka...One more time, No Duh.<br /><br />Did you graduate from Dekalb county schools?<br /><br />Here's an example:<br />I own a house in another state. It is currently on the market. I pay the property taxes for the currently unleased house. If I lease the house, I get some extra income that helps me pay the property taxes. The renter DOES NOT pay the taxes. I pay taxes no matter what.<br /><br />Nothing changes regarding what the county gets from the owner.<br /><br />Rental income is just extra money for the owner to help pay the rent.<br /><br />And the rent I will get is only what the market will allow. The owner of the house from whom I'm currently renting accepted much less than what he originally asked.<br /><br />Sorry to educate you in basic economics.<br /><br />Geez....<br /><br /><br />Again, not rocket science.<br /><br />Do you actually think that owners of unoccupied houses do not pay property taxes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-58859022814860103022011-02-15T00:10:30.993-05:002011-02-15T00:10:30.993-05:00Happy valentines day @9:46.
I will take YOUR mone...Happy valentines day @9:46.<br /><br />I will take YOUR money and pay my taxes. You have just paid my taxes. So, while you may not have paid taxes using your name, you have paid taxes.<br /><br />If you don't want to pay taxes to DeKalb county -- either directly (through home ownership) or indirectly (through renting) don't live in DeKalb. <br /><br />You're correct. It isn't that difficult. Don't let the door hit you in the butt.No Duhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00544438085465296470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-22515005421555002392011-02-14T17:47:09.663-05:002011-02-14T17:47:09.663-05:00Somethings smells a little fishy here to me.
I th...Somethings smells a little fishy here to me.<br /><br />I think that the word "investigation" indicates that the bookkeeper, Mrs. Rucks, is NOT guilty. Everyone knows that the person who has to approve everything is the principal. Why weren't the financial books reconciled LAST YEAR? Seems to me that the D.A. is delving deeper to find the REAL culprits.<br /><br />Also, I think that this investigation is a red herring--created to give the public the impression that the leadership at DCSS is actively trying to root out corruption, when the exact opposite is the case. While $23K is a big deal to many of us, this money is insignificant in comparison to the hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of dollars being stolen and wasted in the DeKalb County School System.<br /><br />I want to see the 2004 audit. I want to know what the H*LL is going on with America's Choice. I want to know about the search for a new superintendent. I want to know how the heck Beasley has become the instructional czar. I want to know why Burrell Ellis is doing nothing.<br /><br />Watch my right hand while I pick your pockets with my left...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-23378468092154684692011-02-14T17:19:58.774-05:002011-02-14T17:19:58.774-05:00@ anon 9:46 AM
Yes of course renters indirectly p...@ anon 9:46 AM <br />Yes of course renters indirectly pay school taxes through the rents that they pay to the landlord.<br /><br />If your home assessed value increases, then your taxes automatically increase. If the owner of an apartment house has a greater occupancy rate and/or increases the rents of tenants, then his property value would go up in the eyes of a purchaser. However, it is not clear if DeKalb County recognizes this. Apartment house occupancy rates and rents presently are going up because many people can no longer afford to own homes.<br /><br />I would not give any credence to how multiple unit dwellings are assessed in DKC. I remember about two or three years ago there was a case where a DeKalb County tax assessor granted a waiver for about $250,000 a year in taxes to an apartment house. He received a three day suspension with pay. The case was taken under investigation by the DKC tax department. I do not think that the investigation has as yet been concluded. lol <br /><br />Maybe apartment houses are accessed on the basis of who gets paid off. Our fair county really does have its quirks you know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-32207763997655911652011-02-14T09:46:15.200-05:002011-02-14T09:46:15.200-05:00No Duh,
I apologize for having to explain basic ec...No Duh,<br />I apologize for having to explain basic economics to you and the others who say that renters are paying taxes:<br /><br />As long as the property is owned by the owner, the owner pays the taxes, whether or not the property is leased or not. So, my leasing a property does not change what the county gets.<br /><br />Is that clear enough for you?<br /><br />Sorry to be rude, but it's not rocket science.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-67006051677524231682011-02-13T18:22:25.319-05:002011-02-13T18:22:25.319-05:00The subject of this blog is the corruption of Deka...The subject of this blog is the corruption of Dekalb county. People like me don't want to contribute any more. Many people are renting for much less than they want, because they can't sell their houses, and they can't get the rents they want. So rather than foreclosure, they take what they can get. WIN/WIN for renters and lessors.<br />Renting is the way to go. No taxes, no upkeep, no payments to Dekalb county. If you have kids, you can rent in a neighborhood with good schools, then move if lines change.<br />Renting a house in Dekalb county will save you much money that otherwise would go toward your mortgage, plus taxes, and if you have kids, private school.<br />No brainer. Money saved. No money going to corruption.<br />AND, you don't have to be a whiner who buys into the government system, then complains when the government doesn't give them 100% what they want.<br />What liberal Democrats, who believe so much in "government" don't understand, is that what the government gives, the government can take away.<br />I find this particularly offensive with the "limousine liberals" in Druid Hills who oh so much want to "help the poor" but my gosh when it hits their backyard, NO WAY.<br />What a bunch of hypocrites you are. You'll sacrifice the children of S. Dekalb for your oh so precious children.<br />If you want perfection, and you want a say, send your kids to private school.<br />In the meantime, I am so happy to not be paying for your childrens' education because this whole school controversy has shed light on what hypocrites many of you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-11737639692721657202011-02-13T16:12:46.040-05:002011-02-13T16:12:46.040-05:00The subject of this blog entry is employee theft f...The subject of this blog entry is employee theft from the schools - from our children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-90358656859005434472011-02-13T15:58:38.547-05:002011-02-13T15:58:38.547-05:00What is the point of your arguments about renting ...What is the point of your arguments about renting or owning? <br /><br />Either way, the county gets its fair share of taxes!<br /><br />Let's not be that ridiculous on Sunday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-62684990582195706022011-02-13T15:47:44.515-05:002011-02-13T15:47:44.515-05:00@ No Dug
