East Point, Ga

Old East Point

2013-07-31T20:26:00.003-07:00

A few links I found interesting, mostly photos, of old East Point.
Atlanta History Center Album
Downtown East Point History
Georgia Vault

Wanna film in East Point?

2013-07-30T18:52:00.001-07:00

We WANT you to come film in East Point! East Point is a "Camera Ready" community and we want you to come film here.
For more info on what a "Camera Ready" community is please visit this site http://www.eastpointcity.org/index.aspx?nid=1578.

Camera Ready Contacts:
Jennifer C. Fine
Director of Economic Development
Phone: 404-270-7217Email the Director

Erin Rodgers
Downtown Development Coordinator
Phone: 404-270-7059
Fax: 404-270-7822
erodgers@eastpointcity.org

FACEBOOK page for East Point

2013-07-29T17:08:00.003-07:00

There are many Facebook pages I would like to list for the individual communities in East Point, but the main page you should know about if you are new to the area or if you just want to keep up with what goes on in the community is here, The Community of East Point.
It's a great place to pose questions and get local info on anything from the best places to eat, crime, goings on with the local government, and more.

The Dream Project: local non profit

2013-07-29T13:59:00.004-07:00

The Dream Project is a program specifically designed for East Point children who are learning English as a second language. We run as an after school program during the school year and also provide a summer camp while the children are on break. As the director of this program I wanted to put this here on the blog to help with community awareness.

To know more about this awesome program please see our facebook page here and LIKE us!

At the 'tire park' in down town East Point.

Some of the beautiful children I get to work with daily.

The Sunny Side of East Point

2012-01-11T20:24:00.000-08:00

Video of the sky today, here in East Point ga. Created by East Point's own Tim Baxley.

To the music of Wind Beneath my Wings from Tim Baxley on Vimeo.

The Bowden Center

2011-11-14T14:58:00.001-08:00

There is a Senior Citizen facility in East Point, The Bowden Center. I'm curious if anyone knows if this video was taken there. I think it's adorable. I love the hats and gloves. The youtube user is vanessiesmith3230

East Point Barber Shop

2011-09-30T21:22:00.000-07:00

The East Point Barber Shop is my new favorite places to get my hair cut. It's right on East Point Street across from the bank and it's owned by Elizabeth Hunt. My grandmother, mother, and friends get their hair done there. It's very reasonably priced; wash, cut, dry for under $25 and you don't need to call ahead for an appointment.

Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9-6

Sat. 9-4

2805 East Point St.

404-559-8397

My friend Amanda Baker comes down from Marietta to get her hair done. Elizabeth is great, she listens and seems to get it right every time.

Here is Joey, Elizabeth's bird. He's there every time she is and he is usually very talkative.

Headland High School / Paul D West

2011-09-27T10:35:00.000-07:00

After I posted photos about my high school my mom suggested I do one for her alma mater, Headland High School. I found the photo from this Headland reunion website. One interesting thing that connects my mom and I to this school is that my high school used the Headland football field for our Friday night football games.

The following video was taken in 2000 at the All Class Reunion, it features graduates from '74, '72, and more and includes lots of footage from the reunion and a tour of everything from the gym to the "smoking grounds".
The video is from kjfitzgerald593 and this is the description from his video.

Hello Headland Highlanders and Paul D. West Panthers! This all-classes reunion was the last time you could see the campus athletic fields and stadium before they were demolished to make room for the new Paul D. West school buildings. See my other video regarding Headland / Paul D. West for one last visit to these buildings, and a first look at the new buildings from the front.

This is another video by the same youtuber, about two years later. It's a similar walk through but after construction started on the new school and includes a look at some old year books.

Briarwood vs Headland 1977 pt 1

Briarwood vs Headland 1977 pt 2.

Here is a current picture of Paul D West. I tried to get a front view but the school sits so far back you can't see it from the road very well at all.

View from behind the school.

If you have any or photo's or videos you'd like added here please let me know candygirl.angie@gmail.com. And feel free to share memories.

The girl who silenced the world for 5 minutes

2011-09-24T21:51:00.000-07:00

I just stumbled across this a few minutes ago and felt it relevent for this site. It's not about East Point specifically but I think it's worth hearing.

Colonial Hills Christian School (Baptist Church)

2011-09-20T19:21:00.000-07:00

This is where I attended school from second grade till I graduated high school. As far as I know it is now still called Colonial Hills Baptist Church, but if anyone knows for sure please let me know and I'll correct this. I had not been in the area in forever and a lot has changed.

On the left is the auditorium and the right is the large parkinglot.

Band room.

Parking lot that led to both playgrounds. This parking lot ends about half way down. The lower playground doesn't exist anymore. It's covered in ivy. There is a small but beautiful little park further back. Also, the small playground that was behind the yellow house appeared to be used by a private residence.

I can't remember what this room was called but I remember watching movies in here.

Many mornings and afternoons were spent hanging out here. The school lunch room was just inside.

Feel free to share memories. I'll go back and get more photos if anyone is interested.

The Dick Lane Velodrome

2011-08-16T21:18:00.000-07:00

The Dick Land Velodrome is located on Lexington Ave but you can get a better view of it from Headland Drive. They host events throught the year for kids and adults.

A little fact I found interesting from their site "Dick Lane is the only velodrome in the world with a green space that contains a large oak tree and a creek running through the in-field."

The first photo here is from their Facebook page and it is courtisy of Jon Woodroof at www.twotoneatl.com

These next few photos are from the gardens that surround the site. More will be taken, it just started raining when I attempted these.

Family Life Ministries

2011-08-16T21:11:00.000-07:00

Family Life Ministries, located on Church Street, provides food and counseling for the Tri-Cities area. They always need donations. Drop offs are welcome or call them and they will come pick it up.

Oz Pizza

2011-08-16T21:03:00.000-07:00

I absolutely LOVE this place. It's not expensive, has great outdoor seeting, and is delicious. You can find them off of Main Street just across from the Marta Station.

They have active Twitter and Facebook accounts too.

Tri-Cities High School

2011-08-16T20:56:00.000-07:00

Although I did not attend Tri-Cities I knew a lot of people who did and this school is a huge part of East Point.

Dairy Queen

2011-08-16T20:44:00.000-07:00

Just off Norman Berry, this is one of the places we'd go for ice cream as a kid; before Tri Cities High School was around.

South Fulton Hospital

2011-08-16T20:27:00.000-07:00

South Fulton Medical Center

I thought it appropriate to have my first entry be my first experience in East Point. Here is where I was born.