COBB
Portion of Nickajack Road to be closed Saturday
One lane of a portion of Nickajack Road will be closed for Mableton 5K runners at 8 a.m. Saturday.
With registration from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., the race will begin and end at the Mable House Complex, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton through residential neighborhoods.
Also, a 1-mile Mableton Jr. Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. as a part of the 9th annual Mableton Day Community Celebration.
Information: mabletonday.com/about/mableton-day-5k-race.
Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
Cobb schools to hold forum on budget
The Cobb County Schools District’s Board of Education and superintendent will hold a public forum on the tentative $899 million budget starting 7 p.m. today at school headquarters, 514 Glover St., Marietta. The proposed budget for 2015 will add about 300 teachers, salary increases and no furlough days.
Final vote: May 23. Information: www.cobbk12.org.
Tucker McQueen for the AJC
Powder Springs pool will open May 22
The Powder Springs Park pool will open May 22 at 3899 Brownsville Road for its final year.
Hours will be 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
Next year this pool will be closed and filled in, but Cobb County will open a new pool next summer at Wild Horse Creek Park, 3820 Macedonia Road, Powder Springs with a new bath house and the pool with a lazy river, two slides and more water features.
Information: prca.cobbcountyga.gov/Aquatics-OutdoorPools.htm, 770-439-3615.
Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
West Cobb Business Assoc. meets Tuesday
The West Cobb Business Association will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lost Mountain Baptist Church, 5400 Old Dallas Road, Powder Springs.
Ashley Preisinger will discuss “Running a Successful Small Business.”
Information: lmbc.us, westcobbbusiness.com/events.html#luncheon.
Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
Marietta Greek festival set this weekend
The 24th annual Marietta Greek Festival will be 3 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthortodox Church, 3431 Trickum Road, Marietta. Activities will include Greek food and pastries, children’s activities and Hellenic dance troupes. Admission is $4 and no admission fee for children 12 and under. Information: www.mariettagreekfestival.org.
Tucker McQueen for the AJC
Marietta seeking WWII veterans for parade
Marietta and the Georgia Military Vehicle Preservation Association are looking for World War II veterans to participate in the city’s Let Freedom Ring parade July 4.
A military vehicle will be provided for vets to ride in along the 1.5 mile parade route.
Applications for all participants will be accepted through 5 p.m. May 30. Information: Maggi Moss at 770-794-5609. Tucker McQueen for the AJC
GWINNETT
Hudgens joins Bromolow stream cleanup
The Hudgens Center for the Arts will join Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources and other volunteers to cleanup the shores of Bromolow Creek 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 4300 Satellite Blvd., Duluth. Objects collected at the Art in Motion - Great Gwinnett Stream Cleanup event will be inventoried and repurposed for inclusion in future art projects. Volunteers are required to wear close-toed shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get wet and dirty. Gloves and trash bags provided, but participants may bring their own. Volunteer: www.gwinnettcb.org/stream-cleanup. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Film students create alcohol training video
Students at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology have created an alcohol training video for Duluth to use in the education of both local businesses handling alcohol and those obtaining alcohol permits.
Information: www.duluthga.net.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Suwanee event salutes veterans
Suwanee will host a Memorial Day weekend concert featuring patriotic and big band sounds at 7:30 p.m. May 23 at the Town Center stage. Weather permitting, members of Silver Wings, the Command Exhibition Parachute Team of the U.S. Army Infantry based at Fort Benning, will land in the park shortly after 7 p.m. Blankets, chairs, and picnics welcome. No alcohol may be brought into Town Center Park. Information: www.suwanee.com.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Memorial service for body donors planned
The Georgia Campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine will hold a memorial service to honor individuals who donated their bodies to medical science this year at 10 a.m. Saturday in the atrium at 625 Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee. Family members and friends of the deceased are invited to a light breakfast prior to the service. Body Donation Program information: Jeff Seiple at 678-225-7477, jeffreyse@pcom.edu or www.pcom.edu.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Farmers’ market accepting applications
The Braselton Farmers’ Market is accepting applications for the inaugural 2014 season 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays through Oct. 10 on Harrison Street. Information:www.downtownbraselton.com.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Library and Norcross High team up for camp
The Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with Norcross High School, will host the first “MakerCamp” to introduce Gwinnett students to practical, hands on learning through the use of computer-aided design software and a MakerBot 3D printer June 9 through June 12 at the Peachtree Corners Branch, 5570 Spalding Drive.
