Shape Up for Spring & Improve North Highland

With warmer weather around the corner, swimsuit season can’t be far behind.  This year there is no better way to prepare than by getting in shape for the Morningside Mile, Sunday, March 25 at 2:00 PM.  This year’s race is bigger and better than ever,

The exceptional one-mile race features cash prizes, drawing competitors from across the region.  For 2018, we’re adding chip timing to deliver more precise results and a new ‘Just for Fun’ Half-Mile to launch the after party.  If you’re not a competitive runner, there is still something for you.  The race features several waves:

·         Competitive Runner—under 7-minute mile

·         Recreational Runner—more than 7-minute mile

·         Families & Walkers—more casual striders, families with strollers, kids under 15, and walkers

·         Just for Fun Half-Mile—this new category, created especially for kids and families will follow the police motorcycle after the last racers.  Open to kids accompanied by an adult guardian, pets and bikes/scooters/strollers.

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Piedmont Heights and nearby neighborhoods have experienced a tremendous increase in thefts from vehicles in the past year. A "clean car" is one way to discourage thieves. That does not mean just keeping things in your car out of sight. More importantly, it means do not leave anything of value anywhere in your car.

A number of thefts from vehicles in this area have included money and guns left in glove compartments or consoles. Because thieves have found those valuables in cars which did not have anything of value visible, thieves are sometimes breaking into even those cars which do not have anything visible in the hopes they'll find money or guns or jewelry in closed compartments. Best advice, leave those things locked up at home or office, not in a relatively unsecure automobile.

Clean Car Campaign

Jim Hardy

NPU-F Public Safety Chair

We need your help!  Volunteers needed to help plan Piedmont Heights events

We received some feedback that Piedmont Heights members would like more neighborhood events - You spoke and we listened! We have some exciting plans for 2018!  We will be hosting several events at Gotham Way park to give you a chance to meet other neighbors and enjoy our own park.  To carry out these events, we need your help.  Volunteers are needed for various activities and any help will be extremely appreciated.  Please email Fabricio Moraes at membership@piedmontheights.org if you're willing to help. Thank you!  

ATLANTA (March 12, 2018) – The Trust Company of Georgia Northeast Freeway Branch, colloquially known by many as the “round bank,” has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The property is located at 2160 Monroe Drive NE in Atlanta. The property owners, Broward Pie Bar, LLC, sponsored the nomination.

Constructed in 1962, the Trust Company of Georgia Northeast Freeway Branch is an iconic representative of Modernism in Atlanta. According to the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the property, it is significant for its association with commercial banking trends and mid-20th century commercial development in Atlanta, and as an excellent intact example of the New Formalism style of architecture. Designed by celebrated Atlanta architect Henri Jova, who was then Chief of Design for the Atlanta architectural firm of Abreu & Robeson, the building is representative of the banking industry’s evolution to embrace Modern architecture during the mid-20th century as one means of building a progressive corporate image.The building operated as a bank until 2000, when it was vacated. The building was subsequently named one of Atlanta’s most endangered historic resources by the Atlanta Preservation Center in 2003. In 2005, the building was rehabilitated into Piebar, a pizza restaurant. Today, the building houses Cirque Daiquiri Bar and Grill.

The National Register of Historic Places is our country's official list of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts worthy of preservation

Update on the Beltline Eastside Trail coming soon.

Join the Atlanta Beltline on Thursday, February 15 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Rock Spring Presbyterian Church at 1824 Piedmont Ave NE. to hear them discuss progress on design and construction on the Northeast Trail between Ansley Mall and Mayson Street NE.

PHCA Communications 
Debra Gibson-Welch

https://www.facebook.com/events/1544782125618106/

From Director Sally Chafin LeSage

Feb, 6th 2018

With heartfelt gratitude for the long and celebrated history of Rock Spring Preschool,
we are deeply saddened to announce the closure of the preschool at the end of May,
2018.

http://piedmontheightspa.org/2018/02/rock-spring-pre-school-close/

Public Announcement - ATL 311

Extended hours will provide customers flexibility in reporting non-emergency issues

ATL311 Announces Change in Hours of Operation

ATLANTA - The City of Atlanta announced today that ATL311 has extended their hours of operation. Starting immediately, residents will be able to call ATL 311 Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

“I am pleased to announce that ATL311 will remain open until 8:00 p.m. on weekdays. We understand that some of our customers have demanding schedules and these extended hours will give our customers the flexibility to reach us in the evening,” said Rocky Atkins, Executive Director of Customer Service. ATL311 handles on average approximately 34,000 calls per month. About 80 percent of service calls are related to Public Works and Watershed topics such as water leaks, potholes, trash collection and recycling.

