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Wayfair is opening its second large-format, brick-and-mortar store in Atlanta, GA, at The District at Howell Mill on March 31, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. A grand opening weekend celebration is scheduled for April 17–19, 2026, featuring $50 gift cards for the first 100 daily customers, in-store deals, and family-friendly entertainment. Wayfair +2

Key Details for the Atlanta Grand Opening:

• Location: The District at Howell Mill, Atlanta, GA.
• Store Opens: March 31, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET.
• Grand Opening Festivities: April 17 – April 19, 2026.
• Opening Weekend Events: The first 100 customers each day will receive a $50 gift card, along with family-friendly entertainment.

Volunteers are 100% the lifeblood of the UHNA. Literally nothing gets done without them.

Thanks to the stalwarts that helped clean the mural, scrape, sand and paint the wooden table and bench on Saturday- APS Students Olive and Elsbeth (Legends!), UHNA Youth Coordinator Caren, Membership Chair Natalia & Treasurer Debbie (above and beyond!) & neighbors Ben, Oliver and Nelson.

Thanks also to Playgroup/Social Chair Maria for organizing the Egg Hunt Sunday, and all the others that helped out (too many to name- you know who you are!)

If you'd like to join in drop us a line uhadmin@underwoodhills.org or follow events on the Calendar (click on an entry for details).

Do you have a high school or college grad this year? Send their name and school they're graduating from to dmassara@mindspring.com for inclusion on our neighborhood banner to be hung at the park. Please forward this to any Underwood Hills grads who might want to be included. Deadline is Saturday, April 25 at 5:00 PM.

HI, I am Maha, I’m an Atlanta native and I moved to Underwood Hills in January 2025. I graduated undergrad from UGA and Law School at Georgia State. I have owned my own personal injury practice for 13 years. We represent injured people in motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, pedestrian accidents, and dog bites.

In the last 2-week period (March 7 - 20), 34 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, one occurred in the area we patrol.

Sometime overnight between March 12 and March 13, a license plate was stolen from a vehicle parked on Marvin Street.  LPR cameras captured images of the suspect vehicle with the stolen license plate affixed to the rear in west midtown around 11:00 PM.  This case is under investigation by the Larceny from Auto Unit.

There were no significant incidents this period to report.

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher

Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol

After a couple of years prevaricating, we finally have a new (additional) grill for Underwood Hills Park. Just in time for summer...

Big thanks to Bert Jacobs and Nelson Lindsay for assisting with the install, and to Members and Sponsors for providing the funds.

: JOIN the UHNA Become a Sponsor

Support the neighborhood. Be part of the community.

UHNA sponsorship helps make neighborhood events, initiatives, and communication possible throughout the year. From community gatherings and family events to park cleanups, newsletters, and neighborhood outreach, sponsor support plays an essential role in keeping Underwood Hills connected.

Our sponsors are more than advertisers. They are visible supporters of the neighborhood and valued partners in the life of this community. In fact, 92% of residents say that UHNA sponsorship influences their buying decisions. 

Your support is seen, valued, and remembered.

Whether you choose to support UHNA as a simple gesture of goodwill or as a more visible community sponsor, we are deeply grateful for your involvement.

Become a Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor: $300 per calendar year

A simple way to support the neighborhood.

Ideal for businesses and individuals who want to show their support for Underwood Hills, even if they are not looking for substantial promotional visibility.

• Listing in the online UHNA Sponsor Directory with a link to your website or landing page
• Recognition as a Supporting Sponsor in the eNewsletter
• Online visibility only; not included in printed materials
  

Gold Sponsor: $600 per calendar year

Our standard sponsorship level.

Ideal for sponsors who want to support the neighborhood and maintain a visible, credible presence in the community.

• Prominent placement in the online UHNA Sponsor Directory with a link to your website or landing page
• Recognition in the eNewsletter with your logo
• Inclusion in printed UHNA materials, including printed newsletters
• Verbal recognition at UHNA meetings
• Sponsor presence at UHNA events
• Permission to use the UHNA logo in your communications
  

Platinum Sponsor:  $900 per calendar year

Our featured sponsorship level.

Ideal for sponsors who want the highest level of visibility and recognition across UHNA communications and neighborhood events.

