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CITY OF EAST POINT
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Department of Planning and Zoning
1526 East Forrest Avenue
Suite 100
East Point, GA 30344
EAST POINT
Phone: 404-270-7030
Fax: 404-209-5148
Settled in 1870 by 16
families at the end of the
Atlanta & West Railroad.
The city was chartered in
1887. It has been home
to numerous industries
and was once the 7th
largest industrial city.
Department of Planning and Zoning
Department of Planning & Zoning
“Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood and
probably will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and
work.”
Daniel Burnham.
Four Divisions Working
Planning
Permits
Inspections
Business License
For You
Division
Division
Division
Division
October
2009
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Police/Fire/Medical Emergencies
911
Mayor’s Office
404-270-7091
City Manager’ s Office
404-270-7014
Buildings & Grounds
404-765-1084
City Clerk
404-209-7100
City Court
404-559-6250
City Jail
404-559-6226
Customer Care
404-270-7010
Communications
404-765-1141
Electrical Failure
404-270-7096
Fire Department
404-559-6401 Non-Emergency
Human Resources
404-270-7067
Parks & Recreation
404-270-7055
Planning & Zoning
404-270-7030
Police Department
404-761-2177
404-763-8477
404-209-6730
404-559-6270
Sanitation
Non-Emergency
Tip Hotline
Hotline
Code Enforcement
404-270-7141
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Institutional
Fulton County Library -
East point
2757 Main Street
H.J. C. Bowden Senior Multipurpose Facility
2885 Church Street
United States Postal Service—East Point
2905 east Point Street
East Point Marta Station
2848 Main Street
Restaurants
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Lodging & Nightlife
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Local Schools
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Neighborhood Associations
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Before I Start a Business
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Before I Start a Business
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Services
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Important Numbers
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Finance
Bank of America
2818 East Point Street
Wachovia
2791 East Point Street
Regions Bank
2833 Main Street
Regions Bank
3511 Camp Creek Parkway
Citizens Trust Bank
2840 East point street
Suntrust Bank
3510 Camp Creek Parkway
Ft. McPherson Credit Union
2870 East Point Street
Medical
South Fulton Medical Center
1170 Cleveland Avenue
Grady Health Center
1595 Cleveland Avenue
Morehouse School of Medicine
1513 Cleveland avenue
Veterans Health Administration
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Main Street
BUSINESS RESOURCES
American Deli
Chick-a-Loes
East Point Corner Tavern
Cleveland Avenue
Chick-fil-A
Church’s Chicken
Ikhla’s Superb Seafood
East Point Fish & Wings
El Rocio Mexican Restaurant
Oz Pizza
Q’S Restaurant
Shack on Main
Silver’s Delight
Taco Bell
Virginia Avenue
Taco Pete
South Fulton Chamber of Commerce
6400 Shannon Parkway
Union City, GA 30291
770-964-1984 (phone)
770-969-1969 (fax)
www.sfcoc.org
The South Fulton Chamber of Commerce assists members by offering free and low-cost training
programs in the areas of sales, marketing, customer service, technology, workforce and professional
and management development.
Taco Rico
Giovanni’s
The Shark Bar & Restaurant
Malone’s
Thumbs Up Diner
Airport Area Chamber-Commerce
McDonald’s
Uptown Sports Bar & Grill
600 South Central Avenue
Hapeville, GA 30354-1928
404-209-0910 (phone)
www.airportchamber.com
A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the business climate and making our community the
best place to live, work and play, Founded over 50 years ago, the AACOC is dedicated to the
promotion, development, and growth of business and professional activities within the airport area.
Ruby Tuesday
Spondivits
Subway
Waffle House
Camp Creek
American Deli
Blackwood Pizza
East Point Business Association
Checker’s
P. O. Box 640174
East Point, GA 30364
404-755-4577 (phone)
www.epba.org
Chick-fil-A
Johnny Carrino’s
Kiku Japanese Steakhouse
Longhorn’s
McDonald’s
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Mrs. Winners
Panda Express
Papa John’s
Popeye’s
Red Lobster
Ruby Tuesday
Smoothie King
Starbuck’s
Supreme Fish Delight
Washington Road
East Point Business Association provides a voice for East Point businesses and industries. It is a source of
information regarding East Point area businesses, industries and other organizations, and the communities
they serve.
Yum’s
Jade Garden
Patron Mexican Restaurant
Pizza Valley
Pizza Hut
Waffle House
Taco Bell
Tavern @ J. R. Crickett’s
This Is It
Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill
Wendy’s
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BUSINESS LICENSE
BEFORE YOU START A
BUSINESS
STEP 1: BUSINESS IDEAS
To start a business you will need to choose or create a business
idea. There a many options from buying a franchise or an
existing business, or looking to others for ideas for a start-up
business. Once you have decided on the business you wish to
start, then the real work begins.
STEP 2: BUSINESS PLAN
Writing a business plan is your next and most important step.
When seeking financing the investors or lenders will want to
read your plan before they supply you with funding. A key
element within the business plan is the marketing plan, which
explains marketing strategies that will be used to advertise and
promote the products or services.
