Here is a video from the Atlanta Tea Party that Luke Livingston from Ground Floor Productions created.
Next week we will be releasing a special keepsake DVD for purchase that will have all the speakers from the Atlanta Tea Party. There will be special bonus content, music videos and plenty of footage of attendees' signs.
The DVD will be available next week at this website.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Atlanta Tea Party Follow Up Action Items
Thank you so much for attending the Atlanta Tax Day Tea Party and helping making it such an amazing success! As I said last night, the event exceeded my wildest dreams!
At present time, our calculations are a crowd of about 15,000 - 20,000 people. The last Capitol Policeman I spoke with said that it was difficult for them to get an accurate estimate as the crowd grew so large. I was told that Sean Hannity reported 20,000+ so his staff may have had a more accurate estimate that I did.
At present time, the nationwide effort shows over 800 Tea Parties with a total crowd of over 750,000 nationwide. The numbers are still being crunched and that number will be re-tabulated.
We have two immediate actions:
1. We your feedback on the demonstration
2. We need your photos and video
Feedback
I have created a form on google to request your input on the demonstration. Please take the 5 minutes required to fill it out so that we can learn from the event. Click here to give your feedback.
Photos and Video
If you have photos or video that you have uploaded to the net, please email atlantateapartyphotos@gmail.com the url. If you do not know how to do upload online, please email: atlantateapartyphotos@gmail.com copies of your photos.
At present time, our calculations are a crowd of about 15,000 - 20,000 people. The last Capitol Policeman I spoke with said that it was difficult for them to get an accurate estimate as the crowd grew so large. I was told that Sean Hannity reported 20,000+ so his staff may have had a more accurate estimate that I did.
At present time, the nationwide effort shows over 800 Tea Parties with a total crowd of over 750,000 nationwide. The numbers are still being crunched and that number will be re-tabulated.
We have two immediate actions:
1. We your feedback on the demonstration
2. We need your photos and video
Feedback
I have created a form on google to request your input on the demonstration. Please take the 5 minutes required to fill it out so that we can learn from the event. Click here to give your feedback.
Photos and Video
If you have photos or video that you have uploaded to the net, please email atlantateapartyphotos@gmail.com the url. If you do not know how to do upload online, please email: atlantateapartyphotos@gmail.com copies of your photos.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
T-Shirts, Signs, and Stickers
Patriot Depot, a local Atlanta area owned company, supports the Tea Party and has an inventory of shirts, signs, bumper stickers, and other Tea Party items that you can buy online. Just click on the following link or paste it into your browser to see their selection.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Atlanta Tea Party Details
The Atlanta Tea Party is happening this Wednesday, Tax Day April 15th from 7:00 pm - 10:10 pm in front of the steps at the Georgia State Capitol. Rain or shine! Click to RSVP using this form.
Additionally, over 500 other Tea Parties are planned across the country. At each of these Tea Parties, Americans will protest their irritation at out of control spending in Washington, high deficits, special interest pork projects, stimulus and bailout bills, and increased taxes. We the People expect and demand fiscal accountability with our tax dollars by those who represent us in Washington.
Bring Hand Made Protest Signs. Wondering what to put on the signs? Click here to find out.
Wear RED!!! This will stand out for photos and media and it symbolizes that Congress is running our country into the red with high deficits.
We still need donations. Since Sean Hannity has announced and promoted the Atlanta Tea Party so much, our needs have grown. We need money to have a stage built, audio-visual equipment, supplies and many other items. We plan to have big screen TV's so everyone will have good view of the event no matter where they are standing. Sean Hannity will be broadcasting his show live. America will be watching the Atlanta Tea Party and we want to have a big impact. We have many speakers lined up, including Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, John Rich, of the country act " Big and Rich", and many others. "Joe The Plumber" might even stop by. Our focus is on the grassroots movement so we don't have big name sponsors. We depend on you, the grassroots. Our estimated costs just for the stage and audio-visual equipment is $ 25,000 and so far we have raised less than $15,000. Click here to donate now.
What is the Atlanta Tax Day Tea Party and what is happening at it? I have not protested before, what should I expect? Click here to read what to expect at the protest, whether there will be porta potties, if you should bring your own water, and other logistical details.
Want to carpool or ride a bus with other people from your county? Don't want to drive all the way into Atlanta? Want to meet other people who care about the fiscal direction this country is headed as passionately as you do? Click here to read about local county coordinators and events.
Attending the event with your own small group and wondering about the best place to park or where to get off Marta? Click here to find out.
Sean Hannity will broadcast live from the Atlanta Tea Party. Click here to read details.
I want to help out with this important and historic effort. What can I do to help? Click here to read about the various ways you can help right now today.
Arriving from out of town? Welcome to Atlanta! We are glad you are joining us at the Atlanta Tax Day Tea Party!! Click here to read about a hotel deal.
Wondering about what else is happening across the country? Want to read more about the Nationwide Tea Parties or watch at Tea Party PJTV Show? Click here to learn how.
