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1 DEKALB COUNTY DISTRICT 3 Linking Inside District 3 Leveraging Empowering December 2007/January 2008 Happy New Year to everyone. Last January 2007 ushered in a year that was both memorable and historic. Through all the events that took place in 2007, we must not forget those that are no longer with us and continue to honor their memory by keeping their dreams alive. One of the memorable events that took place in 2007 was the first ever community inauguration ceremony. It was my pleasure to hold my swearing in ceremony at the Gallery at South DeKalb Mall in order for all citizens to attend. I have been honored to serve as the Chair of During this past year, there have been discussions/ debates on whether DeKalb should hire additional police officers to augment the current police force. In light of this discussion/debate, Commissioner Larry Johnson is interested in hearing from the public relative to your views on the From the Desk of Commissioner Larry Johnson number of police officers and the number of code enforcement officers that should be hired if any. A short survey is online on Commissioner Johnson s website and we ask that you take a few minutes to complete the survey. the United Way s Early Learning/School Readiness Commission and the goal is to improve the educational experience for our children. In 2007 many projects began or culminated: Fire Station 26 on McAfee Road was opened, the groundbreaking for the Memorial Drive Development (Wal-Mart/town homes) took place; the Candler/Flat Shoals LCI was approved, the Littler Patrol Posse began. Additionally, I launched the Economic Ambassador Training program that will training residents on how to sell DeKalb County and talk with developers to get quality developments in the area. This year was also one that brought Grady Hospital to the forefront and through the Johnson-Stokes Plan for A Healthy Grady, recommendations through Board Resolutions were made. This year also marked the grand opening of the Emory Clinic on Flat Shoals Parkway (Trinity Office Park), renewing Emory s commitment to the community and last but certainly not least was the groundbreaking for the DeKalb Performing Arts Center on Rainbow Drive. These are just a few of the milestones we have passed together and I look forward to working for you in I hope your holidays were happy, safe and enjoyable; let s begin 2008 with a bang! Your opinion counts To access the survey, logon to click on Larry Johnson and then click on the link: Your Opinion Counts - Police and Code Enforcement Survey....and remember your opinion counts! Inside this issue: Association Roundup 2 Photo Gallery 3 Photo Gallery 4 Photo Gallery 5 Voter Information 6 Business Spotlight 8 Board of Commissioners Meetings Are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Manuel Maloof Auditorium 1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA :00 a.m.

2 P AGE 2 I NSIDE DISTRICT 3 Association round up With the coming year, it is important, now more than ever to be in contact with the District 3 Office. Information is power and power belongs to the people. Individually, associations are a powerful force, but collectively, the voices of thousands of residents, coming together is phenomenal. Each neighborhood association, civic club, neighborhood watch group, etc., that is currently in existence, in DeKalb District 3 is urged to provide your contact information to the District 3 Office. We have a listing of associations, etc., however, we do know that it is far from complete and your help is solicited. If you know of an association/civic club/ neighborhood watch group that is not listed, please the contact info to: larryjohnson@co.dekalb.ga.us Associations listed: Belvedere Civic Club * Boulder Walk * CCADS * Charleston Pointe* Chestnut Lake * Churchill Downs* Colony East/ Indian Forest * Columbia Valley Concerned Neighbors* Creekwood Hills * East Atlanta Community Association * East Lake Commons * East Lake Neighbors Association * East Lake Terrace * East Side Walk * Eastwind/Mayfair * Emerald Community * Emerald Estates * Flat Shoals Civic Alliance * Forrest Hills Neighborhood Association * Friends of Line Street * Garden Valley * Glenwood Forest * Glenwood Pedestrian Safety Initiative * Greater Glenwood Road * Greater Towers Community * Green Forrest * Gresham Park Community Association * Hairston Forest * Ivey Glenn Subdivision * Kings Ridge * Kings Row * Kirkwood * Emerald Lake * Leisure Woods * Midway Woods * Nichols Estates * Olmstead* Parkview Civic Club * Peachcrest Trace * Pendley Hills * Porchside Place * Rainbow Creek * Rainbow Estates * Renaissance Lakes * Residents of Leslie Estates * Riverwood HOA * Rosewood * Shamrock Drive * Sherwood Oaks * Shoal Creek Preserve * Snapfinger Lakes * Southern Oaks * Spring Valley * Summit at Chapel Lake * Sun Rise Park * Terry Mill Community Association * Toney Valley * Tuggle Estates * Vera Cruz * Villages of East Lake * Waldrop Station * Wesley * White Oak Hills * Whitefoord Community * York Place * Your help is needed to assist with building the District 3 Association Network. The Fulton/ DeKalb Hospital Authority has held two public hearings on the proposed lease agreement that would relinquish much of he Board s power to an independent non-profit operating board. The first hearing was held in Fulton County, Grady Hospital Public Hearing the Steiner Auditorium at Grady Hospital, 68 Armstrong Street, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, December 27, :30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The second hearing was held in DeKalb County, at the Manuel Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, Georgia. The hearing was Thursday, December 27, :00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. To view a copy of Resolution creating the new 501(c)(3) log on to the county s site: and to Commissioner Johnson s website by clicking on Larry Johnson then click on Grady Information and look for Resolution Creating New 501(c)(3). For more information contact

