Join Your Neighbors June 14 for a Fun & Friendly 5K!

We’d love for you to be part of our annual 5K Run/Walk/Bike Race this Saturday, June 14th at 8:30 AM!

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just looking for a fun way to enjoy the morning with friends and family, this 3.1-mile event is for everyone. Bring your energy, bring your bike, bring your kids—and let’s make it a great day together.

Official race timing is available for those working toward personal goals or qualifying for other races.

Come out, connect with the community, and help keep this local tradition going strong—we can’t wait to cheer you on!

Meet at Biffle Park, 5221 Biffle Road, Stone Mountain.

Click here to register now.
$25.00 per runner, children 12 and under free.

Or register on the day of the race at the park:  $30.00 the day of the race

Save the Date: Great American Campout & Environmental Career Day

June 28, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Hairston Park, 889 S. Hairston Road
A Day of Fun and Adventure: Get ready for a fun-filled day of camping tips and career opportunities in environmental and green occupations. There will  be games, crafts, guest speakers, trail walks, birding, food, and more! This exciting event is perfect for families and friends of all ages.

Click here to see how you can help out!

Golf Course Development Hearings, Great American Campout, and More News about Your Community

Closed Golf Course Development Starts SLUP Process June 9 

McKinley Homes is asking for a special land use permit to include senior housing in its development of 230 residences on 54 acres in the center of the closed Hidden Hills golf course.  This level of density is allowed under the Hidden Hills Overlay as long as the rest of the golf course (130 acres of fairways) remain as greenspace.  The company must receive approval for a special land use permit to include senior housing on the site. 

Click here to see the slides presented at the public meeting April 14. 

The plan shows three types of housing units: 

  • 131 single-story units for seniors; 28’x 64’, some will include a loft, priced in the mid- to high-$300,000s. 
  • 55 two-story, front entry townhomes, priced in the mid $300,000s. 
  • 44 two-story units on single-family lots, priced between $400,000 to $450,000. 

Click here to see the sketch plat. 

Click here to see renderings and samples of the kind of homes McKinley would build. 

  • On July 8, 6 p.m., the Planning Commission will hear the case. 
  • On July 24, 5:30 p.m. the Board of Commissioners will hear the case, in person, at 178 Sams Street, Decatur. 

You can read all about this case and upcoming cases at this website:  https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/planning-and-sustainability/public-hearing-agendas-info 

In this Planning Review cycle, the short-term rental regulations will come up again. These are the new rules affecting AirBnB and other type rentals. There are several requests to allow personal care homes and childcare facilities in District 5. In District 4, there is a request to allow an alcohol outlet at 1101 N. Hairston Road (just south of Central).  The District 4 Community Council hears the case on June 17, 5:30 p.m., on Zoom. 

Save the Date for the Great American Campout and Environmental Career Day 

June 28 
10 am – 2 pm 
Hairston Park 
889 S. Hairston, Stone Mountain 

There will be fishing, birdwatching, trail walks, camping tips and many hands-on activities. Join the Fun! Tell your friends!
Join us for a fun day of exploring basic camping skills & green careers! Volunteers needed for setup, activity support & breakdown. Enjoy nature & give back! If you can help, please sign up at this link: https://x.gldn.io/e/4KmKOEhnITb 

Envisioning the Future and Changing Codes to Make it Real 

We continue to make progress on the vision for development in the Greater Hidden Hills area. The impetus is to create more desirable development in our community by changing parts of the overlay code. The Planning Department is reviewing recommendations and hopes to present them to the public by July.  We’ll keep you posted. 

Thank you to those who have contributed to the Greater Hidden Hills CDC. 
Your support helps us maintain our 501c3 status as a nonprofit, pay for our website and email notices, and other operational expenses. We work on behalf of all communities in and adjacent to the Hidden Hills overlay district. We would appreciate your financial donation. 
Membership is $25 for individuals and $125 for neighborhood associations and businesses each year.  
https://greaterhiddenhillscdc.org/you-can-make-a-difference/ 
Or donate directly through PayPal 
  
Thank you for reading.  Let’s keep working together to leave our community better than we found it! 
  
Written and prepared by Jan Costello. 
Comments? Questions? Our email is GHHCDC@gmail.com