East Atlanta Community Association
Newsletter
March 22, 2010 |
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| Greetings! |
Hello,
As we move into Spring there is much to talk about and do in and around East Atlanta in the upcoming days and weeks: Easter Egg Hunt, Run Before You Crawl 5K, Sopo Volunteer Opportunities, two chances to hear Mayor Reed speak about important issues and an APS community meeting at Burgess-Peterson as well as updates on both the fire station and the EAV cell tower.
Whew! These items and so much more included in this week's newsletter.
Enjoy!!
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Fire Station 13 Update
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 So what's going on with
Fire Station
13? Well, lots. You've probably noticed work being done on the new
station. Behind the scenes, EACA has been engaging city officials
and relaying neighbors' questions about the new building, yet to be
completed and a year behind schedule.
On Tuesday, March 16,
the president
of EACA and the president of SAND (South Atlantans for Neighborhood
Development) wrote a letter to Councilmember Natalyn Archibong
requesting a meeting with City's Chief Operating Officer, the Interim
Chief of the Fire Rescue Department, the Director of the Bureau of
Buildings, Councilmember Smith and herself. A conference with Chief
Baker and COO Aman has since transpired, and EACA was promised a
response by today, March 22.
Residents served by Fire
Station 13
are clearly eager for the station's opening, but many are also concerned
about how tax dollars have been put to work. Even to the casual
observer, the construction project has not gone smoothly. The letter
requested:
- an
official review of the "as built" structure to the drawing
specifications
- a summary
of the contract
remedies for circumstances where the contractor's work is deemed to be
deficient
- what
remedies are available to
the City should a deficiency be identified within two years after
occupancy
- a City
Finance Department
statement indicating whether or not this project will be completed on,
over, or under budget
EACA will
continue to provide updates in the newsletter as well as at the next
Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, April 13. Stay tuned!
-Austin
Dickson, EACA President
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Neighbors Gearing Up for Another Tower Fight |
 Despite recent, community-led success, businesses and
homes immediately east of the East Atlanta Village are still threatened
by the construction of a 157-foot tower at 469 Metropolitan Place.
In 2009, you likely saw yellow yard signs objecting to the tower's
construction. Because of community protest as well as community-led
efforts for a better solution, a deal was brokered between T-Mobile and
Branan Towers (operated by Wesley Woods Senior Living, Inc.) to site
cellular antennas atop the 12-story tower.
The property owner of 469 Metropolitan Place has found a new
wireless carrier interested in the property -- Clearwire Corp. Immediate
neighbors are gearing up for more community activism in the coming
weeks. There are many players involved: the property owner, Clearwire,
the City of Atlanta, the Georgia State Historic Preservation Office, the
FCC, EAV businesses, and active neighbors.
You can read more about your neighbors' efforts and their stance on
the issues here. Their next meeting will be on Tuesday,
March 23, at 7:00 pm.
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Atlanta Public Schools Community Meeting
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NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING
The Atlanta Public Schools will hold a Community Meeting on the proposed FY2011 budget.
THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010
The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm.
BURGESS-PETERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
480 CLIFTON ST, NE
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30316
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Kingfisher Academy 2010-2011 Enrollment
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 Kingfisher Academy is enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year. There
are openings in several elementary classes and in the 6th grade class.
Tours occur every Wednesday morning through March and April.
Kingfisher
operates on 5 principles. We are a school that stands for taking care of
Mother Earth and try to operate in an
environmentally friendly a manner. We believe in Peace and Justice and are members of
the Peach School Movement for Middle Schoolers. This means we strongly
encourage kindness and the compassionate solution to problems. We have a
bias toward that "bright, bored
student" that seems to be
keeping up with regular classroom work, but could be more excited and
interested if school was
more action-oriented. We support
independence and self-reliance in our students, from the youngest
three-year-old to the teenagers.
Finally, we think community is extremely important--we
buy in East Atlanta, and eat in East Atlanta restaurants. We hire East
Atlanta folks to work with us and we do service projects around our
community.
Call 404-624-0807 for an appointment and we'll be glad to
show you around and tell you about our school. Kingfisher is located at 468 Moreland Ave. Information packets are
also available upon request.
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Burgess Peterson Academy Tours
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THINKING ABOUT
SCHOOLS?
Which area
elementary school is designed with classrooms surrounding a secluded courtyard
with a new playground, picnic tables and an organic garden watered from rain
barrels?
Here's a
hint. It's the same school with its own computer lab, media center,
science lab and dedicated art and music rooms.
