By John Fleming Away from the bustle of Little Five Points, over on a quieter patch beyond Gregory Davis Plaza, is the home of a previously faded mural. You might have seen it while walking down Seminole Avenue, as you approach the turnaround, just shy of the plaza. Until a few weeks ago, it had the look of neglect. Go have a look now, though, and you’ll find it's … [Read more...] about On Seminole Avenue, a Faded Mural Comes to Life
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December 18, 2023, CPNO Agenda
Meeting Agenda: ● This agenda is subject to updates. 7:00 pm Call to Order ● Welcome guests; Instructions on voting via a Zoom poll and in person● NOTE ABOUT VOTING: You must be a member by the first of the month to vote● You must display your full name in Zoom, chat/email Roger Bakeman at membership@candlerpark.org if you don’t know how to do it. 7:05 pm Adoption … [Read more...] about December 18, 2023, CPNO Agenda
November 2023
Candler Park Neighborhood Organization Board of Directors November 13, 2023 (Neighborhood Church) The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm by Christina Hodgen, President. The motion,” to adopt the agenda” passed by unanimous consent. The motion, to approve the October minutes, passed by unanimous consent. New Business: Nomination Committee will assist with … [Read more...] about November 2023
A Cycling Star Blossoming in Candler Park
By Dillon Thompson Cycling has taken 18-year-old Julien Ruhe far beyond Euclid Avenue. His next challenge: competing at the sport’s highest level. Julien Ruhe has lived in the same house, on Euclid Avenue, for his entire life. His parents moved to Candler Park just before he was born, and now as a freshman at Georgia State, he’s able to commute to classes from … [Read more...] about A Cycling Star Blossoming in Candler Park
Plant a Tree
Replace those we've lost By Eric Dusenbury While I am not the Lorax, I am here to speak for the trees. We have recently seen some high-profile trees fall in our Candler Park neighborhood. In response, neighbors have cut down trees they are concerned may fall on their house. I understand why people are taking down trees; I took one down myself. However, I am still … [Read more...] about Plant a Tree
Lake Claire Pool Proposes New Policy
— With A Steep Price Tag By: Dana Fowle Most members of Lake Claire Pool, a private membership-only facility on DeKalb Avenue, received an email on Nov. 3rd with an offer from its current owners of “equity membership” in a newly restructured pool ownership plan. According to the letter, “Lake Claire Pool is transitioning from a non-equity membership pool to an equity … [Read more...] about Lake Claire Pool Proposes New Policy
Request to Rezone 1221 Euclid
By CPNO Staff The CPNO Zoning Committee of the Neighborhood Planning Unit representing Candler Park (NPU-N) has voted unanimously not to support a request by the owner of a multifamily home at 1221 Euclid Avenue to rezone the property. The application also failed to gain a majority of votes during the Candler Park Neighborhood Organization Members' Meeting on January … [Read more...] about Request to Rezone 1221 Euclid
CPNO Dec. Zoning Meeting
V-23-183: 607 PAGE AVE NE - Conversion of an existing shed into conditioned space. The footprint, exterior walls, and roof of the existing shed are to remain.Existing lot coverage is existing non-conforming at 52% and is not proposed to be increased. Topic: CPNO Zoning Committee Time: Dec 6, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom … [Read more...] about CPNO Dec. Zoning Meeting
Wreath-raiser CPNO Benefit
Surprise a neighbor with a fresh, handmade wreath to help us raise money for the Candler Park Neighborhood Organization! 100% of profits gathered from this Wreathraiser will benefit the CPNO. When you send a wreath to a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or anyone in between they will be encouraged to pass on the good deed. It’s like Halloween booing but less spooky! Your recipient … [Read more...] about Wreath-raiser CPNO Benefit
Community Impact Grants Details Coming Soon
By D.J. Roedger In 2024, the City of Atlanta will once again award a Community Impact Grant to each Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) in Atlanta. While the City hasn't released the full details of the program for 2024, it will do so in December and should look very similar to 2023’s program. Community Impact Grants will fund projects up to $5,000 (or $6,500, if NPU-N … [Read more...] about Community Impact Grants Details Coming Soon