downtown east point newsletter july 2014

8/12/2019 Downtown East Point Newsletter July 2014

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M A I N S T R E E T A S S O -

C I A T I O N ( E P M S A ) .

E P M S A S M I S S I O N I S :

To preserve and

enhance the

downtown area as theheart of East Point,

communicating a

sense of place,

community pride and

heritage, while

providing for a

successful business

and residential

environment.

DevelopmentEconomic

Downtown Commons, 2757 East Point St.

EAST POINT FOOD TRUCK COURT

July19&Aug.6

APRIL THRU DECEMBER1st WED: 4pm-DUSK & 3rdSAT: 9am-2pm

Show Your Spirit Saturdays at the East Point Farmers Marketgram, please send an email toe a s t p o i n t f a r m e r s m a r -

[email protected].

The East Point FarmersMarket is proud to present

the Show Your Spirit Sat-urdays program beginningthis Saturday, July 19th at

the East Point Farmers

Market from 9am-1pm, inthe Downtown CommonsArea, 2757 East Point Street

-just across the street fromthe East Point MARTA

Train Station.

This community pridebuilding program allowslocal neighborhood associa-

tions to set-up a booth for

free at the market to displayinformation about theirneighborhood, meet and

greet current or potential

new residents and sell pro-motional neighborhood

items as a fundraiser for

their organization.

Residents in the participat-

ing neighborhood that day

simply drop by the mainEPFM booth and sign-in to

be counted. The neighbor-hood with the most attendeeswill win a market gift basket

at the end of the season.

The Jefferson Park Neighbor-

hood Association (JPNA)will be the kick-off neighbor-

hood this Saturday, July 19th.

For additional information on

how your neighborhood canparticipate in this free pro-

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B U S I N E S S O F T H E M O N T H

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East Point Tech:

grow and compete on aglobal scale by helpingthem make appropriate

technology choices. Cater-

ing to tech newbies andexperienced developers

alike, East Point Tech is atrue community digital

learning center.

East Point Tech offersTechtogethers (dinnersfor women with a tech-focused discussion), South

Atlanta WordPress Users

Monthly Meet-up and anEast Point Makers

Monthly Meet-up (small

biz tech workshops).

East Point Tech is excited

to serve as a valuable re-source for business processimprovement. Their spacealso provides a great venue

for smaller meetings and

events. East Point Tech isa proud supporter of local

community events.

Special Community Offer: Parents can save 15% on Saturday Code School tuition by registeringtheir child for the full school year program by July 31st!

Digital Lifestyle & Literacy Centertrial loft feel.This relaxed at-

mosphere is con-

ducive to learn-ing concepts and

skills that cansometimes be

intimidating for

new users.

East Point Techprimarily servesthe greater South Metro

Atlanta community. Web

design and development istaught in its Coders LabProgram. The program is

designed to serve veterans

of recent wars, but is opento the public. The SaturdayCode School (teen pro-

gram) serves middle andhigh school students from

the Tri-Cities/South Fulton

County area.

Monthly Small Biz Tech

workshops offer technol-

ogy enrichment and helpTri-Cities small businesses

East Point Tech opened itsdoors in Downtown EastPoint in 2014, just one

block from the East PointMARTA Train Station. Dr.

Lisa Richardson, the

owner, chose the locationfor its small town feel,with big city amenities.

The walkability of the

Downtown District and the

close proximity of theMARTA Train Station tothe location also impactedthe decision. Occupying

the former Psycho Sisters

location, East Point Techsdcor merges eclectic andcomfortable with an indus-

Monthly Small Biz Tech

workshops offer technology

enrichment and help Tri-Cities

small businesses grow and

compete on a global scale by

h e l p i n g t h e m m a k e

appropriate technologychoices. Catering to tech

newbies and experienced

developers alike, East Point

Tech is a true community

digital learning center.

Dr. Lisa Richardson

Owner

East Point Tech1596 West Cleveland Avenue

Suite 102

East Point, GA 30344

Phone: 404-600-4748

Website:

www.EastPointTech.orgRegular Operation Hours:

Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm

Weekends by Appointment


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A L O O K A T T A S T E O F E A S T P O I N T A N D T H E S O U T H M E T R O A R E A 2 0 1 4 !

