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The Atlanta metropolitan area is filled with a wide variety of communities that have countless stories to share about their beginnings, collective accomplishments and future visions. After acknowledging a need to document stories that are rarely captured by conventional media outlets, People TV launched its documentary project entitled Sidewalk Stories to provide organizations an opportunity to share stories about their communities in ways that accurately reflect their memories, values and ideals. In May 2008, People TV successfully premiered the first Sidewalk Stories documentary and is proud to present another installment of this special ongoing project, which features five unique perspectives that together show how people are determined to preserve their history, celebrate their culture and make their communities better for future generations.
Synopsis of Segments
East Side Parks
For our first destination, we will travel to the east side of the city to learn about how the three neighborhoods of Edgewood, Kirkwood and East Lake have come together to establish and seek out a vision to improve their community through the development of an interconnected neighborhood park system called East Side Parks. The city parks featured in this segment are Coan, Gilliam, Bessie Branham, Walker, East Lake and a recently acquisitioned space temporarily referred to as “new park.”
The Community Justice Resource Center
At 9 Gammon Avenue in the community of South Atlanta (between Peoplestown and Lakewood Heights) stands the brick walls of a vibrant resource center filled with a number of organizations that are passionate about affecting meaningful social change throughout metro Atlanta, the state of Georgia and beyond. At this stop, we will follow one of the center’s representatives to learn about the Georgia Citizens Coalition On Hunger, Georgia Employee Association, Youth Ensemble of Atlanta, Project South and the People’s Institute of Survival and Beyond.
The West End
In the southwest part of Atlanta, we will find the Historic West End District, which is home to various locally-owned retail outlets, historic homes, and cultural and educational institutions that have produced a long list of renowned leaders who have had an impact on domestic and global communities. During this part of the tour, we will hear from several residents who express great pride in the historic, social and cultural value of living in the West End.
Adams Park
Just down the road from the West End is the neighborhood of Adams Park, which is currently experiencing revitalization through its efforts to become a “greener community.” During this segment, residents, educators and business owners will share stories about the ways in which they help others pursue healthier lifestyles through gardening and consuming organic foods.
East Point
For our final stop, we will visit the City of East Point. This rapidly growing community in the metro area has become an attractive in-town destination that was built on its rich history as an eastern railway stop. Here, East Point residents will impart fond memories of growing up in the community while business owners and elected officials will provide insight to the many ways in which they help East Point continue to be an appealing place to live, work and play.