Atlanta Mayoral Candidates Set to Weigh in on Buckhead Issues During Oct. 14 Forum
Buckhead Business Association and Livable Buckhead hosting in-person and online public event
ATLANTA (October 6, 2021) – The Buckhead Business Association and Livable Buckhead today announced that they will host an Atlanta Mayoral Candidates Forum at Chastain Horse Park on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 7:15 to 9 a.m. The event will also be live streamed for participants who cannot attend in person.
The forum will focus on Buckhead’s concerns about important issues including crime, zoning changes and a decline in city services. Moderated by former WSB-TV anchor, Craig Lucie, this forum will provide the audience with insights on the candidates’ vision for the city of Atlanta, the role and future of Buckhead community and more.
The mayoral candidate forum will begin at 7:15 with an informal time to meet and talk with the candidates. The question-and-answer session begins at 7:45 and will conclude at 9.
Reservations are required for both in-person and online participants. Tickets to the in-person event are $20 for members or $25 for non-members and include a light breakfast. There is no charge for tickets to the online session. Only the question-and-answer portion of the program will be available for online participants. Reservations can be made by visiting livablebuckhead.com/vote/.
“It’s critical to hear from the mayoral candidates on issues that are affecting Buckhead residents and businesses every day,” said Denise Starling, executive director of Livable Buckhead. “We’re looking forward to giving our community this opportunity to learn more and make an educated decision about the future of our city’s leadership.”
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About Buckhead Business Association
The Buckhead Business Association (BBA) is a nonprofit organization promoting a positive and informed business environment for its members to achieve cultural, civic, social, economic and business goals, and actively contribute to the vitality of the greater Buckhead community. Founded in the fall of 1951, 2021 marks the organization’s 70th anniversary of service to the Buckhead community. Additionally, the BBA annually hosts The Taste of Buckhead, Atlanta’s premiere food event being held this year on October 21, 2021. For more information about BBA and its events, visit buckheadbusiness.org.
About Livable Buckhead
Livable Buckhead is a nonprofit organization that strives to ensure the long-term viability and prosperity of the Buckhead community. The organization achieves its mission by working cooperatively with individuals, public entities and private businesses to integrate sustainable strategies. Livable Buckhead implements programs related to greenspace, recycling, energy efficiency, commute alternatives, arts and culture, real estate development and land use. For more information about Livable Buckhead and its programs, visit livablebuckhead.com.
