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As experts, we know how important oral hygiene is for your health. We feel that it's important to go the extra mile to speak with our patients about the best practices involved with brushing, flossing, and healthy gums. We know what an impact a beautiful smile can make, which is why we are so dedicated to providing our patients with cleaner, straighter teeth than ever before.

Having served Georgia and East Cobb for years, we understand that no two patients will ever have the same needs. That's why we provide personalized services like cleanings and root canals tailored to each patient's unique needs. We also know that money doesn't grow on trees, so we accept most major dental insurance plans to ensure you can keep your teeth clean and healthy all year long.

If you're searching for an expert team of friendly dentists and hygienists, look no further than Merchants Walk Dental. We pride ourselves on the best dental care coupled with warm, engaging customer service. You can rest easy knowing you're in capable, welcoming hands whether it's your first or fortieth visit to our office.

Taking Care of Tooth Decay: Fillings in Buckhead, GA

If you have had a cavity filled before, you're not alone. Tooth decay affects more than 90% of adults over the age of 40 - a stunning statistic that, in many cases, is entirely preventable. At Merchants Walk Dental, we use composite resin fillings to keep our patient's teeth healthy and functional. Unlike amalgam fillings, composite fillings are more discreet, match the color of your teeth, and are free of mercury.

While fillings can have a few uses, our doctors typically use fillings to “fill” a part of your tooth that is decaying. This hole of decay is called a cavity. Sometimes, fillings are also used to fix broken, cracked, or worn-down teeth from grinding and nail-biting. Fillings are a great way to restore decaying teeth to their normal shape and function while preventing sensitivity and inhibiting further decay.

During your dental exam at our office in East Cobb, your dental hygienist will check for signs of cavities and tooth decay to ensure your oral hygiene remains in peak condition.

The Merchants Walk Dental Difference

Having served the East Cobb and Buckhead for years, we know your dental needs are unique and different from your neighbor. That's why we offer a variety of dental services to address each patient's special circumstances, from standard cleanings to complex root canals. By using the latest innovations and techniques in dentistry, we can better serve each client on an individualized level, leading to better comprehensive dental care.

We're taking new patients and accept most major forms of dental insurance to keep your teeth healthy and clean without breaking the bank. Contact our office today to schedule your dental exam and learn more about our history!

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Georgia DOT spending $2.7 million to repair Buckhead tunnel lights

December 12, 2021, was the night the lights went out in the Georgia 400 tunnel in Buckhead.The state Department of Transportation (GDOT) has agreed to fix the lights in the Georgia 400 Buckhead tunnel, lights that have been out since December 2021.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The state Department of Transportation (GDOT) has agreed to fix the lights in the Georgia 400 Buckhead tunnel, lights that have been out since December 2021.The agreement comes after an Atlanta News First investigation revealing the tunnel&...

December 12, 2021, was the night the lights went out in the Georgia 400 tunnel in Buckhead.

The state Department of Transportation (GDOT) has agreed to fix the lights in the Georgia 400 Buckhead tunnel, lights that have been out since December 2021.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The state Department of Transportation (GDOT) has agreed to fix the lights in the Georgia 400 Buckhead tunnel, lights that have been out since December 2021.

The agreement comes after an Atlanta News First investigation revealing the tunnel’s electrical panels supplying power are flood damaged. Georgia Power’s initial estimate to move the panels and upgrade the lights to new LEDs was $3.1 million, prompting GDOT to request a new estimate.

The day after Better Call Harry’s report aired, GDOT said an agreement was made for the work to begin. A GDOT spokesperson said they agreed to the new estimate of $2.7 million. Work is scheduled to begin April 15 and should be completed in four to six months.

In the meantime, GDOT has put up the “Turn Lights On” signage before the tunnel on each side.

When asked why GDOT wasn’t using its overhead message board or light up construction signs to warn drivers about the outage, GDOT spokesperson Natalie Dale said the new signs meet federal guidelines and are sufficient until the permanent repair is made.

“Overhaul of the system is the long-term fix we have for now,” Dale said.

