County by county news for Tuesday

Participants will learn about significant archaeological sites and new discoveries in north Georgia and gain further understanding of the rich and complex history of its native people.

The event will be located at Anderson House, 65 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta.

Information: (770) 426-4982 or visit cobblandmarks.com. Meghan de St. Aubin

Association to sponsor college-to-career fair

The Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers will sponsor a free Department of Juvenile Justice college-to-career fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Pkwy., S.E.

While the primary focus will be on juvenile correctional officers, teachers and registered nurses, a wide range of positions are available.

Information: www.djjnewsandviews.org/djjcareers/. Veronica Fields Johnson

Acworth opens $240,000 playground

Acworth has replaced an older playground at Cauble Park on Lake Acworth with a $240,000 playscape for ages 2 to 12 .

The Marietta company Playworx Playsets built the nature-themed playground with slides, climbing rock and rope and tree climbing structures. The 2011 SPLOST funded project includes an adjacent pavilion available for public rental.

Information: www.acworthparksandrecreation.org. Tucker McQueen for the AJC

Kennesaw announces movie series

Kennesaw will hold a free outdoor movie series at Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway. The lineup includes "Brave" on May 4 "The Pirates! Band of Misfits" on June 1 and "Hotel Transylvania" Oct. 12. Information: www.kennesaw-ga.gov. Jaime Sarrio

Big Shanty Festival set for April 20-21

The 37th Annual Big Shanty Festival will be held in downtown Kennesaw April 20-21. The two-day festival features more than 200 booths of crafters, artisans and vendors as well as live entertainment, children’s activities and more than 30 food booths.

Admission is free.

Information: www.kennesawbusiness.org. Jaime Sarrio

Kennesaw chief goes to FBI academy

Kennesaw Police Chief William Westenberger was chosen to attend a ten week professional course at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Participation is by invitation only, through a nomination process. Westenberger will attend beginning in April. Jaime Sarrio

Cobb Chairman Lee to host town hall

Cobb Chairman Tim Lee will host a town hall meeting 7 p.m. today at West Cobb Senior Center, 4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs.

The purpose of the meetings are to communicate directly with residents and share updates on various projects and initiatives. Information: cobbcounty.org/lee. Jaime Sarrio

GWINNETT

Peachtree Corners hosting legislative update

The United Peachtree Corners Civic Association will welcome elected representatives from state, county and city to a Legislative Update meeting 7:30 to 9 p.m. April 22 at Christ the King Church, 5575 Peachtree Pkwy in Peachtree Corners.

Officials will include Peachtree Corners Mayor, Mike Mason, District 3 Gwinnett County School Board member, Dr. Mary Kay Murphy, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioner, Lynette Howard, Georgia House of Representative, Tom Rice and Georgia Senator, Fran Miller.

Information: www.upcca.org. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Small business award winners announced

The Gwinnett Chamber has announced its Top 25 Pinnacle Small Business Award winners that will be honored during a ceremony sponsored by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., April 26 at the Atlanta Marriott-Gwinnett Place.

One overall winner will be selected from the group of 25 finalists, and will be eligible to participate in Georgia's Small Business of the Year competition. Dan Klepal

Suwanee Day accepting applications

Exhibitor and entertainment applications are now being accepted for the 30th celebration of Suwanee Day on Sept. 21. The deadline for exhibitor applications is June 1. The deadline for entertainment applications is May 15. Information: www.suwaneeday.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Sikh exhibition coming to Norcross

Gurudwara Guru Nanak Mission Society in Norcross aims to create awareness of the historical significance of the Sikh community and its legacy through an exhibition featuring a rare collection of personal belongings of Sikh Gurus through April 20 at 1158 Rock Bridge Road. Andria Simmons

Garden plots available in Lilburn

The Lilburn Community Garden grand opening will include a ribbon cutting 1 p.m. April 20 in the field across from the Lilburn City Hall parking lot. The garden soil will be prepared, water pipes installed, landscaping will be done and rental plots built. Information: www.lilburncommunitygarden.org. Rental plots are $60 and $40 for a year. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Leadership institute accepting applications

The Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute trains and empowers local citizens and community leaders to promote change in their neighborhoods and communities. Organization leaders address growth and development issues, helping youth succeed, preventing violence and crime, environmental concerns. Information: www.gnli.org. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Suwanee looking for hands-on artists

Suwanee's Arts in the Park is looking for artists to create, sell and demonstrate during the festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 18. Exhibitors will be selected through a jury process and are eligible for prize money. Deadline for applications is April 30. Information: suwaneeartsinthepark.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

NORTHSIDE

Lanier Tech gets new president

Ray Perren will be the next president of Lanier Technical College, under action the Technical College System of Georgia took last week.

