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Over the past week or two I’ve received several emails from local citizens concerned about the squabbling that seems to be ever-present within the ranks of the Evermore CID.

A little research yielded the following:
An open letter from the Evermore chairman, Dwight Harrison dated 08/30/10 states, “We are poised for more great accomplishments. Unfortunately, a currently divided board has stymied the CID’s efforts. Critical and time-sensitive issues have been on the board’s agenda in July and August with only four of eight board members attending. A minimum of five board members is necessary for the board to conduct business.”

The Gwinnett Daily Post reported Harrison stating on 09/10/10 that “Whether you feel like (Executive Director Jim Brooks) is doing a good job or a bad job, you are appointed or elected to show up and vote,”. “I welcome the 22nd. Hopefully, their comments will be aired and hopefully we can move forward.”

In a letter presented at the meeting, the four absent members — Gary Custar, Emory Morsberger, Jimmy Norton and Don Robison — blamed Harrison for the discord.

In 2009 the board was involved in a stalemate over the fate of former executive director Brett Harrell, which ended when two board members were recalled. Since then bylaws were changed to allow votes that end in a tie twice to be brought before the property owners that participate in the CID. Harrison said the lack of a quorum has stopped that option.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22nd, 2:30 PM at the Stone Mountain Tennis Center
5525 Bermuda Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(770) 979-5800

Sources:
• GPD - Evermore CID stalled again by no-shows
• Dwight Harrison’s open letter to the CID membership
• Evermore CID archive

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1. CorinthHills.org Says:
   September 23rd, 2010 at 11:51 AM

   Yesterday’s executive meeting proved to be yet another stalemate with 4-4 votes on a couple of key issues including the executive directors contract. This impasse means that Jim Brooks who was hired a year ago will not be back as his contract will expire prior to the tie-breaker vote of the CID property owner membership. This bylaw was added after a similar issue occurred with Brett Herrell last year. It was not foreseen that opposing members of the CID board could stall the process by not attending meetings and voting on the issue.

   Another issue left deadlocked by a 4-4 vote was the renewal of Russell Landscape’s maintenance contract. The major concern being that Russell exceeded its contract with the CID by $15,000.

2. CorinthHills.org Says:
   September 30th, 2010 at 1:13 PM

   A NEW recall effort has been established targeting Emory Morsberger and Don Robison who were elected by the CID membership. Recall petitions are being circulated throughout the CID membership. 20% of the approximately 480 property owner membership would have to sign in order to proceed. Dwight Harrison, CID chairman expects to have the required number of signatures by the end of October.

3. CorinthHills.org Says:
   October 1st, 2010 at 7:52 AM

   Jim Brooks, the now former executive director of the Evermore CID, had his contract with the board expire last night. The CID is now operating without an executive director.

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Five Forks Trickum Road from Cole Drive to Spring Mill Drive will require intermittent lane closures through March 2011 for roadway improvements, weather permitting. Any such closures will be between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm.

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Celebrating its 42nd Anniversary, the Yellow Daisy Festival has been voted the Nation’s #1 Arts & Crafts Show by Sunshine Festival and Events Association.

More than 400 artists and crafters from 38 States and two countries will be displaying their wares.

Daily live entertainment, Children’s Corner activities, clogging and crafter demonstrations throughout the event as well as fabulous festival foods.

Thursday, September 9 - Sunday, September 12

FREE WITH PARK ENTRY!

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Per the request of Gwinnett County, we are posting the following water usage schedule and information.

The Georgia Water Stewardship Act signed by Governor Sonny Perdue went into effect June 2, 2010. The bill allows daily outdoor watering for purposes of planting, growing, managing, or maintaining ground cover, trees, shrubs, or other plants from 4:00pm – 10:00am.