Need another
hint? This school has low student-teacher ratios and state of the art
interactive white boards in most classrooms.
Here's your last
hint. If you live in East Atlanta, your elementary school age child is
guaranteed a spot. And it's
FREE.
Come see why
parents are buzzing about East Atlanta's public elementary school!
Burgess-Peterson
Academy will host tours for prospective families on February 24, March 17,
and March 31 at 10 AM and 7 PM.
The school is
located at
480 Clifton Street at the corner of Glenwood and Clifton, less than
a mile east of East Atlanta Village.
Childcare will be
available for the 10 AM tours.
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Sopo Bicycle Co-op Volunteer Orientation
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 Volunteer
Orientation
Our mission...is to create equitable access to
cycling by providing affordable
bicycle maintenance, services and education.
Our shop...provides a central forum for
sharing equipment, materials, and expertise, and facilitates affordable,
practical, hands-on support for cyclists of all ages and skill
levels.
Our volunteer orientation is next Monday March 22 at the shop at 7PM. If you're interested in
getting
involved come learn how the shop works and how to help people the
Sopo way.
See you there!
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Know a Teenager Looking for a Summer Job?
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Atlanta Workforce Development Agency will be accepting applications from now until March 31st.
To apply for a summer job you must:
- Live in the City of Atlanta
- Apply online at www.mayorsyouthprogram.org
- Be 16 - 18 years old
- Meet eligibility requirements
- Register for Selective Service (males 18 years of age)
- Submit the following eligibility documents
- Georgia State ID or picture ID
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of residence (lease or utility bill)
- Work permit
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
- Recent food stamp award letter
- Recent TANF award letter
- Recent Social Security Income (SSI) award letter
- Proof of foster care
Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm.
Note: Jobs will be assigned on a first come, first served basis for those submitting all eligibility requirements.
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Fiddlin' John Carson's 142nd
Birthday Celebration
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C E L E
B R A T E with US!
Fiddlin' John Carson's 142nd
Birthday Celebration
(Father of Commercial County Music: 1st in Radio - 1922, 1st in
Records - 1923 and 1st in Stage - 1913, 55 years King Fiddler 1879 - 1934)
Saturday, March 27, 2010
11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Cabbagetown (Part 1)
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Sylvester Cemetery (Part 2)
(Approx. 10 minutes travel time between locations)
Part 1 on Carroll St. in Cabbagetown (vicinity
of Boulevard & Memorial Dr,
Atlanta, GA near Historic Oakland Cemetery and the
old Fulton Bag Cotton Mill)
(This is where Fiddlin' John performed on the street
corners over 110 years ago)
Part 2 of the Celebration will continue at the Grave
Site of Fiddlin' John Carson at Historic Sylvester Cemetery. (You
will know the Carson Plot by the White Wall and tall monument on Fiddlin' John
Carson Lane.) The Fiddlin' John Carson Award will be presented at
Sylvester Cemetery to renowned fiddler, Frank
Maloy. Come experience the history of Sylvester Cemetery!!! Donations to the Sylvester Cemetery Foundation will
be accepted.
We will have bluegrass, country, western and gospel
music! The Cowboy Gunfighters and the Leprechaun will
perform.
EVERYONE WELCOME ! Bring your chairs. Musicians bring your instruments and join in!
For information:
Fiddlin' John Carson Productions (404)292-7340 or (404)281-5389
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Run Before You Crawl, East Atlanta Village 5K and Pub Crawl
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The Run Before You Crawl 5k and Pub Crawl is Atlanta's premier race
slash pub crawl, in fact, we are fairly certain it is Atlanta's only
race slash pub crawl. This first annual event will take place in and
around the East Atlanta Village on April 10th, 2010. The race begins
and ends in beautiful Brownwood Park. In between you will meander
through the East Atlanta Business District
Because this 5K is aimed at people with a proclivity for drinking we
have elected for the race to begin at 9:00 am. The Pub Crawl will begin
at 10:30 am. We realize this is early, but just think, it will be
11:30 in Nova Scotia, and that's nearly noon. The Pub Crawl will visit
The Earl, Holy Taco, The Flatiron, The Midway Pub, and The Glenwood and
end at 1:30 pm.
The Run Before You Crawl 5k does not discriminate on the basis of age or
physical fitness (or on any basis for that matter). For that reason
you are welcome to register for the pub crawl or 5K individually. March 14 to and including race day entry
fees are $25 for the 5k, $10 for the pub crawl, or $32 for both. Just
because we choose not to discriminate on the basis of age, does not mean
that the State of Georgia will not. All pub crawl participants must be
at least 21 years of age.
