2023.01.17 ABG Update
Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Proposal for Public Storage: Virginia-Highland Civic Association was formed in 1972 as a response to the development of a 4-lane interstate through what is now Virginia-Highland. Our neighborhood has a special sensitivity to conversations about development. It is in our neighborhood DNA to know decisions about roads and buildings shape land use…
ABG Update 12-8-2022
December 8, 2022 Atlanta Botanical Garden (ABG) has purchased the property at 1011 Monroe Drive, between Cooledge Ave and Kanuga Street. The site formerly hosted a furniture store and is often referred to locally as the “Cantoni Building.” ABG applied to the city for a special administrative permit (SAP) for the site with the intention…
SAVE THE DATE! DECEMBER 7-8, 25TH VA-HI TOUR OF HOMES
It’s Almost Time To TourOur committee has been working hard all year to make this 25th anniversary Tour a special one. Eight, beautiful properties will be featured on this year’s tour, as well as a pop-up history exhibition. Extend your tour of VaHi with the addition of a docent led history tour of our wonderful neighborhood. We…
VISIT NORTH HIGHLAND PARK! – CITY OF ATLANTA PARK RULES AND GUIDELINES
For your safety and the safety of others please abide by these rules and guidelines at North Highland Park. https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/office-of-parks/park-use-rules-and-guidelines City of Atlanta parks are public spaces, and visitors to them should be respectful of themselves, others, and park property. There are some specific regulations governing behavior in parks that we would like to emphasize.…
Georgia EPD Declares Level 1 Drought – Calls for water conservation
Georgia EPD Declares Level 1 Drought – Calls for water conservation Worsening drought conditions throughout most of the state have prompted a Level 1 Drought Response declaration from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). This means public water utilities in 103 counties will be required to begin a public information campaign to help citizens better…
INMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL “EAGLES” SOAR WITH SUPPORT OF FOUNDATION
By Melanie Bliss, Inman Foundation board member and parent When some of us imagine middle school, we picture dark years wedged between bright fun of elementary school and experiential learning of high school. However, a walk through Inman Middle is illuminating and surprising – there is brightness, fun, projects, and experiences. Energized students learn an…
OFFICIAL BALLOT 2019-2020 (ABSENTEE & IN-PERSON)
VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION ABSENTEE AND MEETING BALLOT BOARD of DIRECTORS 2019-2020 Following is the list of candidates for the Board of Directors of the Virginia-Highland Civic Association who offered to serve and declared their candidacy prior to September 3, 2019, following our By-Laws that require that candidates must announce their intent more than fifteen (15)…
CANDIDATE BIOS FOR SEPT 19TH ELECTION
These are the candidate bios that we have received thus far. If you live in the neighborhood and would like to run, please email a short bio with your name, contact info, and a brief statement of what you would like to accomplish as a VaHi Board member to [email protected]. In no particular order: Barry…
VHCA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – SEPTEMBER 19TH @7PM
Join us on Thursday, September 19th at the Virginia-Highland Church to enjoy pizza, music by the Springdale choir, grant awarding, elections, and hopefully by-law voting! If you would like to be a candidate and run for the 2019-2020 VHCA Board of Directors, please email [email protected]: Your name, contact information, a short bio, and a brief statement…
KEEP ATL BEAUTIFUL – LAST RECYCLING EVENT IS AUGUST 3
Keep Atlanta Beautiful, Inc. (KAtlB) is phasing out our monthly recycling event. Live Thrive Atlanta’s CHaRM will move into the Buckhead area with a more comprehensive menu of recyclables to offer, including hazardous materials. Their goal is to open a permanent location in the Buckhead! The CHaRM monthly event is on the last Saturday of…
THE NORTH HIGHLAND CORRIDOR SURVEY – RESULTS ARE IN
Thanks to the 349 residents of Morningside Lenox Park and Virginia-Highland that responded to the survey to help with visioning for North Highland through the two neighborhoods. As advertised, everyone that took the time to provide input was entered into a drawing for a dining gift card. Congratulations to Lori Peterson, the winner. The survey found there…
FREE YOGA IN THE PARK
Free Yoga in the Park is coordinated by the VHCA & Highland Yoga every first Sunday of the month. Due to rain in April and May, June 2 was our first vinyasa flow with instructor Inna Milko and it was a great turnout. About a dozen people walked, scooted, and rode to North Highland Park…
FREE PARKING IN THE VA/HI INTERSECTION – TELL ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS!
You might remember in March, when the City & Atl Plus did a month-long trial period of “bagged” meters, well it worked! The metered parking at the Virginia-Highland intersection has officially (& finally) been removed, an effort on behalf of our Councilwoman Jennifer Ide as well as feedback from the community residents and landlords. Councilwoman…
SUMMERFEST SUCCESS!
Another Summerfest is in the books! The VHCA would like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors and volunteers who made the festival possible. The weekend was kicked off with a circus themed parade and showing of “The Greatest Showman” at our annual neighborhood dinner. Bright and early Saturday morning over 800 runners turned out…
HOW TO REPORT A POTHOLE
Are you tired of hitting the same potholes every day? Do you wish the city would fix those potholes? Well, you can be part of the solution. Let the city know about the potholes you encounter so they can prioritize them as they work to fix our streets. It is quick and easy. VaHi residents…
SUMMERFEST PARKING PASSES FOR AFFECTED RESIDENTS
Information letters and parking passes were mailed on May 20, 2019 to residents of streets that will be completely closed to traffic during Summerfest (such as Virginia Avenue from N. Highland to Park), Greencove, parts of Crestridge accessed from alley). If your neighbor receives their letter and you don’t, please wait for another day to receive…
CW Focus Atlanta – Women-owned business spotlights in VaHi
Follow the link! https://cwatlanta.cbslocal.com/2019/04/22/focus-atlanta-april-21-2019/
SUMMERFEST 2019
The 36th Annual Summerfest (5/31 – 6/2) is right around the corner! Summerfest kicks off on Friday, May 31 with the neighborhood parade, neighborhood dinner and movie for residents of Virginia-Highland. The movie this year is The Greatest Showman and the parade has a fun circus theme. We’ll have a few circus-related surprises this year at…
Annual Street Captain Mtg. Notes – May 4, 2019
SPEAKERS Atlanta Police Dept’s Sargent Brian Wilkes and Captain Antonio (Tony) Clay Representing Atlanta Police Dept. were Sargent Brian Wilkes who has been on the force for 22 years and with Zone 6th since 2012, and Captain Antonio (Tony) Clay also came by to field questions. Sgt. Wilkes talked about use of the body cameras. After…
Sign up to be a ‘Host Home’ to end Youth Homelessness
Inspiritus Introduces New Thrive! Host Home Program Inspiritus, formerly Lutheran Services of Georgia, has launched a new program focused on ending youth homelessness in Atlanta. The first program of its kind in Georgia, the Thrive! Youth Host Home program provides supportive, short-term housing in residential homes for youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness. The Thrive! Youth…
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