By Megan Hodgkiss Kenny Rogers, one of the best-selling musicians of all time, has been laid to rest at Oakland Cemetery. The singer/songwriter, actor, and…
Posts tagged as “Grant Park”
Call to Order–Tuesday, May at 7:30pm. President’s Introduction Appointment for Transportation Chair – Phil Kelly. Adelee LeGrand has moved into a supporting role, and Phil…
By Carol Willey Following almost two years of repeated defacement, Oakland Cemetery’s “Lion of the Confederacy” monument was moved to an undisclosed location last month.…
By the Grant Park Conservancy Staff The City of Atlanta has approved events for under 2,000 attendees and will be issuing permits for events as…
By the Grant Park Conservancy Staff As part of the Mayor’s Action Plan for Safer Streets, the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) is announcing plans…
By Rebecca Wallace Launching this summer, St. Paul Kids Serve has a mission to help kids become empowered stewards of their community through service. The…
By Henry Bryant Even before new businesses and recent construction began appearing on Woodward Avenue, you may not have noticed the unassuming storefront for The…
By Shannon McCaffrey Lawyer and community activist Richard “Dick” S. Perles was a tireless champion of Grant Park. If you look at the park’s lush…
By Henry Bryant In 1870 there was a report of a meeting with interesting possibilities. Atlanta’s city fathers had already sewn up a deal to…
By Rev. Cassie Rapko We are saddened to announce that the 2020 Candlelight Tour of Homes is canceled due to the global pandemic. In what…