From EABA president Nate Minor:

I appreciate this community and neighborhood so much. I feel like a lot is asked of you, daily, but you continue to step up. From my business to East Atlanta Business Association to all other organizations and small businesses, thank you.

It’s been about five months since we started the Georgia Works program where a team comes and cleans the village and by all accounts even if you don’t see them working, people have seen the cleanliness of our community. They show up, three times a week and they help our community stay clean all week long amongst all the other incredible work they do regarding outreach.

Sadly, it might have to come to a close soon if we don’t continue to provide financial support to this program. I don’t want to ask for money, nor does any member of our non-profits (that do the work that fills in for the things aren’t done by our city). I have to ask for support.

I want to acknowledge and appreciate the support of our community organizations especially East Atlanta Community Association and our wonderful Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari.

We are currently at $13,955 and I appreciate every single one of those donations, but this project will cost over $25,000. I think this community can do it.

If you can give, please do:

DONATE HERE

PS: When this pilot has completed we’d love to figure out other types of support and they are out there. We will get them and ask less, but for now, we are at the mercy of our community to prove this works.

Opportunity Zones Q & A Webinar

Date & Time

Aug 19, 2024 06:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Description

If you’re a new or existing business that creates two or more jobs inside the city limits, you may qualify for tax credits of up to $3,500 per job. Invest Atlanta partners with the State of Georgia to provide Opportunity Zone credits within the city of Atlanta. To learn more about how it works, register for this 60-minute webinar.

REGISTER HERE

OPENING SOON!

It's almost opening day for ABV Gallery and we're SO thrilled to be able to officially welcome this business into the the neighborhood. ABV Gallery has moved from their original location in Old Fourth Ward to a former church on Metropolitan. We can't wait to experience all the art programming and opportunities here in East Atlanta Village. Read more about this venture HERE.

ABV Gallery owner Greg Mike will be hosting a solo exhibition titled "Chapter New" with a 2 night opening reception.

OPENING RECEPTION:

September 20 + 21 | 6-10 PM
@ ABV Gallery: 1206 Metropolitan Ave SE
RSVP HERE

  
EABA's June General Meeting was heavily focused on public safety. We were able to give attendees an update on initiatives being executed within EAV and how they are making positive changes towards a safer East Atlanta for all. Thank you to the following officials and community leaders for attending: Sgt Mckesey of Zone 6, Liliana Bakhtiari of District 5, Michael Nolan of Intown Cares and Steve McGoy of Georgia Works. 

As always, we are so appreciative of our sponsors and featured businesses for making the extra effort to stay involved in the East Atlanta Business community. Thanks to Argosy + ABV Gallery + Agency + Local Honey Salon for your support and involvement! 

You can read the full meeting minutes HERE. 

Join us for our next general meeting in August (no meetings in July!) on August 20 from 6-8 PM at Argosy.

East Atlanta Runs, in collaboration with EAV Main Street, is excited to announce the return of the Strut 5k in East Atlanta Village. 

Save the date and lace up those running shoes! Details on this year's race can be found below. Registration opens soon with a super cool surprise for the first 20 registrants, so make sure to sign up for the mailing list to get notified of important updates. 

DATE: Saturday, September 28, 2024
TIME: 8:30 AM
LOCATION: Village Fitness EAV
REGISTRATION: NOW OPEN

Don't miss out on this fun, energetic kick-off to the East Atlanta Strut! ALL participants can expect to receive a super soft t-shirt with this year's logo, a free celebratory beer and entrance into the runners village w/ post-race party and DJ. Awards will be given to top 3 finishers overall and in each age group.

Check the event page and our social media for the most up-to-date info.  

We had so much fun with y'all at @makemusicdayatl 2024! ☀️

Thanks to all who came out to chill with us and listen to some amazing tunes by @takenobumusic and @lightbeammusic.

This community event was brought to you by our EAV Main Street program in coordination with @atlmainstreet.

