Moving East Point Forward

Cultural Identity, Community Pride & Youth Empowerment Moves East Point Forward

Current Initiatives: East Point supports cultural identity and community pride through its Public Arts Program, which showcases local history and traditions via public art installations. The Cultural Enrichment Commission promotes arts and cultural programming citywide. The city hosts annual community events such as Juneteenth celebrations, Halloween festivals, and open mic nights that engage residents across generations. Youth empowerment efforts include the Next Generation Internship Program, offering career readiness and work experience opportunities, alongside various youth leadership initiatives encouraging active participation in community development.

The following focus areas will build on these initiatives to deepen community pride and youth empowerment:

• Expand arts and cultural programming that showcases local talent and traditions.
• Recognize community leaders and contributors across generations.
• Strengthen civic education through stewardship and citizenship training.
• Enhance youth development with leadership, literacy, and career readiness programs.
• Support innovative sports and recreational activities for all ages.

Promote digital literacy and safe online entrepreneurship for multigenerational empowerment.