From the Beltline email blast regarding "our" stretch of the Beltline right near the Masquerade and City Hall East. Note that Ponce (the stretch in front of City Hall East) will be closed for multiple days next month! -------- As we get closer to opening the next big component of the Atlanta BeltLine – the Eastside Trail – we are preparing to tackle … [Read more...] about Beltline Eastside Trail progress update
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Urgent School Information
We are asking all Candler Park residents to please do two things to support our community and schools: Complete the APS survey BY FRIDAY, FEB 24 at http://www.survey2go.net/aps/?sidx=203. Note that CPNO supports Option A, and the statement details talking points about the options and our preferences going forward. Survey responses are permitted from EACH ADULT in the … [Read more...] about Urgent School Information
Mary Lin Local School Council Summary of Round Two Options and Recommendations
From Jeff Shaw, Mary Lin Local School Council Chair Atlanta Public Schools (APS), through their demographers, recently published their second set of, or “round two”, proposed options. These proposed options may be viewed on the Atlanta Public Schools website, under “Demographic Study” [http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Page/413 select “Option A … [Read more...] about Mary Lin Local School Council Summary of Round Two Options and Recommendations
Community Alert About Georgia Marathon
Editor's note: The marathon course goes right through Candler Park, so please plan accordingly. -------- Community Alert • Sunday, March 18, 2012 Expect traffic delays, road closings along the course of the Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon, Sunday, March 18, between 7 AM - 2 PM More than 16,000 participants, 2,500 volunteers and 30,000 spectators … [Read more...] about Community Alert About Georgia Marathon
City Council & School Board Meeting on Redistricting Tomorrow (Mon Feb 13)
Reminder about this important school redistricting meeting which is tomorrow, Monday Feb 13. Please attend if you can! ---- MEETING NOTICE On Monday February 13, 2012, Members of the Atlanta Board of Education and Members of the Atlanta City Council will convene a meeting.* The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the APS Demographics study. The meeting … [Read more...] about City Council & School Board Meeting on Redistricting Tomorrow (Mon Feb 13)
February Messenger
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Candler Park Response to Round 2 Maps
Candler Park would like to thank the Atlanta Board of Education, Atlanta Public Schools and Bleakly demographers for their continued efforts during the rezoning process. We understand that this is a difficult issue for all of the city’s neighborhoods, and appreciate APS’ desire to achieve the best outcome for the greatest number of children. Our community is … [Read more...] about Candler Park Response to Round 2 Maps
Candler Park Redrawn Into New City Council District
Candler Park would be represented by Councilman Kwanza Hall under the latest map being considered by the Atlanta City Council. Currently, the community is part of Councilman Alex Wan’s 6th District. Read the full article here. … [Read more...] about Candler Park Redrawn Into New City Council District
Candler Park Bungalow in the NY Times
The New York Times Homes & Destinations section has a front-and-center story on a Candler Park bungalow. Check it out! … [Read more...] about Candler Park Bungalow in the NY Times
School Redistricting: What's Next
A big thank you to everyone who came to the demographer community input meeting last night. Mary Lin was out in force and made great points during the question / comment period. What's next? Now we enter the feedback phase for the round 2 maps. We have until February 24 to submit our input to the demographers, school board members and APS leadership. In last … [Read more...] about School Redistricting: What's Next