County by county news for Sunday

metro atlanta

Water district hosts photo contest

The Metro North Georgia Water Planning District is hosting a photography competition that will focus on the heritage, beauty and character of the region’s natural water resources.

The competition is open to photographers 18 and older. Participants may submit up to three entries. There is a $500 first-place prize and 11 finalists will receive a $100 prize.

Photographs of lakes, streams and rivers must be taken within the geographical boundaries of the 15-county water district. Deadline: Aug. 8.

Information: www.northgeorgiawater.org Kent A. Miles

Cobb

Powder Springs council on summer schedule

Powder Springs Mayor Patricia Vaughn and the City Council begin their summer schedule of reduced meetings this month through September.

Instead their agenda meetings will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10 in the second floor conference room, City Hall, 4484 Marietta St. with 7 p.m. voting meetings on July 21, Aug. 18 and Sept. 15 in the Council Chambers, 4488 Pineview Drive. Carolyn Cunningham

Gwinnett

Gwinnett court system launches new website

The Gwinnett court system has launched a website at www.gwinnettcourts.net that is easier to navigate and will provide online resources for obtaining information and conducting business with the courts. Find information about the various courts, case information, court programs, jury service as well as deeds and land records. Karen Huppertz

Fulton

Hapeville seeks input on arts district plan

The city of Hapeville is seeking community input on the possible establishment of an arts district overlay that would create new standards aimed at encouraging art studios and housing in the downtown area.

Input will be accepted until the end of July at Hapeville.org or spi_llc@bellsouth.net

Mark Woolsey for the AJC

Fayette

Spring Hill Elementary gets pre-k program

Spring Hill Elementary School in Fayetteville has been awarded a lottery-funded pre-kindergarten program for 2014-15.

Registration for the selection lottery is available until July 25. Residency information and the child’s birth certificate must be presented.

Information: 770-460-3990, ext. 121. Jill Howard Church for the AJC

Henry

National Night Out set for Aug. 5

Henry County’s public safety agencies are hosting the annual National Night Out 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at Henry Town Center, McDonough.

It is a free event for the whole family where parents and children alike will have an opportunity to meet community leaders and various law enforcement officers and get a first-hand look at some of the equipment, vehicles and apparatus they use to keep citizens safe.