Clairmont Heights Civic Association

[Update April 18: worker on site estimates one more week to finish.] The sewer line project appears to be nearing final phases. Photos show bypass pumps and lines removed from Heritage and moved to sewer cut in park and installation of new pipes completed in the downstream section. Official county/contractor weekly updates here. Photos by CHCA board members can be viewed below or on Flickr.com.

Be Aware of Possible “Scammers” Recently Officers encountered persons in communities and shopping centers soliciting funds for books/magazines. They inform that the money being raised will be forwarded to charities, which is not true. Books/magazines are never delivered and checks are cashed or could be use d to commit Fraud. Subjects are said to be representatives of “Prestige Sales USA,” out of Phoenix, Arizona. This is not just a local concern, but several cities nationwide have reported representatives of this company going door to door and in shopping centers. You may review posted statements on http://www.RipoffReport.com regarding this matter.

The Clairmont Heights Civic Association Annual Meeting is scheduled for May 14, 7pm at North Decatur Presbyterian Church (across Medlock Rd. from Melton's). Agenda tentatively will include status of local redevelopments, Garden Club, transportation plan, sidewalks, and board elections.

Multi-family Yard Sale. Over 20 participating households. Clairmont Heights/Decatur. Located between Clairmont Rd. and N. Decatur Rd. Watch for signs on Clairmont Road and North Decatur Road. See attached map or pick up a map at any participating home. Wide assortment of items: furniture, tools, gardening items, toys, yard art, etc. Priced to Sell! Items available:

Purpose: To provide adults 50 and older an opportunity to participate in program that: - Encourages more physical activities - Promotes healthier lifestyles - Promotes health and wellness - Provides a unique opportunity for socialization through competitive activities.

Come CELEBRATE the completion of the South Peachtree Creek Pedestrian and Bike Trail. Take a walk with your neighbors. Learn about native plant species along the trail. Refreshments provided by CHCA and MANA. Location: Medlock Park, trail entrance off Scott Circle parking lot.

This is a great ride for anyone who is new to group rides or riding in general and families with older kids. We leave the shop at 9:00 AM and make our way out to Stone Mountain Park and back on the bicycle path. Total mileage is about 18 miles round-trip.

The 7th Annual Earth Day Kids Fest (EDKF) sponsored by Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) and Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) promises to be education and fun rolled into one! Taking place on April 18, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, this event is a unique and exciting hands-on environmental education event where we encourage youngsters to take the first steps in becoming environmental stewards. Through engaging activities and performances, kids are energized with empowering information, allowing them to lead the way in preserving and protecting our biological diversity and natural resources. Read more

From GoDekalb.com... Emmy Award winning casting company Fincannon & Associates announced today that they are on a search for background talent for the upcoming series from Sony Pictures Television “Drop Dead Diva,” while being filmed in and around Peachtree City, GA. “We are looking for background extras of all ages and ethnicities to kick start our new series,” said Mark Fincannon. “We have secured a recurring location in Decatur -- so it would be great to hire local area residents.” Read more

Come to the Emory Wonderful Wednesday Event: Meet Kirk Hines (horticultural therapist/wesley woods) and purchase plants grown in the Wesley Woods Greenhouse. – the price is unbeatable!!! The money raised from the sale of these plants will help support the Wesley woods greenhouse – and the educational gardens. Location: Asbury Circle, Emory University Campus. Park in Visitors Lot at Peavine or Fishburne.

3251 Panthersville Road Decatur, GA Phone: 678-891-2668 Hours: 10:00am - 2:00pm April 18 - A special selection of Native plants for restricted water use, and, of course, our great selection of native perennials, shrubs, ferns, trees and more!

Spring Plant Sale - Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stone Mountain Park. Plants will include some uncommon perennials, native azaleas, and various buckeyes.

The 6th Annual DMGA Spring Plant Sale will be held at the Northlake Mall parking lot on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rain or shine! If you've been to our plant sale before, you know it's just plants. No crafts or fru-fra. Simply hundreds of tried and true perennials for sun or shade (we'll tell you which) along with a section of small trees and shrubs. For the second year, we're also gathering a group of rare plants and specialty plants that are less commonly found at local nurseries. So whether you're looking for something special or just need a practical ground cover, there will be good values and gardening advice for you.

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• PDK Open Records Loophole Now Closed
• Important DeKalb Zoning Meetings
• Upcoming Community Meetings

Sign-up now at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. There is tee ball for 5-6 yr. olds, and then league play for 7-8 yr. olds, 9-10 yr. olds, and 11-12 yr. olds, all open for boys & girls. Practices begin May 18th. Volunteer coaches are always needed. The coaches meeting is 6:30 pm, Thursday, May 7th, at the Decatur Rec. Center. The parents meeting is 1 pm, Saturday, May 16th at the rec. center. The very fun annual Opening Day parade will be held Saturday, June 6th from McKoy Park to Oakhurst Park.

From Sagamore Hills... "Please be aware of this scam artist who came to our house last night in the Oak Grove Neighborhood of Decatur.... We were visited last night by a seemingly genuine well-cut kid (~18yrs old) who was selling books so he could fund a trip with his under 18 soccer team to England. Said he lived in the neighborhood, Oak Grove, and lived on Waterford. We offered to buy some of his books and he kept talking up a good story.

From http://www.dekalbmugs.com : "The following people were admitted to the DeKalb County Detention Center. All of the information below was obtained from the DeKalb County Detention Center's docket book. This docket book shows everyone recently admitted to the detention center. Keep in mind that the people listed below were only admitted to the county jail and that they are innocent until proven guilty."

From the AJC: "Recent attacks on women have neighborhood on edge" By CHRISTIAN BOONE, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sunday, April 12, 2009. DeKalb County police said Sunday they are focusing “all resources” on a stretch of Briarcliff Road extending from North Druid Hills to Lavista roads, as they picked up two men in connection with recent armed robberies. “As part of our ongoing investigation we are working to determine if they or other individuals may be linked” to three recent attacks against area women, said DeKalb Police spokeswoman Bettina Durant. Read more

From Emory: The storm that passed through earlier today left parts of Emory's Druid Hills campus without power. Commuters should be aware that traffic lights on Clifton Road and parts of North Decatur Road were not functioning this afternoon, and that Briarcliff Road between North Decatur Road and Old Briarcliff Road (near the Fox-5 television station) is closed. Cliff shuttles are all running, but may be delayed. Visit www.transportation.emory.edu for updates on specific routes. Additional traffic light outages and road closures have been reported throughout the area. Please plan your commute accordingly.