GREASE. Dusk (8:00 pm-ish) Outdoor Movie Series Free Parking Free Admission

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1 VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 DOWNTOWN EAST POINT INSIDE THIS ISSUE: BUSINESS OF THE MONTH 2 COMMUNITY 3 WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES, MONTHLY SPECIALS, CAUGHT DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY CON T... AVAILABLE PROPERTY Economic Development CALENDAR OF EVENTS, FOOD & NIGHTLIFE, HELP WANTED& WEEKLY ACTIVITIES/ SEPTEMBER Destination East Point - A Fall Festival & Carnival, Sat., Oct. 6! October is approaching, which means Destination East Point is right around the corner! The festival is Saturday, Oct.6 from 1-7pm in the Downtown Commons (2757 East Point St.); free admission and parking. This year, the East Point Main Street Association revamped the event, adding many new attractions like a live performance of the Imperial Opa Circus, a Gospel Music Showcase, a pie-baking contest and chicken strut poultry pageant, in addition to the traditional Chili Cook-off and Pooch Parade, several of which will have cash prizes! EP- MSA is also focusing a lot more on the community by offering discounted booth spaces to DOWNTOWN EAST POINT IS A FOCUS AREA FOR THE CITY OF EAST POINT S DEPARTMENT OF ECO- NOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE EAST POINT MAIN STREET ASSO- CIATION (EPMSA). EPMSA S MISSION IS: To preserve and enhance the downtown area as the heart of East Point, communicating a sense of place, community pride and heritage, while providing for a successful business and residential environment. East Point organizations and businesses, which will form the Community Row at the event. There will be a variety of tasty festival food and beverages, and of course, the Gold Medal Shows Carnival (Oct.2-7) will be back from last year with a Ferris Wheel, Carousel, various rides, games and more! Tickets for the Carnival can be purchased on the event site. Visit for more info! 3rd Saturdays, May-Dec., 9am-12noon Commons Area 2757 East Point Street NEXT DATE: Sept.15! Sept. 26, 12 noon Jefferson Station Session 8: Search Engine Optimization 1526 East Forrest Ave., Suite 102 Click Here to Register

2 Downtown East Point Page 2 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH The Design, Print & Display Group (DPD Group) The Design, Print and Display Group (DPD Group) is located on East Point Street, nestled beside Center Park Neighborhood, at the corner of Taylor and East Point Street. The President and CEO, Sam Jamison, opened his doors at this location in 2004 due to many requests for offsite print and copy services from his clients, through his professional staffing service company, Jamison Professional Services. To accommodate the various requests, Mr. Jamison acquired the equipment and expertise and set up a print, copy and mail operation within the company facilities; necessitating the move to a larger building to provide these services. Later, Edward Fulton joined as a Managing Partner and VP of Operations. DPD Group was built on the core principles of always providing quality customer service, a more efficient process, delivering on time-every time and offering a level of professional print and mail services that exceeds their client s expectations. DPD Group offers their clients a wide variety of services including shipping (and shipping supplies), addressing and mass mailing, small and large scale printing, copying, P.O. Boxes, faxing, custom and pre-printed cards and invitations, graphic design services, data services, computer station use and more! A little known fact is that Mr. Jamison is a a retired military officer, having served in the U.S. Army for 24 years! Above: Sam Jamison President & CEO DPD offers a wide variety of services: shipping (and supplies), addressing and mass mailing, small and large scale printing, copying services, P.O. Boxes, faxing, cards and invitations, graphic design, computer usage and more! DPD Group 2995 East Point Street East Point, GA Phone: (404) Hours: M-F, 9:00am-5:00pm Community Offer: For the month of September, we are offering the community a special discount of 10% off services (postage will not be discounted), one discount per customer. Go by and see them today!

