Buckhead|News|
New Charter School May Be Coming to Buckhead
The new school would offer parents another education choice for their children and would initially serve grades Kindergarten through 10.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
- Buckhead, GA
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Buckhead|News|
More Apartments Coming to Buckhead
250 units coming to Maple Drive; Site development begins on 355-unit Circle Terminus project.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Buckhead|News|
Dante's Likely to Close at End of July; May Open in New Buckhead Location
The beloved fondue and jazz restaurant, Dante's Down the Hatch, will not close at the end of March, but will likely not remain open past July.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Coffee and Comedy Served at Westside Coffeeshop Every Tuesday
Make sure to get your laugh on every first, second and third Tuesday night at Urban Grind's Comedy Comedy show from 8-9 p.m.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Volunteers Needed: Deliver Meals to Seniors; Foster Pets of Domestic Violence Victims
Browse opportunities below to see how you can use your talents to make a difference in the Decatur community.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
7-Year-Old Stroke Survivor Honored at Melting Pot Event
One little Brownie spent Sunday afternoon dipping actual brownies into custom-made chocolate fondue, made by her family, friends and even strangers who wanted to support her as she recovers from a stroke.
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Buckhead|News|
Buckhead to Get New Coffeehouse
The coffeehouse is a unique concept owned and operated by a financial services company, but open to the public.
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Buckhead|News|
Firefighters Respond to Malfunctioning, Smoking Furnace at Buckhead Salon
No one was injured and the firefighters are investigating what caused the furnace to begin smoking.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Sunday Event Offers 7-Year-Old Girl Scout Chance to Distribute Cookies After Recovering from Stroke
Head to Midtown's Melting Pot location to support Ana West, a 7-year-old Brownie Scout.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
'Me & My Baby': Street Singer Brings Sunshine from Mississippi to a Midtown Corner
Just a little slice of life here in Midtown.
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Buckhead|News|
Buckhead Coalition Supports New Downtown Stadium; City Council to Develop Action Plan Friday
The Buckhead Coalition supports a new downtown Atlanta stadium because of its "positive economic impact on Atlanta as a whole." What do you think?
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Buckhead|News|
APS Superintendent Search Committee Chooses Firm to Conduct Search
Nancy Meister, an APS Board of Education member representing Buckhead schools, hopes the committee has a search timeline to present at the board's March meeting.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Midtown Hotel Receives Highest Honor for 14th Year
The Four Seasons Hotel was the only Atlanta destination to receive a five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide.
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Buckhead|News|
Buckhead Forest Residents Fight Church’s Expansion Plans
Peachtree Road United Methodist Church plans to demolish homes in the community and then build a new 40-foot youth facility.
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Buckhead|News|
Loudermilk to Build Hilton Hotel Next to Buckhead Theatre
Robin Loudermilk said he'd like the hotel to be completed within two years.
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Virginia Highland-Druid Hills, GA|News|
Taqueria del Sol Semifinalist for James Beard Foundation Award
Also, The Porter Beer Bar made the cut as a semifinalist for the country's most Outstanding Bar Program.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Cakes & Ale Chef Named Semifinalist for James Beard Foundation Award
Also, Chef Ford Fry of No. 246 restaurant was named a semifinalist.
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East Atlanta, GA|News|
Porter Beer Bar Semifinalist for James Beard Foundation Award
Also, Todd Richards of The Shed at Glenwood was noted as one of the best chefs in the Southeast by the prestigious organization.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Several Westside Restaurants and Chefs Named Semifinalists for James Beard Awards
Westside's Cardamom Hill was the only Atlanta restaurant recognized as a semifinalist for one of the country's best new restaurants.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Buckhead|News|
Buckhead Restaurants and Chefs Among Semifinalists for James Beard Awards
Holeman & Finch Public House was noted for its Outstanding Bar Program.
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