East Atlanta Community Association
Newsletter
February 9, 2009
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| Greetings! |
At EACA's monthly meeting this Tuesday (7:00 p.m., Branan Towers), we will be hearing from several special guests including DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson on DeKalb's proposed 2009 budget, Principal Matt Underwood from Atlanta Charter Middle School, and Principal Robin Robbins from Burgess Peterson Academy.
After the EACA meeting, we will be heading to the Glenwood's newly opened non-smoking side to spend time together informally and get to know our neighbors. Please join us!
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Thanks go to Beautification Chair Mell  issa Dobraski and all 20+ volunteers who came out to beautify the Village business district and nearby streets on Sunday morning. Volunteers filled many bags of trash and recyclables, removed stickers from posts and poles throughout the village, and cleaned and tended flower beds.  After all the dirty work was done, volunteers headed to La Casita for brunch. Thanks also to La Casita who opened early for EACA volunteers and gave us a discount! Next month's clean-up will be on a residential street in the neighborhood - look for details in upcoming weeks. If you would like to directly receive e-mails regarding Beautification Committee activities, please e-mail beautification@eaca.net. |
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Burgess Peterson Academy Updates - Get Involved!
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 Burgess Peterson Academy has launched exciting new programs and initiatives! Some of these initiatives include:
- Launching a tutorial program for students that need one-on-one attention
- Partnering with the East Atlanta Farmer's Market to build a garden (Feb 21st) to support the school wellness plan and for hands-on experiential education
- Supporting the mandatory uniform policy by donating school uniforms in order to maintain focus on academics
- Parent workshops in order to increase parental involvement
- Incentives for fundraisers and perfect attendance such as gift cards, coupons, etc.
Not only have we begun these programs, but we also held a "Principal for a Day" this week. During Principal for a Day, one student is selected to shadow Principal Robin Robbins for the entire day. This is a very exciting day for the students selected! As stated above, we are launching a tutorial program and we are still in need of tutors. Tutors are needed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to come and assist students with Reading and Math in grades K through 5. If you are able to assist us in any way, please contact Azia Alexandria (Community Liaison) at 404-802-3400 or via email at aalexan8@yahoo.com.
Visit Burgess Peterson Academy's website HERE. |
East Atlanta Kids Club Seeking Tutors - Get Involved!
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 The East Atlanta Kids Club (www.eastatlantakids.org) is looking
for people who would like to serve as tutors and mentors in their after-school program, now based at
Martha Brown United Methodist Church.
Volunteers will get to know some great neighborhood kids ages 7
to 17, and work with them on reading/writing and math, art projects, film projects, as well
as fun recreational activities. The Club meets on Tues & Thurs from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, and on
most Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 p.m.
The Kids Club also seeks adults who would like to develop a
one-on-one relationship with a child,
through their Friendship Connection program. The time
commitment for this program is one year.
Contact EAKC Program Director Dena Peake at dpeake@eastatlantakids.org or
404.627.8050
to get involved, or visit www.eastatlantakids.org/volunteerform.html
for more information.
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| Burgess Peterson / EAV Farmer's Market Garden Project - Get Involved! |
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 The Burgess Peterson Academy garden project is moving forward for our work day on February 21st at 10AM. Please contact us at info@farmeav.com if you are able to help with any of the following:
- For the sides - 2x4 or larger at least 10 feet long. We need 8 of these and similarly-sized wood 4' and over in length
- Supports - 1x1 or 1x2's that are at least a foot long
- 3 Truck loads of Composted Manure to be collected from the Environmental Education Center (free) - 2390 Wildcat Dr, Decatur, GA 30034
- Fill dirt
- Mulch mulch mulch for the area around the garden.
- Cardboard and/or newspaper to line the bottoms of the beds with before filling.
