East Atlanta Community Association
July 16, 2012
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| Greetings! |
 Thanks to everyone who volunteered for the Fitness Trail workday this Saturday in Brownwood Park. We completed two stations and started several others. If you'd like to volunteer at our next workday or be involved with the buildout of the fitness trail, please emailparks@eaca.net.
Check out the details of the proposed Fitness Trail, part of the Brownwood Park master plan.
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| Speak your mind about the proposed smoking ban in COA parks |
 Monday, July 16 the Atlanta City Council will be discussing the proposed smoking ban in City of Atlanta parks and will welcome citizen comment on the issue.
You can sign up to speak at City Hall in the Council Chambers from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. The Council Meeting is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. and citizens will have 2 minutes to speak.
If you are unable to attend you can contact your City Council representative, Natalyn Archibong, directly to share your support.
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| B*ATL - Author Jeffrey Haas Lecture |
Each year, the organization B*ATL commemorates the Battle of Atlanta. This year B*ATL is offering an exciting lineup of free author presentations examining flashpoints from the Civil War to Civil Rights. The DeKalb History Center is partnering with B*ATL to present the first author while various events run from July 14- 22 at venues across southeast Atlanta.
On Monday, July 16, we present Jeffrey Haas, author of The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther. Haas will discuss the book, his personal history, how it intertwined with Atlanta's and resulted in a riveting story. Of the book Ramsey Clark, former United States Attorney General said, "This is an extremely important book--and a tale well told--for America to read if it wants to become what it says it has always been--the land of the free and the home of the brave."
How does a white boy from 1950s Atlanta grow up to become the attorney for the plaintiffs in the notorious Chicago case Hampton vs. Hanrahan and then write such a book? Mr. Haas was raised near Chastain Park and his family has a rich, deep history in Atlanta. One of his forbear cousins built a street railroad to the Battle of Atlanta frontlines in the East Atlanta Village just 16 years after the battle. Coming from a leading Jewish family, his grandfather defended Leo Frank in the famous trial that ultimately resulted in an anti-Semitic lynching. The case played out near Cabbagetown and Grant Park and the current Pencil Factory Lofts. Mr. Haas' father worked with area Congressman John Lewis in his early days with the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee registering voters during the Civil Rights Movement. Mr. Haas' mother worked with the Atlanta International Committee to bring the world to Atlanta by integrating Atlanta's Hotels. B*ATL Chairman, Henry Bryant, projects that attendees to the lecture will find the Atlanta family's history just as interesting as hearing about the book.
Free and open to the public
Monday, July 16, 7:00 p.m.
Second Floor, Superior Courtroom
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| Dekalb History Center - Log Cabin Storytelling |
Bring your children to Storytelling this summer at the Dekalb History Center!
July 11 Deborah Strahorn - Cowboys and Cowgirls across the Country
Hear the stories of Cowboys from many cultures. Some were Americans from the east, and others were immigrants from European countries and more than one quarter of all cowboys were African American. Participants will also create a 3D horse!
July 18 Reuben Haller - Fiddlin' Dan the Mountain Man
Fiddlin' Dan the Mountain Man delights young audiences with stories and songs with North Georgia flair. His stories are populated with animals and kids getting in and out of predicaments, chores, and summer activities. Dan plays violin, mandolin, spoons and many other instruments. Kids sing along and play along with Fiddlin' Dan's songs, stories, and humor. For a celebratory grand finale, the whole audience forms a jug band!
July 25 LaDoris Davis - Fun with Folktales
LaDoris presents a very fun, interactive performance based on the folktales of Mrs. Whitman, who was a pioneer in advancing African American education in Georgia. Children will have the opportunity to develop their own folktale!
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| Parvo found in Brownwood Park |
 A stray puppy was picked up in Brownwood Park and is PARVO POSITIVE per EAST ATLANTA ANIMAL CLINIC. If you own a dog that is either:
- Immune - Compromised
- Past Due on Vaccinations
- 6 months or younger
- 1 year of age that has not been on a regular puppy booster schedule, and not fully immunized.
