Homeowner seeks permit to operate 10-student micro-school at 2956 Hogan Road

Jul 20, 2026

Ashley McFarland requested a special use permit with four concurrent variances to operate a home-based micro-school (Academic Pods of Georgia) in the finished basement at 2956 Hogan Road, with a max enrollment of 10, staggered drop-off, no new construction and coordination with the fire department on evacuation plans.

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Ashley McFarland, owner of 2956 Hogan Road and applicant for cases P2026U-002-07 and P2026VC-001-07, told the City of East Point’s July 14 virtual meeting she plans to operate a small, home-based micro-school under the name Academic Pods of Georgia.

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