County by county news for Tuesday

According to Marietta Police, after the would-be robber entered the store around 10 a.m., the employee and the suspect got into a scuffle. The victim was stabbed multiple times. He was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

The suspect was described as a thin black male, 5 feet 6 inches tall and 130 to 150 pounds, wearing blue jeans and a blue hooded sweatshirt. Andria Simmons

Powder Springs seeks streets supervisor

Powder Springs is looking for a streets supervisor.

Applications will be accepted through April 26.

Besides managing the streets division, the streets supervisor also will oversee the city’s arborist and erosion, sediment and pollution control inspector. Information: Human Resources Director Rosalyn Nealy at rnealy@cityofpowdersprings.org or cityofpowdersprings.org/index.aspx?NID=119. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC

Marietta culinary arts teacher honored

Marietta High School culinary arts teacher, Chef Ginger Pratt, was named the 2012 recipient of the Georgia Restaurant Educator Excellence Award.

Pratt will receive the award at the National Restaurant Association convention later this year. Pratt and the MHS ProStart culinary team of five students placed fourth out of 14 other high school at the annual Georgia ProStart Competition at Kennesaw State University last month. Janel Davis

Confidence seminars for cancer patients

The American Cancer Society is hosting a series of self-confidence seminars during the spring months for Cobb County cancer patients. The seminars provide tips for women to improve their appearance while going through cancer treatments.

The free workshops will be offered at WellStar Kennestone Campus, St. Andrews United Methodist Church and Piedmont Physicians at Vinings from 10 a.m. to noon.

The next session is today at St. Andrews in Marietta. Upcoming seminar dates, registration: 1-800-ACS-2345. Janel Davis

Goreham to hold town hall meeting

Cobb County Commissioner Helen Goreham will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday for residents of her northwest commission district.

Goreham will discuss development and issues particular to her district, as well as, countywide issues.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Cobb County Safety Village, 1220 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta. Information: www.cobbcounty.org/goreham; 770-528-3313. Janel Davis

Meals on Wheels looks for volunteers

Meals on Wheels in Cobb County needs volunteers to deliver hot meals to homebound seniors, especially in Marietta. Kathy Lathem,with Cobb Senior Services, said more than 250 meals are delivered daily in Cobb, and there is a waiting list for service. Information: Volunteer Services at 770-528-5381. Tucker McQueen for the AJC

GWINNETT

Peachtree Corners to hold first council meeting

Peachtree Corners will hold its first city council meeting tonight , a special-called session to set up the new city’s government.

The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Christ the King Church at 5575 Peachtree Parkway.

The city swore in its mayor and six council members Sunday.

Information: www.cityofpeachtreecornersga.com.

Joel Anderson

Lilburn CID elects officers

Commercial property owners in the Lilburn Community Improvement District have reelected Lisa Reeves and Jim Vaught to the CID’s Board of Directors. “I know that Lisa Reeves and Jim Vaught are committed to growing success for greater Lilburn and helping us achieve even more in the future,” Lilburn CID Executive Director Gerald McDowell said.

In addition to their reelection, Ed O’Connor will remain as chairman, Reeves will continue as vice chairwoman and John Souter will stay on as secretary/treasurer. Joel Anderson

Firms pitch in for AP exams

Cisco Systems, Primerica Financial and Scana Energy -- corporate partners of Gwinnett County Public Schools -- are pitching in $46,500 to help fund the cost of Advanced Placement (AP) exams administered by the National College Board. “We are pleased to be able to open doors for students with financial need and see the AP program as providing a strategic advantage that contributes to post-secondary success,” said Karen Fine Saltiel, Primerica’s executive vice president. Nancy Badertscher

Kirby to hold town hall meeting tonight

State Rep. Tom Kirby, R-Loganville, will hold a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. today at the Anna Holcombe Building, 137, CS Floyd Street, Loganville (next to city hall). . David Wickert

Construction to impact Indian Trail Road

Construction will lead to nighttime lane closures on Indian Trail Road from Beaver Ruin Road to Oakbrook Parkway beginning that began Monday.

Construction will occur from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Friday evening.

Motorists will still have access to I-85 and to businesses on Indian Trail Road. David Wickert

Library to host teen summit April 28

The Gwinnett County Public Library will host a teen summit from noon to 6 p.m. April 28 at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College St., Norcross.

The free event brings together teens, their parents, mentors and community organizers to explore a variety of issues.

