

Spring Valley is a well-established quiet and family friendly community of just under 275
single-families homes built between 1960 and 1973. Located along the Columbia Drive
corridor in unincorporated Southeast DeKalb County, our community offers a prime
location just minutes from Interstates I-20 and I-285, providing quick commutes to
downtown Decatur and downtown Atlanta.
Nearby attractions include Exchange Park, the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community
Center, and the Rainbow Park Amphitheater.
The Spring Valley Community is governed by the Spring Valley Civic Association (SVCA) and
its duly elected board. The purpose of the Spring Valley Civic Association is to perform
functions for the common good and general welfare of its members. SVCA strives to operate in
such a manner as to provide a clean, pleasant, well-maintained, and well-run community. Annual
association fees are $250 and give members access to amenities that include a pool, pickleball
and tennis courts, manicured green spaces, and a reservable cabana.
About Spring Valley
History
The Spring Valley Civic Association was established in the early 1960’s along with separately
operating garden and pool clubs. The purpose of the associations has always been to provide a
clean, pleasant, well-maintained, and well-run community. After many years of operation, in
2002 the Spring Valley Civic Association became a registered entity with the office of the
Georgia Secretary of State.
The garden club tended to the front entrance, hosted flower shows, and gatherings for members
of the club. In 1967 the garden club donated funds for the Spring Valley Road entrance and
adorned it with the bronze plaque that resides there today.
At the same time, builders P-N and S Construction Company established the Spring Valley Pool
Club which allowed neighbors to buy into the pool, tennis court, and land with a membership fee
and annual dues. The pool club was capped at 150 members, and there was often a waiting list.
After successfully operating for 48 years, in 2008 declining membership threatened the
sustainability of the amenities. The pool club’s shareholders decided to transfer
ownership of the pool, tennis courts, and land to the Association for $1 to secure these valued
amenities for the entire community and ensure their preservation for future generations.
Today, Spring Valley stands as a testament to neighborly commitment and shared responsibility.
Our amenities, green spaces, and strong sense of identity exist because residents, past and
present, chose to invest in something larger than themselves. Their legacy continues in every
community gathering, every swim season, and every new family who calls Spring Valley home.
Meet Our Board
Dedicated neighborhood leaders.

Travis Culver
President

Vania Strange
Vice President

Al Swan
Parlimentarian

Ryan Neitzey
Treasurer

Selena Applebery
Corresponding Secretary

Julia Modeste-Rollins
Recording Secretary

Myles Willis
Block Captain Coordinator

Alvan Allen Jr.
Block Captain Coordinator

Harvey Beasley
Block Captain Coordinator

Daniel Fluker
Neightborhood Watch Coordinator

Block Captains


The Block Captain Program strengthens communication, safety, and community engagement within Spring Valley. Block Captains serve as trusted points of contact on each block, helping neighbors stay informed, connected, and supported while reinforcing the Civic Association’s mission to operate in such a manner as to provide a clean, pleasant, well-maintained, well-run community. Block Captains are volunteers, not enforcement officers. Their role is to inform, connect, observe, and report, not to police neighbors.
Community Information
Welcome to Spring Valley! We strive to create an environment where residents can come together to discuss issues, share ideas, and engage in meaningful projects.
SVCA Directory
Become a part of the Spring Valley neighborhood directory!
Become a Member
SVCA Bylaws
Our bylaws outline the principles that guide our work, ensuring that every member has a say in the decision-making process.