Trees Atlanta 14th Annual Tree Sale and Festival Set for Saturday October 12
From our friends at Trees Atlanta: What: 14th Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale When: October 12th, 2013, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Where: Trees Atlanta 225 Chester Ave SE, Atlanta, 30316 Looking for native trees and plants to add beauty and shade to your yard? Well, you won’t find a wider selection or better prices…
Input Needed for Virginia-Highland Master Plan
By: Jess Windham and Jenifer Keenan As detailed over the last few months, a Master Plan for Virginia-Highland is being developed to address a wide range of issues in our neighborhood – from traffic and parking, to historic preservation, and everything in between. In order to make the Plan a success, and reflect the hopes…
Inman Middle School To Host APS BOE Candidate Forum
The PTA’s of Inman Middle and Mary Lin Elementary schools are hosting a two-hour forum for candidates running for a seat on Atlanta Public Schools’ Board of Education next Wednesday October 9 starting at 6 PM. Candidates for District 1, 2 and 3 seats are expected to attend. For more information, click here.
Virginia-Highland Master Plan Wants Your Input Starting Next Week
By: Jess Windham and Jenifer Keenan Efforts to create a Master Plan for Virginia-Highland are well underway, and we want to know all about your neighborhood experiences. One of the most visible and active tools in the Master Planning process will be the Master Plan website and its accompanying tool box of features that will gather…
A Little TLC for JHP
Work that was done last week and continues this week at John Howell Park – and much more that’s planned for later this fall and winter and next spring – is part of a process that began in 2012 with the goal of restoring the major horticultural elements included in the original plan developed by…
City Council District 6 Newsletter: October 1, 2013
Click here to read the latest newsletter from our City Councilperson Alex Wan, including updates on: Monroe Dr./Cumberland Rd. Crosswalk Important Voter Information Music Midtown Impact on Piedmont Park Atlanta Streets Alive Return to VaHi This Sunday Run For Good 5K Road Race on Sunday in Piedmont Park
Inman BBQ and Blues Bash Set for October 4
Passing this along from our friends at Inman Middle School: When: Friday, October 4 from 6-8pm (or later for folks who just can’t get enough)! When Nancy Zintak and Warren Bruno started throwing this party in the 90’s, the only other school-wide event for Inman parents was a spaghetti supper in the cafeteria. We’ve come…
Georgia State Income Tax Credit Available for Rehabilitated Historic Properties
By: Paul Burks For almost a dozen years, Georgia property owners of historic homes have been blessed with a state tax credit program that rewards those with the foresight and determination to complete some basic paperwork. With this substantial state tax credit – in effect a rebate – 25% of the cost incurred on home improvements for…
Atlanta Bar Association Legal RunAround 5K Coming to VaHi October 5
Race director Ed Williams has advised that the ABA’s Legal RunAround 5K road race will be held in Virginia-Highland on Saturday October 5. Following are the event particulars from the website. Scroll down for a turn-by-turn course route for the race which begins and ends in John Howell Park. DATE: Saturday, October 5, 2013 @…
2013 VHCA Annual General Meeting Recap
The 2013 Annual General Meeting of the Virginia-Highland Civic Association was held September 19 at the Inman Middle School cafeteria. Approximately 75 residents were in attendance. The meeting opened with a performance by the Music@SPARK Advanced Chorus under the direction of Brianne Turgeon. Accompanied by SPARK music teacher Jon Marvel on guitar, the chorus performed…
John Wolfinger: Atlanta Police Foundation 2013 Citizen of the Year!
Photos courtesy of Kay Stephenson. Virginia-Highland resident, former VHCA board member and VaHi Safety Team director John Wolfinger has been named APD and Atlanta Police Foundation Citizen of the Year for 2013. Wolfinger was presented with a plaque by Mayor Kasim Reed and APD Chief George Turner at the foundation’s annual “Crime is Toast” Breakfast…
Agenda Set for 2013 VHCA Annual/General Meeting
Following is the tentative agenda for tonight’s annual/general meeting of the Virginia-Highland Civic Association. Virginia-Highland Civic Association Annual General Meeting 6:30 PM; Thursday, September 19, 2013; Inman Middle School Cafeteria Agenda Call to Order and Welcome Intro of Choir Music@SPARK Advanced Chorus –– Chorus Director, Brianne Turgeon Opening Remarks Recognition of City and Elected Representatives…
2012-13 VHCA Committee Accomplishments
Following are lists of accomplishments of the various committees of the Virginia-Highland Civic Association as reported by the respective committee chairs. Communications Committee (reported by John Becker) Published 312 original articles to the VHCA website in 12 months, ensuring that all content was in support of VHCA activities, goals and objectives. Actively engaged other board…
A Taste of Art on the BeltLine
Art on the BeltLine 2013 kicked off officially on Saturday September 7 with the fourth annual Lantern Parade sponsored by the Krewe of the Grateful Glutton. This was a fun and inspiring event attended by an estimated 10,000 BeltLine enthusiasts – hopefully you had a chance to check it out. If you missed it, click…
Do You Have One of America’s Most Desperate Landscapes?
Are you one of those Virginia-Highland residents who’s been a little neglectful about keeping your yard looking neat and tidy? Would you like to turn your yard into one of the most beautiful in VaHi and put a big smile on your neighbors’ faces at the same time? If so, you might be interested in…
VaHi Safety Team Holds Annual Street Captain Meeting
Editor’s Note: Photos appearing in this article are courtesy of Lynn Melin. The Virginia-Highland Safety Team held its annual street captain gathering on Saturday September 14 at the Church of Our Saviour on N. Highland Avenue. By all accounts, it was a well-attended and informative half-day session with over thirty street captains on hand. John…
Progress on Ponce!
The Virginia-Highland Civic Association Board of Directors wishes to sincerely thank Jodi Mansbach, Vice President of Development, Construction and Sustainability for Jamestown Properties, for hosting members of our board and that of the Poncey Highland Neighborhood Association at Ponce City Market this past weekend. We were thrilled to see the tremendous progress being made on this important…
VHCA Education Committee Offers Thoughts on Search for New APS Superintendent
On Monday, September 9th, the Virginia-Highland Civic Association Education Committee submitted a letter to Ann Cramer, chair of the Atlanta Public School Superintendent Search committee. The letter outlines some of the experience and qualities the committee would like to see in the new superintendent. The Atlanta Public School Board hired Superintendent Erroll Davis on July…
2014-2015 VHCA Board of Directors Bios
Following are bios for members of the 2014-15 VHCA Board of Directors. Peggy Berg I moved to Virginia Highland in 1984 and have a home, rental property and had a business in the neighborhood. My husband and I raised our two sons here and I served on PTAs for Morningside Elementary, Inman Middle and Grady…
VHCA Announces Candidates for 2013-14 Board of Directors; Absentee Ballot Available
The nominating committee of the Virginia-Highland Civic Association presents the following list of candidates, all of whom have declared their candidacy. Click on the candidate’s name to go to a page with candidate bio’s. John Becker Peggy Berg David Brandenberger Suzanne Buck Lola Carlisle Genny Ferrero Paige Hewell Jenifer Keenan Jack White Lauren Wilkes Fralick…
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