1. science
2. ecology
3. waste management
4. recycling

National Public Works Week 2015: Please join the Department of Public Works in celebration of National Public Works Week (NPWW)
May 17 - 23, 2015. Across North America, more than 28,000 members in the US and Canada use this week to energize and educate
the public on the importance of the contribution of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing, and operating the heart
of local communities and building the quality of life. Please join us during this week of celebration.
MONDAY, MAY 18TH
DPW Open House
Atlanta City Hall Atrium
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
SATURDAY, MAY 16th
Dexter C. White Memorial 5K Walk/Run
Atlanta City Hall, 68 Mitchell Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
In honor of the late Dexter C. White, Deputy Commissioner of the
Department of Public Works, the City of Atlanta will officially kick-off
NPWW with a 5K Walk/Run to increase health & wellness and in support
of a college scholarship fund of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity a 501(C)3
organization. The 51-year-old Deputy Commissioner served in key
governmental roles impacting the field of Public Works. He is credited
with improving the City of Atlanta's Solid Waste Services, making its fleet
more sustainable and introducing 96-gallon recycling carts in an effort to
reduce Atlanta's carbon footprint. He was known nationwide for his
overall contributions to Public Policy, Solid Waste Management, and
Public Works. Register at: www.gofundme.com/NPWWDexter2015
SUNDAY, MAY 17TH
Worship Service with
Bishop Robert C. Wright, The Episcopal
Diocese of Atlanta, 11:15 am
St. Catherine's Episcopal Church
571 Holt Road, Marietta, GA 30066
The American Public Works Association Georgia Chapter Metro Atlanta
Branch will attend the 11:15 am Sunday worship service with The
Right Reverend Robert C. Wright, Bishop, The Episcopal Diocese of
Atlanta. Bishop Wright is an advocate for Public Works and has
participated in various outreach activities with the City of Atlanta. This
event is open to the public. Email: NPWW2015@atlantaga.gov.
TUESDAY, MAY 19TH
9:00 am 12:00 Noon
THURSDAY, M AY 21ST
Recycling Seminar for Senior
Residents, 10:30 am
FRIDAY, M AY 22ND
Recycling Seminar for Senior
Residents, 12:00 noon
Everyone is encouraged to recycle
to keep Atlanta clean and beautiful.
Everyone is encouraged to recycle to
keep Atlanta clean and beautiful.
Dogwood Neighborhood
Senior Center
1950 D. L. Hollowell Parkway, NW
Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30318
Southeast Neighborhood
Senior Center
1650 Newtown Circle, SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
City Council Proclamation OFS - 23 Claire Drive
1:00 pm
Atlanta, GA 30315
Contact: Tracy Hambrick
Email: tlhambrick@atlantaga.gov.
Contact: Tracy Hambrick
Email: tlhambrick@atlantaga.gov
Atlanta City Hall
City Council Chambers
THURSDAY, MAY 21ST
Tour the Streetcar Vehicle
Maintenance Facility (VMF)
11:00 am
FRIDAY, MAY 22ND
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Office of Fleet Services has
tips to share personal car care
Meet DPW staff, and learn
and preventive maintenance.
about DPW Services.
The first 25 DPW employees to
This event is being held in
register will receive tips on how to
coordination with the Mayor’s take care of their personal vehicle
Office of Constituent Services, including proper tire pressure, oil
Senior Day at City Hall and
change intervals, safety tips and
Credit Union of Atlanta.
more! DPW Employees only.
Community Leaders
Roundtable
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Atlanta City Hall
Council Floor Open Area
Are you a NPU Chairperson,
president of your community
club or neighborhood
organization? Join us for an
afternoon of tea and snacks.
Members of the DPW
Leadership Team will be
available to share information
about the many services that
DPW provides to the
City of Atlanta.
For information about any of
these activities please email:
NPWW2015@atlantaga.gov
Contact: Michelle Chatman
Email: mchatman@atlantaga.gov.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH
Career Fair
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lean about the history of the
Atlanta Streetcar and have
discounted lunch at
Sweet Auburn Seafood.
Atlanta City Hall
Old Council Chambers
Human Resources & AWDA share
VMF, 274 Auburn Avenue, SW
tips on preparing for a job
interview, resume writing, & more! Atlanta, GA 30303
Contact: Keith Hillsman
Contact: Alyshia Shands
Email: khillsman@atlantaga.gov.
Email: alshands@atlantaga.gov
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH
Money Talk with
Credit Union of Atlanta
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
THURSDAY, MAY 20TH
Money Talk with
Credit Union of Atlanta
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Transportation - North Avenue
1150 North Avenue, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Solid Waste – Lakewood
1150 North Avenue, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Email: NPWW2015@atlantaga.gov
Email: NPWW2015@atlantaga.gov
Join us at Piedmont Park for the
2015 Atlanta Jazz Festival!
Visit our booth and play the
DPW Prize Wheel.
SATURDAY, MAY 23RD
DPW Employee Recognition
Community Picnic &
BBQ Cook-Off
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grant Park
840 Cherokee Ave., SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
The community is invited to share in
appreciating Public Works with a fun
day in the park. Registration for the
Cook-Off is open to DPW Employees
only. For more information email to:
NPWW2015@atlantaga.gov.