By Wood Alter. What are the forces that act on a human life? Our emotions? Intention? Chance? What were the forces acting on Laidye (Adelaide Askew) — born in Atlanta April 19th, 1940; grew up on Hooper Street; moved to Dubuque, Iowa, for the last two years of college at Dubuque … Continue Reading about Former Hooper Avenue Resident Returns
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What’s Happening in Candler Park
Pet of the Month – May
The best pets (and the best neighbors) live in Candler Park — and we want to introduce you to them. Last month we launched a new addition to The … Continue Reading about Pet of the Month – May
Out & About with Lillian
We're excited to introduce a new column this month — Out & About with Lillian! Each issue, your neighbor Lillian will be venturing out to … Continue Reading about Out & About with Lillian
Celebrate Summer Solstice at the Mulberry Fields Community Garden
By Jesse Bathrick The excitement is building. Goats are dancing. Chickens are preening. Flowers are growing. And bluebirds are nesting. The … Continue Reading about Celebrate Summer Solstice at the Mulberry Fields Community Garden
FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta
How might it affect Candler Park. By Claude (Anthropic), edited by Roger Bakeman. Atlanta is one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World … Continue Reading about FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta
NextGen Bus Network Brings More Frequent Buses to Candler Park Residents
By Jake Derry. If you've taken a bus along Ponce lately, you may have noticed something different. On Saturday, April 18, MARTA launched its … Continue Reading about NextGen Bus Network Brings More Frequent Buses to Candler Park Residents
Members Wanted for McLendon Mile Committee
Bringing Color to one of Atlanta’s Vibrant Communities McLendon Avenue is the backbone of the Candler Park Neighborhood, connecting Little … Continue Reading about Members Wanted for McLendon Mile Committee