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Urgent: Please complete Cityhood survey!
Dear Neighbor,
The LRSCA Board is requesting your feedback on an issue that could significantly affect our neighborhood. In order to proceed according to the wishes of our residents, it is important that you read the information below and complete the attached survey by Wednesday, December 19th. It should take only 5-10 minutes to complete.
As you probably know, the unincorporated areas of north-central DeKalb County that include our neighborhood are still the subject of discussion and debate about future governmental structures. Depending on the exact location of a neighborhood, the following changes might be cause for concern:
The purpose of this survey is to gather input from citizens, residents and property-owners in
unincorporated neighborhoods, where multiple future visions intersect. It was created by the Mason Mill Civic Association and the Citizens of Victoria Estates, and made available to other unincorporated neighborhoods in our area (which explains the breadth of options for some questions). Our objective is to help provide the planners and decision makers with better information about the hopes, concerns and general preferences of the people who would be affected by these visions. Your responses do not represent a commitment by you, nor do they create any obligation for your neighborhood leaders. This is information and advisory only.
Our pledges to you:
This survey contains 18 questions, plus some space at the end for you to add comments of your own. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input! Please click on the link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018-DeKalb-Neighborhoods
Marylee Putnam, President
Laurel Ridge Shamrock Civic Association; CAN Member
Cell: 678-595-5867
maryleeputnam@comcast.net
The LRSCA Board is requesting your feedback on an issue that could significantly affect our neighborhood. In order to proceed according to the wishes of our residents, it is important that you read the information below and complete the attached survey by Wednesday, December 19th. It should take only 5-10 minutes to complete.
As you probably know, the unincorporated areas of north-central DeKalb County that include our neighborhood are still the subject of discussion and debate about future governmental structures. Depending on the exact location of a neighborhood, the following changes might be cause for concern:
- being part of a newly-formed city,
- remaining an unincorporated part of DeKalb County,
- annexing into an existing DeKalb city, or
- annexing into the City of Atlanta
The purpose of this survey is to gather input from citizens, residents and property-owners in
unincorporated neighborhoods, where multiple future visions intersect. It was created by the Mason Mill Civic Association and the Citizens of Victoria Estates, and made available to other unincorporated neighborhoods in our area (which explains the breadth of options for some questions). Our objective is to help provide the planners and decision makers with better information about the hopes, concerns and general preferences of the people who would be affected by these visions. Your responses do not represent a commitment by you, nor do they create any obligation for your neighborhood leaders. This is information and advisory only.
Our pledges to you:
- We will not share any information that could be identified with any individual respondent, to protect everyone's anonymity and encourage directness and candor in responses.
- We will share all aggregate information and all comments publicly, without bias toward/against any of these futures.
This survey contains 18 questions, plus some space at the end for you to add comments of your own. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input! Please click on the link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018-DeKalb-Neighborhoods
Marylee Putnam, President
Laurel Ridge Shamrock Civic Association; CAN Member
Cell: 678-595-5867
maryleeputnam@comcast.net
Stay Updated on Neighborhood Watch 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.
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!
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.
DeKalb Offers Free Bulky Item Curbside Collection
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will offer free residential bulky item curbside collection every Friday and Saturday from Nov. 30, 2018, through Dec. 22, 2018, as part of the Operation Holiday Clean Sweep 2018 campaign.
Residents will have an opportunity to place bulky items, including furniture and large appliances, curbside for collection by the Sanitation Division. Weekly collection schedules will be based on residents’ designated sanitation service day. The collection schedule will be:
- Residential customers whose regularly scheduled sanitation service day is Monday will be serviced on Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1.
- Residential customers whose regularly scheduled sanitation service day is Tuesday will be serviced on Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8.
- Residential customers whose regularly scheduled sanitation service day is Wednesday will be serviced on Friday,Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15.
- Residential customers whose regularly scheduled sanitation service day is Thursday will be serviced Friday, Dec. 21, and Saturday, Dec. 22
For more information, contact the Sanitation Division’s customer service team at 404-294-2900 or sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov, visit www.dekalbsanitation.com, or follow the Sanitation Division on Twitter @DKalbSanitation.
LRSCA will have a local post office at N. DeKalb Mall for the foreseeable future. Contrary to earlier reports, a new sign on the door states that the post office, all its retail services and post office boxes will continue to be open and functioning at that location until further notice.
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!
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.
Ice Cream Social Great Success
LRSCA neighbors enjoyed ice cream, information from local law enforcement, and lots of fun on August 7, in recognition of National Night Out.
Our thanks to Gene Beck and Marshall Berch & Associates for so generously providing the ice cream treats.
Our thanks to Gene Beck and Marshall Berch & Associates for so generously providing the ice cream treats.
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.
2018 First Quarter Recap from Commissioner Kathie Gannon
Legislative Update of 2018 Georgia General Assembly
The Georgia General Assembly adjourned shortly after midnight Friday, March 30--Sine Die. Of perhaps greatest consequence to all voters was a rejection of the bill that might have replaced our old electronic voting machines with ballot-marking devices that would not have addressed the issues of voter verification, mandatory audits, and transparency. In other major news, our schools will be fully funded again for the first time since 2002.
Click here for a quick rundown of major legislation.
Click here for Bill Tracker.
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.
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.
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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