COBB
Marietta to consider CID on Franklin Road
The Marietta City Council has agreed to move a proposal for a community improvement district on Franklin Road to a full council vote May 14. The district would allow business property owners to tax themselves using revenues to promote infrastructure improvements. Cobb has two improvement districts in the Cumberland and Town Center areas. Marietta voters in November approved a $68 million bond to redevelop the Franklin Road corridor. TUCKER MCQUEEN FOR THE AJC
City promotes tourism at trail on Wednesday
Powder Springs and Cobb Travel and Tourism officials will give away bottled water and promotional items from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Florence Road Trailhead of the Silver Comet Trail in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week.
City officials also will be promoting the Southern Quilt Trail, Seven Springs Museum, the nationally known Cobb County BMX park, McEachern High School sports and arts complex, parks and integrated city bike and pedestrian trails.
Information: cityofpowdersprings.org.
CAROLYN CUNNINGHAM FOR THE AJC
Free AARP smart device training
ARP Georgia will offer free smart device training for ages 50 plus from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell at I-20.
Registration: 1-877-926-8300.
Information: RiversideEpicenter.com.
CAROLYN CUNNINGHAM FOR THE AJC
Mableton Candidates Forum Thursday
The Mableton Improvement Coalition will hold a Candidates Forum for local races 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the South Cobb Community Center, 620 Lions Club Drive, Mableton.
Information: mableton.org.
CAROLYN CUNNINGHAM FOR THE AJC
Construction to start on health care center
Gov. Nathan Deal and Cobb Commission Chair Tim Lee are scheduled to speak at a groundbreaking event 11 a.m. today for a mental health care facility at 1775 County Services Parkway, Marietta.
The center, expected to open in spring 2015, is part of a Cobb County Community Service Board expansion of community based behavioral healthcare services.
The agency provides help to Cobb and Douglas County residents with mental health and developmental disabilities.
TUCKER MCQUEEN FOR THE AJC
Chamber Business Expo Thursday
The Cobb Chamber Business Expo will be 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway at I-285 and I-75.
This free annual event promotes more than 150 local businesses, networking, idea sharing, product introduction and service solutions.
Sponsorships: Tiffany
Dollar Harworth, tdollar@ cobbchamber.org or 770-859-2337.
Information: Hannah Gordon, hgordon@cobbchamber.org or 770-859-2359. CAROLYN CUNNINGHAM FOR THE AJC
GWINNETT
Young Entrepreneur of the Year field set
The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce will hear five business plan pitches from high school entrepreneurs competing for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Shark Tank title at 3 p.m. Wednesday at 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. They will compete to win an iPad and business development services from local businesses. Karen Huppertz for the AJC Information: www.snellville.org.
KAREN HUPPERTZ FOR THE AJC
Plans in the works for new Norcross park
In keeping with strategies outlined in its Master Parks Plan, Norcross recently acquired property in the Pinnacle Point business park off Brookhollow Parkway. The site includes several acres of green space, a small lake, and remnants of a walking path dotted with benches, arbors and Monet-style bridges. Norcross will hold a public meeting 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 2140 Beaver Ruin Road to discuss development of a concept plan for the property. Information: www.norcrossga.net.
KAREN HUPPERTZ FOR THE AJC
Students looking for summer employment
The Norcross Economic Development Department, as an extension of their City First Program, is encouraging Norcross businesses to employ Norcross High School students this summer by reminding businesses teens have not developed bad work habits, bring fresh ideas and open minds to the learning process. Norcross businesses with entry-level jobs may contact Ashley Morris at 770-447-2637 or ashley_morris@gwinnettk12.ga.us.
