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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Kirkwood Neighbors Organization

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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.

Emergency
911
City of Atlanta Police (non-emergency)
(404) 614-6544
City of Atlanta Police Department, Zone 6 Commander: Major Andrea Webster
(404) 546-5700
City of Atlanta Fire Dept (non-emergency)
(404) 546-7000
City of Atlanta PAD (Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative)
(470) 819-4853
Atlanta 311
311
City Services
City of Atlanta Bulk Trash/Illegal Dumping
(404) 330-6333
City of Atlanta Code Compliance
(404) 330-6190
City of Atlanta Department of Watershed
(404) 658-6500
City of Atlanta Government, General Information
(404) 330-6000
City of Atlanta Mayor's Office
(404) 330-6100
City of Atlanta Parks Department
(404) 817-6744
City of Atlanta Public Works
(404) 330-6240
City of Atlanta Recycling
(404) 865-8540
City of Atlanta Solid Waste
(404) 330-6333
County Services
Fulton County Animal Services
(404) 794-0358
State Services
Atlanta Gas Light (report natural gas leaks)
(877) 427-4321
Georgia Power (24 hours, 365 days/year)
(888) 660-5890
Georgia Online Voter Registration
(404) 656-2871
Elected Officials
Representative, US House of Representatives, Georgia District 5: Representative Nikema Williams
(404) 659-0116
Representative, Georgia State Senate, District 44: State Senator Elena Parent
(404) 656-5109
Representative, Georgia State House, District 90: Representative Saira Draper
(404) 656-0265
Representative, Atlanta City Council, District 5: Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari
(404) 330-6048
Representative, DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, District 3: Vacant
Representative, Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education, District 3: Ken Zeff
(404) 889-6553

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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

  • Emory Decatur Hospital; 2701 N Decatur Rd, Decatur; (404) 501-1000

  • Atlanta Police Department Zone 6; 2025 Hosea L Williams Dr NE; (404) 371-5002

  • 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)

    • That's us!

    • We work alongside volunteers within our NPU-O to benefit the Kirkwood community

  • Kirkwood Business Owners Association (KBOA)

    • You can learn more about KBOA, become a member, and/or find a list of local businesses & restaurants on their website.

  • Kirkwood HELPS

    • Kirkwood HELPS was formed in 2024 to help support those in need living on the streets of the Kirkwood neighborhood using a more compassionate and effective approach.

    • Learn more about the organization on their website.

  • Neighbor in Need

    • In 2021, Kirkwood Cares became part of Neighbor in Need to help residents stay in their homes.

    • Learn more about Neighbor in Need on their website.

  • NPU-O

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Area Schools

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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.

  • 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.

  • Yard Trimmings

    • Are only collected during the 2nd and 4th weeks of each month

    • Must be neatly placed curbside the weekend before collection

    • Must be in approved paper bags (available at hardware stores )

    • All waste must be no longer than 4 feet in length (branches, etc.)

    • 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.

 

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 to learn more about our parks and green spaces.

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Need more info? Please contact us at

info@historickirkwood.org

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Important Phone Numbers

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