HEALTHCARE
Georgia will receive nearly $6.2 million through two U.S. Department of Health & Human Services grants to help at-risk families receive voluntary home visits from nurses and social workers.
The grants are aimed at improving maternal and child health, child development, school readiness, economic self-sufficiency and child abuse prevention throughout the state, according to the federal agency. MISTY WILLIAMS
DEKALB
A benefit for Keep DeKalb Beautiful will be held Monday night in Decatur.
The group, which promotes environmental stewardship in DeKalb, will be honored for its achievements. The benefit also allows citizens to learn more about the organization and how to get involved.
The free event begins at 5 p.m. Monday at Twain’s Billiards and Tap in downtown Decatur. Information: www.keepdekalbbeautiful.org or 404-371-2654. APRIL HUNT
Decatur will launch major drainage project
Decatur approved an agreement with the Decatur Housing Authority to begin relocating and replacing the existing storm drainage system in the city’s western section.
Two parallel 75-foot pipes will run from the Allen Wilson Apartments across Electric Avenue, eventually connecting to future drainage improvements in Ebster Park. Total cost is $237,000.
This is part of Wilson’s Phase II redevelopment. When the pipes are completed, construction will begin on the four-story apartment complex called the Oliver House, scheduled for completion next September.
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