GDOT said it has only received about two dozen complaints about the tunnel over the past year. The tunnel is 600 feet long, and can be traveled between three to five seconds.

But the tunnel’s sudden contrast from brightness to darkness, and then back to brightness, worries metro Atlanta optometrist Dr. Wesley Hansen.

“I drive through there every morning and it’s very challenging on a bright sunny day when the light is reflecting off the buildings above,” Dr. Hansen said. He added normal eyes need 15 to 20 minutes to fully adjust from bright to dark. But for drivers who have eye conditions, the contrast could be dangerous.

“As we get older, it takes even longer,” Dr. Hansen said. “If people have any conditions - cataracts or macular degeneration, or any changes to the eye - they may not adapt at all.”

Despite GDOT’s assertation the tunnel’s electrical power has been unavailable, MARTA’s red line train travels through the same Buckhead tunnel. The tunnel’s rail line is fully lit, and a MARTA spokesperson said the lights are for safety purposes.

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Tunnel of darkness | Callers plead for Georgia 400 tunnel lights’ repair

Georgia Department of Transportation said electrical panels in the tunnel keep flooding and need to be relocated. Georgia DOT said electrical panels in the tunnel keep flooding and need to be relocated.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Hundreds of thousands of drivers already know what it’s like driving through Buckhead’s Georgia 400 tunnel on a bright sunny day. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) call center rec...

Georgia Department of Transportation said electrical panels in the tunnel keep flooding and need to be relocated.

Georgia DOT said electrical panels in the tunnel keep flooding and need to be relocated.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Hundreds of thousands of drivers already know what it’s like driving through Buckhead’s Georgia 400 tunnel on a bright sunny day. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) call center received multiple complaints over the last year.

“This is particularly hazardous when one goes from the bright sunshine to pitch black, you are blinded, and everyone is slamming on their brakes,” one caller complained, while another said. “Some car’s lights don’t automatically turn on, so you can’t see other cars around you. Please, please, please fix and replace these lights.”

Atlanta News First Investigates used Google Maps to determine when the tunnel lights stopped working. Google Maps shows the northbound lane’s lights partially lit in November 2021. GDOT officials confirmed all lights in the tunnel stopped working on December 12, 2021.

Georgia DOT spokesperson Natalie Dale confirmed the underground vault where the electrical panels are located keep flooding and need to be relocated. In addition, GDOT plans to repair and upgrade 730 lights to LEDs.

The relocation and the upgrade are expensive. Atlanta News First Investigates obtained Georgia Power’s $3.1 million estimate with an annual $153,650 maintenance fee.

GDOT asked Georgia Power for a revised estimate, while working to identify a funding source.

Atlanta News First Investigates confirmed GDOT’s design policy manual states, “tunnels over 410-ft require daytime lighting for the length of the tunnel.” According to the department, the Georgia 400 tunnel at Buckhead is over 600 feet.

A GDOT 2022 accident report says out of 48 accidents reported to them on Georgia 400, 13 were in or near the tunnel.

Atlanta News First Investigates asked Dale about lighting requirements and safety concerns.

“We consider this enough of a safety issue that following conversations with Atlanta News First we looked at any temporary efforts that we can do warn motorists of the situation,” Dale said. “We reviewed what can be done between now and the completion of the long term lighting project. We will be installing signs this week that warn motorists of the need to use their lights when approaching this tunnel.”

Dale said the department has a timeline of between four to six months once they receive a revised estimate.

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Update: 20-story mass timber tower planned in Buckhead Village gets review committee OK

Update: A developer’s plan to build a 20-story multi-family tower using mostly mass timber in Buckhead Village has received approval from the area’s development review committee.Chicago-based Harbor Bay Ventures wants to build the more than 516,000-square-foot tower at 359 East Paces Ferry Road. It would include 314 units and 2,400 square feet of retail space. More than 300 residential parking spaces and 36 bicycle parking spaces are also planned.In a memo to the city’s Office of Planning, the...

