Fulton
Union head blasts court on employee decision
The head of Fulton County's employees' union wants the County Commission to reconsider making new workers hired by Superior and State courts and the Superior Court Clerk's Office unclassified. The board made the change in June at the request of Superior Court Chief Judge Cynthia Wright, State Court Chief Judge Patsy Porter and Clerk Tina Robinson. If unclassified workers get fired, they can't appeal to the personnel board.
Greg Fann, executive director of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and a personnel board member, said the change also means workers who get promoted lose their classified status giving them little motivation to seek advancement.
Johnny Edwards
Immunization rush weeks continue
Fulton County Health Services' back-to-school immunization rush weeks from Monday to Saturday. Parents needing health records to enroll children in schools can get required vaccinations and eye-ear-dental screenings done at three regional health centers: Adamsville, College Park and Alpharetta. Prices are based on income.
Bring copies of immunization records, Medicaid or insurance cards and proof of Fulton residency. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: 404-612-1211.
Johnny Edwards
Gwinnett
Gwinnett Relay for Life seeks volunteers
Gwinnett Relay for Life is seeking volunteers to help plan next year's event, which raises money for the American Cancer Society. They will meet 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Information: 770-814-0123 and press 3. David Wickert
Cobb
UGA coach to help raise library funds
Legendary University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley will speak at next month's "Booked at Six" Cobb Library Foundation fundraiser. Dooley is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and led the Bulldogs to the 1980 national championship and six SEC championships. The fundraiser will take place at 6 p.m. Aug. 9 at The Georgian Club at 100 Galleria Parkway SE, Marietta. Tickets are $50. Funds raised will support the Cobb County library system. Information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.CobbLibraryFoundation.org. Daarel Burnette II
Atlanta
Atlanta Public Schools classes begin Monday
Atlanta Public Schools starts class Monday for schools on a traditional calendar schedule. Parents can find information about bus routes and registration at www.atlantapublicschools.us. Jaime Sarrio
Clayton
Clayton Schools touts its teaching staff
Clayton County Public School District officials are touting their teachers, all of whom now have a highly qualified designation.
To be designated as highly qualified, a teacher must be fully certified by the state, hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and demonstrate competence in the subject areas they teach.
The district began recruiting highly qualified teachers five years ago to reach the goal.
Wayne Washington
