HillsDale Neighborhood

Auto Break-in Across 2051 Fairway Circle

Tom Weber reports that at approximately 4:00am today he heard a car horn sounding. He looked out from his home and saw 2 individuals entering and then leaving the vehicle that was parked on the street across from 2051 Fairway Circle. The 2 individuals were dressed in dark clothing and exhibited a calm and professional manner as they headed away from the crime scene on foot-one of them carrying a large case or duffel bag. They headed up the hill on Fairway Circle towards Brookshire Lane. Apparently, the crooks inadvertently hit the horn while ransacking the auto and that is what awakened Tom. Tom called 911 and unfortunately DKPD wasn't able to respond for 70 minutes.

The reporting officer indicated that there were many traffic problems tying up patrols due to the heavy fog this AM.

Auto Break-in on Jonathon Lane

Car break in near 2164 Jonathan Lane. Auto parked on the street was entered probably between 5-6am today after the morning rain. Stereo was stolen from car. Owner did find a baseball cap in the car and has reported to police.

Auto Vandalism on Brookshire Lane

Sometime between midnite on Saturday, November 1st and 6am Sunday morning a stranger was in our driveway going thru our car.Â They left the drivers' side door open and they stole some things out of the trunk.

Egg smashed on patio

Found a smashed egg on my back patio this evening - must have happened between 6:30 and 9:30 this evening, as I was on and off the patio most of the afternoon.

Car broken into at 1276 Brookshire Lane

FYI - Car was broken into between midnight and 10am on November 2nd. Thieves took a GPS and work ID's. A police report was filed.

Yet Another Auto Break-in

Jonathon Fox shared this with me today via email today:

"My brother's truck was broken into last night......took cd player and other small stuff....1875 fairway cir"

Fund Raiser for PAWS Atlanta Shelter

If you are not busy Sunday night, November 2 please come help us raise money for PAWS Atlanta no-kill shelter. It should be a fun event. There is going to be a band, food and a pet psychic there. Should be fun. Thanks, Donna Elliott

Dear Friends of PAWS ATLANTA.

In conjunction with PAWS Atlanta, we are hosting a fundraiser, WOOFSTOCK Atlanta, on November 2, 2008 to raise money for an on-site training facility at the PAWS No-Kill Animal Center. This event will be the catalyst for future endeavors, combining the talents of Jabula Dog Academy, and PAWS Atlanta trainers, to create a fun and safe environment for companion animals through obedience training.

The crowning event of the evening will be the adoption of BUTTERS, a PAWS Atlanta dog that has been living and working with Gill and Kate, of Jabula Dog Academy, for the last 4 months. Sealed bids have been taken for Butters adoption, and the proud new “parents” will be announced at the end of the evening.

Full gas cans stolen from pickup truck
I had 5 (5)gallon gas cans stolen from my pickup truck parked in my driveway Monday night or early Tuesday morning. The thieves left the smaller gas cans that were next to the larger ones. Some may have the word "Mix" on them. If anyone saw anything suspicious during that time, please let me know. Bill Haag 4043256968

Walk for Others Fundraiser - A Few More Hours to Make a Difference!

"I prayed for twenty years but received no answer until I prayed with my legs." - Frederick Douglass
My wife, my 2 year-old son, and I along with our faithful dog used our legs for prayer early this morning. We joined hundreds of others for this year's 26th Annual Wesley Walk for Others. It was a chilly, windy, and damp 6.2 mile sponsored walk around Stone Mountain to raise funds for the Wesley Community Centers, Inc.
My wife refused to give up the stroller for the entire, cold 6.2 miles. Between the boy and his gear, she pushed about 50 pounds around the mountain today for 2 hours and 20 minutes!
Lucky you! It's not too late to contribute! We are not turning in the funds raised until tomorrow morning, Sunday Oct. 26. We've raised $270 so far - that's nearly enough to send 2 under privileged children to a Wesleyan camp. You can contact us by phone (404-325-9025) to make a cash or check contribution. Or you can contribute online with a credit card below (I'll email you a tax receipt for the fully deductible amount!):
Any amount will be a great help to your community and much appreciated by my family!

Are You Ready for Your $1 Billion Vote?
The DeKalb County School System (DCSS) is the 3rd largest in Georgia and among the top 30 in the United States. It's annual budget is approaching the $1 billion mark. The decisions made by its administration and the DeKalb Board of Education (BOE) affect not only the development of the County's children, it also affects a significant portion of your home's value and the reputation of DeKalb County in general. Need I remind you what damage Clayton's BOE has done by betraying the trust of its community?

As a system with a lot of aging infrastructure, DCSS faces enormous challenges in the demands of a growing DeKalb population with rapidly changing demographics. With issues as critical as these at stake, you would think last night's BOE Candidates' Forum would have been a hard ticket. Instead, no more than many dozens of persons took advantage of this enlightening event.