Online safety, safe driving, self-defense and job hunting are among the topics to be covered.

Information: www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154. David Wickert

NORTHSIDE

Head-on collision kills one, injures another

On person was killed and another injured in a head-on collision Sunday afternoon in Forsyth County.

The crash happened around 4 p.m. on Ga. 369 west of Dr. Bramblett Road, according to a Forsyth Sheriff’s Capt. Tim House.

House said there was one confirmed fatality, with a second person being airlifted to Atlanta Medical Center for treatment.

The names of those killed and injured have not been released. Mike Morris

County purchasing department recognized

Fulton County’s Purchasing and Contract Compliance Department, which handles bidding for county contracts, has been re-certified by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. The award recognizes excellence in public procurement operations, and this is the third time the department has been honored.

NIGP is a membership-based non-profit. There are 2,300 agencies that are members, and only 115 have attained certification. Fulton’s department is led by interim Director Felicia Strong-Whitaker. Johnny Edwards

Ball Ground to hold hearing on budget

The City of Ball Ground will hold a public hearing 5 p.m., May 3, at Ball Ground City Hall Council Chambers, 215 Valley Street, Ball Ground, for the second reading of the proposed 2013 budget. The city unveiled the budget at last week’s city council meeting, call for a 1 percent increase over last year’s budget. Most of the additional funds proposed in this year’s $1.67 million budget will go toward city parks’ maintenance. Jeffry Scott

Cherokee Boy Scout troop to plant trees

Cherokee County Pack 2010 of the Boy Scouts of America will conduct an Earth Day event from 1-6 p.m. on Sunday at Little River Elementary school in Woodstock. The pack will enhance the landscape of Little River Elementary school by planting trees. Scouts and their families will provide labor and hand tools. Mark Woolsey for the AJC

Electronics recycling day in Canton May 5

Waste Management officials will hold an electronics recycling day May 5 at Canton City Hall. A laundry list of items will be accepted at no charge, including personal computers, printers, disk drives, laptops, printers, fax machines and copiers.

Recycling hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 151 Elizabeth St. Info: www.canton-georgia.com Mark Woolsey for the AJC

Johns Creek marks Earth Day Saturday

The Environmental Education Center at 8615 Barnwell Road will be the site for the second annual Johns Creek Earth Day celebration Saturday.

Once again, the free event will focus on amphibians and reptiles of the Chattahoochee River Watershed.

A frog monitoring workshop will run from 2:30 -- 6:30 p.m., followed by a family reptile and campfire event from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Information, registration: 678-538-1200. Patrick Fox

ATLANTA

Holmen to participate in White House forum

Georgia Legal Services Program Director Phyllis Holmen will be one of six legal services directors to participate in a White House forum today.

The state’s legal aid program, headquartered in Atlanta, has lawyers and paralegals that provide legal help in civil cases for low-income Georgians. The forum will examine the state of legal aid nationwide and include speakers such as U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. Bill Rankin

Metro buildings rank high for efficiency

Metropolitan Atlanta ranks third on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2011 list of cities with the most buildings certified with the Energy Star rating, a certification given to buildings that perform in the top 25 percent for energy efficiency compared to similar buildings nationwide. Buildings with the certification use an average of 35 percent less energy than typical buildings and also release 35 percent less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The Atlanta metropolitan region has 359 certified buildings, according to the EPA rankings released this month. Jeremiah McWilliams

Georgia to honor 2012 Centenarians

The state Department of Human Services is searching for people who will turn 100 or older in 2012 to honor them with a certificate of recognition and a thank you for their contributions to Georgia’s families and communities. Relatives and friends of centenarians may request a certificate by clicking “Honor a Centenarian” at http://aging.ga.gov at least 45 days in advance of the honoree’s birthday. Misty Williams

Author to discuss book on LBJ today

Noted historian Mark Updegrove, director of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in Austin, Texas, will discuss his new book, Indomitable Will: LBJ in the Presidency, at 7 p.m. today at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, 441 Freedom Parkway. The event is free and open to the public. Information: 404-865-7109. Veronica Fields Johnson

DEKALB

Meeting to focus on safety concerns

The DeKalb County Solicitor-General, County Commission’s presiding officer and members of the county police department will hold a meeting this week to discuss safety concerns in south DeKalb.

Solicitor Sherry Boston and Commissioner Larry Johnson said the breakfast will be a first in a series of events for business owners designed to show how they can help keep crime away.

