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June 4, 2025

Kay’s Commitment to Safety and Love for Virginia Highland: A Community Champion

At the heart of Virginia Highland, Kay Stephenson stands as a dedicated advocate for community safety.

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April 17, 2025

A Sunny Start to the Season

The VaHi Farmers Market opened on April 13

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March 3, 2025

VaHi is Officially Muy Delicioso

Rosa is now open in Virginia Highland!

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February 14, 2025

Silver Penny Shines Bright in Morningside

Financial planning for goals that matter.

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November 20, 2024

Celebrate Thanksgiving while supporting your favorite local businesses!

From expertly prepared meals to holiday desserts, festive tablescapes, and even outfit inspiration, here’s how to make the most of the Thanksgiving Holiday in VaHi.

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November 26, 2024

The Ultimate Virginia Highland Gift Guide

Virginia Highland is filled with unique, thoughtful gifts perfect for everyone on your list!

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October 1, 2024

A Market Built by the Community, for the Community

Join us every Sunday from 9 am to 12 pm through November 17!

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September 24, 2024

Turning Utility into Creativity

Local artist Brittany Hester transforms a Virginia Highland utility box into vibrant public art.

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September 17, 2024

Homelessness in the Highlands Roundtable #2

Community stakeholders discuss solutions for the unhoused in Virginia Highland.

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September 3, 2024

Waste Not, Want Not

Sustainable Shopping Comes To VaHi with Freeya!

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July 1, 2024

July in VaHi

Your guide to a joyful July in Virginia Highland

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June 11, 2024

Brewing Connections at The Dirty Tea

June 5 Owner Happy Hour Recap

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June 11, 2024

Lucy the Mailbox Dog

If you have driven down Drewry St, you probably recognize the infamous mailbox with a friendly face.

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June 11, 2024

Celebrating 100 Years: A Journey of Tradition and Transformation at Church of Our Saviour

Coming up on a major milestone, The Church of Our Saviour is celebrating 100 years on July 30, 2024!

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June 1, 2024

June in VaHi

Your guide to a joyful June in Virginia Highland.

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May 1, 2024

May in VaHi

Your guide to a memorable May in Virginia Highland is HERE

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March 29, 2024

From El Taco to Ela

Ela, pronounced “ell-luh,” has officially opened its doors and brought a bit of Mediterranean cuisine to Virginia Highland.

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April 1, 2024

April in VaHi

Your guide to an awesome April in VaHi

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March 15, 2024

Paradox Gift Brings a Touch of Luxury to VaHi

Cromwell’s Paradox, or Paradox for short, opened its doors on January 15 as the first new addition to the Virginia Highland District in 2024.

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March 1, 2024

March in VaHi

Your ultimate guide to a marvelous March in Virginia Highland! Wine tastings, book club, egg hunts, and more

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February 28, 2023

VHCA and VHDA? What's the difference?

How both of us advocate for your neighborhood!

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January 30, 2024

February in VaHi

Your ultimate guide to a fun February in Virginia Highland—Superbowl, Valentines Day, and more!

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January 24, 2024

Homelessness in The Highlands

We hosted the first conversation regarding homelessness in our community on January 16 to see how we can come together to resolve an issue!

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January 17, 2024

2023 Year End Review

We were proud to see our events like Porchfest and Winterfest become staples of the community and to reach milestones like hitting 10k followers on Instagram.

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January 2, 2024

January in VaHi

Your ultimate guide to a joyful January in Virginia Highland—Running Club, Book Signings, and more!

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December 27, 2023

Georgia Main Street of the Month

Virginia Highland was named the December Main Street of the Month by the Georgia Main Street Program.

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November 28, 2023

December in VaHi

Your ultimate guide to a noteworthy December in Virginia Highland.

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November 21, 2023

A Cup of Community

Ash Coffee opens in VaHi on November 25.

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November 2, 2023

Thanksgiving On The Go

Virginia Highland restaurants offer takeout selections for your Thanksgiving festivities.

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October 31, 2023

November in VaHi

Your ultimate guide to a noteworthy November in Virginia Highland.

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October 23, 2023

Brunch in the Highlands

Your ultimate weekend guide to the finest brunch from Morningside Village to the Atkins Park node begins right here.

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October 18, 2023

Cheers-ing to The Dirty Tea

Rita and Brittany Campos have brought to the community a luxurious afternoon tea experience.

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October 5, 2023

October in VaHi

Your ultimate guide to October in Virginia Highland!

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September 28, 2023

Inside the Big Red Doors: Yakitori Kona's Opening Day

"Welcome! Sit Anywhere You Like!"

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September 26, 2023

Not All Highland Heroes Wear Capes

An excerpt from Alive in VaHi, Virginia Highland District's 2022 archival book

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September 11, 2023

A Look Back and a Glimpse Forward

Virginia Highland District Association's 2023 Annual Meeting

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August 18, 2023

The Kinship Experience: Where Sustainability 'Meats' Flavor

On Sunday, August 20, Kinship turns two years old and we took the chance to commemorate its journey to becoming the district’s newest and beloved toddler.

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August 2, 2023

Celebrating 100 Years of Virginia-Highland Church

Virginia-Highland Church (VHC) marked its 100 years with a special centennial celebration service on July 23, 2023. In the weeks leading up to this day, the church reconnected with VHC alumni of the last 25 years, inviting them to attend and share their congratulations.

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August 2, 2023

Pooling Resources

A Public Pool Proposal for Virginia Highland

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July 17, 2023

City of Atlanta Business Survey

Calling all Atlanta business owners! The city of Atlanta is eager to to hear from you.

