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2 weeks ago | 
buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh
Arthur Blank’s PGA TOUR Superstore will open a new location in the Buckhead retail space soon to be vacated by Havertys Furniture, marking another shift in a prominent retail location. The transition involves two Atlanta-based companies with contrasting histories.
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3 weeks ago | 
buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh
In a dramatic turn of events that underscores the ongoing challenges facing Atlanta’s office market, Buckhead’s largest office complex has been sold through foreclosure for a fraction of its former value. The sprawling Piedmont Center, a 2.2 million-square-foot campus that has defined the Piedmont Road corridor for decades, was acquired by Florida-based CP Group for $200 million following a courthouse auction on June 3rd.
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2 months ago | 
buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh
Buckhead – Governor Brian Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Mayor Andre Dickens, and Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commissioner Col. Billy Hitchens, along with state and local leaders and law enforcement officers, recently celebrated the opening of a new Georgia State Patrol (GSP) post in Buckhead.
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2 months ago | 
buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh
Okay, Buckhead neighbors, get ready! The warmer evenings are rolling in, and that means another season of incredible music under the stars is just around the corner at our very own iconic neighborhood venue, the Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park. Whether you’re a long-time local who cherishes those Chastain nights or new to the area, experiencing a show here is a quintessential Atlanta experience.
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2 months ago | 
buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh
Okay, Buckhead neighbors, get ready! The warmer evenings are rolling in, and that means another season of incredible music under the stars is just around the corner at our very own iconic neighborhood venue, the Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park. Whether you’re a long-time local who cherishes those Chastain nights or new to the area, experiencing a show here is a quintessential Atlanta experience.
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Feb 24, 2025 | 
buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh
Ten years ago, just as I was getting Buckhead.com established as a community news source, I decided that we needed to create a compelling brand for the Buckhead community. I enlisted the talents of renowned brand designer, Mike Slaughter. Mike’s reputation for place-making was stellar, with his work including the Alys Beach brand and the ubiquitous “30A” bumper sticker. Mike and I spent hours immersed in conversations about the community and my vision for Buckhead.com.
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Feb 17, 2025 | 
buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh
Buckhead’s luxury real estate market soared to new heights in 2024, shattering records and redefining expectations. The year started strong, with early significant sales including a Knollwood Drive home in Tuxedo Park selling for $9.5 million and a Georgian estate in the Paces neighborhood for $12.8 million. This early success set the tone for a year of unprecedented achievements. Later in the year a home at 3540 Woodhaven Road that tipped the scales with 49,665 square feet sold for $17 million.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh
The headline on a recent real estate listing located just north of Chastain Park caught my attention: “Discover the legacy of Kenny Rogers as you step inside his final home.” It beckoned, “Now is your time to own a piece of Kenny Rogers’ history.” Interior photos revealed walls lined with platinum records and shelves proudly displaying a row of Grammy Awards.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh
Kolter Urban, a Florida condominium developer, has confirmed plans for its latest high-rise condominium project at 102 West Paces Ferry Road, directly adjacent to the iconic St. Regis Atlanta hotel and residences. This marks Kolter Urban’s third major venture in Buckhead, following the sell-out success of the 22-story Graydon and the nearly completed Dillon Buckhead that is located next to the Peachtree Battle shopping center.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh
3540 Woodhaven Road in Buckhead’s Tuxedo Park neighborhood sold on July 12th, 2024 for $17 million after 177 days on the market. This sale price was enough to land it in the top five sales of all time for Buckhead, but was 51% discount off the original asking price. This home, which took three years to construct, is believed to be the largest home to ever sell in Buckhead based on the square footage of 49,665 square feet. The buyer was 3540 Woodhaven Property LLC.
