Crime Reports
The following reports are gleaned from our Zone 6 crime stats for the weeks 6 and 7 of 2012, with emphasis on our Beat 601 – but with news from all around the Zone as it applies to us. Again, I state these reports are not meant to scare anyone, but to make you aware…
Fulton County CourtWatch Annual Training Session
All of the details are on the attached flyer. I have attended for either 3 or 4 times and still learn something new every year. I’ll be leaving Vance Avenue at 8:30 a.m. on the 3rd and will be glad to offer a ride for up to 3 persons who want to go with me.…
Triangle at N. Highland & Virginia: View plans
VHCA resident and Master Gardener Nonie Daniels has developed a proposed plan for the Triangle at Virginia and N. Highland. Click on the image at left to enlarge. You can meet with Nonie and the VHCA Parks Committee this coming Sunday 2/26/12 from 1 to 1:30 and hear more about the plan. Your comments and…
Atlanta Streets Alive on N. Highland
The organizers of Atlanta Streets Alive have approached the VHCA with a proposal to close N. Highland Ave. from 2-7 PM on Sunday, May 20th to promote their goal of “making Atlanta a more lively and connected city”. The flyer (click on the image to open) has more information. This event has been held several…
VaHi Triangle to get a horticultural makeover
The Triangle at Virginia and Highland (in front of Taco Mac) is getting a horticultural makeover! Local landscape designer Nonie Daniel has volunteered to lead the planting effort. More info? Contact Lauren Fralick at lauren.fralick@gmail.com
Uncollected garbage cans?
Neighbors on Rosedale Road at Virginia have been having continuous issues with uncollected garbage cans from adjacent apartments. They tell us that the bins are left out and that residents pile their new trash over the course of the week into the bins (or around them). They tell us that this attracts vagrants who sort through the…
New commander for our police zone
John Dalton promoted to deputy chief; Maj. Keith Meadows to take over Zone 6 which includes Virginia-Highland, Poncey-Highland, Kirkwood, Grant Park, East Atlanta and Reynoldstown. Read the story in Patch.
APS: interview with superintendent Davis
Patch features an interview with superintendent Davis that is a “don’t miss” for anyone following our school redistricting. See what he has to say about Virginia-Highland.
APS: fill in survey by 2/24
SPARK parents reminds residents to fill in the APS survey by 2/24. “Suggested survey response” on that page are those of the SPARK parents group. Here is also a link to the citywide discussion board on redistricting.
Peachtree-Pine Fiasco
What sort of an effect the management change of this beleaguered shelter operation is going to have on our neighborhood is anyone’s guess at this time. Though I would think that if the new United Way management begins to clean up the camp grounds around the shelter – there is bound to be a disbursement…
Remembering April 20, 2010
I am sure that many of you parents still remember this date – the day that Michael Christopher Lloyd terrorized Morningside and VaHi and shut down our public schools til he was captured. Twice, now he has come up for a preliminary hearing in court, and the case has been set back both times, citing…
APD Chief Turner Interview
Great interview session with APD Chief George Turner on the city cable channel. Watch the video. In the interview he mentions the new Smart 911 – Emergency Safety Profile system that is now available for all City of Atlanta residents to file and let the 911 operators know about your household in advance of an…
Revising Our City Alcohol Codes and Licensing System
ATAG II (Alcohol Technical Advisory Group) is charged with reviewing the city's alcohol codes and making recommendations to city council for revisions and updates of our existing codes and review systems. They are seeking public input at a session on 2/23/2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the council chambers on the 2nd floor of…
PARKatlanta
When the PARKatlanta concept was introduced to us in the waning days of the Franklin administration, I had high hopes that it would give us extra uniformed eyes and ears on the street – but now I have changed my mind. Read more at CBS Atlanta
Crime reports
The following reports are gleaned from our Zone 6 crime stats for the weeks 4 and 5 of 2012, with emphasis on our VaHi Beat 601 – but with news from around the Zone as it applies to us. Again, I state, these reports are not meant to scare anyone, but to make you aware…
Update on sidewalks
Update on Sidewalks by VHCA Traffic/Transportation & Sidewalks chair Peggy Berg
Intown 10K
Get ready for the inaugural running of The Intown Ten Road Race, a 10k on Sunday March 4th, 2012 through the streets of Virginia-Highland and Morningside. The race is the only USATF certified 10k in Northeast Atlanta, and all proceeds will benefit John Howell Park at the corner of Virginia Avenue and Barnett Street. The…
Genny Ferrero replaces Nicole Foerschler-Horn as VHCA Secretary
Board action via email 2/3/12
Dark Days for APD
When the men and women of APD report to duty each day, they never know what dangers they may face in their job to protect us. Last week, in the middle of the nite, Senior Patrol Officer Gail Thomas, was struck by an alleged drunk driver on the downtown connector. See also: a very eloquently…
Building Assessment Study by City of Atlanta Office of Housing
If you happen to spot a car in front of your house taking pictures of your residence – there is probably a reason. The City is making a windshield survey of all structures, and a picture is part of this study. The attachment to this report tells the details. If you have questions about someone…
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