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Hey, Buckhead! This week: the city stepped in to permanently protect Lucinda Bunnen's 30-acre forest from development, a huge win for the tree canopy crowd, while a $75 million apartment sale and a falling tree near Chastain kept things eventful on other fronts. Add in a 60-year-old pharmacy reinventing itself and Jeffrey Kalinsky's return to Buckhead Village, and there's plenty to catch up on.

- News — The city buys Lucinda Bunnen's 30-acre forest to keep it from development, the Jane Apartments sell for $75M, and a tree crashes down on cars near Chastain Park.
- Business — A Residence Inn quietly becomes furnished apartments, luxury resale hits Buckhead with Fashionphile, and Jeffrey Kalinsky makes his long-awaited return to Buckhead Village.
- Events — Buddy Guy celebrates his 90th at Symphony Hall, the Isley Brothers and O'Jays take over Chastain, and Local Three throws a tequila showdown worth clearing your calendar for.
- Government — Council green-lit airport bonds and a Mercedes-Benz Stadium debt refinance while APS pushed forward the new A.D. Williams Elementary build, plus a Buckhead Village recreation permit is on the radar.
- Construction — Buckhead Medical Center's four-building conversion into medical offices tops a busy permit list, alongside a new S3 Daycare build and a string of pothole and traffic signal fixes around Roswell and Wieuca.

Let's dive in.

NEWS

City of Atlanta will preserve 30 acres of wooded forest in Buckhead
The City of Atlanta is purchasing the 30-acre property of late artist Lucinda Bunnen in Buckhead, preserving its dense forest canopy from development. The purchase prevents the wooded land from being cleared for large residential construction.

Buckhead estate with two-story kitchen, 18-seat theater sold for $5.8 million
A 17,000-square-foot English-style home along Mount Paran Road in Buckhead has sold for $5.8 million. The residence includes a two-story kitchen and an 18-seat private theater among its custom amenities.

After more than 60 years, a Buckhead pharmacy is evolving
A long-standing Buckhead neighborhood pharmacy is adapting its operations to modern community healthcare needs. The institution is expanding specialized clinical services while continuing its decades-long history of local care.

Buckhead apartment community named after Bobby Jones' putter changes hands for $75M
The Jane Apartments, a multi-family residential property in Buckhead named after golfer Bobby Jones' famous putter, has sold for $75 million. The transaction was among the week's major real estate deals in the area.

Massive tree falls on vehicles near Chastain Park
A large tree collapsed onto multiple parked vehicles near Chastain Park in Buckhead. Emergency crews responded to clear the debris from the scene.

BUSINESS

Residence Inn in Buckhead closes to convert into furnished apartments — The 136-room Residence Inn by Marriott in Buckhead has quietly closed and is being converted into Fusion Apartments, a new furnished apartment development.

Luxury resale boutique Fashionphile opens location in Buckhead — Fashionphile has opened a new store in Buckhead, bringing its luxury secondhand retail concept to the neighborhood.

Fashion retailer Jeffrey Kalinsky returns to Buckhead Village — Renowned retailer Jeffrey Kalinsky is opening a new retail store in Buckhead Village, marking his return to Atlanta's luxury shopping scene.

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Tuesday, August 18
- Sommelier Showdown | Final Showdown | Le Bon Nosh
- I Said What I Said: Live In Atlanta | Charlie Loudermouth Park

Wednesday, August 19
- ADAC Fall Sample Sale | ADAC
- TRINCHERO WINE DINNER | Clark's Steakhouse
- Fiddler on the Roof: A Behind-the-Scenes Feature Screening & Panel Discussion | The Temple 1589 Peachtree St NW

Thursday, August 20
- Buddy Guy 90 | Atlanta Symphony Hall
- The Three Amigos Tequila Throwdown | Local Three Kitchen & Bar
- BUCKHEAD COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORHOODS Monthly MeetingBUCKHEAD COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORHOODS Monthly Meeting | Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods

