ADNA News, February 16, 2009

Citizen Lobbying for Transit at the State Capitol

Meet for another Transit Lobby Day, Tuesday, Feb. 17 and stand up for clean air, less driving, and expanding public transit. Meet at 8:30 am at the Central Presbyterian Church (201 Washington St SW, Atlanta 30303 for orientation. Experienced lobbyists will share tips, followed by a chance to meet your legislators from 10 am-noon. Please register by visiting the Georgia Conservancy Web Page and entering your name, address and email address. Your address will be used to identify the appropriate elected officials for lobbying.

Code Enforcement Court Opportunity! Please attend if you Can!

The absentee owners of two buildings that are an eyesore on Peachtree Street are FINALLY being taken to court for code violations that have created unsafe and unsanitary conditions. The Medical Arts Building (384 Peachtree) and 378 Peachtree, next to the I-85/75 Connector Overpass are pictured above in their current state. The owners have been cited for not securing the building, allowing unforced entry by vagrants and vandals, and allowing excessive litter and trash to accumulate inside their buildings. They will appear in Municipal Court of Atlanta (150 Garnett St. 30303) on February 18 at 8am in Judge Jackson's court, 5A . Downtown residents and workers are asked to attend in support for code enforcement standards that will eliminate hazardous and unsightly conditions for pedestrians walking along Peachtree in front of these two buildings.

Beltline 2009 Quarterly Briefing @ Atlanta Public Schools Auditorium, 6pm

The agenda for this Thursday 2/26 meeting includes Atlanta Beltline priorities for 2009, and updates on Partnership capital fundraising, and implementation and affordable housing updates.

Next Courtwatch Training Date Announced: March 7

Citizens Courtwatch is a program sponsored by the District Attorney and Community Prosecutors Office that helps community members actively participate in the criminal justice system. Join their next training session, Sat. March 7 from 9am to noon at the Justice Center Tower, 185 Central Ave. SW. Contact Janet Martin at 404-699-5297 or courtwatch@fultoncountyga.gov for more information.