County by county news for Friday

This one-year delay is due to sequestration, affecting the consolidation of certain post offices, Powder Springs City Manager Brad Hulsey confirmed to the AJC Wednesday.

Powder Springs resident and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official Johnnie Purify, the leader behind the zip code appeal since April 2011, told the AJC, “I’ll wait a year, but I’m not going to let it go.” Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC

Man back in court for alleged threats

The man who is accused of threatening to kill a Cobb County judge’s children and eat them was back in court Wednesday. This time, the attorney for James Satterfield asked that the entire DA’s office be kicked off his case.

Satterfield, 58, was arrested in December after allegedly mailing a letter to the home of Cobb County Superior Court Judge Reuben Green. In the letter, Satterfield allegedly wrote that he would kill the judge’s children and “cook them first to make them more palatable,” his arrest warrant states.Bond was denied for Satterfield in February and he was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Alexis Stevens

Suspect arrested for public indecency

Cobb County police charged William John Jacobson Jr., 34, of Dallas, with public indecency and simple battery Wednesday. Police said he confessed to the crime during an interview. He is being held in the Cobb County Detention Center.

Two women told police they were walking in Kennesaw National Park on Cheatham Hill Road, near Marietta, when they saw the man nude from the waist down fondling himself. The suspect then charged at the women, knocking one to the ground. Alexis Stevens

Helicopter day at Aviation Wing museum

Helicopter rides will be offered at the Marietta Museum of History’s Aviation Wing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Atlanta Road and South Cobb Drive. The museum’s annual helicopter day will feature emergency, law enforcement and military helicopters. Parking is $5 and rides are $40 cash. There is no admission fee. Information: 770-794-5710.

Tucker McQueen for the AJC

Marietta seeks feedback on redevelopment

Marietta will hold a public meeting 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, 311 Aviation Road about redeveloping a section of Cobb Parkway and South Marietta Parkway.Proposed improvements include making Life University and Southern Polytechnic State Universitymariett more visable to the community.

Information: www.mariettaga.gov.

Tucker McQueen for the AJC

Kennesaw announces free movie series

Kennesaw will hold a free outdoor movie series at Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway. The lineup includes “Brave” on Saturday “The Pirates! Band of Misfits” on June 1, and “Hotel Transylvania” Oct. 12.

Information: www.kennesaw-ga.gov.

Jaime Sarrio

GWINNETT

Design unveiled for Duluth’s art project

Duluth Mayor, Nancy Harris and the Gateway Art Project Committee unveiled the design for Duluth's newest work of public art and held a meet and greet reception with artist, Michael Dillon, on Tuesday, April 30. The event was the only time residents could see a model of the artwork until the completed installation later this year. Glimpses of the piece will be revealed as the project progresses through photos and video available on facebook at City of Duluth, Georgia – City Hall, and on Twitter @cityofduluthga. Duluth is seeking help naming the artwork. Suggestions may be sent to name.it@duluthga.net. Karen Huppertz at the AJC

Lawrenceville man arrested for arson

Ivan Jaramillo, 42, of Lawrenceville has been charged with intentionally setting fire to the master bathroom on the second floor of the home.in the 200 block of Galesburg Drive, SW following a domestic dispute with his wife Wednesday morning.

Jaramillo’s wife and teenage daughter were not there at the time of the fire. First-degree arson carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison, police said. Staff

Lilburn has new police captain

Capt. Thomas Bardugon joined the Command Staff of the Lilburn Police Department on April 22 replacing Ben Haynes. Bardugon was most recently a major with the Gwinnett County Police and served that department for 26 years.

He is one of two captains and is responsible for criminal investigations, special operations, training, and other major police functions. Staff

Snellville Days parade, festival this weekend

Snellville invites the community to help kick-off the city's annual Snellville Days Festival by viewing the parade beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Wisteria Village. Snellville Days Festival continues 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at T.W. Briscoe Park. www.snellvilledays.com.

Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Workshop will be on homebuying

Gwinnett’s Health & Human Services is conducting a workshop to help guide participants through the process of purchasing a home from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Buford Human Services Center, 2755 Sawnee Ave., Buford.

Topics will include finding the right mortgage, understanding costs of ownership, preparing for closing, down payment assistance programs, and budgeting and money management.

Cost: free.

Information: 800-251-2227. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Kid self-defense classes coming to park

Duluth Parks has partnered with Revved Up Kids to bring self-defense training for children and teen girls 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Bunten Road Park. These classes teach children and teens how to recognize, avoid and escape dangerous situations and people.

