County by county news for Tuesday

They plan to discuss the proposed budget and meet, at times, in executive session.

Information: City Hall, 770-943-1666.

Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC

Civil War lecture Thursday

Civil War Round Table of Cobb County will meet 7 p.m. Thursdayat the KSU Center, 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw. David Evans, author of Sherman’s Horsemen: Union Cavalry Operations in the Atlanta Campaign, will lecture on that topic. Free. Information: www.cobbcwrt.org.

Arlinda Smith Broady

Last commission candidate forum today

Candidates for Cobb Commission districts 1 and 3 and Public Service Commission will speak 7 -9 p.m. today in the Cobb Board of Commissioners room, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. This is the last in a series sponsored by the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club. Information: Tonya Boga at tonya.boga@gmail.com.

Tucker McQueen for the AJC

Austell seeks seasonal employee by May 9

Austell Public Works is accepting applications until May 9 for a summer labor position.

The full-time employee primarily will be responsible for litter pick-up, mowing and weeding throughout the city for $8 an hour.

Information: austellga.gov, click “Position Details” under “Employment Opportunities.”

Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC

Marietta art walkruns through fall

The First Friday Art Walk runs through Oct. 3 at 30 shops, arts galleries and museums around the Marietta Square. Maps for the free, self-guided tours are available at locations displaying an art walk banner. Painter Tommy Hunt will be featured at Avery Gallery, 390 Roswell St., Marietta. Information:www.artwalkmarietta.com.

Tucker McQueen for the AJC

Living history museum now 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 the Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Information: www.cobblandmarks.com. tucker mcqueen FOR THE AJC

Marietta announces free concerts

Marietta is taking table reservations for summer concerts in Glover Park on the Marietta Square. Six concerts, the last Friday of the month through Sept. 26, begin this week with the R&B 911 Band. The concerts are free, but tables provided by the city are $45-$65. Information: www.mariettaga.gov/concerts. Tucker McQueen

GWINNETT

College to increase student attainment rates

Georgia Gwinnett College has been selected by the American Council on Education to participate in its Change and Innovation Lab, a program to help colleges and universities increase the number of first-generation and nontraditional students who gain a college degree. GGC is one of nine institutions that will work during the 18-month project to implement concrete steps on their campuses and identify how these practices can be applied broadly at colleges and universities across the country. Project is funded by a $400,000 grant from Lumina Foundation. Information: www.acenet.edu or www.ggc.edu. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Brasleton seeking business tenants

The Sugar Hill City Council has approved an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Downtown Development Authority to lease old city hall to the DDA. This allows the DDA to market the building and sublease space to home-based businesses. The facility will be named ‘The Suite Spot @ Sugar Hill.’ Information: Scott Andrews at 770-945-6716, ex.t 1304 or sandrews@cityofsugarhill.com. Karen Huppertz

Snellville company wins business contest

Snellville based Black Mermaid’s Handmade Soaps & Products won the Amazing Entrepreneur Business Plan Contest at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle Business Awards Friday. The company will receive $5,000 cash, an attorney consultation, trip to Sage Summit customer conference, scholarship to attend the Small Business Development Center’s Grow Smart program, a one-year Gwinnett Chamber membership and more. Information: www.snellville.org orwww.pinnaclesmallbusinessawards.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Georgia Gwinnett extends fall deadlines

Georgia Gwinnett College has extended its deadline for applications for the 2014 fall semester until June 2. Applications for admission due June 2, test scores and transcripts due June 9. Information: www.ggc.edu, choose Admissions.

Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Whistle Stop Farmers Market season opening

The Norcross Whistle Stop Farmers Market begins 4 to 8 p.m. May 6 at Thrasher Park, 93 Park Drive. Vendors will be on hand with locally grown vegetables, seasonal fruits, home canned goods, locally baked sweets, artisan breads, natural soaps, and pasta. For the first time this year, the event each Tuesday will include food trucks. Information: www.norcrossfarmersmarket.squarespace.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC

Police hosts multicultural festival

The first annual Gwinnett Multicultural Festival will take place noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Ct. in Norcross. The event offers families the opportunity to see services provided by the Gwinnett County Police Department. In addition to meeting officers from various units such as Animal Welfare and Enforcement, CSI, the DUI Task Force, and K9, the event will include kids’ activities, a rock wall, inflatables, and food vendors. Information: 770-513-5119.

