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Happy Friday, Buckhead! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything going on in Buckhead today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, warm and humid. High: 83 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories in Buckhead today:

1. Health-conscious eatery plans first Georgia location in Buckhead (Reporter Newspapers)
2. Crime takes center stage at Buckhead forum for Atlanta mayoral candidates (CBS46 News Atlanta)
3. Art Deco Chastain Park Area Estate Renovated For $5.2 Million (Buckhead Patch)
4. Tallest elevator test tower in U.S. the star of company's $200-million Cobb headquarters (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
5. Atlanta Restaurants: Bar Peri Rooftop Bar and Lounge Opens at the AC Hotel Perimeter Center and Hamp and Harr… (Eater Atlanta)

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Today in Buckhead:

Buckhead Patch Notebook

• Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: "Barstools from @bernhardtfurniture sidle up to custom countertops in a kitchen by designer @jimmystanton4 of @stantonhomefurnishings and builder @montehewetthomes. @visualcomfort pendants add contrast to the white kitchen, while subway t..." (Instagram)
• Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: "Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles presents our annual @Serenbe Designer Showhouse, officially open for tours October 15–November 7! Located in the Grange hamlet of Serenbe, the 6,058-square-foot house was designed by @serenbedesign and built by..." (Instagram)
• City of Atlanta Government: "Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms celebrates the historic community investments of Centennial Yards. $28M for affordable housing, $12M for economic development and $2M for workforce development. This money will help for generations to come." (Facebook)
• Buckhead Village District: "Side effects from working out at @barrys at Buckhead Village may include smoothie dependence, an abundance of branded athletic wear, and a supportive network of trainers invested in your success. Worth the risks? We think so. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #..." (Instagram)
• Atlanta BeltLine: "Behind the Atlanta BeltLine is a team of dedicated staff who collaborated with community leaders and residents, worked with design and construction consultants, and pushed for this trail that safely connects people and provides economic ..." (Facebook)
• City of Atlanta Government: "Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms pays tribute to 2021 Four Pillar Award winner Ambassador Andrew J. Young . #FourPillar" (Facebook)
• City of Atlanta Government: "Join Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms for a press conference to discuss the closing of Centennial Yards and the historic community investments made possible by the project." (Facebook)
• Buckhead Community Improvement District: "A major overhaul of Atlanta’s #infrastructure could be coming! The proposed projects would encompass everything from #trafficreduction to fixed sidewalks and upgraded #parks. Read more in this Urbanize Atlanta article." (Facebook)
• Livable Buckhead: "About an hour away from the start of Livable Buckhead's 2021 Mayoral Candidate Forum. You can still sign up for the live stream. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-city-of-atlanta-mayoral-forum-buckhead-tickets-184319684137" (Facebook)
• Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead: "Join our free STRONG Challenge and commit to a stronger you! The Y’s STRONG Challenge begins Monday, October 18. It's open to the entire community! Text "STRONG" to 844.889.6222 to opt-in today! Tell your friends and family to join in, t..." (Facebook)

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— Marcus K. Garner

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