Pics of Intown 10K race
Thanks to John Becker for great pictures of the inaugural Intown 10K Race benefiting John Howell Park. On the VHCA site (www.vahi.org) select “About VaHi”, then “Photo Gallery”.
3/13 VHCA meeting re: school redistricting – discuss APS maps
The VHCA is hosting a School Redistricting Meeting to discuss the maps proposed by Superintendent Davis. We will: Review the maps that were presented on Monday Discuss the pros and cons of the maps Explore any remaining options in this process. The meeting will be held at the Virginia Highland Church on Tuesday, March 13 at…
John Howell Park "walkaround" 3/10/12 @2PM
The Virginia-Highland Civic Association Parks Committee has been talking to a variety of local citizens, park users, and landscape designers about improvements to the park, and we’d like to hear what you think. Please join us Saturday March 10 at 2 PM for a walk around the park and help develop a plan for what…
Filming 3/13/12 affecting Los Angeles and N. Highland
NOTICE OF FILMING S & K Pictures, Inc., a subsidiary of Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc., will be filming scenes for a new feature film to be shot entirely in Georgia currently titled, “Trouble With The Curve”. Filming will take place for a half day on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 inside of George’s Restaurant and Bar…
Learn about Commercial Zoning Wed. 3/7
Join the VHCA Planning Committee this Wednesday for an informative presentation on Neighborhood Commercial Ordinances. These ordinances guide the commercial development in the three key commercial nodes in Virginia-Highland. Aaron Fortner, who was involved in the process to develop these ordinances, will present. The presentation will follow variance application reviews on the general Virginia-Highland Planning…
Rupley Drive permit parking
Alex Wan’s office forwarded the following announcement to the Virginia-Highland Civic Association. The Virginia-Highland Civic Association does not play a direct role in these decisions. We would however help as best we can with any resident concerns. We certainly sympathize with the residents on Rupley, and others near commercial nodes, with regard to parking issues.…
Voice – March 2012 – See something, say something!
by John Wolfinger, Safety chair I continually get questions relating to our 911 system is some form or fashion. I hope I can clear up some things you may have been wondering about. The most important myth to dispel is that, since we do not have a 311 call system for non-emergency situations – our…
Voice – March 2012 – Sidewalks
by Peggy Berg, Traffic/Transportation & Sidewalks chair In Virginia-Highland, many sidewalks are in need of repair. Damage from property trees is the property owner’s responsibility, and worn-out pavers and sewer issues, generally speaking, are the property owner’s responsibility, as well. Damage from right-of-way trees is a City responsibility. The City has minimal budget and staffing, meaning…
Voice – March 2012 – Officers’ Corner
by Lola Carlisle, Vice-President I’m new to the Virginia-Highland Civic Association Board but not new to the concept of community service. I’ve volunteered on various committees in Virginia-Highland over the last 12 years. I have always had a great deal of respect for the Virginia-Highland Civic Association Board and committee members. And after co-authoring a…
Voice – March 2012 – New Voice, new website!
by Brian Gross, Communications chair Welcome to the new monthly online edition of the Voice, which will bring you a tailored, relevant selection of articles each month direct to your inbox. The online Voice complements our “regular” email updates, which are sent ad-hoc as needed, generally about twice a month in addition to the Voice. If you wish…
Zone 6 Welcomes A New Commander
When APD Deputy Chief Calvin Moss announced his retirement – his leaving the ranks created a series of command changes and promotions. On 2/16 our Zone 6 Commander Major John Dalton became Deputy Chief to head up all of the criminal investigation division, and our 2nd in charge Captain Vincent Moore became a Major as…
Peachtree Pine Saga Continues
The previously announced court-ordered change of management was brought to an abrupt halt with no change in sight at the moment. Stories at Creative Loafing; AJC
Neighborhood Races and Festivals
The Intown10 Race on 3/4/2012 news at – http://intownten.com/news/pics/map/ for times of street closings. The Publix Georgia Marathon on 3/18/2012 news at – http://georgiamarathon.com/road_closure.htm for times of street closings. The proposed Streets Alive festival plans slated for 5/20/2012 will be presented and discussed at the next VaHi Civic Association meeting on 3/12/2012 at 7 at…
Keep cars cleaned out!
Keep ALL parked cars cleaned out at ALL times – if you don’t do it, chances are very good that someone else will do it for you and leave you with a broken window or door lock to replace. Please remind your visitors of this rule.
Smart911
If you have not already filed your household/family info with the new Smart 911 system – go to https://www.smart911.com/ for info as to how to let our 911 folks know about details you may have trouble remembering when you make a 911 call in an emergency. So much easier to get all the facts straight…
Crime Reports
The following reports are gleaned from our Zone 6 crime stats for the weeks 6 and 7 of 2012, with emphasis on our Beat 601 – but with news from all around the Zone as it applies to us. Again, I state these reports are not meant to scare anyone, but to make you aware…
Fulton County CourtWatch Annual Training Session
All of the details are on the attached flyer. I have attended for either 3 or 4 times and still learn something new every year. I’ll be leaving Vance Avenue at 8:30 a.m. on the 3rd and will be glad to offer a ride for up to 3 persons who want to go with me.…
Triangle at N. Highland & Virginia: View plans
VHCA resident and Master Gardener Nonie Daniels has developed a proposed plan for the Triangle at Virginia and N. Highland. Click on the image at left to enlarge. You can meet with Nonie and the VHCA Parks Committee this coming Sunday 2/26/12 from 1 to 1:30 and hear more about the plan. Your comments and…
Atlanta Streets Alive on N. Highland
The organizers of Atlanta Streets Alive have approached the VHCA with a proposal to close N. Highland Ave. from 2-7 PM on Sunday, May 20th to promote their goal of “making Atlanta a more lively and connected city”. The flyer (click on the image to open) has more information. This event has been held several…
VaHi Triangle to get a horticultural makeover
The Triangle at Virginia and Highland (in front of Taco Mac) is getting a horticultural makeover! Local landscape designer Nonie Daniel has volunteered to lead the planting effort. More info? Contact Lauren Fralick at [email protected]
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