3 VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 Page 3 COMMUNITY NEW DATE! Outdoor Movie Series Free Parking Free Admission GREASE Dusk (8:00 pm-ish) Commons Area, 2757 East Point St. Across from City Hall & EP MARTA Station! Bring your blankets & chairs. Concessions Available. Vote at DowntownEastPoint.com

4 Downtown East Point WELCOME OUR NEW BUSINESSES! Heart 2 Heart Health Services, 2861 East Point St., , Adult Day Care Ferg's 25/8 Bar & Lounge, 2787 Main St., Open Dinner & Late Night Thur.-Sunday Shack on Main BBQ (re-opening), 2714 East Point St., Spiral Bar & Grill, 3183 Main St., , Open Dinner & Late Night Thur.-Sun. Albert Law Group, 2791 Main Street, Kri-Shun s Hair Salon, 1596 West Cleveland Ave., Suite 104, New Generation Worship Center, 1705 Washington Rd, (404) Psycho Sisters Hollyhood, 1596 West Cleveland Ave., Suite 102, Intown Focus Realty 1596 West Cleveland Ave., Suite 103, Port-A-Wellness, 1670 Washington Rd., , Medical / Weightloss Clinic United Tax Services 1602 West Cleveland Ave., Orange Sparkle Ball, 1526 East Forrest Ave., , Communications Studio SPECIALS THIS MONTH ONLY! All Care Health Group, 2705 Church Street, Suite A, Receive one free consultation and examination worth up to $ If X-rays are needed, you will receive a 15% discount. Atlanta Injury Specialists, Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Services, 2879 East Point Street, First Visit Free including a consultation, exam and up to 2 x-rays (if needed). Kri-Shun s Glam Bar, 1596 West Cleveland Ave., Suite 104, , Back to School Special: Only $25 for a Shampoo & Style! We also offer a variety of hair salon services, eyelashes, nails and more! Heart 2 Heart Health Services, 2861 East Point St., , Adult Day Care Free Hot Meals for Seniors every other Friday and $30/Day Adult Day Care incl. transportation within 10 miles until Aug.31! Law Office of Glen Ashman, 2791 Main Street, City Employees will receive a $50 discount on a will ($75 for couples) if you bring this newsletter ad in and show your employee ID. Appt. Req d. Selah Phenomenal Salon, 1612 West Cleveland Ave., Suite 301, (404) Lunch Specials from 12noon-3pm on Tuesday & Wednesday. Ask about our monthly specials and customer appreciation day! Silver s Delight All Natural Juice & Caribbean Restaurant, 2879 East Point St., % off purchase as follows: Mon: Banks, Tue.:Utility/Const.Workers, Wed.:Hospitals, Thur.:Teachers, Fri.:City Employees. CAUGHT DOWNTOWN...GRAND OPENING! Page Main St., East Point, GA Outdoor Patio! Silver s Delight All Natural Juice & Caribbean Restaurant 2879 East Point Street Main St., East Point, GA Pool Tables/Deck! Above : Heart 2 Heart Adult Health Services Day Care Grand Opening Aug. 9 Shack on Main -Ribs -Pulled Pork -Smoked Chicken -Smoked Sausage -Southern Sides 2714 East Point St. (404)

5 VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 Page 5 FLASHBACK FEATURE 125th Birthday Festivities... ended with a BANG! Above: Various Photos from the East Point Historical Society Special Open House on August 10 commemorating the 125th Birthday of the City and the City s 125th Birthday Celebration on August 11 in the Commons.

