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Filename: B2-METRO-AJCD1128-AJCD DateTime created: Nov 27 2009 Username: SPEEDTESTVM2 Magenta Black 2B AJCD Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 METRO 2B B2 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 Metro Georgia News Mayoral candidates trade jabs via the mail Peach Buzz Getyour daily dish of celeb news and chatter. ByJenniferBrettjbrettajc.com Late tax payments ere's a breakd own of how much money in late penalties and interest Reed has paid on the two properties he owns: Year Penalties Interest ly when they've been approved by a voter referendum. "(Norwood) consistently and patently misrepresents the truth," said Reed. "These Karl Rove-style attacks that she makes in her direct-mail pieces do not stand up to a reasonable standard of truth." On Norwood Reed mailed a glossy flier noting an October 2008 AJC investigation that found Norwood led all City Council members with $57,715 in reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for printing, mailing and postage for invitations to her town hall meetings.

It also highlights Norwood's votes in 2008 and 2009 against the city budget, which the Reed camp says threatened public safety. "Atlanta deserves more than common political games," the ad says. Norwood campaign manager Roman Levit said the money was used to communicate with constituents. "You don't get much more legitimate than that," Levit said of how the money was spent. "It's just about as low as a candidate can get," he said of the Reed ad.

Norwood, Reed send direct-mail pieces to voters. By EricStirgus estirgusajc.com Atlanta mayoral candidates Mary Norwood and Kasim Reed have stepped up their attacks on each other and they're using the U.S. mail. Here's the latest: On Reed Norwood sent the second direct mail piece to voters in the past week charging that Reed has not paid his property taxes on time "19 times in a row." Reed owns two properties in the city. The candidate said he is a minority investor in Cascade Investors, which owns a vacant lot and another property on Fairburn Road in southwest Atlanta.

The company is registered at Reed's address and incorporated with him as the agent. Fulton County tax records show Reed has paid about $837.59 in late penalties on the two properties he's owned since 2002. He's paid $826.46 in interest, the records show. The records show Cascade Investors has paid $8,252.67 Thinking of spring Holiday season is here, and you know what that means. It's time to get your spring wardrobe together! The Forward Arts Foundation is here to help, with a luncheon and Saks Fifth Avenue fashion show Dec.

7 at the St. Regis. Co-chaired by Peggy Clink-scales and Susan Forehand, the event highlights the Akris spring collection and honors Frances Woodruff "Duffle" DuBose, a Forward Arts Foundation member for 42 years. Her daughter, Dean DuBose Smith, is chairperson of the Forward Arts Foundation. Tickets are $120 each.

Call 404-261-9855. Bert Weiss and Eric Polston, Big Adventure trip, reunited Peggy Clinkscales, Susan Forehand, St. Regis' Harrison Rorh, Michele New of Saks and Frances Woodruff DuBose. 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 $0 $0 $0 $0 $9.36 $14.74 $813.49 $60.29 $87.16 $39.67 $63.29 $106.70 $60.68 $408.67 Source: Fulton County Tax Commissioner's office in late penalties and interest on its two properties since 2007. Reed has a letter from his bank stating that it erred in not paying the taxes he paid on time in escrow on one of his properties.

The candidate said late Friday there may be some errors regarding penalty and interest payments on his other property. Reed, a former state senator, said the ad contains several inaccuracies about his record, such as he's voted to raise his own pay and he's repeatedly supported property tax hikes. The candidate said he has supported tax increases on But what seems like a run-of-the-mill endorsement is anything but. Less than a month ago, Wilkins endorsed Norwood for the general election and recorded a robo-call for her. "Mary Norwood is a very nice lady, but Kasim has been a friend of mine for a long time," Wilkins said Friday.

"He is good people and I think he will make a great leader. He will do a Norcross, 8-8 6528 Dawson Blvd 77CM47-1512 By BILLIARDEX 'Nique changes teams, endorses Reed By Ernie Suggs esuggsajc.com A month after endorsing Mary Norwood for mayor of Atlanta, Dominique Wilkins has joined a new team Kasim Reed's. The basketball great announced Thanksgiving evening, during half-time of the Atlanta Hawks-Orlando Magic game, that he was endorsing Reed. great job of fixing some of the problems we have in Atlanta." Wilkins said he was initially unsure of who he was going to support for mayor. He said a friend of his took him to meet Norwood in October and he was impressed.