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S P E C I A L D O W N T O W N O F F E R I N G S T H I S M O N T H !

Mocha Delites @ the Buggy Works 1513 East Cleveland Avenue, Bldg. 100B., (404) 762-7765. Taco TuesdaysThree Authentic MexicanChicken Tacos for 5.99! Also be sure to ask about their shrimp and rice special on Fridays.

Silvers Delight All Natural Juice & Caribbean Restaurant, 2879 East Point St., 404-567-6700. 10% off purchase as follows: Mon:Banks, Tue.:Utility/Const.Workers, Wed.:Hospitals, Thur.:Teachers, Fri.:City Employees. Salsa Dancing Wednesdays, 6-9pm & Live Jazz 12n-3pm Tues. & Thurs.

W E L C O M E O U R N E W D O W N T O W N B U S I N E S S E S !

KVs Southern Cuisine 1509 Norman Berry Drive, 678-592-9552, Newly Re-Opened Restaurant!Debbies Delight2801 East Point Street, New Restaurant! Soft Opening Now, Grand Opening Soon!East Point Tech1596 West Cleveland Ave., 678-278-8421, code school, a digital lifestyle & literacy centerStocks and Bonds Clothing Co., 1612 West Cleveland Ave., 678-901-9493, MenswearLatest Experience Beauty Salon, 2149 Main Street, 404-906-8707Seven Arts Center, 2879 East Point Street, 404-919-9778, Workshops in music, art, photography, acting and computersComputers Plus, Inc., 1707 Washington Road, 404-768-1338, Sales & RepairState Farm Agency-Traci McCrory, 1526 East Forrest Ave., Suite 250, 678-539-8623Joshuas Closet, 1676 Thompson Ave., 404-600-6523, Community Outreach OrganizationJasmine NiKol Beauty Boutique, 2781 Main Street., 404-801-HAIRSpeak Natural Hair Design, 1711 B Church Street., By Appt. Only, 404-946-8539The Clothing Warehouse 2824 Church St., Open Tuesday & Thursday Only

C O M M U N I T Y : A L O O K B A C K A T T H E G R A N D O P E N I N G O F E A S T P O I N T T E C H M A Y 2 0 1 4

1596 West Cleveland Ave., 678-278-8421


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Part Six: Community Landmarks, Article 1 of 2F L A S H B A C K F E A T U R E

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Museum & Archives Free

Admission

Free Parking

EastPointHS.com 404-767-4656

East Point Historical Society1685 Norman Berry Drive, East Point, GA

East Points Centennial Quilt - A History Lesson in Needlework

Schedule:

Thursdays 1 - 4pm

Saturdays 11am - 3pm

In 1987, members of the East Point Womans Club stitched together

a quilt to commemorate East Points Centennial. Each of the 49squares helps tell the story of East Points history. The quilt is ondisplay at the East Point Historical Society. This is the sixth in a se-ries of East Point history lessons, as reflected in a sampling of thequilts squares.

NELLIES CHAPELEast Points first church was built in 1873 as a memorial to NellieThompson, the seven year old daughter of Dr. J.D. Thompson, one ofEast Points early founders. It served as the meeting place for manyother congregations until their church buildings could beerected. The building originally faced Main Street but was later

moved to face East Point Street. Additions were made and repairsmade after a major fire and it is now known as East Point AvenueUnited Methodist Church.

THE FAIRFAXThe Fairfax was one of three theaters in downtown East Point builtbeginning in the 1920s and reflecting the popularity of film enter-tainment. Gone With the Wind was released in 1939 in the hey-day of the movie industry. The Fairfax (Main Street) and the EastPoint Theater (Church Street) were demolished in the 1950s. TheRussell Theater (Jefferson Avenue and later renamed the East Point

Theater) operated in to the 1960s.

VICTORY PARKBuilt in 1970, this park is dedicated to East Points service men andwomen killed in war. The name comes from the USS East Point Vic-tory, a cargo ship launched in 1945, honoring East Points successin World War II loan drives and Red Cross activity. The ship was de-commissioned in 1969. Plaques removed from the ship wereplaced in the park along with a 1919 Howitzer machine gun and trib-utes to the war dead.


