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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 7
FIrst
enhance the
downtown area as Columbia at Sylvan Hills
*FREE Rent
the heart of East
Point, communicat-
mpressions until Sept. 30 &
be entered to
Family Chiropractic Auto Accidents
win a 32” Flat
ing a sense of place,
Dentistry Headaches Work Injuries Screen TV!!
community pride “You only have one chance to Neck Pain Sports Injuries 1150 Astor Avenue, Atlanta
and heritage, while make a good first impression.” Back Pain Wellness Call (404) 756-6788 Today!
providing for a 2705 Church Street, Suite A Pool - Playground - Fitness Ctr.
1607 White Way East Point, GA 30344 Luxurious Apartments, next to
successful business
East Point, GA 30344 (678) 636-9362 the Lakewood MARTA Station!
and residential (404) 762-9002 www.allcarehealthgroup.com 2BD/2BA for only $699!
environment. (Across from Bank of America) 3BD/2BA for only $869!
Dr. Shirley Lathon, DDS Dr. Anthony Jones *With Approved Application
Downtown East Point Page 2
Community Appreciation Offer: Lunch: Any entree for $8.00, dine in only (except Snapper)
Dinner for 3 , any entree (except Snapper) $25.00, dine in only. (Note: This is not buffet style).
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COMMUNITY
“I love East Point ! My
mother would pick me
"youth" there. I have
nothing but wonderful Craig's Mobile Air Controls
up at school and we memories... I am so Air Conditioning Service + Sales
would go to get a thrilled that East Point
Residential and Light Commercial
doughnut and a coke has been reborn...and it
and then on to Carven's is again a place to make No overtime/weekend/trip charges!
Fabric store on Main life long memories.
Family Owned + Operated 40 Years!
Street. I spent many
Thanks for spotlighting
afternoons in that fab- Honest, reasonable, licensed and insured!
East Point!”
ric store. . . I was born
in East Point and spent -Joy Gravitt Chaffin East Point Resident!
all but 2 years of my Call 404 684-COOL (2665)!
Downtown East Point Page 4
S P E C I A L S T H I S M O N T H O N LY !
Angel’s Catering, 2865 Main Street, 678-905-3122, Offering 10% off any East Point resident or busi- 2805 Main St., East Point, GA
nesses first order from the corporate catering menu (10 meal minimum purchase).
404.761.7006. Outdoor Patio!
All Care Health Group, 2705 Church Street, Suite A, 678-636-9362. Receive one free consultation and
examination worth up to $240.00. If X-rays are needed, you will receive a 15% discount.
Atlanta Injury Specialists, Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Services, 2879 East Point Street, 404-209-
9277. “First Visit Free” including a consultation, exam and up to 2 x-rays (if needed).
EP Boot Camp -2757 Main St. (by the EP Library), carlbrown@xtreemtraining.org,, 2 for 1 special =
100.00 a piece. (Regular rate is 150.00). Mon. - Thur. and Saturday is free for your friends and family!
First Impressions Family Dentistry, 1607 White Way, 404-762-9002. Call today for a free teeth whiten-
ing consultation and City of East Point employees and their immediate family receive 5% off their first visit.
Oz Pizza, 2805 Main Street., 404-761-7006. "Receive a free order of breadsticks if your birthday is this 2783 Main St., East Point, GA
month. Bring in a picture ID that shows that your birthday is this month and claim your free breadsticks!" 404.768.0007. Pool Tables/Deck!
Shack on Main, 2714 East Point St., 404-559-8855. Law enforcement, EMT, and Firemen receive 25%
off daily. Other City Employees receive 10% (Mon.-Fri.). Seniors receive $1 off Wed. Kids eat FREE Thurs.
Silver’s Delight All Natural Juice & Caribbean Restaurant, 2879 East Point St., 404-567-6700. 10%
off purchase as follows: Mon: Banks, Tue.:Utility/Const.Workers, Wed.:Hospitals, Thur.:Teachers, Fri.:City Employees.
Southside Tattoo, 1597 White Way, 404-781-8000. See website for daily specials like Mon.:Cover-ups
20% off, Wed.:20% EP Resident/Employee, Everyday: 25% military, police/fire, www.southsidetattoo.net Sept. 17, 8pm –Commons!
