Gwinnett
Braselton Police name new captain
The Braselton Police Department named Michael Steffman captain. He attended Davidson County Community College before earning his P.O.S.T. certification from the Georgia Police Academy. He was worked in law enforcement 14 years, the last nine in Braselton. Karen Huppertz
Cherokee
Cherokee schools plan leader bus tour Oct. 29
The Cherokee County School District plans its first-ever bus tour for business and community leaders Oct. 29.
Get On Board with CCSD Schools! is set to give 40 leaders an inside look at three high-performing schools, showcasing the district's educational record and inviting the community to increase involvement with the schools, including establishing more partnerships. Mark Woolsey
DeKalb
Brookhaven names interim attorney
Brookhaven City Council recently appointed Thompson Kurrie Jr. as its interim city attorney, to replace Bill Riley after his sudden departure.
Riley had helped Brookhaven with its creation and launch last December and will remain as the city’s solicitor.
Kurrie is former chairman of Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. His salary is still under negotiation. April Hunt
Fulton
S. Fulton business expo to be held this week
South Fulton County business owners are invited to participate in the IGNITE South Fulton business expo from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday at Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland L. Dennard Center, 1560 Metropolitan Parkway. The event promotes growth and sustainability for entrepreneurs and small and mid-size businesses. Topics will include teamwork, community investment and the global economy. Information: 404-612-2880. Veronica Fields Johnson
Henry
Potter named Teacher of the Year
Garth Potter, economics and world history teacher at Union Grove High School, was named Teacher of the Year for the Henry County School System. The announcement was made during the Harvest of Heroes ceremony Thursday night at the Henry County Performing Arts Center. A veteran teacher of 16 years and volunteer with the Union Grove High School marching band, Potter will now represent the system in the Georgia Teacher of the Year competition. Information: www.henry.k12.ga.us. Monroe Roark for the AJC
Cobb
Panetta elected to civil service board
Marietta businessman Lawrence "Larry" Panetta will fill the Post 4 slot on the Civil Service Board through 2016. Marietta City Council approved the board's recent election results choosing Panetta for the appeals board for fire and police department staff below the rank of deputy chief. Information: www.mariettaga.gov. Tucker McQueen for the AJC
Lee to hold town hall meeting on Thursday
Cobb County Commission Chair Tim Lee will hold a town hall meeting 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the Board of Commissioners room, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. The meeting is for all Cobb residents. Information: 770-528-3305 or www.cobbcounty.org/lee. Tucker McQueen for the AJC
