Christmas Caroling on 12/22

December 18, 2011

Virginia Avenue Street Captain Pete Mounts and his friends have organized a neighborhood carol session at 8:30 on Thursday evening at the corner of Virginia and North Highland Avenues in the traffic island. “The Big Christmas Carol” gathering will serve several important purposes, along with generating holiday spirit, will serve as a benefit for Chris…

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APD Announces 911 Call Center Enhancements

December 18, 2011

Details of this new program are at http://www.atlantapd.org/911enhancements.aspx. The “household safety profile” is a great way to assist first responders to your home. Note that this report states that our 911 call center has handled over ONE MILLION such calls so far in 2011!!

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Crime reports

December 18, 2011

The following reports are gleaned from our Zone 6 crime stats for the 50th week of 2011, with emphasis on our Beat 603 (we are now Beat 601 as of 12/13) , but with news from around all of Zone 6 as it applies to us. Again, I state, these reports are not meant to…

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What the VHCA is asking of Atlanta Public Schools

December 14, 2011

Before you read the civic association’s official statement about this schools issue – here are some links that will help you to understand some of the information. APS redistricting information APS feedback form/survey on the proposed options A new “LISTSERV” for ongoing info and community dialogue about this subject The “LISTSERV” is where you should go with…

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A Serious Message For Parents

December 9, 2011

In light of the tragic abduction and subsequent death in suburban Canton recently of the seven year old child, Jorelys Rivera, I found this well written frank message to parents on the Sandy Springs Patch that I think all parents should read and heed. While on this same subject – our Zone 6 Officer Pat…

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