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Powder Springs to add senior communities
Powder Springs officials are reviewing site plans for two adjacent senior living communities.
Property owners are Asa Candler for the southwest corner of Richard D. Sailors Parkway at U.S. 278 and Lynn Williams for the northwest corner.
Their site plans recently were recommended for approval by the city’s planning and zoning commission.
City Council members are expected to finalize the site plans during their 7 p.m. meeting on July 21. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
Gwinnett
Pianos sought for Lilburn Main Street
Lilburn Mayor Johnny Crist wants to bring street pianos to Old Town Lilburn to become works of public art and bring a fun, community atmosphere to Main Street.
Information: Mayor Crist at johnny.crist@me.com or www.streetpianos.com.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Fulton
Grants available for Johns Creek arts
Johns Creek City Council set aside $30,000 in grant funding in the 2014 budget to encourage Johns Creek participation in arts programs within the city while supporting growth of the programs. Fund applicants must be located in the city and have three years of nonprofit status. Deadline: July 31. Information: www.johnscreekga.gov
Kent A. Miles for the AJC
Musicians wanted for Alpharetta band
The Alpharetta City Band has entertained audiences for the past 25 years and now has immediate openings in several sections. The band is seeking musicians in the percussion, clarinet, saxophone and double reed sections.
No audition is required, though band members must be able to play proficiently at the high school level.
The band’s repertoire includes a diverse selection of music, from traditional concert band compositions to show tunes, movie themes and patriotic marches.
Rehearsals are held most Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Crabapple Government Center, 2624 Broadwell Road, Alpharetta.
Information: www.alpharettaband.com or 770-475-9684. Nancy Badertscher
DeKalb
Input sessions set for renovating schools
City Schools Decatur has set two dates for residential input sessions on the renovation and new construction of Renfroe Middle School and Decatur High.
Architects and design personnel, selected by CSD, will field questions and suggestions on Aug. 14 at the high school and Aug. 19 at Renfroe.
Design plans for both schools should finish by late fall/early winter, with Phase I construction on the high school — most likely new classrooms – beginning in January. Bill Banks for the AJC
Debate over DeKalb YMCA continues
A decision on whether DeKalb County should buy the South DeKalb YMCA for $5 million has been deferred until at least Aug. 12.
The DeKalb Commission lacked four votes needed to take action during its June 24 meeting.
Under the proposal, the $5 million in county green space money would pay for YMCA renovations and expansions, and the YMCA would continue operating the facility and charging membership fees.
Mark Niesse
