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EAV Farmers Market Celebrates With Fall Events
By Carlen Ruth Hultgren The temperatures are finally dropping, and the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market (EAVFM) welcomes the cooler temps and the following events…
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What’s a Strut?
By Carlen Ruth Hultgren The East Atlanta Strut returns for its 25th anniversary year on September 23 with a hybrid model of hubs in the…
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Plan for the Candlelight Tour of Homes, December 9 & 10
By Rebecca Wallace In addition to the chance to visit some of Grant Park’s most elegant and beautifully preserved and restored houses decked out for…
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The Pooch Press: Thwarting Luna’s Mischief
By Lucas Ribas It’s a well-known fact that cats aren’t too keen on things staying in place. Their never-ending curiosity always seems to work against tidiness…
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August Happenings at Oakland Cemetery
August is a busy month at historic Oakland Cemetery. Take a look at just some of the goings-on:
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East Atlanta Community Launches Exciting Brownwood Park Updates
By Chase Miller On Saturday, July 22, members of the East Atlanta community came together to break ground on future improvements to Brownwood Park. Many…
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Grant Park Conservancy Prepares to Break Ground on Loomis Plaza Initiative
By Shannon McCaffrey With generous grants from Park Pride, Bank of America, Georgia-Pacific, and others, the Grant Park Conservancy will break ground this July on…
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The Pooch Press: Smiles From East Atlanta
By Jennifer Murray Hi! My name is Riley because I’m so smiley. My mom and dad welcomed me into their family in August 2010 when…
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The Pooch Press: Meet Stevie!
By Elizabeth Rucci Meet Stevie! Stevie was found in the Tennessee wilderness and was rescued by the Atlanta Humane Society. We got her the day…
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The Pooch Press Bonus: Hound Needs a Forever Home
Check out these photos of Bernice, a friendly young East Atlanta American Fox Hound, who is house-trained and ready for a good home with a…
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Calendar Help Needed
By Henry Bryant The Porch Press, your neighborhood newspaper, needs help with its published monthly calendar. As the Calendar Editor, this volunteer would keep track of…
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Grant Park Coffeehouse Returns Home with New, Upgraded Location
By Robert M. Sarwark Neighborhood staple Grant Park Coffeehouse has triumphantly returned to Grant Park after two years away. After vacating its original location in…
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The East Atlanta Strut is Giving Marching Orders!
By Michelle Rice In other words, the Strut Parade is back on Saturday, September 23, at noon. Everyone is welcome to join the parade on…
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Summer Shade Festival Artist Market Showcases Southeastern Talent
By Grant Park Conservancy Staff The Grant Park Conservancy Summer Shade Festival is back, and with it comes the highly anticipated Artist Market, where art…
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Sunday in the Park Returns to Oakland September 24
By Angie Wynne Just as the Victorians brought blankets and musical instruments to picnic in cemeteries and celebrate life, the public is invited to Oakland…
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It’s Cool at the East Atlanta Library
By Shannon Sanders We are full-swing into the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, “All Together Now,” throughout the Fulton County Library System! Summer Reading started officially…
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New Venue Grant & Little Gives Arts and Culture a Boost in Grant Park
By Robert M. Sarwark Intown Atlanta is well known for its dynamic arts and culture scene, and, despite the challenging hiatus presented by the pandemic,…
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New Local Business Helps Sponsor Ormewood Makers Festival
By Valerie Failla Hal Blackman, owner of Halidom Eatery, welcomed local residents to the 2023 Ormewood Park Makers Festival, an annual celebration of South Atlanta’s vibrant…
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The Pooch Press: Mom and Her Crazy Idea
By Annie (Dog) My Mom, Claire Stamm, got a new idea. She saw on that rectangular-thing-she-holds-that-must-not-be-named that some dogs can “talk” by mashing big buttons…
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Introducing: The Pooch Press
By Robert M. Sarwark Calling all pets of Grant Park, the SAND neighborhoods, and East Atlanta! We want YOU for a new feature in this…
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Grant Park Sign Topper Update
By Phil Kelly In the fall of 2021, the Grant Park Neighborhood Association’s Homes & History Committee asked the Transportation Committee if we could take…
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Zuber-Jarrell House Receives a Preservation Award from The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
By Jennifer Murray The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 15 Excellence in Rehabilitation Awards, recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia, during its 46th annual Preservation…
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Grant Park Pool Opens for Summer
By The Friends of Grant Park Pool Splash into your pool! The Grant Park pool is one of 12 public outdoor pools provided by the…
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May and June Happenings at Oakland
By Angie Wynne Oakland’s late-spring calendar is filled with family-friendly opportunities to experience the cemetery in unique and educational ways. May is National Preservation Month,…
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Invasive Removal Program in Grant Park
By Alisa Chambers The Grant Park Conservancy announces the expansion of its Canopy Care program. In conjunction with historic preservation, one of the main focuses…
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East Atlanta Chess Club Going Strong
By Carter Peatman The recently formed East Atlanta Chess Club meets every Wednesday at Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Avenue, in East Atlanta Village. They hold…
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King Middle School Lady Jaguars Win the APS Basketball Championship!
