Leadership Georgia announced its Class of 2027 on Monday, October 19, featuring 63 individuals including thirteen residents from Atlanta. The post Leadership Georgia names Class of 2027, including 13 Atlanta residents appeared first on Rough Draft.

A broad coalition of faith communities in Georgia has called for civil political discourse and leadership centered on human dignity ahead of the upcoming general elections. The post Georgians deserve better than todays divisive political discourse appeared first on Rough Draft.

You only die once (YODO) Sunday, Oct. 25  Cathy Cobbs here at the wheel for this weeks Sunday newsletter a bit in my feelings, as the kids say. Abundant sunshine today with a high of 68  Is it just me, or does it seem like everyone is dying all of a sudden? Ive […] The post WNBA Finals tied 2-2 appeared first on Rough Draft.

The Arthritis Foundation unveiled its renovated national headquarters in Midtown Atlanta, featuring a new in-house media production studio named after long-time supporter Jane Wyman. The post Arthritis Foundation debuts renovated headquarters in Midtown appeared first on Rough Draft.

Former Mayor Bucky Allen and former Council Member Jeff Johnson are competing in a Nov. 3 special election to fill the unexpired City Council seat left by the late Marshall Cheek. The post Norcross City Council candidates share plans for one-year term appeared first on Rough Draft.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital was reverified as a Level IV Neonatal Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics. The post Arthur M. Blank Hospital NICU reverified as level IV neonatal center appeared first on Rough Draft.

German automaker Audi plans to invest approximately $4 billion in its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Peach County, Georgia, which is scheduled to produce 200,000 premium SUVs annually by 2031. The post Audi announces $4 billion investment for new Georgia manufacturing plant appeared first on Rough Draft.

A new study from LendingTree revealed that Georgia ranks fifth in the nation for lottery spending, with residents spending an average of $500 per capita in 2024. The post Georgians ranked 5th in nation for lottery ticket spending appeared first on Rough Draft.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp extended the state's motor fuel tax suspension through November 30 to provide relief from high gas prices. The post Gov. Brian Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through Thanksgiving appeared first on Rough Draft.

The new LGBTQ+ nightlife app Out Local is accepting applications through October 31 for BreakOUT ATL, a citywide queer talent competition in Atlanta featuring a $5,000 cash prize and a free cruise. The post OUT Local launches queer talent competition in Atlanta appeared first on Rough Draft.

Horizon Theatre Companys world premiere of “Other Paths to God,” a hospital dramedy by Atlanta playwright Kelundra Smith, continues through Nov. 8 at the theaters home in Little Five Points. Directed by Alexis Kulani Woodard, the production follows five intensive care unit nurses at Morey Medical Center whose lives unravel when $3 million goes missing. ...

Marist School is celebrating its 125th anniversary during the 20262027 academic year to honor the schools heritage. Founded by the Society of Mary in 1901 in Downtown Atlanta, Marist was a Catholic military day school for boys until the mid-70s when it ended the military offering and became coeducational. The school, originally called Marist College, […] ...

MARTA and Soccer in the Streets officially celebrated the grand opening of the newest StationSoccer field at H.E. Holmes Station on Oct. 21. The launch comes a decade after the partners unveiled the worlds first transit-station pitch at Five Points Station, according to a press release. The addition of the H.E. Holmes StationSoccer pitch converts […] The ...

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 The High Museum. Dance in the Taylor Lobby, hear ghost stories in the Atrium, and raise a glass […] The post The Atlanta News Quiz for October 24 ...

Help us grow our newsletter! Do you know a friend or neighbor who would enjoy our weekly newsletter on Norcross? Please have them subscribe here. Halloween fun in Norcross Friday, Oct. 23  Hey, it’s Hayden with my weekly Norcross newsletter. I traveled to Cloudland Canyon State Park last weekend and hiked around the edge of […] The post Lead up to ...

Tucker may expand Friday, Oct. 23  Hello Tuckerites! I hope, like me, you’re enjoying the crisp fall air and clear skies with some time outside. While you’re out, make sure you head to the polls before early voting ends on Oct. 30, and certainly by Election Day on Nov. 3 if you haven’t already.  If […] The post Annexation on the ballot appeared ...

Let the zoomies begin  Friday, Oct. 24  If you’re looking for a reason to be outdoors this weekend, you and your pooch should check out the newly renovated Morgan Falls Dog Park.  We have another weekend on tap that reminds us why we love October in Georgia, with sunny skies and temperatures in the upper […] The post City Springs 2.0 appeared first ...

Civil rights activist and former journalist Tom Houck has died at the age of 79. The post Civil rights activist and former MLK aide Tom Houck dies at 79 appeared first on Rough Draft.

Jan Paul, the former executive director of Leadership Sandy Springs, was named the Greater Atlanta Perimeter Chamber's 2026 Woman of Distinction during an awards luncheon held on October 21. The post Jan Paul honored as GPC 2026 woman of distinction appeared first on Rough Draft.

The Neighborhood Planning Unit F has deferred its vote until November on a zoning application to demolish the home where Michael Hardwick was arrested in 1982, a pivotal moment that eventually led to the overturning of Georgia's anti-sodomy laws. The post Vote delayed on demolition of LGBTQ+ historic site appeared first on Rough Draft.

When production on the first season of It: Welcome to Derry came to an end, showrunner and writer Brad Caleb Kane didnt know if the show would be a success or or get renewed. He was trying to figure out what his next gig would be, and when he heard about a new show called […] The post Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane talks bringing ‘Crystal Lake’ to life ...

“Where the Weird Things Are a special Halloween experience that brings together local folklore, giant mythical creatures and their stories returns to Historic Fourth Ward Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The immersive, participatory experience offers much of the same whimsy and fantasy of the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade, but […] The ...

Former mayoral candidate Dontaye Carter faces citations for violating public assembly ordinances during a Sandy Springs protest, an issue he plans to challenge in municipal court on December 16. The post Sandy Springs Police cite former mayoral candidate for assembly violation appeared first on Rough Draft.

Historic Fall Classic Friday, Oct. 23 Two small-market, low-payroll teams that have never won a championship meet in the World Series starting tonight, as the Brewers host the Rays in Milwaukee at 8 p.m. (FOX) Sunny with a high of 71 today. Rinse and repeat all weekend. Today is the last day […] The post Absentee ballots appeared first on Rough Draft.

From Southwest Atlanta to Los Angeles, Tevin Williams known as Mandal is taking the comedy world by storm. His debut comedy release, $$$$$$ (pronounced dollar sign) is set to debut on YouTube on Oct. 25.  Co-produced by Donald Glovers media company Gilga and Bay Area Comedy power house Blonde Medicine, the special will […] The post Atlanta born ...