The G.O.A.T. Of Weird Tales + Cityhood Fight: Red or Blue?

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Marcus K. Garner, your host of the Buckhead Daily.

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 83 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Buckhead:

1. Herd The One About The Goats Loose On Buckhead Streets? (Buckhead Patch)
2. Armed Robbery, Shooting At Lenox Mall Caught On Camera (Buckhead Patch)
3. FBI: Homicides, manslaughter cases increased 29.4% nationwide in 2020 ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. How Buckhead cityhood’s politics play into the Red-vs.-Blue battle of 2022 (SaportaReport)
5. COVID vaccine mandates? A mix of big, small Georgia employers say yes ( The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
6. 'All clear' given after suspicious package found in Buckhead (CBS46 News Atlanta)

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Today in Buckhead:

• Flexibility, Relaxation, Meditation (10:00 AM)
• GWBC TOP Corporation Awards - Greater Women's Business Council (11:30 AM)

Buckhead Patch Notebook

• Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: "The living room of @jaredmpaul and @kelley.harris' home features its original green paint from 1949, which was custom mixed by artist Jack Hulsey. The sofa is by @ohenryhouse with pillows in a @lamaisonpierrefrey fabric.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀..." (Instagram)
• Atlanta BeltLine: "Got your spot in the Welcome to Westside Park 5k yet? More than 300 of your running/walking friends have and you won't want to miss out on this amazing Oct. 9 event that will be capped at 500 participants. Also, today is the last day to ..." (Facebook)
• Atlanta Bicycle Coalition: "🔜Post 3 At-Large and City Council forum moderated by @msodetta 💫 ‼️Share widely — these seats are elected citywide‼️ Thats right, #TransFormationTuesdays #Atlanta candidate series is back TOMORROW! ➡️#linkinbio to register. 🕜1:15P..." (Instagram)
• Buckhead Community Improvement District: "Have you spotted the new Hyatt Centric Buckhead Hotel rising above GA 400? Scroll through these photos at Buckhead.com to see the new hotel which will be connected to #PATH400. https://www.buckhead.com/hyatt-centric-buckhead/" (Facebook)
• Buckhead Theatre: "JUST ANNOUNCED: Rumours with DJ Raetone coming to Buckhead Theatre on New Year's Eve 12/31/21 🎆! Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E005B38A972363D" (Facebook)
• Livable Buckhead: "We’re excited to have Buckhead 960 join us in the DYR Challenge: A new program in partnership with Live Thrive - Center for Hard to Recycle Materials & The Recycling Partnership which provides multifamily communities with the tools & gui..." (Facebook)
• Buckhead Heritage Society: "Do you remember Springlake Pharmacy? Have a memory/story you would like to share with us? #Buckhead #history 👩👨" (Facebook)

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— Marcus K. Garner

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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