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East Atlanta Community Association
October 7, 2013 |
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 Don't forget about the EACA monthly meeting tomorrow evening, Branan Towers, 7pm. Hope to see you there. |
| 2013 Neighborhood Ambassador Training Class | |
What is a Neighborhood Ambassador?
Neighborhood ambassadors are community members who work together with DeKalb County Code Compliance to maintain high standards in their neighborhoods such as reporting the following violations:
- Illegal signs located within the county right-of-way
- Vehicles parked on unpaved surfaces
- Open storage of trash and debris on exterior ground of properties
- Lack of property maintenance or landscaping
- and much more
- Why Should You Become a Neighborhood Ambassador?
Code Compliance ensures that the public observes county codes and ordinances. These codes regulate matters related to public safety, zoning matters, public commerce, city cleanliness, public advertisements and displays, vehicular issues and environmental matters. Code Compliance is intended to ensure the acceptable quality of living environments in neighborhoods and communities is maintained.
Thursday, October 10, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Maloof Auditorium
1300 Commerce Drive in Decatur |
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| 14th Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale and Festival |
 Ah, the rituals of fall. The return of yellow school buses. The changing colors of the leaves. The first frost. Football. And, of course, the 14th annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale!
Back for its 14th year, the annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale promises to be bigger and better than ever! Approximately 200 species of trees, plants, and tree-friendly vines will be sold, and there is something for every tree lover. Get amazing deals on native and exotic trees for yards and businesses. The tree sale is also an opportunity to meet the sheep that Trees Atlanta has hired to eat invasive plants in Atlanta's greenspaces!
Free to attend, the tree sale takes place October 12th, 2013 from 8 AM to 2 PM at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center, located at 225 Chester Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30316. It is one of the highlights of the year for Trees Atlanta, so mark your calendar now!
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| Neighbor in Need Annual Pumpkin Sale |
 T he East Atlanta Community Association's Neighbor in Need Initiative will be doing its annual pumpkin sale at the East Atlanta Farmer's Market each Thursday, 10/3 through 10/31. Pumpkins of all sizes are available and all proceeds benefit local residents who are helped by Neighbor in Need. We have small pumpkins great for cooking and large pumpkins for carving, ranging in cost from $5 to $20, depending on size.
Stop by the Farmer's Market to grab the best pumpkins early and chat with the Neighbor in Need members to see what we do and how you can help!
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Atlanta Public School Board Candidate Forum
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East Atlanta Residents Launch Dog Festival
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 East Atlanta residents and business owners have joined forces to launch a fall festival on October 20th that celebrates dogs, while raising money for local pet charities. Dogtoberfest in EAV 2013 will feature a dog costume contest, food, music, and a parade of adoptable dogs. All proceeds from the event will benefit Southern Animal Rescue and Lifeline Animal Project.
Pet owners can check out dog yoga along with educational resources such as an "Ask the Trainer" booth as well as adoptable pets from local rescues. Dogtoberfest also will provide tools to help prospective dog owners find a four-legged companion that complements their lifestyle. Family-friendly vendors and activities will be on site from 12-4 PM at 561 Flat Shoals Avenue, the space typically occupied by the EAV Farmers Market. Big Daddy Biscuits will serve as signature sponsor for the event.
"Our goal is to promote responsible pet ownership while paying it forward for pets," said Morieka Johnson, editor of SoulPup.com, a website for new dog owners. "Lifeline and Southern Animal Rescue have a rich history of helping pets in need and we are happy to support their hard work in the community."
For more information, visit the event's Facebook page, Dogtoberfest in EAV 2013.
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Burgess-Peterson Academy Corner |
 Atlanta Public Schools' Toomer K-8 Meeting
During the redistricting process of 2011-2012 the topic of potentially turning elementary schools serving Jackson High into Kindergarten through 8th grade was not met with a favorable reaction from the APS Superintendent, Erroll Davis. However, this past summer this idea was put back on the APS Board agenda with Toomer as the possible location.
APS has created two opportunities to discuss this possibilty. These meetings will be open to parents and community members of Coan Middle School and its feeder elementary schools, which BPA is one, to discuss the possible transition of Toomer Elemenatary School into a K-8 facility. If you have questions or concerns about this possible transition and how it would affect East Atlanta please plan on attending.
- Why is APS now considering this change?
- Why make such a dramatic change so soon after redistricting?
- Would this decision mean the closing of Coan Middle School?
- What is APS's vision for our cluster?
- How will the communities of Coan cluster be included in the decisions?
- Who will pay for this?
- How will this affect your decision for your child's middle school?
Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 6-7:30 p.m.
Monday, October 28, 2013, 6-7:30 p.m.
Maynard H. Jackson High School at Coan Middle School
1550 Hosea Williams Dr., NE
Atlanta, GA 30317
In order to allow the BPA community to attend this very important meeting on October 22nd, we are rescheduling the October PTA meeting for October 15th which will include a discussion about our need to be involved in this meeting, the acceptance of questions to assist in our approach on October 22nd and the importance of how this affects the entire Jackson cluster.
If you have any questions please email Lewis Cartee, Burgess-Peterson Academy Local School Council Chair and EACA Education Chair. Mulch Madness Thank You!
The Burgess-Peterson Academy PTA expresses their sincere gratitude for all of the support from the BPA family as well as the greater East Atlanta Community. We had a wonderful, tiring and dirty day this past Saturday installing wheelbarrow after wheelbarrow to help make the playground a safer place to play.
