Saturday, May 18, 2013
Comments can be made online.
DeKalb county wants to know residents' thoughts about the zoning code update. The update "is to implement the policies of the DeKalb County 2015 Comprehensive Plan. Its goal is to create a user-friendly document and to balance greater design standards," the DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability website states. According to the Medlock Area Neighborhood Association, the DeKalb Board of Commissioners will vote on the update on May 28, and it goes into effect August 2013. There is plenty to review about the update on the site, from public drafts to proposed districts and more. You can leave a comment online about the zoning code update.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The fund will award multiple scholarships in amounts up to $5,000
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Tuesday, April 9
DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis, in partnership with the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and the DeKalb County School District, has established the DeKalb County Educational Scholarship Fund for high school students. The fund will award multiple scholarships in amounts up to $5,000 to DeKalb County School District high school seniors who have been accepted into a two- or four-year college or vocational training program in Georgia. Scholarships will be awarded to students based on their financial need and merit. Students can apply for the scholarship now through April 19, 2013. The application is available at http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/www/documents/dekalb-county-education-scholarship-application-(2013).pdf Ellis was inspired to create a …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The roadway may be shut down between now and April 20 from North Decatur Road to Lawrenceville Highway while a high-pressure gas line is installed.
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Wednesday, March 6
Now through April 20, there may be lane closures and traffic delays in the following locations: Katie Kerr Drive, Arcadia and North Arcadia avenues and DeKalb Industrial Way between North Decatur Road and Lawrenceville Highway. The scope of the project is to install a 24-inch high-pressure gas main that is a portion of the 28-mile section that runs from DeKalb County to Riverdale. This includes milling and asphalt, road boring and landscaping. Lane closures will be in effect at various times and locations around the clock as needed to complete the project as rapidly as possible. Road closure signs will be posted advising of construction work and traffic detours as necessary. This article was prepared by the county and edited for …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
A reader supports legislation to temporarily stop the creation of new cities and annexations.
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Tuesday, February 5
By Tim Cairl Ever invited friends or family over for dinner and planned out an entire meal? Set off to the grocery store; list in hand, only to discover that several key ingredients were missing? This is the position in which our local communities may find themselves in only a few short years. The surge in local incorporation efforts has led to a cookie cutter approach to cityhood. This rolling and cutting of the county tax base is dangerous to the security of our school systems and support services such as 911 and police as well as sewer and water services, just to name a few. Legislation such as HB 22 introduced by State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (DeKalb County) is attempting to force local elected leaders, developers and …
Monday, February 4, 2013
The writer says a bill introduced by state Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver "locks the doors on those neighborhoods ready to take the initiative of trying to find their way out of the abuse."
Sunday, February 3, 2013
The writer says a bill introduced by state Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver "locks the doors on those neighborhoods ready to take the initiative of trying to find their way out of the abuse."
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Sunday, February 3
By Virginia DuPre Within the professional circles that work with domestic violence, the definition of emotional abuse includes: making the abused feel crazy, playing mind games on the abused, controlling what the abused does--who they talk to/limiting involvement and access to others, making light of the abuse, not taking the concerns about the abuse seriously, saying the abuse is not happening, shifting responsibility from the abuser to the abused--blaming the abused for the wrongdoing. DeKalb County is guilty of all of the above in its actions toward its citizens. House Bill 22 introduced by Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver of Druid Hills illustrates and exacerbates the problem because it only locks the doors on those neighborhoods ready to …
Friday, January 25, 2013
Both Briarwood and Mason Mill recreation centers are registration centers.
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Friday, January 25
Youth Spring Soccer registration is being held now until Feb. 15. The program is designed to instill skill development, fitness and team training drills. Register at any of the following DeKalb County recreation centers: Briarwood 2235 Briarwood Way, Atlanta, GA 30319 Browns Mill 5101 Browns Mill Rd., Lithonia, GA 30038 Exchange 2771 Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA 30034 Gresham 3113 Gresham Rd., Atlanta, GA 30316 Hamilton 3262 Chapel St., Scottdale, GA 30079 Lynwood 3360 Osborne Rd., Atlanta, GA 30319 Lucious Sanders 2484 Bruce St., Lithonia, GA 30058 Mason Mill 1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur, GA 30033 Midway 3181 Midway Rd., Decatur, GA 30032 N. H. Scott 2230 Tilson Rd., Decatur, GA 30032 Redan 1839 Phillips Rd., Lithonia, GA 30058 Tobie Grant …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Here's a list of service changes for 2013's holidays.
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Monday, January 14
DeKalb County Sanitation has issued its list of pickup changes for 2013's holidays: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013: No collection on Monday 1/21. All collections will run one day date. Regular collection will resume on Thursday 1/24. Blue box and yard waste recycling will continue to run one day late through Friday 1/25. President's Day, Monday, Feb. 18, 2013: No collection on Monday 2/18. All collections will run one day date. Regular collection will resume on Thursday 2/21. Blue box and yard waste recycling will continue to run one day late through Friday 2/25. Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013: No collection on Monday 5/27. All collections will run one day date. Regular collection will resume on Thursday 5/30. …
Saturday, December 15, 2012
DeKalb County will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 1.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
The residential collection schedule for the Christmas holiday will be as follows: There will be no collection service on Tuesday, Dec. 25. Collection services for Tuesday, Dec. 25 will be moved to Wednesday, Dec. 26 with the regular garbage collection schedule resuming on Thursday, Dec. 27. Yard waste and blue box recycling services will be delayed one day through Friday, Dec. 28. The residential collection schedule for the New Year’s holiday will be as follows: There will be no collection service on Tuesday, Jan. 1. Collection services for Tuesday, Jan. 1 will be moved to Wednesday, Jan. 2 with the regular garbage collection schedule resuming on Thursday, Jan. 3. Yard waste and blue box recycling will be delayed one day through Friday, …
Thursday, June 28, 2012
A few pointers from DeKalb County for dealing with this week's punishing heat wave.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Burrell Ellis, the Department of Recreation Parks & Cultural Affairs, the DeKalb County Public Library, the DeKalb Board of Health, and the DeKalb Emergency Management Agency recommend everyone take steps to protect against the dangers of excessive heat as a result of high temperatures expected today and tomorrow in metro Atlanta. Heat-related illness can affect anyone; however, elderly and children four years of age and younger are at greater risk. HEAT SAFETY TIPS The following safety tips are recommended for anyone who must be outdoors: When temperatures peak, residents can seek shelter at the following DeKalb County recreation centers: Exchange, Lynwood, Midway, and Redan, Monday – Friday from 10 a…
Tom Doolittle
4:06 pm on Friday, March 29, 2013
Not sure about the motivation behind the Oliver legislation, but I do like the prospects for legislative review and change. (I actually have heard some say that the bill not having a map means it is aimed at forming a DeKalb City. I can't see Oliver favoring that--none of her constituents do--, unless as a threat to get other things accomlished). more ›