Happy #PollinatorWeek everyone! This week marks the 19th consecutive year of bringing greater awareness to the critically important issue of pollinator conservation since the initiative was founded in 2007. Visit the Pollinator Week pages on the website for amazing resources and to learn more at the link.
There are many exciting giveaways, announcements, and all things pollinators coming your way this week! Check the Facebook page The Pollinator Partnership and Pollinator Partnership Canada's page Pollinator Partnership Canada to stay up to date!
One of the most anticipated events will be the Pollinator Power Party co-hosted with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). The virtual party will include riveting case studies, fun activities for all ages, and useful resources to make Pollinator Week every week. Join the party at pollinatorpowerparty.org

Date:Monday, June 23, 2025 Time:2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Lena Street Plaza 1125 Lena Street Northwest
Come celebrate Atlanta Beltline progress with us!

Atlanta Beltline cordially invites you to join us for the ribbon-cutting and celebration of the opening of Westside Trail - Segment 4, which brings new connectivity to the neighborhoods of Washington Park, Just Us, Hunter Hills, and Bankhead.

This location is accessible via MARTA at Ashby Station, located 0.3 miles away. Please consider biking, walking, or using rideshare. Limited street parking is available on Len Street NW or within Washington Park.

Join the Center for Civic Innovation for Civics 101 — a hands-on session designed to give you the tools, knowledge, and strategy to make sure public policy actually reflects the voices and needs of Atlantans.
Thursday, June 26
6-9pm
460 Edegwood Ave NE
Dinner provided!
We’ll go beyond the basics. You’ll get a clear, practical understanding of how City Hall works, how the City budget is built, what the Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) system really does, and how you can shape real policy change in your community.
Part of the NPU Initiative

Particularly for the Public Service Commission which approves what costs Georgia Power can transfer to its customers.
Our friend Julian Bene recommends Peter Hubbard for Public Service Commission. 
Note: this is not an endorsement, but the only information UHNA received from anyone on this election.
​Locate your voting center; Here
"The current commissioners know you’re not paying attention – that’s why they’re shifting the cost of Georgia’s rapidly growing data centers onto YOUR bill.
While you’re stuck paying $0.21 per kWh for electricity, data centers are only paying $0.05.  That’s just not fair.
The PSC has SIGNIFICANT regulatory authority and could protect residential customers like me and you, but they’re simply not doing it.  
I presented a plan to the PSC that meets all generation and reliability needs, while lowering energy costs.  You can see clips of my testimony right here: 
[He's quietly competent while eviscerating Georgia Power's greedy, planet-burner of a plan.- JB]

https://www.youtube.com/@HubbardForPSC
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Please vote TODAY for Peter Hubbard for Public Service Commission.
It’s time we had someone on the Commission fighting for residential customers throughout GA.

Voting should only take 5 minutes.

Thank you
Peter Hubbard for PSC – Statewide
www.PeterHubbardForGeorgiaPSC.com
Locate your voting center; Here

Neighbor Grayson Daughters (and others) provided this clarification;
"Hi there. The Street Execs address is 1740 DeFoor Place, according to Google Maps.
1745 DeFoor Place, as the address given in the newsletter about the homicide/shooting and by APD, is the Dynasty Event Lounge."
Thank you neighbors!
Use the APD link below to check for updates.
Preliminary Information: On 6/14/25, around 12:42am, officers responded to 1745 Defoor Place NW in reference to persons shot. Upon arrival, officers located two male victims. One victim was pronounced deceased on scene by EMS personnel. The second male victim was transported to the hospital, last reported to be in stable condition.
​https://www.atlantapd.org/Home/Components/News/News/7128/71
Note the Business at this location (Street Execs) has been subject to previous shootings and Zoning violations;
Violations cited.
1. Outdoor amusement enterprises, exhibits, entertainments, meetings, displays or sales area
operating without a special administrative permit.
2. Illegal signs-erected without obtaining a permit.
3. Building structures erected without a building permit.

Significant Incidents

1. Robbery - On May 17, 2025, a woman assaulted a cashier during a shoplifting attempt at 1715 Howell Mill Road.  She fled before the arrival of police.  The incident is under investigation by the Larceny Unit.  This incident is classified as a Robbery, not an "Armed Robbery", since the theft involved the use of force.

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher
Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol