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Thanks to everyone that came to enjoy the 2026 Underwood Hills Spring Social on Saturday, and a special thanks to all the volunteers and contributors that made it happen, especially Coordinator Chris Lecraw and family, UHNA Steering Committee Chairs and Executive, raffle prize donors and UHNA Sponsors.

Treasurer Debbie reported at the GM record-breaking event revenue of $3,205 in raffle tickets, exceeding their $2,500 goal, while also noting UHNA now has 125 memberships and were under budget on expenses.  here's a link to the photo album;

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The banner is up off Woodland Hills/Collier Rd NW and just in time for graduations and Mother’s Day!

Ladies and Gentlemen-the official high school and college graduates of Underwood Hills!!  
@apsnawarriors @holyinnocentsbears @universityofga

Georgia Gordon and Davis Metzger just graduated from UGA last weekend! 

Georgia will be working in events or in the hospitality industry and you will see her back around the neighborhood!

Davis is graduating with a tax accounting degree from Terry Business School and will be working at Forvis Mazars, an international accounting firm as an intern this summer. 

We wish all the graduates success on their new adventures and know that you always have a home to come back to here in Underwood Hills. 

Seniors: 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYXbkJClTwr/?igsh=eXg4djhzM2NtNXgw

Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers in Underwood Hills!

In the last 2-week period (April 18 - May 1), 58 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, none occurred in the area we patrol.  There were no significant incidents to report. 

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher

Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol

Neighborhood Leaders,

I wanted to reach out with a quick update on our schedule. We’ve decided to hold off on a May meeting and push our next gathering to Thursday, June 11. Please mark your calendars—we’re looking forward to seeing you then.

1. Don’t forget to vote! Early voting is currently open at both the Buckhead and Northside libraries. The primary is May 19, so let’s encourage our neighbors to get out there and skip the lines. You can check polling hours and grab a sample ballot on the Fulton County Election site.

2. Homestead Exemption Update Regarding the new homestead exemptions: the county is awarding these automatically if you already have a basic exemption on file. Postcards were mailed out in March to notify eligible residents of their status. If a neighbor didn't receive one or wants to verify their status, they can check the Fulton County Assessor website.

3. Legislative Summary: 2026 Georgia Session There was a lot of movement under the Gold Dome this year. Here is a summary of some key bills:

• Preserving Local Control (HB 1166): A quick win to share—HB 1166, which would have mandated Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) statewide, did not get out of committee in the Senate. This means local control over our neighborhood zoning remains intact.
• Property Tax Cap (SB 33): This bill passed the legislature and now awaits the Governor’s signature. It is designed to institute a mandatory statewide cap on annual homestead assessment growth, limiting increases to 3% or the rate of inflation. Notably, it removes the ability for local school boards or municipalities to opt out. Because this is a constitutional change, once signed, it will appear as a referendum on the November 3rd ballot for final voter approval.
• Public Safety & Street Racing (HB 1265 & HB 1076): These bills increase the legal penalties for organizing or participating in street racing. Notably, they also elevate fleeing or eluding law enforcement to a felony charge under specific circumstances.
• HOA Guardrails (SB 406): It is important to remember that most of our Buckhead neighborhood organizations are voluntary civic associations rather than mandatory HOAs. For those who do live in mandatory associations (like condos), this bill prevents associations from foreclosing over minor fines or small debts (typically under $2,000).
• Tax Relief (HB 463): This legislation schedules a reduction of the state’s individual income tax rate to 4.99% beginning in 2026 and increases the standard deduction for filers.
• Insurance Reform (HB 1344): This measure strengthens fraud investigations and requires insurers to provide homeowners 60 days to address property issues identified via aerial imagery before a policy can be canceled.

Thanks for everything you do for our community. See you in June!

Best regards,

Emily Boatright

Chair, Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods (UHNA is a member of BCN, our Rep is VP Beau Grant)

404.518.2990

The Bike Tour info below is part of the Atlanta Cycling Festival and the route is linked on the ACF website: https://www.atlantacyclingfestival.com/2026-festival/atl-dot

Get ready for the annual UHNA Spring Social, 3-7pm Saturday May 9, Underwood Hills Park.

If you have raffle prizes to offer please reach out to the Coordinator Chris Lecraw clecraw@gmail.com

NPU-D folks,

The agenda for tonight's virtual NPU-D meeting is attached along with the draft minutes from last month's meeting. There is a link to the meeting registration in the agenda and the URL for that is copied in the Zoom meeting invitation below:

Hi there, 

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. 

When: Apr 28, 2026 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucu2upzgvGNRkuGmiYcE2akuYMkFc1av-

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

James Martin

2026 Chairperson NPU-D

NPU-D Agenda 4-28-2026.pdf NPU-D Minutes 3-24-2026

In the 2-week period (April 4 - 17), 36 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, one occurred in the area we patrol.  On April 10, 2026, a resident called police after witnessing an intoxicated male walking down Marvin Street yelling at people and banging on car windows.  An officer responded and located the male in the bushes along the sidewalk in front of 1700 Defoor Avenue NW.  He was arrested for disorderly conduct.

There were no significant incidents to report. 

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher

Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol.

