INSIDE THIS ISSUE: BUSINESS OF THE MONTH 2 COMMUNITY 3 WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES, MONTHLY SPECIALS, CAUGHT DOWNTOWN 4 COMMUNITY CON’T. . . 5 AVAILABLE PROPERTY 6-7 CALENDAR OF EVENTS, FOOD & NIGHTLIFE, HELP WANTED& WEEKLY ACTIVITIES/ 8 www.DowntownEastPoint.com JANUARY 2013 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 DOWNTOWN EAST POINT 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. Development Economic Tri-Cities Business Buzz Merchant Mingle Wednesday, January 16th Networking Opportunity for Tri-Cities Businesses! Free Admission with Business Card Free Parking (Grady Clinic) and Light Refreshments 5:00-7:00pm PLEASE RSVP TO 404-270-7059! Series Presented by the Cities of College Park, East Point and Hapeville. East Point Corner Tavern, 2783 Main Street, East Point Holiday Memories Made in Downtown East Point! A big THANK YOU to eve- ryone who came out and cele- brated the holidays in Down- town East Point. Whether you joined us for our annual tree lighting celebration, the holi- day farmer’s markets, took friends and family to one of our many fabulous restau- rants, purchased merchandise or gift certificates for holiday gifts at one of our businesses or perhaps you simply came and went for a stroll down- town to admire the festive decorations - either way, we are excited you chose to spend time this holiday sea- son with us and we hope you make it an annual tradition!
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I N S I D E T H I S
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B U S I N E S S O F
T H E M O N T H 2
C O M M U N I T Y 3
W E L C O M E N E W
B U S I N E S S E S ,
M O N T H L Y
S P E C I A L S ,
C A U G H T
D O W N T O W N
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C O M M U N I T Y
C O N ’ T . . . 5
A V A I L A B L E
P R O P E R T Y 6 - 7
C A L E N D A R O F
E V E N T S , F O O D
& N I G H T L I F E ,
H E L P W A N T E D &
W E E K L Y
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D O W N T O W N E A S T P O I N T
D O W N T O W N E A S T
P O I N T I S A F O C U S
A R E A F O R T H E C I T Y
O F E A S T P O I N T ’ S
D E P A R T M E N T O F E C O -
N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T
A N D T H E E A S T P O I N T
M A I N S T R E E T A S S O -
C I A T I O N ( E P M S A ) .
E P M S A ’ S M I S S I O N I S :
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.
Development Economic
Tri-Cities Business Buzz
Merchant Mingle
Wednesday, January 16th
Networking Opportunity for
Tri-Cities Businesses!
Free Admission with
Business Card
Free Parking (Grady Clinic)
and Light Refreshments
5:00-7:00pm
PLEASE RSVP TO 404-270-7059! Series Presented by the Cities of College Park, East Point and Hapeville.
East Point Corner Tavern, 2783 Main Street, East Point
Holiday Memories Made in Downtown East Point!
A big THANK YOU to eve-
ryone who came out and cele-
brated the holidays in Down-
town East Point. Whether you
joined us for our annual tree
lighting celebration, the holi-
day farmer’s markets, took
friends and family to one of
our many fabulous restau-
rants, purchased merchandise
or gift certificates for holiday
gifts at one of our businesses
or perhaps you simply came
and went for a stroll down-
town to admire the festive
decorations - either way, we
are excited you chose to
spend time this holiday sea-
son with us and we hope you
make it an annual tradition!
B U S I N E S S O F T H E M O N T H
Downtown East Point Page 2
We want our clients
to feel glamorous
when they visit and
leave feeling relaxed
and refreshed!
clients look their very best.
They are very passionate
about hair and will work
hard to ensure their clients
are happy!
KriShun’s Glam Bar offers
specials so give them a call
to get all the details!
Community Offer: For January only, KriShun’s Glam Bar is offering two specials: 1). First time clients will receive
$10 off a service of $50 or more 2). Only $25 for a Trim, Deep Condition, Shampoo & Style! One offer per customer.
