It is October 2020 and Tucker is adding pickleball to the Recreation Center (indoors). It is October 2022 and Tucker is talking about adding pickleball to the Recreation Center (outdoors). It is June 2025 and Tucker is talking about adding pickleball to the Recreation Center. It is June 2099 and Tucker is still talking about […] The post Tucker needs ...

SK8 THE ROOF, a 3,000-square-foot covered outdoor roller skating rink located 10 stories above Atlantas iconicPonce City Market, will debut on Saturday, June 21 and remain open daily throughout the summer, according to an announcement about the opening. In addition,The Roofwill begin hosting a nightly laser show after sunset, the release said. Located on ...

Discover Dunwoody and Passion Soccer Academy will partner for June 22’s Viva la Copa at Ashford Lane Lawn in Dunwoody from noon to 11:00 p.m. According to an announcement, the partnership will focus on soccer programming, tourism initiatives, and youth development programs in the region. Passion Soccer Academy operates as a nonprofit organization serving ...

The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) is repairing a 16-inch water main that was damaged in a car accident Saturday morning along Peachtree Road in Buckhead. The incident has caused water outages and road closures in the area of 2099 Peachtree Road. In a press release sent at 11 a.m., DWM said two northbound […] The post Car accident leads ...

Serenity Mental Health Center in Sandy Springs is offering patients transcranial magnetic stimulation, a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic fields to stimulate the brain. Theyll also treat patients with ketamine to address treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.   Tricia Pease with Serenity said the drug helps by ...

Some Georgia lawmakers have been trying for years without success to raise Georgias tax on cigarettes, but some think cuts at the federal level may finally stir interest in their cause. State Rep. Michelle Au, D-Johns Creek, said shes been trying for five years to get the Republican-led Georgia House of Representatives interested in a […] The post ...

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 by SCAD. Experience Elegance at SCAD FASH   Discover the timeless artistry of two visionaries in fashion and photography at SCAD FASH Museum […] ...

Seeing the world premiere of Young John Lewis at Theatrical Outfit feels like being on the precipice of something big; you know that a couple of years down the line, youll be bragging that you saw it before it was on Broadway. The musical, with book and lyrics by Psalmayene 24 and music by Eugene […] The post Theatre Review: ‘Young John Lewis’ is the ...

A federal judge on Monday blocked the enforcement of three of President Donald Trumps executive orders that would have threatened to defund nonprofit organizations providing health care and services for LGBTQ people and those living with HIV. The preliminary injunction was awarded by Judge Jon Tigar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of ...

The Hampton Social, a coastal-inspired restaurant, will open at High Street in Dunwoody on June 20, serving lunch and dinner daily, a weekday happy hour, and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The post The Hampton Social to open at High Street in Dunwoody on June 20 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The MARTA Board of Directors on June 12 adopted a $1.55 billion budget for 2026 that includes $652 million in net operating funds and $901.8 million for capital programming. MARTA derives a significant part of its operating budget from sales tax revenue which is forecasted to be over $400 million in fiscal year 2026, with […] The post MARTA adopts 2026 ...

The Brookhaven City Council held a public hearing on June 10 to discuss millage rates and stormwater fees, which may result in an increase of $18 for homesteaded properties and $37.80 for non-homestead properties. The post Brookhaven City Council to vote on millage rate increase appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Brookhaven Mayor John Park delivered the State of the City address, highlighting the city's progress in connectivity, the new Brookhaven City Centre, and future development of the MARTA parking lot. The post Brookhaven Mayor John Park highlights city’s progress and future growth plans appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Juneteenth, whichcommemorates the end of slavery in the United States, will be celebrated with a plethora of events around the metro area starting this weekend. Weve rounded up a guide to some of the events. Chamblee Rocks: Juneteenth CelebrationThe city’s inaugural celebration is Friday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m. on the greenspace of Chamblee City […] The ...

Friday the 13th June 13   Gov. Brian Kemp and state officials said they will crack down on violent protesters at tomorrow’s “No Kings” rallies taking place across the country, including several locations in Metro Atlanta.  Thunderstorms and 83 today. Rinse and repeat for the whole weekend. The Atlanta City Council could vote on a ...

Brookhaven Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Human Kinetics, has begun offering Active Living Every Day classes this summer.  Active Living Every Day is a 12-week behavior change program, focused on helping sedentary adults fit physical activity into their lives in realistic ways. Participants will learn the skills needed to become physically ...

Director Daniel Minahan and producer Peter Spears had been looking for a project to collaborate on when they both received Shannon Pufahls novel On Swift Horses independently. Excited about the novels complex characters and how it could translate to screen, the two men knew this was the one.   Back in theaters for Pride month after […] The post Daniel ...

Jeff Phungglans journey to the film industry began a little differently than most. Born in California and raised in a devout Christian family in Arizona, he attended school for ministry before he decided to become a filmmaker. Phungglan attended Kairos School of Ministry in Las Vegas. While there, he worked in the schools media department, […] The post ...

Body-inclusive gym Team Lis Smash will host its sixth Rainbow Deadlift Showdown, a friendly showcase celebrating the strength and joy of the LGBTQ+ community, on Saturday, June 14. LGBTQ+ and allied lifters will gather on Saturday for the showcase, where they will have three attempts to deadlift their largest weight. The event is open to […] The post ...

Aria’s New Chef + An ATL Taco Tour June 12  For today’s Side Dish, we’re offering two recipes, including one for shrimp salad with chipotle dressing. We also have a story on the new executive chef of Aria, who takes over the kitchen of the lauded restaurant following the retirement of chef and owner Gerry Klaskala.  One of […] The post Aria ...

Primarily known for his horror television shows like The Haunting of Hill House, Mike Flanagan is no stranger to literary adaptation.  Hes also no stranger to Stephen King, having adapted both Geralds Game and Doctor Sleep in the past ten years. The Life of Chuck, the newest of Flanagans King adaptations, is a bit sweeter […] The post The meaning of life ...

Toward the beginning of Materialists, Lucy (Dakota Johnson), a matchmaker for the New York City elite, sits with a colleague discussing the men and women of the NYC dating pool as though they were brands: is there a niche market for a particular woman, how does a mans height affect his market value, etc.  This […] The post Materialists cant wring the ...

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Inspired by his own experiences with mental health, autistic Atlanta teenager Shyam Contractor is hosting a charity basketball tournament to raise money for CHRIS 180 through his nonprofit, Happy Kids Tournaments. Shyam, 14, wants to help other Atlanta teenagers get mental health care after suffering from depression. Everyone deserves the kind of care that ...

Adrian Sasine, a Sandy Springs entrepreneur, said he learned an important lesson from a job he hated enough that he sold the company. Sasine, the co-founder of Nolodex, previously started BrandingHawk, a branding merchandise firm, with a partner who was in charge of selling branded merchandise products. When I bought my partner out, like, all […] The post ...