Atlanta photographer Constance Thalken sat down with High Museum of Art curator Gregory Harris at Whitespace Gallery in late August to discuss her debut photo book, “Heart of a Bird,” and the exhibition of the same name that pairs with it. The Saturday afternoon talk drew a crowd that spilled onto the gallery’s brick floor, […] The post Inside ...

The intergenerational storytelling festival Stand for Peace is scheduled to return to Decatur on Sept. 12 at the First Baptist Church. The post Stand for Peace returns to Decatur with community storytelling on Sept. 12 appeared first on Rough Draft.

Georgia's Out Front Theatre Company has announced two new plays, "The Good Survivor" and "Eyebright," as part of its 2026 Spectrum Spotlight Series, with staged readings scheduled for September 12 and October 8. The post Out Front Theatre announces two new staged readings by queer Georgia playwrights appeared first on Rough Draft.

Are you ready? Wednesday, Sept. 9  The NFL season opens tonight with a Super Bowl LX rematch as the Seahawks host the Patriots at 8:20 p.m. (NBC/Peacock). The Rams play the 49ers tomorrow in Melbourne, Australia, at 8:35 p.m. (Netflix). The Falcons play on Sunday in Pittsburgh at 1 p.m. (Fox; 92.9 FM). Mostly sunny […] The post Emory celebrates Spike ...

Susan Antinori’s path to funding Idea Capital’s Susan Antinori Visual Artist Award began with a neighbor and friend. Atlanta curator and arts advocate Mary Stanley sits on the Idea Capital Steering Committee. Through her, Antinori learned how the nonprofit funds Atlanta artists whose projects fall outside what traditional institutions will support. ...

Former University of Alabama football player Jennings Hester founded the nonprofit Fishing the Good Fight to provide men with mental health support through fly fishing retreats and community activities. The post Fishing the Good Fight supports men facing mental health challenges appeared first on Rough Draft.

9 (p.m.) to 5 (a.m.) coffee, tea, dumplings in Marietta Tuesday, Sept. 8  Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the table.  This week’s “Family Meal” features a story from our social media producer and voice of Rough Draft reels, Summer Evans. She recently spent an evening at Terminus 72, a new late-night coffee shop in Marietta with atypical hours. […] The ...

Georgia-based accounting and advisory firm Nichols Cauley acquired The LaRocco Companies, a privately owned employee benefits brokerage, to expand its financial services platform across the Southeast. The post Nichols Cauley grows Southeast presence, acquires Norcross firm appeared first on Rough Draft.

The Atlanta City Council voted 11-4 to drop a proposal for a historic district on Peachtree Circle following intense debate. The post Peachtree Circle historic district effort fails in Ansley Park appeared first on Rough Draft.

The 12+1 Initiative will bring a series of customized fiberglass cows to 12 cities across DeKalb County this fall to celebrate the region's history as Georgia's dairy capital. The post Customized cows to arrive in DeKalb cities for new public art project appeared first on Rough Draft.

Marcus Autism Center and Emory University School of Medicine were awarded up to $17.25 million to join an international clinical trials network focused on advancing treatments for profound autism. The post Marcus Autism Center, Emory University receive $17.25 million grant for autism research appeared first on Rough Draft.

In recognition of the growing voice and influence of the organized trades and beginnings of Americas Industrial Revolution, Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day an official public holiday in 1887. By 1894, thirty states were celebrating the holiday. Following the Pullman Rail strike of 1894, Congress passed a bill recognizing the first […] The ...

DeKalb County broke ground on a new $10.5 million fire station in Tucker, while firefighters prepare to launch the 37th annual "Give Burns the Boot" fundraiser on September 13. The post DeKalb County breaks ground on $10.5 million fire station No. 5 in Tucker appeared first on Rough Draft.

The DeKalb County Board of Education is set to introduce Dr. Norman C. Sauce III as the sole finalist for superintendent during its September 14 meeting. The post Interim DeKalb school superintendent Sauce named sole finalist for top post appeared first on Rough Draft.

The 25th annual Atlanta British Car Fayre is scheduled to take place in downtown Norcross on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring over 400 classic vehicles and supporting the Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries. The post Atlanta British Car Fayre celebrates 25th anniversary in Norcross this Saturday appeared first on Rough Draft.

Marietta coffee shop Terminus 72 offers a late-night third space for college students, Kennestone hospital staff, and third-shift workers The post Marietta coffee shop Terminus 72 offers a third space for night owls, third-shift workers appeared first on Rough Draft.

For more than three decades, the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta (CVC) has been more than just an organization that supports member companies in their strategic commitment to civic engagement and social impact (we do that too). Its a membership of community-facing business professionals who come together to share insights, best practices, uplift one ...

Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul is scheduled to deliver his annual State of the City address on Sept. 15 at an event hosted by the Greater Perimeter Chamber. The post Sandy Springs State of the City address set for Sept. 15 appeared first on Rough Draft.

This week, we're sharing the recipe for mini boln bites from Sweet Toppings ATL. Boln is an Ecuadorian dumpling made from green plantains filled with cheese, chicharrn, or a combination of both. The post Recipe: Mini boln bites from Sweet Toppings ATL appeared first on Rough Draft.

40 Years of Brother Spike Lee, a free series celebrating the films of filmmaker Spike Lee, continues this week with the film School Daze, playing at the Emory Cinematheque on Sept. 9. The School Daze screening is part of a broader celebration and exploration of Lees work. The series will look at the themes that […] The post Emory celebrates 40 years of ...

The Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority announced a 40-person steering committee to guide the planning and development of the Atlanta LGBTQ+ Community Center initiative. The post New steering committee to guide Atlanta LGBTQ+ Community Center development appeared first on Rough Draft.

Blue light exposure, more than any other wavelength, can damage the eyes and vision over time, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Researchers tested 60 young adults in the vision experiment. Participants viewed adjustable blue, green, yellow, red, and broadband light sources and indicated when they could distinguish two separate ...

The Pentagon has announced that new clinical guidance will be released establishing mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve cisgender male service members ages 30 and older, advancing a policy that expands hormone-related care for cisgender troops. The Defense Department said the existing clinical guidelines, which are not ...

Medical cannabis dispensaries are now selling the flower form of the drug in Georgia, but a new state law that took effect this summer has created some confusion over how it can be legally consumed.  Lawmakers passed a measure earlier this year that overhauled the states medical cannabis program by dropping the confusing low THC oil branding, allowing ...

North by northwest  Tuesday, Sept. 8  The Atlanta Beltline presented recommendations for a $3.5 billion light rail system with three routes, including one loop to run the entirety of the 22-mile corridor, and Northern and Southern Loops that would provide service into Downtown Atlanta. In other news, a groundbreaking for the final segment of the ...