​In the 2-week period (June 14 - 27), 37 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, two were reported in the area we patrol.  One involved a reported roommate v. roommate theft.  The other report is of a sensitive nature, is presently under investigation, and no details can be released at this time.

A summary of incidents reported in the surrounding area:

​Significant Incidents:

Aggravated Assault / Murder
On June 14, 2025, at around 12:45 am, gunfire erupted between individuals that were at a recording studio at 1745 Defoor Place.  Two people were shot.  One was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The second victim was transported to Grady Hospital and is currently in stable condition.  This incident is under investigation by the Homicide Unit.  Any additional information that is suitable for public release will be disseminated by APD's Public Affairs Unit.

​In the last 2-week period (June 28 - July 11),  30 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, 2 occurred in the area we patrol.

On June 30, 2025, at about 1:00 am, an e-bike was stolen from the porch of a residence on Ridgeway Avenue.  Video surveillance of the theft was provided by the victim.  The incident is under investigation by the APD Larceny Unit.  The patrol is aware and remains on the lookout for the e-bike and/or suspect.

On July 3, 2025, the rear window of a vehicle was damaged on Ridgeway Avenue near the park.  The reporting party believed it may have been caused by landscaping crew in the area.  Theft was not suspected.

A summary of incidents reported in the area:

NPU-D received grant funding to do signal cabinet box art in our area and artists have come up with two concepts for boxes located at:

• Northside & 17th
• Howell Mill & Piedmont Office Building
• Collier Rd & Willowest Apartments
• Chattahoochee Ave & Collier Rd

Please complete this survey on community preferences and feedback we can share with the artists, it would be much appreciated.
The deadline for feedback is Friday, July 18, by EOD. 
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for questions contact
ADELINE COLLOT (she/her) | Program Director (Planning & Capital Projects)

upper westside improvement district
CELL | 404.804.1365

From friend of the neighborhood Julian Bene-
There’s a runoff for a Public Service Commission (PSC) seat on July 15, 2025 
Early voting dates July 7‒11.
You can vote in the runoff on July 15 unless you voted in the Republican primary in June. 
Early voting locations are few: only 4 in Fulton. 
Voting place will be your usual Election Day spot, double-check on mvp.sos.ga.gov. Absentee applications closed July 4th.

Why vote?

The PSC is supposed to regulate Georgia Power for the Public.  Instead, the current PSC has: 

• • Approved six rate increases over the last two years.  (The average customer is paying $60 per month more than three years ago.)  
  • OK'd Georgia Power plans to burn even more fossil fuel to meet massive new data-center demand, instead of adopting cheaper, cleaner options. 

We need a PSC with the expertise, commitment, and independence to fight for lower bills and renewable energy.

• Apparently  there is only one candidate with technical electricity modeling expertise standing.
• That candidate is committed to reducing consumer costs, volunteering as expert witness at PSC hearings since 2019 
• They are focused on the problem, exposing the PSC for consistently ignoring lower‒cost options such as  renewables, in order to maximize Georgia Power’s profit.
• They are endorsed by progressive State Sens Parent & Orrock & Reps Draper, Clark & Cummings.

 

UHNA's illustrious Social Chair Shane Murphy has announced the need to step back from coordinating Playgroup going forward-
"Happy summertime everybody! > > I’ve made the difficult decision to step back from coordinating Underwood Hills playgroup. I’m now working at my office five days a week and come August, both my kids will arrive home after 5pm. I’m happy to advise and help any interested leaders. > > If you or anyone you know may be interested, please contact me. > > Shane"
Since Shane taking on Playgroup it's expanded to one of the major social and networking events in the neighborhood, occurring nearly every Friday during school term, with a beautiful colorful banner and refreshments, with reimbursement available from UHNA. 
Shane can be reached via [email protected] or  <[email protected]>

Thank you to our lovely volunteers, keeping the new plants watered as needed. The good thing about native plantings is that, once established they need very little care; no fertilizers, pesticides or irrigation (unless in a severe drought). And they feed and shelter the birds, bees and bugs that keep things going!
Although the various species flower at different times, there's quite a few out now, so go check'em out.

There were no significant incidents to report.

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher
Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol