🌱 License Plate Readers + Rivian Project Pressured Landowners

Good morning, Buckhead. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 90 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Buckhead:

1. The Morgan County Sheriff's Office has installed 12 new Flock License Plate readers. The solar-powered devices cost about $40,000 in total. The department reports the new devices will provide another tool to solve and prevent crime. The devices do not record speed or traffic data, just license plates. (Morgan County Citizen)
2. A Morgan County family is speaking out about being pressured to sell property to accommodate the Rivian project. According to the Jenkins family, the Joint Development Authority threatened to have the Georgia Department of Transportation condemn the land if they did not sell it. The Rivian project would build a $5 billion electric vehicle manufacturing plant. (Morgan County Citizen)
3. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has allocated $250 million in COVID-19 relief funds for neighborhood recreation improvements. The funds will be for communities with more than 20 percent of residents living in poverty. Due to the limitations, Buckhead will likely not receive any of the program's funds. (Kansas City Star)

Today in and around Buckhead:

• Quick Photoshoot - Digital Creators At The Shops Of Buckhead (7:00 AM)
• Wine Wednesdays At Habitat Kitchen & Bar (6:00 PM)
• Lauv At Coca-Cola Roxy (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Fulton County Library System is inviting residents to join the MET Library Book Club. The club reads one book each month and offers virtual options to discuss the book. (Fulton County Library System via Facebook)
• Searching for something to do here in town? Check out this list of Buckhead must-see locations. (Discover Atlanta)
• In case you missed it, here are the latest job openings in the Buckhead area. Local employers are hiring for a variety of full- and part-time positions across multiple sectors, including customer service, sales, and data. (Buckhead Patch)

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• 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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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for 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.