The Tucker City Council conducted a budget hearing at its April 28 meeting regarding its 2026 operating and capital budget that included several refinements to its first draft that was presented at the April 14 meeting. As you know we have infinitely more requests for expenditures than we have monies in the budget, Tucker City […] The post Tucker City ...

The Dunwoody Homeowners Association at its April 27 meeting heard from representatives regarding proposed developments, including an office conversion in the Perimeter area and a drive-through fast food restaurant in Ashford Lane. WorkSpace representatives discussed a plan to convert a 600,000 square-foot Perimeter Center office complex into multifamily ...

Transgender students born male can no longer participate on female teams in Georgias schools and colleges now that Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a ban passed by the General Assembly. On Monday, Kemp inked his signature on seven bills, including the Riley Gaines Act of 2025. It is named after a Kentucky college swimmer who […] The post Kemp signs bills on ...

NPR station WABE 90.1 has announced the upcoming launch of The City Lights Collective, a new weekday show focused on Atlantas arts and culture scene. The program will premiere on Monday, July 7 at 1 p.m. and will build on the legacy of City Lights with Lois Reitzes, who is retiring after her June 26 […] The post WABE to launch City Lights Collective with ...

The District 11 race for Atlanta City Council became a little more crowded over the weekend as Wayne Martin Jr. announced his bid for the seat. Mentored by former Mayor Maynard Jackson, Martin is a Morehouse College graduate and business leader who is now president and CEO of Covenant Ministry, a nonprofit medical charity of […] The post Atlanta City ...

Brookhaven's oldest Black neighborhood, Lynwood Park, is celebrating its 46th Community Day on Saturday, May 4 with a parade, music, food, and community activities. The post Lynwood Park celebrates 46th community day appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is forming an exploratory committee ahead of a potential run for governor next year. I am honored by the encouragement I have received as I considered running for governor, Bottoms wrote in a prepared statement released Monday. I am taking an important administrative step in this journey by filing […] The post ...

Located below street level on Georgia Avenue, Redacted Basement Drink Parlor opened in Atlanta's Summerhill neighborhood for cocktails, beer, and wine. The post Redacted Basement Drink Parlor brings an underground cocktail bar to Summerhill appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Registration for Atlantas July 4th tradition, the Atlant Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race, closes to the public on Wednesday, April 30. The 56th Peachtree Road Race will bring 55,000 runners and walkers to the streets of Atlanta to race in the worlds largest 10K on Friday, July 4, but the fun starts days before. The festivities […] The post ...

Georgia has taken a significant step forward in safeguarding small businesses, protecting consumers, and ensuring a fairer legal environment for all. The passage of Senate Bills 68 and 69 marks a victory not just for small business owners but for Georgias economy as a whole. Taking on the trial lawyers was no easy task, but […] The post Georgias new ...

Monday moves April 28  Atlanta hip-hop pioneers OutKast are in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2025 class alongside Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper, and The White Stripes. Chubby Checker finally received recognition after decades of public campaigning. (Or, as the British press put it, “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame picks Outkast but not Oasis.”) Partly ...

Atlanta’s iconic hip hop duo OutKast will be one of the 2025 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Also in the class are Cyndi Lauper, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Soundgarden and The White Stripes. The inductees were announced during a special Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode of “American […] The post Atlanta hip hop innovators ...

Georgia has passed Senate Bills 68 and 69, which will protect small businesses and consumers from frivolous lawsuits, reduce insurance costs, and promote a fairer legal environment. The post Georgias new lawsuit abuse reform legislation: A lifeline for small businesses and communities appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Still not that crazy after all these years April 25  It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Tucker. For some reason, I’m limping into the weekend, which has nothing to do with going out for four nights in a row. Luckily, I’m blessed with the maturity of a 25-year-old and the endurance of an […] The post Shiny objects appeared ...

Let’s fest! Apr. 27   Happy Friday! If you had the pleasure of attending the Atlanta Film Festival’s opening movie last night, I hope you enjoyed David Fortune’s wonderful film “Color Book.” I published an interview with David this week, and he was an absolute gem to speak with more on that down below. […] The post Atlanta Film Festival is ...

Charlotte-based Asana Partners, a Charlotte-based real estate investment firm, has purchased a longtime retail hub in Dunwoody, along with several surrounding parcels. Published first in the The Atlanta Business Chronicle, Asana reportedly paid $27.5 million for the Shops of Dunwoody. It also purchased several outlying parcels for an additional $7.5 million ...

“Forever Young A Tribute to Andrew Young,” a black-tie gala hosted by National Jewish Health, is slated to take place at the Woodruff Arts Center Galleria in Atlanta on May 12. As part of the respiratory hospitals “Legends of Atlanta” series, the upcoming event will pay tribute to Young, a prominent civil rights leader, […] The post National ...

Thanks to a newly awarded$2.5 milliongrantfromLilly Endowment Inc., theChildrens Museum of Atlantabegins work on a multi-dimensional project that empowers young children and their caregivers to discover, explore and strengthen key character strengthsincluding compassion, neighborliness, perseverance, curiosity and critical thinkinginside and outside the ...

Outward Bound USA has been awarded a $15 million grant from theArthur M. Blank Family Foundation. This record-setting gift will propel Outward Bound USAs Advancing Access to the Outdoors initiativea comprehensive effort designed to expand and innovate its community-based outdoor education programs and ensure fair access for students across the country. The ...

President ofDress for Success Atlanta(DFSA) Susan Bonds-McCulloch has announced that DFSA has acquiredLittle Pink Book(PINK), the largest womens digital platform founded by Cynthia Good, to grow the nonprofit dedicated to empowering women to achieve economic independence. Dress for Success Atlanta is helping women in poverty to break the cycle by providing ...

Carroll Daniel Construction has been awarded a $136.8 million contract to build the second phase of the new North Springs High School, which will include the demolition of the old building once the new one is constructed, with a target completion date of December 2028. The post Gainesville contractor wins bid to build new North Springs High School appeared ...

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 bySCAD. SCAD Spotlights Film Industry Artisans Join SCADFILM In Focus: Artisans on Thursday, May 8, at SCADshow, for a day dedicated to […] The ...

Thirteen Cross Keys High School students were recognized for their commitment to serving in the US military at a ceremony held by DeKalb County School District. The post DeKalb County School Board honors military-bound students appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

There are times in life, even when you can expend 750 words (my weekly column limit), isn’t enough to tell the story or sing the praises of a close friend, mentor or person who has made a difference in the lives of so many. None of us are perfect, including my dear friend and mentor,Dodie […] The post One man’s opinion: mentor, educator, journalist ...

The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center has announced its 2025-2026 season, featuring concerts, comedians, and family-oriented shows, and has encouraged members to renew their memberships for exclusive pre-sale opportunities and support for free community events. The post Vienna Boys Choir, Jessica Vosk highlight upcoming Sandy Springs Performing Arts ...