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THANKS TO:
@sceptrebeer + @argosyeav + @coffynpyes + @topochicousa + @nectaryogaatl for the support!

@makemusicday @atlantamainstreet @gamainst @natlmainstreet @poshpolitics @communityfarmersmarkets @atlplanning @porchpressatl @gpparents @sandatlanta @gpnaatlanta @eaca1980 @virginiahighlanddistrict @l5pbiz @westendmerchants

There are millions of reasons to pop by the Village, and here are a couple of fun events all happening this week!

Brownwood Park Ribbon Cutting 
TUES 6.18 | 9:30 AM | @ Brownwood Park Rec Center
 - City reps will join EAKC and project supporters for the unveiling of the new playground and tennis courts!

EABA General Meeting: Public Safety Focus
TUES 6.18 | 6-8 PM | @ Argosy
- Join us for drinks, snacks and networking as we provide #smallbiz updates with a public safety focused discussion. Anyone is welcome to join!

EAV Farmers Market
THRS 6.20 | 4-8 PM | EAVFM Lot
- Every Thursday EAV shows its love for local farmers, chefs and makers!

Make Music Day EAV 
FRI 6.21 | 5-7 PM | @ EAVFM Lot
- FREE music + drinks and food at the EAV Farmers Market Lot to celebrate Summer Solstice with our partners at Make Music Day Atlanta! BYOBB (Blanket + Bev)!

Paint the Village Pink Bar Crawl
FRI 6.21 | 7- Midnight | @ EAV (Check-in @ Argosy)
- A day of fun and fundraising for Planned Parenthood in the Village!

EAV Street Art Tour
SAT 6.22 | 10 AM | Meet outside Southern Feedstore
- Join Art Rudick of Atlanta Street Art Maps for this informational walking tour of EAV's  distinctive public displays of art!

Summer Solstice Pop-Up
SAT 6.22 | 5-9 PM | 873 Brownwood Ave
- Let's welcome Summer with an evening of Llamas, vendors, food trucks, music and more!

City of Atlanta Business Recovery Fund

On June 1, 2024, Mayor Andre Dickens declared a state of emergency due to water main breaks. Eligible small businesses can apply for City of Atlanta Recovery Fund grants to help recover from water service disruption.

APPLICATIONS OPEN: Monday 6.24
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 7.8

MORE INFO + APPLY

Program Criteria

• Only businesses with a verifiable address within the impact boil water advisory area will be approved.

• Priority given to industries most directly impacted, including restaurants, beauty salons spas, and daycares.

• Application ranking will also consider the number of days the business was impacted.

• Businesses must be registered with the Georgia Secretary of State and have an active City of Atlanta business license.

• Must not meet any of the PROGRAM INELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.

Materials to Gather for Applications

• 2024 City of Atlanta business license

• Articles of incorporation or ownership

• Operating agreement or the corporate bylaws

• Georgia Secretary of State registration

• Proof of revenue/Point-of-sale report from the week prior and the impacted week

• Impact statement

• Save Affidavit (notarized)

• Valid lease or security deed

• Duplication of Benefits Certification Form

Got questions? Get in touch with City of Atlanta Recovery Fund specialists:

Email: ATLBusinessRecoveryFund@investatlanta.com, Hotline: 404-419-0868

Thanks to all our sponsors and featured businesses for participating in our May General Meeting!

This month's featured business were: Mint Mobile Detail and Foresight Augmented Reality. Both amazing local businesses doing great things for the community!

This month's sponsors were: Resurgens Leagal Council and Pinnacle Credit Union. 

And of course, a huge shout out to Argosy for always being a gracious host and consistently supporting our business district in immeasurable ways. 

At this meeting we were able to officially unveil the completed street pole banner project, receive a progress update from GA Works regarding the weekly EAV clean-ups, hear from our beat cops, and much more! Full minutes form the meeting can be viewed below. We hope you'll join us at our next monthly meeting on June 18 form 6-8 PM at Argosy!

5.21.24 MINUTES