Cobb
Commissioner seeks applicants for boards
Commissioner Lisa Cupid, who serves south Cobb, is accepting applications until April 5 from residents in District 4 to serve on a county board or authority.
Applications are available at www.cobbcounty.org/cupid or county facilities in south Cobb.
Information: 770-528-3311 Saleemah.Johnson@cobbcounty.org Jaime Sarrio
Gwinnett
Woodall to lead Lilburn town hall meeting
U.S. Representative Rob Woodall will host a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall in Lilburn. The discussion will include recent sequestration and how it may affect Gwinnett residents. Information: www.cityoflilburn.com.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Home and garden expo in Peachtree Corners
The United Peachtree Corners Civic Association is sponsoring a Home and Garden Expo 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the fellowship hall of Christ the King Lutheran Church, 5575 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners. Jane Bath will speak on maintaining and renovating your yard and gardens as well as vegetable gardening. Information: upccaprograms@gmail.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
DeKalb
Meeting focuses on Lakeside cityhood
DeKalb County Commissioner Elaine Boyer will host an informational meeting 7 p.m. Monday at Tucker Middle School, 2160 Idlewood Road about a possible new city of Lakeside. Members of the Lakeside City Alliance will make a presentation about the proposed city, while attendees can also make comments about the proposal. April Hunt
Henry
HCFD receives award for arson seminar
The Georgia Fire Investigators Association presented the Henry County Fire Department with a Distinguished Service Award March 20 at an arson seminar hosted by the HCFD in McDonough. The award was given “in gratitude and recognition of the department’s exemplary service” in hosting the seminar the past five years, according to a statement.
Monroe Roark for the AJC
Fayette
Commissioner touts youth program
The chairman of the Fayette County Commission is encouraging rising high school sophomores and juniors to apply to a regional leadership program. Steve Brown is offering to write recommendations for qualified students interested in the Model Atlanta Regional Commission. The program includes six months of study, debate and activities related to area issues. Information: Floyd Jones at fjones@fayettecountyga.gov by March 29. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
Cherokee
Cherokee education group seeks donations
The Cherokee County Educational Foundation has launched its inaugural fundraising campaign.
Businesses and individuals who donate more than $100 will become Founding Partners and will get special recognition.
The foundation was established in the fall to support school district programs, teachers and students.
Donatons: CCEF, PO Box 4754,Canton, or cceducationalfoundation@gmail.com
Mark Woolsey for the AJC
