Month: May 2009

DeKalb Issues Notice of a Proposed Property Tax Increase

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From Commissioner Jeff Rader:

DECATUR - The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted millage rates which will require an increase in property taxes by the following percentages:

                                         % Increase

    Unincorporated                       3.73%
    Avondale Estates Special Services    0.73%
    Chamblee Special Services            0.43%
    Decatur Special Services             1.33%
    Debt Service                         6.94%

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held on the following dates, at the indicated times and locations: Read More

Friendly Reminder if you received a property appraisal notice of assessment change

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From Kathie Gannon and Jeff Rader

Even though the Tax Assessors office is recalculating property values based on the new law requiring among other things foreclosure sales and bank sales to be included in fair market value, your request to appeal the value needs to be submitted by May 18, 2009. The letter needs to be hand delivered or post marked by May 18, 2009. The address to mail the letter or hand deliver the letter is 120 West Trinity Place Decatur, GA 30030. If you choose to hand deliver the letter the office hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Community Alert – Spring/Summer Burglary Prevention

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From J.A. Hightower
Public Education Specialist
DeKalb Police - Center Precinct
1960 W. Exchange Place, Tucker, Ga. 30084
770-724-7616 ofc – 770-724-7605 fax
jahighto@co.dekalb.ga.us

*** Remember if you don’t inform the Police, the Police don’t know what’s happening in your neighborhood. ***
Provided by Crime Awareness Unit of the DeKalb Police Department 12 May 2009
Together Let’s Avoid the “Spring/Summer Burglaries”
When the weather warms up, there tends to be an increase in the number of burglaries reported. DeKalb Police wants to remind all on increasing your awareness to decrease the possibility of becoming a victim by:
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WHNA Spring BBQ

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By now you should have received information about our membership drive, including a flyer inviting you to our 1st Annual Spring BBQ.
Come down and join us for some great food, prizes, and fun!!!
So come on out and get to know your neighbors!
Catering is being provided by Whole Foods and Publix. We will have door prizes and a Moonwalk for kids.
Hope to see you there!!!