The City of Peachtree Corners has partnered with Fusus, an organization located within their rapidly growing high-tech hub, to provide enhanced public safety services to local businesses and residents. Fusus is a nationally recognized public safety technology provider that has operated out of its headquarters in Peachtree Corners since 2019.
The partnership will increase the efficiency of law enforcement and public safety responses by building a community-based public safety ecosystem that will enable residents and businesses in the area to directly participate in the safety of their community.
The partnership begins with the launch of Connect Peachtree Corners, a tool that allows residents to register the location of their private home security cameras. The registration of a camera is completely optional and does not provide access to the camera to anyone. The camera registration simply allows for the creation of a city-wide camera map for use by law enforcement. If a crime occurs in the city, law enforcement will be able to reference the map, and if they feel it is beneficial, they may contact a homeowner to request access to footage.
City Manager Brian Johnson says: “As a city government, we take the issue of public safety very seriously. There are not many things more important. This partnership and associated camera registry program will allow us to support law enforcement with a new technology tool, and will lead to increased public safety throughout the City.”
Time to sign up for your own community garden
Are you dreaming of vine-ripe tomatoes and fresh green veggies? Now is the time to stake your claim at any of Gwinnett’s 10 community gardens.
Gardeners of all skill levels are invited to apply for the 2023 to 2024 growing year. The cost is $35 per year for a 4-foot by 8-foot raised platform garden plot. Once payment is received, plots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Gwinnett County provides water, tools, soil, mulch and educational resources at each site, while gardeners are responsible for maintaining and harvesting their plots. Gardeners must also participate in 12 hours of community service per year to maintain common areas.
Brad Livesay, program coordinator for Live Healthy Gwinnett, says: “Cultivating these sustainable gardens continues to yield fantastic results. Not only do the gardens provide a hands-on opportunity for families to grow their own fresh produce, but with the shared rows, they’re also helping to close the meal gap for residents facing food insecurity.”
Live Healthy Gwinnett offers an array of gardening programs for all ages and abilities, ranging from Gardening 101 to Pest Management through its Harvest Gwinnett initiative. To view a list of community gardens or learn more about the program, visit LiveHealthyGwinnett.com.
Peachtree Corners launches nonprofit rescue plan grant program
The City of Peachtree Corners has launched a Nonprofit Emergency Relief Grant Program that will use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding that the city received as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Through the ARPA of 2021 which was signed into law on March 11, 2021, by President Biden, the city received funding in two disbursements. This program will be used to distribute funding to qualified nonprofit service providers who assist residents of Peachtree Corners with such items as early childhood learning services, literacy, childcare, mental health counseling, housing assistance, utility assistance, and food insecurity.
In addition to the application available through the website, and to assist applicants, the City will host a webinar on this subject on February 1 at 2 p.m.
This program differs from the city’s small business and nonprofit operating grant program 2021 as qualified nonprofits will be required to use the funding to provide direct services to residents. Funding will not be available to nonprofits seeking to replace or bolster operational funding.
Johns Creek Symphony has opening for musical director
Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, known for bringing the highest caliber of musical arts to the North Metro-Atlanta area, invites experienced and passionate leaders in classical music to apply for the orchestra’s music director position. One of the orchestra’s founders, Maestro J. Wayne Baughman, will retire following the 2023-2024 season.
To build upon Maestro Baughman’s legacy, the orchestra is seeking a music director who has first-rate music and artistic acumen — confidently providing artistic vision and leadership skills to bring the Johns Creek community and surrounding areas professional concert experiences. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading a multi-faceted orchestra.
Linda Brill, executive director of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, says: “We are excited to begin the search for a new music director who can take Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra to the next level. Over the last two years, the orchestra has experienced rapid growth in number of concerts, size of the audience, world-class artists, and educational outreach, and we hope that our future music director can help us to continue the momentum,” she added.
As the search for a new music director unfolds, members of the orchestra and leaders in the Johns Creek community have come together to form an eight-member Music Director Search Committee. The committee will consist of a selection of the orchestra’s musicians, board members, as well as community leaders in the Johns Creek area, including John Bradberry, the Mayor of Johns Creek.
To read the full job description and application requirements, please visit https://www.johnscreeksymphony.org/employment/
The orchestra will accept applications until March 1, 2023. Finalists will guest conduct the orchestra during Season 18 (2024-25). The term for the new music director will begin with the Season 19 period (2025-2026).
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