COBB
Position opens after councilman’s death
Kennesaw is accepting applications to fill the city council post 4 position held by Bill Thrash who died May 22 of cancer. The deadline is 5 p.m. Friday J at City Hall, 2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave., Kennesaw The mayor and council will appoint a person to fill the postion that expires Dec. 31.
There is no qualifying fee, but applicants must be 21 and meet council qualifications. Information: www.kennesaw-ga.gov or Debra Taylor at 770-424-8274.
Tucker McQueen for the AJC
Founding pastor will return to Trinity Chapel
Bishop Jim Bolin will return on June 9 as senior pastor of Trinity Chapel in Powder Springs, which he founded 30 years ago.
He resigned in December 2008, after confessing to “inappropriate sexual behavior,” then forming Jim Bolin Ministries with his wife of nearly 40 years, Robin.
Since then, their son Jason has been serving as senior pastor but announced his resignation “on good terms” on May 26 to move to Florida with his wife Sarah and their two children.
The younger Bolin will preach his last sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday at the church, 4665 Macland Road, Powder Springs.
Information: jimbolinministries.com, trinitychapel.org or 770-222-7023. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
2 Cobb deputies struck by car near jail
Two Cobb County deputies were struck by a car outside the Cobb County Jail on Friday, according to Channel 2 Action News.
Cobb County police told Channel 2 the deputies were hit alongside County Services Parkway on Friday afternoon.
They suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to Channel 2. Fran Jeffries
KSU football coach to speak Wednesday
Kennesaw State University Head Football Coach Brian Bohannon will speak to the South Cobb Business Association at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Presbyterian Village, 2000 East West Connector, Austell.
Cost is $12 for members, paying online, $15 for members at the door or $20 for guests.
Information: sc-ba.org.
Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
Scavenger hunt hike at Lost Mountain Park
A scavenger hunt hike will be 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Lost Mountain Park, lower ball fields area, 4845 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs.
Cost is $2 each, and all ages are welcome.
Registration: 770-528-8803 or karen.faucett@cobbcounty.org. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
Austell City Council will delay work session
Austell City Council members delayed their pre-agenda meeting from last week to 6 p.m. Monday at Council Chambers, City Hall, 2716 Broad St. followed by voting at 7 p.m.
The first reading of the 2013-14 city budget is scheduled with the final reading and budget vote set for 5:30 p.m. June 24 during a special called meeting before the 6 p.m. pre-agenda meeting. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
GWINNETT
Briscoe Field taxiway to be resurfaced
Gwinnett has approved a contract to resurface the only full parallel taxiway at Briscoe Field, one of the major needs recommended by the Airport Privatization Citizens Review Committee. The project will also replace 329 incandescent lights with energy efficient LED fixtures to reduce utility costs and relocate the lighting equipment vault. The Federal Aviation Administration will provide 90 percent of the $1.6 million project, Gwinnett will contribute 5.4 percent and the remaining 4.6 percent will come from a state airport improvement grant.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Police: Woman injured by machete during fracas
Gwinnett County police were investigating a stabbing late Friday morning during a domestic dispute at a home on Jimmy Carter Boulevard.
A woman was armed with pepper spray and an “ASP baton,” a telescoping weapon normally used by police and security personnel, and allegedly sprayed the man with the pepper spray, police said.
The man alleged defended himself with a machete and hit the woman. The woman was taken to Gwinnett Medical Center in serious condition.
Mike Morris
Norcross planning sidewalks
Thanks to a Gwinnett County Community Development Block Grant, Norcross is planning to install about a mile of 5-foot-wide sidewalks along Mitchell Road from Brook Hollow Parkway to Norcross Cooperative Ministry, 2275 Mitchell Road.
The sidewalks supplement recent landscaping of the intersection of Mitchell and Brook Hollow by the city and the Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District. Information: 770-448-2122.
Michael Alpert for the AJC
Duluth tries out new music and beer event
Duluth will host their first Beer Fest Duluth Brews and Tunes, a music and beer festival 1 p.m. today at the Town Green. Tickets $35, VIP $85. . Information: www.beerfest-duluth.com. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Grayson hosts farmers market Wednesdays
Local vendors have convinced Grayson to begin offering a weekly farmers market 4 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday beginning June 5 at the Grayson Community Park, 1 Park Drive. The community anticipates twenty to thirty vendors available each week. www.cityofgrayson.org.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Food trucks head to Suwanee
Food Truck Friday returns to Suwanee Town Center Park at 7 p.m. Friday along with a free performance by Funk Sandwich and Nathan Angelo, a Gwinnett Church based band based.
