March 2026 Newsletter

NEWS FLASH

Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary Community Meeting Summary: Proposed Middleburg Communities Development (Highway 78 / Yellow River Area)

The following is a detailed summary of the proposed project, major community questions, and the applicant team’s responses as discussed during the community meeting held on March 2nd at the MC3 Church.

1. Meeting purpose and context

The meeting was the first community meeting held regarding a development proposed near the Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary. Approximately 200 people attended at the MC3 Church on March 2; attendees reported the parking lot was full and that some individuals had to be turned away due to capacity. The meeting lasted a little longer than 2 hours, over 30 minutes longer than initially planned for.



The meeting was described as an early-stage, informational kickoff intended to surface the community’s “big concerns” and “big questions” so the applicant team can address them during Gwinnett County’s rezoning review process. The format was a brief presentation (team introductions, overview of the county rezoning process, overview of the proposed development) followed by open Q&A.

  • Property size/location: Approximately 29 acres on the north side of Highway 78 (Stone Mountain Highway corridor).
  • Current zoning: Split-zoned M1 (light industrial; majority of the site) and C2 (commercial; a smaller portion near Highway 78).
  • Rezoning process described: (1) staff review and analysis culminating in a staff report/recommendation; (2) Planning Commission public hearing; (3) Board of Commissioners public hearing and final decision (with potential for tabling at either hearing).
  • Stated schedule at the meeting: Planning Commission hearing targeted for May 5 and Board of Commissioners hearing targeted for May 19 (subject to county scheduling).
  • How to access application materials: The team referenced the county’s online permit portal (“ZIP” portal / Zoning Inspections and Permits) where the application number can be used to view submitted PDFs (site plan, traffic study, etc.).

2. What the development project includes

The applicant team stated they are seeking to rezone the subject property to Gwinnett County’s RIF (Residential-Infill) zoning classification for a mixed residential “missing middle” community. The proposed plan was described as a build-to-rent (BTR) community intended to be built and operated as rental housing from day one, with on-site professional management and amenities.

  • Total units: 280 residential units.
  • Housing types: A mix of single-family detached units, duplex units (two-unit attached), and townhomes.
  • Tenure/ownership model: All units planned as rental (“out-of-the-gate rental community of all units”). The team distinguished this from “converted” rentals that were initially developed for-sale.
  • Parking approach: Combination of garages for some units (including some townhomes with one-car garages) and surface parking for other units.
  • Amenities: Clubhouse and pool near the main entrance; additional smaller green spaces/pocket parks and courtyards distributed throughout; references were also made to amenity concepts such as fitness centers and pet-focused amenities in similar Middleburg communities.
  • Open space / pocket parks: Pocket parks described as varying in size (examples given included ~8,100 to 16,000 sq. ft., with one park area cited at ~10,000 sq. ft.). A larger green/open area was referenced closer to the river for passive recreation and potential nature trails.
  • Utilities: Sewer service (not septic).
  • Floodplain: Floodplain exists at the northern end of the site near the river; the team stated they are not proposing development within the floodplain and characterized the main developable plateau as well above flood elevations.
  • Stormwater management: A detention/stormwater management pond is planned in an area that reportedly contains an existing stormwater pond today. The team stated the facility would be privately owned/maintained per county requirements and that the developed site must not discharge more stormwater (or at higher velocity) than the undeveloped condition, with stormwater routed via curb/gutter and pipes to detention and then discharged toward the river after detention/treatment.
  • Site condition (stated): The property was described as largely already graded/cleared (“flat plateau”), meaning less new clearing would be required compared to a wooded site.
  • Relationship to Yellow River / wildlife sanctuary: The Yellow River forms the northern boundary of the site. The team stated the project is not directly adjacent to the Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary because two intervening parcels lie between the project and the sanctuary; they stated a separation of roughly ~280 feet property-line-to-property-line plus additional setback to the closest units (with one statement placing the closest unit about ~335 feet from the sanctuary-side property line).
  • Requested variances: The team referenced submitting two variances with the rezoning application and later discussed variance topics including (a) building materials/facade standards (more fiber-cement/board-and-batten style rather than a high brick percentage) and (b) a limited number of townhome-style units using surface parking rather than garages/driveway configuration requirements. They also referenced variance criteria tied to site constraints such as floodplain and the limited area available for disturbance.
  • Rent range: Monthly rents were stated to range from approximately $1,700 to a little over $2,500, with utilities billed back separately.