Karen Huppertz for the AJC

NORTHSIDE

Forsyth has state of county event this week

The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and the Council for Quality Growth present the State of the County 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming. Forsyth County Board of Education Chair Darla Light and Board of Commissioners head R.J. (Pete) Amos will review review and look ahead before taking questions.

Information/tickets: cummingforsythchamber.org

Mark Woolsey for the AJC

Feedback sought on teen alcohol use

Forsyth County parents are being asked for information on teen alcohol use. The Forsyth County Schools’ “I have a Choice” anti-teen drinking initiative has a survey up on the district website through May 9, seeking to gather information on parental attitudes. Grant administrator Lindsey Shadburn Simpson says results will help in creating a phase two campaign beginning in August that will include billboards, displays within the schools and social media. The program’s being funded by a $101,362 state grant. To take the survey: forsyth.k12.ga.us

Mark Woolsey for the AJC

Police benefit race set for mid-May

The Woodstock Public Safety Foundation’s “Heroes” 5K run/walk and fun run is 7:30 a.m. May 17 at First Baptist Church of Woodstock, 11905 Ga. 92. Registration deadline: May 16. Information: woodstockga.gov Mark Woolsey for the AJC

Historical society plans fundraiser

The Cherokee County Historical Society will holt its 11th annual Kentucky Derby Day 3:30-7 p.m. Saturday at the Rockbarn, 650 Marietta Highway, Canton. It’s a fundraiser for the group’s educational programs and the Cherokee County Historical Museum. The event includes food, drink, silent auction, bourbon tasting and a hat parade and contest. Tickets are $50. More information: www.rockbarn.org

Mark Woolsey for the AJC

Sawnee EMC awards scholarships

Thirteen area high school seniors were recently awarded $4,000 scholarships to the colleges of their choice from the Sawnee Electric Membership Cooperative. The seniors hail from North Fulton, Cherokee, Forsyth and Dawson Counties. It’s part of a program under which unclaimed money from the Sawnee EMC coffers is used to help deserving seniors. In the past nine years, more than $300,000 has been awarded to almost 100 seniors in the EMC’s seven-county service area.

Mark Woolsey for the AJC

ATLANTA

KIPP Strive wins $25K for science lab

About $25,000 worth of supplies for a new science lab will be unveiled Wednesday at KIPP Strive Academy, which won a national contest sponsored by FedEx.

The gifts will be used to enrich science, technology, engineering and math education at the West End charter school.

KIPP Strive Academy won the contest after seventh-grade teacher Jennifer Freeman submitted a video about the possibilities her students saw for the school. The video was posted online and earned the most votes among five finalists.

The FedEx One Rate, Countless Possibilities Through Education program was open to Teach for America alumni who have been teaching for more than five years. Mark Niesse

Storm spotter training session offered

Fulton County residents interested in volunteering to become storm spotters may attend a free training session at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Atlanta-Fulton Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Operations Center, 130 Peachtree St. SW, Suite G-157.

The “Skywarn” training session is offered by the National Weather Service. Participants who complete the training can become part of a network that provides timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the emergency management agency, and helps keep local communities safe.

Information: 404-612-5660 or www.fultoncountyga.gov.

Kent A. Miles for the AJC

Financial show host to speak at library

Radio talk show host Rob Wilson will give advice on managing your money at 3 p.m. May 13 at the Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library’s Central branch, One Margaret Mitchell Square.

Wilson, the host of “Financial Solutions” on WAOK, 1380 AM, will go over the foundation to create a budget plan to establish control and financial power. The seminar is part of the Central Library’s financial education series.

Information: 404-730-1875.