Beginning shortly after dusk on June 8 Movies Under the Stars will present a free screening of The Amazing Spider-Man.
Bring snacks, blankets, and lawn chairs, but no alcohol may be brought into the park. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
NORTHSIDE
Forsyth chase leads to burglary investigation
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office officials say two men arrested following a car chase along Peachtree Parkway Thursday were questioned by Cobb County authorities about burglaries there, after deputies found jewelry, cash, passports and other items in their car, none of which were from Forsyth.
Connor Dimick, 20, of Marietta and Erik Schatz,18, of Lawrenceville, were jailed in Forsyth County on a variety of traffic and other charges.
Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Adult writers workshop upcoming
An adult fiction writing workshop for professional and non-professional writers is 4 - 6 p.m. today and July 6 at Sandy Springs Library, 395 Mt. Vernon Highway.
Registration required at sandySLworkshop@gmail.com. Presenter: Alissa Calderon.
Information: 404-303-6130
Sandra Marshall Murray
Holly Springs warns of flood studies
The city of Holly Springs has hired Jacobs Engineering Group to do detailed required flood studies identifying high-water hazards. Survey crews and photographers will check pipes, channels, drains, ponds and lakes on both public and private property.
The city says Jacobs will make every effort to respect private property rights and be courteous and professional. Information: www.hollyspringsga.us
Mark Woolsey for the AJC
Riverside Farmers Market starts today
The Riverside Farmers Market will open its fourth season today. The market, operated by the Fulton County Cooperative Extension, runs from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through September in the parking lot of Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St.
In addition to fresh produce, visitors can get free advice on topics like planting a garden, canning and radon detection.
Information: 404-613-7670 or 404-332-2400. David Wickert
Johns Creek to offer document shredding
Johns Creek residents can safely dispose of sensitive documents today by taking them to a commercial shredder at Panera Bread Company, 11715 Medlock Bridge Road.
The shredding service, available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., is sponsored by the restaurant chain and the city. All paper will be recycled. The shredding is done on-site for free.
The Federal Trade Commission recommends shredding private documents as a means to combat identity theft.
Patrick Fox
Stories from grave in Roswell
The Roswell Historical Society presents “Beyond My Stone,” first-person stories of historical figures told graveside 7 p.m. June 1 at the Roswell Presbyterian Cemetery Ticket: $10, adults; $5, children; $30, family.
Patrons should bring a flashlight. The event may not be suitable for young children, those who can’t stand for long periods or those who can’t walk on uneven ground.
Information: societyrhs@bellsouth.net Mea Watkins
ATLANTA
Tyrone Brooks could be suspended
Gov. Nathan Deal on Friday received a certified copy of Rep. Tyrone Brooks’ federal indictment, which begins the process that could end in the Atlanta Democrat’s suspension from office.
The Georgia Constitution says if a lawmaker is indicted, the governor must create a three-person panel to review the case. T Brooks faces 30 counts of wire, mail and tax fraud. He has pleaded not guilty and is free on bond.
Aaron Gould Shenin
Police break up fight, shoot man
One man was critically wounded in a shootout with two off-duty police officers who were trying to break up a large fight around 3 a.m. Friday at Club Opera. Witnesses said officers told the man to drop his weapon, and when he did not comply shots were fired.
The wounded man’s name hasn’t been released. The officers were not injured. They were placed on administrative leave, which is normal procedure when an officer is involved in a shooting.
Police recovered a handgun at the scene that belonged to the wounded man, police said.
Mike Morris and John Spink
Jazz in the Grove today
Atlanta City Councilmember Felicia Moore will host a neighborhood jazz concert 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Grove Park, 709 Hortense Place at Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway.
The free concert will feature Oscar Sheppard, Antonio Bennett, and the Tim Williams Project. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets, picnic baskets and folding chairs.
Information: 404-330-6044.
Ernie Suggs
Ancestry research workshop offered
In collaboration with the Atlanta History Center, the Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Ave. N.E., will host Frazine Taylor, retired from the Alabama Department of Archives and History, who will discuss researching African-American genealogy at 3 p.m. today. Information: 404-730-4001, ext. 100 Sandra Marshall Murray
DEKALB
Administrative shake up at DeKalb schools
Kendra D. March was moved from deputy superintendent of school leadership and operational support. Alice Thompson, executive director of leadership, will fill the role until interim Superintendent Michael Thurmond finds a permanent replacement, which he said he’ll do by July, after a national search.
Thurmond also tapped Trenton Arnold, executive director for assessment and accountability, to fill one of five area superintendent positions left open when Darius Adamson resigned. Ty Tagami
School board to hold budget hearing
The DeKalb County school board will hold a hearing on the fiscal year 2014 budget 6 p.m. June 10. The board may also vote on a tentative budget at that meeting, with a final vote scheduled for 6 p.m. June 26. Another public budget hearing is set for noon June 3.
All meetings are at the Robert R. Freeman Administrative & Instructional Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd., Stone Mountain, and will be televised on PDS-TV24 and streamed live on www.dekalb.k12.ga.us. The proposed $759 million budget can be viewed at the same website, and comments can be stn to budget-feedback@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us. Ty Tagami
Jewish genetic disease screening offered
Genetic counseling and screenings for Jewish genetic diseases will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at MJCCA at Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Information: Sandra Bass, sandra.bass@atlantajcc.org, or 678-812-3798. Sandra Marshall Murray
Commissioner hosting breakfast Saturday
Stan Watson, the commissioner representing the eastern half of DeKalb County, will host his monthly community breakfast 9 - 11 a.m.today at Chapel Hill Middle School on Dogwood Farms Road.
The theme of this month’s event will be supporting veterans and celebrating National Homeowners Appreciation Month. April Hunt
Church to sponsor job and health fair
Kingdom Investment Ministry Outreach will sponsor a job and health fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the church, 2219 Idlewood Road, Tucker.
Free health screenings, including blood pressure checks and vision screenings, and mammogram scheduling will be available. Job fair attendees will be able to apply directly to participating corporations, temporary agencies and the U.S. military. Information: 770-934-9994. Veronica Fields Johnson
County hosts water quality workshop
DeKalb Adopt-A-Stream is partnering with Stone Mountain Memorial Association to host a workshop to get citizens involved in protecting water resources 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today Stone Mountain’s Confederate Hall Historical and Environmental Education Center, 2003 Robert E. Lee Blvd. The workshop is designed to train volunteers on how to collect water samples from DeKalb County streams and how to interpret water quality data.
There is no fee, but registration is required and limited to 20 people. Information: 770-724-1456 or msoshield@dekalbcountyga.gov. Mea Watkins
SOUTHSIDE
Forsling to step down as Fulton judge
Fulton State Court Judge Susan Forsling has told Gov. Nathan Deal she will resign on July 1.
Forsling, who once served as Fulton’s first female county attorney, said she wants to try something new after more than 15 years on the bench. The most rewarding aspect of her tenure was founding the DUI Court, which helped hundreds of men and women reclaim their lives, she said. Forsling has asked Deal to appoint her as a senior judge so she can help Fulton’s Superior Court with its criminal cases. Bill Rankin
Gill named new chamber president
David Gill has been named the president of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce. He succeeds Kay Pippin, who served in that capacity for more than a decade. Gill was previously on the chamber board for 15 years and served as chairman in 2007 while president and CEO of First State Bank. He assumes his new role in early June. Monroe Roark for the AJC
Fayette offers summer internships
Fayette County’s 2013 Summer Internship Program is accepting applications from rising high school juniors and seniors. The program, which runs July 2-Aug. 2, offers hands-on experience related to government operations and community projects. Parental consent is required; a letter of recommendation from a school official is helpful. Applications are at www.fayettecountyga.gov and are due June 7. Jill Howard Church for the AJC
Construction of Wolf Creek library begins
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System broke ground on the Wolf Creek Library, 3100 Enon Road in South Fulton this week. The 25,000-square-foot facility will cost $18.2 million and is expected to open in the latter part of 2014.
It is one of eight new libraries being built as part of a $275 million library construction program approved by voters in a 2008 bond referendum. Information: 404-730-1972 or laura.wright@fultoncountyga.gov.
Johnny Edwards
Union City offers free movie series
Union City’s free Movies by Moonlight series begins today with “The Amazing Spiderman” at Ronald Bridges Park, 5285 Lakeside Drive.
Movies will be shown on the green at dusk.
Food is allowed, but glass containers and grills are prohibited. “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” will be shown Aug. 3.
Information: www.unioncityga.org. Arlinda Smith Broady
Spots open insummer music camp
Clayton State University’s Spivey Hall has a few spots left in its Summer Music Camp 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 10-14 for rising 4th- to 7th- graders.
Camp includes instructions with music experts, choral singing, guitar, piano, playing Orff instruments, folk dancing and performing. Cost: $150 due by June 3. Discounts available to families with multiple students. A late registration fee of $175 per student after June 3. Information: www.spiveyhall.org/education, or email EducationManager@SpiveyHall.org, or call (678) 466-4481. Tammy Joyner
