Children's lending library opens on Bayard Street

.Simeon Smith and her kids have opened a "Little Free Library."

We have a handfull of books in it already and are getting more. It is a place for kids and young people in the neighborhood to exchange books with one another.  We want people to use it! If kids have old books that they would like to share, they simply place them in the box and if they see something they would like to read, they may simply take it home with them.

It's got its own Facebook page and email address: bayardlibrary@gmail.com

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East Point Farmers Market opens on May 18.

Another summer season kicks off ...

And food trucks will be making an appearance too.

RESULTS 4th Annual TriCities 10K Run and 5K RunWalk in College Park

UPDATE:  Find race results here.

But the top finishers

Women:

• 5K: Elizabeth Callaway, 21:35


• 10K: Carolyn Poole, 53:49

Men

• 5K Sam Mugavero, 20:16


• 10K Dennison Strickland, 40:46

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Lace up your shoes to hit the street for Saturday's fundraiser for the public charter school, The Main Street Academy, College Park. You can find all the details for Saturday's family-friendly event here.

If you've registered, you can pick up your numbers and swag bag Friday

Avoid the lines on Race Day and PICK UP your RACE NUMBER this FRIDAY from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel, One Hartsfield Centre Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30354

Otherwise, on Saturday, it's $30 to walk up and register.  And here's what you can expect:

COURSE DESCRIPTION
1. The 10K USATF Certified Course loops through three Georgia cities College Park, East Point, and Hapeville
2. The 5K Course loops through Historic College Park
3. Both start and finish in Historic College Park with final lap on a fast surface track

The hub of activity is Badgett Stadium, at 3636 College Street, College Park, GA 30337

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Nicole Milliken turns to Kickstarter for her new children's book.

Some 69 people have already backed the Kickstart efforts of Jefferson Park resident Nicole Milliken - aka Birdy Jones - to produce her third children's picture book, Mr. Cool.

Mr. Cool teaches children to be self-confident and how to get the better of bullies in a surprising way.



You can learn more about Milliken and her goal on the Kickstarter website.

She appears to be on track to raise much more than her $3,000. Pledges of $10 or more starts to earn rewards, so check it out!