Trees Atlanta pitches East Point front‑yard tree program; council asks about permits and funding

May 11, 2026

Trees Atlanta outlined a pilot front‑yard tree program offering 15‑gallon canopy trees and a resident‑request workflow; councilors asked whether the program requires city permits, how utility conflicts are handled and whether funding from tree‑permit fees is allowable.

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Trees Atlanta gave a detailed presentation to the East Point City Council on a proposed front‑yard tree program aimed at expanding canopy cover in the municipality.

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