Lost Dogs now FOUND: Chelsea and Grizzle

Great news! Chelsea and Grizzle are back home with their family. Yay!

Supporting Melton's at the courthouse and beyond

Several MANA board members were among those who turned up at court today to support Melton's App and Tap's case.

Mr. Aaron Melton and his wife Staci (center).
Photo courtesy of Judy.

UPDATE 3: Per the AJC, Melton's has decided to reopen. As soon as we have additional information, will share!

UPDATE 2: AJC reports.

UPDATE: Pet Supermarket has permission to reopen. The judge admonished them to do a better job at securing food they throw away, and to patch up one remaining hole.

MANA will follow up with the Meltons as to how we may support their business. In the meantime, neighbors and anyone who shops at Medlock Plaza: please keep an eye out to ensure that Pet Supermarket is properly maintaining the surrounding area and dumpsters in a manner that is both lawful and considerate of nearby business and homeowners.

DecaturMetro shares Selig parking variance request

DecaturMetro has a summary as well as a link to the parking variance request submitted last November 2 by Selig Enterprises, relating to their Suburban Plaza redevelopment plan.

Supporting Melton's App & Tap

You are not here :(
Photo courtesy of Melton's website

As has been reported in local news [AJC, WSBTV, Creative Loafing] and the blogosphere [1, 2, 3] Melton's app and tap, our neighborhood pub, has been forced to close its doors due to circumstances beyond its control. Melton's is a Medlock staple: it is a long-time friend and good neighbor, is one of the few restaurants we can walk to, and its staff is known for its friendliness and expertise. At Melton's, we meet friends, family, neighbors and co-workers; we may stop for a quick bite but know we are welcome to linger.

Medlock neighbors and customers from all over stand behind Melton's and hope for a speedy and fair resolution.

Although a "Keep Meltons Open" Facebook group has been created by the faithful, please also contact the property owner, Larry Wilensky, to

• encourage him to do the right thing
• expedite Melton's reopening, and 
• ensure that Melton's is restored in all ways. 

Please direct your correspondence and comments to:

Larry E Wilensky Property Listings

Owner: Larry E. Wilensky

1801 Peachtree St NE

Suite 340

Atlanta, GA 30309-1895

Phone: 404-351-8803

Email: lewco@bellsouth.net

Other neighborhoods exploring Suburban Plaza redevelopment ramifications

Neighbors around Suburban Plaza have met to discuss their concerns about the Suburban Plaza redevelopment. A summary appears in the Decatur Heights Neighbors website.

MANA is working with neighborhood groups to jointly communicate our various concerns and suggestions to Selig Enterprises and our DeKalb County Commissioners. 

REUNITED! Izzy's back home

Izzy is home!!

UPDATE: Izzy is back home with his mom. A neighbor found him and took him to animal control.

Below-Freezing Temperature Warning for Thursday Night / Friday Morning

Time to bring tender plants indoors!

From http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-weather-light-rain-1218833.html

The real chill comes Friday morning. Intown areas will be just above freezing, but the suburbs will drop into the 20s, said Chandley.

Basil growers, this is it: last call to harvest, dry or freeze the leaves, or make pesto, or pot your plant and bring it indoors to a sunny, well-insulated window before it turns to mush.