KAREN HUPPERTZ FOR THE AJC
NORTHSIDE
Cherokee schools moving on Marlow replacement
The Cherokee County Board of Education will pick an interim replacement for former board member Kelly Marlow at its Jun 19 meeting. The replacement will serve until Jan 1, 2015, when the winner of a planned Nov. 4 special election will take office. Board members directed attorney Tom Roach to prepare an application packet/process for its May 15 meeting, after which the position will be publicly advertised. Marlow resigned her seat after being found guilty on felony charges of lying to authorities and filing a false police report. MARK WOOLSEY FOR THE AJC
Saturday fire destroys Cherokee home
A weekend blaze destroyed a residence in the Free Home area of Cherokee County. Fire and Emergency Services crews arrived at 235 Silver Burch Court at 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Aman, woman, and their dogs escaped unharmed. The home was a total loss and that the cause of the blaze is under investigation, officials said. MARK WOOLSEY FOR THE AJC
Candidate forum set in Roswell
The Roswell Woman’s Club will hold a Meet the Candidates Forum 7 -9 p.m. Thursday at Roswell City Council chambers, 38 Hill St. Candidates for Municipal Court Judge, Fulton County Commission Districts 2 and 7 will be at the moderated event. Questions can be submitted via website. Information: roswellwomansclub.org
MARK WOOLSEY FOR THE AJC
Recruiting event set in Sandy Springs
Fulton County’s office of Workforce Development, Hire Dynamics staffing and Jewish Family and Career Services host a recruitment event 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the North Fulton Career Center, 7741 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. Pproduction/assembly, electrical panel assembly/wiring and telemarketer positions are among the jobs. Information: 404-613-6381.
MARK WOOLSEY FOR THE AJC
Forsyth plans highway safety campaign
More people are dying on Forsyth County roads, prompting the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to stage a “Making a Safer Forsyth” tour Wednesday through Saturday. Officials point to 22 roadway fatalities in 2012, a 144 percent increase from three years earlier. The campaign will include teams visiting Forsyth county schools to talk about passenger safety and impaired/distracted driving, senior center visits to assist older drivers and a free car safety seat check. Information: www.gahighwaysafety.org/making-a-safer-forsyth/.
MARK WOOLSEY FOR THE AJC
Johns Creek officials reschedule cleanup
Because of inclement weather, Johns Creek officials have rescheduled the city’s annual Creek Crawl for 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Reynolds Stock Farm, located on Abbotts Bridge Road at the creek. Volunteers from the city, Keep Johns Creek Beautiful personnel and Chattahoochee High School students, among others, will pick up trash along a half-mile stretch of the waterway. The city says the effort has led to the collection of some 1,500 pounds of litter the past three years. Information: johnscreekge.gov
MARK WOOLSEY FOR THE AJC
ATLANTA
Students given books for summer reading
Each student at Dunbar Elementary in Atlanta’s Mechanicsville neighborhood picked 12 books each last week that they took home for summer reading.
The books were distributed through Athens-based Books for Keeps in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools and the Annie E. Casey Foundation Civic Site in Atlanta.
After Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal greeted students, they had between 20 and 30 minutes to browse books before carrying them home in a tote bag provided by Books for Keeps. MARK NIESSE
Landlord-tenant relations discussed
A seminar on landlord-tenant relations will take place at 1 p.m. May 15 at the Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library’s Ponce de Leon Branch, 980 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta.
In this segment of the Lawyer in the Library Series, the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation will discuss how to negotiate with a landlord to secure habitable and safe housing, how to get a security deposit returned and how to resolve landlord-tenant disputes.
Information: 404-885-7820. KENT A. MILES FOR THE AJC
Construction starts on Pace Academy field
Construction is underway on a new athletic field and stadium bleachers at Pace Academy.
SG Contracting Inc. will build a new natural grass field and rubberized asphalt track. The bleachers will be added to the home and visitors’ sides of the stadium. Information: www.sgcontractinginc.com KENT A. MILES FOR THE AJC
Library to host Medicare workshop
“Medicare Made Easy,” a workshop presented by GeorgiaCares, is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library’s Central branch, One Margaret Mitchell Square.
The presentation for beneficiaries, caregivers and social service professionals is an introduction to Medicare and how the Affordable Care Act impacts it. Information: 404-730-1875. KENT A. MILES FOR THE AJC
DEKALB
Judges dismisses Doraville strip club case
DeKalb County Superior Court Judge has dismissed a strip club’s lawsuit against Doraville that sought to allow it to continue to offer nude dancing and alcohol.
