Fulton
Norwood appointed to election board
Fulton County commissioners Wednesday appointed former Atlanta City Councilwoman Mary Norwood to the county’s Board of Registrations and elections, but held off on appointing a new board chair.
The local Republican Party nominated Norwood, who lost to Kasim Reed for Atlanta mayor in 2009. She has pledged to address problems that plagued the county’s November general election.
Commissioners did not appoint former Atlanta Deputy City Attorney Mary Carole Cooney as election board chairwoman. Commissioner Robb Pitts nominated Cooney, but she did not receive the four votes needed for approval. Her nomination is on hold.
David Wickert
Empowerment summit for youth scheduled
A youth empowerment summit, “Color Me Confident,” for ages 13-19 will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the College Park Public Safety building, 3717 College St., in the Community Room 302.
The free occasion will cover relationship building, life skills training, health and nutrition, teen dating violence prevention, skits, and panel discussions.
Registration is required by 5 p.m. Thursday
Information: tinyurl.com/bztuole. Lisa Gibson for the AJC
Henry
Cooking demonstration for cancer patients
Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Henry Hospital will host a cooking demonstration aimed to help patients battling cancer.
Eat Smart, Feel Better, Cook Less is noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Foundation Education Center. The class is free.
Information: 678-604-1040 or piedmonthenry.org/classes. Monroe Roark for the AJC
Gwinnett
Volunteers needed at animal shelter
Volunteers are needed at the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter to help increase adoptions and reduce euthanasia.
Volunteers are needed to help with new initiatives and host several events, in addition to daily needs. They need volunteers to help walk dogs, handle cats and kittens, clean and sanitize kennels, assist citizens, provide landscaping, help with clerical duties and pitch in at fundraisers and special events.
Volunteers must be 18 years old and pass a background check.
Information: Lt. Christina Schiralli, 770-513-5506 or email policevolunteers@gwinnettcounty.com. Andria Simmons
Atlanta
Korndörfer to headline Spelman concert
Jens Korndörfer, organist at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, will perform a free concert as part of the Spelman College Harreld-James Organ Recital Series, 4 p.m. Sunday at at Sisters Chapel, 350 Spelman Lane S.W. Information: www.spelman.edu or call 404-270-5476. Ernie Suggs
Dekalb
Church to host job search workshop
St. Philip AME Church will host a social networking workshop 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 240 Candler Rd. S.E. Job seekers will learn how to use Linked-In to improve their professional profile. A $5 donation is requested. Information: karenjames2507@yahoo.com or www.saintphilip.org. Veronica Fields Johnson
