Sunday, July 20, 2014

East Point hosts filming for upcoming TV show "Constantine"

35mm movie camera - cca

East Point - The Jefferson Park neighborhood is hosting a film crew shooting scenes for an new TV show. The filming is to take place Monday and Tuesday.


Councilman Lance Rhodes said in a newsletter:
Bonanza Productions will be filming a new television series that will include scenes from Jefferson Park.

The filming is scheduled for July 17th, 18th, 21st and 22nd.

The shoot is taking place around Bryan Avenue and Harris Street.

It is for a new fantasy/horror TV show, called Constantine.  (Watch the trailer here, if that's your thing.)

Funny thing is the notice from the assistant location manager confused Jefferson Park with Fairlie-Poplar in downtown Atlanta, but that isn't all bad.  The neighborhood could be confused for worse.

 

It isn't East Point's first time on the screen. Tinseltown came here to film Prisoners and also Devils Knot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC-NclGLwvI

 

 

 

New businesses open up in downtown East Point

These new business opened shops in the city center.



  • KV’s Southern Cuisine – 1509 Norman Berry Drive, 678-592-9552, Newly Re-Opened Restaurant!

  • Debbie’s Delight– 2801 East Point Street, New Restaurant! Soft Opening Now, Grand Opening Soon!

  • East Point Tech—1596 West Cleveland Ave., 678-278-8421, code school, a digital lifestyle & literacy center

  • Stocks and Bonds Clothing Co., 1612 West Cleveland Ave., 678-901-9493, Menswear

  • Latest Experience Beauty Salon, 2149 Main Street, 404-906-8707

  • Seven Arts Center, 2879 East Point Street, 404-919-9778, Workshops in music, art, photography, acting and computers

  • Computers Plus, Inc., 1707 Washington Road, 404-768-1338, Sales & Repair

  • State Farm Agency-Traci McCrory, 1526 East Forrest Ave., Suite 250, 678-539-8623

  • Joshua’s Closet, 1676 Thompson Ave., 404-600-6523, Community Outreach Organization

  • Jasmine NiKol Beauty Boutique, 2781 Main Street., 404-801-HAIR

  • Speak Natural Hair Design, 1711 B Church Street., By Appt. Only, 404-946-8539

  • The Clothing Warehouse 2824 Church St., Open Tuesday & Thursday Only


 

 

Friday, July 18, 2014

Learn what's happening in East Point, Ga.

Downtown East Point Newsletter July 2014


Looking for new dog?



Say hello to Bruno.

He is available for adoption through Laskey's Lucky Ones & Volunteers.
This boy steals hearts everywhere he goes! Bruno was stabbed and shot with a 9 millimeter gun, but that hasn't broken his spirit! He's quite the social butterfly, loves chasing balls, lounging on patios, going for car rides and getting his belly rubbed. Bruno would do great as an only dog or with a laid back furpal. He's not a fan of cats, but seems to love just about every person he meets! Bruno needs a foster or forever home with a family that will continue his training and love him to pieces!

 He's got a Facebook page - really, who doesn't? - so you can learn more about him.  And he's a kind of a big deal.

Laskey's Lucky Ones & Volunteers (LLOV), a GA non-profit that focuses on the rehabilitation and rehoming of discarded and abused pets. Reach out to LLOV via Facebook.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

A graph shows East Point's crime problem

Crime Stats in East Point, Ga, January 2014 to June 2014 Crime Stats in East Point, Ga, January 2014 to June 2014[/caption]

This chart was compiled by East Point resident Tommy Lee. It shows crime statistics in East Point during the first six months of the 2014.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Tri-Cities High School student earns national theater award.

Jai'Len Josey's portrayal of Effie White in "Dreamgirls" earned the 15 year old national acclaim.

She won the best actress "Jimmy Award" at the National High School Musical Theater Awards earlier this month in New York. 

In other words, this student at Tri-Cities High School, in East Point, is the best in the country in high school musical theater. Her fans recognize her talent. Her online fundraiser to pay for her New York trip brought in $3,600 when her goal was $3,000.

Here's her award winning performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ey_4bgyDsg#action=share

 

And WABE public radio did interviewed the young actress in its City Cafe program. You can hear it by clicking this link.

 

Saturday, July 12, 2014

East Point Fire Department makes a push for Code Red Warnings

[caption id="attachment_7067" align="aligncenter" width="630"]Code Red Early Warning is a service offered by the East Point Fire Department. Code Red Early Warning is a service offered to city residents by the East Point Fire Department.[/caption]

 

 

The East Point Fire Department wants to enroll more residents in its warning system to deliver key safety information quickly.

Block parties will be held around the East Point in an effort to recruit people to join the warning system.

Fire Chief Rosemary Cloud wrote in an open letter to the community:
Seconds count in an emergency situation, and having the right information within a short

timeframe can mean the difference in successfully protecting yourself, your family and even your

community. CodeRED is a massive, high speed notification system that disseminates a wide range

of emergency advisories within seconds. The system is capable of delivering more than 1,000 calls

per minute at a rate greater than 60,000 per hour to specific groups and Wards. The system was

launched within the City in March 2011.

The scheduled parties are:
Block Parties at the following street locations, dates and times listed:

►WARD A

• July 12, 2014 Warren Way & Headland Dr. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• July 19, 2014 Church St. & Williams Ave. 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

►WARD B

• July 12, 2014 Holcomb Ave. & Holcomb Court 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• July 19, 2014 Parkside Terrace & Sylvan Rd. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

►WARD C

• September 6, 2014 Hogan Rd. & Dodson Dr. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• September 13, 2014 Ben Hill Rd. & Dodson Dr. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

►WARD D

• September 6, 2014 Charles Dr. & Washington Rd. 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• September 13, 2014 Washington Rd. & Desert Dr. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

 

You don't have to wait for a block party to register for the system. Click here for more information to register now.