Ecycle Atlanta has partnered with the Atlanta Fire Foundation to purchase donated e-waste during Earth Week (April 21-26). Both businesses and homeowners can drop off their old computers, laptops and cell phones at any Atlanta fire station, and the Fire Foundation will receive full credit. The funds that we pay to the Foundation will then…
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The Virginia-Highland Civic Association voted unanimously at its Monday night meeting to adopt the Master Plan as currently posted on www.vahimasterplan.org. Click here to view a video of the board meeting in its entirety. The Plan is a culmination of seven months of community outreach including a project website, continuous online input opportunities, public forums…
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By: Jack White, VHCA Board President A Bit of History The use and ownership of alleys in our neighborhood has come up in several contexts over the years. The alleys had two major purposes: utility access and garbage pick-up. It’s hard to envision now, but until 1975 (apologies for the uncertain date, but that’s close)…
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It’s time for Spring gardening and outdoor improvements and, if fixing historic hex pavers in your sidewalk is on your to-do list, the VHCA has what you need. The civic association has a good supply of historic Virginia-Highland hexagonal pavers for sale at $6 each. If you’re interested, email Peggy Berg at pegberg1111@gmail.com and she’ll…
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By: Sam Casto Atlanta opens its doors every year to thousands of international visitors who work, play, and study in our cosmopolitan metropolis. International students occupy one of the fastest-growing economic sectors and population groups in our city as indicated by the more than 12,000 foreign exchange students who studied at Metro-Atlanta universities in 2013.…
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