Atlanta
Georgia State cuts 110 positions
Georgia State University eliminated 110 positions this week, 25 of which were filled, to save about $4 million.
The cuts were necessitated by the 3 percent budget cuts Gov. Nathan Deal ordered nearly all state agencies to take because of the struggling economy. The permanent reduction equals more than $5 million for Georgia State, President Mark Becker wrote in a memo.
The college has also postponed maintenance projects, cut money for travel and left dozens of vacant staff and faculty positions open.
The university previously eliminated 300 jobs in 2009 to save about $9 million.
Laura Diamond
‘Race 2 Recycle’Saturday in Piedmont Park
Keep Atlanta Beautiful has scheduled the sixth annual “Race 2 Recycle.” The 5K run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pavilion at Piedmont Park. Fruit, snacks and water will be provided, and kids, strollers and dogs are welcome. Participants should to bring old running shoes, batteries, small electronics and mobile phones for recycling.
Pre-registration: $25, adults and $15, children under 14. Race day registration: $30, adults and $15, children under 14. Register online at www.active.com or in person at Phidippides, 1544 Piedmont Ave. Information: Ed Williams at 404-327-7738 or RoadRaceServices@comcast.net. Jeremiah McWilliams
Gwinnett
Snellville Business Tool Box 2.0 now live
The City of Snellville Office of Economic Development has released the Snellville Business Toolbox Version 2.0, a one-stop-shop for resources to start, sustain or grow a company.
A redesigned user interface has expanded with the Snellville Sustain Checklist and the Snellville Growth Checklist. The toolbox continues to serve as the portal for entrepreneurs interested in working with a free mentor or joining a peer advisory board.
Since its original release last June, the Snellville Toolbox has had more than 200 Toolbox users. Information: www.snellvillebusinesstoolbox.com.
Kenneth Musisi
Cobb
Emergency response training today at mall
Multiple public safety agencies will be conducting a training drill simulating a shooter and mass casualty event 7:30 to 9 a.m. today at Town Center Mall in Kennesaw.
The complex exercise is designed to help first responders practice security response, communications, Unified Incident Command and emergency medical response.
The road around the mall (Ring Road) will be shut down at 7 a.m.
Andria Simmons
Fulton
County seeks bids for lobbying job
Fulton County has begun the process of hiring an outside lobbyist to protect its interests in the next state Legislative session, when Northside lawmakers could start efforts to dismantle the county government’s powers. Commissioners have been unable to agree on whether to look for an outside lobbying firm, use lobbyists on the payroll, or both. The resolution to solicit bids passed Wednesday.
Dissenting voters said lawmakers frown upon the county spending high amounts for lobbying and that commissioners themselves should speak out at the Capitol.
Johnny Edwards
