A New Look for the VHCA
To say that the staff at Tailfin Marketing (located on Virginia Ave. near Briarcliff) has a passion for all things ‘Virginia-Highland’ would be an understatement. It’s unclear whether that passion is something Tailfin’s co-owner and VHCA board member Lola Carlisle – and her partner Greg Abel – screen job applicants for, or whether it’s something…
Catching Up with Tom Murphy, Dean of VaHi Restaurateurs
Editor’s Note: This is the first 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 from 11:00am – 10:00pm; Friday from 11:00am – 11:00pm; Saturday from 8:00am – 11:00pm; and, Sunday from 8:00am – 10:00pm.…
Earth Day on the Atlanta BeltLine
Volunteers to Remove Invasive Bamboo on the Northeast Hiking Trail of the Atlanta BeltLine Registration is underway for the 2014 Earth Day on the Atlanta BeltLine on Saturday, April 19, 2014. Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Park Pride, Trees Atlanta, the Atlanta Community Tool Bank, Keep Atlanta Beautiful, and neighborhood partners are working…
Trees Atlanta and Atlanta Bicycle Coalition Host Tour of Trees by Bike
Trees Atlanta and the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition presents a “Tree Tour on Bikes”, led by ISA Certified Arborist Linc Weis and experienced ride leaders from ABC. The tour will take place on Sunday April 27 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. This family-oriented ride visits the Virginia-Highland Neighborhood Arboretum along quiet neighborhood streets as well as a…
Spring into Atlanta Festival Season at the Third Annual Spring Festival on Ponce
The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Spring Festival on Ponce on April 5 – 6, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. This event will feature over 150 local and regional artists with the beautiful backdrop of historic Olmsted Linear Park. Visitors will enjoy fine art and crafts, children’s area, live…
Special Help Needed With Summerfest
Kidsfest Chair Needed Each year, Kidsfest is one of Summerfest’s most popular events. Featuring unique games, crafts, music and activities for kids of all ages, Kidsfest is a major destination for families with children attending the festival. The Summerfest leadership team has an opening for a fun, energetic and super-organized person to head up our…
You Can Be the Chef with Garnish & Gather Meals
We’ve all been there – you’ve worked all day only to come home and realize you have no idea what you’re doing for dinner. You might just whip up the same old thing, go for a frozen meal or head back out into traffic in search of food. Now picture another scenario – you arrive…
VaHi Safety Team Report: March 23, 2014
Annual Citizen’s CourtWatch Training Learning how our court system works and does not work at times makes for a fascinating and educational Saturday morning. I will not be able to attend this session this year – but hope that there will be several from VaHi present in courtroom 1D in the Fulton County Courthouse at…
Traffic Advisory: Publix Georgia Full/Half Marathon Returns to VaHi on Sunday March 23
The Publix Georgia Full and Half Marathon will return to the streets of VaHi on March 23 and, as has been the case in past years, traffic in the neighborhood will be impacted. Expect traffic delays and road closings along the course of the Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon, Sunday, March 23, between 7…
Initial Draft of VaHi Master Plan Available for Review; Open House Scheduled
The Virginia-Highland Civic Association (VHCA) is pleased to announce that, after six months of community input, the initial draft of the Virginia-Highland Master Plan is available. Click here to review the Plan draft. The VHCA will host an Open House on Sunday, March 23rd from 2:30 – 4:30 at the old Aurora Coffee location on N.…
Trees Atlanta Seeks Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum Tour Docents
docent: volunteer educators who undergo intensive training to further the public’s understanding of cultural and historical collections Are you passionate about the Atlanta BeltLine and do you love sharing your passion with others? Are you an energetic and eager learner, and a lover of trees and plants? If so, Trees Atlanta has an awesome opportunity…
Meatball Mania Comes to VaHi
The meatball mania that’s trending all over the globe has made its way to Atlanta via chef-owner Joey Masi, formerly of Pozole. Masi and cousin Joe Federici are the first to bring polpetti (Italian meatballs) to the Atlanta market in the form of Bar Meatball, which opened this past Thursday March 13th at 1044 Greenwood…
VaHi Safety Team Report: March 13, 2014
By: John Wolfinger Fulton County Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy Sheriff Ted Jackson has announced a new session of his Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy starting on the evening of 4/23/14 and continuing on Wednesday evenings for 6 weeks. I was a graduate of the first of these sessions a couple of years ago and I highly recommend it.…
Budweiser Clydesdales Come to VaHi!
Virginia-Highland residents were treated to a mid-day surprise visit by the Budweiser Clydesdales yesterday. The iconic horses are in town for an appearance in Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s Day parade this weekend. The massive steeds, their attendants and their magnificent beer-laden carriage assembled at Manuel’s Tavern around 3 PM, then headed north on N. Highland Avenue.…
Street Captains Help Keep Residents Safe and Connected
By: Eleanor Barrineau Did you know that Virginia-Highland is one of the few neighborhoods in Atlanta – maybe the only one – that is connected by a network of Street Captains for almost every street? It’s our own unique version of a Neighborhood Watch. Each Captain passes along John Wolfinger’s safety reports, serves as a…
Direct Primary Care: A Healthy Alternative
By: Nicholas J. Beaulieu, M.D. Changes in our health care system are impacting the patient/physician experience, and future demands will further challenge your ability to access preferred providers. Many new options, including those available through healthcare.gov, may not enable your continued access to providers of choice, as many physicians are opting out of the new…
Tentative Agenda for Tonight’s VHCA Monthly Board/General Meeting
Virginia-Highland Civic Association Board of Directors Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM; Monday, March 10, 2014; Virginia-Highland Church Tentative Agenda Call to Order Adoption of Agenda Police & Fire Dept. representatives City of Atlanta officials Other elected officials & guests Budget Committee – Peggy Berg Planning Committee V-13-265 – 976 Adair Ave NE Applicant Patti Hinkle has…
Understanding How the Virginia-Highland Master Plan Was Drafted
By: Jenifer Keenan, VHCA Board Member & Co-Chair, Master Plan Steering Committee The Virginia-Highland Civic Association (VHCA) is pleased to announce that, after six months of community input, the initial draft of the Virginia-Highland Master Plan is being released today on the Master Plan website: http://www.vahimasterplan.org/. At 140+ pages, the document provides detailed information on…
Initial Draft of VaHi Master Plan To Be Presented at Tonight’s VHCA Board Meeting
For the past six months, Virginia-Highland residents have provided tremendous insight into the creation of the neighborhood’s first Master Plan. An initial draft of the Master Plan will be presented at tonight’s regular monthly VHCA board/general meeting. Again, this is a presentation of the Plan’s initial draft – there will still be ample time to…
City Council District Six Newsletter: March 4, 2014
Here’s a link to City Councilperson Alex Wan’s latest e-newsletter which includes updates on the following: Atlanta BeltLine Strategic Plan Room Service Lounge Google Community Grants Program Neighborhood Spotlight: Piedmont Heights
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