A White Christmas in Buckhead Indeed

For the first time since 1882, Atlanta sees accumulating snow on Christmas day.  A very Merry Christmas to all and enjoy the winter wonderland this evening and on Sunday.  It should be a fun day for sledding.

North Fulton Golf Course in Chastain Park

OliverMcMillan Takes Over Streets of Buckhead

Today Atlanta developer Ben Carter told the AJC he is being pushed aside on the Streets of Buckhead so the San Diego firm OliverMcMillan can take over and complete the stalled project that was supposed to be completed in 2009. The financing for this project has been an ongoing topic of conversation and one many believed would never end. According to the attached AJC article, his investors opted to bring in new blood to see the project through. While I was hoping for a "Central Park" style design concept, I am thrilled about the prospect of the cranes moving again and the Streets of Buckhead finally opening. Here is the full AJC article.

http://www.ajc.com/business/california-developer-takes-over-786550.html

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A White Christmas in Buckhead?

Could we see a white Christmas this year in Buckhead?  According to every weather report I can find, it's looking pretty good.  WSBTV.com shows a 60% chance of a wintry mix on Saturday.  Growing up in Macon, about 90 miles south of Atlanta we never saw a white Christmas, so this is pretty exciting.  I'll have pictures if it happens!

November 2010 Buckhead Home Sales Report

Below are the statistics I have compiled for Buckhead Home Sales in November 2010. These numbers reflect single-family detached homes sold in area 21. You can also view the "Buckhead Home Sales Reports" tab above to see historical data for Buckhead.

Closed Sales in Buckhead

Homes Sold in November - 43
Average List Price - $806,537
Average Sales Price - $737,361
Average Sales Price/List Price Ratio - 91.4%
Average Days on Market - 117 Days

*This represents a 12% decrease in units sold compared to a year ago in November 2009 and an 8% decrease in average sales price year over year.

The average home sold in Buckhead in October 2010 had 3 bedrooms and 3 baths.  The most expensive house sold for $2,282,365 in the Brookhaven neighborhood, while the least expensive sale was $154,000 for a foreclosure in Peachtree Hills.  

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Local Three Restaurant Opens in Buckhead

This morning I was fortunate to have the opportunity to sit down with chef Chris Hall of Local Three Kitchen & Bar, a new restaurant that has just opened in Buckhead.  Local Three has taken over the spot once held by Joel Brasserie in the Piazza at Paces development.  Chris Hall opened Local Three along with his partners Todd Mussman and Ryan Turner.  Names sound familiar?  They should, these same guys also run Muss & Turner's in Smyrna.

The concept behind Local Three was to create a neighborhood restaurant where you can bring your family, dressed as you are, and have a wonderful meal and not have to pay a ton of money for it.  Their menu is fresh, local when it can be, and most importantly, Seasonal.  The menu will change regularly, at least once a month as well as featuring favorites from "Chef's" bag of tricks. It's also a great place for happy hour with over 100 beers both in the bottle and on draught, 12 white wines by the glass, 12 red wines by the glass, and about 50 bottles to choose from...not to mention an impressive liquor selection.

On Sundays Local Three will serve Brunch like no other.  Diners will be waltzed through one of the finest kitchens in the South choosing biscuits, gravy, steak, eggs and all things that mean brunch literally right out of the oven.  The amazing part...it's $18.93 per person for as much as you can eat and half price for children under 10.

When you are there, be sure and look around the place.  Everything has a story including the bar that was built from an oak tree that fell on Mt Paran Road, 3 tables built from an oak tree that fell on Peachtree Battle Ave. during the September 2009 floods, a table built from a 1979 Knights of Revelry Mardi Gras float, a "rural barcode" on the wall, and the majority of tables in the dining room were reclaimed from a home being torn down on Bolton Road.  Tracy Hartley designed and built all of these pieces that make Local Three a very special place to spend time.

I can speak for the "North Avenue Upgrade"...It was fabulous and the service was personal...just what I'm looking for.   Be sure and check them out.  Their website www.LocalThree.com is under construction but does allow you to make a reservation through Open Table as well as view their menu.