Please avoid bringing your dog to this park and contact your veterinarian or call East Atlanta Animal Clinic if any vomiting or diarrhea occurs. If you have questions or concerns please call EAAC - 404-523-8765
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| Early Voting Sites for July 31 Election |
The July 31, 2012 General Primary, Nonpartisan and Special Election, which includes the Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Referendum, presents voters across the 10-county Atlanta region (Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties, as well as the City of Atlanta) the opportunity to vote on a referendum that would fund $8.5 billion in transportation improvements through a regional one percent sales tax.
Any person desiring to vote in the July 31, 2012 Election, must be registered to vote by July 2, 2012.
Any Atlanta voter wishing to vote in advance of Election Day is not required to vote within the City limits of Atlanta, and may vote early at any listed location within the County of his/her residence.
Fulton County Advance Voting:
Fulton County Government Center
Monday - Friday, July 9 - 27, 8:30-5
Saturday, July 21, 9-4
130 Peachtree St., SW
Suite 2186
Atlanta, GA 30303
North Fulton Annex
Monday - Friday, July 9-27, 8:30-5
Saturday, July 21, 9-5
7741 Roswell Rd, NE
Suite 232
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
South Fulton Annex
Monday - Friday, July 9 - 27, 8:30 -5
Saturday, July 21, 9-4
5600 Stonewall Tell Rd.
Room 108
College Park, GA 30349
DeKalb County Early Voting:
July 9, 2012 through July 27, 2012 (including Saturdays)
Voter Registration & Elections Office
4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300
Decatur, GA 30032
Hours: 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM
Two Areas -- with one Exclusively for Senior and Disabled Voters
Additional DeKalb County Early Voting Locations Beginning July 23, 2012 through July 27, 2012:
Downtown Decatur - Clark Harrison Building
330 W. Ponce de Leon, Room A
Decatur, GA 30030
Hours 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM
South DeKalb - Community Achievement Center, Inc.
4522 Flat Shoals Parkway
Decatur, GA 30034
Hours 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM
Please visit the Fulton or DeKalb County Elections website for additional information, or if you have any questions.
Fulton County: www.fultoncountyga.gov/voting-information
Dekalb County: http://web.co.dekalb.ga.us/Voter/VoterInformation.html
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| T-SPLOST - Be Informed! |
On July 31, 2012, Metro Atlanta voters will have the opportunity to decide on the 2012 Transportation Referendum, also known at the Transportation Special local Option Sales Tax (TPLOST).
The referendum is a one cent regional sales tax to fund transportation improvements throughout the state. If the referendum is approved the sales tax would fund about $8.5 billion in transportation improvements throughout the 10-county Atlanta region.
If passed, the referendum would impact transportation throughout the state for generations to come. For more information about TSPLOST including a full project list and interactive mapping, visit http://www.metroatlantatransportationreferendum.com/.
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| Neighbor In Need |
Do you know an elderly neighbor that needs help with their house?
A Senior homeowner experiencing problems with heat/AC, electrical, plumbing or roof problems ?
If so, EACA Neighbor in Need would like to help if possible. EACA NiN provides free home repairs to low-income elderly homeowners living in East Atlanta.
EACA Neighbor in Need is also looking for volunteers and donations from those who want to give back to their community. Specifically, EACA NiN is looking for help finding and writing grants so we can help more people in our neighborhood.
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| EACA - Call for Volunteers |
As EACA continues to expand within the community the organization is in need of two newly created roles that will allow the Association to reach new heights.
First, as EACA works with the City of Atlanta to finalize the details of our Adopt-a-Street partnership, the organization will be in need of a coordinator for this new campaign. In general, the position will manage the program to enlist volunteer groups, oversee the paperwork associated with each street and verify ongoing completions of monthly clean-ups. Second, to continue the existing programs and projects in the neighborhood such as the Brownwood Park fitness trail, emergency home repairs for seniors in need, performance art events and Branan Towers Bingo, just to name a few, as well as the addition of new ways EACA would like to help continue to make East Atlanta a wonderful place to live, the Association is looking for an individual who would like to make a difference by acquiring grants for these purposes. If either one of these new roles sounds like you, please email EACA's President, Lewis Cartee, at president@eaca.net.
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| How Will You Strut? |
The lazy days of summer are the perfect time to start thinking about how you and your group will participate in the East Atlanta Strut Parade on Saturday, September 15.
