County by county for Tuesday

Recruitment will be from 10 a.m. to noon on May 1. Applicants must be at least 17-years-old and have at least six months of warehousing or janitorial experience. Employer will conduct background checks on selected applicants. Information: 770-528-6100. Kenneth Musisi

Marrietta concerts begin Thursday

Marietta’s brown bag concerts start at noon Thursday through May 31 in Glover Park on the Marietta Square with musician Sonya Schell. The series continues noon Thursdays with Christian artist Joy Parkman May 10, Bob Geresti on piano May 17, country artist Karen Leppo May 24 and folk music with the Spirit Wolf Band on May 31.The lunch-time concerts are free. Tucker McQueen

Smyrna market opens this weekend

The Smyrna Fresh Produce Market opens for the season, 8.a.m to 12 p.m., Saturday, May 5, in the parking lot between Smyrna First Baptist and the Market Village, 1275 Church Street SE, Smyrna. The market will keep be those hours every Saturday until September. To participate as a vendor, contact Keep Smyrna Beautiful at 770-431-2863.Jeffry Scott

Smyrna mayor hosts golf tourney

Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon is hosting the annual 2012 Arthur Bacon Golf Tournament, named after his father, a former mayor of the city. The 2-day tournament is May 5 and May 6, on two courses. The first round is at Legacy Golf Links , 1825 Windy Hill Rd.; the second round is at Fox Creek Golf Club, 1501 Windy Hill Rd. The tournament fee is $100 per person and limited to the first 100 completed applications by at 5 p.m., May 1. For more information and reservations, call: 770-431-2842, or check city web site: http://www.smyrnacity.com/ Jeffry Scott

Smyrna to close road lanes to install bridge

Smyrna’s City Council recently approved closing three lanes on a section of Spring Road this weekend for the installation of a $1.35 million pedestrian bridge. The 10-foot wide and 227-foot long bridge will give pedestrians a safer route over CXS railroad track south of downtown Smyrna. The project will be funded by federal dollars and countywide 2005 SPLOST funds. The bridge will also connect to a county trail system from Kennesaw National Battlefield Park to the Chattahoochee River. Tucker McQueen for the AJC

Kiwanis Clubs to host youth golf tourney

The Lost Mountain and Marietta Golden “K” Kiwanis Clubs will host their 17th annual youth charity golf tournament May 2.

The event will kick off with registration at 9:30 a.m., and a shotgun start at noon. The tournament will be at The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm, 3030 Bradshaw Club Drive, Woodstock. Proceeds will help support local youth organizations.

For information: 770-596-8906. Laurie Hoffman

GWINNETT

Chamber announces small business awardees

The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce has named ProCare Prosthetics and Orthotics the winner of its 2012 Overall Gwinnett Small Business of the Year Award.

The company also won the Small Business of the Year Award for firms with 10 to 99 employees. Service First Roofing won the award for firms with one to nine employees and The Myers Group won for companies with 100 or more employees.

For a complete list of this year’s Pinnacle Small Business Award winners, visit www.gwinnettchamber.org. David Wickert

Burn ban begins today

Gwinnett County will prohibit outdoor burning today through Sept. 30.

Residents of unincorporated Gwinnett can contact their garbage hauler to inquire about adding yard waste service.

For more information about the burn ban, call Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services at 678-518-4980 or www.gwinnettfiremarshal.com David Wickert

Evermore CID names officers

Board members of the Evermore Community Improvement District elected Chris Garner as chairman and Kenny King as vice chairman for 2012.

It also reelected Bill Gower as secretary and treasurer at its monthly meeting Thursday.

The CID also approved a proposal to pursue a project connecting the Hewatt/Parkwood/Britt parallel road project across Highpoint Road to end at WaltonCourt. Joel Anderson

Family events offered this weekend

Barefoot in the Park Fine Arts Market will feature an array of arts experiences for the entire family from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 5, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 6 at Duluth Town Green park. Part of the line-up of activities includes an exciting illustration of comics, creating colorful visors, science experiments and face painting. Admission is free. Information: www.barefootinthepark.org or 678-677-0172. Kenneth Musisi

Entrepreneur award winner announced

CubeVibe, a human resource management software provider, is the winner of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Amazing Entrepreneur contest.

Among other prizes, the company will receive $2,500 in cash, a trip to a conference in Nashville and a one-year chamber membership. Other finalists for the contest were Certification Consultants, which advises women- and minority-owned businesses on securing government contracts, and Hosted Surveillance, which offer video surveillance services for small businesses. David Wickert

Peachtree Ridge to perform ‘Hairspray’

Peachtree Ridge High School will perform the musical “Hairspray” this week.

The shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at Peachtree Ridge, 1555 Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee. Tickets are $10.

“Hairspray” is the ninth -- and largest --musical production of the Peachtree Ridge Playhouse. The cast includes 99 students.

Information:www.PRHS-playhouse.com Joel Anderson

NORTHSIDE

Roswell surplus to be discussed

Two public meetings will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday on what to do with $456,878 in federal funds intended for Roswell, but never used. The money was allocated by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department, and Fulton County is proposing it go to nonprofits and developers to spend on senior and family housing in 10 other cities as well as the unincorporated area.

The meetings will be in the first-floor conference room at 137 Peachtree St., Atlanta. Written comments: jenise.jefferson@fultoncountyga.gov. Information: 404-613-7944. Johnny Edwards

Fulton examines sister-city roles

The Fulton County Commission will reconsider setting guidelines before entering into any more sister-government relationships, such as the one with Bahia, Brazil. Another resolution, sponsored by a majority of the board, is slated for a vote Wednesday.

Last month, Commissioner Liz Hausmann suggested the county first find out if there will be any economic benefit and make sure the county has enough staff to handle extra responsibility, but the panel held off amid concerns about requiring a “detailed demographic profile.” That language has been removed. Johnny Edwards

Perdue to speek at Woodstock school

Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue will speak at Woodstock Middle School on Wednesday. Perdue, who served as the state’s chief executive from 2003-11, will address 8th grade students in the school auditorium at 10 a.m. on a variety of issues and will then take questions. The assembly is not open to the public. The school is located at 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Dr. Mark Woosley

Cherokee school board examins contract

The Cherokee County Board of Education will consider extending the contract of Superintendent Dr. Frank Petruzielo at its meeting on Thursday. The contract would run two additional years, through Aug. 20, 2015. The board will also weigh adoption of an internet safety policy. Among other provisions, the plan would require online monitoring to limit student access to material deemed inappropriate. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. at the Historic Canton High School school board auditorium, 111 Academy St. Mark Woosley

River Eves students raise pennies for leukemia

For a fourth straight year, students at Fulton County’s River Eves Elementary have raised more than $3,000 through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients program. The $3,339.39 raised by the Roswell school can be used to fund the work of researchers, tissue-type 10 people as potential bone marrow donors and pay prescription co-pays for patients. Nancy Badertscher

CAC in need of boys’ clothing

The Community Assistance Center of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody needs boys’ clothes.

Donations are down and supplies are running low. The organization needs gently-worn clothing and small home goods.

Bring items 8:30 a.m. to noon and 3 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For information call 770- 552-4889, ext. 3. Shelia M. Poole

ATLANTA

APD makes changes to LGBT liason office

A new officer has been named to be the Atlanta Police Department’s two liaison with the city’s lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender communities.

Officer Kristin Knight, a patrol officer for about seven years, will partner with Brian Sharp, the other LGBT liaison. Knight is replacing Patricia Powell who has been assigned to APD’s background and recruitment unit. Rhonda Cook

Catholic charities, law school launch law clinic

Catholic Charities of Atlanta and John Marshall Law School founded the Immigration Law Clinic which opens this fall.

The clinic will provide legal aid to Catholic Charities of Atlanta clients and give second- and third-year law students experience under the direction of licensed attorneys, the law school said. The clinic will offer clients help with filings for benefits, violence against women and crime victim petitions and temporary protective status. It will also serve detainees at immigration detention facilities, the school said. Bill Rankin

North Atlanta Rotary celebrates 50 years

The Rotary Club of North Atlanta celebrates 50 years with a gala 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Ravinia Club Grand Ballroom, 2 Ravinia Drive, Atlanta. For more information: contact Emily Pritchett, 770-416-7470 or visit http://www.northatlantarotary.org. Sandra Murray

GDOT seeks transit input

The Georgia Department of Transportation seeks public input on the multimodal passenger terminal proposed for downtown Atlanta. GDOT has started preparing an environmental impact statement and will hold public meetings on the need and purpose of the project, as well as alternatives and potential impacts.

Meeting are set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Georgia State University Student Center, Court Salon, 44 Gilmer Street and 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church North, 540 Cameron M. Alexander Blvd. Residents can also watch online at www.dot.ga.gov/mmpt Jeremiah McWilliams

DEKALB

Applications accepted for summer food program

DeKalb County’s parks department will host a summer food program for youth.

The federally funded program runs June 4 to Aug. 3 and ensures children up to 18 have nutritious meals in the summer.

Agencies with summer camps that are interested in becoming a site, call 678-698-1114 by May 25.

Applications are available at the Tucker Recreation Center, 4898 LaVista Road or the Manuel Maloof Center, 1300 Commerce Road in Decatur or at www.Dekalbcountyga.gov/parks. April Hunt

Gas customers to see discounts

The DeKalb County Commission recently inked a deal with Gas South that is designed to result in county residents getting exclusive discount offers.

