On the Greener Side - Trees Atlanta in East Atlanta, October 28, 2017

October 28, 2017

Today, Glenwood, between Blake and Clifton, boasts dozens of new crape myrtles; and Clifton, between May and Van Epps, has a new line of sweetbay magnolias. In all, on October 28th, EACA Parks and Greenspace Committee worked with Trees Atlanta's Neighborwoods program to plant 70 new trees in an area that boasted some of our grandest canopy before a legendary tornnado changed that almost 10 years ago. A special thanks to almost 40 community volunteers from Emory University, Georgia Tech, East Atlanta, and especially Trees Atlanta for greening the quality of life in our neighborhood.

 

Alex Levy, PWS 

Senior Ecologist

Recent East Atlanta News and Events
May on May Block Party - May 4
May on May Block Party - May 4

East Atlanta's original block party is back for 2019! Come meet your neighbors, bring some food for the potluck, and enjoy the unique culture of East Atlanta. May Ave neighbors will be providing a taco bar for your gustatory amazement. This program is supported in part by the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs. A City of Atlanta grant to your East Atlanta Community Association provides funding for this event.

Join East Atlanta Security Patrol - Special Offer
Join East Atlanta Security Patrol - Special Offer

East Atlanta Security Patrol (EASP) is increasing patrols in East Atlanta for the summer months and would like to extend a special offer to new members. Join before May 24 and your membership will begin in time for extra patrols during the Memorial Day holiday. That’s over 1 month of free membership! EASP employs off-duty Zone Six police officers to perform additional patrols within the East Atlanta community. All patrol officers are armed, in uniform, with full arrest powers.

MJHS PTSA Shoe Drive
MJHS PTSA Shoe Drive

It’s time to clean out your closets and get rid of your unwanted shoes while making a Global Impact! The Maynard Jackson High School PTSA is collecting gently worn shoes in all sizes for a Shoe Drive where they will earn money per pound collected and shoes will be distributed to developing nations. Find a drop off location or schedule a shoe pick up today.

NIN Whiskey Give Back - April 18
NIN Whiskey Give Back - April 18

Neighbor in Need is partnering with ASW Distillery for our first Whiskey Giveback event hosted on April 18th where a percentage of all alcohol and ASW product sales will be donated to Neighbor in Need East Atlanta! Get into the "spirit" of charity and sample some fine Atlanta whiskeys at ASW Distillery while supporting long-term, low-income neighbors in EAV.

April Monthly EACA Meeting - April 9
April Monthly EACA Meeting - April 9

You are invited to attend EACA’s March meeting on Tuesday, April 9 at 7pm. During the meeting attendees can hear updates from EACA committees, hear about the latest development projects, details on neighborhood events, and members will vote on land use, zoning, and alcohol license applications.

Opening Day at the Farmers Market - April 11
Opening Day at the Farmers Market - April 11

Buy local at EAV’s Community Farmers market happening every Thursday evening starting on April 11. Enjoy activities for the kids, live music, chef demonstrations and ATL's freshest veggies, fruits, bread, eggs and more at the farmers market. Will we see you there?

EACA Meet & Greet at BPA Orchard Birthday Party - April 12
EACA Meet & Greet at BPA Orchard Birthday Party - April 12

EACA is excited to host another fun meet & greet at the Burgess-Peterson Academy’s orchard birthday party taking place this Friday, April 12. The Georgia Organics event officially at 3:30pm with a free fruit tree class led by Ranger Robby. EACA will be providing free mocktails using herbs grown in the BPA Garden for a 5 pm to 7 pm ‘happy hour’ and there will be activities for all age levels; including a mural painting and seed-bomb making for the kiddos, a community potluck, and of course, birthday cake.

East Atlanta Easter Egg Hunt & Festival - April 13
East Atlanta Easter Egg Hunt & Festival - April 13

Hop into the Spring season with the annual East Atlanta Easter Egg Hunt & Festival hosted by East Atlanta Kids Club on Saturday, April 13 from 10am - 12:30pm at Brownwood Park. This is a fun community-wide event for kids of all ages with the egg hunt, egg decorating, crafts, games, and lots of sweet treats! Many ways to help, either as a volunteer or make a monetary donation.

Summer Camp at East Atlanta Kids Club
Summer Camp at East Atlanta Kids Club

East Atlanta Kids Club is offering a Sci-Tech Fun & Fitness Camp at Brownwood Park in East Atlanta which offers hands-on activities including science experiments, technology and robotics, arts and crafts, music and beat making, and cooking and healthy eating to campers aged 7 to 14.  Learn more about this fun camp option.

