downtown east point newsletter october

Frst Impressions

To preserve and

enhance the

downtown area as

the heart of East

Point, communicat-

ing a sense of place,

community pride

and heritage, while

providing for a

successful business

and residential

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E P M S A ’ S M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T :

www.DowntownEastPoint.com

Family Dentistry “You only have one chance to

make a good first impression.”

Chiropractic Auto Accidents

Headaches Work Injuries

Neck Pain Sports Injuries

Back Pain Wellness

2705 Church Street, Suite A East Point, GA 30344

(678) 636-9362 www.allcarehealthgroup.com

Dr. Anthony Jones

1607 White Way East Point, GA 30344

(404) 762-9002 (Across from Bank of America)

Dr. Shirley Lathon, DDS

1150 Astor Avenue, Atlanta Call (404) 756-6788 Today! Pool - Playground - Fitness Ctr. Luxurious Apartments, next to the Lakewood MARTA Station! 2BD/2BA for only $699! 3BD/2BA for only $869! *With Approved Application

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Columbia at Sylvan Hills

2010 Destination East Point Fall Festival . . . Another success!

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old-fashioned carnival rides and games. The Chili Cook-off sold out quickly, with Jefferson Park taking the prize for best Chili, while Center Park won the prize for the Neighborhood Board Contest. Congratulations to both, who won Oz Pizza gift certificates. Attendees also enjoyed listening to the sounds of nationally known locals like Heather Luttrell, as well as, Indigo Sunset Band, Pan People Steel Drum Band, Kapp n Kompany, Aire Flamenco and Alicia Y Rumba Brava. For more info or photos of the event, visit www.DowntownEastPoint.com.

The Destination East Point (DEP) Fall Festival, a part of the Fulton County “Tour De 29: Festival of Cities”, has come and gone, but left with a “bang” this year! A Pyro Digital fireworks show, pro-duced by Debbie and Jeff Neu with Pyro Productions, Inc., served as the finale of the evening. Some spectators commented that they rivaled those shown at this year’s “Salute to the Red, White and Blue 4th of July Celebra-tion”! Gold Medal Shows Carnival was also a wel-comed addition to this year’s event and patrons had fun with family and friends on

A Big Thanks to: Amario’s Art Academy Southside Tattoo

CEC Board

Fire, Police, EMT, Utility Dept., Public

Works, Bldgs & Grounds & Econ. Dev.

Community Appreciation Offer: We are offering a discount fee on the Branding of your Organization. This in-cludes the design of brochures, business cards, corporate flyers, way finding, signage, pamphlets for fundraisers, corporate thank you cards, etc. If you are interested, please contact Nathaniel at 404.305.0050 ext 101.

Downtown East Point

Chasm Architecture, LLC 1513 East Cleveland Ave. Suite 200Braids of Natural Art East Point, GA 30344 404.305.0050 ext 101 www.chasmarchitecture.com Hours of Operation:

Mon-Thur.: 8 am - 6 pm Friday: 8 am - 12 noon

Medical Office Buildings, Interiors and Master Plan-ning. Chasm consistently designs quality buildings which add value to our cli-ent’s architectural experi-ence. “We consider ourselves a design firm and have re-cently completed the design of a multi-million dollar Col-legiate Living Development for Albany State University. This project is under con-struction and was designed in collaboration with LAS. We are a 100% minority owned firm but we are Architects first and offer excellent ser-vice to anyone looking for a phenomenal architectural experience”, says Clark.

Chasm Architecture compli-ments the business commu-nity of East Point by serving as a mentor for several youth who are considering Archi-tecture as their profession of choice. “African Americans represent less than 1% of the licensed Architects in Amer-

ica and it is important to be available to our youth who are interested in the built environ-ment”, says Clark. Each year Chasm visits a local school and offers a high school senior an internship with them. “This experience provides that young professional, an advantage that I never had when I was consid-ering my professional path. In most cases, all one needs is an opportunity. We will continue to offer these types of opportu-nities for our youth”, says Clark.

“I am often asked, “Why the name Chasm?” …Well, if you visit our website you’ll find an explanation of our existence, that will, hopefully, encourage you to join us as we endeavor to grow as a top tier architec-tural firm within this growing community”, says Clark.

Chasm Architecture strongly supports the Arts and Nathaniel is a published poet and is rec-ognized for his Spoken Word.

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“. . .it is important to be available to our youth who are interested in the built environment . . . This experience provides that young professional, an advantage that I never had when I was considering my professional path. In most cases, all one needs is an opportunity. We will continue to offer these types of opportunities for our youth”. - Mr. Nathaniel Clark, AIA, NCARB

Chasm Architecture, LLC

Above: Albany State University Collegiate Living

Above: MTR Control Below: BRMHS Media Center

Mr. Nathaniel O. Clark, AIA, NCARB Owner, Chasm Architecture, LLC

Located on East Cleveland Ave., in the historic Buggy Works building (close to the East Point MARTA Station), Chasm Architecture is a full service architecture and inte-rior design firm.

The owner, Mr. Nathaniel O. Clark, chose East Point as their corporate headquarters because it is located in close proximity to downtown At-lanta and the Airport. The location allows them to meet clients, both in and out of state, without the hassles of negotiating heavy traffic. In addition, the loft design of their historic space, with its heavy timber construction and brick interior walls, of-fers a nice aesthetic for their staff and clients.

They currently have offices in three additional diverse markets; New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Nashville. Each office focuses on K-12, Higher Education, Corporate Architecture and Branding,

Wedding Expo Contact:

Eureka Battie– Director of Sales [email protected] Phone: 404-838-0012

C O M M U N I T Y

Thank you "TEAM BUZZ" from Georgia Tech for provid-ing such an energetic and dedicated group of volunteers for the EPMSA "Hands on Atlanta Day" beautification projects in downtown East Point on October 2nd. Many thanks to EP Cultural Enrichment Commission and Ben-jamin's of East Point (on Cleveland Avenue) for lending a helping hand with volunteers at "Destination East Point". Your volunteerism and energy helped make East Point a definite stop on the South Fulton "Tour de 29". -Sybil Robinson, EPMSA Volunteer Coordinator

year we'll definitely have to get to the festival sooner) and in all honesty, we both thought that was the best fireworks show we have ever seen! The music was awe-some and it was so much fun to have such a cool ex-perience with the members of our community. Just want to let you know that we know a lot of hard work goes into these kind of events and we really appreciate it! “

-T.J. & Ashley Hicks

“As new residents to the neighborhood, we have been blown away with how friendly everyone is, and especially with the terrific events we have already had an opportunity to take part in. We had a great meal with new friends at the park before enjoying our day touring some really interesting homes in the area. We made it downtown just in time for the fireworks (next


Sat., October 30, 11-2pm 1380 Virginia Ave. (I-85, exit 73)

FREE! (Please RSVP by Oct. 22nd)Vendors - Music - Door Prizes

“Let us help make your wedding An Affair to Remember!”

Bride on a Budget Wedding Expo

Presented by:

M E S S A G E F R O M E P M S A

The Princess and the Frog! shown this year, Disney’s, The Princess and the Frog! The movie will be shown in the grassy “Commons” area (across from EP City Hall, 2777 East Point St) at 8pm. Attendees are encouraged to eat dinner with family and friends at one of East Point’s local restaurants and then walk over to watch the movie or in-stead, get their food “To-Go” and come enjoy the movie while they eat! Don’t forget to bring some lawn chairs and blankets to put down on the grass!

-See you Downtown!

The September 17th premiere of “Friday Night Flicks” was a success! Families began “claiming” there seat-ing area in the grass about an hour before the movie began. And to top it off, it was a beautiful evening– you couldn’t have asked for better weather for an outdoor movie. Every-one had a great time watching an outdoor movie with their family and friends while en-joying some traditional theatre concession fa-vorites, like freshly popped popcorn and junior mints available in the concessions area! Mark your calendars now for the final movie

Where: The Commons Area (Across from East Point City Hall, 2777 East Point Street)

When: Fri., October 15 More Details: *Activities begin at 8pm *Movie will be shown at Dusk *Light Concessions Available *Bring Blankets & Lawn Chairs!

1381 Cleveland Ave. , East Point, GA

Outdoor Movie Series

404-768-7498 Catering - Special Events—Sunday Brunch

www.BenjaminsOfEastPoint.com

2783 Main St., East Point, GA

404.768.0007. Pool Tables/Deck!

2805 Main St., East Point, GA

404.761.7006. Outdoor Patio!

Downtown East Point

S P E C I A L S T H I S M O N T H O N L Y ! Angel’s Catering, 2865 Main Street, 678-905-3122, Offering 10% off any East Point resident or busi-nesses first order from the corporate catering menu (10 meal minimum purchase).

