Good week to be a Buckhead reader. The city just finalized a $7.8 million deal to permanently preserve the 30-acre Lucinda Bunnen estate as a park, and Fetch Park gets to stick around a while longer after its developer received complaints from Buckhead residents. There's also a packed week ahead, starting tonight with Paul Simon at Chastain, plus a lot happening in city hall that directly affects your neighborhood.

- News — A landmark estate gets preserved as green space, Fetch Park lives to bark another day, and a Buckhead tower redevelopment is offering condos at a surprisingly accessible price point.
- Business — Lucy's Market is on the move, a new restaurant is coming to a prime corner near Phipps, and the Atlanta History Center is opening a sweeping Civil War exhibition as part of its centennial.
- Events — Paul Simon plays Chastain tonight, and the week rolls on with a sommelier showdown, a pizza-making class, and Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band hitting the amphitheater Saturday.
- Government — The City Council voted unanimously to freeze new self-storage permits citywide and blocked a West Paces Ferry rezoning 13-0, with several more Buckhead-relevant votes on the docket this week.
- Construction — Gold's Gym is incoming on Buckhead Loop, office build-outs are active on Piedmont and Peachtree, SR 9 resurfacing is underway, and 12 pothole complaints landed across the neighborhood this week.

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NEWS

Lucinda Bunnen's Buckhead estate to become park, nature preserve
The City of Atlanta has finalized a $7.8 million purchase of the 30-acre Lucinda Bunnen estate in North Buckhead. The deal locks in a massive contiguous forest, keeping it out of developers' hands and off the residential subdivision market for good.

Developer: Popular Buckhead Village dog park, bar to remain, for now
Developer Jamestown has stated that they don’t plan to remove Fetch as it builds out its 20-story mixed-use timber tower (after receiving complaints about its potential closure), which means the outdoor dog park and bar that's become a go-to community gathering spot in Buckhead Village stays open for the foreseeable future.

Fresh images: Condos at rare Buckhead tower remake start in $200Ks
Panorama Buckhead, a residential conversion in Buckhead, has released new design renderings, with condo prices starting in the high $200,000s. That's a rare entry point for ownership in this part of the city.

Buckhead bakery creates jobs and independence for young adults with autism
Local business owner Gloria Mattei has teamed up with Lionheart Works to bring real employment and independent living skills to neurodivergent young adults through her Buckhead bakery.

BUSINESS

Rise Baking Company - relocating - The bakery supplier is moving its innovation center out of Tucker and into the Uptown Atlanta development at Lindbergh, where it's setting up new office and R&D space.

Lucy's Market - relocating - The beloved local market is moving from Andrews Square to a larger building on Piedmont.

KAI Fusion - opening - A new indoor-outdoor restaurant is coming to a prime corner spot near Phipps. Get the full scoop at the link.

Atlanta History Center - notable change - As part of its centennial celebration, the Buckhead institution is opening "More Perfect Union: The American Civil War Era," a sweeping new exhibition in the fully renovated DuBose Gallery.

Buchalter - expanding - The full-service business law firm just leased the entire 11th floor at the Prominence office tower, adding a significant chunk of new space to its Buckhead footprint.

Buckhead Heritage - relocating - The historic preservation organization is moving its headquarters into a 1911 building in the neighborhood. It's a fitting home for a group dedicated to keeping the area's history alive.

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Monday, July 13
- Paul Simon: A Quiet Celebration | Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
- Junior TreeKeeper Chastain Park Camp 2026 | Chastain Park
- Trivia Night | Johnny's Hideaway

Tuesday, July 14
- Sommelier Showdown | Round Two | Le Bon Nosh
- Mahjong & Mingle at Shops Around Lenox | Shops Around Lenox

Wednesday, July 15
- Pizza Making Class with Farmer's Market Seasonal Ingredients at Bella Cucina | Buckhead Village District
- Signing Line with Natasha Madison | All The Tropes

Thursday, July 16
- Clarent | Buckhead Theatre
- Divorce Diaries | The Punchline Comedy Club
- It's Official: Chicken Salad Chick Establishes July 16 as National Chicken Salad Day | Chicken Salad Chick

