Cityhood Opposition + The Real City Of Buckhead

Good morning, people of Buckhead! It's me again, Marcus K. Garner, your host of the Buckhead Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain in the morning. High: 78 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories in Buckhead today:

1. Buckhead Cityhood Opposition Presents Analysis Decrying Secession (Buckhead Patch)
2. Does Georgia Need A Second Buckhead? (Peach Pundit)
3. Remaking Atlanta: Concerns arise to city’s long-range plan for growth (SaportaReport)
4. Political Rewind: Incentives, Misinformation Duel As Officials Mull Way Forward In COVID Pandemic (GPB News)
5. The Jolt: GOP Senate candidates won’t follow Trump on McConnell bashing (Atlanta-Journal Constitution)
6. Bulloch Co Literacy Council to host The Need to Read on Nov. 4 (All On Georgia)

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Today in Buckhead:

Buckhead Patch Notebook

• Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: "For designer @katileehardwick of @bdjeffriesatl, her awe-inspiring @southeasternshowhouse bedroom design started with a 19th-century Belgian daybed. "I loved the color and femininity of the carvings but also its masculine feel and chunky..." (Instagram)
• Buckhead Village District: "Step into @akrisofficial at Buckhead Village and step out with a new fall favorite to head to dinner in. #femalefashion #womenswear #atlantafashion #fashion #buckhead #buckheadvillager #buckheadvillage" (Instagram)
• Atlanta Bicycle Coalition: "⏰ #TransFormationTuesdays Atlanta City Council Candidate forum series features candidates for Post 2 At-Large and District 6! 🕦11:30 AM Post 2 At-Large forum with @mattwestmoreland & @sonyaforatlanta ‼️Post 2 At-Large is e..." (Instagram)
• CreativeMornings Atlanta: "Author, poet, game developer, and teaching artist @mistafunn has written and implemented various creative writing curriculums for elementary, middle and high school students through the Alliance Theater's Arts for Learning program. He wi..." (Instagram)
• City of Atlanta Government: "Several items on Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ legislative agenda approved." (Facebook)
• Atlanta BeltLine: "It's that time again! Last month we kicked off the Subarea 4 Master Plan Update, including the Reynoldstown, Cabbagetown, Glenwood Park, Grant Park, Edgewood, and Ormewood Park neighborhoods. The purpose of Subarea Master Plans is to hel..." (Facebook)
• Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead: "Join the YMCA of Metro Atlanta now and we'll waive the joining fee. Sign up today. You belong here. ymcaatlanta.org/wellness" (Facebook)
• Livable Buckhead: "Livable Buckhead and Georgia Commute Options are kicking off another year of #Biketober, the region’s favorite bike challenge. Join us as we bring family, colleagues and friends together for this fun, free and safe event. Give your city ..." (Facebook)

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— Marcus K. Garner

About me: I started my professional journalism career on a football field in Alaska, and every day since has been an adventure. I've covered dog sledding and commercial fishing in the Land of the Midnight Sun, civic duty and Civil Rights icons in the Windy City, courts and crime in Hotlanta and the Inauguration of our first Black President. Time away from the news business has given me perspective to appreciate what I've always considered my calling. And focusing on local stories has always been my lens to open a broader view of our society and our country. Contact me at marcus.garner@patch.com, or at 404-590-7114.

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