FLASHBACK FEATURE
From the Tabernacle to the Tower
During the Civil War, the tist Church of East Point 1959. In 1961, First Federal
southeast corner of East moved from their original built the current building at a
Point Street and W. Cleve- location (south of Irene cost of $125,000. The bank
land Avenue stood be- Kidd Parkway between the has since closed its doors,
tween a canon fort to the railroads) to this downtown and today the building serves
west (where City Hall now corner. Their building at as office/retail space, event
stands) and trenches to this new location was space, penthouse residence
the east (dug along Main known as “Baptist Taber- and an art gallery. Above: East
Point Tower ,
Street). Now it is home to nacle,” and the congrega-
Be sure to visit the East Point 1612 West Cleveland Ave.
a four-story low rise build- tion worshipped here until
Historical Society at 1685
ing --- the East Point they moved in 1924 to
Norman Berry Drive to learn
Tower. Since the early their present location
days of East Point, this (corner of East Point Street more about our city’s history.
corner lot has changed and Thompson Avenue). At -Marguerite Murray, EPHS
hands many times. An some point, the Baptist
1892 map indicates that Tabernacle was taken Sources:
this lot was part of the down and in its place was “Early History of East Point: An His-
holdings of Capt. A.J. Lyle. built a gas station. It re- torical Sketch of Pioneer Days,” S. N.
Capt. Lyle was East mained a gas station dur- Thompson, 1933.
Point’s first grocer. He ing the 30s, 40s, and 50s First Baptist Church of East Point:
eventually went into the until the First Federal Sav- 100 Year History
business of real estate. ings and Loan Association “East Point City Council Minutes”
Around 1907, First Bap- acquired the property in
Steven K. Bramlett, curator, East Above: FirstFederal Savings
Point Historical Society
building built in 1961.
Below: Gas station circa 1930s.
FOR SALE: 2905 Main St- Funeral FOR SALE: 1693 Washington Rd- Re-
Home-Office/Land: This property is di- tail store front close to downtown East
rectly across from the East Point MARTA Point. Lots of parking in back. $210,000
Station close to Hartsfield-Jackson Inter- (includes lot next door). Call Teresa White,
national Airport. Located on approx. 1
acre. Call Michael Dinerman 404-635- 404-516-1963,Office:770-252-2266
FOR SALE: 1600 Connally Dr- Housing FOR SALE: 1699 Washington-Retail
Authority Property. Currently Vacant . store fronts (duplex) on near downtown
Approx. 26,000+ sf, 9 stories, 100 units East Point.. Income producing property-
(floors 2-9) Common space/laundry long time tenant in one side. $125,000.
room/offices (floor 1), Detached office Property next door is also for sale. Call
bldg (1600+ sf). Call Kim, 678-725-7569. Teresa White,404-516-1963.
FOR SALE: 1720 Washington Rd- For- FOR LEASE: 2631 (B) Main Street: Of-
mer car dealership. Vacant. 1.97 acres fice/Commercial Space in Shell Station
on two corners of Washington Rd. business plaza. Approx. 600 sf, $800 in-
30,000sf, 300'x300' street front. Call cluding utilities. First & Last month rents
Staci Donaldson, 404-787-6451 or Brent required. One month free for construction/
Fisher 770-880-9111 fit-out. Contact James at (678) 665-9794
FOR SALE/LEASE: 2881 Main Street - FOR LEASE: 1526 East Forrest Ave. –
2,000–7,000 sq. ft. of retail or commer- Jefferson Station—800 to 1733 sq ft
cial & creative office space. Across from available. Please call 404-209-5141,
East Point MARTA Station in heart of
downtown East Point. Call Michael Diner- www.buggy-works.com
man 404-635-0027.
FOR LEASE: 2675 Martin Street– FOR LEASE: 1513 East Cleveland Ave.
South Central Station—10,000 sq ft –Buggy Works—1000 to 4000 sq ft
available. Will sub-divide. Please call 404- available. Please call 404-209-5141,
209-5141, www.buggy-works.com www.buggy-works.com
FOR LEASE: 2465 Main Street – The FOR LEASE: 1514 East Cleveland Ave.
Hilliards on Main, 1st Floor Commercial –Wagon Works—760 to 18,000 sq ft
Suites, HUB Zone, Offices (furnished), available. Please call Deborah Jackson for
ideal for Atty, Ins/Accts, Counselors; Also, lease information at 404-767-8080,
Multi-office space, former training office www.wagon-works.com
w/basic equip., great for medical/health
training. Call Mrs. Wynn, 404-765-0000.
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FOR SALE OR LEASE: 2824 Church St. FOR LEASE: 2733 Church Street– Two
Approx. 3200sf., For Rent: $1750/mth - buildings and parking lot in high traffic
standard lease terms newer A/C & Roof. area. $1000/mth “As-Is”. For more infor-
Call for Sales Price. Contact Jim Buckley mation about the property and the lease
at 404-668-8885. terms, please call Terina Isaacs at 404-
861-3127.
FOR SALE OR LEASE: 2919 East FOR LEASE: 1602 West Cleveland Ave.
Point St- Formerly Office Space. Great Storefront in downtown East point. Close to
corner location at East Point Street & the MARTA station, other shops & restau-
Washington Rd. (By the EP Post Office) rants and City Hall. Call John White, 706-
Approx. 3500 SF. Call Sonjia Young, 404- 654-1324.
