The Fort Mac LRA Job and Career Center (JACC) is one step closer to becoming a reality following the October 3 vote by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. The Board approved $1 million in funding as a local match to the proposed $3.5 million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). See Item 18-0703 here….
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A special Community Engagement Subcommittee meeting was called on Sept. 12 to share updates on supportive and transitional housing at Fort Mac as a part of the former Army base’s HUD commitment. Councilmember Joyce Sheperd and Fort Mac LRA Executive Director Brian Hooker gave brief updates and introductions to the speakers for the evening, including:…
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Ask anyone who lived at Fort McPherson while it was in operation as a U.S. Army base, and they will reminisce about wonderful memories of shopping at the Commissary, or perhaps their first job on post or even being born and then raising their own children here. The nostalgia draws people back to the post,…
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Fort Mac LRA has established a Public Art Advisory Council (PAAC). Art in all forms – visual art, performance art, arts related festivals, etc. – will be an important component of the Redevelopment of the Fort Mac, and public art will enhance the development and be enjoyable to all. “Art, especially public art, will receive…
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“The fair, reimagined” sent imaginations soaring April 11-16 at Fort Mac, when ARTlanta Fair attracted more than 3,000 guests to participate in a one-of-a-kind “Art Basel-Meets-State-Fair” event. Featuring state fair favorites such as carnival rides, games and food trucks, ARTlanta Fair also delighted guests with DJs and live music from popular local performers, as well…
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The 21st Annual Georgia Minority Business Awards was held on the evening of Thursday, March 29th at the Georgia International Convention Center. Brian Hooker was presented with the Revitalization and Developer of the Year Award for the Fort Mac project. Background: The GMBA was created 21 years ago to ensure acknowledgement of stellar minority businesses in Georgia,…
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On Monday, March 26, local leaders visited Fort Mac to learn more about the Fort McPherson property and the plans for its redevelopment. Executive Director Brian Hooker, Councilmember Joyce Sheperd, Board Member Sondra Rhoades-Johnson, and Fort Mac LRA staff toured East Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham, Council Member Marci Collier Overstreet from District 11. …
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For more than 125 years, Fort McPherson served the U.S. Army. Since its closure in 2011, the base has continued to hold a place in the hearts of former residents and workers. As the vision for a mixed-use community at Fort Mac takes shape, Fort Mac LRA is pleased to continue to support the Army…
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ARTlanta Introduces “The Fair, Reimagined!” at Fort Mac April 12th-15th Forget what you know about your typical fair, and brace yourself for an extraordinary, four-day experience at the ARTlanta Fair at Fort Mac from April 12th-15th. Fun for all ages, come enjoy: Art Rides Games Fair food Vegan food options available Different genres of live…
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Name: Tyree Smith Twitter: @tyreesmithrsc Instagram: @tyreesmith What is your relationship to Fort Mac? I am partnering with Fort Mac to bring art and creative events as a type of inclusive community engagement stage for the surrounding areas. I want to bring art, shows, events that are inclusive to creative and surrounding areas. What excites…
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