Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
- Buckhead, GA
Kiri is committed to true, pure community journalism. She earned her bachelor's in journalism from the University of Florida before going on to write for her hometown newspaper and other community newspapers. She then earned her master's from the Knight Foundation's fellowship for community journalism at the University of Alabama in 2010.
She is completely dedicated to writing stories that are powerful, make a difference and mean something to people, as well as stories that are memorable.
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Buckhead|News|
New York Times Article Calls NAHS $147M Pricetag a Sign of Faith in APS
The New York Times calls North Atlanta High's relatively "expensive" pricetag a sign of renewed faith in Atlanta Public Schools.
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Buckhead|News|
5 Things Buckhead Moms (or Dads) Must Bring on the First Day of School
Buckhead parents, don't forget what you need to bring for your child's first day of school.
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Dunwoody, GA|News|
Construction Update: Progress Continues for New Hyatt Hotel at Villa Christina
View how construction is coming along on the Perimeter area's newest hotel.
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Buckhead|News|
5 Things: Buckhead's All A-Twitter About...
Check out our daily 5 Things feature: a mishmash of interesting tidbits about our Buckhead community.
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Buckhead|News|
3 Reasons Why Unlimited Vacation Is a Brilliant Idea
The U.S. is the only developed nation that does not require employers to offer paid vacation, according to a report. Provided by AOL Jobs.
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Buckhead|News|
APS Releases New Bus Schedules After Parent Outcry
Check the new bus schedules for Atlanta Public Schools.
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Buckhead|News|
Police Make Arrest in Buckhead's Pillowcase Silverware Thefts
Police expect to make more arrests in the near future.
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Buckhead|News|
Construction Update: Circle Terminus Construction Steadily Progresses
Progress continues on Crescent Terminus.
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Buckhead|News|
Buckhead Crime Blotter: Home Burglaries & Pedestrian Robbery
Buckhead Patch includes a roundup of some of the crimes reported in Buckhead's Zone 2 from the Atlanta Police Department.
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Buckhead|News|
Buckhead Patch Week in Review: Dante's Closes; Cecil Alexander Dies
The top stories of the week include: West Nile Virus found at Chastain Park; another Buckhead resident runs for APS School Board and Sandy Springs Gateway Project means more Buckhead traffic.
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Buckhead|News|
Buckhead Crime Blotter: Man Tries to Steal Toothbrushes, Leaves Shoes, ID and Phone
Still more silverware thefts.
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Buckhead|News|
More Preparations Made For Randolph-Lucas House Big Move
Although no date is set for the move of the historic Buckhead mansion, tons of preparations have been underway to dissemble the home and transport it down Peachtree.
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Dunwoody, GA|News|
Sneiderman Jury Chosen; Trial Begins Monday
The final 12 jurors and three alternates were selected on Thursday.
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Buckhead|News|
Weekend Planner: Buckhead Jaycees Beer & Wine Festival
Because it doesn't hurt to start planning the weekend a day early.
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