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.  […] ...

Green Eggs & Kegs, Dunwoody's annual food and drink festival, is back on April 18th with 80+ vendors, live music, and proceeds benefiting BreakthroughT1D. The post Green Eggs & Kegs returns to Dunwoody with 80+ vendors appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Georgia Senate recently recognized Meals on Wheels Atlanta for 60 years of service. A resolution received during a Feb. 25 floor session celebrated the organization’s crucial work to deliver over 500,000 meals a year to nearly 1,100 seniors and homebound individuals living with limited mobility, chronic illness and disabilities. Meals On Wheels ...

DeKalbPeachtree Airport will host Aviation Day on March 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the 2026 Atlanta Science Festival. The free and interactive event will allow families to get a behind-the-scenes look at Georgias second-busiest airport. Its aimed at middle and high school students, but will also welcome parents, caregivers, and […] The post PDKs ...

Youth dance organization Moving in the Spirit has appointed Lita Ugarte Pardi as its new executive director, effective March 9. Pardi brings more than 25 years of nonprofit and philanthropic leadership to the role, previously serving as senior knowledge and learning director at PEAK Grantmaking. She also spent 17 years at the Community Foundation for […] ...

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 Atlanta Symphony Hall. TheAtlanta Symphony Orchestra presents Disneys Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans ChestLive in Concert featuring […] The ...

Georgia senators shot down a bill Friday that would have switched the states voting method to paper ballots filled out by hand before this Novembers elections. The bills defeat sets up a scramble for Georgia lawmakers to find a way to remove computer QR codes from ballots this year, as required by a state law […] The post Hand-marked paper ballot bill ...

Georgia House Republicans passed House Bill 1116, which caps annual property tax increases at 3% or the rate of inflation, and allows local governments to use a penny sales tax to offset property taxes, despite opposition from Democrats. The post House Republicans send pared back property tax cut to Senate appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Sports betting remains illegal in Georgia after a bill to legalize it failed to pass in the state House, falling short of the 120 votes needed to pass. The post State House rejects sports betting legalization in Georgia appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Harry Styles fans gathered in Atlanta to celebrate the release of his new album, Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally, with a pop-up shop featuring merch and photo opportunities. The post Harry Styles fans gather in Atlanta for pop-up shop celebrating new album appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Oscars up in the air March 6   Hello everybody, and Happy Friday! Or, should I say, happy almost-Oscars weekend! We are officially a week away from the 98th Academy Awards, and for what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting races in years. I’m going to have my predictions to you next week […] The post Anticipating the Oscars appeared first on ...

Homer’s homecoming Mar. 6  It’s been a busy week for candidates qualifying to run for elected office across the state. Hayden is putting together a wrap-up on what’s in store for Sandy Springs this election year. Be on the lookout for his report on Rough Draft’s website, and we’ll have the full scoop for you in […] The post Home sweet Homer ...

Bad news and good news Mar. 6  It’s Cathy, Katie, and Stephanie with ourweekly newsletter. You may notice that we have an addition to the team, but hold your celebration for a minute. Stephanie Toone, who has been doing excellent reporting for the past several months, is pivoting to a new role away from Rough Draft. […] The post A Tucker basketball ...