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BREAKING
Buckhead Village's new mixed-use tower breaks ground on Peachtree Road • Lenox Square announces major new luxury anchor tenant • Atlanta City Council votes on Buckhead cityhood referendum timeline • Sandy Springs Road reconstruction enters final phase • Chastain Park Amphitheatre announces 2025 summer concert lineup • Crime statistics show 18% drop in Buckhead commercial corridor
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LOCAL NEWS
Buckhead's $2.4 Billion Peachtree Road Corridor Transformation: What It Means for Residents and Businesses
By the Buckhead Today Editorial Team · June 12, 2025
The long-anticipated overhaul of Peachtree Road - stretching from Buckhead Village north to Lenox Road - is moving into its most consequential phase yet. New pedestrian plazas, dedicated bike lanes, and a reimagined retail streetscape are reshaping one of Atlanta's most iconic corridors. Here's a breakdown of what's changing, who's impacted, and the timeline property owners and residents need to know.
ALSO IN THE NEWS
Whole Foods Buckhead Announces Expansion - New prepared foods hall and rooftop garden coming spring 2026.
Atlanta BeltLine's Buckhead Spur Secures $48M in Federal Funding - Construction expected to begin Q3 2025.
Buckhead Schools Score in Top 5% Statewide - Three neighborhood schools earn distinction in Georgia's latest performance rankings.
LATEST NEWS
LOCAL NEWS
Lenox Square Announces $180M Renovation - New Luxury Wing and Public Plaza.
June 10, 2025
Simon Property Group confirms the most significant overhaul in the mall's 60-year history, adding a curated luxury wing and outdoor gathering space.
POLITICS
City Council Schedules Buckhead Cityhood Referendum Vote for November Ballot.
June 9, 2025
After years of debate, Atlanta's city council has set a date for residents to weigh in on Buckhead's proposed independence.
BUSINESS
Five New Restaurants Opening in Buckhead Village District This Summer.
June 8, 2025
A wave of chef-driven concepts is transforming the Village into one of Atlanta's most competitive dining destinations.
COMMUNITY
Chastain Park Playground Renovation Completed - Grand Reopening This Saturday.
June 7, 2025
The $2.1M overhaul brings accessible play structures and a new splash pad to one of Buckhead's most beloved green spaces.
BUSINESS
Tech Firm Leases 40,000 Sq Ft at 3344 Peachtree Tower - 200 Jobs Expected.
June 6, 2025
A fast-growing fintech startup relocates its Southeast headquarters to Buckhead's most prominent office address.
LOCAL NEWS
APD Buckhead Zone Expands Patrol Coverage Following Crime Reduction Milestone.
June 5, 2025
The Atlanta Police Department cites a sustained 18% drop in commercial corridor incidents as it redeploys resources to residential areas.
COMMUNITY
North Atlanta High School Ranks Among Georgia's Top 10 for STEM Achievement.
June 4, 2025
Three Buckhead schools earn statewide distinction in math and science outcomes, reflecting the neighborhood's sustained investment in education.
LOCAL NEWS
BeltLine Buckhead Spur Trail Construction Begins Q3 2025 After Federal Funding Secured.
June 3, 2025
The $48M federally funded trail extension will connect Buckhead neighborhoods directly to the Atlanta BeltLine's Eastside Trail by 2027.
LOCAL NEWS
In-depth coverage of the stories shaping Buckhead's streets, schools, infrastructure, and public safety - the local issues that matter most to residents.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Sandy Springs Road Reconstruction Enters Final Phase - Completion Expected by Fall 2025.
June 11, 2025
The $34M road project affecting daily commuters from Buckhead to Sandy Springs is now in its last stretch, with lane restorations beginning in July.
DEVELOPMENT
Zoning Board Approves 42-Story Mixed-Use Tower on Pharr Road - Decision Draws Neighborhood Response.
