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Autrey Mill Nature Preserve plans Earth Day celebration JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve is inviting the community to join in celebration of the planet April 19. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the preserve will mark Earth Day with family activities and education on sustainability and environmental protection. “It’s a fun, free family event,” said Lizen Hayes, the preserve’s executive director. Numerous nonprofits and local businesses will host hands-on activiWhat: Autrey Mill ties for kids from making pine cone Nature Preserve’s bird feeders to seed bombs. Many of Earth Day celebration the crafts will be made from recycled When: 10 a.m.items. 2 p.m. April 19 Johns Creek will serve as an ideal Where: Autrey Mill location for the celebration, Hayes Nature Preserve, said. The city has Green Community 9770 Autrey Mill and Tree City USA designations and is Road home to numerous organizations and Information: residents who care about the planet. autreymill.org Hayes said the celebration is special because there are few other opportunities for communities to rally around the message of sustainability. “It’s important to bring the community together around something we can all relate to and get behind, which is our planet,” Hayes said. — Jon Wilcox
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Members of the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections discuss polling locations for the 2025 elections at a regular meeting April 10.
County approves polling site changes By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com FULTON CO. — The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections met to discuss polling place changes at their monthly board meeting April 10 at the Elections Hub and Operations Center. Polling place changes will take place at around 68 locations across Fulton County in 11 cities across the county, including Alpharetta, Atlanta, Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, East Point, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, Sandy Springs, South Fulton and Union City. Traditionally, polling places are modified if the site is no longer willing to host election operations, is undergoing renovations, boundary line changes or due to voter complaints about parking or other issues. “There were several that are undergoing renovations, especially in Fulton County Schools for the summer months they either have a conflict or they have renovations happening,” Director of Registration and Elections Nadine Williams said.
The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve invites children and their families to celebrate Earth Day with a host of hands-on activities.
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Ocee Library in Johns Creek will be an advance voting location for the June 17 Special Primary Public Service Commissioner Special Election. In addition, the Board approved the minutes from the February 13 regular meeting, during which advance polling locations were approved, some of which also include modifications.
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