downtown east point newsletter november 2012

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Strategic Economic Development Plan Almost Complete!

D O W N T O W N E A S T

P O I N T I S A F O C U S

A R E A F O R T H E C I T Y

O F E A S T P O I N T ’ S

D E P A R T M E N T O F E C O -

N O M I C D E V E L O P M EN T

A N D T H E E A S T P O I N T

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 en-

hance the

downtown area as the heart of East Point,

communicating a

sense of place,

community pride and

heritage, while

providing for a

successful business

and residential

environment.

DevelopmentEconomic

The City’s Economic De-

velopment Department is

finalizing the last details on

the first Strategic Economic

Development Plan (SEDP).

The plan will give City

leaders an objective assess-

ment of the City’s competi-

tive position in attracting

businesses and identify op-portunities within the City

for specific industries. The

plan will ultimately provide

a road map for the City to

succeed in attracting private

investment within an ex-

tremely vibrant and com-

petitive regional market.

Bleakly Advisory Group

and Contente Consulting

began the plan earlier this

year which included stake-holder meetings, presenta-

tions to City leaders, com-

munity survey, focus groups

and leadership interviews.

The five elements of the

plan include: baseline con-

ditions, competitive assess-

ment, target industries,

strategies and action plan.

The baseline conditions

summarize characteristics of

the City’s people, homes,

jobs, schools and real estate

conditions. The competitive

assessment compares the City

with a range of comparable

cities in the region (i.e. Col-

lege Park, Newnan, etc.).The

target industries analysis de-

fines a set of target industriesthat have strong potential to

locate or expand their opera-

tions in the City which can be

the focus of the City’s busi-

ness recruitment efforts. The

following target industry sec-

tors show the most promise

for the City based on its cur-

rent economic climate, future

employment trends, and the

City’s unique competitive

environment: accommoda-tions and food services, com-

mercial aviation and services,

logistics and distribution,

food processing, healthcare

social services, manufactur-

ing and heavy industry, and

retail trade. The strategy part

of the plan focuses on defin-

ing a set of economic initia-

tives for the City to imple-

ment to achieve its economic

vision. Those strategies in-

clude: expand the business

sector, target downtown de-

velopment and retail expan-

sion, improve the business

environment and enhance

the quality of life.

The most important element

of the SEDP process is the

action plan. The action planis the tool that transforms the

SEDP from idea to action. It

identifies both the individual

tasks that must occur in or-

der to move the plan forward

and the party responsible for

each task. This will enable

City leadership to clearly

understand what must occur

for the plan to move for-

ward. It is also a useful tool

for monitoring the progressand the plan and periodically

updating it and assigning

day-to-day accountability.

Stay tuned as this plan is

hopefully adopted by the

Mayor and City Council by

the end of the year. For more

information, you can call

404-270-7058 or visit

www.thinkeastpoint.com.

East PointCelebrates the Holidays

Hot Cocoa Treats

Holiday Music Visit w/Santa

Annual Tree Lighting!Call 404-270-7045 for more info!

Friday, Dec.7th

EP City Hall, 2777 East Point St. 5:30-7:30pm

Produced by the CEC Commission



Heart 2 Heart Adult Health

Services is an adult day care

service. They aim to provide

their clients with a greater qual-

ity of life and positive outlook

by intuitively understanding

their health needs. Heart 2

Heart Adult Day

Health Services

has a sister com-

pany in College

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

Downtown East Point

Heart 2 Heart Adult Day Health

Services is located on East

Point Street, at the intersection

of Dorsey Ave. and East Point

Street. The owner, Debra John-

son, opened Heart 2 Heart

Health Services in Downtown

East Point in 2012. She chose

East Point because of its home-

like community feel and be-

cause she liked its character.

Heart 2 Heart Adult Day Health ServicesPark which serves the sen-

iors for Homecare by helping

them with bathing needs and

assisting them with meals

and transportation.