6 Downtown East Point AVAILABLE PROPERTY DOWNTOWN FOR LEASE: 2818 East Point St. Office Space. Three spaces available: 1572 sf(3 offices + conf., lobby, mail room)-$1582/ mth, 900sf (2 offices + lobby)-$900/mth, 1200sf (600 sf conf, office, storage, lobby) -$1200/mth. Prices above are all inclusive. Call Ernest Kiser FOR LEASE: 1707 Washington Rd. Retail store, office, or service business! Zoned CR (Community Redevelopment), Approx. 1,850-SF space, $1300/mth. Call Daniel Latshaw, ext. 127 FOR SALE: 2905 Main St- Funeral Home -Office/Land: This property is directly across from the East Point MARTA Station close to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Located on approx. 1 acre. Call Michael Dinerman FOR SALE/LEASE: 2881 Main Street - 2,000 7,000 sq. ft. of retail or commercial & creative office space. Across from East Point MARTA Station in heart of downtown East Point. Call Michael Dinerman FOR SALE: 1600 Connally Dr- Housing Authority Property. Currently Vacant. Approx. 26,000+ sf, 9 stories, 100 units (floors 2-9) Common space/laundry room/offices (floor 1), Detached office bldg (1600+sf). Call John, FOR SALE: 1720 Washington Rd- Former car dealership. Vacant acres on two corners of Washington Rd. 30,000sf, 300'x300' street front. Call John Azar, (404) FOR LEASE: 2675 Martin Street South Central Station 10,000 sq ft available. Has access to loading dock. Will sub-divide. Please call , FOR LEASE: 2465 Main Street The Hilliards on Main, 1st Floor Commercial Suites, HUB Zone, Offices (furnished), ideal for Atty, Ins/Accts, Counselors; Also, Multi-office space, former training office w/basic equip., great for medical/health training. Call Jerome Hines, FOR LEASE: 1677 Dorsey Ave., The Summit Building-Suite A. Approx. 500 sf., has a kitchenette and restroom. Former sound studio. $850/mth (includes everything but taxes & utilities). Call Kirk Bradford, Page 6 FOR SALE/LEASE: 2485 Main Street Commercial Property 1.72 acres. 260 of frontage on Main Street. Three buildings: #1(8216 sf), #2(3300 sf), #3(1400 sf). Listed at $850,000. Call for lease information, Greta Sanders, FOR SALE: 1768 Washington Rd Two parcels,.79 acres total. Former Dental Office (some equip. avail.), approx sf. 12 exam areas, 2 labs, X-ray rm., 2BA $225,000 for both parcels, or $150,000 for bldg. only. Gus Jordan, FOR LEASE: 2879 East Point St, Suite 4/5 -Carriage Station Former restaurant. Existing restaurant fixtures included, approx sf, $2250/mth (Water incl.); Office/Retail space also available. Call Andy Edlin, , x22. FOR LEASE: 2879 East Point St, Suite 11/12 -Carriage Station Approx SF ($2000/mth) or can be sub-divided into (2) 1000 SF ($1300/mth each) office/retail spaces. Water included. Call Andy Edlin, , x22. FOR LEASE: 1526 East Forrest Ave. Jefferson Station 800 to 1733 sq ft available. Please call , FOR LEASE: 1513 East Cleveland Ave. Buggy Works 1000 to 4000 sq ft available. Please call and visit FOR LEASE: 1514 East Cleveland Ave. Wagon Works 515 to 13,050 sq ft commercial suites available. Please call Tumesha Tarrant for lease information at and visit FOR LEASE: Tri-Cities Plaza Nine spaces available. Small shop space ranging from 1,250 s.f. to 2,400 s.f. and midsize space ranging from 6,000 s.f. to 7,500 s.f. Call Harman Jenkins at for leasing rates/information today! FOR LEASE: Tri-Cities Plaza Freestanding building with approx. 1,369 s.f. Call Harman Jenkins at for leasing rates/information today!