• Premium placement in the online UHNA Sponsor Directory with a link to your website or landing page
• Recognition in the eNewsletter with your logo
• Featured recognition in printed UHNA materials, incl. the printed newsletter
• Feature opportunities in UHNA social media and eNews
• Verbal recognition at UHNA meetings
• Premium sponsor presence at UHNA events
• Permission to use the UHNA logo in your communications
  

To join or renew as a UHNA sponsor for 2026, please select the sponsorship level that best fits your business and your connection to the neighborhood and contact sponsorship@underwoodhills.org to discuss further or to start your sponsorship today!

Link to 2026 Sponsorship Flyer

**Please save the date, as we'll be having a member-appreciation event April 19 at Your3rdSpot @The Works**

Be on the lookout for the invitation on your email.

If you haven't joined yet, no worries, you still have time!

You can use the QR code below or go to our website: JOIN the UHNA

Come and join this Family friendly event in preparation for the Easter Egg Hunt.

We'll clean the Mural, spruce up tables and benches and surrounding areas.

Tasks include scrape and sand the old wooden surfaces, undercoat the new wood, cover with acrylic in matching color. Clean bleachers mural using soft brushes and soapy water so as not to damage the artwork. Depending on time and number of volunteers we may also stencil the UHNA logo on furniture using a white gloss enamel.

-Please Bring your own water bottle and wear suitable clothing. 

-Bring scrapers and paint brushes if you have them.

-Bring soft cleaning brushes, bucket and detergent for cleaning if you'd like to clean the mural.

Students can earn community service hours via Tiersphere for APS students 

Refreshments provided by UHNA Beautification Committee

Atlanta is considering a multi-billion-dollar decision: whether to extend the city’s eight Tax Allocation Districts (TADs). The outcome will shape how schools, infrastructure, and essential city services are funded for years to come.
The Center for Civic Innovation and other partners are bringing TAD town halls to neighborhoods across the city — to break TADs down in plain language, hear from local voices, and make space for real questions and discussion about what this could mean for your community.

It is critical that neighborhoods are part of these discussions. Here is the link to RSVP: bit.ly/tadevent

Let me know if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!
Clara Totenberg Green (she/her/hers)
Director of Communications
Center for Civic Innovation | civicatlanta.org
404.210.6574 

In the last 2-week period (Feb 21 - Mar 6), 34 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, two were reported in the area we patrol.  One was the report of a missing license plate.  The location and time of disappearance is unknown.  The second report involved a UH resident being struck by a vehicle at I-75 / Howell Mill while on a scooter.  The resident went home and reported the incident.  Significant incidents reported in the surrounding area are summarized below.

• [Summary included in last crime and time report] On March 5, 2026, an Uber driver had a verbal dispute with 5 male passengers.  He dropped the group off in the area of Collier / Defoor.  One or more of the men began shooting at the Uber.  The driver sustained multiple gunshot wounds.  Officers arrived quickly and made multiple arrests at the scene.  The driver was in stable condition.
• On March 6, 2026, three black males entered a restaurant on the 1100 block of Collier Road purporting to be inspectors.  When an employee asked the men for identification, one of the men snatched the employee's cell phone and fled the location.  With the assistance of Phoenix (APD's helicopter), the vehicle was located on Peachtree Road.  Officers stopped the vehicle.  The man that snatched the phone was identified and arrested for Robbery by Sudden Snatching.

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher

Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol

In advance of the World Cup and in an effort to continue to make Atlanta's public golf courses more welcoming and accessible to all, the Atlanta City Golf team is introducing FootGolf at the Candler Park Golf Course! FootGolf is a sport that blends the best of soccer and golf. We're hosting a virtual public meeting on Thursday, March 26 from 6 - 7 pm on Zoom to share details about the rollout, how it will be played alongside traditional golf, and what it means for expanding recreational opportunities in Candler Park. 

Even though this course is in the NE Atlanta quadrant of the city, our four public courses (Tup, Browns Mill, Candler, and Chastain) serve Atlantans from all corners of the city, so we'd love to get the word out to everyone that this fun new activity will be available in Candler Park soon. 

 Curious about FootGolf at Candler Park Golf Course?

