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Neighborhood Resources

Helping the Bestside quickly find local representatives, NPUs, trash and recycling, and city services for a stronger, more connected Westside Atlanta.

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

Scroll down and click a category to see contacts, schedules, and links for your part of the Westside.

Local Government & Services

English Avenue | Vine City
City Council District 3

NPU-L (Planning Unit)
  • Meetings: Second Tuesday, 6:30 PM
  • Format: Virtual via Zoom
  • Code: 961 2883 9632#
  • Agenda: March Meeting Active

Contacts:
• Chair: Leonard Watkins
• Planner: Nathan Gallentine
• Zoning: Tonya M. Williams
• Director: Leah LaRue

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Federal Representatives
City Representative

Atlanta City Council – District 3
Byron D. Amos, Councilmember. Represents District 3 on the Atlanta City Council.

WEBSITE
County Representative

Fulton County Commission – District 6
Khadijah Abdur-Rahman, Vice Chair. Term: Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2028.

WEBSITE
Local Representatives
City Representative

Atlanta City Council – District 3
Byron D. Amos, Councilmember. Represents District 3 on the Atlanta City Council.

WEBSITE
County Representative

Fulton County Commission – District 6
Khadijah Abdur-Rahman, Vice Chair. Term: Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2028.

WEBSITE
Atlanta School Board

  • Tony Mitchell, Jr.

  • Board Member Representing District 2

WEBSITE
Atlanta 311 – Non‑Emergency City Services

Use 311 to report issues like potholes, streetlights, trash problems, and more for the City of Atlanta

Call: 311 or (404) 546‑0311 • Online: ATL311.com

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Nearest Post Office

USPS – Morris Brown Post Office

50 SUNSET AVE NW
ATLANTA, GA 30314-4123

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Trash & Recycling
  • Pickup: Mondays
  • Web: atlantaga.gov/solidwaste

Neighborhood Tip: Use the City of Atlanta Solid Waste app for reminders and updates.

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Community Support

Westside Works

Job training, career support, and workforce programs dedicated to empowering Westside residents.

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Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF)

Free or low-cost legal help and tenant support for Atlanta residents, specifically around housing and stability.

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Familes First

Families First's number one goal is to strengthen families. We have a holistic approach and offer a host of programs designed to help families thrive.

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Health & Safety

Key contacts to keep the Bestside safe and informed.

Zone 1 Police

Precinct: [Enter Precinct Name]
Non-Emergency: [Phone Number]

Emergency Instructions: In case of an active crime or immediate danger, always dial 911 immediately.

PAD (Policing Alternatives & Diversion)

PAD works to reduce arrests of people experiencing extreme poverty, mental health concerns, or substance use by connecting them to supportive services.

Contact: [Enter Referral Line]
Website: [Enter Link]

Fire & Rescue

Station Info: Fire Station 16 – 1048 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 | Open 24 hours | Phone: (404) 546-4416

Citizen Patrol & Neighborhood Watch

Community-led safety monitoring groups focused on reporting suspicious activity and maintaining a secure environment.

Coordinator: [Enter Local Name]
Contact: [Enter Email or Phone]

Education & Youth Activities

Empowering the next generation of Westside leaders through academic support and community creative programs.

Westside Youth Alliance

Providing mentorship and academic coaching to help students across the Westside reach their full potential.

PEACE PREP

Established in 2015 on the west side of Atlanta, Peace Preparatory Academy seeks to be a place that educates the whole child, supports the whole family.

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881 North Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

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@PROMISE CENTER

The @Promise Initiative's mission is to reduce crime by diverting susceptible young people from mischief and petty criminal activity toward productive lives

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​740 Cameron Madison Alexander Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

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