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SAND Meeting Minutes – Thursday, February 12, 2026

Welcome– 2 minutes. Opening remarks: The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm. Additional opening comments were presented by the SAND President. Approval of January Meeting
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EACA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Call to order: 7:00pm. Start meeting eecording Approval of January 13, 2026, meeting minutes. Approval of January 2026 treasurer’s report. Elected Officials’ Reports Council Member
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GPNA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Location: Oakland Cemetery Visitor Center (2nd floor) & Zoom video conference. Time: 7:30pm to 8:47pm. Call to Order and Welcome: President Robert Selby called the
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Porch Press Distribution Update

By Sandra Genovese The Porch Press is mailed to over 6,000 homes each month. In addition, we typically deliver 500 copies to locations across our
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Lace Up Your Running Shoes: ANCS Hosts 14th Annual Run with the Wolves

By Matt Underwood Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (ANCS) is getting ready for its 14th annual Run with the Wolves 5K and 1-Mile, happening on Saturday,
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YMCA Summer Camp

By Henry Bryant East Lake YMCA Summer Camp will be held at the Youth and Teen Development Center virtually at YMCAatlanta.org/summercamp or in person at
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GPC Market in the Park Brings New Community Programming to Grant Park

By Ceci Villanueva Last year, the Grant Park Conservancy surveyed neighbors and visitors to capture the perspectives of the community regarding programming and activities in
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An Unreasonable Patriotism for East Atlanta

A Self Introduction from the New EACA President By Matt Day Katie and I first walked up to the house we now live in and
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Grant Park Transportation Vision 2036: Think BIG, Shape Our Future

By Robert Selby, President, Grant Park Neighborhood Association Grant Park’s tree-lined streets and historic charm are the result of thoughtful planning that started over 140
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Legislators Changing

By Paul Bolster Two of the three Georgia House of Representatives members representing the Porch Press area, and one of our senators, is not running
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May 19 Democratic Primary Candidates

By Paul Bolster The next round of elections is not far away. Candidates for the primary qualified by March 6 and will be on our
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DeKalb County Can Right an Egregious Wrong

By Jacqueline Echols, PhD The swap of 40-acres of Intrenchment Creek Park (ICP) to a private developer never should have happened. Currently, the park land
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STEM, STEAM – It’s All About Teaching!

By Tom McGowan I was teaching young school children how to do stage carpentry, how to wire a model of a house, about solar energy,
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Now Grounded, East Atlanta’s Record Loft Brings the Goods

By Robert M. Sarwark On the evening of Saturday, February 7, I braved the fairly chilly weather to head to The Record Loft ATL, located
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The Story of The Porch Press

By The Grant Park Neighborhood Association (Anonymous, c. 2005) Editor’s Note: The following is the text of an archived webpage that once appeared on the
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Terminal South: A Neighborhood Hub Built from Within

By Meghan McNearney When Melissa Ahrendt moved to Grant Park in 2002, she was just starting her career in commercial real estate and excited to
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Posts tagged as “Oakland Cemetary”

Tunes from the Tombs 2019 Announced

Tunes from the Tombs 2019 Announced

By Porch Press on April 29, 2019

By Richard Harker Athens-based band Futurebirds take the stage at Historic Oakland Foundation’s annual Tunes from the Tombs music festival on Saturday, June 8 at…

Arts Return to Oakland Cemetery in May with Illumine

Arts Return to Oakland Cemetery in May with Illumine

By Porch Press on March 29, 2019

By Angie Wynne Over the course of four spring evenings from May 9 to May 12, visitors will be able to see Oakland Cemetery in…

Historic Oakland Foundation Launches Tree Canopy Fund

Historic Oakland Foundation Launches Tree Canopy Fund

By Porch Press on October 6, 2018

By Angie Wynne Historic Oakland Foundation announces the launch of a fundraising campaign aimed at raising $1 million dollars to preserve the tree canopy at…

Oakland Cemetery welcomes all for Golden Hour

Oakland Cemetery welcomes all for Golden Hour

By Porch Press on May 14, 2018

By Richard Harker This spring Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) at Oakland Cemetery and creative agency Dashboard U.S. explore light, life, and death at Arts at…

Drivin N Cryin Headlines Oakland Cemetery’s 2018 Tunes From the Tombs Music Festival

Drivin N Cryin Headlines Oakland Cemetery’s 2018 Tunes From the Tombs Music Festival

By Porch Press on May 14, 2018

By Richard Harker, Director of Programming, Historic Oakland Foundation Atlanta-based folk rock act Drivin N Cryin take the stage at Historic Oakland Foundation’s annual Tunes…

Victorian Holiday at Oakland

Victorian Holiday at Oakland

By Porch Press on November 14, 2017

By Pamela Henman Indulge in the seasonal spirit with A Victorian Holiday at Oakland Cemetery located at 248 Oakland Avenue. This unique celebration features holiday…

October Festivities at Oakland Cemetery

October Festivities at Oakland Cemetery

By Porch Press on October 19, 2017

By Pamela Henman In 1976, after decades of deterioration, vandalism, and general neglect, Oakland Cemetery found a rebirth of sorts when a small group of…

Historic Oakland Foundation Aims for $40K in 40 Days

By Porch Press on September 21, 2017

By Pamela Henman This October marks the 40th anniversary of Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) becoming a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization charged with preserving, restoring, enhancing, and…

Artist Cooper Sanchez to Light the Night at Oakland Cemetery

By Porch Press on March 24, 2016

By Pam Henman On April 16, Historic Oakland Foundation’s (HOF) Arts at Oakland program returns for one evening only with Illumine: Art and Light in…