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County Board of Health is offering the H1N1 vaccine

From state rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield: The DeKalb County Board of Health is offering the H1N1 vaccine for healthy children ages 2 to 4 years old at all five of its health centers. The nasal spray is known as live attenuated influenza vaccine. Immunization efforts in DeKalb County are focused on reaching healthy children age 2 to 4 years old in order to protect a population that spreads the virus and is more at risk for hospitalizations.

Calibrating Work Force Size

From commissioner Jeff Rader, Oct 26, 2009 : Because of the country's economic recession, many states and counties are forecasting revenue shortfalls in the coming years. DeKalb County is no exception. For 2010, a preliminary estimate is that DeKalb faces a $45 million revenue shortfall in its budget. The options to balance the budget are to increase revenue via taxes, or to decrease expenses.

Volunteer Opportunities

From state rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield:

DeKalb Rape Crisis Center

To learn about ways to volunteer please visit their website.

StandUp for Kids

To see training calendar and to get more information, please visit their website.

DeKalb County Animal Services

Time to Remake MARTA

From state rep. Mike Jacobs: My colleague, State Rep. Fran Millar (R-Dunwoody), wrote an outstanding op-ed column that ran in this past Sunday's AJC. It's a little-known fact that I ride MARTA to work every so often, on days that I don't have to take my kids to preschool or otherwise need to use my car. The short trip from either the Chamblee or Brookhaven station, near my home, to the Arts Center station, near my office, is very convenient and usually quicker than I-85.

North Druid Hills LCI Study: Community Forum

Event Date and Time: 
10/29/2009 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
From DeKalb County: The DeKalb County Government Department of Transportation is undertaking a study that will focus on improving land use and transportation connectivity in the North Druid Hills area. This project – the North Druid Hills Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study – will result in a master plan that brings all varied stakeholders together to form a unified vision for transportation and land use for the ultimate enhancement of the North Druid Hills area.

DeKalb County Animal Ordinance

From the insert in latest county water bill, "Attention Pet Owners! Highlights of the DeKalb Co. Animal Ordinance and Helpful Contact Info:"

Rabies Alert near Superior Ave in Decatur

Rabies alert for Great Lakes From Linda Harris: Residents in the Michigan Avenue area should be aware that a raccoon was captured on October 2, 2009, and tested positive for rabies. · Anyone who has been bitten or scratched by a wild animal should seek medical attention immediately. · Watch your pets. If they are acting unusually nervous or aggressive or if they have excessive drooling or foaming at the mouth, contact DeKalb County Animal Control at 404-294-2996, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 404-294-2519 (other times).

1st Annual DeKalb Police Department "Trunk or Treat"

Event Date and Time: 
10/31/2009 - 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Put on your favorite costume and bring your family for a day of fun at the DeKalb Police Department Center Precinct. "Trunk or Treat" around the police cars, get your face painted, or just come to mingle and meet DeKalb police officers. This is a free event and is a way of promoting a positive connection between the police, community and children. Location: DeKalb Police Headquarters, 1960 West Exchange Place, Tucker
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Georgia's Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday

Event Date and Time: 
10/01/2009 (All day) - 10/04/2009 (All day)
From state rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield: Georgians will have the opportunity to purchase qualified energy efficient products with NO state or local sales tax from Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4, 2009 , thanks to House Bill 120 passed by the Georgia Legislature this year. A broad range of products up to $1,500 marked with the ENERGY STAR logo and purchased for personal use are included in this unique incentive. The energy efficient products eligible for the exemption are as follows: Air conditioners Ceiling fans Fluorescent light bulbs Clothes washers

Georgia Supreme Court ruling on county bonds

From state rep. Mike Jacobs: Taxpayers Hit Grand Slam, Development Authority Strikes Out The Georgia Supreme Court has issued its ruling in a case involving the issuance of bonds to fund construction of the county's now-completed Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center (click for information about this facility) near I-20. The result is a big win for DeKalb taxpayers. You can read more about it in the Atlanta Business Chronicle and on Jim Walls' Atlanta Unfiltered blog (click for links).
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