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André Arriaga | Hartford Avenue
Posted on March 6, 2012 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.A self-employed writer and deeply delusional karaoke singer, André stumbled upon his Hartford home six years ago. “I’d been looking for a place in East Atlanta where I’d lived since 2001, and this amazing little 1920s-era bungalow came up in an online search just outside of my price threshold,” recalls Andre. “I thought, there’s no […]
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Jordan Mitchell, Erin Ave.
Posted on February 24, 2012 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.An outdoors enthusiast and self-professed minimalist (no TV, internet or microwave!), Jordan moved to our neighborhood three years ago in search of an urban base camp close to downtown/midtown where he works in communications. “I had just a few criteria that really narrowed down my search for a homestead,” recalls Mitchell. “I wanted an affordable […]
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APS Redistricting Notes for the Capitol View Community
Posted on February 17, 2012 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.Summary of how Atlanta Public School Redistricting affects Capitol View: Both Options A & B will close Capitol View Elementary (CVE) and zone all kids to Perkerson Elementary. Capitol View Elementary only has a capacity of 374 and Perkerson has a capacity of 616. Moving the kids to Perkerson Elementary will put this school at […]
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Natasha Brash & Chris Meyer
Posted on February 17, 2012 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.I love Capitol View (CV) for a number of reasons – close to downtown, beautifully built bungalows with original heart of pine floors, and a neighborhood that is a wonderful mix of race, class, and ages. However – these things are not what initially brought me to CV… I took me OVER a year to […]
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Robbie Cotney & Micah Eifrid
Posted on February 17, 2012 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.When we were shopping for a home, we looked at several intown Atlanta neighborhoods… Kirkwood, Mechanicsville, Reynoldstown, Ormewood Park… nothing seemed to fit. Then we found Capitol View. A quirky, historic neighborhood nestled right in the middle of the city. Here’s where we got a fantastic old house at a reasonable price, discovered the beautiful […]
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Ami & David
Posted on February 17, 2012 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.Ever since my arrival in Atlanta I have lived Intown. My first two homes were rentals in Old Fourth Ward. When I met my husband, suddenly my tiny home on Highland Avenue with a postage stamp sized yard just wasn’t practical for two adults and three large dogs to live in! I was adamant about […]
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Minutes for December 18, 2008
Posted on February 11, 2012 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.Capitol View Neighborhood Association Meeting MEETING MINUTES – December 18, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Vice-President Kim Garcia. Meet and Greet – There were approximately 28 people in attendance. President’s Report: President Michael Brooks was not present Vice President’s Report: None Secretary’s Report: Minutes were read, accepted and adopted. […]
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Minutes for November 20, 2008
Posted on February 11, 2012 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.Capitol View Neighborhood Association Meeting MEETING MINUTES – November 20, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by President Michael Brooks. Meet and Greet – We had approximately 22 people in attendance. The October 16, 2008, general meeting minutes were accepted and adopted. President’s Report: Michael announced that we will be taking […]
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Minutes for October 16, 2008
Posted on February 11, 2012 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.Capitol View Neighborhood Association Meeting MEETING MINUTES – October 16, 2008 (unadopted) The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by President Michael Brooks. Meet and Greet – We had approximately 28 people in attendance. The September 18, 2008, general meeting minutes were adopted and accepted. President’s Report: Michael reported on the October 13th […]
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Minutes for September 18, 2008
Posted on February 11, 2012 by Paul Benson in Uncategorized.Capitol View Neighborhood Association Meeting MEETING MINUTES – September 18, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by President Michael Brooks. We had to move the meeting down to the Pavilion because no one showed up to unlock the Recreation Center. Meet and Greet – We had approximately 30 people in attendance. […]
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