Dogwood Drive upgrade project continues

Drainage, sidewalks, paving and lighting are among the improvements the city of Hapeville is making to the Dogwood Drive corridor through most of April, weather permitting.

The work in progress on the Dogwood Drive Streetscape project includes surveyor layout, sawcutting, erosion control, and other improvements, the city said. The project is expected to improve gateways into the city. It will also help get Hapeville’s plans to build an arts overlay district underway as well as attract more tourism, according to information in a city council meeting agenda item last fall.

The project’s federal award amount is $ 1.75 million. The local share is about $440,462.49. Triscapes Inc. was the low bidder at $ 2.11 million. The total estimated cost, including construction, administration. oversight and material testing services is $ 2.19 million.

“The Journeys We Take: A Poetry Presentation” by Fulton County Arts and Culture with The Bag Lady Experience. 6:30 p.m. Saturday. $20 in advance. South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/the-journeyswe-take-tickets-32037649472. TheBagLadyExperience.com.

Fire Rescue Department seeks new recruits

The DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department is accepting applications through April 30 for fire recruits and firefighters.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, supplemented by one year of work experience in any field that shows an ability to maintain steady employment preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

The starting salary for fire recruits is $36,555 and for firefighters is $38,151.

Information: dekalbfire rescue.org, 678-406-7778 or dcfrre cruiting@dekalbcountyga.gov.