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🌱 Moore In Mayoral Runoff + Not All ATL Can Vote For Cityhood

City Council President Felicia Moore awaits her opponent for the Nov. 30 mayoral runoff, and not everyone in Atlanta can choose cityhood.

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Felicia Moore will go to a Nov. 30 runoff for Atlanta mayor, but less than 500 votes separate Kasim Reed and Andre Dickens as her opponent. Moore, Atlanta City Council president, talks with journalists at her election night party Nov. 2, 2021.
Felicia Moore will go to a Nov. 30 runoff for Atlanta mayor, but less than 500 votes separate Kasim Reed and Andre Dickens as her opponent. Moore, Atlanta City Council president, talks with journalists at her election night party Nov. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)

Happy Wednesday, people of Buckhead! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 58 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories today in Buckhead:

  1. Why won't all of Atlanta vote on Buckhead cityhood? (11Alive.com WXIA)
  2. Atlanta Election Results: Moore To Runoff, But Against Who? (Atlanta Patch)
  3. Braves Pummel Astros To Win 2021 World Series (Atlanta Patch)
  4. Off-duty Atlanta police officer involved in fatal pedestrian crash in Buckhead ( The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
  5. Local elections may reshape metro political landscape ( The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
  6. Buckhead Masterfully Designed Condominium With ... for sale (11685352) (Bloomberg)

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Today in Buckhead:

Buckhead Patch Notebook

  • Buckhead Village District: "Are you the one who gets there first and waits or are you the one running late? Tag the friend you're always waiting for in the comments (or the one who's always waiting on you) and make a date to meet at the @gypsykitchentatl patio on (..." (Instagram)
  • City of Atlanta Police Department: "APD Urges Public to Stop Using Gun Violence to Resolve Conflicts: There were 3 homicides last night in our city. To say our officers and our Crime Scene Unit were busy, would be an understatement. In each unrelated incident, the prelimin..." (Facebook)
  • Buckhead Theatre: "JUST ANNOUNCED: Moonchild - Starfruit Tour 2022 coming to Buckhead Theatre on April 9, 2022! Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am: https://bit.ly/3mDnrRj" (Facebook)
  • Livable Buckhead: "On Tuesdays in Buckhead we run... or walk. Make plans to join the Buckhead Run Crew this and every Tuesday evening at 6pm. ALL paces welcome – runners & walkers. Routes will be available for 2, 3, or 5 mile workouts. https://livablebuckh..." (Facebook)
  • Livable Buckhead: "Buckhead... it's time to show up. The polls are open until 8pm for the City of Atlanta. If you're in line by 8pm, you'll be allowed to cast your ballot. Don't forget your ID and if you need to find your voting location, head over to our ..." (Facebook)
  • Livable Buckhead: "We are so proud of our chairman, Bob Stoner, and the leadership he provides in pushing sustainability to the forefront in Buckhead. Learn about him, and our leadership team who guide Livable Buckhead. https://livablebuckhead.com/about/bo..." (Facebook)
  • Buckhead Heritage Society: "Buckhead Heritage is pleased to partner with the Atlanta Preservation Center for the Peachtree Heights East Walking Tour Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. Caleb Brown and Nancy Hunter will offer a fascinating tour of this hidden neighborhood near Peacht..." (Facebook)
  • Buckhead Community Improvement District: "It’s election day in Atlanta! Cast your #vote today to help shape the future of Atlanta. https://thebuckheadcoalition.com/initiative/elections/" (Facebook)
  • Fulton County Library System: "Discover a new voice of Native American Literature. Julia Padgett will be reading from "There, There" by Tommy Orange Join us for a Fall reading challenge. Register today at fultoncounty.beanstack.org. This program is for educational pur..." (Facebook)

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