The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Punt, Pass, Kick in Lawrenceville
Punt, Pass and Kick. 9 a.m.noon today. Free. Rhodes Jordan Park, 100 E. Crogan St., Lawrenceville. Boys and girls, ages 6 to 15, compete separately in their own age groups. Scores are based on the distance and accuracy of their punts, passes and kicks. A valid birth certificate, complete entry form and parental signature are required to enter the competition. 678-277-0860.
Family Fun Day in Riverdale
for single-day tickets, $35 to $40 for two-day pass, $5 each day for children ages 4 to 12, free for ages 3 and under. 1406 Commerce Drive, Downtown Decatur. Tour 10 to 15 tiny houses and hear experts on sustainability, minimalism, urban planning, zoning and downsizing. No pets. freshtix.com/events/decatur-tiny-house-festival, TinyHouseAtlanta.com.
American Girl Club in Sandy Springs
p.m. Sunday. $15 to $30. Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-626-2464, AgapePlayers.org.
Sweet Auburn Festival in Atlanta
Sweet Auburn Historic District: Family Day/Culture Fest by the National Black Arts Festival, Sweet Auburn Works and the National Park Service. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today. Free. Auburn Avenue between Howell and Jackson Streets. Visit Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church and the MLK Jr. Memorial. Art and cultural activities, organized walking tours of historic sites, storytellers, face painters, health screeners, children’s activity stations and food of the African Diaspora. National Black Arts Festival: 404-730-7315, nbaf.org. Marian Jones at 404957-5332, mjones@SweetAuburnWorks.com. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site: Rebecca Karcher at 404-331-2242, nps. gov/malu.
Property owners may face stricter regulations
Cobb property owners may bear more responsibility for allowing criminal activities to take place on their properties. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners voted recently to postpone action on a proposed public safety nuisance code.
This matter is expected to be considered during the commissioners’ meeting at 9 a.m. Aug. 9 at 100 Cherokee St, second-floor BOC Room, Marietta.
Property owners may be required to rid their properties of prostitution, gambling and unlawful uses of controlled substances, alcoholic beverages and weapons. First, property owners would be allowed to stop the activity voluntarily within 30 days and with a county-approved abatement plan. If the property owners do not stop the criminal activity, the county attorney’s office may request that a court allow county officials to stop the activity.
CID demonstrates street trash vacuum
The East Metro DeKalb Community Improvement District will host a live demonstration of an All-Terrain Litter Vacuum at 10 a.m. Monday at Sanford Realty, 4183 Snapfinger Woods Drive.
CID Administrator Nicole McGhee Hall said the organization is considering buying the vacuum vehicle to clean curb and gutter areas that often fill with debris. The demonstration is intended to generate a greater understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities while encouraging project participation from other community-focused entities.
Information: 678-535-3990.