The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Piccadilly Restaurant in the South DeKalb Mall. Meetings also will be held in August and December, at locations to be announced.

Information/reservations: 404-371-2234 or snbrown@dekalbcountyga.gov. April Hunt

Retired educators to meet Thursday

The Georgia Retired Educators Association in Decatur and DeKalb will hold its monthly meeting this week.

Retirees from Decatur and DeKalb schools, both public and private, as well as retirees of other districts who live in the county, are welcome in the group. The focus of this month’s meeting will be on retirement benefits. The group also will elect its officers for the coming year.

The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Decatur First Christian Church fellowship hall, 601 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur.

Information: 770-498-9493. April Hunt

Volunteers need for South River Cleanup

Keep DeKalb Beautiful will host a cleanup of the South River on Saturday in south DeKalb.

Volunteers are needed to help remove trash and debris from the river and its banks.

Workers will meet at 9 a.m. at Murphey Candler Elementary School on South Goddard Road, near Lithonia.

Information/registration: 404-371-2654 or kdb@dekalbcountyga.gov. April Hunt

Registration open for Dunwoody bike ride

Registration is open for the fourth annual Bicycle Ride Around Dunwoody on Saturday during the Lemonade Days festival at Brook Run Park. Three routes will be offered, ranging from 3.5 to 37 miles. Post-ride activities will include a DJ, Chick-fil-A sandwiches, prizes and raffles from local merchants.

Proceeds benefit restoration of the Donaldson Chestnut Farm House; additional bike racks; and Georgia Bikes, a statewide bicycle advocacy organization.

Information and registration: http://www.dunwoodylemonadedays.org/BRAD Patrick Fox

Lemonade Days in Dunwoody April 18-22

The Dunwoody Preservation Trust will host Lemonade Days, its annual fund raising event, from Wednesday through Sunday, at Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody. Activities will include a Bike Ride Around Dunwoody, amusement park rides, concessions, craft show, live music and a petting zoo. Proceeds will be used to restore the Donaldson-Bannister House and Farm. Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Information: http://dunwoodylemonadedays.org/. Veronica Fields Johnson

SOUTHSIDE

Search warrant served on Clayton finance dept.

A search warrant has been served on the Clayton County finance department as part of an on-going investigation by a special grand jury investigation into public corruption charges, the prosecutor confirmed Monday. This grand jury has already targeted several former officials. Former water authority manager Herbert Etheridge has pleaded guilty to perjury. Former Sheriff Victor Hill is charged with racketeering. And former Morrow city manager John Lampl is accused of lying about a government project. Rhonda Cook

Peachtree City’s BMX closed for work

Starting today , Peachtree City’s BMX track will be closed for a major rebuilding until approximately April 20.

Because of the heavy equipment involved, access to the Peachtree City Dog Park will be restricted to the path through the woods behind the green shed. Golf carts and cars with handicapped stickers will not be allowed on the path during construction. All visitors are asked to take special care when accompanied by pets or children. Jill Howard Church for the AJC

Court holds regional technology conference

Fulton County’s Superior Court and the state Administrative Office of the Courts are hosting the first regional conference that looks at the latest advances in justice-related technology. The Regional Justice Technology Expo will be held Thursday and Friday at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. The cost of registration prior to the event is $59 and on-site registration will be $79. Information: www.rjtexpo2012.org. Bill Rankin

Bulk trash pickup in East Point this week

East Point residents should place bulk waste items at the front curb or roadside on their regular garbage collection day. Customers are advised that items such as sofas, chairs, tables, desks, mattresses, washers, dryers, hot water heaters, stoves are considered bulk trash and will be picked up free this week. John Thompson for the AJC

Clayton noted for energy efficiency

Clayton County leaders will receive an energy efficient leader award for saving the county $820,000 through energy-saving upgrades to county buildings. Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems, will present the award tonight at 7 p.m. during the county commission board meeting. Tammy Joyner

Five students finalists for honors program

Five Clayton County Public Schools students have been selected as finalists for the 49th Georgia Governor’s Honors Program, a residential summer academic series for gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors. They are: Mount Zion High School students Aliah James, dance, Romie Williams, communicative arts and Morrow High School students Lauren Jennings, communicative arts, Sreinick Keo, biology and Jessica Respress, executive management. The four-week program will be at Valdosta State University starting June 24. Tammy Joyner