Cobb
Complete summer reading to win prizes
Children who want to participate in Cobb County Public Library’s summer reading program can now pick up a reading folder at any branch.
They need to record what they read, bring it back by July 31 and claim a certificate.
The library has partnered with Stevi B’s to offer free pizza to the first 5,000 children who bring their folder back to the library.
Each child who completes the program will be entered to win an iPad. Information: www.cobbcat.org/srp/. Jaime Sarrio
Gwinnett
Duluth Fine Arts hosting fundraiser
The Duluth Fine Arts League will host “A Tour of Italy” July 20 at Hardeman’s Fine Art Glass Studio, 311 Main St., Duluth.
The event will include Italian cuisine, wine, entertainment and a silent auction.
Cost: $35 with proceeds going to the League’s high school scholarship program.
Tickets available at Hardeman’s Fine Art Glass Studio.
Information: 770-476-7328 or www.duluthfineartsleague.org. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Forsyth
Forsyth considering election changes
The Forsyth County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections is proposing a series of changes in election day voting locations and precinct lines that would begin in 2014.
The changes would cut the current 25 precincts to 16.
Officials say they’re considering the plan to save money, and because a large number of voters now cast ballots before election day.
Three public input meetings are set for this month and next.
Information: www.forsythco.com Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Cherokee
Cherokee exhibit traces history of cotton mills
The Cherokee County History Museum and Visitors Center presents the temporary exhibit “Life with the Mills: The Canton Cotton Mills” through Sept. 14.
The free exhibit traces the mills from 1900 to 1981 and features documents, artifacts and photographs.
The museum is at 100 North St., Suite 140, Canton.
More information: rockbarn.org Mark Woolsey for the AJC
DeKalb
Brookhaven to launch police force July 31
Brookhaven will launch a 54-member police force on July 31 – the anniversary of the vote to create Georgia’s newest city.
Officers must complete a two-week training session, starting July 15, to begin patrols.
Meanwhile, city officials are still negotiating with DeKalb County, which has provided police service in the city since its incorporation in December. April Hunt
Fayette
Fayette commissioners want to make visits
The five members of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners would like to be invited over.
The commissioners issued a notice that they are available to attend local civic, homeowners association, PTO or other meetings as part of a new community outreach program.
Interested groups may contact Tameca White at 770-305-5103 or twhite@fayettecountyga.gov to schedule an appearance. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
