Construction activities in support of TSPLOST Project, Ale Circle Realignment have begun. The limits of the project are along Washington Rd from the Intersection at Camp Creek Pkwy to Victoria Circle. Preliminary activities will only include locating of utilities, surveying and staking, as well as marking of construction layout. Active construction of the project including clearing of trees and grading the land will begin shortly after and further communication will be provided. 

The purpose of the project is to improve the operations of the intersection of Ale Circle at Washington Rd and Camp Creek Pkwy at Washington Rd. The project consists of widening along the west side of Washington Rd realigning Ale Circle north approximately 200 ft. The improvements will improve operations by providing an additional south-bound through lane and adding a dedicated south-bound right-turn lane on Washington Rd. 

The City has contracted Construction 57, Inc for construction of this project. All work for this project will be completed within the City of East Point’s Right-of-Way and previously acquired easements. Throughout construction, traffic control will be provided to ensure safety for motorists and pedestrians. 

Construction activities for the Headland Dr and Delowe Dr Sidewalk and Intersection Improvements started on October 18th. During this phase of the project crews will install curbing, ADA ramps, and sidewalks along the following locations:

• Delowe Dr. - From Montrose Dr to Elinwood Dr 
• Headland Dr. - Ridgecrest Lane to Kimmeridge Dr

Preliminary activities will only include locating of utilities and installation of erosion control fencing. During the project it may be necessary for the contractor to enter your property in order to construct the sidewalks and to replace driveway aprons, however the sidewalk will be constructed entirely within the city’s right of way. Notification will be provided for each property owner prior to construction along their property and disturbance of their driveway.

Please note that mailboxes in the path of the new sidewalk will be relocated or replaced in kind. Please have any materials, vehicles, etc. removed from the right of way and street adjacent to the right of way in order to allow the construction crews to install the sidewalks.

The City has contracted Autaco Development LLC for construction of this project. Throughout construction, traffic control will be provided to ensure safety for motorists and pedestrians. 

2022-2023 Leaf Vacuum Collection Program Video with Jeffrey Reeves

Join us in congratulating East Point's very own Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham for being selected to the Atlanta Business League's 2022 list of "Atlanta's Top 100 Black Women of Influence." This list reflects the names of Black women in the metro Atlanta community who have reached senior level positions within their profession; are leading entrepreneurs in their industry or have attained the ability to influence large public bodies politically and in government. In addition to professional accomplishments, the "100 Black Women of Influence" have demonstrated their commitment to the citizens of metro Atlanta by maintaining significant involvement and participation in community and civic activities. 

East Point's Economic Development Director Maceo Rogers is featured in the latest edition of the ATL Guide Magazine. Rogers is one of several artists in the ATL Airport District featured in the Artists in the ATL article written by Kristel Rodriguez Peacock. Check out the article on how he balances work, being an artist, martial arts, father, and a husband by clicking the link below.  

East Point's Contracts & Procurement Director Yolanda Broome will be a guest speaker at the 6th Annual SPLOST Supplier Fair on November 10th presented by Clayton County Central Services at the Lakeview Event Center in Jonesboro, Georgia. The free event is geared for prime contractors, small, local minority and women business enterprises and will include training sessions, panel discussions, networking and a free luncheon. For more information on the event, click the link below. 

Jaszmine Moorehead

Meter Repair

Jordan Goodman

Meter Repair

Alexander Watts

Water Line

Congratulations to Officer Okpalajesi, Officer Porter, and Officer Henderson for graduating from the Police Academy on October 21, 2022. 

The City of East Point was featured during the 108th International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio from September 18th - 21st. The video produced by ICMA, featured interviews from East Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham and City Manager Deron King.  The conference brought local government leaders together for unparalleled leadership, professional development, networking and best-in-class programming. Check out the video below! 

