County by county news for Monday

Chartered through the Boy Scouts of America, this program provides career orientation experiences, leadership opportunities, community service activities, ride-alongs in police vehicles, policing and hands-on training.

Applications are available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Powder Springs Police Department, 1114 Richard D. Sailors Parkway.

Information: Det. Jody Matthews, jmatthews@cityofpowdersprings.org, Det. Keon Hackett, khackett@cityofpowdersprings.org or 770-943-1616.

Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC

Barrow

Property tax increase to be discussed

Residents interested in learning more about a proposed Barrow County property tax increase may attend any of three meetings: 11:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 or 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. at the Barrow County Board of Education, 179 West Athens St. in Winder. The anticipated tax hike would result in a 4.54 percent increase, an increase of .803 mills from 17.697 to 18.50. The increase would result in a $30.51 increase on a home with a fair market value of $100,000.

Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Gwinnett

Event teaches communication skills

The Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch and Learn 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24 at Snellville City Hall, 2342 Oak Road. Jo Kelly, of Toastmasters, will discuss improving public speaking and presentation skills. Preregistration required: www.eastsidechamber.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Help shape downtown Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville Downtown Development Authority will host a Community Visioning Session at 7 p.m. Monday at Lawrenceville City Hall, 70 S. Clayton St. The public is invited to discuss plans for the historic nine-block downtown district. Residents and business leaders will meet Downtown Development Authority board members, learn more about the new Main Street program, provide input, and define a vision for the downtown area. Information: Marci Gross at 678-407-6651 or www.lawrencevillega.org. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

DeKalb

Brookhaven approves comprehensive plan

Brookhaven City Council has approved the Comprehensive Plan 2034 for review by the Atlanta Regional Commission and the State Department of Community Affairs. Public feedback is still encouraged before final adoption via email at comprehensiveplan@brookhavenga.gov.

The plan’s land use section shows apartments, townhomes and condominiums comprise 12.6 percent of the city.

Most of the 66 apartment complexes are adjacent to Buford Highway. (A Buford Highway Improvement Plan and Economic Development Strategy have also been formulated.) Apartments are also in Lenox Park, Peachtree Road and Blackburn Park areas.

Information: www.brookhavenga.gov.

Adrianne Murchison for the AJC

Fayette

Workshops focus

on children at risk

The Fayette County public school system is sponsoring a series of free workshops for parents of students in the Children at Risk in Education program.

The Systematic Training for Effective Parenting sessions will meet on Tuesdays from January through March in Fayetteville to discuss behavior, communication and discipline.

Space is limited; contact your child’s school counselor to register. Jill Howard Church for the AJCCherokee

Cherokee seeks substitute teachers

The Cherokee County School district is seeking substitute teachers to work this academic year.

Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED. Pay ranges from $60-$70 per day. Information: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/employmentWayne Washington

Fulton

Historic district

public hearing set

The Milton City Council and Historic Preservation Commission have set a joint public hearing for 5 to 6 p.m. today at City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, to present information and get feedback on the proposed creation of a Crabapple Historic District. Crabapple Village, on Milton’s southwest side, dates from the 1850s. Some landowners have expressed reservations about review power the historic commission would have over changes to existing structures and standards for new construction in the district, which is being built up as the city’s downtown and government center.

Mark Woolsey for the AJC

Johns Creek center hosts health event

Johns Creek’s active adult center will host a free geriatric health and wellness event from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road. A variety of free health screenings will be offered, including blood pressure, bone density, hearing and vision. Exhibits and vendors will also be on hand. Seniors can RSVP by emailing ParkPlace@JohnsCreekGA.gov or calling 678-512-3430. Mark Woolsey for the AJC