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 ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Atlanta, with eight matches hosted at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and cities across metro Atlanta like Tucker hosting watch parties and events. The DeKalb County Police Department has provided safety tips for Tucker residents. The post Tucker celebrates the FIFA World Cup appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program provides cancer patients with free rides to their treatments, and in Atlanta, about 100 volunteers provide transportation services to those in need. The post Road to Recovery driving program offers path to healing for those with cancer appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

An audit of Invest Atlanta's Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) has revealed that the positive effects of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI) have been inflated, and that the city needs to increase transparency and accountability in order to ensure that the funds are being used effectively to benefit the community. The post Audit finds Invest ...

The Brookhaven City Council held a public hearing to discuss a proposed 47.12% increase in property taxes to fund existing services in the city. The post Brookhaven City Council considers millage rate increase during first public hearing appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Old Rabbit Gallery is mid-exhale as Atlanta photographer and artist Artemus Jenkins comes downstairs. It’s a Monday in June, just days before Jenkinss latest exhibition opens, and the Castleberry Hill space is in transition the remnants of Muddy, a pop-up pottery shop, still being cleared for something altogether different. Jenkins moves through it all ...

Two men were shot after an argument between two groups of people walking along Edgewood Avenue early Wednesday morning. According to Atlanta Police, officers responded to 357 Edgewood Ave/ regarding a person shot call just after 1 a.m. on June 10. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from two gunshot wounds to the […] The post Two shot ...

Whether it be the combination of food and experience or the proximity to other attractions, dine-in movie theaters are a hit in Metro Atlanta. Over the years, Atlantas thriving film community has exploded, not only because of the influx of film production to the city, but because of the plethora of options for filmgoers as […] The post Dine-in movie ...

MARTA’s new app Wednesday, June 10 Ahead of the World Cup, MARTA launched its new, redesigned mobile app and web-based tools to provide riders with real-time transit information, trip planning assistance, and safety reporting. The free mobile app is available for Apple and Android devices.  Partly sunny with a high of 88 today. The victim […] The ...

This FIFA World Cup summer, five Atlanta art exhibitions make the case that the beautiful game has always been as much about culture as it’s about competition. The proof is on the walls, from Edgewood Avenue to Emory’s campus. Here’s what to see. ‘Through Our Eyes’ at One Contemporary June 11 July 26 | […] The post Five Atlanta art shows ...

While book clubs have roots in 18th-century salons and reading circles, modern-day book groups represent a new generation of readers like Millennials and Gen Z who seek to replace solo doomscrolling with intentional, community-focused events. The post Atlanta book clubs go beyond the page with in-person events fostering friendships appeared first on Rough ...

The regulars of Poor Calvin’s + World Cup parties Tuesday, June 9  Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the table.  In today’s “Family Meal,” you’ll meet the regulars of Midtown restaurant Poor Calvin’s. The Washingtons went on their first date here. Now married, Poor Calvin’s continues to be on regular rotation for the couple. Find out why.  Looking ...

Outreach and input  Tuesday, June 9  This week brings news of a wine bar named after a beloved canine, Diego. Read more about Bar Schmutzi’s upcoming debut in East Atlanta Village below.  Speaking of favorite familiars, Rough Draft Atlanta is looking for high-resolution images of our readers with their furry and feathered friends for our July ...

First Senior Center of Georgia is celebrating its 9th anniversary with an outdoor festival featuring carnival games, food stations, and ceremonies honoring seniors, caregivers, volunteers, and employees, while providing crucial services to low-income seniors such as language support, food pantry assistance, and end-of-life care. The post First Senior Center ...

The FIFA World Cup is set to begin this week, and while the media industry is facing challenges, Rough Draft is increasing its efforts to build direct relationships with its audience through newsletters, a dinner club, and a membership program. The post Publisher’s Note: Yellow cards and green shoots appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

A group of men interrupted the PrideFest parade in Athens, Georgia, on June 6, carrying a Nazi flag and shouting antisemitic messages, but were met with resistance from attendees and condemned by organizers. The post Neo-Nazis disrupt Athens PrideFest parade appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

J'Von Easterling, 17, is recovering from multiple gunshot wounds sustained on a MARTA train at Midtown station on Friday, June 5, and his GoFundMe has collected nearly $11,000 towards a $25,000 goal. The post MARTA shooting victim identified as 17-year-old student; suspect faces federal charges appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Tucker City Council approved a budget for fiscal year 2027, which included an additional $500,000 allocation towards the South Fork Peachtree Creek Greenway and an increase in the fee for renting the Tucker Town Green stage. The post Tucker City Council approves 2027 budget that prioritizes greenway appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Goodbye to Northlake Mall?  Friday, June 5  Katie here, back with some more Tucker tea. I’ll be at City Hall today to check out the Henderson Park master plan open house. I hope to see you there!  We’ve got some big news with the mysterious sale of Northlake Mall and the subsequent eviction of tenants like […] The post Mall madness appeared first ...

Jamilah and Isaac Washington have been regulars at Poor Calvin's, an Asian-meets-Southern restaurant in Midtown Atlanta, since their first date in 2012. Now married and living in Stone Mountain, the couple continue to make it their go-to spot for date nights. The post Meet the longtime regulars of Poor Calvin’s in Midtown Atlanta appeared first on Rough ...

Metro Atlanta's real estate market is balanced with steady closings, improved inventory, and more deliberate buyer behavior, as economic uncertainty, high mortgage rates, and inventory levels influence the market. The post Mid-Year Report:Metro Atlanta real estate pros respond to current market appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

MARTA has launched a redesigned mobile app and web-based rider tools to provide riders with real-time transit information, trip planning assistance, and safety reporting. The new digital platform, developed by civic technology firm Reflexions, is part of a broader effort by MARTA to modernize the customer experience and make the transit system easier to ...

This week, Ike's Cafe & Grill shared its recipe for bofrot, or puff puff, a popular West African dessert similar to a doughnut. The post World Cup Recipe: West African bofrot (or puff puff) from Ikes Caf & Grill appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Norcross is divided into three state senate and two state house districts, with two primaries headed to a June 16 runoff, including a special election to fill the remainder of a vacated term and a Democratic primary to pick nominees for the full two-year term beginning in January. The post Ballot for West Gwinnett voters in Georgia’s 7th Senate District ...