Unincorporated islands between Dunwoody and Doraville proposed to be annexed by Doraville

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On Monday March 19th at the DeKalb Delegation Meeting, Rep Elena Parent discussed issues related to some citizen opposition of several small islands of unincorporated DeKalb County that are proposed to be annexed by the City of Doraville. The issue being raised by these citizens has to do with the ongoing code enforcement problems related to an Islamic Mosque that is currently being handled by DeKalb County whereby those opposed to the annexation do not believe that the City of Doraville will adequately handle the ongoing enforcement of the issue.

If SB532 is approved in the legislature this year, Doraville will take over two separate islands of unincorporated land. The first starts at the Dunwoody border on Tilly Mill at the creek just north of PIB whereby the Texaco and that entire intersection will then be under the control of Doraville (now they only have the liquor store / gas station on the east side up to the dry cleaners near Stonington). Doraville will also take over the unincorporated Ridgeway Drive neighborhood to match up with the Carver Circle neighborhood which is already within the City of Doraville. The city line would then cross over PIB and Doraville would control the Adult entertainment establishment “The Oasis”, the Friday’s Plaza and the neighborhood behind the Home Depot where the Mosque is located. The second area proposed to be annexed is an industrial area with apartments South of PIB at Winters Chapel (near QuickTrip).

The unincorporated islands are definitely a police problem and if this legislation is approved it should be beneficial to the residents of the City of Dunwoody whereby the two city departments could partner in uniform enforcement and provide mutual aid to one another.

I wish we were able to clean up the City boundary lines whereby the City of Dunwoody would on this side of PIB and Doraville could be on the other but I guess that would just make too much sense?

The attached video was not purposely cut short on the last speaker, YouTube just has a 15 min limit.

2012 legislative forum and town hall meeting - Sun Jan 8th at 9 & again at 10 am and Dunwoody United Methodist Church

Sunday morning session with your State Lawmakers.

From the Dunwoody Neighbor

The community is invited to a 2012 legislative forum town hall meeting Jan. 8 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Road in Dunwoody.


Dwight Hawksworth, one of the organizers, said several legislative officials will be discussing issues they anticipate will be important in the upcoming session. They will also be answering questions from the audience.

“It’s a tremendous opportunity for the legislators to be seen and to be heard,” he said.


Some lawmakers who will be in attendance are District 56 State Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell; District 80 State Rep. Mike Jacobs, R-Atlanta; District 40 State Sen. Fran Millar, R-Dunwoody; District 81 State Rep. Elena Parent, D-Atlanta; District 79 State Rep. Tom Taylor, R-Dunwoody; and District 49 State Rep. Wendell Willard, R-Sandy Springs.


“It’s so important that we understand if we are going to be successful as a country we have to get the right people [in government] and show interest in the process,” Hawksworth said.


There will be two meetings Jan. 8. The first will be 9 to 10 a.m. and the second will be 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Hawksworth said the meetings should have a lot of information of interest to the community.


“One of the things we’ve found is that time flies in these forums,” he said. “It’s amazing how quickly these sessions go.”


Free parking will be available at the Dunwoody Library at 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road with shuttle transportation to the church.

Dunwoody Chamblee Parents’ Council meeting Wed May 4th at Dunwoody Elementary featuring a "Legislative Update" from State Senator, Fran Millar and State Representative, Elena Parent

Millar & Parent

Dunwoody Chamblee Parents’ Council (DCPC)
2010-2011 Meeting Schedule

May 4, 2011
Due to the ongoing status of the Superintendent search, the speaker for the May meeting has been changed to the following:

Topic: "Legislative Update"
Speakers: State Senator, Fran Millar and State Representative, Elena Parent
Location: Dunwoody Elementary School

DCPC meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month (unless noted otherwise), starting with refreshments at 8:45 am. The meeting starts at 9:15 am. and ends by 10:30 A.M. Meetings are held at various schools within the Dunwoody Chamblee area.

Legislative Forum and Dunwoody Homeowners Association annual meeting are both scheduled for Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

Dunwoody United Methodist Church will host two separate annual events on Sunday. First is the 10th Annual legislative forum with our local state representatives. The invited guests include: State Senators Fran Millar and John Albers; and State House Representatives: Wendell Willard; Mike Jacobs; Tom Taylor; and Elena Parent.  There are two, one hour forums scheduled, the first begins at 9:00 am and the second starts at 10:30 am.  More information can be found by calling 770-394-0675 or at http://www.dunwoodyumc.org/.  An article can also be found on DeKalb Neighbors website.

The second community event at Dunwoody United Methodist Church is the Annual Meeting of the Dunwoody Homeowners Association which starts at 2:00 pm.  I haven't seen the agenda but I plan on being in attendance as the Annual meeting is usually quite informative.

Dunwoody United Methodist Church

Fellowship Hall is on the 2nd floor

1548 Mt. Vernon Road

Dunwoody, GA 30338

Job Fair on Friday and other things that have crossed my inbox.

 Dunwoody Job Fair with 30 companies on site, Friday Nov 5th at Crowne Plaza Hotel At Ravinia

Congratulations to our local State Gov reps Fran Millar, Tom Taylor, Mike Jacobs and our newest representative Ms. Elena Parent who now represents part of my Dunwoody North neighborhood.  Runoffs for School Board (Redovian & Jester) and judges (Nahmias and Adkins) and (Rothenberg & Johnson) are scheduled for November 30th.

The residents of unincorporated DeKalb in the Huntley Hills area inside 285 voted to become part of the City of Chamblee which will now mirror the City of Dunwoody boundaries at our South East corner of the city.

Do you have papers (credit card and bank statements) to shred or electronics to recycle? Congregation Beth Shalom can hook you up on December 5th.

Local arts and crafts show comprised of only Dunwoody area Artisans at the Dunwoody North Swim and Tennis Club, Sat. November 6th from 10am til 4 pm. While there buy a hat or tote from Susan and the girls, as I know she does great work.

Dunwoody Library Appreciation Day, Sat. November 6th from 10 am until 4 pm

Who wants to manage the Brook Run Skate Park?

Did you know that monthly financial statements for the City are available on the web? The first official audit is also coming soon.

I just received my renewal notice for the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and will be renewing by weeks end.  Sunday night, Nov 7th is the next monthly meeting where I am guessing Chick-fil-a will be the biggest item on the agenda and then Light Up Dunwoody is Nov 21st.

DeKalb Green products EXPO on Nov 13th will feature local green businesses demonstrating eco-friendly products and services.

Falcons players pay it forward to military families at Brook Run Park