Voice June 2012 — Extreme Makeover: VaHi Style!

June 7, 2012

Aurora Coffee owner and local designer collaborate to spruce things up a bit at the landmark Virginia-Highland shop By: John Becker Next time you’re enjoying a cup of your favorite java at Aurora Coffee, don’t blame shop owner Madonna Hill if she suddenly lets out with a loud “Move that bus!” The reason: Hill just…

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Alleys in the City of Atlanta

June 7, 2012

When our neighborhood was originally platted, it included alleys running behind many of our houses. Some alleys were used for service access and/or utilities, while others were never actively opened. You can see the alleys on City plats and maps officially http://gis.atlantaga.gov, as well as Google maps unofficially. They appear as a narrow strip between…

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Forum on Grady Cluster’s middle school capacity

June 6, 2012

The Virginia Highland Civic Association will host a forum on the Grady Cluster’s middle school capacity. Please come prepared to share your goals and concerns and to listen to those of your neighbors. When: Wednesday, June 27th from 6:30 to 8:30 Where: Inman Middle School Cafeteria

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Section of Ponce to be closed

June 6, 2012

To enable Eastside Trail construction, portions of Ponce: between Ponce de Leon Place and the Midtown Place Shopping Center (across from Ponce City Market) will be closed June 8 – 11 (9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday) June 15 – 18 (9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday) Download the road closure map The…

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Summer Camp at the indie-pendent

June 5, 2012

The first session (June 4-8) began and they are offering two more sessions, June 25-29 and July 16-20. The kids (ages 4-11) will be dancing, singing, gardening, cooking, painting, constructing, collaging and creating all sorts of fun things. Info at VaHi's newest (and perhaps most unique?) space for events, workshops and unique artist-created gifts. In…

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