Trees Atlanta Update
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
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
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
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
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…
Orme Park Resident Captures Coyote Images on Video
Greg Tanner and his family live a few hundred yards west of Orme Park. In January Tanner heard some unconfirmed reports of coyote sightings by neighbors on Elkmont whose properties abut the creek that runs through the park. Hearing the reports reminded Tanner of a time a few years ago when a neighbor’s daughter witnessed…
Living With Coyotes in an Urban Environment
By: Jack White, VHCA Board President Coyote sightings have been reported intermittently in VaHi and adjacent neighborhoods for the last decade. Coyotes have been in the metro Atlanta area for at least a quarter-century, often using riparian and power line corridors that offer relatively safe entry and passage. A coyote was recently photographed in the…
Sidewalk Committee Presents Findings to City Council
On February 14, 2013 reports from four sidewalk sub-committees were presented to members of City Council and city government. Links to the presentations can be found below. Peggy Berg, Chair of the VHCA Sidewalk Committee, presented on red tape in the city’s sidewalk process and on neighborhood initiatives. The sub-committees recommended a comprehensive approach to…
Intown Ten Road Race Returns to the Streets of VaHi
The second annual Intown Ten Road Race will take place on the streets of Virginia-Highland this Sunday March 3. Race start time is 8 AM. Streets should be clear of runners by 9:30 AM. There will be no road closures for the event, but traffic will be stopped at intersections as runners pass. Race organizer…
APS Officials Hold Meeting at Grady to Discuss Issues Related to Recent On Campus Shooting
Atlanta Public Schools officials met Thursday evening at Grady High School with parents and other concerned citizens to discuss this week’s shooting at the high school, as well as issues related to it. Officials praised Grady administrators and staff for their quick response to the incident. However, there was acknowledgement of gaps in existing security…
30 Additional Historic Plat Maps Added
About a year ago, we posted 22 historic plat maps of various subdivisions that are now part of Virginia-Highland — these are the maps on which surveyors originally plotted how the land was subdivided into the lots that, for the most part, still exist today. To explore the maps, you can start by viewing the…
Inman Middle School PTA Presents A Taste of Inman!
This year’s A Taste of Inman celebration will be held Thursday March 7 from 6:00 – 8:30PM. Current and prospective Inman families, friends and neighbors are all invited to come celebrate the Inman Middle School community! Enjoy tastings from more than twenty fabulous restaurants, live entertainment, a raffle and general camaraderie. A Taste of Inman…
What Goes Around, Comes Around – Even Hexagonal Pavers!
If you’re thinking about repairing or replacing the sidewalk adjacent to your home and you’re a fan of hexagonal pavers, you might want to follow the lead of Ann and Anthony Guy. The Guys recently redid the sidewalk that runs along the Adair Avenue side of their home (see before/after pictures below) using pavers recycled…
Friends of Orme Park Organizes Pot Luck Dinner in the Park
Bring a picnic blanket and dish to share with your neighbors to the Friends of Orme Park pot luck dinner on Sunday March 24 from 5-7 PM. Kids can participate in a cake walk and there will be an Easter blanket full of neighborhood goodies to raffle off. Come out and join in the fun.
Friends of Orme Park Organizes Park Clean-Up Event
Friends of Orme Park is inviting all interested parties to come out and help spruce up the park on Saturday March 23 from 9-11 AM. They’ll be doing some clipping on the Elkmont side of the park and cleaning up around the main entrance as well. Please bring tools and gloves if you can.
Kidsfest Chair Looking For Committee Members
Arturo Cruz-Tucker, 2013 Summerfest Kidsfest chair, has put out a call for committee members to help plan this year’s event. Kidsfest 2012 was a huge success and organizers are determined to do even better at this year’s 30th anniversary festival the first weekend in June. The Kidsfest committee needs help with planning, securing sponsorships and…
Education Committee Update: March 1, 2013
APS Board to Vote on Proposed 2013 Calendar on March 4 The Atlanta Public Schools’ Board will vote on the proposed 2013-14 school calendar at its Monday March 4 meeting. The meeting will start at 2 PM and will be held at the APS Administrative Building at 130 Trinity Avenue, SW. Under the proposed calendar,…
New York Times Shines Spotlight on Eastside BeltLine Trail
In case you missed it, The New York Times ran a great article on the Eastside BeltLine trail on Valentine’s Day. Very gratifying to see the national recognition the BeltLine is receiving. Even nicer to know it’s just a short walk away. Click here to read the NYT article.
VaHi Safety Team Report: February 18, 2013
By: John Wolfinger Residential Burglaries We are experiencing an abnormal (read very high) amount of home burglaries this month and everyone in VaHi is urged to be extra alert. If you see any activity here that gives you a gut feeling that it is not normal or indicates something is wrong – please make a suspicious…
Minutes – Board Meeting – January 14, 2013
Virginia Highland Civic Association Board of Directors Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM; Monday, January 14, 2013; Ponce de Leon Library CALL TO ORDER Mr. White called the meeting to order at 7 PM. The following Board members were present: Jack White, Lola Carlisle, Jenifer Keenan, Arturo Cruz-Tucker, John Becker, Nicole Foerschler Horn, Genny Ferrero, and Lauren…
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