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	<title>Laurel Brooke</title>
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<title>Suspicious Car</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=993</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mayra</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Hello Neighbors,

About 30 minutes ago there was a suspicious car (Silver 4-door Honda, dark tints, 2010-11) parked in front of my house. It just so happens one of our garage doors was left open. My h...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello Neighbors,

About 30 minutes ago there was a suspicious car (Silver 4-door Honda, dark tints, 2010-11) parked in front of my house. It just so happens one of our garage doors was left open. My husband got near the car before it took off. White male, yellow shirt. He took off as soon as he saw my husband. I believe he waiting to see if there were any persons in the house to take advantage of an open garage door.

Just be on the look out for this car. If I see it again I will contact the police.

Mayra Perez]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Suspicious Activity</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/archive/d3b7caac60a22d5b5c958e06e069a09d</link>
<comments>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/archive/d3b7caac60a22d5b5c958e06e069a09d</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>neighbor</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Last night (04/18/11)  a neighbor in the phase 5 side of the neighborhood called CCSO to report a su...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Last night (04/18/11)  a neighbor in the phase 5 side of the neighborhood called CCSO to report a suspicious person looking into the windows of parked  vehicles. Several patrol cars responded and searched the area, but no suspects were contacted. Please be sure to secure your vehicles in your garage, remove valuables from cars that must be left in driveways and lock the doors. Extra precautions may just prevent a crime! If you see anything that concerns you or anyone suspicious, please call 911 immediately and provide the Sheriff’s Office with a good description of who and what you saw. Be safe, set your alarms, and don’t believe that “it can’t happen here”!]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Macon Man Receives Life Sentence for Seeking Sex with 7-Year-Old Girl</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=981</link>
<comments>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=981</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Eric And Tamara</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[ATLANTA—RUSSELL E. WORSHAM, 44, of Macon, Georgia, was sentenced today by United States District Judge J. Owen Forrester to serve the rest of his life in federal prison on the charge of using the In...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ATLANTA—RUSSELL E. WORSHAM, 44, of Macon, Georgia, was sentenced today by United States District Judge J. Owen Forrester to serve the rest of his life in federal prison on the charge of using the Internet to attempt to entice a child to engage in sexual activity.

“This defendant trolled the Internet searching for child victims,” said Sally Quillian Yates, United States Attorney. “His conduct was more than mere words. A brave victim testified during trial that from the time she was 9 until she was 12, this dangerous predator repeatedly sexually assaulted her. On the day of his arrest, the defendant intended to rape a 7-year-old girl. But for the hard work of the investigators, the defendant likely would still be out there, searching for his next victim. Today’s sentence serves as a stern warning to those who might follow in this defendant’s path. This office will continue to aggressively pursue and prosecute those who use the Internet to victimize children.”

Brian D. Lamkin, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Atlanta Field Office, stated, “The FBI has, over the years, dedicated many investigative resources to child exploitation matters such as this through its Innocent Images and Crimes Against Children programs, with the overall goal of protecting young, vulnerable children from those who would exploit them and do them harm. Mr. Worsham is a child predator who will no longer be in a position to harm children and the FBI is proud of the role it played in removing this individual from our streets.”

WORSHAM was sentenced to life in prison. WORSHAM was convicted of these charges on September 21, 2010, after a five-day trial.

According to United States Attorney Yates, the charges, and other information presented in court: In October 2008, WORSHAM befriended a woman online whom he believed to have a 7-year-old daughter. This woman—actually an undercover FBI task force agent—told WORSHAM that she was willing to make her fictitious daughter available to WORSHAM for sex. Over the next three months, in hours of online chats, over two dozen e-mails, and five telephone calls, WORSHAM engaged in graphic and sexually explicit conversations about his planned rape of the 7-year-old girl. These online communications and telephone conversations culminated in WORSHAM arranging to meet with the mother and her 7-year-old daughter. Agents arrested him when he showed up for the meeting. Agents recovered crayons, a spanking tool, a web camera, a studded dog collar, and virtual child pornography from WORSHAM’s van. During trial, a victim testified that when she was between the ages of 9 and 12, WORSHAM had repeatedly sexually assaulted her.

This case was investigated by agents and officers of the Atlanta Safe Child Task Force, which is led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Atlanta Division.

Assistant United States Attorneys Kim S. Dammers and Ryan Scott Ferber prosecuted the case.