All other outdoor water usage (e.g., washing cars, pressure washing) is to follow the watering schedule based on street address shown below:

Monday - Even addresses
Tuesday - Odd addresses
Wednesday - Even addresses
Thursday - Odd addresses
Friday - No other outdoor water usage is permitted
Saturday - Even addresses
Sunday - Odd addresses

Frequently asked questions about outdoor water use:
I heard I can water my yard every day. Is that true?
Yes. Citizens in Georgia can now water any day of the week, regardless of your address, between 4:00pm and 10:00am.

Can I also wash my car or pressure wash my house any day?
No. The new state law only relates to landscape uses—the odd/even schedule remains in place for all other outdoor uses.

Are parks included in the new schedule?
Sports fields and parks are exempt from the hourly restrictions. These areas may be watered any time or day.

If I put in new landscape, do I have to water between 4:00pm and 10:00am?
No. Newly installed landscape is also exempt from the hourly restrictions for the first 30 days following installation.

What about drip irrigation?
Drip irrigation is completely exempt from the outdoor rules. It may be used any time or day.

What exemptions exist to the new hourly restrictions?
• Commercial agriculture
• Alternative sources of water (grey water, rain water, condensate, etc.)
• Irrigation of food gardens
• Irrigation of newly installed or reseeded turf for the first 30 days following installation
• Drip irrigation or soaker hoses
• Hand watering with a shut-off nozzle
• Water from a private well
• Irrigation of plants for sale
• Irrigation of athletic fields, golf courses, or public recreational turf
• Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
• Hydro seeding

Are professional pressure washers hired to wash my house subject to restrictions based on my address?
No. Commercial businesses are exempt from day of the week restrictions.

Can I have a charity car wash on any day regardless of the address?
No. Unfortunately, charity car washes, like at home car washes, are subject to the odd/even schedule. This is determined by the address of the facility hosting the car wash. Partnering with a professional car wash is exempt from the odd/even schedule due to the company’s professional exemption.

For more information on exemptions and forms to submit violations, visit the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources’ water conservation webpage through www.gwinnettcounty.com.

More information can be found on the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources’ water conservation webpage.

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• 06/01/10 - Entering Auto - 1200 block Pounds Road

Source: CrimeMapping.com

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Neighborhood road paving project underway…

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Curtis Branscome, C.E.O. of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association (SMMA) stated that in a joint meeting of the Finance and Development Committees on February 15,2010 that the capital budget and cash flow forecast were reviewed and this review clearly demonstrated that purchasing this 52 acres of property at 6826 James B. Rivers Memorial Drive will still leave SMMA with at least $5 million or more in cash after the purchase. The committees also reviewed the MAI appraisal for the property which is in excess of the purchase price for the property. The committees agreed that SMMA should proceed with the purchase of the property and a resolution authorizing the purchase has been prepared. Mr. Branscome read the purchase option for the record. The motion and the resolution was approved unanimously.

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The property is currently the location for the Forrest Hills Baptist Church and Forrest Hills Christian School.

More:
• Stone Mountain Memorial Association

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1. j.q.public Says:
   May 30th, 2010 at 6:13 PM

   I wonder how Silver Dollar City will ruin this piece of property.

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 Attribute Value
      Pin  6076 169
      Lot  16
      AREA  24878.0839811353
      LEN  677.488488742713
  Assessor Information
   6076 169
       PIN  6076 169
   Owner Information
     R6076 169
       Owner Name  SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL
       Mailing Address  3525 PIEDMONT RD
       City, ST ZIPCode  ATLANTA ,GA 30305   

   Property Information
     R6076 169
       Location Address  5205 CORINTH CIR
       Location City  STONE MOUNTAIN
       Assessment Neighborhood  6071
       Legal Acres   0.5800 Ac.
       Dwelling Value (appraised)  $114900
       Land Value (appraised)  $40000
       Total Value (appraised)  $154900
       Dwelling Value (assessed)  $45960
       Land Value (assessed)  $16000
       Total Value (assessed)  $61960
       Zone Description  R100-Single Family Residence
       Tax District  01 (01=County, all others=City) 

