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| Tucker Summit CID March 2020 Newsletter
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| DeKalb County Issues Executive Order
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DeKalb County has declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Critical services will continue to be provided ensuring that the County workforce remains in a heightened state of readiness while addressing the public’s health and safety during this crisis.
Read the executive order here.
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| COVID-19 (Coronavirus): What You Need
To Know
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The outbreak and spread of COVID-19, or Coronavirus, has been very prominent in the news and misinformation has greatly contributed to rising fears. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has created content to explain the facts and steps to prevent its spread.
While anyone can become sick after contracting COVID-19, those who are most likely to succumb to the virus and become gravely ill are those who have chronic medical conditions or a weakened/compromised immune system such as the elderly and those with an autoimmune deficiency. Those who have been in complete quarantine or have been released from isolation do not pose a risk of infection to other people.
Symptoms of COVID-19 consist of fever, cough and shortness of breath. Seek medical advice if these symptoms develop and you have also been in close contact with an infected person or traveled to an area with an ongoing spread of the virus.
In order to stay healthy and prevent the spread of germs and bacteria, wash your hands often, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing and stay home when sick.
For more information and advice on the coronavirus, please visit the CDC website and visit the Johns Hopkins website for situation updates on the outbreak.
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Other Resources to Help
The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers disaster relief loans and is including the Coronavirus outbreak as part of their coverage. The federal government has set aside $50 billion in aid to small businesses, which includes:
- $2 million loan maximum
- Up to 30-year amortization
- Low annual interest rate of 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for private non-profit organizations
- No prepayment penalties
SBA disaster loans can be used to repair or replace the following items damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster: real estate, personal property, machinery and equipment, and inventory and business assets. For more information, click here.
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| Tucker Manufacturing Day Has Been Postponed
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To help prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 virus, Tucker Manufacturing Day, originally scheduled for April 22, has been postponed. Please stay tuned for updates as the City of Tucker, Tucker Summit CID and Tucker-Northlake CID work to reschedule the event.
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| TSCID Candidate Forum Canceled
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The Candidate Forum, originally scheduled for April 16 has also been canceled. TSCID is working to gather information on each candidate’s platform to distribute to the voters prior to the May 19 elections.
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Amazon Delivered Keynote Address at Partnership Gwinnett Movers & Makers Event
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Robert Packett, Amazon’s southeastern regional director of operations, gave the keynote address at the Partnership Gwinnett Movers & Makers Awards on March 5. Audience members, consisting of business owners from both Gwinnett and DeKalb Counties, were interested in not only the progress of the 640,000 square foot facility – scheduled for completion before the 2020 holiday season – but also the $1.2 billion impact it will have on the Georgia economy.
“Small business will no longer be limited by geographic location,” said Packett. “More than $1 billion local fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) products have been sold.”
Packet revealed that the key to Amazon’s two-day delivery success is technology and infrastructure; proximity to the customer and a shortened delivery window; robotics and conveyance and partnerships in the logistics network. He also stated that Amazon currently enjoys great partnerships with the state and looks forward to being a part of the community now and for many years to come.
More information on Robert Packett’s Amazon presentation and the Movers & Makers event can be found on the Business RadioX website.
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Macy’s representing TSCID
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City of Tucker’s John McHenry
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Todd Long, Atlas; Victoria King; UPS; Emory Morsberger, TSCID
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New Popeye’s Chicken Coming To MIB
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Rain caused construction setbacks for the new Popeye’s Chicken at 1690 Mountain Industrial Boulevard but is now fully underway.
After having broken ground on January 8, the 46-seat, 2,146 square foot restaurant is scheduled for completion in late June.
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TSCID-sponsored robotics team, Team Reboot, put up a well-fought battle against one of the top FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams in this year’s Star Wars-themed competition. Though Reboot lost this bout in the PCH Dalton quarterfinal, the team learned a great deal and intend to update the design, including securing the air tubes better to shoot more balls and also adding lift capabilities for an added advantage for their next match up.
Check out this video to watch the fascinating challenge. Go Team Reboot, we’re rooting for you!
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TSCID Partners for Corridor Study
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TSCID has joined forces with Gateway85 CID, Lilburn CID, the City of Tucker and Gwinnett County to study 6.6 miles of the Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Mountain Industrial Boulevard corridor from I-85 to East Ponce de Leon Avenue.
The $200,000 study will be divided among each agency with Gwinnett County contributing $67,000 from the 2017 Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax (SPLOST), the City of Tucker contributing $67,000, Tucker Summit CID contributing $27,000, Gateway85 CID contributing $27,000 and Lilburn CID contributing $12,000. Pond and Company has since been selected to conduct the study.
For more information on the scope of the study please visit the website and for information on the partnership, please read this DeKalb Champion article.
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- Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Mountain Industrial Boulevard Corridor Study
- Analyze existing and future multimodal operational and capacity needs of the corridor from Dawson Boulevard/Live Oak Parkway to US 29/Lawrenceville Highway on Jimmy Carter Boulevard and US 29 to East Ponce de Leon on Mountain Industrial Boulevard
- Recommend projects for development that will address existing and future transportation and mobility needs of the corridor
- Mountain Industrial Boulevard medians are under construction but the weather has delayed progress
- Zoning has been approved for the mixed-use development at Hugh Howell Road and Mountain Industrial Boulevard
- 60 new crepe myrtles were planted along Mountain Industrial Boulevard
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Urgent Medical Equipment Request
Given the sudden demand placed on our healthcare system, the Georgia Department of Economic Development has requested that organizations like the CID reach out to members to see if you have any of the following items that might be used in the fight against the virus
- Tyvek suits
- Surgical gowns
- Medical hair nets
- Medical ventilators
- Miscellaneous protective equipment, including N-95 masks
For questions, please contact Emily Poole at the Georgia Department of Economic Development at 404-772-6794 or epoole@georgia.org.
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