DCP wants to hear from you! The Department of City Planning will be conducting a resident survey on NPU participation and factors that influence civic engagement. Your response will help NPU organizations better serve you and your neighborhood. Take their 15-minute survey for a chance to win a Bluetooth speaker or NPU swag. #ATLPlanningTogether #Atlanta #ATL #TheA #movingatlantaforward #cityofatlanta #paticipateATL

The District 5 Dispatch for August has been published. View the full content HERE.

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Join EABA at the EAV Farmers Market in August!

Thursday 8.10 | 4-7 PM | @ EAV Farmers Market Lot: 572 Stokeswood

JOIN US as we set up shop for the afternoon at East Atlanta's much loved Community Farmers Market. This month we'll be hosting Cat Sisson Real Estate as well as Grant from Peace of Mind Glass Recycling. Bring your glass to drop off at the market!

Announcing East Atlanta Runs: A NEW 5k Series!

East Atlanta Runs is stoked to bring you the inaugural Strut 5k!
Saturday 9.23 | 8:30 AM | @ Village Fitness

Come run or walk this 5K through the historic East Atlanta Village to benefit local nonprofit East Atlanta Kids Club + other community organizations.

Stick around after to experience the East Atlanta Strut!

5K • Runner + Community Social • Parade • Live Entertainment Stages • Outdoor Bars • Much More!

Now accepting volunteers & sponsors! Email hello@eastatlantaruns.com or visit East Atlanta Runs.

East Atlanta Runs is curating exceptional events, socials and "for good" initiatives in #EAV. We are focused on giving back and supporting the overall well-being of our community by raising money to support local nonprofits like the East Atlanta Kids Club + Blessing Bags of Warmth as well as community organizations like the East Atlanta Business Association + East Atlanta Community Association.  

Powered by local community residents and  EAV Main Street.

Join LifeSouth at Argosy in East Atlanta Village on Thursday, August 10 between 11 AM and 6 PM for a community blood drive!

The bloodmobile will be parked in the parking lot at 470 Flat Shoals Ave. Registration is encouraged but not required. Walks ins welcome!

All donors will receive a $20 e-giftcard! Additionally, LifeSouth will provide drinks, snacks and t-shirts to donors. 

SIGN UP HERE

Get Your Employees ServSafe Certified!

The Elder Tree will be hosting a ServSafe Certification session on Monday, July 31st at 11 am.  Contact Breanna Towry at eldertreeatlanta@gmail.com or via facebook message if interested. 

The ATLanta Vision Zero Action Plan Needs Your Input

Have you been walking through EAV and felt unsafe crossing a certain street? Have you noticed a lack of bicycle parking near your favorite EAV establishment?

Share your experiences! The Vision Zero community input map and survey closes on July 31. Please take advantage of this interactive opportunity to share your experiences, ideas for safer streets, and inform the Atlanta Vision Zero Action Plan.

PARTICIPATE HERE

Engage: Community input is integral to the Vision Zero Action Plan process, which kicked off in December 2022. The ATL DOT invites you to get involved and be a safety champion in your community!

Are you a business owner in Atlanta? The City of Atlanta wants to hear from you! Take 15 minutes to fill out the City of Atlanta's survey and help them improve economic development efforts across the city. 

Atlanta Department of City Planning, Invest Atlanta and the Beltline have all come together to offer this opportunity for your voices to be heard! Let's show how important small businesses are to the health of our city.

TAKE THE SURVEY

The Invest Atlanta Small Business Team has upcoming events in July to help grow your small business.

Open for Business Application Assistance

During the ATLinBusiness Open for Business Q & A webinar, attendees will learn about our no-cost loan and grant application assistance, the benefits, eligibility requirements and application process.

Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Register here

In Person: Small Business Mixer at Pittsburgh Yards

Network with other small business owners, Invest Atlanta team members, business associations and technical assistance providers. 

Date: July 27, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Register Here