Commercial and Residential Locksmiths in Buckhead

Published May 18, 2023

The spring/summer season is in full blossom in Atlanta. There’s no better time to lounge atop one of the many rooftops in the vibrant Buckhead neighborhood. Catch the sunset or admire skyline views on some of our favorite rooftops.

Big Sky

Whether you are dining or looking to enjoy ATL nightlife, Big Sky provides an elevated experience. Enjoy Latin- and Asian-inspired comfort eats with two patio options including a rooftop with views of Buckhead Village.

Where: 3201 Cains Hill Place NW

Chido & Padre’s

Baja Californian and coastal Mexican fare await you at the stylish Chido & Padre’s. Enjoy colorful plates and surroundings that will transport you to some of Mexico’s most celebrated food regions. Whether you’re looking for a Taco Tuesday outing or a fun date night with live music this is the perfect place.

Where: 128 East Andrews Drive NW

Fado Irish Pub

Indulge in Irish bites and libations in this dark wood-accented pub in the heart of Buckhead Village District. Sitting three stories high, you can enjoy views of Buckhead with your favorite sports team playing in the background.

Where: 273 Buckhead Ave. NE

Gypsy Kitchen

With inspiration from the rich food scenes of Spanish and Moroccan traditions, Gypsy Kitchen is sure to impress any foodie. Located in Buckhead Village District, Gypsy Kitchen serves bold flavors and addicting plates in an elevated indoor/outdoor patio setting.

Where: 3035 Peachtree Road NE

Habitat Kitchen & Bar ATL

Take in the sunset while enjoying modern Mexican cuisine with creative cocktails. Looking for an upbeat brunch spot? Head to Habitat on Sundays for a brunch menu served with a backdrop of house and Latin music played by DJs.

Where: 310 Pharr Road NE

Rose & Rye

Enjoy a sophisticated rooftop lounge with both indoor/outdoor seating on top of Hotel Colee. With a menu full of classic cocktails and signature light bites, Rose & Rye provides the perfect atmosphere to complement stunning views of Buckhead.

Where: 3377 Peachtree Road NE

Spaceman

Did someone say views for days? Spaceman ATL not only has one of the best skyline views in Atlanta it also is home to creative cocktails and cuisine. If you like sweet and tangy you will fall in love with the Stardust cocktail, which pairs perfectly with the blackened shrimp cocktail.

Where: 3301 Lenox Parkway

St. Julep

Nine stories above East Paces Ferry Road, St. Julep is a must for delicious cocktails and bar snacks with views for days. Sitting atop the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, this bright and airy rooftop bar provides the perfect vibe for your spring/summer outings.

Where: 374 East Paces Ferry Road NE

The Southern Gentleman

This modern American bar provides an extensive selection of whiskeys from distillers around the world. Enjoy hard-to-find whiskey or special craft cocktails to pair with New American meets Southern cuisine

Where: 3035 Peachtree Road NE

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Aubree is a content creator with a passion for all things food and travel. You can find her around Atlanta tasting some of the most iconic bites or burning it all off on the dance floor.

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BUCKHEAD, GA — After nearly a year of breaking ground, the formwork on The Dillon Buckhead is halfway complete, putting plans for the new property ahead of schedule.

Aaron Taulbee, development executive at Kolter Urban, told Patch Thursday the 18-story high-rise condos are being built to meet a demand in Buckhead. The project has been in the works for several years and comes after the opening of Graydon Buckhead, a 22-story condo tower Kolter Urban developed in 2020.

"Compared to older homes that need a lot of work, we’ve found people are drawn to the idea of high-rise living with minimal upkeep," he said.

Located at 2425 Peachtree Road, the residential tower secured $20 million under sale contracts in 30 days, according to a news release.

Nearly 50 units have been sold thus far, Taulbee said.

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty is overseeing the sale efforts for the development’s 144 residences, according to the release.

The Preston Partnership, an Atlanta-based architecture firm, designed the building while ID & Design International blueprinted the interiors.

The Dillon will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom residences ranging from 1,400 to 2,500 square feet of space. Most of the condos will have a den.

The upper three floors of The Dillon will offer estate designs, according to the release. A penthouse level will range from 2,500 to just under 3,800 square feet of space with 12-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows.

