EACA Newsletter for September 26, 2011

The idea of See Something Say Something is to teach everyone to be a good witness and report what they see in as much detail as possible. No one should put themselves in harm's way to retrieve this information, only to safely take note of what they see and hear. Report the Who, What, When, Where, and How of every incident.

We ask that if you see something suspicious in progress, call 911. Callers can remain anonymous. If a caller has information that would assist in solving a crime they can call Crime Stoppers Atlanta (404-577-TIPS (8477). The anonymous information provided through the Crime Stoppers helps law enforcement agencies in their investigations and can play a major role in the apprehension of criminals and in securing convictions.

For more information and to view the APD flyer please view page 1 and page 2.

Bulbs for Burgess

Attention gardeners! Fall is here and that means it's time to think about spring flowers. Burgess-Peterson Academy students will be planting bulbs in gardening class, which means we need about 500 bulbs. Now is the perfect time to buy or order for fall planting, so please consider getting a few extra to donate to the students. You can deliver them to the school office or contact Michelle Rice and we'll arrange to pick them up.

Thank you!

East Atlanta Kids Club

As the leaves begin to change colors and drop, and a cool nip in the air perks our autumnal urges, there is something else you can dive into this fall...Volunteer with East Atlanta Kids Club and watch the season -and young lives--change with us! We welcome new volunteers to meet our kids and fall in love! Join us at the Brownwood Recreation Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Kids Club (ages 7-12) from 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. or for Teen Club (ages 13- 17) on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. We provide mentoring, tutoring and enrichment activities for promising youth. There are also other ways that volunteers can get involved with EAKC and Brownwood Rec Center throughout the year. Giving back to your community is both a learning and a rewarding experience!

For more information contact our Program Director Makeisha Robey, call 404-627-8050, or visit our website. You can also follow us on Twitter @eastatlantakids and become a fan on our facebook page for updates.

EAKC would like to thank Cbeyond and Park Pride for their hard work and dedication during the amazing Brownwood Park & Recreation Center Volunteer Project 2011!! On Sept 13-15, 150 volunteers mulched trails, built benches and a new wall for the community garden, created a new classroom space in the rec center, and much more! To check them out in action click here.

Keep DeKalb Beautiful Benefit Night

Keep DeKalb Beautiful, Inc. (KDB) promotes environmental stewardship within DeKalb County. On Monday, September 26th, KDB, Inc. will host a benefit night and give citizens the opportunity to support our efforts and celebrate our achievements.

TWAIN'S Billiards & Tap, a full service brewpub, restaurant, and pool hall, has been brewing its own crafted ales since November 2006. As one of our newest partners in the promotion of sustainable initiatives for businesses,

TWAIN'S conducts several environmentally friendly practices including recycling, using locally grown food vendors, and providing compostable takeout materials.

GAMES*FOOD*DRINKS

No cover charge
Monday night trivia starts at 8 pm
10% of proceeds donated to KDB, Inc.
Drink special: $2.50 Twelve's of House Ales
Giveaways: "Green" KDB gear

TWAIN'S Billiard & Tap

211 East Trinity Place Decatur, GA 30030

Families welcome before 9 pm! TWAIN'S is 21+ after 9 pm. Questions? Contact KDB: 404-371-2654

No Transportation Investment Act Funds for Southeast Atlanta?

From our friends over at The Porch Press

By Robert Whittington Titus

In the fall of 2012, voters may choose to make more than $7 billion available for investments in the Atlanta region's transportation infrastructure. It is entirely possible that not one dime of that revenue will be expended in southeast Atlanta.

At the time this was written, three Transportation Investment Act (TIA) projects that might impact southeast Atlanta remained on the list of potential projects that might be funded through TIA process. These are the southeast Atlanta Beltline segment, the MARTA East I-20 Transit Initiative, and the Moreland Avenue. Bus Rapid Transit line. The process remains very fluid with major elements like routing, station locations, and transit types (heavy rail, light rail/street car, dedicated BRT, and BRT light) still up in the air.

For more of this article...

If you care about transit -- or even just getting your money's worth from the proposed transportation sales tax -- please plan to attend the upcoming public meetings listed below.

Dekalb County

Wednesday, September 28, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Manuel Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA 30030

770-492-5206

If you have any questions, please contact EACA Transportation Committee chair Jack Gruendler at transportation@eaca.net or 404-939-1701.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Date: Saturday, October 1st

Time: 8 a.m. - Noon

Location: Sanitation Division

3720 Leroy Scott Dr.

Decatur, GA 30032

What are household hazardous wastes?

