Meeting to Discuss Monroe Dr. Complete Street Project Set for August 23
Based on previous community planning studies, the corridor will be transformed into a complete street that is safe and efficient for all users and modes of transportation. The City of Atlanta and City Councilmembers Kwanza Hall, Alex Wan and Natalyn Archibong will host a community engagement meeting next month to discuss the upcoming Monroe Dr./Bouevard Dr. Complete…
Stephanie Coffin Unveils New Mosaic “The Crack of Dawn”
Stephanie Coffin unveiled her latest mosaic – a work titled “The Crack of Dawn” that now adorns the western-facing wall of the corner planter at Intown ACE Hardware – at a small ceremony last Sunday. The work depicts the sun rising over an inverted city horizon with a flock of birds ascending. Many of the…
Inman, Grady Students Excel in Acedemics, Arts, Atheletics
By Susan Rose Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of The Candler Park Messenger and is reprinted with the kind permission of the author and the Candler Park Neighborhood Organization. As the 2015-2016 school year comes to a close, here are some highlights of student achievements since January. Inman Middle School …
Grady High Announces VHCA-Supported Award Recipients
By Anna Winer, Grady High School College and Career Center Volunteer, with introduction by VHCA Board Member and Tour of Homes Chair Robin Ragland Each year, the Virginia-Highland Civic Association (VHCA) makes grant awards to a variety of community institutions and individual applicants who serve and enrich the neighborhood. Those awards are supported by funds raised…
Lifecycle Building Center Annual Silent Auction Set for June 16
Our friends at Lifecycle Building Center are holding their annual silent auction at Ponce City Market on June 16. See their event flyer below or visit their website for more information.
APS Board Member Matt Westmoreland Urges “Yes” Vote on E-SPLOST on Tuesday, May 24th
VHCA Board Votes to Support By Rebecca Wells & Jack White At the VHCA meeting on May 9th, Atlanta Public School District 3 Board member Matt Westmoreland and several parents asked the VHCA Board to support the referendum. The Board unanimously did that. We hope you will, too; here’s why. The upcoming E-SPLOST referendum on May…
City Encourages Residents to Sign Up for Recycling Perks Program
Following is a letter from City of Atlanta Public Works Commissioner Richard Mendoza encouraging residents to sign up or its Recycling Perks incentivized recycling program. It’s easy to sign up and you can save up to $25 per month or $300 per year in discounts. For more information on recycling, visit http://www.atlantaga.gov/index.aspx?page=493. To sign up for the…
Trees Atlanta Conducts Seminar on Atlanta Tree Ordinance
Trees are a tremendously valuable public resource. The goal of a “tree ordinance” is to prevent net loss of trees and the tree canopy on both public and private property. Urban trees work hard for us — they are an integral part of the natural system that helps lower summer temperatures, offset the urban heat…
Spring Cleanup Day Set for May 21
Keep Virginia-Highland Beautiful is looking for volunteers for its annual pre-Summerfest, spring clean-up of the neighborhood. The event is set for Saturday, May 21, 8:00 am – 12 pm. Volunteers will meet at American Roadhouse on N. Highland Ave. and enjoy bagels and coffee before heading out to do litter, debris, and weed removal, as…
It’s Almost Summerfest Time!
We’re one month away from our annual celebration of the arrival of summer and you can almost feel the eager anticipation for Summerfest 2016! We thought we’d pass along a few updates as the festival draws near. Music Line-Up We’re super excited about the Summerfest music line-up this year. On Saturday we have a great…
BeltLine Study Group Meeting Set for May 10
You are cordially invited to attend a meeting of the Northeast and Southeast Atlanta BeltLine Study Groups on Tuesday, May 10 from 6-7:30 pm. The meeting will be held at Trees Atlanta’s offices at 225 Chester Ave, SE, Atlanta, 30316. Discussion topics will include an update on the Eastside Trail extension project and a review of…
Early Voting Starts This Week
Election Day for the 2016 General Primary and Special Election is May 24th. Earl voting will be held May 2-20. Please refer to the flyer below for information about when and where you can vote during the early voting period.
Help Prevent Theft from Vehicles
By Jim Hardy, NPU-F Public Safety Coordinator Our neighborhoods are continuing to experience numerous thefts from vehicles. Several of the vehicles were parked in the same general area, probably indicating gang activity. Police reports indicate that in many instances the vehicles were left unlocked or with windows partially open. In even more cases, items stolen…
VaHi Residents, Construction Worker Rescue Baby Barred Owl
By Deborah Schwarz Editor’s Note: Deborah and Greg Schwarz live on lower Drewry Street. Thanks to their efforts and a caring construction foreman, one wayward baby Barred owl was successfully returned to the wild and perhaps even reunited with its parents. We thought you’d like to hear Deborah’s story in her own words. Please contact…
Park Pride Hosts “Pints for Parks” on May 3
By Jack White and David Brandenberger, VHCA Parks Committee Longtime metro Atlanta parks advocates Park Pride will hold their annual spring social and fundraiser Tuesday, May 3rd from 6 PM to 9 PM. The event will feature cycling and walking stops at four BeltLine eateries – The Mercury, Rathbun’s, Richards’ Southern Fried, and Venkman’s. Co-sponsor…
House Number Event Set for April 30th
How many times have you driven around the neighborhood trying to find a particular address and had to search high and low to find the home’s street number? If it’s hard for residents who live in the neighborhood to zero in on a specific residence, imagine how tough it is for firefighters and police officers…
Ten Thousand Villages Celebrates National Arbor Day
By Robin Ragland, VHCA Board Member Ten Thousand Villages, our neighborhood fair trade retailer at 1056 St. Charles Ave., will participate in a nationwide campaign to plant 10,000 trees in our national forests. The program, which runs April 21 through May 1, invites customers to donate $1 to plant a tree in a national forest…
Express Your Passion for VaHi Through Photography – and See Your Work on Public Display!
Submit photos now for upcoming North Highland Park public exhibition showcasing life in our awesome neighborhood By David Brandenberger, VHCA Board Member Photos courtesy John Becker The Virginia-Highland Civic Association is partnering with Atlanta Celebrates Photography to create a ‘neighborhood-based’ temporary public photography exhibition that will be on display at North Highland Park (St. Charles…
Briarcliff Terrace Apartments
By Lola Carlisle, VHCA Board Member and Jack White, VHCA Board President Briarcliff Terrace Apartments has been a quiet apartment community east of the CVS (and east of Arlington Pl.) since the 1960’s. For the last couple of decades, it has been very stable – mostly Latino, with lots of kids – and (according to…
New Pedestrian Signal Light in Place at Inman Middle School
By Jack White, VHCA Board President The installation of the (solar-powered) Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB) at Inman Middle School on the corner of Virginia and Arcadia in almost complete. The city reports that the vendor failed to ship one needed piece; it is on the way. This signal is an RRFB, not a HAWK, for those…
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