This case is being brought as part of Project Safe Childhood. In February 2006, the Attorney General launched Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorney's Offices around the country, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

For further information please contact Sally Q. Yates, United States Attorney, or Charysse L. Alexander, Executive Assistant United States Attorney, through Patrick Crosby, Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Attorney's Office, at (404) 581-6016. The Internet address for the HomePage for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia is www.justice.gov/usao/gan.]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Running to Remember 5k!</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=966</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Danielle</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone! My name is Danielle Chimenti and I am a senior at Sequoyah High School. We have lived in Laurel Brooke for over 10 years. For my senior project I am hosting a 5k run/walk! Just a reminde...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey everyone! My name is Danielle Chimenti and I am a senior at Sequoyah High School. We have lived in Laurel Brooke for over 10 years. For my senior project I am hosting a 5k run/walk! Just a reminder that there are less than 3 weeks left to sign up for the race! I'm hosting this 5k to benefit the American Cancer Society. The goal is to bring awareness to a very rare cancer that less than 2% of all cancer patients are diagnosed with called adenocarcinoma of the small bowel. Please come out and support this great cause! Come run or walk to honor and remember those who are battling cancer and those who have lost the battle! The race will be held rain or shine on March 5th 2011! It costs only $20 to sign up before February 23rd and $25 after the 23rd. All participants who sign up before February 19th are guaranteed a race shirt! To sign up visit:

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1928382 


This event is sponsored by: 
Creative Awards and Promotions, Woodstock                                                                                     Beef O’ Brady’s, Hickory Flat
GNC, Hickory Flat
SunTrust Bank, Hickory Flat
Muscle Milk
Chick Fil A Dwarf House

If you have any questions email me at runningtoremember@gmail.com.  Also if there is any way for you to share this event with friends, family, coworkers, etc that would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much! See you there! 

Danielle Chimenti]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Quality of Life Issue</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/archive/e70ba5c46de5f449e00635a7bc9d61f9</link>
<comments>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/archive/e70ba5c46de5f449e00635a7bc9d61f9</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>neighbor</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[If you have not been on your Nation of Neighbors web-site in a while, you should make time. There ar...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have not been on your Nation of Neighbors web-site in a while, you should make time. There are great tips on children’s fire safety, internet safety for parents, and other messages that affect you; our Laurel Brooke neighbors! 
The main purpose of the site is to communicate safety and security messages quickly and to everyone. The service can do more, but we need everyone to take two minutes and sign up! 
Other ways to use Nation of Neighbors:
Planning activity for the neighborhood can be facilitated on the site. Easter egg hunts, pool opening, and Spring / Summer events can be made much easier and more efficient. Discussion topics can be debated and resolutions agreed upon. People driving too fast? Drivers running stop signs? Want to get a speed bump? Concerned about solicitations? SHARE IT!
Pass this message on to your friends in Laurel Brooke that have not yet signed up and let them know how easy it is to be a part of the team! 
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<title>HALF OF CHILDREN KILLED IN FIRES ARE UNDER AGE 5.</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=964</link>
<comments>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=964</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Eric And Tamara</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[USA Today (2/13, Sternberg) reports, "Children age 4 and younger, those least able to make their way to safety without help, account for roughly half of all childhood deaths and injuries suffered in f...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[USA Today (2/13, Sternberg) reports, "Children age 4 and younger, those least able to make their way to safety without help, account for roughly half of all childhood deaths and injuries suffered in fires," according to a FEMA report set for release today. "Children younger than 5 made up 52% of the deaths of children younger than 16 in fires in 2007," and "were 46% of the injuries that year." The absence of "a working smoke detector has been linked with nearly 25% of fatal residential fires, though just 3% of homes do not have smoke alarms installed, the report says." FEMA Administrator Fugate is quoted as saying that small children "need to be rescued. If the adults in the household don't know what's going on until it's too late, they're going to perish." Noting a statement from Mark Shriver, Chairman of the National Commission on Children and Disaster, that the numbers are getting worse, USA Today adds that to combat the problem, "Fugate says, FEMA, the commission and more than two-dozen other organizations will launch a national campaign today to promote fire safety. The federal agency will post safety tips and other information at www.ready.gov/kidsfiresafety. FEMA also is promoting a dialogue on Twitter, using the hashtag #kidsfiresafety." 
•	An updated website, www.ready.gov/kidsfiresafety, with key tips and resources for how to protect children – and the entire family – from residential fires; 
•	A widget that will link to this website and resources; and 
•	A new Twitter hashtag (#kidsfiresafety) to promote a dialogue about children’s fire safety and share tips. 
These updated tools will offer tips for how to prevent the two leading causes of fires during the winter months: heating and cooking.  
Heating 
The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities has caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of wood burning stoves is growing and space heaters are selling rapidly.  These heating sources are a major contributing factor in residential fires and may put children at risk.  Many of these fires can be prevented.  
What you can do: 
•	Never use your oven to heat your home. 
•	Never allow children to play near a fireplace, wood burning stove, space heater, or other heating sources.  Establish a 3 foot safety zone around all heat sources. 
•	Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist, and use a metal mesh screen when burning a fire in your fireplace. 
•	Follow manufacturer instructions when alternative heat sources such as wood stoves and kerosene heaters are used.  Kerosene heaters may be prohibited by local fire marshals. 
•	Use fire-resistant materials on walls around wood stoves.  Store fuels in proper containers, and keep them out of the reach of children and away from combustible materials. 
Cooking 
Many families gather in the kitchen to spend time together, but it can be one of the most hazardous rooms in the house if you don't practice safe cooking behaviors. Cooking is the leading cause of reported residential fires and fire injuries in the United States. 

