🌱 Buckhead Creepy Crawl + Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Buckhead Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the afternoon. High: 86 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories in Buckhead today:

1. Buckhead Creepy Crawl has been scheduled for Oct. 29. A ticket costs $30 and includes complimentary admission into all participating bars and restaurants in the Buckhead entertainment district. The tickets also include drink specials. Click the following link for a list of establishments participating in this Halloween-themed bar crawl. (Creative Loafing)
2. The Buckhead Community Improvement District is analyzing plans for a bicycle-pedestrian bridge across Lenox Road and Georgia 400. The concept is meant to increase the area's walkability. The concept report is expected to be completed next month with a period of public comment. (SaportaReport)
3. A Morgan County jury heard opening statements in a high-profile child molestation case on Monday. Edward Dwayne Bell, 58, has been charged with 3 counts of child molestation, 1 count of aggravated child molestation, and 3 counts of sexual battery against a child. A 14-year-old child also testified on Monday. The court expects the trial to last at least through today. (Morgan County Citizen)

Today in Buckhead:

• Beyond Breath: Introduction to SKY Breath Meditation - Virtual (7:00 PM)
• Rema: Rave & Roses US Tour - Buckhead Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Morgan County offices will be closed on Sep. 5 for Labor Day. Please plan accordingly. (Morgan County)
• The next Morgan County Board of Commissioners Meeting is scheduled for Sep. 6 at 10:00 AM at the BOC Administration Building's Second Floor Board Room. (Morgan County)
• The last day to accept an absentee ballot for the Nov. 8 election is Oct. 28. Morgan County is currently accepting absentee ballot applications. Click to learn more. (Morgan County)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.