Friday, August 21
- Greet the Sheep and Goats | Atlanta History Center
- Lenox Square Hosts School Supplies Drive Throughout August to Support Local Students | Lenox Square
- Battle of Buckhead at Local Three | Local Three Kitchen & Bar

Saturday, August 22
- The Isley Brothers & The O'Jays | Chastain Park
- Chuck Leavell: Film Songs and Stories | Charlie Loudermouth Park
- Taste Urban: Anniversary Celebration! | Uptown Atlanta
- The Art of Hatmaking | Buckhead Village District
- Baek Ji Young | Atlanta Symphony Hall
- Squeeze at The Fox Theatre | Fox Theatre

Sunday, August 23
- Jon Batiste With Atlanta Pops Orchestra | Chastain Park
- Fox Archives Day | Atlanta History Center
- Basque in the Sun at Gypsy Kitchen | Buckhead Village District

GOVERNMENT

Note: our information comes from posted meetings documents (agendas and minutes when available) — latest source document hyperlinked to each meeting.

Past Week Roundup

Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education
The Atlanta Board of Education moved forward with construction of the new A.D. Williams Elementary School and approved a bundled demolition contract covering several former or surplus district properties. Members also gave final approval to policies governing Tax Allocation District investment reviews and electronic payments, and passed a Tax Anticipation Note resolution along with budget adjustments for both the current and upcoming fiscal years. You'll see two policy proposals return for a final vote soon, covering how the district repurposes old facilities and how students use technology and instructional materials. The board also cleared a round of contracts for playground equipment, security systems, fleet tracking cameras, and mold and asbestos remediation, all routine but important upkeep for school buildings across the district.

Atlanta City Council
The full council unanimously approved final pricing terms for new airport revenue bonds funding capital work at Hartsfield-Jackson, then sent a related FY2027 budget amendment to the Finance/Executive Committee, which approved it alongside a refinancing of Mercedes-Benz Stadium's public debt that should lower the city's annual payments. Finance also approved a land swap with Atlanta Public Schools and reviewed a first-reading lease of an old fire station to a firefighters' labor group, while tabling a $28.5 million IT services package and a proposed ban on using tax and grant funds for marketing or lobbying. The Transportation Committee approved $99 million for citywide road and street construction contracts and $4.5 million for safety engineering on Peachtree Street in Midtown, plus new parking bans and sidewalk land acquisitions, but held a measure that would regulate private parking lot pricing and consumer protections. The City Utilities Committee approved a $57.2 million solid waste contract, a $25 million drinking water renewal project, and a new task force to study data center regulation, while adjusting solid waste fees on a divided vote. The Community Development/Human Services Committee approved over $3 million in workforce training grants and extended the Blue Heron Nature Preserve lease, while forwarding several land-use redesignations to the full council and holding short-term rental regulations for further review. The Zoning Committee took up major mixed-use rezonings along Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur Street, and Glenn Street, plus citywide rules that would require special permits for self-storage facilities and medical cannabis dispensaries, though minutes for that meeting were not yet available at publication. The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee took up a plan to expand police community engagement officers to every zone, phased fee increases for fire inspections and alcohol licenses, and settlements totaling over $470,000 in two lawsuits against the city.

Notable Neighborhood Mentions

Atlanta City Council
- Bennett Street NW — An ordinance proposing the abandonment and conveyance of 0.211 acres of public right-of-way was introduced.
- 647 Moores Mill Road NW — A utility easement across city-owned property was granted to Georgia Power Company for underground power distribution.
- Chastain Park Golf Course — A proposed $2 million budget transfer for a stream stabilization and restoration project was held in committee.
- 3035 Peachtree Rd NE, 305 Peachtree Rd NE & 3027 Bolling Way NE — A Special Use Permit request for a commercial recreation facility in Buckhead Village was considered.