Update: A developer’s plan to build a 20-story multi-family tower using mostly mass timber in Buckhead Village has received approval from the area’s development review committee.

Chicago-based Harbor Bay Ventures wants to build the more than 516,000-square-foot tower at 359 East Paces Ferry Road. It would include 314 units and 2,400 square feet of retail space. More than 300 residential parking spaces and 36 bicycle parking spaces are also planned.

In a memo to the city’s Office of Planning, the SPI-9 committee praised Harbor Bay Ventures for wanting to construct the tower using mass timber because it fits into Buckhead’s sustainability plan.

The SPI-9 committee reviews proposed projects primarily in Buckhead’s commercial district and provides its feedback to city planners to consider as part of their approval process.

Mass timber construction includes the nailing or gluing of numerous wood panels together to create large pieces. The large mass timber pieces are deemed strong, low-carbon alternatives to concrete and steel.

In Atlanta, the seven-story T3 West Midtown office building in Atlantic Station is one of the largest mass timber buildings in the country. Tenants of T3 West Midtown include Facebook.

At Ponce City Market, 619 Ponce is an under-construction, four-story loft office project using Georgia-grown timber and a regional supply chain.

The Buckhead development review committee also said it was pleased with Harbor Bay Ventures’ additional sustainability plans that include recycling collection areas, proposed composting areas and the use of low-flow toilets.

The committee’s complete memo:

Buckhead DRC recommendations for 359 East Paces Ferry RoadDownload

Original story: A 20-story apartment tower with more than 300 units could be coming to the Buckhead Village District.

The building would rise at 359 East Paces Ferry Road, now a roughly 1-acre parking lot. The site is where Loudermilk Companies, one of the city’s largest developers, had plans to build an office tower before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Buckhead Development Review Committee is set to hear about the apartment tower project on May 3. Design documents are by Harbor Bay Ventures, a real estate development and investment firm based in Northbrook, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.

Loudermilk Companies, owner of the property, filed a special administrative permit (SAP) last week with the city for plans to build the tower with 314 units and ground floor retail. The building would include 45 studio units, 182 one-bedroom units, 82 two-bedroom units and 5 three-bedroom units.

The design documents include renderings for four townhomes on the first and second floors along Grandview Avenue, labeled Townhomes on Grandview.

Rent prices were not included in the SAP.

In 2019, Loudermilk Companies, founded by the late Aaron’s Inc. founder Charlie Loudermilk Sr. and his son Robin Loudermilk, sought a $2.2 million tax break from the Development Authority of Fulton County to build a 12-story office tower at 359 East Paces Ferry Road.

The tax break was rejected amid growing debate about Fulton County giving tax breaks to projects in hot development markets in the city of Atlanta such as Buckhead and along the Atlanta Beltline.

Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Buckhead

Published May 18, 2023The spring/summer season is in full blossom in Atlanta. There’s no better time to lounge atop one of the many rooftops in the vibrant Buckhead neighborhood. Catch the sunset or admire skyline views on some of our favorite rooftops.Big SkyWhether you are dining or looking to enjoy ATL nightlife, Big Sky provides an elevated experience. Enjoy Latin- and Asian-inspired comfort eats with two patio options including a rooftop with views of Buckhead Village.Where: 3201 Cain...

Published May 18, 2023

The spring/summer season is in full blossom in Atlanta. There’s no better time to lounge atop one of the many rooftops in the vibrant Buckhead neighborhood. Catch the sunset or admire skyline views on some of our favorite rooftops.

Big Sky

Whether you are dining or looking to enjoy ATL nightlife, Big Sky provides an elevated experience. Enjoy Latin- and Asian-inspired comfort eats with two patio options including a rooftop with views of Buckhead Village.

Where: 3201 Cains Hill Place NW

Chido & Padre’s

Baja Californian and coastal Mexican fare await you at the stylish Chido & Padre’s. Enjoy colorful plates and surroundings that will transport you to some of Mexico’s most celebrated food regions. Whether you’re looking for a Taco Tuesday outing or a fun date night with live music this is the perfect place.

