County by county news for Monday

State

UGA sets memorial for faculty, staff, students

Information: news.uga.edu/releases/article/candlelight-memorial-service-2014. Janel Davis

Cobb

Powder Springs tables speed-limit decrease

The Powder Springs City Council voted last week to table a vote on decreasing the speed limit on New Macland Road from 45 to 35 mph.

In a rare disagreement with Mayor Patricia Vaughn, council members Rosalyn Neal, Cheryl Sarvis and Chris Wizner said they would oppose the decrease. Wizner said he thinks more motorists will bypass the city if the decrease is implemented.

Vaughn said she is concerned that drivers travel too fast through the residential section that includes Compton Elementary School. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC

Gwinnett

 Berkeley Lake could repave roadways

Based on the completion of a road paving projects assessment done in March, Berkeley Lake has identified city streets in need of resurfacing. Roads in Berkeley Walk, Berkeley Commons, River Mansions, Lakefield Bend, and sections of Habersham Lane, Peachtree Lakes Drive and Bayway Circle are identified for improvement.

The city engineer has proposed a plan to obtain and manage bids and perform construction management for the projects for $6,900.

 Information: www.berkeley-lake.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Fulton

 Applications taken for youth commission

The Fulton County Office of Children and Youth is accepting applications for the Fulton County Youth Commission, a leadership program designed to mentor future leaders.

Participants become familiar with how local government resolves youth issues and make suggestions for the best solutions.

Fulton County students in grades 9 to 11 may apply. Deadline is May 23.

Information: Andre.Danzy@fultoncountyga.gov, www.fultoncountyga.gov or 404-612-3099. Kent A. Miles for the AJC

DeKalb

Air show coming to DeKalb Peachtree