The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal lawsuit against Atlanta-area plumbing company Guice Services Inc., doing business as Rooter ProXpress, alleging the business unlawfully fired a customer service representative due to her pregnancy. The post Metro Atlanta plumbing company sued by EEOC over pregnancy discrimination claim ...

Keeping Sandy Springs beautiful Friday, July 24  Keep North Fulton Beautiful reports nearly 200 Sandy Springs residents participated in last month’s household hazardous waste event, properly disposing of 27,500 pounds of recyclable items and shredding more than 6,000 pounds of paper. Thanks to everyone who contributed to keeping our city clean! ...

U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Tyler Adams joined Allstate and the U.S. Soccer Foundation to unveil a new soccer mini-pitch at Sandtown Park in South Fulton, continuing a national initiative to provide permanent athletic facilities to underserved communities. The post New South Fulton mini-pitch aims to keep World Cup excitement alive for local kids ...

Varuni Napoli is scheduled to open its third location at High Street in Atlanta's Perimeter Center on August 5. The post Varuni Napoli to open third location at High Street on August 5 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

In the lead up to the release of his new film Her Private Hell his first film since 2016s The Neon Demon filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn has spoken extensively about a near-death experience that he says left him dead for 25 minutes during heart surgery. That experience left him reeling, he said, and […] The post Nicolas Winding Refn talks leaning into ...

Stage & screen Friday, July 24  Atlanta Police arrested a man accused of harassing and exposing himself to women and girls in multiple intown neighborhoods for the past seven months. Scattered thunderstorms and 84 today. More storms and light rain throughout the weekend. A former CPA was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday […] The post ...

I have a patchy relationship with Josh Greenbaum-directed narrative comedies. In 2021, he directed the Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo vehicle Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,  an undersung hero of the absurdist comedy oeuvre. A couple of years later, we got the CGI dog comedy Strays a far less successful outing, […] The post ‘The Dink’ feels like ...

A 66-year-old former Certified Public Accountant from Atlanta was sentenced yesterday to years in federal prison. Ronald Deabler, of Atlanta, was convicted of conspiring to launder $5.3 million stolen from Childrens Health Care of Atlanta, Inc. He was sentenced to four years in prison. U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg stated that Deabler leveraged his ...

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating the shooting of four men at a convenience store in Northwest Atlanta on July 22. According to a preliminary APD report, Zone 1 officers responded to a report of multiple people shot at 644 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW on July 22 just before 4 p.m. Upon arriving on […] The post APD investigating shooting of four ...

Could Atlanta host the James Beard Awards? Yes.  Thursday, July 23  It’s almost the weekend, y’all!  Beth here. I’m on “Side Dish” duty this week, filling in for Sarra who is on a much-needed vacation after her weeks-long World Cup reporting marathon. She’ll be back on the Atlanta dining beat next week. We already have some […] The post ...

For Michelle (MB) Barboza-Ramirez and Gabriel-Philip Santos, science has always been a form of storytelling.  Santos and Barboza-Ramirez are two of the hosts of Eons: Life and Death on Pangea, a new six-episode series from PBS Digital Studios and Complexly that debuts on July 29. The series explores The Great Dying, a mass extinction event […] The post ...

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that tree clearing will resume on six sections of State Route 400 in early August as the multi-year widening project moves into a new construction phase. The post Tree clearing resumes on SR 400 as billion-dollar project moves forward appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The North American tour of the comedy musical Spamalot is playing at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta through July 26. The post Theatre Review: ‘Spamalot’ is a fantastic, fourth-wall-breaking frenzy appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Chamblee City Council adopted a temporary moratorium at its July 21 meeting, suspending the acceptance of any applications relating to establishing new data centers. The 180-day moratorium, spearheaded by At-Large Councilmember Jimmy Furst, allows the City time to review existing code and consider whether revisions are needed to address the development ...

Invest AtlantaandAtlanta Beltline, Inc.have launcheda new down payment assistance program designed to help legacy residents and public sector employees buy homes in Beltline neighborhoods. Eligible long-term residents and public servants could receive up to $30,000 in assistance, while other qualified homebuyers may receive up to $20,000, according to a ...

Atlanta Police have made an arrest in the case of a man who has been harassing and exposing himself to women and girls in multiple Intown neighborhoods for the past seven months. APD arrested Christian Johnson, 34, on a warrant for indecent exposure for an incident that happened earlier this month in Inman Park. No […] The post UPDATE: Arrest made in case ...

Monroe Drive changes Thursday, July 23  City of Atlanta officials say plans for an $18.5 million road redesign on Monroe Drive will improve safety, but some neighbors worry it will make traffic worse and create new problems for surrounding streets. The first phase of construction will focus on the stretch from Armour Drive to Park Drive and is […] The ...

Calculating creative ROI Wednesday, July 22  The common thread among this week’s Rough Draft Atlanta Sketchbook stories is the creative risks that come before the creative rewards the courage required to put work forward for consideration and the potential satisfaction waiting on the other side.  To wit    This spring, roughly 50 Atlanta filmmakers ...

In this weeks Quick Bites, get updates on several new restaurant openings, along with a few upcoming restaurants just announced. We also share sad news on the passing of Nick Poulos, the owner Greek takeout spot Nicks Food To Go. And youll find details on food and dining events to attend around metro Atlanta, including a Medieval Christmas party. The post ...

At a July 22 meeting, Norcross residents and business owners expressed concerns regarding declining downtown vitality and rising operational costs. Mary Dowdy of the Historic Norcross Business Association highlighted issues like sparse weekday foot traffic and potential shifts toward gross revenue taxation. The post Downtown Norcross entrepreneurs call for ...

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens praised city employees and public safety departments for their successful management of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which saw increased tourism and decreased crime rates during its six-week run. The post Atlanta leaders tout success of hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Spruill Gallery is accepting nationwide submissions through August 28 for its seventh annual AMPLIFY mural competition, which features a $10,000 prize and a display at the historic Spruill Smoke House. The post Spruill Gallery opens submissions for seventh annual AMPLIFY mural contest appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Sandy Springs City Council approved several major expenditures during its July 21 meeting, including contracts for new police SUVs, a safety study for Roswell Road, and a sidewalk gap-fill project. The post City officials approve Roswell Road safety study and sidewalk gap fill appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

So many secrets Wednesday, July 22  It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. I just heard, within five minutes, two potential tips that may have a significant impact on Dunwoody, and even better, also fulfill my quest to find quirky news stories. More on that soon. The more pressing search […] The post Cops, cones, coffee ...

While the James Beard Foundation seeks a successor to Chicago for its annual awards, local chefs and restaurateurs argue the case for Atlanta to be the next host of what's known as the "Oscars of the food world." The post What hosting the James Beard Awards ceremony could mean for Atlanta restaurants appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.