An interesting fact about

their facility is that it is over

100 years old! The owner did

some renovations to the

building when she first

moved in, but she was care-

ful to maintain the unique

historic features of the build-

ing like its beautiful fireplace

mantels and charming built-

ins which preserve the build-

ing’s comfortable and very

inviting atmosphere.

Above:

Owner

Community Offer: Until 01/01/2013, we are offering 1 FREE day of Adult Day Services per week for new clients!

Heart 2 Heart Adult Day

Health Services 2861 East Point StreetEast Point, GA 30344

h2hhealthservice.com

Phone: (404) 537-1822

Hours: M-F: 7am-6pm



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C A U G H T D O W N T O W N . . .

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

Downtown East Point

S P E C I A L S T H I S M O N T H O N L Y !

1513 E. Cleveland Ave.

,1513 E. Cleveland Ave.,678-539-6010, Youth Outreach

, 2861 East Point St., 404-763-3339, Adult Day Care, 2787 Main St., Open Dinner & Late Night Thur.-Sunday

(re-opened 2714 East Point St., 404-832-0685, BBQ Restaurant

3183 Main St., 404-748-4338, Open Dinner & Late Night Thur.-Sun.

2791 Main Street, 404-781-8567, Legal Services

1596 West Cleveland Ave., Suite 104, 404-917-7865, Salon

, 1596 West Cleveland Ave., 404-254-1760, Costumes/Clothes

1596 West Cleveland Ave. , Suite 103, 678-508-6811, Realty

1670 Washington Rd., 678-705-1691, Medical / Weightloss Clinic

1602 West Cleveland Ave. , 1-800-682-9128

404-567-6700

2879 East Point Street

2705 Church Street, Suite A, 678-636-9362. Receive one free consultation and

examination worth up to $240.00. If X-rays are needed, you will receive a 15% discount.

, Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Services, 2879 East Point Street, 404-209-9277.

“First Visit Free” including a consultation, exam and up to 2 x-rays (if needed).

1596 West Cleveland Ave., Suite 104, 404-917-7865, Back to School Special: Only

$25 for a Shampoo & Style! We also offer a variety of hair salon services, eyelashes, nails and more!

, 2861 East Point St., 404-763-3339, Adult Day Care– Free Hot Meals for

Seniors every other Friday and $30/Day Adult Day Care incl. transportation within 10 miles until Aug.31!

2791 Main Street, 404-768-3509. City Employees will receive a $50 dis-

count on a will ($75 for couples) if you bring this newsletter ad in and show your employee ID. Appt. Req’d.

1612 West Cleveland Ave., Suite 301, (404) 763-1524. Lunch Specials from12noon-3pm on Tuesday & Wednesday. Ask about our monthly specials and customer appreciation day!

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.

Destination East Point Fall Festival 2012



F L A S H B A C K F E A T U R E

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Top : East Point’s CentennialQuilt, on display at the EastPoint Historical Society

Middle Top: Atlanta UtilityWorks, 1898

Middle Bottom: Terra cotta,1907

Bottom: Buggy Works, 1908

Museum & Archives

Free Admission

Thursdays 1 - 4 pm

Saturdays 11 am - 3 pm

Phone: 404-767-4656

Eas t Po in t H i s to r i ca l Soc ie ty

www. E a s tPo in tHS . c om

In 1987, members of the East Point Woman’s Club stitched together a quilt to com-

memorate East Point’s Centennial. Each of the 49 squares helps tell the story of

East Point’s history. The quilt is on display at the East Point Historical Society. This

is the second in a series of East Point history lessons, as reflected in a sampling of

the quilt’s squares.

From the mid to the early 20th century, manufacturing expanded from on site farm

locations to over a dozen factories along the railroad lines.

From peach baskets, to man hole covers, to fertilizer and cotton oil machinery, the

Atlanta Utility Works manufactured products that reflected changing industrial

needs. The structure that housed the Atlanta Utility Works survives and can be seen

along Martin Street, south of the MARTA station.

