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 ...

Atlantas LGBTQ+ community has a new nightlife home. Lore, located on the border of Old Fourth Ward and Sweet Auburn, expanding the definition of the queer club beyond drag shows and dance parties. The venture from Wussy Mag founder Jon Dean and NonsenseATLs Kimberly Turner and Scott Lockhart joins the ranks of queer-owned nightlife Joystick […] The post ...

Getting paid is just the start. To make smart financial choices, employees need to understand their pay.  Yet, many professionals lack this clarity. According to The State of Financial Well-being report by BrightPlan, only 18% of employees have basic financial literacy. That confusion fuels financial stress.  However, financial wellness goes beyond ...

Disorder in the courts Apr. 25  While the U.S. grapples with new laws and executive orders targeting the LGBTQ+ community, the United Kingdom has also been roiled by a Supreme Court decision that ruled the legal definition of a woman is limited to biological women and does not include transgender women. “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling continued ...

Atlanta Police are investigating the shooting of a Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy outside the Greyhound bus station in Downtown on April 24. According to the incident report, officers responded to 157 Forsyth Street SW just before 6 p.m. in reference to an officer help call. Upon arrival, officers located the deputy who sustained an apparent […] The ...

Busy Friday April 25  Happy Friday! We’ve got a busy weekend ahead of us, with films, food, music, and more! Check out your guide to what’s going on around the city this weekend here. Scattered thunderstorms and 79 today. A fight that stemmed from an earlier incident at Dunwoody High School resulted in the arrest […] The post Piedmont Park ...

Nurses at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur plan to protest Saturday, April 26, against proposed federal layoffs that they say will impact patient care at the facility that serves more than 125,000 veterans each year. Two VA employee unions are organizing the protest outside the medical center at 1670 Clairmont Rd. National Nurses […] The ...

In film school, they always tell you, show dont tell, said filmmaker Serena Dykman. But with her last few projects, Dykman has been rethinking that entire concept. Her new short film At See follows a group of blind travelers aboard a cruise accompanied by their guide dogs. The film will play at this years Atlanta […] The post At See offers a new way to ...

Big Beltline Restaurant News+NFA Burger Update Apr. 25   It’s Thursday! Time for a little “Side Dish.” For today’s Side Dish, we’re offering two recipes, including one for making a tofu banh mi using in-season herbs and vegetables from the farmers market.  Our transit-oriented dining guide to cities and neighborhoods along MARTA rail lines ...

Today is Yom HaShoah April 24 (26 Nisan Adar 5785) – This morning, I participated in the 36th annual global Yom HaShoah commemoration Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Day at the Jewish Federation building in Midtown.  Readers stood at a microphone, continuously calling each Holocaust victim’s name, birthplace, age, and the year and ...

In A Normal Family,” its easy to read that title as sarcasm. After all, what happens to the family made up of two smaller families led by brothers Jae-wan (Sul Kyung-gu) and Jae-gyu (Jang Dong-gun) at the center of Hur Jin-hos sharp, darkly funny new drama (based on the 2009 novel “The Dinner”) […] The post A Normal Family and a brotherly war for ...

Attendees at the Piedmont Park Conservancy’s annual Landmark Luncheon on Thursday got the first look at major expansion and restoration plans for the Midtown greenspace. The “big reveal” was the unveiling of Piedmont Park’s first comprehensive plan in 25 years. The plan, designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, includes a major expansion ...

More than 175 people heard Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger discuss accomplishments made regarding elections, licensing, and business growth in Georgia. Raffensperger was the guest speaker at the Greater Chamber Perimeters Signature Luncheon, held with the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce at Sandy Springs Studio Theatre on April 23. Raffensperger ...

BoccaLupo general manager Jason Furst and Chef Sam Pinner opened Sammy's, an Adair Park sandwich and coffee shop at Abrams Fixtures. Take a look at the menu for Sammy's. The post Peek the menu for Sammys sandwich shop, now open at Abrams Fixtures in Adair Park appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Los Nios Primero will host its fifth annual Da del Nio celebration on Saturday, April 26, at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church in Sandy Springs, featuring children's activities, live music, food, and craft vendors. The post Los Nios Primero to host fifth annual Da del Nio on Saturday appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

A fight that stemmed from an earlier incident at Dunwoody High School resulted in the arrest of an armed 13-year juvenile at Brook Run Park’s Lemonade Days festival on April 23. According to Dunwoody Police Spokesperson Sgt. Michael Cheek, police were notified by a juvenile male that a group of peers were attempting to fight […] The post Police arrest ...

Atlanta Film FestivalThe 49th annual festival, and its corresponding Creative Conference, will take place April 24 May 4, held primarily at the Tara and Plaza Theatres. With more than 130 films to choose from, there’s something for every taste. Be sure to check out Rough Draft film critic Sammie Purcell’s top choices here. Inman […] The post Films, ...

The Atlanta Film Festival is officially in full swing. With more than 130 films to choose from, everyone’s got some difficult decisions to make. Let me try to make the task a little easier. Full disclosure: I have not been able to catch all of the films playing at this year’s festival ahead of time […] The post Check out these seven movies at the ...

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens,Atlanta Beltline, Inc.President and CEO Clyde Higgs, state officials, and other community leaders broke ground April 22 on the expansion ofEnotaPark. The project will transform the existing 0.3-acre play lot into an 8-acre recreational destination. The park will serve as a gateway to the historic Westview neighborhood and connect ...

I’m not the boss of you, but…. April 23  It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. This week, I have the nerve to offer a plethora of bossy-pants advice, news about Steak and Grace, an update on the city’s electronic recycling event, and an opportunity for citizens to do a deep […] The post For what it’s worth appeared ...

A new chapter begins April 23  Hello, art lovers! This weeks Sketchbook is a special one for me because its my last.  After nearly three years, the time has come for me to pass the baton, as I will be taking on a new role as Senior Editor of Art + Design and Dance for ArtsATL. While […] The post Turning the page appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Atlanta Film Fest Draft day Thursday April 24  The Atlanta Film Festival starts today! View the lineup, get tickets here, and don’t miss Sammie’s interview with opening night filmmaker David Fortune below. Scattered thunderstorms with a high of 77  The NFL Draft starts tonight at 8 p.m., and ESPN projects 13 Georgia Bulldogs will be […] The post ...

Atlanta drag legends Nicole Paige Brooks and Phoenix will be competing for the crown in the upcoming season of RuPauls Drag Race All Stars. The queens both return to the franchise after more than a decade, Brooks since she placed 11th in season two and Phoenix since placing 12th in season three. They join All […] The post Nicole Paige Brooks and Phoenix ...