VaHi, Local Businesses Need Your Vote for ‘Best of Atlanta’

October 3, 2012

If trying to figure out whom to vote for in the upcoming Presidential election’s got you stressed out, kick back for a few minutes and practice your decision making with something a tad less important. Atlanta Magazine’s annual ‘Best of Atlanta’ campaign is underway and a number of local businesses – as well as Virginia-Highland…

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Virginia-Highland Safety Team Report: October 2, 2012

October 3, 2012

By: John Wolfinger A busy couple of weeks ahead with special events, so make your driving plans accordingly.  First of all is the Breast Cancer Walk with 800 walking ladies in pink costumes on 10/ 6 and 7.  They have a good time walking for a serious cause, and would like to have cheering throngs…

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Storms Damage Elm Trees Along N. Highland Avenue

October 2, 2012

This week’s storm caused some limb damage among the elm trees along the northwest corner of the Virginia-Highland street scape. The Parks Department promptly trimmed the fallen limbs, and Parks Arborist Paul Lewkowtiz will evaluate their health and recommend further pruning or replacement in the next couple of weeks. The trees are young and were…

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Opening Ceremony for BeltLine Eastside Trail Set for October 15

October 2, 2012

  The long-awaited BeltLine Eastside Trail will be officially dedicated in an October 15 ceremony recognizing the generous donors who made the trail possible. The ceremony will take place on the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail next to the Historic Fourth Ward skate park (830 Willoughby Ln., Atlanta, 30312). Parking locations are TBD.  Organizers are encouraging attendees to…

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10th Anniversary Breast Cancer Walk Coming to VaHi, Seeks Supporters

October 1, 2012

Get ready – the streets of Virginia-Highland are going to be very, very busy this weekend. Not only do we have the second Streets Alive event taking place on Sunday, but participants in a two-day breast cancer walk will be passing through VaHi on both Saturday and Sunday. Event organizers are hoping residents will line…

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