But he said that since that endorsement, and watching the race play out, he decided that Reed was the better choice. Kennesaw, 8am-8pm 261 5 George Busbee Pkwy 77CM99-9992 Bert Weiss, friend for life Every year QlOO's Bert Weiss takes a group of metro Atlanta children with chronic illnesses, along with their families, to Walt Disney World. But long after the trips are done, Weiss considers the travelers his forever friends. "We are all family for life, not just the four days we spend at Disney," said Weiss, who founded Bert's Big Adventure with his wife, Stacey. The couple recently invited folks who have been on previous trips for a reunion at the Center for Puppetry Arts.

The group of more than 150 participated in a puppet-making workshop, toured the current Jim Henson exhibit and took in a performance of "The liauidati We hear renowned local artist Steve Penley is hearing from art-loving Dogs fans lately. Seems portraits of the University of Georgia's mascot are much in demand as Bulldog Nation mourns the late Uga VII. Last month's benefit concert at the Fox Theatre headlined by the Zac Brown Band raised $75,000 for restoration of the Georgia Theatre in Athens, destroyed by fire this year. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta was among the luminaries atthe White House state dinner, at which Jennifer Hudson performed.

We recently saw him atthe Enlightenment Lunch atthe Biltmore, co-hosted by Lisa Tush and Laura Turner Seydel. Allen 'Crazy' about jokes Tim Allen really, really wants you to see his new movie, "Crazy on the Outside." In fact he's coming to town to make sure you don't miss it. The comic-actor, making his directorial debut with the film starring Ray Liotta, Sigour-ney Weaver, Julie Bow-en, Jeanne Tripplehorn, J.K. Simmons and Kelsey Grammer, is touring select cities, including Atlanta, to get the word out. He'll warm up the crowd with a comedy routine before the 7:30 p.m.

screening Dec. 8 at the Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave. For tickets and more information, see www.timallen.com. When I was 7, 1 loved graham crackers and cocoa. Now that I'm 70, 1 still do.

When will it dawn on people that Jimmy Carter is no longer the worst president since Warren Harding? I hope the Republicans do choose Palin to run in 2012. That will be the funniest thing ever seen. Put down the phone and drive! You can go anywhere and be in aGeorgia State of mind. Got a tip for Buzz? E-mail it to us at buzzajc.com. Now follow Buzz Central updates on Twitter.

Go to twitter.com and who went on the 2008 Bert's at a recent event. Shoemaker the Elves." Afterward, everyone had a Thanksgiving dinner and received Wal-Mart gift cards to help with holiday shopping. Among the young people enjoying the day were lung transplant recipient Courtney Hickman, who went on the 2006 trip; and Haleigh Lafayette, who didn't let sickle cell anemia keep her from the first Bert's Big Adventure trip in 2003. "Haleigh just got out of the hospital a few days ago," said her mother, Michelle Ratcliff. "Actually, when she went on the trip in 2003, she had just gotten out of the hospital as well.

She is just so determined." The American Music Awards are just a sad reflection of what Americans think represents music and talent. The lottery is a couple of dollars worth of hope, and that's worth a lot more than acouple of dollars. You can stop paying school taxes when I can stop paying your socialized Medicare and Social Security. RadioTV talkshow hosts running for political office? Where's your experience? Celebrity birthdays Motown Records founder Berry Gordy is 80. Singer-songwriter Bruce Channel is 69.

Singer Randy Newman is 66. Musician Paul Shaffer Show With David is 60. Actor Ed Harris is 59. Actress S. Epatha Merkerson is 57.

Country singer Kristine Arnold of Sweethearts of the Rodeo is 53. Actor Judd Nelson is 50. Drummer Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden) is 47. Comedian Jon Stewart Daily is 47. Actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon Jamie Foxx is 43.

Singer Dawn Robinson (En Vogue, Lucy Pearl) is 41. Musician apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas is 35. Rapper Chamillionaire is 30. Keyboard ist Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend is 26. The Vent Need to Vent? Go to ajc.comvent Can't UGA get a rescue bulldog to replace the late and latest Uga? UGA could have a heart and set an example at the same time.

Mr.Obama, "I intend to finish the too much like Bush. intend to do what is right" would have been a better choice. I understand the concern over how our government spends our money. But I cannot comprehend fussing over how another person spends their own money. savings begin today-8am Magenta Black 2B AJCD File name: B2-METRO-AJCD1128-AJCD DateTime created: Nov 27 2009 User-.