UPDATE: VHCA Board Meeting 1/8 CANCELLED
VHCA 1/8 BOARD MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, TRAFFIC, AND THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS. General Board Meeting Monday, January 8, 2018; 7:00 PM Grace Lutheran Church 1155 N. Highland Avenue Agenda VHCA Directors: David Brandenberger, Chase Johnson, Jenifer Keenan, Simon Lee, Barry Loudis, Steve Messner, Troy Murray, Stefanie Roberts, Kay Stephenson, George…
UPDATE: VHCA Official Response to Proposed Development at 10th and Monroe
Invest Atlanta voted today (December 21, 2017) to support the sale of BeltLine land near 10th and Monroe. The $166 million proposed development from Fuqua that was submitted with the bid to purchase the land consists of: 11 story hotel (150 rooms) 351 residential units (with 30% affordable units) 1 story grocery store (20,000 sq…
December 11, 2017 Board Meeting Agenda and VHCA Budget
General and Board Meeting Monday, December 11, 2017; 7:00 PM Grace Lutheran Church 1155 N. Highland Avenue Agenda VHCA Directors: David Brandenberger, Chase Johnson, Jenifer Keenan, Simon Lee, Barry Loudis, Steve Messner, Troy Murray, Stefanie Roberts, Kay Stephenson, George Zirkel, Emma Tinsley (alternate) Call to order: 7:00 p.m. – David Brandenberger Adoption of agenda Approval of…
2017 – 2018 VHCA Board of Directors Election Results
Congratulations to the following candidates who received the ten highest number of votes becoming directors of the Virginia-Highland Civic Association for the 2017 – 2018 term beginning October 1, 2017. Barry Loudis David Brandeberger Jenifer Keenan Kay Stephenson Simon Lee Steve Messner Stefanie Roberts Troy Murray George Zirkel Chase Johnson Emma Tinsley is the alternate…
2017 Annual Association Meeting and Board Elections
The Virginia-Highland Civic Association Annual Association Meeting will be held September 14 at the Inman Middle School Cafeteria from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Please try to arrive at 6:30 to sign in and receive your ballot. Grants will be awarded and the 2017-18 Board of Directors will be elected. The SPARK Chorus, led by music and chorus…
Looking for an Article Seen in the VOICE?
Check the Archive! Publishing of articles from the VOICE on the website news feed has been temporarily suspended. However, you can find the current and all back issues of the VOICE in the archive located here. As mentioned in the last issue of the VOICE, we are looking for some help with the newsletter and…
VaHi Safety Team Report for July 2017
Read about a pedestrian robbery, upcoming events, and crime data from the month of July here.
BeltLine Northside & Northeast Study Group Meeting
Northside + Northeast Study Group – Thursday, July 13, 2017 6:30-8:00 pm Rock Spring Presbyterian Church 1824 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30324 Join BeltLine representatives to learn about the design of the Northeast Trail! Meet the team behind the design and construction of the Northeast Trail taking shape between Ansley Mall and Mayson Street…
Light the Night Walk
This walk benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society More information about Light the Night Walk at Piedmont Park can be found here. Class D – approximately 8,000 attendees
7th Annual Ice Cream Festival
The 7th Annual Ice Cream Festival will be held at Piedmont Park and is free and open to the public. More information here. Class B – approximately 25,000 attendees
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Announcements: Minutes & Financials
The April financial summary is available. Go to the Financials Page and click on “Current Financial Overview. Monthly meeting minutes for for March and April 2017 have also been posted and can be found here.
I-85 Small Business Resource Event
Join Invest Atlanta and partners to learn about the resources available to businesses impacted by the I-85 closure. This is an opportunity to meet with local service providers offering technical assistance, financing, consulting services, and more. Tuesday May 9th 10:00 – 2:00 PM Peachtree Hills Recreation Center, Peachtree Hills Avenue NE, Atlanta GA Find additional…
Happening in VaHi: A Book Signing by Local Authors
Join Joyce DeWitt and Kathy Knapp on Sunday May 7 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. as they read from and sign their new children’s book, The Story of Leo and Emma. The story tells of a 7-year old girl and her next-door neighbor, an eleven-year-old basset hound. Their friendship blooms as they learn about…
VaHi Safety Team Report: April 20, 2017
The latest safety report is available including statistics from the first fifteen weeks of 2017. Read about: changes in statistics reporting from APD, a CourtWatch Update, and an opportunity for emergency preparedness training. VaHi Safety Team Report: Weeks 1 through 15
What the Inman Middle School Crossing Guard Saw
At the height of the morning arrival to the school, a fire truck suddenly roared up Virginia from the west, sirens blaring. I made sure the children did not attempt to cross Ponce De Leon Terrace (especially since the pedestrian light was red anyway!). As the fire truck sped up Virginia past the school, its siren still blaring, the pedestrian light changed. Presumably safe now to cross, on multiple counts. Not so.
Park Pride Hosts Annual “Pints for Parks” on May 2
This year’s event brings together park (and beer!) enthusiasts at Orpheus Brewing for an evening of drinks, games and good company, all in the spirit of celebrating green space.
Inman Middle School Jazz Band Gives Visitors an Unexpected Treat
Visitors to the Inman lobby were given a treat early on Friday, March 31, when they were unexpectedly arrested by a glorious sound
Tips from a New VaHi Business Owner for Building Spring Fitness
By Collin Eggebrecht, owner of OnePoint Physical Therapy Virginia-Highland continues to be one of the busiest neighborhoods in Atlanta when it comes to outdoor activities. With endless sidewalks, foot and bike accessible restaurants and shops, numerous beltline entrances and parks, physical activity is a part of life in the neighborhood. Spring is here, and with that…
Letter to Renew Atlanta
Virginia-Highland Civic Association President, Jenifer Keenan, has sent a letter on behalf of VHCA to Renew Atlanta and members of City Council in support of the proposed Monroe road diet.
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