🌱 Tuxedo Park Again Says No Subdivisions + Win N.Flying VIP Tickets

Hey, neighbors! Today, we participate in National Card Playing Day! I'm back in your inbox this winter morning with your fresh copy of the Buckhead Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today, including:

• 🏗️ Benecki Homes tries again.
• ⭐️ Sloomoo Institute doesn’t disappoint.
• Close out the year by donating much-needed blood.

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Mostly sunny. High: 56 Low: 36.

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📰 2022 News Poll 📍
There was a lot of bad news in 2022. However, there was some great news, too. Which was your favorite good news story of 2022?

📰 Here are the top stories today in Buckhead:

1. Tuxedo Park residents don’t want subdivisions. We learned on Saturday that it hasn’t stopped luxury home developer Benecki Homes from trying. The company envisions subdividing “3655 Tuxedo Road, at the Woodhaven Road intersection, into two lots.” Weighing in on the developer’s application, the Tuxedo Park Civic Association noted that it "does not conform to the recognized ‘historic character’ of the Tuxedo Park neighborhood." The developer has not responded. (Buckhead)
2. How’s the Sloomoo Institute at ‍3637 Peachtree Road Northeast doing? We learned on Tuesday that Buckhead’s new attraction, which opened last month, is doing fantastic! It’s a “colorful place filled with slime showers, a slime wall, various ooey-gooey interactive elements, and a sensory room with kinetic sand.” Owners have caught on to the fact that squeezing relieves stress and tension, and eager visitors agree! (Wabe)
3. Famed K-pop band N.Flying will play the Buckhead Theatre on January 19. Better yet, you have the opportunity to win a pair of VIP tickets to the show! But hurry up; the winner will be announced on Saturday. (All K Pop)

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📆 Today in Buckhead:

• American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Atlanta History Center (11 AM)
• Raising Money-Wise Kids at Charles Schwab (12 PM)
• Healing Vibes Juice Therapy at The Union Fitness (6:30 PM)
• Intro To Brazilian Zouk at Zouk Atlanta (7:45 PM)
• R&B at Elleven45 (10 PM)

📓 From my notebook:

• "Holiday celebrations continue as both Le Bilboquet Atlanta and Le Colonial Atlanta host special prix fixe menus on New Year's Eve. Make your first memories of 2023 with champagne toasts, a curated menu, and exquisite flavors." (Buckhead Village District via Instagram)
• "Happy Kwanzaa from APD! December 26th begins a week-long celebration of African-American heritage and culture. We wish all who celebrate a safe and happy holiday season." (City of Atlanta Police Department via Facebook)
• "Reminder - The City Hall building will be closed for the entire week of Dec. 26 to complete maintenance over the holiday break. The building will reopen Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Services to the public will be provided virtually." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• "Looking for an activity for your K-12 youth this winter break? Check out the 'Winter Break Safe Spaces Guide' for a list of programs offered by City of Atlanta Government and our partners. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3jgYNXt" (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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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