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NPU-S Calendar of Events: Jan 27 - Feb 2

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!
NPU-S Events:
- Mon Jan 27. Yard Trimmings Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL be collected.
Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
Virtual Monthly Meeting
Hello Neighbor!
This Thursday, January 16th, will be our monthly NPU General Meeting, held as always, on the third Thursday of the month, 7pm to 9pm. This is a virtual meeting only. There will not be an in-person option this month.
To register, go to http://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Register. You must register with a valid email address, and the registration system will send you an email with your personal link to the meeting.
To attend the meeting by phone, call (646) 558 8656, meeting ID 993 2987 4388. We encourage phone attendees to also register!
Agenda
This month we'll have these items for voting and review and comment. We'll also have reports from the police, code enforcement, public works, and many more. See you there!
Matters for Voting:
Matters for Review and Comment
Matters for Voting
Agenda and supporting docs: https://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Docs
NPU-S Calendar of Events: Jan 12 - Jan 18

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!
NPU-S Events:
- Sun Jan 12, 4:45pm. Executive Committee meeting. The NPU is guided by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is comprised of the Officers, the chairs of the Standing Committees, and a representative for each qualifying Neighborhood Organization.
The Executive Committee meets every second Sunday of the month at 4:45 pm.- Video: https://zoom.us/j/99531589760
Meeting ID: 995 3158 9760 - Phone: 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 995 3158 9760
- Video: https://zoom.us/j/99531589760
- Mon Jan 13. Yard Trimmings Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL be collected.
Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual. - Mon Jan 13, 6:30pm. Bush Mountain Community Organization. Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
83729649966
Call in: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 837 2964 9966 - Mon Jan 13, 7:00pm. Beecher Hills Community Association. Oreatha's At The Point, 2287 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA. Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96697956397
Meeting ID: 966 9795 6397
Dial-In646-558-8656, access code,96697956397# - Tue Jan 14, 6:00pm. Friends of James Orange Park. James Orange Recreation Center, 1305 Oakland Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA. Monthly in-person meeting for the Friends of James Orange Park group and representatives of City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation. The meeting is held every month at the recreation center.
- Tue Jan 14, 6:00pm. Graymont Drive Neighborhood Association.
- Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89057594466
- Phone: 301 715 8592 Meeting ID: 890 5759 4466
- Wed Jan 15, 7:15pm. Westridge-Sandtown Community Organization Meeting.
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85389227692?pwd=YkdPc3JKQTBySU5EQUkxNjMwcStzZz09 Meeting ID: 85389227692
- Phone: 301 715 8592 Meeting id: 88232292995
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85389227692?pwd=YkdPc3JKQTBySU5EQUkxNjMwcStzZz09 Meeting ID: 85389227692
- Thu Jan 16, 7:00pm. NPU-S General Meeting. Our monthly community meeting! Find out what's happening in your neighborhood and let the City know what you think.
To attend over videoconferencing, you must register beforehand at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udeCgqT8pEtycXQZ9s7Tk4_0J_73DZmQD
Otherwise, you can call in at
Phone: (646) 558 8656
Meeting ID: 993 2987 4388
Supporting documents, including the agenda, can be found at http://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Docs
Trees Atlanta Docent Applications Open - Lead Tree Tours in ATL Neighborhoods and Greenspaces
From Trees Atlanta:
Trees Atlanta's Certified Volunteer Docents create and lead unique, wonderful, free Tree Tours in neighborhoods and greenspace throughout the City of Atlanta.
- Click here to learn more about the docent program.
- Click here to see examples of upcoming Tree Tours.
- Click here to learn more why people 💚 being a 🌲🌳docent.
- Click here to apply. Scholarships are available.
Homebuyer's Workshop - Sat Jan 25, 10am-3pm
From Ft. Mac LRA:
We are proud to announce that Fort Mac LRA, in conjunction with D&E, a housing and economic empowerment organization that assists underserved populations through sustainable housing programs, services, and resources, will sponsor our first ever pre-purchase home ownership workshop.Saturday, January 25, 202510:00am -3:00pmMetropolitan Library1332 Metropolitan ParkwayAtlanta, GA 30310This class is FREE to the public and designed to prepare anyone desiring to purchase a home the opportunity to receive first-hand information from homebuyer professionals. They will learn about the homebuying process, assistance programs available to help with the purchase, and much more. Refreshments will be served.Registration at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ata3z73/lp/eb0aea0e-71be-4a21-b215-dc80778f2eed. For assistance or questions, please call 770-961-6900.
LTrails ATL Community Meeting on January 21st from 6:30-7:30 at the OAC
Have you heard of the Trails ATL initiative? Join West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA) at the Outdoor Activity Center (OAC) to learn all about this network of multi-use trails. During the meeting Eric Ganther with the PATH Foundation will speak on their plans and developments to bring greenways, sidepaths, trails and more across the City. Here you will learn how the trail will impact your neighborhood and provide connectors between you and where you live, work, and play. It will be an opportunity to ask questions and view the proposed plans.
We hope to see you there!
GPC Weather Update
From GA Power:
Energy Saving Tips For Your Home | Energy Efficiency (georgiapower.com)
In the event that freezing temperatures create outages, please also consider sharing these resources to report and track power outages:Outage Alerts – Customers subscribed to Georgia Power's free Outage Alert service will receive personalized notifications and updates via text message. Check that your contact number is up to date to receive the latest information.
- Outage & Storm Center – Available at www.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm, customers can visit this site to check their contact information is updated to receive Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and access useful safety tips and information. Customers can also report and check the status of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Georgia Power at 888-891-0938.
- Outage Map – Housed within the Outage & Storm Center, Georgia Power's interactive Outage Map provides near real-time information, allowing users to see where outages are occurring across the state and track estimated restoration times.
- Georgia Power Mobile App – Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.
- @GeorgiaPower on X (Twitter) – Follow @GeorgiaPower on X for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.
- During and After a Storm - Never touch any downed or low-hanging wire, including telephone or TV wires that touch a power line. Never pull tree limbs off of power lines yourself or enter areas with debris or downed trees as downed power lines may be buried in wreckage. Customers should call 911 or Georgia Power immediately if they see a fallen or low-hanging power line.
NPU-S Calendar of Events: Jan 6 - Jan 12

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!
NPU-S Events:
- Mon Jan 6. Yard Trimmings NOT Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL NOT be collected.
Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual. - Wed Jan 8, 6:30pm. NPU-S Quality of Life Committee Meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83127122349.
This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:
- all matters related to social services, health care, police, and fire protection;
- all matters related to recreation, parks, libraries, and cultural affairs;
- and all matters related to a pleasant and healthful environment, including, but not limited to: sanitary services, water and sewer facilities and services, and noise quality.
The Quality of Life Committee meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm- Video: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83127122349
- Phone: 1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 831 2712 2349
- Sat Jan 11, 10:00am. WAWA: Service Saturdays. Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA. Registration required: wawa-online.eventbrite.com WAWA 404 752 5385
- Sun Jan 12, 4:45pm. Executive Committee meeting. The NPU is guided by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is comprised of the Officers, the chairs of the Standing Committees, and a representative for each qualifying Neighborhood Organization.
The Executive Committee meets every second Sunday of the month at 4:45 pm.- Video: https://zoom.us/j/99531589760
Meeting ID: 995 3158 9760 - Phone: 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 995 3158 9760
- Video: https://zoom.us/j/99531589760