Construction update - Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail closure

Forwarded from Councilmember Dozier:

Work is underway to construct the access plaza to the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail across RDA in Westview.

As part of the construction, we need to install a storm sewer line that will cross the Westside Trail to connect to an existing structure. We don't see a practical way to keep the trail open during this activity, so we have devised a plan to close the trail from the KIPP Academy access point to the Cascade Road Kroger Center access ramp for a duration of two (2) weeks to complete the installation. We would like to close this section of trail from December 11 to December 22.

Fortunately, we have a ready-made detour from Lucile Avenue to Muse Street in the West End Trail as it runs along Muse parallel with the Westside Trail up to Cascade Road. There are multiple crosswalk options for walkers or bicyclists to cross over Cascade to the ramp that leads back down to the Westside Trail from the Kroger Center (see below).

Atlanta Land Trust Open House at "Avenue at Oakland City"

Open House | Avenue at Oakland City

Join us on December 9th, 2023 at 1pm as we do the first walk through of Avenue at Oakland City. This will be a wonderful chance to see your new home and meet some of your neighbors. If you are unable to attend please reach out to schedule a 1 on 1 visit to the site.

Use this link to RSVP for the open house.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/avenue-at-oakland-city-open-house-tickets-769117279487?aff=oddtdtcreator

APS Surveys

A message from Atlanta Public Schools:

Dear APS Families,

We understand that life is hectic, and your time is valuable. Yet, we also recognize the significance of your involvement in decisions that directly impact your child's education.

At APS, we are committed to creating an educational environment that meets the needs and expectations of our diverse community. To achieve this, we need your input on several crucial matters. We acknowledge that surveys can sometimes feel overwhelming, but please bear with us - your perspective is invaluable.

Here are the surveys we kindly ask you to complete at your earliest convenience:

1. Student Calendars for School Years 2025-2026, SY 2026-2027, and SY 2027-2028 (Survey closes Dec.5 th , 2023)

Share your priorities regarding the student calendar.

Survey Link


2. Superintendent Search Survey

Contribute to developing the profile of the next superintendent.

Survey Link


3. Annual Family Engagement Feedback (Survey closes Dec. 8 th, 2023)

Let us know what is and isn't working with your school's family engagement efforts.

Survey Link


4. Amp Up APS! Districtwide Equity Student Survey (Survey closes Nov. 30, 2023)

If you have a 4 th-12 th grade student, please encourage them to share their unique perspective and help shape the district's efforts to advance equity for all.

Students can access the survey by entering their Network ID in MyBackPack.

We understand that it may seem like a lot of surveys, but each one plays a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience for all students. Your insights guide us in making informed decisions that positively impact the entire APS community.

NPU-S Calendar of Events: Nov 27 - Dec 3

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

• Mon-Fri. Yard Trimmings NOT Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL NOT be collected.
  
  Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.

If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org.Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

Mental Health First Aid Training

Register at https://form.jotform.com/230924156243048

Free At-Home COVID tests available

Beginning November 20, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. 

Order at https://www.covid.gov/tests

Before You Throw Out "Expired" Tests, check the FDA's website to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended.

Eviction Diversion Webinar on 11/21 at 10am

The City of Atlanta has launched an eviction diversion initiative, and nonprofit Star-C was recently awarded $2 million to provide rental assistance for Atlanta residents earning up to 60% of area median income. Star-C will host a webinar on Tuesday, 11/21 at 10am to discuss the initiative. 

Atlanta Legal Aid will also be on to discuss their program, which is administering $26 million on behalf of Georgia Dept of Community Affairs and covers all five core counties.  Event details and registration link are below. Feel free to share with colleagues, residents, etc.

City of Atlanta Eviction Diversion Webinar

• Date:  Tuesday, 11/21
• Time:  10am-11am
• Venue: zoom webinar
• Participants:

• Mayor Andre Dickens, City of Atlanta
• Donell Woodson, Executive Director, Housing Help Center,  *just opened*
• Grace Dinger Hinkel, Project Managing Attorney, Eviction Prevention Initiative, Atlanta Legal Aid *covers Cobb, Clayton, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett**
• Crystal Redd, Co-Director, Safe & Stable Homes Project, AVLF
• Audrea Rease, Executive Director, Star-C

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-of-atlanta-eviction-diversion-program-tickets-758986086817

NPU-S Calendar of Events: Nov 20 - Nov 26

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

• Mon - Fri. Yard Trimmings Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL be collected.
  
  Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
• Wed Nov 22, 7:00pm. Assistant Services Committee Meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89475746987. This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:
  
  • all matters related to special programs and services for senior citizens, including but not limited to housing and home repairs, financial assistance programs, and social services;
  • all matters related to education, including but not limited to primary and secondary education, adult education, parent-teacher relationships, and after-school programs and activities;
  • and all matters related to the youth of the NPU.
  Chair: assistant@npu-s.org
  
  Videoconferencing: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89475746987
  Dial In: +1 646 558 8656 Access Code: 894 7574 6987#

If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org.Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

28th Annual Christmas- Kwanzaa Motorcade Parade and Health Network

Record Restriction Event -- December 2

Registration at https://fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/district-attorney/record-restriction-request-form

Food Truck Friday @ Ft. Mac

🤗Food Truck Friday Is Back🤗

NPU-S General Meeting & Officer Election *This* Thursday, Nov 16, 7pm

This Thursday, the 16th, will be our NPU General Meeting for November 2023, held, as always, on the third Thursday of the month, 7pm to 9pm. This is a HYBRID meeting, both in person and online.

Online: 

To register, either go online to http://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Register or call (770) 744-5311 and leave a message with a way for us to reach you.