What you can do: 
•	Young children are at high risk of being burned by hot food and liquids. Keep children away from cooking areas by enforcing a "child-free zone" of 3 feet (1 meter) around the stove and microwave. 
•	When young children are present, use the stove's back burners whenever possible. 
•	Never hold a child while cooking, drinking, or carrying hot foods or liquids. 
•	Keep young children at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from any place where hot food or drink is being prepared or carried, such as around the microwave.  Keep hot foods and liquids away from table and counter edges. 
•	Teach children that hot things can burn them. 
•	When children are old enough, teach them to cook safely. Supervise them closely. 
Be Prepared 
In at least 23 percent of all fatal residential fires, no smoke alarms were present.  Keep your family safe, by installing a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm on every level of your home and inside and outside sleeping areas.  Test smoke alarm batteries every month and change them at least once a year. In addition, make an escape plan with a common meeting place and call 911 once you are safely outside.  Practice the escape plan with your family; plan a home fire drill on a regular basis.  
Families can further reduce their risk of injury or death by also installing residential sprinkler systems. 
Practice safe fire behaviors and know what to do in an emergency to give your family extra seconds to escape.  For more information on fire-safe behaviors and activities, visit www.ready.gov/kidsfiresafety and www.usfa.dhs.gov.]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Woodstock Man with Massive Collection of Child Pornography Sent to Federal Prison for a Decade</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=959</link>
<comments>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=959</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Eric And Tamara</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, GA—ROBERT MIENSCOW, 53, of Woodstock, Georgia, was sentenced today by United States District Court Judge Thomas W. Thrash for receiving thousands of images and videos on his computer showin...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ATLANTA, GA—ROBERT MIENSCOW, 53, of Woodstock, Georgia, was sentenced today by United States District Court Judge Thomas W. Thrash for receiving thousands of images and videos on his computer showing the sexual abuse of young children.

United States Attorney Sally Quillian Yates said: “Child pornography collectors quietly live among us in neighborhoods and communities of North Georgia, and they are incredibly dangerous. They are a threat to themselves, their families, and the safety of our children. Sometimes a case is particularly disturbing when investigators find out that an individual is specifically collecting brutal images of infants and toddlers. This defendant targeted such images and videos for his massive collection, living an apparent double life which now results in a decade in prison.”

MIENSCOW was sentenced to 10 years in prison, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system. He is also required to register as a sex offender upon his release from custody. MIENSCOW pleaded guilty to the charges in November 2010.

According to United States Attorney Yates and the information presented in court: In January 2009, the Federal Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant on a child pornography offender in Chicago, Illinois. By examining that offender's computer, the FBI determined that the offender in Chicago had been trading child pornography with MIENSCOW. Upon further investigation, an examination of MIENSCOW's computer showed a highly organized collection of over 100,000 images and videos of child pornography, some of which showed the sexual abuse of infants and toddlers. The FBI's examination also showed that MIENSCOW had chatted online with numerous other individuals with a sexual interest in children and traded child pornography images and videos with those persons over the internet.]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Threat</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/archive/c437120e0ee89549220587d7da3faff3</link>
<comments>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/archive/c437120e0ee89549220587d7da3faff3</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>neighbor</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Passed through E-Mail...Not validated, but good to know and be aware!

Hembree Grove  Neighborhood...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Passed through E-Mail...Not validated, but good to know and be aware!

Hembree Grove  Neighborhood Watch 
Target parking lot incident
 
  Eden and I experienced a very troubling event in the Super Target parking lot 
this evening (Tuesday 1/25/11) around 7:30pm.

Let me apologize for the detail but I believe it is critical to what we 
experienced as a father and daughter.

While driving in front of the Super Target's front doors, a young guy tried to 
get us to stop by waving to me like he was in need. He was hearing a hooded 
sweat shirt and looked odd. The hood was up and covering his head. I told Eden 
that "I am not falling for that" and drove to the next lane and parked about 
three spots from the store.

While I slowly gathered my phone and wallet, Eden stepped out of our Navigator. 
When I got out, the guy we passed at the front door was quickly walking towards 
our SUV. I moved to the back of the SUV to meet Eden but felt threatened by this 
guy in the hood. I moved right to him to stop him from approaching us. He 
stopped.

What I failed to realize was a second guy in a hood had already approached Eden . 
She moved to the front of the passenger side of the SUV. I could not see this 
going on because the line-of vision was blocked. I yelled at the second guy and 
he turned away from Eden . 

I aggressively approached him and told him to get away while the first guy 
continued to approach. The second guy got real polite and said "he was out of 
money and gas and his two kids were in the car and wanted to get home". I yelled 
to get away and they both quickly turned and walked away towards Woodstock Rd.

