Neighborhood Hot List: Grant Park & Ormewood Park Cave Spring, ga

Grant Park and Ormewood Park are two of Atlanta’s most sought after residential neighborhoods with their mix of classic Victorian- and Craftsman-style homes. Here are some of the things we love about these vibrant communities.

Recognized as one of the best in the country, Zoo Atlanta’s large habitats give the animals room to move and thrive.

Some of Intown’s most beloved restaurants are located in Grant Park including Six Feet Under, Ria’s Bluebird, Grant Central Pizza, Mi Barrio and Doc Chey’s.

Open Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from April to December, the market offers everything from fresh produce and handmade goods to visits by local celebrity chefs. It’s located just off Cherokee Avenue in the park.

The job of an Atlanta Police Department officer extends beyond arresting criminals and fighting crime. Recently, after responding to a call of a missing child and adult,

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Investigator April White noticed that the family of six didn’t have beds. In an effort to help the family, Investigator White posted a message on her personal Facebook page, asking friends to help her collect clothing, bedding and other household supplies. After seeing the Facebook post, Brain Woodward, district manager for Mattress Firm, reached out to Investigator White to offer assistance. Mattress Firm donated and delivered the beds to Atlanta Public Safety Headquarters, and Atlanta police officers and Investigator White delivered the beds to the family.

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Councilmember Michael Julian Bond was recently joined by celebrity drag racer Leah Pritchett at Fire Station #1 to thank members of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department for their dedicated service and participation in the Save-A-Blitz Campaign. The campaign involved visiting homes to test and replace smoke detectors, distribute free hand-held fire extinguishers and educate citizens on fire safety. Carbon monoxide detectors were also tested or replaced. The campaign kicked off in 2015 and continues throughout city.

The Atlanta Police Foundation and Atlanta Police Department have created the Secure Neighborhoods program, which gives APD officers an opportunity to purchase a home in strategic neighborhoods throughout the city to increase police visibility and enhance engagement between the APD and the citizens they serve. The APF provides a $300 to $500 per month stipend to officers who live and serve the community for at least five years. Officers will serve as a community ambassador – engaging the neighborhood members in public safety initiatives.

If you are a smoker or even stopped smoking, it’s time to get a lung screening. A screening can help detect lung cancer early when there are more treatment options and a higher chance of survival. Northside Hospital Cancer Institute offers a low dose CT screening if you’re 55 – 77 years old and a current or previous smoker. It’s quick and easy and could save your life.

For information call 404-531-4444 or visit northside.com/lung

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