Atlanta murder suspect dies after chase in Sandy Springs

Buckhead- Reporter Newspapers 10/20 11:26A Bob Pepalis

A suspect wanted in a 2016 murder in Southwest Atlanta died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a brief chase in Sandy Springs on Oct. 19, the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) reported. The...

Utah lab to examine DNA evidence in Atlanta Child Murders

Buckhead- Reporter Newspapers 10/19 2:34A Amy Wenk

DNA evidence from the Atlanta Child Murders is headed to a specialized lab in Salt Lake City, Utah, according to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. “It is my sincere hope that there will be concrete answers...

Atlanta City Council approves $2 million for greenspace improvements

Buckhead Reporter 10/19 1:00A Collin Kelley

The Atlanta City Council approved legislation Monday amending the Fiscal Year 2022 general fund budget in the amount of $2 million by transferring funds to support greenspace improvements and upgrades...

Atlanta-based state legislators come out against Buckhead cityhood

Buckhead- Reporter Newspapers 10/18 10:18A Sammie Purcell

A group of state legislators came together to announce their stance against the Buckhead cityhood movement, citing education and economic impacts as major factors. “We’re here to speak today against...

Former Mayor Kasim Reed Announces Comprehensive Plan to Advance Atlanta, Promote National and...

Atlanta Tribune Magazine 10/18 8:04A Roz Edward

Former Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed is racking up a number of important political endorsements and raking in considerable cash for a possible return to the office of the Mayor of Atlanta.  Reed who served two terms as mayor of the state’s largest...

City Council President and Mayoral candidate Felicia Moore Discusses Future of Atlanta

Atlanta Tribune Magazine 10/18 8:00A Roz Edward

Recent political polls indicate that Atlanta City Council President and mayoral candidate Felicia Moore is well-positioned to earn a spot in the runoff election for Mayor of Atlanta in the Nov. 2 election for the top job. A 35-year resident of...

Mayoral Candidate Andre Dickens Discusses Vision of a New and Improved Atlanta

Atlanta Tribune Magazine 10/18 7:18A Roz Edward

Andre Dickens is a City of Atlanta council member, businessman, nonprofit executive, engineer, speaker, deacon, father, and native Atlantan. His career follows his passions and his impact follows his commitment. The Atlanta City Council mayoral...

When In Rome: Picturesque city is perfect weekend getaway

Buckhead Reporter 10/16 10:00P Collin Kelley

Broad Street in Rome. Built on seven hills at the confluence of the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa rivers, Rome is a charming alternative for a quick weekend getaway. Around 90 minutes northwest of...

Reporter’s Week in Review

Sandy Springs Reporter 10/15 12:22P Amy Wenk

Editor s Note The community mourned this week for four people tragically killed in a plane crash at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. Dunwoody residents Jonathan Rosen and his 14-year-old daughter Allie were...

Health-conscious eatery plans first Georgia location in Buckhead

Buckhead- Reporter Newspapers 10/14 7:41A Amy Wenk

A health-focused restaurant that serves protein bowls, salads, sandwiches and juices is planning its first Georgia location in Buckhead. A permit was filed in Atlanta to bring “Original ChopShop” to...

Mayoral candidates discuss ways to halt Buckhead cityhood effort

Buckhead Reporter 10/14 4:17A Amy Wenk

Atlanta mayoral candidates on Thursday discussed ways to halt an effort for Buckhead to break off and form a new city. Livable Buckhead and the Buckhead Business Association hosted the forum at the...

Dunwoody apartments sell for $84 million, showing demand for older suburban projects

Atlanta Business Chronicle 10/14 1:44A Donnell Suggs

The sale underscored how more real estate investors are targeting older projects along the Atlanta Perimeter in Dunwoody and nearby Sandy Springs, an alternative to paying over $400,000 per unit for new properties in Buckhead and Midtown.

Man shot multiple times in Buckhead

Buckhead- Reporter Newspapers 10/13 11:12A Amy Wenk

Atlanta Police say a man was shot multiple times in Buckhead on Wednesday. Around 12 p.m., officers responded to a call at 3200 Lenox Road NE. Upon arrival, police said they found a man with multiple...

911 calls released regarding woman thrown from car in Buckhead

Buckhead- Reporter Newspapers 10/13 11:02A Amy Wenk

Atlanta Police on Wednesday released the 911 calls regarding a woman who was thrown out of a vehicle Monday night into a busy Buckhead intersection. One witness said he saw the woman thrown from a...

Cisco to open new office at Coda in Midtown

Atlanta INTown Paper Business 10/13 5:57A Collin Kelley

Global tech conglomerate Cisco announced Wednesday that it will invest $41 million to open a talent and collaboration center in the Coda building at Technology Square in Midtown. The Fortune 100...