Where: 128 East Andrews Drive NW

Fado Irish Pub

Indulge in Irish bites and libations in this dark wood-accented pub in the heart of Buckhead Village District. Sitting three stories high, you can enjoy views of Buckhead with your favorite sports team playing in the background.

Where: 273 Buckhead Ave. NE

Gypsy Kitchen

With inspiration from the rich food scenes of Spanish and Moroccan traditions, Gypsy Kitchen is sure to impress any foodie. Located in Buckhead Village District, Gypsy Kitchen serves bold flavors and addicting plates in an elevated indoor/outdoor patio setting.

Where: 3035 Peachtree Road NE

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Habitat Kitchen & Bar ATL

Take in the sunset while enjoying modern Mexican cuisine with creative cocktails. Looking for an upbeat brunch spot? Head to Habitat on Sundays for a brunch menu served with a backdrop of house and Latin music played by DJs.

Where: 310 Pharr Road NE

Rose & Rye

Enjoy a sophisticated rooftop lounge with both indoor/outdoor seating on top of Hotel Colee. With a menu full of classic cocktails and signature light bites, Rose & Rye provides the perfect atmosphere to complement stunning views of Buckhead.

Where: 3377 Peachtree Road NE

Spaceman

Did someone say views for days? Spaceman ATL not only has one of the best skyline views in Atlanta it also is home to creative cocktails and cuisine. If you like sweet and tangy you will fall in love with the Stardust cocktail, which pairs perfectly with the blackened shrimp cocktail.

Where: 3301 Lenox Parkway

St. Julep

Nine stories above East Paces Ferry Road, St. Julep is a must for delicious cocktails and bar snacks with views for days. Sitting atop the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, this bright and airy rooftop bar provides the perfect vibe for your spring/summer outings.

Where: 374 East Paces Ferry Road NE

The Southern Gentleman

This modern American bar provides an extensive selection of whiskeys from distillers around the world. Enjoy hard-to-find whiskey or special craft cocktails to pair with New American meets Southern cuisine

Where: 3035 Peachtree Road NE

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Buckhead tunnel of darkness remains, but not for much longer

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - After more than a year since its lights went out, the Buckhead Georgia 400 tunnel should be fully lit by September, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).Last week, Georgia Power crews began removing more than 700 tunnel lights that have been on and off for years. Georgia Power is restructuring the electrical lines and upgrading the lights to LEDs after a main electrical panel flooded in December 2021....

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - After more than a year since its lights went out, the Buckhead Georgia 400 tunnel should be fully lit by September, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).

Last week, Georgia Power crews began removing more than 700 tunnel lights that have been on and off for years. Georgia Power is restructuring the electrical lines and upgrading the lights to LEDs after a main electrical panel flooded in December 2021.

Georgia DOT spending $2.7 million to repair Buckhead tunnel lights

The project has taken so long to get started because GDOT didn’t have a funding source, nor could it reach an agreement with Georgia Power, which wanted $3.1 million.

Safety concerns first reported by Better Call Harry led to GDOT and Georgia Power reaching a deal for $2.7 million.

The lights are necessary because Georgia law requires lighting in tunnels. Also, anyone driving into that tunnel on a bright sunny day knows that when sunlight is bouncing off the Atlanta Financial Center, a driver’s eyes have a hard time adjusting.

Dr. Wesley Hanson, an optometrist, said normal eyes need 15 to 20 minutes to adjust to the drastic light change.

“As we get older, it takes even longer,” she said. “If people have any conditions, cataracts or macular degeneration, or any changes in the eye, they may not adapt at all.

Better Call Harry obtained 23 driver complaints to GDOT’s 511 helplines over the past year.

One complainant wrote, “This is particularly hazardous when one goes from the bright sunshine to pitch black, you are blinded, and everyone slams on their brakes.”

Georgia Power crews will be working in the tunnel over the next several months. They are not blocking any lanes and for safety, they are depending on a lighted truck to take the impact if a car swerves in the tunnel.

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