Hello everyone, we will be gathering again on September 3rd @ 10:00am for a long overdue meeting. Up for discussion will be car break-ins and other recent unsavory activity. This is a great opportunity for those of you who may have new neighbors to invite them along. We will be joined by Dekalb County Police officers.

I am currently looking for a location for this meeting. My house will be the fallback but if anyone else has an indoor alternative (we can meet out back at my place) please contact me at 404-923-0854 or hightechdave@gmail.com.

Folks please be aware of this incident that was reported today.  Please report any suspicious activity to the police immediately then contact your block captain or myself.

Date – May 2nd

Time – approx 8:30am

Tall & slender, African America Male, wearing a plaid shirt (blue & red), had broken in to a car parked on the street at 1495 Harvest Lane. He was under the hood and was confronted by a neighbor at which time he rode off down Harvest Lane on a 10 speed bike and turned right on St. Patrick street. Neighbors should be aware that vehicles parked on the street seem to be targeted. There were several items missing from the car so he must have taken things during the night and then returned this morning. Not sure what he was doing under the hood of the car. If anyone sees this person please contact Dekalb County Police.

We have had a report of a suspcious white van on St. Patrick Street on Friday 1/14 and Saturday 1/15.  This van was parked overnight and had Fulton County government tags.  Several neighbors indicated they didn’t know who owned it so the police were called.  The vehicle was not reported stolen so there wasn’t anything they could do.  The vehicle was gone as of 1/16.  If you see this vehicle or any other suspicious activity please call 911 and report it to the police.  As always please do not hesitate to contact me or your block captain.  I can be reached at 404 / 923 / 0854.

We have also had a confirmed report of stolen outgoing mail on St. Patrick last weekend as well.

Mail awaiting postal pick-up was taken from the mailbox, opened, contents and postage stamp removed, and empty envelope tossed into a neighborhood yard.

If you notice any suspicious people in the neighborhood please contact the police.  It is always best to let them know, they will send out a unit if they deem it necessary.

I have had reports of a number of folks having issues receiving email from the site.  I apologize for the inconvenience.  In all likelihood if you are not getting mail it has landed in your junk folder.  Please check there.  I will be moving the site to a new server this weekend which should alleviate any of these issues.  If you are having trouble with your account or registration please don’t hesitate to email me at hightechdave@gmail.com or call me at 404 / 923 /0854.

Once I get the site moved your accounts should work just as before but hopefully emails will come through more reliably.

Greetings neighbors!  I know it has been a while since we have gotten together and I definitely will be organizing something here in the next couple of weeks.    I did want to let you know about an event coming up later this month called the Neighborhood Summit.  Please find below an overview about the event.  You can find out more at their website http://www.neighborhoodsummit.org.

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Neighborhoods are the building blocks of the region. They shape its character. They affect the lives of its families and children. They are where “community” begins.

On September 25, 2010, The Civic League for Regional Atlanta will host its second annual Neighborhood Summit, a daylong event created to foster relationships among the residents of the 10-county Atlanta region by providing them with a forum to meet, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration. The Neighborhood Summit will be held in downtown Atlanta at the Loudermilk Center for the Regional Community. Last year’s event drew 500 participants; this year we expect as many as 700.

During the day, Summit participants can:

• Attend workshops on such topics as Creating Civic Organizations that Last, Getting Organized for Lobbying and Advocacy Efforts, Meeting the Changing Needs of Residents, and Advancing Neighborhoods into the 21st Century with Technology.

• Enjoy the popular exhibit hall featuring representatives from nonprofit organizations, government agencies and businesses, who want to connect with the region’s community leaders.

• Network with elected officials and peer community leaders from around the region.

2010 Neighborhood Summit partners include the United Way for Metropolitan Atlanta, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, and the Neighborhood Fund.

What:
Day long event for regional neighbors to collaborate to build a common, inclusive agenda for strengthening the metro Atlanta community.

When:
Saturday, September 25, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where:
Loudermilk Center for the Regional Community
40 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
Visit the Location page for directions and a map

Who:
All are welcome to attend, especially neighborhood and community leaders, activists, associations, and community members.