Annual Membership Meeting - THU May 18 |
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Please join us for our Association's Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 18, 7 pm.
We will gather in person at Veritas Church, located at 2199 North Decatur Road. A Zoom link will be provided in a dedicated email.
After several years of dedicated service to the Clairmont Heights neighborhood, current President Bert Ackermann (sporting gnome hat in accompanying photo) steps back from this role. Come to help share our appreciation for his efforts in organizing Scavenger Hunts, Gnome Relocations, and other gatherings that we hope you have enjoyed!
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We will elect new officers at the meeting and then appoint chairs for our standing committees. The CHCA Bylaws allow all members to make nominations - including self nominations. Let us know if you would like to serve! You may also nominate from the floor at the meeting itself. |
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School Board appoints New Superintendent |
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Dr. Devon Horton to Lead Schools |
On April 19, the DeKalb County Board of Education
voted 6-1 to confirm Dr. Devon Horton as the next
superintendent of the DeKalb County School District (DCSD). School Board Chair Diijon DaCosta describes Dr. Horton, Ed.D., as ‘the Right Person at the Right Time’ for DeKalb.
Dr. Horton expressed his gratitude for being confirmed as the new DCSD superintendent and reaffirmed his commitment to improving student achievement with integrity and excellence.
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Since 2020 Dr. Devon Horton has served as the Superintendent of Evanston/Skokie School District 65, a pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade school district just north of the City of Chicago. Dr. Horton is a native Chicagoan who understands the true value of equity in public education.
Dr. Horton brings over 23 years of experience to DCSD, having served in several communities and cities that resemble DeKalb County in many ways. Working as a teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent, Chief of Schools, and now Superintendent, he cites passion, persistence, and powerful practices as his proven formula for success. Dr. Horton has headed important efforts to turn around low-achieving schools and to recruit and retain high quality and dedicated teachers.
Dr. Horton’s dissertation research focused on the characteristic and qualities that school leaders must have to successfully impact "turnaround" schools. In his own words, Dr. Horton intends "to prioritize connecting with all students and staff across all races through culturally responsive practices, equitable policies, and strategic implementation." You may read more about his qualifications and experience on his resume linked below.
The Board extended the contract for Dr. Vasanne Tinsley (Interim Superintendent) through June 30, 2023, to ensure a smooth transition.
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Meeting - Friends of Melton Park - MON 5/1, 6-7 PM |
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The Friends of Ira B Melton Park will meet at 724 N Superior Ave on Monday, May 1, from 6-7 pm. All are welcome to attend.
The agenda includes the annual report, budget update, Chair election, and discussion of the next year’s activities. Items for discussion:
- Signage updates
- Trail improvements
- Invasive plant removal
- New plant labels
- A “Day in the Park” celebration
The meeting is a great opportunity to meet others eager to improve our local green space, make suggestions, and discuss what YOU would like volunteers to do at the park over the next year.
Valerie Boss, 2023 Park Pride Inspiration Award Winner
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North Druid Hills Road - Improvement Study and Survey |
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Goal: Improve Pedestrian Use of Road |
DeKalb County is identifying opportunities to transform the North Druid Hills Road corridor from a congested, auto-oriented street to a multimodal friendly "complete street" that supports diverse uses along the corridor. |
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The scoping study will identify transportation infrastructure projects which meet community goals and objectives for presentation to state and regional partners for programming and funding partnerships. The full route also includes Valley Brook down to its intersection with East Ponce de Leon.
The corridor provides access to businesses and residents, serves transit routes, and carries a high volume of commuter traffic.
COMMUNITY INPUT MEETINGS: Plan to attend either of the two public meetings. The first takes place next week on Tuesday, May 2. Location provided in graphic below. (Click graphic for Google map.)
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The community is also invited to provide input using an on-line tool that allows you to tag problems to fix or locations important for cyclists or pedestrians.
Drop a pin on the interactive map to leave comments about transit, safety, pedestrian, bicycle, or transit concerns along the corridor.
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Radon Testing and your Georgia Home |
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Did you know that Georgia and DeKalb County have risks for radon gas seepage into your home? Radon is an odorless, radioactive gas that diffuses up from the soil beneath us. It is the product of natural radioactive decay within the earth, but it is a potential cause of lung cancer if it collects in your home.
Radon testing is easy, quick, and inexpensive. The article linked below describes radon hazards that might be present in a typical DeKalb home and how to address the issue.
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The EPA maps provided below show relative risk of radon in various parts of the country and state. |
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