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June 28, 2023

Make Music Day Atlanta Strikes a Chord of Community and Creativity

Thanks to visionary Make Music Day Atlanta co-founders Jennifer Ohme, Lauren Kelley Holst, and Ben Holst, in collaboration with five local districts, Atlanta proudly celebrated its first Make Music Day ever!

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June 5, 2023

Druid Hills Presbyterian Church Goes Solar

After passing their final GA Power Witness test on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Druid Hills Presbyterian Church (DHPC) has gone solar!

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May 27, 2023

Barking up the Right Tree: Rob Glancy and Betty the Nugget Pug’s Impact on Virginia Highland

Rob Glancy, founder of RateCapital Mortgage, and his pug, Instagram famous as Betty the Nugget Pug, sat down for an interview with us at the corner of Taco Mac and Murphy’s, in the heart of Virginia Highland.

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January 25, 2023

Why do we need a business association and a civic association?

Great question, and it's one we get a lot!

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August 8, 2022

Mai Kitchen or My Kitchen: When Flavor and Community Unite

Mai Kitchen in Virginia Highland wowed the neighborhood with exquisite Vietnamese flavor and fun during their soft opening last week.

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May 5, 2022

Pamper Your Parent this Mother's Day with the Gift of Spa

Pamper your parent this Mother’s Day weekend with a gift card to Natural Body Spa and SkinReMEDI!

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April 26, 2022

Get Involved in Public Art In the Neighborhood

Atlanta Artist Chris Condon has been commissioned to create a sculpture for a parklet in Virginia Highlands, and he needs your help.

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April 14, 2022

Join Mental Health America of Georgia in a Festival to Celebrate Mental Wellness

We are thrilled to announce our Spring Fundraiser, Mental Health America of Georgia’s (MHAG) Mental Health Festival: A Festival to Celebrate Mental Wellness in Georgia. This year’s MHAG Fest will be hosted at Greystone at Piedmont Park.

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February 22, 2022

VHD 2022 Events Calendar

We hope to see you out and about this year!

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February 17, 2022

Atlanta Main Street Update

We are so excited to be working alongside Atlanta City Planning Department and four other neighborhoods to become an affiliated business district with the Georgia Main Street Program.

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December 27, 2021

A Letter from Co-Founder, Lindsay Wheeler

One of our strongest leaders, our co-founder and investor, Lindsay Wheeler, has poured so much of her time into our organization.

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December 16, 2021

Inaugural VaHi Tour of Lights

Did you miss VaHi’s first Tour of Lights? It was one the biggest hits of the Winterfest weekend!

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December 15, 2021

2021 Year End Review

A note from Co-Founder and Executive Director, Katie Voelpel

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December 15, 2021

Introducing.. VaHi 311 Task Force

Here to help!

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October 6, 2021

It’s ‘No Sweat’ For This Woman Entrepreneur

Fitness instructor. Business owner. Mom. Lawyer. Traveler. Tiffany McKenzie wears many hats, donning one of them right here in Virginia Highland.

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August 6, 2021

Sunday Yoga in John Howell Park

Every Sunday at 9:00 am, you can stretch and strengthen your muscles, amp up your mindfulness practice, and sip mimosas with your friends and neighbors.

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Hello 👋 from the highlands

Kay’s Commitment to Safety and Love for Virginia Highland: A Community Champion

A Sunny Start to the Season

VaHi is Officially Muy Delicioso

Silver Penny Shines Bright in Morningside

Celebrate Thanksgiving while supporting your favorite local businesses!

The Ultimate Virginia Highland Gift Guide

A Market Built by the Community, for the Community

Turning Utility into Creativity

Homelessness in the Highlands Roundtable #2

Waste Not, Want Not

July in VaHi

Brewing Connections at The Dirty Tea

Lucy the Mailbox Dog

Celebrating 100 Years: A Journey of Tradition and Transformation at Church of Our Saviour

June in VaHi

May in VaHi

From El Taco to Ela

April in VaHi

Paradox Gift Brings a Touch of Luxury to VaHi

March in VaHi

VHCA and VHDA? What's the difference?

February in VaHi

Homelessness in The Highlands

2023 Year End Review

January in VaHi

Georgia Main Street of the Month

December in VaHi

A Cup of Community

Thanksgiving On The Go

November in VaHi

Brunch in the Highlands

Cheers-ing to The Dirty Tea

October in VaHi

Inside the Big Red Doors: Yakitori Kona's Opening Day

Not All Highland Heroes Wear Capes

A Look Back and a Glimpse Forward

The Kinship Experience: Where Sustainability 'Meats' Flavor

Celebrating 100 Years of Virginia-Highland Church

Pooling Resources

City of Atlanta Business Survey

Make Music Day Atlanta Strikes a Chord of Community and Creativity

Druid Hills Presbyterian Church Goes Solar

Barking up the Right Tree: Rob Glancy and Betty the Nugget Pug’s Impact on Virginia Highland

Why do we need a business association and a civic association?

Mai Kitchen or My Kitchen: When Flavor and Community Unite

Pamper Your Parent this Mother's Day with the Gift of Spa

Get Involved in Public Art In the Neighborhood

Join Mental Health America of Georgia in a Festival to Celebrate Mental Wellness

VHD 2022 Events Calendar

Atlanta Main Street Update

A Letter from Co-Founder, Lindsay Wheeler

Inaugural VaHi Tour of Lights

2021 Year End Review

Introducing.. VaHi 311 Task Force

It’s ‘No Sweat’ For This Woman Entrepreneur

Sunday Yoga in John Howell Park

We'd Love to Hear from YOU