KriShun’s Glam Bar 1596 West Cleveland Ave.
Suite 104
East Point, GA 30344
krishunsglambar.com
Phone: (404) 917-7865
Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 11am-8pm
Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday: By Appt. Only
KriShun’s Glam Bar is a full
service hair salon offering
shampoo, cut & style, weaves,
relaxers, deep condition, color,
eyelashes and nails. They work
with all kinds of hair and peo-
ple of all ages, including kids!
Ms. Reid renovated the space
to give it a “glam loft” appear-
ance so that clients would feel
glamorous when they come in
for a service. Clients will enjoy
their cozy, friendly environ-
ment that will leave them feel-
ing relaxed and refreshed.
The staff at KriShun’s Glam
Bar take pride in what they do
and care about making their
KriShun’s Glam Bar
KriShun’s Glam Bar is located
below the Lofts of East Point,
the entry is off of the Back Lot
parking area (behind Corner
Tavern), one block from the
East Point MARTA Station.
The owner, Rashun Reid,
opened KriShun’s Glam Bar in
Downtown East Point in 2012.
Ms. Reid chose East Point be-
cause it felt like a small, but
busy, City in the middle of all
the area attractions.
Above: Rashun Reid
Owner
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C O M M U N I T Y . . . F E S T I V E D E C O R A T I O N S A N D D O W N T O W N T R E E P L A N T I N G !
The Main Street District neighborhood beautification project occurred on Saturday, December 1, 2012, from 9 a.m.-
12 p.m. via the Center Park Neighborhood Association in conjunction with Trees Atlanta. Center Park's Project Man-
ager was Center Park resident Chip Fincher. Councilmember Sharonda Hubbard participated and helped plant a tree
along Washington Road. There were approximately 50 volunteers who represented Center Park residents, Trees At-
lanta volunteers, and members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter (East Point-College
Park). The Waffle House on Washington Road donated coffee and hot chocolate to the project. Trees and daffodil
bulbs were planted along East Point Street and Church Street inclusive and parallel to the East Point Main Street Dis-
trict. TREES ATLANTA MISSION STATEMENT: Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized citizens group that pro-
tects and improves Atlanta’s urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating www.treesatlanta.org.
KV’s Southern Cuisine 1509 Norman Berry Dr., 404-988-5902, Restaurant
TP Productions Dinner Theatre 1606 West Cleveland Ave., 404-748-1005
Three Southern Girls Tea Room 1606 West Cleveland Ave., 404-748-1005
Atlanta Inner City Fellowship of Christian Athletes 1513 E. Cleveland Ave.
The Ringer Center of Excellence,1513 E. Cleveland Ave.,678-539-6010, Youth Outreach
Heart 2 Heart Health Services, 2861 East Point St., 404-763-3339, Adult Day Care
Ferg's 25/8 Bar & Lounge, 2787 Main St., Open Dinner & Late Night Thur.-Sunday
Shack on Main BBQ (re-opened 2714 East Point St., 404-832-0685, BBQ Restaurant
Spiral Bar & Grill, 3183 Main St., 404-748-4338, Open Dinner & Late Night Thur.-Sun.
Albert Law Group, 2791 Main Street, 404-781-8567, Legal Services
Kri-Shun’s Hair Salon, 1596 West Cleveland Ave., Suite 104, 404-917-7865, Salon
Psycho Sisters Hollyhood, 1596 West Cleveland Ave., 404-565-6024, Costumes/Clothes
Silver’s Delight
404-567-6700 www.silversdelight.com
Caribbean Restaurant
All Natural Juice &
2879 East Point Street
2783 Main St., East Point, GA
404.768.0007. Pool Tables/Deck!
2714 East Point St.
(404) 832-0685
-Pulled Pork
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).
Kri-Shun’s Glam Bar, 1596 West Cleveland Ave., Suite 104, 404-917-7865, For January, 1). 1st time
clients receive $10 off a service of $50 2). Only $25 for a Trim, Deep Condition, Shampoo & Style!
