Why You Should Be Patch Mayor Of Buckhead

ATLANTA, GA — From the state's hottest shopping district to Atlanta's most majestic real estate to thorny issues pitting residents against businesses and their patrons, there's plenty to talk about here in Buckhead.

Do you wish you had a platform to sing the praises of people and events that make this neighborhood special? If you love our community, sign up to become a Patch Mayor.

Here are 3 reasons why you should sign up:

1. Use Patch and our Facebook and Twitter pages to spread the word about about charity events, local celebrations, civic issues, weather, high school sports, new restaurants and other businesses and more.
2. Spark and guide local conversations as the host of your Patch about what's happening nearby — be it a lost pet, new shop at Lenox Square or controversial issue before the Atlanta City Council or Fulton County Commission.
3. You'll be published on Patch, reaching thousands of your neighbors and people in and around Buckhead.

The ideal candidate is a civic-minded, sociable resident who's plugged into what people in town are saying and doing, likes to write, is active on social media and wants to share the stories of his or her town. A Patch Mayor is a trusted contributor who's curious about the people, places, events and news that make a place unique.

If you've ever wanted to write a blog about your neighborhood, this could be your opportunity to do so — with the full support of our editorial team, a state-of-the-art publishing platform, and access to thousands of newsletter subscribers and Facebook fans. To express interest, fill out our application form and a Patch editor will be in touch with more information.

Ready to sign up? Click here to apply to become your local Patch Mayor!

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