   Sales Information
     R6076 169
       1 - Sale Date  11/03/2009
       Sale Amount  $156379
       Deed Book Page  49960 439
       2 - Sale Date  11/03/2009
       Sale Amount  $156379
       Deed Book Page  49814 395
       3 - Sale Date  01/30/2003
       Sale Amount  $0
       Deed Book Page  31198 00057  

   Building Information
     712680
       Use description  Single family
       Improvement type  DWELLING
       Building type  Ranch
       Yrbuilt  1971
       Stories  1.0
       Attic  None
       Main Floor(s) finshed area  1666 sq. ft.
       Attic finished area  0 sq. ft.
       Basement finished area  0 sq. ft.
       Total Basement area  1646 sq. ft.

Source: Gwinnett County GIS Data Browser [http://gis.gwinnettcounty.com/internet/go]

Update 04/24/2010 - Links to web resources for 5205 Corinth Cir.
• Property condition report [PDF]
• HUD property listing
• ERA property listing
• Google results for “5205 Corinth Circle”

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1. CorinthHills.org Says:
   June 12th, 2010 at 9:15 AM

   The asking price for this property has been reduced to $148,500 - $6,400 less than the Gwinnett County property tax valuation of $154,900…

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I spoke with the tax assessors office on Friday and was told that the reassessments for the Corinth Hills area are to be mailed on Friday, April 23rd.

Gwinnett County property tax tools are available online at: http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/TRRPWeb/

The Corinth Hills area NBHD code number is 6071.

Additional property information can be found utilizing the GIS browser found at: http://gis.gwinnettcounty.com/internet/go

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6071
NEIGHBORHOOD SALES

04/17/2010

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GWINNETT COUNTY

parcel id - PROP STREET ADDRESS - SALE DATE - SALE PRICE - SALE DESCRIPTION
R6094 103 - 5339 ROCKY HILL DR - 10/28/2008 - $ 83,500 - Bank Sale
R6076 083 - 1643 POUNDS RD - 02/13/2008 - $ 114,500 - Bank Sale
R6077 058 - 5474 FRANCES AVE - 01/25/2008 - $ 185,000 - Arms Length Transaction
R6079 026B - 1334 JENNIE LN - 07/07/2009 - $ 140,449 - Foreclosure
R6079 026B - 1334 JENNIE LN - 09/25/2009 - $ 70,900 - Bank Sale
R6077 010 - 1705 ROCKBRIDGE RD - 06/26/2008 - $ 126,000 - Arms Length Transaction
R6077 024L - 1500 LUCELLE AVE - 03/14/2008 - $ 99,900 - Bank Sale
R6076 183 - 5226 CORINTH CIR - 02/01/2008 - $ 142,000 - Arms Length Transaction
R6079 070 - 1461 SPRING VALLEY LN - 09/02/2008 - $ 191,814 - Foreclosure
R6079 070 - 1461 SPRING VALLEY LN - 06/01/2009 - $ 97,500 - Bank Sale
R6077 069 - 1615 CAROLYN DR - 07/09/2008 - $ 146,750 - Arms Length Transaction
R6077 038 - 1505 CARLTON AVE - 07/23/2008 - $ 86,000 - Foreclosure
R6077 038 - 1505 CARLTON AVE - 11/19/2008 - $ 115,400 - Bank Sale
R6076 106 - 1772 POUNDS RD - 10/07/2009 - $0 - Foreclosure
R6077 039 - 1504 CARLTON AVE - 12/02/2008 - $ 111,559 - Foreclosure
R6077 039 - 1504 CARLTON AVE - 08/04/2009 - $ 53,000 - Bank Sale
R6078 020 - 1435 PINE ST - 12/30/2009 - $ 139,000 - Arms Length Transaction
R6079 068 - 1446 SPRING VALLEY LN - 06/05/2008 - $ 136,000 - Arms Length Transaction
R6077 041 - 1524 CARLTON AVE - 10/09/2008 - $ 133,900 - Arms Length Transaction
R6079 010 - 1262 JENNIE LN - 01/02/2008 - $ 103,800 - Foreclosure
R6079 010 - 1262 JENNIE LN - 01/02/2008 - $ 109,000 - Bank Sale
R6077 044 - 1560 CARLTON AVE - 08/05/2008 - $ 119,660 - Foreclosure
R6077 044 - 1560 CARLTON AVE - 08/11/2009 - $ 74,900 - Bank Sale
R6078 008C - 5475 FRANCES AVE - 12/09/2009 - $ 120,000 - Arms Length Transaction
R6079 026N - 1357 PENDALE DR - 11/10/2008 - $ 134,000 - Arms Length Transaction
R6076 169 - 5205 CORINTH CIR - 11/03/2009 - $ 156,379 - Foreclosure
R6076 063 - 1743 POUNDS RD - 05/30/2008 - $ 110,000 - Bank Sale
R6076 089 - 1674 POUNDS RD - 01/02/2008 - $ 93,500 - Foreclosure

