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ARC recognizes Marietta youth program
The Atlanta Regional Commission has recognized a youth mentoring and after school program in Marietta with an award for community involvement and collaboration.
The city's Youth Empowerment through Learning, Leading and Serving or YELLS program includes after-school programs on Franklin Road, mentoring and an academic, career and leadership program for teens. Information: www.mariettaga.gov. Tucker McQueen for the AJC
Smyrna asks for help with 10-year plan
Smyrna seeks answers to an online survey available through May 2 about a plan for the city's future. Market Street Services, a consulting firm the city hired in January, will work with the community and a 28-member steering committee to develop a 10-year master plan for the city. The project website is: www.smyrnavision.com. Tucker McQueen for the AJC
Candidates forums continue this week
Candidates will speak at public forums 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and April 29 in the Cobb Board of Commissioners room, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. U.S. Senate candidates will participate Tuesday and candidates for State House Districts 34 and 44, Cobb Superior Court and Cobb Solicitor General on Thursday. Information: Tonya Boga at tonya.boga@gmail.com. Tucker McQueen for the AJC
Austell Earth Day at community garden on Saturday
Austell will host an Earth Day event 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the I. T. and Lodemia Terrell Community Garden, Educational Center and Nature Trail, 2836 Windy Lane, Austell.
Reduced rates for community garden plots will be offered .
Tours , a tree-planting workshop, recycling information, giveaways, free food and a free tree for all participants. Information: austellga.gov/garden. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
American Legion offers paver bricks
Memorial paver bricks may be ordered by April 30 for Memorial Day from the Powder Springs American Legion Post 294. They will be displayed at the Powder Springs Veterans Memorial in front of the Powder Springs Library, 4181 Atlanta St., Powder Springs.
Information: publicrelations@post294.org, hollneriii@yahoo.com or 404-247-0801. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
Thursday deadline for auction donations
Thursday is the deadline for silent auction donations for the West Cobb Business Association during the monthly luncheon from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22 at Lost Mountain Baptist Church, 5400 Old Dallas Road, Powder Springs.
Businesses are asked to donate such items as gift cards, artwork, gift baskets, jewelry, a free product or service or a free consultation with proceeds benefiting the “wish list” from Cobb County Area 5 Schools.
Three scholarships will be awarded during the luncheon with a program titled “Where Character Beats Adversity.”
Information: lmbc.us, westcobbbusiness.com/events.html#luncheon. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
GWINNETT
New member on Gwinnett Village CID board
The Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District has elected Ryan Hoyt, leasing manager for Prologis, to fill post 4 on the board of directors. Hoyt is a member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors, Young Council of Realtors, National Association of Office & Industrial Properties and Shepherd Center Advisory Board. Lisa Reeves, operations officer for NDI Development and Erika Heller, senior vice president and principal for Colliers International Management retained their seats on the board and will fulfill another term in posts two and five respectively. Information: www.GwinnettVillage.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Park event will support healthy living
Gwinnett County Parks and Eastside Medical Center will launch Live Healthy Gwinnett with a POP-UP Park event 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 at Eastside Medical Center, 1700 Medical Way, Snellville with fitness demonstrations, inflatables, music, free medical screenings, giveaways and a movie at 8 p.m. Proceeds support the Live Healthy Gwinnett scholarship fund. Information: www.livehealthygwinnett.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Cops and Robbers Run postponed
Snellville's Cops and Robbers Run, scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to construction taking place along Lenora Church Road near the intersection of Pate and Springdale Roads. A new date will be announced later for the 5 and 10K Run to benefit the Snellville Citizens Police Academy Alumni and the Snellville Rotary Club. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Norcross High program seeks hosts
Students and faculty at Norcross High School hope to expand the school’s internship program by seeking host companies. The program is to help students gain clarity for their career path, learn about company norms, professional ethics, and tasks as simple as how to run a meeting or build an impactful presentation.
Information: Ashley Morris at 770-447-2637 or ashley_morris@gwinnettk12.ga.us. Karen Huppertz
Braselton festival three-day event
Brasleton will hold an Antique & Garden Festival noon to 7 Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 25 through 27 in Braselton Park in the town's historic downtown, one mile east of Exit 129 at I-85. One hundred twenty-five vendors will offer products, food, beverage, entertainment and collectibles. Admission and parking are free. Information: www.downtownbraselton.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Public meeting to learn about Gwinnett Village
The Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District and the Atlanta Regional Commission will host an open house for input on a project to connect Lilburn and Norcross via a multi-use trail along Indian Trail Road 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Norcross Human Services Center, 5030 Georgia Bell Court. This is part of the feasibility study to understand impacts and costs.
