County by county news for Saturday

The indictment alleges that Robinson, whose company worked with the Georgia Medicaid Program’s Children’s Intervention Services, used unlicensed therapists and billed for services on days patients were not treated. Robinson received payments from Georgia Medicaid totaling $438,622 from Jan. 2010 to Jan. 2012.

Joel Provano

Austell supports Dobbins Chapel

Austell City Council joined other Cobb cities Monday by unanimously supporting the preservation the Historic Dobbins Air Reserve Base Chapel on Cobb Parkway.

They want the base to reroute a new patrol road around the 63-year-old chapel instead of through it. Enough funds weren’t raised to move the chapel that was dedicated in 1950 as a World War II memorial.

Information: Dobbins Chapel Foundation, Retired Chief Master Sgt. Dick Roberts, 770-455-3094 or (404)-558-0155.

Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC

Powder Springs seniors hold sale

The Powder Springs Senior Citizens Center will hold a yard sale,9 a.m. - 3 p.m. today.

Baked goods and hot dog lunches also will be sold at the Morris building, 4181 Atlanta St.

Proceeds will help pay programming costs.

Information: Center Coordinator Dee Chappell, 770-943-1555. Carolyn Cunningham

Southern Poly recognizes military

Southern Polytechnic State University will observe Military Appreciation Week Monday - Thursday starting with World War II veteran Bob Kerr and a presentation by retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Larry Taylor. Various activities are planned throughout the week. Information: www.spsu.edu.

Jaime Sarrio

Cobb introduces prescription card

Cobb commissioners Tuesday will announce a free prescription drug discount program, the Coast2Coast Rx Card. It is open to all Cobb residents, and can be used at all pharmacy chains and most independents pharmacies, according to the company. Cobb will earn $1.25 per prescription. Information: www.coast2coastrx.com

Jaime Sarrio

America Recycles Day celebrated

Keep Cobb Beautiful will hold a collection event 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta in honor of America Recycles Day. Residents may recycle clothes, shoes, electronics, document shredding and latex paint disposal. Information: keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org Jaime Sarrio

Mabry Park preview event today

Friends of Mabry Park will host a park preview 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. The park is only accessible through private property. Park at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 4495 Sandy Plains Rd. and take the free shuttle to the park. Information: www.MabryPark.org. Jaime Sarrio

GWINNETT

Gwinnett hosts Veterans Day ceremony Sunday

Gwinnett County will host a Veterans Day ceremony 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville.

Local political leaders will participate, and Command Sgt. Maj. James Nelson Jr. of the Georgia National Guard will deliver the keynote address.

The Fallen Heroes Memorial is on the grounds of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville.

The event will be televised at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and also can be viewed at www.tvgwinnett.com. David Wickert

SPCA to sponsor pet vaccination clinic

The Georgia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will hold two events today at its office, 1175 Buford Highway, Suite 109, Suwanee. The public is invited to a garage sale 8 to 11 a.m. and there will also be a low-cost vaccination clinic 1 to 4 p.m. featuring rabies shots, heartworm tests, deworming and flea treatments. Information: 678-765-2726. Veronica Fields Johnson

Finance person wanted for Duluth committee

The Duluth Finance Committee is looking for a city resident or business owner with a financial or investment background. The committee has eight members — two members of council, two staff members and one to four city residents. Two may be business owners, and two city residents. Information: Teresa Lynn at tlynn@duluthga.net. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

North Berkeley Lake Road getting sidewalks

The Gwinnett Board of Commissioners has approved a pedestrian safety project including sidewalks, curb, gutter and improvements to the roadside shoulders along North Berkeley Lake Road west of Lakeshore Drive to Bush Road.

When complete, sidewalks will run continuously from Peachtree Industrial Boulevard to Bush Road along North Berkeley Lake Road and along Bush Road from North Berkeley Lake Road to Medlock Bridge Road. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Tech Foundation Board receives state award

The Gwinnett Tech Foundation’s board of trustees received the designation of the “Role Model Board” award during the Technical College System of Georgia’s 2012 Leadership conference last month.

The Technical College Foundation Association’s designation recognizes that the Gwinnett Tech Foundation operates at the highest standard of legal and financial standards, and that its trustees are active and engaged in the foundation’s development initiatives.

The TCFA represents the 27 TCSG college foundations with over 600 trustees statewide.

