State
UGA holds memorial for faculty, staff, students
Twenty-four University of Georgia faculty, staff and students who died since last April will be honored at the university’s annual candlelight memorial service on April 29 at the UGA Chapel.
During the “Georgia Remembers … a Candelight Memorial,” names of each of the 13 students and 11 faculty and staff members will be read aloud, followed by a toll of the Chapel bell and lighting of a candle.
The service will be lead by UGA President Jere Morehead. Names will be read by leaders of the university and staff councils and the student government association.
The memorial service begins at 7 p.m., on the steps of the Chapel.
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 of New Macland Road from 45 to 35 mph. In a rare disagreement with Mayor Patricia Vaughn, Councilwomen Rosalyn Neal and Cheryl Sarvis and Councilman 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 also includes Compton Elementary School. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
Gwinnett
Berkeley Lake to repave multiple 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 at a cost of $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 PDK Airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport, 2000 Airport Road, Chamblee, hosts the Good Neighbor Air Show and Open House noon May 17.
The event celebrates the 55th anniversary of the airport’s operation as a civilian aviation facility. Admission is free and open to the public; parking is $10 per vehicle.
Information: www.pdkairshow.com
Kent A. Miles for the AJC
