Trees Atlanta Announces TreeKeepers 2014 Program; Fruit and Nut Tree Panel Discussion

July 8, 2014

Registration is now open for Trees Atlanta’s 2014 TreeKeeper Program. Trees Atlanta education coordinator Kate Baltzell says this is the 8th year for the TreeKeepers certification program and it’s sure to be the best program ever. The educational program includes seven different sessions and covers everything you’ve wanted to learn about trees:  identification, proper pruning,…

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United Methodist Children’s Home Auxilliary Hosts Flea Market

July 7, 2014

The United Methodist Children’s Home Auxilliary will host a flea market July 11-12, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at their location at 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, 30030. Come find treasures including furniture, jewelry, china, clothing (vintage, too), baby gear, toys, books and electronics. Find a great bargain and support our community’s children at the…

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City Utilities Committee Holds Sidewalk Repair Price Increase

June 30, 2014

By: Peggy Berg VHCA Safety Committee Chair Peggy Berg, VHCA President Jack White, and PEDS President Sally Flocks appeared at the Council Utilities Committee on June 24th asking that pending legislation 14-O-1240 be held. The proposed legislation reflected the Department of Public Work’s calculation that the actual cost of sidewalk repairs made by the city was $10.28 per…

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BeltLine Moves Forward; Streetcar Approaches

June 29, 2014

By: Jess Windham Living in Virginia-Highland, we have the good fortune of having nearby access to the BeltLine Eastside Trail. Whether you want to walk up to our newest, closest brewery Orpheus, bike to the soon-to-be-connected Historic Fourth Ward Park, or roller blade down to Chomp and Stomp for some chili, the BeltLine provides a…

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John Howell Park and Triangle Island Showcase Summer Color, New Plants

June 25, 2014

Has anyone else noticed the summer color exploding at the triangle island, and the wonderful new plants that have been installed at John Howell Park? Thanks to the efforts of Nonie Daniels (landscape design and installation), Anthony DeVingo (weekly maintenance) and resident volunteers, the triangle island in front of Taco Mac and Murphy’s is looking…

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