Information: www.gwinnettvillage.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
NORTHSIDE
Cherokee woman jailed for shooting boyfriend
Cherokee County sheriff's deputies say David Welchel, 40, of the Freehome community was taken to North Fulton Hospital Sunday after being shot in the back and shoulder by his girlfriend Jessica Couch, 31. She said she though he was an intruder. Couch, who admitted to being on methamphetamine at the time, is charged with aggravated assault and is jailed without bond. Deputies say the couple waited about two hours before calling 9-1-1. They also say nine poisonous snakes were found caged in the home, prompting further investigation. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Rabid raccoon attacks Cherokee resident
North Georgia Health District officials say a raccoon which attacked a Waleska resident and a pet earlier this month has tested positive for rabies. The property owner shot the raccoon April 5 after it behaved aggressively and lunged at him. The resident wasn't hurt, but the raccoon bit the dog. The dog is being quarantined for 45 days after getting a rabies booster shot. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Regents to meet at UNG in Dahlonega
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia will hold its monthly meeting on the Dahlonega campus of the University of North Georgia today and Wednesday. The Board and its various committees are scheduled to weigh in on a number of items, including tuition, mandatory and elective student fees and budget allocations for fiscal 2015. Board members will also consider renovations to the iconic Tech Tower on the campus of Georgia Tech University. The sessions will begin at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the campus Library Technology Center. Mark Woolsey
Cherokee Spanish student wins award
A junior at Cherokee County’s Etowah High School has won the 2014 Junior Travel Award for her work on the National Spanish Examination and her overall Spanish skills. Katherine Morawa is one of only 16 U.S. students winning the honor from among 160,000 who take the exam annually.
It includes travel to Spain, accommodations, guided excursions and other opportunities to soak up Spanish culture. She and the other winners will head there in July. Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Earth Day events Saturday
Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek hosts nature events Saturday. Guided night hikes, an evening under the stars, reptil demonstration, campfire, crafts, etc.
Free, but reservations are required. Information: www.nps.gov/chat or 678-538-1200. Nancy Badertscher
Master gardeners to hold workshop
North Fulton Master Gardeners will teach classes on how to be successful with perennials. The classes will take place at 7 p.m. on April 29 at Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell; and on April 30 at the Alpharetta Public Works building, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta. Information: nfmg.net. Kent A. Miles for the AJC
ATLANTA
Birthright Atlanta to hold open house
Birthright of Atlanta is hosting an open house at 1 p.m. April 27 at 3424 Hardee Ave.
The organization is marking 45 years of assisting women who experienced unexpected or unwanted pregnancies, without regard for circumstances.
Information: birthright.org/en/landingpage/lp-atlanta or 770-451-6336. Kent A. Miles for the AJC
Reception to benefit Mental Health of Ga.
A reception and silent auction to benefit Mental Health America of Georgia will be held at 5 p.m. April 24 at the offices of Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough, 201 17th Street NW, 18th floor, Atlanta.
State Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is the honorary chairman of the event. Former WSB, Channel 3 news personality Monica Pearson is the evening’s emcee.
A $50 donation is suggested. Mental Health America of Georgia works to enhance the mental health through education, outreach and advocacy. Information: cindy@mhageorgia.org. Kent A. Miles for the AJC
Jennie Drake Park to have improvements
A $14,000 matching grant awarded to Jennie Drake Park will be used for capital improvements to increase community access to the northwest Atlanta park.
The grant from the nonprofit group Park Pride, plus a matching amount to be raised by the public, will enable the community to realize its vision for the park, on Waterford Road at Oldknow Drive in the historic Collier Heights neighborhood.
The funds will be used to create an entrance to the park and eliminate invasive plant species. Information: www.parkpride.org. 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 Saturday. Information: 404-814-3500. Arlinda Smith Broady
DEKALB
Hospital donates defibrillators to police
Eastside Medical Center in Snellville is donating three automated external defibrillators to the Lithonia Police Department.
