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🌱 Anduril Industries Comes To Atlanta + Atlanta Population Rises

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Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Buckhead Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 92 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in and around Buckhead today:

  1. Defense contractor Anduril Industries plans to build a western Atlanta facility. The company, which takes its name from a sword in the Lord of the Rings series, says it will create 180 jobs in Fulton County over the next three years. Anduril was founded by Palmer Luckey, who is well-known for being fired by Facebook over his support of President Donald Trump. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  2. After a two-year hiatus, the Beloved Benefit has returned and raised $6.3 million for local nonprofits. The event, held on Jul. 7, was covered financially by Dan Cathy, a Chairman of Chik-fil-A, and Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons. The event featured performances from notable names like Usher, Maroon5, and Jeff Foxworthy, who delivered a passionate speech about the importance of community and mutual aid. (SaportaReport)
  3. Metro Atlanta has added 65,000 residents in the past year, bringing the population to 5.1 million. Although the increase is larger than those experienced in 2020 and 2021, it is lower than the increases throughout the 2010s. Fulton County added 11,200 residents and DeKalb added 5,430 residents. The Director of the Atlanta Regional Commission, Anna Roach, is hopeful about the population increase and what it means for the future. (The Reporter)

Today in Buckhead:

  • Buckhead Handwriting Class At Grand Hyatt Atlanta (8:30 AM)
  • July Friday Jazz At High Museum Of Art (6:00 PM)
  • Movies In The Park: Babe At Old Ivy Park (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • If you feel like it's time to expand the family, consider this fresh batch of adoptable pets! Although it's impossible to pick a favorite, we're partial to the litter of James Bond kittens. (Buckhead Patch)
  • This month CreativeMornings is hosting a sound bath with Ebony Black of the Feelings garden. Treat yourself to the relaxing sounds of singing bowls and tuning forks. (CreativeMornings Atlanta via Instagram)
  • Alice + Olivia are having a sidewalk sale this weekend starting today, Jul. 15, at noon! Along with 25 percent off, you can enjoy some champagne. (Buckhead Village District)

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— Carla Varner

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