🌱 Man Shot On Sydney Marcus Bl + Harry Mack To Play Buckhead Theatre

Welcome back, Buckhead; today, we remember the fallen on National Wreaths Across America Day. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town! Today's briefing includes:

• 🛑 The end of a car chase
• 🌇 Steep rents for a planned three-bedroom apartment
• 🥂 What’s cooking at Dorian Gray

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🌥️ But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 48 Low: 29.

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📰 Here are the top stories today in Buckhead:

1. A man sleeping in his car at 820 Sydney Marcus Boulevard was shot Friday morning around 3 a.m. but survived. The Atlanta Police Department (APD) reported that he was “awakened to one of his windows being broken. When the victim looked up to see what had occurred, he was confronted and shot by armed suspects.” They got away in what is described as a Chrysler 300. (APD)
2. A black Chrysler 200 fled the police Friday morning, lost control, and “struck a light pole and a tree,” which caused the car to bust into flames. The driver first caught the attention of law enforcement near Lenox Road and the GA 400 South, when it exceeded 120 miles per hour. The chase traveled along Sidney Marcus Boulevard and Piedmont Road. The driver and a female passenger were hospitalized in critical condition. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/paywall)
3. Would you pay up to $5,200 for a three-bedroom apartment at 321 Pharr Road Northeast, which is currently the location of the Aura Lounge? Tidal Real Estate Partners is betting yes, and it submitted a rezoning application on December 4. The company envisions a tower featuring 414 units that could be move-in ready by 2025. "There are no affordable units in the development, per the application." (Atlanta Business Chronicle/paywall)
4. Dorian Gray at 111 West Paces Ferry Road Northwest opened quietly on the last day of November. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, envision “the feeling of seaside resorts like Capri, Monaco, and Belize” combined with “upscale continental cuisine, craft cocktails, and Deep House music.” The menu features such items as duck ravioli, Wagyu carpaccio, and filet Mignon. (Buckhead, Dorian Gray)
5. Buckhead Theatre insiders announced Friday that Harry Mack will play a leg of his Odyssey Tour at the venue. The improvisational rapper selected April 6 at 8:30 p.m. for an 18-and-over event. If you plan to head out to the show, best get your tickets early! (Buckhead Theatre)

📆 Today in Buckhead:

• Family Fun at Painting with a Twist (11 AM)
• An Afternoon Of Entertainment at Lenox Square, Mall Level (2 PM)
• Atlanta Sängerkreis Strolling German Choir at the Christkindl Market (3:30 PM)
• The Georgia Boy Choir performs at the Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (7 PM)
• Battle Of Heart And Mind performs at the Atlanta Room of Smith's Olde Bar (8 PM)

📓 From my notebook:

• "Picture yourself here enjoying festive moments, holiday activities, special photo ops, and seasonal s'mores. See you from noon to 6 pm for all of the above and more ✨" (Buckhead Village District via Instagram)
• "Join us as we update Atlanta BeltLine Inc.’s Strategic Implementation Plan. This plan serves as the roadmap for the completion of the Atlanta BeltLine. In this meeting, we will review the previous plan that was adopted in 2013." (Atlanta BeltLine via Facebook)
• "Atlanta’s Peach Drop is back! Mayor Andre Dickens will host the iconic New Year’s Eve celebration at Underground Atlanta on Saturday, December 31, 2022. The event will feature Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, YoungBloodZ, and more." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• "Congratulations to City of Atlanta Police Department Recruit Class #274! This month’s graduation moves us even closer to our goal of adding 250 officers." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)

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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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