🌱 Buckhead Patch: What You Need To Know This Weekend (Sat, May 6)

Welcome back, Buckhead. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: A passing morning shower. High: 71 Low: 60.
• Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; warmer. High: 80 Low: 62.
• Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 82 Low: 63.

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Here are the top four stories in Buckhead today:

1. Lead contamination surfaces in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Committee Recommends Approval For 20-Story Residential Tower Near Buckhead Village District (Buckhead.com)
3. Carmel restaurant opens in Buckhead (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. Beloved pug stolen from car in Buckhead last month found, reunited with family (Creative Loafing)

Coming up in Buckhead:

Saturday, May 6

• Free Isha Yoga for Beginners at Alive Expo! (Multiple Sessions) - Cobb Galleria (12:30 PM)
• House of Music Day Party + After Party - Whiskey Mistress (3:00 PM)

Sunday, May 7

• Free Isha Yoga for Beginners at Alive Expo! (Multiple Sessions) - Cobb Galleria (11:30 AM)

Monday, May 8

• Mystical Moonlight - Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Atlanta Government: "This morning, Mayor Andre Dickens addressed a letter to the Atlanta community regarding the May 3, 2023 shooting. https://bit.ly/3LVgebO" (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• Buckhead Patch: "These local pets are searching for their forever homes. Meet Pearl, Unity, Dice and more." (Buckhead Patch)
• Buckhead Community Improvement District: "In one week, Buckhead Business Association’s Business Empowerment Breakfast series returns with Dr. Poorvi Chordia – founder of Herbs & Kettles - spilling the tea on entrepreneurship and building a successful side hustle. Register at the link." (Buckhead Community Improvement District via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek