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ATLANTA
Church to hold ‘Growing through Grief’ series
The public is invited to participate in a free six-week series of
small group meetings to take steps toward wholeness and healing
after suffering a loss. Led by experienced counselors who maintain
confidentiality, the group is designated for listening, sharing and
supporting each other.
“In this group, participants seek to grow through the grief process
as they share their experiences with others who are also experiencing
some type of loss,” said Mary Ellen Pendergrast, one of the
organizers. “This sharing occurs in a safe and confidential space.”
The series runs on Wednesdays through May 18, from 6:45 to 8
p.m. at Shallowford Presbyterian Church, 2375 Shallowford Road,
Atlanta.
For more information, visit www.shallowford.org.
BROOKHAVEN
Police to host active shooter response training
The Brookhaven Police Department will hold a free Civilian
Response to an Active Shooter Event, designed to provide the public
with a basic understanding of how to survive an active shooter incident.
The event takes place April 18 from 6:15 to 9 p.m. at Brookhaven
Christian Church, 4500 Peachtree Road. Seating is limited to 170
registrants through Eventbrite. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for check in.
The program begins at 7 p.m., followed by Q&Afrom 8:30 to 9 p.m. For
more information, visit www.brookhavenga.gov.
CHAMBLEE
City to participate in Georgia Cities Week
The city of Chamblee is set to join other Georgia cities in celebrating
the theme of “Go to Town.”
As part of 2016 Georgia Cities Week, celebrated April 17-23
throughout the state, Chamblee will be hosting events throughout the
week, including a book drive, family field day, community cleanup and
geo-caching contest.
This year’s theme is “Go to Town” highlights the importance of
downtown Chamblee as a hub for community involvement, services
and enjoyment. This week will include beautification events, virtual
tours of Chamblee City departments, trivia nights, a book drop-off, yard
improvement contest, a geocaching scavenger hunt, a chicken-coop
class and a field day.
For more information on the event, including event specifics, visit
www.chambleega.com/gacitiesweek.
County commissioner urges residents to support
firefighters
DeKalb County Commissioner Nancy Jester is asking residents to
support the fire stations in District One.
Jester is “asking community residents and businesses to show
our appreciation for these hard working heroes by helping to stock the
pantry at our stations,” states an announcement about the events.
Staple food items such as sugar, salad dressing, seasonings,
cereal, snacks, coffee, tea, sodas, and sports drinks will be collected for
Fire Station 19, 3253 Mercer University Drive, Chamblee, on Saturday,
April 23, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Children are invited to come see the trucks and equipment.
DORAVILLE
City to temporarily waive project fees
Doraville residents wishing to begin, follow through on or finish
outdoor projects can expect to do so fee-free during an upcoming two
month period.
From April 1 to June 1, Doraville residents will not have to pay a
permit fee on residential rehabilitation projects. These include permits
on fencing; patio covers; balcony or concrete patios; retaining walls;
sheds or storage buildings; swimming pools; electronic, plumbing
or mechanical trades; tree service; driveway or parking; garage and
carports; decks; and structural roof repair at residences.
Follow-up inspection fees will also be waived for the first re
inspection. Any subsequent inspections will be completed at the normal
charge.
For more information, visit www.doravillega.us.
DUNWOODY
Brook Run Park hosts Lemonade Days 2016
Dunwoody’s Lemonade Days festival at Brook Run Park will be
taking place Wednesday, April 13, until Sunday, April 17. Activities for all
ages will include carnival rides, a petting zoo, an antique car show as
well as locally produced food, products and music.
In addition to local music talent, Lemonade Days will also host a
“Dunwoody Idol” competition open to vocalists ages 25 and younger.
Acts will perform between headline acts on Saturday, April 16.
According to the event’s website, Lemonade Days will be open to
the public beginning at 4 p.m. in Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. on
Saturday. Events will run until 11 p.m. Sunday will conclude with a noon
to 7 p.m. schedule.
Brook Run Park is located at 4770 North Peachtree Road in
Dunwoody. For more information, including a more specific schedule,
visit www.dunwoodylemonadedays.org.
UTHONIA
Democrats to elect district level delegates for
national convention
A caucus election to vote for the 4th Congressional District
delegates to represent the Democratic Party of Georgia at the 2016
Democratic National Convention will be held April 16.
Only candidates who filed an Intent of Candidacy with the DPG are
eligible to run as delegates.
All Democrats who are registered to vote in the 4th Congressional
District are encouraged to attend and vote in this election.
The election will be Saturday, April 16, at Stronghold Christian
Church, 724 Rock Chapel Road, Lithonia. Doors open at 9 a.m. and
registration is from 10 a.m. to noon. Voters must be in line before noon
to vote for the presidential delegate candidate of their choice.
To learn more about the Georgia delegation and the process, visit
the Democratic Party of Georgia’s website at georgiademocrat.org.
For more information, contact Melva Hicks, 4th Congressional District
chairperson, at melh3@bellsouth.net.
STONE MOUNTAIN
Citywide yard sale announced
Stone Mountain Village’s Citywide Yard Sale will be held Saturday,
April 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the First Baptist Church lawn in the
center of town.
Set up begins at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the sale—tables will not be
provided. A limited number of spaces under the pavilion are available at
$20 each on a first come, first served basis or 10-foot-by-10-foot lawn
spaces can be rented for $10 each.
For a fee of $5 city residents, can have personal yard sales and be
listed on the Yard Sale Trail map. A list of trail participants will be given
to shoppers who visit the pavilion and lawn on the day of the sale. For
more information, contact Susan Coletti at (404) 444-5607 or City Hall
at (770) 498-8984. There will be no food vendors, no refunds and no
rain date.
City to host farmer’s market
The Stone Mountain Farmer’s Market is back beginning April 19
from 4 to 7 p.m. The market be in the municipal parking lot next to the
gazebo every Tuesday until Nov. 22. For more information, call (770)
498-8984.