Learn about our Amphitheatre, visit: cabbagetown.com/joyce
WEEK OF 7/29/2026
Last week
Additional GC docs submitted for permit release
The Cabbagetown Initiative signed updated owner contract was received on 7/22.
CAD with the amphitheater footing locations and tree save fence was coordinated and sent to the surveyor on 7/27, along with a PDF set of the civil plans he requested.
Surveyor mobilized Tuesday, 7/28 to stake the footings and the tree save fence. Latitude cleared shrubs around the stage area ahead of the crew and walked the layout with them on site.
Initial steel shops were submitted and notated for review/comments by structural/MRS
Coming up
Pre-construction meeting with the City inspector: Jul 31 (pending permit release)
Temporary toilet set: Aug 3
Temp construction fence and silt fence: Aug 3 – 4
Steel fabrication order released: Aug 5
Demo and site prep, including dumpster and haul-off: Aug 5 – 14
Rip rap staging: Aug 5 – 7
Concrete footing materials and labor, wood and steel post footings: Aug 17 – 28
Schedule status
The project is tracking to the Oct 26 – Nov 6 completion window. The survey moved one day (from Monday to Tuesday), which does not affect any downstream date. The permit is the gating item for the Aug 3 fence and erosion control installation and the Aug 5 demo start. If the permit is not released before Aug 3, those dates move day for day.
Open items
Release of permit BB-202601657 — City of Atlanta, with Jennifer tracking the Accela submittal.
Site walk to review erosion fencing and the upstream drainage areas John flagged — Carley proposed doing this immediately after Wednesday's meeting.
Dumpster or dump trailer staging location (tentative 723 Mollie, contacting Troy to confirm). This needs to be settled before demo begins Aug 5.
Design-side coverage during Aug 7 – 16 — Jennifer is out of the studio those dates, which overlaps demo and site prep.
We'd be delighted to greet you at Agave on Tuesday April 22nd at 6:30pm.
Hosted by Chef Jack Sobel, we'll have drinks and snacks, and learn more about the design and architecture of our new Amphitheatre bandshell - dedicated to the life and work of Joyce Brookshire. Come meet the amazing design team from Martin Rickles Studio, see our construction plans, and learn more about the hidden meaning in the design, and its lore. Yes, lore. The conceptual stuff goes pretty deep, philosophically speaking.
As you probably know, Joyce is the songwriter and singer who best represents a connection to Cabbagetown's past through her profound poetry and often humorous lyrics. Whether you're an enthusiast for the arts, history, or uplifting community, building this is our path forward, part of our larger mission to lay the foundation for a stronger organization dedicated to welcoming others into our public spaces and improving quality of life for all!
We're hoping to sign up new folks and inspire current members at this event to help reach our April fundraising goal. If you wish to support the project but cannot attend, there is a donation portal on cabbagetown.com/joyce - or you may invite loved ones to join us together in our membership group: cabbagetown.com/friends
check out the new menu: AgaveRestaurant.com
242 Boulevard SE, Atlanta GA 30312
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READ ABOUT THE LEGACY OF JOYCE IN THE “CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOR”!
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Celebrating the Life & Legacy
of Joyce Brookshire!
April 5th, Noon to Six
Cabbagetown Park
cabbagetown.com/joyce
Cabbagetown Park, 701 Kirkwood Ave SE, Atlanta GA 30316
For handicapped access and VIP parking, please contact:
John Dirga, director@cabbagetown.com / 404-222-064
Performing the music of Joyce Brookshire, along with original work, Cabbagetown is honored to present:
Elisa Witt with Mick Kinney, Johnny & Jeff Mosier, Evan Stepp and the Piners, Slim Chance and the Convicts, Naomi Lavender, Barbara Panter, and John Dirga
Check out *never-before-seen* photographs of Joyce from the private collection of Leon Little, Elise Witt, and Steve Williams!
Meet the architects of Martin Rickles Studio and review design schematics & planning documents!
* Disclaimer - Leon has seen the photos. So has Elise.
Learn more about our Capital Campaign!
Join us from Nine to Noon for a neighborhood Park Clean-Up day with Boutte Tree! Cabbagetown Initiative Parks Committee Chair Charles Bethea will lead volunteers as we prune, mulch, aerate, and install erosion interventions. Expert Arborists will train community members in best practices with tips & tricks for canopy maintenance. THERE WILL BE DONUTS!
