🌱 Senators Say 'No' To Cityhood + Tech Execs Eye Buckhead Homes

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Marcus K. Garner, your host of the Buckhead Daily.

First, today's weather:

Rain, then a shower. High: 61 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories today in Buckhead:

1. What Do Buckhead's State Senators Think About Cityhood: Patch Q & A (Buckhead Patch)
2. What business community wants from next mayor ( The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. Tech company executives eye homes in Alpharetta, Buckhead and Sandy Springs (Atlanta Business Chronicle)
4. To win trust of home-buying executives, agents must learn their needs (Atlanta Business Chronicle)
5. Buckhead, Sandy Springs and Brookhaven among Atlanta neighborhoods favored by top execs (Atlanta Business Chronicle)

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Today in Buckhead:

• WBE Orientation - Webinar: Oct 2021 - Greater Women's Business Council (9:30 AM)

Buckhead Patch Notebook

• City of Atlanta Police Department: "APD’s Zone 6 Bike Team Arrest Murder/Aggravated Assault Suspect on Pathway-Wanted Out of Cobb County On October 27, 2021, at approximately 10:27 a.m. the Cobb County Police Department Major Crimes Unit sent a request for the Atlanta Poli..." (Facebook)
• Buckhead Village District: "What do you get when you combine great artists, a compassionate gallery, and a wonderful cause? @buckheadartcompany.holiday, a holiday market from November 11th-14th featuring 50 artists and benefiting @childrensatl in the name of Pamela..." (Instagram)
• Atlanta Bicycle Coalition: "🌟 #Women who are influencers and change agents of civic life in #Atlanta moderated all of the #TransFormationTuesdays City Council Candidate Forums and the #ATLask youth-led Mayoral Forum to help YOU make decisions on your ballot in thi..." (Instagram)
• Fulton County Library System: "Join us in making a Mini Apothecary Cabinet with only a few inexpensive items." (Facebook)
• Atlanta BeltLine: "Atlanta's FIRST ever Sustainable Fashion Week (SFW) kicks off tomorrow evening at Lee + White located on the Westside Trail. Enjoy runway shows, boutique shopping, roundtable panels, and other special events introducing consumers to sust..." (Facebook)
• Buckhead Heritage Society: "Distinguished author David Kaufman will join us to discuss his fascinating book about an incredibly important part of Buckhead's history, Peachtree Creek. Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Free. R.S.V.P. at www.BuckheadHeritage.com" (Facebook)
• Livable Buckhead: "On December 4th, Livable Buckhead’s 5K returns for 2021 in person. Lace up those running shoes and join us for our 3rd annual 5K race – this time with a holiday flair. Register before Oct. 31 for discounted entry fee. https://livablebuck..." (Facebook)
• Buckhead Community Improvement District: "A new e-bike can cost a pretty penny. To speed up adoption of these climate-friendly #ebikes, several cities are creating bike libraries to expose more riders to this new mode of #transportation in this Bloomberg CityLab article." (Facebook)

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— Marcus K. Garner

Focusing on local stories has always been my lens to open a broader view of our society and our country. Contact me at marcus.garner@patch.com, or at 404-590-7114.

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