The AED devices are used to resuscitate patients suffering from abnormal heart rhythm or sudden cardiac arrest.
The donation will put the lifesaving devices in the hands of responders who are often the first on the scene of a cardiac emergency.
Eastside Medical will also train police officers in CPR and the use of the devices.
An event marking the donation is taking place at 2:30 p.m. todayApril 15 at Eastside Medical, first floor classroom of the North tower, 1700 Medical Way, Snellville. Kent A. Miles for the AJC
Briarcliff cityhood organizers to meet
Proponents of a city of Briarcliff in north-central DeKalb County will meet April 22 to discuss last year’s stalled effort and regroup for a second try at municipalization.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. April 22 at Briarcliff United Methodist Church, 4105 Briarcliff Road, north of Decatur. April Hunt
Holocaust remembrance
A ceremony commemorating the Day of Holocaust Remembrance will take place at 4 p.m. April 27 in the Besser Holocaust Memorial Garden of the Marcus Jewish Community Center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody.
Atlanta author Jim Barfield, writer of the historical novel “Boxcars,” will give remarks at the event. The event is open to the public, and will take place rain or shine.
Information: www.atlantajcc.org or 678-812-4161. Kent A. Miles for the AJC
State retirees association meeting
The Central Metro Chapter of the Georgia State Retirees Association will meet at 2 p.m. April 24 at the Avis G. Williams Library, 1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur.
Guest speaker Sgt. Jennifer Ross of the Decatur Police will give a talk on the topic of financial fraud. Active and retired state employees are invited. Information: 404-371-1908. Kent A. Miles for the AJC
Adult basketball league wins state champs
The 35 and Over Adult Basketball League run by DeKalb County’s parks department recently beat out six other teams to win the state championship.
The adult winter league had to win three games in the playoffs to emerge as the state winners in the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association championship.
Information about that league and others: 404-371-2711. April Hunt
DeKalb County to honor employees
DeKalb County will hold its third annual employee recognition program at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur.
The county will honor workers who consistently provide stellar customer service in bill paying, public safety and other services provided to residents.
Information: dekalbcountyga.gov. Kent A. Miles for the AJC
SOUTHSIDE
Henry County offices closed Friday
Henry County government offices and the Henry County Recycling Center will be closed Friday for a floating holiday for county employees. The Recycling Center will be open Saturday for regular business hours, and county government offices will reopen Monday. Information: www.co.henry.ga.us/. Monroe Roark for the AJC
Miles for Meals Walk set for May 3
Henry County's 20th annual Miles for Meals Walk starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Jason T. Harper Event Center in McDonough's Heritage Park. It is the single largest fundraiser organized by the Henry County Council on Aging to benefit Henry County Senior Services' various programs such as Meals on Wheels. Each walker receives a free T-shirt and a meal ticket for lunch with a $25 donation, and there will be prizes and entertainment as well as a bake sale. Information: www.henrycounty-ga.org. Monroe Roark for the AJC
Henry road project meeting set
A meeting about the Banks Road-Rock Quarry Road intersection project is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 24 at Fire Station #9, 122 Rock Quarry Road in Stockbridge. The meeting will be "open house" format where people can view the plans and ask questions. Information: www.henrycounty-ga.org. Monroe Roark for the AJC
Southern Conservation Trust seeks comments
As part of its effort to gain national accreditation with the Land Trust Alliance, the Southern Conservation Trust is seeking public comments about its performance. Information pertaining to the SCT's standards and operations can be submitted at www.landtrustaccreditation.org or info@landtrustaccreditation.org by June 1. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
Fayette services board seeks member
Fayette County’s Board of Family and Children Services is accepting applications to fill an open volunteer position. The board meets monthly and serves as a link between the community and the county administration. The position’s term will run May 15, 2014-June 30, 2016; applications are due Friday .
Contact Floyd Jones at 770-305-5102 or fjones@fayettecountyga.gov. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
Clayton State students seek young patients
Clayton State University's Dental Hygiene Clinic is looking for children patients. "To meet their graduation requirements, senior dental hygiene students are required to provide oral care for a certain number of children," said Dr. Gail Barnes, chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene which runs the clinic. Clinic appointments are available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. For a fee, students provide dental cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments and x-rays under the direction of dental health clinical faculty. Information: 678-466-4920. Tammy Joyner
