New Atlanta street name honors student movement

In 1960, Lonnie King did something that would seem impossible to pull off today.

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With Bible study, woman reaches hundreds

Nancy McGuirk moved to Atlanta from South Carolina 39 years ago and launched into a career in public relations, advertising and radio.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/with-bible-study-woman-737723.html

Looking for Atlanta real estate that has the convenience of Buckhead coupled with the beauty of Chastain Park?

Looking for Atlanta real estate that has the convenience of Buckhead coupled with the beauty of Chastain Park? Look no further than The View at Chastain condominiums.

Nestled at the apex of all the activity of Buckhead, but with the serenity and beauty of Chastain sit the luxury condominiums, The View at Chastain. This luxury building is composed of 125 homes, offering buyers a boutique and residential feel.

The View at Chastain features one bedroom condominiums starting in the $150,000s and two bedrooms from the low-$200,000s. These homes include many popular finishes and fixtures such as 12-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, top-of-the-line Bosch appliances and beautiful Buckhead views.

Residents enjoy wonderful amenities including the 2,300 square foot fitness center, 24-hour front desk coverage, controlled access into the building with three levels of gated parking, business center and conference room.

In addition to these amazing homes, buyers will love that The View at Chastain is located within walking distance of Chastain Park and just minutes from fabulous shopping at Lenox Square Mall and Phipps Plaza, as well as the boutique shopping and dining options of Buckhead.

County: Fulton
Prices: $ 150,000 – $ 300,000
Phone: (404) 869-0933

Directions: The View at Chastain is located on Roswell Road, a quarter mile north of the intersection with Powers Ferry Rd.

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Buckhead pub crawl November 20 : 1 p.m. - 9 p.m

Slip on your Snuggie and get ready for this Buckhead pub crawl, which gets started at 1 p.m. at the newly opened Gypsy Stag Lounge. Registration continues at Gypsy Stag from 1 to 8 p.m. Once you've registered, head out to the other eight participating bars, which will offer food and drink specials.

The Snuggie Pub Crawl includes stops at Red Door Tavern, Kramer's, Pool Hall, 5 Paces Inn, East Andrews, Churchill's, Tavern 99, Buckhead Saloon. Buckhead Saloon will host the official afterparty and costume contest for the Snuggie Pub Crawl, so be sure to stop by there between 8 and 10 p.m.

When:

November 20 : 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Afterparty and costume contest at Buckhead Saloon from 8 to 10 p.m.

Price:

$5 in advance, $10 at the door

http://www.AtlantaBarTours.com

 

Gypsy Stag Lounge

 

3188 Roswell Rd.

 

Atlanta, Ga

 

With Bible study, woman reaches hundreds

Nancy McGuirk moved to Atlanta from South Carolina 39 years ago and launched into a career in public relations, advertising and radio.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/with-bible-study-woman-737723.html

New Atlanta street name honors student movement

In 1960, Lonnie King did something that would seem impossible to pull off today.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/new-atlanta-street-name-741284.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960

Buckhead CID head gives update on area projects

Jim Durrett is excited about current and future Buckhead projects, but it will be years before some of those are completed.

In his speech at the Buckhead Business Association breakfast meeting Thursday at City Club of Buckhead, the Buckhead Community Improvement District (CID) executive director gave an update on the organization’s plans.

The Buckhead CID is a public-private partnership between organizations and businesses that self-impose a 3-mil tax on commercial property owners to help pay for quality-of-life improvements such as streetscapes and traffic enhancements, through CID, city, state and federal funds. Durrett, who rides his bicycle to work from his DeKalb County home most days, encourages commuters to use alternate forms of transportation.

“We’re trying to create walkable urbanism in an area where so many people drive cars to get around, which is why they asked a hydrogeologist to handle it. Go figure,” he said (Durrett has a master's degree in geology).

Among the eight projects Durrett discussed, he said the most important one is Peachtree Boulevard, a three-phase, $48.2 million redevelopment of the Peachtree Road corridor from Shadowlawn Avenue to Roxboro Road. It includes road and streetscape improvements (widened sidewalks, a bike lane and green space) to Buckhead’s main street. Phase I was finished in October 2007 and Phase II, which started in June, will end in early 2012, Durrett said.

