🌱 Library Volunteers + New Executive Chef + Labor Day Closures

Good morning, hello! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon thunderstorm. High: 84 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories in and around Buckhead today:

1. Want to help support local libraries in the Atlanta area? The Fulton County Library System is currently accepting volunteer applications. The system will be considering applicants through September and October. Volunteers will be assigned projects following orientation. Click the following link to learn how to apply. (Fulton County Library System)
2. Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta has appointed its new executive chef. Josh Hopkins will be overseeing operations at the hotel's food and beverage options. Hopkins is an Atlanta native that has studied under French Master Chef Christian Chemin. He has almost three decades' worth of culinary experience. (FSR magazine)
3. Morgan County offices will be closed on Monday, Sep. 5. The closures are to observe Labor Day. Public transportation, solid waste transfer stations, tax assessments, and court services will be affected by the closures. Please plan accordingly. (Morgan County)

Today in Buckhead:

• Buckhead Comedy At Laugh Valley (6:00 PM)
• The Australian Pink Floyd Show At Cadence Bank Amphitheatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Her's the latest list of adoption-ready pets in the Buckhead area searching for a forever home. (Buckhead Patch)
• Adriana Calcanhotto will be performing at Buckhead Theatre on Sep. 4. Click to get tickets! (Buckhead Theatre via Facebook)
• Here's a list of the latest Buckhead properties to hit the market. Click to view all the properties including prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Buckhead Patch)

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Events:

• White Luna Labor Day weekend Dinner & Latin Night ATL Sat Sept 3, 2022 (September 3)
• Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health (September 10)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.