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Monday, September 3, 2007
Dear city of Lovejoy: I’m jealous!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I recently attended a Lovejoy work session/zoning meeting. I wanted to see what they were planning since we live nearby and patronize businesses there.
Lovejoy residents are being given a unique opportunity to have some input on what future development will look like in the Panhandle.
In order to get to the meeting, I had to turn off of Panhandle Road (which showcases some lovely homes) onto North Bridge Road. Although there is some building going on there, this is a section of Clayton County that has managed to retain a residential and country feel. I can only imagine how picturesque this area was before developers got hold of it.
I was even more in awe once I arrived at the J.W. Smith Community Building at the reservoir. This lake area is so beautiful and serene, even the air smells different there. It was hard to believe that I was less than five miles from home because my neighborhood is practically built out.
Lovejoy residents would like to see horse trails, homes on one-acre lots that are not within a subdivision, four-sided brick homes with side-entry garages, but no wooden steps or porches. They would also like to preserve farmland and green space and see no type of businesses in the area whatsoever, especially anything vaguely resembling a strip mall.
I must admit, I was envious. I along with many Clayton residents I’m sure would love a chance to help shape what their neighborhood could look like. I wish Lovejoy success with their future plans for the Panhandle.
Lovejoy residents - is there anything else you’d like to see (or not see) in your community?
To everyone else - if you could help improve the look of your neighborhood, what types of changes would you suggest?
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