All proceeds from this event to end all events goes towards the East
Atlanta Village and making it a safe place to shop, dine, and drink.
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Have You Seen Downed Lines?
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Have you seen utility wires,
telephone lines or metal cables on the sidewalks in East Atlanta? Loose
wires in the pedestrian path can trip people
up and cause serious injury. You could
win a prize by reporting wire hazards in March.
PEDS, metro Atlanta's
pedestrian advocacy organization, invites all metro Atlanta neighbors
(that's you) to
report wire hazards online at peds.org during
the month of March. The more hazardous wires
you report in March, the more chances you have to win. Learn
how you can participate at peds.org.
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Georgia's biggest & best parks Conference |
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Monday, March 22, 2009
at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Best-practice presentations from park experts from New York, Seattle, Washington, Chattanooga, Houston, Charlotte & Jacksonville.
Pre-Conference Events:
Saturday, March 20: Green Infrastructure Tour
Sunday, March 21: Community Garden Tour
More details on the 2010 Conference. $89 only thru Feb. 5 -- register now! |
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Mayor Reed To Speak About Atlanta's Parks |
Come hear Mayor Reed speak about his vision for Atlanta's parks. Join
Park Pride at 4:00 pm on Monday, March 22, at the
Atlanta Botanical Garden. The Mayor will be introduced and
speak shortly thereafter. You also are welcome to stay for a reception
(cash bar) at the Garden following the Mayor's presentation. This event
is free and registration for the Park Pride Conference (March 17-22) is
not necessary to attend.
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Journey Performing Arts Center
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Journey Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce our
Children's Dance Classes resumed on SATURDAY MARCH 20th!
Classes
will take place at Journey Dance Studio, 749 Moreland Ave (Ormewood Square upstairs from Spoon).
This is a 7 week
session for only $55!
Class Times and Days:
Saturday
9:30-10:15
Creative Movement (Ages 3-4)
10:15- 11:15 Pre Ballet/Jazz (Ages
4-6)
12:15- 1:15 Jazz Hip Hop 1-2 (Ages 7-14)
Wednesday
4-5
Pre Ballet/Jazz (Ages 4-6)
To register and learn more about this non-profit organization committed to creating a safe place where children can have access to life skills education through different performing
arts programs, visit www.JourneyArtsCenter.org.
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DeKalb County Neighborhood Stabilization Program
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 DeKalb County
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
Home Buyer
Information and Home Buyer Education Workshop
The new Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) has provided emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties that might otherwise become sources of abandonment and blight within their communities. The DeKalb County Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) has two exciting ways you can take advantage of this opportunity!
TWO WAYS TO SAVE
Buy a foreclosed home that you identify within 6 DeKalb zip codes, and you could qualify for up to $25,000!
Or... buy one of our homes that that we have lovingly rehabilitated. No fussing with rehab and ready to move in!
Saturday,
March 27, 2009
9:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center
3181 Rainbow Drive
Decatur,
GA ,
30034
To
Register, Contact:
D&E, The Power Group
(770) 961-6900
info@depower.org
Please click for more information.
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An Evening
Conversation with Mayor Kasim Reed and City Officials
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 On Tuesday, March 23 a reception with several city officials will be followed by a question and answer session with Mayor Kasim Reed.
The event is brought to you by more than 15 SE Atlanta neighborhoods and
organizations. It will be held at the Bible Way Ministries
International Church at 894 Constitution Road, SE.
Beginning at 6 PM, the reception will give you a chance to
meet and chat informally with Atlanta City Council officials, including
city council president - at-large and District members, and the new faces
of the new Atlanta Police Department. Carla Smith as
well as Ceasar Mitchell and Michael Bond have confirmed from the city
council, and Assistant Chief Pete Andresen and Deputy Chief Ernest
Finley have confirmed from the APD. We expect to hear from APD Chief
George Turner, and City Council members Natalyn Archibong, Aaron Watson,
and others soon. This part of the evening will be held at the
fellowship hall of the church.
Immediately following the reception, at 6:45 PM, the audience
will move into the sanctuary for the "Conversation with Mayor Kasim
Reed," the Mayor's Q&A. He will start at 7 PM sharp and answer
questions previously submitted by the community until 7:45 PM. Our Moderator will be AJC Editorial
Writer Andre Johnson, who knows the city's issues intimately, and will
be able to ask intelligent follow-up questions as necessary.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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| Crime Prevention and Safety Day |
 Lowe's Home Improvement 
Store and the Atlanta Police
Department - Zone 6 invite all
citizens to attend a entertaining and educational event.