The Atlanta Terra Cotta Company was founded in the early 1900s at the current site

of Tri-Cities Shopping Center. Utilizing nearby natural springs, the factory made

terra cotta pipes, tiles and decorative building trim until 1943 when the demand for

building materials changed to glass and steel. One surviving example of their work

is the façade of downtown Atlanta’s Eiseman building (74 Whitehall St. SW, At-

lanta, GA) that was incorporated into the Five Points MARTA Station.

In 1908, B.M. Blount opened a second factory for the production of horse-drawn

carriages and buggies. Today, this building is known as the Buggy Works. (It is one

of the few buildings in East Point on the National Register of Historic Places).

In addition to a U.S. Distillery, cotton gin operations and bottle factories, East

Point’s early businesses included a broad range of industries and services such asdepartment stores, groceries, hardware stores, pharmacies, service stations and

banks. Learn more about East Point history and see first hand the collection of arti-

facts, photographs, maps and records at the East Point Historical Society.

-Carole Griffith (Sources are from the collections of the East Point Historical Society).

Right: U.S. Distillery,1861

Left: Continental Gin,1880



Downtown East Point

2,000–7,000 sq. ft. of retail or commer-cial & creative office space. Across fromEast Point MARTA Station in heart of downtown East Point. Call Michael Diner-

man 404-635-0027.

Former restau-

rant. Existing restaurant fixtures included,approx. 2000 sf, $2250/mth (Water incl.);Office/Retail space also available. Call

Andy Edlin, 404-255-4696, x22.

Commercial Property– 1.72 acres. 260’ of frontage on Main Street. Three buildings:#1(8216 sf), #2(3300 sf), #3(1400 sf).Listed at $850,000. Call for lease infor-

mation, Greta Sanders, 404-419-9411.

800 to 1733 sq ftavailable. Please call 404-209-5141,

www.buggy-works.com

1000 to 4000 sq ftavailable. Please call 404-209-5141 and

visit www.buggy-works.com.

10,000 sq ftavailable. Has access to loading dock.Will sub-divide. Please call 404-209-

5141, www.buggy-works.com

The

Hilliards on Main, 1st Floor CommercialSuites, HUB Zone, Offices (furnished),ideal for Atty, Ins/Accts, Counselors; Also,Multi-office space, former training officew/basic equip., great for medical/health

training. Call Jerome Hines, 678-492-9953.

515 to 13,050 sq ft

commercial suites available. Please callTumesha Tarrant for lease information at404-767-8080 and visit

www.bradenfellman.com.

Nine

spaces available. Small shop space rang-ing from 1,250 s.f. to 2,400 s.f. and mid-size space ranging from 6,000 s.f. to7,500 s.f. Call Harman Jenkins at 678-460-3122 for leasing rates/information

today!

Free-

standing building with approx. 1,369 s.f.Call Harman Jenkins at 678-460-3122 for

leasing rates/information today!

Funeral Home

-Office/Land: This property is directlyacross from the East Point MARTA Stationclose to Hartsfield-Jackson InternationalAirport. Located on approx. 1 acre. Call

Michael Dinerman 404-635-0027.

–

Retail store, office, or service business!

Zoned CR (Community Redevelopment),

Approx. 1,850-SF space, $1250/mth. Call

Daniel Latshaw, 404-876-1640 ext. 127

Two

parcels, .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.

Approx. 2000

SF ($2000/mth) or can be sub-dividedinto (2) 1000 SF ($1300/mth each) of-fice/retail spaces . Water included. Call

Andy Edlin, 404-255-4696, x22.

Com-pletely updated and new roof. Seats 200-250, choir area, classrooms, admin. wing with 4 offices, pastor”s suite with library,several large meeting areas. On .62 Acres.