Kenneth Musisi

Suwanee looking for your best photos

Residents of Suwanee are invited to submit photos capturing the spirit of the community for the 2013 Snap Suwanee exhibit. Photographers may submit up to five high-resolution photos each. Deadline is Dec. 31. Complete guidelines for submission available at www.suwanee.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

NORTHSIDE

Cherokee man dies after fall from ladder

A Canton man died Friday morning after suffering a head injury from falling off a 20-foot ladder.

Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home off White Road Friday morning after the man’s wife discovered him deceased in their yard. Barron Clarence Smith, 52, of Canton, apparently fell from a 20 foot ladder while trimming limbs from a tree.

No foul play is suspected. An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death. Andria Simmons

Marietta man arrested in car break-ins

Cherokee County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested Angelo Rivens, 54, on Thursday on four counts of entering auto and 30 counts of credit card fraud following a month-long investigation.

The Marietta man allegedly broke into four vehicles parked at Hobgood Park in Woodstock between Oct. 12 and 17 stealing wallets and purses. The victims’ credit cards were used in Cherokee and North Cobb to buy electronics, household items and cigarettes. Andria Simmons

Roswell recycling center accepts paint

The Roswell Recycling Center celebrating American Recycles day by accepting latex paint at no charge with proof of residency.

All container sizes will be accepted but paint must be in the original container and colors should not be mixed.

Commercial businesses must contact Atlanta Paint Disposal for the options available to them. America Recycles Day is Thursday.

Information: www.keeproswellbeautiful.org or 770-442-8822. Kenneth Musisi

Cherokee group seeks nominees for award

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominees for its “First Citizen” award recognizing a resident displaying family, civic or religious service. It will be presented at January’s annual meeting. Application deadline is Dec. 10. Information: 770-345-0400. Mark Woolsey for the AJC

Students to learn about hearing loss

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association will present the Listen To Your Buds campaign to bring awareness to a common cause of hearing loss: listening to music at sound levels too loud for too long and too often on electronic devices. The events will take place 9:45 a.m. Monfsy at Mount Pisgah Christian School, 9820 Nesbitt Ferry Road, Johns Creek and 1 p.m. Monday at McGinnis Woods Country Day School, 5368 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta. Information: www.listentoyourbuds.org. Veronica Fields Johnson

Cherokee firefighter honored for rescues

Governor Nathan Deal recognized a Cherokee County firefighter for heroism during a Governor’s Public Safety Awards ceremony in Forsyth, Ga. Sgt. Jason Williams was lauded for leading two endangered firefighters to safety from a burning Woodstock home, suffering third-degree burns. Williams, with the fire department since 2006, was awarded a medallion. Mark Woolsey

ATLANTA

Kickball team goes to New Orleans

Atlanta’s kickball team, Flying V, will compete in the Circuit Championships in New Orleans on Sunday. Flying V finished fourth in points in the National Tour Standings.

Local kickball teams can register in December to participate in the tournaments next year. Information: Brickford Faucette at brickfaucette@gmail.com or www.kickball365.com. Kenneth Musisi

Community honored by Holocaust Museum

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will honor Atlanta benefactors: Charles S. Ackerman, Bernie and Billi Marcus, and The Coca-Cola Company and thank the community, including 25 local families, foundations and companies at a tribute dinner 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street N.W. The event theme is “Impacting Our World: What You Do Matters” and Rwandan genocide survivor Clemantine Wamaryia will speak. Information: www.ushmm.org/events/atlantadinner or 678-553-3151.

Veronica Fields Johnson

Vigil for Lung Cancer Awareness Tuesday

The Atlanta Chapter of Lung Cancer Alliance will host a candlelight vigil 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Turner Field as part of the National Shine a Light on Lung Cancer campaign to bring awareness and support for the disease. Information: www.lungcanceralliance.org. Veronica Fields Johnson

EPS takes applications for grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking applications for $1.5 million that will be awarded in 2013 as small environmental justice grants of up to $30,000.

The grants enable non-profit organizations to conduct research, provide education and develop solutions to local health and environmental issues in communities overburdened by harmful pollution. One to five grants will be awarded in each EPA region, with a maximum $30,000 award. Information: www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/grants/ej-smgrants.html Nancy Badertscher

DEKALB

Jury rules complex to blame for shooting

Nathaniel Polite will receive about $4.5 million from the owners of the Stone Bridge apartments for the injuries that left him paralyzed.

Apartment owner Double View Ventures and manager Westdale Asset Management is expected to appeal.

Polite was shot in 2009 as he walked along a path between the complex and a nearby store.

