VOX POP ATL

06/22/2024

The city of East Point lost one of its most dedicated & loving sons back on 5/13/24. A special memorial service was held for him today at the East Point Historical Society.

Fitzgerald Smith Jr.’s love for God and community drove his dedication to service.

03/01/2024

Years after his passing, the great Congressman John Lewis continues to leave his mark around the city of Atlanta.

The Atlanta Main Post Office was renamed in the late's congressman honor on what would've been his 84th birthday, February 21, 2024.

Dozens attend the dedication ceremony for the newly rebranded John R. Lewis Post Office Building.

02/11/2024

VOX POP ATL wants to wish Happy Lunar New Year (xīn nián hǎo) to all those who celebrate.

02/08/2024

Dozens turned out for the groundbreaking ceremony of the long-awaited East Point revitalization development project, ‘The Commons.’

Dozens attended the long-awaited announcement of Downtown Commons.

12/15/2023

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11/28/2023

Meet Hannah Palmer. This past summer, her 'Ghost Pools' multimedia art installations at East Point Historical Society and John D. Milner Athletic Complex strove to get to the bottom of East Point's murky history with public swimming pools.

Hannah Palmer's 'Ghost Pools' uncovers the muddled history behind the eventual erasure of the city's public pools.

10/24/2023

ICYMI: Over 60+ mothers attended the ‘Moms Raising Sons’ session facilitated by Next Level Boys Academy and East Point Councilmember Stephanie Gordon

Over 60+ mothers attended the ‘Moms Raising Sons’ session facilitated by Next Level Boys Academy and CM Stephanie Gordon.

09/20/2023

VOX POP ATL wants to extend its deepest condolences to Andria AT Towne, Bryan Ave Jefferson Park, and the rest of The Community of East Point for the sudden loss of Sheila Merritt.

VOX POP ATL had the pleasure (and honor) of working with her and Andria AT Towne on multiple occasions over the past several years.

Sheila was a devoted (and waaay too unsung) community leader and advocate far beyond Bryan Avenue Halloween and she will be SORELY missed.

08/18/2023

Introducing Atlanta Utility Works, the latest entry to the ever-expanding artisan market & event space fellowship we've got here in The Beautiful City Of East Point.

The Foundry Ruins hosts a variety of local pop-ups just shy of downtown at the Atlanta Utility Works.

06/25/2023

Meet Jake Rothschild, founder & operator of Jake's Ice Creams - Tri Cities. After years of setbacks, he happily celebrates the grand opening of his ice cream business in the City of Hapeville, Georgia!!

06/15/2023

The ‘Eats & Beats’ event series returns to the residents of East Point with more locations and musicians.

‘Eats & Beats’ event series returns to the residents of East Point with more locations and musicians.

06/10/2023

VOX POP ATL had the ultimate pleasure of sitting down for an intimate conversation with the co-producer of tonight's DRAG DOWN SOUTH!!!! event, Richard Ramey!

"Drag Down South" is a star-studded celebration sponsored by The Atlanta Eagle and the City of East Point

06/01/2023

As AAPI Heritage Month draws to a close, VOX POP ATL wanted to acknowledge the particularly remarkable trailblazers, Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari, GA Rep Ruwa Romman, and Senator Islam as they discuss the importance of redefining the narrative for Muslim Americans.

Councilmember Bakhtiari, GA Rep Romman, and Senator Islam examine the often fraught intersectionality of culture, nationality, religion, gender, and politics.

05/02/2023

- Introducing Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, the creative dynamos behind the inaugural Butterfly Lantern Parade in the City of Hapeville, Georgia.

The Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons introduces the City of Hapeville to their unique brand of magic during butterfly-inspired lantern parade

02/13/2023

Introducing La Bodega Market and Pupuseria, this family-owned business has created a mentorship program for local students at their West End restaurant.

La Bodega Market and Pupuseria invest in their most valuable commodity – their community.

12/30/2022

The latest Makers Market ATL​ event at the East Point Exchange​ brings a bit of the North Pole to the City of East Point.

The latest Makers Market ATL event brings a bit of the North Pole to East Point.

12/18/2022

VOX POP ATL wants to wish Happy Hanukkah to all those who celebrate. Hanukkah Sameach.

12/04/2022

The ‘Brews & Mews’ silent auction hosted by Arches Brewing in Hapeville raked in over $9K of much-needed scratch for Tri Cities Friends of Kitties, Inc.​ Click the image for the full article & video!!
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The ‘Brews & Mews’ silent auction event raked in some much-needed scratch for Tri-Cities Friends of Kitties.