Register www.duluthga.net/Parks & Recreation. $35 resident/$45 non-resident. Questions: revvedupkids.com or call 678-526-3335.

Karen Huppertz for the AJC

NORTHSIDE

Officer helps deliver baby on Roswell Road

Fulton County police officer Cpl. David Williamson was directing traffic Wednesday morning when a woman told him from her car window she was going to have a baby right then.

Williamson said he and the woman’s husband worked together and moments later, the officer was holding a baby boy. The mother had called 911 before flagging down Williamson, and paramedics quickly arrived and took over.

Mother and baby were transported to Northside Hospital and are expected to be fine. Alexis Stevens

Georgia AG to speak at Reinhardt graduation

Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens will serve as keynote speaker for Reinhardt University’s 2013 commencement ceremony, set for 9 a.m. Saturday.

More than 250 students will participate at the James and Sis Brown Athletic Center on the Waleska campus.

Olens became attorney general in January of 2011. Mark Woolsey for the AJC

Roswell concert series kicks off Saturday

Chris Thomas King will be the featured performer Saturday in the first of six Roswell Riverside Sounds concerts.

The free monthly concerts are 7 to 9 p.m. at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road. Blankets and coolers allowed. Shuttle service from Ace Sand lot on Riverside Drive available.

Several food trucks also will be on hand. Patrick Fox

Forsyth County to offer summer safety camps

The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department will hold a series of week-long Safety Town camps for children ages 4 to 6 during June and July. Each session will cover such topics as fire, water, car and bus safety, plus stranger danger and safe behavior around guns. Cost is $85.

Information: 770-781-2215 or www.forsythco.com/parks Mark Woolsey for the AJC

Drug take-back successful

The Powder Springs Police Department collected 51 pounds of expired or unwanted prescription medication during the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. The service was free and anonymous.

On Monday, all medication collected at the event was incinerated at the Cobb County Animal Shelter. Andria Simmons

Johns Creek sudent in Google spotlight

Christine Jeong, a 5th grader at Wilson Creek Elementary School in Johns Creek, learned Wednesday at a school assembly that she is the Georgia winner in the sixth annual "Doodle for Google" contest. Google announced 50 state winners in its Doodle 4 Google competition, a contest to redesign the Google logo inspired by the theme "My Best Day Ever …" All 50 state winners will have their doodle displayed in an exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. "My best day ever would definitely involve animals," said Christine, whose doodle is entitled Concert with Animals. The winning student will receive a $30,000 college scholarship and a $50,000 technology grant for his/her school. Until May 10, the public can vote on their favorite doodle at www.google.com/doodle4google/vote.html.

Nancy Badertscher

ATLANTA

Neighborhood 9th on ‘most dangerous’ list

One Atlanta neighborhood made a top-25 list of the country's most dangerous. The southeast Atlanta, Lakewood area was ranked No. 9 by neighborhoodscout.com.

Residents of Hopkins Street and Adair Avenue have a 1 in 12 chance of being a victim of a crime, according to the website’s findings, which are based in part on FBI crime data. By comparison, residents of the top two neighborhoods on the list, both in Detroit, have a 1 in 7 chance of becoming a victim.

Alexis Stevens

Moon Ride scheduled next weekend

An six and a half mile evening bike ride through some cool neighborhoods is 10 p.m. May 10 t Park Tavern, 500 10th Street N.E. The inaugural Atlanta Moon Ride benefits Bert's Big Adventure, a nonprofit organization that provides Walt Disney World trips for children with chronic and terminal illnesses. The bicycle route will be blocked by the Atlanta Police Department, but the ride is open to everyone. Cost: $30 in advance, $35 day of event. Information: atlantamoonride.com. Mea Watkins

Managing Dementia workshop set

Piedmont Healthcare will host a Managing Dementia Behaviors workshop for family caregivers from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. with coffee and registration at 8:30 a.m. May 10 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, 1968 Peachtree Rd. NW, building 77 on 6 floor in classroom 7. Cost is $35. Pre-registration is required. Information: 404-605-3818. Sandra Marshall Murray

‘Teen talk’ offered for girls on Saturday

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will host a teen talk panel for girls ages 12-18 to talk openly amongst their peers about current issues and receive professional guidance from female leaders from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Romae T. Powell “Juvenile” Justice Center, 395 Pryor St. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Information: Deputy J. Hambrick (404) 612-3113 or Natasha Mootoo (404) 612-5138. Mea Watkins

DEKALB

Applicants sought for service board

DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is seeking candidates to serve on the planning board for the state Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities.

The board helps direct care offered by the service board beyond DeKalb, into the nearby counties of Gwinnett, Fulton, Clayton, Newton and Rockdale.

