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Hey, Buckhead! This week: The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet is holding a going-out-of-business sale at its Sidney Marcus Boulevard store, and a $240 million apartment tower sale rounds out a busy week of local news. Add Isaias cleanup, early voting kicking off, and a packed events calendar, and there's plenty to dig into.

- News — Isaias left tens of thousands without power across metro Atlanta, 99 West Paces sold for $240 million, and the Tower Place deal fell through.
- Business — The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet began its liquidation sale October 8 at its Sidney Marcus Boulevard store, which is set to close permanently after more than 21 years in business.
- Events — From James Carville at the Atlanta History Center to the Chastain Park Auto Show and Race for the Cure at Lenox, the week is stacked with things to do.
- Government — Fulton set its millage at 8.87 and voted 4-1 to start abolishing the ethics board, while Atlanta's council put the jail sale on hold and has a full slate of committee meetings ahead.
- Construction — A school campus addition on Northside Drive and a run of fire sprinkler permits along Lenox, Piedmont and Peachtree lead the permits, with traffic signal repairs topping the service requests.

Let's dive in.

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Construction worker rescued after falling 20 feet into manhole
Atlanta Fire Rescue crews trained in confined-space rescues responded to Roxboro Road, where the worker was conscious but unable to climb out. Firefighters used a harness system to lift him to the surface, and he was able to stand on his own. Fire officials said he was transported in stable condition.

Isaias knocks out power to tens of thousands across metro Atlanta
Isaias made landfall Friday as a Category 2 hurricane and moved north through Alabama as a post-tropical cyclone. As of 2 p.m. Saturday, about 50,000 Georgia households were without power, including 4,300 in DeKalb County and 2,000 in Fulton County, and a high wind warning and flood watch remained in effect for North and Central Georgia until Sunday morning.

Houston firm snags luxury Buckhead apartment tower for $240 million
The high-rise luxury apartment tower, 99 West Paces, sold in a nine-figure transaction in late September. The sale price was reported at $240 million.

Dumpster fire damages Goodwill building in Buckhead
A dumpster behind the Goodwill in the 2100 block of Piedmont Road caught fire before 3 a.m. Wednesday, causing some smoke damage. Atlanta fire officials said the fire was contained to the compactor and did not spread to the building, and no injuries were reported.

Talks to acquire Tower Place in Buckhead stall out
The large office and retail property in Buckhead is no longer slated to be purchased by a local company and its capital partner. The report describes the deal as having fallen through.

Early voting begins next week: Fulton provides 32 advance polling venues
Advance voting for the Nov. 3 general election, which includes the governor's race, runs from Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Friday, Oct. 30. Seven of the 32 locations will accept absentee by-mail ballots through an on-site drop box during early voting dates and hours.

Atlanta City Council delays decision on jail sale to Fulton County
The council put the item on hold for two weeks. Fulton County has agreed to pay $68 million for the Atlanta City Detention Center, and Fulton County says about $75 million in upgrades are needed at the facility. Council members raised questions about those upgrades, how many employees would be retained, and how the sale proceeds would be used.

BUSINESS

The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet closing Atlanta location amid chainwide liquidation — The retailer began a going-out-of-business sale on October 8 at its 815 Sidney Marcus Boulevard NE store, which is set to close permanently with no closing date announced, as the company winds down all locations after more than 21 years in business.

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Monday, October 12
- Atlanta Climate Week’s Innovation Day | SCADshow
- Ryan Beatty | The Buckhead Theatre

Tuesday, October 13
- Bam in Buckhead: Tuesday Mahjong at Gypsy Kitchen | Gypsy Kitchen
- Nathaniel Philbrick | Atlanta History Center
- Chelsea Wolfe | Buckhead Theatre

Wednesday, October 14
- Fall Market Festival | 3280 Peachtree Rd NE
- Elson Lecture Featuring an Evening with James Carville | Atlanta History Center
- Holly Ballantine: Salty Mom Comedy Tour The Punchline | The Punchline Comedy Club

Thursday, October 15
- Homeschool Day: Young People, Big Ideas | Atlanta History Center
- Escape Flipper Festival | The Escape Gamebar
- Sip & Spin at Brush Sushi | Buckhead Village District

Friday, October 16
- Afro-Cuban Dance Congress | Academy Ballroom
- Thai Night Market at Snap Thai Fish House | Snap Thai Fish House

Saturday, October 17
- 2026 Atlanta Race for the Cure | Lenox Square
- Club 90s: MJ Night – Atlanta | Buckhead Theatre
- Pumpkin Patch at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market | Peachtree Road Farmers Market
- Rooftop Yoga at Gypsy Kitchen | Buckhead Village District
- The Art of Hatmaking | Buckhead Village District
- Uptown Market ATL: Battle of the Generations Silent Disco (3 Live DJs) | The Lawn at Uptown

Sunday, October 18
- Viva las Américas! | Church at Wieuca
- Chastain Park Auto Show | Chastain Park
- Dine For A Cause: Agape Youth & Family Center | Local Three Kitchen & Bar
- The Americano Dinner Series: Rosé & Riviera | The Americano
- Kathy Griffin | Buckhead Theatre
- Basque in the Sun at Gypsy Kitchen | Buckhead Village District

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Past Week Roundup

Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners set the 2026 millage rates, including 8.87 mills for the General Fund, after Commissioner Bridget Thorne's push for a lower 8.22 rollback rate died for lack of a second. The board also voted 4-1 to start abolishing the Fulton County Board of Ethics and replace it with independent hearing officers for complaints. On spending, you'll see more than $14 million go to four contractors for standby wastewater construction work, plus $3.76 million more for maintenance and upgrades at the Camp Creek facility. Commissioners put a $9.58 million contract extension with Transdev for senior and behavioral health transportation on hold, so that service's funding picture stays open for now. They also approved a policy directive for the county manager to set rules on how Fulton uses artificial intelligence, and a proposal to limit public comment to agenda items failed without a second.

Atlanta NPUs
Three Neighborhood Planning Units met Tuesday night, and no minutes are published yet for any of Atlanta's October meetings, so outcomes aren't confirmed. NPU-B took up a special use permit for a new exercise facility, several residential zoning variances, and alcohol license requests for new restaurants and ownership changes at existing ones. It also heard a Georgia Power update. NPU-C had two residential variance requests on its agenda, including one for a 17-foot retaining wall nearly triple the standard 6-foot limit, along with alcohol licenses for a new sporting club with two bars. Both units also had the Atlanta BeltLine's Subarea 7 Master Plan on the agenda, which shapes future trail links, parks, and development nearby. NPU-A also met Tuesday evening, but no agenda was available.

Atlanta City Council
The full City Council agenda was packed. It included a citywide rule requiring special use permits for every new self-storage facility, $2.34 million to buy 12.6 acres for a new park, and an ordinance ending admission fees at city pools during open swim hours. Several industrial sites were also up for rezoning into dense mixed-use developments. As covered in today's news section, the proposed sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County was held in committee. Data center proposals to ban potable water for cooling and create a task force were also held. The Committee on Council had on its agenda a resolution seeking certified police officers at recreation centers used as polling sites, plus ordinances on the order of public comment at council meetings. It also considered a charter change requiring a council member to sponsor all legislation and a resolution for an outside investigation into city contracting with Foris Webb III.

Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education
The school board took up final adoption of the tax levy resolution that sets the school property tax request for the FY2027 General Fund budget. That request shows up on your property tax bill. Board members also approved construction management contracts for renovations at Booker T. Washington High School and the Medical Magnet Academy, and for building upgrades at Mary Lin Elementary. A third bundled contract covers building systems and HVAC work at Parkside Elementary, Heritage Academy, and Hollis Innovation Academy. The board also approved leasing the former Towns Elementary property to the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer Foundation and Compudopt, which puts a vacant school building back to community use.

Notable Neighborhood Mentions

Atlanta NPU
- 340 E Paces Ferry Rd NE — A special use permit is being proposed to allow the operation of a commercial exercise facility at the property.
- Bourbon + Lit (528 Main St NE) — A liquor permit is being sought for on-site dining and beverage service at a new restaurant.
- Mediterranean Kitchen (2459 Piedmont Rd NE) — An alcohol license is being requested for a new restaurant operating at the site.
- St Alban's Sporting Club (3284 Northside Pkwy NW) — Alcohol licenses for a dining room bar and parlour bar are being proposed for a new establishment at the location.

