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As we approach the final stretch of the election season, The Stonecrest Podcast is honored to host Yolanda Mack, the dynamic candidate for State Court Judge. With the last day to vote on June 18th, Yolanda joins us to remind everyone of her powerful message and discuss why she’s the right woman for the job. Tune in as she shares her vision for justice, her commitment to fairness, and the unique qualifications that make her the ideal candidate. Don’t miss this crucial conversation as we head into the run-off; your vote is more important than ever!
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Learn more about Attorney Yolanda R. Mack by visiting www.yolandaforjudge.com
A Conversation with Deputy District Attorney Yolanda R. Mack:
In this episode, we sit down with Yolanda R. Mack, Deputy District Attorney of Fulton County and candidate for state court judge. Join us as we delve into Attorney Mack’s extensive experience in the sexual assault division, discussing the challenges, victories, and the commitment to justice that drives her candidacy.
Episode Highlights:
1. Explore Attorney Mack’s journey from serving as Deputy District Attorney to their decision to run for state court judge, and the unique perspective they bring to the bench.
2. Gain insights into the intricacies of handling sexual assault cases, understanding the legal nuances, and the importance of empathy and sensitivity in pursuing justice.
3. Learn about Attorney Mack's vision for the state court, the key issues they aim to address, and their commitment to fostering a fair and impartial judicial system.
4. We discuss the challenges faced by the legal system in addressing sexual assault cases and proposes potential solutions for creating a more supportive and effective judicial environment.
5. Hear about Attorney Mack's efforts to engage with the community, bridging the gap between the legal system and the public, and fostering trust in the pursuit of justice.
Conclusion:
As we conclude this episode, gain a deeper understanding of the crucial role played by Deputy District Attorney Mack’s in the sexual assault division and their aspirations to continue serving the community as a state court judge. Join us in this insightful conversation about justice, empathy, and the path to a more equitable legal system.
Resources:
Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
International Women’s House: 770-413-5557 www.internationalwomenshouse.org
Women’s Resource Center: 404-688-9436 www.wrcdv.org
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Hey Neighbors!!!
We are excited to share this interesting conversation with our Stonecrest neighbor Joel Thibodeaux.
Joel Thibodeaux is a DeKalb Schools audit director, and a former State Senate staffer.
In this conversation, we discuss economic development, how Stonecrest can have a bright future and insight on some facts we didn’t fully understand.
Take a listen, we have a strong feeling you may learn something.
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Thank you for tuning in to our election series. We are pleased to have brought you all five mayoral candidates. Please make sure you listen to each candidate's episode to ensure you can #voteintheknow !
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Bernard Smith
www.voteforbernard.com
WHERE I COME FROM
I'm from Greenville, SC. I'm the son of Bernard & Sharon Smith, the wisest folks I know. I have a big little sister named Cassandra who has the cutest dog named Cooper. I was fascinated by Martin Luther King as a child so it was only fitting that I graduated from Morehouse College. There I met my beautiful wife Shun on the library steps and we married on 07/07/07- God's day of completion. We now have 3 little boys, Elijah, Emmanuel, and Ezra. Being there dad is my life and everything I do I do for Shun and the boys. I tell them we groom leaders in this house.
A THRIVING CAREER
My background is in marketing. I received my bachelor's degree from Morehouse in Marketing. I dabbled in marketing and advertising for a while, but most of my work was done in the financial banking industry. After my firstborn child, Elijah was in a terrible car accident that left him in a coma for about four months, I never went back to work. He is the soul of our family. He now suffers from Cerebral Palsy.
After Elijah came home, I started having my visions and started The Wise Men Group, and although it didn't pay anything it kept me busy. I day trade for a living and work as a consultant for GM. What started as a hobby, I'm also a professional photographer. I own www.CelebrityPhoto.co. You can go there to check out my art or read about my son's story at wwwElijahsLife.com
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Dele Lowman
www.deleforstonecrest.com
Dele (pronounced DAY-lay) is the daughter and granddaughter of civil rights and community leaders and has been serving and leading in Stonecrest and DeKalb for nearly 10 years. As a local government executive, past board chair, professional facilitator, and activist, Dele believes government should be responsive to citizens, transparent and ethical in its practices, and innovative and efficient in program and service delivery.
