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🌱 Search For Armed Robber + Shooting Victim's Family Wants Justice
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Buckhead.
Hi all. It's me, Carla Varner, your host of the Buckhead Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in town. Let's have at it...
First, today's weather:
A shower and thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 71.
Here are the top three stories in Buckhead today:
- The Atlanta Police Department is currently searching for a Buckhead armed robber. The incident occurred at the Publix store on West Paces Ferry Road on May 10. The suspect reportedly approached a Buckhead resident while they were putting groceries in a Cadillac Escalade. The unidentified man pulled the woman out of the car and stole her rings. Anyone with information about the incident is being asked to contact the department. (Reporter Newspapers)
- Are you in the market for a new best friend? Patch, with the help of Petfinder, has compiled a list of adoption-ready pets in the Buckhead area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list of pets. (Buckhead Patch)
- The family of a shooting victim is demanding answers from the community. Artez Jamil Benton, 32, was fatally shot in the 2200 block of Peachtree Road during a dispute in a Buckhead shopping center. A lot of uncertainty still surrounds the shooting that occurred last Sunday — including whether any of the three victims were targeted or if suspects have been identified. The Artez family just wants justice. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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Today in Buckhead:
- Here Come The Dinosaurs At The Buckhead Public Library Branch (10:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- The Buckhead Heritage Society is offering a family-friendly walking tour of the Peachtree Heights East neighborhood on Saturday. The tour begins at 10:00 a.m. (Buckhead Heritage Society via Facebook)
- Less Than Jake and Bowling For Soup will be performing at the Buckhead Theatre on Jul. 24. Click to get your tickets! (Buckhead Theatre via Facebook)
- The Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead is offering a unique discount for new members. Joining fees will equal the day of the month that you sign up. That's a potential $70 savings! (Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Carla Varner