Brownwood Park Forest Restoration - Saturday, April 6
Brownwood Park Forest Restoration - Saturday, April 6

Join EACA Parks and Greenspace Committee on Saturday, April 6, as we continue our partnership with Trees Atlanta's 2019 Greenspace Guardians to rescue Brownwood Park's forest form the grip of non-native invasive weeds and restore native shrubs and wildflowers.

Midway Hosts Fundraiser for Taylor - April 6
Midway Hosts Fundraiser for Taylor - April 6

The Midway Pub is hosting a fundraising event for employee Taylor Corley on April 6. They are raising money to help with Taylor’s living expenses and medical bills while she is recovering from a motorcycle accident. All are welcome.

The Strut Gives Back to Our Community
The Strut Gives Back to Our Community

East Atlanta Strut has donated $40,000 to more than 40 worthy causes in the East Atlanta community through its Neighborhood Good Grant program. With funds going to early childhood organizations, elementary schools, high schools, senior citizen groups and a historic cemetery, the Strut is quite literally supporting East Atlanta residents from the cradle to the grave.

EACA's Online Calendar of Events & Meetings
EACA's Online Calendar of Events & Meetings

Check out EACA's calendar for events and meetings of local interest - https://www.eaca.net/calendar.

Update on 1533 Van Epps Ave SE
Update on 1533 Van Epps Ave SE

The City of Atlanta's Department of Public Works will be performing an extensive clean-up of the hoarding situation outside the home located at 1533 Van Epps Ave SE. This activity will occur no earlier than April 29th and will result in a large exodus of rodents, which will be looking for new places to call home. EACA is working with a private pest control company and the City to determine what rodent mitigation efforts may be done on the property to limit the impact to neighbors during and after the clean-up.

Scrap Tire Round Up - April 13
Scrap Tire Round Up - April 13

CHaRM (1110 Hill Street SE) will accept tires from Atlanta residents without any fee on April 13th from 9 am to 12 noon. This event is sponsored by the City Council, Department of Public Works, and the America the Beautiful Commission. To report scrap tires or volunteer, please call 404.330.6240 or email kabc@atlantaga.gov.

EACA Meet & Greet This Weekend
EACA Meet & Greet This Weekend

Join EACA at the first neighborhood meet and greet of the year this Saturday March 23 at Midway Pub. Meet new neighbors, hang with old friends, grab some nibbles and maybe even win a free drink in our raffle. We look forward to seeing you there!

EAV Electronics Recycling Event This Weekend
EAV Electronics Recycling Event This Weekend

Bring your old electronics to the 3rd Annual EAV Electronics Recycling event taking place this Saturday, March 23 10am-1pm at the EAV Farmers Market spot. Presented by In Atlanta Realtors, the event will feature snacks for the kids, some puppy love with Paws Atlanta and a prize drawing. All are welcome!

NIN Poker Tournament This Weekend
NIN Poker Tournament This Weekend

Neighbor in Need is hosting its Annual Spring Poker Tournament taking place on March 23 at The Midway Pub. Your first 300 chips are free, but registration is limited to 50 people. All proceeds benefit Neighbor in Need of East Atlanta, who provides emergency home repairs for low-income elderly homeowners in East Atlanta, allowing them to stay safe and comfortable in their homes.

There is Still Time to Join EACA as a 2019 Member
There is Still Time to Join EACA as a 2019 Member

Show your support for the East Atlanta Community by becoming a 2019 EACA Member. The $10 yearly household membership fee goes right back to the community, funding advocacy for land use, education, and public safety policies important to East Atlanta residents. In addition, you can take advantage of membership perks offered by neighborhood businesses and vote on important issues at monthly EACA Meetings. Memberships can be processed online or in person at monthly EACA Meetings.

DeKalb County's Spring Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
DeKalb County's Spring Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event

DeKalb County is hosting a hazardous waste Recycling event on March 16 where DeKalb County residents can dispose of hazardous materials, such as paint and paint-related products, aerosols, batteries, adhesives, flammables, lawn care products, fluorescent light bulbs, photo chemicals and artist supplies. Normally there is a fee to dispose of these types of materials, but during this event the fee is waived.

Support EACA with Your Everyday Trips to Kroger
Support EACA with Your Everyday Trips to Kroger

Please support EACA by enrolling your Kroger Plus card for Community Rewards. EACA's number on Kroger's website is BP606. If you are one of the 34 households already enrolled, thank you for being awesome. EACA puts all those extra pennies to good use!

APS Kindergarten Round Up Next Week
APS Kindergarten Round Up Next Week

Do you know of any little ones who will turn the ripe old age of 5 before Sept. 1, 2019? If so, please help us to “round them up.”

Atlanta Public Schools Kindergarten Round-Up is an orientation program for rising kindergartners and their parents. It’s an opportunity for parents to register their child for kindergarten and get an early start to a brighter future.

