🌱 Buckhead Safety Alliance Focuses On Edges + Sarah Flint Is Open

Hello, neighbors! Today, we celebrate Christmas Eve, when Santa Claus, Father Christmas, the Christkind, or Saint Nicholas leave for their annual gift-giving journeys! It's Sylvia, your host of the Buckhead Daily. Come along to find out the most important things going on these days in town. Today we have these stories and more:

• 👩‍🎓 Propel ATL congratulates its intern
• 🍪 The Holiday Ham Haul
• Luxury brand's third brick-and-mortar in the U.S.

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🌞 But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very cold. High: 26 Low: 18.

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⏰ New Year’s Resolutions Poll! 🎶
According to Forbes, only 8% of people making New Year’s resolutions actually achieve them. Even so, the experts suggest making resolutions because they encourage intentionality, optimism, and a positive effect on others. So, what are your resolutions for 2023? So far, 19% intend to meet new people or interact more with current friends. Letting go of negativity is the goal for 14.3%, and 9.5% want to travel or experience something new. Another 33.3% want to live healthier, and the final 23.8% plan to embrace change.

📰 Here are the top stories in Buckhead today:

1. Buckhead’s edges are getting more police presence. “The Buckhead Safety Alliance has been given police cars and plans to hire off-duty officers,” who then go to work in areas where law enforcement coverage is thin, as well as assigning “targeted patrols around retail spots.” Residents who would like to contribute financially to the effort are encouraged to do so. (Fox, Buckhead Safety)
2. Shoutout to Ariannie at Propel ATL! The nonprofit announced Friday that its intern graduated from Georgia State University. “Ariannie, we're grateful for all your inspired work with us in 2022 and wish you the best on a bright future,” the organizers said. (Propel ATL)
3. Holiday Ham Haul volunteers got busy on Friday, “making sure that every firefighter and police officer working on Christmas Eve in Atlanta can get a delicious meal.” They brought ham, turkey, sides and Southern Baked Pie to “all 36 Atlanta Fire Rescue Stations and all 7 Atlanta Police Department Zones.” (Reporter Newspapers)
4. Did you know that Sarah Flint opened a luxury women’s shoe store at Buckhead Village? It’s true! It’s "across from the Buckhead Library at 260 Buckhead Avenue” with hours "from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and from noon until 6 p.m. on Sundays." (The Atlanta Voice)

📆 Today in Buckhead:

• Brunch with Santa at the Centric Buckhead (10 AM)
• All Ages Paint & Sip at Painting with a Twist (1 PM)
• Christmas Eve Services at the Buckhead Church (1 PM/3 PM/5 PM)
• Bourbon & Sweets Tasting + Raffle for Best Xmas Costume at the Hyatt Centric (5 PM)
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at the Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church (6 PM)

📓 From my notebook:

• "Last night, Mayor Andre Dickens visited the Old Adamsville Recreation Center to greet warming center volunteers and guests. Mayor Dickens also discussed how the City has prepared for the frigid weather. He encouraged everyone to stay informed." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• "Let’s support our local businesses this holiday season — and every day. This week, Mayor Andre Dickens shopped at small businesses in 3 districts of the Department of City Planning's Atlanta Main Street program." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• "Happy holidays! We wish everyone a merry Christmas and a safe holiday weekend." (Buckhead Community Improvement District via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll 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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