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 …

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 …

via the AJC
Dekalb County prosecutors and the sheriff will teach residents how to be safer at a crime prevention workshop Saturday.
The workshop is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.-noon at Tucker Middle School at 2160 Idlewood Road.
For more information, contact Dana Lawrence at 404-371-6342 or Ebony Phillips at 404-371-3685.

Here are some upcoming county events.
9:00 a.m. – Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Board of Commissioners’ Committee of the Whole Meeting
Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, Georgia

9:00 a.m. – Saturday, February 6, 2010
Community Cabinet Meeting
New Piney Grove Baptist Church, 2580 Snapfinger Road, Decatur, Georgia
Noon – Saturday, February 6, 2010
I AM CHANGE Oratory Contest – Sponsored by The Gallery at South DeKalb Mall
2801 Candler Road, Decatur, Georgia
9:00 a.m. – Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole Meeting
Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, Georgia
Monday, February 15, 2010
COUNTY HOLIDAY – ALL …

Happy New Year friends and neighbors!  We would like to kick off the new year with a meeting to discuss the current crime and other issues facing our neighborhood.  Please join us on Wednesday, January 13th from 7pm to 8:15pm. 
Items on the agenda include:
- Introductions and overview of the Neighborhood Watch program
- Update on installation of speed breakers on St. Patrick Street and next steps
- Blue Sky Condominiums and future plans for the property
- Recent crime in the area and crime prevention
- Any other issues or concerns from the …

UPDATE: We had a baby!  Sorry things have been so quiet on the site.  We had our new baby boy and things have been hectic as you might imagine.  I will try to get our next meeting setup before the upcoming holidays so I am thinking mid-month to give everyone enough notice.  Please stay tuned.  I will send out an email once we lock down a location/date.  Thanks for everyone for hanging in there!  Will get the meeting schedule back on track ASAP!
Greetings neighbors.  I know it has been some …

Thursday, OCTOBER 1, 2009 6:47 p.m. Drew Charter School – 301 East Lake Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia
The Community Is Invited!
Information will be available from

Animal Services
Solicitor General
Police Department
District Attorney
Community Prosecutors

For More Information contact the Office of Commissioner Larry L. Johnson 404-371-2988
Town Hall Meeting Oct 1, 2009 (pdf)

On November 3rd there will be a special election for the district 58 seat in the House.  There will be an opportunity tonight for you to meet the candidates.  The meeting is from 7-8pm Thursday September 17th, 2009 (tonight!) at 2400 Flat Shoals Road, SE, Decatur, GA 30032.
GPCA Host District 58 Candidates

Residents in South DeKalb should be aware that several sexual assaults have taken place recently, get updated information on this serious situation join Commissioner Larry Johnson & The DeKalb County Police Monday, September 14, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Porter Sanford, III Performing Arts & Community Center
3181 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, GA 30034

Commissioner Larry L. Johnson’s “DeKalb Walks…” to Prevent Violence
The Walk Is FREE and Open to All
Unintentional injuries, suicide, and homicide rank in the top eight leading causes of premature death in DeKalb County — according to the Status of Health Report, 2005.
With the homicide rate on the rise in DeKalb, we must all work to stem the tide of violence in our communities.
“In Memory of Those Lost to Violence”
Participants who may have lost a loved one due to violence are encouraged to wear a T-shirt with a picture of their …