If you are attending via Zoom you must register with a valid email address! The registration system will send you an email with your personal link to the meeting.

You can call into the meeting if you wish to attend without using Zoom. To attend the meeting by phone, call (646) 558 8656, meeting ID 993 2987 4388. We encourage phone attendees to also register!

In person:

Come to VICARS - at 838 Cascade Ave. 

Agenda

First off, we're leading the meeting with the election of officers for the next term. NPU-S runs on a two year term with a retention election in November of the first year. The procedures and regulations for voting are described fully at the NPU-S website at the 2023 NPU-S Officer Election Explainer.  This will be the first thing we do after approving the agenda.

This month we'll have one voting item and two items for review and comment only:

• Z-23-22 (Amended) - concerning parking minimums within the Beltline Overlay District.
• MSD-23-13 - review and comment only - applicant wishes to subdivide the lot at 966 Cascade Avenue SW
• MSD-23-17 - review and comment only - applicant wishes to subdivide the lot at 925 Cascade Avenue SW

And, of course, there will be reports from the police, code enforcement, public works, and many more.

See you there!

• November 16, 7-9pm
• Where: VICARS, 838 Cascade Rd SW
• Agenda and supporting docs: https://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Docs

District 11 Announcement Mobile Pantry Giveaway - Nov 18, Atlanta Technical College

City of Atlanta District 11 Announcement | November 2023  7th Annual Thanksgiving Mobile Food Pantry with by C.H.O.I. C. E. S. & Amazon! Greetings!  I am Marci Collier Overstreet, and I am thrilled to be your Council Member representing District 11.  As a C.H.O.I.C.E.S Board Member I am proud to announce that it's time to register for the Thanksgiving Mobile Pantry Giveaway Sponsored by C. H. O.I. C. E. S. & Amazon and others.  I'm looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 18th from 11am - 2pm at Atlanta Technical College.  Sincerely,  Marci Collier Overstreet Council Member, Atlanta City Council  Register Today!

Youth Tree Team - Paid Summer Job Training Program

From Trees Atlanta:

Youth Tree Team 2024 Accepting Applications Nov. 15 to Feb. 19 Youth Tree Team is a paid summer job training program. Apply early for this highly competitive opportunity. Explore green jobs with hands-on experience while working alongside Trees Atlanta staff. Participate in weekly development programs, including building job seeking skills and establishing financial literacy. Youth Tree Team

Medicare 101 and So Much More - November 16th at 11am

District 58 Rep. Park Cannon Town Hall - 11/15, 6pm @ VICARS

District 58 Townhall is set for 11/15/2023 As you may have heard, we're being called into a Special Legislative Session on November 29, 2023. Our task is to address redistricting. Before our team goes back to the Capitol, we want to hear from all of y'all! RSVP to get the rest of the details for our townhall in one week on Weds 11/15 6-8 PM at our neighborhood favorite, VICARS! RSVP for the townhall

District 4 turkey giveaways - Nov 13, 18

NPU-S Calendar of Events: Nov 13 - Nov 19

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

• Mon-Fri. Yard Trimmings NOT Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL NOT be collected.
  
  Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
• Mon Nov 13, 6:30pm. Bush Mountain Community Organization. Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83729649966
  
  Call in: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 837 2964 9966
• Tue Nov 14, 6:00pm. Graymont Drive Neighborhood Association.
  Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89057594466
  Phone: 301 715 8592 Meeting ID: 890 5759 4466
• Thu Nov 16, 7:00pm. NPU-S General Meeting. 838 Cascade Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA. Our monthly community meeting! Find out what's happening in your neighborhood and let the City know what you think. 
  
  To attend over videoconferencing, you must register beforehand at  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udeCgqT8pEtycXQZ9s7Tk4_0J_73DZmQD
  
  Otherwise, you can call in at 
  Phone: (646) 558 8656
  Meeting ID: 993 2987 4388
  
  Supporting documents, including the agenda, can be found at http://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Docs
• Sat Nov 18, 10:00am. Westridge-Sandtown Community Organization Meeting.
  • https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85389227692?pwd=YkdPc3JKQTBySU5EQUkxNjMwcStzZz09 Meeting ID: 85389227692
    
  • Phone: 301 715 8592 Meeting id: 88232292995
  Covers the Westridge, Sandtown and Venetian Hills neighborhoods

If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org.Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

NPU-S Calendar of Events: Nov 6 - Nov 12

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

• Mon - Fri. Yard Trimmings Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL be collected.
  
  Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
• Wed Nov 8, 6:30pm. NPU-S Quality of Life Committee Meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83127122349.

  This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:

  1. all matters related to social services, health care, police, and fire protection;
  2. all matters related to recreation, parks, libraries, and cultural affairs;
  3. and all matters related to a pleasant and healthful environment, including, but not limited to: sanitary services, water and sewer facilities and services, and noise quality.
  Janelle Wright, Chair: quality@npu-s.org
  The Quality of Life Committee meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm
  
  • Video: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83127122349
    
  • Phone: 1 646 558 8656  Meeting ID:  831 2712 2349
• Sat Nov 11, 10:00am. WAWA: Service Saturdays. Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA. Registration required: wawa-online.eventbrite.com WAWA 404 752 5385
• Sun Nov 12, 4:45pm. Executive Committee meeting. The NPU is guided by the Executive Committee.  The Executive Committee is comprised of the Officers, the chairs of the Standing Committees, and a representative for each qualifying Neighborhood Organization. 
  
  The Executive Committee meets every second Sunday of the month at 4:45 pm. 
  
  • Video: https://zoom.us/j/99531589760
    Meeting ID: 995 3158 9760
  • Phone: 646 558 8656 
    Meeting ID: 995 3158 9760

If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org.Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!