Friday, July 17
- Summer Fridays | Buckhead Village District
- Greet the Sheep and Goats | Atlanta History Center
- The 4th Annual Southeast Environmental Justice Summit | Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead
- Bop To The Top (18+) | Charlie Loudermouth Park

Saturday, July 18
- Margaritaville Presents Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band | Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
- Movers, Shakers and Heartbreakers Walking Tour | Peachtree Heights East neighborhood
- Veranda Vinyasa | Buckhead Village District
- Saturday Vinyasa Yoga Classes with Highland Yoga | Buckhead Village

Sunday, July 19
- Final Match World Soccer Block Party at Yeppa & Co | Yeppa & Co
- Basque in the Sun at Gypsy Kitchen | Buckhead Village District
- Jozzy | Charlie Loudermouth Park
- FIFA Watch Party | Piedmont Park

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 City Council

The council's biggest move this week was a unanimous 15-0 vote to impose a 180-day moratorium on new self-storage facilities citywide, pausing all permits and rezonings while the city reviews its zoning guidelines for that use. Closer to home, the council denied a rezoning request that would have converted about 11 acres near West Paces Ferry Road from large-lot single-family to a planned development housing designation, with Councilmember Mary Norwood leading the 13-0 vote against it. On the financial side, the council approved a $62.9 million contract for enabling work on a new Delta One Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson and a $1.75 million cooperative agreement for Amazon Web Services cloud support across several city departments. The Committee on Council also voted unanimously to authorize a special election this November on whether to renew a 1% educational sales tax in Fulton County, putting that decision directly in voters' hands. Several closely watched policy items were deferred, including proposed short-term rental regulations, a new alcohol license audit policy, and changes to how public comment works at council meetings, so those conversations aren't over yet.

Atlanta NPU

NPU-A, NPU-B, and NPU-C all held virtual meetings on July 7, and because only agendas are available, no final decisions have been confirmed. Items may have been tabled, deferred, or withdrawn. All three NPUs had the same two citywide proposals on their agendas: a zoning ordinance that would require medical cannabis dispensaries to obtain a Special Use Permit to operate within the distance limits set by Georgia state law, and a proposed adjustment to the city's solid waste fees, taxes, and backyard trash collection exemption rules that could affect your monthly bill. NPU-B's agenda also included a Special Use Permit request for a commercial recreation business on Peachtree Road, a sign-ordinance waiver request for a Piedmont Road property, and special event permit applications for two fall and winter festivals on Buckhead Avenue. Additionally, NPU-B was set to consider a retail alcohol license transfer for Lucy's Market's relocation to a new Piedmont Road address, along with ownership and agent changes for several other neighborhood establishments.

Meetings This Week
- Atlanta City Council — Zoning Committee | Jul-13, 11:00 AM | key topics: Buckhead Village commercial recreation facility at 3035 Peachtree Rd NE is scheduled for a Special Use Permit vote, 4300 Powers Ferry Rd NW nonconforming structure expansion is on the agenda, Upper Westside industrial-to-mixed-use rezonings, self-storage Special Use Permit requirement citywide
- Atlanta City Council — Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee | Jul-13, 1:00 PM | key topics: alcohol license forensic audit authority, alcohol licensing fee increases, infrastructure damage claims including Habersham Rd manhole and Roswell/Wieuca Rd metal plate, federal emergency preparedness grants
- Atlanta City Council — City Utilities Committee | Jul-14, 10:00 AM | key topics: $1.77M Roswell Road utility prep for GDOT resurfacing, $2M Chastain Park Golf Course stream restoration, floodplain code waiver at 2428 Oldfield Rd NW is on the agenda, $15.57M Flint River Pump Station overhaul
- Atlanta City Council — Community Development/Human Services Committee | Jul-14, 1:30 PM | key topics: free public pools ordinance, $1M parks security contract renewal, Chastain Park Conservancy fundraising expansion for golf course and Bunnen Greenspace, short-term rental office legislation
- Atlanta City Council — Transportation Committee | Jul-15, 10:00 AM | key topics: PATH 400 trail funding adjustment for Peachtree Rd to Garson Dr segments, Jesse Hill Jr. Drive pedestrian plaza proposal, $2.89M unpaved roads paving contract, Beecher Road sidewalk easement acquisitions
- Fulton County Board of Commissioners — Regular Meeting | Jul-15, 10:00 AM | key topics: Roswell Road (SR 9) utility adjustments for GDOT resurfacing from Meadowbrook Dr to Abernathy Rd, $9.48M North Fulton behavioral health facility grant, 2026 property tax collection resolution, Helene S. Mills Senior Facility HVAC overhaul
- Atlanta City Council — Finance/Executive Committee | Jul-15, 1:30 PM | key topics: FY 2027 property tax rates including BeltLine and Atlanta Stitch districts, 2028 Democratic National Convention bid agreements, DeKalb County annexations, ban on marketing spending from city trust funds