Household hazardous wastes are products that contain potentially dangerous chemicals and are no longer in use. These items should not be disposed of in your regular trash because of its potentially harmful effects on our environment. This event will offer our County residents the opportunity to dispose of household hazardous wastes in a proper manner free of charge.

Be a Neighbor! Effective Neighborhood Watch Programs

Neighborhood watch groups are effective because they decrease opportunities for criminals to commit crime. The added bonus is the cohesiveness it provides between members of your community.

This workshop will educate you on the most effective ways of identifying and reporting suspicious activity and mobilizing your neighborhood watch program:

Why is there a need for a neighborhood watch program?
What is needed to start a neighborhood watch program?
A perspective on the neighborhood watch program.
How to get your program started.
Resources to keep you informed.
Ways to stay connected - ideas, technology and the internet.

SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER TODAY!

330 W Ponce de Leon Ave

Conference Room A

Decatur, GA 30030

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is a repeat of the workshop offered on March 12, 2011. If you weren't able to attend or need a refresher, sign up below!

These workshops are being sponsored by OneDeKalb in conjunction with the Community Development department to empower you with the necessary training, tools and resources for effective civic management.

Love Your Block Mini-Grants

In partnership with Hands On Atlanta and the Neighborhood Fund, we are inviting all groups to apply to potentially receive up to $500 or $1,000 mini-grants (in form of Home Depot gift cards). You can learn more about the program at our newly launched, city-led volunteer web site. The application for the Love Your Block mini-grants is attached and a description of the initiative can be found here.

We expect applications to be highly competitive and not all applications will be awarded. We encourage all groups to come up with exciting, community and volunteer-led projects to beautify a block, street, or section of their neighborhood. Applications are reviewed within the two deadlines listed below:

·    October 15, 2011

·    February 15, 2012

All other eligibility and requirements are listed on the application form. With questions please email Amy Phuong, Chief Service Officer.

East Atlanta Parents Network All-Ages Playgroup

All Ages Playgroup! All Ages Playgroup! Coming to Brownwood Park October 15th from 12:30-2:30! Mark your calendars and be ready for some fun!

Currently consisting of five age specific playgroups the East Atlanta Parents Network (EAPN) likes to bring all those families together several times during the year for food, fun and friendship. This time around will be a Halloween Carnival theme. All children are encouraged to wear a costume, and there will be a costume contest for all in costume with a fun prize per age group! Stay tuned for more details.

Also coming soon to the EAV Farmer's Market: a pumpkin painting event in conjunction with the Neighbor in Need pumpkin sale! Please keep reading the EACA newsletter for more details soon on this exciting event.

The East Atlanta Parents Network is an Initiative of EACA formed to create opportunities for parents (and their children) in and around East Atlanta to meet and connect. EAPN believes that by establishing strong connections among the families in our neighborhood, we make a healthier, safer, stronger community for our children.

If you would like to learn more about EAPN, join an existing playgroup or start a new one please contact EAPN's chair Debbie Cartee. Also for ongoing EAPN updates check out EAPN's Facebook page.

East Atlanta Security Patrol Update

The East Atlanta Security Patrol has received a generous offer from two residents in the community. They have offered to match dollar for dollar up to $5,000 for any new EASP memberships between now and September 30th. And the EASP will throw in the month of September free for new members. This is a great opportunity to join the EASP and to reduce crime in East Atlanta. The matching funds will be dedicated to evening and weekend patrols in high risk areas. While crime is vastly reduced in recent years during daytime hours, we're seeing certain areas hit often after dark. This extra money will help the EASP target patrols toward those times and areas that may be seeing high incidences of nighttime crime.

To learn more about the East Atlanta Security Patrol, view updated news and notes or to enroll, visit the EASP website. There is a 50% discount for longtime residents and those 65+. To qualify, you must have lived at the same address for 20 years or be over age 65. We also have a 20% discount for members of an APD-sanctioned Neighborhood Watch. Please contact us if you're interested in setting up a Neighborhood Watch on your street.

If you have additional questions, please direct them to easp610@gmail.com, or call EASP Organizer Myron Polster at 404-954-1568.

EACA Public Safety - Weekly Crime Report

The Crime Report for weeks 35-38 are below: