Become a member. A neighborhood is only as strong as its involved members.
Dues are being raised to $25 per household starting in 2023 to better allow the organization to serve our community. You can pay your dues here using Paypal, credit or debit card. You can also mail a check to LRSCA, PO Box 130, Avondale Estates, GA 30002.
We appreciate your interest in enhancing the quality of life in our community .
DeKalb County has a new CEO. Congratulations, Lorraine Cochran-Johnson!
Commissioner Michelle Long Spears Newsletter
Peachtree DeKalb Airport Expansion Plans
DeKalb residents are concerned about quality of life if the Peachtree DeKalb Airport’s proposed infrastructure and operations expansion is approved. Expansion in numbers and sizes of hangars will accommodate larger, noisier, more polluting jets than have been previously allowed. Currently approximately 100,000 residents who live near PDK are already negatively impacted, and this expansion will extend that disruption.
Plans to expedite approval of the Sky Harbour contract are underway. This issue will be on Commission’s OPS [Operations] Committee Agenda for this Tuesday, September 17, at 1 p.m. in the Maloof Auditorium.
Our Commissioners Michell Long Spears and Ted Terry have voted against it thus far. It is recommended that you write to them to express your concerns. Emails have been very effective so far in blocking passage.
Sky Harbour will be on the Commission Agenda again on Tuesday, September 24, and it could still be passed at that time.
How to write to your commissioners.
Plans to expedite approval of the Sky Harbour contract are underway. This issue will be on Commission’s OPS [Operations] Committee Agenda for this Tuesday, September 17, at 1 p.m. in the Maloof Auditorium.
Our Commissioners Michell Long Spears and Ted Terry have voted against it thus far. It is recommended that you write to them to express your concerns. Emails have been very effective so far in blocking passage.
Sky Harbour will be on the Commission Agenda again on Tuesday, September 24, and it could still be passed at that time.
How to write to your commissioners.
General Election Nov 5, 2024
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Away at college? Learn how to vote here.
Redistricting explained:
Because of recent redistricting, LRSCA is voting on new officials to represent us starting in 2025.
Precinct boundaries have not changed; there are still 3 voting precincts that comprise LRSCA :
All of LRSCA will now be in U.S. Congressional District 5, currently represented by Rep. Nikema Williams. The Republican candidate is John Salvesen.
In the Georgia state Legislature:
Our DeKalb County Commission Districts and Commissioners will remain unchanged:
We will continue to be represented by our current officials through 2024.
Here is a link to the DeKalbVotes website of all the updated maps: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/voter-registration-elections/dekalb-county-district-maps
Contributed by Paula Anderson.
Redistricting explained:
Because of recent redistricting, LRSCA is voting on new officials to represent us starting in 2025.
Precinct boundaries have not changed; there are still 3 voting precincts that comprise LRSCA :
- All of Shamrock (Sn) (Name of church for election day voting has changed, but same location.)
- Part of Northlake (Nd)is
- Part of Coralwood (Cw)
All of LRSCA will now be in U.S. Congressional District 5, currently represented by Rep. Nikema Williams. The Republican candidate is John Salvesen.
In the Georgia state Legislature:
- All of LRSCA will be in Georgia House District 86, currently represented by Rep. Imani Barnes. The Republican candidate is Barry Zisholtz.
- Most of LRSCA will be in Georgia Senate District 10, currently represented by Sen. Emanuel Jones. The Republican candidate is Furquan Stafford.
- Northeast of Pangborn Rd. (Northlake Precinct - Springbrook Park area) will be in Georgia Senate District 41, currently represented by Sen. Kim Jackson. The Republican candidate is Jeff Newlin.
Our DeKalb County Commission Districts and Commissioners will remain unchanged:
- District 2: Commissioner Michelle Long Spears
- Super District 6: Commissioner Ted Terry
We will continue to be represented by our current officials through 2024.
Here is a link to the DeKalbVotes website of all the updated maps: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/voter-registration-elections/dekalb-county-district-maps
Contributed by Paula Anderson.
Most Expensive Electricity on Earth Paid by Georgia Ratepayers
1. Plant Vogtle nuclear plant: $35/month bill increases coming after Units 3 & 4 begin commercial operation, 7 years late and $21 billion over budget. Read more here.
2. Biomass energy plant: if approved, another rate increase for consumers. Read more here.
With thanks to Georgia WAND.
2. Biomass energy plant: if approved, another rate increase for consumers. Read more here.
With thanks to Georgia WAND.
Thank you to Myers Beck for providing ice cream treats at our recent Meet and Greet. |
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2024 GEORGIA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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DeKalb Approves SPLOST, EHOST In 2023 Municipal Election
We Are Now Laurel Ridge Springbrook Association
DeKalb County Organizational Act Under Review
The DeKalb County Charter Review Commission is conducting a comprehensive review of the Organizational Act of DeKalb County. This organization, composed of 17 citizens appointed according to the 2021 Executive Order, was created to represent all citizens of DeKalb County to be responsive to their needs and demands. The Commission is charged with recommending changes to the Organizational Act, including recommending the appropriate form of government for DeKalb County in order to achieve the best delivery of services to our citizens.