3 I N I NSIDE DISTRICT 3 P AGE 3 Swearing-In Ceremony and Community Inauguration Fire Station No. 26 Grand Opening Groundbreaking/Demolition for Memorial Drive Project A Covenant With Black DeKalb Black History Month Wesley Chapel Bridge Opening - Ribbon Cutting

4 P AGE 4 I NSIDE DISTRICT 3 Focus Upon Senior Services (F.U.S.S..) Seminar Prevention Fair Litter Patrol Posse Kick-Off Community Easter Egg Hunt Glenwood Pedestrian Safety Walk

5 I NSIDE DISTRICT 3 P AGE 5 Glenwood Sidewalk Installation Groundbreaking Faith Deliverance Acquaintance Walk NAACP Father s Day Event Judge Adams Building Naming Ceremony

6 P AGE 6 I NSIDE DISTRICT Election Facts Presidential Preference Primary: February 5, 2008 General Primary Election Day: July 15, 2008 Run-Off Election: August 5, 2008 General Election Day: November 4, 2008 Run-Off Election: December 2, 2008 Voter Registration Cut Off Dates for New Registration or address changes: January 7, 2008 (Presidential Preference) June 16, 2008 (General Primary) October 6, 2008 (General Election) To locate your Precinct or district information, go to the county s website: The Secretary of State website: Secretary of State - Voter Info Line: OR DeKalb County Precinct Info Line: VOTER ID Senate Bill 84 requires one of the following valid picture ID s for anyone voting in person: * Ga. Driver s License *Ga. or Federal Issued Photo ID Card *U.S. Passport *Government Issued employment Photo ID Card *Military Photo ID Card *Tribal Photo ID Card To obtain a Ga. Voter ID Card at no cost, you must appear at the office of Voter Registration and lections or Georgia Driver Services and provide the following: *Photo identify document, or a *Non-photo identity document which includes both your full legal name and date of birth PLUS *Evidence that you are registered; and *Documentation showing your name and residential address ADVANCE VOTING Advance Voting is available in person, without providing a reason, at the office of Voter Registration & Elections Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. the week prior to each Election. Satellite offices throughout the county for the General Primary and General Elections will be open for the Elections, but not the Runoffs. Presidential Preference: January 28 - February 1 General Primary - July 7 - July 12 Run-Off (Voter Registration Office ONLY) - July 28 - August 1 General Election - October 27 - October 31 Run-Off (Voter Registration Office ONLY) November 24 - November 28* *County Offices will be closed for Thanksgiving November 27 & November 28 Locations for Advance Voting for the Upcoming Election: Voter Registration & Elections Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur, GA Decatur West Ponce de Leon Avenue, Room A, Decatur, GA Lithonia A Max Cleland Boulevard, Lithonia, GA Northlake - DeKalb Fire Headquarters, 1950 West Exchange Place, Tucker, GA North DeKalb North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA South DeKalb - South DeKalb Senior Center, 1931 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032

