Buckhead’s COVID-19 Response

Livable Buckhead wishes you and your family health and well-being throughout the chaos of COVID-19. We understand this is an uncertain time, but are confident that our community is strong enough to persevere and rise to this difficult occasion. Below we have included updates, resources, and guidance for how to navigate this new world in Buckhead.

Executive Stay at Home Order

City of Atlanta Mayor Bottoms released an executive order that orders the closure of all bars and nightclubs that do not serve food, fitness clubs, movie theaters, performance venues, bowling alleys, arcades, and private social clubs in the city. This order also suspends booting and towing of vehicles in the City right of way. For the safety of yourself and others, the City recommends staying at home unless going out to run essential errands or going to work while practicing social distancing of 6ft.

Mobility Updates

MARTA is making some changes to its operations in response to COVID-19. They are taking extra precautions to keep their trains and buses clean. MARTA recommends teleworking when possible to reduce crowding on transit and practice better social distancing.

• Bus Riders: enter and exit using the rear doors only (except for customers who require the accessibility ramp) suspending fare collection on buses. Beginning Monday, March 30, MARTA will reduce bus service by approximately 30 percent. All bus routes will continue to operate, but with fewer buses on each route.
• Rail Riders: Rail service will operate on a weekend schedule beginning Monday, March 30, except for start time which will remain the regular weekday start time to complement bus service. Also, all Red and Gold Line trains will go to the airport, and Green Line trains will turn back at King Memorial. Due to extremely low ridership, MARTA is closing Mercedes-Benz/State Farm Arena/GWCC rail station. Trains will not stop at this rail station beginning March 30.
• Restrooms: MARTA is closing public restrooms at low-utilization rail stations beginning March 26th. Public restrooms will remain open at College Park, Doraville, Five Points, H.E. Holmes, Indian Creek, Lindbergh, and North Springs rail stations.

The BUC Shuttle is still up and running. PATH400 is always open and we encourage our Buckhead residents and commuters practice social distancing while walking and biking around the community. Below are the guidelines on how to social distance while being active outdoors.

Teleworking Guide

The best way to telework is to wake up and get “ready” for work, establish “office” hours in a good environment, divide up your day and remain available for communication. We have created a resource guide with other tips and tricks here.

Buckhead Restaurant Updates

Many restaurants in Buckhead continue to operate through take out, curb side pick-up, and delivery. Below is a list of establishments still open for to-go as of now, please refer to this Eater article for updated restaurant closures for all of Atlanta.

Mission and Market Holeman and Finch Public House Superica (all locations) Atlanta Fish Market Chop’s Lobster Bar Buckhead Diner Kyma

Corner Cafe Pricci Bun Mi Vietnamese Grill Brack’s Kitchen Bhojanic Bangkok Station Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante

Local Three Le Colonial Cafe Posh La Grotta Ristorante Italiano Big Sky Buckhead Silom Thai and Sushi

Buckhead Retail Updates

All non-essential businesses are closed in Atlanta until April 7^th from the Mayors executive order. This does not include grocery stores, pharmacies, or other businesses deemed essential. Grocery stores have updated hours to increase their ability to stock shelves and clean:

• Kroger: 8am – 9pm (Seniors 60 & Older: 7am – 8am, Monday – Thursday)
• Publix: 8am – 8pm (Seniors 65 & Older: 7am – 8am, Tuesday – Wednesday)
• Whole Foods: 8am – 8pm (Seniors 60 & Older: 7am – 8am, Every Day)
• Walmart: 7am – 8:30pm

Medical Care in Buckhead

The CDC recommends if you have any symptoms to call your local doctor first. Below is a list of pharmacies and urgent cares in Buckhead for prescription filling and emergencies after contacting your physician.

Pharmacy Chains in Buckhead	Urgent Care Facilities in Buckhead
CVS Pharmacy 3221 Peachtree Rd  3637 Peachtree Rd NE Walgreens Pharmacy  2893 Peachtree Rd NE 2345 Peachtree Rd NE Kroger Pharmacy 2452 Morosgo Way NE  330 Piedmont Rd NE Publix Pharmacy 4279 Roswell Rd NE 3535 Peachtree Rd NE	Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet 2292 Peachtree Rd Atlanta Urgent Care at Peachtree 2140 Peachtree Rd AllCare Family Medicine and Urgent Care of Atlanta 3867 Roswell Rd NE #100 American Family Care Buckhead 1800 Howell Mill Rd NW Buckhead Primary Care Clinic 1891 Howell Mill Rd NW Piedmont Emergency 1968 Peachtree Rd

Fun Things to do from Home

• Peloton is offering a 90 day free trial of their app. Even if you don’t have the bike, they still have yoga, meditation, strength training, etc. classes that you can do at home!
• Copiana is offering free workshops on their Instagram @CopianaFarms
  • “Extend the Life of your Herbs”, Thursday, March 26th @ 6pm
  • “Extend the Life of your Scraps”, Thursday, April 2nd @6pm
• Check up on your favorite artist’s social media – many of them are preforming Facebook Live or Instagram Live concerts for free!