February
12,
2006
Dear Neighbor,
How's your 2006 going? The
calendar may show it's February, but the winter temps sure have been mild
haven't they? Maybe Tucker will get a light dusting of snow before
Spring!
Several news items have been forwarded by Henderson Road area neighbors.
I wanted to pass them along
to you. Please see below.
Kind regards,
Jenni,
Website Coordinator
I. Around Tucker
II. Neighborly Tech Tip
III.
Crime Prevention News, Etc.
I. Around Tucker
Update - Chihuahua dog found on
Henderson Road in December
From Gretchen
We have found a new home for "Precious"!
She is now loved and well cared for.
Click here to read 12/15/05 note.
Tucker's turn for a makeover
Did you see The
Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
February 2 issue? The cover page of the DeKalb section reads:
“Tucker's turn for a makeover ... Community aims to blend
progress, charm”
Here's a brief excerpt of the article
written by
Charles Yoo:
“Tucker is striving to
remake itself - not so much to be bigger, just better.
While their neighbors
in Dunwoody and Doraville contemplate goals like cityhood or annexation,
folks in the unincorporated north DeKalb community between I-85 and the
Stone Mountain Freeway are focused on more basic matters: better schools,
sidewalks, a place to walk the dog.
A loose assortment of
civic leaders, businessmen and several residents are working on several
fronts to improve the community of about 35,000 residents while retaining
its old-town charm."
To read the complete article, see the
AJC.com.
[Click
here
for more News & Events.]
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II. Neighborly Tech Tip
What is Podcasting?
Podcasting
became popular in 2004. The name comes from combining two words: iPod, the Apple audio
player, and broadcasting. Many iPod owners play podcasts on their
machines, but podcasts can be played on any audio player that will store
and play the popular MP3 audio files or on a computer.
Many podcasts are available online, and many are free. Try visiting
the website of the company, radio station, or news personality that
interests you and maybe they offer a podcast.
To get started, try the following website: podcast.net
Type something you would find enjoyable in the SEARCH. If you see
something that piques your interest, click on the link for it and click on
the PLAY icon. Don’t forget to turn up your speakers.
- Paul W.
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III. Crime Prevention News, Etc.
Henderson Road And Area
Neighborhoods
The following is a brief summary of recent incidents reported by neighbors.
My purpose for sharing this information is to raise awareness of what is
happening within a few miles of Henderson Road.
Stay alert to your surroundings. Keep an eye
out for one another.
Recent Incidents:
| Jan. 2006 |
Bolero
Drive
(located off Henderson Mill Road/between
Henderson & Midvale Roads) |
Entry
attempts were made at 2 houses but nothing was taken due to security
systems/locks. |
| 1/23/06 |
Allsborough Drive
(located off Henderson Road near Henderson
Park) |
Daytime - Theft of
wrought iron garden furniture - Neighbor observed theft in progress - Police called. |
| 1/25/06 |
Mill
Ridge Trail
(located off Henderson Mill Road/past the
Henderson
Mill Elementary School) |
Daytime - Break in
occurred through the basement and quite a lot of items of various
sizes were taken. Items were loaded up in front of the house |
| 1/29/06 |
Bolero
Drive
(Henderson Middle School
side parking lot) |
Daytime - Stolen SUV
abandoned in parking lot - Neighbor learned from police the stolen car
had been stolen twice - A thief stole it from another thief.
|
| 1/31/06 |
Nalley
Circle
(located off La Vista Road/
Oak Grove Road area)
|
Daytime - Four houses
were broken into. Attempt into 5th was in progress when the
owner arrived home. Entry through doors and windows. Jewelry
and cash were taken. Description of person given to police and
neighbors. |
| 2/9/06
New |
Empire
Square
(located off Midvale Road)
|
A neighbor reported
around 8:30 PM that the doorbell rang once. One Caucasian male
was observed at the door with another male standing in the shadows.
Police were called and responded in 8-10 minutes. While taking
the report, the officers left quickly explaining that another similar
incident in a nearby neighborhood had been reported. A
helicopter overhead had spotted something, and officers were called
for on-ground support. |
| Dec. 2005 |
Off/near
Evans Road
(street runs parallel to Henderson Road)
|
Several burglaries
have taken place off/near Evans Road. |
| Past 3-4 mos. |
LaVista
Road/Briarcliff Road area |
Numerous burglaries in
past 3-4 mos. In December, there were 5 arrests associated with
this activity. |
GA's Move Over Law: Avoid a ticket ... Save a life
Georgia’s new Move-Over Law says drivers
must move-over for emergency vehicles stopped on the side of the highway.
The law is meant to keep officers AND traffic violators safe from crashes
with passing cars.
The Georgia Move-Over Law requires
drivers to move-over one lane when possible if an emergency vehicle with
flashing lights is parked on the shoulder of the highway. And if
traffic is too heavy to move-over safely, the law requires drivers to slow
down below the posted speed limit instead AND to be prepared to stop.
Read more on
Governor's Office of Highway Safety
A real fraud warning concerning jury
duty
From Jannean B:
Hi - I wanted to pass this along
because unlike most forwarded messages regarding scams or frauds, this is
a real one. This scam would be amazingly simple to do and such a
call would seem authentic. Apparently reports began to circulate in
August and continue. This is a good one to warn our neighbors and
relatives about too.
Scam: Identity thieves trick the
unwary into revealing their personal details by telling them they've
failed to report for jury duty and warrants for their arrest are being
issued.
Read more on Snopes.com
Tip: I always try to use
Snopes.com
to check any "warning" or "alert" that I receive.
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Summary of website links
hendersonroad.com News & Events
AJC.com
podcast.net
Governor's Office of Highway Safety
Snopes.com
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