Stop Celebratory Gunfire
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DeKalb County Police has urged all citizens to take this pledge to keep all of us safe at this time of celebration.
The pledge is a community campaign to reduce celebratory gunfire in DeKalb County and throughout Georgia. This initiative was conceived following the death of Marquel Peters on New Year's Day 2010. As he sat next to his mother, four-year-old Marquel Peters was struck and killed in church by a bullet believed to have been fired by a New Year's Eve reveler. The stray bullet came through the roof of the sanctuary of the church and struck Marquel in the top of his head. Thanks to all the citizens of DeKalb who take the pledge to stop celebratory gunfire. DeKalb County's 911 calls reporting celebratory gunfire were down last year. Let's hope they stop altogether soon. |
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Clifton Corridor Project Update
DeKalb County Tax Allocation District #4: Market Square TAD Redevelopment Plan
PATH Foundation Trail Expansion
PATH Foundation has conducted studies to determine feasibility of expanding into our neighborhood. Plans include a multi-use sidewalk connecting North DeKalb Mall, Shamrock Plaza, Laurel Ridge Elementary School and Druid Hills Middle School, looping around behind the ballfields up beside DHMS on Delcourt.
Among its many benefits, bike and pedestrian facilities will help alleviate vehicular traffic during school drop-off and pick-up times, and safe access to schools and commercial plazas will be enhanced. Residents having to cross N. Druid Hills will have a dedicated crossing and access to get to school. Residents north of North Druid Hills Rd. will gain access to the trail network. https://www.pathfoundation.org
Click here for most recent map.
N. DeKalb Mall Redevelopment Plan Approved
New District Interactive Maps
Country Squire/Burnt Fork Creek Sewer Improvement Project Update
Coyotes Spotted in Neighborhood
There have been lots of coyote sightings in our neighborhood this summer. They seem to range mostly up to four or five blocks from the CSX rail line, but coyotes have been seen in parking lots at Home Depot, Publix, and North DeKalb Mall, so they are pretty much everywhere.
Neighbors are understandably concerned, so LRSCA contacted the Atlanta Coyote Project to find information we could share about these not-so-new but much more visible wildlife neighbors. The most important advice we found is to not feed them. Ever. They can become real problems when they associate humans with food. There is more on how to interact with them in this flyer: be_coyote_aware.pdf.
LRSCA also encourages residents to report every coyote sighting to the Atlanta Coyote Project. You can do that and see videos and read more about this new top predator in Georgia on their website: https://atlantacoyoteproject.org/
John Wierville
LRSCA Board Member
Neighbors are understandably concerned, so LRSCA contacted the Atlanta Coyote Project to find information we could share about these not-so-new but much more visible wildlife neighbors. The most important advice we found is to not feed them. Ever. They can become real problems when they associate humans with food. There is more on how to interact with them in this flyer: be_coyote_aware.pdf.
LRSCA also encourages residents to report every coyote sighting to the Atlanta Coyote Project. You can do that and see videos and read more about this new top predator in Georgia on their website: https://atlantacoyoteproject.org/
John Wierville
LRSCA Board Member
Comprehensive plan to help define the county’s future
COVID-19 Resources
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CERT Classes Offered
In 95% of all emergencies, the victim or bystander provides the first immediate assistance on the scene. Would you know what to do?
CERT is a training program that prepares you to help youself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a disaster. By getting trained in CERT, you will have the skills to help emergency responders save lives and protect property.
Nine-week courses, held once a week, are offered by the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency. For more details, click here.
CERT is a training program that prepares you to help youself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a disaster. By getting trained in CERT, you will have the skills to help emergency responders save lives and protect property.
Nine-week courses, held once a week, are offered by the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency. For more details, click here.
Protect Yourself from Property Deed Fraud |
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Across the country, homeowners have been finding themselves victims of property deed fraud, where their homes are stolen without their knowledge. Later, probably when they try to sell, they learn that they no longer own the deed to their home. DeKalb County is not immune to this scam.
Property owners are encouraged to register their homes with the Property Fraud Registry Alert System which will notify them any time something is recorded on their property. For more information, please call the Clerk’s Office at 404-687-3812.
Property owners are encouraged to register their homes with the Property Fraud Registry Alert System which will notify them any time something is recorded on their property. For more information, please call the Clerk’s Office at 404-687-3812.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
Please click here for Ms. Finley's latest news.
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The "SafeDeKalb" Community Risk Reduction Initiative targets emergency response for single-family residential homes that may be occupied by persons who are older, have special needs, or are chronically ill, and may want Fire Rescue to have a safe way to access their private residence in case of an emergency.
Contact Chief Joseph Cox, DeKalb County Fire Marshal at [email protected] to find out more about a small wall-mounted "Knox Box" safe that holds keys the Fire Department can retrieve in emergency situations.
Contact Chief Joseph Cox, DeKalb County Fire Marshal at [email protected] to find out more about a small wall-mounted "Knox Box" safe that holds keys the Fire Department can retrieve in emergency situations.
2019 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.
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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