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:
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Friday, December 30, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
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.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
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).”
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).”
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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.
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Local News have reported on the ZBA vote as follows: AJC, The Champion
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.
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Local News have reported on the ZBA vote as follows: AJC, The Champion
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
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."
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."
Saturday, December 10, 2011
MANA Statement on Selig's Request for a Parking Special Exception for Suburban Plaza Redevelopment
From the MANA Board:
Opposing Walmart’s presence in our neighborhood was never an option because Suburban Plaza is already zoned for a big box store with Walmart’s specs. The only issue on the table is the parking special exception, the question being: “Will this redevelopment plan work with fewer parking spaces than what the County requires?” Opposing the parking variance only argues for more parking, not against Walmart at Suburban Plaza.
Given this situation, the MANA Board decided to try to get as many concessions as possible for the neighborhood from Selig and Walmart. To that end, we have spent hundreds of volunteer hours
organizing community meetings with neighborhood groups, the developer (Selig, Walmart) and DeKalb County (DOT, Commissioners and staff)
Selig has asked MANA to support their parking variance request. This is not a decision the Board took lightly. After much consideration and discussion, the Board decided that it is in our neighborhood’s best interest to do so. In return, the MANA Board is negotiating an agreement that addresses a number of our concerns. The Boards of surrounding neighborhoods will also support this agreement. These negotiations are ongoing and we will post the contract as soon as it is finalized. Please check this space for updates.
We believe these agreements are being negotiated in good faith. Individuals, of course, remain free to form their own opinions.
Opposing Walmart’s presence in our neighborhood was never an option because Suburban Plaza is already zoned for a big box store with Walmart’s specs. The only issue on the table is the parking special exception, the question being: “Will this redevelopment plan work with fewer parking spaces than what the County requires?” Opposing the parking variance only argues for more parking, not against Walmart at Suburban Plaza.
Given this situation, the MANA Board decided to try to get as many concessions as possible for the neighborhood from Selig and Walmart. To that end, we have spent hundreds of volunteer hours
organizing community meetings with neighborhood groups, the developer (Selig, Walmart) and DeKalb County (DOT, Commissioners and staff)
- identifying concerns of our neighborhood and others
- making specific requests and recommendations (both general and specific to certain neighborhoods) to the developer and County
- seeking legal counsel
- coordinating neighborhood group exchanges and
- keeping the community informed via our website and e-news
Selig has asked MANA to support their parking variance request. This is not a decision the Board took lightly. After much consideration and discussion, the Board decided that it is in our neighborhood’s best interest to do so. In return, the MANA Board is negotiating an agreement that addresses a number of our concerns. The Boards of surrounding neighborhoods will also support this agreement. These negotiations are ongoing and we will post the contract as soon as it is finalized. Please check this space for updates.
We believe these agreements are being negotiated in good faith. Individuals, of course, remain free to form their own opinions.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Work day at Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve [Dec. 11]
from Chris Beck, President, Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
Sunday, December 11
1-3pm
Join us for a volunteer day at the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve. Check out the progress on the new kiosk/pavilion and then help us maintain trails and continue habitat restoration after the privet removal.
Sunday, December 11
1-3pm
Join us for a volunteer day at the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve. Check out the progress on the new kiosk/pavilion and then help us maintain trails and continue habitat restoration after the privet removal.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
LOST CAT: Liza is elderly, hard of hearing, and under the weather
Let's try to find this kitty and get her back home so she can get well.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Support Melton's grand re-opening via gift certificates
From Melton's Facebook page:
Also per the Facebook page, the plan is that Melton's will reopen by the 1st of the year.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
As seen on Medlock Park this weekend...
Scenes from the One Love, One Heart 5K
Limbering up before the race |
And off they went... |
Some little ones enjoyed the race in comfort... |
... while others ran it the old-fashioned way. |
One and all racing for the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation. |
Saturday, December 3, 2011
DeKalb County's proposed franchise agreement renewal with Comcast
From The Champion, Thursday December 1-7, 2011
DeKalb County Wants to Hear From You Regarding the Proposed Franchise Agreement Renewal with Comcast Cable Communications
Send your comments and/or concerns regarding Comcast's current performance under the current franchise agreement and/or the future cable-related needs and interests of your community to http://www.dekalbcountyga.gov.The "contact us" link on the website directs to 311chc@co.dekalb.ga.us
Friday, December 2, 2011
One Love, One Heart 5K [Dec. 3]
The One Love, One Heart 5K (run/walk), to benefit the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation and research facilities, will be working its way through Medlock Park on the morning of Saturday December 3, 2011.
Cones like the one above have been placed around the neighborhood.
Contact:
Ed Williams - 404-327-7738.
Jen or Jim Pomfret - 404-228-3915
Schedule:
Saturday, December 3
8:45 a.m. - Race Day Registration
10:00 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk.
Entry Fees
Pre-registration (by November 26) - $20
After November 26 & Race day registration - $25
See One Love, One Heart 5K for registration form and details.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Decatur residents meet with Selig/Suburban Plaza
Patch reports on a community meeting between Selig Enterprises and City of Decatur neighbors that took place on on November 30. Live blogging of the event is also posted.
Local coverage of the meeting by Decatur Heights blog: Meeting audio & live blogging of meeting
Local coverage of the meeting by Decatur Heights blog: Meeting audio & live blogging of meeting
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