VaHi Safety Report: January 13, 2015
By John Wolfinger Arrest and Court News Phillip Gamble, who was arrested in a daylight take-down on Virginia Avenue (east of Lanier Boulevard) after a residential burglary on this street on 10/8/14, and who also admitted to other residential burglaries on Bellevue Drive and on 6th Street in Midtown, was in court on 1/8/15 to…
City Council District 6 Newsletter
Click here to read City Councilperson Alex Wan’s January e-newsletter with updates on: Temporary Move for City Council 2015 Proposed Infrastructure Bond Spotlight on City of Atlanta Government
Life on the Atlanta BeltLine: Virginia-Highland’s Jenny Wood
The third installment of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.’s Life on the BeltLine video series highlights the story of cancer survivor Jenny Wood, and the role the BeltLIne played in her recovery process. Jenny lives in Virginia-Highland, along with her husband, Matt, and their twins. After seeing the first two installments in the video series, she decided…
Work Begins on Implementing Master Plan Recommendations
By Jess Windham & Lola Carlisle, VHCA Board As we raised our glasses this New Year’s Eve, we paused to remember – with appreciation and gratitude – the many contributions of neighbors and volunteers during 2013-2014 on the Virginia-Highland Master Plan, which is now an official part of the City of Atlanta’s Comprehensive Development Plan. As…
VaHi Safety Team Report: December 30, 2014
By John Wolfinger Business Owners Stay Alert I was recently informed about a theft incident at a N. Highland Ave. store that happened the week before Christmas. This happened shortly after opening and all staff members were busy with customers that kept them away from the front of the store. A thief entered and took an employee’s cell phone…
Trees Marked for Removal at Inman Middle School
VHCA has closely followed the expansion plans for Inman Middle School. The first construction drawings have just emerged, and a number of trees on campus have been marked for removal. Some of the most relevant school personnel are not back from holidays to provide all the information we want, but we met the city arborist at…
Tour of Homes Recap
Thanks to all who attended, volunteered for and participated in our 20th anniversary Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes held December 6th and 7th. The tour committee started getting excited after the first day’s strong attendance, rainy though it was. By the end of Sunday, we were ecstatic because it was clear we had broken all records this…
Santathon Fun at Fire Station #19
By all accounts, the Fire Station #19 Santathon fundraiser was a huge success. If the children’s smiling faces didn’t make it clear, the great turnout in spite of rain and the firemen’s appreciation sure did. We can’t thank the firefighters enough for opening up their “home” to the neighborhood and for all they do for our…
Get Your Workout On at Fit: To Be
New Fitness Studio Opens in Retail Space Behind American Roadhouse Fit: To Be has opened in the retail space on N. Highland Ave. behind American Roadhouse. The new workout studio offers classes that help clients sweat, sculpt, and shake their way to personal transformation. “At Fit: To Be, we pride ourselves in creating an atmosphere that…
VaHi Safety Team Report: December 12, 2014
By John Wolfinger Mailbox Thefts There were reports on the Morningside yahoo message board recently of mail thefts from what I would presume to be streetside boxes. If you are at work or away when the mail is delivered in your area – you might want to ask a trusted neighbor to retrieve your mail…
APD Zone Six Toy Drive Underway
Put an unexpected smile on the face of a deserving child this Christmas by supporting Atlanta Police Department Zone Six’s Annual Toy Drive and Giveaway. The VHCA encourages you to consider donating an unwrapped toy to this year’s drive. Don’t worry about the age of the recipient – toys are needed for all ages, from…
VaHi Resident Continues Work on Mosaic at Intown Ace Hardware, Education Event Scheduled for Saturday
Let’s face it: there’s a Hall of Fame for just about everything. Pro football, major league baseball, country music, even harness racing. If it’s something people follow, then there’s a hall somewhere where the best of the best are enshrined.According to VaHi resident Stephanie Coffin, that’s all well and good. But what about insects? According…
Tentative Agenda: December VHCA Board/General Meeting
Following is the tentative agenda for tonight’s general meeting of the VHCA Board of Directors. The meeting will be held at the public library on Ponce de Leon Ave. and will start at 7 PM. The meeting is open to the public and interested residents are encouraged to attend Tentative Agenda Call to Order Adoption…
VaHi Safety Team Report: December 3, 2014
By John Wolfinger Door-To-Door Solicitors When I first started seeing chatter on our message boards about door-to-door solicitors, I figured that this situation would be like recent years and these guys would be gone in a couple of days – but this year it seems that we have a real determined group leader who is…
Atlanta City Council District 6 Newsletter
To read City Councilperson Alex Wan’s latest newsletter, click here. This issue includes updates on: Holiday Safety Reminders Morningside/Lenox Park Public Safety Meeting Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Recognizes Rich Chey Help Shape the Clifton Corridor Center for Hard to Recycle Materials to Open in 2015 Neighborhood Spotlight: Midtown
VaHi Safety Team Report: November 24, 2014
By John Wolfinger Fight Back Against Crime (FBAC) Thanx to Kay Stephenson for this great explanation about our neighborhood off-duty patrol system: As many of you know, here in Virginia-Highland, we have a supplementary police patrol that is privately funded by memberships. Fight Back Against Crime was started over 20 years ago by neighborhood volunteers…
VaHi’s Shops and Restaurants are Open for Business for the Holidays
Don’t Forget “Small Business Saturday” on Nov 29th By: Jess Windham, VHCA Board Member We’ve all heard the phrase “buy local”, but why really is it important to shop locally? Frankly, it’s all about economics. Sustainable Connections said it best by highlighting that “when you buy from an independent, locally owned business – rather than…
Fire Station #19 Santathon is On!
When: Saturday, December 6th, 1PM – 8PM (Santa will arrive after he finishes Breakfast with Santa at Osteria 832) Where: Fire Station #19, 1063 N. Highland Ave., across from Church of Our Saviour From caroling to roasting s’mores to selfies with Santa, there will be something for everyone to enjoy at this Santathon to benefit…
John Howell Park Construction Nears Completion
By: David Brandenberger and Jack White, VHCA Parks Committee The construction activity at the western end of John Howell Park is almost complete. The new granite walls on three sides of the volleyball courts are finished, new columns have been built along Virginia, and the steps that lead to the courts from the street along Arcadia…
Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes Committee Thanks 2014 Sponsors
The 2014 Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes is only three short weeks away. With ticket sales already booming and our sponsorships locked in, our 2014 tour promises to be another successful neighborhood event. This year we have a total of 75 business/individual sponsors and have raised $35,000 to fund important neighborhood initiatives. THIS IS INCREDIBLE! In…
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