Five Things Happening This Week

MONDAY:

The East Lake Neighbors Community Association holds its July meeting at the , 301 East Lake Blvd. SE at 7 p.m. Get more information here: http://www.eastlake.org.

TUESDAY:

Property taxes will be the subject of the DeKalb County public hearing scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Manuel J. Maloof Administrative Building, 1300 Commerce Dr. in Decatur. Access the county's website at: http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us.

The East Atlanta Community Association holds its July meeting at 7 pm. at the Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Ave. SE. EACA's website is http://eaca.net/.

THURSDAY:

And you thought the EAV was just about beer? It's the Taste of East Atlanta, where patrons can sample the offerings of area eateries for only $1. The Taste runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. You may purchase tickets at the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market or at the Taste booth at the corner of Flat Shoals and Glenwood avenues. Check out the Taste's Facebook page and follow it on Twitter: @tasteofEAV.

FRIDAY:

BAT*L Gala at the East Lake Golf Club. This year mark s the 147th anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta, which was fought in several neighborhoods in East Atlanta Patch, including what s present-day East Atlanta Village and Kirkwood. The gala, which will be held at 2575 Alston Dr. SE, at 7:30 p.m., is one of many commemorative events scheduled this week. Among the festivities: a 5K run, van and walking Tours, and re-creation of the Frontlines with Living History Soldiers. Gala tickets $50 each. Website: http://www.batlevent.org.