Ben Hirsh

1 month 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.