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The 2027 MPNCA Membership Drive is Officially Underway! ️Greetings, Neighbors! The MPNCA Board is delighted to announce we have reached our 2026 membership goal in support of our annual budget. Your annual MPNCA membership fees provide our neighborhood with a security team, manned by off-duty Atlanta police officers, who patrol our streets 70 hours a week and conduct daily security checks on members’ homes when they are out of town. In addition to staging last week’s Fall Fest at the Top Hat soccer fields, the MPNCA organizes seminars and forums on timely issues, monitors the actions of local government for decisions that affect our lives, and works year-round to maintain the quality of life in our beautiful community. For those households who have not yet joined, we are offering remaining months of 2026’s membership for free with the purchase of a 2027 membership! The annual fee is $375 and joining is easy: Pay online at www.mtparannorthside.com Mail a check to MPNCA / 1266 W. Paces Ferry Rd., PO BOX 304, Atlanta, GA 30327 (please include your full name, address, phone number and email address) For those of you on auto renewal, your credit card will be charged on January 1, 2027. If you are unsure about your renewal or need to update your billing information, please reach out to membership@mtparannorthside.com. We are happy to assist you with any questions! |
Join the MPNCA Board: Marketing & Communications
Enjoy sharing neighborhood news and connecting with neighbors? MPNCA is looking for a volunteer board member to help keep our community informed and engaged through social media and our monthly newsletter.
What you’ll do:
• Manage our existing social media accounts, occasionally creating posts about neighborhood happenings, upcoming events, local history and interesting tidbits.
• Edit our monthly newsletter to keep it clear, engaging and informative.
• Participate in our monthly, one-hour board meeting via Zoom.
Time commitment: Approximately three hours per month — one hour for the board meeting, with the remaining hours devoted to social media and newsletter responsibilities.
This role is a great fit for someone who is comfortable with social media platforms and has an interest in fostering a sense of community within our neighborhood. A professional marketing background is welcome but not required.
Serving on the MPNCA board is a wonderful way to meet neighbors, share your talents and become more involved in our beautiful corner of Atlanta. We’d love to hear from you! Please contact Kathy Ghirardini at kathyghirardini@gmail.com to learn more.
Traffic Update: Speed Cushions Planned for Mt. Paran Road Near Jackson Elementary
The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) and Atlanta Public Schools (APS) have been working together on traffic safety improvements near Jackson Elementary School. As part of those efforts, speed cushions are planned for Mt. Paran Road immediately on either side of the school, with installation expected in November.
What is a speed cushion? A speed cushion is not a speed bump nor a speed table (think Blackland or Harris Trail). A speed cushion is a raised section of pavement designed to slow passenger vehicles down, while larger emergency vehicles can fit over them without slowing. There are examples near Sarah Smith Elementary and Piedmont Hospital.
The MPNCA supports efforts to improve safety around Jackson Elementary, and recognizes the importance of addressing speeding concerns. We also want to keep our residents informed as these changes move forward.
MPNCA has been in discussions with ATLDOT regarding speeding and traffic safety along Mt. Paran Road since a meeting approximately a year ago, following a serious accident at Mt. Paran Road and Paran Place. At that meeting, several follow-up actions were identified, including collecting speed data at locations of concern. We have since reached back out to ATLDOT to better understand how these improvements fit into a broader traffic-calming plan for Mt. Paran Road.
We recognize that residents have differing perspectives on speed cushions and other traffic-calming measures. Our goal is to ensure the neighborhood has accurate information and to remain engaged with the City as this and other safety improvements are considered.
We will share additional information as it becomes available. In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns about traffic safety along Mt. Paran Road, please contact Fred Meyer at fredmeyer435@gmail.com.
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September Security Patrol Report |
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During the month of September, we had no crimes reported within the neighborhood footprint served by the MPNCA. This compares to no crimes reported in September 2025. Thanks as always to our Security Patrol and our shared commitment to watching out for one another – we remain one of the safest neighborhoods in Atlanta! Security Patrol Statistics • Hours worked by the MPNCA Security Patrol in September: 304 • House checks performed by the MPNCA Security Patrol in September: 917 • MPNCA’s APD-identified security vehicle had no mechanical issues and was on neighborhood patrol every day in September Our 70 hours/week security patrol, conducted by off-duty APD officers in our new APD-identified vehicle continues to help keep all of us safe. The security team patrols the entire neighborhood, checks houses where the owners are out of town, and recommends steps each of us can take to keep our homes and neighborhood secure. We are truly thankful for their continued efforts! Security Reminders MPNCA members receive daily house checks when they are out of town, which provides great peace of mind. Our officers walk the perimeter of your home daily to ensure there are no issues. If there are packages left on the front porch, the security team will move them someplace less obvious. This is one more example of the MPNCA offering terrific value to the neighborhood for 41 years and counting! To request security checks from the MPNCA Security Patrol at your home, please call or text 404-538-8946 or email security@mtparannorthside.com. This service is only available to MPNCA members. We should always be aware of our surroundings and watch out for each other as a community. If you have any questions, please reach out to the security team. We are stronger together, and the MPNCA serves all of us! You can reach our on-duty security officer with questions or concerns by phone or text at 404-538-8946, or by emailing security@mtparannorthside.com. Additional Safety Information ● Always call 911 before you call the security patrol Stay Safe, Alicia C. Gant, MPNCA Security Chair Detective Drew Bahry, Security Team Lead |
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