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Sundance Channel looks at Powder Springs
The Sundance Channel may be interested in filming a new TV series at the Gore Building in Powder Springs — just after the City Council voted Monday to tear it down to expand downtown parking. City Manager Brad Hulsey recommended Wednesday to city officials they may want to reconsider their vote since Sundance scouts seem to like the building’s paneled office and the city’s courtroom. Production on six one-hour episodes of “The Red Road” began in Atlanta on Aug. 19.
Information: sundancechannel.com/blog/tag/the-red-road-2. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
CNN’s Gupta helped treat Cobb sheriff
Cobb County Sheriff Neil Warren was in famous hands while undergoing back surgery at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent for CNN, was among the doctors treating Warren, who was injured last week in a wreck on I-75, the sheriff’s office said Wednesday.
Warren was released from the hospital Wednesday. He underwent back surgery Monday to a repair a fractured vertebrae, the sheriff’s office said.
Warren is expected to recover at home for several weeks, but is communicating regularly with his staff, the sheriff’s office said. Alexis Stevens
Hickory Street change orders approved
Powder Springs will spend about $21,000 more to resurface Hickory Street near New Macland Road for the first time in 40 years. Of that amount, $5,500 will be to replace the storm drain pipe. The original cost was $96,402 for Proterra Limited Co. that was approved by the City Council in June.
Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
South Cobb Council meets Wednesday
The reservation deadline is noon Monday for the South Cobb Area Council luncheon meeting of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Coach George E. Ford Center, 4181 Atlanta St., Powder Springs.
Members: $10 online, $20 at the door. Guests: $30.
Info: cobbchamber.org or 770-980-2000. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
Keep Cobb Beautiful to host shredding
Cobb residents can securely discard their household documents during Keep Cobb Beautiful’s “Document Shredding Day” 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 14. Only paper products will be accepted — no plastics, CDs, floppy discs, electronics, cardboard or large binders with metal rings or clips. The event will be held at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta; Powder Springs City Hall, 4484 Marietta St., Powder Spring; Wolfe Adult Recreation Center, 884 Church St., Smyrna and Marietta Power, 591 N. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. Info: 770-528-1135. Jamie Sarrio
Hospital offers class on respiratory disorders
Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna, 3949 S. Cobb Drive, will offer a free community education class, Understanding and Preventing Reoccurring Earaches and Sinus Infections, at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dr. Thomas Guffin will discuss upper respiratory disorders in kids and adults. Registration: 770-319-2025. Veronica Fields Johnson
GWINNETT
County wants input on transportation projects
Gwinnett is seeking public input on transportation projects that could be paid with SPLOST funds at a meeting 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville.
Four members will represent homeowners (one from each commission district) and one representative each will represent the business community, environmental stakeholders, schools, civic organizations and Gwinnett County’s seniors.
Information: www.gwinnettcounty.com or 770-822-7400. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Phone in questions to Congressman Woodall
Seventh District Congressman Rob Woodall will hold a Telephone Town Hall noon to 12:30 p.m. today. Call 877-229-8493, and use password 17849. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Congressman will host town hall
The United Peachtree Corners Civic Association is sponsoring a town hall meeting.
Seventh District U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall will be the featured speaker.
The event will be 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 5575 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners. Information: www.upcca.org. or president@upcca.org or 404-825-8788. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Peachtree Corners qualifying next week
The newly formed Peachtree Corners will elect three city council members Nov. 5. Qualifying packets available at cityofpeachtreecornersga.com. Candidates may qualify from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday in the Office of the City Clerk, 147 Technology Parkway, suite 200 in Peachtree Corners. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Sorority to give out cotillion information
The Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and their nonprofit affiliate, the Gwinnett Pearls of Service Foundation, will host a Debutante Cotillion Scholarship Program information session 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross.
Prospective debutantes are welcome.
Information: uaocotillion@upsilonalphaomega.com. Veronica Fields Johnson
Dog park extends deadline for mayor race
The deadline for dogs to qualify for consideration as the next mayor of the Chattapoochee Dog Park has been extended to 6 p.m. today. Information: www.duluthga.net, select Parks and Recreation, Parks, then Chattapoochee Dog Park. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Snellville memorial breaks ground
The Snellville Veterans Memorial Committee will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at the site adjacent to the Senior Center near Oak Road and Highway 78. The ceremony will precede Snellville’s Star Spangled fireworks program, originally scheduled for July 4. Information: www.snellvilleveteransmemorial.org or 770-891-1612. Karen Huppertz
NORTHSIDE
Forsyth company announces expansion
The Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce says German company Dieffenbacher is expanding its Forsyth operations, adding more than a dozen jobs as part of a customer support center.
