Call to order 7:00 pm / Start meeting recording.
Note New Zoom Rules Listed in the newsletter & Zoom Chat.
Approval of February 10, 2026, meeting minutes – Approved.
Approval of February 2026 treasurer’s report – Approved.
Elected Officials’ Reports
Council Member Bakhtiari’s Office: Not present.
Dekalb Commissioner Nicole Massiah’s Office – Not present.
Meet Your Candidates: Nicole Horn is running for House District 90; her goals are affordable housing and health insurance
Natalyn Archibong’s brother Howard Mosby is running House District 90, connecting the community on his behalf. Jaqueline (Jake) Walls, Dekalb County Commissioner, is running for District 3 Commissioner. Keyanna Jones-Moore, is running for District 3 Commissioner. Lisa Stafford House District 90; her goals are to collaborate, empower, and advocate for the community members.
Public Safety Update
Zone 6 Update: Crime is down 22%. If you see something, please call APD. We are still seeing car break-ins; be vigilant, don’t leave anything valuable in vehicles. We have car steering locks at the precinct for Kias and Hyundais.
Public Safety, Myron Polster: Sign up for East Atlanta Public Safety Patrol. Join by March 31 for a special anniversary offer. Meet our Local First Responders hosted by EACA, Station 13. Fire truck and Zone 6 beat officers will be at the Farmers Market on March 26 to meet our community – Come see the truck!!
Land Use Committee Report, Charlie Fee: Meet our new LUZ Chair and learn about ways to get involved.
East Atlanta Parents Network Report, Lexi Martin and Kessa Frantz: 3rd Annual prom reminder – March 14. Annual EAV Egg Hunt at Brownwood Park, March 28, Event begins at 10:00am.
InTown Cares Update, Brad Schweers and Shona Shaw: With Michael Nolan’s departure, InTown Cares will share transition plans to ensure continued support for our neighbors experiencing homelessness in the village. They are in the process of hiring a replacement, but there is still coverage. Q: What is the status of clothing closet and pantry? A: InTown Cares does not directly support that but contact Eastside Church directly.
Membership Committee, Tim Cook: By the numbers, current state of membership, and outreach strategy. Join our NEW members’ forum on WhatsApp (an experiment, so play nice!) Q: Do we have to use a Meta platform for this? A: We understand the concern some people have with Meta platforms, but for this purpose, it still seems like the best option.
Parks and Greenspace Report, Tim Cook: Update on Garden Clean Up Day!! Community Board Repair Initiative with Mookah, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Sylvester Cemetery Volunteer Cleanup, April 18.
Arts and Culture Report, Maria Edwards: Pushing Up-Daisies Garden Tour and Concert, May 9, Apply to Have Your Garden considered; April 10 is the deadline to submit gardens for the tour.
EACA Beautification Initiative, Erin Vaiskauckas: Trees Atlanta City Forest Certification Sign Up, Elizabeth, Collin, or Rebecca with the City Forest Certification team.
Community Announcements/Discussions
This portion of the meeting is reserved for neighbors to briefly raise community concerns or share announcements relevant to East Atlanta. Speakers will have 1–2 minutes to make a quick announcement or flag an issue they believe the community should be aware of. This is not intended to be an open-ended discussion period, and follow-up conversation may be limited or moderated at the President’s discretion based on available time. If a topic requires deeper discussion, it may be tabled for a future meeting or referred to the appropriate committee. We are trying this as an experiment to give neighbors a chance to raise issues while still keeping the meeting moving, so please keep remarks concise and be respectful of everyone’s time. Email President@eaca.net the weekend before the EACA Meeting to be considered for addition to the agenda.
Current Requests: Steve Carr presented some 2026 calendars as well as booklets on Georgia Open Records.
March 28 5:00pm at Brownwood Park: Community organizing. Eva is the contact; just show up.
March 26: Opening day at the EAV Farmers Market!
Glenwood Construction Update Meeting: The meeting began with technical setup and discussion of email addresses being updated on the website. The group approved meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report. A key update was shared
regarding construction on Glenwood where cement work had removed street parking – the Commissioner’s office had contacted GDOT and no additional work would proceed without explicit communication and authorization. A future meeting with stakeholders was planned to discuss details further.
East Atlanta Community Updates Meeting: During the meeting, several candidates introduced themselves, including Nicole Horn for House District 90, Howard Mosby for the same seat, and others running for DeKalb County Commissioner District 3. The Land Use Committee was reintroduced with Charlie Fee as the new chair, who outlined plans to assess current procedures and create Zoning 101 guides. Updates were shared on community initiatives, including the East Atlanta Parents Network’s upcoming prom fundraiser and Easter egg hunt, as well as In Town Cares’ ongoing work with homelessness support and case management. The Zone 6 police representative reported a 22% decrease in crime and addressed concerns about HVAC unit thefts, while the membership committee shared updates on membership drives and new initiatives like a WhatsApp group for members. The conversation ended with announcements about the upcoming East Atlanta Village Farmer’s Market opening on March 26 and
plans for a neighborhood assembly on March 28.
