Skyler Heath, Northside Neighbor (Sandy Springs, Roswell, GA) Journalist Profile

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Man shot at the Lofts at Twenty25 apartments on Peachtree Road

6 days ago | fultonneighbor.com | Skyler Heath

A man is recovering in the hospital after a shooting broke out June 19 at a Buckhead apartment complex, Atlanta police say. Officers responded to the Lofts at Twenty25 apartments on Peachtree Road at around 10:45 p.m., and found the victim with a gunshot wound to his buttocks, according to police. Authorities said he was alert, conscious and breathing and transported to the hospital for treatment. He is expected to make a full recovery. It is unclear what led up to the shooting.
Sandy Springs Cracks Down on Illegal Party Houses

1 week ago | fultonneighbor.com | Skyler Heath

Sandy Springs is ramping up efforts to crack down on illegal rental homes that double as party houses and disrupt communities. At a June 17 meeting, Sandy Springs City Council gave City Attorney Dan Lee the green light to seek equitable relief from the Fulton County Superior Court to shut down operations of a short-term rental operation at 8069 Kenstone Court. The property is owned by Failsafe Data, LLC, an Ohio-based company with ties to Pennsylvania and Florida.
Man Found Dead in Buckhead Creek with 'No Signs of Trauma'

1 week ago | fultonneighbor.com | Skyler Heath

Authorities are investigating a man's death after his body was recovered from Peachtree Creek in Buckhead Friday, June 13, with no signs of trauma. Atlanta police responded to 825 Peachtree Battle Ave. in reference to a person down, and found the man floating face down in the creek. Atlanta Fire Rescue helped to recover the body. It's unclear how the man got into the creek, but police said there are no signs of trauma.
Buckhead Hit with 2 Water Main Issues in 24 Hours

1 week ago | fultonneighbor.com | Skyler Heath

There were two separate water line issues within 24 hours of each other June 13 and 14 in Buckhead, affecting several businesses, neighborhoods and medical centers along Peachtree Road and Northside Parkway. The first water incident was reported Thursday, June 13, along the Northside Parkway corridor. The Atlanta Watershed Management issued a boil water advisory after discovering a 16-inch water line issue between West Paces Ferry Road and Northcreek Office Park.
Buckhead Apartment Death Ruled Justifiable Homicide

2 weeks ago | fultonneighbor.com | Skyler Heath

Atlanta police have ruled a man's death at a Buckhead apartment complex a justifiable homicide. Police said a man showed up at his estranged wife's apartment at Cortland Peachtree Battle on June 11 and confronted her with a firearm. The two were going through a divorce and shared two children, according to police. Authorities said family members at the home attempted to disarm the man. A physical altercation ensued and the firearm was discharged. Police said no one was shot.
Sandy Springs Eyes Overhaul of Traffic Calming Program

2 weeks ago | fultonneighbor.com | Skyler Heath

More than 80 neighborhoods and homeowners in Sandy Springs have requested traffic calming in the past five years — but only a handful have seen solutions, according to city data. Between 2020 and 2025, 22 of the 80-plus requests progressed to formal traffic studies, and only five resulted in completed projects. Another nine plans — representing $441,000 in proposed improvements — remain in limbo due to incomplete petitions or funding shortfalls.
Through the Lens of Rick Diamond’s Iconic Photography Career

2 weeks ago | macon.com | Skyler Heath

Behind every great photograph is a story. For 50 years, Rick Diamond captured thousands - including one that began with Cher, a quiet backstage and a little white lie. It was the 2008 Grammys. Diamond spotted Cher walking alone - a rare sight for stars usually flanked by bodyguards and an entourage. Just moments earlier, he had been in a dressing room with Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard, two longtime friends and rock 'n' roll royalty. "I had to get the three together somehow," Diamond said.
Through the Lens of Rick Diamond’s Iconic Photography Career

2 weeks ago | mdjonline.com | Skyler Heath

Behind every great photograph is a story. For 50 years, Rick Diamond captured thousands — including one that began with Cher, a quiet backstage and a little white lie. It was the 2008 Grammys. Diamond spotted Cher walking alone — a rare sight for stars usually flanked by bodyguards and an entourage. Just moments earlier, he had been in a dressing room with Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard, two longtime friends and rock ’n’ roll royalty. “I had to get the three together somehow,” Diamond said.
Sandy Springs: New Park to Debut on Johnson Ferry Road

3 weeks ago | fultonneighbor.com | Skyler Heath

A new park is set to debut in Sandy Springs this fall, joining the growing network of greenspaces across the city. At its June 3 council meeting, Sandy Springs City Council approved a $376,229 contract to Tri Scapes for the construction of Burdett Park at the corner of Johnson Ferry Road and Burdett Drive. The project includes removing invasive species and grass, grading the site, installing drainage and pedestrian lighting and adding a compacted crushed granite path with a cobble edge.
Buckhead Chef Gerry Klaskala Reflects on Half-Century Career

3 weeks ago | fultonneighbor.com | Skyler Heath

For chef Gerry Klaskala, spending the past half-century in the kitchen was more than a career — it was his personal playground. But now, recess is nearly over. The celebrated Atlanta chef behind Buckhead Diner, Canoe and Aria is retiring. His final dinner service at Aria in Buckhead will be Saturday, June 14. “It’s time,” said Klaskala, who's led Aria for 25 years. “It’s been a great, great ride.