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Page 6Downtown East Point

FOR SALE: 2882 Church St. Zoned CR.Tenant in place. Approx. 1373 sf., hard-wood floors, tall ceilings, original trimwork, paved parking in back, large frontporch. $150,000 Call (678) 344-1600.

FOR LEASE: 1526 East Forrest Ave. Jefferson Station800 to 1733 sq ftavailable. Please call 404-350-1486,

www.buggy-works.com

FOR LEASE: 1513 East Cleveland Ave.Buggy Works1000 to 4000 sq ftavailable. Please call 404-350-1486 and

visit www.buggy-works.com.

FOR LEASE: 2675 Martin StreetSouth Central Station10,000 sq ftavailable. Has access to loading dock.Will sub-divide. Please call 404-209-

5141, www.buggy-works.com

FOR LEASE: 2465 Main Street TheHilliards on Main, 1st Floor CommercialSuites, HUB Zone, Offices, ideal for Atty,Ins/Accts, Counselors; Also, Multi-officespace, former training office w/basicequip., great for medical/health training.

Call Bobby Mayson, 770-448-6400.

FOR LEASE: 1514 East Cleveland Ave.Wagon Works515 to 13,050 sq ftcommercial suites available. Please callfor lease information: 404-767-8080 and

visit www.bradenfellman.com.

FOR SALE: 1768 Washington Rd Twoparcels, .79 acres total. Former DentalOffice (some equip. avail.), approx. 2900sf. 12 exam areas, 2 labs, X-ray rm., 2BA$225,000 for both parcels, or $95,000for bldg. only. Gus Jordan, 404.729.9569.

FOR SALE: 1737/1751 WashingtonRd. Former Church location along busyWashington road. Bldg.1: 4700sf, Bldg.2:Approx. 3,000SF. Zoned Commercial. Call404-242-9070.

FOR SALE:2846 Church Street Com-pletely updated and new roof. Seats 200-250, choir area, classrooms, admin. wingwith 4 offices, pastor's suite with library,several large meeting areas. On .62 Acres.$495,000. Call 404-235-8900.

FOR SALE: 1720 Washington Rd- For-mer car dealership. Vacant. 1.97 acreson two corners of Washington Rd.30,000sf, 300'x300' street front. Call

John Azar, (404) 763-0002.

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A V A I L A B L E P R O P E R T Y D O W N T O W N *

FOR LEASE: 2818 East Point St.Office Space available: 1582 sf(3 offices+ conf., lobby, mail room)-$1582/mth,900sf (2 offices + lobby)-$900/mth,1200sf (600 sf conf, office, storage,lobby) -$1200/mth. Prices above are allinclusive. Call Ernest Kiser 404-926-1136

FOR SALE: 2849 East Point St.Land/Commercial Rental Assemblage.TwoHouses (One Residential Home and OneCommercial Home) plus a vacant lot oncorner of Thompson and East Point St.

Asking $339,000. Call 770-988-3412.

FOR LEASE: : 2705 Church StreetGreatDowntown East Point location , just a fewblocks from the East Point MARTA Stationand across from the Law EnforcementCenter. Call 404-564-4600 or 404-210-8084 for more information.

FOR SALE: 2148 Newnan Ave. For-mer School, Approx. 20,000 SF, 18 class-rooms, auditorium, kitchen and offices.Close to all traffic routes and DowntownEast Point. Asking $985,000. All Offerswelcome. Call 770-929-1136.

FOR SALE OR LEASE: 2981 Church St.Two story office building. Works well for

single tenant and user or multi tenant.

Double height lobby. Multiple offices and

baths. $489,900 Call 404-420-1313 .

FOR LEASE: 1677 Dorsey AvenueApprox. 1100 sf of commercial officespace with bathroom. Recently renovatedw/ plenty of parking. Great for real estate,mortgage brokers, law firm, medical, etc.$799/mth w/$500 Dep.404-437-6297

FOR SALE/LEASE: 2881 Main Street Buildto Suit avail. 2,0007,000 sq. ft. of retail,restaurant or creative office space.Directly across from the East Point MARTAStation in heart of downtown East Point.

Call 404-635-0027 for more info.

FOR SALE OR LEASE:1613 White WayCommercial District, former bakery, one

block from MARTA train station. Approx.