The Oasis club was annexed into Doraville in December 2012 but had previously operated as an adult entertainment venue under an agreement with DeKalb County. Doraville’s local laws do not allow nudity and alcohol in sexually-oriented businesses. APRIL HUNT
Trinity Triangle close to construction
Construction on the Trinity Triangle development, in the wedge between Decatur’s East Trinity Place and East Howard Avenue, should begin this month. The three-acre site, former location for the Relax Inn, will include 214 apartment units – 53 studio apartments, 120 one-bedrooms and 41 two bedrooms – garage parking and 12,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. The total project should finish by the end of next year although the retail, including a new Dairy Queen, should open sooner. BILL BANKS FOR THE AJC
Forum focuses on financing veterans
A DeKalb County forum Wednesday 5/7 will focus on financing available to veterans and others looking to start or expand small businesses.
The DeKalb Chamber, U.S. Small Business Association and Georgia Small Business Development Center are sponsoring the breakfast event, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Georgia Perimeter College’s Clarkston Campus, 555 N. Indian Creek Dr. APRIL HUNT
County to continue patching potholes
Crews from DeKalb County’s roads department filled 1,074 potholes during April and plan to continue repairs throughout May.
The county set aside an additional $500,000 for Pothole Palooza and other pothole projects this year in a bid to help motorists drive safely.
To report potholes, call 404-297-3813. APRIL HUNT
Labor depart.hosts jobs expo, health fair
A career expo and health fair sponsored by the Georgia Department of Labor and other community organizations will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the New Life Community Center, 3592 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur.
Over 30 employers that will be hiring or discussing future employment opportunities will participate. The DeKalb Medical Center will provide blood-pressure screenings at the health fair, while the American Diabetes Association of Atlanta will conduct glucose screenings.
Attendees are requested to bring plenty of resumes and dress appropriately.
Information: Kenneth.dinkins@gdol.ga.gov or 404-298-5248.
KENT A. MILES FOR THE AJC
Human trafficking discussion Thursday
DeKalb County will host a community forum 6 p.m. Thursday 5/8 at Towers High School, 3919 Brook Crest Circle, to discuss human trafficking.
Interim CEO Lee May and County Commissioner Larry Johnson are hosting the panel, which includes representatives from the county’s police department and different non-profits working with trafficking victims. APRIL HUNT
SOUTHSIDE
Meeting on south Fulton transportation plan
Fulton County’s Department of Facilities and Transportation Services is hosting the first of a series of meetings on the South Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan at 6:30 p.m. May 13 at the Cliftondale Community Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park. The county commission approved the plan in December. Residents will be asked for their input to set priorities for transportation project recommendations.
Information: www.fultoncountyga.gov or southfultonctp.org KENT A. MILES FOR THE AJC
Fayette County offers summer internships
The Fayette County government is again offering summer internships to rising high school juniors and seniors. The program will run July 7-Aug. 4 and offers career-related work experience through supervised community-based projects. Applications are at www.fayettecountyga.gov and must be submitted by June 2.
JILL HOWARD CHURCH FOR THE AJC
Fayette sets 2014-15 school hours
The Fayette County Board of Education has tweaked the daily schedule for the 2014-15 school year. Elementary school hours will remain 7:40 a.m.-2:25 p.m. Middle school will start and end five minutes earlier, 8:10 a.m.-3:10 p.m. High school will begin 10 minutes earlier but end at the same time, going from 8:35 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Hours for the alternative education, Mainstay and Open Campus programs will not change.
JILL HOWARD CHURCH 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
Henry Middle to open 1989 time capsule
The Henry County Middle School Culture and Climate Committee will host “The Time Capsule Event: 25 years in the Making,” 2 p.m. Tuesday at the school. The school’s time capsule, which was placed in its current location in 1989, will be unveiled.
The current Henry County Middle School student body will place items in a new time capsule to be opened in 2039, said principal Kimberly A.
Anderson. NANCY BADERTSCHER
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
