Clairmont Heights Civic Association

From commissioner Kathie Gannon: As summer draws to a close, there are several important dates coming up in August and September that I want to share with everyone.  Please continue to check my website for updates and calendar events.

Back to School:
It’s that time of year again.  Children are getting ready for school and many need basic school supplies.  There are places in District 6 that are collecting school supplies for children so if you would like to donate please contact my office for a list of donation sites.  

The District 6 office donates to the Greater Piney Grove school drive on Saturday August 14th at 1879 Glenwood Ave SE Atlanta, GA from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Also, my husband and I will for the 6th year donate supplies to the youth of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.  
There are many ways you too can donate, so give us a call.

Strategic Plan:
DeKalb County’s strategic planning efforts, FOCUSS DeKalb, will begin with a series of community and employee forums to discuss and obtain feedback related to Public Safety, Infrastructure, Services and Economic Development.
FOCUSS DeKalb stands for Fiscal Accountability, Opportunity, Community, Unity, Safety, and Sustainability.

The Community Forums are list below.  All meetings will be from 6:30-8:00pm.
Monday August 9th at Georgia Perimeter College - Dunwoody
Wednesday August 11th at Georgia Perimeter College – Decatur
Wednesday August 18th at Porter Sanford PACC
Monday August 23rd at Emory University/School of Law
Wednesday September 1st at DeKalb Technical College

Public Safety:
I will be hosting a How to Start a Neighborhood Watch workshop on Thursday August 12th from 6:30 to 8:00pm for residents of the South Precinct area and specifically in Cedar Grove/Bouldercrest Rd. area.  Workshop registration is required for at least 2 people from a neighborhood or subdivision who are willing to go back and help start the program.  The Police have strong evidence of the difference this program can make in deterring crime.  So get a neighbor and plan to attend at the  First Wesleyan Church at 3220 Bouldercrest Road Ellenwood, GA on Thursday August 12.
Please contact my office at 404-371-4909 to register.

I will host additional workshops for District 6 residents in the North and Central Precincts.  Please contact my office for help in coordinating a future Neighborhood Watch Program workshop.

Revenue Enhancement Commission:
I have been convening the Revenue Enhancement Commission, a joint initiative of CEO Burrell Ellis and the Board of Commissioners.  The commission, composed of local business and finance experts, will identify new sources of internal and external revenue to lighten the burden of county government on the property tax payer.

The kick off meeting was July 13 and the commission will meet on August 3, August 24, September 14, October 5 and issue a final report on October 26.  As we continue to cut the County Budget and look for more efficient ways to provide services, this is a way to review all of our revenue streams for opportunities and fresh ideas.

All of the meetings are held in the Maloof Auditorium at 6:00pm.  The September 14th meeting will have a public comments section, so please hold that date so you can come to share ideas and comments.
Commissioner Kathie Gannon
kgannon@dekalbcountyga.gov
Our mailing address is:
1300 Commerce Drive
Decatur, GA 30030
Office - 404-371-4909
www.kathiegannon.com
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