Heart 2 Heart Health Services, 2861 East Point St., 404-763-3339, 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, 404-768-3509. City Employees will receive a $50 dis-
count 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) 763-1524. 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., 404-567-6700. 10%
off purchase as follows: Mon: Banks, Tue.:Utility/Const.Workers, Wed.:Hospitals, Thur.:Teachers, Fri.:City Employees.
Spiral Bar and Grill, 3183 Main Street, 404-748-4338. Offering a Discount of 25% off food items for all
City of East Point Employees daily. Simply show your employee ID to receive the discount.
University Vision Center, 1513 East Cleveland Ave., Suite 106B, 404-762-2231. Free Vision Benefits
Cards to all business owners to give to their employees and staff. Businesses simply call to receive them!
-Smoked Sausage
-Smoked Chicken
-Ribs
-Southern Sides
Shack on Main
C A U G H T D O W N T O W N . . . A T T H E A N N U A L T R E E L I G H T I N G !
F L A S H B A C K F E A T U R E
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A Look At The Early Days Up To 1900
1685 Norman Berry
Drive Museum & Archives
Free Admission
Thursdays 1 - 4 pm
Saturdays 11 am - 3 pm
Phone: 404-767-4656
East Point Historical Society
www.EastPointHS.com
The City of East Point, Georgia is celebrating the 125th Anniversary of its founding
(1887 to 2012). However, our roots go back more than 65 years before 1887. The land
on which we are situated was acquired by the State of Georgia in 1821 in the Treaty of
Indian Springs from the Creek Indians. From this land acquisition five new counties
were created: Henry, Dooly, Fayette, Houston and Monroe.
It was in the 14th Land District of the new Henry County that our community began to
take shape. Through the 1820’s and 1830’s the farmers and settlers came. By the
1840’s/1850’s the railroads were in place. Railroads came to East Point on their way to
Atlanta. In 1845 the Macon and Western Railroad (later the Central of Georgia Rail-
road) completed construction of its line from Macon to Atlanta. The Atlanta and La-
Grange Railroad (later the Atlanta and West Point Railroad) played an important role in
giving East Point its name. This line gave the area additional rail service and created a
boom for industries located in East Point. The area around the junction of the two rail-
roads became known as east point because the location was the eastern point of con-
struction of the Atlanta and LaGrange Railroad’s tracks. There was no formal name, but
was simply a geographical reference in the Railroad Chief Engineer’s report. The name
East Point first occurred in official records when a United States Post Office was estab-
lished here on March 13, 1851.
East Point has resided in three different counties. First, Henry County (1821 to 1822).
Then we were merged into the newly formed DeKalb County (1822 to 1853) and finally
became a part of present day Fulton County (1853 to present).
Through the 1850’s farming flourished, homes were built and our community was grow-
ing. Then in 1861, the devastation of war came to East Point and for four years the peo-
ple dug in, hung on and survived. These were hardy pioneers and after 1865 rebuilding
and emergence began anew.
Through the late 1860’s and the 1870’s we had our first churches. Businesses that were
open included a general store, a shoe repair shop, a blacksmith shop, a drug store and
three or four saloons. There was also a jug factory and a “National Distillery.” Of sev-
eral mills in the greater East Point area the two closest in, being little more than a half
mile apart, were the Thomas W. Connally grist mill just off of present day Connally
Drive in the area we know as “Dead Man’s Curve”. Then there was the John L. Conley
mill located in the heart of “Frog Hollow” on the Central Park School site. This mill
ginned cotton and ground corn meal for the government distillery just downstream.
