COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Kirkwood Neighbors Organization
Kirkwood is a historic neighborhood on the east side of Atlanta, Georgia, with a population of about 6,000 residents. As part of DeKalb County, Kirkwood is served by various agencies and organizations that provide essential services and programs to protect and improve the well-being of the community.
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Local Health & Safety Locations
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Grady Memorial Hospital; 180 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, Atlanta; (404) 616-1000
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Emory Decatur Hospital; 2701 N Decatur Rd, Decatur; (404) 501-1000
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Atlanta Police Department Zone 6; 2025 Hosea L Williams Dr NE; (404) 371-5002
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Atlanta Fire Department Station 18; 2007 Oakview Rd SE; (404) 546-7000
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Kirkwood Partner Organizations
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Kirkwood Neighbors Organization (KNO)
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That's us!
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We work alongside volunteers within our NPU-O to benefit the Kirkwood community
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Kirkwood Business Owners Association (KBOA)
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You can learn more about KBOA, become a member, and/or find a list of local businesses & restaurants on their website.
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Neighbor in Need
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In 2021, Kirkwood Cares became part of Neighbor in Need to help residents stay in their homes.
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Learn more about Neighbor in Need on their website.
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Kirkwood is part of Neighborhood Planning Unit O alongside East Lake and Edgewood
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Learn more about Neighborhood Planning Units or NPU-O on their websites.
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Learn more about the Zoning process here.
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Area Schools
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Elementary School: Fred A. Toomer Elementary School (Toomer)
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Middle School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School (King)
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High School: Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School (Maynard Jackson)
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​K-12 Charter School: Charles R. Drew Charter School (Drew)
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Waste Collection
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Bulk Trash (appliances, furniture, etc) is collected by appointment only. To schedule a pickup, contact City of Atlanta Solid Waste Services at 404-330-6333. Please be aware they do not collect construction debris, paint cans, auto parts and tires. If you put these items curbside, you risk a citation from the City of Atlanta.
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Herbie Curbies (green trash barrels on wheels) must be placed at the curb no earlier than 7 P.M. the evening before collection and must be removed from the curb no later than 7 P.M. the day of collection by City Ordinance. The Kirkwood collection day is typically Thursday unless it falls on a holiday. If you need a new Herbie Curbie call 404-351-0475.
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Yard Trimmings
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Are only collected during the 2nd and 4th weeks of each month
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Must be neatly placed curbside the weekend before collection
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Must be in approved paper bags (available at hardware stores )
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All waste must be no longer than 4 feet in length (branches, etc.)
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Yard trimmings in plastic bags or left in piles will not be collected! If your yard trimmings are not collected, contact City of Atlanta Solid Waste Services at 404-330-6333.
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Post Office
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Eastwood Post Office
1926 Hosea L Williams Drive NE
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
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Library
Kirkwood Library
11 Kirkwood Road NE
10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Closed Sunday
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Parks
We've created an interactive map below highlighting play fields and parks in our neighborhood. Please also visit our Environmental Committee page here to learn more about our parks and green spaces.
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Need more info? Please contact us at
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Important Phone Numbers