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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Mike Gardner Takes Up the Reins of SAND

By Riki Bolster As SAND’s new president, Mike Gardner has already met one of his goals – to broaden the neighborhood representation in the leadership
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After 32 Years of Service, East Atlanta Library Branch Manager Terra Cribbs Retires

By Terra Cribbs After more than three decades of dedicated public service, Ms. Terra Cribbs, Branch Manager of the East Atlanta Library, will retire in
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February at Oakland Cemetery: illumine, Black History Tours & More

By Kristy Gomez This February, there’s something for everyone at Oakland. We’re starting the year strong with a new event series, illumine ticket launch, free
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EACA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Call To Order: 7:00pm. Start meeting recording. December 9, 2025, meeting minutes approved. December 2025 treasurer report approved. Elected Officials’ Reports Council Member Bakhtiari’s Office:
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GPNA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Call to order by GPNA president, Robert Selby, at 7:30pm. The meeting was held in-person on the 2nd floor of the Oakland Visitor Center at
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SAND Meeting Minutes – Thursday, January 8, 2026

Welcome Opening remarks – The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm. Approval of December Meeting Notes – The meeting notes for December were approved
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GPNA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Meeting in-person on the 2nd floor of the Oakland Visitor Center, 374 Martin Luther King Jr., Drive. The meeting was called to order by President
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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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Posts tagged as “Ormewood Church”

Ormewood Church Rummage Sale Returns

By Leslie Hill on February 7, 2026

By Leslie Hill The Ormewood Church Rummage Sale is back for its second year on March 6 and March 7. The Church’s Fellowship Hall is…

CampOne to Begin Second Year of Summer Camps in Ormewood Park

CampOne to Begin Second Year of Summer Camps in Ormewood Park

By Porch Press on May 11, 2023

By Italia Kostrinsky Camp One, a weekly recreational and educational summer camp for children ages 5-11, will begin a second summer of programs on May…

Ormewood Church to Host Creative Camp for Kids in June

By Porch Press on March 18, 2018

By Katherine Clevinger Registration is now open for Creative Camp, which will be held from June 18 to June 22 at Ormewood Church, located at…