Clairmont Heights Civic Association

From Emory's Sustainability Office:  On July 31, our community will have the opportunity to vote for a transportation referendum that would fund a light rail link to Emory and bike, pedestrian and road improvements in the metro area.  I am writing to ask that you stop to think where you will be on July 31.  If you will not be in Atlanta and able to vote, please complete the attached absentee voting request form to ensure that an absentee ballot is sent to your summer address in July.  Voter turnout of our community will be cri

For our cyclists and pedestrians: EXPERIENCE HUMAN POWERED AMUSEMENT ON NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, SUNDAY MAY 20^th 2-6 PM. On Sunday, May 20th from 2-6pm, you can experience the joy of open streets along a two mile stretch of North Highland Avenue. With the support of Atlanta City Council members Aaron Watson, Post 2 At-Large, Alex Wan, District 6, Kwanza Hall, District 2, Carla Smith, District 1, and Lamar Willis, Post 3 At-Large, this event transforms neighborhood streets into a coordinated cultural experience starring physical activity, the arts, and sustainable communities.

From U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson: South River Watershed Alliance; Oakhurst; Stroke awareness: CISPA; Hepatitis; Vets training; Hope Now.

From U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson: Black Shoals Trail; Small Biz; Edu Funds; Worker Rights; FEMA funds; Vets Teach; HUD grant; Push Push; Seniors; Helping Students.

From commissioner Jeff Rader: Recently, there has been press coverage and public interest in the Board of Commissioners review of a proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment in the area between Clairmont Road and DeKalb Peachtree airport (PDK), which is owned by DeKalb County, but subject to extensive federal oversight. The Comprehensive Plan generally guides zoning decisions made for individual properties, but separate and additional public hearings and Commission votes are required to actually change zoning. The proposal under consideration would be to re-plan the area for restricted light industrial activities that would be compatible with conditions surrounding PDK airport (i.e. noise tolerant land use). The proposal does not contemplate the expansion of the airfield, private activity directly accessible to the airport, or other uses incompatible with surrounding neighborhoods. After an initial two month public review process, this matter was recently deferred for an additional two months, and will be re-heard by the community council and planning commission before returning to the Board of Commissioners on May 22nd . There is no deadline for County action. In response to public interest in the matter, Commissioners Rader and Gannon are hosting a public meeting on Monday, April 23rd at 6:30 pm at the Chamblee Branch Library at 4115 Clairmont Road. The Commissioners will be there with county staff to discuss the proposed land use change with the community.

For our gardeners: Azalea and Trillium Madness Sales - April 13, 14, 20, 21. Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

From county CEO Burrell Ellis: National County Government Month; Auto Czar Visit; Childhood Obesity Roundtable; DCTV Wins Again; Animal Services Task Force Findings

From U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson: on Saturday, April 28, I'm hosting a community event to help struggling homeowners learn more about HomeSafe.
HomeSafe provides up to an 18-month mortgage-payment bridge to Georgia homeowners who have suffered a substantial income loss due to involuntary unemployment or underemployment and who are able and willing to work.

From: DHHS Class of 2012 On Behalf Of Druid Hills High School PTA, Thursday, March 29, 2012: Dear Parents and Guardians,  My name is Elshadai Desta, a senior at Druid Hills and I am participating in a community service project called the Shoebox Project. The purpose of the project is to put toiletry items in a  decorated shoebox and donate them to homeless women and their children so that they can receive a little box of happiness for mother's day. It would greatly be appreciated if I could have help from the school and PTSA.

If anyone is able to donate any shoeboxes, unused toiletry items, or both please bring them to the school by Tuesday May 1, 2012 so that I can pick them up and pack them to deliver to the United Way of Atlanta. If you have any questions please feel free to email at elshadai.dhhsyearbook@gmail.com