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Now Open! Qommunity – A Food-Focused Community Art SpaceBy Carlen Ruth Hultgren Qommunity Is Food. Art. People. Why the Q? That’s my name and the space is my heart. I have always loved the Arts and its limitless dynamic. I wanted the former Global Grub Collective space to be more conducive to the Art Community in addition to being a community-based food hall. […]
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Tickets Now on Sale for Oakland Cemetery’s Capturing the Spirit Tours
By Angie Wynne Tickets are now on sale for the 2021 Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours. The event returns to historic Oakland Cemetery for its 15th year, bigger and better than ever, offering three weekends of history and delight from October 14 through October 31. Tickets sell out quickly, so be sure to reserve yours today. […]
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EACA July 2021 Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Meeting begins 7:00pm. Opening Remarks/Introductions — Sarah Thanks to everyone who attended the Pride trivia event at the Midway and to those who donated raffle prizes. Thanks also to the Midway. We raised about $2250 for the Maynard Jackson High School Gay Straight Alliance. State/City/County Elected Officials • Councilwoman Natalyn Mosby […]
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Theatre Restoration Under Consideration
By Henry Bryant A committee has been meeting to try to encourage the restoration of the historic Madison Theatre in the East Atlanta Village. Meanwhile the owner Abe Asher and his family have shown no interest in a project like that. Some individuals have been researching the historic structure and have been in touch with […]
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Your Tree Is Talking, Are You Listening?
By Christie Bryant I truly love to speak tree with anyone willing to listen, but I get even more excited when I turn any corner in East Atlanta and see the huge, beautiful trees. I love it even more when I hear the glorious question, “What can we do to help the tree be better?”. […]
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SAND Full Body Meeting – Thursday, February 11, 2021
Call to Order Announcements: Voting rights (3 meetings, or $10). Vacant Officer Positions and Chairs: Public Safety, Social, Glenwood Park Rep, North Ormewood Rep, Woodland Hills Rep. Zone 6 – Lt Joshua Holt: Larceny Auto unit started – these crimes are slightly down lately but firearms & electronics thefts still regularly occurring. Lt Holt advises […]
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Grant Park Conservancy Welcomes 2021 Board Chair
By Alisa Chambers The Grant Park Conservancy (GPC) recently welcomed Victoria Hamrick as its 2021 Board Chair. Victoria has lived in the community for almost eight years and lives just steps from the park. Hamrick’s career demonstrates her commitment to service, working with the American Red Cross as a Disaster Workforce Engagement Manager, as well […]
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Williams’ New Job Begins with a Bang
By Riki Bolster Even before the new Congress is sworn in on January 3, Nikema Williams is making a name for herself. She was selected to serve as president for the freshman class of Democratic members of Congress. Although largely symbolic, the honor reflects her attitude about her new position. “I know this seat does […]
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Voting Results in the Porch Press Neighborhood Precincts
By Paul Bolster Here is how we voted in the November General Election. The turnout was high, but about 25% of registered voters did not vote. Two of our neighbors are in runoff races for the U.S. Senate on January 5. Early voting starts December 14. Upon request, the Georgia Secretary of State will send […]
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Rest in Peace, Lucy Gaynor-Powell (1930-2020)
By Alison Ross, Francois Guillot, and Cedric Gholston Lucy May Gaynor-Powell, longtime beloved resident of East Atlanta, died on August 13. Lucy lived in the white house on the corner of Stokeswood Avenue and Pendleton Street. She was 89 years old. During her life, Miss Lucy, as she was affectionately known, was a house cleaner, […]