EACA Newsletter for July 25, 2011

The Georgia Redistricting Alliance is hosting an information session on the redistricting process in Georgia with Georgia State Senator Mitch Seabaugh, Chairman of the Senate Reapportionment & Redistricting Committee.

House Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee Meeting

Wednesday, July 20, 2pm

Coverdell Legislative Office Building

Room 606

18 Capitol Square

Atlanta, GA 30334

Public Information Meeting Hosted by Commissioner Kathie Gannon

Wednesday, July 27

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Meadowview Elementary School

1879 Wee Kirk Rd SW
Atlanta, Ga 30316

Commissioner Kathie Gannon will host an informational public meeting on the demographic changes in the 2010 Census that will drive reapportionment and changes in the political boundaries.

Summer Concert Series at Martha Brown UMC

Enjoy live music with your friends and neighbors! Join us for these family friendly concert events right here in the East Atlanta Village. With questions please call 404.622.1473 or email Pastor Heather

Sunday, July 24, 6:30pm. Michael Hester and Friends, bluegrass and acoustic music.

Sunday, August 7, 6:30pm. Ryan Keisshauer, contemporary praise and worship music.

Monday, August 22, 7pm. Summer Singers and Hope Sings Choirs. (Admission for this concert is $10/adult and $5/child).

Martha Brown United Methodist Church

468 Moreland Ave .

Burgess-Peterson Academy Open House

BPA will be holding its back-to-school Open House on August 5th from 9am - noon. Parents and children can come by to meet their teacher and visit their classroom. Principal Robbins will give her welcome back address at noon.

Burgess-Peterson Academy

480 Clifton Street Southeast
Atlanta, Georgia 30316
(404) 802-3400

First Iconium Back To School Bash/Fun Day

Well, it's that time again! Last year all of you were excited about our Back to School Bash. If you thought that was good, this one is going to be even better! Not only do we plan to serve 100 plus kids in the East Atlanta community, we are adding this year.....waterslide, obstacle course, games, food and FUN! This will be a community wide event.

School supplies will be available for all ages, and students must be present to receive supplies.

First Iconium gym and parking lot

August 6, 12-3pm

542 Moreland Ave .

Hope to see you there!

Trees Atlanta TreeKeepers Certification Program

TreeKeepers is Trees Atlanta's volunteer training and certification program that applies skill, appreciation, and pride to the stewardship of our urban forest. TreeKeepers consists of seven workshops, including indoor & outdoor activities, presentations, and engaging hands-on demonstrations. Each three-hour session takes place at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center, and is taught by Trees Atlanta staff or community tree professionals. Upon completion of the program, which includes volunteering 24 hours to tree projects, graduates will receive an official TreeKeepers hat, a native tree, a training manual, and a signed TreeKeepers certificate, as well as opportunities to put their new knowledge into action.

Event Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27 and September 10, 17, and 24^Time:^{9am - noon
Cost: $ 65 for full certification (or $30 if you would like to attend a single class)}

Register now!

Sustainable Home Initiative in the New Economy (S.H.I.N.E)

The SHINE Gold program offers rebates to City of Atlanta homeowners for improvement projects that target how the entire house system uses energy.* Often referred to as a "whole house approach", the SHINE Gold program includes all improvements that collectively achieve a target energy use goal. Homeowners can receive a 25% rebate (up to $2,000) on the cost of qualifying energy efficiency upgrades. Qualified projects include, but are not limited to sealing leaky heating and air ducts, upgrading attic insulation, and caulking, weather-stripping, and window replacement.

*Homes need not be owner occupied.

For more information please visit here.

Tire Dumping: How You Can Help Stop It!

The City of Atlanta is currently developing a Tire Commission to combat the rampant and blatant dumping of tires and trash throughout the city. While the full scope of the Commission is not available at this time, one of the tenants is to hold tire companies accountable for illegal dumping and not disposing of tires per ordinance and statute.

As a part of developing this Commission, Council Member Natalyn Archibong's office is requesting the public's assistance in identifying locations where dump sites are or have been. Please send the locations to valencia612@bellsouth.net.

Friday Food for Firefighters

Since early November 2010, your neighbors have provided a home-cooked meal for firefighters at Station 13 every Friday night. We're calling it Friday Food for Firefighters, or FFF, since we love acronyms. If you would like to provide a meal for four to six firefighters some Friday, please check out the web-based scheduler:

Password: friday
Click "Edit"
Sign up for a date with your name and meal
Click "save this version"

Meals should be delivered between 5:00 and 5:30 pm, and the firefighters have requested no pork products.

If you have questions, please contact Beth-Ann Buitekant, who is overseeing the schedule.

East Atlanta Security Patrol Update

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 EASP Organizer Myron Polster at 404-954-1568.

EACA Public Safety - Weekly Crime Report

Due to some clerical issues the weekly reports are unavailable at this time.

Upcoming Area Meetings

Transportation committee meeting, (07.25), 7pm

Please email transportation@eaca.net if interested in attending.

DeKalb County Board of Commissioners

Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month (07.26), 9:00 am

Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Dr, Decatur

Neighborhood Planning Unit, NPU-W
Meeting: 4th Wednesday of the month (07.27), 7:30pm
Martha Brown United Methodist Church, 468 Moreland Ave SE

Atlanta City Council

Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month (08.01), 1:00 pm

City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave SW