Have a great day!
Additionally, over 500 other Tea Parties are planned across the country. At each of these Tea Parties, Americans will protest their irritation at out of control spending in Washington, high deficits, special interest pork projects, stimulus and bailout bills, and increased taxes. We the People expect and demand fiscal accountability with our tax dollars by those who represent us in Washington.
Bring Hand Made Protest Signs. Wondering what to put on the signs? Click here to find out.
Wear RED!!! This will stand out for photos and media and it symbolizes that Congress is running our country into the red with high deficits.
We still need donations. Since Sean Hannity has announced and promoted the Atlanta Tea Party so much, our needs have grown. We need money to have a stage built, audio-visual equipment, supplies and many other items. We plan to have big screen TV's so everyone will have good view of the event no matter where they are standing. Sean Hannity will be broadcasting his show live. America will be watching the Atlanta Tea Party and we want to have a big impact. We have many speakers lined up, including Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, John Rich, of the country act " Big and Rich", and many others. "Joe The Plumber" might even stop by. Our focus is on the grassroots movement so we don't have big name sponsors. We depend on you, the grassroots. Our estimated costs just for the stage and audio-visual equipment is $ 25,000 and so far we have raised less than $15,000. Click here to donate now.
What is the Atlanta Tax Day Tea Party and what is happening at it? I have not protested before, what should I expect? Click here to read what to expect at the protest, whether there will be porta potties, if you should bring your own water, and other logistical details.
Want to carpool or ride a bus with other people from your county? Don't want to drive all the way into Atlanta? Want to meet other people who care about the fiscal direction this country is headed as passionately as you do? Click here to read about local county coordinators and events.
Attending the event with your own small group and wondering about the best place to park or where to get off Marta? Click here to find out.
Sean Hannity will broadcast live from the Atlanta Tea Party. Click here to read details.
I want to help out with this important and historic effort. What can I do to help? Click here to read about the various ways you can help right now today.
Arriving from out of town? Welcome to Atlanta! We are glad you are joining us at the Atlanta Tax Day Tea Party!! Click here to read about a hotel deal.
Wondering about what else is happening across the country? Want to read more about the Nationwide Tea Parties or watch at Tea Party PJTV Show? Click here to learn how.
Have a great day!
Wondering About the Nationwide Tea Party Movement?
If you are wondering about the Nationwide Tea Party Movement, you can read the Tea Blog at Tax Day Tea Party Site.
Also, you can watch the PJTV Tea Party Coalition Show on your computer by click here.
You can watch several other Tea Party Coalition Shows, including the Pre-Show with the Official Tea Party Anthem, by tuning into the Tea Party Coalition Channel on PJTV.
Also, you can watch the PJTV Tea Party Coalition Show on your computer by click here.
You can watch several other Tea Party Coalition Shows, including the Pre-Show with the Official Tea Party Anthem, by tuning into the Tea Party Coalition Channel on PJTV.
What Can I Do to Help the Atlanta Tea Party?
1. Invite family, friends, and neighbors. Offer them a ride so they have no excuse not to attend.
2. Use shoe polish to write atlantateaparty.net on your car window.
3. Make signs. Bring several in case the person you are standing near does not have one.
4. RSVP
5. Bring your camera to take lots of photos. We will post a link to a site to upload photos in the next few days.
6. Become a Citizen Journalist with PJTV. Click here to goto the signup page for PJTV. PJTV is a conservative internet news site with several excellent programs.
7. Have a blog? Write a post or two about why you are attending the Tea Party.
8. Write a letter to the editor to your local paper telling why you are attending the Atlanta Tea Party.
9. Make a donation by clicking here. We need money to have a stage built, audio-visual equipment, supplies and many other items. We plan to have big screen TV's so everyone will have good view of the event no matter where they are standing. Sean Hannity will be broadcasting his show live . America will be watching the Atlanta Tea Party and we want to have a big impact. We have many speakers lined up, including Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, John Rich, of the country act " Big and Rich", and many others. "Joe The Plumber" might even stop by. Our focus is on the grassroots movement so we don't have big name sponsors. We depend on you, the grassroots. Our estimated costs just for the stage and audio-visual equipment is $ 25,000
2. Use shoe polish to write atlantateaparty.net on your car window.
3. Make signs. Bring several in case the person you are standing near does not have one.
4. RSVP
5. Bring your camera to take lots of photos. We will post a link to a site to upload photos in the next few days.
6. Become a Citizen Journalist with PJTV. Click here to goto the signup page for PJTV. PJTV is a conservative internet news site with several excellent programs.
