Coyote sighting @ Gaylemont

A neighbor reports

I was walking along Gaylemont Circle around 6:25am and saw two coyotes standing under the streetlamp. Seems to me one was darker and the other one lighter in color. They were facing my way and not moving when I noticed them. I slowed down and stomped my feet loudly and they turned into the small trail on the side of the school and disappeared into the woods.

Another reminder to all to keep small pets safely indoors. See this AJC article for more information on urban coyotes.

PATH update

Tim at CHCA alerts us that

The cement sections are finished from the old stone bridge to the dirt road at the end of McConnell Drive.

Check the CHCA site for recent photos!

Electronics recycling [Oct 29]

In case you still have some old electronics sitting around after the yard sale, here's two ways to send them to a better place:

Keep DeKalb Beautiful's electronics recycling program has two year-round drop-off locations. Visit their website for details.

Items NOT accepted by DeKalb include: televisions, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, washers, dryers, freezers, de-humidifiers or humidifiers, and gas-powered equipment

If you prefer a more festive "recycling day!" atmosphere, try the City of Decatur's Electronics Recyling Day on October 29. Decatur advises that

Almost anything with an electrical cord can be recycled at the event EXCEPT microwave ovens, furniture, light fixtures, household appliances, lamps, vacuum cleaners. ... We will recycle television sets for $10 exact change.

DeKalb Co. Animal Services Task Force Survey

The DeKalb Co. Animal Services Task Force is reviewing its practices and seeking community input. Although they already held a meeting in August to announce preliminary findings, the survey is still open and they continue to collect feedback, so please visit their website and complete their brief survey.

Medlock Elementary update

The DeKalb County School System and the International Community Schools (ICS) are in talks over a lease that would bring ICS to our neighborhood. ICS is a chartered elementary school that offers an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.

Per this report on the AJC

Nicole Knighton, the DeKalb district’s director of government relations and special projects, said after a letter of intent is signed, lease negotiations will begin to allow the International Community School to move into the old Medlock Elementary School facility.


The board will vote on the letter of intent next week and will vote to approve the lease in November.

MANA continues to monitor the situation and will post updates as information becomes available!

DeKalb Neighborhood Summit and Green Expo [Oct. 29]

WHO:
Residents of DeKalb County, Neighborhood Organizations, Homewoner Associations, Businesses, Faith and Civic Groups

WHAT:
An exciting community gathering that brings together DeKalb neighborhoods to share ideas, participate in workshops, connect with resources, and engage with their government.
*Back by popular demand!! - DeKalb County Services Showcase

WHEN:
Saturday, October 29, 2011
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

WHERE:
Decatur High School Performing Arts and Sports Center
310 N. McDonough Street
Decatur, GA 30030

The summit is held in conjunction with the Green Commission's Green Expo, which features local green businesses demonstrating eco-friendly products and services. Attendance is free, but due to limited space, registration is encouraged.

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION

MANA / CHCA yard sale = a great success

Kris (one of the yard sale organizers) writes:

It seems like the Yard Sale was again a big success, with the emphasis on "big". I don't think we expected this many participants. Another first this year was that Clairmont Heights, Tuxworth Springs condominimums, and the North Decatur Presbyterian Church were involved or interested and this allowed more dialog between MANA and those groups. In many areas, lots of neighbors were walking around from place to place. One area I saw where there were several participating homes near each other it seemed like those neighbors were meeting each other and talking.

I was able to to go to 16 homes that participated. Had hoped to go to more, but got in good conversations along the way. Introduced myself and asked how things had gone. (OK, yes, I also bought stuff.)...

The yards sale team is putting together a feedback form to hear how the yard sale went for sellers and neighbors. Look for that link here in the near future!

Trunk sale @ Medlock, early birds

More trunk sales @ North Decatur Presbyterian church

More loot!

Catfish mailbox, anyone? 

Get a bag... then fill 'er up.

Photos courtesy of Bev.
A hearty THANK YOU to our tireless organizers and all those who participated!