Politics & Government
DECA Endorses Annexation Into Chamblee
The organization passed a resolution during its meeting on Wednesday night.
The Dresden East Civic Association (DECA) has endorsed .
According to the organization's Yahoo! group page, its board of directors approved a motion supporting the annexation this past Monday night.
The motion passed by a vote of 8-3.
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south to roughly the Clairmont Road and I-85 interchange will be held on Nov. 6.
The organization said annexing into Chamblee will offer more local control and better services than continuing to reside in unincorporated DeKalb.
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Brookhaven's recent incorporation is also mentioned in DECA's endorsement. "Once Brookhaven becomes a city, if we do not annex into Chamblee we will be an 'unincorporated island' surrounded by other cities and I-85, which could further reduce the level of service we receive from DeKalb County."
The motion also said and other city officials "have been very responsive to any questions and concerns we have raised regarding annexation."
DECA includes eight communities in its representation, including Appling Heights; Dresden Square; Frontier Woods; LaVenture Forest; Marlin Acres; Wakefield Forest; Tanglewood Circle; and Whispering Hills.
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