Meetings This Week
- Atlanta City Council — Committee on Council | Aug-17, 11:30 AM | key topics: polling site law enforcement staffing, public comment procedure updates, councilmember civility pledge, legislative sponsorship requirements
- Atlanta City Council | Aug-17, 1:00 PM | key topics: airport revenue bond authorization, Mercedes-Benz Stadium debt refinancing, municipal solid waste contracts, Peachtree Street safety improvements
- Fulton County Board of Commissioners | Aug-19, 10:00 AM | key topics: Behavioral Health Crisis Center bond issuance, historic church preservation funding, sewer easement dedications, FY2027 budget soundings

CONSTRUCTION

Permits
- 57 Paces W Dr NW — Interior renovation permit filed for a townhouse, staying within the existing footprint. Routine work, but expect contractor traffic in the area.
- 3474 Paces Pl NW — Roof replacement permit under review. This one's outdoor work, so you'll likely see crews and equipment on site once it clears.
- 3344 Peachtree Rd NE — Issued permit to renovate the 25th floor of the 26-story tower for an existing business tenant. High-rise build-outs like this often mean deliveries and lane closures near the building.
- 3280 Peachtree Rd NE — A non-operating restaurant space is getting a full tenant build-out after demolition already took place. Worth watching if you're curious what's replacing the old restaurant.
- 1943 Peachtree Rd NE — Roof job ready to issue, covering about 42 squares of shingle removal and plywood repair. Another noisy one for anyone nearby.
- 3490 Piedmont Rd NE — Occupied renovation moving through review for a tenant suite inside a multi-story office building, including demolition work. Expect some disruption since the building stays occupied during construction.
- 3478 Lakeside Dr NE — Fire sprinkler system modification under review. Low-impact, mostly an internal safety upgrade.
- 3495 Piedmont Rd NE — Big one to watch. Buckhead Medical Center is converting four buildings into medical office space, with interior renovations across the site. This is a major project that could affect traffic and parking near Piedmont Road for a while.
- 3348 Peachtree Rd NE — Issued plumbing permit for a sink, faucet, instant hot water heater, and dishwasher install. Small commercial kitchen upgrade.
- 3227 Roswell Rd NE — Plumbing permit issued for the new S3 Daycare building, a two-story ground-up construction project. New construction like this means an active job site and heavier traffic on Roswell Road until it wraps.

Road Work

Under Construction
- I-75 from Musket Ridge Drive to I-85, Lighting Upgrade (Fulton County) — Crews are swapping out old HPS lighting for energy-efficient LED fixtures along this stretch, with pole, conduit, and related equipment replacement included in the scope.
- SR 400 at the Justin C. Martin Building, Tunnel Bridge Rehab (Fulton County) — This project covers tunnel rehab work, including spall repair on transfer beams and roof slabs, plus repairs and upgrades to the fire system.
- SR 9 from SR 3 to north of Paces Ferry Rd, Resurfacing (Fulton County) — GDOT's District Maintenance Office picked this stretch of SR 9 for repaving after its pavement condition score dropped too low.

Service Requests
- Potholes — 11 reports across the neighborhood, including Roswell Rd & Wieuca Rd, Northside Pkwy NW, E. Paces Ferry Rd NE, Cave Rd NW, and Phipps Blvd NE. Crews have 10 in progress, with one spot checked out and cleared.
- Traffic Signal Repairs (Non-Emergency) — 8 reports covering Wesley Rd & Habersham Rd, W Wesley Rd @ Habersham Rd, Roxboro Rd NE, Peachtree Rd & W Wesley, and Peachtree Hills Ave & Kings Cir. Most remain in progress, one's already fixed.
- Overgrowth and Visibility Issues — 5 reports on right of way maintenance, hitting Peachtree Hills Ave & Peachtree Rd, Blackland Rd & Northside Dr, Northside Dr NW, and W Wieuca & Lake Forrest Dr. Crews have already cleared four of the five.
- Litter Removal — 4 reports focused on Pharr Rd NE and Lenox Park Blvd & Roxboro Rd. Three sites are already cleaned up.
- Emergency Traffic Signal Repairs — 2 reports at Paces Ferry Rd & Piedmont Rd and Peachtree Rd NE & Tower Pl Dr. Both are resolved.
- Downed Tree — Reported on Knollwood Dr NW. Already cleared.

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