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WHEN: February 4
WHERE: 3260 Covington Highway
WHY: an opportunity to learn more about ICS, which will operate at Medlock Elementary effective Fall 2012
And don't forget that enrollment information is now posted.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Reminder: ICS Open House [Feb 4]
WHEN: February 4
WHERE: 3260 Covington Highway
WHY: an opportunity to learn more about ICS, which will operate at Medlock Elementary effective Fall 2012
And don't forget that enrollment information is now posted.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
The way we were
These aerial views show the Medlock Park area as it was in the 1940's, then in 1960, and finally, a recent view.
It is not quite a perfect overlay, but you can orient yourself by finding the railroad tracks on top left and Scott Blvd. towards the bottom right. The future location of Medlock Elementary is roughly at the middle of the 1940's photo, with the South Fork of Peachtree Creek very visible along the middle of the photo.
Can you spot your house, other landmarks?
The above images are courtesy of the Digital Library of Georgia, where you can download the above images: 1940 | 1960.
Below, Google tells us the area is now positively infested with trees! But seriously, the transition from agricultural to residential appears to have been quite tree-friendly. Here's to hoping the Google plane flies over when the dogwoods are in bloom.
It is not quite a perfect overlay, but you can orient yourself by finding the railroad tracks on top left and Scott Blvd. towards the bottom right. The future location of Medlock Elementary is roughly at the middle of the 1940's photo, with the South Fork of Peachtree Creek very visible along the middle of the photo.
Can you spot your house, other landmarks?
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| 1940 (left) and 1960 (right). Click to enlarge. |
Below, Google tells us the area is now positively infested with trees! But seriously, the transition from agricultural to residential appears to have been quite tree-friendly. Here's to hoping the Google plane flies over when the dogwoods are in bloom.
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| 2011. Click to enlarge. |
Friday, January 27, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Urban Chicken Symposium [Feb 25]
We know a lot of you are interested in urban chicken-keeping so here's an opportunity to learn more through the Urban Chicken Symposium, organized by the Oakhurst Community Garden.
As to MANA chickens, well, we've heard DeKalb is working on changing regulations but to our knowledge, it is not legal to keep chickens in our district.
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Urban Chickens Symposium in the Heart of Oakhurst Village near Downtown Decatur February 25
Eggstra! Eggstra! Poultry in Motion.
On the wings of Oakhurst Community Garden Project’s wildly popular “Chicks in the City” classes comes a full day of urban poultry-keeping. On February 25 the Chicks in the City Symposium offers attendees a full plate of essentials on backyard chickens. Taught by local experts, the seven sessions highlight how-tos from bees and chickens to community co-ops.
With urban farming on the rise, and concerns about how food is made increase, this timely full day of workshops will engage and enlighten both the committed “locavore” and curious alike. The Chicks in the City Symposium equips guests with all the resources needed to start an urban flock. Several new topics will be covered including Baby Chicks by the Georgia Gardener, Walter Reeves.
In an eggshell, the Chicks in the City Symposium runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4pm on Saturday, February 25 and will be held at the Oakhurst Church, 630 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA. Cost is $65. Oakhurst Community Garden Project members pay just $50. Morning sweet tweets will be available for purchase from the Little Red Hen Bakeshop. Pre-registration is requested and limited to the first 150 registrants. Register at Oakhurstgarden.org. Contact Andrea.zoppo@yahoo.com for questions.
About the Oakhurst Community Garden Project Founded in 1997, and located on two acres at the corner of McDonough and Oakview in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur, the Oakhurst Community Garden Project works to preserve community greenspace and cultivate the next generation of environmental stewards. We engage people of all ages to take charge of their own health and environment through hands-on gardening and outdoor education programs. Our classes, events, and volunteer projects also offer community members opportunities to enhance their own green spaces and sustainable living skills. Visit oakhurstgarden.org.
Correcting erroneous statements by APN
from the MANA Board
Some of you may have seen a report on the Atlanta Progressive News website about the protest against Walmart at Suburban Plaza. There are several inaccuracies in the report that we would like to correct.
Someone was quoted as saying that MANA was offered $250,000 for supporting Walmart. This is untrue. There was a person purported to be from Walmart at one of the first public meetings who was overheard saying that Walmart usually supports local schools and community projects that surround their stores.
We have always welcomed the support of the local business community for Medlock Elementary programs and other neighborhood activities such as the Senior Dinner. We will welcome any future contributions, however, none were offered in exchange for the parking variance support.
MANA agreed to support the parking variance because we felt that it was in the best interest of the neighborhood and our watershed to have as little asphalt as possible at the site, and it was our understanding that the project would continue even if the variance did not pass.
Some of you may have seen a report on the Atlanta Progressive News website about the protest against Walmart at Suburban Plaza. There are several inaccuracies in the report that we would like to correct.
Someone was quoted as saying that MANA was offered $250,000 for supporting Walmart. This is untrue. There was a person purported to be from Walmart at one of the first public meetings who was overheard saying that Walmart usually supports local schools and community projects that surround their stores.
We have always welcomed the support of the local business community for Medlock Elementary programs and other neighborhood activities such as the Senior Dinner. We will welcome any future contributions, however, none were offered in exchange for the parking variance support.
MANA agreed to support the parking variance because we felt that it was in the best interest of the neighborhood and our watershed to have as little asphalt as possible at the site, and it was our understanding that the project would continue even if the variance did not pass.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Before / After view of creek (at Moody Jr. Bridge on Wood Trail Ln.)
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| Afternoon, Saturday (left) vs. Afternoon, Sunday (right). |
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