Just to the south of Atlanta is a quiet, historic neighborhood flowing with vitality and creative personality.
Less than 10 minutes away from downtown Atlanta, Jefferson Park was developed as a neighborhood in the late 1920’s–when East Point, GA was a far-flung suburb of Atlanta. Jefferson Park soon began to grow and more people were drawn to its tranquil, location.
Today Jefferson Park contains everything from clapboard 1920’s homes & charming brick bungalows from the 1940’s and 50’s to 60’s ranches which portray a contemporary-vintage feel. Residents work continuously to restore and beautify the neighborhood and lovely homes.
The neighborhood is bordered by Main Street on the west, Norman Berry Avenue on the south, Sylvan Rd. on the east, and Oakleigh Dr. on the North. It contains approximately 1100 homes, three churches, two parks, plenty of back yard chickens, and Tri-Cities High School, which is a large arts magnet school.
Many of our residents were born and raised here and can share fascinating historical stories of old Russell High School, seeing shows at the old theater, unique architecture of some of the homes, and the old downtown East Point.
Those natives now share this “Mayberry” with folks from all over who have been drawn to this community. We enjoy our geographic location near the city and the airport, the convenient MARTA station with ample, free parking, and the easy access to highways 85, 75, and 166. We love the historic homes that are being restored to their original beauty by caring homeowners, showing off our gardens, walking our dogs, sharing tools and efforts, and generally lending a hand.
Above all it is the people that really make this a truly unique and special neighborhood.
The Jefferson Park Neighbors Association (JPNA) is a certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the developing a sense of civic pride and fostering communication among residents of Jefferson Park. JPNA also promotes heightened awareness of issues affecting the residents of Jefferson Park as well as those of the city of East Point by communications through multiple platforms.
JPNA is a charitable, non-political, non-faith-based, diverse and inclusive organization committed to the well-being of our residents and a sense of community within Jefferson Park and East Point. We hold multiple events each month to encourage frequent socialization and closer relationships among reidents. We offer educational events and workshops as well as information to promote sustainability, recycling, health, wellness, and safety.
As a charitable organization, JPNA not only partners with and donates to other charitable organizations that support the residents of Jefferson Park, but also maintains the Lottie Maynard fund. Each year a percentage of the operating budget is dedicated to the Lottie Maynard fund, and the community may nominate residents of Jefferson Park to benefit from this fund in the form of clothing, food, necessary items, or assistance with utility or other living costs to ensure the health and well-being of the resident in need.
Jefferson Park is defined as the neighborhood of over 1,100 residences bordered by Milledge Street, the southern border Cleveland Avenue, the eastern city limits of East Point and the southern border of Oakleigh Drive.
Our mailing address is P.O. Box 90652, East Point, GA 30364.