| Other Downtown News
MARTA Officers Subdue Assailant in Woodruff
Last week, downtown Atlanta saw action by MARTA officers who subdued a knife wielding man as he ran into Woodruff Park from Five Points Station. Injured Officer Ricky Chambers, Sergeant Arthur Williams, and Officers Darrell Epps, Garland Smith, Keisha Barnes and Richelle Browning should be commended for their selfless act in the line of duty. We often fault MARTA for not stepping outside their boundaries to enforce the law but this is an opportunity to thank them for going the extra measure. If you would like to recognize them, please address letters to Chief of Police Wanda Dunham, MARTA Police Department, 2424 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30324.
ADNA Special Price for "A Lesson Before Dying" LAST WEEK!
Theatrical Outfit is offering a Downtown Special for "A Lesson Before Dying": Wednesday 11/19, Thursday 11/20, Friday 11/21 and Saturday Matinee 11/22. Evening shows at 7:30pm, matinee at 2:30pm. All tickets regularly priced at $30 are half off by calling the box office (678-528-1500) and asking for the ADNA special! Major credit cards accepted.
When a young black man in 1940's rural Louisiana must face the electric chair for a murder he didn't commit, both he and his community wrestle with the real crimes of the times - blatant injustice and racism - and learn what it means to live and die with dignity.
Holiday Time to Decorate your Condos and Lofts?
Although they have moved out of Woodruff Park, Tradition Trees will be set up at 811 Peachtree Street on evenings and weekends this year. They will provide delivery, installation, removal and recycling services. And ADNA members can get a $5 off coupon at their website! A percentage of their profits will be donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Annual Children's Christmas Parade Downtown
The annual Children's Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6, 2008 starts at 10:30am from the corner of Ralph McGill and Peachtree Street and ends around noon at Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Look for street closures starting at 3am the night before on Baker Street, and around Civic Center MARTA and along the route during the event.
Update on 180 Peachtree Retail The 180 Peachtree Retail Group, LLC, retail, restaurant, and entertainment project under development on the first three floors of the former Macy's/Davison's building has requested City approval for on-street valet parking. ADNA supports this because it will allow for more upscale tenants and generate the critical mass needed for its success. The application package is being reviewed by Ms. Michele Wynn in the City's Department of Public Works. She may be reached at 404-330-6764 should you have any comments concerning the application.
Two Ways to Cope in a Difficult Economy
In these tough economic times, HOPE NOW, an alliance between HUD approved counseling agents, servicers, investors and other mortgage market participants provided free foreclosure prevention assistance. Please pass on if you know of anyone who needs this!
If you or someone you know was recently laid off, the loss of employer health insurance may be one of the biggest challenges you face. If you are considering COBRA or looking for affordable coverage, follow the link below to learn more about eHealthInsurance (personally recommended by your ADNA President.) |
