The third installment of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.’s Life on the BeltLine video series highlights the story of cancer survivor Jenny Wood, and the role the BeltLIne played in her recovery process. Jenny lives in Virginia-Highland, along with her husband, Matt, and their twins. After seeing the first two installments in the video series, she decided…
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Click here to read the most recent e-newsletter from our City Councilperson Alex Wan, which includes updates on: Redistricting Changes District 6 Boundaries New City Council Term Starts January 6 Solid Waste Services Winter Holiday Schedule Neighborhood Spotlight: Brookwood Hills
Read MoreBy: John Wolfinger Holiday Messages from APD and AFR Our APD Chief Turner sends us a holiday message – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixbiGMxclu8&feature=youtu.be. A light-hearted but serious musical message from AFR and Chief Cochran – http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/24232277/video-atlanta-firefighters-sing-holiday-safety-song#2o7kGAE7x. I think most of our firefighters were hired for their bravery and not their vocal talents! 🙂 Too bad our folks at # 19 were not…
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Many Virginia-Highland residents are aware of the Open Door Community, which operates out of an old home located at 910 Ponce de Leon Avenue, just a short walk west from Briarcliff Summit. An Atlanta “Protestant-Catholic Worker community”, Open Door’s mission, broadly stated, is “to resist war and violence and nurture community in ministry with and…
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On Sunday and Monday December 22 and 23, from 4:00-7:00 PM, the Grady High School Gay Straight Alliance will be holding a Christmas caroling fundraiser to benefit Lost N Found Youth, Inc. The event will be held at the VaHi triangle island at the corner of N. Highland and Virginia avenues. Lost N Found Youth…
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