His lawyers argued the complex’s owner was negligent because it didn’t fence the area off or respond to other attacks along the trail. April Hunt

County hosts “Shred and Tread” today

In honor of America Recycles Day, DeKalb County will host document shredding and shoe recycling for residents 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the county’s Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive.

Sensitive documents will be shredded on-site free, though there is a five-box limit. In addition, residents can drop off old sneakers that can be recycled.

Information: www.keepdekalbbeautiful.org. April Hunt

Decatur, Avondale merge boundaries

Decatur and Avondale Estates celebrate the merging of their boundaries noon today at the corner of Sam’s Crossing and East College Avenue. The ceremony is symbolic, giving the two cities a shared boundary for the first time.

The annexation of the commercial property between the two cities including 13 Avondale Estates businesses and 12 Decatur businesses along East College Avenue became effective July 1. Bill Banks for the AJC

Media workshops and interactive discussions

The Atlanta Chapter of Media Communications Association International and Panasonic Solutions Company will host MediaProCamp 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at American Intercontinental University, 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 500 Embassy Row.

Media professionals in the entertainment industry will brainstorm solutions to common problems by sharing their experiences, knowledge, perspectives and wisdom. MediaProCamp is an open, participatory workshop event.

The free event includes refreshments and lunch. Information: www.mcaiatlanta.org.

Kenneth Musisi

Lithonia hosts visioning meeting

Residents of Lithonia are invited to a meeting 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Lithonia Woman’s Club, 2564 Wiggins St. to offer their vision for the city’s amphitheater and adjacent park.

An architectural firm has offered to do a free master plan for the complex, which has served as the site of summer concerts and car shows in the past.April Hunt

Lawyers celebrate community service day

The DeKalb Lawyers Association will celebrate a day of community service today by volunteering with God’s Goodness’ mobile food pantry and transport them to the Clarkston Community Center at 3701 College Ave., where the bags will be distributed to nearby residents.

God’s Goodness Inc. is a mobile food pantry delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to communities in need.

Andria Simmons

SOUTHSIDE

Mom hit when shooter fires into apartment

Forest Park mother Ashle Teddleton was struck in the thigh by a bullet fired into her apartment on Saturday evening while she played board games with her son. Teddleton said she is thankful to be alive and happy her son wasn’t hit.

Police told Channel 2 Action News someone fired at least three shots through the patio window at the Laurel Pointe Apartments off Morrow Road near Forest Park.

Clayton County police said someone shot into two other apartments that night. Fran Jeffries

Clayton Chick-fil-As host shoebox drive

All Clayton County Chick-fil-A, Dwarf House and Truett’s Grill restaurants are hosting a shoebox drive benefiting Operation Christmas Child through Friday.

The restaurants will serve as a drop-off point for shoe boxes filled with toys, school supplies, hygiene products, etc., for children ages 5-9. Samaritan’s Purse will distribute the boxes around the world.

Customers receive a free coupon for a Chick-fil-A Sandwich for each packaged shoebox they donate.

Information: tinyurl.com/ycvqzft. Kenneth Musisi

Fayette dems host pancakes and politics

The Fayette County Democratic Committee will meet for its monthly Pancakes and Politics meeting Saturday at 9 a.m. at the International House of Pancakes , 705 North Jeff Davis Dr., Fayetteville. Details: www.fayettedemocrat.com

Tammy Joyner

Fayetteville releases Christmas ornament

Fayetteville Main Street has released the first of a new series of commemorative Christmas ornaments depicting local scenes. The ornament features the Historic Fayette Courthouse on one side and the Fayetteville Main Street logo on the other.

The ornaments are $10 at Fayetteville City Hall, the Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House Museum and the Welcome Center, 250 E. Lanier Ave. Jill Howard Church for the AJC

Church seeks donations for dinner

Donations and volunteers are needed to help In His Great Name Worship Center present the 7th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 22 at the Fairburn Youth Center, 149 Roosevelt Highway, Fairburn. Service opportunities include donating food, clothing, coats and personal grooming and job fair services, as well as resources to help homeless and less fortunate people become self-sustaining.

Information: 770-964-8364 Veronica Fields Johnson

‘Kindness Works’ Week adopted in Henry

The Henry County Board of Commissioners proclaimed next week as “Kindness Works” Week. It is celebrated during the second week of November throughout Henry County and in conjunction with the Henry County Board of Education and its schools, the cities of Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough and Stockbridge, as well as the Henry County Water & Sewerage Authority and the Henry County Court System, and for the first time, the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia. Monroe Roark for the AJC