In the 1880’s, talk turned to the formation of a City of East Point and after some years
of planning the dream became reality. The town of East Point received its charter on
August 10, 1887. The town’s boundaries formed a rectangle extending three-fourths of
a mile north of the junction of the railroads, five-eighths of a mile south of the junction
and a half-mile east and west of this point. The government was to consist of a board of
seven aldermen to be chosen annually in elections conforming to those by which mem-
bers of the Georgia General Assembly were elected. The townspeople were to elect a
chairman of the first Board of Alderman and any other officer needed to govern the
town, such as a marshal or treasurer. The marshal was to be the only paid officer. Over the next few years the Charter was amended to add greater powers and respon-
sibilities such as the authority to provide for public services, utilities and schools. In
1896 the city’s first school, “Central School,” was built on the site of our present day
City Hall. In 1899, the city established the first official Volunteer Fire Department. Law
enforcement continued under the Town Marshall until 1907 with the changeover to a
Police Department and a Police Chief. By 1900 we had reached a population in excess
of 1,300 and were well on our way.
– Charles Strickland, President , East Point Historical Society
Above: Central School (current City Hall location)
Above: East Point Pharmacy
Above: East Point General Store
Page 6 Downtown East Point
FOR SALE/LEASE: 2881 Main Street -2,000–7,000 sq. ft. of retail or commer-
cial & creative office space. Across from
East Point MARTA Station in heart of
downtown East Point. Call Michael Diner-
man 404-635-0027.
FOR LEASE: 2879 East Point St, Suite
4/5 -Carriage Station—Former restau-
rant. Existing restaurant fixtures included,
approx. 2000 sf, $2250/mth (Water incl.);
Office/Retail space also available. Call
Andy Edlin, 404-255-4696, x22.
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 infor-
mation, Greta Sanders, 404-419-9411.
FOR LEASE: 1526 East Forrest Ave. –
Jefferson Station—800 to 1733 sq ft
available. Please call 404-209-5141,
www.buggy-works.com
FOR LEASE: 1513 East Cleveland Ave.
–Buggy Works—1000 to 4000 sq ft
available. Please call 404-209-5141 and
visit www.buggy-works.com.
FOR LEASE: 2675 Martin Street–
South Central Station—10,000 sq ft
available. Has access to loading dock.
Will sub-divide. Please call 404-209-
5141, www.buggy-works.com
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, 678-492-9953.
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
404-767-8080 and visit
www.bradenfellman.com.
FOR LEASE: Tri-Cities Plaza– Nine
spaces available. Small shop space rang-
ing from 1,250 s.f. to 2,400 s.f. and mid-
size space ranging from 6,000 s.f. to
7,500 s.f. Call Harman Jenkins at 678-
460-3122 for leasing rates/information
today!
FOR LEASE: Tri-Cities Plaza– Free-
standing building with approx. 1,369 s.f.
Call Harman Jenkins at 678-460-3122 for
leasing rates/information today!
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 404-635-0027.
FOR LEASE: 1707 Washington Rd.–
Retail store, office, or service business!
Zoned CR (Community Redevelopment),
Approx. 1,850-SF space, $1250/mth. Call
Daniel Latshaw, 404-876-1640 ext. 127
FOR SALE: 1768 Washington Rd— Two
parcels, .79 acres total. Former Dental
Office (some equip. avail.), approx. 2900
sf. 12 exam areas, 2 labs, X-ray rm., 2BA
$225,000 for both parcels, or $95,000
for bldg. only. Gus Jordan, 404.729.9569.
FOR LEASE: 2879 East Point St, Suite
11/12 -Carriage Station—Approx. 2000
SF ($2000/mth) or can be sub-divided
into (2) 1000 SF ($1300/mth each) of-
fice/retail spaces . Water included. Call
Andy Edlin, 404-255-4696, x22.
FOR SALE:2846 Church Street Com-
pletely updated and new roof. Seats 200-
250, choir area, classrooms, admin. wing
with 4 offices, pastor‖s suite with library,
several large meeting areas. On .62 Acres.
$495,000. Call 404-235-8900.
FOR SALE: 1720 Washington Rd- For-
mer car dealership. Vacant. 1.97 acres
on two corners of Washington Rd.
30,000sf, 300'x300' street front. Call
John Azar, (404) 763-0002.
FOR SALE 2725 Church Street–Commercially Zoned Property at edge of
established neighborhood. Located in the
Downtown District. Approx. 4,000sf
on .24ac. $69,900. Call Jenea Kennedy,
404-304-8964.
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