‘ hey did you know PetWell Veterinary Healthcare is locally owned and operated? The owners live right here in Underwood Hills. In the spirit of protecting our neighbors and their pets PetWell Veterinary Healthcare offers 30% off all service services and 50% off vaccinations!’ stay tuned over the coming months to learn more about other services that PetWell has to offer such as laser therapy, professional dental cleanings, surgical procedures, yappy hour, etc.

A record turnout for the Member Appreciation Event at Your 3rd Spot Sunday afternoon. Thanks owner Josh Rossmeisl and team for making UHNA members feel so welcome, and thank you Members for joining in our efforts to make Underwood Hills the best it can be.

On behalf of Dave Wilkinson, President & CEO of the Atlanta Police Foundation, along with Mayor Andre Dickens and Chief Darin Schierbaum, we are pleased to formally invite you to join us as a Patron at the 2026 Blue Jean Ball on Saturday, May 16.

This special evening will feature a live auction with unique items and exclusive VIP experiences, all in support of the men and women of the Atlanta Police Department.

Join us for a night where taste and sound come together. Enjoy an immersive culinary experience created by master chefs from Buckhead Life Group, with each dish telling a story through flavor.

To purchase tickets, please click “HERE.”

Best regards,
Lauren

Lauren Trahe Director of Corporate DevelopmentAtlanta Police Foundation | 191 Peachtree Street NE #191 Atlanta, GA 30303p. 404.586.0180 x306 | c. 407.802.8218 | e: ltrahe@atlantapolicefoundation.org Fight Crime With Your Tax Credit! Visit www.lesscrimeact.com to secure your tax credit.Blue Jean Ball- Saturday, May 16th@Promise Field Day- Friday, July 24thAtlanta’s Finest 5k- Saturday, August 22nd

Please be sure that your house number is visible and legible from the street.  Even in these days of GPS and other technologies, you want your home to be easily identified in case of an emergency.  As you walk or drive through the neighborhood, you will see that many homes have obscured address information or no address identification at all.  If your home is one of these, for your own safety, please go to the hardware store and get some stick-on numbers for your mailbox!!!  Delivery drivers will appreciate it, too!!

Cynthia, UHNA Safety Chair (and a literal UHERO!) Contact safety@underwoodhills.org to learn more about Underwood Hills Emergency Response Organization

In the last 2-week period (March 21 - April 3), 39 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, two were reported in the area we patrol.  One was an administrative report that did not involve criminal activity.  On March 27, 2026, a motorist travelling on Collier Road was stopped for excessive window tint.  The driver stopped on Woodland Hills and was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana.  Citations were issued and the driver was released.

There were no significant incidents to report during this time. 

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher

Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol

Wayfair is opening its second large-format, brick-and-mortar store in Atlanta, GA, at The District at Howell Mill on March 31, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. A grand opening weekend celebration is scheduled for April 17–19, 2026, featuring $50 gift cards for the first 100 daily customers, in-store deals, and family-friendly entertainment. Wayfair +2

Key Details for the Atlanta Grand Opening:

• Location: The District at Howell Mill, Atlanta, GA.
• Store Opens: March 31, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET.
• Grand Opening Festivities: April 17 – April 19, 2026.
• Opening Weekend Events: The first 100 customers each day will receive a $50 gift card, along with family-friendly entertainment.

Volunteers are 100% the lifeblood of the UHNA. Literally nothing gets done without them.

Thanks to the stalwarts that helped clean the mural, scrape, sand and paint the wooden table and bench on Saturday- APS Students Olive and Elsbeth (Legends!), UHNA Youth Coordinator Caren, Membership Chair Natalia & Treasurer Debbie (above and beyond!) & neighbors Ben, Oliver and Nelson.

Thanks also to Playgroup/Social Chair Maria for organizing the Egg Hunt Sunday, and all the others that helped out (too many to name- you know who you are!)

If you'd like to join in drop us a line uhadmin@underwoodhills.org or follow events on the Calendar (click on an entry for details).

Do you have a high school or college grad this year? Send their name and school they're graduating from to dmassara@mindspring.com for inclusion on our neighborhood banner to be hung at the park. Please forward this to any Underwood Hills grads who might want to be included. Deadline is Saturday, April 25 at 5:00 PM.

HI, I am Maha, I’m an Atlanta native and I moved to Underwood Hills in January 2025. I graduated undergrad from UGA and Law School at Georgia State. I have owned my own personal injury practice for 13 years. We represent injured people in motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, pedestrian accidents, and dog bites.

In the last 2-week period (March 7 - 20), 34 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, one occurred in the area we patrol.

Sometime overnight between March 12 and March 13, a license plate was stolen from a vehicle parked on Marvin Street.  LPR cameras captured images of the suspect vehicle with the stolen license plate affixed to the rear in west midtown around 11:00 PM.  This case is under investigation by the Larceny from Auto Unit.

There were no significant incidents this period to report.

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher

Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol

After a couple of years prevaricating, we finally have a new (additional) grill for Underwood Hills Park. Just in time for summer...

Big thanks to Bert Jacobs and Nelson Lindsay for assisting with the install, and to Members and Sponsors for providing the funds.

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