Trees Atlanta Update

March 11, 2013

From announcing its first-ever native plant sale to planting native grasses and wildflowers along the Eastside BeltLine trail to kicking off walking tours of the new Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum, there’s a lot going on at Trees Atlanta these days. The organization’s communications manager Bethany Clark sent us the following update. 1st Annual Native Perennial Wildflower…

Agenda for March 11, 2013 VHCA Board and General Meeting

March 11, 2013

Virginia-Highland Civic Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM, Monday March 11 2013; Ponce de Leon Ave. Library Meeting Agenda Call to Order Adoption of Agenda and Approval of Minutes   Reports from Police and Fire Representatives City of Atlanta Officials   Other Elected Officials and Guests Planning Committee: Lola Carlisle > Addition of new member Jess Windham Variances V-13-017, 617…

VaHi Safety Team Report: March 7, 2013

March 7, 2013

By: John Wolfinger Another Citizen’s Police Academy Session APD has announced the next Citizen’s Police Academy starting 4/17/2013 for 7 weeks every Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Police Academy on the far south side of the city near the main post office.  Deadline for applications is 3/30 and contact Sergeant Chad…

Read Councilmember Alex Wan’s Latest eNewsletter

March 5, 2013

Here’s a link to District 6 City Councilmember Alex Wan’s latest eNewsletter with updates on his efforts to introduce legislation to gradually reduce legal, non-conforming land uses along the Cheshire Bridge Road Neighborhood Commercial District; local intersection upgrades related to the federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program; the proposed new Falcons stadium; and distribution of larger…

New Highland Park Grand Opening Set for March 16

March 2, 2013

The land purchased by the Virginia-Highland Civic Association at the corner of North Highland Avenue and St. Charles Place is now an incredible rain garden/green space for the community to enjoy! Please join your neighbors for a celebration of this tremendous achievement on Saturday, March 16th, Noon to 2 PM. The event will feature: Dedication…