3. Key themes raised by community members

  • Wildlife sanctuary impacts: Potential effects on animals (noise, stress, safety), construction activity, and overall compatibility with the nearby Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Traffic and access: Concern about Highway 78 congestion, ingress/egress capacity, safety (rear-end crashes), and lack of perceived roadway improvements (signals/lights/road network redundancy).
  • Environmental impacts: Stormwater runoff into the Yellow River, flooding history in the area, and broader concerns about loss of green space and habitat.
  • Rental versus ownership: Objections to an all-rental community, questions about who the project serves, affordability for existing residents, and perceived impacts to surrounding property values.
  • Project scale/density: Concerns about 280 units, estimated vehicles, and whether the proposal fits the “spirit” of RIF/“gentle infill,” especially when considering net buildable acreage.
  • Transparency and process: Questions about whether the property has been purchased, contract terms, due diligence, studies (traffic, wildlife), and what commitments would be made prior to hearings.
  • Design and standards: Questions about requested variances (materials, garage/driveway provisions) and perceived quality implications.
  • Schools and services: Questions about school capacity and general community infrastructure.

4. Community questions and corresponding answers

4.1 Property control, developer role, and project type

  • Q: Are you representing the developer, and is your involvement fee-based?
  • A: The speaker stated he represents the applicant/developer (Middleburg Communities).
  • Q: Has the property already been bought?
  • A: The team stated no; Middleburg has the property under contract (with the rezoning described as a key part of the process).
  • Q: Is this intended to be a for-sale subdivision or a rental community?
  • A: The team stated it is planned “out-of-the-gate” as an all-rental community (build-to-rent), designed and managed as rentals from the start with on-site management and amenities.

4.2 Utilities, river/floodplain, grading, and stormwater

  • Q: Will the community be on sewer or septic?
  • A: The team stated it will be on sewer.
  • Q: Does the river run behind/alongside the property?
  • A: The team identified the Yellow River at the northern end of the site forming essentially the northern property line; they stated the project is not otherwise “alongside” in the manner the questioner implied.
  • Q: Why is the detention pond located where it is; does water flow toward the river?
  • A: The team said they are working with existing topography; stormwater flows downhill and the engineers located stormwater management where it is required, noting the site drops toward the river near the northern edge.
  • Q: Will the stormwater pond be maintained/inspected, and does it discharge toward the river?
  • A: The team stated the stormwater facility will be privately owned and maintained per county requirements. They described the general approach that post-development discharge must not exceed pre-development discharge (including rate/velocity), with runoff collected via curb/gutter and pipes, detained/treated in the pond, and then discharged by gravity flow toward the river.
  • Q: Is the site already elevated/graded?
  • A: The team described the site as a flat, already graded plateau after an initial rise from the access road.
  • Q: Is much of the property in the floodplain (given historic floods in the area)?
  • A: The team stated there is floodplain at the northern end, but they are not proposing development in the floodplain and characterized the main developable area as well above flood elevations.
  • Q: Is the floodplain boundary based on older mapping (e.g., older FEMA panels)?
  • A: The team stated the surveyors used the latest available floodplain data (referencing FEMA firm panels/GIS), and they offered to follow up with engineers to confirm specifics, acknowledging concerns that some maps may be older.

4.3 Rent levels, affordability, and target residents

  • Q: What is the expected monthly rent range?
  • A: The team stated rents would range from approximately $1,700 to a little over $2,500 per month.
  • Q: Does “all-inclusive” include utilities?
  • A: The team clarified that the stated rents do not include utilities; utilities would be billed back. They stated “all-inclusive” in their comparison referred to amenities/internet/living expense assumptions rather than utilities.
  • Q: How does this align with local income levels (e.g., claims of ~$65,000 median income/AMI)?
  • A: The team stated their analysis for the zip code reflected an AMI of about $79,000 and referenced a common affordability rule of thumb of spending roughly one-third of income on housing. They also stated the product “is not for everyone.”
  • Q: Who is the project intended for?
  • A: Middleburg described the target as 25–40-year-old residents who want more space than an apartment but are not ready (or not able) to purchase a home; they described residents as “post-apartment, pre-home purchase.”

