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The leaves are changing colors, Halloween decorations are out, and political ads are all over the place - it's Fall in an election year! The registration deadline has passed but to check your polling location, please visit Georgia's My Voter Page. On this site, you can view a sample ballot as well as request an absentee ballot.
Early voting runs from October 15 to 26. To check early voting hours for Fulton County click here; for DeKalb County click here.
If you would like to see a sample ballot or have any questions, please visit www.fultonelections.com or call (404)612-7020 if you are in Fulton County and www.dekalbcountyga.gov or 404-371-2000 if you are in DeKalb County.
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The Department of Public Works is proposing a rate increase for solid waste pickup. For residential property owners, the proposed rate increase is relatively modest. We understand that many residents of District 6 have faced challenges with solid waste services this year. This has been due to a number of issues, including losses to the fleet of trucks that does yard waste collection as well as hurdles in implementing a new collection strategy. DPW feels that a rate increase will help provide more reliable service to its residential customers. To learn more and share your opinions, please attend the meeting of Full Council at 1:00 PM next Monday, October 15.
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As we celebrate Pride in Atlanta this weekend, we shouldn't forget the struggle many faced and still face in the LGBTQ+ community. Half of those who come out to their family face negative reactions and a quarter are thrown out of their homes. While 7% of the youth population are experiencing homelessness, 40% of the homeless youth are LGBTQ+.
Lost-n-Found is a non-profit located in District 6 that serves LGBTQ+ youth ages 13- 26. Founded in 2011, it was named after EJ Byington, a member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Due to his continual disappearance and reappearance in the scene was dubbed "Saint Lost-n-Found". EJ committed suicide over twenty years ago. A member of the order relocated to Atlanta and named the shelter in his honor.
Lost-n-Found needs your help, not just because it's Pride but because it's getting cold outside. They need donations of all kinds, blankets, clothing, food and beyond, to help get through Fall and Winter. For a full list of their needs, visit their website. There, you can also learn more about their history, ways to get involved, and events they've got going on.
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On Thursday, October 4, my office was excited to help celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of Armand Park in the Lindridge Martin Manor Neighborhood.
The Lindridge Martin Manor Neighborhood Association (LMMNA), the City of Atlanta Office of Parks and Recreation, the Armand Park Steering Committee and other community constituents have been working together to develop a brand new park on the South Fork of Peachtree Creek. Last week, neighbors gathered to honor the progress made to date, especially on their initial focus around the playground areas the pergola.
The park is a terrific example of what a neighborhood can do when its residents come together with vision and dedication. Congratulations, LMMNA!
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As a long-time ally of the Atlanta LGBTQ+ community, I have enjoyed standing proudly alongside my friends, colleagues, and staff for this annual celebration. I applaud the Atlanta Pride Committee for the critically important work it does, both uniting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans and promoting positive images in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast.
The Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade starts today, Friday, October 12, and runs through Sunday, October 14 in Piedmont Park. It is the largest LGBTQ+ festival in the Southeast and the largest Parade for the City of Atlanta. Festival and weekend events are attended by over 300,000 people. The Parade has 5,500 marchers and around usually about 200,000 watching from the streets. This year, the parade will be televised live for the first time on WPCH/Peachtree TV.
I invite you to be part of the fun on Sunday; march with me, Council District 6 and the City of Atlanta. Come out and show the world what community in Atlanta is all about!
If you are interested in walking with us, please sign up here.
The parade kicks off at 12:00 PM and marches up Peachtree St NE to 10th St NE, ending at Piedmont Park. Marchers walk for about a mile and a half.
If you can join us, you should arrive at the staging location on Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NE between Peachtree St NE and the West Peachtree St NE no later than 11:00 AM. Marchers are encouraged to take MARTA using the Civic Center stop to access the staginging location as there is no parking.
We are spot AB 10 which is in line with the Mayor and other Councilmembers.
Tips and Rules:
- Arrive on time: kick off is 12:00 PM sharp
- Wear comfortable shoes (~1.5M walk)
- Stay with the group while marching
- Don't throw anything on the parade route, hand things to spectators
- Have fun!
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Have all those road trips from the summer taken a toll on your tires? If so, there will be opportunities early next month to safely dispose of your scrap tires. Most notably is the option on November 3 at the CHaRM Center located at 1110 Hill Street SE from 9 AM to Noon but there are other options later in November as well. Check out the flyer and figure out which is best for you!
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I was thrilled to join Councilmember Westmoreland on Sunday, September 23 for the Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Celebration of Noble Park in Morningside Lenox Park. The Friends of Noble Park in coordination with the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation envisioned and implemented a renovation of the park. The playground and the landscaping have been fully updated. The park will once again serve as a community center piece for the eastern part of Morningside Lenox Park.
The celebration featured live music, a food truck, and King of Pops...and happy children enjoying the wonderful new playlot.
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