🌱 GA’s Best BBQ Joint + Target On Piedmont Rd Reopens + Road Closures

Hello, everybody! Do you know of a better way to celebrate today’s National Worship of Tools Day than by organizing the garage, shed or toolbox? I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Buckhead Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out the most important things happening in town. In today's briefing, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• 🍔 Whose GA BBQ reigns supreme (at least in 2023)
• 🤝 Black clergy members speak out
• 💰 CASA on the Catwalk

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⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations Around Buckhead

• Shell at 902 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, $3.19
• CITGO at 2239 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, $3.20
• QuikTrip at 1678 Howell Mill Rd., $3.25

😋 Fair Food Poll!
Fair food is the ultimate cheat meal. Although we all know it’s unhealthy, everyone has a guilty pleasure. Which is your favorite? So far, 36.7% love funnel cake, and 20% look forward to candy apples. 10% each reach for guacamole or corndogs, while 6.7% each order cheesecake or tri-tip sandwiches. 3.3% each favor fried cheese curds, guacamole with cheese, or cotton candy.

📰 Here are the top stories today in Buckhead:

1. Insiders at Southern Living declared Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q to be Georgia’s “best barbecue joint” in 2023. Buckhead neighbors are in luck, because we have the Fox Bros.’ Que-Osk right here at 120 Ottley Avenue. So, dig into “slow-smoked prime brisket and jalapeño sausage” and other goodies. (WSB-TV)
2. Atlanta Public Safety Training Center update: Earlier this week, we talked about various clergy members protesting against the so-called Cop City. On Friday, a different set of faith leaders came to City Hall, saying that “they aren’t against a planned public safety training center” but want community involvement. For the president of the Concerned Black Clergy of Metropolitan Atlanta, the center could “be a bridge” with community oversight. Examples of this oversight could include curriculum development and the creation of an overall training culture. Members of the clergy also called for an end to the violence.
   (Patch, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/paywall)
3. On January 23, someone deliberately set fire to the Target at 2539 Piedmont Road Northeast. This store will reopen tomorrow, Sunday at 8 a.m. Authorities are still looking for the suspects in this case. (11 Alive)
4. Get ready for some road closures! The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management will close “912 West Wesley Road NW between Howell Mill Road NW and Chatsworth Place NW” on Monday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. One crew will install a pipe for the stormwater project, while another one will begin paving. Detours are in place, but you might want to avoid the area altogether. (Atlanta Watershed)
5. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Georgia will hold its annual luncheon and fashion show at an as-of-yet undisclosed location in Buckhead. Mark the date, April 26, and plan to attend around 10:30 a.m. Known as “CASA on the Catwalk,” this year’s theme is April in Paris. “The vision of Georgia CASA is for all children who experience abuse or neglect to have the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential with the support of permanent connections to family.” The location will be disclosed on your invitation — after you buy your tickets. (GA CASA)

📆 Today in Buckhead:

• Come to the NaanStop's Holi Celebration (12 PM)
• Hear artist and professor Carl Linstrum give a Closing Exhibition Talk at 690 Miami Cir NE (2 PM)
• Keke Wyatt performs at the City Winery (5:30 PM)
• The Cathedral of St. Philip presents the Chenault Duo (7:30 PM)
• See Inhaler perform at the Buckhead Theatre (8 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "This weekend, we encourage you to enjoy the SouthSide Trail before the exciting groundbreaking on March 13th. Bike, walk, peruse, and explore before this portion of the trail is closed for construction!" (Atlanta BeltLine via Facebook)
• "Housing is a problem we can solve; but it will take all of us working together. This week, Atlanta Housing hosted an event on the Housing Choice Voucher Program to inform property owners & developers on how they can partner with the City." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• "Mayor Andre Dickens joined local entrepreneurs and leaders for the Small Business Minority Breakfast Meeting. Mayor Dickens answered participant questions & gave an update on his Administration's efforts to make Atlanta a city of opportunity." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• "There are a lot of big ideas on the drawing boards in Atlanta, including HUB404 Atlanta. Check out this Urbanize Atlanta article, which imagines what the city will look like in a decade when these projects come to life." (Buckhead Community Improvement District via Facebook)
• "Why APS? Our core business is teaching and learning, which means we invest heavily in our teachers and scholars. Competitive compensation, employee support and equity is what you can expect working for APS. Join us for our upcoming job fair to learn more!" (ATL Public Schools)

🏡 What are homes selling for these days in Buckhead?

• Median Listing Home Price $715K
• Median Listing Home Price/Square Foot $340
• Median Sold Home Price $435K

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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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