To enroll a child in kindergarten, parents are asked to visit their zoned schools between March 11-13 and bring the registration documents…

Historic Site Tours in East Atlanta
Historic Site Tours in East Atlanta

The Atlanta Preservation Center's ‘2019 Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites’ event has two East Atlanta tours -- Historic Sylvester Cemetery and the Battle of Atlanta Trenches tour, which includes historic buildings in East Atlanta Village. This is the 16th year of this event celebrating Atlanta’s historic built environment of buildings, landscapes, and neighborhoods as an integral part of the City’s culture and economy. 

EACA’s Neighbor In Need Committee Needs You!
EACA’s Neighbor In Need Committee Needs You!

As EACA’s Neighbor in Need (NIN) program continues to grow, so does the need for new volunteers to assist with the program initiatives. If you are passionate about helping others and giving back to the community, you may be interested in NIN’s new volunteer roles in the areas of Corporate Responsibility, Marketing and Communications, and Safety. Want to learn more about the NIN mission and how you can help, let’s talk!

Calling All East Atlanta Business Owners
Calling All East Atlanta Business Owners

Are you a business owner in East Atlanta? A team is working to re-establish East Atlanta’s Business Association (EABA), and all community business owners (home based or brick-and-mortar) are invited to participate in an upcoming development meeting on February 28.

City Zoning & Variance Applications Pending in East Atlanta
City Zoning & Variance Applications Pending in East Atlanta

Want to learn more about city zoning and variance applications pending in East Atlanta? View applications on the NPU google drive and and make your voice heard at an upcoming EACA or NPU-W meeting.

Virtual Meeting: Community Outreach Ideation Session
Virtual Meeting: Community Outreach Ideation Session

Do you have an idea for a community event or an idea on how residents could connect more thoughtfully? Join EACA Community Outreach Chair, Brenda Holley for a virtual meeting on January 29th to share your ideas and connect with others on the topic.

Natalyn Archibong's District 5 Year-in-Review
Natalyn Archibong's District 5 Year-in-Review

Natalyn Archibong, district 5 Council Member recaps the accomplishments from 2018 in her newsletter.

Apply by January 31: East Atlanta Strut Grants
Apply by January 31: East Atlanta Strut Grants

Only one week left to complete the grant application process before January 31, 2019. The East Atlanta Strut will award 20 - $1000 grants this year. Do you know of an organization that could benefit or put these funds to good use?

Calling All East Atlanta Business Owners
Calling All East Atlanta Business Owners

If you are a business owner in East Atlanta, home-based or otherwise, please complete a quick survey or email EACA’s Economic Development Committee chair Nate Minor.

Recent EACA Updates
EACA Community Meeting - November 2018

Read the Meeting Minutes and see Treasurers Report from the November 2018 meeting.

EACA Community Meeting - April 10, 2018

April Community EACA meeting taking place on Tuesday April 10.  All are invited to attend. Hear committee updates, review land use and zoning applications and hear from special speakers.

EACA Community Meeting - March 13, 2018
EACA Community Meeting - March 13, 2018

March Community EACA meeting taking place on Tuesday March 13.  All community members are invited to attend to hear committee updates and hear from special speakers.

EACA Community Meeting - February 13, 2018
EACA Community Meeting - February 13, 2018

February Community EACA meeting taking place on Tuesday February 13.  All are invited to attend. Hear committee updates, review land use and zoning applications and hear from special speakers.

EACA Community Meeting - January 9, 2018
EACA Community Meeting - January 9, 2018

January Community EACA meeting to hear committee updates, review land use and zoning applications and hear from special speakers.

Community Meeting, November 14th 2017
Community Meeting, November 14th 2017

November community meeting agenda: special guest Parish Underwood, Director of the YMCA, updates about Santafest, big news from the Transportation committee, several land use and zoning items including 770 Shadowridge (aka "Ormewood Forest"), and more!

Land Use and Zoning November Meeting Notes
Land Use and Zoning November Meeting Notes

Overview of November LUZ meeting and summary of items up for review at EACA's November community meeting.

Get Fruity is EACA's October 2017 Business Partner of the Month!
Get Fruity is EACA's October 2017 Business Partner of the Month!

They started out our business by delivering fruit salads. Get Fruity has been around for 19 years as a hustle in college. For five months, their business has been in East Atlanta.

Community Meeting, October 10th 2017
Community Meeting, October 10th 2017

September community meeting agenda: "Back to School" update with the Atlanta Board of Education, LUZ items to discuss, and more!

Project Pabst Festival Application
Project Pabst Festival Application

Participate in the conversation of the Project Pabst festival application by attending the upcoming NPU-W meeting on the 27th, 7:30 at Village Church. View the application here.

Community Outreach, Events, News, Public Spaces, VolunteeringStephanie Brown