COBB
Austell posts Facebook comment restrictions
After the posting of recent negative comments about Mayor Joe Jerkins and the city on its Facebook page, a lengthy “Commenting and Privacy Policy” was posted recently on that page.
Repeat violators may be prohibited from posting on the city’s Facebook page.
Information: facebook.com/notes/city-of-austell/commenting-and-privacy-policy/608993149163736, info@austellga.gov or City Hall, 770-944-4300. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
GWINNETT
Duluth to hold 35th annual tree lighting
Duluth will celebrate the 35th Annual “Lighting of the Duluth Tree” 4 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at festival center on Town Green.
City Hall will be open 4 to 6:30 p.m. with live musical performances. Event includes games, story time and holiday crafts for the kids.
The outdoor musical celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. Santa Claus will arrive with his live reindeer. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
CHEROKEE
Qualifying set in House District 22 election
Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp has set qualifying Monday through Wednesday for the Jan. 7 special election to fill the seat of state Rep. Calvin Hill, R-Canton.
Hill died Oct. 30 of leukemia. Times: 9. a.m-5 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday. Place: Secretary of State's Elections Division, 802. West Tower, 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, Atlanta. Fee: $400 for the nonpartisan election. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
FULTON
Roswell cultural and arts guide released
The city of Roswell’s 2013-2014 Arts and Cultural Organizations Directory has been released.
The resource guide contains information about 21 organizations in the city which offer arts and cultural programming.
Residents can download the guide at www.roswellgov.com/ArtsMonth. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
College Park kicks off reporting campaign
College Park officials say that “If You See Something, Say Something.” It’s a new campaign urging city employees and the public to report such infrastructure issues as utility line problems, potholes, broken sidewalks and code enforcement issues.
City Manager Terrence Moore says the campaign stems from a power line issue left unaddressed. To report problems: 404-669-3756 during normal business hours, 404-766-3618 other times. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
DEKALB
Zoning committee recommends new map
At Tuesday’s meeting, 19 of 21 members of Decatur’s K-3 Zoning Committee recommended to the school board a final draft map rezoning the city’s elementary schools. The committee cited the finalist as having the best balance of capacity and diversity, while keeping most neighborhoods intact.
But the map does zone much of Lenox Place to Westchester rather than the much-closer Oakhurst, thus angering roughly 20 Lenox residents attending.
There remains a community meeting (Dec. 3) and work session (Dec. 4) before final board approval on Dec. 10. Bill Banks for the AJC
