🌱 Arrests In Atlantic Station Killing + A Special Interest District

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Buckhead Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know that's happening in town. Today's briefing includes news about...

• 🚦 Safety upgrades on Peachtree Road
• 🚧 The Peachtree Road Complete Street project
• 💃🏽 Paella Day

On a personal note, I’m sad to inform you that this is my last newsletter for Buckhead. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your morning routine all this time!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 79 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Buckhead:

1. In late November, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) sent officers to 171 17th Street Northwest because of reports stating that multiple people had been shot. One person died from his injuries. At the time, officers determined that “groups of juveniles” were made to leave Atlantic Station. In the process, the youngsters got into a dispute and shots were fired. In the last couple of weeks, the APD arrested three suspects in the case. Two 15-year-olds and an adult were arrested. Investigations took officers to Zones 1 and 5 as well as to Clayton County. (APD)
2. We recently discussed a traffic accident involving a pedestrian advocate in a wheelchair at a hospital zone near Peachtree Road. This week, we have a call for safety improvements. For example, a traffic signal setup in the area could be blocking drivers’ view. Besides that, suggestions include flashing beacon lights and striped crosswalks. Most importantly, traffic needs to be slowed “in the area where both the Shepherd Clinic and Piedmont Hospital are within two blocks.” (Fox)
3. Can you believe it’s taken more than 15 years to enter the final phase “of the Peachtree Road Complete Street project between Piedmont Road and Maple Drive”? Many of the improvements focused on safety for pedestrians and drivers. Moreover, the project called for better lighting, buried utilities and landscaping. Unfortunately, we don’t have an actual finish date. (Urbanize Atlanta)
4. Earlier this week, the Atlanta City Council declared the Tuxedo Park neighborhood a Special Interest District. Any future development of the space must factor in the overall look and feel of the area, “specifically, maintaining existing patterns of long, rectangular lots with straight side lot lines and deep setbacks.” The neighborhood’s park-like character is safe. (Buckhead)
5. Did you know Paella Day is a thing, and it’s on Monday? Insiders pinpoint Gypsy Kitchen at 3035 Peachtree Road Northeast as the place to eat that day. In fact, the Buckhead Village venue is planning ahead and will offer traditional paellas as well as a vegetarian version. Word has it a flamenco guitarist is part of the entertainment. (Secret Atlanta)

Today in Buckhead:

• Bring the kids to Story Time at the Buckhead Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Mix and mingle with the IWIRC's Georgia Network at Bistro Niko (5 PM)
• Come to the Salesforce Tower for the Ambassador Arts Academy Launch Event (6 PM)
• Atlanta Gay Winos meet at the Landmark Diner (7 PM)
• Hear Kayzo perform at the Buckhead Theatre (9 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Looking to get more involved in building an Atlanta where everyone moves safely, easily, & sustainably throughout the city? Our governing board is a great place to make a difference. Now seeking candidates to join our board in July." (Propel ATL via Instagram)
• "Calling all mentors! Help us uplift & empower our young people by serving as a youth mentor. Mayor Andre Dickens has set the goal of connecting 404 new mentors with youth-serving nonprofits by April 4." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• "The shopping center home to Target and Publix is getting a new name and new look – and more walkability." (Buckhead Community Improvement District via Facebook)
• "Today on the Pathway to the Y Segment, we will hear from three warm and charitable women. Eron Cooper, Kim Pluhar and Caroline del Carmen, share their first connections to the Y and how they not only became advocates for children in need, but for the Y as well." (Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead via Facebook)
• "The 46th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival returns to historic Piedmont Park, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 27, 2023, through Monday, May 29, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. each day." (City of Atlanta)

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That's it for today! See you around.

— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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