Historic Fall Classic Friday, Oct. 23 Two small-market, low-payroll teams that have never won a championship meet in the World Series starting tonight, as the Brewers host the Rays in Milwaukee at 8 p.m. (FOX) Sunny with a high of 71 today. Rinse and repeat all weekend. Today is the last day […] The post Absentee ballots appeared first on Rough Draft.

From Southwest Atlanta to Los Angeles, Tevin Williams known as Mandal is taking the comedy world by storm. His debut comedy release, $$$$$$ (pronounced dollar sign) is set to debut on YouTube on Oct. 25.  Co-produced by Donald Glovers media company Gilga and Bay Area Comedy power house Blonde Medicine, the special will […] The post Atlanta born ...

Written and directed by real-life married couple Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, Wicker feels like a proper fairytale which is a dying art, these days.  Based on a short story by Ursula Wills, Wicker immediately feels whimsical and magical in equal measure. We meet the Fisherwoman (Olivia Colman), the village recluse who bucks […] The post ...

In 2009, workers at SsangYong Motor, a Korean carmaker, staged a strike after the company announced it would lay off a number of workers at a factory in the city of Pyeongtaek. Workers occupied the plant in a strike that lasted 77 days, by the end of which the plant was effectively a war zone, […] The post ‘Possible Love’ on exploitation and the class ...

You need to learn to admit when youre wrong.  This is one of the first things that Mihai Gheorghiu (Sebastian Stan) says to his daughter in the opening moments of Fjord. It also concludes one of the more harrowing scenes in the film. Mihais wife, Lisbet (Renate Reinsve), hugs their eldest daughter Elia (Vanessa Ceban) […] The post ‘Fjord’: ...

A Talent for Murder opens up on one of the scariest things of all a blank page. At least, the scariest thing for a naive publishing assistant. Especially when dealing with a client as notorious as Patricia Highsmith.  Directed by Anton Corbijn and written by Joanna Murray-Smith (adapted from her play Switzerland), A Talent […] The post ‘A Talent for ...

Keeping wellness in check   Thursday, Oct. 22 (11 Heshvan 5787)  I’m taking a point of privilege to say that mental health is everything. This week, I heard Ben Pargman speak about how the suicide of his son, Manny, was shocking because there were no red flags. Manny was popular, handsome, athletic, and magnetic. He lived […] The post Mental health ...

More ATL Michelin stars Thursday, Oct. 22  Hello, internet friends.  Michelin announced its updated guide to the American South in Nashville last night. Congratulations to all the newcomers and restaurants that retained their status! Read more about the Atlanta honorees below. Now that temperatures are dipping into the 40s after sunset, my will to […] ...

Norcross has announced its Spirits of the Season schedule, featuring various Halloween-themed activities such as Witches Night Out, haunted tours, a German car show, and a Da de los Muertos festival. The post Update: Spirits of the Season brings Halloween fun next week appeared first on Rough Draft.

The Rome International Film Festival will return to downtown Rome Nov. 5-8 for its 23rd year. The festival will feature a line-up of films from Georgia and beyond, including Once Upon a Time in Macon, directed by Adam Minarovich; Frogtown, directed by Costa Karalis; and Slay, directed by Kyra Elise Gardner and starring and co-written […] The post Rome ...

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of an unidentified male who allegedly tried to start a fire at the ICE office in Downtown Atlanta. According to a press release, the arson attempt was made at the Department of Homeland Security (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) building […] The post FBI offers $20K ...

Tucker is hosting a variety of upcoming Halloween events including a superhero-themed trail, live music performances, community parties, and trick-or-treating celebrations throughout late October. The post Tuck-or-treat: Things to do in Tucker this Halloween appeared first on Rough Draft.

New stars Thursday, Oct. 22 So. Fox, the new Virginia-Highland restaurant from the owners of Kinship Butcher & Sundry, earned one Michelin star at last night’s ceremony in Nashville for the 2026 Guide to the American South. Chef Ryan Smith’s Uberto at Quercus in Gay, GA, about an hour south of Atlanta, also earned one […] The post So. Fox, Uberto ...

In this weeks Quick Bites, get details on restaurant openings in Brookhaven and West Midtown, a closure in Chamblee, and an upcoming coffee and matcha pop-up residency in Little Five Points. Weve also rounded up a number of Atlanta food events, including a Buckhead oyster festival. The post Oct. 22 Quick Bites: Victory Sandwich turns 15, Brasiliana Pizza ...

Soft materials, strong statements Wednesday, Oct. 21  Two exhibitions one on view now in the West End and one opening in Downtown Atlanta Friday challenge viewers to expand their understanding of what sculpture is and can be. And they come at it from different directions.  At Hammonds House Museum, NU AFRICANS showcases sculptor Grace […] The post ...

The 2026 Michelin Guide to the American South has been released, recognizing restaurants with stars, Bib Gourmands, and other awards. Here's the full list of Atlanta restaurants. The post 2026 Michelin Guide to the American South features these Atlanta restaurants appeared first on Rough Draft.

Puma Yu's is more than just a business endeavor for Pete Amadhanirundr and Ally Smith, the couple behind the Thai restaurant in Athens. It's a milestone in their relationship, which blossomed within the Classic City's hospitality industry. The post Couple behind Thai restaurant Puma Yu’s is building on its success in Athens appeared first on Rough Draft.

The Norcross City Council deferred discussions on lowering city-owned street speed limits to 25 mph until December while considering an extension of the demolition moratorium on pre-1950 structures through early February. The post Norcross residents invited to shape roadway safety action plan appeared first on Rough Draft.

In 2019, 18-year-old TyRese West was shot and killed by a Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin police officer named Eric Giese. Six years later, his family is still looking for justice. A new documentary called Cycle tracks their journey. But Cycle isnt just about TyReses death. Its about unpacking cycles of police violence that permeate this country, […] The post ...

Norcross Mayor Craig Newton is scheduled to deliver his State of the City address on Oct. 27 at the Public Safety Building Community Room to discuss municipal progress and future priorities. The post Norcross mayor to discuss growth at State of the City address appeared first on Rough Draft.

The High Museum of Art recently expanded its photography collection by acquiring 19 pieces from various artists through its LGBTQIA+ Photography Centennial Acquisition Initiative. The post Queerness in Photography: A look at the High Museum’s new LGBTQ+ acquisitions appeared first on Rough Draft.

Seasonal viruses, including the flu, are spreading earlier this year and health experts are encouraging people to protect themselves and others with annual influenza and COVID vaccines.  “We’re on track to have an early season,” said Dr. Fiona Havers, a professor in the Emory University School of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases. “It’s a ...

Sandy Springs completed its $18 million Mount Vernon Highway pedestrian project while proposing further infrastructure expansions through the upcoming Fulton County TSPLOST renewal referendum. The post City Springs intersection awaits underground utility relocations appeared first on Rough Draft.

The Sandy Springs City Council voted unanimously to proceed with land sale negotiations for a 5.5-acre municipal property to expand the City Springs 2.0 downtown district, featuring a multi-family complex, retail spaces, and a boutique hotel. The post Sandy Springs selects developer to lead city’s downtown expansion appeared first on Rough Draft.

Atlanta sculptor Eileen Braun is 5-foot-1. In Pumped UP, her solo exhibition at Gallery 100, she goes big. The show, on view through Jan. 14, 2027, gathers roughly 20 of Brauns works, sculpted from dressmakers pattern tissue, cones of mill-end fiber, baling twine, construction-grade rubber, found objects and gold gilding foil. It also marks a […] The post ...