DeKalb
Schools to consider ‘balanced’ calendar
Select teachers, principals, administrators and parents will meet Tuesday to plan the 2013-14 school calendar. They’ll need to work in nine teacher workdays, state testing dates and holidays to build the 180-day teaching calendar.
System officials say options include a weekly early release day to give teachers professional development time and a so-called “balanced calendar” that shortens summer break by two weeks and distributes the time off into each semester.
The public can view and comment on the options Sept. 17 through Sept. 26, before a recommendation goes to the superintendent and then to the school board for a vote Oct. 8.
Ty Tagami
Gwinnett
Peachtree Corners to host council coffees
Peachtree Corners residents and business owners are invited to the first “Coffee with Council” 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Grouchy’s Deli, 5275 Peachtree Parkway. It is an opportunity for informal conversation with council members.
The “Coffee with Council” will be on the first Wednesday of each month. Council Member James Lowe (District 2) will be joined by other council members and community leaders. Council Member Alex Wright (District 3) is the guest on Wednesday .
Kenneth Musisi
County trash collection remains on schedule
Gwinnett County offices will be closed today for Labor Day and reopen Tuesday .
Trash haulers will follow their normal collection schedule. The solid waste and recycling call center will be closed today. Information: www.sustainablegwinnett.com.
David Wickert
Suwanee Police facility opens Sept. 10
The Suwanee Police will host a grand opening ceremony, tour and demonstrations at its new training facility/substation 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at 2996 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. The 7,100-square-foot building will provide office space for training and community relations officers, a firing range and training facilities. Information: www.suwanee.com.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Cherokee
Cherokee sheriff seeks citizen feedback
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office invites citizens to take a survey regarding law enforcement within the community that will be used to help improve the agency’s operations.
To maintain its national accreditation, the sheriff’s office is required to survey citizens every three years. The survey will be available until Nov. 18. Information: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org, or Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, 498 Chattin Drive in Canton or at the South Annex at 7545 Main St., Suite 300, Woodstock.
Andria Simmons
Fulton
Leaders program now accepting applications
The Emerging Leaders Program, in conjunction with the Great North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, is accepting applications from juniors that live in or attend high school in North Fulton County.
The ELP program involves three class days which combine leadership training, a commitment to 15 community service hours and speakers from the community. Cost is $100 per student. Applications, due by Sept. 14, are available at www.leadershipnorthfulton.org.
Kenneth Musisi
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