"Residences will feature a contemporary design with wide plank engineered hardwood floors paired with floor-to-ceiling windows, creating airy, sophisticated interiors filled with natural light and stunning panoramic views," read the release.

The cost to live in an estate or penthouse condo starts at $2 million while the price to live in the other condos starts at $800,000.

Taulbee said the formwork of the building was completed up to the 10th floor as of Thursday. The first phase of the parking structure and the motor quart were also finished.

"I think people are excited about the location," Taulbee said. "They’re excited about the amenities."

The Dillon sits in the center of Buckhead near the Lindbergh area and is not too far from the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center. It is also in close proximity to Midtown, the Bobby Jones Golf Course and the Atlanta Beltline.

As for amenities, The Dillon features a plethora that covers an acre of land overlooking the Atlanta skyline.

Taulbee said plans include a shared access space called The Hub for people who work from home or need to take meetings, a swimming pool, a golf park, an event lawn, a movie theater with a popcorn bar, outdoor areas for grilling or dining, a gym, a club room, a speakeasy and a game simulator.

A social room for private resident events and a pickleball court will be available.

The Dillon should be completed by the fourth quarter of 2024 and is now accepting buyers. Taulbee encourages people to buy early so they can customize their homes.

"We’re hopeful that those thinking of living here will set an appointment to protect the ability to customize their homes," he said.

The sales gallery is now open daily at 2395 Peachtree Road. Visit The Dillon's website for more information.

It appears a brand new Publix is taking over the space formerly home to the “Disco Kroger” on Piedmont Road in Buckhead, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Kroger closed the longtime Buckhead location this past December after 47 years.

Regency Centers, the owners of the Buckhead shopping complex, plan to redevelop the entire property and bring in new retail and restaurants over the next two years. This includes demolishing the existing Kroger building and replacing it with a new 55,000-square-foot Publix. The Piedmont Peachtree Crossing shopping center, now called Buckhead Landing, is currently home to Starbucks, Urban Wu Chinese restaurant, and Piu Bello pizzeria. Construction at Buckhead Landing should finish up some time in 2024.

Naming our neighborhood Krogers is nothing new in Atlanta, and actually owes its origins to the Disco Kroger. During the 1980s, the grocery store counted the legendary Limelight discotheque among its neighbors. Many of the club’s heavily inebriated and hungover patrons often ended their nights at the nearby Kroger, stumbling over to the grocery store and wandering the aisles in a daze in search of sustenance. Even after the nightclub closed in 1987, that Disco Kroger nickname stuck and is now embraced by generations of Atlantans, most of whom never stepped foot inside the infamous discotheque, where sharks swam for a time under the glass dance floor.

It’s unlikely this new Publix will enjoy the same local notoriety and fondness as its grocery store competitor there once did. And please don’t call it the Disco Publix, because as any true Atlantan knows, such nicknames are only reserved for our Krogers.

3330 Piedmont Road, Atlanta.

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Buckhead Coalition Donates Proceeds From Annual Buckhead Guidebook to Friends of Piney Grove

Tim Small, Community Contributor

The Buckhead Coalition, a prominent organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Buckhead and its surrounding areas, is proud to announce a donation of $2,000 to the Friends of Piney Grove. The contribution represents the proceeds from the annual Buckhead Guidebook and will support the preservation and restoration efforts of the historic Piney Grove Cemetery.

Piney Grove Cemetery, located in the heart of Buckhead off Lenox Road, holds tremendous cultural and historical significance. Once a vibrant African American community dating back to the 1800s, Piney Grove Baptist Church and its adjacent cemetery were central to a tight-knit neighborhood. Tragically, the cemetery has fallen into disrepair over the years and is now barely recognizable, engulfed by vegetation.

Audrey Collins, her sister Rhonda Jackson and cousin Richard Thomas have been tireless advocates for the restoration of Piney Grove Cemetery. Their ancestors, including their great grandmother, grandparents and siblings, rest in this sacred ground. The cemetery, with over three hundred graves, also includes tombstones dating back to pre-Emancipation, representing a crucial part of African American history, including those who were enslaved. In 2006 the Coalition successfully petitioned the city of Atlanta to approve maintaining a 15’ public right of way to the cemetery for family members and the public through an easement in perpetuity.

Led by Collins, Jackson and Beth Marcus, the non-profit organization Friends of Piney Grove Cemetery, Inc. was established with the sole purpose of saving the cemetery and preserving its rich history for future generations. The Buckhead Rotary Club is supporting the initial improvements, such as signage and the removal of trees and vegetation.

