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Discover the Rich History of Reynoldstown: A Historic Neighborhood on Atlanta's East Side
1892 rendering of Atlanta. Reynoldstown is the community on the right, south of the railroad and east of the creek that separates it from Cabbagetown.
One of the first African-American neighborhoods to develop in Atlanta, Reynoldstown began as an area to which former enslaved persons migrated after the Civil War. Established in 1870, Reynoldstown was named in honor of Madison Reynolds, a prominent and successful landowner who operated a store on Wylie Street. In 1909, Reynoldstown became officially annexed to the city of Atlanta.
The Georgia railroad (now the CSX rail line), which ran along the northern section of the neighborhood, became an attractive source of employment for the many displaced freed slaves who migrated to the city in search of work. There was also a sawmill and a ready supply of water and timber for the families who wished to build homes here.
Reynoldstown began to form in the 1860s, at the T-shaped intersection of the Central to Georgia Railroad (CSX) and the Atlanta and West Point Railroad (now the greatly beloved Beltline) on Wylie Street. The streets nearest this area – Chester, Selman, Oliver (now Kenyon), and Wylie – were the very first ones to be settled and were known as Tin Cup alley and, later, the Slide because of the muddy conditions there. Some of the oldest houses in Reynoldstown can still be found here.

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Reynoldstown Halloween Block Party! Save the date for some spooky fun! 🎃 The Reynoldstown Halloween Block Party is back! 👻 It’s almost time for one of our favorite neighborhood traditions! Join us on Saturday, October 31st from 5:00 - 9:30 pm for the Reynoldstown Halloween Block Party. Pack a blanket and a picnic and join neighbors at 5:00 p.m. in Upper Lang-Carson Park. We’ll “Trick-Nic” together and participate in a costume parade before trick-or-treating when the streets close at 5:30 p.m. Street Closures from 5:30-9:30 (for a safe and spooky good time): - Manigault St. from Flat Shoals to Walthall - Kirkwood Ave. from Walthall to Weatherby - Weatherby St. from Kirkwood to Wylie Expect candy, costumes, and community fun as Reynoldstown comes alive with Halloween spirit! No child, no problem. There is fun for all adults and children. To help us cover the cost of the off-duty police officers keeping our neighbors and trick-or-treaters safe, please consider making a donation. tinyurl.com/rcilhalloween. If you live on any of the closed streets, this is your reminder to get your homes and candy ready. Also, make a parking plan if you need to use your vehicle. Let’s make this year’s Halloween the spookiest (and safest!) night in Reynoldstown. We can’t wait to see you there!

ATLDOT is in the listening phase of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) development — they’re collecting input from residents across the city about transportation priorities like safer streets, improved transit, and better walking and biking connections. To hear from communities directly, ATLDOT is hosting in-person open houses in every City Council district throughout October and November. The District 5 Open House is Thursday, October 29, 5:30–7:30 PM at Coan Park Recreation Center (1530 Woodbine Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30317). Attened the session and bring your ideas, concerns, and neighborhood priorities; your feedback will help shape future projects and investments. Check ATLDOT’s website for MORE details: https://atldot.atlantaga.gov/atldotevent/council-district-5-comprehensive-transportation-plan-open-house/

Reminder - RCIL Monthly Meeting Join us for our October Community Meeting and hear from three incredible local organizations that are making a real difference in our community. Come learn about the resources, programs, and opportunities they bring to Reynoldstown. 7-8:00pm Lang-Carson Community Center

Reynoldstown Pride - Pizza. Popcorn and cotton candy with delicious alcohol and non alcoholic drinks!

Join RCIL and Trees Atlanta for Plantlanta as we plant 53 new trees right here in Reynoldstown! 🌳 Help us add shade, boost wildlife habitats and keep our canopy thriving. 📅 Saturday, Nov. 14 ⏰ 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 📍 Lang-Carson Park (near the playground) No experience needed—just bring your energy, meet your neighbors and prepare to dig in! Sign up at tinyurl.com/rtownplants.