468-6132.
FOR LEASE: 2879 East Point St, Suite FOR SALE/LEASE: 2485 Main Street–
4/5 -Carriage Station—Former restau- Commercial Property– 1.72 acres. 260’ of
rant. Existing restaurant fixtures included, frontage on Main Street. Three buildings:
approx. 2000 sf, $2250/mth(Water incl.); #1(8216 sf), #2(3300 sf), #3(1400 sf).
Call Andy Edlin, 404-255-4696, x22. Listed at $850,000. Call for lease infor-
mation, Greta Sanders, 404-419-9411.
FOR LEASE: 1605 White Way- Retail/ FOR SALE/LEASE 1514 East Cleve. Ave.-
Office Space. Great Downtown location, Wagon Works. Turnkey Salon business,
across from MARTA Station. Approx. 1300sf. Separate shampoo, dryer & break
1200sf. $1600/mth.($270 CAM). Please room.4 stations (room for 2 more)+ 1 make-
call John Bonner for rent terms and addi- up station. Asking $13,000. Must Secure
tional information at 770-460-7093. lease w/ bldg. Call Derek, 770-656-3251.
FOR LEASE: 1677 Dorsey Ave., – The FOR LEASE: 1711-B Washington Rd.
Summit Building-Suite A. Approx. 500 sf., Office/Retail, former Hair Salon. Please
has a kitchenette and restroom. Former call 770-861-3771 for more information.
sound studio. $850/mth (includes every-
thing but taxes). Call Mr. Reeves, 404-767
-8674.
FOR SALE: 2888 Church Street- FOR LEASE: 3183 Main Street– For-
Residential/Commercial potential. Three mer McDonald’s and Starlite Cantina
rental units: Updated duplex with de- Mexican restaurant. Approx. 4,000 sf,
tached garage apartment. Lot is approx. $3500/mth net (Tenant pays taxes, insur-
50x292. Listed at $132,900. Please call ance, utilities, etc.) Includes Parking Lot
Kathy Walmsley, 404-441-9216. next door. Call John Azar, 404-763-0002
Central Station Sports Cafe Mocha Delites Uptown Sports Bar & Grill October 2, 2-10pm, 6th Annual Destination East Point
Fall Festival & Carnival! This annual Fall tradition is
Chic-A-Loes Oz Pizza Waffle House back and just one block from the East Point MARTA
Station(2783 Main Street, East Point, GA 30344).
Corner Tavern Q’s Restaurant Wing Depot
Live Music, Multi-Cultural Performances, Artist Mar-
East Point Fish & Wings Shack on Main ket, Food/Beverage Vendors, Kid’s Zone (Balloons &
*A complete downtown business directory coming soon to www.DowntownEastPoint.com Face Painting), Neighborhood Chili Cook-off, Dog
Show and much more! For more information, visit
“HELP WANTED” DOWNTOWN: www.DowntownEastPoint.com !
Full Time: A Touch of Love Hair Salon, 2879 East Point Street, is looking for a hair stylist and a multi-cultural hair
stylist. Contact Diane at 678-233-4575 for more information. Weekly Activities
Full Time: Thumbs Up Diner, 1617 White Way, is looking for a server. Must be available to work Saturdays and Mondays:
Sundays. Come in and fill out an application. Corner Tavern: $4 Margaritas All Day Long
Oz Pizza: Fundraiser Night –% of proceeds donated
Uptown Sports Bar: 3-9pm,$5 Food,$3 Drink Specials
THIS ISSUE BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY: Tuesdays:
Corner Tavern:Gen. Trivia &Special App Menu,8:30pm
Oz Pizza: Fundraiser Night –% of proceeds donated
Uptown Sports Bar: 3-9pm,$5 Food, $3 Drink Specials
Wednesdays:
Shack on Main: Seniors receive $1.00 off meal all day
Uptown Sports Bar: 4-8pm,$5 Food & Well Drinks
Velodrome: Bike Racing, Free Admission, 7:30-9:30pm
Thursdays:
Oz Pizza:Trivia Night, Win Oz Bucks, 7:30pm
Corner Tavern: Texas Hold’em, 8:30pm
Shack on Main: Kids Eat Free after 4pm
Uptown Sports Bar: 4-8pm, $5 Food & Well Drinks
Fridays:
Corner Tavern: All You Can Eat Crab Legs
Uptown Sports Bar: 4-8pm, $5 Food & Well Drinks
Saturdays:
Corner Tavern: Karaoke, 9pm
Oz Pizza: Live Music on the Patio, 7:30pm
Xtreemtraining: Free Boot Camp, 9am- EP Library
Sundays:
Corner Tavern: Live Music, 8pm
Oz Pizza: Scrabble Night, 3-7pm