7. Have a blog? Write a post or two about why you are attending the Tea Party.
8. Write a letter to the editor to your local paper telling why you are attending the Atlanta Tea Party.
9. Make a donation by clicking here. We need money to have a stage built, audio-visual equipment, supplies and many other items. We plan to have big screen TV's so everyone will have good view of the event no matter where they are standing. Sean Hannity will be broadcasting his show live . America will be watching the Atlanta Tea Party and we want to have a big impact. We have many speakers lined up, including Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, John Rich, of the country act " Big and Rich", and many others. "Joe The Plumber" might even stop by. Our focus is on the grassroots movement so we don't have big name sponsors. We depend on you, the grassroots. Our estimated costs just for the stage and audio-visual equipment is $ 25,000
Do I Need to RSVP? Do I Need a Ticket to Get In?
You do not need a ticket. Just show up.
While the event is free and open to the public, we are asking that you RSVP by clicking here and using this form.
Thanks!!
While the event is free and open to the public, we are asking that you RSVP by clicking here and using this form.
Thanks!!
MARTA, Parking, & Transportation
Because we are expecting a very large number of people at the event, the Capitol Police are closing off several roads surrounding the Capitol to give the crowds room to gather and join in the protest. While the closing of those roads helps the event, it does create some challenges for people coming to the event by car.
Our first recommendation is that you park at one of the outer lying MARTA (itsmarta.com) train stations and ride the train to the 5 Points Station in Atlanta. On foot, the 5 Points Station is a 4 minute walk (0.2 miles) to the Georgia State Capitol which is where the event will occur at 7 PM on April 15th. The map below shows walking directions. Point A is the 5 Points MARTA station and point B is the Georgia State Capitol.
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If you prefer to drive, there are several parking decks near the Capitol and throughout downtown Atlanta. Some take credit cards, but many require cash. You'll probably need at least $20 to park for the event.
Underground Atlanta is a large retail center near the Capitol. It is directly beside the 5 Points Marta station which is shown in the map above. Underground Atlanta has ample parking and is only a 4 minute walk from the Capitol.
Some of the Counties and Cities surrounding metro Atlanta are arranging carpools and/or buses to help large groups of people get to the Atlanta Tea Party. For a list of the County Coordinators, their contact information, and details about their transportation plans please see our post from April 8 called County Coordinators and County Information.
Thanks and we look forward to seeing you at the Atlanta Tea Party on April 15th at 7 PM at the Georgia State Capitol.
Our first recommendation is that you park at one of the outer lying MARTA (itsmarta.com) train stations and ride the train to the 5 Points Station in Atlanta. On foot, the 5 Points Station is a 4 minute walk (0.2 miles) to the Georgia State Capitol which is where the event will occur at 7 PM on April 15th. The map below shows walking directions. Point A is the 5 Points MARTA station and point B is the Georgia State Capitol.
View Larger Map
If you prefer to drive, there are several parking decks near the Capitol and throughout downtown Atlanta. Some take credit cards, but many require cash. You'll probably need at least $20 to park for the event.
Underground Atlanta is a large retail center near the Capitol. It is directly beside the 5 Points Marta station which is shown in the map above. Underground Atlanta has ample parking and is only a 4 minute walk from the Capitol.
Some of the Counties and Cities surrounding metro Atlanta are arranging carpools and/or buses to help large groups of people get to the Atlanta Tea Party. For a list of the County Coordinators, their contact information, and details about their transportation plans please see our post from April 8 called County Coordinators and County Information.
Thanks and we look forward to seeing you at the Atlanta Tea Party on April 15th at 7 PM at the Georgia State Capitol.
Sign Suggestions
Bring signs with you to the Atlanta Tea Party! Bring several signs so that if your neighbor does not have one, you can share. We want to make sure Washington gets the message that we are fed up with excessive spending, government waste, and high taxes. One way to convey this message is with signs.
You can click here for downloadable signs that you can print and bring with you. These are large signs that you may need to have printed at Kinko's/FedEx, Office Depot, Staples, Office Max, etc.
Sign Ideas
Give Me Liberty Not Debt
Don't Tax Me, Bro
Born Free but Taxed to Death
Don't Stimulate. . .Liberate
You Are Not Entitled to What I Have Earned
Read My Lipstick! No More Bailouts!
Read My Liptstick! No New Taxes!
United or Die
Next Time Read the Bill
Cut Taxes Not Deals
Keep Your Hands Out of My Piggy Bank
We Have Had Enough Stop Rewarding Failure
Attn: Washington No Public Money for Private Failure
Attn: Washington You Have Run Out of OUR Money
Don't Spread My Wealth. . . Spread My Work Ethic
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work to give to those who are not. ~Thomas Jefferson
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. These Are Rights, Not Guarantees
The issue today is the same as it has always been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite. ~Thomas Jefferson
Less Pork in Bills, More Pork on Grills
The Revolution Starts HERE [with an arrow pointing down]
Get Your Hand Out of My Pocket & Leave Me Alone!
STOP the Borrowing
STOP the Spending
STOP the Taxing
I Can Spend My $$ Better Than Government Can
It's Time to Clean House! -- And Senate!
I Want My National Sovereignty Back
Stop the $$$ Presses!
We The People ARE FED UP
Cap and Trade = Broke and Poor
I would rather live under a bridge than live under socialism
One Bad Ass Mistake America
Revolution! Nuff said
The sleeping giant is now awake
Is this what you voted for?