June 10, 2025
The proposed tower, which includes 380 residential units and 40,000 sq ft of ground-floor retail, has received mixed reactions from Buckhead neighborhood associations.
MORE LOCAL
Peachtree Dunwoody Road Resurfacing - GDOT announces July start date for the 2.3-mile resurfacing project.
New Fire Station 19 Groundbreaking - Buckhead's new fire station on Roswell Road breaks ground this month.
Buckhead Library Expands Hours - Carnegie Buckhead Branch now open Sundays year-round.
Street Light Upgrades Complete - 840 LED streetlights installed on key Buckhead corridors, reducing energy use 60%.
Water Main Replacement on West Paces Ferry - Atlanta Watershed begins 30-day project affecting residential water pressure.
BUSINESS NEWS
Tracking Buckhead's commercial landscape - new openings, expansions, closures, real estate moves, and the entrepreneurs driving Atlanta's most affluent business district forward.
OPENINGS
Nobu Atlanta Opens Second Location in Buckhead Village - Reservations Now Live.
June 9, 2025
The world-renowned Japanese-Peruvian fusion brand expands to Buckhead with a 180-seat flagship at the corner of Pharr Road and East Paces Ferry.
REAL ESTATE
Office Vacancy in Buckhead CBD Falls to 12% - Lowest Rate Since 2019.
June 7, 2025
A surge in fintech, private equity, and law firm relocations to Buckhead is tightening the commercial real estate market ahead of several major lease expirations in Q4.
PROFILE
Meet the Buckhead Founder Turning Local Retail Data Into a $40M Business.
June 5, 2025
Marcus & Reed Analytics, based out of 3350 Peachtree, is becoming a go-to intelligence platform for retailers across the Southeast - and its founder never left her hometown.
POLITICS
City hall votes, zoning battles, the Buckhead cityhood movement, and every political decision that affects how Buckhead grows, governs, and evolves.
CITYHOOD
Buckhead Cityhood Vote Set for November 4 - What's on the Ballot and What It Means for You
June 12, 2025
Atlanta's city council has formally placed the Buckhead cityhood referendum on the November 4 general election ballot. If passed, Buckhead would become Georgia's 10th largest city, with its own police department, court system, and municipal government - a decision that would fundamentally alter the relationship between Buckhead and Atlanta. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of what a 'yes' vote would actually change.
MORE IN POLITICS
City Council Budget Vote - Atlanta approves $1.2B budget with increased Buckhead infrastructure allocation.
Zoning Variance Denied on Habersham Road - Council rejects developer proposal to rezone residential parcels.
Buckhead's New City Council Rep Takes Office - District 8 representative sworn in following special election.
State Legislature Eyes Buckhead Greenway Funding - Bill would allocate $22M for public green space expansion.
COMMUNITY
The people, organizations, and moments that make Buckhead more than a business address - school milestones, neighborhood nonprofits, volunteer spotlights, and civic life.
EDUCATION
Buckhead's Sarah Smith Elementary Named a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School - What the Honor Means.
June 8, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education recognition highlights the school's inclusive curriculum, community partnerships, and consistently strong student outcomes in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood.
VOLUNTEERISM
Buckhead Together Plants 500 Trees in 48 Hours - Record-Setting Community Day.
June 6, 2025
More than 800 residents turned out for the annual planting initiative, with crews deploying across Buckhead's residential corridors from Peachtree Hills to Tuxedo Park.
CIVIC
Buckhead Community Improvement District Releases 2025 Neighborhood Vision Plan.
June 4, 2025
The CID's 40-page blueprint outlines priorities for walkability, greenspace, public art, and small business support across the district's 2.3 square miles over the next decade.
COMMUNITY VOICES
David Rosenberg, Peachtree Hills
Maria Chen, Garden Hills
James Okafor, Chastain Park
Sarah Whitfield, Tuxedo Park
David Rosenberg, Peachtree Hills
Maria Chen, Garden Hills
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