What is Freeside? We are a hacker space collective in Atlanta, Georgia.
TechDrawl:
"...it’s a place where people passionate about science, technology, and digital projects can meet, collaborate and hang out. It can be an open community lab, a machine shop, a work shop, a studio or a combination of these where people can share resources and knowledge to build neat stuff."
Creative Loafing:
"Foremost, hackerspaces allow the sharing of tools – everything from soldering guns and welding torches to complex cutting machines – and an exchange of knowledge. Workshops ranging from circuit bending to python coding to welding take place weekly."
(Not registering? Still want to know more about what a "hacker space" is ? Look here, here, and here.)
Who we are
- We have approximately 50 members.
- We are coders, makers, and information security researchers.
- We are a Georgia nonprofit corporation, organized for public benefit.
Our Mission
Freeside Technology Spaces, Inc., a non-profit organization, strives to be the best in providing resources and an environment that encourages research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in the Atlanta community, through workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities that develop and support free and open source software and hardware.
The space
Get in contact
How to join
- We give our members 24/7 access and lots of privileges, so we're a bit picky.
- ... but we're friendly and open to having new people join. Read about the joining process.
How we're funded
- Basic expenses are covered by member dues.
- 10% of our membership is reserved for "starving hackers": full time students or recently laid off people.
- We seek grants, teach seminars, and hold fund-raisers to offset monthly costs and equipment purchases.
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