COBB
Smyrna seeks used cooking oil donations
Smyrna is asking residents and restaurants to donate used cooking oil for the city’s biodiesel program.
The goal is to have a majority of city vehicles running on biodiesel fuel to reduce petrodiesel use and prevent water and sewer drain clogs.
Citizens can leave used oil curbside in sealed plastic containers or at the public works department, the recycling center off Concord Road or four fire stations.
Information: www.smyrnacity.com. Tucker McQueen for the AJC
Austell approves money for needy
Many Austell families in need should have a merrier Christmas with the Austell City Council’s recent approval of $53,100.
The money comes from interest earned on the city’s $5 million Norfolk Southern railroad settlement.
Among the expenditures will be $1,500 each to 20 area churches. Six local schools will receive $3,000 to spend $300 on each of 10 families chosen by school officials.
Then $300 will go to each of seven families chosen by the council and to 10 families chosen by board members of the Austell Area Community Improvement Commission, or AACIC, which recommends to the council uses for the interest fund. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
GWINNETT
Parks announce new partnership for seniors
Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation has joined forces with Positive Public Image, an organization elevating the value and esteem of seniors by encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle.
Through this partnership, Gwinnett will distribute more information to the seniors on arts and crafts, exercise and computer training.
Information: www.gwinnettparks.com, or learn more about Positive Public Image at www.positivepublicimage.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
DEKALB
Decatur to annex six more properties
Decatur’s commission approved annexing six properties, all single-family residences, three on McKinnon Drive and three on Kirk Road. It was the third such annexation this year with five properties in the same area approved in January and four more in June.
City Manager Peggy Merriss said the city is trying to "round out" that area in southeast Decatur where some properties are half in Decatur, half out, and some aren't contiguous. Bill Banks for the AJC
FAYETTE
Fayette Ethics Board has positions open
Fayette County’s Ethics Board has vacancies for two alternate positions for three-year terms who meet as needed to receive, review and process complaints about standards violations.
Applications are due Dec. 27; contact Floyd Jones at 770-305-5102 or fjones@fayettecountyga.gov. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
FULTON
College Park kicks off reporting campaign
College Park officials say that “If You See Something, Say Something.” It’s a new campaign urging reporting infrastructure and code enforcement issues.
To report problems: 404-669-3756 during normal business hours, 404-766-3618 other times. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
