Earlier this year, the Virginia-Highland Civic Association awarded an $800 grant to Grady High’s College and Career Center in support of the work the center does with seniors to prepare them for life after high school. The grant was part of a total of $15,000 in grants awarded by the VHCA in 2013. The center’s…
Read MorePassing along the following from John Wolfinger regarding what’s appropriate – and what’s not – to place in your blue recycling bin: The City of Atlanta is having problems with our recycling program, in that far too many city residents are placing items in the large blue recycling bins that are not intended to be…
Read MoreBy: Jess Windham With countless ways to make the holidays environmentally friendly, why not see how many you can do at once? No one can do it all, but we can all do something. Here are some ideas to get your ‘enviro-wheels’ turning as you make the season bright: What’s the Use – Give a…
Read MoreResidents should be advised that the Atlanta Christmas 5K Road Race returns to Virginia-Highland on Saturday December 21. The race will start at 8 AM. Runners will gather for the start across from the YWCA at the intersection of N. Highland and Adair avenues, wind their way through VaHi and wrap things up in the…
Read MoreBy: John Wolfinger Holiday and Every Day Safety I have a feeling that many of us, who are safety minded most all of the time let the “holiday syndrome” overtake us at this time of year, and let common sense slip as we try to get way too many things done in a limited amount…
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