Selig releases "Pedestrian Improvement Study for the Scott Boulevard at N. Decatur Road Signalized Intersection"

Images via report prepared by Wolverton and Associates for Selig Enterprises, Inc., November 2012.

For the full report, see
Pedestrian Improvement Study for the Scott Boulevard at N. Decatur Road Signalized Intersection

Lost cat: Duskie [Sept 26]

Our beloved cat Duskie ("Do-ski") has gone missing. His collar was found early on 9-26-13 in front of our house on Vistamont Drive. He had only been outside for just over 2 hours early in the dawn. I found some fur belonging to him right at the foot of our driveway. I think, if he is hopefully still alive, he may be badly hurt somewhere. If you have any information, please contact 774-263-2722 (Tom) or 508-965-2829 (Natasha). 

Expansion announced for the "Big Kroger"

Tomorrow's News Today - Atlanta,  has a great write-up about changes planned for the North Decatur Square Kroger (corner of DeKalb Industrial and N. Decatur Rd.):

"The expanded Kroger will include a new and relocated pharmacy (moving to the front left, where Spin Cycle laundry was) that will feature a drive-thru.  Other expanded offerings will include a Starbucks twice the size of the current one, a doubled natural foods section, relocated bank, additional self check out lanes, and a number of individual department expansions. The store will also increase school supplies merchandise as well as kitchen accessories offerings." The article has much more information, read the rest here.  

REMINDER: North Decatur Road Safety Audit [Sept. 26]

See all posts about the road safety audit.

Commissioner Rader's reflection on cityhood

New City bills for DeKalb popped up like mushrooms after a rainstorm in the waning days of this year’s General Assembly.  There are bills for new cities called Tucker, Lakeside, LaVista Hills (aka Briarcliff), Stonecrest, and the City of DeKalb, not to mention a bill prohibiting new cities within 5 miles of an existing one. ... Read the rest at http://www.commissionerrader.com/reader-rader-updates/items/cityhood.html

For the bills mentioned above, see

Tucker (unnamed) 2013-2014 Regular Session - HB 677
DeKalb County; incorporate a new municipality
Introduced by Billy Mitchell 88th district {Stone Mountain}, Michele Henson 86th district {Stone Mountain}, "Coach" Williams 87th district {Avondale Estates}
Final status: Mar/26/2013 - House Hopper

Lakeside 2013-2014 Regular Session - SB 270
Lakeside, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate
Introduced by Fran Millar 40th district {Atlanta}
Final status: Mar/26/2013 - Senate Read and Referred

LaVista Hills (aka Briarcliff) 2013-2014 Regular Session - SB 275
Lavista Hills, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate
Introduced by Jason Carter 42nd district {Decatur}
Final status: Mar/28/2013 - Senate Read and Referred

Stonecrest 2013-2014 Regular Session - SB 278
Stonecrest, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate
Introduced by Ronald Ramsey, Sr. 43rd district {Decatur}
Final status: Mar/28/2013 - Senate Read and Referred

City of DeKalb 2013-2014 Regular Session - SB 277
DeKalb, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate
Introduced by Ronald Ramsey, Sr. 43rd district {Decatur}, Gail Davenport, 44th district {Jonesboro}, Emanuel Jones 10th district {Decatur}
Final status: Mar/28/2013 - Senate Read and Referred

5-Mile Prohibition 2013-2014 Regular Session - HB 22

Incorporation of municipal corporations; certain requirements and standards; provide

Introduced by Oliver, Mary Margaret 82nd district {Decatur},  Henson, Michele 86th district {Stone Mountain},  Mosby, Howard 83rd district {Atlanta},  Kendrick, Dar'shun 93rd district {Lithonia}
Final status: Jan/16/2013 - House Second Readers

Safety alert: black Toyota

via Facebook & Nextdoor

Please be on the lookout for the vehicle pictured: a black older-model Toyota, license plate DV 891X. The driver has been seen in the neighborhood on various occasions, including this weekend (driving recklessly, possibly impaired). He has also made inappropriate comments to women that he has approached. The driver has been booked several times for battery and criminal trespass misdemeanors. DeKalb police is aware of the situation and encourages us to call 911.

Driver's description: "white male with dark tan, probably late 50s, white/grey hair and some facial hair."

Sept. 19 update: spotted in Avondale Estates, still driving erratically

Atlanta Gas Light warns of scam (Marietta and Decatur areas)

http://www.atlantagaslight.com/Universal/AboutUs/PressRoom/2013/20130913.aspx

ATLANTA – Sept. 13, 2013 – Atlanta Gas Light is warning customers of a scam, currently occurring in the Marietta and Decatur area, in which a person is reportedly impersonating utility employees in an attempt to obtain customers’ account and personal information. 

This week, Atlanta Gas Light began receiving reports from several customers who said that a man claiming to be a company employee knocked on their doors and stated he could lower their natural gas costs if they showed him their gas bills. According to the customers, the impersonator, described as a male between 25 and 30 years of age, was persistent and got irritated when customers refused the request. 

Atlanta Gas Light is working with local authorities as they continue to investigate these incidents. The company also is warning residents to take the necessary precautions to ensure their personal safety and protect their identity. 

Below are recommended guidelines:

• Atlanta Gas Light will never dispatch a representative to your residence to view your natural gas bill.
• Whenever a field service representative or contractor is conducting business on behalf of Atlanta Gas Light, they will provide official company identification.
• If you any have concerns about someone claiming to be a utility representative, please contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-427-5463 to confirm that an Atlanta Gas Light representative has been scheduled to perform work at your premises.
• Customers who believe they are a victim of this type of scam should contact their local police departments.  
• For more information, visit atlantagaslight.com