All Care Health Group, 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.

Atlanta Injury Specialists, 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).

First Impressions Family Dentistry, 1607 White Way, 404-762-9002. Call today for a free teeth whiten-ing consultation and City of East Point employees and their immediate family receive 5% off their first visit.

Law Office of Glen Ashman, 2791 Main Street, 404-768-3509. EP Residents will receive a $50 discount off any simple will (must bring this newsletter in) and a free living will w/each paid simple will. Appt. Req’d.

Oz Pizza, 2805 Main Street., 404-761-7006. "Receive a free order of breadsticks if your birthday is this month. Bring in a picture ID that shows that your birthday is this month and claim your free breadsticks!"

Ruby’s Computer, 1707 Washington Road, (404) 767-5118. Computer Service and Repair. Complete Computer Systems for $100 and up. Laptops from $200. Shack on Main, 2714 East Point St., 404-559-8855. Law enforcement, EMT, and Firemen receive 25% off daily. Other City Employees receive 10% (Mon.-Fri.). Seniors receive $1 off Wed. Kids eat FREE Thurs.

Silver’s 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.

Southside Tattoo, 1597 White Way, 404-781-8000. See website for daily specials like Mon.:Cover-ups 20% off, Wed.:20% EP Resident/Employee, Everyday: 25% military, police/fire, www.southsidetattoo.net

Market East Convenience Store, Carriage Station, 2879 East Point Street, Suite 5 Spexcell, 2857 Main Street., 404.768.6446– Offering Training & Professional Development

Garden of Eden 2884 Church Street., 404.403.4540– Local Produce Market (on Oct.16)

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

Oct.15, 8pm –Commons!

C A U G H T D O W N T O W N . . . B E A U T I F I C A T I O N P R O J E C T ! “Pick a Point” Beautification Project

As a part of EPMSA’s “Pick a Point” Beautification Program and “Hands on Atlanta Day”, "TEAM BUZZ" (students from Georgia Tech), EPMSA Vols (Sybil Robinson, Kevin Hudson and Darren Gullick) and East Point’s Eco-nomic Development Dept. and Building and Grounds Department, helped to im-plement the two kick-off projects: (1) the White Way/Main Street Island and (2) the Island dedicated to the City in 2004 in Celebration of its’ 117th birthday (at the Shell Station on Main) . I think eve-ryone would agree these have been greatly anticipated by the community. Local neighborhoods have adopted sev-eral other “Pick a Point” sites. . .so look for more beautification projects soon!


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

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

Photo dated 1906 of survey crew in the town of East Point. East Point's original boundaries were Main

Street from Connally south to Washington, then Washington from Main going west to Semmes, then

north on Semmes to Connally, and back to Main. ‐Photo courtesy of the East Point Historical Society


Downtown East Point

FOR SALE: 2905 Main St- Funeral Home-Office/Land: This property is di-rectly across from the East Point MARTA Station close to Hartsfield-Jackson Inter-national Airport. Located on approx. 1 acre. Call Michael Dinerman 404-635-

FOR SALE: 2741 Church St- Retail or office space adjacent to heart of down-town East Point. 3bd/2ba former residen-tial, zoned CR (Commercial Redevelop-ment). Asking $99,900, Craig Lawson, 678-938-8879.

FOR SALE: 1720 Washington Rd- For-mer car dealership. Vacant. 1.97 acres on two corners of Washington Rd. 30,000sf, 300'x300' street front. Call Staci Donaldson, 404-787-6451 or Brent Fisher 770-880-9111

FOR SALE/LEASE: 2881 Main Street -2,000–7,000 sq. ft. of retail or commer-cial & creative office space. Across from East Point MARTA Station in heart of downtown East Point. Call Michael Diner-man 404-635-0027.

FOR SALE: 1693 Washington Rd- Re-tail store front close to downtown East Point. Lots of parking in back. $210,000(includes lot next door). Call Teresa White,

404-516-1963,Office:770-252-2266

FOR SALE: 1699 Washington-Retail store fronts (duplex) on near downtown East Point.. Income producing property-long time tenant in one side. $125,000. Property next door is also for sale. Call Teresa White,404-516-1963.

