Community Events
Poncey-Highland Egg Hunt
Join us on Sunday, March 29th for the Poncey-Highland Egg Hunt! Hop on over to the playground for an afternoon of fun and community. Whether you celebrate Easter or not, everyone is welcome to join in the festivities.
Please bring 12 stuffed eggs for each participating child. PHNA will provide some eggs, but this will help ensure there’s plenty for all. Fill eggs with candy, stickers, small toys, or other surprises.
Spread the word to all neighbors. We can’t wait to see you there!
March General Membership Meeting
Please join us for a special Q&A session with our new City Councilperson, Kelsea Bond!
Meeting will take place at the Church at Ponce & Highland in the Sanctuary.
ALL NEIGHBORS WELCOME!
February General Membership Meeting
To accommodate the families impacted by the APS Winter Break, our February PHNA General Membership Meeting will take place a week later than usual.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 25 at 7:00 pm
WHERE: the Church at Ponce & Highland
AGENDA:
● Overview and 2026 Initiatives - Meredith Smith, President
● APD Update and Q&A - Sgt. Scott Perry, APD Zone 6 Representative
● Unhoused Population Update and Discussion - Rev. Colin Holtz, Pastor of Education and Community Care for the Church at Ponce & Highland
● Financial Update and Vote on Proposed 2026 Budget - Kaitlin Porter, Treasurer
● NPU-N Updates - Steve Cushing - NPU Representative
● Committee Recruitment - Beth McDonald and Tanya H. - Land Use and Fundraising Chairs
● Community Improvement Breakout Session (in preparation of March's meeting with Kelsea Bond) - Vanessa Wicks, Neighborhood Initiatives Chair
Georgia Arbor Day with Trees Atlanta
Celebrate Georgia Arbor Day this Month with not 1 but 2 opportunities to plant trees and beautify our neighborhood parks with Trees Atlanta. Events will be taking place in Freedom Park as well as the John Lewis Flowering Forest. Interested volunteers should head to the Trees Atlanta website to sign up and for more information.
January General Board Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 pm
WHERE: the Parlor Room at the Church at Ponce & Highland
AGENDA:
● Welcome and Introductions
■ Special meet & greet with Bernie Brody, owner of
forthcoming restaurant Arbeta (former JavaVino space)
● 2026 Board Member Introductions
● 2025 Year in Review - Meredith Smith, President
● Treasurer’s Report - Kaitlin Porter, Treasurer
● NPU-N Update and Grant Opportunity - Steve Cushing,
NPU Representative
● Historic District and Land Use Committee Report - Beth
McDonald, HDLU Committee Chair
● 2026 PHNA Planning Discussion
■ Review Strategic Pillars - Kaitlin Porter
■ Fundraising and Events - Tanya H. and Ally
Wiggam, F &E Committee Chairs
■ 2026 PHNA General Membership Meeting Discussion -
Meredith Smith
● Old Business/New Business
■ Please bring your questions and ideas!
And to all the new neighbors out there reading this (or old neighbors who might be new to attending our meetings): WELCOME and please consider joining us this week! Our meetings are a great way to find out about events and changes happening in the neighborhood, get involved with various improvement initiatives, and meet and engage with awesome neighbors. We'd love to see some new faces this Wednesday!
If you can’t attend the meeting, please send any ideas for 2026 or
questions to ponceyhighlandna@gmail.com.
PHNA Holiday Party - 12.18.25
Christmas Karaoke at Manuel's Tavern 6:00-8:30PM
Neighbors are invited to bundle up and enjoy a festive self-guided stroll to admire the lights around Poncey-Highland, then head straight to the side room at Manuel’s Tavern for a holiday party to remember. We’ll mix and mingle, sell our brand-new house signs, enjoy food and drinks for purchase, and kick off the main event: Christmas Karaoke. People can sing solo, duets, or large groups (it's casual!), and hopefully , the whole room joins in! Warm up those vocal cords — unforgettable performances are guaranteed.
And keep your eyes peeled… rumor has it the Grinch will be crashing the party right at 7:15 PM, stirring up mischief, stealing spotlights, and begrudgingly posing for photos. RSVP and submit your song requests below!
Poncey-Highland Community
Poncey-Hi Trivia Smackdown!
Show off your knowledge about Poncey-Highland past and present. All proceeds benefit the Neighborhood Association.
FREE for all residents
Manuel’s Tavern!
Win prizes from local businesses.
Halloween Block Party
Everyone is welcome to attend this neighborhood get-together just before trick-or-treating time. We’re blocking off the street so the kids can run amok.
Who: ALL neighbors, with or without kids.
Where: Linwood Avenue between Ralph McGill and North Ave.