News — Community Affairs

By Chuck Hunt. Well by now I'm sure most everyone is aware construction has finally begun on the new Pleasantdale Elementary School!  The contractor arrived on site the second week of June and site clearance began immediately. It is continuing at a fast pace, especially in front of the school along Northlake Drive where the contractor has to complete a new driveway complete with temporary student drop-off zone and limited parking in time for the school year to begin the first week of August. The first couple of weeks of construction were marked by some heavy rains that complicated site...

The NCA has come a long way from our (latest) beginnings in March of 2016.  We currently have over 150 member households; host several annual events, such as the 4th of July Tie Dye Party and Parade, Black Friday Market, and the Steel Dreamin’ Block Party; and help to keep people in the neighborhood connected and informed. But, as we head into our 4th year, we need YOU to get more involved in the NCA!  We are currently looking for new Board members (President, Vice President, and Secretary) as well as committee chairs and committee members. If you are interested...

Sweep the Hooch is a volunteer, community driven activity that aims to cleans the Chattahoochee River at various locations along the river. In it's 8th year, Sweep the Hooch has so far cleared 57 tons of trash utilizing help from 3,500 volunteers! Back for 2018 Sweep the Hooch are currently looking for volunteers to assist with the big clean-up on April 7th 2018 in a number of locations. There are 40 clean-up locations along 100 miles of the river and tributaries - the nearest location for Northcrest is the 'North Fork Peachtree Creek Spaghetti Junction' location. Please see this PDF for...

Call to Action  What: DeKalb County Commissioner’s Rezoning Meeting When: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 6:30 PM Where: Manuel Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030 Why: The first item on the agenda for this meeting is the request for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) for the property known as the Presidential Tower.  This property is located just ITP from our neighborhood on Presidential Parkway (also accessible via Buckeye Road from Chamblee Tucker Road).  The developer, Dean Peacock, is asking for permission to convert this property into a senior living center.  Redevelopment of this property and the hopes of...