Students will learn about the history and function of 3D printing, explore 3D projects available online and then move to designing and printing their own projects. Interested teens may sign up online beginning May 1, 2014: www.gwinnettpl.org. Space is limited. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
NORTHSIDE
Forsyth seeks gas station robbery suspect
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office officials are seeking an armed robbery suspect. Deputies say a white male entered the Chevron Station at Matt and Dahlonega highways Tuesday night, demanded money from the clerk and fled south on foot. He’s described as a white male between 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-10, with some facial hair on his chin and “old bad” tattoos on his arms. Anyone with information’s asked to call the sheriff’s office at 770-781-3087.
Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Open house on Ga. 9 widening project
An open house to get feedback on proposed road work on Alpharetta Highway in Milton is 5 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway.
The city and the Georgia Department of Transportation plan to widen the highway, also known as Ga. 9, from Windward Parkway to the Forsyth County line. The plans also call for improvements to the intersection at Bethany Bend. Information: miltonintersectionprojects.com Kent A. Miles for the AJC
Woodstock approves road, parking lot repairs
Woodstock City Council Monday night approved a $278,196 contract with Wildcat Striping and Sealing Company of Decatur for projects, including overlay work on Ga. 5 from the downtown railroad tracks to the roundabout at Haney Road. Mill Street, portions of Bear Creek trail and Moccasin Trail, and Pine Hill Drive will get work, as will the Mill Street and Community Center parking lots. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Roswell schedules public works events
Roswell will celebrate National Public Works week Monday - May 25 showcasing public works, community development and transportation workers. Touch-a-Truck is 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. Street sweepers, sanitation trucks and other city-owned gear will be on hand for residents to explore. Also planned for Tuesday are a sanitation truck rodeo, a forklift and trackhoe competition. Information: roswellgov.com Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Cherokee announces summer school
The Cherokee County School District is offering a number of summer school programs, as usual, this year, to support both initial credit for high school students, as well as the opportunity for credit recovery. Initial credit classes are being offered at only the Polaris/ Woodstock High School campus, while credit recovery is being offered at each high school. Classes will run from Monday, June 9 through Friday, July 27. For more information/registration: cherokee.k12.ga.us and 77-704-4283. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Furkids opens Alpharetta shelter
Furkids, a nonprofit animal rescue organization, has opened a new shelter at 1520 Union Hill Road, Alpharetta. The 4,900-square-foot shelter houses about 40 rescued dogs that are available for adoption. The organization cares for more than 600 animals in metro Atlanta.
Information www.furkids.org. David Wickert
ATLANTA
Nighttime bicycle tour through city for a cause
The Atlanta Moon Ride, a 6.5-mile nighttime bicycle ride through local neighborhoods for enthusiasts of all skill levels and ages, will take place at 10 p.m. June 13 starting from Park Tavern, 500 10th St. NE.
Cost: $25, $30 after midnight May 23. On-site rentals: $25.
Proceeds from the ride will benefit Bert’s Big Adventure, a local charity that provides trips to Walt Disney World for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families.
Information: www.atlantamoonride.com
Kent A. Miles for the AJC
Seniors, caregivers expo Monday
The Georgia Seniors and Caregivers Expo is 10 a.m. Monday at the Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road.
There will be information at the expo about senior housing, care for Alzheimer’s patients, home and hospice care, veterans’ benefits, mobility solutions and more. Free.
Information: www.georgiaseniorsexpo.com
Kent A. Miles for the AJC
Movie screening at Auburn Avenue library
A screening of the documentary “Motherland” will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday7 at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Ave., Atlanta.
“Motherland,” directed by Owen Alik Shahadah, looks at the history, culture and politics throughout Africa’s complex past and present. The film is not rated.
A community discussion will follow.
Information: 404-730-4001.
Kent A. Miles for the AJC
City announces ‘streetcar race’ in June
To promote the opening of the Atlanta Streetcar, city officials, Central Atlanta Progress, the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District and Siemens are hosting a “Run the Rails 5K” in June along the streetcar’s downtown tracks.
The race begins 8 a.m., June 21. Entry fees range between $30 and $35, plus fees.
Information, visit www.theatlantastreetcarrace.com. Katie Leslie
DEKALB
Congressman to speak at business luncheon
U.S. Rep. Tom Price, R-6th District, will be the guest speaker at the monthly luncheon of the Tucker Business Association, 11:30 a.m. today at Aldo’s Cafe, 4450 Hugh Howell Road, Tucker.
Admission is $12 for association members, $15 for non-members and guests.
