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Ann Finley is chairperson for the LRSCA Neighborhood Watch. Please notify Ann of any crimes or safety concerns in the neighborhood, and sign up to receive Neighborhood Watch emails at
annfinleyrealtor@annfinley.com.
Please click here for Ms. Finley's latest news.
Ann Finley is chairperson for the LRSCA Neighborhood Watch. Please notify Ann of any crimes or safety concerns in the neighborhood, and sign up to receive Neighborhood Watch emails at
annfinleyrealtor@annfinley.com.
Please click here for Ms. Finley's latest news.
Keep LRSCA Beautiful |
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The LRSCA Beautification Committe is requesting that families volunteer to help keep the entrance clean and tidy. Please click here to view the online sign up sheet for "Laurel Ridge Beautification." You can mow and pick up trash at your leisure. Thank you!
Superdistrict 6 News and Events
Click here and scroll to get information on Trekking the Trail, Traffic Citation Amnesty, Water Meter Replacements, festivals, business and summer job opportunities and more.
Cityhood Survey Results
The results have been tabulated and neighborhood leaders from the central DeKalb neighborhoods participating in the survey are reviewing the results, communicating with their residents, and determining the next steps in communicating with their legislators and others. Please click here and here to access those results.
Safety Concerns Addressed |
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Over the summer, the Laurel Ridge Shamrock Civic Association (LRSCA) compiled a list of resident concerns about faded street signs, poorly marked crosswalks, broken sidewalks, and worsening potholes. Then LRSCA presented a comprehensive repairs list to the DeKalb County Roads and Drainage Dept.
In recent weeks, you may have seen progress made on several of these items, including freshly painted lines at several intersections, new stop signs along Delcourt Dr, and pothole repairs on Laurel Ridge and Mount Olive. LRSCA will continue working with the County on other repairs over the coming months. Efforts are also underway to update the "no parking" times near Druid Hills Middle School (to correspond with the actual bell schedule). Finally, Mount Olive Dr residents have recently requested a County-led study of potential "traffic calming" options for their street.
If you would like to make a road, sign, or sidewalk repair request, or if you have questions regarding any of these projects, please contact Whitney McGinniss, LRSCA Board Member, at wlmcginniss@gmail.com or (404) 904-1254.
In recent weeks, you may have seen progress made on several of these items, including freshly painted lines at several intersections, new stop signs along Delcourt Dr, and pothole repairs on Laurel Ridge and Mount Olive. LRSCA will continue working with the County on other repairs over the coming months. Efforts are also underway to update the "no parking" times near Druid Hills Middle School (to correspond with the actual bell schedule). Finally, Mount Olive Dr residents have recently requested a County-led study of potential "traffic calming" options for their street.
If you would like to make a road, sign, or sidewalk repair request, or if you have questions regarding any of these projects, please contact Whitney McGinniss, LRSCA Board Member, at wlmcginniss@gmail.com or (404) 904-1254.
License Reader Cameras |
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LRSCA residents will have an opportunity to state their views on installing license plate reader cameras (trade name Flock) throughout the neighborhood. These wireless cameras capture license plate information on vehicles day and night up to 75 feet away. The board is considering seven cameras at each entrance to the neighborhood to provide valuable information when robberies have occurred.
While this is a much more cost-effective way to add security than hiring additional police for our community, it will still require a financial commitment from residents. Georgia Power has a system that would add a fee to tax bills, and other options are being considered.
Surveys will be distributed to obtain feedback from the neighborhood. Please complete and return your survey when you receive it. Your input is important!
While this is a much more cost-effective way to add security than hiring additional police for our community, it will still require a financial commitment from residents. Georgia Power has a system that would add a fee to tax bills, and other options are being considered.
Surveys will be distributed to obtain feedback from the neighborhood. Please complete and return your survey when you receive it. Your input is important!
