Opportunity for Event Planning With Atlanta Streets Alive

August 14, 2016

By Jess Windham, VHCA Board Vice President Atlanta Bicycle Coalition (ABC) hosts another Atlanta Streets Alive this fall on the North Highland corridor through Virginia-Highland, Poncey-Highland, Inman Park and Old Fourth Ward. On September 25th, the street will be closed to cars and opened to people on foot or bicycle to explore the community in a…

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VHCA Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers

August 1, 2016

The Virginia-Highland Civic Association Annual General Meeting will be held September 22 at the Inman Middle School Cafeteria from 6:30 – 9:00pm. Grants will be awarded and the 2016/2017 Board of Directors will be elected.  The Springdale Park Elementary Advanced Chorus, led by Music Director Brianne Turgeon, will kick off the meeting again this year, so be sure to…

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VHCA Grant Application Deadline Approaching

August 1, 2016

By Peggy Berg, VHCA Board Member and Safety Chair VHCA Grant & Community Gift Program The Virginia-Highland Civic Association’s grant program supports not-for-profit organizations and public initiatives that benefit the Virginia-Highland community.  Funding: In its annual budgeting process, VHCA establishes funding for the grant program. In addition, the Board may on occasion vote to provide…

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APS Update from Matt Westmoreland

August 1, 2016

By Matt Westmoreland, APS School Board Representative for District 3 As we prepare for the start of a new school year on August 3, I want to update you on a few fronts: A sincere thank you to those who supported our E-SPLOST renewal on May 24. The referendum received overwhelming support from voters, and with those…

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Meeting to Discuss Monroe Dr. Complete Street Project Set for August 23

July 24, 2016

Based on previous community planning studies, the corridor will be transformed into a complete street that is safe and efficient for all users and modes of transportation.  The City of Atlanta and City Councilmembers Kwanza Hall, Alex Wan and Natalyn Archibong will host a community engagement meeting next month to discuss the upcoming Monroe Dr./Bouevard Dr. Complete…

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