Thursday, July 11, 2013

Learn about sustainability in East Point

Here's an upcoming event:
Sustainability & Emerging Market Summit

July 27 ~ 10AM-4PM

The City of East Point will hold it's first "Sustainability and Emerging Market Summit" on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at East Point Jefferson Park Recreation Center.

The summit will provide citizens the opportunity to learn about sustainability - discovering ways to use natural and more cost effective resources without destroying the ecological balance of an area. This summit will cover home energy, urban gardening, affordable healthcare and more! There will also be giveaways of energy efficient light bulbs, and citizens will have an opportunity to sign up for free home energy audits.

Location: East Point Jefferson Park Recreation Center (1431 Norman Berry Drive, East Point, GA 30344)

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Fundraising for the slain East Point police officer

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More than $500 1,230 has been pledged as part of a fundraising effort by Jefferson Park resident Nathan Strange to help the family of the slain East Point police officer.


You can learn more from this email sent out by the Jefferson Park Neighbors Association:




One of the things I love about living here is the incredible sense of community. I've lived all over this country, from coast to coast, and have never experienced anything like this before. If you get sick, there will be ten people on your doorstep with lasagnas (or whatever). If you need a ride to the airport, or if you need to borrow a tool, a saw, or just an extra pair of hands all you've got to do is jump on Facebook and ask.

We also have an incredible police department. These men and women are some of the most professional, kind, and hard working people I've ever met, and considering that I work in public safety myself I feel well qualified to say that.

A couple days ago, one of our best officers was found dead in her home, the victim of a crime. The department is suffering greatly for this loss, and we are grieving with them.

I've created a fundraiser in memory of Cpl. Parker, and am working to raise money to accomplish three things: a floral wreath at her funeral from the citizens of East Point, a donation to a charity of the family's choice in her name, and a catered meal for the men and women on duty on the day of her funeral. They are going to have a long, difficult day and I think that will be a way to show our support that will touch them individually.

The fundraiser is through Pitchinbox.com, a website I've used before for successful fundraising, and I trust them. Their interface is VERY basic, but they also don't charge any fees. If you have any desire to donate, I would appreciate it. I must make the disclaimer that I am not a non-profit or any type of business, and I will do my best to allocate the donated funds in a fair and appropriate manner. All funds raised will go toward this effort, minus the fee that Paypal charges me to use them.None of this money will be for my personal use.

Here is the widget. link. Remember, although the gateway page appears extremely basic, it *IS* trustworthy.



Fatal house fire investigated

“@ajc: Man dies in East Point house fire. http://bit.ly/16moAuW”

Monday, July 8, 2013

East Point police officer found dead in her home

EAST POINT - Authorities are waiting for further information about the death of a standout and decorated city police officer.

From the AJC
East Point officer found dead in home; police awaiting autopsy....

"Crystal A. Parker, a corporal and six-year East Point Police Department employee, ... was voted the city’s 2012 Officer of the Year, was found dead inside her south Fulton County home over the weekend. A close friend requested a welfare check after not seeing or hearing from Parker for a few days."

Channel 2 had a few more details about a recent burglary at her home in south Fulton County.
A neighbor told Channel 2's Darryn Moore that the officer's home was broken into a couple of weeks ago. The last conversation we had, she stated they had broken into her home," neighbor Destiny Jones said. Police confirmed later that someone stole hundreds of dollars' worth of electronics and jewelry during the break-in.

Police have not released Parker's cause of death or if foul play is involved.