Other projects that are further down the road include the Piedmont Road corridor, in which $200 million in improvements will be made to the heavily traveled road.

“We are well into the planning phase of work all the way down the road from Roswell Road to Interstate 85,” Durrett said, later adding it will be at least five years before the project is done. “We’re fixing the Habersham Road [left-hand] turn lane. We expect to get approval on Piedmont soon from the Georgia Department of Transportation.”

He also said he’s excited about the planned $24 million pedestrian bridge and new entrance to MARTA’s Buckhead Station. The bridge will cross Ga. 400 from Tower Place Drive to Stratford Road, and construction is expected to begin in mid-2011 and end in mid-2013.

“We’re transit oriented. … We’ve got to continue to build out a transit infrastructure,” Durrett said, adding he hopes the bridge is widely used.

During a Q&A with association members and guests after his speech, Terry Love asked if the Buckhead CID would be working with MARTA to add another rail station in Buckhead in the future.

“We’re extending the CID. We want to expand it to cover all of the SPI-9 district,” Durrett said, referring to the Buckhead zoning overlay district, which was approved by the Atlanta City Council last month. He also said no more heavy rail lines would be added. “Making MARTA accessible is very important.”

Information: visit www.buckheadcid.com.

 

With Bible study, woman reaches hundreds

Nancy McGuirk moved to Atlanta from South Carolina 39 years ago and launched into a career in public relations, advertising and radio.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/with-bible-study-woman-737723.html

New Atlanta street name honors student movement

In 1960, Lonnie King did something that would seem impossible to pull off today.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/new-atlanta-street-name-741284.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960

JW Marriott Hotel Buckhead Atlanta Offering Holiday Shopping Package

The Legendary Shopping Package, offered by the JW Marriott Hotel Buckhead Atlanta, presents a unique Atlanta weekend getaway idea and a shopper's dream. Prepare for your holiday gift-giving celebrations and shop 'til you drop with the Legendary Shopping Package at the JW Marriott Hotel Buckhead Atlanta. Enjoy world-class shopping now through the end of the year, and take advantage of discount hotel rates and amenities.

Rates for the Legendary Shopping Package start at $219 per night*, and include:

Deluxe accommodations for one night at the Buckhead Atlanta hotel

Complimentary hotel parking

Complimentary breakfast for two

$25 Simon Mall gift card for use at most Lenox Square and Phipp's Plaza stores

The Legendary Shopping Package presents a unique Atlanta weekend getaway idea and a shopper's dream! Enjoy the famous lighting of the Macy's Christmas tree on Thanksgiving night, or take the kids to ride the celebrated Macy's Pink Pig ride.

Additionally, the holiday room-only rate at the hotel is $169*.

About the JW Marriott Hotel Buckhead Atlanta

Connected by an enclosed promenade to the Lenox Square Mall, the JW Marriott Buckhead offers convenience, contemporary design, personal service and exceptional value. Designed to surpass the demands of sophisticated travelers, the Atlanta luxury hotel's lavish accommodations feature an elegant ambiance that includes plush bathrobes, deluxe new bedding, and marble bathrooms. Enjoy easy access to downtown, Midtown and Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport with the hotel's close proximity to MARTA train station.

For more information or reservations, please visit our Web site at http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/ATLJW.

*Based on availability. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions may apply.

With Bible study, woman reaches hundreds

Nancy McGuirk moved to Atlanta from South Carolina 39 years ago and launched into a career in public relations, advertising and radio.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/with-bible-study-woman-737723.html

New Atlanta street name honors student movement

In 1960, Lonnie King did something that would seem impossible to pull off today.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/new-atlanta-street-name-741284.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960

Two Shot At Justin's Buckhead Restaurant owned by P Diddy

Police said a shooting occurred in the parking lot of Justin's Restaurant and Bar in Buckhead Friday night.

Police said both victims were in stable condition in the hospital.

