Public Hearing Notice – Proposed MARTA Changes/Eliminations
MARTA bus routes 16 and 36 connect Virginia-Highland with several other neighborhoods in Atlanta as well as the entire MARTA bus and rail system. Recently, eliminations and changes to both of these routes have been proposed. Below is a information about the public hearings associated with the changes as well as other ways to have…
VHCA April 9, 2018 Meeting Minutes are Available
The minutes for the monthly Civic Association Board/General meeting for April 9, 2018 have been posted and may be found under the VAHI – Meeting Minutes tab or click here.
Agenda for the May 14, 2018 VHCA General and Board Meeting
The agenda for the May 14 General and Board Meeting of the Virginia-Highland Civic Association has been published please click here to view. The public is invited to attend.
Cresthill & Monroe Meeting Materials
Check out the presentation materials from the April 19 meeting about the Cresthill & Monroe (10th and Monroe) Development. Download them here. Video – Part One Video – Part Two April 12 Technical Committee Notes – View PDF
District 6 Homelessness Forum
A Forum on Homelessness in Atlanta with an emphasis on Council District 6. Speakers will bring information about homelessness, the legal ramifications connected to the issue, and community and NGO resources in place to help those without shelter. See our website for information here or our Facebook page here
Voiceless: A Documentary on Systemic Poverty
Monday, April 30th at 7:00 pm, Virginia-Highland Church Please join Neighbors Organizing for Progress and Equity (NOPE), along with Terence Lester, the Starter/Executive Director of Love Beyond Walls, for the screening of Voiceless: A Documentary on Systemic Poverty. What is the poverty crisis and how does it affect my life? Voiceless: A Documentary on Systemic…
Public Meeting – 10th & Monroe Development – Thursday, April 19 – 7:00 PM
VHCA has been working with a professional planning consultant and a land use/zoning attorney for years on the potential development of 10th Street and Monroe. These professionals have over 40 years combined experience on land use and zoning issues and will be a critical component of challenging the proposed rezoning of single-family land and this…
Public Meeting – 10th & Monroe Development -Update
The proposed development at 10th Street and Monroe has generated significant concern from the community. This article provides an overview of the proposal, the public input process published by the developer and Atlanta BeltLine Inc. (ABI), and key issues related to the proposed development. The Virginia-Highland Civic Association (VHCA) will be hosting a public meeting…
District 58: Budget Update
Article submitted by Virginia-Highland Communications Committee District 58 representative Park Cannon summarizes the FY2019 Georgia State Budget Representative Cannon’s recap of this year’s legislative session and the State of Georgia’s FY2019 budget. Click here for PDF Facebook Page
PARENTS: Rising Kindergartener Information
Article submitted by Virginia-Highland Communications Committee Information available for Kindergarten registration at both Springdale Park and Morningside Are you are the parent of a rising kindergartener (starting school this fall)? Check out the links below for registration and information on getting your child enrolled at either Springdale Park or Morningside Elementary. Springdale Park Elementary Morningside …
Trees Atlanta: Yard Tree Program
Article submitted by Virginia-Highland Communications Committee Free trees available for front, side and back yards to Va-Hi residents Virginia-Highland is known for its tree-lined streets. But we’re losing the old growth quickly due to the loss of old trees and so much new construction. Trees planted by residents in their yards are important in helping…
Homeless/Unhoused Residents Public Session
District 6 Council Member Jennifer Ide has informed the Virginia-Highland Civic Association that she and her staff are organizing a community meeting open to all interested parties on the topic of homelessness/unhoused residents. Representatives from the City’s Office of Continuum of Care, Intown Collaborative Ministries, the Atlanta Police Department, the Solicitor and Public Defenders Office,…
Call for Volunteers – Summerfest
Article submitted by Steve Voichick, Summerfest Volunteer Coordinator Be a part of the biggest event of the year! As a resident of Virginia-Highland, you no doubt know that Summerfest is the largest fundraiser benefiting our neighborhood. Proceeds from the festival go directly to maintain, beautify and improve the safety of our community. Summerfest is also…
Best Summerfest Ever
Article submitted by Jenifer Keenan and Pamela Papner, Summerfest Co-Chairs The countdown is on to Summerfest 2018; June 8-10 Summerfest is right around the corner and this year is shaping up to be the best Summerfest yet! We’ve brought back all of the favorites like top artists and fun cover bands for the music stage…
Peachtree State Champs!
Article submitted by Virginia-Highland Communications Committee The Grady High School G3 Robotics team wins the Peachtree State Championship! For the first time, Grady High School’s G3 Robotics Team won The Peachtree State Championship. The team ends state competition season with four blue banners including two qualifying tournaments wins and a qualifying Chairman’s Award. In addition,…
Dude, its STILL only a mile!
The 8th annual running of the Morningside Mile on Sunday, March 25 attracted more than 600 registrants. The day started out cold and rainy, but almost 500 intrepid souls finished the race, which is in fact, only a mile. This year’s race marked the first year that MLPA and VHCA joined to raise funds and draw…
VHCA April 2018 Meeting Minutes are Available
The minutes for the monthly Civic Association Board/General meeting for February 13, 2017 have been posted and may be found under the VAHI – Meeting Minutes tab or click here.
Community Meeting for 10th and Monroe Development Proposal – Tuesday, April 10 – 6PM – Grady HS Theater
All residents of Virginia-Highland are invited and encouraged to attend the first community meeting regarding the development of the north-west corner of 10th and Monroe. Initial reports have indicated that Fuqua Development is proposing an 11-story hotel, grocery store, town homes and several hundred apartment units reaching from 10th street to Cresthill and between the Beltline and Monroe.…
Atlanta Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab Program
Lance Orchid from Councilmember Jennifer Ide’s office met with the Program Managers for Districts 6 (ours) & 2 today where they said they have set up time for them to speak to any potential applicants next week on March 26 at the Ponce Library from 11:30 AM until 4:00 PM. They will be there again on the 27th but we don’t yet…
City of Atlanta to Offer Loans for Home Repairs
Invest Atlanta and the City of Atlanta Department of City Planning have launched a deferred forgivable loan program that provides up to $30,000 to eligible homeowners for health and safety repairs on their home. Find more information in this flyer. Meet with City representatives on Monday, March 26th from 11:30 until 4:00 pm at the…
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