CONSTRUCTION

Permits

Here's what's permitted and underway in Buckhead this week.

- 3431 Lenox Rd NE — Interior renovation filed to convert an existing suite into an AT&T retail store. New walls, finishes, and storefront work are part of the scope.
- 3209 Paces Ferry Pl NW — A commercial suite is being stripped to whitebox condition for a future tenant. That means interior and exterior demolition plus stair work.
- 3350 Peachtree Rd NE — Second-floor mezzanine amenity improvements permitted at this high-rise address. The project covers a full interior refresh of the common area.
- 3333 Piedmont Rd NE — A Class A office renovation is underway on the 21st floor of a sprinklered high-rise.
- 4075 Paces Ferry Rd NW — An electrical permit covers a new 400-amp panel feeding equipment for a temporary kitchen setup.
- 3495 Buckhead Loop NE — A new fire alarm system is going into Suite 110, which is becoming a Gold's Gym. New gym on the way.
- 575 Morosgo Dr NE and 3050 Peachtree Rd NW — Tenant improvement and fire sprinkler work permitted at both addresses. Standard build-out activity.
- 205 Huntington Rd NE and 2646 Piedmont Rd NE — Both addresses have permits tied to the City of Atlanta's Second Amended Consent Decree work, part of ongoing infrastructure compliance efforts.

On the residential side, the area logged 105 permits this period, led by HVAC replacements, electrical work, and home additions.

Road Work

Under Construction
- I-75 Lighting Upgrade (Fulton County) Crews are replacing outdated high-pressure sodium fixtures with LED lighting along I-75 from Musket Ridge Drive to I-85. The work covers 1.7 miles and shouldn't disrupt your drive significantly, but expect some nighttime lane activity.
- SR 400 Tunnel Bridge Rehab at the Justin C. Martin Building (Fulton County) Rehabilitation work is underway on the SR 400 tunnel, covering spall repair on transfer beams and roof slabs, fire system repairs, and other structural upgrades.
- SR 9 Resurfacing (Fulton County) Resurfacing is active on SR 9 from SR 3 north to Paces Ferry Road. The road's current pavement condition scored low enough to flag for maintenance attention, so this work is overdue.

Service Requests

Buckhead had a busy week for 311 reports. Here's what residents flagged.

- Potholes — Twelve reports came in across the area, including on Piedmont Rd, Paces Ferry Rd, Biscayne Dr, Carmain Dr, and Mt. Paran Rd, among others.
- Traffic Signal Repairs (Non-Emergency) — Six signals need attention at Northside Pkwy, Lenox Pkwy at Lenox Rd, Northside Dr at Blackland Rd, Powers Ferry Rd, and Peachtree Rd at Rumson Rd, plus one additional location.
- Traffic Signal Repairs (Emergency) — Five urgent signal issues were reported at Howell Mill Rd at Northside Pkwy, Peachtree Hills Ave at Lindbergh Dr, Lenox Rd, and Peachtree Battle Ave at Peachtree Rd.
- Downed Trees — Six trees reported down on Ivy Rd, Pharr Rd, Pine Tree Dr, Huntington Rd, and Moores Mill Rd.
- Overgrowth in Right of Way — Five visibility and overgrowth complaints filed near W Ave at 1st St, Moores Mill Rd, and Northside Dr at W Wesley Rd. All are marked resolved.
- Sign Repair or Replacement — Two requests filed on Buford Hwy and Lenox Rd, both in progress.
- Litter Removal — One right-of-way litter complaint filed at Deering Rd at Alden Ave.

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