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 .
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Our Civic Association has re-organized under a new name, a new email, and a new PO Box. We are including more neighbors and expanding our footprint into the Springbrook neighborhood. We will be holding an election for new officers.
Our goals have not changed: to unify efforts of neighborhood residents to achieve common goals; to facilitate communications between residents and county and state governments on issues such as zoning and land use; to promote safety; to perpetuate desirability of home ownership in the neighborhood; and to enjoy the companionship of neighbors through social activities and volunteerism.
LRSCA is the best way to meet your neighbors and to learn about issues that involve you. If you haven't already, please join the Association. Details are above.
Our goals have not changed: to unify efforts of neighborhood residents to achieve common goals; to facilitate communications between residents and county and state governments on issues such as zoning and land use; to promote safety; to perpetuate desirability of home ownership in the neighborhood; and to enjoy the companionship of neighbors through social activities and volunteerism.
LRSCA is the best way to meet your neighbors and to learn about issues that involve you. If you haven't already, please join the Association. Details are above.
Election Day: Nov 7, 2023
SPLOST II and EHOST II Referendum
“This SPLOST II allows DeKalb County citizens the opportunity to direct significant investments back into our community, positively impacting our county both in the short term and long,” --Commissioner Ted Terry
DeKalb County residents have an opportunity to vote on the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) on November 7. Also on the ballot is the Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST) that provides property tax relief for DeKalb residents. It is a one-percent tax and 100 percent of its revenue is used to reduce property taxes for qualified homeowners.
Following the SPLOST I in 2017, DeKalb County has realized its commitment to road paving and other capital projects. Categories for SPLOST II are currently being considered, and constituent participation is encouraged.
Please take a few minutes to complete the community SPLOST II survey to rank projects to which you feel our dollars should be allocated: https://www.menti.com/almsn647o5q2/0
Early voting begins Oct 16. You can already request an absentee ballot.
https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/splost/dekalb-county-splos
DeKalb County residents have an opportunity to vote on the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) on November 7. Also on the ballot is the Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST) that provides property tax relief for DeKalb residents. It is a one-percent tax and 100 percent of its revenue is used to reduce property taxes for qualified homeowners.
Following the SPLOST I in 2017, DeKalb County has realized its commitment to road paving and other capital projects. Categories for SPLOST II are currently being considered, and constituent participation is encouraged.
Please take a few minutes to complete the community SPLOST II survey to rank projects to which you feel our dollars should be allocated: https://www.menti.com/almsn647o5q2/0
Early voting begins Oct 16. You can already request an absentee ballot.
https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/splost/dekalb-county-splos
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 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.
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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 jkcox@dekalbcountyga.gov 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 jkcox@dekalbcountyga.gov 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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