- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...s-center-midtown-atlanta/Lyla Lila chef Craig Richards opens French-Italian restaurant Elise on Aug. 19 at the Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown, with a focus on seafood, pastas, French wines, and classic cocktails. Here's what to expect. The post French-Italian restaurant Elise debuts Aug. 19 at the Woodruff Arts Center appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.Posted 3 days 6 hours ago - 08/18/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...a-colleges-roll-back-dei/Canceled pride graduation celebrations. Eliminated resource centers for LGBTQ students. Tighter rules for using a preferred name on class rosters and student IDs. These are some of the casualties on Georgia college campuses as a national push to erase DEI initiatives and programs takes hold. University System of Georgia schools across the state have adopted ...Posted 3 days 7 hours ago - 08/18/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...e-towns-at-o4w-completed/PacificPoint Realty announced that it has completed the first phase of The Towns at O4W, a 31-unit townhome community in Old Fourth Ward, with the first six homes ready for occupancy. Located on Linden Avenue near Central Park, the development offers three-story homes that measure between 1,900 to 2,100 square feet and include a two-car […] The post First ...Posted 3 days 8 hours ago - 08/18/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...ing-neighbors-fundraiser/Nonprofit FreeRent.org will host Neighbors Helping Neighbors, its signature annual fundraiser, on Friday, Aug. 22 at The Stave Room. The organization provides rental assistance and wraparound services, offering families a pathway to long-term financial stability. The charity event will feature tastings from live music, an auction and food from local ...Posted 3 days 9 hours ago - 08/18/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/08/18/qualifying-week/Monday meetings Aug. 18 Qualifying for local elections begins today in Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and Tucker. Candidates for City of Atlanta municipal races can qualify starting tomorrow, and Brookhaven will accept candidates beginning Wednesday. Sunny and 91 today. Brookhaven police released a photo of a suspect connected to a fatal shooting ...Posted 3 days 10 hours ago - 08/18/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...7/drive-on-drive-through/Tick tock, Tucker AUG. 15 It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Tucker. It’s Friday, friends, so you’ve got that going for you, no matter what horrors the week brought. At least you aren’t this guy. This week’s newsletter discusses Tucker’s marathon city council meeting that resulted in a lot of good […] The post Drive ...Posted 4 days 3 hours ago - 08/17/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...a-native-talks-producing/A new look Aug. 15 After 25 years of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, the organization is getting a rebrand. The festival will now fall under the umbrella organization ATL Jewish Film, which will not only encompass the annual flagship fest, but also year-round programming with an emphasis on education and supporting Jewish filmmakers and stories. ...Posted 4 days 3 hours ago - 08/17/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...azardous-waste-recycling/Dunwoody residents can now register for the City of Dunwoodys 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13. According to a release by the city, the free event will be held in the parking lot at Dunwoody City Hall at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is […] The post Dunwoody to hold free hazardous waste ...Posted 4 days 7 hours ago - 08/17/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...-wheels-atlanta-luncheon/Meals On Wheels Atlanta(MOWA), a nonprofit addressing senior hunger and isolation, has announced the return of its 8th Annual Womens Power Luncheon, taking place on Sept. 18. The event, to be held at1705WESTat 1705 Commerce Dr., together Atlantas philanthropic female leaders for a transformative afternoon focused on this years theme, Leading Well: Grounded ...Posted 4 days 8 hours ago - 08/17/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...marijuana-seized-airport/Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Police officers arrested Octavious Lamar Dozier, 27, of Atlanta, on Aug. 5 and charged him with transporting a controlled substance into the Commonwealth, and possession with intent to distribute, both felony charges. Dozier attempted to board a Dublin-bound flight with follow-on travel to Leeds, England, ...Posted 4 days 9 hours ago - 08/17/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...arly-detection-northside/Northside Hospital Cancer Institute has opened a fourth Lung Nodule Clinic on its Sandy Springs campus, providing robotic bronchoscopy, expedited diagnosis, and coordinated care for patients with suspicious lung nodules. The post Northside Hospital opens fourth lung nodule clinic in Sandy Springs appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.Posted 4 days 10 hours ago - 08/17/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202.../front-yard-tree-program/Dunwoody is partnering with Trees Atlanta for the fourth time to plant up to 80 shade trees in front yards across Dunwoody. The Front Yard Tree Program is a simple yet powerful way for residents to make a lasting difference in Dunwoodys landscape, said Dunwoody Community Development Director Richard McLeod in a release from the […] The post Dunwoody ...Posted 4 days 10 hours ago - 08/17/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...wsbtv-daytime-tv-refresh/WSB-TV in Atlanta is refreshing its daytime lineup with "The Drew Barrymore Show" and "The Kelly Clarkson Show" starting August 18, replacing "The Tamron