A Look Ahead in Buckhead: July 9 - 12

Here is a look some events happening this week related to several key issues in Buckhead. It isn't all work and no play, however, as we feature some "just for fun" events taking place, too!

Read on for a look ahead in Buckhead: July 9 - 12.

Atlanta Zoning Review Board Looks at Lindburgh "Big Box" 

The issue of a "big box" retailer moving into the Lindburgh area is expected to go before the Atlanta Zoning Review Board on July 12 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, located at 55 Trinity Ave. SW.

The full board of Neighborhood Planning Unit B voted 19-3-1 last Tuesday night to recommend denial of the latest in a series of zoning requests to build a mixed-use development that would include a “big box” Walmart store. The Sembler Co.'s plan to build a commercial center at Lindbergh, Morosgo and Adina Drive and Piedmont Road has been ongoing for a year to no avail.

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Board of Zoning: Demolition of Randolph-Lucas House

The latest in a series of hearings about the possible demolition of the Randolph-Lucas House will take place in front of the Board of Zoning Adjustment July 12 at 12 p.m. The hearing will also be held on the second floor Council Chambers of City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave. SW.

Located at the intersection of Peachtree Road and Lindbergh Drive, the Randolph-Lucas House is an elegant Georgian style building, which was designed by P. Thornton Marye in 1924.

The 2500 Peachtree Condominium Association has applied for a demolition permit from the City of Atlanta Office of Buildings for the historic house. Others in the community, however, are taking steps to ensure it is saved.

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South Fork Conservancy Initiative Meetings

Peachtree creek suffers from rapid rises in storm water, caused in part by roofs and pavement taking away the land's ability to absorb water. The South Fork of Peachtree Creek was once a thriving habitat that was used by native Indians for trade and travel. Today, the stream is far less usable or accessible. The banks are covered by invasive plants. The creek suffers from erosion and run-off contamination.  The South Fork Initiative involves restoring this unique watershed.

Final design review and prioritization of the plans will be held July 10 at 6 p.m. at Haygood Methodist Church, 1893 Piedmont Road, NE.

#17 Fifth Third NASCAR visits Buckhead

Matt Kenseth’s No. 17 NASCAR Ford Fusion show car will make a pit stop in Buckhead on its tour throughout Fifth Third Bank’s 12-state footprint. Kenseth is the winner of the 2012 Daytona 500.

On July 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kenseth will visit Fifth Third Bank will have prize giveaways, photo opportunities, and a NASCAR race simulator during the tour. 

Chastain Park Summer Movie Series

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, which produces the Chastain Park Arts Festival and Festival on Ponce, among others, will host the Chastain Park Summer Movie series every Thursday night at 8 p.m. in July.

The free movies will be screened at sunset on the hilltop meadow just off Park Drive in historic . Local food trucks will be on had to provide food and beer and wine will be available.

This week, on July 12  at 8 p.m. the film will be:

Mirror Mirror: Julia Roberts stars as the evil queen in this live-action version of the telling of Snow White.

Blankets are welcome, but no lawn chairs allowed.