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🌱 Monkey Pox On The Rise + Assault Victim Recovering 1 Year Later

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Buckhead.

Posted Fri, Jul 15, 2022 at 7:24 pm ET|Updated Fri, Jul 15, 2022 at 8:27 pm ET

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Humid with some sun. High: 90 Low: 72.

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

The Department of Public Health says the state of monkeypox in Georgia is easy to overlook and undercount. Since the first case was reported in June, the state has had over 41 confirmed cases. The overwhelming majority of those cases are from the greater Atlanta area, among mostly Black and white men. None of the current monkeypox patients have died, and DPH has thorough instructions for prevention and isolation. (Reporter Newspapers)
Joshua Dowd, the victim of a brutal Buckhead assault in 2021, is making strides one year after the attack. Doctors did not expect the 29-year-old to recover from his injuries, but Dowd has reportedly been making progress through speech, physical, and occupational therapy sessions. Dowd's partner of four years, Colin Kelly, has supported Dowd from the ICU to his intensive rehab program. (CBS 46 News)
Some in Buckhead are fighting for the Atlanta residential district to become its own city. Cityhood efforts in Georgia can be traced to Oliver Porter, who previously fought for Sandy Springs to become its own town. Porter's concern had to do with the city's use of Sandy Springs' tax dollars as well as the development of apartment complexes, which he reportedly felt threatened the "home-feel" and "sense of community." (NPR)

Today in Buckhead:

From my notebook:

If you're in the mood for a ride, head down to Propel ATL for a family bike ride! Free bikes and bike safety equipment is available so everyone can ride. Propel ATL is also looking for volunteers to help with the event. (Propel ATL via Instagram)
The Fulton County Library System is looking for a new design for its library cards. Artists of all ages to submit their own designs for consideration through Facebook or in person at a library near you. (Fulton County Library System via Facebook)
Need a new spot for dinner? Treat your tastebuds at Rumi's Kitchen in Sandy Springs. We've got our eye on the chicken barg with Shirin polo. (Living Well ATL via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all Monday for your next update.

— Carla Varner