Fall Fun with former Mayor & Historical Soceity founder, Ralph Presley

Join the College Park Historical Society members for a fun day in Newnan at the Presley home. Ralph Presley, former Mayor and founder of College Park Historical Society will have his annual Fall Festival at his home. Bring a dessert to share!

We will be meeting at the College Park Historical Society (behind City Hall) at 11am on Tuesday October 20th to meander down to Newnan Georgia where the former Mayor lives. You may also drive and just follow the bus down.

Hope to see you there!

Kimberly Davis, Vice President

College Park Historical Society

Join us on August 18th, 2009 - 7:30pm

Please join us at the College Park historical Society (located behind City Hall) on Tuesday evening, August 18th at 7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Erica Rocker who is the Business Development Manager for College Park will be our guest speaker.

The Society will miss John Broom

The College Park Historical Society is saddened that a dear friend and neighbor John Broom, our Vice President has passed away. John, your wit and intellect will be sorely missed.

JOHN WAYNE BROOM , 67, of College Park, passed away on April 8th, 2009 as the result of a sudden heart attack. Born in Monroe, North Carolina, John spent his adult life in the Atlanta Area. He and his wife, Anda Jones Broom, have made their home for most of the past 26 years in College Park where John played an active role in many community service activities. John's nature was one of generosity and giving. John leaves his wife, Anda; his sons, John and Michael Broom; his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Tom Hills; his step-son and daughter-in-law, Noel and Kristin Mayeske; his step-son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Lisa Mayeske; and eight grandchildren who were the light of his life. Because of John's commitment and devotion to his church, the family asks that any honors to his memory be made to St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 163 Ponce de Leon, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30308. His service was on April 13, 2009.

Hillcrest Cemetery Heritage Festival-East Point, GA

WHEN IS IT - Saturday, May 16, 2009
10:00am until 4:00pm, with remarks and announcements at 12 Noon. (Rain Date Sunday, May 17 at 1:00pm)

WHERE IS IT - Hillcrest Cemetery,2200 block of Stanton Road, East Point, GA 30344

WHAT IS IT - This event is a celebration of the completion of our original task ofclearing the overgrowth from all graves at Hillcrest, in appreciationto all our volunteers and donors for making it possible, and inremembrance of why this place exists and deserves to bewell-maintained. We want to invite everyone affiliated with Hillcrest to come together for a day...families, friends, volunteers, donors, local officials and the community at large...to share stories with oneanother, meet old friends and strangers alike, and enjoy someactivities together, including:

Guided walking tours of the oldest section of the cemetery. Demonstrations of the proper care and cleaning of memorial stoneworkGroundbreaking for the new Hillcrest Veterans Memorial Planning for the next volunteer projects at HillcrestRecognition of volunteers and donors. While this is not a scheduled volunteer work day at Hillcrest, if youwish to use this occasion to tend to your family lot, please feel freeto do so! We will bring a small supply of tools so you don't have to, including gloves, rakes, brooms, and other hand tools.

More at Web link above...

April 2009 Speaker - Mr. James McSweeney, National Archives SE Region

www.archives.gov/southeast/index.html

Mr. James McSweeney has been invited to speak at the April meeting.

MEETING MINUTES

COLLEGE PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Regular Meeting - Minutes - April 21, 2009

The regular meeting of the College Park Historical Society was held on April 21, 2009 with President Kip Carr presiding.

President Carr welcomed everyone to the building.

A tribute was in memory of John Broom, beloved member who worked tirelessly and diligently to further the society. He was responsible for a significant rise in membership. A moment of silence was observed.

The minutes were presented and approved.

Jim Gable, Treasurer, reported a balance of $788.53 plus two CD's in the bank account. Charlotte Rentz, President of the Hapeville Historical Society was recognized.

College Park Police Chief Tom Kusnacki reported that the police patril is more obvious in the neighborhood and suggested citizens call with any questions regarding security assessments, out of town house checks, vacant houses, etc. He reported two break-ins, Pecan Restaurant and the Depot.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America flag was led by President Carr.

Jim McSweeney, with the National Archives located in Morrow, Ga. brought a very interesting program. He suggested everyone visit the Archives and research their families and other information.

The Main Street Director made a plea for the organization to participate in teh Main Street Forum to be held on April 30th, called a "Vision for College Park".

Other items of interest are that the building will be open one day a week (date to be determined), the computer is fully operational , the CPHS is a courtesy member of the Hapeville & East Point Historical Societies.

The Joint Societies picnic will be June 6th in East Point.

It was announced a joint mixer/get-together with the Historic College Park Neighborhood Assoc. will be scheduled (http://www.hcpna.org/)

The meeting was adjourned for delicious refreshments (and Jane Gables incredible punch! Yahoooo!). -

(notes submitted and recorded by our fabulous Jane Reeves - Secretary)