Dele is a proven leader who has demonstrated her ability to set a vision, make transformational change, and raise the profile of the organizations she leads. She cares about the Stonecrest community and has the experience, credibility, work ethic, and vision to lead our city.
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Kirby Frazier
By way of introduction, my name is Kirby Frazier. I am a former Army Paratrooper; a former dedicated member of the Big Red One (BRO); and United States Army Europe (USAREUR); who is Service-Connected Disabled COLD WAR VETERAN of FULDA, Europe and a Gulf War Era Veteran, and a Life Member of Disabled American Veteran (DAV). I am still praying for peace and the people of Ukraine in Europe. I am a graduated of Strayer University, Class of 2009, with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Acquisition Management, and a Bachelors of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering Technology from South Carolina State University (SCSU), historical black colleges and universities (HBCUs) diligently seeking the office of Mayor for the City of Stonecrest, GA. I am a former Army Officer/Sergeant, former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) for the State of Georgia Contract Management Professional, Manufacturing Operation Management, Quality Management, Plant Engineer and Process Engineer/Management Consultant and Loader/Unloader, and Package Car Driver. I have worked in management within the private Industry for over 20 years. Additionally, I am a humble recipient of the coveted 2015 Outstanding Alumni of the Year Award from Strayer University which is located within the City of Stonecrest, GA and Douglasville, GA up to the point where I had a life changing medical challenge. Strayer University's Board of Directors bestowed this coveted award upon me for my leadership performance within the National Contract Management Profession. Under my leadership and vision, we were awarded our first of two (2) covet Gold Graalman Industry Awards during my administration. Under my administration, we expanded and strategically aligned the Atlanta Chapter to be the benchmark for other NCMA chapters to model after within the Contract Management Professions worldwide. This was accomplished by instituting a realistic strategic plan and chapter reorganization plan coupled with establishing collaborative key partnership and outreach to local universities, and provided government contract management continuing education to numerous corporate sponsors, prime government contractors and subcontractors, and other governmental agencies such as Center for Disease Control (CDC), Government Service Administration (GSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FMEA), Veterans Administration (VA), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Corp of Engineers, the City of Atlanta, and Georgia Tech Assistance Center (GTPAC), where the NCMA Board Members conducted the monthly board meetings, along with the support of both the public and private sector partners of the chapter seeking professional growth ,and training. and professional development through mentorship. In short, l will leave you with something very simple. "Together, We Can Restore the TRUST and Not I. We can leave a STRONG LEGACY for FUTURE GENERATIONS to be PROUD of. There is no "I" in the word TEAM! It will never be about ME.
I am a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and the Nation Pan-Hellenic Council of Dekalb County, (NPHC),and Advocate.
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Mayor Jazzmin Cobble
www.cobbleformayor.com
Mayor Jazzmin Cobble
www.cobbleformayor.com
Mrs. Jazzmin Cobble was sworn-in as the second Mayor of Stonecrest on June 17, 2022.
Mrs. Jazzmin Cobble is honored and excited to serve as the Mayor for the City of Stonecrest. As a fellow resident, she has a vested interest in seeing that each generation in the City of Stonecrest has the representation, resources, and services to enjoy a quality of life. Ensuring that the city can directly provide these simple yet necessary elements to its residents is of the utmost importance to her.
During her 5.5 years on City Council, Jazzmin built a reputation for being a strong voice for her constituents while also demanding fiscal responsibility and accountability from the city administration. She dedicated herself to setting up the city government with a foundation of fiduciary integrity and servant leadership. Mayor Cobble led by being vocal about improprieties and vigilant about instituting effective solutions. She worked in partnership with my fellow city council members to implement legislative solutions that have resulted in the unified government you see working today.
In 2019, she created her signature, annual community event, "Screen on the Green and Entrepreneur Expo" featuring both youth and adult entrepreneurs in Stonecrest with free food, live DJ, children’s activities, live performances by resident artists and a family-friendly movie in the park to culminate the evening. Mayor Cobble has also served as the Chairwoman of the Finance Committee of the City of Stonecrest working closely with the city staff to ensure that contracts and purchases were compliant with state laws and city policies.
