DOG JOG SEEKS HELPERS
VetHeart of Georgia and Canine Companions for Independence present the 28th annual Atlanta Dog Jog, a popular community event featuring a 5K and a one-mile run or walk with dogs. The Atlanta Dog Jog will have new a running route this year, still within Piedmont Park. Water will be supplied for participating dogs and their owners. Veterinary services will be provided on the race day and will be sponsored by Georgia Veterinary Specialists. All participants and dogs must be registered. Volunteers are needed for a variety of duties.
Who: VetHeart of Georgia (formerly the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association Foundation) and Canine Companions for Independence
When: May 2 (registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and races begin at 9 a.m.)
Where: Piedmont Park
Contact: Louis Geneos at louis@gvma.net
Information: www.atlantadogjog.org; www.cci.org or www.gvma.net
BROOKHAVEN HOSTS STREAM CLEANUP
In recognition of Water Appreciation Day, Brookhaven seeks volunteers to help collect trash.
Who: City of Brookhaven
When: 10 a.m. to noon May 2
Where: The tributary of West Nancy Creek on the south part of Murphey Candler Lake
Information: stormwater@brookhavenga.gov.
PAULDING COUNTY CLEANS UP NEXT WEEKEND
As part of the Great American Cleanup, Paulding County officials and community groups are urging the public to come clean up.
Who: City of Hiram, the Paulding County Board of Commission and Keep Paulding Beautiful
When: 8:30a.m. May 2
Where: County Administration Building, 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas
Information: Hiram Code Enforcement Officer Cliff McGrady at 470-222-9562.
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