Two Richmond County communities are hosting back-to-school events this week before classes get started.
The Ashley Chapel Community Center is hosting a school supply giveaway starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21.
The event also includes a “Learn 2 Earn” with the Richmond County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, members of the Board of Education and school resource officers, according to a flier.
The address for the center is 297 Mizpah Road.
Dobbins Heights is hosting its annual Community Safe Celebration from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at the town’s park.
The event, sponsored by Alcohol and Drug Services, will include free food, free haircuts by One Stop Academy, and a variety of activities: swimming; face painting; and games.
There is also a three-on-three basketball tournament starting at 10:30 a.m. Registration is at 10 a.m. and teams can register in advance at Town Hall.