Interested candidates should send resumes by e-mail to Nichell Moore at nimoore@dhr.state.ga.us or call 770-414-2609.

April Hunt

Clarkston breaks ground on new facility

Clarkston recently broke ground on a new facility for its public works department.

The 2,500-square-foot building on Montreal Creek Court will include office space and a conference/training room as well as open bays to repair equipment and a barn to house sand, gravel and other materials.

The city is using a $335,000 loan from the Georgia Municipal Association for the building. It will repay the debt over five years, at 3 percent interest.

The new facility is expected to open this summer.

April Hunt

Women’s success summit planned

People You Need to Know Magazine will hold its third annual Helping Women Succeed in Atlanta spring empowerment summit from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts & Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Dr.

The summit, created to encourage women to stick together, collaborate, and build stronger business networks, will feature insightful speakers, a fashion presentation, and a vendor business showcase.

Tickets are $30, available through 11 p.m. today: www.upliftwomen2013.eventbee.com.

Information: 770-460-5995.

Mea Watkins

Police chief to speak at Saturday breakfast

Cedric Alexander, DeKalb County’s new police chief, will be the featured speaker at Commissioner Stan Watson’s monthly breakfast Saturday.

Other speakers include Keith Parker, the new general manager at MARTA, and representatives from AT&T and Atlanta Gas Light.

The breakfast is from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Chapel Hill Middle School on Dogwood Farms Road in South DeKalb.

Registration is not required.

April Hunt

Families invited to Shabbat celebration

Families are invited to dance, shuffle, and tap their way into Shabbat with help from dance department instructors at the MJCCA from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody.

Information: Rabbi Brian Glusman, brian.glusman@atlantajcc.org or 678.812.4161. Veronica Fields Johnson

Agnes Scott names graduation speaker

CNN special correspondent Soledad O’Brien will serve as Agnes Scott College’s commencement speaker.

The ceremony will be held May 11 on the Decatur campus.

Agnes Scott is a private, liberal arts women’s college.

Information: www.agnesscott.edu

Laura Diamond

SOUTHSIDE

Fulton County gets record-low interest rate

The county got another record-low net interest rate, 0.15 percent, Wednesday through Wells Fargo Bank in issuing $200 million in tax anticipation notes — a routine, short-term loan to tide the county over until property tax bills come due this fall. Fitch Ratings gave Fulton its top credit rating for the bridge loan, though it downgraded ratings for several existing long-term debts, citing financial instabilities and GOP state legislation aimed at the county. Taxpayers will pay $187,000 in interest, $86,000 more than last year because it is a larger loan. Johnny Edwards

Spring cleanup in Peachtree City

The Peachtree City Recycling Center at Hwy. 74 South and Rockaway Road will be open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for the annual spring cleanup.

City residents can drop off old appliances, furniture and other junk the center doesn’t normally take.

Freon must be removed, and no tires, batteries or household garbage will be accepted.

Information: 770-487-5183.

Jill Howard Church for the AJC

Fayette declares Pet Appreciation Day

A half dozen canine constituents attended last week’s Fayette County Commission meeting to help Chairman Steve Brown proclaim Saturday as Pet Appreciation Day.

The proclamation promotes spaying and neutering, adopting animals from the county animal shelter, support for the Peachtree City Dog Park and responsible pet ownership. Jill Howard Church for the AJC

Free movie series begins Saturday

Clayton County Commissioner Sonna Singleton presents “Movie Under the Stars” 9 p.m. Saturdays on the ball field behind the Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center, 3499 Rex Road, Rex. The feature film is “Wreck It Ralph.”

Bring a picnic basket, popcorn, drinks and snacks, but help keep the park clean by cleaning up your area after the movie. Free. Information: www.claytonparks.com/events.aspx for more information. Tammy Joyner

Miles for Meals Walk set for Saturday

The Henry County Council on Aging will host its annual Miles for Meals Walk 10 a.m. Saturday at the Jason T. Harper Event Center at Heritage Park, McDonough. The event is a fundraiser for Henry County Senior Services’ programs, including Meals on Wheels.

Information: www.henrycounty-ga.org/seniorservices. Monroe Roark for the AJC

Free health screening in Stockbridge

A free health screening will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Hidden Valley Senior Center in Stockbridge.

The screening is not limited to senior citizens, and is being held in coordination with the Henry County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

The event will consist of free screenings for blood pressure, BMI, and vision assessments. Attendees are asked to bring canned goods to donate to Helping in His Name Food Pantry in Stockbridge. Monroe Roark for the AJC