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PDK Watch will hold an important public meeting on Wednesday, February 17, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Clairmont Baptist Church, 3542 Clairmont Road (fuller details are provided below). The meeting will focus primarily on why the FAA plans to lower airspace restrictions for Hartsfield-Jackson jets could be extremely damaging to homeowners in northeast Atlanta.

The primary issue of concern is that FAA intends to drastically lower the minimum height at which Hartsfield-Jackson jets could fly over much of northeast Atlanta. Specifically, the FAA plans to lower the Hartsfield-Jackson flight ceiling over PDK Airport and adjacent neighborhoods by 3,000 feet–from 8,000 to 5,000 feet above sea level (or just 4,000 feet above actual ground level).

The 8th Annual Tour DeCatur 5K Road Race (with 1 mile Fun Run/Walk) will take place Saturday, March 13th. The race course loops around the City and proceeds benefit the Decatur Education Foundation. For more information, or to sign up online visit the event web site at tourdecatur.com. Advance registration fees range from $12-20 and must be received by February 23rd. After that, registration will be $25 and late registrants are not guaranteed a t-shirt. Only adult runners registered by February 23 will receive a t-shirt. Youth participants will receive medals for participation.

Refreshments will be provided. Gift certificates will be awarded to the overall male and female winners and masters male and female 5K Road Race winners. Unique awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group.

Wednesday, March 24th – Noon
Old Courthouse on the Square

The DeKalb History Center’s Lunch and Learn Lecture Series continues in March with a presentation on the Ranch House in DeKalb County. Richard Cloues, unit manager & deputy state historic preservation officer for Georgia’s Historic Preservation Division will begin the presentation with the history of the Ranch House in Georgia.

Melissa Forgey, Executive Director for the DeKalb History Center, will present the results DHC’s recent look at this mid-century housing type. The “Ranch House Initiative” was developed by the DeKalb History Center with the support of Commissioner Jeff Rader in an effort to understand the ranch house boom that occurred in nearly every part of DeKalb County throughout the mid to late 20th century. In addition to an overview of the county’s history during this time period, the presentation will focus on four notable ranch neighborhoods in DeKalb: Northwoods, Sargent Hills, Briarpark Court and Belvedere Park.

The lecture is Wednesday, March 24 at 12:00 noon at the Old Courthouse on the Square and is free of charge. Guests are encouraged to bring a lunch to eat during the program.

If you know of anyone looking to adopt a pet this month, DeKalb County is having an adoption drive. So many wonderful, adoptable dogs and cats are at this kill shelter. DeKalb County Animal Services is having a Valentines Day Special! All animals adopted between February 8th and February 28th will have a special (lower) adoption fee of $60 (which includes spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, heartworm or FIV/FelV test, de-worming, and a free wellness check at any participating veterinarian). If you are looking to adopt a pet please come visit us! If you would like to help, please email this flyer to friends, family and co-workers. Thank you!

If you’ve been looking to recycle items that DeKalb County’s curbside recycling doesn’t accept, here’s your chance! On Saturday, February 13, 2010 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Decatur parking lot 300 Clairemont Ave (30030), you can recycle your unwanted junk. Drop off your electronics (fee required), paper documents for shredding, batteries, clothing, furniture, toys and much more, and feel good about going GREEN! For the church address and a full list of accepted items please see below.

To download the flyer and share click here http://www.southeastgreen.com/pdf/recycle_your_life.pdf.

Category One Accepted Items (accepted by ViaTek Solutions for “e-scrapping”):
Cash Registers/POS Equipment • Cell Phones • Circuit Boards • Computers • DVD players • Fitness/Exercise Equipment • Hard Drives • iPod/MP3 players • Keyboards • Laptops • Mainframes • Computer Mice
Networking Gear • Photo Lab Equipment • Remotes • Satellite Equipment • Security Equipment • Servers • Speakers • Stereos • Telephones • Typewriters • UPS Battery Back up • VCRs

Category Two Accepted Items with Disposal Fees:
*Fax Machines $5 • *Hard Drive Shredding $5 • *Monitors $5 • *Printers $5 • *Scanners $5 • *Terminals $5 • *Copiers $10 • *Televisions $10

*There will be a charge for each * item in category two. Hard drive shredding will not be done on the day of collection. All items are recycled in the USA.

Shredding by Go Green Shredderman:
Paper Documents • CDs • DVDs • VHS tapes • Pill bottles (the bottles must be empty)

Category Three Accepted Items:
Batteries • Books • Clothing • Fabric • Furniture • Household Items •
Neckties • Rechargeable Batteries • Shoes • Tennis Balls • Tools • Toys

Items will be distributed to the following organizations:
Atlanta Tool Bank, CP Women’s Recycle Tie Program, FBCD Clothing Closet, FBCD Prayers & Squares, FBCD Youth Group, Rebounce, Salvation Army and Shoes for Souls.

Thursday, January 28, 2010 – 6:00pm
DeKalb County School System’s
William Bradley Bryant Center of Technology
2652 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur 30033

The DeKalb County Public School System is holding a meeting to receive input from the public regarding the taxpayers’ priorities in preparation for the development of the 2010–2011 school system budget. Get meeting information or go to: www.dekalb.k12.ga.us.

Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool Enrollment Sessions Start Saturday January 23! 2010-2011 Enrollment Sessions: January 23, 28 and 30. Visit www.OakhurstCoop.com for details.

The school is located at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany at 2089 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. Explore what Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool can offer your family.

• Morning classes five days a week for children 2 – 4 years
• Everyday hands-on environmental education
• Commitment to parental involvement in education
• Nature-centered curriculum
• Nurturing community for families

OCP is also enrolling for a young two’s class to start February 2010. Children who turned 2 by January 1 are eligible for enrollment.

Community Open House – Thursday, January 21, 2010
6:30p – 8:00p at International Student Center
2383 North Druid Hills Rd – Atlanta 30329

At this community open house the North Druid Hills LCI team will highlight recommended strategies, policies and projects based on community input on the land use and transportation vision for the North Druid Hills corridor. Please attend and help prioritize the draft recommendation. Community input is invited.

The City of Decatur will test the new Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren system for installation purposes on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 12 noon. The test will last approximately two minutes.

The first official monthly testing of the system will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 5 p.m. If there is inclement weather that day, the test will be postponed until Thursday, February 4 at 5 p.m.

Going forward the system will be tested on the first Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. The sirens will sound for approximately one minute during each testing.

If you have questions about this or other Emergency Management issues, please contact Tony Parker, Assistant City Manager, Emergency Services, tony.parker@decaturga.com or call 404-370-4102.

For anyone who’s been itching to get out and shoot some golf balls now that the weather has improved, head over to Grand Slam Golf & Baseball (3352 North Druid Hills Road) through the end of January to get a special deal on range balls. Buy 5 buckets and get 2 free (any size).