Southeastern Trust for Parks and Land Acquires Conservation Easement

By Amanda Leesburg Southeastern Trust for...

Spring Blooms at Oakland with Family-Friendly Events!

Visitors enjoying last year's Illumine event Photo courtesy of Historic Oakland Foundation By Angie Wynne March and April are filled with fun, family-friendly opportunities to experience spring at Oakland Cemetery. Phoenix Flies, Atlanta Preservation Center’s annual celebration of historic sites, comes to Oakland on March 17 for an exciting “Geology in the Cemetery” workshop led by Oakland’s own...

EAV Farmer’s Market Springing Back

By Katie Kriner East Atlanta Village (EAV) Farmers Market is a-springin' back up on Thursday, March 30, from 4:00pm-8:00pm. It will continue every Thursday 'til mid-November.  All your favorite farmers and vendors are back, as well some new faces,  live music, market chef with free samples, good vibes, all the works. Every Thursday, the market will have three...

Phoenix Flies Launches March 4

By Atlanta Preservation Staff Phoenix Flies 2023 celebrates 20 years that the Atlanta Preservation Center has brought together organizations and individuals from the community to demonstrate the value of Atlanta’s historic built environment. From museums to adaptive reuse projects, to neighborhood tours to public libraries, this year’s 90 new and returning partners are offering incredible...

Future of Urban Farm Ormewood To Be Discussed at Meeting on February 28th

From the Facebook page for the farm: “ For those interested in the future of UFO, there’s going to be a meeting, called by the fam, THIS TUES on Feb 28 6pm at Ormewood Church. Please RSVP by email to Susie susanhaquino@gmail.com. An invitation from the Harrison family below: Dear Friends, We would like to invite you to...

“Return” Candlelight Tour of Homes Most Successful Ever

By Rebecca Wallace Back with much excitement and fanfare after a two-year pandemic hiatus, the 2022 Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes was a huge success – the most money raised ever, in fact. The committee is appreciative of the dozens of volunteers without whom the event would not have happened. Also, a big thanks to...

EACA Holds Day of Service to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  

By: Chase Miller, EACA President Volunteers pose with long-time East Atlanta resident Ms. Bertha Scott Photo by Chase Miller EACA President Emeritus Victor Thomas shares words of inspiration with volunteers. Photo by Lisa Miscio On Monday, January 16, EACA (East Atlanta Community Association) hosted its annual “Day of Service” in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There were...

February Happenings at Oakland

By Angie Wynne The February calendar at Oakland is filled with family-friendly opportunities to experience the cemetery in unique and educational ways. Our "We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights" tour is free during the month of February in honor and celebration of Black History Month! This tour explores the lives and...

The GPC Canopy Soirée Returns to Zoo Atlanta

By Caren West The third annual Canopy Soirée hosted by the Grant Park Conservancy (GPC) returns on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Held at Zoo Atlanta in Savanna Hall overlooking the mesmerizing African Savanna exhibit, the philanthropic fête benefiting the GPC is an exciting evening featuring appetizers, dessert, cocktails, a DJ, dancing,...

SAND Moves to Hybrid Meetings In February

South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development (SAND) Has announced that they will be moving to a hybrid meeting format beginning with their February meeting on Thursday, February 9th. “Hi Neighbors!  SAND is holding its first in-person/hybrid meeting this Thursday, February 9 at 7:30pm at the Ormewood Church Fellowship Hall (1071 Delaware Ave). Both of our City Council Reps for...
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Calendar March-April 2023

CALENDAR Community Meetings GPNA (Grant Park Neighborhood Association). 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm-9:00pm. Check www.grantpark.org for details. SAND (South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development). 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:30pm, Ormewood Church Fellowship Hall, corner of Woodland & Delaware Avenues. EACA (East Atlanta Community Association). 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm. See www.eaca.net for details. EABA (East Atlanta Business Association) General meeting, 3rd Tuesday of every month,...

EACA Monthly Meeting Minutes – Thursday, February 14, 2023

Call to Order / Start Meeting Recording 7:00pm. January 10, 2023, Meeting Minutes approved. January 2023 Treasurer Report approved. Key January Events Recap – Chase Miller: About 30 people came to the MLK day of service to work at Branan Towers and two Neighbor in Need homes. We also had a good session at Midway...

SAND Update – February 2023

By Kate Champion, SAND president SAND’s February 9 meeting was held in person with special guests, Council Members Liliana Bakhtiari and Jason Winston. You can find the questions asked and answered in the article below.  Several items of business were presented. The Ormewood Park Makers Festival will be held Saturday, May 20. To learn about sponsorship or...

GPNA Monthly Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Call to Order–7:30pm. President’s Introduction. 2023 GPNA Goals: Website refresh - GPNA will finalize and implement the rebranded GPNA website. Sign toppers - GPNA will finalize neighborhood sign toppers project and implementation. Legacy neighbors outreach & support - GPNA will continue building on success from 2022. Community engagement - GPNA will explore new ways to ensure...

Madison Theater Participates in the GA Trust Historic Theater Tour 

Photo by Elena Kaplan Friends of the Madison Theater (left to right) include Stephanie Cherry-Farmer, Bill Gould, Jennifer Murray. Photo by Jenny Murry Stephanie Cherry-Farmer in front of the Madison Theater By Jenny Murray On February 11, the Madison Theater in East Atlanta was included in an “Historic Theaters Expedition” conducted by The Georgia Trust for Historic...

EACA Re-Launches the Friends of Brownwood Park Group

Photo by Patrick Cousins Park Pride, EACA and community leaders gather at Brownwood Park for a walk-through in January 2023. Left to Right: Michael Halicki, Executive Director of Park Pride; Ellen Bruenderman, Director of Community Services at Park Pride; Chase Miller, EACA President; Justin Cutler, City of Atlanta Commissioner of Parks & Recreation; Aaron Wiener,...

Council Member Liliana Bakhtiari Directs One Million Discretionary Dollars to Park Pride

By Nicholas Cappon Today, the Atlanta City Council adopted 23-O-1074, authorizing a contribution of $2.8 million in district-specific funds to Park Pride, with $1 million directly to park improvements and upgrades in Council District 5. “The health and vitality of a community can be measured by the growth and preservation of its greenspaces,” began Councilmember Liliana...

Legacy Neighbor Spotlight: James and Lillian Rowland

By Dee Dee Abbott Imagine buying a house in Grant Park for $450 down with a monthly payment of $57. This real estate reverie was a real estate reality for James Rowland. When James and his wife Lillian moved to Grant Park in 1965, there were only three other Black families in the area. Over the...

Council Members Winston and Bakhtiari Speak with Constituents

By Paul Bolster The leadership of SAND committed the entire February 9 meeting to hearing from our two members of City Council, Jason Winston and Liliana Bakhtiari. SAND President Kate Champion’s plan for the next year is to increase involvement in neighborhood decisions. Here is a brief summary of questions/answers, compressed for space.  What is the...

Social Media Savvy Needed

By Michelle Rice The East Atlanta Strut is looking for a social media coordinator. This volunteer will inform and entertain The Strut’s nearly 7,000 followers, and also help thank all the wonderful sponsors. The Strut is the fourth Saturday in September, and the amount of time devoted to this role gradually increases as the event nears. Help...
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