Advocates for Atlanta’s burgeoning street food scene say it has the potential to grow five to 10 times its current size and could become an economic driver that puts hundreds of local residents to work.
Johnny Crawford Jcrawford@ajc.com The Yumbii truck serves people in front of the Prominence building on Piedmont Road. The Atlanta Street Food Coalition is appealing for friendlier rules for the mobile businesses.
But to do so, they’ll need a friendlier permitting process, more favorable small business loans and regulations that open up areas in which to operate.
Read More of the AJC Article Here!
Note: I’ve yet to try this guy! It’s on my list for next month and I’ll do a follow up post. Have you been to the Yumbi Food Truck? Let us know!
Midtown Neighbors' Association Annual Meeting Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Midtown Neighbors’ Association Annual Meeting
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 – 5:30-8:00pm
Park Tavern, Midtown Atlanta
The Midtown Neighbors’ Association (MNA) will hold their Annual Meeting and Board of Director Elections on Tuesday, January 18th at the Park Tavern in Midtown Atlanta.
Traditionally held in April, the Annual meeting has been moved to January as the association changed its fiscal year last year.
The Association will elect 8 Board of Director Members for 2 year terms. (You might recall that I have been a Board Member for the past three years!)
The dinner is $10 for Adults and $5 for children. Non MNA members pay $15.
Midtown Neighbors’ Association was formed in 1969, is run by neighborhood volunteers. MNA is the only body officially recognized by the City of Atlanta government that represents the residents. MNA gives residents a place at the table on issues affecting the residents.
For More Information about MNA, or to join, visit their website, Midtown Neighbors’ Association.
Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Islands Resort
Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Island Resort
The holidays are upon us indeed. Even if it does just seem like we put the decorations away a couple weeks ago! And so the quest begins for that perfect gift for that someone special, and what to do with those holiday relatives that are coming your way.
Enter Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Island Resort. Now first as a disclaimer, I have to admit I have never made it to this event. Shame on me. But, I’m still going to tell you about it in hopes that if I don’t make this year, you’ll e-mail me pictures and I’ll post them! He He! But this seven mile drive filled with holiday light displays is sure to put you in the holiday mood. (Some people might need a double dose this year!) At the end of the tour, you can visit the Holiday Village for a visit with Jolly Old Saint Nick himself, hot chocolate and carnival rides and games!
If you are an adult, but still a kid at heart, and have no kids, (whew) maybe an overnight stay at the Legacy Lodge and Conference Center might be something to consider. Hey, maybe THAT’s the perfect gift you been looking for?
The festive display of lights began November 20th, and runs through December 30th, from 5-10pm Nightly. The cost is $40 per car (Monday-Thursday except December 20-25 a.k.a Holiday rush) and $60 per car Friday and Saturday (weekend rush)
Now, timing is everything, right? Well it just happens that today in my Groupon deal….it’s Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier! Check out this Groupon Offer and I hope you are able to snag this deal of only $29 per car!!!!
For more information about the Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier, or a package to include that overnight getaway at Legacy Lodge, check these links!
Happy Holidays from Thomas Ramon Realty!
Fall Friday Lunches In Midtown Atlanta From Midtown Alliance
Fall Friday Lunches In Midtown Atlanta From Midtown Alliance
Like we need a reason to get out of our office or condo in Midtown Atlanta!
You might recall we had a lunch program this year, but it was located at the new Plaza at 15th Street. Of course, summer in Atlanta is NOT the time you really want to be out of your office. I certainly stay in unless I’m showing a Buyer a great condo deal in Midtown Atlanta.Well, Fall is officially upon us, so we are hoping for cooler temps during the day….but that will probably be a couple more weeks. But it is a good time to get out, and the Fall Friday Lunches In Midtown Atlanta. These are being held at the Bank Of America Plaza on North Avenue and Peachtree Streets.
I’m going to try and make this week…Hope to see you there!
Sponsored by Arborguard Tree Specialists
Bank of America Plaza (North Ave & Peachtree), 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
September 24:
Lunch provided by TAP
Live music by Jay Memory
MENU:
Ham & Cheese Panini
Turkey Club
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken Greek salad
All items are $7; assorted drinks $1 each
PARKatlanta to Meet with Midtown Neighbors
PARKatlanta to Meet with Midtown Neighbors!
I’m sure you’ve noticed in Midtown….parking meters are now EVERYWHERE!! And there has been LOTS of confusion about the times you can park, and for how long! If you’ve had issues with this, now is your time to meet with representatives from the City of Atlanta and PARKatlanta!
Please note below they ask you to submit questions in advance for the sake of time. (Or maybe to keep the audience for rioting over this hot issue!!!)
Dear Midtown Neighbors,
Please join us for a meeting with PARKatlanta, Alex Wan, and city officials to discuss the City’s Parking Program on Wednesday, September 15th at 6:00 pm in the Grady High School cafeteria. Please park in the 8th St. parking lot, and enter the cafeteria through the 8th St. entrance. (Grady HS is at 929 Charles Allen Dr., Atlanta, 30309)
This is an opportunity to ask questions about enforcement, parking signage, and the permitted parking programs/zones for our neighborhood. Since we only have a limited time (1.5 hours) and need to keep this meeting productive, please submit questions or suggested solutions to problems in advance to maria@mariabalais.com (also please copy your question to Traffic@midtownatlanta.org). PARKAtlanta will also have question sheets available at the meeting when you sign in.
Look forward to seeing you,
The PARKatlanta Team
Maria Balais
High Five From Atlanta Intown Newspaper
High Five From Atlanta Intown Newspaper!
I’ve got creative ideas, don’t even THINK for a minute I don’t!!!! It’s the time to make them all happen that always gets me!
So when somebody does it right, I say, “Hey, I’ll just pass that along!” And so here it is….
Atlanta Intown Newspaper has now started a weekly column, “High Five” What to Do This Weekend.” They will feature five events going on in the Intown Atlanta neighborhoods I do so love to hang out in.
Here is a link to this week’s High Five, which features:
- Tears For Fears Concert at Chastain Park
- German Bierfest at Woodruff Park
- Morningside Summer Block Party (looking like my Favorite pick)
- Festival Peachtree Latino at Underground Atlanta
- Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
There are links to each of these events in the Atlanta Intown article!
Hope I see you out and about this weekend!
