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COUNTYWIDE
DeKalb Symphony Orchestra to hold auditions
The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra is holding auditions for string
players for its 52nd concert season. There are currently openings for
violin, viola, cello and bass players. Those interested in auditioning,
should visit www.DeKalbSymphony.org, or call (678) 891-3565 for
additional information.
AVONDALE
Girl Scouts troop to hold meeting
Girl Scout Troop 3647 will hold an informational meeting Aug. 7 from
2 to 4 p.m. The meeting will be held at Avondale Pattillo United Methodist
Church located at 3260 Covington Highway. For more information or to
join the troop, call Bonny Wilder at (770) 469-9032.
Congregation One Precinct, a metro Atlanta program putting police
officers in touch with faith-based organizations to improve community
relations and safety.
DECATUR
Groups to feed homeless
Blessings on Wheels and Kingdom Living Ministries will be on the
streets of Atlanta July 30 to feed the hungry and homeless. Volunteers
will meet at Quick Trip on Wesley Chapel Road in Decatur at 11 a.m. To
donate or volunteer, contact Keischa Robinson at (678) 338-6892.
DORAVILLE
Ground broken on new bank
BROOKHAVEN
City to host food truck event
Brookhaven will host its weekly Food Truck Roundup Aug. 3 at
Blackburn Park from 5 - 9 p.m. The event takes place every Wednesday
through Sept. 28. There is free parking, approximately 15 food trucks,
local vendors and adult beverages available for purchase. The park is
located at 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road. For more information, visit
www.brookhavenga.gov.
Doraville Mayor Donna Pittman and city manager Shawn Gillen
recently broke ground on a new bank facility at the intersection of Buford
Highway and McClave Drive.
The pair joined executives from Metro City Bank, which will open its
administrative and corporate office when construction completes in 2017.
The building is expected to be three stories and encompass 33,000
square feet.
“The new facility is one of the first buildings designed and
constructed under Doraville’s zoning and architectural design
ordinances,” reads a statement from Doraville officials. “As part of the
bank’s agreement with Doraville, the project will include a redesign of the
McClave entrance to Northwoods neighborhood.”
CHAMBLEE
DUNWOODY
Nature Center announces Butterfly Festival
Police chief thanks public for support
Chamblee Police Chief Donny Williams thanked the public for
support amid protests and conflict in early July.
“We’ve had a large, unprecedented number of families coming by
the Chamblee Police Department offering support for officers,” Williams
stated. “This was not only in the form of snacks and lunches but in most
appreciated, overwhelming compassion and words of support.”
Williams said officers in Chamblee have been arriving to work “with
heavy hearts” since recent police-related tragedies in Texas, Minnesota
and Louisiana.
“Relationships between the police and communities we serve is
crucial not only in combating crime but forging ahead,” Williams stated.
“We strongly believe these partnerships will continue to strengthen ties
between residents we proudly serve.”
Williams said Chamblee Police Department will participate in One
On Aug. 20, Dunwoody Nature Center will continue its tradition of
science, nature and beauty by hosting the 23rd annual Butterfly Festival
from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The festival will feature two butterfly tents filled with hundreds of live
butterflies in addition to a birds of prey show, animal encounters, games,
educational booths, crafts, music, food and drinks. Attendees will be able
to feed butterflies, encounter live reptiles, see owls and eagles in action,
and educate themselves in the process.
“This is our biggest annual event,” said Dunwoody Nature Center
director Alan Mothner about the festival. “We have two giant tents filled
with hundreds of butterflies each. It’s a great annual event that we’re
very proud of.”
The Butterfly Festival will cost $10 for adults and $5 for children ages
4 to 12. Children 3 and younger will receive free admission. The festival
will take place at N. Atlanta Church of Christ, located at 5676 Roberts
Drive in Dunwoody.
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