News and Events - March 2010     MNA Mission Statement and By-Laws The mission of the Midtown Neighbors’ Association is to assure that our vibrant and diverse neighborhood becomes an increasingly better community in which to enjoy the benefits of the urban experience . . .     Census Workers Needed Help your community have a successful Census! Census Workers are needed immediately in our community to help successfully count the population.     Education Committee Meetings The Education Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday each month. For details or email Dana Persons at mec@midtownatlanta.org or call (404) 915-6233.     Midtown Book Club - March 10, 2009: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston The Midtown Book Group meets at Barnes & Noble @ Tech Square (5th & Spring) the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 8 pm to discuss and enjoy great literature.     Monthly Land Use Meeting - 3rd Tuesday Each Month The Next Land Use meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16. The Land Use Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday each month. Meetings begin at 7:pm in the Fireside Room at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Please click on heading for a list of applicants and the Land Use agenda.     Midtown Environmental Progress Committee Monthly Meeting Please join the Midtown Environmental Progress Committee for our monthly meetings and activities. We will discuss tree planting, clean up, recycling, & long term goals to reduce environmental impacts in Midtown. For more information, email Benjamin Sessions, MNA Environmental Progress Chair at environmental@midtownatlanta.com     E-Recycling Drop-off - 3rd Saturday Each Month Come out and join your Midtown friends and neighbors in helping keep Midtown the greenest neighborhood in Atlanta. Midtown Neighborhood Association has arranged for an e-recycling drop off on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Grady High School in the parking lot on 8th St.     Monthly License & Permit Committee Meeting - Monday, March 22 If you have an application for the License & Permit Committee, please email your application to LiquorLicenses@midtownatlanta.org. Liquor licenses to be heard at 6:30pm, March 22 Special Event Permits to be heard at 6:30pm, March 22:     Monthly Board of Directors Meeting - Last Thursday Each Month The next scheduled meeting of the MNA Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, March 25. All Board of Directors meetings are open to the public. The MNA encourages all our neighbors and any interested parties to attend our Board meetings.     Midtown Environmental Progress Committee Announcement: The Midtown Clean Up Committee gets together the first Saturday each month and walks various streets in Midtown picking up trash. Over the past 3 years, we've been able to keep Midtown one of the cleanest neighborhoods in Atlanta.     NPU-E - 1st Tuesday each month The next NPU-E Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 6. Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) are citizen advisory councils that make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on zoning, land-use and other planning issues.     Grant Money to Plant Shade Trees in Midtown MNA is gauging interest in applying for City of Atlanta grant money to plant shade trees in Midtown. Shade trees cool our streets, clean the air, and beautify the neighborhood (more)     Midtown Tour Of Homes - Call for Volunteers The Midtown Neighbors’ Association is currently accepting volunteer applicants for our annual Midtown Tour of Homes for 2010. Please contact Marcus Jackson, the Tour Chair at MidtownTourOfHomes@midtownatlanta.org or 404-312-6338 if interested in participating this year. We plan to formulate our Volunteer committee by January of 2010. We are seeking Volunteers to also head up-sub committees as well.     Local Historic District Frequently Asked Questions Answers to many FAQ about Historic Districts and what a Local Historic District designation means for Midtown.     This Week In Midtown Safety: CENSUS WORKERS (e-mail from Major Williams) If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions.     Liquor License Applicants Click here for instructions on how to apply for a liquor license in the Midtown area. Residents and patrons, click here to make Comments/Complaints on Liquor License Holders.     Land Use and Zoning FAQ Welcome to the Midtown Neighbors' Association Land Use Committee. The following is designed as a general guide and introduction to the neighborhood review process, the terminology, and a synopsis of the most relevant codes, texts and pertinent maps. It is designed to make the process more transparent and assist the LUC board members in understanding both the structure of the review process and to provide easier access to the most referenced codes under review (more inside)

Pay Membership Online If you are a Midtown resident or local business, please register or sign in. Online member registration Sign in to my existing account Upcoming Events Midtown Book Club - March 10, 2009: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 8 PM to 10 PM Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 8 PM to 10 PM Wednesday, May 12, 2010 8 PM to 10 PM Wednesday, Jun 9, 2010 8 PM to 10 PM Monthly Land Use Meeting - 3rd Tuesday Each Month Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010 7 PM to 9 PM Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 7 PM to 9 PM Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7 PM to 9 PM Midtown Environmental Progress Committee Monthly Meeting Thursday, Mar 18, 2010 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Thursday, Apr 15, 2010 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Thursday, May 20, 2010 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM E-Recycling Drop-off - 3rd Saturday Each Month Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 8 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Apr 17, 2010 8 AM to 4 PM Saturday, May 15, 2010 8 AM to 4 PM Monthly License & Permit Committee Meeting - Monday, March 22 Monday, Mar 22, 2010 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Monday, Apr 26, 2010 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Monday, May 24, 2010 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Monthly Board of Directors Meeting - Last Thursday Each Month Thursday, Mar 25, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM Thursday, Apr 29, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM Thursday, May 27, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM Midtown Clean Up: The next monthly clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, March 6 Saturday, Apr 3, 2010 8:30 AM to 10 AM Saturday, May 1, 2010 8:30 AM to 10 AM Saturday, Jun 5, 2010 8:30 AM to 10 AM NPU-E - 1st Tuesday each month Tuesday, Apr 6, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM Tuesday, May 4, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM Tuesday, Jun 1, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM DRC Meeting 2nd Tuesday of Month 5:30 PM - 9 PM from Apr 13, 2010  Education Committee Meetings 2nd Tuesday of Month 7 PM - 9 PM from Apr 13, 2010 until May 11, 2010  2010 Midtown Atlanta Tour of Homes Saturday & Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM from Apr 17, 2010 until Apr 18, 2010  2010 Midtown Neighbors' Association Annual Meeting & Spaghetti Dinner Thursday, Apr 22, 2010 5:30 PM to 8 PM