7 I NSIDE DISTRICT 3 P AGE 7 Voter Information Cont d Absentee Voting House Bill 244 allows for no Excuse absentee voting by mail. Application may be accepted six months prior to an election Absentee applications are available at both the Dekalb County website and Secretary of State website or by contacting the DeKalb County Voter Registration & Elections Office at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032, Phone: You may fax your application to: If you are physically disabled or over 75 years, select All Absentee Ballots as Allowed by Law on the application and you will automatically receive all ballots for the 2008 Election Cycle (excluding the Presidential Preference Election and any Special Elections). Otherwise, absentee applications are required for each election. Both the Presidential Preference and General Primary Elections nominates party candidates and requires that you designate the party ballot you wish to receive. This does not mean you are declaring your allegiance to either party. The Absentee Poll will be open 45 days prior to each of the elections for in-house voting, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you are eligible to vote absentee in person (a reason is still required), the Voter Registration Office highly recommends you do so prior to the week of Advance Voting to avoid long lines and lengthy waits. The Absentee Poll will not be open the day before the election. Election Day You do not register by political party in the State of Georgia. You choose the primary in which you wish to vote by selecting the party on the Voter s Certificate on Presidential Preference or General Primary Election Day. Examples are posted at the poll. A run-off is simply a continuation of the Election. You must vote for the same party in the run-off as you did in the Primary. If you fail to vote in the General Primary, you are still eligible to vote in the General Primary Run-off and/or General Election. IN MEMORIAM Officer Eric Barker & Officer Ricky Bryant, Jr. Requiescat In Pace

8 DEKALB COUNTY DISTRICT 3 DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Maloof Center 1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA Phone: Fax: larryjohnson@co.dekalb.ga.us Linking Leveraging Empowering UPCOMING EVENTS 5:30 p.m. - Sunday, January 27, 2008 Candlelight Vigil in Honor of Officers Bryant & Barker Glenwood Garden Apartments, 4713 Glenwood Road 10:00 a.m. - Monday, January 28, 2008 Job Fair DeKalb Workforce Development, 320 Church Street, Decatur 6:30 p.m. - Tuesday, January 29, 2008 CEO Jones State of the County Address Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive 6:30 p.m. - Thursday, January 31, 2008 Call To Action Community Meeting St. Philip AME Church, Family Life Center, 240 Candler Road 9:00 a.m. - Saturday, February 2, 2008 Community Cabinet Meeting New Piney Grove Baptist Church, 2580 Snapfinger Road Business Spotlight Sanford Realty Sanford Realty was founded in 1965 by the late Porter Sanford, III an was DeKalb County s first minority-owned real estate company. Bobbie Sanford, wife of the late Porter Sanford, joined him in the business and the company has grown from five agents to a highly successful business with 75 agents and sales in the multimillions of dollars. Mrs. Sanford is currently the broker of the Sanford Realty Company. Sanford Realty/Coldwell Banker relocated from their offices on Glenwood Road to a site on Snapfinger Woods Drive. Sanford Realty/Coldwell Banker is now located at 4183 Snapfinger Woods Drive, Decatur, GA Sanford Realty/Coldwell Banker offers Insurance Services through All State and State Farm; Home Inspection Services; Home Warranty and all services related to securing and closing the mortgage on a new home. Bobbie Sanford is active in the community, especially the Wesley Chapel area business community opening her office up for community meetings. Looking for a new home, or upgrading to a larger home or for those empty-nesters downsizing you living space contact Sanford Realty/ Coldwell Banker for all your real estate needs. A local area business, committed to the community. Sanford Realty/ Coldwell Banker can be reached at Police Precincts Center Precinct 1960 West Exchange Place Tucker, GA East Precinct 2484 Bruce Street Lithonia, GA South Precinct 1816 Candler Road Decatur, GA