4.4 Traffic, access, and roadway safety

  • Q: What are your plans to address traffic impacts, safety, and lack of signals/streetlights?
  • A: The team acknowledged traffic as a serious concern and stated traffic engineering analysis is part of the process. They emphasized comparing the proposal to what could occur under existing M1 industrial zoning.
  • Q: Will this generate “about 600 cars” for 280 units and overload Highway 78?
  • A: The team did not confirm a specific vehicle count but acknowledged the concern and discussed the high existing traffic volumes on Highway 78 (citing ~50,000–60,000 vehicles/day) and the need for professional traffic analysis.
  • Q: Will you provide traffic studies and validated analysis at a future meeting/hearing?
  • A: In response to requests for more concrete information, the team indicated they could obtain “actual numbers from a traffic engineer” and bring more study detail in subsequent discussions.
  • Q: Is there any plan to provide transportation/shuttle (e.g., to express lots) to reduce commuter traffic?
  • A: No specific transportation program was committed to during the meeting; the response focused on acknowledging traffic concerns and referencing county review/studies.
  • Q: Why not leave the site as-is if industrial development is unlikely?
  • A: The team stated that industrial development would not require rezoning/community meetings and could proceed directly through permitting, and they repeatedly framed the evaluation as a comparison between the proposed residential plan and what could be built under existing zoning.

4.5 Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary and wildlife-related questions

  • Q: What studies/plans are you doing to understand and reduce impacts on sanctuary animals?
  • A: The team stated they do not want to “make up solutions,” and that the best approach is to engage directly with the facility owner to understand concerns and identify mitigation measures. They committed to being willing to engage and try to mitigate concerns.
  • Q: How close will the closest homes be to the sanctuary?
  • A: The team stated the project is not directly adjacent due to intervening parcels and cited distances including roughly ~280 feet property-line-to-property-line, plus setback to the closest units; another response stated the closest unit is about ~335 feet from the relevant property line.
  • Q: Will residents be warned about sanctuary noise (e.g., coyotes/animal sounds) and proximity to the sanctuary?
  • A: This was raised; no specific disclosure/notification policy was committed to during the meeting. The response emphasized that housing types differ by preference and that the county’s plans support “missing middle” housing in the area.
  • Q: Will there be blasting (concern about impacts to animals)?
  • A: The team stated they do not anticipate blasting for the proposed development, noting the site has been previously graded/fill conditions; some attendees disputed this based on prior work in the area.
  • Q: How will you mitigate wildlife interactions (e.g., coyotes/animals moving into residential areas as habitat changes)?
  • A: The concern was raised; the responses focused on general mitigation intent and ongoing engagement rather than a specific wildlife management plan.

4.6 Site design, variances, and development standards

  • Q: How big is a “pocket park”?
  • A: The team stated there is no fixed size; examples provided ranged around ~8,100 sq. ft. to ~16,000 sq. ft., with another cited around ~10,000 sq. ft.
  • Q: Will there be a soccer field/large active recreation space?
  • A: The team stated they are not planning a soccer field as an amenity, but referenced additional green space nearer the river and potential passive recreation/trails.
  • Q: What is the project’s impervious surface coverage?
  • A: The team stated they did not have the total figure on hand at the meeting and would need to calculate/confirm it. They expressed a view that industrial development under current zoning could result in more impervious surface due to buildings and parking.
  • Q: Why request variances if you are claiming higher-quality development?
  • A: The team described one variance relating to exterior materials (more fiber-cement/board-and-batten and similar styles rather than high brick percentages) and argued this is not inherently lower quality. They described another variance as a practical solution for a limited number of townhome-style units to use surface parking rather than garages/driveway standards, citing site constraints and ordinance criteria.
  • Q: Can you explain the “hardship” language used for variances?
  • A: The team described this as the county’s standard variance criteria language and pointed to site characteristics (including floodplain and limited disturbance area) as factors driving variance requests.

4.7 Schools, property values, and community benefits

  • Q: What school cluster would serve the development, and are schools over capacity?
  • A: The team stated the site is in the Shiloh High School cluster and said the county staff report will provide enrollment/capacity data; they stated that, based on the latest numbers they reviewed, Shiloh High School was under capacity by a couple hundred students.
  • Q: Has Middleburg analyzed impacts on nearby single-family home values?
  • A: The team stated they do not anticipate a negative impact and emphasized separation from nearby single-family neighborhoods. They also argued that negative rental experiences are often tied to scattered, poorly maintained investor-owned rentals rather than a single, professionally managed, on-site-managed community.
  • Q: What positive benefits does the project bring to the broader community?
  • A: Middleburg stated that residents would support local businesses (shopping, restaurants) and that residents are expected to be future homebuyers in the area after renting. The team also emphasized that the proposed use aligns with the county’s comprehensive plan and the Killian Hill Small Area Plan’s “missing middle” policy direction.
  • Q: Will there be commercial space within the community?
  • A: The team stated no, the proposal is residential only.

