🌱 Whispering Pines Issues + Drug And Firearm Investigation Arrests

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

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 79 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in Buckhead today:

1. Buckhead's historic Whispering Pines mansion has been partially demolished despite recent preservation efforts. City inspectors halted the demolition through a stop-work order after it began on Tuesday. Buckhead records show that the demolition permit was issued. The stop-work order was reportedly issued due to an unannounced ownership change of the property. (Buckhead.com)
2. A man accused of killing a woman by pushing her out of a Lamborghini in Buckhead has rejected a plea deal. According to the investigation, Alfred Megbuluba was operating the Lamborghini on Oct. 10, 2021, at the intersection of Peachtree Road and Piedmont Road when the woman fell from the vehicle. The plea deal would have reduced the charges to voluntary manslaughter and would have carried a sentence of 15 years in prison. (WSB Atlanta)
3. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drug and firearms case that has charged 12 individuals. 10 Midgeville residents and two Atlanta residents were arrested for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alex Kalim. (U.S. Department of Justice)

Today in Buckhead:

• WBE Orientation: August 2022 With The Greater Women's Business Council (1:30 PM)
• Yappy Hour At Hyatt Centric Buckhead (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the latest list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Buckhead area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Buckhead Patch)
• The Atlanta Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in locating 24-year-old Allahnia Lenoir. She went missing on Jul. 30 from 1660 Peachtree St NE. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department immediately. (City of Atlanta Police Department via Facebook)
• The Dave East - No Place Like Home Tour will be coming to the Buckhead Theatre on Friday, Oct. 7. Click to get tickets when they go on sale tomorrow. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.