Meetings This Week
- Atlanta City Council — Zoning Committee | Oct-12, 11:00 AM | key topics: citywide zoning code overhaul, redefining family in city zoning, BeltLine industrial to mixed-use rezonings, Buckhead commercial recreation special use permit
- Atlanta City Council — Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee | Oct-12, 1:00 PM | key topics: restrictions on weaponized robotic machines, alcohol licensing procedures, litigation settlements, federal justice assistance grant
- Atlanta City Council — City Utilities Committee | Oct-13, 10:00 AM | key topics: commercial data center water cooling ban, water bill spike relief, commercial septic tank prohibition, water distribution upgrades
- Atlanta City Council — Community Development/Human Services Committee | Oct-13, 1:30 PM | key topics: Memorial Drive Greenway land acquisition, park maintenance funding, federal HUD entitlement grants, public housing feasibility study
- Atlanta City Council — Transportation Committee | Oct-14, 10:00 AM | key topics: Centennial Yards complete streets grant, public roadway abandonments, South River Gardens traffic study, District 8 traffic safety recommendations
- Atlanta City Council — Finance/Executive Committee | Oct-14, 1:30 PM | key topics: Atlanta City Detention Center sale, FY 2027 property tax rates, tax compliance restrictions on data center incentives, municipal facility repaving

CONSTRUCTION

Permits
- 2221 Peachtree Rd NE, Commercial interior remodel for the UPS Store in Ste D. The permit needs additional materials before the city moves it forward, so work hasn't started yet.
- 3260 Northside Dr NW, Commercial addition and renovation at a school campus. The scope covers updates to existing upper and middle school classrooms plus a new addition. It's still routed for review, but if approved, you'll see construction noise and contractor traffic on Northside.
- 225 W Wieuca Rd NE, Mill and resurface of an existing asphalt parking lot. Crews will lay 2 inches of new asphalt, so expect noise and temporary parking disruptions. The permit is under review.
- 3475 Lenox Rd NE, Fire sprinkler permit issued to add and relocate parts of the existing system to NFPA 13 standards. That points to interior buildout work in the Lenox corridor.
- 3475 Piedmont Rd NE, A matching fire sprinkler permit, also issued, to add and relocate parts of the existing system. It's the same scope as the Lenox Rd filing, so a tenant buildout is likely underway.
- 3445 Peachtree Rd NE, Fire sprinkler work issued to relocate 6 uprights, add 19, plug 6 and shorten 3. That's a sizable reconfiguration for an interior space.

Road Work

Under Construction
- I-75 from Musket Ridge Drive to I-85 Lighting Upgrades (Fulton County) — Crews are swapping the old high-pressure sodium lights along this stretch for energy-efficient LEDs, and may also replace poles, conduit and wiring.
- SR 400 at Justin C. Martin Building Tunnel Bridge Rehab (Fulton County) — Rehabilitation of the tunnel under the Justin C. Martin Building over SR 400, including spall repairs to beams and roof slabs, fire and electrical system repairs, and a new monitoring system.
- SR 9 from SR 3 to North of Paces Ferry Road Resurfacing (Fulton County) — Resurfacing of SR 9 to improve the road's low pavement condition score.

Service Requests
- Emergency Traffic Signal Repairs: You'll see the most reports here, 21 in all. Peachtree Rd and Piedmont Rd leads with a dozen reports filed across its different naming variations. Roswell Rd and Wieuca Rd had three, and seven other spots round out the list.
- Potholes: Eight reports came in for Forrest Way NE (2), W Paces Ferry Rd, Biscayne Dr NW, E Wesley Dr, Arlene Way and Sharondale Dr, plus two other spots.
- Overgrowth and Visibility Issues: Seven reports cover Northside Dr NW (2), Lindbergh Dr and Lindbergh Way (2), Peachtree Hills Ave and Peachtree Rd, Mount Paran Rd NW, and Piedmont Rd and Lindbergh Dr NE. Crews have already cleared six of them.
- Non-Emergency Traffic Signal Repairs: Six reports landed at Peachtree Rd NE, Piedmont Rd and E Paces Ferry Rd, Collier Rd NW, W Paces Ferry Rd NW and Northside Pkwy, Peachtree Rd and Piedmont Rd, and one more spot.
- Downed Trees: Four reports came in for 28th St NW (3) and Wyngate Dr at Careygate Dr.
- Sign Repair or Installation: Two requests cover Piedmont Rd NE and Pharr Rd at Pharr Ct N.
- Graffiti Removal: Someone flagged graffiti in the right of way at Deering Rd and Alden Ave.

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