June Primary Results Announced

Secretary of State Announces Election Results; Registration Deadline July 13

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has released the final results from Georgia’s primary on June 9, setting up a slate of candidates who will advance to runoffs and November’s general election. You can see the latest vote tabulations posted online.

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, more people voted absentee than ever before after Raffensperger mailed absentee ballot request forms to 6.9 million active Georgia voters in April.

The 1.1 million absentee voters in the primary far exceeded the 219,731 absentee voters in advance of the 2018 general election.

Turnout is expected to be much higher in this year’s presidential election. Raffensperger has said he expects 5 million voters. The revised voting calendar for 2020 has been posted online.

NEW DATES: The primary runoff will be August 11 and the general election will be November 3. The deadline to register ahead of the general election is July 13.

Visit the LMMNA Government and Elections Page to learn more. We will post any changes or updates on that page as we learn them ahead of the runoff or election.

For all your personalized voting information, visit the My Georgia Voter page.

Taking Care of Older Pets

Tips for Aging Pet Care

Contributed by Jonathan Kahn, DVM
Peachtree Creek Animal Hospital

Hello neighbors! I am often asked about pets slowing down as they age. Sometimes, it is simply that your companion is getting older and developing a calmer demeanor as part of the aging process.

On the other hand, there are many instances where treatable health conditions are to blame. Many older pets, especially large breed dogs, develop arthritis.

Supplements such as glucosamine as well as NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) can have a big impact on their quality of life. Senior cats can also develop treatable arthritic pain. Many owners are shocked at how much more active their pet becomes with regular NSAID use!

In addition, we frequently see endocrine problems develop in older pets. Hypothyroidism is a common problem in geriatric dogs that causes weight gain and lack of energy. It is easily treatable with an inexpensive daily supplement.

Changes in body and function are normal and unavoidable signs of aging, but there are frequently things we can do to help your pet live a longer better quality of life!

Contact our LMMNA neighborhood sponsor, Dr. Kahn, for a tour of his vet clinic anytime! Call 404-46PUPPY (467-8779) or stop by and meet him in person at 1085 Lindbergh Drive NE, Suite 100.

Urban Forests Expanding

Update on Our Growing Armand Road Urban Forest

Contributed by Rich and Dorothy Sussman 

In January of this year, LMMNA worked with Trees Atlanta and the City of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to plan for and plant a variety of trees on the empty FEMA lot across from the neighborhood’s Community Garden.

Among the trees planted were tulip poplars, eastern redbuds, pawpaws, and oaks. Volunteers also planted several blueberry bushes there.  Trees Atlanta checks the plantings weekly to make sure the trees are healthy and getting enough water. DWM maintains the property, adhering to a prescribed mowing plan.  Stop by to see a growing forest in action! 

While you’re there, hop next door to the property once known as Greenspace 1.  Once an area where the neighborhood held celebrations, the opening of Armand Park at the opposite end of the street precluded this use. It could easily have become an unsightly lot, but LMMNA again worked with Trees Atlanta and DWM to ensure that this former greenspace would become part of the Armand Road Urban Forest.

If you visit the property, you’ll see that crews have begun to remove invasives from that area. Tree planting will begin in the fall. Stay tuned for information about how you can volunteer to help plant native trees on the property when the time is right!  Contact LMMNA’s NPU-F Resentative Rich Sussman at michandmina@gmail.com for more information.

 

Join LMMNA Community Garden

Community Garden Growing Strong

 If you’ve walked by LMMNA’s Community Garden lately, you know it’s going like gangbusters! Right now, there are eight plots where residents are growing a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, including: 

•           tomatoes

•           green beans

•           cucumbers

•           squash

•           eggplant

•           bell peppers

•           watermelon

•           rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, and marjoram

 There is room for up to 13 more plots, and the good news is that we plan to build four more this fall. The cost of a plot is $100 per year.  This fee pays for water and general greenspace maintenance.  

If you have any questions or are interested in having your own plot, contact Matt Sussman at mattisussman@gmail.com. Come grow with us!

CONTACT:

LMMNA Parks & Garden Chair | Matt Sussman

LINK: Community Garden Waiver

LINK: Community Garden Master Plan