North DeKalb Mall on hold: rezoning application withdrawn
The Dekalb Cross Neighborhoods Council has been notified that Sterling Enterprises is withdrawing its rezoning application for the proposed redevelopment of North Dekalb Mall. Their lawyer, Kathryn Zickert, informed us that the project has become too expensive to proceed. At this point the owner/developer has not shared their future plans for the property. For more information, please click here.
South Peachtree Creek PATH Trail Expands!
In partnership with the PATH Foundation, DeKalb County will make biking and walking to Emory and the Clifton Corridor substantially better in a few weeks. Contractors are busy finishing a trail link near Clairmont Place Retirement Condominium. Earlier this year PATH constructed a trail underneath Clairmont Road to reach the Emory Clairmont Campus.
Cyclists and walkers will be able to travel safely from Medlock Park to Emory without having to encounter any cars or intersections. PATH and Emory will be collaborating next year to further improve bike and pedestrian facilities on Emory’s campus. This new connection will improve biking and walking in Medlock, Emory Parc, Clairmont Heights and Leafmore Hills.
Cyclists and walkers will be able to travel safely from Medlock Park to Emory without having to encounter any cars or intersections. PATH and Emory will be collaborating next year to further improve bike and pedestrian facilities on Emory’s campus. This new connection will improve biking and walking in Medlock, Emory Parc, Clairmont Heights and Leafmore Hills.
Most of us have been receiving our new tax assessments in the mail recently. If you feel that your assessment is not fair, an LRSCA neighbor can help you. Even if you lose an appeal, your assessment will remain frozen for three years.
Please contact Andy Goldstein at andy@yourtaxrep.com.
Please contact Andy Goldstein at andy@yourtaxrep.com.
Help build trail connections with our neighborhood |
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A special interest group is forming in the Laurel Ridge Shamrock community to explore how we can increase connectivity of our neighborhood to the blossoming network of trails in DeKalb County and the larger metro area. Our voices are more effective when we speak as a community rather than just a collection of individuals. We plan to organize to take advantage of opportunities that may arise such as nearby development activities that we can leverage.
North DeKalb Mall is beginning a major reconfiguration. The PATH organization has indicated willingness to come speak at our neighborhood association meeting if we can demonstrate community interest. Our efforts would include activities such as working to define trail connectivity options, surveying the neighborhood for level of interest or petition drives, coordinating with nearby neighborhood associations, talking with county commissioners and/or state legislators, and lobbying for SPLOST funds.
If you are interested and willing to participate, please contact Paul Friederich at 404-325-2138, or paul.friederich@gmail.com.
North DeKalb Mall is beginning a major reconfiguration. The PATH organization has indicated willingness to come speak at our neighborhood association meeting if we can demonstrate community interest. Our efforts would include activities such as working to define trail connectivity options, surveying the neighborhood for level of interest or petition drives, coordinating with nearby neighborhood associations, talking with county commissioners and/or state legislators, and lobbying for SPLOST funds.
If you are interested and willing to participate, please contact Paul Friederich at 404-325-2138, or paul.friederich@gmail.com.
Road Conditions, Traffic, and Safety Assessment Update
How to report potholes and other road hazards.
DeKalb County Joins Nationwide Trend to Offer Official Glass Recycling Drop-off
Effective July 17, 2017, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division will no longer accept glass in curbside recycling. Residents will have two choices for glass disposal: normal household garbage or one of 16 dedicated county-operated glass recycling drop-off locations that feature glass sort/separation.
DeKalb becomes the first county in Georgia in this nationwide trend to divert glass from landfills and to offer an official glass recycling drop-off program in an urban area. Please join the quest to make glass a much more sustainable and valuable recyclable material.
Click here for more information.
DeKalb becomes the first county in Georgia in this nationwide trend to divert glass from landfills and to offer an official glass recycling drop-off program in an urban area. Please join the quest to make glass a much more sustainable and valuable recyclable material.
Click here for more information.
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DeKalb County Animal Services Has Moved!
New address: 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.
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.
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.
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