A Last(?) Chance to Fix Your VaHi Sidewalk at a Very Good Price - The Long and the Short of It The Short: For sidewalk information: Peggy Berg (404) 512-9142; pegberg1111@gmail.com. In Atlanta, sidewalk maintenance is the legal responsibility of the property owner. Such repairs may be done privately – which requires individual permitting applications … Read more
ASO Brass Quintet Summerfest Performance Features Local Connection - When the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet takes the stage at this year’s 30th anniversary Summerfest, don’t be surprised to see one of your neighbors sitting down to perform. A second Virginia-Highland resident would have joined him, had he not … Read more
VaHi Triangle Island Gets Some Much-Needed TLC - A small group of volunteers spent a few hours of their Mother’s Day showing a little pre-Summerfest love to Virginia-Highland’s iconic landmark at the corner of Virginia and N. Highland Avenues. Organized by Nonie Daniels, the group removed winter annuals, … Read more
Warren Bruno Memorial Bike Ride - The VHCA joins in those supporting the first annual Warren Bruno Memorial Ride to honor the legacy of a man who enriched the lives of so many in our community. As the owner of flagship VaHi restaurant Atkins Park, Warren … Read more
Wan Provides Update on Proposed Cheshire Bridge Road Neighborhood Commercial Legislation - Following are comments made by District 6 City Councilperson Alex Wan in an email to constituents regarding neighborhood commercial (NC) legislation proposed for the Cheshire Bridge Road commercial corridor. Click here to read an online version of the email. I … Read more VaHi Safety Team Report: May 7, 2013 - By: John Wolfinger Apple Pickings Thanks to the unfortunate incident involving the CNN newsperson having her cell phone snatched from her hands on Piedmont Avenue in Midtown – this whole nation-wide plague of cell phone snatchings has really driven home … Read more
Virginia-Highland Eighth Grader Wins National Writing Award - Congratulations to VaHi resident Clarissa Mullig who recently won a Gold Medal in the national Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards, “the largest and longest-running recognition program for creative teens in the U.S.” Clarissa will receive her award at a ceremony … Read more
Triangle Cleanup Postponed Until Next Weekend - Due to excessive water saturation in the soil and the possibility of additional rainfall this afternoon, the triangle island cleanup event originally scheduled for today has been postponed until next Sunday May 12 at 1 pm. We know that’s Mother’s … Read more
City Council District 6 Newsletter: May 2, 2013 - Click here to read the latest newsletter from District 6 CIty Councilperson Alex Wan. The newsletter includes updates on the City of Atlanta 2014 budget, efforts to rezone commercial property along the Cheshire Bridge Rd. corridor, the Clear Creek Sewer … Read more
Viva El Pozolé Partido! - By: Denise Romeo Tucked away behind some of the neighborhood’s more raucous eating establishments is one of Virginia-Highland’s hidden jewels, Pozolé Restaurant. This family friendly eatery is named after a Mexican specialty made with hominy (alkali-treated corn) and is served … Read more
Alec Anthony Bruno, 1996-2013 - It is with deep sadness that we write of the recent death of Alec Anthony Bruno. Alec was born on June 5, 1996 and passed away on April 23, 2013. Alec’s father is the late Warren Bruno. Alec’s immediate surviving … Read more Designers, Coders, Writers, Business Manager Needed to Help on VHCA Communications Committee - The VHCA is looking for residents who’d like to help the Communications Committee on a volunteer basis. The committee maintains the VHCA website and produces a semi–monthly newsletter (The Voice) and other updates as needed, contributes to news sources around … Read more
Summerfest 2013 Band Lineup Announced - The wait is over…the suspense has ended! The music line-up for Summerfest 2013 has been announced! On Saturday, New Orleans indie rock band The Revivalists precedes singer/songwriter Jason Isbell, who headlines the event on Saturday evening. The music continues on Sunday … Read more
Volunteers Needed for Triangle Island Clean Up - A general clean up of the triangle island at Virginia and N. Highland avenues, including some light maintenance and flower planting, is scheduled for this Sunday May 5 and organizers are looking for volunteers to help. Volunteers should meet at … Read more 