Government is Broken
FAIR TAX
RIP America
I'm sorry I didn't do more to stop the madness
Tea is only the beginning
Do you know what happened after 1773? We Do
We don't want pork, We Want Liberty
Special Interest Get the Pork, We Get the Beans.
Pay for Your OWN Mortgage
Free Markets, Not Free Loaders
No Public Money for Private Failure
Reward Responsibility, Not Irresponsibility
Andrew Jackson was Right: No to Bank Nationalization
Cut Taxes, Not Deals
Next Time, Read the Bill Before You Sign It
You Can’t Borrow to Prosperity
Don’t Mortgage the Future
Solve Problems, Don’t Sweep Them Under the Table
220 Years to Build the Republic, 1 Month to Destroy It
Obama has a Crisis of Competence
Why Should I Pay for YOUR Bad Decisions
Restore the Republic, Revolt Against Socialism
Sleep? I’ll Sleep When Conservatives Run Congress
Netizen Warriors, Not Dependent Whiners
READ THE BILL NEXT TIME
No Taxation Without Deliberation
No Taxation Without Deliberative Representation
No Spending Without Deliberation
No Spending Without Deliberative Representation
Join Our Cause: Restore the Republic
We Don’t Want No Stinkin Socialism !
The Very Small List: Things Government Does Well
REPEAL THE PORK
REPEAL THE BAILOUT CONGRESS
The Following are from http://ashevilleteaparty.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/protest-sign-ideas/:
Free markets, not free loaders
We the People…are now owned by the Chinese.
Atlas will shrug
Stimulate business, not government
Honk if I’m paying your mortgage
You can’t borrow prosperity
Home ownership is not an entitlement
I’ll pay for my house, you pay for yours
Party like it’s 1773
Proud American capitalist
Repeal the pork or your bacon is cooked
Your mortgage is not my problem
No taxation without deliberation
Give me liberty or give me debt!
You can’t spend your way out of debt
Wake up America, stop the insanity!
R.I.P. Free market economy
Save trees, stop printing money
Don’t tread on me (Gadsden flag or First Navy Jack)
I want your money (recruiting picture of Uncle Sam)
Wall Street got a bailout and all I got was the bill
TARP = $750 Billion
Stimulus = $870 Billion
2009 Deficit = $1.75 Trillion
U.S. Dollar = WORTHLESS!!
Just Say No (word “Socialism” with circle and slash)
Liberty is all the stimulus we need
To Every American Politicians Are Responsible To You
Stop the March to Marxism!
I blew my middle class tax cut on this sign.
Quotes:
“Man is not free unless the government is limited.” Ronald Reagan
“The way to crush the bourgeoisie is to grind them between the millstones of taxation and inflation.” Vladmir Lenin
“Debt, n. An ingenious substitute for the chain and whip of the slavedriver.” Ambrose Bierce
“It takes as much imagination to create debt as to create income.” Leonard Orr
“Debt is the fatal disease of republics, the first thing and the mightiest to undermine governments and corrupt the people.” Wendell Phillips
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work to give to those who are not." ~Thomas Jefferson
"The issue today is the same as it has always been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite." ~Thomas Jefferson
Have other ideas for sign slogans? Feel free to leave a comment below.
Notes: Signs at the Atlanta Tea Party may not be on stakes or poles of any kind. Protest signs that are not in line with theme of the event will asked to be removed at the demonstration. Such signs include but not limited to: campaigning, racially inappropriate slogans, anything that suggests violence or unlawful activity, and/or partisan slogans.
You can click here for downloadable signs that you can print and bring with you. These are large signs that you may need to have printed at Kinko's/FedEx, Office Depot, Staples, Office Max, etc.
Sign Ideas
Give Me Liberty Not Debt
Don't Tax Me, Bro
Born Free but Taxed to Death
Don't Stimulate. . .Liberate
You Are Not Entitled to What I Have Earned
Read My Lipstick! No More Bailouts!
Read My Liptstick! No New Taxes!
United or Die
Next Time Read the Bill
Cut Taxes Not Deals
Keep Your Hands Out of My Piggy Bank
We Have Had Enough Stop Rewarding Failure
Attn: Washington No Public Money for Private Failure
Attn: Washington You Have Run Out of OUR Money
Don't Spread My Wealth. . . Spread My Work Ethic
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work to give to those who are not. ~Thomas Jefferson
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. These Are Rights, Not Guarantees
The issue today is the same as it has always been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite. ~Thomas Jefferson
Less Pork in Bills, More Pork on Grills
The Revolution Starts HERE [with an arrow pointing down]
Get Your Hand Out of My Pocket & Leave Me Alone!
STOP the Borrowing
STOP the Spending
STOP the Taxing
I Can Spend My $$ Better Than Government Can
It's Time to Clean House! -- And Senate!
I Want My National Sovereignty Back
Stop the $$$ Presses!