Hall Show" which will move to WUPA-TV. The post WSB-TV revamps daytime lineup with Drew Barrymore and Kelly Clarkson appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.Posted 5 days 6 hours ago - 08/16/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...eup-for-2025-2026-season/Atlanta performing arts venue Synchronicity Theatre announced the upcoming shows that will make up its 20252026 season the 28th in the theaters history. As part of the theaters Bold Voices Series, Synchronicity will be hosting a pair of plays that are making their world premieres. The first play is titled The Rocket Men (Oct. […] The post Synchronicity ...Posted 5 days 7 hours ago - 08/16/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...r-championship-east-lake/The PGA TOUR Championship will one again bring the world’s top players to East Lake Golf Club Aug. 20-24. Golf fans can expect immersive local food offerings and family-friendly activities to go along with the action on the greens. A returning fan favorite, the SO COOL Zone presented by Southern Company, will offer shaded areas […] The post PGA TOUR ...Posted 5 days 8 hours ago - 08/16/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...ala-for-35th-anniversary/PALS Atlanta (Pets Are Loving Support) will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a festive gala at the Park Tavern Garden Tent in Piedmont Park on Saturday, Aug. 23. The event will feature music, food and drinks, live entertainment, auctions, raffles and more, with the proceeds going towards supporting the organizations mission to keep pets and […] The ...Posted 5 days 9 hours ago - 08/16/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...high-earners-define-rich/A six-figure salary used to be the benchmark of wealth and success. But now, its not uncommon for high earners to feel financially stretched. That raises the question: What does it actually take to be rich? We asked a few six-figure earners to share their thoughts. Rich is subjective For many high earners, being rich isnt about […] The post What Does It ...Posted 5 days 10 hours ago - 08/16/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...-news-quiz-for-august-16/Its time to test your knowledge with this weeks Atlanta News Quiz! Click here to play, and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL. This weeks quiz is sponsored by Perimeter Community Improvement Districts. Summer afternoon thrills and chills Join us for Playfully Perimeter You’re invited for a […] The ...Posted 5 days 11 hours ago - 08/16/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...ss-charm-pearl-necklaces/When it comes to timeless elegance and sophisticated charm, nothing quite compares to a beautifully crafted pearl necklace. Whether you’re attending a formal gala, heading to the office, or catching up with mates over brunch, a pearl necklace adds a touch of class to any outfit. In Australia, where fashion meets versatility, pearl jewellery is […] The ...Posted 6 days 6 hours ago - 08/15/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...function-vine-city-marta/MARTA has reopened an escalator at Vine City Station that malfunctioned following a Beyonc concert at the Vine City Station, injuring several passengers. MARTA said in a press release that it had completed an investigation and determined that the escalator became overloaded when a concertgoer screamed after seeing a bug, causing a crowd to rush […] The ...Posted 6 days 7 hours ago - 08/15/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...king-baking-wine-classes/Atlanta chefs, restaurants, bakers, and wine bars offer a variety of cooking classes, including pizza-making, bread baking, wine tastings, beer-making, and butchery, as well as knife-sharpening, all of which are designed to help keep your skills sharp. The post Take these classes in Atlanta to keep your kitchen and culinary skills sharp appeared first on ...Posted 6 days 7 hours ago - 08/15/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...ges-congress-aca-credits/Georgia residents could see as much as a 40% increase in their health insurance premiums if Congress does not act to extend the Affordable Care Acts enhanced premium tax credits, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said at a press conference Thursday. Ossoff, a Democrat, said he is urging congressional Republicans to reverse course on allowing the credits […] The post ...Posted 6 days 8 hours ago - 08/15/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...-police-liaison-chamblee/The police raids on The Stonewall Inn in New York and the screening of Andy Warhol’s Lonesome Cowboys in Atlanta in 1969 were turning points in the gay rights movement, but also highlighted the LGBTQ+ community’s fraught relationship with law enforcement. According to a 2022 study from Policing the Rainbow, 56.6 percent of LGBTQ+ people […] The post ...Posted 6 days 9 hours ago - 08/15/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...westside-restaurant-life/Day in the Life of a Westside Restaurant Owner Aug. 14 For today’s Side Dish, we’re offering two recipes, including one for a black lentil summer salad using fresh onions and tomatoes from the farmers market. Sarra brings you the next story in our Westside Atlanta series, offering a snapshot into a day in the life of […] The post Westside ...Posted 6 days 9 hours ago - 08/15/25
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...lanta-through-fresh-eyes/Ways of seeing Aug. 13 Atlanta reveals itself differently depending on where you stand or in some cases, where you ride. For fashion photographer Timofey Abel, the view is often from behind the lens of his Fujifilm camera at editorial shoots. At just 20, hes shot for “British Vogue,” built an international network of collaborators, and […] The ...Posted 6 days 9 hours ago - 08/15/25
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