Fulton
Fulton GOP to host Benjamin Carson
Dr. Benjamin Carson, a pediatric neurosurgeon and author who gained national at last month’s Conservative Political Action Committee Conference, will speak to the Fulton County Republican Party April 25.
Tickets: $150. Information: www.fultongop.org David Wickert
Cherokee
Canton long range planning group to meet
The first meeting of the “Commission on Canton’s Future” is set for 6 pm. today on the third floor of City Hall, 151 Elizabeth St., Canton. The organizational meeting may focus on selecting leadership and deciding on meeting format. Mayor Gene Hobgood created the group based on resident feedback that the city lacked a long range plan. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Cobb
County seeks input on flex bus route
Cobb commissioners are asking for community input on a new flex bus route that will run primarily in the south Cobb area. The unique “flex” route unveiled will serve both disabled riders who need curb-to-curb service and traditional passengers who want to pick up the bus at a fixed stop. The route, expected to be the first of its kind in metro Atlanta, is slated to launch by the end of September. To submit input, send email to: lisa.cupid@cobbcounty.org. Jaime Sarrio
Cobb celebrates grant program
The Cobb County Community Development Block Grant Program Office Thursday hosted an event to highlight the success of the program and the Nobis Work’s Reworx Center. Since 2002, Nobis Works has received more than $1 million in grant program funds. Since 1982, the grant program has brought more than $99 million to Cobb and municipalities to improve the social, economic and physical standing those in need. Information: 770- 528-1455. Jaime Sarrio
Forsyth
Forsyth schools set budget timeline
The Forsyth County Board of Education has adopted a timeline for consideration of the 2014 budget. Chief financial officer Dan Jones says initial budget recommendations will be presented May 9, with tentative approval May 16. Final approval is set for June 20. The fiscal year begins July 1. Last year’s budget was $270,523,482. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Henry
Moss to host town hall meeting
District I Commissioner Bo Moss will hold his first town hall meeting 9 a.m. Saturday, at the Locust Grove Recreation Center. Scheduled guest speakers will be state representatives Andy Welch (District 110) and Brian Strickland (District 111). The focus of the meeting will be to give citizens a legislative update on achievements during the 2013 legislative session at the State Capitol. Moss will also officially introduce himself and take questions from citizens. Monroe Roark for the AJC
Atlanta
Production confronts fatherless epidemic
Sharon Keys Ministries, Inc. presents Missing Daddy, a theatrical production that confronts the fatherless epidemic, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 27 at the Kroc Community Center, 967 Dewey St. S.W. The play chronicles the life of Marsha and the consequences she faces as a child of an absent father. Tickets: $20. Information: sharon@sharonkeysministries.com or 678-469-9983. Mea Watkins