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Antony Edge, an Emory graduate student, fell 600 feet off of the top of Stone Mountain and to his death this past Tuesday, March 23rd. Edge had parked in the Confederate Hall parking lot and had apparently walked up from there. He had to have climbed a 4 foot fence that circles the top of the mountain that warns of the dangers. His body was discovered under the memorial carving.

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• 02/23/2010 - Entering Auto - 1200 Block Pounds Road

Source: CrimeMapping.com

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The Evermore CID was awarded a $40,000 grant by the Atlanta Regional Commission yesterday in order to study the viability of transforming the Olympic tennis venue into a multipurpose facility. The desire is for the facility to act as a catalyst for revitalization and economic growth for the Park Place area.

David Stedman, the Evermore Economic Development Director stated that there is a developer interested in a project.

“In this economy, we need to show that we are making an effort to improve the market dynamics of the area in a fundamental way,” he said. “When businesses and developers hear about the vision we have for the area, people get excited.”

More:
• http://corinthhills.org/?s=stone+mountain+stadium
• Gwinnett Daily Post

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The Big Apple Circus is coming to Stone Mountain Park February 12th, 2010 - February 28th, 2010. Ticket prices range from $15 - $42 each. Admission into the park is $10 (free with annual pass). Shows last approximately 2 hours.

For more:
• 888.451.3750
• Stone Mountain Park - http://www.stonemountainpark.com
• Big Apple Circus - http://www.bigapplecircus.org

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Thanks in great measure to a campaign by Lee Baker of the Gwinnett Sports Council and Touchdown Club of Atlanta, the Stone Mountain Olympic Tennis Stadium may yet be saved.

To help bolster the effort, the Evermore CID is planning to move its base of operations from its current location in Snellville to the stadium’s pro shop located next to the stadium.

The stadium, owned by the Stone Mountain Memorial Association (SMMA) - a Georgia state authority - had entered into an agreement with Gwinnett County in May 2009 for a $1 per year, 50 year lease to operate the 25 acre facility. Part of the agreement included a provision to demolish the stadium structure itself this month, but the SMMA, citing cash flow problems, has been forced to delay the $1.5 million dollar demolishion to 2011. This budget induced delay has created an opportunity for Evermore to facilitate a salvage of the venue.

Evermore CID had previously commissioned a study that concluded that transforming the structure into a multipurpose facility could bring in over $100 million dollars in new revenue over the span of 10 years as well as creating new jobs. A new feasibility study is to be commissioned in order to determine long-term viability.

Optimism of the planned salvage varies with Curtis Branscome, SMMA CEO stating his lack of optimism due to the capital required and with Baker stating that the project is very viable in his opinion.

Dwight Harrison, of Dwight Harrison VW, and vice-chair of the CID states that the interest in the project is greater than the stadium itself as the venue is the gateway to the CID from the west.

Gwinnett County Commissioner Mike Beaudreau has stated that any project would have to be a private venture and that the county is not prepared to “sink a bunch of money into this thing.”

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