May 30, 2020

Atlanta City Council Releases Statement Following Friday’s EventsATLANTA

The Atlanta City Council released the following statement in response to the events that occurred Friday night: “Although we represent different districts, we are a reflection of one great city – the city of Atlanta. There are times such as today when it’s imperative that we speak as one Council with one voice. The actions of certain individuals following the peaceful demonstration that occurred on Friday were not a reflection of what we are as a city.

The ability to protest and organize is a fundamental right and one that can create lasting change. There are rightfully shared emotions of grief, anger, and pain following the deaths of George Floyd and other African Americans who unjustly lost their lives because of the actions of law enforcement. While there are clear and deserving reasons for people to protest, damaging property, breaking windows, and setting fires are not a part of Atlanta’s fabric and that behavior cannot be condoned.

We want to express our gratitude toward Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Atlanta Police Department, Chief Erika Shields, EMS staff, Atlanta Fire Rescue, Chief Randall Slaughter, and state and other officials for their response and resilience and for their assistance in de-escalating the tensions during the events from Friday night.

As representatives of the residents of the city of Atlanta, we’re here to help administer change. We’ll continue to be open, accessible, and responsive to the concerns of the constituents in our respective districts. The contact information for each Council member is available on our website.

When we work together, we show that we’re a strong and compassionate city, especially in the face of crisis and heartache. We must always be empathetic toward the needs of the people of our city. The events that happened Friday night were a flashpoint in our city’s history, and we must continue to work hard, collaborate, and make the right kind of effort to move our city ahead.”

Please join us for Bill Kennedy Way SE interim safety improvement updates. This meeting will be held virtually over the Zoom platform. Attendees can participate online or by calling in. Meeting details are listed below. Please submit questions no later than Wednesday, June 3rd at noon to meeting.questions@atlbeltline.org. We will take as many questions as time allows on Zoom and Facebook Live but this is the best way to ensure we are able to cover your question.

VIRTUAL MEETING DETAILS

June 4, 2020 from 6:30-8pm
To pre-register or join the Zoom meeting already in progress please click HERE.
Phone Number to call in: 929-205-6099
Webinar ID: 853 8647 8643

For additional COVID-19 information and resources please visit here.

COVID-19 testing is now available to all residents regardless of symptoms or risk factors. Fulton County and community partners are offering FREE COVID-19 testing at locations throughout the County.

Additional testing sites are being added and this page will be updated to reflect those.

Please visit here.

Atlanta Public Schools to Host End-of-School-Year Virtual Town Hall on Facebook Live, Tuesday at Noon

District leaders to answer questions and provide updates.

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) will host a live, end-of-school year virtual town hall on Facebook Live, Tuesday, May 26, at noon. It is an opportunity for students, parents, staff and community members to ask questions, share feedback, and get updates on the latest APS information as the District prepares to wrap up the school year.
The virtual town hall will feature a live question and answer session with viewers tuned into the event on computers or mobile devices at www.facebook.com/AtlantaPublicSchools.

BetlLine projects continue to move forward, including smaller, trail-related projects.

Adjacent to the Eastside Trail, the Gateway Trail serves as a connection to Historic Fourth Ward Park. This connection will be closed and rebuilt as part of the redevelopment of the Georgia Power site by New City Properties. The closure will take place in the next few weeks. At that time, construction fencing will be installed, signs will be posted along the trail and we’ll add updates to our website to keep you informed. Construction work could take up to a year, but the park will still be accessible from North Avenue. The new connection will include stairs with bicycle runnels and an elevator as seen below.

If you have any questions, please email engage@atlbeltline.org and stay tuned for additional updates.

The city is pleased to alert you to the impending start of the Glenwood-Moreland Intersection Improvement project in your districts within the next 30 days (weather permitting).

The project proposes to realign the Glenwood-Moreland intersection and to eliminate the existing 70-foot offset. In addition, the project will include the restriping of Glenwood Avenue to accommodate a left turn lane for the eastern (westbound movement) leg and shared-use bicycle lane connectivity.

Notices for the following project are being sent to the constituents in your districts:

• Moreland Avenue SE from Metropolitan Avenue SE to Portland Avenue SE  and  Glenwood Avenue SE from Brownwood Avenue SE to Florida Avenue SE

For more information on this project, your constituents can email: ATLDOT@atlantaga.gov or call: 404-330-6165. View photos and track project progress on the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) Twitter feed @ATLDOT, the ATLDOT Facebook page, Instagram channel @ATL.DOT, and the Renew Atlanta-TSPLOST website at http://RenewAtlantaBond.com.

Grandmama’s House, located in Southwest Atlanta, is hosting a How to Lower Your Property Tax Virtual Workshop, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 10:00 am.

In this free workshop, Stacey E. Reynolds, Staff Attorney of Atlanta Legal Aid Society will share valuable information about Fulton County Property Tax Exemptions and Appeals. Welcoming remarks will be made by LISC-Atlanta’s Executive Director, Dale Royal.

Registration is required for this online event.

Workshop Details:

How to Lower Your Property Tax Virtual Workshop

Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 10:00 am

Flyer Link: https://www.grandmamashouse.org/so/e6N7lrds9

We are in the midst of an ongoing transitional time as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The Magistrate Court of Fulton County has created a survey for community members to take to provide us with valuable information as we continue to Inform, Engage, and Empower Our Community. 

Please take 2-3 minutes to fill out the survey and pass it along so we can get the most feedback possible from the Fulton County community!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GC3HYHP

https://fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/magistrate-court