Lynne Riley Update

Posted Friday, July 7, 2006

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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Classes Scheduled

Fulton County Fire Department offers CERT training to teach members of neighborhoods, community organizations or workplaces basic response skills. Classes are scheduled for August 12, 19 and 26, September 9, 16 and 23, and October 14, 21 and 28. All classes are from 8:30 – 3:30 and will be held at Fire Station 12 on Medlock Bridge Road or Fire Station 8 on Old Alabama Road.

The Community Emergency Response Team concept was developed as a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations, where citizens will be initially on their own and their actions can make a difference. Through training, citizens can manage utilities and put out small fires; treat the three killers by opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; and organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective.

 

I urge you to attend one of the three series of classes offered – sign up with a neighbor or co-worker! My family and I have enrolled for the October training session, and we invite you to join us! The enrollment forms are available at www.lynneriley.com

 

Chattahoochee Nature Center Flying Colors Butterfly Festival

As hundred of native butterflies whirl around you, you can have a picnic, make arts and crafts, have butterflies painted on your face, visit fascinating entomology exhibits, listen to the delightful live entertainment of Tahino all while you enjoy nature’s magic. The only place to see these fantastic, fluttering creatures up close is at the Chattahoochee Nature Center! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of activities.

 

The event is Saturday, July 15th from 9 am until 3 pm and costs $6 per person (children 2 & under free). Butterfly releases are scheduled for 11 am, 12:30 pm and 2 pm. For more information or to volunteer for the event call (770) 992-2055 ext 236, or email r.gilbert@chattnaturecenter.com

 

Outdoor Watering Restrictions

Fulton County residents are urged to follow water restrictions, to preserve water pressure for the protection of health and safety. New watering guidelines have been introduced in north Fulton.

 

Residents throughout the County must water according to their addresses, in accordance with the Drought Management Plan of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Residents with even-numbered addresses may water on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Residents with odd-numbered addresses can water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. No watering is allowed on Friday. In North Fulton, outdoor water use is not permitted between 5 am and 8 pm daily, to ensure availability of water during peak periods.

 

Watering outside the guidelines puts all citizens at risk in the event of fire. Please report violations to Fulton County by calling the TELL line – (404) 730-TELL(8355).

 

Free Voter ID’s Available from Fulton County

A new Georgia law requires a Photo ID to be shown when voting in person. The six Photo IDs are: Georgia Driver’s License, State or Federal Government Photo ID, U.S. Passport, Government Employee Photo ID, U.S. Military Photo ID, and Tribal ID. Free cards are available to registered voters who do not already have one of six Photo IDs. In Fulton, the free card is available in Voter Registration Offices at Government Center, 141 Pryor Street, SW, Atlanta; the North Service Center, 7741 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs; and the South Service Center, 5600 Stonewall Tell Road. Voters can also choose to vote Absentee by Mail without showing an ID. Call (404)730-7072 for more information.

Early Voting Begins Monday

Advance voting for the July 18th primary begins Monday, July 10th. Voting is 8 am – 4:30 pm through Friday, July 14th at three county offices: Fulton County Government Center, 141 Pryor St, Suite 2042, Atlanta (404) 730-7072; North Fulton Service Center, 7741 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs (770) 551-7675; South Fulton Service Center, 5600 Stonewell Tell Rd, College Park (770) 306-3050.

 

I hope this Update has been informative. Please contact my office at any time we can be of assistance.

Thanks!

Lynne Riley
Fulton County Commission - District 3

Fulton County Government Center
141 Pryor Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-730-8213 office

Feel free to forward this information to your neighbors and friends. Our office is in the continuing process of updating contact information, and we would appreciate your assistance in enhancing our methods of communication with all residents of North Fulton. Please forward any changes to your contact information at your earliest convenience or advise us if you wish to be removed from this e-mail database. Please accept my apologies if you receive multiple copies of this e-mail, as we continue our work to merge all contact information.

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