We The People ARE FED UP
Cap and Trade = Broke and Poor
I would rather live under a bridge than live under socialism
One Bad Ass Mistake America
Revolution! Nuff said
The sleeping giant is now awake
Is this what you voted for?
Government is Broken
FAIR TAX
RIP America
I'm sorry I didn't do more to stop the madness
Tea is only the beginning
Do you know what happened after 1773? We Do
We don't want pork, We Want Liberty
Special Interest Get the Pork, We Get the Beans.
Pay for Your OWN Mortgage
Free Markets, Not Free Loaders
No Public Money for Private Failure
Reward Responsibility, Not Irresponsibility
Andrew Jackson was Right: No to Bank Nationalization
Cut Taxes, Not Deals
Next Time, Read the Bill Before You Sign It
You Can’t Borrow to Prosperity
Don’t Mortgage the Future
Solve Problems, Don’t Sweep Them Under the Table
220 Years to Build the Republic, 1 Month to Destroy It
Obama has a Crisis of Competence
Why Should I Pay for YOUR Bad Decisions
Restore the Republic, Revolt Against Socialism
Sleep? I’ll Sleep When Conservatives Run Congress
Netizen Warriors, Not Dependent Whiners
READ THE BILL NEXT TIME
No Taxation Without Deliberation
No Taxation Without Deliberative Representation
No Spending Without Deliberation
No Spending Without Deliberative Representation
Join Our Cause: Restore the Republic
We Don’t Want No Stinkin Socialism !
The Very Small List: Things Government Does Well
REPEAL THE PORK
REPEAL THE BAILOUT CONGRESS
The Following are from http://ashevilleteaparty.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/protest-sign-ideas/:
Free markets, not free loaders
We the People…are now owned by the Chinese.
Atlas will shrug
Stimulate business, not government
Honk if I’m paying your mortgage
You can’t borrow prosperity
Home ownership is not an entitlement
I’ll pay for my house, you pay for yours
Party like it’s 1773
Proud American capitalist
Repeal the pork or your bacon is cooked
Your mortgage is not my problem
No taxation without deliberation
Give me liberty or give me debt!
You can’t spend your way out of debt
Wake up America, stop the insanity!
R.I.P. Free market economy
Save trees, stop printing money
Don’t tread on me (Gadsden flag or First Navy Jack)
I want your money (recruiting picture of Uncle Sam)
Wall Street got a bailout and all I got was the bill
TARP = $750 Billion
Stimulus = $870 Billion
2009 Deficit = $1.75 Trillion
U.S. Dollar = WORTHLESS!!
Just Say No (word “Socialism” with circle and slash)
Liberty is all the stimulus we need
To Every American Politicians Are Responsible To You
Stop the March to Marxism!
I blew my middle class tax cut on this sign.
Quotes:
“Man is not free unless the government is limited.” Ronald Reagan
“The way to crush the bourgeoisie is to grind them between the millstones of taxation and inflation.” Vladmir Lenin
“Debt, n. An ingenious substitute for the chain and whip of the slavedriver.” Ambrose Bierce
“It takes as much imagination to create debt as to create income.” Leonard Orr
“Debt is the fatal disease of republics, the first thing and the mightiest to undermine governments and corrupt the people.” Wendell Phillips
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work to give to those who are not." ~Thomas Jefferson
"The issue today is the same as it has always been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite." ~Thomas Jefferson
Have other ideas for sign slogans? Feel free to leave a comment below.
Notes: Signs at the Atlanta Tea Party may not be on stakes or poles of any kind. Protest signs that are not in line with theme of the event will asked to be removed at the demonstration. Such signs include but not limited to: campaigning, racially inappropriate slogans, anything that suggests violence or unlawful activity, and/or partisan slogans.
Special Hotel Deal for Atlanta Tea Party
The Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Atlanta is offering a group rate for Tea Party Participants on the night of April 15th.
For more information or to make a reservation please click on the following link:
Tea Party Hotel Group Rate
or contact the hotel directly at:
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
210 Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-659-1400
The hotel (marked with the green "A" on the map below) is 1 mile from the Georgia State Capitol (marked with the green "B") which is where the event will be held at 7PM on April 15th.
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Additional Atlanta hotels offering group rates are as follows:
Hilton Downtown $99/night ask for Atlanta Tea Party 404.221.6300 or 1.877.667.7210.
Renaissance $119/night ask for Atlanta Tea Party 404.881.6000.
Westin Peachtree Plaza $129/night 404.659.1400. Westin Group Rate
For more information or to make a reservation please click on the following link:
or contact the hotel directly at:
210 Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-659-1400
The hotel (marked with the green "A" on the map below) is 1 mile from the Georgia State Capitol (marked with the green "B") which is where the event will be held at 7PM on April 15th.
View Larger Map
Additional Atlanta hotels offering group rates are as follows:
Hilton Downtown $99/night ask for Atlanta Tea Party 404.221.6300 or 1.877.667.7210.
