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Smoke Rise, Georgia 30087 |
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Welcome to Smoke Rise, Atlanta's premier close-in community. Located in northeast Dekalb County, Smoke Rise is comprised of over 2000 upscale homes in over 30 neighborhoods. All homes in Smoke Rise are unique and nestled on beautiful, large, wooded rolling lots, most of which are an acre or larger. Our homes include many estate properties on acreage, and home styles vary from traditional brick to California contemporary, European stucco and more. Prices range from the $200's to over $1,000,000. Shopping, dining and recreation of all sorts are a few short minutes away. Smoke Rise offers benefits to a diversity of home buyers including young families, empty nesters and single professionals. Nowhere else in Atlanta can you find such a great combination of location, quality, diversity and value - Smoke Rise has something for everyone. ________________________________________________________________ SRCA Informant June, 2009 Pam Heisler, Smoke Rise Community Association,
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News, Rumor, & Innuendo Rumor has it that the old Hollywood Video location on Hugh Howell at the Publix Shopping Center is being transformed into a liquor store. That makes the third beverage shop in downtown Tucker. Meanwhile, Handy Ace Hardware is renovating the old bowling alley on Cowan Road as their new store location. Offices will be upstairs with their extensive inventory on the main floor. Personally, the thought of moving all their wares to a new location boggles my mind. The move is to occur sometime this summer. Thirdly, to round out the retail musical chairs in Tucker, Staples is reportedly taking the old Handy Hardware space. It's great that a national chain is investing in Tucker and hopefully this will lure others to do so as well - maybe it's time to rev up the Trader Joe's campaign again?? SR Elementary Achieves Charter Status A major coup for our children and the well-being of our community, the State Board of Education will approve the charter for Smoke Rise Elementary School at their June 2009 meeting. Smoke Rise will be one of four conversion charter school applicants in Georgia to be approved at that time. The term of the charter is for five years, from July 2009, to June 30, 2014. Allan Diamonti Elected SRCA President Allan Diamonti of Oxbow Circle was elected SRCA President at the April Board of Directors meeting. Allan has lived in Smoke Rise for over three years and wasted no time getting involved in the community. He joined the SRCA Board two years ago and hit the ground running finding ways to make Smoke Rise the best place it can be. Allan's platform is a simple formula: "I am presently working to develop and expand the Smoke Rise website, an ongoing process. I also assist with community clean-up projects. I frequently attend local events which impact Smoke Rise, and participate in various other matters of importance to our community as a whole. I am proud to live in Smoke Rise and to be an SRCA Board member, and I value the opportunity to be of service to our residents." Originally from the Hudson Valley area north of New York City, his professional background is in business administration and finance. He is currently employed as a credit supervisor for a mortgage banking company. In his free time, he is in the process of totally renovating a 1960's Smoke Rise colonial home. SRCA Board Welcomes Mike Huerkamp Mike Huerkamp, long-time volunteer and member of the SRCA Events Committee has joined the 2009 SRCA Board. Mike, his wife Lisa, and daughter Madelyn have lived on Silversmith Lane since 2002. Madelyn has just completed the 2nd grade at Smoke Rise Elementary. Mike relocated to Georgia in 1987 from Ohio following his education at Ohio State University & University of Michigan. A veterinarian by training, he is now a Professor at the Emory School of Medicine. TWILIGHT Free Movie on the Green June 13th If you missed it in theatres earlier this year, SRCA will screen the movie TWILIGHT on the green at the Summit Pool at dusk on June 13th. Based on the best-selling series by Stephanie Meyer with 17 million books in print, Twilight is one of the biggest hits of the year starring Robert Pattinson (can you say 'eye candy') and Kristen Stewart. It’s an action-packed modern day love story between a teenage girl and a vampire with over 350 websites devoted to the story. Find out what all the fuss is about–bring a picnic and a beverage. Don't worry–the vampire doesn't have fangs and chooses not to drink blood. The movie was filmed in Washington state, is rated PG-13 and runs 122 minutes. You can text, Tweet, and Facebook this to all your friends and kids–they won't want to miss it! SRCA Clean-Up June 