 
Over the course of the year, the
Police Department has hosted P.R.O.U.D. meetings throughout the city. At these
meeting we discussed Current event topics, SUCH AS:
Morrow Police Department was presented the “Governor’s
Challenge Cup”. This is the highest award in the State and is
presented by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.
Crime Prevention, including how to be
safe and minimize the chance of being a victim.
Morrow is
currently installing a red light
enforcement camera at Jonesboro Road
and Morrow/Lake Harbin Road, and at Jonesboro
Road and Mt. Zion Road. For the first 30 days that it is in use, violators
will receive warnings only, after that tickets will be
issued by mail. The camera takes multiple pictures of the violation as it
occurs. Be aware they will be going in service in the very near future.
Tickets only go
to violators who cross the intersection after it turns red. These red light
cameras along with 10 Radar signs
permanently placed in various locations throughout the city will make our
streets safer.
V.I.P.S. (Volunteers in Police Service)
Class at Morrow Police Department began last Thursday,
it’s not too late to sign up. If interested Call Stacy Moore at 770.961.4006 or
stacymoore@cityofmorrow.com.
This class is being held to build a resource base of civilian volunteers to
assist the Police Department in day to day activities. You will be trained on
Traffic Direction, Crowd Control, CPR, surveillance and many other useful
areas. After completion of the class, participants will be issued a uniform and
a badge similar to the police officers in the city.
Sign up for the Citizens Police Academy This class is 7
weeks long and gives you a behind the scenes look ar the
Morrow Police Department. We meet every Thursday night at the Morrow Police
Department for 2 hours. This class covers topics such as Uniform Patrol
functions, Criminal Investigations Division, and the VICE Unit. If you are
interested, contact Stacy Moore at 770.961.4006 or stacymoore@cityofmorrow.com or go
to www.cityofmorrow.com.
Safe Halloween will be held again on Halloween Night from 6PM until 8PM in
the City Hall Park. Please join us for a fun and safe evening of Candy, games
and prizes and inflatables. If you have any questions
or suggestions please contact Stacy Moore at 770.961.4006 or stacymoore@cityofmorrow.com.. The city is always looking for volunteers.
This will be a
great event that the city provides for it’s residents.
Barton Memorial park
has had it’s ground breaking over on Meadowbrook Lane,
watch for exciting developments with the walking trail and skate park coming in
the future. This project will be completed in several phases over a 5 year
period.
The groundbreaking
ceremony for the Jester’s Creek
Pedestrian Path System phase 1 was held on Monday, September 10. This path
system will follow Jesters creek and provide a walking and jogging path for our
enjoyment. More phases to come.
By now you have
seen the historic homes rolling into the OLDE
MORROW district. These homes will be renovated and transform the area into
a family oriented entertainment destination. Look for all sorts of excitement
here over the coming months. Soon we will all be able to enjoy this wonderful
development including the lake which gives Southlake its name. The district is
under design by Morrow’s own Ernest Duffey. This project continues to generate
a lot of interest and it will be a major component of the revitalization of the
Southlake Mall area. If you have any questions about this project, please call
City Hall at 770-961-4002.
The parking deck at the intersection of Clayton State Blvd.
and Jonesboro
road is currently being built.
Clayton State University is currently
developing a $40 million dollar project in the city. This project will include
dorms, an activity building, and a business education building. Also Clayton State is offering several Masters Degree
programs.
We encourage you
to go to www.cityofmorrow.com and
complete the citizen survey.
By participating
in this survey, you will assist us in allocating our resources, and give us
feed back about the services we provide.
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