Renaissance $119/night ask for Atlanta Tea Party 404.881.6000.
Westin Peachtree Plaza $129/night 404.659.1400. Westin Group Rate
What to Expect at the Atlanta Tea Party
The Atlanta Tax Day Tea Party is one of the hundreds of the Nationwide Tax Day Tea Party Protests. These Tea Parties started as a way to express outrage over stimulus spending, special projects or "Pork Projects," and increased taxes. Currently, there are over 500 Tax Day Tea Parties planned across the country on April 15th.
In Atlanta, the demonstration will begin at 7:00 pm in front of the Steps on the State Capitol. There is a Braves game that starts at 7:05. Several roads are closing and traffic is being re-routed to various places to make up for the street closings. Expect traffic to be even more nightmare-ish than usual. The Atlanta Police have advised us to encourage everyone to take Marta. If you take Marta, you can get off the train at the 5 Points Station so that you do not have to change trains.
Sean Hannity will be broadcasting live from the Atlanta Tea Party. His show, Hannity's America, will have a makeshift studio/stage setup from where he will broadcast.
With Sean Hannity's announcement of his live broadcast, the crowds are expected to be quite large. There will be an elevated stage so those near the front can see. There will also be speakers and 2 jumbotron tvs. If you are further back in the crowd, you should still be able to see and hear the events.
Bring handmade protest signs related to fiscal responsibility. The signs must NOT be on stakes or poles of any kind. Bring flags (again are NOT mounted stakes or poles)to wave in the crowd. Wear red to stand out in the crowd and to symbolize that Washington is running this country into "the red." Bring you loud voice and be prepared to chant, shout, and yell.
It may be hot or cold. You can never really tell with Atlanta weather at this time of the year. It may be raining. Even if it rains, we are still having the Atlanta Tax Day Tea Party outside the Capitol. If it does rain, come in rain gear and bring umbrellas. Imagine the impact to Washington if they see a crowd of thousands in the rain protesting high taxes and government waste.
The program itself is being nailed down as we speak. There will be music, guest speakers, videos, and more.
The Atlanta Police and the Georgia State Capitol Police will be on the grounds providing security, crowd, and traffic control. Remember these are public servants and give them the respect they deserve. If they ask you to remove a sign from a stake, they are only doing so for your safety and the safety of others in the crowd.
We have ordered porta potties and they will be on the grounds. No money can change hands on the Capitol Grounds so we will NOT have refreshments for sale. You can bring your own water and snacks if you would like. Volunteers will stay afterward to clean up. Do your part to help in the clean up process by taking your trash with you.
Bring cameras both still and video to record the event. There will be a central place to upload images after the event. We will add a link to that site in the next few days.
Join us in this exciting and historic endeavor as we tell Washington, We the People are silent no more! We the People expect and demand fiscal responsibility and accountability!!
In Atlanta, the demonstration will begin at 7:00 pm in front of the Steps on the State Capitol. There is a Braves game that starts at 7:05. Several roads are closing and traffic is being re-routed to various places to make up for the street closings. Expect traffic to be even more nightmare-ish than usual. The Atlanta Police have advised us to encourage everyone to take Marta. If you take Marta, you can get off the train at the 5 Points Station so that you do not have to change trains.
Sean Hannity will be broadcasting live from the Atlanta Tea Party. His show, Hannity's America, will have a makeshift studio/stage setup from where he will broadcast.
With Sean Hannity's announcement of his live broadcast, the crowds are expected to be quite large. There will be an elevated stage so those near the front can see. There will also be speakers and 2 jumbotron tvs. If you are further back in the crowd, you should still be able to see and hear the events.
Bring handmade protest signs related to fiscal responsibility. The signs must NOT be on stakes or poles of any kind. Bring flags (again are NOT mounted stakes or poles)to wave in the crowd. Wear red to stand out in the crowd and to symbolize that Washington is running this country into "the red." Bring you loud voice and be prepared to chant, shout, and yell.
It may be hot or cold. You can never really tell with Atlanta weather at this time of the year. It may be raining. Even if it rains, we are still having the Atlanta Tax Day Tea Party outside the Capitol. If it does rain, come in rain gear and bring umbrellas. Imagine the impact to Washington if they see a crowd of thousands in the rain protesting high taxes and government waste.
The program itself is being nailed down as we speak. There will be music, guest speakers, videos, and more.
The Atlanta Police and the Georgia State Capitol Police will be on the grounds providing security, crowd, and traffic control. Remember these are public servants and give them the respect they deserve. If they ask you to remove a sign from a stake, they are only doing so for your safety and the safety of others in the crowd.
We have ordered porta potties and they will be on the grounds. No money can change hands on the Capitol Grounds so we will NOT have refreshments for sale. You can bring your own water and snacks if you would like. Volunteers will stay afterward to clean up. Do your part to help in the clean up process by taking your trash with you.
Bring cameras both still and video to record the event. There will be a central place to upload images after the event. We will add a link to that site in the next few days.
