Atlanta documentarian Adelin Gasana first heard about Brandon Brannu Fulton through his friend, now producing partner, Julia Griggs. Griggs learned about Fulton also known as Atlantas Urban Cowboy when she saw him riding his horse down the Beltline.  For us Atlantans, its quite the sight, Gasana said. A horse on the Beltline is […] The post Filmmaker ...

Another Friday the 13th March 13  Our apologies to everybody who left the house without a jacket yesterday. As several of you, including a real-life former TV weatherman, pointed out, our forecast of “a high of 70” was a pipe dream. Unrelated, David Chandley, chief meteorologist at FOX 5, said he will retire next month […] The post Oscar weekend ...

Im more excited about the Academy Awards than I have been in years, and its all because of one thing: good options! If youve been paying attention this year, you know that the race appears to have come down to two films: Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another and Ryan Cooglers Sinners.  When a […] The post Who will win at the 98th Academy Awards? ...

The first thought that popped into my mind while watching Undertone was: I always knew podcasting was terrifying. The second thought was: but its not all that inherently cinematic, is it? Undertone, written and directed by Ian Tuason, follows Evy (Nina Kiri), a podcaster who moves back home to play caretaker to her devoutly religious […] The post ...

There is a long, storied history to melodrama that stretches back centuries Wuthering Heights, Douglas Sirk movies, you name it. The definition of melodrama necessitates exaggeration and excitement, sweeping emotions and grand gestures. But Ive always found that melodrama works best when those emotions are rooted in something a little more grounded. In ...

Jewish hoops March 12 (23 Adar 5786)  Hi all, At the time of publication we were just getting news about a man who drove his car into a synagogue in Michigan. Details are developing, but it seems the attacker is the only death involved.  The Yeshiva University Maccabees D3 men’s basketball team is in Atlanta to battle the […] The post Yeshiva v. ...

Sandy Springs voters will be able to vote in the May 19 primary and nonpartisan election to determine who will lead the state at every level of government, from the governor's office to Capitol Hill, and the statewide officials who oversee voting, public safety, and the legal system. The post Sandy Springs voters to decide on key races in May 19 primary ...

The Norcross Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of a rezoning for 290 and 300 Academy Street, advancing the construction of a 15-home subdivision, which the City Council will vote on April 6. The post Norcross rezoning proposal clears planning and zoning board for downtown redevelopment appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Yeshiva University Maccabees will face the Emory University Eagles in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA D3 basketball tournament, with the game becoming a source of pride and hope for the Jewish community amidst the ongoing war in Israel. The post Yeshiva University Maccabees face Emory Eagles in NCAA D3 Sweet 16 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

DeKalb County School District administrators reviewed data on the first phase of its Student Assignment Project, which proposes closing 27 schools and expanding or repurposing others, and found overall dissatisfaction with the proposed plan, decision-making process, and lack of quantifiable data about cost savings. The post DeKalb School officials discuss ...

The Atlanta Beltline Arboretum officially has the worlds longest linear arboretum, spanning 12.44-miles of the completed trail. The arboretum continues to grow, reaching 16.7 miles of trail by summer 2026, and progresses toward completion of the full 22-mile loop by 2030. It maintains Level II accreditation from ArbNet, an international network of more than ...

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Macon Pride, the Ocmulgee Artist Guild, and the 567 Center for Renewal will host Graffiti Happy Hour on March 14 as part of Macon's Public Space Week, inviting residents, visitors, and artists to transform six existing graffiti walls into open canvases celebrating Macon's creativity and culture. The post Macon Pride hosts graffiti happy hour for Public ...

The Friends of Lost Corner Preserve hosted a lecture by historian Melissa Swindell, who shared the 200-year history of the park, which was created by Peggy Miles, a former Emory University histologist, to protect the land for future generations. The post Historian reveals 200-year story of Sandy Springs’ Lost Corner Preserve appeared first on Rough Draft ...

State House lawmakers approved new requirements for families applying for food assistance in what was one of the final votes on a key legislative deadline day, with the proposal passing after midnight Saturday.  However, advocates have pushed back on the legislation, arguing that the changes would not adequately address errors within the system and urging ...

Airia, an enterprise AI security, orchestration and governance platform, will relocate its local operations to Coda at Tech Square in Midtown. The company will move into its new 10,000-square-foot office in April a notable expansion from its previous co-working space at the development. Atlanta has always been a foundational part of our journey […] The ...

When Christalyn Hampton found out her film, The Devil is Busy, was nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards, she screamed.  Awards werent something the Atlanta local was thinking about while making the film, which she co-directed with Geeta Gandbhir (also the director of the Oscar-nominated documentary feature The Perfect ...

Our new Norcross weekly newsletter March 6  Hey, it’s Hayden Sumlin from Rough Draft, and I’m excited to welcome you to our first weekly newsletter for and about Norcross. I joined the reporting team in early January, and as Rough Draft has expanded its coverage to Norcross, I will be reporting on the city. When I’m […] The post New Norcross ...

Thursday on deck March 12  The Atlanta Braves’ new streaming platform, BravesVision, will offer live and on-demand viewing for 140 regular-season games for $99.99 with some local blackouts. Its still unclear whether the offering will have partnerships with traditional distributors before the season starts on March 27. Following early morning rain, it ...

In the March 12 edition of Quick Bites dining news, iconic Atlanta restaurant EATS reopens today at Wild Heaven Beer in West End. Plus, get caught up on upcoming Atlanta restaurant openings, weekly jazz nights, and a few festive pop-ups. And read about springtime fundraisers to attend, ranging from a fancy party at Zoo Atlanta to a pro-immigrant bake sale ...

Come together March 11  Collaboration isn’t the exception in Atlanta’s creative culture. It’s common practice.  This week’s Sketchbook looks at two recent moments when artists working together produced creative experiences neither could have crafted alone. At Spruill Gallery, Shannon Morris paired two artists with disparate but complementary ...

With legislators running for higher office, longtime lawmakers retiring, and many challenges to incumbents, the Georgia General Assembly is set for high turnover after this years elections. Control of the state House and Senate is at stake as Republicans are defending the majorities theyve held in both chambers for over 20 years. Eighteen senators and […] ...

The Brookhaven City Council approved a $375,000 settlement agreement with four companies regarding a collapsed pavilion at a city park, with Tri Scapes, Jacobs Engineering Group, Lose & Associates, Matrix Engineering Group, and Crown Service Contractors each paying a portion of the settlement. The post Brookhaven approves $375,000 settlement from ...

Colors everywhere March 11  It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. Welcome to summer, I guess. I don’t know much about gardening, but my cold-loving pansies were finally looking perky, and will now go into a drama-filled, fainting, withering, collapse that makes me so very sad.   Before we get to […] The post A ...

The Atlanta Braves have launched BravesVision, a multimedia platform offering live and on-demand streaming of over 140 regular-season games for $99.99, with a monthly subscription package to be announced before Opening Day. The post Atlanta Braves’ new streaming platform to offer 140 games for $99.99 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.