Commissioner to host events for return to school

Giveaways include food and masks for Southside District 5.

Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr. is hosting multiple events for students this month.

This is a back-to-school season unlike any more, with Fulton County Schools starting virtually and delaying instruction until Aug. 17 due to COVID-19.

Arrington represents District 5, which stretches from South Fulton and East Point to the Little Five Points neighborhood. This is the sixth year the District 5 commissioner has hosted the “It Takes a Village” event.

Groceries and masks will be given on a first-come, firstserved basis. Residents must have ID to verify residency.

“This year, there is an addi- tional sense of urgency to the expanded needs of our community brought on by the pandemic. We hope to reach families with much needed relief,” Arrington said in a news release.

Here are the events:

■ ArtsXchange (register at www.2020ITAVEP.eventbrite. com)

2148 Newnan St. in East Point

Friday, Aug. 14, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

■ Wolf Creek Library (register at www.2020ITAVSW. eventbrite.com)

3100 Enon Road in Atlanta Friday, Aug. 21, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

■ Oak Hill Child, Adolescent and Family Health Center (register at www.2020ITAVATL.eventbrite.com)

2805 Metropolitan Parkway SW in Atlanta

Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Arrington is also participating in the “East Point Housing Authority Back 2 School DriveThru & Walk-Thru” event on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Resident Association Building, 3074 John Freeman Way in East Point. School supplies, food and masks will be distributed. Register at www.2020EPHA. eventbrite.com.