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EACA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Call to Order / Recording Start: 7:00pm. Approval of June 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes – Approved. Approval of June 2026 Treasurer Report – Approved. Elected Officials’ Reports Council Member Bakhtiari’s Office: Not present; however, they sent slides with the following updates: Displacement remains a top concern of Councilmember Bakhtiari’s because District 5 has witnessed its…
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GPNA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Time: 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Location: Oakland Visitor Center (2nd Floor) / Zoom. Call to Order and Welcome: President Robert Selby called the meeting to order at approximately 7:35 p.m. He thanked the Oakland Visitor Center for hosting and provided an overview of GPNA membership and voting eligibility (attendance at one prior meeting required…
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Why Heirloom Tomatoes Taste Better

By Sydney Sevdalis There is a moment in summer when a tomato stops being an ingredient and becomes the whole meal. It is warm from the garden and perhaps a little misshapen. Its delicate skin splits easily, and its colors may be anything but uniform, but add a little salt, and the whole tomato comes…
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What We Save When We Save Seeds

By Sydney Sevdalis At the end of the growing season, a gardener faces a small but consequential choice. We can eat the last perfect tomato, or we can pause. We can scoop out its seeds, clean and dry them, tuck them into a paper envelope and write the variety and year across the front. It…
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Where Housing and Harvest Meet

By Sydney Sevdalis For nearly two decades, seven acres along Locust Lane in Southeast Atlanta sat empty. The land was once part of the Leila Valley public housing community. After the apartments were demolished in 2008, the property remained unused, a familiar sight in neighborhoods where disinvestment has left land waiting years for a new…
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A Roof Over Your Head: Help St. Paul Continue Its Legacy of Serving Thousands of Neighbors

By Rebecca Wallace For years, St Paul United Methodist Church has worked to be a good neighbor to local residents, community organizations, and businesses. From offering children and youth activities and sharing meeting spaces to hosting Halloween hospitality and the Candlelight Tour of Homes, the church has supported countless people and organizations over the years.…
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Recent Burglary Incidents

By the Grant Park Security Patrol Since the COVID-19 pandemic, burglaries in the neighborhood have been very low. Unfortunately in the past four weeks, there has been a cluster of daytime burglaries in the southwest corner of Grant Park. Houses on Woodson Street, Hill Street, Bass Street, and Augusta Avenue have been targeted. There might…
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Update in Rental Costs

By Paul Bolster Given the neighborhood discussion of the future of Trestletree Village Apartments, it is important to keep in mind the cost of rental housing in our neighborhood. It takes a good income to rent apartments in the Porch Press area. The recent annual report from the Low Income Housing Coalition says it takes an hourly…
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Vultures

By Jeremy Varner On a rainy Monday this past spring, I was driving my son to school when we were delayed behind a garbage truck. We started talking about garbage collectors and waste management. Given how hard the garbage men work outside all day in the rain or heat, he thought they should earn $100,000/year.…
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We Cannot Let Another Generation Think Distracted Driving Is Normal

By Sarah Standifird My life changed forever the day I lost my son Andrew. And the saddest part? His death was preventable. Yet, like so many families who have experienced the same loss I was left asking myself how something so devastating could happen because of one momentary decision behind the wheel. Parents should not…
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GPNA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Time: 7:33 p.m. – 8:55 p.m. Location: In-person at the Oakland Cemetery Visitor Center (2nd floor) and virtual via Zoom. Call to Order and Welcome: President Robert Selby called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. and thanked the Oakland Cemetery Visitor Center for hosting the association in their new facility. Members were reminded of the requirement to attend…
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Peak Blueberry Season in Georgia

By Sydney Sevdalis Blueberries are actually a fascinating Georgia story because their season unfolds in waves. The very first Georgia blueberries arrive in late March and April in the southern part of the state. Those are typically Southern Highbush varieties, bred to ripen early so Georgia can be one of the first states to bring…
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Joyful Dinner Shows What Community Can Grow Together

By Sydney Sevdalis On the evening of the summer solstice, 60 guests gathered at Little Bear for an unforgettable celebration of Georgia’s food traditions, local agriculture, and the people who make both possible. Hosted by Slow Food Atlanta as a fundraiser for Slow Food USA, the sold-out dinner featured an extraordinary four-course menu created by…
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Chimney Swifts: All Gas, No Brakes

By Jeremy Varner Chimney swifts (Chaetura pelagica) are small, fast birds who spend most of their life cruising the sky. When I see them, they are typically up about tree-top level and zooming around while they eat all sorts of bugs. Actually, I generally hear them before I see them. Their normal call is a…
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I, Too

I, too, sing America I am the stranger From a distant shore. Scrutinized for diseases They give me work others will not do, Carving horse flesh for dog food, Hunching over tables of fabric With hot irons. But Shared stories of The old country feed us, And we grow strong. Tomorrow, I’ll teach your children…
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Background of the Intrenchment Creek Park Land Swap

By Joel Feingold The swap pertains to land in DeKalb County’s Commission District 3 that was donated to DeKalb County in 2003 via a Limited Warranty Deed from the Trust for Public Land (TPL). This land near the South River and the new Police Training Facility south of East Atlanta was given to TPL by…
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Posts published by “Porch Press”

Civil War Began 150 Years Ago

By Porch Press on April 23, 2011

By Nancy Leighton April 16 marks 150 years since the fighting of the American Civil War started. It began with the firing on Fort Sumter…

Spring Planting in East Atlanta Village

By Porch Press on April 23, 2011

By Stephen Devore The East Atlanta Community Association (EACA) Beautification Committee kicked off 2011 with a spring planting in East Atlanta Village on Sunday, March…

Grant Park Security Patrol

By Porch Press on April 23, 2011

By Carol Fisk The neighborhood remained fairly quiet in February and March, but the warmer weather will probably bring a rise in crime. Auto thefts…

Spring Fling Fun

By Porch Press on April 23, 2011

By Marie Mower The Grant Park Parent Network will be hosting the Spring Fling in Grant Park. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 23, from…

Grant Park Conservancy, Children’s Playground Plantings

By Porch Press on April 23, 2011

By Alisa Chambers Here at the Grant Park Conservancy (GPC), spring is our favorite time of year! The weather is getting warmer. The days are…

Dance Performances at M.H. Jackson High School This Spring

By Porch Press on April 23, 2011

By Katherine Hester When Tiffany Mingo, Director of Dance at Maynard H. Jackson’s Fine Arts and Media Communications Academy, one of the school’s three Small…

The Right Brain Ball Thanks the Neighborhoods

By Porch Press on April 23, 2011

By Britney Blackburn, Bibbi Ransom, and Grace Burley For all of our parents, teachers, neighbors, and friends who came to the Right Brain Ball in…

Hop on Over to the Easter Egg Hunt in East Atlanta

By Porch Press on April 23, 2011

By Makeisha Robey Hundreds of plastic eggs filled with candy will be lurking in Brownwood Park on Saturday, April 16, waiting for neighborhood children to…

Jump Rope for Heart at Parkside 2011

By Porch Press on April 23, 2011

By Nancy Leighton The annual Jump Rope for Heart event took place at Parkside Elementary School on March 4. This event is a fundraiser for…

The Nest Nursery School Opening in Ormewood Park

By Porch Press on April 23, 2011

By Kristi Cameron Imagine a place in the southeast Atlanta community designed just for the youngest children, their families, and professional educators who want to…