Cobb
State group recognizes Marietta councilman
The Georgia Municipal Association has recognized Marietta Councilman Anthony Coleman, Ward 5, with a certificate of excellence.
The fourth-term council member completed more than 120 units of credit and nine required courses at the Georgia Municipal Training Institute and the Robert E. Knox Jr. Municipal Leadership Institute.
Information: www.mariettaga.gov. Tucker McQueen for the AJC
Gwinnett
Lilburn to dedicate greenway trail
Residents are invited at 10 a.m. Saturday to the dedication of the Camp Creek Greenway Trail as a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat. The event, part of Lilburn's Arbor Day activities, is sponsored by the GFWC Lilburn Woman's Club conservation program. After the dedication, the Ladybugs Garden Club will invite volunteers, or those interested in learning more, to join them for trail maintenance. Information: www.cityoflilburn.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Cherokee
New middle school on the way in Cherokee
The Cherokee County Board of Education has cleared the way for a new/replacement Dean Rusk Middle School in the Hickory Flat area. Board members voted unanimously to accept a $38.6 million low bid from Womack, Lewis and Smith Construction. The new campus, set to open in August 2016, is being funded by SPLOST revenue. The school will be able to house 1,600 students and is designed to relieve growth-related overcrowding. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Forsyth
60 companies in Forsyth career expo
More than 60 companies will look to fill jobs at an upcoming career expo in Forsyth County. It's set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 25 at Lanier Tech's Forsyth campus, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming. Manufacturing, computer, health care and retail employers will be among those on hand. During the expo, job seekers can join a live chat with experts on resumes, interviews and other job-hunting topics. The event is sponsored by Lanier, the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Department of Labor. More information: swat@gdol.ga.gov. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Fayette
Fayette teacher awards finalists announced
Three finalists have been chosen for Fayette County’s Teacher of the Year award.
David Spearman teaches drama at Starr’s Mill High, Kelly Jackson teaches music at Crabapple Lane Elementary and Alexandra Vlachakis teaches business and computer science at Sandy Creek High.
The finalists will be evaluated by three judges, with the winner to be announced at a ceremony in April. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
Henry
Henry school board approves calendar
The Henry County Board of Education approved a 177-day student calendar for the 2014-15 school year.
The first day of classes is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 4. There will be one-week breaks in October, February and April, as well as the week of Thanksgiving.
Information: www.henry.k12.ga.us. Monroe Roark for the AJC