We collected ourselves and quickly walked to Target. I told Eden of the scam "I 
am out of gas and I need money to get home." At that time, a small two-door 
sedan took off from the Woodstock Rd side of the Target lot and sped through the 
parking lot towards the Hardscrabble exit at a very high rate of speed. I 
explained to her they didn't need money for gas but for drugs. They are off to 
another parking lot.

With facial appearance and physical mannerism, I am confident they were both 
meth addicts. They were aggressive. They were looking for money. They were both 
desperate and agitated. They were both white. One with very short black hair and 
a thin beard. The second had blonde hair and a swollen face. Both had the facial 
marks of meth addicts.

Please be aware:
- While I was looking at the first guy trying to get me to stop in front of 
Target, Eden saw the second guy on her side of the car "begging" for money from 
a father and child. I did not see the second guy as I was concentrating on the 
first guy.

- I didn't know about the second guy until he was in arms reach of Eden . The 
back end of the SUV blocked my line-of-vision.

- If Eden had a purse, I feel it would have been grabbed. 

- If Liz was with me, I feel her purse would have been grabbed.

- If two teenage females drivers were confronted, they would have been robbed.

- I am confident these guys would move to another active parking lot for 
begging.

We informed Target's in-store security. I will call them again in the morning.
They asked about a specific vehicle and it did not match. I let her know they 
were meth addicts and she understood.

I am not an expert but meth addicts are desperate for their next fix. They will 
do anything to buy their next fix. Anything.

This is very important: Eden told me on the drive home from Target, the second 
guy touched her. He grabbed her by the arm and she had just shrugged him off 
when I came around the back of the Navigator. I did not see this. I did not 
think this would happen to Eden . I did not think this would  happened to me. I 
do know what I would have done.

I let Eden know this was the time to yell as loud as she could and kick as hard 
as I have instructed her to do so.

Please be aware of your surroundings and where your children are in parking 
lots. 

Please refresh your safety procedures with your sons and daughters. We did!

I feel I am always aware of my surroundings. I really do. Tonight at 7:30, I 
didn't think or know about a second guy until he was within arm's reach of my 
only daughter.

Thanks.
 
 
 
 

 


 
This is a Publication of Hembree Grove
 
 

 

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<title>REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=947</link>
<comments>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=947</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:44:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Eric And Tamara</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Laurel Brooke has been quiet and we are thankful!
Remember, no place is immune to crime, and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office can't function effectively without the assistance of concerned citizen...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Laurel Brooke has been quiet and we are thankful!
Remember, no place is immune to crime, and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office can't function effectively without the assistance of concerned citizens.
They depend on you to report any suspicious activities. Call the Sheriff's Office – that is what they are there for.
They’ll appreciate your call. Don’t worry about being embarrassed if your suspicious prove to be
unfounded. Think instead of what could happen if you don’t act. Some of the things to watch for and report are:
·  A stranger entering your neighbor’s house when your neighbor is not at home.
·  Unusual noises, like a scream, breaking glass, or a loud explosive noise.
·  Anyone peering into parked cars may be looking for a car to steal or for valuables left visible in the car.
·  Strangers loitering around the pool, parks, or secluded areas in Laurel Brooke.
·  If someone going door-to-door tries to open doors or goes to the side or back door, especially if a companion appears to wait in front or is following in a car.
·  Someone apparently trying to force entry into a home or vehicle, even if he’s wearing a
repairman’s uniform.
·  Vehicles being loaded with valuables if parked in front of an unattended residence, even if the vehicle appears to be a legitimate looking commercial vehicle. Many criminals customize their vehicles to look legitimate

Use common sense – don’t confront suspicious characters! Call the Sheriff, they are trained
professionals and know how to make arrests and gather the proper evidence to ensure successful
prosecution. Have a camera handy to take photographs of suspicious characters or vehicles, but never put yourself in harm's way to get a picture.]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Suspicious Activity</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/archive/d1ddc193f028b9e2aa357e0584998b62</link>
<comments>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/archive/d1ddc193f028b9e2aa357e0584998b62</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>neighbor</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[There is a solicitor in our 'hood right now.  Just a reminder to not open your door, especially if y...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[There is a solicitor in our 'hood right now.  Just a reminder to not open your door, especially if you are home alone.  I firmly told him through my window he needs to leave immediately or the police would be notified.  ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Break-in / Burglary</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/archive/ee680d2bbfc2a762a398334d6619b716</link>
<comments>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/archive/ee680d2bbfc2a762a398334d6619b716</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>neighbor</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Just to let everyone know ,some of our Christmas decorations got stolen last knight.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Just to let everyone know ,some of our Christmas decorations got stolen last knight.]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Home "Safe" Home for the Holidays</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=933</link>
<comments>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=933</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:35:32 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Eric And Tamara</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[The holidays should be a magical time for children. Yet each year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 8700 people for injuries, such as falls, cuts and shocks, related to holiday lights, decorations...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The holidays should be a magical time for children. Yet each year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 8700 people for injuries, such as falls, cuts and shocks, related to holiday lights, decorations and Christmas trees. 

Keep the season merry with this list of safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. 

