July NGP Community Meeting Notes

NGP Community Meeting Summary  

Date: July 15, 2025  

Time: 6:35 p.m.  

Meeting Highlights:

Treasury Report

• Current balance is $706.23.

Garden Party

• The Events Committee Chair is seeking volunteers to assist in planning the Garden Party, scheduled for August 10, 2025.

Community Survey Results: 

• The top request was for more community events.

Guest Speaker: Commissioner Ted Terry (District 6):

• Commissioner Terry addressed community issues and offered support for the Garden Party.

• Discussions on a proposed data center in South DeKalb have been postponed for 100 days, during which time regulations will be reviewed.

  • Environmental Concerns - Data centers significantly contribute to pollution, raising environmental concerns. The county will assess land-use regulations, including buffer distances and water usage limits.

  • Economic Impact -  While data centers may not create many jobs, they can generate tax revenue for local schools. A special account will manage this revenue for the Southwest Tax Allocation District.

  • Community Involvement - Residents are encouraged to get involved; Commissioner Terry will send out committee information. Opportunities exist for participating in water conservation programs and addressing community needs.

  • Board of Commissioners meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 178 Sam St.

Water Rate Increase

• A 10% increase in water rates will take effect on August 1, with additional increases planned for the future. Subsidies and discounts are available for low-income individuals and certain groups.

Upcoming Actions

• Information will be compiled regarding proposed speed bumps and traffic-calming measures on Gresham Road. 

• Speed bumps on Gresham. Please visit this link to learn how to request speed bumps and other traffic-calming measures. The road must be a local road, and the speed limit must be below 30 mph. (I think I said 35 mph last night). When you submit the petition, please feel free to copy me so I can stay informed about its progress.

•  Strip mall in Gresham near I-20 for sale? Across from Bigelows (The Commissioner’s team will follow up on this)

• Rain barrel workshop.  (The Commissioner’s team will follow up on this)

• Toilet Retrofit Rebate Program (please share this link with members)

• Standing water/sewer was reported near Cottonwood Dr.  (The Commissioner’s team will report to roads and drainage)

• Illegal dumping and tall grass on the trail by Cottonwood Dr was reported (The Commissioner’s team will follow up with the Sanitation department re: mowing and copy the Executive team. Neighbors should keep reporting dumping to Keep DeKalb Beautiful email/phone kdb@dekalbcountyga.gov and 404.294.2010.)

• Farmer’s Market (The Commissioner’s team will message a mobile market vendor and East Lake and Decatur Farmer's Market  and Avondale organizers to see how a community can get one started, copy Gresham leadership)

• Coffee Shop/Vet/UPS store/restaurant/grocery store (The Commissioner’s team will research how you start requesting this kind of development in the neighborhood — through DDA (development assn or dept)

• Abandoned cars were reported (The Commissioner’s team will follow up to get the exact location for the report.)

• Entrenchment Park trail expanded (The Commissioner team will follow up with Parks & Rec)