Fayette
Fayette County Library offers free e-books
Members of the Fayette County Public Library can download free e-books and audiobooks from the library’s website. The books are compatible with Apple, Android, Blackberry, Kindle, Nook and other devices. Titles are available any time and have no late fees because they expire automatically. See gadd.lib.overdrive.com or contact Jessica Kuhr at 770-461-8841 for details. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
DeKalb
Pet registration, adoption fees go up
A new ordinance in DeKalb requires veterinarians to notify the county when they vaccinate pets for rabies, to allow the county to collect registration fees. Vets also may collect the registration and charge a $1.50 convenience fee.
In addition, the county is increasing registration fees from $5 to $10 yearly for altered dogs, cats and ferrets and from $15 to $25 for unaltered animals. A new three-year fee will be $25 for altered and $60 for unaltered animals. April Hunt
Atlanta
Black photographers to be featured at Capitol
The work of five African-American photographers will be featured at a history photography exhibit 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Georgia State Capitol, 206 Washington St. S.W.
State Rep. Roger Bruce will host the exhibit, which honors Jim Alexander, Horace Henry, Susan J. “Sue” Ross, Clyde Bradley, and Arthur “Bud” Smith. Information: 770-362-0123. Mea Watkins
Henry
HCFD to service hydrants in March
Henry County firefighters will begin servicing fire hydrants March 1. Hydrants are currently serviced Monday thru Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you see a fire truck in your area during one of the inspection months and the firefighters are working with the hydrants, you could experience a change in your water clarity. If you notice that your water is not as clear as normal, simply run your water until it runs clear before washing clothes to prevent staining light colored clothing. If your water does not clear up, call 770-288-6600.
Monroe Roark for the AJC
Cobb
Libraries offer free puppet museum passes
Cobb residents with valid library cards can get a pass worth four free admissions to the Center for Puppetry Arts museum in Atlanta. Passes are available at Cobb library branches.
The museum, which features more than 350 puppets from around the world, is open Tuesdays through Sundays. Valid dates, show times, hours of operation, and reservation information available at www.puppet.org. Jaime Sarrio
Gwinnett
CPR/AED training free to public
Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services will teach CPR and the use of an AED 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at their headquarters, 408 Hurricane Shoals Road, Lawrenceville. Zero Response is an awareness campaign designed to equip Gwinnett residents with info needed during a cardiac emergency. Responsible citizens using these lifesaving skills will be able to provide immediate assistance, thereby creating the zero response timeframe. Registration is required, but class is free. Register: fireprograms@gwinnettcounty.com or 678-518-4850.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
