Neighborhood Business Security

July 20, 2009

This is not meant to be, in any way, a recommendation for specific businesses, but rather to let you know how our local business people are working to make their venues safe for your patronage. I’d like to make this a regular feature, so let me know about your business and your security procedures. City…

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Crime reports

July 20, 2009

Crime reports from APD The following report is gleaned from our APD Zone 6 crime stats – with emphasis on our VaHi Beat # 603, but with news from all around the whole zone as applicable to us. These stats are from weeks 28 and 29 of 2009, and are not meant to scare anyone,…

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National Night Out

July 13, 2009

Mark your calendar and save the date of Tuesday, August 4th for our VaHi/Atkins Park community dinner event. National Night Out is a nationwide event on this evening with the goal of strengthening neighborhood spirit and police/fire/community partnerships. http://www.natw.org/nno/ Our event will be held again on Arcadia Street on the west side of John Howell…

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Intown Hardware/FedEx-UPS package delivery program

July 13, 2009

I continue to hear about package thefts from front porches/doorsteps in the neighborhood. Remember you can have your anticipated packages delivered to Intown Hardware’s safe address. All you have to do is stop by their store and sign a form letting them know your packages will be delivered to them for safekeeping til you can…

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Mayoral Candidate Forums

July 13, 2009

The first forum session sponsored by Campaign for Atlanta will be held this weekend (July 18 and 19) at the Carter Center from 3 to 6:15. The topics this weekend will be basic services and public safety, with the 4 major candidates being quizzed by experts in these fields. www.campaignforatlanta.org for more details as to…

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