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CEO Ellis and Commissioner Rader Debut New Senior Task Force

From commissioner Jeff Rader, Sep 8, 2009: DECATUR – DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis and Commissioner Jeff Rader announced today the formation of the county’s new senior task force, Lifelong DeKalb. The task force, made up of community members and professionals involved with serving the needs of seniors in the county, will focus on ensuring equitable access and optimal delivery of services to DeKalb seniors. “Seniors are an integral part of our community and we have an utmost responsibility to care for those who are aging in our county,” said CEO Ellis. “As we continue to fund programs in other areas of our community, our administration is committed to maintaining services and creating new innovative opportunities geared towards our seniors.”

Club Pure Closed by DeKalb County

From commissioner Jeff Rader Sep 10, 2009: Today, DeKalb County Government implemented a recent Superior Court decision to close Club Pure in the Williamsburg Village Shopping Center on Clairmont Road. I applaud CEO Burrell Ellis's response to my request this week to review the matter and take action. In revoking Pure’s Certificate of Occupancy as directed by the Court, the County places the business under authority of a new County Ordinance I sponsored last year to restrict Late Night Establishments and Nightclubs in our neighborhoods. Jeff Rader, DeKalb Commission, District 2
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Electronics Recycling @ Walmart

Event Date and Time: 
10/31/2009 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
From commissioner Kathie Gannon: Keep DeKalb Beautiful (KDB) will sponsor a recycling drive for unwanted electronic equipment on Saturday, October 31, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm at the Columbia Drive Walmart.
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Why your property tax bill is higher

From commissioner Kathie Gannon: As many of you may have realized when opening your tax bill, it is higher this year. That’s because the Georgia General Assembly did not fund the Homeowners Tax Relief Grant for 2009. The Homestead Tax Relief Grant (HTRG) program was established through legislation in 1999. In recent years, this program provided homeowners a credit on their property tax bill from the State of Georgia that averaged $200 - $300. Given financial strains on the state budget this year, the General Assembly passed legislation eliminating it and raising your taxes.

Puppet show for children on health and safety

Event Date and Time: 
09/12/2009 - 10:30am - 1:30pm
From commissioner Kathie Gannon: The DeKalb County Public Library and the Center for Puppetry Arts, in conjunction with the DeKalb County Board of Health, are teaming up on a project aimed at teaching children about a very important topic—health and safety. This fall, the organizations are presenting a special puppet show, called “Captain Healthy and Safety Dog,” that will entertain school-aged children while telling them about things they can do to live a safe and healthy life.

Civic League forum on envisioning our region in 50 years

Event Date and Time: 
09/24/2009 - 6:45pm - 9:45pm
From commissioner Kathie Gannon: The Civic League for Regional Atlanta is sponsoring a series of Neighborhood Forums as part of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Fifty Forward visioning and planning initiative. The meetings are to be grassroots discussions of what citizens want our region to look like in 50 years. I encourage you to get involved! The DeKalb County Forum will be held in Decatur on Thursday, September 24 at the Decatur Recreation Center Gym, 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur, from 6:45 to 9:00 pm.

County's Green Commission Sustainability Workshop

Event Date and Time: 
09/19/2009 - 9:30am
From commissioner Kathie Gannon: HOLD Saturday, September 19 for Winning the Water War while Having Fun and Saving Money! The Green Commission is hosting our first of four sustainability workshops on Saturday September 19, 2009 at the Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce, starting at 9:30 am. Come early for coffee, stroll through the exhibits and register for door prizes. Workshops will focus on water conservation and include: Water Smart Landscaping; Rain Harvesting; FOG (fat, oil, grease) – Do you know what is going down your drain and how much it is costing you? Septic Tanks – There are many in DeKalb, learn how to keep them working.

County Watershed Management hosts open house

Event Date and Time: 
09/12/2009 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
DECATUR – DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management invites neighborhood residents and the DeKalb community to Open House Saturdays. The open house events are on September 12, 2009 and October 3, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. located at 4265 Eastside Drive, Decatur, GA 30034.

Fixing the Budget Process by commissioner Jeff Rader

From commissioner Jeff Rader: Fixing the Budget Process, Aug 29, 2009: One of the most important tasks for the Board of Commissioners (BOC) is approving the county's annual budget. Yet, the time allocated for this task does not seem proportional to its importance. The county Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is mandated to present a budget proposal by December 15. The BOC is required to approve a budget by March 1. With the winter holidays, that leaves about two months for the BOC to review the CEO's budget proposal and to contemplate revisions. [The BOC can add, eliminate or reallocate the dollars, but only within the constraints of a balanced budget.] That time frame also limits the opportunities for public feedback, either at BOC meetings or designated town hall meetings.

Draft plan for Phase 2 of the South Peachtree Creek Trail (updated 9/2/09)

The PATH Foundation is sharing their draft plan for Phase 2 of the South Peachtree Creek Trail (see attachments or instructions below). Background: Phase 1 connected Medlock Park to Mason Mill Park and terminated at the stone bridge over Burnt Fork Creek in the middle of Mason Mill. Phase 2 would run from the stone bridge, over the CSX railroad tracks, and terminate at McConnell Drive.
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