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Decatur, GA 30033
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Decatur, GA 30033
laurelridgeshamrock@mail.com
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Level 2 Drought Restrictions In Force
All of DeKalb’s water comes from the Chattahoochee River and the reservoir at Lake Lanier, which is 10 feet below its full pool. Despite recent rains, the drought we’ve been experiencing since last summer and fall is forecasted to continue this summer. It is important for everyone to conserve water. We are currently under Level 2 Drought Restrictions. Here are the rules:
- Watering personal vegetable gardens is permitted with drip soakers, hose-end sprayers and watering cans.
- Outdoor watering of lawns and gardens is limited to before 10 AM and after 4 PM, twice per week. Even addresses may water on Wednesdays and Saturdays; odd addresses may water on Thursday’s and Sundays.
- Ornamental fountains must be shut down. Using water to wash cars and boats, clean driveways and gutters is not permitted.
Super District 6 Second Quarter 2017 Newsletter
Library to Offer Longer Operating Hours Beginning in January 2017
DeKalb County Public Library is adding more than 100 additional operating hours each week beginning January 3, 2017. Additional funding from DeKalb County is making it possible for the Library to restore weekend and evening hours cut at many branches in 2011 due to budget shortfalls. Director Alison Weissinger says because of the additional funds, the Library has been able to hire enough staff to restore 111 operating hours per week to the system. The County increased the Library’s mid-year budget by $490,733. Seventeen branches will get longer operating hours.
“We want to thank DeKalb County interim CEO Lee May and the Board of Commissioners for approving this increase in the Library’s budget. This allows us to better serve the community by providing more convenience and flexibility for patrons who visit our facilities,” she said. “We look forward to working with the County toward the time when all the hours cut in 2011 can be restored. This is a wonderful beginning.”
“We want to thank DeKalb County interim CEO Lee May and the Board of Commissioners for approving this increase in the Library’s budget. This allows us to better serve the community by providing more convenience and flexibility for patrons who visit our facilities,” she said. “We look forward to working with the County toward the time when all the hours cut in 2011 can be restored. This is a wonderful beginning.”
Governor Deal Issues Ban on Ignition of Fireworks in Most Georgia Counties
Gov. Nathan Deal has banned the use of fireworks in 110 of Georgia's 159 counties, including all of metro Atlanta. The governor issued the ban because of wildfires burning across North Georgia. Deal's executive order, signed on Nov. 14, cites Georgia's six-month drought as the cause of numerous wildfires from the Blue Ridge area in Northwest Georgia, to Rabun County in the state's northeastern corner.
Legislation passed by the General Assembly last year legalizing the sale and use of fireworks in Georgia gives the governor the authority to restrict fireworks during periods of drought. "Adhering to the governor's temporary ban on fireworks activities will certainly help reduce the likelihood of an unintended fire from occurring during these times of unprecedented drought conditions," DeKalb Fire Rescue Chief Darnell Fullum said.
Legislation passed by the General Assembly last year legalizing the sale and use of fireworks in Georgia gives the governor the authority to restrict fireworks during periods of drought. "Adhering to the governor's temporary ban on fireworks activities will certainly help reduce the likelihood of an unintended fire from occurring during these times of unprecedented drought conditions," DeKalb Fire Rescue Chief Darnell Fullum said.
Lawrenceville Highway Corridor Community Choices Grant Follow Up Meeting
Comprehensive Plan Update 2016
If you find yourself in an Active Shooter Situation
Due to recent events in Orlando, please watch this video, sent to us from our Neighborhood Watch Chair, Susan Hellinger.
Laurel Ridge Shamrock has a new coffee house.
For more information visit www.rollingforwardtoone.com.
Wolf-coyote hybrids invading America's cities
Learn about urban coyotes here.
Be Prepared for Emergencies
As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, DeKalb Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) encourages all residents to download the free Ready Georgia app. This features severe weather and emergency alerts, an emergency plan and supplies checklist, information on how to deal with specific threats, and maps detailing everything from live traffic to the location of open emergency shelters.
Learn how you can participate in working for a better DeKalb County with DeKalbStrong..
Sign up for CodeRED Emergency Alerts
DeKalb Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) officials encourage all DeKalb residents and stakeholders to sign up for the county’s high-speed notification system, CodeRED. This emergency notification system has the ability to quickly deliver time-sensitive messages via voice, email, and text to targeted areas or the county during emergency situations or disasters.
To sign up for CodeRED, residents and businesses should visit this link. Those without internet access should call DeKalb Emergency Management at 770-270-0413, Monday – Friday, 8-5 p.m. to register via phone. Required information includes first and last name, physical street address, and primary phone number. To receive weather warnings, subscribers should be sure to select the Severe Weather Warning link.
To sign up for CodeRED, residents and businesses should visit this link. Those without internet access should call DeKalb Emergency Management at 770-270-0413, Monday – Friday, 8-5 p.m. to register via phone. Required information includes first and last name, physical street address, and primary phone number. To receive weather warnings, subscribers should be sure to select the Severe Weather Warning link.
Zoning Code Update
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