Paraders march, ride, sing, dance, dress up, dress down, bike and skate through the festival's cheering throng to compete for the coveted Strut trophies. This year, there's a new category: Best Celebration. It will go to the group with the most interesting way of marking a birthday, anniversary or other special event. Bring the party to the parade!
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| EAV Holiday Ornament Sale |
Back by popular demand - the EAV Holiday Ornament sale! Once again Gourd Bless You is offering EAV holiday ornaments ($14.50) and, new this year, the EAV birdhouse($38).
Partial proceeds from the sale of these items will go to the EACA general fund. Limited quantities of these items will be available at the Strut, but you can reserve yours today to pick up at the Strut by emailing Denise at gourdblessyou@yahoo.com with your name, phone number and quantity of each.
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East Atlanta Security Patrol
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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. |
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East Atlanta Crime Mapping
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Recently, the Atlanta Police Department changed their reporting method and we are not receiving regular, easily shareable reports. While we take time to address this issue, EACA's Public Safety committee will be providing crime mapping images for the previous month and previous quarter.
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| Upcoming Area Meetings | |
Atlanta City Council
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month (07.16), 1:00pm
Branan Towers Bingo
3rd Tuesday of the month (07.16), 6pm
Grant Park Neighborhood Association
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month (07.17), 7:30pm
Dekalb County Board of Commissioners
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesday (07.24), 9:00am
Neighborhood Planning Unit , NPU-W Transportation Committee
Meeting: 4th Wednesday of the month (07.25), 6:30pm
Neighborhood Planning Unit, NPU-W
Meeting: 4th Wednesday of the month (07.25), 7:30pm
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EACA Membership
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EACA Needs Your Support!
Without your support EACA would not exist. Please show your commitment to EACA by joining today. Annual dues are $10 per household or business per calendar year. As an EACA member you can vote at EACA meetings on topics of interest within our community as well as show your support to East Atlanta.
You can sign up for your 2012 EACA membership, and order EACA Yard Signs on-line! Pay electronically via Paypal HERE
Email questions to membership@eaca.net.
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EACA Rewards
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As a valued East Atlanta Community Association member, you have access to our EACA Rewards Program. In partnership with local businesses, this program provides special promotions within the community when residents present their EACA Membership Card to participating businesses.
Current EACA Rewards Member Benefits:
- Homewatch Caregivers - 15% off all services through 12/31/12
- OMG! Cup and Cakes - 10% off
- We Suki Suki - Sandwich + tea $5 (29% savings!)
- Village Fitness - 10% off New Gym Membership
- Big Daddy Dog Biscuits - EAV Thursday Farmer's Market Special - Bag of Dog Biscuits $4
- East Atlanta Copy Center - 10% off any order over $5 when you show your card - valid through 12/31/2012
- Atlanta Braves 2012 VIP Package - $40 for the equivalent of 12 home game tickets. Details here. Offer expires 7/30/2012.
- Galish Group - Get a quote on your auto and home insurance, we'll give you a $10 gift card to the EAV shop or restaurant of your choice! If we can't beat your current rates, we'll give you a $25 gift card! You don't have to buy anything; we're just paying for the opportunity to earn your business. The Galish Group works with all the top companies for you, so you get the best coverage, price, and service available. Call or email us today for a 10 minute quote, 678-992-6233,Whitney@galishgroup.com, or stop by our office at 457 Flat Shoals AVE, Ste #3. Offer good 6/1/2012-8/1/2012.
- Traci with an Eye Graphic Design - East Atlanta Village businesses and residents will receive a special 30% discount on any graphic design work done by Traci with an Eye. This includes logo and business card design, brochure and postcard design, or any print promotional materials you and your business need. The deal also includes 2 revisions per piece and print/web ready files. Offer good 6/8/2012 - 12/28/2012.
- Grease Monkeys - 10% OFF- Valid the first Saturday & Sunday of each month. Offer Expires 12/02/2012. 1287-C Glenwood Avenue SE
- Village Smoothie - 50 cents off a 12 oz smoothie or a 1.00 off a 20 oz smoothie when you show your EACA Membership Card. Offer expires 7/31/2012.
Not a member? Join today!
If you are a business interested in participating in this free program, find more information here.
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| East Atlanta on Facebook & Twitter |
If you're a Facebook member, be sure to become a fan of both the EACA Fan Page and the East Atlanta Village page, too! Click on links below to take you directly to each.
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