Atlanta City Council District 6 Newsletter: November 1, 2013

November 1, 2013

Click here to read City Councilperson Alex Wan’s latest newsletter that includes updates on: City of Atlanta Municipal Election – Tuesday November 5 Room Service Lounge Due Cause Hearing CARTLANTA Recycling Reminders Fall Leaves/Yard Trimmings Information Two Great 5K’s for Two Great Causes  

Peggy Berg and Randy Guensler: VaHi’s 2013 PEDS Golden Shoe Award Winners!

October 31, 2013

Congratulations to VaHi residents Peggy Berg and Randy Guensler who were named recipients of the 2013 Golden Shoe award from PEDS, the pedestrian advocacy organization. The pair was given their awards at a ceremony Thursday night at All Saints Church on West Peachtree Street. Berg won the award for Pedestian-friendly Activism. As safety/sidewalks chair for…

SPARK Teachers Win APS Awards

October 31, 2013

Congratulations to SPARK teachers Jennifer Lockwood and Brianne Turgeon who were honored this past Tuesday by receiving $7,500 awards from Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education. Lockwood teaches 4th grade at SPARK and Turgeon is the school’s music and chorus instructor. They were two of ten APS educators to win the prestigious award. Click…

Residents Invited to Master Plan Design Charrette

October 31, 2013

By: Jess Windham and Jenifer Keenan The Virginia-Highland Master Plan community design charrette is coming up, and we want to see you there! All day Tuesday, November 12th, the Market + Main team of planners and designers will be hosting this design charrette (aka workshop) for the Virginia-Highland Master Plan. Stop in at Virginia-Highland Church across from Inman…

Faith Flowers Hosts Accent Decor Photo Shoot, Rob Plattel Flower Arranging Workshops

October 30, 2013

Did you pass by Faith Flowers today and wonder what all the hubbub was about? Owner Laura Iarocci emailed to let us know it’s been a busy week at her shop. First, they’ve been hosting flower arranging workshops all week conducted by Rob Plattel, a renowned natural art designer from the Netherlands.  If that wasn’t enough,…