Alex Wan’s Latest Newsletter Anticipates Piedmont Traffic Resolution at New Development in 2-3 Weeks

February 7, 2016

by Stephen Cohen In his latest newsletter, Alex Wan notes that many of you have contacted his office regarding the lane configuration on Piedmont Road in front of the Modera Morningside/Sprouts development. He goes on to say, “I share everyone’s frustration with the traffic situation that the construction has created, and we have been in…

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Recycling in a Tough Spot Right Now

January 11, 2016

by Peggy Berg Recycling is a good idea, but it’s in a tough spot right now. Oddly, recycling is one of the things that is negatively affected by the low price of oil. Local glass companies are rejecting glass materials from the City’s recycling stream (our blue bins) because recycling glass is not currently profitable.…

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VaHi and Angelika Taylor Star in Southern Weekend

January 11, 2016

by Stephen Cohen This summer, VHCA Board Member Angelika Taylor was invited to be the guest star for a visit by the website, “Southern Weekend”. This online magazine launched in 2015 looks across the south for interesting things to see and do. From the Southern Weekend website: “Consider us your trusted expert and adventurous tour…

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Dine Out with Contact Point

January 11, 2016

by Stephen Cohen On Tuesday Jan 12th, Atlanta ContactPoint is partnering with YEAH! BURGER in VaHi at 1017 N. Highland Ave for their “Feel Good” Tuesday.  They will share 10% of their evening’s proceeds to help support Atlanta ContactPoint’s work in the  community. Says ContactPoint’s David Epstein: “We invite you to join the ACP Team…

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A Visit to Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit

January 11, 2016

by Peggy Berg Carrie Morey and Callie (her Mom) have been in the biscuit business in Charleston for ten years – supplying tender buttery biscuits via an on-line store and through outlets including Fresh Market. They opened their first shop in Charleston just over a year ago. Our Virginia-Highland Hot Little Biscuit is their second,…

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