Perren, the current president of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, will become the leader of Lanier Tech May 1. He replaces Russell Vandiver, who has retired.

Lanier Tech enrolls nearly 5,600 students at campuses in Cumming, Commerce, Dawsonville, Oakwood and Winder. Laura Diamond

Cumming roadwork may cause delays

The Georgia Department of Transportation is warning of extensive traffic disruptions today (Tuesday) as crews finalize the $1.5 million reconstruction of the intersection of Ga. 9, Mary Alice Park Road, Bald Ridge Marina Road and Meadow Drive in Cumming.

GDOT officials say work will start shortly after daylight today and that traffic should smooth out this evening as a new traffic signal becomes operational. Mark Woolsey for the AJC

Roswell teen hit by car, killed on spring break

The funeral will be held Wednesday for James “Jamie” McHenry, 13, a student at Haynes Bridge Middle School in Roswell, hit by a car and killed last week while on spring break in Florida.

McHenry was crossing South Ocean Drive on Hutchinson Island, Fla., about 7:40 p.m. Wednesday when he walked into the path of a Chrysler driven by a 73-year-old Jensen Beach, Fla., man, the Palm Beach Post reported.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Johns Creek. Mike Morris

Sandy Springs man killed in bar shooting

Takilam Terrell, 34, of Sandy Springs was still alive when police discovered him in the parking lot of Milo’s Bar on Garrison Road. Terrell was taken to Kennestone Hospital but died following emergency surgery, Lindsey said.

Anyone with information should call (770) 794-6990. Melissa Abbey

Groups schedule annual river cleanup

The 3rd annual Sweep the Hooch multi-site cleanup is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The cleanup, in partnership with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited and National Park Service, will lead volunteers at 22 sites along the 48-mile stretch of the river through the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Information: www.sweepthehooch.org. Registration closes today. Patrick Fox

Race aims to help prevent child abuse

Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children will host a Race Against Child Abuse fundraiser Saturday in honor of Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month.

The CASA SuperHero 5K and 1 mile race is at Woodstock First Baptist Church. Registration is $30 for the 5K and $15 for the 1 Mile Fun Run.

Info: www.active.com/running/woodstock-ga/casa-superhero-5k-2013. Andria Simmons

ATLANTA

Health fair, walk Saturday at Greenbriar Mall

The Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host its 35th annual health fair and 9th annual “From The Heart Walk” Saturday at Greenbriar Mall.

The 8 a.m. walk will follow registration and a warm-up session at 7:30 a.m. The health fair is 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. It will include free screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, dental, cholesterol, and other ailments. The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness, Alzheimer's Association, Grady Health Center Infectious Disease Program, Humana, FootFittR Diabetic Foot Wear, Decatur Pediatric Group, will to provide information and health screenings. There will be live entertainment, Zumba classes, prizes, and a step show. Information: aachealthfair@yahoo.com. Gracie Bond Staples

Morehouse opens sleep diagnostic center

The Morehouse School of Medicine has opened a full-service sleep diagnostic center on the school's downtown Atlanta campus where physicians can identify the cause of sleep ailments like insomnia and narcolepsy. The center will offers comprehensive evaluations to determine how to best meet the needs of patients. Information: 404-756-5010. Ernie Suggs

SPARC health clinicto offer exams, more

The Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center will host a Sickness Prevention Achieved through Regional Collaboration health clinic 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 17 at 1821 Anderson Ave., N.W. The event, presented by the Fulton County Office of Aging and the Atlanta Regional Commission, will offer health screenings, immunizations, clinical breast exams, colorectal prescreens, etc. Attendees should bring medications to have them examined for drug interactions.

Medicare, nutrition and dental education will be available, as well as healthy snacks, prizes and giveaways. The first 100 attendees will receive a bag of fresh, Georgia-grown produce. Information: Fulton County Starline, 404-613-6000 or visit www.sgmays.org. Mea Watkins

DEKALB

CEO, judge host talk for high school girls

DeKalb County’s Chief Executive and a state Court Judge will host a free session 1 p.m. Wednesday in Courtroom 2A of the DeKalb County Courthouse designed to expose more high school girls to the criminal justice system.