$495,000. Call 404-235-8900.

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.

Commercially Zoned Property at edge of established neighborhood. Located in theDowntown District. Approx. 4,000sf on .24ac. $69,900. Call Jenea Kennedy,

404-304-8964.

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OfficeSpace. Three spaces available: 1572 sf(3offices + conf., lobby, mail room)-$1582/mth, 900sf (2 offices + lobby)-$900/mth,1200sf (600 sf conf, office, storage, lobby)-$1200/mth. Prices above are all inclusive.

Call Ernest Kiser 404-926-1136



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Zoned CR. Approx. 1373 sf., hardwoodfloors, tall ceilings, original trim work,paved parking in back, large front porch.$110,000 or $1300/mth. Lease option

available. Call Jimmy, 404-421-0372.

Approx. 3200sf., Standard lease termsnewer A/C & Roof. Sales price is$225,000. Possible owner financing. Con-

tact Jim, 404-668-8885.

Two

story office building on .61 acres. Workswell for single tenant and user or multitenant. Double height lobby. Combinedtotal of 37 offices, 5 baths, 12,857 sf. CallBrent Kewley 404-237-2900, x.109.

Com-

mercial Two Story Property–7,000 sf, .26acres. High visibility, busy corner lot—Potential Office, Retail, Restaurant, Live/Work, Gallery. Two blocks from EP MARTA.$299,000. Mike Fitzgerald, 404-603-5460

Flexi-ble space w/3 offices, 2 BA, 2 large flexareas w/roll-up door. Recent roof, win-dows & systems. Ample parking onapprox. .26ac. Owner financing. Bldg.

next door avail. Contact Jim, 404-668-8885.

Former Church location along busy Wash-ington road. Approx. 3,000SF, $169,000

Zoned Commercial. Call 404-242-9070.Building Adjacent to this parcel (1737Washington Rd.) also available for sale.

Former Dance

Studio. 2700 SF Commercial Space w/Large Open Area. High traffic area, walk toMARTA, $1000/mth (not incl. utilities). 3BR Home with 1200 sf behind bldg. avail-

able for $700/mth. Call 404-456-2278.

Residential Duplex. Renovated.$600/mth (including Wi-Fi and Water).Walking distance to MARTA Train Stationand Downtown East Point restaurants,

library and more. Call 678-827-1665.

Approx. 4700sf, former Church locationalong busy Washington road. $265,000Zoned Commercial. Call 404-242-9070.Building Adjacent to this parcel (1751

Washington Rd.) also available for sale.

NiceCorner Office Space, Great Downtownlocation, across from EP MARTA Station.Approx. 1800sf. Rent Concession Negotia-ble. Please call John Bonner for rentterms and additional information at 770-

460-7093, x 2.

Former

Hair Salon. Great Downtown location,across from EP MARTA Station. Approx.1200sf. Please call John Bonner for rentterms and additional information at 770-

460-7093.

Current Medical Clinic. Great Downtownlocation. Clinic has approx. 2842sf, bluebuilding next door has approx. 2032sf.Includes Parking lot across the street. Call

404-585-5975 ext. 20.

Amazing Downtown location, across fromEP MARTA Station. Approx. 3410sf inthree leasable spaces: (2) Commercial +(1) Residential Loft above. Some leases in

place. $239,000. Call Jay, 404-881-8888

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! Call 678-457-0402 for more info.

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East PointCelebrates the Holidays

Hot Cocoa

Treats

Holiday Music

Visit w/Santa

Annual Tree Lighting!

Call 404-270-7045 for more info!

Friday, Dec.7th

5:30-7:30pm

Produced by the CEC Commission

EP City Hall2777 East Point St.



F O O D & N I G H T L I F E ( N E W : F R E E 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,

for City wide info by following themat and searching for “City of East Point”

on Facebook!

