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🌱 Secession Debate Continues + State of Buckhead Survey To Close Soon

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Here are the top four stories today in Buckhead:

  1. The Buckhead Community Improvement District is reminding residents that the 2022 State of Buckhead Survey will close on Sunday, September 25 and that input should be submitted by then. (Free: Buckhead Community Improvement District Facebook)
  2. A white Range Rover SUV was spotted engulfed in flames near Peachtree Street and Collier Road on Thursday night. Fortunately, the driver made it out of the car alive. The fire department is still working to determine the cause of the fire. (Free: Yahoo News)
  3. On behalf of Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Chief Operating Officer Lisa Gordon asserted that a Buckhead secession would be a travesty for Atlantans. Atlanta City Council Member Howard Shook, whose district includes a part of Buckhead, also alleged that Mayor Dickens has been paying attention to the needs of Buckhead residents. Both Shook and Gordon made their statements in response to District 7 Council Member Mary Norwood, who represents the majority of Buckhead and who recently asserted that the City of Atlanta government had been neglecting the residential district of Buckhead. (Free: Fox News)
  4. A five-bedroom estate located at 7 West Wesley Ridge in Buckhead was listed on the market. (Free: What Now Atlanta)

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From my notebook:

  • Bryan Eure and Bill White are hosting a fundraiser for political candidates John Bailey and Fred Glass on Tuesday, October 4 at 5:30 p.m. at their residence. Bailey is a candidate for Georgia House District 54 and Glass is a nominee for Georgia State Senate District 6. The address will be provided upon registration, which patrons can do by emailing pattipeach@mindspring.com or by calling Patti Peach at 404-234-5884. (Free: BuckheadCity4Me Instagram)
  • A reception in support of political candidate Burt Jones is being held on Thursday, October 13 at 5:30 p.m. Jones is a nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, and the reception will be held at the Jolly Residence, the address of which will be provided upon registration. (Free:BuckheadCity4Me)
  • Buckhead Theatre: Of Montreal will jam tonight. Don't miss the party!" (Buckhead Theatre via Facebook)

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— Addy Adds

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