COBB
Powder Springs to host blood drive
Powder Springs will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in the Municipal Court building, 4483 Pineview Drive in downtown Powder Springs.
Appointments: redcrossblood.org, enter code powdersprings.
Information: Powder Springs Economic Development Director Stephanie Aylworth, 770-943-1666 ext. 345.
Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
Gwinnett
Be a superhero, run in Suwanee Fest Classic
Because a portion of all race entry fees will go to Cure Childhood Cancer of Atlanta, runners in this year’s Suwanee Fest Classic are being encouraged to dress in superhero attire to honor those touched by childhood cancer.
The race, a prelude to the city’s two-day Suwanee Fest, is hosted by Georgia Fitness and takes place beginning at 7:30 a.m. with a 5K run, 8:30 a.m. 10K run and 8:35 a.m. 1K fun run Sept. 13, at Town Center Park. Information: www.suwaneefest.com.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Fulton
Johns Creek plans 9/11 commemoration
Johns Creek Police Chief Ed Densmore and Fire Chief Jeff Hogan will be the keynote speakers at the Rotary Club of Johns Creek-North Fulton Patriot’s Day ceremony 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road.
The free event will feature patriotic music and will honor local first responders including Johns Creek police, fire and emergency medical personnel. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
DeKalb
Decatur police prepare to move into new digs
Deputy city manager Hugh Saxon said Decatur’s police department begins moving into its new building at the Beacon Municipal Complex next week, followed shortly thereafter by the Municipal Court and 911 Center.
The two-story structure is the first space designed for the police since the original City Hall opened in the 1920s.
Previously the department spent over 30 years in the western wing of the old Trinity High School. Bill Banks for the AJC
Annexation revote set for Clarkston areas
A revote on annexation of areas around Clarkston is set for Nov. 4. Annexation was on the ballot in a special May electionwhen nine of 14 voters opposed it in precinct A, and 70 voters were evenly split in precinct B.
Annexation would build Clarkston’s economic viability and broaden its tax base, explained City Manager Keith Barker. The population could increase from 7,500 to 20,000.
Clarkston took DeKalb County to state court to win a revote opportunity. Adrianne Murchison for the AJC
Fayette
Mobile career lab coming to Fayette
The Atlanta Regional Workforce Board’s Mobile Career Resource Center will visit 9 a.m. until noon Tuesday at the Clayton library, 420 Valley Hill Road in Riverdale and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayette branch, 1821 Heritage Park Way in Fayetteville.
The Mobile Career Lab provides job seekers a 13-station computer lab, a private interview area, printer, scanner, and copy services. Individuals will have assistance with online job searches, resume and cover letter development, online tutorials and individual assessments and exploration of training eligibility and options. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