Buckhead Heritage serves as the fiscal sponsor for Friends of Piney Grove Cemetery, Inc., allowing the organization to accept tax-deductible donations as it pursues its qualification as a 501(c)(3) entity.

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The Atlanta office of Jones Day, a law firm committed to pro bono work, played a vital role in the formation of Friends of Piney Grove Cemetery, Inc. and continues to provide legal support.

The Buckhead Coalition, founded in 1988 as a private non-profit corporation, has a long-standing commitment to nurturing Buckhead's quality of life and improving the community as an integral part of the city of Atlanta. Comprising over 100 senior executives who either lead Buckhead firms, live in Buckhead, or have shown a profound dedication to the community, the Coalition plays a vital role in advocating for Buckhead's residents, businesses and visitors.

By donating the proceeds from its annual Buckhead Guidebook, the Buckhead Coalition demonstrated its unwavering support for preserving the history of the Piney Grove Cemetery.

For more information about the Buckhead Coalition, please visit www.buckheadcoalition.org.

Buckhead remains wealthier and is growing faster than the rest of Atlanta, according to 2020 U.S. Census data.

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), a metro area planning agency, provided Buckhead.com with an analysis of the latest Census results for Buckhead and the rest of Atlanta. All Census findings are estimates of the ever-changing population and their lives, but they give a snapshot of where life stands and where it’s heading.

The federal government conducts the Census every 10 years, asking Americans various questions about themselves. The results are supplemented by regular surveys. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the results of the 2020 Census took a while to come in. The following are the ARC’s estimates for 2021 statistics.

Population

Buckhead’s estimated population is 108,388 — about one-fifth of the entire city. That’s nearly 25,000 more residents added in the past 10 years. Buckhead’s compound rate of population growth, 2.34%, is well above the rest of Atlanta, which is at 1.38%. And the ARC expects that boom to continue, with Buckhead adding a net of roughly 10,000 more residents over the next four years.

The daytime population — the combination of residents who stay and workers who arrive — is even higher in a heavily commuter-oriented neighborhood. Buckhead’s daytime population is estimated at 164,746, contributing to the overall Atlanta total of 722,656.

Demographics

Buckhead’s population skews a bit older than the city as a whole. The median age is 37.9, while the rest of Atlanta’s is 34. By generation, the biggest single demographic bracket is millennials at 34.1% of the population. That’s followed by Generation X at 19.8% and Baby Boomers at 18.1%.

Buckhead remains heavily majority-White in a city that has a population at least plurality Black, and maybe still a majority, depending on the ebb and flow of estimates. Buckhead’s White non-Hispanic population is 70.65%, compared to 26.94% in the rest of Atlanta. The ARC estimates Atlanta overall as slightly majority Black non-Hispanic at 50.69% of the population, while Buckhead’s Black population is 11.49%.

However, Buckhead is gradually becoming more diverse. The White non-Hispanic population dropped 5% since the last Census. The Black population increased by less than 1%. Residents of Asian background are 7.76% (up 3.19% since the last Census) and Hispanic residents are 7.67% (up very slightly). The population of the rest of Atlanta is about 5% Asian and 4% Hispanic.

Income

Buckhead remains a high-income community. The median household income of $109,774 is far above Atlanta’s overall $68,806; minus Buckhead, the Atlanta median would be $58,025. Buckhead’s per capita income is $85,452, more than twice that in the rest of Atlanta at $40,717.

Buckhead residents have an unemployment rate nearly a third that of Atlanta’s overall figure: 2.4% compared to 6.5%. Minus Buckhead, Atlanta’s unemployment rate would be 7.7%.

Housing

Buckhead remains king of home values and prices. The neighborhood’s median home value of $669,668 far outpaces the overall Atlanta figure of $385,218. Buckhead dominates the supply of homes valued at $2 million or higher at 6.4% of the stock, compared to 0.8% in the rest of Atlanta.

All the same, Buckhead is a majority-renter neighborhood (54.18% of households) in a majority-renter city (58.5%).

Buckhead’s estimated 62,445 housing units represents about 23% of the city’s stock. An estimated 11.53% of those units are vacant, lower than the citywide percentage of 15.17%.

Charts by Rob Knight.