FOR LEASE: 2631 (B) Main Street: Of-fice/Commercial Space in Shell Station business plaza. Approx. 600 sf, $800 in-cluding utilities. First & Last month rents required. One month free for construction/fit-out. Contact James at (678) 665-9794

FOR SALE/LEASE: 1670 Washington Rd.– Former Law Office. Great for Profes-sional Offices. Great Location on busy street. Approx. 8000 sf, $6000/mth . Sale Price: $635,900. For more information, call Darrell Thomas, 404-424-2220.

FOR LEASE: 1526 East Forrest Ave. –Jefferson Station—800 to 1733 sq ft available. Please call 404-209-5141,

www.buggy-works.com

FOR LEASE: 1513 East Cleveland Ave. –Buggy Works—1000 to 4000 sq ft available. Please call 404-209-5141,

www.buggy-works.com

FOR LEASE: 2675 Martin Street–South Central Station—10,000 sq ft available. Will sub-divide. Please call 404-

209-5141, www.buggy-works.com

FOR LEASE: 2465 Main Street – The Hilliards on Main, 1st Floor Commercial Suites, HUB Zone, Offices (furnished), ideal for Atty, Ins/Accts, Counselors; Also, Multi-office space, former training office w/basic equip., great for medical/health training. Call Mrs. Wynn, 404-765-0000.

FOR LEASE: 2835 Church Street– Re-tail Storefront, 2000 sf., $1500/mth, 1450sf at back, $1200/mth; Approx. 3000 sf Loft Living/Office Space, $1500/mth & 1,000 sf. Upper level office space, $700/mth. Negotiable! Call Ben, 678-457-0402.

FOR LEASE: 1514 East Cleveland Ave. –Wagon Works—760 to 18,000 sq ft available. Please call Deborah Jackson for lease information at 404-767-8080,

www.wagon-works.com

FOR SALE: 1600 Connally Dr- Housing Authority Property. Currently Vacant . Approx. 26,000+ sf, 9 stories, 100 units (floors 2-9) Common space/laundry room/offices (floor 1), Detached office bldg (1600+ sf). Call Kim, 678-725-7569.

FOR LEASE: 2818 East Point St.–Office Space. Three spaces available: 1572 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 all inclusive. Call Ernest Kiser 404-926-1136

FOR SALE: 2755 Church St– Former Church. Great corner location at Church Street and West Cleveland Ave. (Behind East Point City Hall). Large parking lot in back .Call Mazie Tinsley, 770-882-8016.

FOR LEASE: 2860 Church Street– Corner Building, just across the street from the HJC Bowden Senior Center. Re-tail Storefront, Call Eugene, 404-209-0430.



FOR LEASE: 2791 Main Street. –12x12 space, T1, utilities included, pri-vate entrance avail., shared conf. room & kitchen, across from MARTA.

Contact Van Smith, 404-550-4118

FOR LEASE: 2879 East Point St, Suite 4/5 -Carriage Station—Former restau-rant. Existing restaurant fixtures included, approx. 2000 sf, $2250/mth(Water incl.); Call Andy Edlin, 404-255-4696, x22.

FOR SALE OR LEASE: 2919 East Point St- Formerly Office Space. Great corner location at East Point Street & Washington Rd. (By the EP Post Office) Approx. 3500 SF. Call Sonjia Young, 404-468-6132.

FOR LEASE: 1677 Dorsey Ave., – The Summit Building-Suite A. Approx. 500 sf., has a kitchenette and restroom. Former sound studio. $850/mth (includes every-thing but taxes). Call Mr. Reeves, 404-767-8674.

FOR LEASE: 1602 West Cleveland Ave. Storefront in downtown East point. Close to the MARTA station, other shops & restau-rants and City Hall. Call John White, 706-654-1324.

FOR SALE/LEASE: 2485 Main Street– 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.

FOR SALE: 2888 Church Street-Residential/Commercial potential. Three rental units: Updated duplex with de-tached garage apartment. Lot is approx. 50x292. Listed at $132,900. Please call Kathy Walmsley, 404-441-9216.

FOR LEASE: 1605 White Way- Retail/Office Space. Great Downtown location, across from MARTA Station. Approx. 1200sf. $1600/mth.($270 CAM). Please call John Bonner for rent terms and addi-tional information at 770-460-7093.

FOR LEASE: Tri-Cities Plaza– 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. to 7,500 s.f. Call Harman Jenkins at 678-460-3122 for leasing rates/information today!

FOR LEASE: Tri-Cities Plaza– Free-standing building with approx. 1,369 s.f. Call Harman Jenkins at 678-460-3122 for leasing rates/information today!