For an album of the days work, please visit here.
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| Pumpkin Patch for Native American and Local Missions |
 Love Halloween? Or pumpkin pie? Gourds and Indian corn on your door? You can get it all and have a good time, too, at Oakleaf Mennonite Farm just down the road at 1088 Bouldercrest Drive through October 31st. The Patch will be open 12-1 PM and 5-9 PM each weekday and 10 AM to 9 PM each Saturday and Sunday. Cash only. The pumpkin patch will feature a tractor trailer load of beautiful pumpkins and other cool items from the Navajo Reservation in Farmington, NM. Proceeds will benefit both the Navajjo Agricultural Products Industry (NAPI) and our local teaching ministries. Bring the kids for photo opportunities and for a chance to meet the chickens, goats and sheep (and hopefully the newborn lambs!) as well. For more information, please call 404-244-0289.
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| Fall is here at the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market |
 As the seasons are changing, so is the produce at the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market. Come out on Thursdays, 4-8 PM and enjoy the last fruits of summer and the start of new fall vegetables. The market will run through December 12th, so don't wait to come out and enjoy the farmers, vendors, chef's station, music, and more! |
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East Atlanta Security Patrol Update | |
For the week of September 22-28 the following crimes have been reported thus far:
- Larceny on Thursday September 26th in 1800 block of Flat Shoals - Residence/Victim stated there were Building Materials dropped off at the listed location the previous day. Victim stated when he returned he noticed the items missing.
- Auto Larceny on evening of Wednesday September 25th in 1200 block of Glenwood - Parking Lot/Passenger side window shattered, (1)Wallet, (1)Apple Cell Phone, (1)GA Driver License stolen from vehicle /No Prints
- Auto Theft on evening of Wednesday September 25th in 1100 block of Fayetteville = Driveway; RED FORD / TAU, 1998; Tag: BRR1261; State: GA; VIN: 1FAFP52U1WA158679
- Larceny on Tuesday September 24th in 1500 block of McPherson - residence/ Victim stated someone stole her rent check then duplicated the routing number on a new check with the next sequential number and cashed it fraudulently at a bank for $800.
- Larceny on Tuesday September 24th in 1900 block of Flat Shoals - Residence/Victim stated his ex- roommate recently moved out and took with him the victim's listed items, (1) TV, (1) TV Tray, Clothing.
- Burglary on Monday September 23rd at unknown time in 800 block of Winfield - residence/ 6-notes, car keys, assorted jewelry / front window screen was taken off / Items taken: television, birth certificate, social security card, checkbook, and jewelry / PRINTS
- Burglary on Monday September 23rd at unknown time in 2100 block of Marshalls Lane - residence/ 2-G slates with leather, Apple MacBook computers, Sony Playstation with games and charger, Sanyo HG
video camera / no forced entry made to the residence but the victim states his ex girlfriend had keys to residence and knew he was going to be going out of town / PRINTS - Auto Larceny on morning of Monday September 23rd in 1400 block of McPherson - city street/ $4 in coins, purse / passenger side window broken out
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 (404-954-1568). |
| Ongoing Meeting Schedule | |
Atlanta City Council, 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.
Branan Towers Bingo, 3rd Tuesday of the month.
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
East Atlanta Business Association, 1st Monday of the month.
East Atlanta Community Association, 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Grant Park Neighborhood Association, 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Neighborhood Planning Unit-W, 4th Wednesday of the month.
NPU-W Land Use & Zoning Committee, 1st Tuesday of the month.
NPU-W Transportation Committee, 4th Wednesday of the month.
South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development, 2nd Thursday of the month.
Please view the EACA calendar here for more information on locations. |
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EACA Rewards
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As a valued EACA 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:
- Dance 411 Studio Foundations Membership Special!!Our Back-to-School $39.95 Foundation Special & No Enrollment fee!!
Start the semester off right and treat yourself to First-Class dance lessons at an unbeatable price. Our Foundations Membership special gives you access to over 40 classes per month for only $39.95. Act fast, this offer ends September 30th! Register here. Valid 9/3-9/30 - PSS Injury & Wellness Center Dr. Edward Schneider, DC, CCEP, CSCS DBA - New Patient Comprehensive Chiropractic Exam (including Xrays if needed) for $30 ($185 value). Call 404.627.8998 to schedule your appointment today. Valid 8/15 - 9/30/2013
- Parkside at East Atlanta - 5% discount off market rents plus 50% off application fees. Valid through 9/30/2013
- Bound to Be Read Books - Get an extra 10% off the purchase of any used book (excludes rare/collectible books and special orders) through 9/30/2013
- Completely Clean - $25 off initial cleaning for all East Atlanta residents through 9/30/2013
- Park Pet Supply - 20% off all pet toys for dogs and cats through 12/18/2013
- Homewatch Caregivers - 15% off all services through 12/31/2013
- East Atlanta Copy Center - 10% off any order over $5 when you show your card through 12/31/2013
- Max Eremine Photography - 20% off family portraiture and wedding photography through 12/31/2013
- The Galish Group Insurance Solutions - Free Smoke detector just for getting a home and auto QUOTE, no purchase necessary, valid through 12/31/2013
- Traci with an Eye Graphic Design - 30% off all graphic design services (limit one discount per customer) through 3/20/2014
- Elder Tree Public House - 10% off on all food excluding already discounted food specials (eg., $5 burger night)
- 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
Not a member? Join 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.
If you are a business interested in participating in this free program, find more information here.
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| Connect with EACA |
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