Safer Trees and Decorations

•  When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label "Fire Resistant." Although this label does not mean the tree won't catch fire, it does indicate the tree will resist burning and should extinguish quickly. 
•  When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers, needles do not break. The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin, and when tapped on the ground, the tree should not lose many needles. 
•  When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces and radiators. Because heated rooms dry live trees out rapidly, be sure to keep the stand filled with water. Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways. 
•  Cut a few inches off the trunk of your tree to expose the fresh wood. This allows for better water absorption and will help to keep your tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard. 
•  Use only noncombustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree. Choose tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic or nonleaded metals. Leaded materials are hazardous if ingested by children. 
•  Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens. Always use nonflammable holders and place candles out of children's reach. 
•  Take special care to avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable, keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of children to avoid the child swallowing or inhaling small pieces, and avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food, which may tempt a child to eat them. 
•  Wear gloves to avoid eye and skin irritation while decorating with spun glass "angel hair." Follow container directions carefully to avoid lung irritation while decorating with artificial-snow sprays. 

Bright Ideas for Lights

•  Indoors or outside, always use lights that have been tested for safety by a recognized testing laboratory that indicates conformance with safety standards. 
•  Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections, and throw out damaged sets. 
•  Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per single extension cord. 
•  Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a person touching a branch could be electrocuted. 
•  Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure they have been certified for outdoor use. 
•  Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house walls, or other firm supports to protect the lights from wind damage. Use insulated staples to hold strings in place, not nails or tacks. Or run strings of lights through hooks (available at hardware stores). 
•  Plug all outdoor electric decorations into circuits with ground fault circuit interrupters to avoid potential shocks. 
•  Turn off all lights when you go to bed or leave the house. The lights could short out and start a fire. 

Friendlier Fireplaces

•  Use care with "fire salts," which produce colored flames when thrown on wood fires. They contain heavy metals that can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation and vomiting if eaten. Keep them away from children. 
•  Do not burn wrapping papers in the fireplace. A flash fire may result, as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn intensely. 
•  Before lighting any fire, remove all greens, boughs, papers, and other decorations from fireplace area. Check to see that the flue is open.

Trouble-Free Toys
•  Before buying a toy or allowing your child to play with a toy that he has received as a gift, read the instructions carefully. If the toy is appropriate for your child, show him how to use it properly. 
•  Follow recommended age ranges on toy packages. Toys that are too advanced could pose a safety hazard for younger children. 
•  To prevent both burns and electrical shocks, don't give young children (under age ten) a toy that must be plugged into an electrical outlet. Instead, buy toys that are battery-operated. 
•  Children under age three can choke on small parts contained in toys or games. Government regulations specify that toys for children under age three cannot have parts less than 1 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 1/4 inches long. 
•  Children under age 8 can choke or suffocate on un-inflated or broken balloons. Remove strings and ribbons from toys before giving them to young children. 
•  Watch for pull toys with strings that are more than 12 inches in length. They could be a strangulation hazard for babies. 

Outdoor Play

•  Make sure your child's gloves and shoes stay dry. If either becomes wet, change your child into a dry pair. 
•  Sledding on or into the roadway should be prohibited. Look for shallow slopes that are free of obstacles, such as trees and fences. 
•  Most skiing and skating injuries involve twists, sprains and strains. Prevent injuries by providing your child with competent instruction, proper equipment and appropriate supervision. 

Happy Visiting

•  Clean up immediately after a holiday party. A toddler could rise early and choke on leftover food or come in contact with alcohol or tobacco. 
•  Remember that the homes you visit may not be childproofed. Keep an eye out for danger spots. 
•  Keep a laminated list with all of the important phone numbers you or a baby-sitter are likely to need in case of an emergency. Include the police and fire department, your pediatrician and the national Poison Help Line, 1-800-222-1222. 
•  Traveling, visiting family members, getting presents, shopping, etc., can all increase your child's stress levels. Trying to stick to your child's usual routines, including sleep schedules and timing of naps, can help you and your child enjoy the holidays and reduce stress. 

Food Safety

•  Bacteria are often present in raw foods. Fully cook meats and poultry, and thoroughly wash raw vegetables and fruits. 
•  Be sure to keep hot liquids and foods away from the edges of counters and tables, where they can be easily knocked over by a young child's exploring hands. 
•  Wash your hands frequently, and make sure your children do the same. 
•  Never put a spoon used to taste food back into food without washing it. 
•  Always keep raw foods and cooked foods separate, and use separate utensils when preparing them. 
•  Always thaw meat in the refrigerator, never on the countertop. 
•  Foods that require refrigeration should never be left at room temperature for more than two hours.]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Too close to home. It can and does happen, even in great neighborhoods, like ours.
Lets watch out f...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Too close to home. It can and does happen, even in great neighborhoods, like ours.
Lets watch out for each other and all of our kids!
Child Predator Arrested on Sex Trafficking Charge

ATLANTA—Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Brian D. Lamkin, FBI Atlanta, announces the following arrest today of a known child predator at Dekalb County, Georgia:

On Tuesday, November 30, 2010, Timothy Lyle Chappell, age 48, was arrested at the Dekalb County Probation Office by FBI agents assigned to child exploitation investigative matters. Chappell is being charged via federal criminal complaint with one count of Title 18 USC 1591, sex trafficking of children. In June, 2010, Chappell caused a 15-year-old female to be involved in the commercial sex trade and facilitated her exploitation by others.

