Workshops - Equitable Housing in Atlanta

3rd Annual Jazz Matters At The Wren's Nest Summer Concert Series

Tickets available here.

Upcoming Atlanta BeltLine Public Meeting on Monday, June 25

Westside Study Group: Subarea 9 and 10 Master Plan Update June 25, 2018 The boundaries of Subareas 9 and 10 within the Atlanta BeltLine Planning Area Join us for the next Subarea 9 and 10 Master Plan Update meeting! The purpose of this meeting is to present the findings from the open house on April 28th, and receive your feedback on the draft recommendations for land use (e.g. mixed use, housing, commercial services), mobility (e.g. trails, sidewalks, bikes, transit), parks and greenspace. The objective of the Subarea Master Plan is to guide growth for vibrant, livable mixed-use communities by applying best management practices for transit oriented development, mobility, green space, and alternative modes of transportation. Monday, June 25, 2018 from 6:30-8:00pm Hagar's Palace 19 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 Download Meeting Flyer

ZONE 4 - COMMUNI-TEA TIME // Thursday, June 14, 2018 // 6PM // West End Performing Arts Center

Voting item for June: Ordinance 18-O-1299 - Business License Fees

This is a voting matter that will be at June's meeting. The text can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Xx9mRM64pfkxfqZVpDUADT9ILjQze9A_

But the nut of the matter is short:

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA, HEREBY ORDAINS, as follows:

SECTION 1: That Chapter 30, Article III, Division 1, of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, Section 30-62 titled “Administrative fee amounts; tax rate structure” is hereby amended to read as follows (with permanent additions in bold font and permanent deletions in strikeout font):

Sec. 30-62. - Administrative fee amounts; tax rate structure.

(a)

A nonprorated, nonrefundable administrative fee of $75.00 $100.00 shall be required on all business and occupation tax accounts except for the businesses of those persons who are not required to pay the business or occupation tax for the initial startup, renewal, or reopening of those accounts. The administrative fee can only approximate the reasonable cost of handling and processing the occupation tax, return or application

SECTION 2: That all fees collected pursuant Section 1 of this ordinance shall be deposited into the following accounts:

For Business Occupation tax - General Fund Accounts 1001.100501.3212001; 1001.100501.3212002; 1001.240201.3212001;

SECTION 3: All ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby waived for purposes of this ordinance only, and only to the extent of said conflict.

Ride to Wellness Summit - June 20

Home Empowerment Seminar - June 12

Free tickets RSVP: HomeownerSeminar.Eventbrite.com

Free Community Seminar
Southwest Atlanta is on the rise, and with that comes concern around displacement and keeping long-time residents in their homes. State Representative Park Cannon, Real Estate Attorney Nik Erramilli, and Civic Entrepreneur Charnette Trimble want to make sure existing homeowners in Atlanta neighborhoods are equipped to take advantage of available resources to help them stay in their homes.

Seminar Details
Led by Charnette Trimble, Home Repair Consultant, this Free, 90-minute seminar will help you understand:

• Homeowner occupied rehab programs
• Affordable Housing Ballot Initiative
• Property taxes and tax exemptions
• How to file an appeal
• Wealth preservation

Please bring your current tax assessment document with you to the meeting.