Join the Atlanta City Golf team for a virtual public meeting to learn more about the upcoming rollout of FootGolf and what it means for expanding recreational opportunities at the course.

This meeting will cover:
• What FootGolf is and how it’s played
• How FootGolf will operate alongside traditional golf
• Details about the proposed rollout at Candler Park Golf Course
• What this means for expanding access and recreation in our parks

 March 26
 6:00 – 7:00 PM
 Virtual via Zoom

Join the meeting here:
https://www.cityofatlantagolf.com/events-list/footgolf/

Thank you in advance for your help, and please let me know if you need other info.

Rachel Maher 

Deputy Commissioner, Partnerships + Enterprise 

City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation 

160 Trinity Ave. SW, 3^rd Floor | Atlanta, Georgia 30303  C: 404.973.9467 ramaher@atlantaga.gov | www.atlantaga.gov 

Significant Incident

Early this Thursday around 5:00 am, an Uber driver had a verbal dispute with 5 male passengers.  He dropped the group off in the area of Collier / Defoor.  One or more of the men began shooting at the Uber.  The driver sustained multiple gunshot wounds.  Officers arrived quickly and made multiple arrests at the scene.  The driver was in stable condition.

In the last 2-week period (Feb 7 - 20), 41 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, one occurred in the area we patrol.  That incident was non-criminal and involved a welfare check.  Everyone was okay.

A summary of the types of incidents reported in the surrounding area:

Significant Incidents:

On February 18, 2026, a shoplifter at 1801 Howell Mill Rd became violent and pushed an employee causing injury.  The incident was classified as a robbery due to the force used.  The incident is under investigation by the Robbery Unit.

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher

Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol

If you are pregnant or know someone in the neighborhood who is pregnant, let us know!  The Baby Welcoming Committee brings adorable Winnie + Crew clothes and a meal from Floral Park Market to families with new additions!  Reach out to Melissa Blair, Molly Kloos, or Jen Roane with any new or expecting baby info!

Email: babywelcome@underwoodhills.org

Rising Kindergarten parents and children, E Rivers is hosting our annual Kindergarten Kaleidoscope on Thursday, March 12th at 3pm! This is a fantastic chance for parents and students to come meet teachers, see future classmates, tour the Kindergarten classrooms and get excited for next year! If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Melissa or Molly at eriverswelcomedesk@gmail.com. For more information, please see the attached flyer. We hope to see you there! 

Pre-K Lottery - Registration is live! Applications opened yesterday, Monday, February 23rd at 9am. For more information, please click HERE. Applications close on Friday, March 20th at 11:59pm and the lottery drawing will be held on Tuesday, March 31st. 

Dear Neighborhood Members,

Thank you so much to everyone who carved out time for our February meeting. It was wonderful to see such a dedicated group of volunteers working to keep Buckhead a great place to live.

We covered a lot of important territory—from welcoming Hanover West to our council to discussing zoning and infrastructure updates. Below, a few items that require your input as we prepare to host Mayor Andre Dickens next month.

Preparing for Mayor Andre Dickens (March 12th)

We want to make sure we give the Mayor a warm Buckhead welcome and have a truly fruitful discussion. To help us stay organized, we need your help:

Question Submissions: To ensure the conversation is as productive as possible, we plan to provide the Mayor’s office with a list of questions and topics in advance. This gives them the opportunity to arrive prepared with specific data and clear answers for our community.

We are asking communities to input questions directly into the form below. You may also share this form to solicit questions or concerns for our community.

https://tinyurl.com/BCN-Mayor-Dickens-Visit

Thank you all. I look forward to seeing everyone on March 12th!

Best regards,

Emily Boatright

Chair, Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods

404.518.2990

UHNA Youth Committee and Beautification Committee are teaming up to prepare the Park for the UHNA Easter Egg Hunt.

This Family friendly event is to clean the Mural, spruce up tables and benches before the egg hunt. Depending on time and number of volunteers we may also stencil the UHNA logo on furniture using a white gloss enamel. Bring your own water bottle, wear suitable clothing.  Bring scrapers and paint brushes if you have them. Bring soft cleaning brushes, bucket and detergent for cleaning if you'd like to clean the mural.

APS students can register for Community Service Hours via Tiersphere for APS students Refreshments provided by UHNA