Join us in this exciting and historic endeavor as we tell Washington, We the People are silent no more! We the People expect and demand fiscal responsibility and accountability!!
County Coordinators and County Information
Thank you for your patience.
Please use this list to contact your local County Coordinator. I am working to update this site with details of events for each local county. As soon as I have the information, I will add it to the site.
Bartow
Michael Huneke, huneke5@bellsouth.net
Carroll
Bill Williamson, Coordinator, and Carolyn Henderson Co-Coordinator atmac@chater.net
Cherokee
Terri Green, 678-388-7101, tkgreen@bellsouth.net
Jeff Duncan, Co-Coordinator jduncan@acornsys.com
Carpool April 15th, 3 PM, parking lot of the old Walmart now Furniture Express at the corner of Hwy 92 and Main Street in Woodstock. MAP. Leaving at 3:55 PM sharp. Some vans will be available to carry extra passengers.
Cobb
Claire Waldron, Coordinator, claire_waldron@hotmail.com
Scott Johnson, Co-Coordinator, scottj@applebank.net
Cobb Pre-Party Marietta Square April 15th, 4:00-5:00 pm
At the Pre-Party, you will be able to make your own signs and there will be a Sing Making Contest. You can bring your own signs or make your own at the Pre-Party.
2 chartered buses to depart from the Sq. down to the Capitol, bus tickets are limited and cost $15. Call 770-272-0458 to make arrangements to purchase bus ticket.
Coweta
Wendy Bloedt, 678-898-0257, ridethebuscoweta@hotmail.com
Ride the Bus Coweta
Buses leaving the Coweta County Fairgrounds at 5:30 p.m. SHARP! $20 per person; If you are riding the bus from Coweta, you must purchase a ticket using the ridethebuscoweta.blogspot.com site.
Newnan City Hall Pre-Party at noon on April 15th. Contact chip@courseyproperties.com or if on Facebook see, "Tea Party in Newnan, GA"
Peachtree City City Hall Pre-Party at noon on April 15th. Contact cwfallon@bellsouth.net - Cindy Fallon
DeKalb
Julie Federer, juliefed@gmail.com
Fayette
Wendy Blodet, ridethebuscoweta@hotmail.com
Bus Ride Coweta County Fairgrounds, buses leave at 5:30 p.m. SHARP! $20 per person; If you are riding the bus from Coweta, you must purchase a ticket using the ridethebuscoweta.blogspot.com site.
Forsyth
Bradley Wilkins, bradleyjwilkins@bellsouth.net, 404-783-1392
Trissa Sanderson, Co-Coordinator, jsand007@bellsouth.net
Sign Making Party April 13th, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Dr., Cumming, GA 30040. The meeting takes place in the Banquet Hall located in the back of the facility.
Pre-Party and Bus Ride It all starts at 3:30 pm on April 15th at the Forsyth County Fairgrounds Parking Lot #3. Arrive on time so we can get organized, energized and ready to make our voices heard. Bus will leave at 4:00. The bus ride is FREE, seating is limited to 52 people, and is first come first serve. Make your reservations with Brad Wilkins (bradleyjwilkins@bellsouth.net).
If you just absolutely cannot make it to Atlanta, even with free transportation, then there will be an Rally at the Cumming Courthouse from 5:00 - 7:00.
Fulton
Liz Hausman, 770-318-9722, lizhh@mindspring.com
Tax Day Tea Pre-Party, Wednesday April 15th, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Old Roswell Square Gazebo Intersection of Hwy 120 and Hwy 9
Gwinnett
Mike Scuderi, 404-218-4471, scud2514@yahoo.com
Sign Making Party Saturday 3 - 5 Pickneyville Community Center
Bus Meetup April 15th, 5:00 Pickneyville Community Center. The bus costs $20 per person. If you want to ride the bus, you must Mike Scuderi by noon on Friday to arrange for your ticket.
Henry
Allie Gelineau, 770-506-4162, alliegelineau@gmail.com
Sign Making Party Saturday, April 11, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 144 Jonesboro Road, McDonough; RSVP: Judy Peterson, 770-914-5547
Pre-Party and Carpool Staging Area April 15th 3:45, Hudson Bridge Walmart Parking Lot (SE corner). Cars will leave at 4:00 sharp. RSVP: TaxedHenry@yahoo.com
Newton
Elizabeth Christian, 678-367-7566, eschristian@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=67559867089
Paulding
Rocky Swann, 770-630-9720, rockyswann@hotmail.com
Call or email Rocky Swann if you are interested in carpooling
Spalding
Kathy Noble, eyesew007@comcast.net
Please use this list to contact your local County Coordinator. I am working to update this site with details of events for each local county. As soon as I have the information, I will add it to the site.
