"Let's have a conversation about local climate change. Metro Atlanta's population is expected to push 8.6 million in 2050, meaning an additional 3 million residents will inhabit our city within a 30-year timeframe. With increasing demands for resources, a rise in air pollution and greenhouse gasses, and fluctuations in the local climate, our city is about to change..."

Click here for more: https://mailchi.mp/treesatlanta.org/full-schedule-announced-check-out-the-lineup-for-2019-atlanta-canopy-conference-1621895?e=1844b0e0cd

Link: https://mailchi.mp/atlantaga/happy-2020-from-district-8-lets-take-a-look-at-the-year-ahead?e=92e44dc5cb

A new property tax reform “task force” within the Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods has begun taking aim at commercial tax breaks and discounts. The idea is to produce a list of recommended reforms to state and local governments, which were represented at the meeting by several elected officials.

Link to article: https://www.reporternewspapers.net/2019/11/20/buckhead-council-property-tax-reform-task-force-starts-work/

Please click: https://mailchi.mp/atlantaga/district-8-december-newsletter?e=92e44dc5cb

LINK: https://www.patagonia.com/actionworks/grantees/trees-atlanta/donate/?utm_source=Trees%20Atlanta%20Master%20Email%20List&utm_campaign=b7173ec4f9-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e02bf09500-b7173ec4f9-312338993

 

Are you looking for ways to give back this holiday season? Your contributions to Atlanta's urban forest have a huge, long-term impact on the health of Atlanta's residents through cleaner air, more greenspaces, and better well-being. 

We would like to personally invite you to become a donor as part of Georgia Gives Day. It’s a great way to show how much you love Trees Atlanta and inspire others to donate to our cause. As an added bonus, Patagonia will match every donation made today! They will be generously matching all donations through December 31.

Dear Neighborhood President,

Though we are sorry to see him go, Major Barry Shaw has retired from APD.  We thank Major Shaw for his incredible service to the city, and to District 8.

Effective immediately, Major Andrew Senzer will serve as the new Zone 2 Commander...

 

Click here: https://mailchi.mp/atlantaga/november-district-8-newsletter?e=92e44dc5cb

Click HERE to see the full newsletter from our council member, J.P. Matzigkeit.

Helpful Recycling Tips:

• Wire hangers may be returned to your dry cleaner
• Plastic bags, wraps, and film may be recycled at your local grocery store
• Packing peanuts-take to UPS or shipping store

 

Click link: https://mailchi.mp/atlantaga/district-8-september-newsletter-focus-on-neighborhoods?e=92e44dc5cb

Regarding Woodward Closure...

See below...

Click here

For sidewalk project update, DWM Peachtree Creek Trunk Stabilization update, and other items- click here

Please read below.

Click here: https://mailchi.mp/atlantaga/go-behind-the-scenes-of-city-government-in-julys-district-8-newsletter?e=92e44dc5cb

Please see below, the city needs our feedback!

Northside Drive project updates from Sadler Poe below...

Regarding the city jail and public safety.  See PDF of the letter here

 

Did you know about the gorgeous pollinator garden near the new PATH bridge at Bobby Jones?

Click this link: https://bos.etapestry.com/prod/viewEmailAsPage.do?erRef=3437.0.53081124&databaseId=BobbyJonesGolfCourseandParkCo&mailingId=37285576&jobRef=1176.0.352924751&key=cf67355a3333e6e143439161adc2d82e&personaRef=3437.0.53081126&memberId=1132431553

For details on this ongoing project, click here: https://cleanwateratlanta.h2o4atl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Peachtree-Creek-Trunk-Stabilization-Brochure-003.pdf

Please read below concerning security and Northside Drive & Howell Mill bridge projects...

Starting April 1^st, City of Atlanta residents will have 12 scheduled bulk pick-ups per year...

Speeding on Peachtree Battle (possible roundabout at Dellwood); Northside Drive Bridge work; old Bobby Jones Clubhouse and surrounding park

From Council Member JP Matzigkeit's office:

Many constituents ask what they can do to support existing programs that help reduce crime.  One opportunity is the CourtWatch Program, led by Krystal Lunsford...

Please see below, VERY IMPORTANT DATES!

Click HERE

Please read below...

Please read below...

A portion of Howell Mill Road will be closed to through traffic between Peachtree Battle Avenue and Woodley Drive beginning on or about March 11, 2019, lasting approximately four (4) weeks.  For more details, please click here.

See below...

Click here: https://mailchi.mp/treesatlanta.org/dont-miss-these-3-opportunities-to-learn-from-dave-jacke?e=1844b0e0cd

Read below...

Please see here!

Thank you Beth Beskin for this useful information!  Please click HERE 

Parks, Traffic, the Bridge and our Annual Meeting...

A few weeks ago PBA met with Trees Atlanta to develop a detailed plan for planting additional trees in our parks and green spaces...

On a sad note, we lost a dear friend and great neighbor when Jarrett Davis passed away suddenly on September 17th.

 

Take a look at this great information from Nacoochee Block Captain, Amanda Craig...

Article here

PBA Monthly Updates from the President - July 2018

 

 

 

Here!  You must log in to see them.  What a beautiful party!  Many thanks to hosts, Judy & Joel Murphy!

From the Atlanta Office of Resilience...

Article on the GDOT Open House

City to strengthen tree ordinance according to planning chief

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Letter to Woodward Way Residents...

From Pete V. Pellegrini, PATH Foundation, Project Manager

Lost & Found Pets, PBA Babysitters, Pet Sitters...

A word on dues from PBA President, Sadler Poe

The Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy received $250,000, according to the Park Pride.

Membership Drive has begun! 

Why Join? 

See the PBA Conceptual Plan for the Passive Park at the old Bobby Jones Clubhouse

Please click here to see important home security information for the upcoming holiday season

Dist. 8 Atlanta City Councilmember Yolanda Adrean has secured $5 million in funding for new sidewalks, a multi-use trail and a pedestrian bridge in south Buckhead around Atlanta Memorial Park and the Bobby Jones Golf Course.  Read here

News articles regarding the proposed changes:

Reporter Newspapers: Behind Music Hall Plan...

Reporter Newspapers: Group Proposes Recital Hall...

We found a group that we felt had a positive approach to the use of the building and we can now get into more details about what that future use will be...