💛 THANK YOU, REYNOLDSTOWN! 💙 What a day! The 30th Anniversary Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival was one for the books, and we’re still feeling the love. 🎉 A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers, sponsors, local businesses, vendors, musicians, artists, partners, and everyone in our community who showed up, pitched in, celebrated, and helped make this year’s festival so special. This year’s 30th Anniversary celebration was especially meaningful because we had the opportunity to hear directly from four of the original Wheelbarrow Festival founders during our special anniversary recognition. Hearing them share the stories behind how and why the festival began was a powerful reminder that, at its heart, the Wheelbarrow Festival has always been about community. Thirty years later, that spirit is still going strong. ❤️ Stay tuned for a recap video. From longtime Reynoldstown neighbors to new residents, families, friends, local businesses, and community partners—thank you for continuing to make the Wheelbarrow Festival a celebration by the community, for the community. 30 years of memories. 30 years of neighbors. 30 years of community. #WheelbarrowFestival #Reynoldstown #RCIL #30Years #ReynoldstownStrong #CommunityFestival

Save the date for some spooky fun! 🎃 The Reynoldstown Halloween Block Party is back! 👻 Help us cover the cost of street closures and security by donating at tinyurl.com/rcilhalloween.

🌈✨ Celebrate Pride Weekend with us! ✨🌈 Join your LGBTQIA+ neighbors, friends, families, and allies at ParkGrounds on October 8 at 6:30 PM for an evening of community, connection, and Pride! Grab a signature cocktail, coffee, or a refreshing non-alcoholic drink and come hang out with neighbors old and new. Bring your family, kids, friends, and your best Pride spirit! 💜 Everyone is welcome. 📅 October 8, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 ParkGrounds Come celebrate the joy, love, and community that make our neighborhood special. 🌈

From: Department of Parks and Recreation 📣 Neighbors — The City wants to hear from you! Join the City of Atlanta for an Open House on the Grant Park Food & Beverage Space and share your ideas for the future of the space. 📅 Thursday, October 15 ⏰ 6–8 PM 📍 Georgia Hill Neighborhood Center, 250 Georgia Ave SE Your input will help inform what this space could offer and how it can best serve the community. Free and open to the public! We hope to see you there.

SENIORS DAY AT THE ZOO! City of Atlanta and Fulton County Senior Days at Zoo Atlanta, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, seniors who reside in the City of Atlanta or Fulton County, as well as seniors who work for the City of Atlanta or Fulton County, will receive free admission to Zoo Atlanta. Guests must show a government-issued photo ID showing proof of age to redeem the discount. The offer must be redeemed in person at Zoo Atlanta Admissions and is not available online. SHARE WITH A SENIOR. Get more details: https://zooatlanta.org/event/senior-days/

Have you confirmed your voter registration? Check today on the GA My Voter Page. It takes two minutes! https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/mvp-landing-page Recently moved to GA or within GA? The deadline to register for the midterms is Oct 5, and you can do it online. https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/mvp-landing-page

Atlanta Beltline Partnership to bring free health and wellness programming right to our neighborhood. The Reynoldstown Civic Improvement League (RCIL) is proud to partner with the Atlanta Beltline Partnership to bring free health and wellness programming right to our neighborhood. The Atlanta Beltline Partnership's Health & Wellness Program is designed to promote active lifestyles and healthier communities through free fitness classes, walks, run clubs, road races, and other activities for residents of Beltline-adjacent neighborhoods. CLASSES: The Reynoldstown Yoga Reset - Tuesdays 7:00–7:45 PM (Starting September 15th) Location: Upper Lang-Carson Park (across from Breaker Breaker) Hybrid Fitness Fusion Thursdays at 9:30 AM AT Upper Lang-Carson Park • Targets a variety of things like strength, balance, stability, core strength, agility, endurance, and more • Combines moves from disciplines like yoga, pilates, and more…with a more controlled and supportive environment Core-ography Thursdays at 6:00 PM Core-ography is a dance-based retreat for your mind, body, and spirit. Register for Free Classes AND GET MORE INFO: https://beltline.org/events/?search=Lang+Carson

Still looking for Reynoldstown Merch? Check out our new website! Order online at pick up at Lang Carson Community Center https://reynoldstownmerch.square.site/

What a day! 💙 Thanks to everyone who joined us in celebrating 30 years of community at the Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival! 💛

Another .5k in the books! 🏃🏼🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️ Thanks for running Atlanta’s tiniest race, neighbors! 💙