 

With Bible study, woman reaches hundreds

Nancy McGuirk moved to Atlanta from South Carolina 39 years ago and launched into a career in public relations, advertising and radio.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/with-bible-study-woman-737723.html

New Atlanta street name honors student movement

In 1960, Lonnie King did something that would seem impossible to pull off today.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/new-atlanta-street-name-741284.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960

With Bible study, woman reaches hundreds

Nancy McGuirk moved to Atlanta from South Carolina 39 years ago and launched into a career in public relations, advertising and radio.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/with-bible-study-woman-737723.html

New Atlanta street name honors student movement

In 1960, Lonnie King did something that would seem impossible to pull off today.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/new-atlanta-street-name-741284.html?cxtype=rss_news_81960

With Bible study, woman reaches hundreds

Nancy McGuirk moved to Atlanta from South Carolina 39 years ago and launched into a career in public relations, advertising and radio.

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/with-bible-study-woman-737723.html

Buckhead Coalition uses money, guilt to get bronze turtles back

Posted by Gwynedd Stuart on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 12:28 PM

 

Since early last month, the multi-piece statue known as "The Storyteller" that sits in Charlie Loudermilk Park in Buckhead, has been short three bronze turtles. The Buckhead Coalition is offering money for the safe return of the 75-pound, solid metal reptiles — and if cash isn't incentive enough, they hope good old-fashioned guilt will do the trick.

Commissioned by the Coalition in 1998 for $200,000, Alabama-based artist Frank Fleming's bronze sculpture depicts a freaky half-man-half-deer (or, we guess 3/4-man-1/4-deer) telling a rabbit, three dogs and six turtles the legend of how Buckhead got its name (which, by the way, is a terrible story about a disembodied buck's head being found hanging near what used to be Irbyville in 1838). Around Oct. 1, someone absconded with half of the turtles. The Coalition filed a police report, but with no leads in the case, they've announced they're offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the turtle thief (or thieves), or $500 for each, unscathed turtle.

And then there's this:

In addition, the culprit may feel some regret when he or she learns that Buckhead elementary students, grades K-2, are being called upon to do heartfelt essays on “Why We Want Our Turtles Back,” with the winning school receiving a $250 award.

You hear that turtle thief? Small children are being forced to write bullshit, busywork essays for a measly 250 bucks (pun intended).

Haven't you caused enough hurt? Give the turtles back already.

 

FREE Fitness Class In Buckhead

Body Solutions (Personal Training and Fitness) in Buckhead is offering Bargains In Buckhead followers one free class at any time (no sales pitch or anything, just come in-take the class- and go)!  The value is a net $20 value.  Everyone needs a freebie in a touch economy!

Visit http://www.bodysolutionsatlanta.com to check out the class schedule.

 

Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Partners with Macy's for Ultimate Holiday

ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2010 - The Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel invites guests to celebrate the season in style with a deluxe holiday shopping package.  The chic and newly renovated hotel, located in Atlanta’s premier Buckhead shopping district across from Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, has partnered with Macy’s for the ultimate shopper’s getaway. 

 Guests visiting the hotel from December 2 - December 26, 2010 can book the Macy’s Holiday Shopping Package and enjoy deluxe accommodations, a Macy’s Welcome Savings Pass, Macy’s signature shopping tote, $10 giftcard to Starbucks, complimentary shuttle to Macy’s and complimentary hotel self-parking. 

 Families can also take advantage of a special hotel package featuring Macy’s Pink Pig, a heartwarming holiday tradition.  From November 4, 2010 - January 4, 2011, hotel guests can receive deluxe accommodations, two tickets to ride the Macy’s Pink Pig, a Macy’s Visitor’s Shopping Pass and an authentic Pricilla the Pig pink plushy for each child in the room.  Kids under 12 eat free as part of the package, and complimentary shuttle service is available to Macy’s along with complimentary hotel self-parking.

 Both packages start at $129 and are valid Thursday - Sunday nights.  Reservations should be made online at http://www.marriott.com/atlbc. 

 The Atlanta Marriott Buckhead offers guests 349 newly renovated deluxe rooms and suites featuring Revive Bedding with 300-thread-count sheets and 32-inch flat screen TV’s.  All rooms come equipped with Jack Pack technology featuring portable device connections that allow iPods, lap tops, video games and more to transmit directly onto TV screens.