7 VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 AVAILABLE PROPERTY DOWNTOWN FOR LEASE: 1612 West Cleveland Ave. 1st Floor space on prominent corner,1300sf, across from EP MARTA Station & City Hall. Open industrial floor plan w/lots of light. $1300/mth. Call Kim Tutin, FOR SALE: 2981 Church Street Two story office building on.61 acres. Works well for single tenant and user or multi tenant. Double height lobby. Combined total of 37 offices, 5 baths, 12,857 sf. Call Brent Kewley , x.109. FOR SALE: 1737 Washington Rd. Approx. 4700sf, former Church location along busy Washington road. $265,000 Zoned Commercial. Call Building Adjacent to this parcel (1751 Washington Rd.) also available for sale. FOR SALE: 1751 Washington Rd. Former Church location along busy Washington road. Approx. 3,000SF, $169,000 Zoned Commercial. Call Building Adjacent to this parcel (1737 Washington Rd.) also available for sale. FOR LEASE :2947 Legion Way Great Live/Work Opportunity: Former Dance Studio SF Commercial Space w/ Large Open Area. High traffic area, walk to MARTA, $1000/mth (not incl. utilities). 3 BR Home with 1200 sf behind bldg. available for $700/mth. Call FOR LEASE: 2781 Main Street Nice Corner Office Space, Great Downtown location, across from EP MARTA Station. Approx. 1800sf. Rent Concession Negotiable. Please call John Bonner for rent terms and additional information at , x 2. FOR SALE:2846 Church Street Completely updated and new roof. Seats , choir area, classrooms, admin. wing with 4 offices, pastor s suite with library, several large meeting areas. On.62 Acres. $495,000. Call FEATURED PROPERTY! 6 MONTHS FREE RENT (When you sign a 2 Year Lease) -Retail Storefront, 2000 sf, $1500/mth - Back Office, 1450sf, $1200/mth - Upper Office Lvl, 1000sf, $700/mth - Loft /Office, 3000sf, $1500/mth Willing to subdivide spaces! 2835 Church Street Page 7 FOR SALE: 2823 Church Street Commercial Two Story Property 7,000 sf,.26 acres. High visibility, busy corner lot Potential Office, Retail, Restaurant, Live/ Work, Gallery. Two blocks from EP MARTA. $299,000. Mike Fitzgerald, FOR SALE:1676 Thompson Ave., Flexible space w/3 offices, 2 BA, 2 large flex areas w/roll-up door. Recent roof, windows & systems. Ample parking on approx..26ac. Owner financing. Bldg. next door avail. Contact Jim, FOR SALE OR LEASE: 2824 Church St. Approx. 3200sf., Standard lease terms newer A/C & Roof. Sales price is $225,000. Possible owner financing. Contact Jim, FOR SALE: White Way Three Commercial Spaces with Tenants. Great Downtown location, across from EP MARTA Station. Over 3000sf altogether. Call for additional information, FOR LEASE: 1609 White Way Former Hair Salon. Great Downtown location, across from EP MARTA Station. Approx. 1200sf. Please call John Bonner for rent terms and additional information at FOR SALE: 1599 & 1603 Ware Ave. Current Medical Clinic. Great Downtown location. Clinic has approx. 2842sf, blue building next door has approx. 2032sf. Includes Parking lot across the street. Call ext. 20.

8 NEWSLETTER CONTACT INFO: Downtown Development Coordinator 1526 East Forrest Ave., Suite 400 East Point, GA Phone: Website: FOOD & NIGHTLIFE (NEW: FREE WI-FI LOCATIONS IN RED) American Burger East Point Fish & Wings Q s Southern Restaurant American Deli El Rocio Mexican Shack on Main American Wing & Deli El Rey Mexican Restaurant Silver s Delight Arden s Garden Evan s Bake Shop Spiral Bar & Grill Big Nick s Place Ferg s 25/8 Bar & Grill Taco Bell Black Tie Catering Fresh N Fit Cuisine Taco Pete Central Station Sports Cafe Krystals Thumbs Up Chic-A-Loes Lov n It Live Waffle House Corner Tavern Mocha Buggy Works Wing Depot Dairy Queen Norman Berry Oz Pizza OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS: CAUGHT DOWNTOWN... CONTINUED... Visit the Downtown Facebook page by searching EPMSA East Point. Also, check out the City on Facebook & Twitter for City wide info by following them at com/cityofeastpoint and searching for City of East Point on Facebook! Newsletter