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We've had an eventful month with ribbon cuttings and community events! One exciting development is the ION Arts and Diamond College Park, a transit-oriented development strategically located near Marta. This development promotes a sustainable and convenient lifestyle, making it easier for residents to live, work, and play in the heart of our community. 

Favor House hosted their 3rd Annual Spring in Favor Track Meet at Bill Badgett Stadium, drawing in over 1500 attendees. With approximately 350 youth participating in races, shot put, and long jump competitions, the event was a resounding success. A heartfelt thank you to Rex & Subrenia Willis for their unwavering commitment to our community, providing invaluable extracurricular opportunities for our youth. Additionally, Councilwoman McKenzie distributed Easter Baskets to our College Park Seniors, spreading “eggcitement” throughout our community.

Spring arrived with a snap, but Saturday brought us a perfect day to gather at Willis Park with Councilman Carn for a delightful cookout and fun-filled East Egg Hunt!

Who said meetings can't be fun and informative? Councilwoman Arnold had the pleasure of meeting with the College Park Lady Rim Rockets on their media day, March 9th. She is cheering for the team as they aim for the championship. Huge thanks to Mr. George Oliver, the coaching staff, the entire support team, and the parents for backing these talented young ladies. She was grateful for the invitation to join in—now let's bring home that trophy!

85 days of impactful actions! From community repairs to recreational program registration, we're dedicated to enhancing our community's well-being. Town Hall and Strategic Meetings offer a forum for discussing growth strategies and thriving together.

 

Join Councilwoman Arnold in a kickoff meeting for the “Ward 3 Thrivers” community volunteer team. This meeting will be held on April 13th at 11 am at the TWRC and is open to all Ward 3 residents who want to join this volunteer team.

 

The  Ward 4 CitywideTown Hall meeting was informative and had a packed house. They engaged College Park community members, who received updates on upcoming events, initiatives, and departmental news from the city.

 

Click here for more information on the Promise Career Institute . 

The College Park Main Street Association (CPMSA) Spring Kick-off – the “Wine Stroll” in collaboration with the Department of Recreation & Cultural Arts “Live Music on the Lawn” was a success! We estimated over 300 hundred people in attendance, and we sold out of wine glasses again this year! For the first time, we incorporated golf carts from the College Park Historic Golf Course to escort people to North Main Street and Virginia Station, with the assistance of volunteers and our College Park Police Department.

In addition, we held an exciting Ribbon Cutting event to commemorate the new ArtzyBella Mural on Virginia Avenue Bridge. College Park is happy to celebrate this vibrant addition to the community. This is a collaboration of the College Park Main Street Association, City of College Park, and the Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance.

What an incredible time we had at movie night, celebrating Women’s History & Empowerment Month! Watching 'The Color Purple' together on the lawn was a delightful experience. Thanks to our remarkable speakers for sharing their stories. Their Words of Encouragement resonated deeply, uplifting everyone present. We're immensely proud to have such resilient women in our community.  #HerStory #WomenEmpowerment #WomenSupportingWomen

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 Last month, Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance held it's 4th Annual Career, College, and Resource Expo in collaboration with Fulton County Schools and Clayton County Public Schools. High school students from multiple area schools attended the event. There were insightful conversations about diverse career paths and exciting internship opportunities available in the area. Our Airport Affairs Director, Brecca Carter, had the opportunity to engage with the youth and fellow corporations as well as discuss the impact College Park and its community partners have on empowering and supporting the local community at events like this.

Don’t miss out on amazing career opportunities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport!! Find your next job opportunity at Jobs at City of Atlanta – Department of Aviation (Human Resources | Atlanta, GA (atlantaga.gov). Jobs at ATL Concessions Companies;Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and ATL Workforce Programs (Apprenticeships available for High School students and Career-seekers) are also available. Learn more on-line at:

Careers - ATL | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and click on the appropriate links. If you are looking for jobs with airlines that operate at Hartsfield-Jackson, please go to their respective websites.

 

MARTA is changing and improving Airport Station to better serve travelers and employees at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This is part of our progress to renovate and modernize the end-of-line station.

Check our socials and website calendar for more community events coming your way. 

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