Posts by Jim Durrett

2. Voters all across the city overwhelming passed T-SPLOST in May, allowing the city to continue levying the extra sales tax to generate $350 million. The people also voted to allow the city to borrow a combined $400 million in general obligation bonds to fund infrastructure improvements. What impact will that have on Buckhead?1. What…

1. What is your highest priority as Mayor of Atlanta? The safety of our city’s residents and visitors are always my top priority. I start every morning with a phone call with Interim Police Chief Schierbaum to review the activities to stay up to date on what’s happening in our city and discuss long-term trends.…

Building on Sam Massell’s Vision Former Mayor Sam Massell and other business and civic leaders created the Buckhead Coalition in 1988 with the intention and vision of enhancing the quality of life in Buckhead. We have worked hard to continuously improve our community and preserve the unique and diverse neighborhoods that make Buckhead special in…

ATLANTA – July 2022 – Last week, Buckhead Coalition President and CEO Jim Durrett, was joined by Buckhead Business Association (BBA) President Rizwan Peera to present a check of over $6,800 to Lost-n-Found Youth (LnFY). LnFY is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that exists to end homelessness for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) and all sexual…

ATLANTA – March 30, 2022 – The Buckhead Coalition, an influential nonprofit corporation that advocates on behalf of the Buckhead community, today celebrated its annual luncheon which included remarks from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Buckhead Coalition Chair Juanita Baranco and Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts. Hosted at Flourish Atlanta, the invitation-only event was attended…

Businesswoman Ready to Lead Influential Organization in Challenging Times Atlanta, GA – The Buckhead Coalition, an influential nonprofit corporation that advocates on behalf of the Buckhead community, has named businesswoman Juanita Powell Baranco as its new Chair for 2022, succeeding Dave Stockert. Eric Tanenblatt, Global Chair of Public Policy and Regulation of Dentons, will serve…

Cousins Properties donating space, Buckhead Coalition and CID contributing $150K to buildout for APD Zone 2 Precinct in West Village ATLANTA – January 13, 2022 – Today Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Police Department (APD) Chief Rodney Bryant, and others announced plans for a new Zone 2 precinct in One Buckhead Plaza, Cousins Properties’ office…

The Greater Buckhead area has an enormous impact on the City of Atlanta’s business, residential, and economic life. Its companies, workers, residents, and visitors generate a wide range of economic and fiscal impacts that benefit the broader community. Its value, encapsulated in its land, buildings, and business activity, represents an outsized share of the City…