Author Archives: Paul Benson
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Atlanta Public School Budgeting is a Mess
Posted on June 6, 2013 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.Atlanta Public School’s have been making a lot of progress over the past year at some levels, but they still seem to be mired in bureaucracy and real changes seem to be only happening on a school by school basis. The “who screams loudest gets what they want” mentally is in full force which is […]
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Movie “Solace” Filming In District 12
Posted on June 6, 2013 by Paul Benson in Announcements.Community Alert Please read the details below: Supersensory, LLC will be shooting a film called “Solace” on June 10th at the abandoned church located at 1332 Metropolitan Parkway & also at a private residence at 1432 Athens Avenue SW. The scene will involve realistic police cars with emergency lights flashing, and special effects of rain […]
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COUNTERFEIT MERCHANDISE OPERATION SHUTDOWN AT 1919 METROPOLITAN PKWY
Posted on June 6, 2013 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.On May 31st the Vice unit concluded a two week investigation into the Metro Mart located at 1919 Metropolitan Parkway in Zone 3. Complaints were received that counterfeit merchandise was being sold there along with marijuana. A search warrant was obtained for the location, including 17 individual booths. Vice, License and Permits and APEX K-9 […]
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SUMMER ROAD SAFETY INFORMATION
Posted on June 6, 2013 by Paul Benson in Announcements.Did you know that it is illegal to operate dirt bikes and ATVs on city streets, in parks or along the Beltline?; Vehicles will be impounded and riders ticketed. The Atlanta Police Department has assigned a team of officers to identify and crack down on the reckless operation of unlicensed motorcycles and scooters, as well […]
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We DID GOOD and There’s More to Do!
Posted on June 6, 2013 by Paul Benson in Announcements.Thank you to all of the neighbors and businesses from CVM, CV and Sylvan Hills who participated in the DO GOOD Campaign. As part of this project the Capitol View Neighborhood Association gave $500 to sponsor one of the trash cans, which was proposed by a member and voted on at our April 2013 meeting. […]
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THE CREATIVES PROJECT MURAL COMPLETED AT PERKERSON ELEMENTARY
Posted on June 6, 2013 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.The Creatives Project, an outreach program run by CVM neighbor Neda Abghari, have been working with the children of Perkerson Elementary to design and paint a mural for the main atrium of Perkerson Elementary. Resident artists MAO and Brandon Sadler have been instrumental in the year long project. The Perkerson Elementary community aims to create […]
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Two Great Places to Eat Near Capitol View
Posted on June 6, 2013 by Paul Benson in Announcements.SLIDEWAYS NOW OPEN IN HAPEVILLE Slideways is a creation by brother and sister team, David and Jennifer Thomas. These siblings are merely foodies with culinary backgrounds and creativity which are showcased in every slider. Creating recipes with tons of flavor is their passion. So they thought to themselves, why can’t the freshest ingredients, oozing with […]
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2013 Candidates for Atlanta Board of Education in District 6
Posted on June 6, 2013 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.Just a reminder that our neighborhood will have a chance to vote for a new Atlanta Board of Education member in the election in November. Whether you have children or not it is important for you to educate yourself on the candidates running and get out and vote. An active Board Members means that we […]
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Applications due by June 21st for Perkerson Elementary Spanish Immersion Program
Posted on May 27, 2013 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.Perkerson Elementary is accepting applications for the English/Spanish Dual Immersion Language Program for the Kindergarten class for next year. Official information about this program can be found on the Atlanta Public Schools website at http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us//Domain/7412 What is dual language immersion? Language immersion is an educational approach in which students are taught the curriculum content through […]
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First Friday Potluck for March 2013
Posted on March 3, 2013 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.On the first Friday of every month, Capitol View, Capitol View Manor, and Sylvan Hills host the First Friday Potluck. Each month, one resident in our neighborhoods open up there house to neighbors to come out and socialize with each other. It usually starts at 7PM and all you have to bring is a drink […]
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