Bartow
Michael Huneke, huneke5@bellsouth.net
Carroll
Bill Williamson, Coordinator, and Carolyn Henderson Co-Coordinator atmac@chater.net
Cherokee
Terri Green, 678-388-7101, tkgreen@bellsouth.net
Jeff Duncan, Co-Coordinator jduncan@acornsys.com
Carpool April 15th, 3 PM, parking lot of the old Walmart now Furniture Express at the corner of Hwy 92 and Main Street in Woodstock. MAP. Leaving at 3:55 PM sharp. Some vans will be available to carry extra passengers.
Cobb
Claire Waldron, Coordinator, claire_waldron@hotmail.com
Scott Johnson, Co-Coordinator, scottj@applebank.net
Cobb Pre-Party Marietta Square April 15th, 4:00-5:00 pm
At the Pre-Party, you will be able to make your own signs and there will be a Sing Making Contest. You can bring your own signs or make your own at the Pre-Party.
2 chartered buses to depart from the Sq. down to the Capitol, bus tickets are limited and cost $15. Call 770-272-0458 to make arrangements to purchase bus ticket.
Coweta
Wendy Bloedt, 678-898-0257, ridethebuscoweta@hotmail.com
Ride the Bus Coweta
Buses leaving the Coweta County Fairgrounds at 5:30 p.m. SHARP! $20 per person; If you are riding the bus from Coweta, you must purchase a ticket using the ridethebuscoweta.blogspot.com site.
Newnan City Hall Pre-Party at noon on April 15th. Contact chip@courseyproperties.com or if on Facebook see, "Tea Party in Newnan, GA"
Peachtree City City Hall Pre-Party at noon on April 15th. Contact cwfallon@bellsouth.net - Cindy Fallon
DeKalb
Julie Federer, juliefed@gmail.com
Fayette
Wendy Blodet, ridethebuscoweta@hotmail.com
Bus Ride Coweta County Fairgrounds, buses leave at 5:30 p.m. SHARP! $20 per person; If you are riding the bus from Coweta, you must purchase a ticket using the ridethebuscoweta.blogspot.com site.
Forsyth
Bradley Wilkins, bradleyjwilkins@bellsouth.net, 404-783-1392
Trissa Sanderson, Co-Coordinator, jsand007@bellsouth.net
Sign Making Party April 13th, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Dr., Cumming, GA 30040. The meeting takes place in the Banquet Hall located in the back of the facility.
Pre-Party and Bus Ride It all starts at 3:30 pm on April 15th at the Forsyth County Fairgrounds Parking Lot #3. Arrive on time so we can get organized, energized and ready to make our voices heard. Bus will leave at 4:00. The bus ride is FREE, seating is limited to 52 people, and is first come first serve. Make your reservations with Brad Wilkins (bradleyjwilkins@bellsouth.net).
If you just absolutely cannot make it to Atlanta, even with free transportation, then there will be an Rally at the Cumming Courthouse from 5:00 - 7:00.
Fulton
Liz Hausman, 770-318-9722, lizhh@mindspring.com
Tax Day Tea Pre-Party, Wednesday April 15th, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Old Roswell Square Gazebo Intersection of Hwy 120 and Hwy 9
Gwinnett
Mike Scuderi, 404-218-4471, scud2514@yahoo.com
Sign Making Party Saturday 3 - 5 Pickneyville Community Center
Bus Meetup April 15th, 5:00 Pickneyville Community Center. The bus costs $20 per person. If you want to ride the bus, you must Mike Scuderi by noon on Friday to arrange for your ticket.
Henry
Allie Gelineau, 770-506-4162, alliegelineau@gmail.com
Sign Making Party Saturday, April 11, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 144 Jonesboro Road, McDonough; RSVP: Judy Peterson, 770-914-5547
Pre-Party and Carpool Staging Area April 15th 3:45, Hudson Bridge Walmart Parking Lot (SE corner). Cars will leave at 4:00 sharp. RSVP: TaxedHenry@yahoo.com
Newton
Elizabeth Christian, 678-367-7566, eschristian@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=67559867089
Paulding
Rocky Swann, 770-630-9720, rockyswann@hotmail.com
Call or email Rocky Swann if you are interested in carpooling
Spalding
Kathy Noble, eyesew007@comcast.net
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Volunteer, RSVP, Suggestions
In an attempt to better and more quickly sort Volunteer Requests, RSVPs, Suggestions, Email List Additions, etc., I have created an Atlanta Tea Party Sign Up Form. Please fill it out.
If you have sent me your email address and question already but have not heard back from me, I would greatly appreciate it if you would use this form to resend your question.
If you are with the MEDIA, please email or call me. Use the word MEDIA in the email subject line.
My email is backlogged and I am working through it as quickly as possible. This form should make it a faster process. Thank you for your patience and understanding!!
Have a great day!
If you have sent me your email address and question already but have not heard back from me, I would greatly appreciate it if you would use this form to resend your question.
If you are with the MEDIA, please email or call me. Use the word MEDIA in the email subject line.
My email is backlogged and I am working through it as quickly as possible. This form should make it a faster process. Thank you for your patience and understanding!!
Have a great day!
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