By Constance Franklin, KMS PTSA President Congratulations to the King Middle School girls’ basketball team, the Lady Jaguars, on their threepeat win of the APS…
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Ormewood Park Makers Festival Returns
By David Mayr On Saturday, May 20, the 5th Annual Ormewood Park Makers Festival will return. It will be held in the heart of Ormewood…
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Illumine Shines at Oakland this April
By Angie Wynne Historic Oakland Foundation invites its neighbors to attend Illumine 2023 starting April 27. Illumine, HOF’s annual after-dark arts event, returns to Oakland…
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Southeastern Trust for Parks and Land Acquires Conservation Easement
By Amanda Leesburg Southeastern Trust for Parks and Land (SE Trust), a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, acquires, conserves, and utilizes natural land for its mission of…
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Spring Blooms at Oakland with Family-Friendly Events!
By Angie Wynne March and April are filled with fun, family-friendly opportunities to experience spring at Oakland Cemetery. Phoenix Flies, Atlanta Preservation Center’s annual celebration…
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EAV Farmer’s Market Springing Back
By Katie Kriner East Atlanta Village (EAV) Farmers Market is a-springin’ back up on Thursday, March 30, from 4:00pm-8:00pm. It will continue every Thursday ’til…
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Phoenix Flies Launches March 4
By Atlanta Preservation Staff Phoenix Flies 2023 celebrates 20 years that the Atlanta Preservation Center has brought together organizations and individuals from the community to…
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Future of Urban Farm Ormewood To Be Discussed at Meeting on February 28th
From the Facebook page for the farm: “ For those interested in the future of UFO, there’s going to be a meeting, called by the…
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“Return” Candlelight Tour of Homes Most Successful Ever
By Rebecca Wallace Back with much excitement and fanfare after a two-year pandemic hiatus, the 2022 Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes was a huge…
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EACA Holds Day of Service to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By: Chase Miller, EACA President On Monday, January 16, EACA (East Atlanta Community Association) hosted its annual “Day of Service” in honor of Dr. Martin…
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February Happenings at Oakland
By Angie Wynne The February calendar at Oakland is filled with family-friendly opportunities to experience the cemetery in unique and educational ways. Our “We Shall…
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The GPC Canopy Soirée Returns to Zoo Atlanta
By Caren West The third annual Canopy Soirée hosted by the Grant Park Conservancy (GPC) returns on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm.…
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SAND Moves to Hybrid Meetings In February
South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development (SAND) Has announced that they will be moving to a hybrid meeting format beginning with their February meeting on Thursday,…
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We’re Reimagining The Porch Press and Want Your Input
From the Volunteer Board of this Newspaper A healthy and vibrant community is one that is informed and engaged. Since our founding in 1987, The…
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From On Fire to Fired Up: Carl Rowland Chairs Newly Founded GPNA Legacy Committee
By Deedee Abbott In the early stages of Covid-19 shutdowns and chaos, James and Lillian Rowland’s home caught on fire. The Rowlands, Grant Park residents…
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What’s Happening at the East Atlanta Library?
By Shannon Sanders The Friends of the East Atlanta Library (FEAL) supports programs and efforts specific to the East Atlanta library branch. We love being…
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Conservancy Hosts 3rd Annual Canopy Soirée
The Grant Park Conservancy (GPC) will be hosting its third annual Canopy Soirée on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm in Savanna Hall…
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EAV Tree Lighting
On Saturday December 5, The East Atlanta Village Christmas tree was lit to celebrate the holiday season. Santa was in attendance outfitted in red and…
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Strut Grant Applications: LIVE!
