COBB
Three convicted in 2012 killing of Kennesaw man
Percy Burdine, 31, Jalin Collins, 20, and Brandon Love, 20, all of Woodstock, were convicted Thursday of felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with the slaying of Milton Carl Kelley of Kennesaw in April 2012. The trio, who were also convicted on marijuana possession charges, killed Kelley, 53, at his Leicester Drive home. In addition to those charges, Collins and Love were both convicted of possession of a firearm during commission of a felony and Love was convicted of malice murder.
All three men could be imprisoned for life when they are sentenced 9 a.m. Monday. Michelle E. Shaw
Marietta High to host Turkish athletes
Fourteen high school athletes and their coach and trainer from Turkey will train with Marietta High School’s basketball teams Monday and Tuesday. The group’s seven boys and seven girls are in the SportsUnited cq program, a cultural exchange sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The teens will also participate in other activities at the school. Information: www.marietta-city.org. Tucker McQueen for the AJC
No-go in Powder Springs for movie chase
Mayor Patricia Vaughn said she was called recently by a representative for “Barely Lethal,” a movie starring Samuel L. Jackson and Jessica Alba with filming continuing in Georgia through mid-December.
She said they were looking for a 2.5-mile stretch for a high-speed chase after filming at Richard’s Auto Salvage in Austell.
The city’s Police Chief Charlie Sewell confirmed there was no such place in the city without closing down part of U.S. 278, which would need a state permit and cause a major traffic disruption for the city’s busiest route. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
GOP to host U.S. Senate candidate
The Cobb County Republican Party will host a breakfast meeting 8 to 9 a.m. today at party headquarters, 799 Roswell St., Marietta. U.S. Senate candidate Eugene Yu will be the featured speaker. Admission is $10. Information: Joe Dendy at 770-820-6545 or www.CobbGOP.org. Veronica Fields Johnson
Volunteers needed for rec area clean-up
Keep Marietta Beautiful is looking for volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon today to spruce up the Paces Mill Recreation Area off Cobb Parkway at the Chattahoochee River. The Marietta group is coordinating the event with the U.S. National Park System. Trash bags and T-shirts will be provided while they last. Volunteers younger than 18 must have a signed parental release. Information: www.mariettaga.gov. Tucker McQueen for the AJC
Race will benefit public gardens
A 5-K race through Swift-Cantrell Park and downtown Kennesaw today will benefit the city’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens. About 1,000 runners and walkers are expected at the one-mile fun run at 7:30 a.m., 5K race at 8 a.m. and tot trot at 8:45 a.m., starting at Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 N. Main St. The Grand Prix 5K series is part of the city’s Fit City initiative. Information: www.kennesawgrandprix.com. Tucker McQueen for the AJC
GWINNETT
Police: Lilburn teen hid gun near high school
Demarcus Connell Lewis, Jr., 17, is charged with possession of a pistol or revolver by a person under the age of 18.
Lilburn police said Lewis was seen hiding a handgun in some bushes at a medical building next door to Berkmar High School.
Security video recorded from the school supported a witness’ assertion that Lewis hid the unloaded weapon then proceeded to the school building, authorities said. Marcus K. Garner
Woman burned in Buford house fire
A woman sustained second-degree burns in a house fire Thursday afternoon in the 200 block of South Alexander Street in Buford. No one else was injured. The house was thought to be vacant and did not have electric or natural gas service.
The fire was determined to be accidental, but the house was a total loss, with most of the walls and the roof destroyed. Michelle E. Shaw
Online campus hosts semester registration
Registration for the online campus extends through Nov. 20 for grades 4-12.
Gwinnett Online Campus will host meetings 6:30 to7:30 p.m. Monday and Nov. 19 at the school, 713 Hi Hope Road, Lawrenceville.
Information: www.gwinnettonlinecampus.com/attend-goc.html Nancy Badertscher
Duluth Citizens Police accepting applications
The Duluth Police Department is beginning a Citizen Police Academy. Citizens may attend this free academy to introduce functions of police work beginning Jan. 23 and ending May 24. Each class will be approximately three hours, meeting every other Thursday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 3276 Buford Highway in Duluth. Information: woodruff@duluthpd.com, 678-512-3705, or www.duluthga.net/departments/police. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Nominations accepted for Movers & Makers
Partnership Gwinnett, in collaboration with Gwinnett Tech, is accepting submissions for the Movers & Makers Awards. Applications due by Jan. 17: www.partnershipgwinnett.com/movers-makers-awards/.
