January 2026 Newsletter
Cedar Creek
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
ATHENS, GEORGIA
Upcoming CCCA Meetings:
Board Meeting: January 15, 2026 - 7PM 160 Spruce Valley Rd
CCCA Members' Annual Meeting - January 25, 2026
Register Now to Attend the CCCA Annual Member's Meeting
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The CCCA Annual Member's Meeting will be held on January 26, 2026 in the Parish Hall of St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church, 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd with gathering at 5 PM and dinner shortly thereafter. As in previous years the CCCA will be providing food and drink for all attendees. Parking is at the church and next door at the Montessori School. The official meeting will start at 6:16 PM and, unlike last year, should only last an hour - including the voting and installation of new Association officers. Our County Commissioner, Patrick Davenport will be there to say a few words about the state of our community and the Athens Eastside. Use the link below to register please. If you are not a computer user, call Ken Portier at 678-644-9724 to let us know you are coming.
Time to Renew your CCCA Membership
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As you set your resolutions for 2026, we invite you to also commit to renewing your CCCA Membership. Your support is vital for the Cedar Creek Civic Association to thrive and continue enhancing our wonderful Athens neighborhood. For just $45 a year, you can make a difference!
Go to the CCCA home page and click on the JOIN/PAY button to explore your payment options, and please remember to fill out the membership form, including your email address. Providing our email allows you to stay connected with our community by receiving our e-newsletter, which we send out 10 times a year, featuring information about exciting and civic activities.
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If you don't use the computer, your check made out to "CCCA" should be mailed to "CCCA Treasurer, 190 Mockingbird Circle, Athens, GA 30605". Remember to include your home address so we know to whom to credit the membership and to add you to our list of members who receive printed newsletters.
Thanks Neighbor!
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The Cedar Creek Landscaping group would like to thank the person or persons who blew the leaves off of the trails in the Cedar Circle Green Space. The trail looks great and your work was noticed by many. Rob Gorman, leader of the Landscaping Group asks that you consider joining the Landscape Crew Work Day on Saturday January 24th at 10:00 am (location TBA).
Call for Volunteers: CCCA Board Positions for 2026
We invite you to consider volunteering to serve on the 2026 CCCA Board or on one of its committees. This is a role that many in our community have taken on and found to be fulfilling. It takes less of your time than you would think. If you know a neighbor or friend who embodies the spirit of community and might be interested in taking on a leadership role, recommend them by emailing their name and address to CedarCreekCAAthens@gmail.com or filling out the form at the attached link.
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For those contemplating volunteering but seeking reassurance, talk to current CCCA president, Kenneth Portier, at 678-644-9724 . He is more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Together, we can foster a stronger Cedar Creek community, and we warmly invite every resident to participate in this journey of growth and collaboration. Thank you for being an integral part of our community!
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Open volunteer roles include:
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Vice President (will serve as President in 2027)
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Secretary (Take minutes at the Board meetings, Archivist)
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Membership Committee Chair (Most tasks are in January to March)
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Community & Government Affairs Committee Chair (Report on community activities)
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Website Manager (WIX and Constant Comment experience preferred)
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Serving on one of our committees
Luninaria Challenge Results
If you drove through Cedar Creek on the evening of December 20-th you saw many streets with one to 4 homes displaying luminaria. In particular, the families along Sandstone Dr from Cedar Springs Dr to the western entrance of Lost Tree Trail and into Lost Tree Trail, about 20 homes in total, are to be honored for their efforts. The CCCA would like to make this an annual tradition to show our holiday spirit. Plan to join us next year.
