COBB
Museum placed on historic register
The Root House, a living history museum on North Marietta Parkway at Polk Street, Marietta, has been named to the National Register of Historic places. The circa 1845 house, one of the oldest frame houses in Marietta, is owned by Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Information: www.cobblandmarks.com. tucker mcqueen FOR THE AJC
Powder Springs rehires fireworks firm
The Powder Springs City Council voted Monday to hire East Coast Pyrotechnics again to set off the city’s Fourth of July fireworks.
Mayor Patricia Vaughn said the company will charge $10,000 - the same annual amount the firm has charged to the city since 1996.
Information: eastcoastpyro.com. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
Roads to close for Kennesaw festival
Roads off Main Street in downtown Kennesaw will close for the Big Shanty Festival starting 6 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Sunday. Main Street from Moon Station Road to Summer Street will close 6 a.m. Saturday. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday along Main Street downtown. Information: www.kennesawbusiness.org. tucker mcqueen FOR THE AJC
Austell approves more for employee gym
The Austell City Council agreed 5-0 Monday to pay about $35,000 more than the $45,000 approved recently for a new gym for city employees and their families.
Fire Chief Tim Williams, chairman of the city’s Wellness Committee, said the extra funds will be used to buy a security system and refurbished gym equipment.
The 5,000-square-foot gym, in a former storage building behind the city’s Threadmill Mall, 5000 Austell-Powder Springs Road, should be open this month or next.
Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
Powder Springs OKs new board member
Raja Antone was sworn in Monday as a member of the Powder Springs Planning and Zoning Commission by Mayor Patricia Vaughn.
He was nominated by Councilman Chris Wizner to fill a vacancy left by Kalia Watkins.
Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
Powder Springs to seek loans for businesses
The Powder Springs City Council voted Monday to submit a Community Block Grant Program application to Cobb County for $70,000 in loans to new and existing downtown businesses.
City Manager Brad Hulsey said the loans would be paid back to the city so that the city’s new Economic and Community Business Loan Program could issue more downtown business loans.
The maximum loan would be $35,000.
Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
GWINNETT
Small businesses to learn cost-saving
The Lawrenceville Tourism & Trade Association will convene for their quarterly membership meeting, After 5, at 6:30 p.m. April 17 at Block 178, 178 East Crogan St. The networking event will feature Phil Beniamino from Cost Plus Processing to discuss cost-saving technologies for retailers and best business practices for small businesses to trim overhead costs. Non-members: $5. RSVP: 678-226-2639 or April.Radford@LawrencevilleGA.org.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Workshop for handling dangerous chemicals
The Gwinnett Stormwater Management Division will host a workshop to learn strategies for handling and storing household chemicals and environmentally friendly disposal methods 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center Auditorium, 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. Information: dwrswreg@gwinnettcounty.com or 678-376-7193, press 5. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Peachtree Corners to offer app for repairs
Following a contest to name the app, Peachtree Corners will introduce “Click-N-Fix” for reporting code violations, needed road repairs and maintenance issues. The free app, to be available in May, can be downloaded to most smartphones and accessible through the city’s website. www.cityofpeachtreecornersga.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Paving in downtown Winder to cause delays
Paving is scheduled to occur overnight this week in downtown Winder alongside State Route 81 and intersecting streets. One lane will be closed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly through Friday for paving the parking areas. Residents are asked to avoid parking alongside SR81/Broad Street overnights this week. The project will rebuild SR 81/Broad Street from the ground up, creating a stronger, long-lasting driving surface. Enhancement work includes new sidewalks, curb and gutter, benches, lighting and landscaping. The 0.72 mile long, $4.9 project is scheduled for completion by the end of July. Information: www.cityofwinder.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Visitors Bureau updates web site
The Marietta Visitors Bureau has redesigned and updated its website to include an online community calendar to attract tourists and locals to art, recreational and cultural events in the city. Bureau director Katie Peterson said businesses, merchants, charities and individuals can list events including photos for free Information: www.mariettasquare.com.
NORTHSIDE
Holly Springs plans job fair
The city of Holly Springs will hold a job fair from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7 at the Holly Springs Community Center, 164 Hickory Road. Employers planning to participate include Marble Industries, Goodwill, Chart Industries, Randstad U.S. and Heritage Roof Truss. The Atlanta Regional Commission’s Mobile Career Resource Center will be on hand to help with job searches and interviews and a certified human resources consultant will provide resume help. Job seekers should bring several copies of their resume. Information: hollysprings.ga.us
Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Main Street program proceeds for Holly Springs
The Holly Springs City Council is moving forward on its Main Street Startup Program. Council members agreed during a Monday night work session to designate the program’s boundaries as extending in an approximate one-mile radius from the Holly Springs Train Depot Community Center on Hickory Road. A formal vote is set late this month. Main Street is a downtown redevelopment assistance program administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. City officials expect to be fully accredited under the program sometime this fall.
Marsk Woolsey for the AJC
Suspect in indecent expsure sought
Woodstock police are seeking the public’s help apprehending an indecent exposure suspect. Police say a man emerged from bushes last Thursday night and exposed himself to a juvenile male walking at Running Deer Parkway and Moccasin Trail. The boy dialed 9-1-1 and the suspect took off. Police officers and sheriff’s deputies were unable to find him. He’s described as a white male, 25-35 with shaggy brown hair, wearing a black tank top, blue jeans and black shoes .If you have information: 770-592-6030 (Woodstock police) To see a suspect sketch: woodstockga.gov
Marsk Woolsey for the AJC
Arts & crafts deadline for festival moved up
The Service League of Canton’s 30th annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival has moved the application deadline for arts and crafts exhibitors, marketplace vendors and concessionaires to May 1. The deadline for the juried event has historically been June 1; organizers say the earlier cutoff will allow for an earlier jury process and notification to vendors. The Service League is also offering new incentives for exhibitors for the Sept. 27-28 festival at Boling Park, including a referral program. More information: riverfest@gmail.com or 770-704-5991. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
ATLANTA
Fulton seeks proposals for community grants
Applications and program manuals will be available MondayApril 14 for individuals and groups in Fulton County interested in submitting proposals for Community Development Block Grants.
