🌱 Join A Mass Elopement At Piedmont Park + 22nd Annual Pink Affair

Good morning, Buckhead! Today, we combine snacking during the “big game” with National Pork Rind Day. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know that's going on in town, including news about...

• 👟 More trail mileage
• 🛑 Pedestrian safety
• 💛 Hot tips for singles wanting to meet that special someone

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🌧️ But first, today's weather:

A little rain in the morning. High: 45 Low: 33.

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⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations Around Buckhead

• BP at 1176 Chattahoochee Ave NW, $3.23
• RaceTrac at 2429 Bolton Rd NW, $3.23
• QuikTrip at 3249 Buford Hwy NE, $3.29

⏰ Daylight Saving Time Poll! 🤔
Daylight saving time begins on March 12. According to history, we can thank entomologist George Hudson for coming up with the idea in 1895. Implementation took place in 1918 to save resources and extend the work day during wartime. In 1966, daylight saving time became the law of the land, but states could opt out. So far, only Hawaii and Arizona have done so. Now, dueling studies point to the successes and failures of the practice. Where do you stand on the issue? So far, 66.1% don’t like daylight saving time, while 33.3% do. Only 0.6% don’t care one way or the other.

📰 Here are the top stories in Buckhead today:

1. It’s a mass elopement! If you and your significant other want to tie the knot but in a fun way, head to Piedmont Park at 1320 Monroe Drive Northeast on Tuesday. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will officiate for any group of couples that arrives. So far, 15 couples will be there. “If it’s legal for you to get married in the state of Georgia, we welcome you,” the event planner said. But hurry; you need to sign up by today, Sunday, and pay $1,000! (Saporta Report)
2. If you’re just looking for a place to walk or hike, consider the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area on the Island Ford Parkway. We learned on Saturday that its trail redesign was approved! This means more trail mileage. Now, we’re waiting to find out if bicycle use on these trails will be allowed. (Rough Draft Atlanta)
3. Traffic safety is getting a huge boost. We learned last week that pedestrian safety upgrades would get $30 million in funding. They will mainly benefit the downtown areas under the Safe Streets for All program. Look for “rectangular rapid-flashing beacons, pedestrian hybrid beacons, bicycle lanes, crosswalk lighting, roadway reconfiguration, medians, safe speed limits, edge lines, and enhanced delineation for horizontal curves at crash hot spots.” (City of Atlanta)
4. Buckhead is the place to go if you’re looking for a singles bar in Atlanta. Insiders on Friday separated the wheat from the chaff by narrowing down the selection to bars where you could actually end up meeting someone. Out of 12 venues, five are in this neighborhood. Which are they? St. Regis, The Blind Pig Parlour Bar, the Rose Bar, The Ivy and Johnny’s Hideaway. (Thrillist)
5. The 22nd Annual Pink Affair is on March 18 at the Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta at 3315 Peachtree Road Northeast. The event is a fundraiser for the TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation nonprofit organization. Enjoy “a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, live entertainment, and dancing” for a good cause. (Patch)

📆 Today in Buckhead:

• Superbowl Watch Party at Irby's (11 AM)
• Check out the Great Bridal Expo at the Atlanta Marriott, Buckhead Hotel (12 PM)
• Todd Patrick hosts a Candle Making Experience with Elyse Candles (7 PM)
• Napkin Wars go on at the Buckhead Saloon (7 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Mayor Andre Dickens greeted members of Rotary Club of Atlanta West End during their weekly meeting with the theme: 'Service Over Self.'" (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• "We will start our Peachtree Heights East Walking Tour March 25 at 10 a.m. with our contribution to the Atlanta Preservation Center's Phoenix Flies program." (Buckhead Heritage Society via Facebook)

🏡 What are homes selling for these days in Buckhead?

• Median Listing Home Price $705K
• Median Listing Home Price/Square Foot $340
• Median Sold Home Price $466K

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early Tuesday with your next 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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