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NPU-J includes the neighborhoods of Center Hill, Dixie Hills, Grove Park, Harvel Homes, Penelope Neighbors, and West Lake. NPUs are official, volunteer-managed organizations that provide input to the City of Atlanta on public safety, permits, land use, planning (including variances & zoning), liquor licenses, and special events & festivals, among other neighborhood matters. There are 25 NPUs across the city. They were created by Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson in 1974 to elevate resident voices. NPUs typically meet once a month to conduct business. This meeting is held virtually and in person. Learn more at https://atlanta-ga.documenters.org/agencies/neighborhood-planning-unit-npu-j-1256/

Live music, food trucks, yoga on the lawn, and small business market vendors. Every Wednesday!

The City of College Park Council Meeting makes the laws governing the City of College Park. It develops policies that serve as operational standards and establishes the parameters for the administration of city government. When held virtually, you can access meetings via the City's official Facebook or YouTube. They meet on the first and third Mondays of each month. Learn more: https://atlanta-ga.documenters.org/agencies/city-of-college-park-1255/

The City of East Point operates under a city council form of government. The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and is approved by an eight-member city council, which is led by the mayor who serves a four-year term with veto power. City Council meetings are televised online at EPTV. They meet in regular session twice a month on the first and third Monday and in work sessions on the second Monday of each month. Learn more: https://atlanta-ga.documenters.org/agencies/east-point-city-council-1263/

The Mayor and Council meet the first and third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise posted. Learn more: https://atlanta-ga.documenters.org/agencies/hapeville-city-council-1264/

The mission of the West End Neighborhood Development (WEND) is to continuously revitalize West End. WEND annually sponsors family-friendly, community-centric events like the Egg Hunt, Tour of Homes, and the Summer Music Concert, and plays a vital role in maintaining the beautification, safety, and preservation of the neighborhood. WEND general body meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Refer to the calendar of events for meeting times and location. All meetings are held online via Zoom. Learn more about WEND here: https://atlantawestend.com/wend-monthly-meeting/

The Reparations Task Force serves as an advisory body to the Board of Commissioners to investigate and provide recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding priorities, objectives, and policies which will support the revitalization, preservation, and stabilization of the Black/African American population in Fulton County in the form of reparations. Meetings are held in-person on the 1st Thursday of each month. A Zoom link will be provided for those who cannot attend in-person. Learn more: https://atlanta-ga.documenters.org/agencies/fulton-county-reparations-task-force-1033/

Lakewood Heights is a historical neighborhood on the south side of Atlanta. It’s home to South Bend Park, the Screen Gems Studios, and Lakewood Amphitheater. Lakewood Heights Community Association typically meets every second Monday at 7 p.m. Lakewood Heights Community Association posts its meeting information here: https://www.facebook.com/lakewoodheights/

The City of Clarkston functions under the council-manager form of government. This system of local government combines the strong political leadership of elected officials in the form of a council, with the strong managerial experience of an appointed local government manager. The Clarkston city council serves primarily as a legislative body; its members are the community’s decision makers. They serve as the leaders and policymakers elected to represent the community and to concentrate on policy issues that are responsive to citizens’ needs and wishes. Members of the elected council are responsible for approving the budget and determining the tax rates. The council also focuses on the community’s goals, major projects, and such long-term considerations as community growth, land use development, capital improvement plans, capital financing, and strategic planning. The meetings are held every 5 weeks on Tuesday. Learn more: https://www.clarkstonga.gov/meeting-agendas-and-minutes

The City of Atlanta’s Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU)-T Represents neighborhoods of AUC, Ashview Heights, Beecher-Donnelly, Harris-Chiles, Just Us Neighbors, West End, Westview and the Villages of Castleberry Hill on matters of license application review, zoning and public safety. NPUs are official, volunteer-managed organizations that provide input to the City of Atlanta on public safety, permits, land use, planning (including variances & zoning), liquor licenses, and special events & festivals, among other neighborhood matters. There are 25 NPUs across the city. They were created by Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson in 1974 to elevate resident voices. NPUs typically meet once a month to conduct business. They meet the second Wednesday of every month. You can join in person or online via Zoom. Learn more: https://atlanta-ga.documenters.org/agencies/neighborhood-planning-unit-npu-t-1268/

The ACRB provides citizen oversight of misconduct accusations against Atlanta police and corrections departments. Residents can submit complaints directly to the ACRB, which investigates and may recommend disciplinary action to APD. It was created in 2008 and is the only citizen-powered entity with oversight of a police department in Georgia. They meet every second Thursday of each month. Learn more: https://atlanta-ga.documenters.org/agencies/atlanta-citizen-review-board-446/

NPU-I serves the Collier Heights Community. Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) are citizen advisory councils that make recommendations to the Atlanta Mayor and Atlanta City Council on zoning, land-use, licensing, and other planning issues. The NPU system was established in 1974 by Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson to provide an opportunity for citizens to participate actively in the Comprehensive Development Plan, which is Atlanta’s vision for the next 5, 10, and 15 years. Meets Every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. This meeting is also hybrid and can be joined virtually. Learn more: https://atlanta-ga.documenters.org/agencies/neighborhood-planning-unit-i-1545/

East Point Business Resource & Educational Series Free Monthly Networking Opportunities Attend meetings each month for networking, education, and local business support. Every third Thursday.