The agreement does not cost the county but allows Gas South to use DeKalb’s logo for marketing purposes. The deal is also structured so that other utilities can make similar deals with the county, in a bid to gain more market share. April Hunt

Commissioner honored for ‘green work’

Georgia Piedmont Technical College recently honored DeKalb County Commissioner Kathie Gannon for her work in promoting sustainability and “green” efforts in the county.

She received the 2012 Investing in Dreams Award for her work on the county’s recycling program, working to create DeKalb’s Green Commission and for events to promote and educate residents.

The award was part of the 50th anniversary of the college, formerly known as DeKalb Technical College. April Hunt

Federal grant to aid summer camps

The DeKalb County Commission recently agreed to use federal funds to help low- and moderate-income youth participate in summer camps.

The $92,278 in block grants will provide $300 vouchers for kids between 5 and 15 to join camps, recreation activities and educational programs run by the county or approved non-profit agencies.

More information: 404-286-3308.

April Hunt

Mother and son sentenced for animal cruelty

A mother and her son, both from Decatur, recently pleaded guilty to five counts of animal cruelty after their Smooth Fox Terrier was found severely emaciated with tumors in her mouth and stomach, DeKalb County Solicitor-General Sherry Boston said.

Shirley McClain, 58, received 20 days in jail and can serve them on weekends. Michael McClain, 38, got 45 days in jail. Both must perform 200 hours of community service at DeKalb’s sanitation department and pay $6,500 in restitution to American Fox Terrier Rescue Inc., which rescued and paid for the dog’s medical care. The dog, named “Blaze,” survived the ordeal and has been adopted.

Bill Rankin

History Center hosts book signing

DeKalb’s History Center hosts a book signing and lecture today with Sharon Foster Jones, author of “Atlanta’s Ponce de Leon Avenue.” Jones will give a brief presentation on the history of Ponce, from its beginnings as a country road conveying visitors to its healing springs to the contemporary rediscovery of its venerable architecture and deep history. She’ll also sign books and answer questions. The event’s 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Historic DeKalb Courthouse located on Decatur’s square. It’s free of charge.

Bill Banks

SOUTHSIDE

Tiny firefighter was right fit

A 4-foot 11-inch firefighter rescued a 1-year-old, Sunday.

Rosa Tullis, 50, said when her crew arrived on Bryant Drive in East Point, it was obvious she’d be the go-to woman. The hole was barely a foot across in diameter, and there was no way to send a firefighter and a ladder down to rescue the child. Even the petite Tullis wouldn’t fit with a ladder and her gear.

Wearing a T-shirt, pants and a harness, Tullis was lowered down and hoisted the boy up so he could be pulled to safety. He was out shortly before 8 p.m. Alexis Stevens

Fayette opens after school registration

The Fayette County Public School System’s After School Program begins pre-registration for the 2012-13 school year on May 1. The program offers supervised activities and homework assistance until 6:30 p.m. Registration before May 15 is $40 and $45 tuition for the first week. Those registering after that date will pay $10 and $5 more, respectively. Register at the school 10 a.m. -- 6:30 p.m.

Jill Howard Church

Yard sale to benefit pet rescue

McDonough Animal Hospital is having a multi-family yard sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.The hospital is at 123 Jonesboro Rd. in McDonough. Lots of household items will be for sale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local pet rescue groups. Tammy Joyner

Event teaches equine awareness

Children can get an up-close look at horses and the equine industry Saturday at the Wonderful World of Horses, hosted by the Fulton County Cooperative Extension. There will be a mini-rodeo with demonstrations by the Atlanta Black Rodeo and the Georgia Horse Industry Committee, and University of Georgia and Fort Valley State University educators will be there to talk about careers working with horses.

Part of Equine Education Day, the event is free and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Camp Fulton-Truitt 4-H Center, 4300 Herschel Road, College Park. Johnny Edwards

Henry Chamber gets EMC grant

Central Georgia EMC Foundation presented a check for $3,631.11 to the Henry County Chamber of Commerce at its April 25 board meeting. The money is a grant awarded for technology equipment as well as upgrades to its community room and installation of a projector and sound solutions. Monroe Roark

Farmers market opens Wednesday

Peachtree City’s popular Farmers Market will begin its summer schedule on Wednesday.

Local produce, soaps, honey, breads, pasta and other products – much of it organic – will be offered for sale on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market sets up in the Aberdeen Shopping Center parking lot next to Bank of America.

A list of weekly specials and other community gardening news can be found at www.ptcfarmersmarket.org.

Jill Howard Church