🌱 Urban Wings Celebrates A Grand Opening + Bye To The RealReal

Hello again, everybody! Today, we celebrate National Drink Wine Day. It's Saturday in Buckhead, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening in town. Today's issue includes news on:

• 🏥 A single-vehicle crash on Atlanta
• 👮 Major Ailen Mitchell’s comments on crime
• ☕ A new concept that’ll be known as Madre Coffee and Cantina

☀️ But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 56 Low: 35.

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⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations Around Buckhead

• CITGO at 5645 Roswell Rd., $3.19
• 76 at 2319 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, $3.27
• 76 at 2124 Johnson Ferry Rd., $3.29

🍰 Spring Dessert Poll! 🍓
The first day of spring is March 20! Among the things we look forward to in spring are refreshing desserts. Which is your favorite spring dessert? So far, 25% each chose mixed berry buckle, ambrosia salad, fruit tarts, and a write-in: key lime pie.

📰 Here are the top stories in Buckhead today:

1. On Friday, in the early afternoon, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) responded to a single-vehicle crash at 395 Atlanta Avenue Southeast. The driver, who sustained only minor injuries, reportedly lost control “while traveling on I-20 WB and Hill Street.” He ended up crashing into a “fixed structure.” And yes, he was cited. (APD)
2. Major Ailen Mitchell is the Atlanta Police Department’s Zone 2 section commander, which means that he oversees policing in Buckhead. On Thursday, we learned that violent crimes are the lowest here when compared to the entire city. In contrast, shoplifting is higher. “Around 40% of crime in Zone 2 is vehicle break-ins, with another 10% of crimes being vehicle theft.” Mitchell explains that year-over-year crime has actually gone down. He does acknowledge that juvenile crime is a problem. (Northside Neighbor)
3. What’s behind the Madre Coffee and Cantina name? We don’t know. What we do know is that it’s a concept thought up by the owner of Café at Pharr and Cultivate Food and Coffee. He’s had his eye on the location at 3550 Peachtree Road Northeast, and filed a building permit application. We also know that it’ll have “an open kitchen, raised seating, as well as both booth and traditional seating, all of which will be housed in roughly 2,000 square feet.” (What Now Atlanta)
4. The RealReal at 3073 Peachtree Road in Buckhead Village closed; it lasted about a year and a half. Its closing is part of the company’s plan to reduce its workforce by 7% and restructure the company. In addition to Buckhead’s location, Thursday’s report outlines that the company will also close retail locations in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago and San Francisco. (BisNow/paywall)
5. If you don’t have anything on your dance card for today, Saturday, head on over to the grand opening of Urban Wings at 1825 Piedmont Avenue Northeast. You’ll enjoy “live music, savory bites, activities for kids, and more!” Festivities begin at 2 p.m. Who can resist this type of invitation? (My Urban Wings)

📆 Today in Buckhead:

• SweetWater invites you to its 26th Anniversary Throwdown at the brewery (1 PM)
• Come on out for brunch and the launch of the Life Group S.A.L.T. at 3380 Peachtree Rd NE (1 PM)
• The Buckhead Fight Club hosts the second annual Underground Showdown Amateur Show (6:30 PM)
• Celebrate at the International Saturday Night Party at the Elleven45 Lounge (10 PM)
• DJ Goddess Kiko spins the tunes at Rosé & Rye (10:30 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Want to find out more about your elected officials' priorities when it comes to Atlanta transportation needs? Join us Tuesday, February 21 for a conversation with several Atlanta City Councilmembers." (Propel ATL via Instagram)
• "Gun Safety | Love It, Like It, Lock It! In 2022, more than 2,000 firearms were stolen out of vehicles in the City of Atlanta. Irresponsible gun owners and criminals with firearms make our city unsafe." (City of Atlanta Police Department via Facebook)
• "Mayor Andre Dickens met with Swiss Consul General Urs Brönnimann to discuss opportunities for deepening ties between our city and Switzerland." (City of Atlanta Government via Facebook)
• "NEW SHOWS ON SALE NOW! Swipe on through and check 'em out! 🤘 🔸 Babyface Ray w/ Veeze (4/29) 🔸 BAND-MAID (5/19) 🔸 Leon Larregui (5/24) 🎫 Get tickets here 👉 : http://bit.ly/3HyZlS2" (Buckhead Theatre via Facebook)
• "Through Feb. 22, MARTA’s Red Line south of Medical Center will be closed. Find out more about the track replacement project and bus schedules: https://itsmarta.com/trackrepl... " (Buckhead Community Improvement District via Facebook)

🏡 What are homes selling for these days in Buckhead?

• Median Listing Home Price $705K
• Median Listing Home Price/Square Foot $340
• Median Sold Home Price $466K

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• Rae and the Ragdolls (February 18)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 20)
• College Planning and Financial Aid Webinar (February 21)
• BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-opening Limited-time Offer (February 23)
• LiveLifeFun Sand Volleyball Leagues - Registration Deadline March 2nd (March 2)
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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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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