FOR LEASE: 1711-B Washington Rd. Office/Retail, former Hair Salon. Please call 770-861-3771 for more information.

**If you know of a property not listed in this newsletter that is for sale or lease in Downtown East Point, please email the information to [email protected] Thank you!

FOR LEASE: 2733 Church Street– Two buildings and parking lot in high traffic area. $1000/mth “As-Is”. For more infor-mation about the property and the lease terms, please call Terina Isaacs at 404-861-3127.

FOR SALE/LEASE 1514 East Cleve. Ave.-Wagon Works. Turnkey Salon business, 1300sf. Separate shampoo, dryer & break room.4 stations (room for 2 more)+ 1 make-up station. Asking $13,000. Must Secure lease w/ bldg. Call Derek, 770-656-3251.

FOR SALE: 1702 WEST CLEV.AVE. –

Approx. 4,000 sf + 1,000 storage area in basement. Roof approx. 5 yrs old, new 400 amp service. Ready to be fit out for your use. $230,000, Call 404-680-7812.

FOR SALE 1596 West Cleveland Ave- Great Location, Across from MARTA Station. Three Office/Retail Suites Total; Suite 102: 822sf, $90,000; Suite 103: 918sf, $105,000; Suite 104: 859sf, $95,000. Please call Ryan, 770-861-3771.

F O O D & N I G H T L I F E

Calendar of Events

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 to [email protected] by the 21st of the month prior to the desired is-sue month. EPMSA reserves all its rights, including, but not limited to, the right to select or deny content for the newsletter as they feel appropriate.

*A complete downtown business directory coming soon to www.DowntownEastPoint.com

“ H E L P W A N T E D ” D O W N T O W N : Full Time: A Touch of Love Hair Salon, 2879 East Point Street, is looking for a hair stylist and a multi-cultural hair stylist. Contact Diane at 678-233-4575 for more information.

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

The East Point Main Street Association (EPMSA) is a non-profit 501(c)3 or-ganization that focuses on the revitali-zation of downtown East Point. The all volunteer board consists of nine resi-dents and/or business owners. They are always looking for more!

Weekly Activities

Mondays: Corner Tavern: $4 Margaritas All Day Long Oz Pizza: Fundraiser Night –% of proceeds donated Tuesdays: Corner Tavern:Gen. Trivia &Special App Menu,8:30pm Oz Pizza: Fundraiser Night –% of proceeds donated Wednesdays: Shack on Main: Seniors receive $1.00 off meal all day Velodrome: Bike Racing, Free Admission, 7:30-9:30pm Thursdays: Oz Pizza:Trivia Night, Win Oz Bucks, 7:30pm Corner Tavern: Texas Hold’em, 8:30pm Shack on Main: Kids Eat Free after 4pm Fridays: Corner Tavern: All You Can Eat Crab Legs Saturdays: Corner Tavern: Karaoke, 9pm Oz Pizza: Live Music on the Patio, 7:30pm Xtreemtraining: Free Boot Camp, 9am- EP Library Sundays: Corner Tavern: Live Music, 8pm Oz Pizza: Scrabble Night, 3-7pm

October 15, 8pm, “Friday Night Flicks” Outdoor Movie Series– Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” -Presented by the EP Economic Develop-ment Department. Movie will be shown in the downtown “Commons” area (across from EP City Hall, 2777 East Point Street). Eat dinner at a local restaurant and then walk over to watch the movie or get your food “To-Go” and come enjoy the movie while you eat! Traditional Movie Concessions like freshly popped popcorn, candy and sodas will be available for sale. Remember to bring your lawn chairs and blankets!

American Deli

American Wing & Deli

Angel’s Catering

Arden’s Garden

Big Nick’s Place

Central Station Sports Cafe

Chic-A-Loes

Corner Tavern

East Point Fish & Wings

El Rocio Mexican Restaurant

EP Tower Art Gallery

Evan’s Bake Shop

Garden of Eden Produce

Krystals

Lov’n It Live

Mocha Delites

Oz Pizza

Q’s Restaurant

Shack on Main

Silver’s Delight

Taco Bell

Taco Pete

Taco Rico

Thumbs Up

Uptown Sports Bar & Grill

Waffle House

Wing Depot

Attn: Main Street Coordinator

1526 East Forrest Ave., Suite 400,

East Point, GA 30344

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.DowntownEastPoint.com

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