ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts

Join the AACIDs for an Earth Day Block Party as we kick off our "Beautification is the Goal!!!!" campaign.

Pop over on your lunch break for games, music, a carnival food truck, and sign up for our litter cleanup contest that begins on May 1 and runs through May 30. The winning team will win $100 gift cards!

When? Wednesday, April 22nd from 11 - 1

Where? 1400 Centre Pkwy, East Point, GA 30344

See you there! 🌍🌳♻️🚮

🎉🥳 Yesterday marked a major milestone for innovation and mobility as we celebrated the groundbreaking of the first-of-its-kind, free, on-demand Automated Transit Network (ATN) Demonstration Pilot.

We are grateful to our partners and collaborators who made this moment possible, including our technology partners Glydways, and our regional and local leaders who joined us to support this important step forward for the future of transportation in our region.

Thank you to our Board Chairs Daniel Halpern and Steve Berman, Jonathan Hunt, Mayor Bianca Motley Broom, City of College Park, GA, Robb Pitts, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Fulton County and Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry, Clayton County for your collaboration and support helping us highlight the vision behind this project. Special thank you to Michael Hightower and The Collaborative Firm, LLC for allowing us to host the momentous occasion during .

This is only the beginning - come ride the ATN Demonstration Pilot starting this December!

Find out more about the ATN Demonstration Pilot by visiting https://lnkd.in/gUWfJrqV

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Gerald McDowell, on being named the 39th Chairman of the Council for Quality Growth's Board of Directors. We are excited to see how his leadership will help shape the future of balanced and sustainable growth across the region.

We're excited to formally announce our 2026 Board of Directors, chaired by Gerald McDowell, Executive Director of the ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts. The 2026 Board was ratified by our membership at the 40th Annual Meeting on Dec 18. We were excited to celebrate the 40-year milestone of our organization in 2025 with record-breaking membership numbers and program attendance as well as significant policy wins regionally.

Thank you to our outgoing 2025 Chairman Clyde Higgs, President & CEO of the Atlanta Beltline for your leadership last year.

Join us in welcoming Chairman Gerald McDowell along with our full 2026 Board of Directors. Looking forward to a great 41st year!

Read more: https://www.councilforqualitygrowth.org/press-release-council-for-quality-growth-announces-its-2026-board-of-directors-chaired-by-gerald-mcdowell/

This past week, ATL Airport CIDs held our bi-monthly joint Board Meeting, where Airport South and Airport West boards continued advancing initiatives to improve South Metro.

The meeting was bittersweet as we bid farewell to two valued board members. We honored the late Frank Farrell by presenting his family with a plaque recognizing his incomparable contributions to the Airport South CID. We also celebrated the retirement of Dr. Stuart Gulley after 11 years of outstanding service. Dr. Gulley played a pivotal role in shaping the Airport West CID - introducing Woodward Academy to the CID and expanding our reach across the Southwest Atlanta metro. We extend our sincere gratitude for his leadership, commitment and lasting impact on our organization.

We also welcomed and swore in the newest member of the Airport West CID Board, Courtney Benas. Courtney brings extensive experience in the quick service restaurant industry, overseeing and owning several McDonald’s locations - including right here in our CID. We’re excited for the leadership and perspective he will bring to our work.

Join us for our next board meeting on February 12, 2026 and stay connected to all the exciting progress happening across South Metro.

🏛️ Understanding the ATL Airport CIDs

The ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts (AACIDs) represent a unified effort between Airport West CID and Airport South CID to enhance infrastructure, mobility, and quality of life across one of Georgia’s most economically vital regions.

This quick overview outlines five core functions that support our mission of advancing the South Metro area through strategic investment and regional collaboration.

📈 Whether you're a policymaker, business leader, or community stakeholder, your partnership helps us deliver lasting impact.

📲 Swipe to explore 🔗 Learn more at www.aacids.com

A bold legacy. A bright future.

After more than 20 years of impactful public service, City Manager Ricky Lamar Clark Jr. has announced his resignation from the City of Forest Park, effective August 31, 2025.

From launching innovative tools like the ONEClick app to pushing bold initiatives in workforce development, transparency, and economic investment, Mr. Clark has helped shape not only Forest Park, but the South Metro region as a whole.
At the AACIDs, we know strong cities start with visionary leadership. We thank Mr. Clark for his tireless dedication to progress, and we honor the legacy he leaves behind.

"Even legacy needs room to breathe.” — Ricky L. Clark, Jr.

🌀 Read more in his message: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rickylclarkjr_after-more-than-20-years-in-public-service-activity-7358479107946356736-E_Ya?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAApDAfgB8MPWwdWGxOp-mb_m0lAfI1fg774

📘 Look out for his upcoming book: THE Manager: Power, Pressure & Public Service

🛡️ Strengthening Community Through Safety & Partnership

Tomorrow, August 5th, 2025, communities across Georgia will participate in National Night Out — a nationwide initiative launched in 1984 to foster stronger relationships between law enforcement and neighborhoods.

At AACIDs, we understand that safe, connected neighborhoods are the foundation of a thriving district, supporting the people who live, work, and visit here. We’re proud to support events like these that bring neighbors and public safety professionals together to build trust, unity, and shared responsibility.

👉 Stop by an event near you and be part of a safer, stronger South Metro community.

📍 National Night Out in the AACIDs District:

College Park Police Department
📍 3633 Main St., College Park, GA | 6–9 PM

Forest Park Police Department
📍 745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297 | 5–8 PM

City of South Fulton Police Department
📍 2500 Burdett Rd, South Fulton, GA 30349 | 6–9 PM

Clayton County Police Department
📍 5445 Riverdale Rd, Atlanta, GA 30349 | 6–8 PM

🚐 New Ways to Get Around Are Coming to South Metro!

Launching this August, Shift On Demand introduces free, app-based transportation tailored for nontraditional hours—helping connect airport-area workers to jobs, home, and MARTA hubs more efficiently.

This flexible service directly supports the infrastructure needs of our district’s businesses, hospitality employers, and workforce—advancing AACIDs’ mission to improve access, mobility, and economic opportunity across South Metro.

👉 Sign up for early access or learn more at shift-atl.com

Shift ATL

🗣️ Join the conversation on community priorities and progress.

Today, July 24, District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. is hosting a public meeting at Camp Truittin College Park.

📍 Camp Truitt – 4320 Herschel Drive, College Park, GA 30337
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This event is an opportunity to connect with leadership across Fulton County’s District 5, a diverse area that includes parts of College Park, East Point, South Fulton, and more.

At the ATL Airport CIDs, we’re proud to serve within this district to drive infrastructure, mobility, and economic development forward.

🛠️ Let’s build better together.