Sandy Springs completed its $18 million Mount Vernon Highway pedestrian project while proposing further infrastructure expansions through the upcoming Fulton County TSPLOST renewal referendum. The post City Springs intersection awaits underground utility relocations appeared first on Rough Draft.

The Sandy Springs City Council voted unanimously to proceed with land sale negotiations for a 5.5-acre municipal property to expand the City Springs 2.0 downtown district, featuring a multi-family complex, retail spaces, and a boutique hotel. The post Sandy Springs selects developer to lead city’s downtown expansion appeared first on Rough Draft.

Atlanta sculptor Eileen Braun is 5-foot-1. In Pumped UP, her solo exhibition at Gallery 100, she goes big. The show, on view through Jan. 14, 2027, gathers roughly 20 of Brauns works, sculpted from dressmakers pattern tissue, cones of mill-end fiber, baling twine, construction-grade rubber, found objects and gold gilding foil. It also marks a […] The post ...

DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Norman C. Sauce met with Dunwoody High School stakeholders to address recent system malfunctions involving HVAC failures and contaminated water that led to a temporary shift to remote learning. The post DeKalb Superintendent discusses Dunwoody High School water, HVAC issues appeared first on Rough Draft.

Before they became warriors and queens lining the walls of Hammonds House Museum, some of the models in NU AFRICANS, the Hammonds House Museum exhibition by mixed-media artist Maurice Evans and sculptor Grace Kisa, needed convincing they were worthy of representing power and beauty. When NU AFRICANS debuted in 2020, the pandemic forced the show […] The ...

Savannah Pride Center will welcome thousands of people back to Forsyth Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 11 p.m. for the 27th annual Savannah Pride Festival. Approximately 5,000 attendees and more than 100 vendors are expected to fill Forsyth Park throughout the day for this years festival, centered around the theme Chosen Family: […] The post ...

As the outdoor temperatures transition from sticky and sweltering to dry and cold, Atlanta dermatologists recommend adjusting your skincare routine to protect the face and body during cooler weather. The post Atlanta dermatologists talk restorative cold-weather skincare appeared first on Rough Draft.

Residents of the Northlake neighborhood in unincorporated DeKalb County are scheduled to vote on November 3 whether to annex their area into the city of Tucker. The post Tucker may expand boundaries after Nov. 3 vote appeared first on Rough Draft.

The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management says a neighborhood bridge in Atlanta is closed after a heavy vehicle hit the bridge and caused a partial collapse. The vehicle compromised the structural integrity of the Moores Mill Road bridge over Peachtree Creek and damaged a water line. The city did not identify what kind […] The post Heavy ...

During a chaotic Atlanta City Council meeting on Oct. 19, members endorsed a boycott of Starbucks over the company's lack of labor ethics. The post Atlanta City Council halts ‘robots with guns,’ endorses Starbucks boycott appeared first on Rough Draft.

Lifeline Animal Project recently partnered with volunteer organizations to provide free veterinary services and supplies to pet owners at The Reserve at Briarwood and is scheduled to hold another event at Wade Walker Park on November 7, 2026. The post Community cats in Brookhaven receive free veterinary care and supplies appeared first on Rough Draft.

The Norcross City Council discussed $3.08 million in contracts to expand the city hall parking lot by approximately 55 spaces, a project facing scrutiny over potential tree canopy loss and impacts on residents and downtown businesses. The post Norcross discusses downtown parking contract ahead of Nov. 2 vote appeared first on Rough Draft.

One student is dead, and another was wounded in an Oct. 19 shooting incident on the campus of Atlanta Technical College. According to a report from the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded to 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW around 8:45 a.m. in reference to a person being shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male student deceased […] The post One ...

A panel of experts at the University of Georgia discussed the future of farming and the implementation of regenerative agriculture following a screening of the documentary Groundswell. The post Screening of documentary Groundswell sparks conversation about future of Georgia farming appeared first on Rough Draft.

Net Georgia tax collections in September rose 2.3% over the same month last year, continuing gains recorded in recent months. Net collections for the month totaled $3.34 billion, up $76.7 million. The increase came despite a drop in individual income tax collections, amid growth in corporate income taxes and in the sales and use tax, […] The post Georgia ...

The Pat Conroy Literary Center is hosting a special screening of The Great Santini at the Tara Theatre on Oct. 27 to celebrate the novels 50th anniversary. The Great Santini, written by Lewis John Carlino and starring Robert Duvall and Blythe Danner, is based on the 1976 novel by Conroy. The story follows a dogged […] The post Pat Conroy Literary Center ...

This week, we're sharing a recipe for the Chennai Central cocktail from Indian restaurant Ikara, which opened earlier this year at Atlantic Station. The post Recipe: Chennai Central vodka cocktail from Ikara appeared first on Rough Draft.

The city of Norcross is accepting applications for one vacancy on each of its Tree Preservation Board, Architectural Review Board, and Historic Preservation Commission. The post Three seats available on Norcross civic boards and commissions appeared first on Rough Draft.

A new poll released Tuesday shows the Georgia governors race between Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican candidate Rick Jackson is a statistical deadlock. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and University of Georgia poll found that 46% of likely Georgian voters support Jackson and 45% support Bottoms. Another 8% of likely Georgia voters ...

The owner of Circle Sushi just opened JuNi for omakase dining in Midtown. Located at The Juniper on the corner of 12th and Juniper streets, the restaurant will also begin serving donburi at the end of October. The post JuNi opens for omakase experiences in Midtown, donburi menu launching soon appeared first on Rough Draft.

The Atlanta City Council approved the $68 million sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County in an 8-7 vote following hours of chaotic debate and procedural disputes. The post Atlanta City Council votes to sell detention center to Fulton County for $68 million appeared first on Rough Draft.

The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena have agreed to a multi-year partnership with The Home Depot, designating the retailer as their “Official Home Improvement Partner.” The agreement includes in-arena entitlements, fan activations, digital content and community programming across Metro Atlanta. At the center of the partnership is naming rights for the ...

Advocacy organizations are urging DeKalb County residents to support an amendment to the county's non-discrimination ordinance to expand LGBTQ+ protections in housing and private employment before the commission potentially votes on October 20. The post Proposed DeKalb County amendment seeks to expand LGBTQ+ non-discrimination laws appeared first on Rough ...

Three out of four patients stopped taking their GLP-1 within a year of filling their first prescription even at the lowest cost tier, but researchers saw a significant drop-off around the $75 mark, according to a study published in JAMA Health Forum that analyzed compliance among 8,914 patients with insurance through over a year and […] The post Study ...

Sandy Springs officials celebrated the reopening of the renovated and ADA-accessible Morgan Falls Dog Park on Oct. 14, featuring significant drainage improvements and new amenities. The post Morgan Falls Dog Park reopens with upgraded amenities and ADA access appeared first on Rough Draft.