The company is a leading supplier of wood-based panel and pellet plants.
The company’s U.S. manufacturing plant is located in Forsyth. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Qualifying period nears for Cumming election
Qualifying for the municipal election in Cumming has been set for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Aug. 30 at the city clerk’s office, 100 Main St.
Cost: $360 for the mayor’s race and $180 for council.
The seats of Mayor H. Ford Gravitt, Post 1 councilman Rupert Sexton and Post 2 councilman Quincy Holton will be up for grabs.
The election is Nov. 5. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Cherokee elementary wins statewide award
Cherokee County’s Free Home Elementary School and principal Karen Carl have been named one of 10 winners of the 2013 School Bell Award from the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals. The school was lauded for an its initiative “Cultivating a Positive Learning Environment.” The award will be presented at a November conference in Savannah. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
USA Wrestling Team to appear in Alpharetta
The USA Wrestling Team will appear at Rally 4 Wrestling events from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at The Cooler, 10800 Davis Drive, Alpharetta. The weekend theme is “Keep Olympic Wrestling” and activities include a wrestling exposition, World Team Exhibition Matches, a wrestling clinic and a sock hop. The event is expected to be the biggest outing for the USA Wrestling Team as it prepares for the 2013 Championships in Budapest. Information:www.rally4wrestlingusa.com. Veronica Fields Johnson
Free document shredding in Fulton
The Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Complex will host a free and secure document shredding event for Fulton County residents 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the complex, 6500 Vernon Woods Drive, Sandy Springs.
All shredded paper will be recycled. The event is free, but donations are welcomed.
Information: Andre Gregory at 404-705-4900 or Keep Sandy Springs Beautiful at 770-551-7766 or info@knfb.org. Veronica Fields Johnson
Cumming mayor will run again
Longtime Mayor H. Ford Gravitt announced this week that he’ll seek another term in office. The 71-year-old Gravitt was first elected in 1970, and served on the city council for four years before that.
The municipal election is set for Nov. 5 and qualifying begins at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the city clerk’s office. The mayor’s office and two council seats are at stake. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
ATLANTA
Mayor Reed could join DNC exec committee
The Democratic National Committee is set to vote on whether to add Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed to its executive committee.
The mayor is already a considerable force in Georgia politics and if he’s affirmed, he’ll be positioned to bring greater focus and resources to the state ahead of a critical 2014 .S. Senate race for the party.
Vote results are expected to be announced today. Katie Leslie
Family Dollar hosts town hall meeting
Family Dollar Stores Inc. will host a town hall meeting 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the QLS Senior Center, 4001 Danforth Roadd. Officials will answer questions about the new store at Kimberly and Cascade roads. The community is invited to ask questions and express opinions about how the store will impact the area. Information: 404-401-3113 or maynardfranklin@gmail.com Veronica Fields Johnson
Parents should update school emergency info
Atlanta’s school system is encouraging parents to update their students’ emergency contact information, home addresses and phone numbers.
The information is used by Atlanta Public Schools to contact parents and guardians in the event of an emergency.
Parents can review their information on the school system’s Infinite Campus portal at www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/parentportal. Mark Niesse
Atlanta Job Corps plans commencement
The Atlanta Job Corps will celebrate commencement day 9:30 a.m. today at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, 1630 Metropolitan Parkway, S.W. The keynote speaker will be Congressman David Scott of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District.
The Atlanta Job Corps Center is one of 125 national Job Corps centers that give youth the opportunity to complete a basic education and advance into their chosen careers, higher education or military service.
The event is free and open to the public. Information: Karen Rene, 404-660-6526. Mea Watkins
DEKALB
Tucker issues boil water advisory
A boil water advisory is in effect in the Tucker area, the DeKalb County Watershed Division said Wednesday.
A temporary fluctuation in water system pressure could pose a health hazard, the county said.
Residents should continue boiling water until further notification from the county.