By Rebecca Kearns The East Atlanta Strut is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to showcase East Atlanta as a great place to live, work…
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Bennett’s Market and Deli Relocates, Replaces Intown Healthy Hound
By Robert M. Sarwark Bennett’s Market and Deli, a Grant Park favorite since 2013, has relocated to the corner of Cherokee and Atlanta Avenues, at…
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GPNA Mothball Returns with 1980s Prom Panache
By Robert M. Sarwark For the first time since 2018, the Grant Park Neighborhood Association’s (usually) annual fundraising gala, known fondly as the Mothball, took…
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EAV-O-Ween Returns to the Business District
By Chelsea Sommers On Saturday October 29, East Atlanta celebrated Halloween with the beloved EAV-O-Ween event in the Village. As popular as ever, it attracted…
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Holiday Happenings at Oakland
By Angie Wynne The holidays are a great time to experience the charm and magic of Oakland. Whether you have guests coming in from out…
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Give Thanks with the EAV Farmers Market
By Carlen Ruth Hultgren The East Atlanta Village Farmer’s Market (EAVFM) is pleased to announce it will once again host the annual Giving Thanks Potluck…
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Neighborhood Event Raises Funds for Abortion Rights
By Lyn Hillman A group of local women got together following the passage of Georgia’s six-week abortion ban to brainstorm and find ideas for protecting…
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And the Winners Are….
By Carlen Ruth Hultgren Besides the neighbors, attendees, artists, and sponsors, there were actual winners of contests at the Strut this year. The Rum Cake…
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Don’t Miss the Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes
By Rebecca Wallace It’s time to plan to attend the 40th Annual Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes December 10 and 11. Back after a…
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South River Forest Coalition Encourages Community Involvement
By Kelly Ridenhour The South River Forest Coalition is a group established by residents of south DeKalb County comprised of environmental, civic, and community organizations,…
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Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes Celebrating 40 years
By Rebecca Wallace Save the date for the 40th Annual Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes December 10 and 11. Atlanta’s favorite holiday tour of…
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Happy Birthday Natalyn, and Thanks!
By Henry Bryant After serving the people of City Council District 5 for 20 years Council, Councilmember Natalyn Archibong has decided to back away from…
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Celebrate on September 25 at Sunday in the Park!
By Historic Oakland Foundation Staff Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) began back in 1976 as a group of volunteers determined to restore, preserve, enhance, and share…
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MOTHBALL Is Back!
By GPNA For 30+ years Grant Parkers have donned their costumes, danced like wild things, and donated to the Grant Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA) at…
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St. Paul UMC’s Good Neighbor Project Serves Neighbors in Need
By Rebecca Wallace In 2011 as the economy was starting to recover from the great recession, the congregation of St. Paul United Methodist Church started…
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Village Farmers Market Update
By Carlen Ruth Hultgren July has been a little quiet, but none the less, great month at East Atlanta Village (EAV) Farmers Market. Lots of…
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Local Apartment Complexes Targeted by Prosecutors
By Henry Bryant Atlanta and Fulton County prosecutors have named 43 complexes in different parts of town citing persistently dangerous and unhealthy apartments. Some have…
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It’s BAAAACK: Time to Strut Your Neighborhood
By Michelle Rice What is your favorite sign of autumn? For southeast Atlantans, it’s the East Atlanta Strut, which this year is Saturday, September 24.…
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2022 NBA Draft Has East Atlanta Ties
By Lynda Wolfe Smith Jabari Smith, Jr., the 2022 NBA draft presented on June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, has close East Atlanta ties. He…
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Summer Camp Success!
