Oakleigh Neighborhood News

It has long been rumored that there are a number of exceptions to the requirement that homeowners must request ACC approval for any improvements to the exterior of their property. This has created a great deal of confusion which has resulted in some homeowners undertaking exterior improvements without ACC approval. The fact is that there are no such exceptions. No document exists anywhere in the Oakleigh HOA files which authorizes any exceptions to this requirement.

There have been reports that cars parked in driveways in Oakleigh, Amberton and Broadlands have been broken into at night. If you park a vehicle in your driveway you are advised to lock it and not to leave anything valuable inside. While there may have been an arrest in the case, it is still advisable to lock your vehicles at night and to remove your valuables.

The Oakleigh men's tennis team won the "city" (Atlanta Metropolitan Area) championship at the B-2 level for the second season in a row on May 15. Team Captains are Mike McCall & Tom Bradley. It is anticipated that the team will advance to the A-7 level for the upcoming fall season. Maybe three in a row?

Except when trash containers are put out for collection, they should be stored out of sight from the street. This policy has been in effect since the subdivision first opened.

Please do not walk your dogs on the common property and allow them to urinate on the lawn. The grass in front of the Club House and along side the Pool is covered with dead spots caused by dog urine. We all pay a good deal of money to maintain the common property. Please do not squander it by turning the common areas into a bathroom for dogs.