Kent A. Miles for the AJC

DEKALB

Scott/North Decatur development to begin

Site work on the North Decatur Road/Scott Boulevard development, recently approved by DeKalb’s Board of Commissioners, should begin in August or September and take about four months. This includes demolition of the circa-1950s Scott Boulevard Baptist Church, whose congregation will continue meeting at a still undetermined site. Construction of the five-story, 250-unit apartment building, 2000 square-foot “coffee shop” and 60 town homes should begin early 2015 and continue for 18 months. Bill Banks for the AJC

Tucker prepares for diamond jubilee

Main Street in Tucker will close to traffic at 6 p.m. May 9 in preparation for the 60th annual Tucker Day festival. Businesses will remain open.

The festival begins at 9 a.m. on May 10 in downtown Tucker and will feature live entertainment on three stages, arts and crafts vendors and other family-friendly activities.

Information: www.tuckerday.com

Kent A. Miles for the AJC

Marcus Center to celebrate Israel’s independence

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will host a celebration commemorating Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s independence day, at 5 p.m. May 6 at Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody.

The event, featuring family-friendly activities, is free and open to the community.

Information: rabbi.glusman@atlantajcc.org or 678-812-4161.

Kent A. Miles for the AJC

Events honor Stone Mountain anniversary

Stone Mountain is hosting several activities Saturday to commemorate the city’s 17th anniversary.

The day kicks off at 10 a.m., with guided tours of the city cemetery until noon. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., New South Associates will also host an Archaeology Field Day at 6150 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.

The Village Corner Restaurant will host a book signing of George Coletti’s“The Granite Sentinel” at noon at the eatery on James B. Rivers Drive. May Day dances will also be held at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the restaurant.

Information: www.stonemountaincity.org. April Hunt

Northlake Community Alliance meeting

The Northlake Community Alliance Inc. will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. May 8 at the back lot building behind Briarlake Baptist Church, 3715 LaVista Road, Decatur.

The meeting will focus on what new leaders of the DeKalb Development Authority are doing to improve the economy of the area. Vaughan Irons, the development authority chairman, and Douglas Stoner, the managing director, will speak.

Information: www.nlake.org

Kent A. Miles for the AJC

IMH School hosts Work of Human Hands sale

Immaculate Heart of Mary School will sell fair-trade tea, coffee, chocolate, jewelry, scarves, and hand-crafted items from farmers and artisans living in developing regions.

The Work of Human Hands Sale is 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at the school library, 2855 Briarcliff Road NE.

Information: www.crsfairtrade.org/crafts

Nancy Badertscher

SOUTHSIDE

Corporate chef suspected Peachtree City gym theft

The Peachtree City Police Department has identified a suspect in the theft of two wallets from lockers at the World Gym at Lexington Circle on April 9. Brian Gordon, 40, of Kansas City, Mo., is wanted on charges related to this and similar crimes in at least three other states. He is believed to be a corporate chef who travels frequently. Anyone with information should contact 770-487-8866 or text “PTCTIPS” to 274637. Jill Howard Church for the AJC

Henry Middle to open 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. May 6 at the school. The school’s time capsule, which was placed in its current location in 1989, will be unvieled.

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

Vlachakis named Teacher of the Year

Fayette County’s 2014 Teacher of the Year honor has been awarded to Alexandra Vlachakis of Sandy Creek High School. The daughter of El Salvadoran immigrants, she began her teaching career 20 years ago in Florida.

She taught herself computer science and now teaches technology and business. Jill Howard Church for the AJC

Community festival in East Point

The ninth annual East Point Fire Department Community Awareness Festival starts at 11 a.m. Saturday in front of Fire Station No. 1, 2757 East Point St.

A parade at 10:30 from Tri Cities Plaza, 1618 Willingham Drive, precedes the festival.

Visitors will have access to a variety of free health screenings. There will also be an area for children to participate in activities.

Information: www.eastpointcity.org

Kent A. Miles for the AJC

Miles for Meals Walk Saturday

Henry County’s 20th annual Miles for Meals Walk starts at 10 a.m. Saturday 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

Park committee meeting rescheduled

The Fayette County Justice Park Committee meeting originally scheduled for April 22 has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on May 7 at the meeting room at 140 Stonewall Ave. West in Fayetteville.

The public is invited to join the volunteer group to discuss aesthetic enhancements to the site. Jill Howard Church for the AJC