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Four Atlanta Board of Education seats, Districts 2, 4, 6, and Seat 8 At-Large, are up for election.
The VoteATL School Board Candidate Questionnaire helps Atlanta voters learn more about where each candidate stands on the issues that matter most to our schools, students, and families.
Get to know the candidates’ priorities
Learn about their positions on key education topics
Make an informed decision this election
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Four Atlanta Board of Education seats, Districts 2, 4, 6, and Seat 8 At-Large, are up for election.
The VoteATL School Board Candidate Questionnaire helps Atlanta voters learn more about where each candidate stands on the issues that matter most to our schools, students, and families.
Get to know the candidates’ priorities
Learn about their positions on key education topics
Make an informed decision this election
SEE CANDIDATE RESPONSES!
 | Local organizations are hosting conversations with the people running to represent you, and these events are one of the best ways to hear directly from candidates about the issues that matter most. Hosting a candidate forum? DM via social media @civicatlanta or email info@civicatlanta.org so we can add it to our website! UPCOMING CANDIDATE FORUMS |
The website, VoteATL.org is chock full of nonpartisan resources to equip residents with the tools, confidence, and information they need to vote, including:
- Downloadable fact sheets
- Calendar of election events across Atlanta
- VoteATL Voter Analysis Report
- Find your district search tool (60K folks are in new districts this year!)
- Interactive maps of voter turnout by precinct since 2017
- And so, so much more!
UHNA at Westside Stride this weekend
9/28/2025
Westside Stride is Sunday, October 5th and we’re excited to participate.
UHNA’s spot is located north of Huff Rd, near 17th St- refer to the attached site plan to see the exact location.
Event Description: The 3rd annual Westside Stride arts/food/music and street festival.
Fully programmed stages (DJs + bands), food vendors, various sponsor activations, and a large artist market (85 vendors).
Event Location: Howell Mill Rd between 17th Street and 8th Street
Event Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
UHNA’s spot is located north of Huff Rd, near 17th St- refer to the attached site plan to see the exact location.
Event Description: The 3rd annual Westside Stride arts/food/music and street festival.
Fully programmed stages (DJs + bands), food vendors, various sponsor activations, and a large artist market (85 vendors).
Event Location: Howell Mill Rd between 17th Street and 8th Street
Event Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Park Pride is inviting residents to tune into the virtual Greenspace Candidate Forum with Atlanta City Council President candidates on Thursday, October 16, at 6:30 pm!
Moderated by local journalists Thomas Wheatly at Axios and Molly Samuel at WABE, Atlanta City Council President candidates Marci Collier Overstreet and Rohit Malhotra will answer questions about the greenspace issues that matter most in our city.
The forum is hosted by Park Pride and 11 greenspace partners, including Atlanta Beltline Partnership, Birds Georgia, Eco-Action, Georgia Conservancy, Greening Youth Foundation, Piedmont Park Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, The Trust for Public Land, Trees Atlanta, and West Atlanta Watershed Alliance.
Moderated by local journalists Thomas Wheatly at Axios and Molly Samuel at WABE, Atlanta City Council President candidates Marci Collier Overstreet and Rohit Malhotra will answer questions about the greenspace issues that matter most in our city.
The forum is hosted by Park Pride and 11 greenspace partners, including Atlanta Beltline Partnership, Birds Georgia, Eco-Action, Georgia Conservancy, Greening Youth Foundation, Piedmont Park Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, The Trust for Public Land, Trees Atlanta, and West Atlanta Watershed Alliance.
Tonight’s Virtual NPU-D meeting
9/23/2025
The agenda for tonight’s NPU-D meeting, a draft of the minutes from last month’s meeting, and a copy of our current bylaws are attached below. Tonight we will be voting on the amendment and adoption of the bylaws. The 13 amendments that we discussed last month are listed in the agenda.
There is a link to the meeting in the agenda and the URL for this is included in the meeting invitation copied below:
Hi there,
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Sep 23, 2025 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucu2upzgvGNRkuGmiYcE2akuYMkFc1av-
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
There is a link to the meeting in the agenda and the URL for this is included in the meeting invitation copied below:
Hi there,
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Sep 23, 2025 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucu2upzgvGNRkuGmiYcE2akuYMkFc1av-
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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UHNA Pop-up at Westside Stride
9/20/2025
UHNA will have a popup with merch and signup info at Westside Stride Sunday October 5th. Come along and say hi to your neighbors, checkout the new T-shirts and stock up on UHNA merch.  |
Crime & Time (September 6 – 19)
9/20/2025
I’m very happy to report that after months of recovery from a severely fractured leg and ankle sustained while chasing a murder suspect, I am back on patrol in Underwood Hills. I look forward to seeing you all around the neighborhood.
In the last 2-week period, September 6 – 19, 36 incidents were reported in Beat 204. Of those, none occurred in the area we patrol. A breakdown of incidents reported in the surrounding area:
In the last 2-week period, September 6 – 19, 36 incidents were reported in Beat 204. Of those, none occurred in the area we patrol. A breakdown of incidents reported in the surrounding area:
Significant Incidents:
On September 10, 2025, a DoorDash driver attempted to make a delivery to an apartment at 1700 Commerce Drive. The customer was displeased with the delivery and allegedly threatened the driver with a firearm. The incident is under investigation by the Aggravated Assault Unit.