Tomorrow's the day. 🥳 30 years of the Wheelbarrow Festival comes down to this — Saturday, September 19, 12–7 PM at Lang-Carson Park. Live jazz and blues on two stages. Local food and drink from Reynoldstown's own. Official festival gear at our merch table. And a founders' panel honoring the neighbors who started it all 30 years ago. Set an alarm, tell your neighbors, and get ready for the biggest backyard block party Reynoldstown throws all year. See you in the morning! 📍 Lang-Carson Park 📅 TOMORROW, Sat Sept 19 | 12–7 PM 🎶 Live music all day, two stages 👕 Official Reynoldstown gear at our merch table #WheelbarrowFestival #Reynoldstown #RCIL #30Years

2 days, y'all. 😱🎉 The Wheelbarrow Festival's 30th Anniversary is almost here — Saturday, September 19, 12–7 PM at Lang-Carson Park. Come hang out, listen to live music all day long, and grab your official Reynoldstown gear at our merch table. However you spend your Saturday, this is where Reynoldstown will be. See you in the park! 📍 Lang-Carson Park 📅 Sat, Sept 19 | 12–7 PM 🎶 Live music all day 👕 Official Reynoldstown gear at our merch table 3-3:00PM - 30 Year Celebration - Founders Panel! #WheelbarrowFestival #Reynoldstown #RCIL #30Years

We’re just a few days away from the 30th annual Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival. 🎉 It takes a village—and these amazing local partners—to make our festival happen. Huge shoutout to our PLATINUM Sponsors: ✨ @fredmartinweldingco ✨ @eltesoroatl From trusted local craftsmen to a vibrant neighborhood gathering spot, we are so grateful for their unwavering support and commitment to keeping our traditions thriving. Come hang out, support local and celebrate with us! We’ll see you at Lang-Carson Park from 12-7 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 19.

Reynoldstown, let’s move together! 💙💛 We’ve got THREE free ways to move, reset, and connect with your neighbors at Lang-Carson Park this fall: ✨The Reynoldstown Yoga Reset Tuesdays | 7:00–7:45 PM Gentle movement, breathwork + relaxation with Ali from yoga.atl. 💪🏽Hybrid Fitness Fusion Thursdays | 9:30 AM A supportive mix of strength, balance, stability, agility + movement with Aktzi. Seated and standing options make this one great for all levels! 💃 Core-ography Thursdays | 6:00 PM Core conditioning meets cardio, house + hip-hop with NASM-certified trainer, Deborah. Come ready to move and have FUN. 📍 Upper Lang-Carson Park, across from Breaker Breaker ✨ FREE + all levels welcome 🌦️ Weather permitting — classes will be canceled if it rains 🔗 Registration required through the Atlanta BeltLine link: beltline.org/events — search “Lang Carson” Powered by atlantabeltline Bring water, a mat for classes that use one, and come move with your neighbors! 💙💛

Yeah Buzzy Merch Collab — Announcement In honor of our 30th anniversary, RCIL has teamed up with longtime Reynoldstown resident and supporter YEAHBUZZY to create some fabulous new merch for our community! 🎉 Huge thank you to YEAHBUZZY for supporting our neighborhood and helping bring this cool swag to life. Introducing the Reynoldstown/YEAHBUZZY Capsule Collection — a celebration of the boldness and strength of Reynoldstown's identity and the neighbors who make it what it is. Designed right here at home by Reynoldstown neighbor and YEAHBUZZY Owner & Creative Director Buzz Busbee. Read more about this collection: https://www.reynoldstown.net/blog/9-14-reynoldstown-civic-improvement-league-partners-with-yeahbuzzy-to-launch-limited-edition-merchandise-for-wheelbarrow-festivals-30th-anniversary 📍 Lang-Carson Park | 📅 Sept 19, 12–7 PM #WheelbarrowFestival #Reynoldstown #RCIL #30Years #YEAHBUZZY

It’s officially Wheelbarrow Festival week! 🎉 This community celebration wouldn’t happen without the incredible local businesses and leaders who fuel our neighborhood. Huge shoutout to our Gold Sponsors for making it all possible: ✨ @abode_christopher ✨ @lilianaforatlanta ✨ @muchachoatl ✨ @3timaginarium ✨ @vestaconsultinggroup ✨ @yeahbuzzy Come hang out, support local and celebrate with us! We’ll see you at Lang-Carson Park from 12-7 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 19.

