Grocery store seeks 100 workers

Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store soon in Tucker and plans to hire more than 100 people. The doors will open 7 a.m. April 26 on the 15th Sprouts to open in Georgia, following the opening of the Decatur store in March.

The 30,000-square-foot Tucker store is located at 4310 LaVista Road in the new Tucker Meridian center which is set to include a slew of popular stores.

Sprouts officials say applicants should “share a passion for healthy eating and the fresh, natural and organic products offered throughout the store.”

Information: 1-866-925-2396 for non-managerial roles.

UPCOMING

Food drive of nonperishable items through Feb. 17 to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Donation sites: Davis Fox at dfox@DeKalbCountyGa.gov. acfb.org.

Writing Children’s Picture Books. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Branch, 1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur. Adults are invited to learn to write a children’s picture book for ages 3 to 8. Discover the skills of illustrators, designers and editors and learn how to create harmonious relationships vital to a successful children’s book. Facilitated by Wayne South Smith, an experienced writer’s coach and editor. 404-679-4404, DeKalbLibrary.org.

“The History and Preservation of DeKalb’s Historic African-American Communities: Flat Rock and Shermantown” Symposium with DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond delivering the opening remarks. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 23. $30 to $40, including a catered buffet. Second floor, Old Superior Courtroom, Historic DeKalb Courthouse, 101 E. Court Square, Decatur. In addition to a panel discussion, speakers will include Johnny Waits, founder and curator of the Flat Rock Archives Museum; Paul Hudson, Georgia State University History professor; Lora Mirza, retired associate library director at Georgia State University Perimeter College and Jeanne Cyriaque, vice chair of the board of directors at Georgia Humanities Council and board advisor for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. 404-373-1088 ext. 22 or forgey@DeKalbHistory. org. Tickets: DeKalbHistory.org.