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Neighborhood Safety Town Hall
Over 150 people attended the June 7 town hall meeting. Our thanks go to Ann Finley, Al Fowler, Maj. Nicole Rutland, and Sergeant J.E. Neal for their informative presentations, and to University Heights UMC for providing the space. We all took to heart the message that by working together as a community, we are all safer.
We also thank LRSCA Secretary Lindsay Isaacs for her complete notes of the meeting. To read them, please click here.
We also thank LRSCA Secretary Lindsay Isaacs for her complete notes of the meeting. To read them, please click here.
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.
Minutes from Community Meeting re North DeKalb Mall Redevelopment
For clearer version of maps, open Word Document here.
Costco Coming to N. DeKalb Mall
Primary Runoff Election July 24
Georgia voters will return to the polls July 24 for runoff elections for governor, Congress and other races. Runoffs are required in Georgia for candidates who did not receive more than 50% of the vote in the May 22 primary election. Winners of the runoff on July 24 will advance to the November 6 general election.
Republican Party voters will decide on their nominees for governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of state.
Democratic Party voters will choose their candidates for state schools superintendent and certain U.S. House of Representatives members.
You can access a sample ballot to see which races apply to you.
Early Voting
Early voting begins July 2. For voting times and location, click here.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots are available. To obtain an absentee ballot, fill out this form and return it to:
DeKalb County Registration and Elections
4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300
Decatur, GA 30032-1239
or via email: voterreg@dekalbcountyga.gov
or Fax: 404-298-4038
Republican Party voters will decide on their nominees for governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of state.
Democratic Party voters will choose their candidates for state schools superintendent and certain U.S. House of Representatives members.
You can access a sample ballot to see which races apply to you.
Early Voting
Early voting begins July 2. For voting times and location, click here.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots are available. To obtain an absentee ballot, fill out this form and return it to:
DeKalb County Registration and Elections
4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300
Decatur, GA 30032-1239
or via email: voterreg@dekalbcountyga.gov
or Fax: 404-298-4038
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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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