Publix Georgia Marathon 3/18 (street closures)

March 12, 2012

The Publix Georgia Marathon, which will run through our neighborhood on 3/18/2012. Check on routes, times, etc at www.georgiamarathon.com then click on “community” for info. The marathon will affect streets in a wide swathe from Downtown to Decatur — here are the main streets in our immediate neighborhood that are affected, but see also full…

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Fulton Co. Sheriff Citizens’ Academy

March 12, 2012

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy. Even though the intent of this educational program is somewhat akin to our APD Citizen’s Academy – it is really enough different for even those of us who have done the Atlanta program to consider enrolling in this program also. This program begins 4/25/2012 and continues for 6…

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Sign up for Code Red System (severe weather alerts)

March 12, 2012

Tornado season is upon us – sign up for alerts of these storms at the Fulton County Code Red system – http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/code-red-emergency-notification-system

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Register for Smart 911

March 12, 2012

To aid you when you have to make a 911 emergency call for help – sign up for the APD Smart 911 system to have your household vitals already registered. It’s so much easier to remember facts in this enrollment process at your keyboard than when you are frantically calling for help in an emergency.…

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State Legislature

March 12, 2012

According to the AJC on 3/11/2012 the following bills that affect our safety in one way or another are still alive. HB 1176 – Would change the state’s approach to criminal sentencing in an attempt to control the prison population by sentencing non-violent offenders to alternative programs (such as drug courts). SB 316 – Would…

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