Memorial Drive Church Break-In Creates Worry

A pastor whose Memorial Drive church was broken into early Tuesday is worried about the corridor's crime, according to a report on Fox 5 Atlanta.

Church pastor Cheryl Peeples told the station that someone threw a cement block through the window of the

The station reported that Peeples said the alarm sounded, frightening the perpetrator.

Peeples told Fox 5 that she has seen an increase in crime over three years, but instead of leaving the area as some others have, she is determined to stay.

Businesses and residents along Memorial Drive, which had its heyday a number of years ago, have come together to address their concerns about crime with police and elected officials.

For example, over the last year, there have been gatherings of the and as well as community meetings such as to discuss myriad issues including crime.

There have been signs of renewed interest in Memorial Drive. has recently moved into the area, and is looking at building a supercenter near the corner of N. Hairston and Memorial.