How ՚Bout Dem Apples?

By Jeremy Varner If you have traveled along Boulevard during the last several weeks you may have seen some green balls lying on the sidewalk
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Treasurer’s Report: Celebrating 40 Years — and Planning for 40 More — of The Porch Press

By Robert M. Sarwark You read that right: Forty. Years. Forty! With your love and support The Porch Press has survived the headwinds of the
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School Changes

By Katie Howard Over the past eight months, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has been taking intentional action to ensure our school system structure best supports
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Moreland Avenue Crosswalks Are Underway

By Brent Huff There is great news for anyone who lives, shops, or walks along Moreland Avenue. The South Moreland Avenue Working Group (SMAWG) is
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Jackson Girls Basketball Off to a Good Start

By Paul Bolster The Jaguars girls’ basketball team at Maynard Jackson High School, the state champions from last year, are back in the fray with
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Cub Scouts Offer Christmas Tree Pickup for Local Neighbors

By Andrew Newby This holiday season, Cub Scout Pack 688, The Pack in the Park, is helping support the neighborhood with their annual Christmas Tree
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Winter at Oakland Cemetery: Camp, Tours & 50-Year Anniversary

By Kristy Gomez As we wrap up the year, Oakland is giving thanks for our community and your year-long support. Whether you attend our events
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PSC and City Election Results

By Paul Bolster On November 4, NPU-W precincts went overwhelmingly to Democratic candidates Peter Hubbard and Dr. Alicia Johnson. Both Democrats won their seats on
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SAND Meeting Minutes – Thursday, November 13, 2025

Opening remarks – The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm. Approval of October Meeting Notes – The meeting notes were approved without objection. City/State/School/Other
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EACA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Call to order / Start meeting recording: 7:04pm. October 14, 2025 meeting minutes approved without dissent. October 2025 treasurer report approved without dissent. Public Safety
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GPNA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The October meeting was held in person at the Grant Park Recreation Center, 537 Park Avenue at the corner of Sydney Street and Park Avenue.
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What Does Library Funding Mean?

By Henry Bryant As a member of the Friends of East Atlanta Library and long-time volunteer for its support, I was interested in a recent
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EACA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 7:00pm

Call to order, start meeting recording. Part 1 Public Official Updates and Voting Items (Zoom and In-Person). September 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes approved without dissent.
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SAND Meeting Minutes – Thursday, October 9, 2025

Opening remarks – the meeting was called to order at 7:30pm. Approval of September Meeting Notes – The meeting notes were approved without objection. City/State/School
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GPNA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, September 16, 2025

President Robert Selby, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. He thanked Oakland for providing the space for GPNA’s in-person meeting. Neighbors also joined
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Gulf Fritillary Butterflies

By Jeremy Varner As summer slowly fades and transitions into fall during September and October, most of nature is bedraggled and exhausted. It’s been so
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Posts tagged as “Friends of Memorial Drive Greenway”

Friends of Memorial Drive Greenway Launches $200,000 Capital Campaign

By Porch Press on September 29, 2018

By Katherine Huded, Friends of Memorial Drive Greenway Communications Volunteer Friends of Memorial Drive Greenway, the group of community leaders working to expand, improve, and…