STEP 3: FINANCING
With your business plan in hand, you are ready to go find
yourself some capital. Most small businesses have three
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Lodging
STEP 5: OPENING DOORS
Where are you going to run your business? Will a home
office do or is commercial space needed to service your
customers. Do you need to hire staff? What are your
bookkeeping needs, do you need an accountant? What taxes
do you have to pay and collect.
Bristol Hotel & Resorts
Comfort Inn & Suites Airport Camp Creek Hotel
Country Inn & Suites
Courtyard-Atlanta Airport West
Crowne Plaza Hotel Atlanta-Airport
Doubletree Hotel Atlanta Airport
Drury Inn & Suites
Econo Lodge
Efficiency Lodge
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North
Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel
Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel
Hyatt Place Atlanta Airport North
Ramada Atlanta Airport Conference Center Hotel
Red Roof Inn - Atlanta Airport North
Regency Inn
Wellesley Inn Atlanta Airport - North
404-768-6660
404-762-5566
404-767-9787
404-344-4414
888-444-0401
404-763-1600
404-761-4900
404-267-1313
404-559-1221
800-228-2800
404-767-9300
404-344-4474
404-762-8412
404-768-8484
404-838-0017
404-209-1800
404-762-5555
404-762-5111
options for financing: friends and family, investors or bank
Nightlife
loans. Each of these options has different considerations for
the business.
STEP 4: GETTING STARTED
You’ve got the plan, the money and the enthusiasm; you’re
ready, right? Not yet, you need to take the legal issues into
consideration. Choose a legal structure: Sole Proprietorship,
Partnership, or Corporation. Your financing decisions will
have an effect on what legal structure you choose.
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Ballethnic Dance Company
Blackwood Pizza
Central Station Sports Cafe
East Point Corner Tavern
Tavern @ J. R. Cricketts
The Laugh Lounge
Tri-Cities Performing Arts Center
Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill
Uptown Sports Bar & Grill
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The City of East Point is serviced by the Fulton County School System.
The City is home to five elementary schools, two middle schools and one
high school. To determine your child’s attendance area follow this link
http://edulogweb.fultonschools.org/edulog/webquery/ or log on to
http://www.fultonschools.org/index.asp click the school system link
tab.
Elementary Schools
Mt. Olive
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Neighborhood Associations
Arrowood Drive Area Community Club
Ward C
Briarwood Blossom Lane
Ward D
Center Park Neighborhood Association
Ward A
Cherry Blossom Community Organization
Ward D
Church Street Neighborhood Association
Ward A
Colonial Hills Neighborhood Association
Ward B
3353 Mt. Olive Road
404-669-8050
2301
Connally Drive
404-767-3092
Brookview
3250
Hammerskjold Drive
404-669-8020
Conley Hills
2580
Delowe Drive
404-669-8170
Conley Hills Social Club
Ward A
Parklane
2809
Blount Street
404-669-8070
DeLowe Connally Estate Neighborhood Ass.
Ward A/C
East Washington Neighborhood Association
Ward B
Frog Hollow Neighborhood Association
Ward A
Grant Estates Homeowner’s Association
Ward C
404-669-8130
Hagger Hills Homeowner’s Association
Ward D
404-305-2182
Hayden Drive
Ward C
Headland Forest
Ward C
Headland Subdivision Community Group
Ward C
Heritage Park Neighborhood Association
Ward D
Highwood Park Condominium Association
Ward D
Historic Conley Hills Neighborhood Association
Ward A
Idlewood
Ward A
The Jefferson Park Neighbor’s Association
Ward B
Lakeside Preserve Neighborhood Association
Ward D
Marion park Neighborhood Association
Ward A
2575 Harris Street
Meadow Lark Estates Homeowner’s Association
Ward C/D
404-669-8200
Oak Knoll Neighborhood Association
Ward C
Pine Needle Drive-Court Community Association
Ward C
Pine Valley/Glendale Neighborhood Association
Ward D
Piney Woods Neighborhood Association
Ward C
River Park Neighborhood Association
Ward B
Semmes Park Community Organization
Ward A
Sun Valley
Ward D
Village of Egan park Neighbors Association
Ward B
Washington Road Neighbor’s
Ward D
Westbriar Subdivision
Ward C
Williamsburg Area Development Association
Ward D
Windsor Forrest
Ward D
Hamilton
E.
Holmes
Middle Schools
Paul D. West
Woodland
2376 Headland Drive
2745 Stone Road
High School
Tri-Cities
Students are Assisted Through ...
Standards-Based Instruction
Professional Learning for Staff
Advisement for Students
Tutorial Services by Content
Math Problem of the Day
Writing Across the Curriculum
Mock Testing Assessments
Senior GHSGT Enrichment
Saturday School Initiatives
Kaplan SAT Preparation
Kaplan PSAT Preparation
Vertical Teaming with Feeder Schools
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Parent Access to Class Instruction
Parent Center with Access to Course Standards and Other
Resources
Small Learning Community Focus for Targeted Student Success
Developing a Student Resource Center
Web-Based Instructional Support: USAtestprep.com
Creative Writing Lab
Full-time Math Coach
Full-time Language Arts Coach
Halt-time Science Coach
Professional Partnership with GSU and Georgia Institute of
Technology
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