A routine traffic stop by Brookhaven police on Dec. 8 resulted in multiple drug and stolen vehicle arrests. According to a release by the BPD, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a tinted tag cover that had a dealer plate affixed to the rear of the car. “A check of the VIN […] The post Routine stop nets multiple drug, stolen car charges ...

Sandy Springs: Past, present and the future Here is a fun fact: If you turn 21 this year, you were only one year old when we became a city. How we have changed in these 20 years. The first years of Sandy Springs’ existence were spent taking care of business. This included setting up a […] The post Current council members reminisce on 20 years of ...

The Sandy Springs City Council created a downtown using an empty parking lotbeside Roswell Road with the adoption of a master plan in 2012. It would be six more years before the first phase of City Springs was completed with the opening of the new city hall and Performing Arts Center in May 2018. Theretail […] The post Sandy Springs created its downtown ...

JavaVino’s closure + holiday bar design magic Dec. 11  For today’s Side Dish, we offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to put on annual holiday pop-ups at five Atlanta restaurants. Plus, we have a story on the opening of Lewis Barbecue at Ansley Mall, and more on the closure of JavaVino in Poncey-Highland […] The post JavaVino closing ...

The DeKalb County Board of Education approved a multi-million dollar modernization of Druid Hills High School, which will address its aging infrastructure, improve safety, upgrade learning facilities, and ensure compliance with current educational, accessibility, and building standards. The post DeKalb County Schools review ICE raid protocols after ...

Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett's proposals to fund a women's health grant program, repeal Georgia's six-week abortion ban, and establish a women's commission were all denied in tight votes. The post Fulton County commissioner proposal for women’s health funding fails appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Mayor Andre Dickens has appointedMarquetta J. Bryanas the City of Atlantas new city attorney. Bryan will succeed Patrise Perkins-Hooker, who will depart the city ahead of the start of Dickens next term. Bryan brings more than two decades of legal experience across public and private practice, according to a statement from the city. Marquetta Bryan […] The ...

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Atlanta-area restaurants are offering special holiday menus for dine-in service and takeout on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, ranging from traditional Christmas dinners to Southern-inspired buffets. The post Atlanta restaurants offering dine-in and takeout service on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Thursday traditions Dec. 11  Police escorted demonstrators out of a Georgia Public Service Commission meeting on Wednesday following the introduction of a surprise agreement between commission staff and Georgia Power. The protest was over an energy capacity increase needed to meet data center demands.  Sunny and 50 today. Coca-Cola named COO Henrique ...

For this week's Quick Bites, Rough Draft Dining Editor Beth McKibben brings you details on three big closures, the reopening of Mellow Mushroom in Decatur, and the upcoming opening of a new Irish bar and pub in South Downtown. She also shares news on an Atlanta chefs debut cookbook and the death of Sonnys BBQ founder. The post Dec. 11 Quick Bites: big ...

For the first time, the Virginia-Highland Civic Association (VHCA) will host its Tour of Homes in tandem with Virginia-Highland Winterfest, offering a full weekend of seasonal celebration. The collocation brings together Instagram-worthy homes for the holidays with irresistible charm, shops, restaurants, and community spirit. Returning to its original ...

Engaging a commercial lawyer early can help Sydney startups navigate complex funding rounds, protect intellectual property, and safeguard equity, providing clarity and confidence for long-term growth. The post From Agreements to Raising Capital: Why Sydney Startups Need a Commercial Lawyer appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Speech therapy plays a crucial role in helping neurodivergent children build better communication skills, reduce frustration, and increase confidence, while NDIS-funded providers offer flexible and individualized support to help children thrive. The post The Role of Speech Therapy in Supporting Neurodivergent Children appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Dunwoody diversions Dec. 10  It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. Yesterday was my birthday, and I had the chance to enjoy privileges usually reserved for toddlers or elderly people getting to cheat on games and win, suffering public humiliation in the form of a song, being driven around town, […] The post When one door ...

Where you land, how you leave Dec. 10  Outgoing Atlanta City Council president Doug Shipman is moving into a new role, and he’s thinking about what it means to keep artists at home. As the incoming president and CEO of South Arts, Shipman is taking on a nine-state region where creative workers often start their careers, […] The post South Arts’ new ...

On Dec. 11, Elizabeth Nix Smith, who was one of the first instructors at Peachtree Yoga Center in Sandy Springs, will wish her students “blessings and love namaste” for the last time. Smith, whose gentle self-deprecating humor and ability to make yoga a comfortable and accessible practice for all no matter their skill level […] The post Beloved ...

Police escorted demonstrators from a Georgia Public Service Commission meeting on Wednesday morning following the introduction of a surprise agreement between commission staff and Georgia Power, the utility it is charged with regulating. The commission is set to discuss a request from Georgia Power to increase the states energy capacity by nearly 10,000 ...

It was January 2006, a month after the formal launch of the City of Sandy Springs and six months since local voters had overwhelmingly approved the formation of the city from a northern slice of unincorporated Fulton County. I overheard some neighbors talking about zoning proposals being considered by the new city council. How can […] The post Founding ...

Its been 10 years since the passing of Mayor Eva Galambos, who was known locally as the mother of Sandy Springs. Flags flew at half mast when she lost a battle with cancer at age 87 in April 2015. As Sandy Springs celebrates 20 years of cityhood, Rough Draft is taking a look back in […] The post Remembering Eva Galambos: the mother of Sandy Springs ...

Three Atlanta restaurants, Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt, Agave, and JavaVino, will close in the next two months due to industry challenges such as a reduced customer base and higher ingredient costs. But for the owners of JavaVino, they see the Poncey-Highland cafe's closure as a positive and an opportunity to grow the family's wholesale coffee business. The post ...

DeKalb Commissioner Ted Terry held a town hall meeting to discuss the recently approved $45 million hangar expansion at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, where residents are concerned about increased noise and environmental pollution. The post Residents say they were ‘sold down the river’ over PDK airport expansion appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

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Gregory Padrick has been appointed as the new Chief of Police for DeKalb County, bringing with him 28 years of experience with the DeKalb County Police Department and a commitment to public safety. The post DeKalb County CEO appoints Gregory Padrick as police chief appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Mayor Frank Auman was honored at the Tucker City Council meeting with a reception, proclamation, and tributes, and approved funding for the Greenway Connector and Tucker-Northlake Trail projects before ending his tenure. The post Tucker Mayor Frank Auman honored at his final City Council meeting appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.