Burrell Ellis and Stacey Hydrick will meet with the girls as part of National County Government Month, in a bid to raise awareness of local government.

Information: 404-371-2350 or swhaley@dekalbcountyga.gov. April Hunt

DeKalb event Saturday to focus on teen violence

County leaders will host a teen talk show 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Porter Sanford performing arts center, 3181 Rainbow Dr. to discuss ways to combat teen violence.

Several county officials will be at the session, which is produced by DeKalb County Television and the county’s Youth Commission. Radio personality Frank Ski will moderate.

Registration is required.

Information: ugeorgia.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_enFIdHnn8jWb2PG. April Hunt

PAWS Atlanta offering low-cost pet clinics

PAWS Atlanta, a DeKalb County animal welfare group, is offering weekly low-cost pet health clinics.

The group, formerly known as the DeKalb Humane Society, can provide spay-neuter services as well as vaccinations and pet dental cleanings.

PAWS Atlanta also runs a no-kill shelter of adoptable pets.

Information and to view available animals: www.pawsatlanta.org. April Hunt

South DeKalb bus tour Thursday

DeKalb County’s economic development office will host a bus tour Thursday of south DeKalb.

The event, in partnership with the South DeKalb Business Association, will feature visits to Stonecrest Mall, the Park Central Industrial Park and other sites available for businesses.

The day culminates with a business roundtable discussion with political and business leaders.The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center, 3181 Rainbow Dr. Cost is $35.

Information: sdbaeconomicdevelopmentbustour.eventbrite.com or 404-642-8168. April Hunt

Brookhaven repairing school sidewalks

Work began Monday on the walkways around Woodward Elementary on Curtis Drive. Weather permitting, crews will also repair sidewalks around Montgomery Elementary on Ashford Dunwoody Road.

The repairs on the Brookhaven schools will be completed before April 15, when students return from spring break.

Information: brookhaven.gov/publicworks.html. April Hunt

Construction to start soon at Beacon Hill

Demolition of Decatur's Beacon Hill/Trinity High site, originally scheduled to begin in February, has been moved to this month. The $36 million "adaptive reuse" of the schools will feature a police department and gym. Beacon Hill Elementary will become the city schools central office. Bill Banks for the AJC

SOUTHSIDE

College Park promotes interim fire chief to head

College Park announced that Wade Elmore has been appointed fire chief effective immediately. Elmore previously served as interim and deputy fire chief for College Park Fire Rescue.

Elmore has a long career in fire suppression management. In 1992, he joined the Fulton County Fire Department, earning a number of promotions and certifications that included fire inspector, training officer, safety officer, fire captain, hazardous material technician and National Registry Paramedic. John Thompson for the AJC

Fayetteville increases pavilion security

Following several recent robberies and thefts at the Fayette Pavilion shopping center, Fayetteville police and the center’s property managers are adding security measures.

A newly formed Fayetteville Auxiliary Force, which includes civilian volunteers, will be monitoring suspicious activity.

Diversified Developers Realty is using both staff and technology to boost surveillance. Jill Howard Church for the AJC

Budget workshop set for Thursday

The Henry County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday at the county administration building in McDonough. The meeting will also be televised live on Charter cable channel 14 and on the county’s web site.

Information: www.henrycounty-ga.org. Monroe Roark for the AJC

Registration for Fayette driving classes

Fayette County’s Community School will begin registration for summer Driver Education classes 8-9 a.m. Saturday at the LaFayette Educational Center, 205 LaFayette Ave. in Fayetteville. The cost is $390 per student; bring learner’s permit or driver’s license number when registering.

Information: fayettecs.org. Jill Howard Church for the AJC

Henry police honored by MADD

The Henry County Police Department was named Statewide Agency of the Year for 2012 by Mothers Against Drunk Driving of Georgia. A number of individual HCPD officers were also honored March 28 at the annual Law Enforcement Golden Shield Honor Awards banquet.

Information: www.henrycounty-ga.org. Monroe Roark for the AJC

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. Information: gadd.lib.overdrive.com or Jessica Kuhr at 770-461-8841. Jill Howard Church for the AJC

Palmetto opens Train Depot Museum

The city of Palmetto has announced the opening of its newly renovated Palmetto Train Depot Museum. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; admission is free. Information: 770-463-3377. Lisa Gibson for the AJC