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FORSYTH COUNTY Engineering for Pilgrim Mill widening approved

Moreland Altobelli Associates Inc. has gotten the go-ahead from Forsyth County to begin construction engineering for the widening of Pilgrim Mill Road north of Cumming.

The Forsyth Board of Commissioners approved spending up to $299,968 for the work. About 1.7 miles of Pilgrim Mills to be widened to four lanes from two with a 20-foot raised median from Aquatic Circle to Freedom Parkway; and to three lanes from two with a center turn lane between Freedom and Holtzclaw Road, according to a Forsyth project map.

There also would be a 10-foot paved path on the north side of the road, and a 5-foot sidewalk on the south side. The map shows Pilgrim Mill Circle relocated to intersect with Pilgrim Mill Road about 600 feet east of its current location. Thebridge over Ga. 400 would be widened to seven lanes from the current three, with dual left-turn lanes to southbound Ga. 400 and a single left turn to northbound Ga. 400.

The $10 million project is to be started this year and completed in January 2020. Information: https://bit.ly/2KI4HLi

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ALPHARETTA

City to create app for mobile devices

The Alpharetta City Council has given staff the go-ahead to finalize a contract with a technology provider to create an “ITsMyTown” app for mobile devices.

The branded app could alert residents to news and events; facilitate messages from the mayor and council members; provide a city directory, and advise users about essential city places and parks and 311 reporting, according to a proposal from ITsimple.

The company has offered to charge Alpharetta only $1 to set up and launch the app, and $1 per year in subscription fees the first two years, according to a staff report to the council. In years three and four, the support fee would be $3,600 per month. In subsequent years, the city would be offered a 25 percent discount off the list price for cities of the same population size.

Staff recommended a pilot program with ITsimple with an initial two-year contract period and three optional one-year extensions.

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CHEROKEE COUNTY Schools plan parent review meetings

Cherokee County School District will hold its annual parent meetings May 14 on the annual Comprehensive Improvement Plan Review, a requirement of school districts receiving federal funds under the Every Student Succeeds Act.

The meetings are scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. in the auditorium of the Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo Educational Services Facility, 1205 Bluffs Parkway, Canton.

Every year, the district must complete a Comprehensive Needs Assessment, which looks at improving academic achievement and serving various student populations, including the economically disadvantaged, disabled, homeless and those with limited English proficiency.

The parent review is part of a required review process that also involves teachers, administrators, students and other stakeholders. Information: http://bit. ly/CCSDclip18

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■The Roswell Family Series: “Lollipops for Breakfast” with The Gottabees. 10 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday. $7, free/children under 2. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-594-6232, RoswellGov.com/CAC/family.

■ “Lollipops for Breakfast” Family Workshop. 11 a.m. Friday. $5. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Register: 770-594-6232, RoswellGov.com/CAC/family.

■ North Georgia School of Ballet: “The Wizard of Oz.” Noon-2 p.m., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday. $17, free/children under 2. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 404-4550983, NGASchoolOfBallet.com.