By Jessie Grande During June 20 through June 24, the Atlanta Preservation Center (APC) welcomed 30 elementary age students from the City of Refuge, in…
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Summer Shade Festival Announces Presenting Sponsor
By Caren West A favorite tradition, the Grant Park Conservancy Summer Shade Festival is thrilled to announce Southern Feedstore as the presenting sponsor for this…
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Book Club & Summer Reading at the East Atlanta Library
By Shannon Sanders After a great success of the inaugural Fulton County One Book, One Read with Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, participants decided…
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Nature Pop! Makes Its Debut at Zoo Atlanta
By Rachel Davis Beautiful, inspirational exploration of art and nature is open now through August 8 Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Made with LEGO® Bricks made…
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Grant Park Conservancy Honored with Atlanta Urban Design Commission Award
By Shannon McCaffrey The Atlanta Urban Design Commission has recognized The Grant Park Conservancy’s Historic Preservation Project with an Award of Excellence for the restoration of…
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The Marbut Nears Completion
By Guilherme Shakespeare Pellerin Real Estate’s latest debut in East Atlanta Village (EAV), “The Marbut,” will be complete in July of this year. After enduring…
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The Summer Shade Festival Is Back
By Grant Park Conservancy Staff The Grant Park Conservancy had announced the return of the Summer Shade Festival to the park on Saturday and Sunday, August 27 and…
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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…
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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…
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Share Some Green to Protect Some Green
By Michelle Rice Donate to the EACA tree fund and join the EAV Canopy Krewe. Pre-order your Krewe shirt by April 14. Kids and adult…
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Oakland Cemetery Event to Highlight Maynard Jackson, Jr. and Sweet Auburn Connection
By Mary Fernandez Historic Oakland Foundation’s annual arts event, Illumine, takes place this year April 21-24 and April 28-May 1 at Oakland Cemetery. This year’s event…
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Lime Celebrates Gen4 E-Bike Launch in Grant Park
By Jacob Tugendrajch Lime celebrated its new Gen4 e-bikes launching in Atlanta with a demonstration in Grant Park, raising awareness of micromobility options as gas…
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Friends of the East Atlanta Library Vote in a New Slate of Officers
By Shannon Sanders The Friends of the East Atlanta Library (FEAL) has been working behind the scenes during COVID and beyond. They recently updated their…
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New Construction at Maynard Jackson High
By Lewis Cartee According to information obtained from Atlanta Public Schools (APS), as part of a district initiative to construct field houses at eight APS…
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Run With the WolvesBy Meredith Bier Are you ready to run your tail off? Registration for the 10th annual Run with the Wolves 5K and 1-mile is now…
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MJHS Hairspray Huge Success
By Stella Steely For Maynard Jackson High School’s (MJHS) latest musical, the theater department took on Hairspray and presented a fabulous show. This was the…
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Helping Neighbors in Need
By Bill Gould East Atlanta’s volunteer Neighbor in Need group which, for over a decade has raised funds and organized emergency home repairs for East…
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A Day of Service in East Atlanta
By Chase Miller On Monday, January 17, over 30 East Atlanta Community Association (EACA) members came together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in…
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GPC Canopy Soirée ReturnsBy Sam Moore The Grant Park Conservancy (GPC) will be hosting its second annual Canopy Soirée on March 11 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm at Zoo…
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MJHS Drama Presents Hairspray
By Jessica Goldbogen Harlan and Carrie Teegardin The Maynard Jackson High School (MJHS) drama department is preparing to raise the curtain on Hairspray, the Tony…
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Restoration Continues at the Grant Mansion
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Worldwide Daffodil Project Garden in Grant Park
By Alisa Chambers and Sam Moore In partnership with Congregation Bet Haverim, the Grant Park Conservancy (GPC) is pleased to announce the planting of a…
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Grant Park Resident Jason Winston Wins Run-off for City Council District 1
By Robert M. Sarwark On Tuesday, November 30, Jason Winston defeated Nathan Clubb to represent Atlanta City Council’s District 1. Winston is a Grant Park…
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Menorah and Christmas Tree Lighting in EAV
For the past eight days, members of the community volunteered each night to light the Hanukkah menorah and say the daily prayers, even live-streaming it…
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Cocktails for the Park
By Georgia Conservancy Staff Join us for an open-air event on September 10–a fun and relaxed evening at Zoo Atlanta’s newest outdoor event space, the…
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East Atlanta Historic District Listed in the National Register of Historic Places!
By Stephanie L. Cherry-Farmer It’s official: on June 25, after over four years of research, public meetings, survey, and documentation, the East Atlanta Historic District…
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CFM Programs Director Jenna Mobley Honored
By Ana María Páramo Community Farmers Markets (CFM) is proud to share that its long-time Educational Director, Jenna Mobley was just recognized by Georgia Trend…
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Live Performance Return to Maynard Jackson
By Carrie Teegardin The visual and performing arts departments at Maynard Jackson High School (MJHS) are preparing to present some remarkable live, in-person shows, after…
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Community Rallies Around Kids Club at 17th Annual Brownwood Bike Rally
By Ryan Downey On Saturday, September 18, the sun broke through the clouds following a week of incessant rain and gave the community a brilliant…
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APC Preservation Updates
By Atlanta Preservation Center Staff Ormewood Park: The E.A. Minor Lodge #603 on Moreland Avenue is set for a significant historic rehabilitation. The APC is excited…
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Strut 2021: The Recap
By Carlen Ruth Hultgren The 2021 East Atlanta Strut again went neighborhood-wide, and thousands of people joined this year’s festivities. For the 24th year in…
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