DeKalb
Stone Mountain hiring seasonal workers
Stone Mountain Park plans to hire nearly 300 seasonal employees for winter events.
The hiring team seeks Snow Mountain attendants, merchandisers, lift operators, guest relations staff, food service personnel, and cleaning crews for daytime and evening shifts. Applications must be completed online. Training is set to start soon.
Holiday shows and events start in November.
Information: www.stonemountainpark.com/jobs.
Adrianne Murchison for the AJC
Fulton
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. Friday, 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
Cherokee
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
Gwinnett
Free herbs in the garden workshop
The Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service will host an Herbs in Garden workshop 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdayat Shoal Creek Filter Plant Conference Room, 1755 Buford Dam Road in Buford. Learn about the minimal maintenance of herbs and the variety of scents, flavors, and colors. Workshop is free, but pre-register by Sept. 26 by contacting Timothy Daly at 678-377-4010 or timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Forsyth
Sheriff’s office honored for safety programs
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office won statewide kudos from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The agency named Forsyth to 1st place in the 201 to 500 officer category in the 2014 Governor’s Challenge Awards. The awards honor departments with outstanding achievements in highway safety enforcement and education. The department also snared a motorcycle safety award.
Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Forsyth approves bond payback resolution
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners wants to lessen the property tax burden resulting if the county’s up-to $200 million transportation bond issue is approved by voters Nov. 4. Commissioners OKd a nonbinding resolution asking that a future board scheduling a SPLOST 8 vote use the first $100 million of that sales tax money to pay back the bond, reducing the tab for property taxpayers. A final vote is expected at the Commission’s Oct. 2 meeting. The bond proposal includes an array of projects, among them some significant upgrades to Ga. 400.
Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Henry
Fall break camp Oct. 6-10
The Henry County Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a day camp Oct. 6-10, which is fall break for Henry County schools. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and camp is for ages 6-12. Locations are Fairview Recreation Center, Heritage Park, J.P. Moseley Recreation Center, Locust Grove Recreation Center and Nash Farm Park. Cost is $100 per child with a $10 discount for each additional child in a family. Register in person or online. Information: www.hcprd.org.
Monroe Roark for the AJC
Paramedic program earns accreditation
The Henry County Fire Department has been awarded national recognition with initial accreditation from the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), for its EMT to Paramedic Training Program. Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services is the only other department in the state to receive this recognition, according to county officials. Information: www.henrycounty-ga.org. Monroe Roark for the AJC
