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 in “People and Places”

Gift of Adoption’s Inaugural 5K and Fun Run

By Porch Press on June 4, 2017

By Brian Tomlin Local nonprofit Gift of Adoption (GOA) and community members Doug Spicer and Kecia Tomlin are hosting an inaugural Grant Park Adopted By…

A Homegrown Company Is Expanding, Welcoming a New Firm to Southeast Atlanta

By Porch Press on May 29, 2017

By Shannon Sanders Celebrating 10 years as the top boutique real estate firm in Southeast Atlanta, the Red Robin Group has been synonymous with real…

Your Pie Is Bringing Brick Oven Pizza to Grant Park

By Porch Press on May 29, 2017

By Lisa Maclellan Your Pie, the originator of the down-the-line, brick oven pizza concept is celebrating its upcoming opening in The George community in…

What Powers a Beer Festival?

By Porch Press on May 29, 2017

By Carlen Hultgren Have you ever wondered what powers a beer festival? Beer would be the obvious answer. But, according to the East Atlanta Foundation…

History Along Flat Shoals Considered

By Porch Press on May 29, 2017

By Henry Bryant Hopefully, this is the first of several articles in the coming months that delve into bits of neighborhood history that have not…

New Fitness Director Is All About Dance

By Porch Press on May 29, 2017

By Jean Hallman The thing that strikes most people about Anggie Pope is her gentle spirit and big smile. But these days she is seen…

Tips for Celebrating Earth Day Every Day

By Porch Press on May 29, 2017

By Lauren Hise With Earth Day on April 22, it is the perfect time to reflect on all the easy ways to be green and…

Organic Market Opens in East Atlanta Village

By Porch Press on May 29, 2017

By Judy Hudgens Bond Organic Market chose to open this organic market in East Atlanta Village (EAV) versus big-city Atlanta, for the great neighborhood. Bringing…

Poker, Recycling and Scavenging: March 25 in East Atlanta Village

By Porch Press on March 14, 2017

By Carlen Hultgren March 25 looks to be a very activity filled day in East Atlanta Village. Pedestrian traffic should be lively, but no street…

The Strut Scavenger Hunt Returns

By Porch Press on March 14, 2017

By Carlen Hultgren The Strut Scavenger Hunt appears from time to time when master mystery-maker Fran Coleman comes up with clever clues to lead participants…