4.8 Site selection and contract transparency

  • Q: Why choose this location given proximity to the river and the wildlife sanctuary?
  • A: The team stated the site is attractive from a market standpoint due to proximity to a major transportation corridor (Highway 78) and that the county’s planning documents (2045 Comprehensive Plan and Killian Hill Small Area Plan) support RIF/missing-middle housing in this character area.
  • Q: What alternative properties were considered and why were they rejected?
  • A: The team stated Middleburg reviews many sites and selects those that fit market criteria; they did not provide a list of alternative sites during the meeting.
  • Q: Is the purchase contract available as part of the application materials / can the public obtain it?
  • A: The team stated the private purchase and sale agreement is not part of the public rezoning record and is typically not shared publicly; they indicated such terms are private between the parties and may include nondisclosure provisions.
  • Q: Was the wildlife sanctuary’s interest in buying the property considered?
  • A: The team stated they were not privy to any prior sanctuary purchase attempts or offers and did not have information about those discussions.

5. Follow-ups and next steps

  • Public hearing milestones: Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners hearings were expected in May (dates stated as May 5 and May 19 during the meeting), with mailed notices to property owners within 1,000 feet.
  • Potential additional community meeting: The team stated they are open to holding another community meeting if it would be productive.
  • Information the team indicated they would (or could) follow up on:
  • More detailed traffic engineer numbers/analysis.
  • Confirming floodplain mapping sources/assumptions with surveyors/engineers.
  • Calculating/confirming total impervious surface coverage.
  • Engaging directly with the Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary leadership to discuss concerns and potential mitigation measures.


Interested in watching the 2-hour recorded session? Click the link below!


Middleburg Communities LLC Rezoning Community Meeting March 2nd

Friendship Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery fence update!

Association needs our help!

Friendship Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery—founded in 1833 and the resting place of more than 1,151 identified individuals—needs our community’s help to restore safe, unobstructed access.


A key next step is a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) “sonar” survey along the fence line to determine whether any fence posts were dug and cemented into unmarked graves and to map other unmarked burial areas, including a section believed to contain graves of formerly enslaved individuals. This information is essential to guide safe removal of the fence, document any potential grave disturbance, and strengthen the effort to have the fence removed. The Cemetery Association is raising funds for the GPR study, a full title search, a boundary survey, and ongoing cemetery maintenance.

Donation need (tax-deductible): The Association is working toward a $10,000 goal to cover immediate costs (GPR ~ $5,000; title search ~ $2,500; survey ~$2,500+). You can give any amount—$5, $50, $100, $500, or $1,000—every gift helps.

  • By check: Make payable to Friendship Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Association, Inc.
  • Mail to: Friendship Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Association, Inc., 1660 Apalachee Road, Madison GA 30650
  • Zelle: 404 713-8064


Volunteer need: The Cemetery Association needs volunteers across all committees—History, Media, Finance/Fundraising, and Maintenance. If you can research family and cemetery history, help share updates through media and social platforms, support fundraising outreach to relatives, or assist with hands-on upkeep (landscaping, headstone care, Adopt-a-Grave), your time will make a direct impact.



Upcoming Maintenance Workday: March 28 at 1:00 — please come help clean up the cemetery and/or bring flowers for a grave. Bring rakes, hoes, weeding tools, gloves, and friends/family. This is also a great opportunity to “adopt a grave” and care for those with no family nearby.

Please share this update with family and friends, and consider donating and/or volunteering. Together we can protect this historic cemetery and ensure safe access for all who wish to visit and lay loved ones to rest.

Election results for District 94 State representative on March 10th, 2026

The election results for the March 10th election is available online at the following link. This election was for State House representative for district 94. Currently the results are unofficial until certified by the board.


Election Results


Survey Opportunity

Lifelong Communities Needs Survey

Help Shape the Future of Our Community


The Atlanta Regional Commission is conducting a 2026 Lifelong Communities Survey aimed at understanding what people need to live well in their communities at every stage of life- from young families to older adults. This survey is meant to collect community feedback on what supports and features people would like as they age. It covers topics such as housing and accessibility, transportation and walkability, community connections, and what matters most to you. Your input helps guide planning decisions, future improvements, and potential funding opportunities that will directly impact our community. As residents of Mountain Park, this is an opportunity to ensure our voices are reflected in future planning. The more responses collected, the stronger our voice. Question #27 asks about the name of your community, feel free to get as specific as you wish, but please include Mountain Park in your answer. This survey is for all ages to take. 


