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.

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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.

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.

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 OFFICES CLOSED

No Sanitation Pickup

9:00 a.m. – Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole Meeting

Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, Georgia

9:00 a.m. – Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Board of Commissioners’ Committee of the Whole Meeting

Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, Georgia

UPCOMING

Saturday, March 13, 2010

3^rd Annual Black History Program

Porter Sanford, III Performing Arts Center

3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, Georgia

R.I.S.E. Leadership Conference

Date and Location to Be Announced

Contact Commissioner Larry Johnson 404-371-2988 for additional information

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 community since our last meeting

A representative from the Dekalb County Police Department will be in attendance to give us an update on area crime and answer any questions you may have.  Don’t miss this opportunity to meet your neighbors and voice your concerns!

Greetings neighbors.  I know it has been some time since our last meeting and want to get something on the calendar in early November December.

I would like to discuss crime prevention ahead of the upcoming holidays which typically brings a spike in crime.  If there are any topics for discussion you would like to cover please email me at info@dekalbcrimewatch.org.  We will be preparing an agenda ahead of this event and will be asking the police department to attend to address any concerns you may have.

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)

GPCA Host District 58 Candidates

Porter Sanford, III Performing Arts & Community Center
3181 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, GA 30034

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 loved one.
Join Commissioner Larry Johnson at the starting point;

Murphey-Candler Elementary School 6775 S. Goddard Road
Lithonia, GA 30038

and “Walk For the Health of It” as “DeKalb Walks…” to Prevent Violence

For More Information or to Pre-Register, Call the Office of Commissioner Larry Johnson
404-371-2425

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