Chappell, a Level III Violent Sexual Predator on Georgia’s Sex Offender Registry, will have an initial appearance in front of a U.S. Magistrate judge in Atlanta, Georgia later today.

Additional criminal charges are anticipated and anyone with information regarding this matter should contact the Atlanta Office FBI at tel. (404) 679-9000

The public should be reminded that the above are merely allegations and that all persons are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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<title>Protect your home for the holidays!</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=930</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Eric And Tamara</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[This year’s holiday season promises to be as busy and wonderfully hectic as ever -- shopping and gift-giving, decorating and celebrating with friends and family. Unfortunately, it’s an equally bus...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[This year’s holiday season promises to be as busy and wonderfully hectic as ever -- shopping and gift-giving, decorating and celebrating with friends and family. Unfortunately, it’s an equally busy time of year for home burglars.

Nearly 400,000 burglaries occur in the U.S. from November through December each year, according to the FBI. The National Crime Prevention Council recommends homeowners take extra precautions to protect their homes during the holidays, due to the many home invasions at this time of year.

To ensure that an intruder doesn’t dampen your holiday season, follow these recommended home security precautions.

DON’T TEMPT FATE -- Holidays may be a festive home decorations and visiting friends and family, but don’t let all of that activity compromise your home’s security. Take a reserved approach when displaying expensive decorations and gifts. Give your fine china and elaborately wrapped presents a low profile, and resist the temptation to show them off to the entire neighborhood. If you can see these valuables from the street there’s a good chance they could end up on a burglar’s wish list this year.

NO BRAGGING, PLEASE -- Don’t flaunt expensive gifts to burglars by leaving empty gift boxes from your new computer, flat-screen TV or DVD player on the curb. Break down the boxes and place in large garbage bags to conceal the items. Better yet, take boxes to a recycling center.

KEEPING UP APPEARANCES -- It’s no secret that piles of unchecked mail and newspapers can tip off burglars to an empty house, but did you ever think about hiring someone to shovel snow from your driveway while you’re away? If you’re traveling throughout the holidays it’s a good idea to ask a neighbor to help keep up your home’s appearances so it doesn’t have that vacant look about it. Even a small favor such as asking your neighbor to occasionally park their car in your driveway can make a difference.

DURABLE DOORS AND DEADBOLTS -- Ensure that your holiday guests are the only ones welcomed through the front door this season by making the following entryway improvements:


•Invest in a good quality deadbolt. Doors with handle locks can be broken into with only a plastic credit card. Deadbolts, on the other hand, offer double the locking security and require hammer force to break in. Equip each of your entry doors with a deadbolt, not just the high-traffic ones. Your home is only as secure as its most vulnerable entry point. 


•Make sure you buy a deadbolt with keyed access on the outside and a thumb-latch on the inside. Locks that require keys to be used from the inside of the home can be dangerous if residents need to make a quick exit in the event of an emergency, like a fire. New styles of deadbolts, like the NightWatch offered by Master Lock, feature a locking mechanism that actually locks out duplicate keys when activated. If a contractor, housekeeper or next-door neighbor has regular access to your house keys, consider installing a NightWatch deadbolt to ensure that they can only access your home when invited.


•Remember that no matter which lock you choose, it’s only as strong as the door in which it's installed. The weakest part of a door is usually the area around the lock. Wooden doors are especially vulnerable to break-ins. But, decorative door reinforcement plates are available for about $10, and can make this area more secure. Better yet, consider replacing your front entryway with a fiberglass door, which mimics the look of wood yet is far stronger and more energy efficient. Fiberglass doors like those from Therma-Tru also feature multi-point locks that use bank-vault styles pins to prevent the door from being kicked in.


•By virtue of their less sophisticated locks and typical location at the rear of a house, a sliding patio door can be the most vulnerable entryway in a home if it’s not properly reinforced. Consider equipping you doors with a specially made “patio bar” (about $25) that keeps the door from sliding back in its tracks even if the lock is broken into. A patio bar can even secure older patio doors, which are susceptible to being lifted right out of their tracks and off your house! Newer sliding doors cannot be lifted out of their tracks, and homeowners may consider a quick fix alternative of snugly fitting a 2 x 4 piece of wood in the tracks between the back of the door and the wall.


•Lastly, keep an eye out for unexpected visitors by installing a peephole in your front door. A wide-angle (200 degree) peephole offers a better view of your entire entryway when guests come knocking at your front door.