Crime Prevention & Public
Safety Day
Saturday, March 27, 2010,
11:30AM-2:30PM.
The store is located in the Edgewood Shopping Center,
at 1280 Caroline Street, NE off of Moreland Ave.
It is a Safety
Day Promotion with
Lowe's acting as the host for the police and fire departments, along with
other vendors who will be there offering crime prevention and safety
tips.
There are games planned for
children plus our fearless firefighters AND a fire engine are scheduled to appear. In addition, Lowe's is offering fun prize drawings for adults. It is a community
event filled with education and fun for all.
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East Atlanta Security Patrol
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The East Atlanta Security Patrol (EASP) is an effort by the East
Atlanta Community Association, Inc. (EACA) to enhance safety in East
Atlanta. Specifically, off-duty Zone Six Police Officers will be hired
to perform additional patrols within Beat 610, which is the police
designation for the East Atlanta community, beyond those presently being
performed by the police. The amount of time that the officers shall
patrol will be determined by the level of support from the community in
terms of membership. Since more members mean more patrol hours, we
encourage you to share this information with your neighbors and East
Atlanta business owners.
Don't forget that the EASP responds to calls or contact from all
community
members. Whether it's a crime in progress or an ongoing issue such as
barking dogs or drug dealing, give us a call and we'll involve the
appropriate resources
to attempt to resolve your issue. While this may seem like a
disincentive
to become a member of the EASP, members do receive tangible benefits
such as
extra patrols when out of town and patrol coverage based on the number
of
members in your street or area.
To learn more about the East Atlanta Security
Patrol, view updated news and notes or to enroll, visit the
EASP website.
There
is 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 easp610@gmail.com, or call EACA
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Safety Chair Myron Polster at 404-954-1568. |
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Public Safety - Weekly Crime Report
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The weekly
crime reports for weeks 8-11 are below:
(Week 11 was not available at press time.)
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East Atlanta Library Upcoming Activities
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All Atlanta-Fulton Public Library programs
and events are free and open to the public. For a full list of all events at
our 34 locations and any additional information, please visit www.afpls.org.
Teeny, Tiny Tales
Tuesdays, February-May.
10:30 a.m.
Children will enjoy stories, songs,
puppetry and crafts.
Ages 18-36 months. Reservation
is required for groups of 10 or more.
Pre-School
Storytime
Wednesdays,
February-May. 10:30 a.m.
Children will enjoy stories, songs,
puppetry and crafts. Ages 3-5. Reservation is required for groups of 10
or more.
Kidz Crafts
Mondays, February
8, March 8, April 12, May 10. 3:30 p.m.
Children will make easy crafts to take
or display in the library. Ages 5-12. Reservations are required.
Let's Play!
Game On at Your Library
Fridays, February
12, March 19, April 23, May 28. 3:30 p.m.
Children will play fun and exiting games
on the Nintendo Wii. Ages 5-12. Reservations are required.
Monday Night at the
Movies
Mondays, February
15, March 15, April 19, May 17. 5:00 p.m.
Popcorn will be popping and juice will
be flowing. Children will enjoy watching exciting movies with family and
friends on our "Big Screen." All ages are welcome. Reservations are
required.
East Atlanta Branch
400 Flat Shoals Ave.
SE Atlanta, GA 30316
404.730.5438
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| Upcoming Area Meetings |
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the
month (03.23.10), 9:00 am
Maloof Auditorium,
1300 Commerce Dr, Decatur
Neighborhood Planning Unit, NPU-W
Meeting: 4th Wednesday of the month (03.24.10), 7:30pm
Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE
Atlanta City Council
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the
month (04.05.10), 1:00 pm
City Hall, 55
Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta
Neighborhood
Planning Unit, NPU-W, Land Use and Zoning Committee
Meeting: 1st
Tuesday of the month (04.06.10), 7:00pm
Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE
East Atlanta Business Association (EABA)
Meeting: 1st Wednesday of the month (04.07.10), 2pm
East Atlanta Library, 400 Flat Shoals Ave SE
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2010 EACA Membership
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Join EACA 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. Email questions to membership@eaca.net.
You can sign up for your 2010 EACA membership and order EACA Yard Signs on-line! Pay electronically through your online banking site or via Paypal HERE.
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| East Atlanta on Facebook/Twitter |
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