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City sends cease-and-desist letter to Freaknik organizer

by: Doug Richards | Reporter, 11Alive News

ATLANTA -- On April 16, Grant Park would be the site of an apparently illegal party associated with an event called Freaknic. The organizer, J.K. Jones, has circulated numerous images on email and social media promoting a Greek picnic -- despite the fact that he has no permit nor has he asked the city for one.

That absence of a permit prompted city attorney Cathy Hampton to send a letter to Jones, saying "you are now willfully creating an event that is in direct violation of City law. You must immediately cease and desist your organization of the Greek Picnic and the advertisement of the event." The letter goes on to threaten Jones with prosecution and demands reimbursement for city costs. The city's concern about costs stems from its memory of Freaknik events in the 90s -- which clogged traffic and strained city law enforcement resources.

Share Your Vision with Atlanta Leaders April 19 - May 5

Share Your Vision with Atlanta Leaders April 19 - May 5

The City of Atlanta Office of Planning is preparing to launch Round 3 of community meetings for the 2011 Comphrehensive Development Plan (CDP).  Share your thoughts, your insight, your vision for Atlanta's future and your neighborhood. 

Atlanta non-profits, civic and community groups, neighborhood associations, citizens and businesses are invited to attend the various community meetings planned in locations throughout the city. 

All meetings are from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

Can't attend?  You can also email your comments to us at cdp2011comments@atlantaga.gov.

Be My Neighbor! Effective Neighborhood Watch Programs

Be My Neighbor!  Effective Neighborhood Watch Programs

ATLANTA – (submitted by Fourth Ward Alliance) Neighborhood watch groups are effective because they decrease opportunities for criminals to commit crime.  The added bonus is the cohesiveness it provides between members of your community. 

This workshop will educate you on the most effective ways of identifying and reporting suspicious activity and mobilizing your neighborhood watch program:

  • Why is there a need for a neighborhood watch program?
  • What is needed to start a neighborhood watch program?
  • A perspective on the neighborhood watch program.
  • How to get your program started.
  • Resources to keep you informed.
  • Ways to stay connected - ideas, technology and the internet.

This meeting will be held on Saturday March 12th from 9AM to 12PM at the Clark Harrison Building (Conference Room A) 330 West Ponce de Leon Avenue in Decatur.

East Atlanta Security Patrol Offer Residents A Deal

ATLANTA – The East Atlanta Security Patrol is offering all patrol members who sign-up for, at least, six months will receive the remainder of March for free.

According to the patrol, for the week of February 27th, Beat 610 (EAV) now has the most crime in Zone 6.   

To learn more about the East Atlanta Security Patrol, view updated news and notes or to enroll, visit the EASP website. There is a 50% discount for longtime residents, those having lived at the same address for 20 years and residents over 65.

If you have additional questions, please direct them to easp610@gmail.com, or call EACA Public Safety Chair Myron Polster at 404-954-1568.  

The Atlanta Police Department Needs Your Help

The Atlanta Police Department Needs Your Help

The Atlanta Police Department needs your help in locating a suspect that robbed a Wells Fargo Bank in Glenwood Park, today.

On Thursday, January 6, 2011, at 12:15 p. m. the bank, located at 2283 Glenwood Avenue, Southeast was robbed.  The subject in this photo is wanted for that robbery. 

He is described as a black male, 5’3 to 5’5, 150-160 lbs., and approximately 30-35 years of age. 

Any information on the identity of this suspect, call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at (404) 577-TIPS (8477). 

Technology Expert’s Warning to Parents: Do You Know What Your Child is Doing Online?

Technology Expert’s Warning to Parents: Do You Know What Your Child is Doing Online?

TANKOH Launches Mommy & Me Computers

In today’s global and virtual world, the need for parents to have full control over their child’s online activity has become a high necessity as compared to previous decades. With children as young as three years of age being increasingly savvy with technology, parents need to protect their families from becoming a statistic of online predators.  According to reports, three in ten victims of online child predator cases appear to be aged 6 and under – with five percent apparently younger than two years of age which runs parallel to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) report, a division in charge of  closing illegal internet content. More than three quarters of these child victims are girls.

Security Alert from Grant Park Security Patrol - 11/24/2010

From the GPNA:

Please share this information with your neighbors and visitors.

For everyone who has been following the local news lately, here are some updates and suggestions for personal safety:

There have been several home invasion robberies in the area.

On Monday night there was a home invasion and sexual assault on Boulevard at Hansell. This occurred after midnight.

Also Monday night on Berne Street near Marion, on the east side of Grant Park near the RR overpass, there was a robbery in the same time frame. With the Berne Street robberies we have an unconfirmed report that one of the suspects was a very young black male and he was extremely nervous and shaking as he committed the robbery.