Information: Troels@gwinnettchamber.org. Karen Huppertz
Lilburn city services on website, app
After an eight-month redesign process, Lilburn has announced the launch of a new website at www.cityoflilburn.com. Residents may request city services and make requests for yard debris pick-up, report a needed street repair, or make the city aware of any issue needing attention, even sending the city a picture of the problem using an iPhone. The new website also allows residents to sign up to receive the city’s e-newsletter, event information, police bulletins, emergency alerts, bid postings, council agendas as well as pay citations online without having to make a trip to Municipal Court. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
NORTHSIDE
Woodstock wins regional development award
The Woodstock West development by Walton Communities has won a 2013 Developments of Excellence, Livable Centers Initiative Achievement Award from the Atlanta Regional Commission. The 308-unit development near downtown was lauded for its green space, bike trails, dog park and other amenities.
Winners were announced at the ARC’s annual State of the Region Breakfast Friday. Mark Woolsey for the AKC
“America’s Got Talent” eyes Cherokee band
The Cherokee High School Band of Warriors has been invited by the producers of “America’s Got Talent” to perform at the Atlanta auditions on today. “The band will be shown on national TV,” Principal Debra Murdock said. Band members, she said, “are super excited.” The band will leave the school’s campus on Saturday morning for a day of taping in Atlanta. The band is directed by Garrick Cheyne Nancy Badertscher
Johns Creek man accused of stabbing
A 33-year-old Johns Creek man with a history of mental problems has been taken into custody for allegedly stabbing his mother multiple times, authorities said.
Andre Ottey could be charged with aggravated assault. The woman, whose name was not released, received non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed with a knife in her abdomen, neck and arm, police said.
She was transported to North Fulton Hospital. While the police department has responded to the house, in the 4700 block of Ogeechee Drive, on several occasions, this is the first time police said there was physical violence of this nature. Michelle E. Shaw
Woodstock group sets holiday home tour
The Junior Service League of Woodstock will host its 17th annual Holiday Tour of Homes on Nov.9 and 10. The self-guided tour will feature homes in Woodstock and Canton professionally decorated for the holiday season by local designers. Tickets are $20 with all proceeds benefiting local charitable groups. Tickets and more info: jslwoodstock.org Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Roswell offers cultural and arts guide
The city of Roswell’s 2013-2014 Arts and Cultural Organizations Directory has been released.
The resource guide contains information about 21 organizations in the city which offer arts and cultural programming.
Residents can download the guide at www.roswellgov.com/ArtsMonth. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Restaurant Week set for Alpharetta eateries
Alpharetta Restaurant Week will be Saturday to Nov. 9. At least 15 restaurants will participate in this year’s observance. Restaurants will have a variety of options on prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner.
Reservations are recommended.
Information: 678-297-2811. Laurie Hoffman
ATLANTA
Free job fair on Tuesday
Coast-to-Coast Career Fairs will host a free job fair 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Holiday Inn Capitol Conference Center, 450 Capitol Ave., S.E. Career experts will provide free resume critiques.
Information: www.coasttocoastcareerfairs.com/career_fairs/details/GA/Atlanta/November/5 /2013/. Veronica Fields Johnson
Sorority hosts human trafficking dicussion
The Kappa Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., will host a panel discussion and public forum on human trafficking 10 a.m. today at the Ivy Community Center, 3850 Stone Road, S.W.
Rose Scott, a reporter for WABE will be moderator the program, which includes, Stephanie Davis of Georgia Women for a Change; Pamela Perkins Carns of Interfaith Children’s Movement; Jennifer Swain of Youth Sparks; Lisa Williams of Circle of Friends; and Willoughby Mariano, a reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The event is free. Ernie Suggs
Free family health expo today
The Center for Black Women’s Wellness will host a free Family Health & Beauty Expo 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Ave. Health screenings, information and educational programs will be available. Attendees can also participate in Zumba, urban ballroom, aerobics, toning, sculpting and more. Pre-registration is requested. Information: cbww6thannualexpo.eventbrite.com. Veronica Fields Johnson
Lung cancer vigil set for Fourth Ward Park
The fifth annual Shine A Light on Lung Cancer Vigil will be 3 to 6 p.m. today in Historic Fourth Ward Park, 680 Dallas St., N.E. The free event, sponsored by the Lung Cancer Alliance, will feature a cookout, flag football, games, prizes, educational material on lung cancer screenings and more. Attendees may also light and release floating lanterns to honor someone lost to lung cancer. Information: www.lungcanceralliance.org. Veronica Fields Johnson
DEKALB
Skeletal remains found in DeKalb
DeKalb County police are investigating skeletal remains found near the corner of Glenwood Road and Covington Highway.
