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Blank Foundation Gives $17.5 Million for Westside Park

September 2, 2019

Largest gift in Atlanta BeltLine Partnership history supports forthcoming capital campaign

At this week’s State of the BeltLine, Mayor Bottoms had a very special announcement to share: The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has awarded a $17.5 million grant to Atlanta BeltLine Partnership to support development of Westside Park.

With the first phase anticipated to open in 2020, Westside Park will eventually become the largest greenspace in the city of Atlanta. Spanning approximately 280 acres when complete, the Park will serve as a catalyst for surrounding historic communities and create a destination greenspace for both neighboring residents and the region.

Joining the City’s $26.5 million investment in the first phase of Westside Park, we’re thrilled to share that this grant will enhance public access, neighborhood connectivity, and long-term sustainability of approximately 50 acres of this 280-acre greenspace.

It’s also the lead gift in our forthcoming expanded capital campaign, and will build on the $4.1 million raised to support the creation of Atlanta BeltLine Interim Trails. Combined with public and other identified sources of funding, this proposed campaign will activate five shovel-ready parks and trails and the continued creation of interim trails. Learn more!

September on the Southside BeltLine

August 31, 2019
The Southside Interim Trail is officially open! Please continue for more information.


The 4-mile Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail is now open for use in its interim, unpaved condition, connecting Westside and Eastside Trails with new mobility options and programming along 12 continuous miles of trail. We hope you’ll join us soon for fresh fun on the Southside:

Did you know? The interim trail is funded through our Opening the Corridor capital campaign, including a lead gift from The Coca-Cola Foundation and major contributions from our sponsors, donors, BeltLine property owners and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership board of directors — learn more.

APD Citizens Police Academy

August 30, 2019

Shared by Councilmember Archibong.

Sign up for the APD Citizens Police Academy beginning TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER. 10, 2019

Are you interested in learning about the Atlanta Police Department? Sign up now to join APD’s Citizens Police Academy. The next session is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and will run eight consecutive Tuesdays.

Most classes will be held at Public Safety Headquarters at 226 Peachtree St. SW.

The deadline to apply is August 27, 2019. Spaces are limited, so if you are interested please contact Ms. Elizabeth Espy at enespy@atlantaga.gov to receive an application.

Please know you must attend 6 out of 8 classes in order to complete the program.

Georgia Power Offers Tools and Resources

August 21, 2019

With temperatures in Georgia surpassing 60 days above 90 degrees since May and with severe thunderstorms in the forecast for this week, Georgia Power is reminding customers of a number of tools to keep safety first and help reduce the impact of the hot weather on power bills. 

As part of continued efforts to help customers save energy and money and to prepare for severe weather year-round, the company has made it easy to find energy efficient solutions and safety tips at www.GeorgiaPower.com.

Tips, Tools & Resources for Energy Efficiency: 
Georgia Power offers tips, tools and resources that can help all customers save money and energy during the heat of summer, and when severe weather strikes.

Hundreds of useful tips, whether you own a home or rent, are available at www.GeorgiaPower.com/Save

Tips & Resources for Severe Weather Preparation:
With temperatures continuing to rise above 90 degrees, the National Weather Service is forecasting severe weather this week. Georgia Power reminds customers to keep safety first during a storm and offers the following videos and tools to prepare for severe weather year-round. For tips visit here.

Atlanta BeltLine Tours

August 9, 2019

Let’s take a tour. 

Hop on the bus Gus. Grab your bike Mike. Lace up those shoes Suz. 
We’ve got bonafide Official Atlanta BeltLine Tours running all season long, just for you! Bus tours are just $25 a seat with all proceeds helping keep our bike and walking tours totally free. Register before all of our August spots fill up: