2023 Welcome to the Civic Association

Mon, 22 May 2023 21:17:15 GMT

2023 REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT-Final2.PDF

The above link contains the following:

A message from Ted Daniel, interim President of LCPHCA

The loss of Pete Patterson

The purpose of this report

The introduction of our new president-elect, Rob Holley

LCPHCA Mission Statement

Preserve, protect, and improve the livability of the neighborhood and quality of life of the LCP residents

Researching community concerns – political and other

Coordinate with other Civic & Neighborhood Associations

Help determine if policies and projects will positively or negatively affect our neighborhood.

Hold regular meetings with the members to inform members of issues and proposals

Make decisions & take action in coordination with the members consistent with the mission.

Leafmore History

The beginnings of DeKalb in the early 1800s

The confluence of the creeks making an ideal settlement

The establishment of Oak Grove Methodist Episcopal Church

The Civil War

Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church

Growth via the railroads

The cows of the 1950s

The people of the 1960s

First water treatment facility

For further reading . . .

History and accomplishments of the LCPHCA

Swim Tennis Civic – combined in 1961

The sub-group of the Civic Association

Stone Mountain Freeway

Stopping major cut-through

Speed humps

Sidewalks

Condo complexes on LaVista – 2003 and again 2012

The driving range

Teardown and Infill

Creation of the Leafmore Overlay District

Planning for the future – geographical studies

Institutional sign ordinance

Spring Creek Path access

Accomplishments and spending

Regular meetings, including real estate overviews

Hosting elected officials

Support of campaigns

Support of local green spaces – Frazier Rowe

Volunteers and funding for Carey Hansard Park

Upkeep of landscaping and maintenance of neighborhood entrances

Santa visit

Social gatherings

War chest funding of attorneys, engineers, etc. as needed for protection of the neighborhood

Sign toppers for street signs

Please join!

Notes from our President Elect – Rob Holley

Leafmore-Creek Park Hills Civic Association News

2023 Welcome to the Civic Association