So many secrets Wednesday, July 22  It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. I just heard, within five minutes, two potential tips that may have a significant impact on Dunwoody, and even better, also fulfill my quest to find quirky news stories. More on that soon. The more pressing search […] The post Cops, cones, coffee ...

While the James Beard Foundation seeks a successor to Chicago for its annual awards, local chefs and restaurateurs argue the case for Atlanta to be the next host of what's known as the "Oscars of the food world." The post What hosting the James Beard Awards ceremony could mean for Atlanta restaurants appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

A warehouse fire caused by a hazardous chemical reaction broke out on Marietta Boulevard in Atlanta's West Side neighborhood on Wednesday morning, resulting in no reported injuries. The post Hazardous chemical reaction sparks warehouse fire on Atlanta’s westside appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

To your health Wednesday, July 22  Welcome back! And hi to all of my new readers. I appreciate everyone who takes the time to reset with me every Wednesday. I just spent a few days in Chicago, one of my all-time favorite cities. The architecture! The waterfront! The museums! The food! I particularly enjoyed my dinner […] The post Head space appeared ...

A corroded sprinkler triggered the 2024 BioLab fire in Conyers, a disaster the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) said likely would not have happened if the company had addressed years of documented corrosion and equipment failures. In its final report released Tuesday, the CSB found that a sprinkler system component failed inside BioLabs Plant 12 […] The ...

Point your phone at the mural under the Edgewood Avenue bridge a red face with piercing brown eyes set against a background of boldy colored flora, and the e underpass changes. A second layer blooms over the first. Edgewood Embers, an AI/AR installation by filmmaker Nicki Lynch transforms ARRRTaddict’s “Somos Borincanos” mural into […] The post ...

Atlanta is moving forward with a major road redesign on Monroe Drive that city leaders say will improve safety, but some neighbors worry it could make traffic worse and create new problems for surrounding streets. The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) broke ground Wednesday morning on the Monroe Drive Safe Streets Project. The nearly $18.5 […] ...

While our President is sowing new seeds of doubt in our nation’s elections, do not forget an equally significant shift underway to make a once a decade process (district reapportionment following each U.S. census) into a process that can be redone on political whim and by whichever party holds the current political majority, at almost […] The post One ...

Several open calls for local artists throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area are currently accepting submissions for various exhibitions and festivals scheduled through the fall of 2026. The post Local artists invited to apply for several metro Atlanta open calls appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Many people have spent years perfecting elaborate hair and skincare routines. Now they're adding scalp care to the mix with DIY home scrubs and in-spa treatments offered at dedicated head spas around metro Atlanta. The post Why scalp care is the next big beauty trend appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Five-course tasting menu for 84 bucks Tuesday, July 21  Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the table. This week’s “Family Meal” features my interview with Johnny Martinez, co-owner of Joystick Gamebar, who spoke to me last week about why he and Brandon Ley are moving their popular Edgewood Avenue bar to East Atlanta Village this fall. It should come […] ...

More than 150 people have been arrested by federal agents in connection to human trafficking and child exploitation charges within the past month in metro Atlanta. Federal officials held a briefing on Tuesday breaking down Operation Red Card that took place during the FIFA World Cup activities in June and July. Federal officials said at […] The post ...

Scraplanta will host its Trashion Show on July 25 at the Lifecycle Building Center to showcase sustainable designs created by students of its Green Creatives Academy. The post Scraplanta ‘trashion’ show to showcase student designs on July 25 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Sandy Springs Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee met on July 20 to discuss evolving city priorities such as housing affordability, neighborhood preservation, and potential tax increases for a future parks bond. The post Sandy Springs committee identifies housing affordability and parks as key priorities appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Rise Baking Company will relocate its Innovation Center from Tucker to a new Commercial and Customer Center of Excellence in Atlanta's Lindbergh neighborhood after its current lease ends later this year. The post Rise Baking Company to move innovation center from Tucker to Atlanta appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Pebbletossers, a non-profit organization in Metro Atlanta, connects youth with various volunteer opportunities and a teen leadership program designed to foster social and emotional learning across twelve distinct cause areas. The post Pebble Tossers offers easy path to equip youth to serve, become future leaders appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Lindzey and Taylor Schaffer opened Schf Shop in Midtown this year. Following a stage IV breast cancer diagnosis, the couple realized their dream of owning a combined coffee and skate shop. The post A breast cancer diagnosis inspired the opening of this Midtown coffee and skate shop combo appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

This week, we're sharing the recipe for the quiche Florentine from Bistro Niko in Buckhead. The post Recipe: Quiche Florentine from Bistro Niko appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The City of Tucker will host two public engagement events regarding the Henderson Park Master Plan and the Idlewood Road Roundabouts project. The post Tucker hosts community events for Henderson Park and Idlewood Road appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Financing for Fulton Countys more than $1.3 billion jail overhaul is moving forward after a little-known regional jail authority voted Monday night to approve the next step in the process. The South Fulton Municipal Regional Jail Authority voted 3-2 to approve financing for the project, which stems from a resolution the Fulton County Board of […] The post ...

Gas spikes again Tuesday, July 21  Metro Atlanta gas prices jumped more than 20 cents in the past week due to the escalated conflict between the U.S. and Iran. AAA said that the national average for a gallon of gas hit $4 Monday morning.  Scattered thunderstorms with a high of 88 today.  Taylor Farms expanded […] The post Joystick’s next chapter ...

State officials in Georgia are preparing to build a 300-bed forensic state hospital in south DeKalb County to address a significant backlog of psychiatric patients currently waiting in county jails. The post State plans $409 million forensic hospital for south DeKalb County appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Tony Award-winning musical Spamalot is scheduled to perform at the Fox Theatre from July 21 to 25 during its North American tour stop in Atlanta. The post Award-winning musical ‘Spamalot’ stops in Atlanta July 21-25 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The local production "Queerly Departed" is hosting fundraisers ahead of its world premiere at the SheATL Summer Theatre Festival this August. The post New play ‘Queerly Departed’ fundraises ahead of SheATL premiere appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

DeKalb County has scheduled the start of its Winters Chapel Water Main Replacement Project for August 10 and announced that the second phase of the Dunwoody Knoll project will begin on July 27. The post Another Dunwoody-area waterline repair begins as Dunwoody Knoll project enters second phase appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.