Cobb
Covered bridge to close for maintenance
The historic covered bridge on Concord Road in Smyrna will close Tuesdayfor about a month for maintenance. Drivers will have to detour on South Hurt Road and Hurt Road during the Cobb Department of Transportation work. The 131-foot long bridge, between the East West Connector and Hicks Road, built in 1848, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tucker McQueen for the AJC
DeKalb
Recorders court closed Monday
DeKalb County Recorders Court will be closed Monday due to weather damage which occurred Friday.
Those scheduled to appear Monday will be notified with a new court date. Staff will report to work, even though the courthouse will be closed to the general public. Staff
Druid Hills cityhood letters sent
Druid Hills residents began receiving letters Friday informing them about options for joining a city like Atlanta or remaining in the unincorporated part of DeKalb County.
The letters, from Druid Hills Civic Association President Justin Critz, said annexation into Atlanta would be an opportunity to be part of the city’s growing development and its neighborhood planning unit system.
But Critz also said uniting with Atlanta presents challenges in the form of potentially higher taxes and the cost of some services.
The letter asks residents to pay attention in the coming months as the Druid Hills community considers its options.
Mark Niesse
Cherokee
Leadership program seeks applicants
The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominees for the 2015 Leadership Cherokee class. Officials say names will be taken through Oct. 1 for the nine-month course, which is aimed at producing future business, civic and political leaders. Classes begin in January 2015, after an application and interview process.
Information: info@CherokeeChamber.com
Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Gwinnett
Business panel offers small businesses help
Suwanee and the Gwinnett Chamber’s Small Business Resources Coalition will present a panel of experts at a free Small Business Essentials seminar at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at Suwanee City Hall, 330 Town Center Ave. Topics will include business and marketing plans, financial and lending assistance, licensing and taxes, minority assistance, networking and growth, training and mentorship programs, and doing business with the City of Suwanee. Registration required by Aug. 17. Information: www.gwinnettchamber.org. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Fulton
Northside planning input being sought
Fulton County officials have added public input meetings in North Fulton as county staffers prepare a five-year Consolidated Planning Document.
It’s aimed principally at low and moderate incomes and seeks to provide decent housing and economic opportunity, among other goals. Meetings: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek; and 6-8 p.m. Aug. 14 at the North Fulton Service Center, 7741 Roswell Road, Atlanta. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
