More than 1,000 people attended the third annual Create Dunwoody Holi celebration, a vibrant Indian tradition that marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The post ‘Joyful’ Holi celebration in Dunwoody draws 1,000 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

 One thing that Georgias House and Senate can agree on after finishing the first round of this years legislative session is that the state income tax rate should continue falling. Friday was the deadline for lawmakers to vote out the bills they were most serious about, moving them from the House to the Senate and vice […] The post Georgia House and ...

I climbed up into the enormous letter O on the Hollywood sign high in the hills above Los Angeles. This was in 1984 when you could still scamper up the Hollywood Hills goat paths and get close to the huge, world-famous landmark. If you were brave enough to confront the scary precarity and climb up […] The post Performance artist Tim Miller brings ‘A ...

Tuesday in bloom March 10  The NBA canceled the Atlanta Hawks’ planned Magic City Night promotion, citing widespread concern from across the league about the event’s ties to the iconic strip club. A halftime performance by T.I. and lemon pepper wings are still on for the March 16 game against Orlando. After last night’s […] The post NBA nixes ...

The NBA canceled the Atlanta Hawks' planned Magic City Night promotion due to widespread concern from across the league about the event's ties to the city's well-known strip club. The post NBA shuts down Hawks’ Magic City Night after league backlash appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The U.S. and Israel have a common motivation to end Iran's hostile political behavior, which has caused instability in the Middle East and disrupted gas and oil markets, and the war could result in a complete overhaul of the Iranian regime or a less than positive outcome that could require another war to rein in Iran. The post U.S.-Israel-Iran War: ...

The North Fulton Municipal Association is preparing for negotiations with Fulton County to determine how the local governments will share responsibility for service delivery and its cost, with topics including the county's main jail, animal control, and the City of Atlanta's water rates. The post North Fulton cities gear up for crucial service delivery ...

The Sandy Springs Society's 33rd Annual Tossed Out Treasures upscale resale event on March 13-15 offers shoppers a unique opportunity to find high-end items while supporting local nonprofits, with proceeds from the event benefiting area organizations through the Society's annual grant program. The post Upscale resale event Tossed Out Treasures returns to ...

Gwinnett County Chair Nicole Love Hendrickson announced a redevelopment opportunity at the corner of Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Interstate 85, and highlighted the county's commitment to economic stability, public safety, and environmental sustainability. The post Gwinnett County chair pitches sustainable growth, redevelopment appeared first on Rough Draft ...

The Brookhaven City Council has approved $1.1 million for repaving six roads, with the funding coming from LMIG funds and a local match, to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety and enhance the city's transportation infrastructure. The post Brookhaven approves $1.1 million paving program, first of three contracts appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Theres a major update for your morning commute as construction work gets underway for the Georgia 400 toll lane project. The $4.6 billion project will add two express lanes in each direction on Georgia 400, beginning at the MARTA North Springs Station and ending just north of McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County. I drive down […] The post Georgia 400 ...

Brewdog's Atlanta location closed on March 9 after nearly 4 years at Krog District. The UK-based brewpub brand is undergoing an acquisition by US-based Tilray Brands, which started with its UK and Irish assets on March 2. The post Beleaguered UK brewpub BrewDog closes its Atlanta location appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus and Atlanta Women's Chorus are hosting concerts this month to celebrate the tradition of communal singing and women's suffrage, respectively. The post Atlanta LGBTQ+ choruses host concerts this March appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Love them or loathe them, chain restaurants are part of the dining landscape. Five Atlanta chefs share their go-to chain restaurants, favorite dishes they'd recreate for their own restaurants, and their thoughts on the role chain restaurants play on the local dining scene. The post 5 Atlanta chefs talk go-to chain restaurants, favorite dishes they’d ...

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 10, for the annual Amplify Decatur Music Festival, which will be headlined by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. The four-day event runs from Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7, with the flagship concert hitting the new downtown Decatur stage on Saturday, June 6. Billed as A Decade of […] The post Gillian Welch and David ...

Telling queer stories has been the guiding force of trans actor Scott Turner Schofields life as an artist. When he first premiered his one-man show, Becoming a Man in 127 Easy Steps, nearly two decades ago at 7 Stages Theatre, the visibility of transgender people was almost nonexistent. Flashforward to 2026, and trans people are […] The post Trans actor ...

In celebration of this years 50th anniversary, the Atlanta Botanical Garden will treat visitors to a display of floral fireworks this spring with tens of thousands of colorful and fragrant bulbs. ABG has doubled the number of spring bulbs it normally plants for its annual Atlanta Blooms!, and throughout March and April the grounds will […] The post ...

Lulah Hills, the mixed-use project rising on the site of the demolished North DeKalb Mall, has announced a slate of new retail and dining options coming to the development. The new businesses include Anthropologie,Design Within Reach,Herman Miller,Solidcore, Firepit Pizza Tavern, Honeysuckle Gelato,Les Mains Nail Bar, andLaserAway. Additionally, local ...

Monday moves March 9  The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia has jumped 44 cents since the start of the Iran War from $2.78 to $3.22. Prices are even higher at gas stations inside the City of Atlanta. Crude oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel this morning before retreating. We have […] The post Gas prices spike ...

The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia has jumped 48 cents since the start of the Iran War from $2.78 to $3.22, according to the AAA Fuel Prices website. While price tracker GasBuddy.com said the average price in Metro Atlanta is $3.27, our reporters found a range of prices at […] The post Gas prices on the rise in Metro ...

The February jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor just released, and the news isn’t great. The report says the nation lost about 92,000 jobs in January. A key economic indicator in Georgia shows the state has seen its share of lost jobs, too. Georgia companies with at least 100 workers began the year […] The post February jobs report shows 92K ...

Atlanta Public Schools has been named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner for its commitment to investing in its people and building a strengths-based culture. The post APS earns Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award again appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Chamblee Police Department is launching a monthly program called "Field Day With The Finest" to bring young people and law enforcement together for friendly sports competitions and team-based activities. The post Chamblee Police Department launches ‘Field Day With The Finest’ initiative appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Grant Park Conservancy is hosting its sixth annual Canopy Soire on Friday, March 27. The event happens at Zoo Atlanta in Savannah Hall from 8 to 11 p.m. The celebration, geared to those aged 21 and older, features music and dancing, an open bar, food, and a raffle. The event is in support of […] The post Canopy Soire returns March 27 in support of ...

Time change Saturday March 7  It’s another busy weekend, with International Women’s Day tomorrow, as is the start of Daylight Saving Time, which is not without controversy. Set your clocks forward one hour before you go to sleep tonight. Expect a rainy weekend, with a high of 79 today and then temperatures dropping into the 60s tomorrow.  […] ...