- Tools: cordless drills shovels, wheelbarrows, string, measuring tape, level (already have 2 circular saws)
- Rain water barrels
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Our DeKalb Commissioners - Litter Patrols and Food Drives
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Commissioner Larry Johnson, in response to the growing concern that the corridors around DeKalb were inundated with litter, recommended that a special work group be developed --- the Litter Patrol. The Litter Patrol is designed to be a control measure in monitoring and maintaining the county's rights-of-way, corridors, state roads and interchanges. To read more about the litter patrol's work in the area around East Atlanta, click HERE.
Inspired by President Obama's inaugural address, Commissioner Kathie Gannon is offering a challenge to District 6 constituents to "spread the love" during February by making non-perishable food item and/or monetary donations to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Decatur Cooperative Ministries. Food collection barrels will be placed in the lobbies of the Maloof Building (1300 Commerce Drive) and 330 Ponce de Leon Ave during the month of February. Click HERE for more information.
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Upcoming East Atlanta Area Meetings
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Atlanta Board of Education - Community Meeting
Monday, February 9th - 6:00 p.m.
For more information, click HERE
Safe Atlanta for Everyone (SAFE) Meeting
Monday, February 9th - 7:30 p.m.
For more information, click HERE
EACA Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, February 10th - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Branan Towers
For more information, contact EACA President Jelena Crawford at president@eaca.net
LEAP (Linking Education & the Public) Meeting
Tuesday, February 19th - 7:00 p.m.
Branan Bingo
Tuesday, February 19th - 6:00 p.m. Location: Branan Towers
NPU-W Transportation Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 19th - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Martha Brown United Methodist Church
For more information, contact NPU Transportation Chair Russell Baggett at inspired_by_design@hotmail.com
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EABA - Business Briefs
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 Marc Takacs
President
East Atlanta Business Association
Realtor, Keller Williams Atlanta Midtown
The monthly First Friday event was this past Friday in the Village. We had 14 participating businesses but more importantly, we had one fantastic non-profit who benefited from the event. A portion of each participating business's revenue from Friday went to DREAM Rescue, a local organization dedicated education about and rescue of Daschunds. Get more info about them at www.dreamrescue.org. The final numbers aren't yet in but it looked like a few more folks found their way to EAV on Friday.
EABA is looking to partner with other local non-profits as we grow this monthly customer appreciation event. This is a great way to bring various aspects of the community together while supporting worthy causes and we could all use a little good karma these days. These non-profit organizations bring people to East Atlanta who might not be aware of what we have in the Village business district. East Atlanta First Friday is an ongoing opportunity for us to promote some of the positive aspects of our neighborhood so come out March 6th and check it out.
Did you know that, while the Village district is the easy part of our commercial community to find, there are very successful professional businesses in the broader neighborhood. For example, Tax Solutions, a CPA firm on Metropolitan Avenue has been a part of the neighborhood since 2001 and helps many of our local non-profits and businesses navigate the accounting world. They also handle personal taxes and have supported the East Atlanta Village for years. More info can be found at www.taxsolutionsatl.com.
There are literally dozens of other attorneys, insurance agents, financial planners, realtors, marketing and graphic designers and just about any service one might need to be found right here in the East Atlanta neighborhood. Before you fire up Google, ask around or take a look at www.eastatlantavillage.net for some local professionals who support your neighborhood.