Weekly Activities/Specials

American Burger

American Wing & Deli

Arden’s Garden

Big Nick’s Place

Black Tie Catering

Central Station Sports Cafe

Chic-A-Loes

Dairy Queen– Norman Berry

East Point Fish & Wings

El Rocio Mexican

Ferg’s 25/8 Bar & Grill

Fresh N’ Fit Cuisine

Lov’n It Live

Spiral Bar & Grill

Taco Bell

Thumbs Up

Waffle House

Wing Depot

www.DowntownEastPoint.com

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Thumbs Up Diner, 1617 White Way, is looking for a server. Must be available to work Saturdays andSundays. Come in and fill out an application.

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

National Youth Advocate Program is looking for foster families to provide stable & caring

homes for siblings & teens. Discover the benefits of foster parenting. Visit www.nyap.org or call 1-877-NYAP-CAN.

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

Kri-Shun's Glam Bar Hair Salon, Hiring experienced, licensed stylists & a nail tech with a clientele base.1st. High traffic area across from MARTA station. $25 off Booth Rent for the First Month! Call 678-744-5007.

at Fire Station #1 by East Point City Hall, acrossfrom the Commons (2757 East Point St.). In-door/Outdoor Holiday Market. Unique, Hand-made Gifts, Jewelry, Clothing, pre-orders forhams, turkeys, fresh seasonal produce, fresheggs, artisan breads, bakery items, herbal prod-ucts & more! Come get your fabulous holidaymeal taken care of and unique, handmade holi-day gifts all in one stop! Visit

www.EastPointFarmersMarket.com for info!

at Fire Station #1(2757 East Point St.). Presented

by KEPB. Bring your old paperwork/bills/files!

Presented by the CECCommission, 2777 East Point Street (in front of EP City Hall), just one block from the East PointMARTA Train Station. Free Festive Activities forthe Kids, Holiday Music, Treats & Hot Cocoa, visitand photos with Santa Claus and of course, theannual Tree Lighting! Please call 404-270-7045for more information or visit the website at

www.eastpointcity.org .

at Fire Station #1 by East Point City Hall, acrossfrom the Commons (2757 East Point St.). In-door/Outdoor Holiday Market. Unique, Hand-made Gifts, Jewelry, Clothing, pre-orders forhams, turkeys, fresh seasonal produce, fresheggs, artisan breads, bakery items, herbal prod-ucts & more! Come get your fabulous holidaymeal taken care of and unique, handmade holi-day gifts all in one stop! Visit

www.EastPointFarmersMarket.com for info!

Corner Tavern:Taco Monday & $4 Margaritas

Oz Pizza: Fundraiser Night–Portion of Proceeds donated

Shack on Main: $4 Lunch Specials & 10% of City Employees

Silver’s Delight Caribbean: 10% off Bank Employees

Spexcell:“Super Monday” Interviews/Hiring for Businesses

Corner Tavern:Team Trivia & 8pm: 8 Ball Pool LeagueOz Pizza: Fundraiser Night–Portion of Proceeds donated

Selah Salon: Hair Cut Specials, 12noon-3pmShack on Main: $4 Lunch Specials & 10% of City Employees

Silver’s Delight Caribbean: 10% off Utility/Construction

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

Selah Salon: Hair Cut Specials, 12noon-3pmShack on Main: $4 Lunch Specials & 10% of City Employees Silver’s Delight Caribbean: 10% off Hospital Employees

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

Corner Tavern: Texas Hold’em Poker, 8:30pm

Oz Pizza: Trivia Night, Win Oz Bucks, 7:30pmShack on Main: $4 Lunch Specials & 10% of City Employees

Silver’s Delight Caribbean: 10% off Teachers

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

Shack on Main: $4 Lunch Specials & 10% of City Employees Silver’s Delight Caribbean:10% off City Employees

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

Xtreemtraining : Free Boot Camp, 9am- EP Library

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

C O M M U N I T Y . . . C O N T I N U E D . . .

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