COMMUNITY NEWS

Thanks to the efforts of our former NPU chair, one of the major player in copper thefts is now behind bars 12/9/07

 Panhandling

I am sure all of us are annoyed by the constant and consist request for money at the off ramp on both Lee street and Lowery Blvd.  Well there is something you can do about it.  Major Dallas has promise us that he will respond to any 911 calls about this problem.  Please dont engage the offenders, just call 911.

Mortgage Fraud

Kevin Wiggins of Ellenwood plead guilty to mortgage fraud which involved over 80 houses.  He plead guilty to three count of mortgage fraud with together can have a max sentence of 15 years.  He is also required to payback 7 million dollars.

Free Saturdays at the High Museum

 If you are a Fulton County resident, you can get into the High Museum of Art at no charge 

Just present proof of residency. Children who are ages 5-10 can enjoy the new Greene Family Learning Gallery, which is based on works in the museum’s collection.This is part of an ongoing offer allowing Fulton County residents free admission to the High on the first Saturday of each month.

(NOTE: Even though you are a Fulton County Government employee, you MUST be a Fulton County resident to take advantage of this offer!)*

The museum is located at 1280 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta (404-733-HIGH).

 *(If you have questions regarding Fulton County employee eligibility, please contact the Fulton County Arts Council at 404-612-5780.)