13th Mark your calendars for Saturday morning June 13th for another neighborhood clean-up. Meet the indomitable Eddie Still in the parking lot at Smoke Rise Baptist between 8:30-10:30. Eddie will outfit you with bags and a safety vest. We'll be concentrating on major thoroughfares and SR Park. It’s a good idea to bring gloves. Visit www.GeorgiaOrganics.org Want to know more about the organic food farm-to-table movement? Not only will you eat healthier, but you can support local farmers and food producers. Did you know that there are 32 metro organic farms supplying 26 seasonal farmers' markets? Currently, the closest large operation is in Decatur open on Wednesdays from 4-7 pm. It's mobbed every week—fresh veggies, flowers, artisan breads & cheeses, fresh pasta & sauces, hormone - free milk, and vegetable & bedding plants in stalls located in the parking lot at the corner of Clairmont & Commerce in downtown Decatur. The Village of Stone Mountain is trying to get a similar market going each Saturday from 10 am- 6 pm. Please support this effort and help them grow the event to attract many more vendors. Meanwhile, visit www.georgiaorganics.org for a list of farms, markets, vendors, restaurants, and CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture co-ops). GDOT Issues Permit for SR Sidewalk Project The Georgia Department of Transportation issued an approved construction permit May 13th for the sidewalk on Hugh Howell Road southeast from SR Park to Lilburn-Stone Mountain Road. Pre-construction meetings are ongoing and building was slated to start May 26th. Hopefully by the time you receive this edition of the newspaper, progress will be evident. ___________________________________________________________________________________ SMOKE RISE, GEORGIA 30087 Thanks to the efforts of SRCA and Bahia Mar’s Chris Brigman, the US Postal Service approved the usage of SMOKE RISE as an acceptable city/state designation within zip code 30087 as of March 1, 2009. Even better, SRCA was able to negotiate a dual option for neighbors to use either Smoke Rise, GA OR Stone Mountain, GA in the last line of your address. A neighborhood poll conducted last year indicated that almost 90% of respondents were enthusiastic about the change, but there is no obligation to alter if you prefer the old nomenclature. The USPS address matching software takes about four weeks to integrate the change and, of course, this will slowly trickle systemwide. If you use online autofill, type in Smoke Rise before the zip code since if you type in just the zip, it will default to Stone Mountain. It will accept Smoke Rise if you type it in first. So what does this mean to you? From now on, you can refer to our area officially as “Smoke Rise.” Most of Stone Mountain is located south of US78 which always, at least for me, set up some confusion when trying to describe where you live. This is a very exciting development that will impact our area very positively in the future. ______________________ SRCA is looking into the addition of “Welcome to Smoke Rise” signs at major entry points into our community. Additionally, President Charlene Heyward has overseen the installation of Smoke Rise logo medallions on subdivision signs. Thanks to Charlene this program has been phenomenally successful with all but three subdivisions with installed medallions. What a great sense of community this brings! ______________________ Smoke Rise Sidewalk Project John Gurbal, Associate Director of Public Works for DeKalb County, reports that work should commence on our Hugh Howell sidewalk segment from Smoke Rise Park to the Lilburn-Stone Mountain Road around April 1st. Since this sidewalk is on a state highway, GDOT required specific surveys and more detailed engineering design before issuing a permit. In addition, both Hugh Howell traffic lights at Silver Hill and Lilburn Stone Mountain will be re-engineered with updated configuration as well. _______________________ Smoke Rise Park Dedication Look for a public dedication of our great new park coming soon. DeKalb County is putting finishing touches on the interior and we expect landscaping at the entrance. ________________________ Spring: the Perfect Season to Get Out & About The City of Stone Mountain has relaunched the Stone Mountain Village Market which will take place each Saturday from 10-6 downtown, adjacent to the rail station. This is a continuation of the monthly market from last year and will feature local produce, artisan foods, and craft market. These markets have been phenomenally successful in Morningside, Decatur, and Buckhead. I am really excited at the prospect of buying locally grown produce and hope SR’ers will support it. __________________________ April events that you might want to check out: The Masters Golf Tournament April 6-12—you probably have to catch it on T.V. since I think the only way you can get tickets is to inherit them. The Atlanta Film Festival is April 16-25 in Midtown. The Dogwood Festival comes back to Piedmont Park April 17-19. The Inman Park Spring Festival and Tour of Homes is April 25th (Next year maybe we can do one in Smoke Rise…) If you’re in the mood for live entertainment, you can check out Denis Leary at the Fox (4/18), Bruce Springsteen at Philips Arena(4/26), Fleetwood Mac also at Philips Arena(4/28), and Dave Matthews Band at Verizon Amphitheatre (4/28-29) ___________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 June 2009 )
