Atlanta's LGBTQ+ daytime party Chaka Khan Hacienda is set to be put on pause following its upcoming event on September 27, according to founder Ree de la Vega. The post Atlanta’s Chaka Khan Hacienda to go on hiatus after Sept. 27 event appeared first on Rough Draft.

Atlanta Black Pride Weekend was held over Labor Day weekend, but there are more events and festivals on the way this month. Pride Lake The Pine Lake community in DeKalb County will hold its annual Pride festival on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 6 p.m., with family-friendly events, including a march around the lake. […] The post More Pride festivals ...

A Gwinnett County mother accused of leaving her infant son in a hot car while she worked is out of jail, over prosecutors objections that she remains a danger to her two surviving children. Deja Coleman, 29, is charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children in the July 29 death of her son, Daniel. […] The post Gwinnett mother charged in hot car ...

The Atlanta City Council passed a "parking bill of rights" on September 8 to improve transparency regarding parking rates and enforcement while also approving funding for police vehicles and airport security upgrades. The post Atlanta passes ‘parking bill of rights’ to increase transparency appeared first on Rough Draft.

Explore Brookhaven has announced its restaurant lineup for Taste Brookhaven 2026, an event scheduled for October 1 that will feature 16 local partners and support Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Strong4Life program. The post Explore Brookhaven reveals 16 restaurant partners for Taste Brookhaven 2026 appeared first on Rough Draft.

The Brookhaven City Council unanimously voted to defer a 30-day decision on an intergovernmental agreement for a new fire station at Blackburn Park following resident concerns over lack of notification. The post Brookhaven City Council defers agreement for new fire station after citizen pushback appeared first on Rough Draft.

Chef Demetrius Brown opened his new restaurant Heritage in Summerhill, offering an immersive dining experience that explores the diverse culinary traditions of the African diaspora. The post Chef Demetrius Brown opens Heritage, his seminal Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Summerhill appeared first on Rough Draft.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) is hosting a creative summit from Sept. 15-16 at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College.  The event is called the Creative Entrepreneurship Summit Atlanta and is designed to connect  and empower the independent music community, according to a press release. ...

Norcross outgoing City Manager Eric Johnson bid farewell to the community at the Sept. 8 council meeting before incoming leader Cheri Hobson-Matthews prepares to begin her new role on Friday, Sept. 11. The post Norcross City Council bids farewell to city manager, approves scouting and sport funding appeared first on Rough Draft.

Jamestown secured $72 million in refinancing from KKR for two Sandy Springs shopping centers, Parkside Shops and Hammond Exchange, which includes funding for future property improvements. The post Jamestown secures $72 million refinancing for Sandy Springs shopping centers appeared first on Rough Draft.

MARTA will host an in-person public hearing at the Decatur Recreation Center onMonday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m.to share updates and collect public feedback on proposed service adjustments to bus routes 15, 17, 75, 114, 118, and 120 in the City of Decatur, as well as Reach Zone 301 in the City of Atlanta. Community […] The post MARTA to hold public hearing on ...

Norcross officials are working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to investigate a ransomware attack that occurred on Aug. 1, while noting that some residents may experience service disruptions during restoration efforts. The post Norcross officials limit details on early August cyberattack appeared first on Rough Draft.

Back on track? Thursday, Sept. 10  Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution, co-sponsored by nine of her colleagues, to prioritize putting light rail on the Atlanta Beltline. The resolution requests that Mayor Andre Dickens, MARTA, and Atlanta Beltline Inc. collaborate to present an implementation plan and timeline by January 2027 ...

A mosquito trap in Chastain Park tested positive for West Nile Virus, and Vector Disease Control International is scheduled to treat the affected area over the next two days. The post Mosquitoes in Chastain Park test positive for West Nile virus appeared first on Rough Draft.

In this weeks Quick Bites, get updates on restaurant openings around Atlanta, along with a bake sale raising funds for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet. We've also rounded up a few food events, including this week's annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival and West Midtown Restaurant Week. The post Sept. 10 Quick Bites: new Westside Trinidadian spot, Nepal and ...

What it takes to stay  Wednesday, Sept. 9  Talent gets a career started. Support is what keeps it going. Since 2018, the nonprofit Idea Capital has proven that point by partnering with philanthropist Susan Antinori to provide a stipend to mid-career Atlanta painters, sculptors, ceramicists and printmakers. We have details on how to apply for the […] ...

It’s Sauce for the win  Wednesday, Sept. 9  It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. Last night, I went to see the Atlanta Braves at Truist (bad), followed by the Avett Brothers’ after-game concert (amazing), so I’m feeling a bit tired after trying to keep up with the youngsters. Let’s proceed […] The post Bovine bid ...

Two people are in custody, and police are actively searching for a third after shots were fired inside Piedmont Park on Wednesday afternoon. Officers were at the park within two minutes after receiving calls of shots being fired just before 3:30 p.m. Channel 2s Courtney Franciscowas at the park as Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum […] The post 2 in ...

TheGeorgia Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Republican Rick Jackson to be the next governor of the state. In an email, the statewide business organization cited Jackson’s “extensive business experience, understanding of Georgias economy, and commitment to maintaining the states strong economic momentum.” The announcement continued: “Jacksonhas ...

Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution supporting light rail transit along the 22-mile Beltline corridor, calling for an implementation plan to be presented by January 2027. The post Beltline rail discussion returns after Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduces resolution appeared first on Rough Draft.

Sagra, a neighborhood wine bar, opened on Gresham Avenue in East Atlanta Village last month. Founded by Eric Di Nardo (Bacchanalia), Sagra brings the neighborhood a new hangout spot focused on Italian wines paired with pizza, focaccia, and Italian snacks. The post Venetian-style wine bar Sagra opens in East Atlanta Village appeared first on Rough Draft.

Measles infections in an Atlanta-area daycare have been confirmed among eight children who were unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The outbreak, defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a series of three or more related cases, began after the first confirmed measles case on […] ...

Peace & Pride  Wednesday, Sep. 9  The Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority has announced the steering committee for the Atlanta LGBTQ+ Community Center Initiative. The 40-person body brings together nonprofit leaders, business executives, grassroots organizers, and neighbors to plan, develop, and begin implementing the Center. The committee will ...

To your health Wednesday, Sept. 9  Welcome back! I hope you had a nice long weekend. It’s officially Princess Diana weather, and I couldn’t be happier. Here are some transitional pieces from local makers I’m eyeing this season: this Long Story Books cropped sweatshirt, these Ann Mashburn lug sole loafers, and this Glad & Young Winona tote. ...

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced a $68 million deal to sell the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County to alleviate overcrowding at the county's main jail before their current lease expires at the end of the year. The post Atlanta mayor announces $68 million deal to sell city jail to Fulton County appeared first on Rough Draft.