Visitors to Buckhead can use their mobile devices to access information on dining, shopping, transportation and recreation, courtesy of The Buckhead Coalition, an organization of business and civic leaders dedicated to promoting the district.

The Buckhead TextSite can be found by texting "BUCKHEADINFO"‘ to 99699. An autoreply directs users to https://mobilezen.com/BuckheadInfo, which is also accessible by desktop computer.

There, information can be culled on annual events, sightseeing, hotels, restaurants, art galleries, historical sites, MARTA routes, rental car locations and limousine services, among other things. The site also has maps and directions.

The coalition is working with mobilezen, an Atlanta-based company specializing in text messaging and mobile web solutions. To learn more about the coalition itself, text BUCKHEADCOALITION to 99699 to be directed to https://mobilezen.com/BuckheadCoalition.

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