"Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."
- John Lewis
Consider it done.
Every day our community members are encountering problems that need to be addressed. Below is a list of current community problems that our students are studying in class or through independent study. Don't see an issue? Please feel free to submit a suggestion for the instructional faculty to take into consideration!
Current Issues
Community Flooding
CURRENT CLASS: Senior Capstone
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Many areas in the South Atlanta community experience heavy flooding after heavy rains. Seniors Mya Baker and Anthony Mitchell are continuing work on a former project regarding the flooding of Poole Creek to address flooding in the areas that the school serves. Their solution will be presented at an upcoming community hackathon.
Lack of Fresh Food Options
CURRENT CLASS(ES): Biology and Chemistry
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines an urban food desert as a non-affluent where a substantial number of residents are more than a mile from a supermarket, grocery store or other fresh food option that provides fresh produce at affordable prices. Based on this definition, South Atlanta lies in a food desert or a place that is considered “ low access.” Considering the South Atlanta community is home to the nation's largest free urban food forest, too few community residents are aware of it or of the health advantages of having access to fresh food.
Submitted Issues
Trash Dumping
Large amounts of trash and old furniture are constantly being dumped along Hutchens Rd (where the school is located) and on Forrest Park Rd. (a road that runs behind the school).
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SUBMITTED BY: Community Member (South River Gardens Community Association)
Rodent Infestation
There has been an increase in rodent infestation due to the development and growth of the city. Trash dumping experienced by many neighborhoods makes the issue worse.​
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SUBMITTED BY: Community Member (South River Gardens Community Association)
Negative Impact of Gentrification
Community amenities such as the Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill and Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve are attracting real estate investors and interested residents to the South Atlanta area and therefore threatening the current community population.​
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SUBMITTED BY: Community Member
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Many homes in the South Atlanta area are older and therefore do not have the appropriate carbon monoxide detectors. The neighborhood planning unit is working to inform community residents and help them to get an updated device.​
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SUBMITTED BY: Community Member (NPU-Z)
Lack of Digital Presence
The South River Gardens Neighborhood Association is in need of a website to increase digital presence.​
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SUBMITTED BY: Ms. Shirley Nichols (South River Gardens Neighborhood Association President)