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DeKalb County in State of Emergency

From commissioner Jeff Rader, Sep 22, 2009: GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER. DECATUR – Governor Sonny Perdue issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in DeKalb and 16 other counties affected by heavy rain and severe weather that passed through Georgia. “The citizens of DeKalb are heartened that Governor Perdue has taken this swift and appropriate action to ensure that state and federal resources will be available to assist our county in the wake of this historic rainfall,” says CEO Ellis.

Rainfall Causing Damage in DeKalb County

From commissioners Jeff Rader and Kathie Gannon, Sep 21, 2009: DECATUR – CEO Burrell Ellis and Public Safety Director William Miller announced that DeKalb County is experiencing widespread damage throughout the County from heavy rainfall. Please note the latest information from DeKalb County: Flooding Nancy Creek Flood Stage = 11’ Currently = 13’3” Forecast = 13’5” Peachtree Creek Flood Stage = 17’ Currently = 20’6” Forecast = 24’2” Yellow River Flood Stage = 11’ Currently = 11’9” Forecast = 20’

Events moved due to Maloof Auditorium Flooding

URGENT Sep 18, 2009 - Events moved due to Maloof Auditorium Flooding Due to flooding in the Maloof Auditorium the Winning the Water War Workshops on Saturday and Monday as well as the Tuesday Board of Commissioners meeting have moved. Saturday September 19, 2009 Winning the Water War Workshop has moved to the lobby of 330 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue Decatur, GA Monday September 21, 2009 Employee Brown Bag Lunch – Winning the Water War Workshop has moved to the lobby of 330 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue Decatur, GA Tuesday September 22, 2009

“Winning the Water War” and having fun while saving money!

Event Date and Time: 
09/19/2009 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
URGENT Sep 18, 2009 - Events moved due to Maloof Auditorium Flooding ... Due to flooding in the Maloof Auditorium the Winning the Water War Workshops on Saturday and Monday as well as the Tuesday Board of Commissioners meeting have moved. Saturday September 19, 2009 Winning the Water War Workshop has moved to the lobby of 330 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue Decatur, GA -----------------

PDK Airport Advisory Board Meeting Summary from September 14, 2009

From commissioner Jeff Rader: AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 MEETING SUMMARY [Master Plan, Status of 57th Restaurant, BOC motions, Noise Report, PDK website] MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Arrington, Chad Duncan, David Fowler, Eugene Henry, Jacq Marie Jack, Larry Scheinpflug MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Airport Staff, Members of the Community I. APPROVAL OF juLY 13, 2009 MINUTES

County Cooperative Extension Office Fall Festival

Event Date and Time: 
09/26/2009 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
The DeKalb County Cooperative Extension Office is sponsoring its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26th. Come and join us for food, plants, entertainment, educational workshops and fun for the entire family! DeKalb Cooperative Extension will also provide DHR approved training for childcare providers. Please call 404-298-4080 for more information. Location: Main Office, 4380 Memorial Dr., Decatur, GA 30032 Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM http://www.dekalbextension.com/
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Defense of Your Home: Georgia's Castle Law

From state rep. Kevin Levitas: At the recent community meeting regarding the home invasion in our area, a few attendees asked about but did not receive answers regarding what rights homeowners have to defend themselves on their own property. For this reason, I have set out below Georgia's "Castle Law."

Town Hall Meeting on Crime Prevention

Event Date and Time: 
09/24/2009 - 7:00pm
From state Rep. Kevin Levitas: Town Hall Meeting at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Thursday, September 24, 2009. At a recent community meeting regarding a home invasion robbery, several of you expressed concerns about the increase in criminal activity in our area. In response to these concerns, I am hosting a town hall meeting, along with the Tucker Civic Association (TCA) and the Northlake Community Alliance (NCA), that will focus on crime prevention. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of our public safety officials.

Commissioner Rader Digest Sep 15, 2009

From commissioner Jeff Rader: Here are some topics of interest from recent Board of Commissioner meetings: Green Space; HOST Projects; Hotel/Motel Tax; Police Equipment; Power IT Down Green Space The commissioners approved my request to obligate $77,222 for improvements at the Mary Scott Nature Preserve, to supplement $108,000 already committed to this project. The current improvements were prioritized at a community meeting this spring, and implement an earlier master plan. The park consists of 10.6 acres on Briarcliff Road (30345), which was purchased by the county in 2003.
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