DASH Hospitality Group founder David Abes purchased Steak & Grace, which closed in Dunwoody Village last week. Abes will open Southern restaurant{S}table Comfort Food and Cocktails in April, adding to his collection of restaurants at the complex dubbed "Funwoody." The post Dunwoody Village loses a steakhouse, gains a Southern restaurant appeared first on ...

Georgias two Democratic senators are joining their colleagues in the U.S. Senate in a pledge to vote against a spending package that includes billions of dollars in funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Senators have until Friday to pass the package of six bills, which includes a $64.4 billion Homeland Security appropriations bill […] The ...

The Riverwood Athletic Association is hosting an online auction fundraiser from Feb. 6 to Feb. 20 to support the Riverwood Raiders sports teams and update facilities, with proceeds going towards new equipment and finishing touches at the basketball gym and football field. The post Riverwood Athletic Association launches online auction to support student ...

Norman Sauce III, Ph.D., Interim Superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, is on a tour to address community concerns and improve student outcomes, focusing on early childhood literacy, under-enrolled schools, and the need for clarity, consistency, and relationships. The post Dekalb County schools face challenges as interim superintendent takes ...

From school cellphone bans to tax cuts, some of this years most consequential proposals for new Georgia laws have been in the works for months. State legislators laid the groundwork last year for bills that will be considered during the General Assemblys session that began this month. About 20 study committees held public meetings across Georgia to set ...

The DeKalb County Commission has approved a policy statement establishing guiding pillars for equitable policing in the county. At the commissions meeting on Jan. 13, it approved the statement, which affirms the departments commitment to treating all residents equitably. The statement establishes guiding pillars for this equitable treatment, including equal ...

DeKalb County School District has announced the launch of its In the Know podcast, a new way for parents and families to connect with the district. The podcast has 17 episodes planned that are designed to help parents and families better understand, navigate, and make the most of the district’s resources and programming. ’In the Know’ […] The post ...

Nuttopia, a candy store in Tucker, Georgia, was broken into and vandalized for the second time in four months. The post Nuttopia owner devastated after second burglary in Tucker appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

BLKS, a play from Aziza Barnes, will play at Out Front Theatre Company from Jan. 29 to Feb. 14.  BLKS follows a group of Black women in New York City over a period of 24 hours as they navigate intimacy, health, and more. The play explores what it takes to be a queer Black woman, […] The post Director Robby Myles talks staging BLKS at Out Front Theatre ...

New York City-based filmmaker Lily Platts new short Crisis Actor made its debut at this years Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 25.  Platts film stars Sarah Steele as Celine, a chaotic aspiring actress who, after losing her day job, crashes an Al-Anon support group, meets a boy there (Philip Ettinger), and eventually has to come […] The post Lily Platt ...

Atlanta Pride has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. The newly appointed board members are Luis Feliciano, Dr. Chicora Martin, and Dr. Christopher A. Thompson. These new members bring expanded expertise in communications, higher education, community engagement, and LGBTQ+ advocacy to the organization. Feliciano is a ...

Thankfully warm, dry and at home this weekend as a winter storm threatened trees, limbs and power lines across much of our nation. At least in our neck of the woods, the ice was real and the bridges and roads were a bit treacherous, particularly at night, and after the re-freeze, but the worst of […] The post One man’s opinion: ICE is NOT nice appeared ...

Georgia State UniversitysEntrepreneurship & Innovation Institute(ENI) is accepting applications for Main Street Foundry, its nationally recognized entrepreneurship program. The application deadline is Jan. 30. Formerly known as the Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund, the program has been renamed to better reflect its role as a comprehensive accelerator ...

Monday off Jan. 26 Schools, colleges, and state offices are all closed today as Winter Storm Fern continues. We’ve got some photos from around Metro Atlanta here, plus a weather summary below.  After a frigid night, it will be sunny and 35 today. Temperatures will drop back into the teens again overnight.  Georgia […] The post Sorry, folks, ...

Rough Draft continues to provide winter storm updates on our website, including announcements from state, county, and city officials, the latest weather conditions and advisories, MARTA service adjustments, and closures and cancellations. Check out the storm updates for Monday, Jan. 26. The post Winter Storm Fern: Monday updates appeared first on Rough ...

After being invited to play in Mobile, AL during Mardi Gras week, the Cross Keys High School Pride of Brookhaven Marching Band is raising funds to finance the trip without imposing hardship on the students’ families. Alonzo Julian, the school’s band director, said his goal is “to raise this money so the students don’t have […] The post Brookhaven ...

Several metro Atlanta public school systems, private schools, and colleges and universities will close or switch to remote learning on Monday, Jan. 26 due to icy roads and frigid temperatures. The post Metro Atlanta school closures and remote learning days: Monday, Jan. 26 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an appeal challenging the dismissal of racketeering charges against 61 Stop Cop City protestors. The appeal, filed on Jan. 20, is in response to the dismissal of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) charges by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin Farmer on Dec. 30, 2025. The racketeering ...

Sandy Springs leaders cut the ribbon at Burdett Park, a new pocket park that connects several neighborhoods, featuring a crushed granite path, pedestrian lighting, a drinking fountain, landscape improvements, and park furnishings. The post New green space Burdett Park connects Sandy Springs communities appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Rough Draft continues to provide regular winter storm updates on our website, including announcements from state, county, and city officials, the latest weather conditions and advisories, MARTA service adjustments, and storm-related closures and cancellations. Check out the storm updates for Sunday, Jan. 25. The post Winter Storm Fern: Sunday updates ...

Birds Georgia will celebrate its 100th anniversary of bird conservation efforts in 2026 with a yearlong series of events and programs throughout the state. Among the plans the organization announced include guided birding trips, habitat restoration workdays, festivals and community gatherings that Birds Georgia says are designed to welcome birders and ...

Here comes Fern Jan. 24  Winter Storm Fern is expected to sweep through the state today, continuing on through Monday. Stay updated on the storm by checking coverage on our website throughout the weekend. Temperatures are expected to drop to freezing this evening and stay that way through tomorrow. MARKET UPDATE  Stocks finished the week mixed as the ...

Emergency officials are urging Georgia residents to prepare for icy conditions and possible power outages today and tomorrow during Winter Storm Fern. Rough Draft will continue reporting on conditions and other need-to-know information throughout the storm. Check back for updates. The post Winter Storm Fern: Saturday updates appeared first on Rough Draft ...

The City of Sandy Springs is moving forward with a redesign of the Roswell Road corridor before the Chattahoochee River, with nearly $5 million in federal funds, including a $2.22 million grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission. The post Sandy Springs secures nearly $5 million for Roswell Road redesign appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Its time to test your knowledge with this weeks Atlanta News Quiz! Click here to play, and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL. This weeks quiz is sponsored bySCAD.  Dive into the world of television at SCAD TVfest, happening February 46 at SCADshow in Midtown! Georgias premier TV […] The post The ...