🌱 Speaker Of GA House Of Representatives Dies + Cap Park In Works

Hello and happy Friday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Buckhead.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine, but cool. High: 52 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Buckhead today:

1. David Ralston, who has served as the speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives since 2010, died on Wednesday after an illness. The House Majority Leader John Burns will become speaker in January for the General Assembly’s next annual session. For now, Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones will be the temporary speaker. Mayor Andre Dickens of Buckhead made a statement, which you can read here. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Mayor Andre Dickens made a new appointment for the Atlanta Department of Transportation Commissioner. Solomon Caviness, IV, will lead the way to implement the city’s $750 million infrastructure improvement initiative that was approved by voters. (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
3. Buckhead native and artistic director Anthony Rodriguez makes plans to “change the face of Atlanta forever.” As executive director of HUB404, he’s leading the charge to create a new cap park near the Buckhead Marta Station. The cap park will add a green space over the highway. (hypepotamus.com)

Today in Buckhead:

• Holiday Tree Lighting At Atlanta History Center (7:00 PM)
• Handel's Messiah At The Cathedral of St. Philip (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a way to get yourself in the holiday spirit while benefiting a good cause? The 2022 Home for the Holidays Showhouse is officially open for tours until Dec. 11! This holiday tradition benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. (Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles via Instagram)
• Are you looking for your next home? Here are five new houses that just hit the market in the Buckhead area. Whether you’re looking for a four-bed, four-bath ranch or a spacious seven-bedroom home, check out today’s housing market roundup! (Buckhead Patch)
• Calling all pet lovers! These lovable Buckhead pets are in need of their forever home just in time for the holidays, and maybe that home and family might be yours! Check out the link to meet dogs and cats like Gomer, Nymphadora, Penguin, and Java. (Buckhead Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.