Here are the restaurants and bars now open or opening soon in downtown Atlanta, part of a big development boom. The post Tracking the 2026-2027 downtown Atlanta restaurant openings appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

To your health Wednesday, June 10  Happy Wednesday! It officially feels like summer in Atlanta. And while its my least favorite season (I much prefer crisp fall days and non-frizzy hair), Ill keep pounding my electrolytes to get through yet another summer of Georgia running. On the health and wellness front, theres plenty to get […] The post Book clubs ...

After receiving letters from Georgia elected officials, the IRS allowed staff members to work from home due to a rat and cockroach infestation in the office complex. The post IRS Chamblee staff moves to remote work amid rat, cockroach infestation appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The 57th running of the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race is on track to draw its largest field since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers with the Atlanta Track Club said the race has attracted runners from all 50 states and 30 countries across six continents, underscoring the events growing appeal as an international destination race. […] The ...

A SCAD student reflects on his memories of going to the Regal Cinema in Marietta, and how the magic of movies has stayed with him throughout the years, even as streaming services have overtaken the traditional movie-going experience. The post The old Regal movie theater in Marietta binds memories to a place and space appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

U.S. Men’s team kicks off  Friday, June 12  The U.S. plays its first match against Paraguay tonight at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA at 9 p.m. (FOX). In yesterday’s opening match, Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in Mexico City. The chaotic opener featured three red cards. South Korea also won yesterday. Here’s the full match schedule. Sunny ...

Around 25 years ago, Atlanta playwright Margaret Edson wrote Wit, which went on to productions in New York, performances all over the world, won the Pulitzer Prize for drama, and was adapted for television and film. Wit is currently running at Actor’s Express through June 28; it is directed by Freddie Ashley. In the play, […] The post Theatre Review: ...

What’s Jewish about soccer? Thursday, June 11 (26 Sivan 5786)  Ready or not, here soccer comes. Centennial Olympic Park is primed and ready for the FIFA World Cup to kick off today. Will you be joining the Jewish Medical Professional Network‘s watch party on June 14?   Chabad Intown is debuting a newspaper with an advice column, recipes, profiles ...

German World Cup fan discovers Helen and WaHo Thursday, June 11  Hello, internet friends. The best kind of social media is wholesome social media: I’m talking snoozing pet photos, posts of steadfast friends celebrating, and people experiencing something for the first time. Yes, I’m talking about FreddyLA7, the German soccer enthusiast currently ...

Decatur FC dominated the Tennessee Tempo with a 12-0 shutout victory, led by Emma Chapman's impressive passing and Sarah Greiner's five goals. The post Decatur FC demolishes Tennessee Tempo in 12-0 drubbing appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

If youre an action fan, the phrase fight choreography probably means something to you. But its been a minute since Ive seen a movie commit to the idea of fighting as dance as much as Kenji Tanigakis The Furious. The movement is like ballet, operatic, almost just with more gore.  The Hong Kong action […] The post ‘The Furious’ is hardcore martial ...

In a late scene in Disclosure Day, Noah Scanlen (Colin Firth) the head of Wardex, a corporation charged with studying and concealing proof of alien life on Earth has a conversation about the morality of that task with Hugo (Colman Domingo), a former Wardex employee turned defector. Hugo, along with a cohort of […] The post ‘Disclosure Day’ fails to ...

Mayor Rusty Paul is willing to risk state and federal funding to get Sandy Springs' first-ever Service Delivery Strategy agreement with Atlanta on water supply and distribution. Sandy Springs officials indicated they want to buy the system from Atlanta and operate it. The cities must agree to a Service Delivery Strategy by the end of the year. The post ...

Team Lis Smash is hosting its seventh annual Rainbow Deadlift Showdown on June 13 at the Woodruff Athletic Complex at Agnes Scott College in Decatur to benefit LGBTQ+ and other grassroots organizations. The post Team Lis Smash hosts annual Rainbow Deadlift Showdown fundraiser appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

A new generation of Livaditis family members have taken control of Zesto in hopes of reviving the iconic Atlanta restaurant brand, betting on people's nostalgia and cravings for its Chubby Deckers and soft-serve ice cream. The post New generation of Livaditis family members poising Zesto for an Atlanta comeback appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Norcross Discovery Garden Park was officially celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring new native plants, gathering places, educational resources, and a bronze white squirrel sculpture. The post New educational features and native plants highlight Norcross park renovation appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Since the Georgia General Assembly passed its film and television tax-credit incentive in 2008, Atlanta has experienced the evolution of the industry first hand. At its highest point, the film and television industry generated $4.4 billion in the state in 2022. Projects such as Baby Driver, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and The Walking Dead have all filmed […] ...

In January, the Georgia Legislature is likely to welcome its first openly transgender, nonbinary and Japanese-American lawmaker, and all these firsts could be courtesy of one person. Bentley Hudgins, whose experience includes serving as Georgia state director for the Human Rights Campaign, was the top vote-getter in last months Democratic primary ...

CHaRM Atlanta, a recycling center that handles hard to recycle materials, will relocate to the Bowen Homes redevelopment site in northwest Atlanta by the end of 2026 after 11 years in Chosewood Park. The post CHaRM recycling center to relocate to Bankhead after 11 years in Chosewood Park appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

A stretch of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive will be transformed into a car-free public gathering space on Sunday, June 14, as part of a new Atlanta Streets Alive route debuting in conjunction with FIFA World Cup activities. The free event, organized by the Atlanta Department of Transportation and Propel ATL, will run from 2 […] The post Atlanta Streets ...

World Cup kickoff Thursday, June 11  Happy World Cup Day, everyone! The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts today, with a match between South Africa and Mexico in Mexico City’s storied Estadio Azteca at 3 p.m. (FOX). Keep scrolling for more information about how to celebrate the World Cup in Atlanta, where matches start on Monday.  Mostly sunny […] The ...

In this week's Quick Bites, we've rounded up new restaurant openings, including several near Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta and another wine bar headed to East Atlanta Village. Plus, get details on Aria's new executive chef, who takes over for Joseph Harrison in the kitchen. The post June 11 Quick Bites: Aria’s new executive chef, Downtown ...

When worlds collide… Wednesday, Jun. 11  Pride Month and the FIFA World Cup are bringing a dizzying array of events to Georgia and, particularly, Atlanta. Pride festivals are plentiful this weekend and World Cup matches begin at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday. Scroll down for our Pride Guide and to see how All Stripes and Pride House […] The post ...

New thermostat for the win Wednesday, June 10  It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. When people describe me, the words “good at fixing things” don’t come to mind. I’m trying to change that based on the premise that nobody should be defeated by technology, poorly translated installation instructions, or their […] ...

The international gaze Wednesday, Jun. 10  The last time the world came to Atlanta like this, it was 1996. What the city put on display in that moment our culture, our creativity, our people became part of how the world understood the modern American South.  This summer, as Atlanta again becomes the focus of […] The post The game, framed appeared ...