Neighbors, mark your calendars — our next Community Meeting is Monday, September 14 at 7 PM, Lang-Carson Community Center, and there's a lot on the agenda. 📣 🗳️ Zoning variance vote — come weigh in 🎤 Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari will be there in person with updates and taking your questions 💪 A first look at new Free Fitness & Wellness classes coming to the neighborhood 🎉 And of course — all the latest on the upcoming 30th Anniversary Wheelbarrow Festival! This is your chance to stay in the loop and have your voice heard. See you Monday! 📍 Lang-Carson Community Center 📅 Mon, Sept 14 | 7 PM #Reynoldstown #RCIL #CommunityMeeting #WheelbarrowFestival @lilianaforatlanta

Thirty years of music, food and neighborhood traditions! 🚜🎉 The 30th Annual Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival is taking over Lang-Carson Park on Saturday, Sept. 19 (12-7 p.m.). Here’s what’s waiting for you: 🎶 10 local music acts across two stages 🌮 Food and drinks from El Tesoro, Speakcheesy, Vice Taco, Three Taverns and more 🏃‍♂️ Atlanta’s tiniest race 🎨 Artists Market and Kids Zone 🧢 Reynoldstown merch Grab your friends and help us celebrate three decades of community! Learn more at www.reynoldstown.net/wheelbarrow-festival.

Look who just joined our roster of Wheelbarrow Festival Silver Sponsors! ☕️ Thanks, Con Leche, for your consistent support of our Reynoldstown Community! 💙

We’re celebrating 30 years of community at this year’s Wheelbarrow Festival, and we couldn’t do it without the support of our incredible sponsors. 💙 Please join us in thanking our Silver Sponsors: Breaker Breaker, Citi Wines & Spirits, The Eastern and City Councilmember Matt Westmoreland. 💛 We appreciate your dedication to Reynoldstown! See everyone at Lang-Carson Park on Saturday, Sept. 19!

Hot off the presses. 🔥 Introducing the iconic Reynoldstown Metal Sign — crafted right here in the neighborhood by local business and neighbor @fredmartinwelding. 🛠️ Get ready to snag your very own sign at the upcoming Wheelbarrow Festival on September 19th!

Ever wondered why it’s called the Wheelbarrow Festival? Or maybe you’ve wondered how this whole crazy, wonderful tradition got started in the first place? Well, you’re in luck! Join RCIL for a special 30th Anniversary Recognition segment hosted by RCIL Past Chair and all-around awesome neighbor, Chante LaGon. Hear the story straight from some of the folks who helped make it happen: 🎤 Young Hughley, Jr. — Founder 🎭 Erick Harvey — Theater Technician & Urban Pioneer 🏡 Mary Webb — Legacy Resident & Community Outreach, RRC 🎨 Normando Ismay — Artist Consultant 📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 ⏰ 3:00–3:30 PM 📍 Lang Carson Park Awards Ceremony to begin after the panel discussion. Come hear the stories, memories, and history behind a festival that has become such a big part of Reynoldstown. 30 years of community. 30 years of Reynoldstown. Come celebrate with us! 🎉

As we count down to the Wheelbarrow Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19, we want to thank the individuals, businesses and organizations that make it possible. Please give it up for sponsors LoriesMusicList.com and @morelandpackagestore, who are helping bring the sounds of Reynoldstown to the stage! 🎶🍻

💛 In two weeks, we’ll celebrate 30 years of community, inclusion and support at the Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival. Join us Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 7 p.m. at Lang-Carson Park. Did you know the festival’s name honors Reynoldstown’s historic roots? It symbolizes the hardworking residents who built and sustained the neighborhood, wheelbarrows in hand. What started in 1996 as a single-night neighborhood theater production has grown into Reynoldstown’s signature celebration. Over three decades, the festival has brought gospel music, porch performances and street parades to the community—all while using art and music to empower residents. Today, as the Reynoldstown Civic Improvement League’s largest annual fundraiser, the festival supports initiatives including affordable housing, greenspaces, community building and senior outreach. Come celebrate 30 years of neighbors showing up for neighbors with live music, local art, food trucks, a Kids Zone, a cornhole tournament and Atlanta’s tiniest race. Learn more at reynoldstown.net/wheelbarrow-festival. 💙

It’s September, which means it’s Wheelbarrow Festival month! And we’ve finalized the Upper Stage lineup. 🎶 Join us at Upper Lang-Carson Park on Saturday, Sept. 19, for an afternoon of great music and great performances. UPPER STAGE LINEUP Noon-1 p.m. – Rise City Dance 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Soiled Doves 3-4 p.m. – Mark and Lady Outlaw and the Outlaw Crew 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Daniel Hearn 6-7 p.m. – PeetMidnite and the Back Taxes 🎟️ Free admission | Local food and vendors | All ages welcome