The county Department of Housing and Human Services, Housing and Community Development Division is seeking proposals for fiscal years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Funding is available for projects and services that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
The application information will be available at 137 Peachtree St., Atlanta. Applications must be submitted on or before June 13.
Information: www.fultoncountyga.gov Kent A. Miles for the AJC
School to host Run with the Wolves
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School is sponsoring the third annual Run with the Wolves 5K and 1 mile run-walk at 8:30 a.m. April 19 at the middle school campus, 820 Essie Ave., Atlanta.
Registration for the 5K and 1-mile run is $20 for school staff and students until April 14, $25 on race day. Registration for all other runners is $25 for the 5K and $20 for the 1-mile run until April 14, $30 for the $5K and $25 for the mile run on race day. Information: www.atlncs.org/5k Kent A. Miles for the AJC
Buckhead library hosts poetry contest
The Buckhead Library, 269 Buckhead Avenue NE is hosting the Ida Williams Memorial poetry contest for children and teens where winner receive gift cards. Entries due April 19.
Information: 404-814-3500
Arlinda Smith Broady
Deal to speak at Georgia Southern
Gov. Nathan Deal will deliver the graduation address during Georgia Southern University’s undergraduate commencement on 9 a.m. May 10 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Georgia Teacher of the Year Jemelleh Coes will deliver the commencement address for graduate students 1 p.m. May 9 at Hanner Fieldhouse. Coes, a Georgia Southern alumna, is a special education English language arts teacher at Langston Chapel Middle School in Bulloch County.
Both ceremonies will be streamed live at www.georgiasouthern.tv
Information: www.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/commencement
Janel Davis
DEKALB
Clarkston government focus of 2 events
Clarkston will host two events next week in celebration of Georgia Cities Week as well as to honor its own efforts.
The city will host an open house with city staff and police from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 17 at the City Hall Annex,
It hosts a ribbon cutting at its new public works facility from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 at the new building, 3620 Montreal Creek Court.
Both events are free and open to the public. Information: www.cityofclarkston.com. APRIL HUNT
Workshop on estate planning for disabled
A discussion on estate planning options for families who have a loved one with a disability will take place at 6 p.m. April 30 at the AADD’s Family Support Center, 125 Clairemont Ave., Suite 300, Decatur.
All About Developmental Disabilities is hosting “The Legal Side of Special Needs Trusts.” The cost to attend is $10 a person, $15 a family.
Information: info@aadd.org
Kent A. Miles for the AJC
Neighborhood Watch Training offered
DeKalb County Police will offer Neighborhood Watch training and a tour of its 911 call center later this month in a bid to build more community partnerships.
The free event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 22 at police headquarters, 1950 W. Exchange Pl., Tucker.
More information/register: 404-371-3689.
APRIL HUNT
Adopt-A-Road focus of DeKalb workshop
Keep DeKalb Beautiful will offer an open house and training session on its Adopt-A-Road program on April 24.
The event will also discuss community clean-ups and other programs. It runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 24 at county sanitation offices, 3720 Leroy Scott Dr., near Decatur.
More information: 404-371-3689.
APRIL HUNT
Police cadet graduation on April 25
The 97th DeKalb County police cadet class graduates at 11 a.m. April 25 at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur. The graduation ceremony is open to the public.
Information: sievans@dekalbcountyga.gov or 770-482-0395.
Kent A. Miles for the AJC
Workshop to focus on preparing for disaster
Officials with the DeKalb Emergency Management Agency will hold a workshop for residents on how to prepare for a disaster at 6:30 p.m. April 29 in the Maloof Center Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur.
Topics will include how to respond to natural and man-made disasters in the community and how to communicate with family members in case of emergency. The program is being conducted as part of National County Government Month in DeKalb.
Information: www.dekalbcountyga.gov or 404-371-2881.
Kent A. Miles for the AJC
SOUTHSIDE
Connecting Henry to host job fair
Connecting Henry, Inc., in collaboration with MBC Training & Recruiting Service, will be hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25, in Meeting Room B at Heritage Park, 97 Lake Dow Road in McDonough. Job seekers should come prepared with several copies of their resumes and dress professionally, to meet and network with prospective employers. For those who don’t currently have a resume, the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Mobile Career Resource Center will be on-site with several computer stations for visitors to utilize in resume development and job search assistance. Information: www.henrycounty-ga.org. MONROE ROARK FOR THE AJC
Piedmont Fayette gets cancer accreditation
Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville is now accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. Both it and Piedmont Atlanta were granted a three-year Accreditation with Commendation via the Piedmont Cancer network. Details about the program are at http://www.facs.org/cancerprogram/index.html. Jill Howard Church
College Park getting new street signs
City of College Park public works crews have been installing new and improved street signs citywide. Officials say the signs feature upper and lower-case lettering and improved reflectivity to enhance readability.The city is making the signs in-house as part of the $32,000 project. The city’s public works director says installation’s being done in the historic district first, and then will proceed by ward, with arterial streets getting the new signage upfront. Production and installation’s expected to last up to 36 months.
Mark Woolsey for the AJC