On October 6, 2022, select juniors and seniors from Fulton Leadership Academy (FLA) took part in the “Home Depot experience,” as they toured the Home Depot Fulfillment Center located in the Camp Creek Business Center in East Point, Georgia. The students were greeted by smiling Home Depot employees with orange aprons who were excited to showcase how the fulfillment center supplies customers daily with online orders and appliance installations. Select employees also shared their personal experiences working at Home Depot and the career path that led them there. The tour was organized by East Point Councilwoman Stephanie Gordon and former East Point Councilmember Alexander Gothard to expose the students to an alternative career path.

 “The Home Depot team, former councilmember Alexander Gothard and I worked together to coordinate this effort because we realized that not every student wants to go to college directly after high school,” said Councilwoman Stephanie Gordon. “We want to always make opportunities available to expose students who may want to jump directly into the workforce after high school.” 

The Home Depot team also provided a catered lunch for the students. Fulton Leadership Academy is located in East Point and was founded by Mrs. Richardean Anderson, an award-winning educator with more than 30 years of experience. FLA is Georgia’s first single-gender public charter school for boys grades 6-12. 

Members of the Home Depot Team greet students from Fulton Leadership Academy at the Home Depot Fulfillment Center

Fulton Leadership Academy Students learning about the “Supply Chain Experience” at the Home Depot Fulfillment Center

Fulton Leadership Academy Tour at The Home Depot Fulfillment Center 

On October 14, East Point Customer Care hosted a job fair in the City Hall Council Chambers. Job seekers applied for the following positions:  Customer Resource Specialist, Billing Coordinator/Auditor and Collections Supervisor. For more job opportunities in the City of East Point, visit www.eastpointcity.org. 

This year celebrated the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week which was held October 9th - October 15th. This year's theme was "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape."  During this week, the East Point Fire Department partnered with the National Fire Protection Association to bring attention to the importance of Fire Safety by hosting their annual fire prevention program, "Be Cool About Fire Safety" on October 12th in the City Annex Auditorium. Fire officials presented skits, games and sing alongs to teach youth from various East Point daycares about the do's and don'ts of Fire Safety. 

"Be Cool About Fire Safety" Program Video

On October 21, East Point staff hosted an "Employee Pink Out Day" in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Staff members dressed in pink, received pink giveaways, lunch and heard stories from their colleagues who are Breast Cancer Survivors on how they fought the disease. 

Angela Blatch- Senior Planner Neighborhood Planning

Breast Cancer Survivor

Nucole Howard- Parks Services Supervisor

Breast Cancer Survivor

Nichelle Bailey- Human Resources Coordinator

Breast Cancer Survivor

April McCrary- Customer Care Office Manager

Breast Cancer Survivor

East Point Police Department

New Solid Waste Trucks were rolled out during the City's 2nd Bulk Amnesty Week of the year during October 24th - 27th. The City has purchased six new trucks to provide quality services to our residents! 

On October 28, The City of East Point was proud to participate in Parklane Elementary School's "Heroes in Our Community Day" as part of Red Ribbon Week. Our heroes included East Point Fire, East Point Police, East Point Power and East Point Public Works. #SayNoToDrugs

On October 28, Friendship Community Church did a voluntary service clean-up in Downtown East Point. The vests and litter pick-up sticks were provided through the City's Downtown Beautification Program. Any group or organization that would like to organize a Downtown District clean-up/litter pick-up with their own organization using these supplies can simply reach out to [email protected] . 

East Point Safety Committee Chili Cook-Off Winner

Greg Hart- Parks Administrator

Halloween Festival Chili Cook-Off and Bake-Off Winners

Chili Cook-Off Winner:

Angela Champion- AMI Administrator 

Bake-Off Winners:

1st Place: Sgt. Donna Bridges- East Point Police Department 

2nd Place: Diana McCall- Water Resources Department

Employee Halloween Costume Contest Winners

Keshia McCullough (Maleficent)- City Clerk

Sgt. Donna Bridges (Día de los Muertos)- East Point Police Department

Shaquita Barnes (Bubble Gum Machine)- Grants Manager