County by county news for Wednesday

County by county news for Wednesday





A new shut-off valve in a hard to find place should make it harder for thieves to tamper with the fountain on the Marietta Square. A city worker last Wednesday found the fountain drained and about $10 in coins missing. Marietta Parks and Recreation Director Rich Buss said it could have been a prank or someone needing money. He said the city cleans the fountain about eight times a year depositing tossed coins into the general fund. The fountain has been drained and money taken three times this year which is an increase from previous years, Buss said. The fountain was refilled on Friday. Tucker McQueen for thE AJC



Church hosts patriotic concert Sunday



Residents are invited to "We Will Never Forget" patriotic concert and celebration on Sunday at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Marietta.



The event will feature 89-year-old WW II Army infantry veteran Robert Turpin as the guest speaker, along with several musical tributes.



In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, six firefighters from New York City's Fire Department will attend as guests, and share their involvement in the tragedy's aftermath



The event begins at 6 p.m. at the church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road in Marietta.



Acworth Farmer's Market opens Friday



The Acworth Farmer's Market opens 7 to 11 a.m. Friday on Main Street in downtown Acworth next to the railroad tracks. The market will sell Georgia home grown vegetables, bedding plants, baked goods and jam Fridays through Oct, 28. The market is sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority.Cheap replica oilpaintingsupplies philippe watches at lowest prices here Tucker McQueen for the AJC



Powder Springs Legion to hold ceremony



The Powder Springs American Legion Post 294 will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at noon Monday at the Powder Springs Veterans Memorial. Built in 2001, the memorial is in front of the Powder Springs Public Library, 4181 Atlanta St. Information: Hollner, 770-944-0801; [e-mail]. Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC



TV, film writer to speak at luncheon



The Cobb County Library Foundation will host Jeffrey Stepakoff, veteran Hollywood television and film writer, for the "Booked for Lunch" monthly series on Friday.



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The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Marietta Country Club in Kennesaw. Tickets: $25 and include lunch. Information: http://www.cobbcat.org/foundation Janel Davis



Benefit concert for toddler today



The "For the Love of Leland" benefit concert to help three-year-old Leland Erickson is today in Kennesaw. The concert will help pay for $20,000 immune system treatments for Leland, of Marietta, who has leukemia. The benefit begins at 5:45 p.m. at Legacy Park Outdoor Bandstand, 4201 Legacy Park Circle in Kennesaw, and includes dinner, a live concert by Yacht Rock and silent auction. Tickets: $15-$20 Information: http://www.loveofleland.com Janel Davis



Economic indicators take a dip in Gwinnett



The Gwinnett County Index of Leading Economic Indicators fell 2.1 percent in March as single-family building permits and consumer expectations fell. Single-family permits fell nearly 12 percent during March and were down more than 27 percent from the same month a year ago, according to a new report. Consumer attitudes about future economic conditions fell 14.6 percent in March and were 4.8 percent lower than March 2010.I have released the full schedule for Strange bestthirdpartypaymentgateway , The index, prepared by the county's economic analysis division, is designed to forecast Gwinnett's economic performance six to nine months in advance. David Wickert



Woman charged in fatal Norcross crash



A 47-year-old woman has been charged in a wreck on Jimmy Carter Boulevard that killed a 59-year-old Norcross woman on April 23. Gwinnett County police said Tuesday that Ica Danci was arrested Saturday on several charges, including vehicular homicide, DUI, three counts of hit and run, reckless driving and driving on the wrong side of the road.



Danci's Jeep Cherokee slammed head on into Van Le's 2010 Versa and then flipped over a third car. Danci was thrown from her car. Rhonda Cook



Snellville police look for pickpocket suspects



Snellville Police are asking the public's help identifying suspects who pick-pocketed a woman at JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts store and used her credit cards to buy $3,671 worth of merchandise elsewhere.



Investigators say the male suspect distracted a woman at the store on March 16, while a female accomplice plucked the woman's wallet from her purse.



Anyone with information is asked to contact Snellville Police Detective P. Sullivan at 770-985-7215. Andria Simmons



Movies under stars begins Saturday



The Mall of Georgia on announced its 2011 "Movies Under The Stars" Series Schedule.



Families can enjoy the free weekly movies on a 42-foot screen at The Village Amphitheater every Saturday beginning May 28 through July 30.Represent manufacturers of microinverteres processing machinery, May 28 is "Despicable Me," June 4 is "Nanny McPhee Returns," June 11 is "Mega Mind," June 18 is "Peter Pan." For a full list of movies, call 678-482-8788 or visit www.mallofgeorgia.com.

Man gets life for murder of visitor from Ohio







A Palmetto man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Ohio man who had come to Atlanta to attend his father's funeral, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office said.



Kealy Williams, 26, of Palmetto, shot and killed Terrence Harris at a car wash in Fairburn on Nov. 13, 2008. At the time, Harris and another man were cleaning the car owned by Harris's late father to use transporting relatives to the funeral. Williams shot Harris in the chest and stole the car, but turned himself in to police the following day, the DA's office said. Bill Rankin



Input wanted on amphitheater logo



South Fulton residents can have a say in what the new Wolf Creek Amphitheater's logo should look like Thursday at Commissioner William "Bill" Edwards' second community listening session of the year. The event is at 7 p.m. in the South Fulton Government Service Center Auditorium, 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park.Sports shoes blog introduce cheapaionkinah lastest sports shoes Johnny Edwards



Henry Farmer's Market starts Thursday



The Henry County Extension Office is sponsoring a Farmer's Market every Thursday, beginning May 26, in the Jason T. Harper Event Center at Heritage Park in McDonough. Hours are 2-6 p.m. and it is expected to run through September. Interested vendors should call the Extension Office at 770-288-8421. Monroe Roark for the AJC



Free activities today at Fayette senior center



Older adults are invited to enjoy free activities today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. FSS is among the organizations taking part in National Senior Health & Fitness Day. The event includes group exercise demonstrations, mini-workshops, health screenings and assessments. Food from the FSS Ultimate Café will be available from 11:30 to 1:30. For information call 770-461-0813 or see www.fayss.org. Jill Howard Church for the AJC



Fayette high seniors named Georgia Scholars



Four Fayette high school seniors have been named 2011 Georgia Scholars by the Georgia Department of Education.



Bernadette Green, Jessica Heimann and Lori Schachle from Whitewater High School and Thomas Marion from Starr's Mill High School qualified based on their high academic achievement and participation in school activities and community service. Jill Howard Church for the AJC



College Park offices close for Memorial Day



College Park City Hall and all city offices will be closed May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen May 31 at 8 a.m. The College Park police and fire departments always remain active. If there is an emergency, call 911. John Thompson for the AJC