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Sen. Ossoff and Atlanta BeltLine CEO Review Southside Trail Progress with Residents and Business Owners
By Jenny Odom, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Communications & Media Relations Manager U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff toured a federally funded portion of the Atlanta BeltLine today with Clyde Higgs, President and CEO of the 22-mile loop trail, one of the largest and most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs being undertaken in the United States. “Congressional support and […]
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Summer Reading Celebration Returns to East Atlanta Library
By Shannon Sanders School is almost out, and the fun times of Summer Reading officially begin on June 1. The East Atlanta Library is thrilled to return to an in-person Summer Reading Kick Off event on Saturday, June 4 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The Friends of the East Atlanta Library (FEAL) support the summer reading […]
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East Atlanta Community Association (EACA) Minutes
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Meeting begins at 7:00pm. The March 8, 2022 meeting minutes were approved. The treasurer’s report for March 2022 was approved. Reports from Neighborhood Safety Representatives and Elected Officials Sgt. C. Haslam, Zone 6 – Please don’t leave anything in your car that could attract thieves. Also, you can join the new […]
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GPNA Monthly Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Call to Order–7:30pm. President’s Introduction: 2022 GPNA Community Gatherings. Appoint Legacy Neighbors Ad Hoc Committee & Chair, Carl Rowland; GPNA to vote next month to confirm. Carl Rowland can be reached at medicfire5005@yahoo.com or 404-312-5293. Appoint Philanthropic Chair, Amber Scott; GPNA to vote next month to confirm. Vice President’s Welcome: Neighborhood Filming Update – The Beacon & […]
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SAND Meeting Minutes – March 10, 2022
Call to order. Announcements (5 minutes): Voting rights (3 meetings, or $10 membership). SAND needs a new secretary. Zone 6 (5 minutes). City/State/School/Other Elected Officials (5 minutes per): Councilmember Winston Council is back with in-person meetings, and in-person committee meetings Introduced legislation to correct an ordinance for setbacks in Boulevard Heights, passed by full council and waiting on Mayor’s signature […]
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NPU W Meeting
April 27, 2022 (amended draft) Call to Order/Opening Remarks/Introductions/Roll Call – 4 minutes Approval of previous month’s meeting notes – 2 minutes Approval of amended Agenda & Consent Agenda – 2 minutes Reports from Elected Representatives and City Departments Atlanta Police & Atlanta Fire Rescue – 5 minutes each Elected representatives – 5 minutes each […]
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Juneberries Ripen Early in the Georgia Heat
By Leslie Colley You might know it as the juneberry, the serviceberry or the saskatoon, or you might not know it at all. More familiar to residents of the Dakotas and Pacific Northwest, the juneberry is a shrub that bears edible berries in late spring. In its natural range, the juneberry bush typically fruits in […]
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Grant Park Children’s Business Fair
Grant Park resident Lucy Emanuel, age 4 1/2, along with assistants at her booth for “Lucy’s Play-Doh.” The event was organized by Grant Park parents Ty and Kristen Abernethy, Eileen Lee, and Roman Ptakowski in support of a potential Wythe/Acton Academy (private/non-traditional) initiative in the area.
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Skyhaven Quarry Development Update
By Andy Schneggenburger The Skyhaven Quarry development continues to evolve and progress. Led by East Atlanta neighborhood residents Jesse Clark (Clark Property R+D) and Andy Schneggenburger (Porch & Square), the project’s site plan and architectural design continues to be refined while the team moves through the process of obtaining entitlement from the City of Atlanta […]
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