WINDOW WARNINGS -- Nowhere else is your home more fragile or susceptible to a forced break-in than at your windows. How you secure your windows is up to you, but it is important to keep in mind that occupants must be able to open them easily in the event of a fire. Therefore, the security device you choose should not lock you in the building, but only keep burglars out.


•Various sash locks are common on most any windows, but you can reinforce them on wooden windows by drilling a hole from the front to back where the top and bottom windows overlap, and installing a long nail into the hole. Do this on both sides of the window and take care not to drill too closely to the glass, or too far through the rear window. The nails will stop the windows from sliding open, but you can easily remove them if you need to open the window quickly in an emergency. Avoid investing in sash locks that require a key to operate. Like a double-keyed deadbolt, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to find these seldom-used keys in an emergency.


•Security bars installed over windows can prevent intruder access even if the window is unlocked or the glass is broken open. These bars are recommended for small, ground level house windows situated in low-traffic areas that make a convenient and inconspicuous entrance for intruders. However, security bars must be fitted with quick-release mechanisms to allow them to open if someone in the building needs to get out quickly. In 1995, several members of a Florida family were burned alive when they became trapped inside their home because of window security bars. Fire officials later described the home as a “burning cage” and cautioned area homeowners to use these bars only when necessary and ONLY if they are fitted with quick-release mechanisms.

SHOW THEM THE LIGHT --The most secure house isn’t just the one with the strongest locks. You can protect your home just by making it a more discouraging target for intruders.


•Illuminating the exterior of your home on all sides to eliminate any “safe hiding places” for potential intruders. One of the most effective ways to do this is to install motion-detector spotlights. They have built-in sensors that automatically turn the lights on when movement is detected in the area. Nothing is more surprising to a thief than to have spotlights fire up in his face -- before he gets within 50 feet of the house.


•Create the illusion of activity inside your home by installing timer switches on lights in main living areas. Use at least one timer per floor, usually in the living room and bedroom. Set the timer to keep the light on from about 9 pm until 1 or 2 in the morning. Not only will illuminated indoor lights imply that occupants are actually inside the home, they will increase the chance that a potential intruder is spotted if they try to break into the home. 

TRIM THE TREES, AND BUSHES -- Keep your home landscaping from providing useful cover for intruders. Tall trees or high brushes give burglars dark, shadowy hiding spots to conduct their business without interruption. Keep your front yard bushes and hedges cut low, especially around windows and entryways where burglars may perch before breaking and entering.

SMART SECURITY SYSTEMS -- Affordable, customized home alarm systems are more widely available, and arguably more effective, today than they ever have been thanks to increased competition and advancements in technology. Besides home security, newer systems can also protect your home from fire, carbon monoxide and some even include sensors that trip when the heat goes off to prevent freeze damage that could burst pipes. Most home security systems connect your telephone to the company’s central monitoring station. If the alarm goes off, the station can alert police or fire officials.]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Protect Your Car This Holiday Season</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=929</link>
<comments>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=929</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 01:39:26 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Eric And Tamara</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[In the United States a vehicle is stolen an average of every 21 minutes. Not only does auto theft costs the victim time and money, but it cost society, because it drives insurance premiums up and many...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In the United States a vehicle is stolen an average of every 21 minutes. Not only does auto theft costs the victim time and money, but it cost society, because it drives insurance premiums up and many times stolen vehicles are used to commit other crimes. 
Car thefts seem to occur with greater frequency where large groups of cars are parked for extended periods of time in places such as shopping centers, colleges, sporting events, movie complexes, and large apartment complexes. Like the holiday season! 
Below are some tips you can use to avoid being the victim of a car thief: 
•  Never leave your car running unattended, even to dash into a business, store, etc.; 
•  Never leave any keys in the car or ignition, inside a locked garage, or in hide-a-key boxes; 
•  Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is parked in front of your home; 
•  Never leave valuables in plain view, even if your car is locked. Put them in the trunk out of sight; 
•  Always park in high-traffic, well-lighted areas, when possible; 
•  Install a mechanical device that locks the steering wheel, column, or brakes. These devices will deter some criminals; 
•  Investigate the purchase of a vehicle theft tracking/security system, especially if you own one of the frequently stolen model vehicles; 
•  Never leave personal identification documents, vehicle ownership title, or credit cards in your vehicle; 
•  If you must leave your key with a valet, attendant, or mechanic leave only the ignition key. Make sure you are dealing with a reputable firm. 
•  In high theft areas the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should be etched on windows, doors, fenders and trunk lid. This makes it difficult for a thief to market your stolen car parts. 
•  Copy your license plate and vehicle information (VIN) numbers on a card and keep them with you. If your vehicle is stolen, the police will need this information to take a report; and, 
•  Many vehicles today come with some type of security system from the factory. Normally there are upgraded systems available if you ask. The best choice are systems that shut off the fuel supply so that a car can't be started or driven. 
•  If your vehicle is stolen, report it to the police immediately]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>neighbor</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[REMINDER.....  
The Do Not Call list is real and always a good idea to register your numbers with. ...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[REMINDER.....  
The Do Not Call list is real and always a good idea to register your numbers with. There is some degree of "urban legend" around cell phone calls from telemarketers and the "deadline". 

