Government
Update from Commissioner Rader
From commissioner Jeff Rader: Here are some topics of interest from recent Board of Commissioners meetings: Community Centers, Energy Grant, Management Contracts, Performance Audit, Police Purchases
Community Centers
The county has taken another step forward toward construction of three new community/senior centers in District Two. The Board of Commissioners formally approved a funding plan for money from a federal program, including $6 million worth of projects serving District Two.
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Flu info from U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: You've probably been hearing a lot this year about the H1N1 flu. And you may have questions. You may have even had the flu, or know a friend or neighbor who has been sick. This email features some tools suggested by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help you prevent the flu, know what to do if you get sick, and find a place to get vaccinated.
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Airport Advisory Board Meeting Summary from November 9, 2009
From commissioner Jeff Rader, Nov 15, 2009: AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 MEETING SUMMARY
Highlights: The 57th Fighter Group is now open; Noise Report; Master Plan Update
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Arrington, Chad Duncan, David Fowler, Eugene Henry, Jacq Marie Jack,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Scheinpflug
OTHERS PRESENT: Airport Staff, Members of the Community
Due to the lack of a quorum, there was no AAB meeting in October.
I. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 MINUTES
The September Minutes were approved unanimously.
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North Druid Hills LCI Meeting #2
Event Date and Time:
11/17/2009 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Read more
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Mason Mill Park Master Plan Public Information Update Meeting
Event Date and Time:
11/19/2009 - 6:30pm - 371 reads
Commissioner Rader Digest Nov 11, 2009
Here are some topics of interest from recent Board of Commissioner meetings:Bond Ruling, Health Benefits, Housing Program, Land Use Proposal.
Bond Ruling
The law's the law, whether it's convenient or not. That was the message from the Georgia Supreme Court in a recent ruling that directly affects taxpayers in DeKalb County.
Last year, the county administration, under former CEO Vernon Jones, decided that specific legislation passed by the Georgia Assembly was not fair, therefore the county did not need to abide by it.
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Local Legislators' Town Hall Meetings
From state rep. Mike Jacobs: The state legislators from our area are hosting a pair of town hall meetings this week. I hope you'll be able to attend these meetings and let your elected officials know what's on your mind.
Here are the details:
State Senator Dan Weber is hosting a town hall meeting tonight, Monday, November 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the Talmage Room of the Student Center at Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road.
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Veterans Day Memorial Service
Event Date and Time:
11/11/2009 - 11:00am - Read more
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State Rep. Benfield on Coal-Fired Plant in Washington County
From state rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield: State Rep. Benfield joins Environmental Advocates in Opposing Coal-Fired Plant in Washington County
Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield wrote the following letter to the EPD:
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Club PURE
From commissioner Jeff Rader, Oct 31, 2009: On October 30, the Georgia Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by the owners of PURE nightclub of the recent decision in DeKalb Superior Court. The Supreme Court decision means that the location can no longer operate as a nightclub. Legislation approved last year that I sponsored prohibits nightclubs in the zoning district where PURE was located, and requires that the County Commission approve a Special Land Use Permit for any new business that serves alcohol and is open after 12:30 am.
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