ATL311 provides Atlanta residents, visitors and business owners with fast, easy access to information and non-emergency services by dialing “3-1-1” or 404-546-0311, or by visiting their website at ATL311.com.

#notifyatl

NotifyATL is the City’s emergency alert notification program which helps keep residents and visitors in Atlanta safe and informed in the event of an emergency. The system enables the City to provide everyone with real time alerts on severe winter weather, potential safety hazards, road closures and community events.

When signing up, residents and visitors can choose to receive alerts to their home, mobile or business phones. They can also receive notifications via e-mails or test messages.

To sign up, please click here https://member.everbridge.net/index/3091830992273427#/signup and stay updated in the event of an emergency.

PHCA Communications

communications@piedmontheights.org

https://www.facebook.com/piedmontheightsatl/

www.piedmontheights.org

www.piedmontheightspa.org

Meet Jennifer Ide – District Six

From ( Atlanta District Six Newsletter, Jan 11th)

I am honored and excited to serve as your Atlanta Councilmember for District 6. District 6 has been my family’s home for the past 17 years, and I am passionate about ensuring that it continues to be one of the best places to live, work, and play in the City of Atlanta.

Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore has made her council appointments, and I will be serving as chair of the Committee on Council and will serve on the Zoning and Finance/Executive Committees. A description of committees and a schedule of meetings can be found on the council website, and you can watch meetings on Atlanta Channel 26.

Finally, I want to thank my predecessor, Alex Wan, who served District 6 so well for the past eight years. Alex has been a friend and an advisor and has assured me that he will continue to stay actively involved in our neighborhoods. Thank you, Alex, for all you have done for District 6!

We are in the process of updating the District 6 website and boosting our social media presence. I welcome your feedback and comments. Please feel free to contact me at (404) 330-6049 or jnide@atlantaga.gov.

Jennifer Ide is a native Atlantan serving her first term as a member of the Atlanta City Council, representing the citizens of District 6.

Jennifer is an entrepreneur, lawyer, advocate, and mother who learned early the importance of service to others and to the community.

From child advocacy and education to free legal services for low-income Atlantans, Jennifer has been part of the force to make our city great.

Upon graduation from the Westminster Schools and the University of Virginia, Jennifer taught elementary school and worked for Georgia CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). Jennifer understands first-hand how vital a solid education is to a child’s future, that child’s family, and community. Much like the growth of children, Jennifer believes strong, resilient cities grow over generations, not overnight.

Jennifer earned a law degree from Emory University School of Law. She clerked for the federal district court and practiced law at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan for 12 years. She has held multiple board and leadership positions in the community and professionally:

• Chair of the Morningside Elementary School’s School Council
• Representative on the Grady Cluster Planning Committee
• Board member of the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, serving on the executive committee for several years
• Leadership positions with the State Bar, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, and Atlanta Legal Aid
• Graduate of Leadership Georgia

Jennifer has performed pro bono work through Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, Atlanta Legal Aid, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Georgia Legal Services, and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights.

In 2012, Jennifer and her sister co-founded Rimidi, a digital health start-up that develops technology to transform healthcare delivery and reduce healthcare disparities. The company recently partnered with global pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly to provide help for people who use insulin to manage diabetes.

Jennifer has lived in Morningside for 17 years with her husband Matt. They have four daughters. Jennifer is a long-time member of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Midtown.

Newsletter Via Facebook 

The 2018 Dinner Club is now being formed.  Dinner Club is a great way to meet new and established folks in the neighborhood, eat some good food, and encourage Piedmont Heights’ spirit.  And, you don’t have to be a gourmet cook!  

The first event will be on Sunday, February 25^th at 6:30 p.m.  Depending on how many people participate, we will divide into groups.  Events will be scheduled every two months, based on the hosts’ schedule.  You don’t have to be available for all dinners.  The theme again for this first event will be a Mexican Fiesta.  Location to follow!  Please email Tricia Jones with interest and questions at psjones24@comcast.net.

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BURN off those Thanksgiving Day CALORIES and relieve a little holiday STRESS !
$5 TURKEY BURN
1 Hour Zumba Session with your family and friends
Kids under age 13 FREE
Friday November 24, 2017
9:30 am -10:30am
Rock Spring Presbyterian Church
1824 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
(Loudermilk Center located in the rear of the parking lot)
***Pay Via Eventbrite or at the Loudermilk Center