I will let you all decide for yourself. Check out Snopes report. 
http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp

That said, I always recommend taking part in DNC. It is a good practice and really does only take a few seconds. 


If you decide to register, call the following number from your cell phone:    888-382-1222.
It is the National DO NOT CALL list It will only take a minute of your time.. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.

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<title>Protect Your Mobile Phone!</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=925</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:46:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Eric And Tamara</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month.

REMINDER.....  all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.

.... YOU WILL BE CHA...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month.

REMINDER.....  all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.

.... YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS

To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:    888-382-1222.
It is the National DO NOT CALL list It will only take a minute of your time.. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.

HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON .. It takes about 20 seconds.




https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx



Please forward to family and friends.]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Please let your kids read the discussion posted on our site about Halloween safety, or read it to th...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Please let your kids read the discussion posted on our site about Halloween safety, or read it to them. ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Laurel Brooke Halloween Safety for Kids and Teens</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=909</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:38:22 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Eric And Tamara</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[This Message Board is a perfect place to plan neighborhood events. If anyone knows when our neighborhood will be trick or treating, please post it! Otherwise, let’s assume it will be this Sunday nig...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[This Message Board is a perfect place to plan neighborhood events. If anyone knows when our neighborhood will be trick or treating, please post it! Otherwise, let’s assume it will be this Sunday night (October 31st - the scariest night of the year:) Below is a message for the little gouhls and goblins in our hood…please let them read it, or read it to them. 

Kids - I know that you love Halloween! You get to dress up and get free candy! What a perfect holiday! To make precious Halloween memories, while being safe, please read below:

Some kids already know things that they can do to be safe, like how to cross the street, not to talk to or go with strangers and things like that. But we adults know how exciting Halloween can be and that can make you forget to be careful. 
Here's some tips just for kids, to help keep you safe on Halloween night! Some of these ideas are "common sense" ideas, that means that they are things that you should know and use every day in life. You are never too young to learn!
 	 Add refelctive tape to your costume or carry a light or neon glow stick. Our neighborhood is dark and you want cars and your parents to see you at all times. Watch out! Our neighborhood had a reputation for giving out great treats, so we get lots of traffic every year. Cars are everywhere, so NEVER run into the street!!

        Never, ever go into a strangers house or even ring their door for treats unless your parents are with you and say that it's okay. There are some people in life that aren't very nice to kids and you have to be careful. Always make sure that your mom or dad is within sight when you go out trick-or-treating.

 	 Be careful when you cross a street. Make sure to look in both directions and make sure that there are no cars coming. If you have a little brother or sister with you, take their hand and help them get across the street, too. If the street has a stop light, wait until the cross walk light tells you that it's okay to cross now, but still check before you cross, look both ways.

 	 If you are an older kid or young teen, and going out with friends, make sure that your parents know where you are going and who you are going with. This may seem like a pain but they are your parents and they love you. They just want you to be safe.
 
 	 If you can drive and are taking a bunch of friends to a party, make sure that you have enough gas to get there. You don't want to run out on a dark street, all alone, like a bad horror movie! Also, be extra cautious for little ones walking on streets. Slow down and don't be distracted by other kids in the car or your phone. Think of how you would feel if you hurt a child because you were not paying attention.

 	 If you parents give you a curfew, be home when they say. It builds trust between you and them and they are doing it for your own safety. If you are going to be late, call them and let them know.

 	 Vandalism is never cool! Throwing eggs at cars and houses is not cool. Neither is taking people's pumpkins and smashing them. Someone has to clean it up and it could be you, if you get caught. You can also be arrested and punished as a juvenile. So, don't think that it's fun only if you can get away with it. It's never the right thing to do! Think about how you would feel if someone did that to your house and how bad it would make you feel. Remember that adults are everywhere watching and if you get caught "tricking", you will be embarrassed and in trouble...and so will your parents.
 
Above all - have fun and get lots of candy for your parents to eat!]]></content:encoded>
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<title>CCSO Investigating a hit and run</title>
<link>http://www.nationofneighbors.com/community/GA/laurelbrooke/?d=892</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Eric And Tamara</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Unit is investigating a hit and run accident that occurred in the early morning hours of October 10th. At approximately 2 AM a green Jaguar travelin...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Unit is investigating a hit and run accident that occurred in the early morning hours of October 10th. At approximately 2 AM a green Jaguar traveling northbound on Interstate 575 at Towne Lake Parkway was struck by a dark colored Honda sedan. The Jaguar was knocked off the interstate and went down an embankment. The driver sustained minor injuries. The front bumper of the suspect vehicle (Dark Honda sedan) was left behind at the accident scene. Anyone who has any information about this incident is encouraged to contact traffic investigators at 770-720-7079.]]></content:encoded>
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