1420sf. $100,000 or $1350/mth. Call

770-724-6000.


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FOR SALE OR LEASE: 2835 Church St.6 months free rent when you sign a 2yr.Lease. Retail storefront, 2000sf, $1500/mth; Back Office, 1450sf, $1200/mth;Upper Office, 1000sf, $700/mth; Loft/Office, 3000sf, $1500/mth. Will subdi-

vide or sell, $585,000. 678-457-0402

FOR SALE OR LEASE: 2824 Church StApprox. 3200sf., Standard lease termsnewer A/C & Roof. Sales price is$225,000. Possible owner financing. Con-

tact Jim, 404-668-8885.

FOR SALE: 1671 Williams Ave. / 3047Main St. Bldg 1: 3800 SF building onhigh traffic corner of Main St. Former cabi-net shop. $136,000. Bldg.2: 3393 sf. +vacant lot on high traffic corner of Main St.Price for both Williams Ave. & 3047 MainSt. is $375,000. Call 404-557-2767.

FOR LEASE: 2833 Main Street OfficeSpace. Located in the DowntownCommercial District, across from theEast Point MARTA Station. Approx. 1462SF Available. Off-Street Parking. Call 786-

200-4635 for more information.

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Interested in moving your business to East Point? Give us a

call, we would love to tell you about the benefit program we

offer businesses within the Downtown District! In addition, you

may be eligible to receive tax credits for job creation if you lo-

cate within our Opportunity Zone! Please call 404-270-7059

or send an email to [email protected] for more info.

Downtown District Benefits:- Downtown Benefits Program- Opportunity Zone - Job Tax Credit

FOR LEASE: 2865 Main Street Formerrestaurant. High traffic area. Approx.2400sf. Space with separate dining areaand bar. Directly across the street from theEast Point MARTA Station. $2700/mth. CaTom, 404-202-6598.

FOR SALE OR LEASE: 2861 East PointSt.Served as Real Estate Office for 30+yrs. historic character, just a block awayfrom the EP MARTA Train Station. Cornerbuilding, approx. 1588 sf, on approx. .25acres. Off street parking. $140,000 or

lease for $1260/mth. Call 404-421-0372.FOR SALE OR LEASE: 1711 Washing-ton Rd. Fully occupied. Very Visible,corner location in Commercial DowntownDistrict, just a couple of blocks from theEast Point MARTA Train Station,

$335,000 or lease avail. 770-653-2193 FOR SALE : 1657 Dorsey AvenueCommercial District, opportunity zone (jobtax credit) parcel, two blocks from MARTA.Beautiful interior spaces, reception, conf.room, four offices, kitchenette & bath-room. Private driveway w/6 parking

spaces. $130,000 404-507-2267.

FOR SALE/LEASE: 2485 Main StreetCommercial Property 1.75 acres. 260 offrontage on Main St. Two blocks from theCommons. Three buildings: #1(8216 sf),#2(3300 sf), #3(1400 sf). Possible Build-

out. Call Adam or Jason, 404-419-9400.

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F O O D & N I G H T L I F E ( N E W : F R E E W I F I L O C A T I O N S I N R E D )

Calendar of Events

O T H E R A N N O U N C E M E N T S :

Visit the Downtown Facebook page bysearching EPMSA East Point. Also,check out the City on Facebook & Twit-ter for City wide info by following thematwww.twitter. com/cityofeastpointand searching for City of East Point

on Facebook!

Weekly Activities/Specials

American DeliAmerican Wing & Deli

Ardens Garden

BGR Grille

Big Nicks Place

Chic-A-Loes

Corner TavernDairy Queen Norman Berry

Debbies Delight

Oz PizzaQs Southern RestaurantSilvers Delight CaribbeanTaco Bell

Taco PeteThumbs Up Diner

Waffle House

Wing Depot

www.DowntownEastPoint.com

Newsletter Submission Deadlines: For advertisement submissions, free newsletter email subscription requests,editorials, content suggestions, food reviews, etc., please send a request or your media/material by the 21st ofthe month prior to the desired issue month to [email protected] or you can call 404-270-7059 . Wereserve all rights, including, but not limited to, the ri ght to select or deny content for the newsletter as appropriate.