Toddler Tees, designed by Mae Stewart Our smallest neighbors get their own gear. 🧡 Two brand new toddler tees — a cute Reynoldstown design and one that says "Peace, Love, Reynoldstown" — designed by our own Reynoldstown neighbor and designer, Mae Stewart. Mae is a designer and interior stylist with 15+ years experience creating content for home, lifestyle, and food brands — and now, for Reynoldstown's littlest residents. Because 30 years of Reynoldstown pride is for our youngest residents too. Get yours at the Wheelbarow Festival — Sat, Sept 19 | 12–7 PM | Lang-Carson Park. #WheelbarrowFestival #Reynoldstown #RCIL #30Years #MerchDrop

The newest Reynoldstown residents need gear too. Our brand new baby onesie says it plain and simple — "Reynoldstown Baby" — for the littlest neighbors just getting started here. Because 30 years of Reynoldstown pride starts on day one. Get yours at the festival — Sat, Sept 19 | 12–7 PM | Lang-Carson Park. #WheelbarrowFestival #Reynoldstown #RCIL #30Years #MerchDrop

This year’s Wheelbarrow Festival Kids Zone is bigger and better than ever! 🥳 We’ve partnered with PLAY DAY to bring non-stop games and energy to Lang-Carson Park, starting with an all-day team sports area featuring action-packed 4-square, kickball, capture the flag and a ga-ga ball pit. ⚽️🏃‍♂️ Little ones can head to the dedicated Free Play Zone on the tennis court for chalk, coloring and toddler-friendly activities 🎨🖍️, while families won’t want to miss the giant Bubble Vision display filling the park between 3 and 5 p.m.! 🫧✨ Bring the whole family for a day of neighborhood fun—Saturday, Sept. 19, from 12–7 p.m. at Lang-Carson Park! See you there! 🙌🎉

Your pup deserves some Reynoldstown pride too. 🐾 Two brand new doggie bandanas — so your four-legged neighbor can rep Reynoldstown right alongside you. Because 30 years of Reynoldstown pride is for the whole family, leash and all. Get yours at the festival — Sat, Sept 19 | 12–7 PM | Lang-Carson Park. #WheelbarrowFestival #Reynoldstown #RCIL #30Years #MerchDrop

Atlanta's tiniest race is back! 🏃 The .5K Race returns Saturday, September 19, during RCIL's 30th Annual Wheelbarrow Festival at Lang-Carson Park. Whether you're sprinting for a Personal Best, walking it in costume, or casually strolling to the finish line — this is the easiest race you'll ever run. 🏃🏻‍♀️ Minimal effort, maximum reward, and full bragging rights included 💙 T-shirt included with registration 🏆 Fun awards and prizes up for grabs Don't wait — register now: tinyurl.com/rtownpoint5 📍 Lang-Carson Park | 📅 Sept 19, 12–7 PM #WheelbarrowFestival #Reynoldstown #RCIL #30Years #Point5K

Look what just rolled in. 👀 New official Wheelbarrow Festival license & bike plates — designed to celebrate 30 years of Reynoldstown pride. Deck out your bike, your car, your porch... wherever you want to show it off. This is just the first look. More new gear coming your way before September 19th. Get yours at the festival — Sat, Sept 19 | 12–7 PM | Lang-Carson Park. [Add product photo] #WheelbarrowFestival #Reynoldstown #RCIL #30Years #MerchDrop

We’re kicking off the week with a big announcement! 📢 The Wheelbarrow Festival Main Stage lineup is officially locked in. Join us at Lang-Carson Park on Saturday, Sept. 19, for an afternoon of powerhouse vocals and hard-hitting grooves. 🎶 MAIN STAGE LINEUP 12-1 p.m. - Key Komponents 1:30-3 p.m. - The Rose Collective 3:30-5 p.m. - Trina Meade & Co. 5:30-7 p.m. - KJ and The FunkMaysons 🎟️ Free admission | Local food & vendors | All ages welcome

From Moreland Package Store - Stop by the BBQ: Join us for our second annual Customer Appreciation Barbecue on Friday, August 21st, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. We want to celebrate you and show our gratitude for your continued support. Everyone is welcome, so please feel free to bring your friends and spread the word. We look forward to seeing you there! At 15 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

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