Early Thursday evening police were called to the scene by someone who came across the remains while looking for scrap metal, said police.
The remains appear to be that of an adult, not a child, he said. The gender and cause of death were not immediately clear.
“We’ll get more information during the autopsy,” he said. “We’re in the infancy of the investigation right now.” Ben Gray and Michelle E. Shaw
Tucker group holds safety forum Monday
The Tucker Community Improvement District will hold a public safety forum at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer branch of the DeKalb County library system, 5234 LaVista Road, Tucker.
County police officers will be on hand to answer questions and discuss launching a business watch for the area. April Hunt
Info meeting on zoning code updates
DeKalb County Commissioners Larry Johnson, Stan Watson and Jeff Rader, along with the DeKalb Planning Department, will host a public information meeting on recommended changes to the DeKalb County Zoning Code at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts & Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Dr., Decatur.
The public is invited to give comments.
To view updates go to www.planningdekalb.net, click on zoning code then zoning code updates.
Information: 404-964-4936. Veronica Fields Johnson
Doraville library hosts book sale today
The Friends of Doraville Library will hold a book sale from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today at the branch to support programming at the branch.
The sale includes fiction hardcover books, as well as paperbacks, CDs and DVDs for adult and children.
Donations are still be accepted at the library, 3748 Central Ave., Doraville.
Information: 770-936-3852. April Hunt
Animal welfare group hosts fundraiser
PAWS Atlanta, an animal welfare group, will host its annual Walk for the Paws fundraiser on Saturday in Avondale Estates.
Proceeds will benefit homeless animals and help provide veterinary service at its no-kill shelter in central DeKalb.
Information: www.pawsatlanta.org. April Hunt
Registration open for basketball leagues
DeKalb County parks is accepting registration through November for a winter adult basketball league at all county recreation centers.
Cost is $320 per team an eight-game season that begins in December. Participants must be 35 or older and provide their own uniforms for the league.
Information: 770-414-2113. April Hunt
SOUTHSIDE
Film to shoot Monday in Stockbridge
A scene from the film “Fast and Furious 7” is scheduled to be filmed in Stockbridge Monday.
The city has issued film permits to close Reeves Parkway and Rum Creek Parkway, off Rock Quarry Road, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day.
Traffic will be held intermittently for short times only (while the cameras are rolling) and off-duty Henry County Police Officers will be on hand for traffic control. Monroe Roark for the AJC
Gun found in locker at Fulton middle school
A student is facing criminal charges and school disciplinary action after a gun was found in a locker at Eat Point’s Woodland Middle School Thursday.
An unloaded 9 mm handgun and a loaded magazine clip were discovered in an eighth grade student’s locker. A classmate allegedly saw the student showing the weapon to someone. Angel K. Brooks
“Thriller” engineer to speak at Clayton State
Producer and recording engineer Matt Forger will be the guest lecturer at Clayton State University’s Student Activities Center 5 p.m. Thursday.
He will discuss his years in the music business, including his work on Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking “Thriller” album. A question and answer period will follow. Free.
Information: John Shiffert at 678 466-4463. Tammy Joyner
Hapeville investigates woman’s death
Police are investigating after a woman was found in a Hapeville apartment building.
Authorities have not released much information about the incident, which happened Thursday at a building on South Fulton Avenue.
The victim’s name has not been released. Staff
McDonough hosts vets services
A Veterans Day service is scheduled for 11 a.m.Nov. 11, at the Veterans Wall of Honor in McDonough’s Heritage Park, 101 Lake Dow Road just off Hwy. 81.
The ceremony is being hosted by the American Legion Post 55.
There will be remarks by a number of local officials and patriotic music from various school groups.
The keynote speaker is retired U.S. Army Capt. Tommy Clack, who lost three limbs in Vietnam in 1969 and recently retired after 47 years of military and government service.
Information: www.henrycounty-ga.org. Monroe Roark for the AJC
Tyrone seeks creek cleanup crew
The Town of Tyrone and the Fayette County Stormwater Management Department invite volunteers to help clean up sites along Line Creek starting at 9 a.m. today.
The Rivers Alive effort will begin at Tyrone Town Hall, 881 Senoia Road.
Those 18 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Everyone must sign a waiver, available at www.fayettecountyga.gov/news_archives/13oct/RiversAliveWaiver.pdf. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
