Growing up in a newspaper family and running a newspaper route with a neighborhood buddy for the AJC as one of my first jobs, I will admit that I have a sentimental as well as logical attachment to the need for local newspapers and their importance in communities large and small. A longtime friend and […] The post One man’s opinion: Why we still need ...

Restaurants around Atlanta are preparing Thanksgiving feasts with all the trimmings to celebrate on Nov. 27. Check out this list of Atlanta restaurants offering special holiday menus on Thanksgiving Day, along with where to order turkey, sides, and desserts to whole Thanksgiving family meals for takeout from local restaurants. The post Atlanta restaurants ...

Skyline Apartments, a new 250-unit apartment building developed by Exact Capital, has opened on the Southside Beltline trail in Peoplestown. Located at 1090 Hank Aaron Drive, units at Skyline are priced for residents with incomes at or below 60% of the area median income. There are also ground-floor retail spaces available. Skyline Apartments is a […] The ...

Key Points: 362-unit apartment community with townhomes and retail to deliver walkable urban living by late 2027 in Sandy Springs. The development is being built on land formerly owned by Sandy Springs Methodist Church. High Street Residential (HSR), the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, together with development partner Third & Urban, has ...

David Lyalin, a longtime Dunwoody resident and immigrant from the former Soviet Union, has compiled his family stories into a book to educated and inspire future generations. “Tales of a Grandfather Who Once Upon a Time Was a Grandson Himself,” written in both Russian and English, is a collection of family stories, published by Sandermoen […] The post ...

The Young Republican National Federation (YRNF) an organization dedicated to politically organizing young conservatives and helping them win elected office across the United States is under fire after thousands of homophobic, sexist, racist, anti-Semitic, and violent Telegram messages from state-level group chats were leaked. Politico reviewed nearly ...

Tucker residents will have the opportunity to discuss plans for a special land use permit for a new coffee shop on Thursday. Rocket Brew, Inc. seeks to redevelop the property at 4268 and 4270 Lawrenceville Highway for 7 Brew Coffee, a drive-thru coffee shop. Residents who live within 500 feet of that property are invited […] The post Tucker residents to ...

Recovery Tuesday  Oct. 21  Well, yesterday’s AWS outage was annoying (and costly). We experienced a slowdown across several tools, including Canva, Slack, and other platforms. Hit reply and let us know how you fared. Was it an unproductive day? Sunny with a high of 78 today.  A Cartersville man was arrested yesterday after his family alerted ...

Central Atlanta Progress and the City of Atlanta are hosting Downtown Day an all-day and all-night celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 22 to showcase the energy, innovation, and investment shaping Downtown Atlantas future. The event, which lasts from 9:30 am to 1 a.m., will highlight the work being done to develop the Downtown area ahead […] The post ...

A man was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday morning after allegedly threatening to carry out a mass shooting, and police believe his family's quick thinking and actions saved lives. The post Family’s quick thinking thwarts potential mass shooting at airport appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Key Points: Brookhaven is soliciting feedback from the public on a new location for a library in the city. Officials said that since the new county administration has taken over, the project has advanced after years of stagnation. The survey closes on Nov. 30. The City of Brookhaven is soliciting the public’s input […] The post After decades, the ...

The Atlanta City Council passed a resolution Monday, renaming a portion of Pryor Road to honor the legacy of the former President of the United Youth-Adult Conference and late advocate for affordable housing, environmental justice, food security, public safety, and equity for all Atlantans, Michael Langford. Our community voted for me because they had seen ...

The Atlanta Police Department said a tragedy was prevented Monday at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a mans family made an urgent call. APD said they detained the driver of the truck, a man from Cartersville, who came to the airport with a semi-automatic weapon. The family said he has mental issues, Mayor Andre Dickens […] The post ...

Plunge into submerged landscapes dating back 2,500 years at Fernbank Museums Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas exhibit, now through Jan 11, 2026.  See objects of war, trade and culture recovered from ancient shipwrecks near the island of Sicily (just off Italys boot) and ponder a coastal city now located under the Gulf of Naples.  These displayed […] The ...

This year'sMichelin ceremony takes place onNov. 3 in Greenville, SC, home to the French tire companys North American headquarters. And with 2025 comesbig changes for the restaurant guide, rebranded as the Michelin Guide to the American South. Here's what we know so far. The post It’s Michelin season again, with changes afoot appeared first on Rough Draft ...

Georgia ranked near the bottom of a first-ever analysis of Medicare performance by a foundation that promotes access to quality health care. The new rankings by The Commonwealth Fund put Georgia in 42nd place out of 50 states and Washington, D.C. behind Alaska and ahead of New Mexico. Georgia scored poorly for several reasons. It had […] The post ...

In recent years Atlanta has quietly become a hub for crypto talk, meetups, and development. Enthusiasts here are no longer just watching Bitcoin and Ethereum. Many are keeping a laser eye on Solana. The reasons go beyond hype. It is about technology, momentum, and timing. One reason for the buzz: Solana price USD has seen a strong […] The post Why ...

The Innovation Cup, a weeklong interdisciplinary challenge, had area college students work in teams to find app-based solutions for capturing the energy of the World Cup by tackling four themes: local businesses, fan-to-fan experience, youth-friendly engagement, and smart city navigation. The post Georgia college students tackle World Cup technology in ...

Mindful Monday  Oct. 20  Thousands of people turned out for No Kings rallies on Saturday in Atlanta, Tucker, Smyrna, Decatur, and more Metro Atlanta communities. We’ve got a roundup and photos here. An estimated seven million people rallied at more than 2,500 protests nationwide. After morning temps below 50, it will be 72 and sunny.  Channel 2 ...

Planned Parenthood Southeasts board of directors announced this week that it would be hiring a law firm to investigate allegations of mismanagement that reproductive health advocates say threatens to undermine the organizations mission and has alienated donors and partner organizations. The statement followed the circulation of a save Planned Parenthood ...

Georgia Voice has seen success in the past few weeks of Q3, with a 31% increase in print pages and a 58% ad-to-editorial ratio, while Rough Draft's Associate Editor Sammie Purcell has been making strides in film criticism. The post Publisher’s Note – Mid-October updates appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

TY HealthSpan opens its doors on Sat. Oct. 25, “bringing a revolutionary approach to wellness and longevity to Atlanta,” according to a press release from the company. The state-of-the-art center will empower clients “to move beyond basic health maintenance and into a life of optimal vitality through precision diagnostics, personalized planning, and ...

Atlanta Streets Alive will close out the year on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 2-5 p.m. on a route connecting West End and Grant Park. The Atlanta Department of Transportation, with support from Propel ATL, invites everyone to join in the celebration of community, movement, and joy on car-free streets, sponsored by Apollo Associates Realty. This […] The post ...

Environment Sandy Springs launched a pilot EcoSleuth program at Lost Corner Preserve, which taught third and fifth-graders and their parents how to discover and document the nature in their own backyards. The post Environment Sandy Springs teaches kids to be EcoSleuths at home appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Key Points: The Elegant Elf Marketplace will be open on Nov. 8 and 9 at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 online when purchased by Nov. 6. The Sandy Springs Society invites shoppers to the 14th annual Elegant Elf Marketplace at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center […] The post Elegant Elf Marketplace returns ...