VaHi Farm Animal Invasion: The Real Story (Part 1)
Unless otherwise noted, photos courtesy of Sara Zeigler. We recently teased you with a report of a possible farm animal invasion of Virginia-Highland. A herd of goats had been spotted on Hudson Dr., and a huge Holstein cow, desperately in need of milking, popped up in the front yard of a home on Lanier Blvd.…
VaHi Master Plan on Agenda of Monday NPU-F Meeting
The Virginia-Highland Master Plan – unanimously adopted by the VHCA board on April 17 – will be an agenda item at the next NPU-F meeting, to be held Monday May 19 at 7 PM at the Hillside Center, 790 Courtenay Dr. (just off Monroe Dr. across from the entrance to Piedmont Park). The VHCA encourages…
Chilling in the Murphy’s Wine Shop with Michael Kunz & Bob McKechnie
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a three-part series by VaHi food blogger Denise Romeo spotlighting the ever-popular Virginia-Highland eating establishment, Murphy’s Restaurant, located at 997 Virginia Avenue. Murphy’s is open Monday through Thursday 11:00am – 10:00pm; Friday 11:00am – 11:00pm; Saturday 8:00am – 11:00pm; and, Sunday 8:00am – 10:00pm. Look for conversations with…
Volunteers Needed for 2014 Tour of Homes
For almost twenty years, our Tour of Homes has showcased some incredible homes, restaurants, and sponsoring vendors. In no small way, TOH has helped put our neighborhood on the map as one of Atlanta’s most sought after places to live. Each year the TOH committee works hard starting in March to plan and execute a…
Summerfest Tribute Ride: In Memory of Warren Bruno
There could be no better way to celebrate the man and avid cyclist who made Virginia-Highland Summerfest happen than with a celebratory ride through Atlanta’s favorite intown neighborhoods. That’s just what the staff of Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar and Ormsby’s is doing. In fitting Warren Bruno style, the restaurants are hosting a bicycle ride…
Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
By: Elizabeth Weaver May is mental health awareness month. Although we spend billions of dollars each year as a country on ways to improve our mental health, we may just be scratching the surface when it comes to understanding all the pieces of the puzzle. Thankfully, we have many modern resources to rely on including…
VaHi Safety Team Report: May 13, 2014
Pre-Summerfest Neighborhood Cleanup Keep Virginia Highland Beautiful has scheduled a cleanup, concentrating on the Atkins Park business node, this Saturday morning 5/17. Meet at the American Roadhouse patio at 8 AM with your gloves for get-going coffee courtesy of genial owner Emile Blau. Bring along paint scrapers for removing stickers, and if someone has leaf blowers and string…
Volunteers Needed for VaHi Cleanup Event
Passing along the following from our friends at Keep Virginia-Highland Beautiful… Join your neighbors – residents and business owners – on Saturday May 17 as we spruce up the neighborhood in anticipation of Summerfest. Meet at 8 AM at American Roadhouse for coffee and a biscuit to fortify you for your labors. Bring work gloves,…
Volunteers Spruce Up VaHi Triangle Island
A group of volunteers met Saturday morning to clean out the triangle island, plant some new greenery, put down fertilizer and pre-emergent weed control and spread pine straw throughout the area. Thanks to the volunteers who showed up and to Nonie Daniels for spearheading the effort! If you’re in the area of the triangle island,…
Grand Opening Week at Bar Meatball
Posting the following on behalf of Bar Meatball co-owner Joe Federici: Virginia-Highland restaurant revelers and Italian meatball lovers are invited to come in and meet the management and staff of one of the neighborhood’s newest restaurants, Bar Meatball. Located in the charming house-turned-restaurant space at 1044 Greenwood Ave, Bar Meatball is introducing VaHi and the…
An Unfortunate Incident at New Highland Park
A VaHi resident was verbally assaulted in New Highland Park recently. Feeling threatened and harassed, she called APD, which unfortunately failed to respond to the call. The resident and her friends left the park feeling violated and unprotected. The resident has formally complained to APD and the VHCA also called APD. The Zone Commander has promised an…
Betsy Bockman Back In As Inman Principal
Dr. Betsy Bockman will return to Inman Middle School as principal, effective July 1. Click here to read yesterday’s announcement on the Inman website, or read the full text below: Greetings Inman Middle Community, During Monday’s school board meeting, the Atlanta Board of Education unanimously approved the selection of Dr. Betsy Bockman as Inman’s next Principal,…
Ten Thousand Villages Holds Month-Long Silent Auction
Passing along the following from our friend Juliet White at Ten Thousand Villages on St. Charles Ave.: As a non-profit retailer, we occasionally find the need to do a bit of fund-raising. This year, in preparation for a mandatory (and rather pricey) technology upgrade, we are holding a month-long silent auction. Visit Ten Thousand Villages…
Some Background On Development in Virginia-Highland and Q&A on the Master Plan
Editor’s Note: The Virginia-Highland Master Plan – as adopted by the VHCA board on April 14 – can be viewed here. By: Jack White, VHCA Board President Aaron Fortner, the Market & Main consultant who led the Master Plan study, characterized this neighborhood a few years ago as being “in danger of being loved to…
Dishing With Murphy’s Chef Ian Winslade
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three-part series by VaHi food blogger Denise Romeo spotlighting the ever-popular Virginia-Highland eating establishment, Murphy’s Restaurant, located at 997 Virginia Avenue. Murphy’s is open Monday through Thursday 11:00am – 10:00pm; Friday 11:00am – 11:00pm; Saturday 8:00am – 11:00pm; and, Sunday 8:00am – 10:00pm. Look for conversations with Murphy’s…
Master Plan Promotes Vision of Healthy Living
Editor’s Note: Jett Marks is a Virginia-Highland resident and non-VHCA board member who serves on the Master Plan Steering Committee. Since October of this past year, Virginia-Highland residents have been enthusiastically participating in a blueprint for our future, a Master Plan that defines not only who we are, but what we want to become. At…
Druid Hills Tour of Homes
Just a reminder that the Druid Hills Tour of Homes is this weekend: Mark your calendar for May 2-4, 2014! The Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour will celebrate its 46th year with seven elegant homes that feature renovation, restoration, and the work of master gardeners. We are delighted to announce our collaboration with the Callanwolde…
Taste of the Highlands Returns to VaHi
The 12th annual Taste of the Highlands will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at John Howell Park. Title sponsor Fifth Group Restaurants will participate for the eighth year in a row. Taste of the Highlands benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the leading pediatric health care systems in…
VaHi Safety Team Report: April 29, 2014
“Maiden Trail” Awarded a “Love Your Block” Grant From the City Congratulations to the dedicated and hard-working St. Charles Avenue residents whose homes back up to the alleyway between their backyards and PDL Avenue (now dubbed Maiden Trail) for applying for and receiving a city grant for improvements to what they envision becoming a well-used walking and…
Are Farm Animals Taking Over Virginia-Highland?
Recent sightings around the neighborhood indicate Virginia-Highland may be under siege by farm animals. Last week, a herd of non-resident goats arrived on Hudson Dr., settling in Sara Zeigler’s and Phil Amon’s backyard. It had been rumored on the BackDoor VaHi website that the Capra aegagrus hircus (or is that hircae?) were seeking to synch up with…
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