Best,
Kevin
Det. Kevin Leonpacher
Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol
On September 10, 2025, a DoorDash driver attempted to make a delivery to an apartment at 1700 Commerce Drive. The customer was displeased with the delivery and allegedly threatened the driver with a firearm. The incident is under investigation by the Aggravated Assault Unit.
Best,
Kevin
Det. Kevin Leonpacher
Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol
New UHNA Logo T-shirts Available
9/16/2025
UHNA Treasurer Debbie Whitlock has procured new t-shirts in high quality 100% cotton with an updated design, featuring the UHNA logo on front and ‘Westside/best side’ catchphrase on the back.
Available now in the UHNA Store.
Reduced prices on old stock.
Go to UHNA Store
Available now in the UHNA Store.
Reduced prices on old stock.
Go to UHNA Store
 Thanks to our wonderful volunteers the pollinator patches are doing well. With this extended dry spell we’re reopening the watering schedule until the end of September. Watering is done using watering cans via the faucet behind the Park sign board. Teens can earn community service hours doing this. Sign up for a spot via the button; |  |
Local Improvements
9/14/2025
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Nice to see some incremental improvements in the sidewalks and street connections being implemented.
These on the corner of Defoor and Marvin. If you’ve noticed any others please send photos uhadmin@underwoodhills.org
These on the corner of Defoor and Marvin. If you’ve noticed any others please send photos uhadmin@underwoodhills.org
After months of community consultation things seem to be moving extremely fast on this front.
Thank you to UHNA Leaders for providing timely information.
UHNA VP Beau Grant attended the BCN meeting last Thursday (UHNA is a member of BCN) and says even he found it difficult to follow the discussion.
Beau has prepared a thorough analysis highlighting important concerns for those unfamiliar with the issue.
Link to online version or pdf copy below.
UHNA Membership Chair Natalia Hadad (who works for APS) reached out to Councilor Dustin Hillis. He’s following the issue and invites concerned stakeholders to contact his office. Dustin Hillis Councilmember – District 9 P: (404) 330-6044 E: drhillis@atlantaga.gov
Feedback should also be delivered to APS Board as listed in their documents. Phone: 404-802-2255
Erika Mitchell (Chair) erika.mitchell@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Jennifer McDonald (Vice Chair) jennifer.mcdonald@atlanta.k12.ga.us
or via their website survey (link below).
Natalia provides this brief summary with useful links;
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has launched a fast-tracked facilities
consolidation plan that affects many schools across the city,
including those in our North Atlanta community.
You can review the official APS presentation here (pdf also available below):
What’s Happening?
APS is proposing to close and consolidate schools across Atlanta,
citing underutilization. They claim there are 70,000 available seats
but only 50,000 students currently enrolled — a gap they say must
be addressed immediately.
Among other things, what seems to be causing great worry among
some APS stakeholders (teachers, parents, community) is the
timeline being proposed by the District for a decision of this
magnitude. APS plans to finalize its recommendation by
November and adopt the final plan by December— a mere three-
month turnaround.
For more details on the timeline, visit APS website:
https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/aps2040
Public Future Virtual Meetings
October 20, 2025 – 12:00 PM
Attend via Zoom
November 10, 2025 – 12:00 PM
Attend via Zoom
In-Person
Center for Learning and Leadership (CLL)
130 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303
October 20, 2025 – 6:00 PM
November 10, 2025 – 6:00 PM
*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
*Online surveys will also be available to provide feedback
Thank you to UHNA Leaders for providing timely information.
UHNA VP Beau Grant attended the BCN meeting last Thursday (UHNA is a member of BCN) and says even he found it difficult to follow the discussion.
Beau has prepared a thorough analysis highlighting important concerns for those unfamiliar with the issue.
Link to online version or pdf copy below.
UHNA Membership Chair Natalia Hadad (who works for APS) reached out to Councilor Dustin Hillis. He’s following the issue and invites concerned stakeholders to contact his office. Dustin Hillis Councilmember – District 9 P: (404) 330-6044 E: drhillis@atlantaga.gov
Feedback should also be delivered to APS Board as listed in their documents. Phone: 404-802-2255
Erika Mitchell (Chair) erika.mitchell@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Jennifer McDonald (Vice Chair) jennifer.mcdonald@atlanta.k12.ga.us
or via their website survey (link below).
Natalia provides this brief summary with useful links;
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has launched a fast-tracked facilities
consolidation plan that affects many schools across the city,
including those in our North Atlanta community.
You can review the official APS presentation here (pdf also available below):
What’s Happening?
APS is proposing to close and consolidate schools across Atlanta,
citing underutilization. They claim there are 70,000 available seats
but only 50,000 students currently enrolled — a gap they say must
be addressed immediately.
Among other things, what seems to be causing great worry among
some APS stakeholders (teachers, parents, community) is the
timeline being proposed by the District for a decision of this
magnitude. APS plans to finalize its recommendation by
November and adopt the final plan by December— a mere three-
month turnaround.
For more details on the timeline, visit APS website:
https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/aps2040
Public Future Virtual Meetings
October 20, 2025 – 12:00 PM
Attend via Zoom
November 10, 2025 – 12:00 PM
Attend via Zoom
In-Person
Center for Learning and Leadership (CLL)
130 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303
October 20, 2025 – 6:00 PM
November 10, 2025 – 6:00 PM
*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
*Online surveys will also be available to provide feedback