Information: 770-391-6015. Alexis Stevens
19 offices promoted, 25 others honored
DeKalb County Police Chief Cedric Alexander recently recognized 19 officers who have been promoted to the rank of sergeant or above.
In addition to those who earned promotions, the department honored 25 detectives and officers in the major felony unit for their day-to-day work.
In addition to investigating homicides and robberies, that unit is also responsible for handling domestic violence incidents, drug enforcement and crimes against women and children. Lynn Hulsey
Commissioner heads national committee
DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson has been re-appointed to head the Health Steering Committee of the National Association of Counties.
The committee helps counties nationwide create and maintain healthy communities and also work on policy recommendations for health care delivery and indigent care. April Hunt
DeKalb senior group honors volunteers
Senior Connections, a nonprofit that serves senior citizens in DeKalb and Fulton counties, recently honored its top volunteers for their service to the organization.
Jim Story was named volunteer of the year for his work in driving meals to shut-ins every day. He has logged nearly 5,900 miles serving the Decatur area daily.
Senior Center volunteer of the year was Jeanette Reed, who is also a senior member of the DeKalb Atlanta senior center on Warren Street. Kitchen volunteer of the year was Mar Yi (Esther) Than. On any given day, Senior Connections needs fifty volunteers in the kitchen to help pack meals. April Hunt
MJCCA to hold teen community service event
The Marcus Jewish Community Center invites teens to bake for those in need from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Teens will earn one and a half community service hours. Cost: $10, teens and members; $15 for the community. Pre-registration is required.
Information: amy.helman-darley@atlantajcc.org,678-812-3978. Mea Watkins
Mayor proposes ‘Blue-Ribbon’ committee
Decatur mayor Jim Baskett proposed forming a Blue Ribbon committee, half the members chosen by the school board, half by the commission to address the $59.5 million bond referendum that would finance renovations to Decatur High and Renfroe Middle schools. A “third party” would study student enrollment trends, demographics and the potential impact of annexation and more. Bill Banks for the AJC
SOUTHSIDE
Saturday services set for Creekside football player
Services have been set for De’Antre Turman, the Creekside High School 11th-grade football player who died Friday night after being injured during a scrimmage. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral at 212 Riverside Parkway in Austell. Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. today, at Friendship Community Church at 4141 Old Fairburn Road in Fairburn. Turman played cornerback for the Seminoles and broke his neck after a routine tackle during the scrimmage against Banneker High School in College Park. Robert Lee
Early voting expanding in Stockbridge
Early voting for the November elections will be expanded this year in Stockbridge. An agreement with the city and the county’s election department will allow a second week of early voting at the Ted Strickland Community Center beginning Oct. 19. The polls will be open two Saturdays. The city will pay $5,000 to offset the additional costs involved. Early voting at the McDonough election headquarters for all Henry County voters begins Oct. 14. City Council seats will be on the ballot in all four cities as well as the mayor’s post in Hampton, McDonough and Stockbridge. A county SPLOST referendum is also likely to be on the Nov. 5 ballot. Monroe Roark for the AJC
Fayette County continues growth
Fayette County has seen an average annual growth of 2,188 residents since 1990, according to figures released by the Atlanta Regional Commission.
The county’s biggest growth spurt occurred between 1980 and 2010, due to rapid development in Peachtree City.
Growth slowed to only about 544 residents per year between 2010 and 2013, but Fayette added approximately 700 new residents from April 2012 to April 2013. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
Fayetteville resets rained-out Market Day
Rain washed out Fayetteville’s monthly Market Day last Saturday, so the event has been rescheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Dozens of local vendors will have homemade and home-grown foods and crafts for sale near the gazebo in the downtown Administrative Complex parking lot.
Information: 770-719-4173. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
McIntosh coaches win state honors
Three of McIntosh High School’s athletic coaches were recognized by the Fayette County Board of Education Monday for earning high honors from state associations.
Volleyball coach Wendy Weaver, boys soccer coach Bunky Colvin and baseball coach Brad Campbell were named 2013 Coach of the Year by the Georgia Volleyball Coaches Association, the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association and the Georgia High School Association’s Region 4 5A, respectively. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
Jonesboro summer concert set for today
Jonesboro will host a free concert 7 p.m.today at Lee Street Park. The concert will highlight progressive art rock and cover music. The public is invited. Tammy Joyner
