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🌱 Lack Of Sidewalks A Concern Of Buckhead Students Who Walk To School

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Hello all. It's me, Addy Adds, your host of the Buckhead Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll find these stories and more:

  • Day-to-day developments in the neighborhood.
  • Important political news.
  • Community Events.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 75 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Buckhead today:

  1. North Atlanta High School Principal Curtis Douglas and more than 700 other individuals have signed a petition in support of the installation of sidewalks on Northside Parkway in front of North Atlanta High School. A relatively new high school, North Atlanta High opened its current location in 2013, however, provisions for the installation of sidewalks was not included in its $147 million budget. According to the Atlanta Department of Transportation, the budget for the sidewalk between Post Riverside development and Mt. Paran Road is estimated to be 3.8 million. (Free: MDJ Online)
  2. The Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods will meet on October 13th, 2022 @ 6:45 PM at the Piedmont Center Auditorium at Building 14, 3535 Piedmont Road, NE. There is sufficient parking and easy access to the auditorium for guests. The meeting will be in-person only and attendees are asked to RSVP in advance online. (Free: Buckhead Council)
  3. North Atlanta High School will attempt to use Extended Learning Time (ELT) to improve the test scores of students, whereby 20 extra minutes are allocated every Wednesday on test practice. The goal of the program is to increase the grades of students with an end of course exam (EOC) such as Biology, Algebra, American Literature, or U.S. History. (Free: The Warrior Wire)


Today in Buckhead:

  • Complimentary CorePower Yoga Class at Hyatt Centric Buckhead's Spaceman (6:00 PM)
  • Rhythm Technique 101 Dance Class at Dance With Me USA Buckhead. (6:50 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Buckhead Theatre: "JUST ANNOUNCED: Atlanta Rhythm Section - Band is coming to Buckhead Theatre on December 4! Tickets go on sale on Friday 9/30." (Buckhead Theatre via Facebook)
  • Buckhead Theatre: Grits & Biscuits will perform tomorrow at The Buckhead Theatre. (Buckhead Theatre via Live Nation)
  • The deadline for student schedule changes for students of the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education is October 1. This is the case for students not just at The Buckhead Centre location. (Free: Atlanta Ballet)
  • The Buckhead Branch of the Fulton County Library System started their "Hello Fall" 10-day long scavenger hunt on Wednesday. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM from September 26th through October 8th. Feel free to register for a library card if you have not yet done so. (Free: Fulton County Library Buckhead Branch)
  • The Gallerie 88 Design House Opening Night Celebration is this Friday, September 30th. Pre-reception will start at 6:00 PM and the performance will begin at 8:00 PM. Gallerie 88, an exhibition that will feature arts, fashion and design will run through Sunday, October 9th. (Free: Buckhead Village District)


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Events:

  • Hispanic Heritage Edition Viernes Tropicales Latin Night Sept 30, 2022 (September 30)
  • Chastain Challenge 10/1 - 11/30 (October 1)
  • 10th Annual Biketober (October 1)
  • 3hr Salsa class Atlanta - Beginner / Beyond Basics Oct 1st (October 1)
  • Pride POPS in the Park! (October 2)
  • Painting Classes for Adults (October 3)
  • 4wk Salsa & Bachata class - Beginner / Beyond Basics @ Ballroom Impact (October 3)
  • Understanding Mood, Genetics and the Environment's Effect on Brain Health (October 18)
  • Add your event

You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Addy Adds

About me: – – Addy Adds is a random guy from Wisconsin. It has some of the coldest winters around. He is also an independent journalist, author, and best-selling ghostwriter, and he publishes his own investigative reports, articles, and interviews on Substack. Follow Addy on Twitter and GETTR. Check out his videos on Rokfin. Email tips to addyreports@gmail.com Addy's books are available on paperback and e-book.

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