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Apply Now for the City of Atlanta’s 2026 Fall Code Enforcement Academy

College Park families can learn to protect neighborhood safety and reduce blight in Atlanta

By Kimberly Wright - Publisher of College Park Macaroni KID, Decatur Macaroni KID and East Atlanta Macaroni KID August 12, 2026

College Park Families: Your Voice Matters in Community Safety

The 2026 Code Enforcement Academy is now accepting applications, and College Park families are invited to participate. This five‑session virtual program teaches residents how to identify and report issues like blighted properties, illegal dumping, and overgrown lots that affect daily life.

Sessions run Thursday, September 10th through Thursday, November 5th, every other Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM via Zoom.

Why College Park Should Join

College Park neighborhoods benefit when residents understand how Atlanta’s code enforcement system works. Participants learn:

  • How to file effective ATL311 reports
  • Which city departments handle specific violations
  • How cases move through the enforcement and court process
  • How to advocate for safer, cleaner streets

Program Schedule

  • September 10th: ATL311 & APD Code Enforcement
  • September 24th: Public Works & AFRD
  • October 8th: Zoning, Permits, Parks & Recreation
  • October 22nd: Watershed Management
  • November 5th: Court System

Eligibility and Application Details

Applicants must be 18+ and a City of Atlanta resident, business owner, or employee.

Applications are open now.

Apply or learn more: NPU-U@AtlantaGA.gov | (404) 895‑7828

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