Application deadline TODAY, May 8 - "Discover Your Personal Genius!" Leadership Program

Just came through email, apologies for the short notice:

Discover Your Personal Genius Leadership Program is a 3-week leadership experience for high school students in partnership with Vertical City, Inc,  Spelman and Morehouse Colleges (Class of 1999).  

Wed, May 8th is the deadline to APPLY. We have room for 40 students in Metro Atlanta. Priority will be given to students in one of the communities in the Westside of Atlanta.  

Application link. https://forms.gle/3vys5cFd478DLVcVA    

Upcoming MARTA Public Hearings

From MARTA:

Notice of Public Hearings

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will hold public hearings for the purpose of considering the Proposed FY 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets.

Monday, May 13
Decatur Library Auditorium
215 Sycamore Street
Decatur GA 30030
Community Exchange 6pm
Public Hearing 7pm

Tuesday, May 14
MARTA Headquarters
2424 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Community Exchange 6pm
Public Hearing 7pm

Wednesday, May 15

Clayton County Commission Chambers

112 Smith Street

Jonesboro, GA 30236

Community Exchange 6pm

Public Hearing 7pm

Copies of the proposed FY 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets will also be available for public viewing at MARTA's Headquarters Office of External Affairs, 2424 Piedmont Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324 during regular business hours, Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 5 pm.

For formats (FREE of charge) in accordance with the ADA and Limited English Proficiency regulations contact, (404) 848-4037. For those patrons requiring further accommodations, information can be obtained by calling the Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 404 848-5665.

In addition, a sign language interpreter will be available at all hearings. If you cannot attend the hearings and want to provide comments you may: (1) leave a message at (404) 848-5299; (2) write to MARTA's Office of External Affairs, 2424 Piedmont Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30324-3330; (3) complete an online Comment Card at www.itsmarta.corn; (4) email to custserv@itsmarta.com; (5) or fax your comments no later than May 24, 2019 to (404) 848-4179.

All citizens of the City of Atlanta and the counties of Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton and Gwinnett whose interests are affected by the subjects to be considered at these hearings are hereby notified and invited to appear at said times and places and present such evidence, comment or objection as their interests require.

2019 Age Well Expo - May 14

2019 Aging Well Expo (formerly Engage at Every Age Expo) - "Connect. Create. Contribute." is a multi-cultural expo for the greatest generations of our time to connect, inspire, become informed, empowered, and sample the rich Atlanta heritage as it meets the new Hollywood of the South.

Join us for a spectacular experience to include Senior Idol and Top Chefs. Aging Well Expo is presented by Georgia Power, City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of Constituent Services and in partnership with AARP Georgia.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019
From 9:30am to 1:30pm

Georgia State University Stadium (formerly Turner Field)
755 Hank Aaron Drive, SE
Atlanta, GA, 30315
Email: gaaarp@aarp.org

Click http://aarp.cvent.com/d/k6qr5w/4W to register. Registration is required.

NPU-S Calendar May 6-May 12

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar:

NPU-S Events:

• Monday, May 6 - ARTlanta Jam Session - 7pm, Stained Gallery (1719 Sayers St). Weekly live band and performances, art, free entry until 9. https://www.facebook.com/events/1790704664368979
• Saturday, May 11 - WAWA Walk with a Doc - 9am,  Lionel Hampton Trail (390 Willis Mill Road) Free, registration required. Weekly walk with health professionals, ask questions while getting fit. https://wawa-online.eventbrite.co
• Saturday, May 11 - WAWA Service Saturdays - 10am,  Outdoor Activity Center (1442 Richland Rd SW) Free, registration required. Provides the opportunity for youth 10 years and older to participate in meaningful activities encouraging conservation, stewardship and experiential learning.   https://wawa-online.eventbrite.com
• Sunday, May 12 - NPU-S Executive Committee and Team meetings - assorted times, Metropolitan Library, conference room C. All are welcome to attend:
• 2:30 pm, Land Use Team - covering zoning, code enforcement, transportation, and related topics. For more information contact land@npu-s.org.
• 3:00 pm, Assistant Services Team - covering education, senior services, and related topics. Administers the senior lawncare program. For more information contact assistant@npu-s.org.
• 3:15 pm, Quality of Life Team - covering public safety and human development, arts and recreation, and environmental issues. For more information contact quality@npu-s.org
• 4:45, Executive Committee - reviews and updates the upcoming public meeting agenda, sets NPU policy. For more information contact chair@npu-s.org

External Events:

• Wednesday, May 8 - NPU-T Meeting - 7pm,  Kipp Strive Academy (1444 Lucille Avenue SW). NPU-T encompasses the communities of Ashview Heights, Atlanta University Center, Harris Chiles, Just Us, Castleberry Hill, West End, and Westview.

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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!

Small Business Administration Seminar - May 14

The West End Merchant's Coalition has arranged a one-day seminar with the Small Business Administration.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. Spend The Afternoon with Senior Management from Washington D.C.

There will be for presentations from:

• Carol L. Thompson - Area Director, SBA, Office of Government Contracting
• CaSandra Smith - Advanced Contracting Officer’s Representative
• Van Tran - Director, SBA’s 8 (a) Program
• Francine Morris - Procurement Analyst SBA, Office of Policy Planning and Liaison
• Terri Denison – District Director SBA Georgia District Office
• Diane Adoma - CEO, Diane Adoma Consulting, LLC 100 Women/$100 Million Initiative

Registration is free; for more information go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoon-with-the-small-business-administration-tickets-60732546682.

2019 State of Fulton County Address - Tuesday, May 7

Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts will deliver the 2019 State of Fulton County Address on Tuesday, May 7.

The annual event, organized by the Council for Quality Growth in coordination with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce and other sponsors, will bring together hundreds of civic and business leaders for an update about key issues in Georgia's most populous County.

The 2019 State of Fulton County will be hosted at Flourish, 3143 Maple Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, on Tuesday, May 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Free Community Law Clinic May 18

The Gate City Bar Association will host its 19th Annual Community Law Clinic at Greenbriar Mall, on Saturday May 18, from noon to 4pm.

This community event provides a forum for free, one-on-one legal consultations with attorneys in the areas of Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Family Law and Criminal Law. 

Also, speak one on one with Fulton County Solicitor’s office in reference to misdemeanor record restrictions and expungements.

Gate City Law Clinic provides an opportunity for members of the community to meet with some of the top legal minds in the area to obtain free legal guidance and clarification on their rights and available options.

Saturday, May 18, 12pm-4pm
Greenbriar Mall

For more information, email gatecitylawclinic@gmail.com