The revitalization of the Memorial Drive area is a massive undertaking and will be a long and arduous process with twists and turns, ups and downs. In 2019, her allocated $1 million dollars from District 4 Park Bonds Funds for Avondale Dunarie Park, just off of Memorial Dr. In 2018, he allocated $140,000 for a Revitilazation Study, and another $81,000 in 2019 to explore the feasibility of creating a Memorial Drive Community Improvement District. Since 2017, the revitalization of Memorial Drive has been at the top of Commissioner Bradshaw's to-do list. It is no secret to anyone that this part of DeKalb has seen better days. The Memorial Drive area is home to tens of thousands of residents, businesses, and is driven through daily by thousands of commuters. Stretching from East to West, Memorial Drive runs straight through the heart of District 4. Everyone from the adrenaline junkie to the geologist to couples on a date will find something perfect for them in Stone Mountain! Stone Mountain's event calendar is filled with festivals, 5ks, concerts, and community and charity events all year long. Don't forget to stroll through Stone Mountain Village for some delicious food and boutique shopping! Stone Mountain is also a picturesque place to live, complete with gorgeous neighborhoods and an immense tree canopy. Stone Mountain Cemetery is historic landmark waiting to be explored by any history buff the Cemetery is the final resting place for the granite cutters, farmers, and Stone Mountain townspeople as well as veterans from the Civil War to present. Thousands of visitors a year climb to the top of Stone Mountain to find breathtaking views of Atlanta, DeKalb County, and Gwinnett County, explore hiking trails through the scenic surroundings, and stay for the famous Lasershow Spectacular. Stone Mountain is District 4's oldest city and home to Georgia's most popular attraction, Stone Mountain Park. Commissioner Bradshaw is dedicated to bringing out the best of Central DeKalb’s live, work and play options. Investors and developers are coming to DeKalb as their choice for business. Central DeKalb has tremendous potential as we embark on new development across District 4 and the County at large. There are still big tracts of land and business space available for growth. Central DeKalb is also home to Stone Mountain Park Georgia’s most popular attraction with visitors coming from all over the world. Its location and proximity to Atlanta provides easy access to major interstates and highways, Hartsfield Jackson Airport, performing arts, museums, amphitheaters and the MARTA system. As the home to Georgia State University Clarkston Campus, Georgia Piedmont Technical College and Georgia Military with thousands of students entering the workforce with the skills needed for today’s careers. Central DeKalb has many long standing and established thriving businesses and neighborhoods. Michael Stanley, Creative Director at Dragon ArmyĬOMBINED MUSIC, FILM, TV and DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT PANEL | 1 – 2:15 p.m.Place for children to get outside to play. “I Have a Great Idea for an App or Game! … Now What?” Opportunities in Games and Digital EntertainmentĭIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT PANEL 2 | 11 a.m. Wanda Shelley, TV Producer/Production ManagerĭIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT PANEL 1 | 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Rhonda Baraka, Film/TV Writer, Director, Producer Scott Thigpen, Owner/Producer, Crazy Legs ProductionsĬo-Chair, Atlanta Chapter, Producers Guild of AmericaĪmy Oraefo, Esq., Counsel, Taylor English–Corporate,Įntertainment & Intellectual Property Law Maida Morgan, Locations Manager, Flying Zebra Productions Jessica Fox-Thigpen, Owner/Casting Director, Fox Casting Judiffier Pearson, Film & Entertainment Business Consultant, Michael “Mixzo” Johnson, R&B/Hip Hop Writer/Producer Kawan (KP) Prather, ‘I Am Other’ President of Musicĭave Claasen, BMI Creative Director (pop/rock) Ric Ross, Southeast/National Field Director, Capitol RecordsĬannon Kent, SE Promotions, Atlantic Records Radio Promotion & Marketing Airplay in the Age of Streaming Indian Creek Road, Clarkston, GA 30021įor complete details on the inaugural Entertainment Expo Panels, click here. Where: Georgia Piedmont Technical College Conference Center, 495 N. Panel discussions with industry professionals in TV/Film, Music, Digital Entertainment and Gaming.Dozens of panelists, mentors and vendors will be on-hand to provide support and expertise. – 2:30 p.m., the Commission will host the Inaugural Entertainment Expo, with resources and information for DeKalb companies and professionals seeking to build their presence in the entertainment industry.
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