🌱 The Oaks At Buckhead Fatal Stabbing + 'A Man In Full' Discussion

Hello, neighbors. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Buckhead Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Here goes.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a stray thunderstorm. High: 79 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Buckhead:

1. A man was fatally stabbed outside a Buckhead condo complex early Saturday morning. Atlanta Police Department officers responded to The Oaks at Buckhead, where they found "a deceased adult male with a stab wound." The APD's homicide unit is currently investigating the case; as of Sunday evening, no additional details about the victim or possible suspects have been publicized. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. In case you missed it: Buckhead Heritage Society invites the community to join in a discussion of Tom Wolfe's "A Man In Full." The quintessential novel set in Buckhead brings up valuable conversations nearly 25 years after its release. This free event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sep. 21 at 6:30 p.m.; guests can RSVP online. (Buckhead Heritage Society via Facebook)
3. Looking for a new home near Buckhead? One of these Atlanta houses for sale might be the right one for you. On Collier Road NW, there's a French colonial single-family home with an expansive front yard, listed for $849,000. You can also view a three-story townhome on Fallaw Court going for $543,380. Visit the link to view pictures and additional details on these and other listings. (Buckhead Patch)

Today in Buckhead:

• Paris On My Mind At Painting With A Twist Buckhead (7:00 PM)
• Atlanta Cocktail Week At Multiple Locations Across Atlanta (Aug. 22 - Aug. 28, All Day)

From my notebook:

• The Atlanta-based CDC recently announced a "reset" of the organization, which will include internal staffing moves and steps to speed up data releases. The planned changes come amid criticism of the agency's response to COVID-19, monkeypox, and other public health threats. (WSB Atlanta)
• Ayman Kamel, the owner of 5Church Buckhead, is working on a new project called Toro at 915 West Peachtree St., What Now Atlanta reports. Visit The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more of the latest metro Atlanta food news. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• Kudos to the newest graduates of the Atlanta Citizen’s Police Academy! Visit Facebook to view pics of the most recent graduating class or click here to learn more about the program. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for your next 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.