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Downtown Atlanta
11/16/07
Dear ADNA List Subscriber,

This is a jam-packed newsletter for the Thanksgiving Week - don't miss a thing! Read it all the way through!

ADNA News & Events

ADNA Announces it's new 2008 Board of Directors
Thanks to all who participated in the November 13 ADNA Community Meeting! Welcome to new Board Members Michael Bonacuse (Gordon Lofts), and Matthew Jordan (Healey.)  Returning Board Members Christopher Livingston (Metropolitan) and Richard Hooker (Kessler) are also joined by re-elected Board Members Pablo Henderson (business owner), Stuart Jackson (Kessler) and Whitney Rusert (Healey).  The Board also wishes to thank Mary-Elizabeth Harmon, who is rotating off the board in December, for her service during the past two years.


Save the date for ADNA's Happy Hour, November 30 (location TBD)

ADNA Holiday Party, Thursday, Dec. 13
You should have received an evite to ADNA's Holiday Party on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 7-9pm at the Rialto.  No cost to voting members of ADNA and their guests.  All others pay $5 at the door.  Beer and Wine, hors d'oeuvres provided by local restaurants.  Door prizes and awards for Best Blizzard of Lights! There will be no community meeting in December!

Blizzard of Lights info
Join Downtown residents in a "Blizzard of Lights" as they decorate their homes in white lights. It's easy; just decorate your home or office with candles, strings of lights or shimmering snowflakes. Be as creative as your electricity will allow! For more information contact sjackson@tjgcpa.com  Prizes will be awarded at the ADNA Holiday Party!

Other Downtown News 

Downtown Development Day sponsored by CAP
If you act by this Friday, November 17th, you can still receive the advance ticket price for Downtown's Development Day on November 28. The day's program is designed to show you all the great things that you've been reading and hearing regarding Downtown Atlanta. With fabulous new restaurants, retail, housing, entertainment options and quality office space available, there's plenty to learn about.

Slice Downtown is celebrating their 1st Birthday!
All downtown residents and ADNA friends are invited to join them at 8pm on Sunday, November 18 for FREE pizza and cocktails to help them celebrate this milestone!

ADNA Special Price: $10 tickets for Gee's Bend during Thanksgiving Week
If you're in town for the Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov. 21-25), bring your family and friends to see Theatrical Outfit's production of "Gee's Bend."  All performances, Wed. - Sat. 7:30pm, and Sun. 2:30pm are $10!  Wendell Brock of the AJC calls it "A play that's as emotionally arresting as the famous Alabama quilts."  Call the box office for tickets (678-528-1500) and mention ADNA.

Notice: Street closing on Ellis Street between Peachtree Center and Courtland 9-3pm 11/24 for a Safe House outreach event


Christmas Trees in Woodruff Park!
Woodruff Park will be Downtown's central location to buy your Christmas tree, a wreath, or even garland, starting from November 26 through December 11. Tradition Trees, the premier Atlanta area provider for fresh, hand-picked trees, is offering our community top-quality selections, plus convenient, hassle-free installation and removal.

Our Neighbors in the Old Fourth Ward are having a Cleanup  Day, Dec. 1!
To many ADNA members, the Old Fourth Ward may seem far away. But, in fact, until this underserved neighborhood in the heart of District 2 gets the attention it has needed for decades, many of the challenges facing Downtown neighbors will continue.  With all the development along Piedmont and Auburn, it's becoming increasingly clear that we're not so separated anymore!  The cleanup day kicks off at 8:30 am with coffee and donuts on the sidewalks of Boulevard just south of North Ave. KISS 104.1 will be broadcasting live throughout the event. 9 am: Community parade to the 5 neighborhood substations/welcome centers, led by Councilmember Kwanza Hall and the Grady High School band. Community cleanups by the 5 neighborhood associations in the Old Fourth Ward until 1 pm, ending with lunch.  If you cannot meet at Boulvard and North Ave for the parade, just go to the Auburn cleanup substation/welcome center around 9 am. The substation will be at the corner of Auburn and Jackson. Questions?  Email Jay Tribby at KHall@atlantaga.gov or Queen Merriweather at qmerri@aol.com or call her at 678-458-3828

Contact Information

Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association
http://www.atlantadna.org
downtownatl@hotmail.com