Lifelong Communities Survey 2026

Volunteer and Non-profit Highlights!

Check out Growings in Tucker!

Growings! is NETWorks Cooperative Ministry’s innovative indoor hydroponic farm, created to provide fresh, nutritious produce year‑round for neighbors served by the NETWorks food pantry. By growing greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs indoors, Growings! ensures consistent, high‑quality harvests that help put healthy food on local tables. The program relies on community support—volunteers can help with planting, harvesting, and packaging, and donors can contribute supplies or make financial gifts to keep things growing. Together, we’re cultivating healthier outcomes for our neighbors.


Want to know more about Growings? Check the video and website below!


Growings! Video



Growings! — NETWorks Cooperative Ministry


Do you love what they do and want to help out? Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply want to lend a hand, there are plenty of ways to get involved. From starting seedlings to planting, managing crops, harvesting, and packaging, we rely on volunteers to keep things growing. If you’re ready to pitch in, email neil@networkscoop.org or use the link to get started—he’ll find the perfect way for you to help!


Yellow River Water Trail wins award!



Mark Wilson, president of the Yellow River Water Trail non-profit organization attended the Adopt-a-Stream State Convention this week and was awarded the Extraordinary Watershed Monitoring Effort award for faithfully testing the health of the Yellow River for over 10 years! Congratulations YRWT!


Recent Land Use, Building, and Development items in the Mountain Park area

(INCLUDING requests for Zoning, Re-Zoning, Variance, Waiver, Special Use Permit)

Mixed Residential Development on 29 acres close to Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary


The developer, Middleburg Communities, is seeking to convert 29 acres currently zoned for commercial and industrial use into a high‑density residential community.


Key Points About the Proposal

  • 280 total housing units planned: 84 single‑family homes, 42 duplexes, and 154 townhomes.
  • Rezoning from C‑2/M‑1 to R‑IF, allowing residential infill development.
  • Amenities include a clubhouse, pool, parks, courtyards, and a trail system.
  • One entrance on Highway 78 plus a connection to MC3 Church.
  • Variances requested, including:
  • No masonry requirement
  • No garage requirement for some townhomes
  • All units allowed on a single parcel


Want to know more about this development? You can find publicly available information on Gwinnett County's Zoning Dashboard! Click the below link and look for "REZ2026-00019 4417 STONE MOUNTAIN " on the left pane. Then click the "Application Link" shown in the right pane under the application details.


Active Zoning Cases - Dashboard



Two public hearings will be held in May:


Planning Commission public hearing

May 5th, 2026 at 7:00 pm


Board of Commissioners public hearing

May 19th, 2026 at 7:00 pm


Location: Gwinnett Justice Administration Center Auditorium

75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046


Commissioner Ku's put out an official statement regarding this rezoning. You can read the statement here!

Announcing our NEW Land Development Activity Reporting Survey!

Have you seen a Public Hearing announcement or Zoning sign recently? OR noticed new land disturbance or construction happening?


Let us know by filling out our survey linked below! MPCA will research and find out as much detail as we can to keep you informed on what is happening in our great Mountain Park Community!



NEW Land Development Activity Reporting Survey!

Gwinnett has a new Active Zoning Cases Dashboard

Have you ever wanted to track zoning cases in your local area? Gwinnett has made it even easier to do so! Check out the new Active Zoning Cases dashboard on Gwinnett County's website here:


Active Zoning Cases - Gwinnett | Gwinnett County

Upcoming Events!

Friendship Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Beautification Event


Please come help clean up the cemetery and/or bring flowers for a grave. Bring rakes, hoes, weeding tools, gloves, and friends/family. This is also a great opportunity to “adopt a grave” and care for those with no family nearby.


When: March 28 at 1:00 pm


Location: 925 Dogwood Rd

Snellville, GA 30078



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MPCA's GIS 101 Tutorial Session is FULL!

MPCA's FREE GIS 101 Tutorial Session filled up QUICKLY! The sign up form is now closed but we'd love to know if you are still interested in attending a future session! If so, please fill out the form below to be placed on a waiting list for future sessions!


GIS 101 Tutorial Session Waiting List



Underwater Egg Hunt

Dive into an Easter Egg Hunt with a twist… UNDERWATER! Splash into a one-of-a-kind Underwater Egg Hunt where swimmers search the pool for colorful eggs, earn points, and redeem them at our prize counter during your group's Egg Hunt time. After searching for eggs in the pool, head outside for games, crafts, a bounce house and Chick-fil-A for lunch during your group’s scheduled Outdoor Time. 

