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Summer Camp Success!
By Jessie Grande During June 20 through June 24, the Atlanta Preservation Center (APC) welcomed 30 elementary age students from the City of Refuge, in collaboration with a number of wonderful community and preservation partners. Each day began at the L. P. Grant Mansion (APC headquarters) where the children learned the importance of historic preservation […]
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Summer Shade Festival Announces Presenting Sponsor
By Caren West A favorite tradition, the Grant Park Conservancy Summer Shade Festival is thrilled to announce Southern Feedstore as the presenting sponsor for this year’s event. The 20th annual two-day event features a free, family-friendly festival with live music, an artist market, food trucks, beer, and a 5K run. Southern Feedstore will help the […]
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EACA Membership Meeting
June 14, 2022 Called to order 7:00pm. Public Safety Representatives: Zone 6 Kettly Covington – Thefts from auto are the most common crime in our area. Police recommend we leave nothing in our cars. Request for Safety tips: Don’t walk alone late at night. Don’t have anything flashy showing or pull out a lot of […]
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GPNA Monthly Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Call to Order–7:30pm. President’s Introduction: May’s GPNA Gathering turnout was strong and neighbors can be on the lookout for the next event at Elsewhere Brewing. GPNA appointed Nate Cook as Economic Development Chair for 2022. Vice President’s Welcome: Filming update for Rosalia Street. Treasurer’s Update: Monthly financial report is included in the minutes. Unfinished Business. […]
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SAND Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2022
Announcements (5 minutes): Voting rights (3 meetings, or $10 membership). City/State/School/Other Elected Officials (5 minutes per): Yasamin Khorashahi from Council member Bakhtiari’s office: Notes from the Glenwood Town Hall: https://mailchi.mp/lilianaforatlanta/glenwood-town-hall-summary. Check out our website if you haven’t already: www.district5atl.com. Legislated 4-way stop at Glenwood and Hemlock with Councilmember Winston, and that is forthcoming. Working on trying to […]
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Atlanta Weston A. Price Chapter Meeting
By Marsha Thadison In an effort to bring the knowledge of great resources on nutrition and health, come be a part of Atlanta Weston A. Price Chapter. In these meetings you are shown how to include nourishing and traditional foods in your diet, that Dr. Weston Price studied on his 10-year travels. The Weston A. Price […]
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Eastside Community Pantry Continues
By Rachel Williams The interior doors of the Eastside Church Community Closet and Pantry read like an online chat forum. Words of thanks are mingled in with requests for specific items and unofficial rules for pantry maintenance, things like “This is for everyone, please be respectful.” and “Take only what you need.” What started during […]
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Celebrate Our Community and All Things Oakland
By Oakland Cemetery Staff The 44th Annual Sunday in the Park event will once again host Oakland Cemetery’s annual Tunes from the Tombs music festival. Along with amazing live music, Sunday in the Park attendees will enjoy tours, craft beer, an artist market and Museum Store pop-up shop, a Victorian costume contest, a kids’ area, a […]
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Goodbye Home Phone
By Paul Bolster Don’t call me on my home phone ever again. I am cutting it off. For 50 years friends found me, Riki, and my children at 627-1697. When I think about all the connections made through that number it makes me sad. We raised our three kids on 627-1697. We found their babysitters […]
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How to Appeal Your Property Tax Reappraisal
By Bill Adams, Adams Realtors Upon receipt of a Notice of Reassessment of your property you have 45 days from the date of your notice to object in writing to the new valuation. Your letter should be addressed to the Board of Assessors. It should reference the property by both address and parcel identification number. […]
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