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More Than 800 Tires Collected in District 5 Earth Day Roundup

Since 2002, District 5 residents have collected 12,000 tires for proper recycling and disposal.

by Valencia Hudson REYNOLDSTOWN — One of Atlanta’s largest Earth Day events took place on Saturday, April 27 at 815 Old Flat Shoals Road SE. Residents of District 5 communities from East Lake to Cabbagetown took part in the 12th Annual Tire Round-Up sponsored by Atlanta City Councilwoman Natalyn Archibong. Saturday's haul netted 837 tires. Since 2002, District 5 residents have collected more than 12,000 tires. Since its inception, more than 12,000 have been collected and sent to be recycled.  Liberty Tire graciously collects the tires at no charge. Here's the neighborhood breakdown: — Ms. Hudson is Atlanta City Council District 5 public safety liaison.

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Péralte Paul

7:00 pm on Monday, April 29, 2013

If you want, Dana, I'm sure EAVers would only be too happy to post signs at the usual illegal dumping grounds in East ATL redirecting folks to Kirkwood. But then Earl Willamson would kill me. :-)   more ›

Letters to the Editor

Archibong Makes a "F.U.S.S." Over Senior Citizens

Annual program connects seniors with programs designed for them.

Dear Editor: A quick shout out to our District 5 Councilwoman Natalyn Archibong, and her hardworking crew. They organized the 12th annual Focus Upon Senior Services Saturday at Drew Charter School. There just is no better, hands on, effort, that I know of, that directly connects our senior neighbors with so many of the services and resources available to them. We have a very special person as our council member for District 5, and I am thankful for the many creative ways she shows her leadership because it makes us better and stronger every day. — Kyle Caldwell, East Lake

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Let's Ride! Event Promotes Bike Safety, Highlights Atlanta's Eastside

Eight-mile loop, which starts at Coan Park, will take riders through Edgewood, Kirkwood and East Lake.

Atlanta City Councilwoman Natalyn Archibong and at-large Councilman Aaron Watson are sponsoring a bike riding event June 16 to promote intown cycling and safety. The eight-mile round-trip Let's Ride! event, which starts at 8 a.m. from Coan Park and Recreation Center, 1530 Woodbine Ave. SE, will take cyclists through the Edgewood, Kirkwood and East Lake neighborhoods. The three communities are part of Archibong's District 5. The cycling promotion is part of Watson's "Living Smarter Atlanta!" program. The Morningside resident's four-pronged initiative targets: The ride is open to everyone of all experience levels and you may register here. East Atlanta Patch caught up with Archibong to discuss the ride and bike safety.

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Ready To Pay More For Those Parking Tickets?

Since PARKatlanta began issuing tickets almost 31 months ago, more than 150,000 unpaid tickets have run up a total of $7.4 million.

As if Atlanta motorists don't have enough reasons to be slightly enraged when behind the wheel. Now, they could be looking at paying more in fines when parked at an expired meter. On Monday, the full Atlanta City Council is expected to discuss and possibly vote on proposed legislation that could have motorists doing just that. If approved, the legislation, drafted by at-large Atlanta City Councilman H. Lamar Willis, increases the initial fine for an overstayed meter by $10 to $35. If the ticket is not paid within 14 days, the fee doubles to $70. And if it's still not fully paid within 45 days, the penalty increases to $95. The June 18 meeting of the council at 1 p.m.follows a June 13 meeting of its transportation committee which approved …

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Archibong Sponsors Mock Trial Program For Children

More than a dozen kids spend the day learning about the judicial system for National Law Month.

Atlanta City Councilwoman Natalyn Archibong and the Atlanta Municipal Court hosted more than a dozen students from South Atlanta Law High, Frederick Douglass High and Carver of Technology for a mock trial and a day of education about the judicial system in observance of National Law Month. The observance is designed to educate the public about the court and justice system in the United States. The mock trial was sponsored by T.A.T.O.O. — Taking Action to Overcome Obstacles — a nonprofit organization that strives to create opportunities for under-served youth. The objective of the mock trial was to expose students to the role of the judicial systems in today’s society. The mock trial involved a stand your ground criminal case, using …

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City Council Transportation Committee To Hear Lake Claire Traffic Controversy

Special needs facility, residents of Ridgewood Road at odds over traffic concerns.

The Atlanta City Council's Transportation Committee is expected to hear from some Lake Claire residents today regarding traffic and safety concerns they have with MARTA mini-buses that transport special needs adults to the Frazer Center in neighboring Druid Hills. The residents are pushing for legislation that would limit the maximum weight of vehicles that use two Lake Claire streets to transport those adults to the Frazer Center, which says if enacted, would force the organization to nix the program. The issue stems from the Frazer Center's use of its rear entrance off Ridgeview Road NE to bring in developmentally challenged and special needs adults to its day program. The Frazer Center, located at 1815 So. Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, is a …

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Archibong Holding Town Hall Forum On School Redistricting, Alcohol Licensing Tonight

Councilwoman wants to facilitate dialogue in redistricting debate, help public understand liquor licensing laws and enforcement.

School redistricting and alcohol licensing have been two hot-button issues in East Atlanta Patch and other Atlanta neighborhoods. Atlanta City Councilwoman Natalyn Archibong, who represents District 5, is hosting a town hall forum Jan. 25 at Drew Charter School, 301 East Lake Blvd. SE in East Lake to discuss both. The alcohol meeting, scheduled for 5:30 p.m., is designed to explain the city's current liquor and alcohol-related enforcement codes. Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner will help explain current codes. Alcohol licensing for establishments have always been a sore issue between bars that want them and surrounding neighborhood residents who say some operators end up degrading the quality of life. It's an issue that popped up in …

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UPDATED: Atlanta City Council Approves Sunday Alcohol Question On November Ballot

East Atlanta's Natalyn Archibong votes against it

Atlanta residents will get the chance to have their say on Sunday alcohol sales this November. The Atlanta City Council on Tuesday voted 9-2 for the measure, which lets voters decide if they will authorize the city council to allow and regulate Sunday sales of beer, wine and liquor. The question — Ordinance #11-O-1169 — will be placed on the Nov. 8, 2011 City of Atlanta Special Election ballot. That ballot also would include the referendum to continue the extension of the the penny sales tax by Atlanta Public Schools and to fill the vacant Atlanta Board of Education District 2 seat. Two of the City Council members who represent the neighborhoods that comprise East Atlanta Patch Kwanza Hall and Alex Wan were among the eight sponsors of the …

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