Stakeholder Input On Board Of Education Policy Revisions

From interim superintendent Ramona Tyson via Emory-LaVista Parent Council: August 27, 2010, MEMO TO: Emory-LaVista Parent Council, FROM: Mrs. Ramona Tyson, Interim, Superintendent, REFERENCE: Stakeholder Input On Board Of Education Policy Revisions.  The purpose of this memorandum is to inform you that the DeKalb County School System (DCSS) has undertaken a Comprehensive Policy Revision
Initiative (CPRI). The CPRI will consist of an internal team of DCSS employees conducting an exhaustive and comprehensive review of all Board

PAWS Atlanta needs help with puppy mill dogs

From Paws Atlanta: The Department of Agriculture has closed down an illegal breeder in Oxford County. There are over 70 dogs, including toy Poodles, Dachshunds, Chihuahuas and Yorkies, that need medical attention (many have not even had their rabies shots), proper nutrition and care. PAWS Atlanta is starting the rescue operation by retrieving 20 of the dogs from the puppy mill on Sunday, September 5th. How can I help? There are four ways to help.

Visit 2010 of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

From Emory:  Dear Emory Community, We hope that the following information about The Visit 2010 of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Emory University Presidential Distinguished Professor, will be helpful for those interested in participating in the events (including important information about a free-ticket lottery ending Monday, September 6). In addition, you will find important information about what to expect on campus during the event time period (October 17-19).

DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis newsletter September 2010

From DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis: Dear Neighbor: Welcome to our first CEO newsletter. Each month, we will share with you news about what is happening in your county government, resources available to you through the county and photos from DeKalb events. In this issue, we highlight our strategic plan, a program to help you save money on prescriptions, our Revenue Enhancement Commission and our new library cards.

Please feel free to forward this newsletter, and we welcome any feedback that you may have.

 - CEO Burrell Ellis

Pit Bull Seminar

Event Date and Time: 
09/04/2010 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

From Collette McDonald's newsletterYou can also attend a free Pit Bull Seminar that is being put on by Dekalb County. The seminar called "Pittville-Educating the public about Bully Breeds" will take place on September 4th. Please access the flyer here.

Commissioner Rader Digest September 2010

From commissioner Jeff Rader: Here are some topics of interest from recent DeKalb County Board of Commissioners (BOC) meetings:
•    Alcohol Closing Times
•    Buford Highway
•    Power IT Down
•    Staffing Policy

Support a Medlock Neighborhood Treasure

From local resident and Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve president Chris Beck:


www.cshepherdpreserve.org
Dear Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve Supporters
I am writing to invite you to become involved with Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve, a 501(c)3 organization and Medlock neighborhood treasure.

Sand Mandala exhibit for Dalai Lama visit

From the Emory Buddhist Studies Forum: There will be a sand mandala construction in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s upcoming visit to Emory. The opening ceremony is Sunday, Aug. 29 at noon. Viewings will be on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 2pm-7pm through October 10 at Drepung Loseling Monastery, 1781 Dresden Drive, Atlanta. See the flyer below for more details.

Simple assault in Heritage Square (off Desmond)

As reported by DeKalb County police via CrimeMapping.com.  No other details given.

Description Case # Location Agency Date Map It
SIMPLE ASSAULT/SIMPLE BATTERY 10-103507 800 BLOCK HERITAGE SQ DeKalb County Police 8/31/2010 7:14:00 PM Map It
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