Information: www.tuckerbiz.org
Kent A. Miles for the AJC
Retired educators luncheon today
The Decatur-DeKalb Retired Educators Association will hold its year-end luncheon at its regular meeting today.
The meeting begins at noon p.m. today5 at the Decatur First Christian Church, 601 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur.
Information: 770-498-9493.
April Hunt
Annual report available for DeKalb Sheriff
The 2013 annual report for the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is now available online and at the office lobby.
The report covers the work by former Sheriff Tom Brown, who resigned in February after four terms in office. Sheriff Jeffrey Mann was sworn into office March 1 and is now running against seven others to fill Brown’s unexpired term.
The report includes activity at the county jail that houses more than 3,000 inmates daily.
Information: www.dekalbsheriff.org.
April Hunt
Stone Mountain library to hold book sale
The Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library is holding a used book sale at 10 a.m. June 13 and 14 at 952 Leon St., Stone Mountain.
Proceeds from the book sale will pay for library activities and supplies and fund a scholarship for an advanced degree in library science.
Information: www.dekalblibrary.org/branches/stone-mountain.html
Kent A. Miles for the AJC
‘Smart Meters’ ready for installation
Decatur’s new parking meters, or “smart meters,” have arrived, with installation scheduled for early June, after the city’s Memorial Day arts festival.
A total 35 multi-space pay kiosks and another 48 single-head meters – used in blocks of low-volume parking – will cover Decatur’s 315 on-street downtown parking spaces.
All meters take debit, credit and coins (no bills) and eventually residents can purchase a reloadable smart card, like a MARTA breeze card.
Total cost, counting computer software, is $320,000. Bill Banks for the AJC
Animal shelter offers reduced adoption fees
DeKalb County Animal Services is offering special adoption rates during May.
Adoption fees for dogs six months and older are $20, and $10 for cats. All animals will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
Regular screening criteria will apply to ensure the animals are going to good homes.
Information: www.dekalbanimalservices.com Kent A. Miles for the AJC
SOUTHSIDE
Clayton boy shot by BB gun at school field day
Outdoor activities have been suspended at a Clayton County’s Callaway Elementary after a student was shot with a BB gun Tuesday afternoon. The boy was playing during field day when he was hit in the head by a BB gun projectile,
He was taken to a nearby hospital with a non-life threatening injury, authorities said. Clayton County Schools officials said the shot was fired from somewhere off campus.
Police are investigating. Marcus K. Garner
Man killed in Lovejoy neighborhood
Lovejoy police are investigating the shooting death of a man found in the yard of a neighboring subdivision Tuesday night.
Lovejoy police Lt. M. Geddis said they were called to Ashefield Lane about 10:30 by a resident who said he heard a loud noise, possibly a gunshot outside his home. When police arrived they found a man later identified as Mark Daniels, 41, on the ground with a gunshot wound.
Geddis said Daniels lived in a nearby subdivision. David Gibson
Peachtree City event to cause traffic delays
The Peachtree International Triathlon and SuperSprint event will cause traffic delays from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday in the vicinity of Lake McIntosh in Peachtree City. The route includes Dividend Drive, McIntosh Trail, Robinson Road, Spear Road and Paschal Road. Extra police officers will be on hand to guide traffic, but motorists are urged to avoid the area. Maps are at http://www.tri4gold.org/pit/.
Jill Howard Church for the AJC
Seminar offers Parkinson’s support
People affected by Parkinson’s disease are invited to a free seminar 1-3 p.m. on May 20 at the Bridge Community Center, 225 Willowbend Road in Peachtree City. Presented by Piedmont Fayette Hospital, “Living Better with Parkinson’s” will discuss diagnosis, treatment, medication, diet, exercise and daily life. Contact 770-487-4444. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
Goliath Mud Challenge competition
The Goliath Mud Challenge, a 5-kilometer obstacle-filled course and a one-mile fun run for children, will be held at 8 a.m. May 31 at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 411 Palmetto Road, Tyrone.
This is the second annual event, which will draw athletes of all competition levels. The Goliath Mud Challenge benefits the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Information: goliathmudchallenge.com
Kent A. Miles for the AJC
May is Foster Care Month in Fayette
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners has designated May as Foster Care Month. The proclamation notes that more than 14,000 Georgia children need such care, and more families in Fayette are needed to open their homes to displaced kids. May 12-18 will be Foster Parent Appreciation Week, when residents are encouraged to offer support to individuals and organization that provide foster care services. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
