What's News In & Around Clairmont Heights!

CHCA news & updates

November 2019 |

Ira B. Melton Park Workday SUNDAY, November 3rd

Friends of Ira B Melton Park will host a park workday on Sun, Nov. 3 from noon-3 pm .

Yay for the lovely cool weather! -- perfect for spending some time outdoors with the neighbors! All are welcome to participate.

We’ll pick up trash, and remove some English ivy and privet. We may also spread some gravel.

Please bring a bottle of drinking water, work gloves, and a shovel if you have one. We’ll supply trash bags.

The entrance to Ira B Melton Park is at the intersection of Desmond Drive and Park Lane (GPS address 2080 Desmond Drive, Decatur, GA, 30033).

INFORMATION ON THE DEKALB COUNT BOARD OF ETHICS

BALLOT ITEM NOVEMBER 5TH

This is the only item on the ballot for our district this election year. While the CHCA Executive Board does not have an official position on this ballot measure, we DO encourage you to become informed about this very important local issue and to CAST YOUR VOTE on Tuesday, November 5th.

Click here to read views about this issue from Rep. Becky Evans and Sen. Elena Parent.

Click here to read the position of the DeKalb Citizens Advocacy Council.

Celebrating 100 Years of

Druid Hills High School!

Calling all alumni and supporters of our public school cluster!

Please join us for a wonderful evening of fun and excitement at the

12th Annual DHHS Auction Party

Saturday February 1, 2020

6:30 Pm - 10PM

Emory University's Miller-Ward Alumni House

The Druid Hills High School PTO, in partnership with The Druid Hills Athletic Association (DHAA), generates support and funding for academics, arts, and athletics at Druid Hills High and Middle Schools, providing teachers and coaches with resources that are often not available through the Dekalb County School District. This year, our goal is to raise $100,000 to provide needed technology, enhanced learning & athletic resources, and other enriched opportunities to help our students fully reach their potential.

IS YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION CURRENT?

Membership in Clairmont Heights Civic Association (CHCA) is open to anyone 18 years of age or older who own or reside within the CHCA boundaries. Membership is on a household basis and dues are $25. Our membership year runs from June 1 - May 31.

How we use your Membership dues:

Neighborhood Improvements: We buy plants for neighborhood entrances and help fund additions to Melton Park. We provide grants for things like our annual Graduation Banners. We mow common areas when necessary.

Social gatherings: CHCA sponsors our neighborhood’s annual Halloween potluck and occasionally other cookouts and Family Movie Nights. We try to provide opportunities to meet your neighbors and have a good time.

Communications: The Association website, this monthly eNewsletter, and the neighborhood Facebook group are all mechanisms that we employ to share information about the community. With separate committees addressing traffic issues, zoning and development concerns, and schools, our Board learns about a wide variety of things that we share throughout the year.

JOIN CHCA HERE

The next meeting of the Clairmont Heights Civic Association Executive Board will be on Sunday, November 17, 2019, 5:00 pm, at the Schuler Residence (815 N Superior). The meeting is open to all members of CHCA.

Crime Updates

As all of us are probably aware of by now, there has been a recent rash of car thefts and break-ins all over our area. Besides Clairmont Heights, Medlock Park, Laurel Ridge, and other close-by neighborhoods have been targeted.

If your car (or other property) has been hit, please call 911 to report the incident. Even if nothing was taken.

Multiple specific reports help police see a pattern of crime and cause them to increase their patrols and response time to calls.

Traffic Updates

Did you know there is a Facebook Group dedicated to tracking incidents and advocating for a safer intersection of North Decatur Road and North Superior Avenue??

Check out Fix the Intersection if you're interested in joining.