 The “Lobby Re-invented” offers 24-foot ceilings, street front glass windows and an inviting living room setting where guests are able to connect to WiFi and enjoy Starbucks coffee.  Anchoring the lobby of the hotel is Atlanta’s first Shula’s 347 Grill, a signature restaurant from legendary Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula.  Additional amenities include a new outdoor pool and whirlpool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and two concierge floors with private lounges serving continental breakfast and appetizers in the evening.

 For more information about the hotel, visit http://www.marriott.com/atlbc.

 The Atlanta Marriott Buckhead is owned and operated by Pyramid Hotel Group.  Pyramid’s portfolio of properties includes 35 premier hotels nationwide from among the most well-regarded hotel brand names.  To book a stay or to see a list of all of the hotels offering this promotion, visit http://www.pyramidhotelgroup.com. 

 

Longtime Buckhead watering hole Park Bench on East Paces Ferry closed abruptly

Longtime Buckhead watering hole Park Bench on East Paces Ferry closed abruptly a few months ago, but a new location may finally be on the horizon. Despite the fact that they seemed to never really use the entire space on East Paces, Park Bench will re-open at 34 Irby Avenue in a 6,600 s/f space that most recently was Cucine LUBE of Atlanta, before which it was a Storehouse Furniture outlet of sorts. Renovations and permitting were delayed by objections from area neighbors related to noise and traffic. With the understanding that much of the bar's parking will be handled at the nearby Whole Foods deck, it seems the last hurdle was passed. The location is less than a half mile from their old location and is surrounded by would-be competition from the likes of The Pool Hall and Five Paces Inn. In its old location, it seemed at times to have a pretty steady crowd late nights on weekends and may very well have done better were they open now with the added traffic created by the opening of Buckhead Bottle Bar. Instead, they will open in a heavy bar district while Al's Cafe Agora expands into a portion of their old space. (According to Al, this expansion should start by year end and hopefully be completed by May.) With the space wrapped in butcher paper, its hard to get a true sense for the progress being made but some sources say they could be open by as soon as January, if not by year end. ToNeTo Atlanta

 

 

 

News Flash: The Astoria at The Aramore is Slashing Prices on its Luxurious Buckhead Condos

This just in: Exciting news for those searching for luxury Atlanta real estate. Condos at The Astoria at The Aramore are available on exclusive Peachtree Road for a fraction of the original price. This is once in a lifetime deal as the pricing of these exclusive two and three bedroom homes are being cut up to $300,000 off the original cost.

Currently, one bedroom floorplans, originally priced from the $400,000s, are now priced from the $200,000s, and two bedrooms have been reduced from the $700,000s to the $400,000s. If you’re in the market for true luxury and style at an amazing value, chose one of the amazing penthouses; previously priced from the $1 millions, these magnificent condos are now available from the mid-$700,000s.

Homebuyers will love these gorgeous homes interiors’ that can be customized as little or as much as the buyer would like. With inviting features such as large, open spaces, hardwood floors, fireplaces and gourmet kitchens with Viking Designer Series appliances, these condos are the perfect location for holiday entertaining.

Buyers will find that these condos are loaded with the works and include amenities such as a 24-hour concierge, pool, heated spa, water wall, outdoor fireplace, private poolside cabana, gardens, fitness center and clubroom.

Plus, residents at the Astoria will enjoy amazing luxury as these prestigious homes are located just north of Piedmont Hospital and just south of Peachtree Battle. In addition to the boutique dining options of the area, The Astoria at The Aramore residents are just an elevator ride away from Restaurant Eugene and Holeman & Finch Public House.

Don’t miss your chance to take advantage of this once in a lifetime value at The Astoria at The Aramore; visit the website today.

 

Judge: LA terror plot cooperator broke probation

A terrorist convicted in a plot to blow up Los Angeles International Airport violated his prison release rules by possessing a gun, according to a judge who also faulted the government for letting him live in a crime-infested housing complex where prostitutes and drugs flourished.

http://www.oregonlive.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/judge-la-terror-plot-cooperator-broke-probation/bd5c3a6cce484223ba7eea1da60f8842