🌱 Buckhead Patch: What's Happening Today (Tue, May 9)

Morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Buckhead Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 85 Low: 62.
• Wednesday: Sunshine, nice and less humid. High: 82 Low: 62.
• Thursday: Times of sun and clouds. High: 80 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Buckhead:

1. A new restaurant from Oliva Restaurant Group is set to open in Buckhead Village. (What Now Atlanta)
2. See the latest Buckhead area job openings. (Buckhead Patch)
3. Atlanta firefighters give first-hand accounts of the response to the Midtown mass shooting. (11Alive.com WXIA)

Coming up in Buckhead:

Tuesday, May 9

• BATL Brews @ Buckhead Club (5:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 10

• Tables of 8: Ally Financial @ Greater Women's Business Council (7:00 AM)

Thursday, May 11

• Speed Networking @ Serendipity Labs Private Offices & Coworking (10:30 AM)
• BuckheadWALKS! 2023 Thursday Adventure Club @ Tower Place Park (Noon)

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From my notebook:

• City of Atlanta Government: "Mayor Andre Dickens welcomed to Atlanta hundreds of law enforcement leaders for MovementForward, Inc.'s inaugural Professionalizing Law Enforcement-Community Engagement Training Conference." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• Livable Buckhead: "Meet George - your friendly neighborhood Buc driver. George spends his weekends cooking, reading, and watching sci-fi movies. Ask George about his favorite meals to cook the next time you hop on the Buc!" (Livable Buckhead via Facebook)
• Buckhead Theatre: "Metal fans! Avatar’s return to Buckhead Theatre is just around the corner… To celebrate, we’re giving you the chance to win a vinyl and two tickets to the show on Saturday, May 20! Submit your entry by May 11 at 10:00 p.m. ET." (Buckhead Theatre via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Vendors for South Fulton Economic Empowerment Fair (May 13)
• $20 one-hour private TaiChi Introductory Session (May 15)
• LiveLifeFun Sand Volleyball Brookhaven League Registration Deadline - May 24 (May 24)
• GO Kickball Summer Social, Coed, Adult Leagues - Registration Deadline June 8th (June 8)
• PRIDE Kickball Summer '23 League - Registration Deadline June 8 (June 8)
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• Declutter In Two Weeks or Less (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday!

Thanks, all, for your attention. This will be the last time you’ll hear from me for a while, as the Buckhead newsletter is being paused for the time being. It’s been a pleasure!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek