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Historic Designation Committee – Nearing a Final Draft!

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By Emily Taff, Historic Designation Committee Chair Our years of work to define a Candler-Park-specific Historic District that the neighborhood can review and vote on is coming to an end! We will vote on the final proposal at the October CPNO Meeting. Meanwhile, we want to make sure everyone has access to the latest updates. Below is a synopsis of the key changes in … [Read more...] about Historic Designation Committee – Nearing a Final Draft!

Let’s Reduce Vehicle Break-ins Together!

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A message from the Old 4th Ward Neighborhood and CPNO Safety: As President of the Old 4th Ward Neighborhood, I'm teaming up with public safety leaders from Candler Park, APD Zones 5 & 6, and experts from Syracuse University to reduce car break-ins in Atlanta. Did you know that 1 in 4 Atlantans will experience a car break-in within the next 5 years? Each incident can … [Read more...] about Let’s Reduce Vehicle Break-ins Together!

A Letter from the CPNO Board

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By The CPNO Board The Board of the Candler Park Neighborhood Organization wants to thank everyone in Candler Park for your cooperation in the recent push to verify residency in the community. We understand this process was stressful and we deeply appreciate your willingness to help out.  We are happy to report that by checking member addresses against voter … [Read more...] about A Letter from the CPNO Board

Old Stone Church Receives Historic Landmark Designation

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By Nedra Deadwyler “No pillar of the African American community has been more central to the history, identity, and social justice vision than the ‘Black Church.’ To be sure, there is no single Black Church, just as there is no single Black religion, but the traditions and faiths that fall under the umbrella of African American religion, particularly Christianity, … [Read more...] about Old Stone Church Receives Historic Landmark Designation

New, exciting changes in play at the Candler Park playground

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By Ryan Anderson There's been a lot of action down by the Candler Park playground lately. As of July 15th, all three tower structures are up, the hill slides are installed with the boulders going in, and the old yellow swing set has been repainted and is ready to be put into place. The next major milestone is the shade sails, which were originally supposed to be … [Read more...] about New, exciting changes in play at the Candler Park playground

Out & About with Lillian

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We're excited to introduce a new column this month — Out & About with Lillian! Each issue, your neighbor Lillian will be venturing out to explore the best eats and hidden gems right here in Candler Park, then reporting back with the full scoop. This month she's putting a beloved neighborhood staple to the test: Flying Biscuit. Does it live up to the hype? Read on to find … [Read more...] about Out & About with Lillian

Presidential Briefing – May 2026

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Hi, everyone! Recently I’ve had the pleasure of talking with a few former CPNO presidents and board members to learn more about their experiences during their tenure serving thiscommunity. One of the things we discussed was something that I admit I’m less familiar with than I should be: the Candler Park Master Plan. Originated in 2013, this document is a fascinating walk … [Read more...] about Presidential Briefing – May 2026

Board Minutes – June 2026

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Format:  Virtual via Zoom Presiding:  Chris Spruell, President Call to Order Adopt Agenda Approve Minutes from Last Board Meeting New Business Block Party Reimbursement The board considered a reimbursement request for a block party that was not submitted in advance and was not accompanied by an itemized receipt. Possible Substantive … [Read more...] about Board Minutes – June 2026

Celebrate Summer Solstice at the Mulberry Fields Community Garden

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By Jesse Bathrick The excitement is building. Goats are dancing. Chickens are preening. Flowers are growing. And bluebirds are nesting. The garden is dressed in its finery of budding tomato and peppers plants, flowering okra, green beans, and blooming sunflowers. Every living thing is welcoming our neighbors. Mark your calendar to be at Mulberry Fields Community Garden … [Read more...] about Celebrate Summer Solstice at the Mulberry Fields Community Garden

Messenger – May 2026

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"There’s a number of notable successes in there, a few “swing and a miss” ones that never came to fruition, and even a couple of ones that may have made sense at the time but now make one blink and say “hmmm, interesting.” Each month in the Presidential Briefing, CPNO President Chris Spruell shares a message to the Candler Park community. This month's message covers public … [Read more...] about Messenger – May 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta

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How might it affect Candler Park. By Claude (Anthropic), edited by Roger Bakeman. Atlanta is one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches scheduled at Mercedes-Benz Stadium from June 15 to July 15. While the excitement is real, so are the logistical ripple effects — and Candler Park residents should be aware of how game days (June 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 and … [Read more...] about FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta

Monthly Minutes – May 2026

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Meeting: May 2026 Monthly Meeting Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual) Presiding: Chris Spruell, President 7:00 PM — Call to Order 7:02 PM — Adoption of Agenda and Minutes 7:05 PM — Guest Speakers APD Zone 6 — Sergeant Smart Sergeant Smart attended in person, representing Lt. Brown and bringing regards from Major Webster and Captain Davis. Council … [Read more...] about Monthly Minutes – May 2026