Inspired by his own experiences with mental health, autistic Atlanta teenager Shyam Contractor is hosting a charity basketball tournament to raise money for CHRIS 180 through his nonprofit, Happy Kids Tournaments. Shyam, 14, wants to help other Atlanta teenagers get mental health care after suffering from depression. Everyone deserves the kind of care that ...

Adrian Sasine, a Sandy Springs entrepreneur, said he learned an important lesson from a job he hated enough that he sold the company. Sasine, the co-founder of Nolodex, previously started BrandingHawk, a branding merchandise firm, with a partner who was in charge of selling branded merchandise products. When I bought my partner out, like, all […] The post ...

Atlanta Pride has announced the official theme of this years Pride festival on Oct. 11 and 12. The theme, Rooted in Resistance, honors the history of the LGBTQ+ movement and the Stonewall Riots of 1969. “Our community’s journey has always been ‘Rooted in Resistance. From Stonewall to the present day, we have continually stood firm […] The post ...

Help me Thursday June 12  After six immigration protesters were arrested in Brookhaven on Tuesday, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued a statement ahead of this weekend’s “No Kings” rallies across the state that violent demonstrators would face domestic terrorism charges.  Scattered thunderstorms and a high of 82 today. If $157 million ...

Georgia leaders say they are prepared to respond if weekend protests turn violent. My office remains in close contact with state and local law enforcement and stands ready to take whatever appropriate action is needed to safeguard our communities from crime and violence while also respecting the constitutional right to peaceful assembly, Gov. Brian Kemp ...

Art in motion June 11  This week in Sketchbook, were looking at how local creatives are using movement as a way to connect. First, married artists Whitney and Micah Stansell invite us into “Suspended Spectrum,” their newest large-scale public installation. On view in Midtown, the work uses sunlight and wind to activate hanging panels and transform ...

Recent changes in the adoptions process in Georgia are causing such extensive delays that the state is no longer considered adoption-friendly, several adoption lawyers said Wednesday. But the owner of an adoption agency in Coastal Georgia and a birth mother defended Georgias process as ensuring that Peach State adoptions are safe and legal. Before November ...

A long-awaited overhaul of Atlantas tree protection ordinance moved a step closer to becoming law this week, as a key city council committee approved a scaled-down version of the legislation on June 10 but not without controversy. The Community Development and Human Services Committee voted 41 to advance the measure to the full Atlanta […] The post City ...

‘Rounding’ up the news June 11  It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. I don’t know about you, but every time I see the sun, I run out of my home like I’m being shot out of a cannon followed by an equally hasty retreat when the deluge starts again. […] The post It’s going to be high appeared first on Rough Draft ...

Protests and praise Jun. 12  While protests against ICE arrests nationwide and here in metro Atlanta have dominated the news, the arrest of Andry Hernndez Romero has probably flown under your radar. Fifty-one lawmakers signed a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding answers about Romero, a gay Venezuelan national who was deported and ...

For this week's Quick Bites, Rough Draft dining editor Beth McKibben has details on Glide Pizzas departure from Inner Voice Brewing in Decatur and the kitchen takeover by Asian street food pop-up Salty Smiles at Minhwa Spirits in Doraville. She also has intel on the closure of Cubanos ATL in Roswell and the relocation of gelato shop Cremalosa to Avondale ...

The Atlanta World Cup Host Committee (AWCHC) marked “One Year to Go” until the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a series of announcements and projects ahead of the citys first match next summer. The AWCHC hosted a community briefing on Wednesday, June 10, at Mercedes-Benz stadium that brought together civic leaders and key stakeholders from […] The post ...

Meet Aria's new executive chef, Joseph Harrison, who will take over the kitchen on June 18, following chef and owner Gerry Klaskala's formal retirement from the restaurant industry and the Buckhead restaurant he founded 25 years ago. The post Meet Arias new executive chef, Joseph Harrison appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Brookhaven City Council is studying mixed-use development in the city's parking lot at the Brookhaven/Oglethorpe MARTA station as part of the city's commitment to public engagement and enhancing transit-oriented development. The post Brookhaven City Council to study mixed-use development near new city centre appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Atlanta City Council’s Transportation Committee voted Wednesday, June 11, to hold a controversial piece of legislation that would allow a “skybridge” to connect the State Capitol with a new legislative office building. The $10 million elevated pedestrian bridge, which would be suspended over Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, is part of a $392 million ...

School calendars are crucial for parents who need to know when holidays and other events are scheduled. Here, weve included a copy of the 2025-2026 Fulton County Schools calendar so that you can plan for the upcoming year. Fulton County Schools includes several schools in the cities of Johns Creek, Alpharetta, East Point, College Park, […] The post Here ...

Six protestors were arrested after a peaceful demonstration against ICE on Buford Highway in Brookhaven turned aggressive, with no police or public injuries reported. The post Brookhaven arrests six people after organized protests against ICE policies end appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Rough Draft is pleased to provide the latest school calendars to help parents know when holidays and other events are scheduled. Here is the 2025-2026 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) calendar so that you can plan for the upcoming year. APS includes schools and students in Fulton and DeKalb counties and other cities. First day of […] The post Here is the ...

School calendars are helpful for parents who need to know when holidays and other events are scheduled. Here is the 2025-2026 City Schools of Decatur calendar so that you can plan for the upcoming year. City Schools of Decatur, GA includes eleven elementary, middle, and high schools in the city. It is different than the […] The post Here is the 2025-26 ...

Check out this recipe from Chef Kevin Maxey for Pendolino's grilled broccolini and stracciatella bruschetta dressed in a raisin-caper vinaigrette. The post Recipe: Pendolino’s grilled broccolini and stracciatella bruschetta with raisin-caper vinaigrette appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Whitney and Micah Stansells Suspended Spectrum is made of more than 120 translucent, rectangular, acrylic panels, each one catching the light and moving with the wind. From sunrise to sunset, beams of light shine through the colored surfaces to create a rainbow of shadows and overlapping hues on the sidewalk below. Installed at Midtowns Commercial […] The ...

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just a year away, Atlanta’s creative community is already stepping onto the global stagethrough art. In a city where streetwear, storytelling, and sports naturally intersect, artists are exploring how soccer can serve as both a cultural mirror and a canvas for identity ahead of the upcoming FIFA Club World […] The post How ...

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a podcast where we take a deep dive into film and entertainment industry news! Each week, join Rough Draft Atlanta Associate Editor Sammie Purcell and indie filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore how things happening at the highest level trickle down and affect the independent artist. This week,Sammie and AarondiscussWarner Bros. ...

Tapping into Tuesday June 10  Hello, Silver Streak readers! With June gaining momentum, summer events calendars are filling up. This weekend marks the Beltline BikeFest a 3-5 mile community ride culminating in a festival with music, food vendors, and bike safety lessons. And, if you are looking for ways to celebrate Pride Month, we […] The post ...

History. Stories about the way things used to be, the stuff that got us here, the elements that allow us to figure out how and where we proceed. Seems simple enough, but its not. The winner names the age! This has been true, and the stories upholding the winners usually leave out women, non-passing queers, […] The post Reeling in the Years: Making history ...