E-coli readings are still elevated. Park users are advised to avoid prolonged contact with the water. Data can be seen here.
In an attempt to locate the sources of contamination, 3 samples were taken from sites upstream of the park behind properties in Springer and Marvin Streets. Readings from those sites were all lower than at the Park, each around 1200-1500 pcm/100ml; high but not too bad, although if readings like that persist over months it needs action. It suggest the cause is not a single point but a more general influx of effluent from all the rain washing across yards into the stream. This is why it's important to clean up after ones pets, even in your own back yard! (Prior to this latest problem readings in the park were in the low hundreds). Of particular concern is the large amount of broken glass. If someone were to receive an open wound in contact with the contaminated water it could lead to serious infection. Please reach out if you'd like to assist in a community cleanup. Underwood Hills neighbors can renew or join Security Patrol for $300 per year. Click the button above or send $300 via PayPal to [email protected] or by check payable to “Underwood Hills Neighborhood Association” P.O. Box 19914 Atlanta, GA 30325 Please renew, so we can keep these Atlanta Police Officers as our security patrol in the neighborhood 7 days a week. Safety in the neighborhood is one of the major concerns and the stream of ‘bad news’ doesn’t seem to subside- even though the actual crime rates have been in constant decline for the last 20 years.
Luckily, Underwood Hills is a pretty safe spot with low crime rates, and it shows: currently, most participants in the survey feel overall very safe in Underwood Hills with an overall score of 4 stars. Probably one of the reasons to feel safe is to participate in our Security Patrol program, where off-duty APD officers check on our neighborhood. Umderwood Hills Trackstars Kids running program Fall '22 will run Wednesday and Thursday 5.30-6.30pm from September 7 until Thanksgiving, excepting school holidays.
The program is offered twice per week, with an option for participants to aim for a 13.1 mile goal OR the 26.2 mile marathon, and to attend one or two days per week. Atlanta Track Club has modified the program to accommodate this. More details at Atlanta Track Club Sign up below. Southern Center for Human Rights’ is hosting Community Safety and Police Violence town halls.
The residents' of Zone Two community town hall will be taking place on September 22 from 6:15 to 7:45 PM at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (435 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308). Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please keep an eye out for a pre-survey which must be completed prior to attendance at the town hall. Us this link to register your interest and you share with your community! We look forward to meeting you! Underwood Hills neighbors can renew or join Security Patrol for $300 per year. Click the button above or send $300 via PayPal to [email protected] or by check payable to “Underwood Hills Neighborhood Association” P.O. Box 19914 Atlanta, GA 30325 Please renew, so we can keep these Atlanta Police Officers as our security patrol in the neighborhood 7 days a week. Recently the Steering Committee got invited to one of the new developments at ‘The Works’. Josh Rossmeisel, a new resident to Underwood Hills who moved to the neighborhood from Boston in 2021, gave us an introduction to the concept of ‘Your 3rd Spot’ and an extensive tour of the building site. It is great to see that new business owners reach out pro-actively to the neighborhood and work together with the Underwood Hills Neighborhood Association (UHNA). 2600 copies of the Underwood Hills News were destributed by USPS last week.
Look out for it in your letterbox, and please use the QR code to complete the survey! ![]() From Emily Roth Forest Restoration Coordinator, Trees Atlanta "I wanted to share with you the sign up for this weekend's project. Here is the sign up link with all the details! We currently have 13 (!!) confirmed volunteers with 7 additional spots available. You also might see us out in the Goat Gully sometime this month or next treating the Kudzu and doing some maintenance on the young trees we planted there. I'm organizing this year's volunteer project maintenance calendar, based on suggestions from the site visit, so keep an eye out for that coming soon." You can add UHNA events to your calendar for reminders. |
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