N E W S L E T T E R C O N T A C T I N F O :

Full Time Parents Needed: National Youth Advocate Program is looking for foster families to provide stable &caring homes for siblings & teens. Discover the benefits of foster parenting.www.nyap.orgor call 1-877-NYAPCAN.

Part-Time Position: East Point Ace Hardware, 2891 Church St., 2-3 part-time cashier/associate positions available.Contact JC Burkeland at 770-366-1900 [email protected] . Cash handling experience helpful.

*Complete downtown business directory at : www.DowntownEastPoint.com

H E L P W A N T E D D O W N T O W N :

Help us spread the word about all the great things going on in Downtown East Point by encouraging your friends

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Downtown Development Coordinator1526 East Forrest Ave., Suite 400East Point, GA 30344Phone: 404-270-7059E-mail: [email protected]: www.ThinkEastPoint.org

July 19 (9am-1pm) & August 6 (4pm8pm):East Point Farmers Market Downtown Com-mons, 2757 East Point St. Seasonal produce,fruits, fresh eggs, artisan breads, cheese,meat, herbs and herbal products, coffee,bakery items, fruit popsicles, select artist/craft vendors, educational activities & more!Make your SNAP dollars go further, SNAPbenefits are doubled, so $1=$2 for healthier,eligible food items at the farmers market.

www.EastPointFarmersMarket.com.

July 19 (9am-1pm) & August 6 (4pm8pm):East Point Food Truck Court Come enjoy avariety of delicious food from popular MetroAtlanta area food trucks. Grab your groceriesat the Farmers Market and then walk overand grab brunch, lunch or dinner (dependingon the day) at the Food Truck Court! Visit

www.DowntownEastPoint.com/foodtruckcourt

July 19: CodeRED Registration NeighborhoodBlock Parties (11-12:30am at Parkside Ter-race & Sylvan Rd. & 1:30-3pm at Church St.& Williams) Its free to sign-up and it will allowyou to receive alerts in an emergency. Pro-

duced by the East Point Fire Department. August 5 (5-8pm): National Night Out Event

Produced by the EP Police Department toheighten crime & drug prevention awareness& strengthen neighborhood spirit. First 100kids will receive a free book bag. School sup-plies will be given out, prizes, bouncy houseinflatables, kids safety fire house, finger

printing and free food (hot dogs & chips)!Mondays:Corner Tavern:Taco Monday & $4 Margaritas

Oz Pizza: Fundraiser NightPortion of Proceeds donated

Silvers Delight Caribbean: 10% off Bank Employees

Spexcell:Super Monday Interviews/Hiring for Businesses

Tuesdays:Corner Tavern:Team Trivia &8pm: 8 Ball Pool League

Oz Pizza: Fundraiser NightPortion of Proceeds donated

Mocha Delites: Taco Tuesdays3 Tacos for $5.99

Selah Salon: Hair Cut Specials, 12noon-3pm

Silvers Delight Caribbean: Live Jazz 12noon-3pm

Wednesdays:Corner Tavern:$4 Tapas & Taps & 9 Ball Pool League

Selah Salon: Hair Cut Specials, 12noon-3pm

Silvers Delight Caribbean: Salsa Dancing from 6-9pm

Velodrome: Bike Racing, Free Admission, 7:30pm

Thursdays:Corner Tavern: Texas Holdem Poker, 8:30pmOz Pizza: Trivia Night, Win Oz Bucks, 7:30pm

Silvers Delight Caribbean: Live Jazz 12noon-3pm

Fridays:Corner Tavern: All You Can Eat Crab Legs & 10pm: Pop Trivia

Silvers Delight Caribbean:10% off City Employees

Saturdays:Corner Tavern: Brunch, Bottomless Mimosas & Karaoke, 9pm

Three Southern Girls Tea Room: Live Music, no cover 7-11pm

Sundays:Corner Tavern:Brunch, Bottomless Mimosas & Live Music 9pm

C O M M U N I T Y :

East Point Fish & Wings

El Rocio Mexican

Evans Bake ShopFergs 25/8 Bar & Grill

Fresh N Fit Cuisine

KrystalsKVs Southern CuisineLovn It Live

Mocha Delites @ Buggy Works

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