Recapping Tour of Homes 2013 Success
Over the past few weeks I’ve been asked several times how successful our 2013 Tour of Homes was. Well, you might want to sit down because I’ve got some great news for you. For almost twenty years now, our Tour of Homes has showcased some incredible homes, restaurants, and sponsoring vendors. In no small way,…
Choices
For those who didn’t see resident Jett Marks’ post on VHLIST about the great cycling Saturday his family had this weekend, we wanted to share it with you. We thought Jett did a great job describing why he and his family love living in the Virginia-Highland area so much. You don’t have to be an avid…
Second Clean Up for Neglected VaHi Alleyway
Passing along the following from Christopher Juckins and the other residents who have been working recently to improve conditions along the alleyway that runs between Ponce and St. Charles east of Barnett (now dubbed ‘Maiden Trail’). Thanks to these residents for giving of their time and talents to make a difference in the neighborhood. Saturday…
Traffic Advisory: Intown 10K Road Race
Be advised the Intown 10K Road Race will be held this Sunday March 2. The race will start at 9 AM on Virginia Circle just east of Barnett. Runners will wind through the streets of Virginia-Highland and finish on Barnett Street, just south of Virginia Circle. No full road closures are expected; however, police will…
Volunteers Turn Out to Support Trees Atlanta VaHi Planting
Many thanks to the Cub Scouts of UMC Pack #17 (and their accompanying moms, dads, brothers and sisters) and all the other volunteers who showed up to plant 80 new trees this past Saturday in VaHi. If you were out and about in the ‘hood late morning you saw them along Briarcliff Pl., Greenwood Ave.…
VaHi Safety Team Report: February 25, 2014
By: John Wolfinger Update on VaHi’s Problem Alleyway The problem-plagued alleyway between Ponce de Leon and St. Charles Avenues has begun an amazing transformation thanks to a dedicated group of St. Charles Avenue and Barnett Street residents. Read about the first cleanup at https://vahi.org/residents-clean-up-vahi-alleyway/. Now these folks have scheduled a second work session to trim back overgrown…
Virginia-Highland Master Plan Takes Shape
By: Jess Windham As the process to create a Master Plan for Virginia-Highland enters its sixth month, we want to say just one thing – Thank You! Participation in January’s public meeting was collaborative, engaged, and produced a wealth of feedback for our planners at Market+Main. Concepts presented and discussed at January’s public meeting are…
Many VaHi Businesses Support Residents During Storm
While February’s first snowfall left many in Atlanta unprepared and stranded, the second one of the month saw us at home, well-stocked and ready to hunker down. Almost immediately we were ready to get out of the house and enjoy our walkable neighborhood, snow or no snow. Many Virginia Highland restaurants didn’t let poor road…
Residents Clean Up VaHi Alleyway
About a dozen Virginia-Highland residents braved chilly temperatures yesterday – but fortunately no snow – when they met to clean up the section of alleyway between St. Charles and Ponce de Leon avenues that runs from Barnett St. to Frederica St. Residents Alicia Cardillo and Chris Juckins organized the clean up. Volunteers collected enough bags of trash…
February 10 VHCA Board Meeting Moved
Due to the anticipated weather emergency, the public library has been closed. Tonight’s 7 PM meeting of the VHCA Board of Directors will be held in Pettway Hall (basement area) at the Church of Our Saviour, 1068 N. Highland Avenue, 30306.
Tentative Agenda for February 10 VHCA Board/General Meeting
Virginia-Highland Civic Association BoD Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM; Monday, February 10, 2014; Church of Our Saviour, 1068 N. Highland Ave. Tentative Agenda Call to Order Adoption of Agenda Reports from Police & Fire Dept. representatives City of Atlanta officials Other elected officials & guests Dr. Gerry Neumark, President, President, APAB Presentation on Open Door Residential…
Can You Help A Deserving VaHi Teen in Need?
Posting the following on behalf of Virginia-Highland resident Michelle Corbett: We are reaching out to ask for your help for someone in the neighborhood who recently suffered an unexpected and tragic loss. On Sunday, January 26th, Jenny Moody’s father unexpectedly passed away. Jenny was born and raised right here in Virginia Highland. Jenny still lives and…
In Support of Proper Garbage/Recycling Bin Etiquette
Passing along the following reminder about garbage/recycling bin etiquette from Kay Stephenson of the Keep Virginia-Highland Beautiful group: In my walks about the neighborhood I’ve noticed that some residents in both single- and multi-family dwellings are less than diligent about moving bins from curbside back onto their own property in a timely manner. This behavior presents…
Winter Wren Women’s Boutique to Host Official Grand Opening Celebration
New Virginia Highland Boutique From Veteran Retailer and Owner of 310 Rosemont Now Open Special Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday February 6, 2014 from 6 – 9 PM Winter Wren, a brand new womenswear boutique located in the heart of Atlanta’s Virginia-Highland neighborhood, is thrilled to celebrate its arrival with a stylish soiree on February 6, 2014. The second Atlanta…
SPARK Update: Prospective Parent Tours and Rising K Open House
Passing along the following from our friends at Springdale Park Elementary School: Due to the overwhelming response SPARK has received for our prospective parent tours, we are modifying our tour schedule so we can accommodate everyone. No registration is necessary since we will make sure enough staff will be available to accompany guests and answer…
Inman Middle School Expansion Update
Re-posting the following from the Virginia-Highland Morningside Parents Association discussion board: At the first Inman Expansion Committee meeting held January 21, 2014, representatives from the architecture firm BRPH shared their Conceptual Design Package for the proposed Inman Middle School addition. A project overview can be found on the Atlanta Public School’s Facilities Department webpage at http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Page/40689.…
Atlanta City Council District Six Newsletter: February 3, 2014
Click here to read City Councilperson Alex Wan’s latest e-newsletter which includes updates on: APD Staff Changes Virginia-Highland Master Plan Smart911 Free WiFi Approved for Atlanta’s Airport Get Fit on the BeltLine Neighborhood Spotlight: Atkins Park
Applicants to Present Plan for Proposed Redevelopment of Druid Hills Baptist Church Site
The applicants for the Druid Hills Baptist Church re-zoning (located in Poncey Highland, NPU-N) will present their proposed project for information and public comment at the Virginia-Highland Civic Association Board of Directors Meeting, on Monday, February 10, 7 PM at the Ponce de Leon Library, 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE. The proposal preserves the…
Images from VaHi’s SnowJam 2014
Now that the temps have warmed a bit, the snow’s melted, and the challenges and inconveniences that came with this past week’s storm are a distant memory – yeah, right – we thought you might enjoy viewing a few images of how the storm impacted our neighborhood. This is just a sampling, a few photos…
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church Hosts Panel Discussion on Race and Law
Passing along the following from our friends at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church: This February, True Colors will be staging the first ever performance in Atlanta of David Mamet’s Race. Race is the story of three attorneys, two black and one white, offered a chance to defend a white man charged with a crime against a…
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