🌱 Jack's Pizza Mystery + The Georgia 400’s Lights + Meek Mill’s Digs

Morning, Buckhead! It’s National Pears Hélène Day; did you know that French Chef Auguste Escoffier named the dessert after an operetta by Jacques Offenbach? I'm back with your new edition of the Buckhead Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today. Today you'll find news about:

• 🤔 A missing business license renewal
• ✂️ A grand opening on Roswell Road
• 👟 The Livable Buckhead’s fifth annual 5K

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🌤️ But first, today's weather:

Warmer; frost in the morning. High: 59 Low: 30.

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⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations Around Buckhead

• Sam’s Club at 2901 Clairmont Rd., $3.14
• Costco at 500 Brookhaven Ave., $3.19
• EZ Mart at 1535 Chattahoochee Ave NW, $3.24

😋 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, 35% love funnel cake, 22.5% look forward to candy apples, 10% munch on corndogs, and 7.5% reach for guacamole. 5% each either eat cotton candy, tri-tip sandwiches, or cheesecake. Finally, 2.5% each favor guacamole with cheese, fried cheese curds, turkey legs, or pork chop on a stick.

📰 Here are the top stories today in Buckhead:

1. Jack's Pizza & Wings at 676 Highland Avenue Northeast closed! What happened? Jack’s was a tourist destination that delighted with a funky pizza monster mural at the entrance. As of Tuesday, it seems that the company — disappeared. The mural’s painted over. Nobody’s posting responses to social media inquiries. The business license hasn’t been renewed. However, the city also hasn’t received a “Final Close” document that indicates the company’s intent to shutter operations. It's a mystery. (11 Alive)
2. On the other hand, Aaron Overhead Doors invites you to its grand opening at 3273 Roswell Road on April 28. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is at 3 p.m. Founded in Buford, this company is well-known for its fully customized garage doors. For example, did you know that it makes wood (!) garage doors? (EIN News)
3. The Georgia 400 snakes underneath the Atlanta Financial Center right here. If you’ve ever driven through it, you know that illumination is a problem. Reportedly, “all lights in the tunnel stopped working on December 12, 2021.” It’s now 2023; why hasn’t it gotten fixed? Well, for starters, the electrical panels are in a flood zone and need to be moved. Next, the tunnel’s 730 fixtures need to be retrofitted for LEDs. According to Georgia Power, it’ll cost around $3.1 million to do the work and then another $153,650 each year for upkeep. While officials mull this over, Georgia DOT will put up “signs this week that warn motorists of the need to use their lights when approaching this tunnel.” (KPVI)
4. Rapper Meek Mill is looking to sell his Buckhead digs. Apparently, he’s not happy with the speed his real estate agent is making the sale happen; so, the rapper took to Instagram on Sunday to sell the estate himself. The selling points are luxurious amenities and a gorgeous interior. Oh, and it’s in pristine condition, since the musician never actually moved in. Reportedly, the price is $25 million. (HipHopDX)
5. April 29 is the day for the Buckhead Village District’s Bodacious Blooms Festival. You know what else is going on? Livable Buckhead’s fifth annual 5K! Bring the dog! This event is for runners of all abilities and ages; what’s more, we have a “Fastest Fido” category, which now joins the fastest runners of the various age groups. Besides running, you’ll have “bandana giveaways for dogs, a pre-race hype event and post-race celebration.” By the way, if you come to Lenox Square in a flower costume, you’ll be eligible for yet another prize. (Livable Buckhead)

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📆 Today in Buckhead:

• It's time for Business & Brews at 3333 Peachtree Rd NE (5 PM)
• Come to the Split Atlanta Happy Hour at Bold Monk Brewing (5:30 PM)
• It's yoga time at Namaste The Irish Way at The Atrium at Uptown (6:30 PM)
• Come to the Fado Irish Pub for Dirty South St Patrick’s Day Trivia (7 PM)
• Painting with a Twist hosts a BYOB Wednesday (7 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "On March 3, 2023, Atlanta Police officers spotted a stolen vehicle driving in downtown Atlanta. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle fled. After a short pursuit, the vehicle ran off the roadway, and all four occupants attempted to flee on foot. With the assistance of Georgia State Patrol troopers and the Atlanta Police Air Unit, all occupants inside the stolen vehicle were appended." (City of Atlanta Police Department via Facebook)
• "Mayor Andre Dickens joined City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Chief Smith and other leaders to celebrate Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance's 25th anniversary and its efforts to fight this disease." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• "Adverse weather affects the City's water mains, which may break more frequently during the colder months due to fluctuating conditions underground. Customers can report possible main breaks by contacting ATL311." (Atlanta Watershed)
• "ICYMI - Mayor Andre Dickens helped kick off the Atlanta Community Food Bank Hunger Walk Run. This annual event brings communities together to raise money and increase awareness about food insecurity in our region." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• "Take advantage of our current membership offer to pay the day in March! The day you join equals the amount you pay. The sooner you join, the more you save! Join now. ymcaatlanta.org/membership" (Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead via Facebook)

🏡 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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• Homebuyer Blueprint Live Webinar (March 16)
• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp at HDC Studio + Evening Latin Night Tony's Johns Creek (March 18)
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• Music from Seven Continents (March 18)
• Gent's Lunch - A Benefit for the High Museum Wine Auction (March 22)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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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