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Holy Taco Celebrating 1st Anniversary For a complete seasonal cycle, Holy Taco has welcomed diners, families and late-night barflies to its ultra-fresh eatery in East Atlanta Village. Guests have had a chance to munch on Chef Robert Phalen's superb Pan-Latin menu and sample some (but hopefully not all) of the 50 resident tequilas. Join Holy Taco this Friday for a First Anniversary Celebration. It's the perfect excuse to try an organic margarita, a pork belly torta and the city's best churros dipped in dark chocolate sauce. The party starts on Friday, February 13th at 5 pm. www.holy-taco.com________________________________________________________________________________ Have interest in $5 dance classes (salsa, yoga, etc.), a fitness camp, or self-defense classes? For more information on offerings available in these areas by organizations close to East Atlanta, click HERE.    ________________________________________________________________________________
Offering Healthcare Directives at Special Rates in FebruaryAn Advanced Healthcare Directive can easily allow a person to avoid stressful family situations in determining what happens to you when you are no longer able to communicate your wishes pertaining to medical treatment. Larsen & Teusink, PC is excited to announce that during February 2 through February 20, its attorneys are offering the residents of East Atlanta Advance Healthcare Directives for the low cost of $50.00 per person. Plus, if you and your spouse or partner purchase the drafting of an Advance Healthcare Directive, the total cost is only $75.00! For further information, continue reading HERE. |
EACA Public Safety - Week 5 Crime Report
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At each month's EACA meeting, we present the monthly crime statistics for our area along with year-to-date trends and analysis. Linked below is the weekly detailed crime report for January 25th - 31st, 2009:
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East Atlanta Security Patrol News & Information
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 To learn more about the East Atlanta Security Patrol or to enroll, visit the EASP website (http://patrol.eaca.net). The cost to join the patrol is $50 per quarter, with a 50% discount for longtime residents and those 65+. To qualify, you must have lived at the same address for 20 years or be over age 65. We also have a 20% discount for members of an APD-sanctioned Neighborhood Watch. Please contact us if you're interested in setting up a Neighborhood Watch on your street.
If you have additional questions, please direct them to securitypatrol@eaca.net, or call EACA Public Safety Chair Myron Polster at 404-429-8815. |
Local School Open Houses & Enrollment Information
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Atlanta Charter Middle School Registration began Monday, February 2, 2009 and
concludes on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 4:00 PM.
You must attend a mandatory Information Session if you wish to register your child. Information Sessions are currently scheduled at the school on the following dates and times (RSVP to Maria Larson at mlarson@atlantachartermiddle.com or 678-904-0051): -
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
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Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM
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you are unable to attend one of the information sessions but are still
interested in applying, please contact the school's principal, Matt
Underwood, at munderwood@atlantachartermiddle.com or (678) 904-0051.
For registration details and applications, visit http://atlantachartermiddle.com/content/enrollment.php
Neighborhood Charter School NCS is a free, public school
serving children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade and is
located at 688 Grant Street in the Grant Park neighborhood.
The Second Registration Period is open to all families from the City of Atlanta Planning Unit W (NPU-W):
Begins: Monday, March 2
Ends: Monday, March 16
Lottery: Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 pm (Rosswurm Hall)
Information sessions:
- Thursday, February 12, 9:30 am (Media Center) and 6:30 pm (Rosswurm Hall)
- Thursday, March 12, 9:30 am (Media Center) and 6:30 pm (Rosswurm Hall)
- Thursday, Arpil 30, 9:30 am (Media Center) and 6:30 pm (Rosswurm Hall)
For more information, please visit http://www.neighborhoodcharter.com/enroll.html.
Imagine Wesley Open Houses and 2009-2010 Enrollment
Imagine Wesley will be hosting Open House meetings and campus tours on the below dates from 6:30-8:30 p.m.:
- Thursday, February 19, 2009
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
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2009 EACA Membership
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Join or renew your EACA membership today! Annual dues are $10 per household. As an EACA member, you can vote at EACA meetings on topics of interest within our community. Additionally, there are numerous local businesses who offer discounts to EACA members. See the official list of EACA member discounts and take advantage of them by showing your 2009 membership card throughout the Village. You can sign up for your 2009 EACA membership and order EACA Yard Signs on-line! Pay electronically through your online banking site or via Paypal HERE. |
Submissions: If you're interested in submitting an article to the EACA weekly newsletter, send it to newsletter@eaca.net by
the end of the day on Friday. Include relevant dates, times, locations
and contact information, as well as details of the event or
announcement.
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