Underwood Hills Neighborhood Association

Aug 2024

Checkout the Security Patrol awareness signs Detective Leonpacher organized for the patrol!

In the last 2-week period (August 10 – 23), 63 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, none occurred in the area we patrol.  A summary of activity reported in the surrounding area – you can see Theft from Motor Vehicles tops the list:


Significant incidents

  • Aggravated Assault
    • On August 15, 2024, at about 1:30 am, a man returned to his vehicle at 1801 Howell Mill Road to find multiple individuals breaking into his car.  There were additional suspects in a nearby black SUV.  Multiple suspects pointed firearms at the victim from inside the SUV as well as from inside of his own car.  No injuries were reported.  The incident is under investigation by the Aggravated Assault Unit.

I hope you all have a great holiday weekend.

Best,

Kevin

Det. Kevin Leonpacher
Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol​

 

Operation Feed has been helping the families affected by the apartment fire on Howell Mill. At the bottom of the donation page, you’ll find space to note “in honor of” and you can reference the apartment fire.

Donate – Operation Feed Atlanta


CP 1006 Atlanta Community Engagement Playbook
Learn what makes a great neighborhood with insights from the Atlanta Community Engagement Playbook! This course is perfect for anyone passionate about enhancing community engagement. Discover how to elevate resident involvement from simply observing to taking active leadership in civic change. Don’t miss this opportunity to build stronger, more connected communities!

Date: September 21, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: In-Person


The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a citizen science project created by the University of Georgia. This project is designed for everyone to participate and make a difference for pollinator conservation! Watch the video to learn more about how to join the count.

APS students can count Community Service hours by registering for the Great Pollinator Census- Underwood Hills at myvoluntier.com

In the 2-week period from July 27 – August 9, 58 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those none occurred in the area we patrol.  A breakdown of incidents reported in the surrounding area:

Significant Incidents:

  • Aggravated Assault
    • On August 3, 2024, APD responded to a residence on Liberty Parkway after a woman assaulted another family member by striking them with a firearm.  No shots were fired.  The subject was arrested for Aggravated Assault.
  • Aggravated Assault
    • On August 8, 2024, APD responded to the same residence after the arrestee from August 3 bonded out of jail and stabbed a family member.  She fled the scene.  Warrants for her arrest are outstanding.

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher
Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol

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In the 2-week period from July 13 – 26, 38 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those none occurred in the area we patrol.  A breakdown of incidents reported in the surrounding area:

There were no significant incidents to report.

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher
Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol

NPU University is implementing a Code Enforcement Training Academy to empower the City of Atlanta residents with knowledge surrounding code enforcement and the law through various departments.

The City of Atlanta Code Enforcement Academy Training program will teach participants the core job functions through classroom instruction and educate community members on departmental structure, premise violations, substandard structures, 3-1-1 overview, and community partnerships.

This course is free to participants. Those interested in applying must be at least 18 years old, a City of Atlanta resident, and able to commit to attending four out of five classes.
​September 11 – November 6, 2024
Wednesday (Bi-Weekly)
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Zoom (Online)


 
The City of Atlanta Department of Parks & Recreation is hosting a virtual Trails ATL meeting for your community and we want your input!
 

NAVIGATING MORTGAGE AND RENTER CHALLENGES: A GUIDE FOR ATLANTA’S RESIDENTS
Empower yourself with vital strategies for mortgage and rental challenges! Learn budgeting tips from a HUD-certified counselor, navigate Georgia’s foreclosure process, and discover emergency housing resources for renters.
Secure your spot now!

​Date: August 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Zoom


From Underwood Hills Security Patrol Chair Jamie Hargather;
​It’s the time of year to renew security patrol annual dues.  $300 for an entire year gets our neighborhood off-duty Atlanta Police Officers patrolling our neighborhood at different times of the day and in the middle of the night throughout the week.

Would love to get everyone to sign up in the next 30 days, so we don’t have to send out multiple emails throughout the rest of the year…please sign up soon!

Sign up or Renew

There has been a major reduction of crime within the neighborhood since the patrol began a few years ago, and we want to keep that up.

Also, don’t forget about the officers being able to do vacation checks on your residence while you’re away. Make sure you use this service!

Also, If you need a new Security Sign to put in your yard, please let me know!

Join the UH Security Patrol for $300 per year.  Security Dues are for the August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025 time period.

Thank you to the below, who have already paid without an email even going out! Yall are on it!

Please renew or join, so we can keep these Atlanta Police Officers as our security patrol in the neighborhood!
Thank you!
Jamie Hargather
securitypatrol@underwoodhills.org
UH Security Patrol Chair