Don’t forget to bring your own water-friendly basket for collecting eggs!


When: March 21, 2026, 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location:

Bethesda Park Aquatic Center

225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville

Contact:

| 678.277.0880


Kids Night Swim: Parents Night Out

Drop the kids off at the pool to enjoy a night out! We will have dinner and have the classroom set up for a movie and crafts. And of course, swimming in the pool! Bring a swimsuit, towel and a change of dry clothes! 

Ages 6 — 12



Date/Time:

March 27, 2026, 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Location:

Bethesda Park Aquatic Center

225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville

Contact:

| 678.277.0880



Earth Day Recycling Event

Attend the event at Coolray Field, Home of Gwinnett Stripers on Saturday, April 27th in celebration of Earth Day with two of the best ways we know how… volunteering and recycling! On this day dedicated to demonstrating support for environmental protection for the last 50+ years, we will unite with a global community of 193 countries that celebrate Earth Day in their own variety of ways to show our love for the planet we call “home.”


Our Earth Day event is brought to you by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Solid Waste. You have the opportunity to drop off items that are typically more difficult to recycle, such as electronics, latex and oil-based paint, clothing & shoes, as well as tires. Secure paper shredding will be available.


When: April 27th, 2026 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm


Where: Coolray Field, Home of Gwinnett Stripers

2500 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043



Here are some things to remember before you come:

  • Paper shredding is limited to five copier paper boxes
  • Electronics recycling is free except for TVs, monitors and printers – ($15 cash fee per monitor or regular TV; $5 cash fee per printer)
  • Projectors/Console TVs are $35 cash fee
  • Oil-based and latex paint will be accepted and limited to 10 gallons per vehicle (Cans must contain 25% wet paint)
  • Tires are limited to eight tires per vehicle; no dealer tires
  • Boxes and containers will NOT be returned
  • Unwanted and expired medications will be collected in the Exhibit Area at Gwinnett County Police Department’s table.

Electronics normally recycled include CD/DVD players, cable equipment, cameras/camcorders, cash registers, cellphones, circuit boards, computers, copiers, fax machines, hard drives, keyboards, laptops, mainframes, mice, monitors, POS equipment, printers, scanners, security equipment, servers, speakers, telephone systems, televisions, terminals, typewriters, and VCR players.


Atlanta Community Foodbank Food Distribution Information

Use the interactive map linked below to locate food pantries near you. Simply enter your address for a list of pantries and their operating days and times. It’s always best to call to verify hours of operation


ACFB's Interactive Food Map


You can also find mobile units using the following link


Mobile Pantry Distri Nov 2025_upd11.19

Promote your event with MPCA!


Have an event you would like highlighted in our newsletter? We would love to include it in our upcoming events sections! You can provide information on your event by filling out the questionnaire at the following link:


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Interested in other events in Gwinnett or Lilburn? Check out the calendars below for activities for the whole family:


 General - Gwinnett | Gwinnett County


Calendar • Lilburn, GA • CivicEngage (cityoflilburn.com)


Special THANK YOU to our Gold tier business sponsors below!

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Country Inn and Suites has been a gracious and generous host to many of the meetings held by MPCA in their conference room. These meetings have facilitated the operations of our organization, hold elections, and even provided a location to meet with officials on important issues to the community. In addition, it has provided valuable resources to spread the work of what we do! Thank you to Country Inn and Suites for your generous contributions!



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Special THANK YOU to our Silver tier business sponsors below!

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Join the MPCA Business Sponsorship Program today and let’s make Mountain Park stronger, greener, and more connected — together. 

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We are now set up to take donations using Zelle! This method allows 100% of your donation to go to MPCA-led community projects and the overall operational costs, including this newsletter, the website, and survey platforms, and informational and promotional items that we use to gain your feedback and keep you informed! We are a 100% volunteer organization. You can use our office email address MPCALife@outlook.com. Have questions? Feel free to reach out to us through our website! (Linked below)


Or you can donate via PayPal by checking out our Donation page on our website!



Note: Donations are NOT tax deductible. 

MPCA is a 501c4. Anyone who makes a donation is welcome to ask for a financial summary of expenses. Just send us an email!

www.MPCA.Life - MPCA is a non-profit, non-partisan civic organization that advocates for residents and businesses in the Mountain Park Community

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