May pet adoption event

A HOMELESS CAT OR DOG FROM DEKALB COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES IS THE PURRFECT GIFT FOR MOM

ALL DOG ADOPTIONS ONLY $20 AND CAT ADOPTIONS ONLY $10 DURING MAY

ATLANTA (May 7, 2014) -- Searching for that "purrfect" way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year?  Why not give the gift of love and life by adopting a beautiful cat or loveable dog from DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS).   In honor of all mothers and those who love mothers, DCAS is offering special adoption rates on adult (six months or older) dogs and cats during the month of May – only $20 for dogs and $10 for cats.  All animals will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped for this special rate.  Regular screening criteria applies to ensure the animals are going to good homes.

"It’s springtime, and while many people are eager to adopt a kitten or puppy, we also have many great adult cats and dogs who are waiting in the shelter for a home," said DCAS Shelter Director Susan Feingold. "We have hundreds of great pets who are in need of that special person and will provide many years of love in return."

 To view the wonderful animals available for adoption at DCAS, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com.

About DeKalb County Animal Services
Managed by LifeLine Animal Project, DeKalb County Animal Services provides humane care for animals at the shelter, veterinary care, pet adoptions, pet reclaim services, volunteer opportunities, foster care, and rescue group coordination.  To learn more, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com.

Medlock pool hours 2014

UPDATE 2: The pool will switch to weekends only on August 9. Closing day is Sept 1, Labor Day.

UPDATE, May 25: The pool opened on May 24. Pool hours are noon-6, closed on Tuesdays, and 1-6pm on Sundays. They are trying to get the schedule switched back to being closed on Mondays (the usual schedule and what the DeKalb pool site says). You can call the pool's direct line @ 404-486-5904 if you have any questions. Thanks to Brandon and Isabel for clarifying.

Earlier version of this post: 

via Facebook, from the pool manager/lifeguard:

Pool Hours
Monday: closed, except for Memorial Day (May 26 24 opening day!) and Labor day (Sept 1)
Tuesday - Saturday: 12pm - 6pm
Sunday: 1pm - 6pm

Admission
2 and under are free, so are those over 55
3-17 are $2
18-54 are $3
Pool pass is $45 per person

There is no readmission fee (you can leave and come back as many time as you like in one day).
Food and drinks are permitted but glass containers and bottles are not allowed in the pool area.
There's a limited number of chairs, so feel free to bring your own.
There are swim lessons and swim team. Prices and dates will be determined on opening day.

For additional information about DeKalb Co. pools, see their aquatics document.

ICS names new principal

via Decatur Patch:

Edgar Miranda has been named principal of the International Community School in Decatur, a charter school in DeKalb County for grades K–5. 

Miranda has more than 30 years of experience as a teacher and educational administrator. Most recently, he has been principal of Anglo-American School of Sofia, Bulgaria. He was a principal in Rochester (N.Y.) City School District and Hempstead (N.Y.) Union Free School District. His background also includes serving as director of The Xerox Center for Multicultural Education, SUNY Geneseo, N.Y., and director of bilingual education for Rochester (N.Y.) School District.  Read the rest @ Decatur Patch

Work day @ Ira Melton Park [May 4]

There is a workday at Melton Park (Desmond across from Park Lane) on Sunday, May 4, from 9:30am - 12:00pm.

Help is welcome to maintain the loop trail. There's always trash to pick up and evil privet to remove, and wood chips to be spread to keep the trail tidy and dry. There are also a few plants that need to be planted.

Please bring your own gloves and drinking water, and a wheelbarrow if you've got one.

Suburban Plaza redevelopment can resume

via Selig Enterprises:

"Selig Enterprises, Inc. is pleased to announce that after an almost two year legal delay over the redevelopment of Suburban Plaza, all litigation between Good Growth Dekalb (GGD) and Dekalb County has been resolved and the redevelopment can resume.  During lengthy discussions with GGD, Selig was able to address most of GGD’s concerns in a manner that will only improve our planned redevelopment of Suburban Plaza, including agreeing to the installation of additional sidewalks along Medlock Road, as well other improvements such as landscaping and fence repair next to the neighborhood of homes located directly to the rear of the shopping center.  

Selig has always worked diligently with neighborhood representatives during its construction projects and this case has been no different.  Selig would like to recognize and thank the representatives from the Medlock Area Neighborhood Assoc., Clairmont Heights, Medlock Place, Springdale Heights and Decatur Heights, Sycamore Ridge, Sycamore Station, Glendale Estates, and the Christian Towers for providing valuable input over the past three years and helping Selig to transform the area with quality development.  Many details of the project have been the result of years of collaboration with these neighborhoods and have resulted in numerous features of the redevelopment, such as:  sidewalks, bike paths, and /or multi-use paths around all street frontages, interior pedestrian connectivity, several pocket parks, increased landscaping, the addition of almost an acre and a half of green space, architectural design elements, and traffic calming measures on surrounding streets. 

Selig also appreciates GGD’s efforts to improve its community.  The additional items Selig agreed to do will further enhance the surrounding area.  Selig hopes to continue to work collaboratively with representatives from all surrounding neighborhoods and Dekalb County to continue to enhance the redevelopment of Suburban Plaza. 

In addition to the Walmart, Selig is excited about the continued interest in the project by potential tenants – including LA Fitness (which will include a daycare facility), HomeGoods, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, and others to be announced at a later date.  

The proposed redevelopment will significantly transform the appearance of the center and has already shown to be a catalyst for other development projects in the area.  Selig expects to begin construction immediately and looks forward to completion of the project that will serve the community."

Decaturish.com has posted Good Growth DeKalb's press release on this matter.

ICS Fundraiser at Seven Hens and Suno [Apr 29, 5-9pm]

Fundraiser for the International Community School...

Know your candidates: forum and fair [Apr 27]

The Civic Association Network (CAN) Candidates Fair + Forums is this Sunday (April 27), 1:30-5:30pm, at the Thalia N. Carlos Hellenic Community Center, 2500 Clairmont Rd, Atlanta 30329.

THE FAIR:  Wander among candidates grouped by office-sought.  Pick up their literature; get a sense of the candidates.  Find out who's expected at http://www.can-dk.org/candidates-fair-forums/can-fair-forums---response-list

THE FORUMS:  Two panel discussions are planned for the other end of the ballroom:
1:45pm.   COUNTY GOVERNANCE, featuring current and former commissioners, moderated by Commissioner Kathie Gannon.
3:00pm.   THE FUTURE OF CITYHOOD IN DEKALB, featuring local speakers, some who think cityhood is essential, others who are not so sure.