Mayor Cobble believes that future of the city rests in the critical work that lies ahead in rebuilding and reforming Stonecrest. Continuity between both branches of government is the stronghold that will reinstate confidence throughout her beloved community. Under her leadership, the Mayor’s Office works in lockstep with the City Council to advance one unified agenda that will make the city one that everyone can be proud of. Restoring hope to the residents and resetting the level of expectation for the business community helps move the city forward, together. She believes this is accomplished by bolstering sustainable policies, processes, standards, and principles throughout all the lines of service that the city provides.
Mayor Cobble holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from her beloved alma mater, Albany State University. She also holds a Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Government and Nonprofit Management from DeVry University. Additionally, she holds certifications from the State of Georgia in both Procurement and Fiscal Management.
Mayor Cobble has served in state government for over 13 years through various state agencies. Currently, she serves this great State of Georgia as the State Director of Fleet Management. Immediately preceding that position, she served as the Operations Manager for the Department of Audits and Accounts.
Mayor Cobble is a member of the Albany State University National Alumni Association (also DeKalb Alumni Chapter), DeKalb Chapter of the NAACP, DeKalb County Democratic Party Post Se
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DR. DIANE DANIELS ADOMA
www.dianeformayor.com
Dr. Daniels Adoma is the current owner of Diane Adoma Consulting LLC a professional management woman owned firm who specializes in training, communications, and marketing. She is the former owner of Adoma & Associates DBA H&R Block in Rockdale County and was the first Black American to own franchises in the southeastern united states. She is currently a Public Information and Communications Coordinator subcontractor for the largest project that GDOT has awarded in DeKalb County and this year her firm reached a major milestone in growth.
Her past work experience spans more than 25 years with fortune 500 firms such as CNN, AT&T, and others. Diane Adoma Consulting LLC is currently certified through SBA as a Woman Owned Small Business and is certified as a Minority Woman Owned Business and a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in five (5) states. Dr. Adoma has a doctorate degree with an emphasis in Human Resources Management, a master’s with an emphasis in eCommerce and a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She is also a published author and an expert in small business research in Georgia with her writings available in libraries across the nation.
With a passion for small businesses, Dr. Adoma launched the “100 Women 100 Million Dollar Project” to help women become government contractors. Her community involvement spans across not just Georgia but around the world. As Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the largest chamber for people of color in Georgia she is also the membership chair for the Tucker Rotary Club. She has volunteered with Georgia Greater Black Chamber and ATL Airport Chamber and the Conyers Rockdale Chamber. In addition, as a member of National Council of Negro Women she hopes to one day be president to continue to inspire and motivate women that failure is simply a “stepping stone to success”.
She has formerly volunteered with United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Be Someone Inc, Beverly Cunningham Foundation, American Businesswomen’s Association, Eastern Star, NAACP member, ACLU and many more. Dr. Adoma is often referred to as “Little Shirley Chisholm” and she is a former Stonecrest City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem and a graduate of Leadership DeKalb and Leadership Rockdale, Georgia Economic Development Academy, Minority Women Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, recipient of global Rotary Five Avenues of Servicer, two times congressional recognition from Congressional Hank “Henry” Johnson, Bold and Courageous Award, Titan Award and the James P. Culpepper Volunteer of the Year Award and many more.
Dr. Adoma has two children; a daughter who is a graduate of Stanford University who is a pediatrician and a son who is a local business owner and is a member of Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church and chairs the business ministry.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, walking, cooking, reading, traveling, and attending the opera. Her passion for quality education is exemplified in her journey from “GED to PhD”.
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My name is Terry Fye, and I am fighting to Restore Faith in Stonecrest.
Calling Stonecrest home since I was 13, I've watched the community come into its own and grow up alongside it. As an alumni of Miller Grove High School, I've worked as a young leader in my collegiate and political career to fight for a transparent and accountable government.
During my time as a student leader at Georgia State, I fought to
Since Graduating, I've been blessed to work for the community in Stonecrest and Lithonia by advocating for the passage of two ordinances to decriminalize cannabis under an ounce in city limits to protect citizens from overbearing government.
Im a Gen-Z leader who believes in a Stonecrest that’s responsive to her citizens and active in their lives. Im asking to become your newest city councilman to continue that mission.
Thank you for tuning in to our third Election Series! We are happy you have taken the time to learn more about the candidates running for office in our city.
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The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.