"Let's say I vacate my house wit...@ No Dug<br />"Let's say I vacate my house without selling it and rent it to you for $1,000 a month."<br /><br />That's assuming you can rent your home for $1,000. <br /><br />Also remember as a landlord you will be paying for the upkeep on the house (roof, appliances, plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, windows and doors, heating and air conditioning units, etc.). Maybe your house never needs all this, but mine is a money pit. My house is an investment in my lifestyle, but is not a monetary investment. I decided that a long time ago.<br /><br />So really, you need to get more than $1,000 a month since you actually put a lot of money into upkeep. If you don't then you will not be able to ask as much. <br /><br />For people deeply underwater in their mortgages (which I'm sure doesn't apply to you), often they cannot charge enough rent to make their mortgage since their house was so overvalued when they bought it. That's rampant in many sections of Atlanta, not just DeKalb.<br /><br />I think many people are re evaluating renting versus buying although owing a home is the American Dream even when you don't really own it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-88137741455038924112011-02-13T15:14:31.344-05:002011-02-13T15:14:31.344-05:00Let's say my mortgage is $1,000 a month. Let&...Let's say my mortgage is $1,000 a month. Let's say $300 (or more) of that $1,000 is for taxes.<br /><br />Let's say I vacate my house without selling it and rent it to you for $1,000 a month.<br /><br />I take YOUR $1,000 and pay MY mortgage payment. My mortgage company takes $300 of YOUR money and pays MY taxes with it. How is it that YOU have NOT paid taxes???<br /><br />In addition, you have just helped me take one step closer to owning my home without me paying the mortgage.No Duhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00544438085465296470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-70362145162913238942011-02-13T12:11:21.337-05:002011-02-13T12:11:21.337-05:00@10:53
I agree. It's a smart financial move t...@10:53<br />I agree. It's a smart financial move to rent now. I did not have a mortgage when I sold my very nice intown neighborhood house for which I was paying over $500 a month in taxes, but my rent now is less than what my mortgage would have been, plus I am no longer paying the $500/month in taxes to a corrupt Dekalb county system. AND, I have cash in my pocket. A win/win situation, as the homeowner gets a good renter because he can't sell his house, and the renter gets a nice house for a good price, with no taxes.<br />As for the commenter who doesn't like renters and keeps insisting that somehow renters are paying taxes, while at the same time insisting they're not contributing, I do not think he/she understands finances, or demographics, or the fact that many people in nice intown neighborhoods(including one very well-known tv personality) are renting their very nice homes to people that I assume such particular people as 6:34P would even approve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-13098260009805426762011-02-13T11:48:08.527-05:002011-02-13T11:48:08.527-05:00Taxes are built into rent. If I own a home that I...Taxes are built into rent. If I own a home that I rent out, all my costs, mortgage, insurances and property taxes go into the calculation of what I charge for rent.<br /><br />Same thing with apartments -- renters are paying the property taxes through their rents.<br /><br />It may not be direct like a home owner, but you are paying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-8093561277432119112011-02-13T10:53:30.496-05:002011-02-13T10:53:30.496-05:00@ 10:21 am
As the economy and higher taxes force ...@ 10:21 am<br /><br />As the economy and higher taxes force many people out of their homes, I think we will see more and more "renters". <br /><br />Actually, renting is a smart financial move in today's economy. If I were a parent of school age children, I would rather rent in a school area with high scores and expectations and involved parents than pay a mortgage and taxes in an area where my local school has many learning and behavior problems. <br /><br />My banker is a young man who is trying to sell his home in south Cobb to rent in Northeast Cobb. Currently, he's paying a mortgage and private school tuition for his children. He's figured out he can rent in an area where the schools are topnotch cheaper than paying a mortgage, high taxes and private school tuition, thus allowing him to increase his net assets more rapidly.<br /><br />Smart move 10:21.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-50660002695948668332011-02-13T10:21:08.190-05:002011-02-13T10:21:08.190-05:00@6:34P,
Uh, no renters do not pay taxes. I was pa...@6:34P,<br />Uh, no renters do not pay taxes. I was paying over $500 a month in my Dekalb County taxes. Now I rent a beautiful three bedroom two bath home in Dekalb County for not much more than a large apartment.<br />People who can't sell their homes are willing to rent at reasonable prices.<br />Now, since you don't know me, why are you telling me to get involved? Do you happen to know that I don't do community volunteer work? What do you know about me?<br />You want to throw your tax dollars away to Dekalb county, go ahead. You do not sound very smart to me. You also sound like a Fernbank parent. And you're not very nice.<br />You don't "like" renters?<br />Why? What's wrong with renters?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com