Location: 
3290 Northside Parkway, Suite 120
Atlanta, GA 30327
404-968-2700

Lunch: Mon - Fri 11:30 – 2:30
Dinner: Mon - Thurs 5:30 – 10 Fri - Sat 5:30 - 11 Sun 5:30 – 9
Sun Brunch: 10:30 – 2:30
Bar Opens Daily at 4pm

Holiday Lights In and Around Atlanta

Each year as we get closer and closer to Christmas, I get anxious about when and where we are going to go to see the holiday lights.  As a kid growing up in Macon, GA there was one place to go.  We would go eat dinner at Finchers Barbecue on Houston Avenue and then head across the street and see the most amazing light and character collection I had ever seen.  Santa Claus was outside to greet us and I never once wished for more. 

In Buckhead I haven't quite been able to find the same experience but I know it's out there.  There are a few neighborhoods worth noting that certainly rise to the occasion.  In Brookhaven there is a home off of Peachtree Dunwoody that absolutely stuffs their front yard with holiday inflatables.  There is also a home on Mt Paran that fills up the front yard with inflatables.  The kids love both of these homes and up until this point, they are the only ones we have seen. 

This year we are going to branch out a little bit and take it up a few notches.  I think our plan will be to go see Holiday in Lights at Centennial Olympic Park.  The 21 acre park is transformed into a winter wonderland and also features an outdoor ice skating rink.  The lights are on and open to the public through and including Christmas Day, 7am-11pm.  Learn more at www.centennialpark.com/events/holiday.html.

The next two options are a tossup and we haven't decided which one we will do. 

Lake Lanier Islands has their Magical Nights of Lights which they say is the world's largest light extravaganza.  It is a 7 mile tour of animated holiday light displays, and you can visit with you know who at the end.  They also have games, pony rides and carnival rides awaiting you at the end of the tour.  They offer dining and lodging packages as well as individual vehicle tickets.  Up until December 20th, the cost is $40.00 per car (9 person limit) Monday - Thursday, and $60.00 Friday - Sunday.  I believe the prices go up December 20th-25th.  It takes about an hour to get there from Atlanta.  You can view all of their information at www.lakelanierislands.com/mnol.php. 

Calloway Gardens has been putting on Fantasy in Lights since 1992 which is probably the year I first went there.  It is a sight to be seen and a memory that you will hold forever.  It features over 12 holiday scenes along a 5 mile drive with music to bring it all together.  You have the choice to ride in your car or ride on the Jolly Trolley.  Calloway Gardens is located southwest of Atlanta and takes about an hour and a half to get there.  To date over 2 million people have driven through the production.  The production uses over 8 million lights and if connected would stretch 731 miles.  Check out other Fascinating Facts on their website.  You will need to visit their website to reserve your tickets.  Tickets are $22 per adult, $11 for children over 5 years of age, and free for children 5 and under.  They also offer accommodation packages for an overnight stay.  You can view all of their information at www.callawaygardens.com/gardens/events/winter-fantasy-in-lights.aspx.

If you have made it this far, please feel free to comment and recommend holiday light attractions in and around Atlanta.  I know my readers would appreciate it.

The Art House Donates Proceeds to The Childhood Autism Foundation

Next week, December 6-11, The Art House Gallery in Buckhead is offering a "holiday purchase with a purpose".  They will donate sales proceeds to the Childhood Autism Foundation.  The Art House is a locally owned "boutique" gallery on Paces Ferry Place that showcases the works of local and regional artists in all styles and mediums.  They represent over 70 artists working in jewelry, fiber, wood, fine art, photography, folk art, clay, mixed media and metal.

On December 11th, pastel artist Evelyn Breit will work on site from a live model.

The Art House is located at 3193 Paces Ferry Place in Buckhead.  They are open Monday - Friday 10am-5pm and Saturdays 10am - 6pm.  

You can see more information on their website, www.TheArtHouseAtlanta.com. 

You can also learn more about the Childhood Autism Foundation at www.cadef.org