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Update on Smoke Rise Park |
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Love the feet/paws—hate the vehicles! The shoulder of Hugh Howell Road is NOT designated parking for the greenspace. It is dangerous and is packing down an area that is slated for landscaping this Spring. Park at the elementary school lot and walk the short distance. Best yet, just walk to the park as your destination and shrink your carbon footprint! Some drivers have even been pulling into the maintenance driveway at the southeast side of the park. The county will be putting a barrier at that entrance since it was designed for delivery of mulch, park furniture, trash cans etc. We have had tremendous response from Garden Clubs and area Master Gardeners wanting to volunteer their time and expertise in cultivating the natural beauty of the park. Look for upcoming improvements! Look for a public dedication of our great new park coming soon. DeKalb County is putting finishing touches on the interior and we expect landscaping at the entrance. Community Garden Anyone? Many community vegetable gardens are sprouting up around town. Is anyone interested in pursuing a neighborhood plot? It would be a great way to meet people and join the burgeoning “farm to table” movement. We’ll need someone to allow us to sharecrop (for lack of a better word..) a sunny patch of dirt. Please email if you’re interested at
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______________________________________________ Calling All Smoke Rise Garden Clubs! Smoke Rise Park is complete and would benefit greatly from the creativity and caring touch of our garden club members & master gardeners. Please consider signing up to install native Georgia plants, perennials, trees etc to accent and attract wildlife to this wonderful new community resource. The Mountain Mums have volunteered, but we will need the know-how and trowels of everyone. Contact Charlene Heyward at
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 June 2009 )
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 08 January 2009 )
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All are welcome to attend the first
Smoke Rise Free Film Festival!
All movies will be shown at dusk
on the green at the Summit Pool
on the dates indicated
Rain dates will be announced
Featuring the following
recently released movies:
June 6: Hotel for Dogs
June 13: Twilight
June 21: The Mummy
This event has been sponsored
by Pam Heisler
and the HeislerHomes Team
of Harry Norman Realtors
www.HeislerHomes.com
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SRCA Dues—Have you
paid yours this Year?
We’re shooting for record
participation this year
and need you! For just $25
you can help Smoke Rise
thrive.
Mail your donation to:
SRCA
P.O. Box 2734
Tucker, GA 30085
along with your name,
address, and email contact
that will be kept
strictly private.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN SMOKE RISE...
This is your chance to help make our community an even BETTER place.
Several opportunities presently exist for individuals to serve on volunteer committees. Please assist the Smoke Rise Community Association in our efforts to keep our community strong and vibrant. For additional information, please email Allan Diamonti at alland763@yahoo.com
2009 Smoke Rise
Directory
It just seems like yesterday
when the 2006 Smoke Rise
Directory was delivered,
but the 2009 Smoke Rise
Directory is now in the
planning stages and helpers
are needed. Are you willing
to help in canvassing your
street or your neighborhood?
If so, please contact
Frank Luton at either
(770)491-6711 or
Luton@mindspring.com.
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Smokestack Adoption - We
Need Volunteers!
SRCA recently paid a painter
to renovate and spruce up the
medallions themselves, but
we need some fresh seasonal
plantings or at least some
mulch! Can you volunteer?
SRCA will provide $20 in
seed money per location
(no pun intended) toward
expenses if you submit
receipts. If you’re willing
to help beautify the
neighborhood, please email
srca_ph@yahoo.com with your
desired corner! |
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