Submission Deadlines: For advertisement submissions, free newsletter subscription requests, editorials, content suggestions, food reviews, etc., please send a request or your media/material by the 21st of the month prior to the desired issue month to erodgers@eastpointcity.org or you can call We reserve all rights, including, but not limited to, the right to select or deny content for the newsletter as appropriate. *Check out a complete downtown business directory now online at : Help us spread the word about all the great things going on in Downtown East Point by encouraging your friends to send a request to erodgers@eastpointcity.org to be added to the to monthly newsletter subscription! HELP WANTED DOWNTOWN: Full Time: Kri-Shun's Glam Bar Hair Salon, Hiring experienced, licensed stylists & a nail tech with a clientele base. 1st. High traffic area across from MARTA station. $25 off Booth Rent for the First Month! Call Full Time Parents Needed: National Youth Advocate Program is looking for foster families to provide stable & caring homes for siblings & teens. Discover the benefits of foster parenting. Visit or call NYAP-CAN. Full Time: Thumbs Up Diner, 1617 White Way, is looking for a server. Must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays. Come in and fill out an application. Above : 2012 National Night Out produced by the Police Department Aug. 7 Calendar of Events Sept.15: 9am-12noon, Farmer s Market: 3rd Saturdays from May-December, in the Commons (2757 East Point St. One Block from MARTA). Seasonal Produce, fresh eggs, artisan breads, demos & more! EastPointFarmersMarket.com Sept. 20: 5-8pm, East Point Networking Event At the Corner Tavern (2783 Main St.). Presented by Intown Focus Realty, Department of Economic Development and the AGLCC. Come mingle with government officials and fellow business owners in the Metro Atlanta Area. Call Sept. 21: GREASE, FREE Friday Night Flicks Outdoor Movie Series, Shown at Dusk, 8pm-ish, in the Commons (2757 East Point St., Across from EP MARTA Station. Bring blankets & chairs. Popcorn, sodas and candy available for sale. Sept. 22: 11am-8pm: Goombay Festival, Downtown Commons Area. (2757 East Point Street). Vendors & Music! Presented by Lambda Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Oct. 2nd-7th : Gold Medal Shows Fall Carnival- Downtown Commons Area. (2757 East Point St.). Carousel, Ferris Wheel, rides, games and more! Ticket Prices Vary and are available on site. Visit for schedule. October 6: 1pm-7pm, Destination East Point- Downtown Commons Area. (2757 East Point St.). Artist Vendors, Circus Performers, Gospel Music Festival, Gold Medal Shows Carnival (Oct.2 7th), Kid s Zone, Food, Adult Beverages, Pie Baking Contest, Chili Cook-off, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Poultry Pageant, Dog Show and much more! Parking and Admission to the Festival is Free! Weekly Activities/Specials Mondays: Corner Tavern:Taco Monday & $4 Margaritas Oz Pizza: Fundraiser Night Portion of Proceeds donated Silver s Delight Caribbean: 10% off Bank Employees Spexcell: Super Monday Interviews/Hiring for Businesses Tuesdays: Corner Tavern:Team Trivia & 8pm: 8 Ball Pool League Oz Pizza: Fundraiser Night Portion of Proceeds donated Selah Salon: Hair Cut Specials, 12noon-3pm Silver s Delight Caribbean: 10% off Utility/Construction Wednesdays: Corner Tavern:$4 Tapas & Taps & 9 Ball Pool League Selah Salon: Hair Cut Specials, 12noon-3pm Silver s Delight Caribbean: 10% off Hospital Employees Velodrome: Bike Racing, Free Admission, 7:30pm Thursdays: Corner Tavern: Texas Hold em Poker, 8:30pm Oz Pizza: Trivia Night, Win Oz Bucks, 7:30pm Silver s Delight Caribbean: 10% off Teachers Fridays: Corner Tavern: All You Can Eat Crab Legs & 10pm: Pop Trivia Silver s Delight Caribbean:10% off City Employees Saturdays: Corner Tavern: Brunch, Bottomless Mimosas & Karaoke, 9pm Xtreemtraining: Free Boot Camp, 9am- EP Library Sundays: Corner Tavern:Brunch, Bottomless Mimosas & Live Music 9pm