Lost Dog: Reno the Black Lab [Dec 31]

forwarded from the MANA email list...

Have you seen this dog or know where he might be? His name is Reno. Reno's home is located in the Sargent Hills Neighborhood just South of North Dekalb Mall, by the Quick Trip. Doug - his owner - is really upset about Reno.

RENO is 10yrs old. Weighs 50lbs. Primarily black in color with white on his chest, , toes, muzzle, and tip on his tail. RENO did not have his collar on, but had on a red flea collar. RENO has never wondered any further than to say hello to the neighbor.

On New Year's Eve, Doug - let him out in the fenced yard for a potty break. When Reno didn't want to come back in after his normal time, Doug looked for him and then realized the yard folks left the gate unlatched.

If you see this dog, hear of a dog with similar descriptions, or even THINK you know ANYTHING that may help reunite Doug & RENO, PLEASE CALL DOUG IMMEDIATELY. You may call ANYTIME. Day or Night at ANY hour. Doug's number is 404-839-2136.

Melton's Reopening TODAY [Dec. 30]

As posted in their Facebook page and website, Melton's reopens today.

Their Facebook page features their latest health inspection. It appears the kitchen's definitely ready for food prep, and possibly clean enough for surgery:

Melton's Reopening on December 30

Per Melton's Facebook Page,

Dog Found @ Scott Circle now has new home :)

Thanks to Steiph or Jenna Zargon for hosting this lost doggy, who now has a forever home with Colleen.

 

DeKalb County Requesting Bids for Public Safety Enhanced Video Surveillance System

From The Champion newspaper:

Request for Proposals: DeKalb County Government requests qualified individuals and firms with experience and certified expertise in designing, installing, and maintaining an integrated enhanced video surveillance system to submit proposals for Public Safety Enhanced Video Surveillance System (RFP No. 11-500211).”

Approved: Selig's Special Exception to Reduce Parking at Suburban Plaza

From the MANA Board:

Dear neighbors,

Earlier today, the DeKalb County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approved Selig Enterprises' special exception to reduce parking; this vote clears the way for the next stage in the redevelopment of Suburban Plaza. It was a very contentious meeting as many people felt it was their only venue for stating how they feel about Walmart. As noted elsewhere, Suburban Plaza is already zoned for a big box store with Walmart’s specs and the ZBA could only vote to do one of three things: accept the request, reject it, or defer it for later consideration. The ZBA voted to accept the request with conditions (see below).

MANA feels the negotiation succeeded in reaching concessions that would not have been offered otherwise. MANA was the only organization that was, due to incorporation status, able and willing to sign an agreement. Several other neighborhood groups agreed not oppose or support the special exception if Selig and Walmart continued working with MANA.

The documents that resulted from MANA's negotiations with Selig are available below.

• The Memo of Understanding (MOU) outlines non-binding agreements between MANA and Selig Enterprises. We believe Selig enters this agreement in good faith. 

• The Conditions document  lists conditions that Selig agreed to as part of negotiating neighborhood support for their request to the ZBA. 

MANA will be in touch with Selig Enterprises to continue discussions, and will continue to share information with the neighborhood as it becomes available.

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Local News have reported on the ZBA vote as follows:  AJC,  The Champion

Recent Coyote Sightings

Saturday, 12/3/2011, ~8 a.m.: Single large coyote seen walking down the street, 800th block of Gaylemont Circle

Monday, 12/12/11, 7:35am: "I live on Alberson Court and this morning at 7:35am I saw two large coyotes in the yard across the street. One appeared to have a squirrel in his mouth. The other was trotting along beside. I watched as they crossed three yards on Alberson Ct. and then crossed Woodridge Rd. and then seemed to disappear into a driveway/backyard on Woodridge."