Ten metro Atlanta public school teachers are heading to the SEC Championship Game this weekend courtesy of SONIC, which recently surprised the group with tickets. The teachers recognized for their impact on students and their respective communities at-large also learned from the fast-food chain that they would each be receiving a $1,000 gift […] The ...

They will not be dropping packages down your chimney, but unmanned air couriers will be able to deliver to your lawn in time for Christmas, if you live near one of six Walmart Supercenters in the suburbs that ring Atlanta. Walmart announced the new service with partner Wing on Wednesday. In addition to metro Atlanta, the two […] The post Holiday ...

Twelve educational institutions across the greater Atlanta area, North Georgia and Columbus have been awarded a combined $40,000 through the 2025 McDonalds Golden Grants program. The annual initiative (established by the Greater Atlanta McDonalds Operators Association) provides funding in support of organizations that fuel local youth’s imagination, ...

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 Livable Buckhead. Celebrate the holidays in Buckhead today! This Sat., Dec. 6, Livable Buckhead hosts a day of […] The post The Atlanta News Quiz ...

FIFAs Atlanta Host Committee and Atlanta United held an official watch party for the 2026 World Cups final draw at Buckhead Village on Friday, Dec. 5. The U.S. National Men’s Team (USMNT) was placed into Group D with opening opponent Paraguay and Australia. The groups fourth and final team wont be determined until a playoff […] The post Buckhead Village ...

An Atlanta staple and iconic restaurant will close its doors at the end of the month. If youre a fan of the Food Network or barbecue, chances are youve heard of Daddy Dz BBQ Joynt. Its been part of the Atlanta culture for 35 years now. But the owner of the building along Memorial Drive […] The post Iconic Atlanta barbecue spot seen on Food Network to ...

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee voted to eliminate a recommendation that all newborn babies receive a vaccine against hepatitis B, ending a policy that has been in place since 1991 to protect Americans against an incurable liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis, cancer and liver failure. The current three-dose series for ...

Dreary December Dec. 5  It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Tucker. This newsletter is full of advice, with the first being “don’t look at your weather app until Wednesday.” I like to call this particular weather pattern “early February.” Here are a few newsy items that may help you forget this […] The post Still no ...

The Indie Craft Experience will celebrate its 20th anniversary this upcoming weekend by hosting its annual Holiday Shopping Spectacular in Atlanta. The two-day market, taking place Dec. 6-7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature more than 100 artists, makers and vintage curators from across the Southeast region. During the event, Atlantans will get […] The ...

A new holiday musical comedy is premiering next week at Atlantas Out Front Theatre Company. Mamma Dearest: Here We Joan Again, comes from playwright and drag performer Blake Fountain, also known as Tugboat. The show is described as an ABBA-inspired holiday comedy that combines the musical Mamma Mia! and the 1981 film Mommie Dearest, based […] The post ...

Season of giving Dec. 5  We hope you enjoyed time with friends and family for Thanksgiving. This newsletter includes ways you can celebrate the rest of the holiday season and help those who need support this time of the year. The GBI is investigating a shooting involving Sandy Springs Police at Dunwoody Place and Roswell Road […] The post Bon apptit! ...

Texas-style barbecue restaurant Lewis Barbecue opens at Ansley Mall in Piedmont Heights on Dec. 8, featuring an open-air smokehouse, large outdoor courtyard overlooking the Beltline, a walk-up ordering window, and cocktail bar called Bar Lewis with a 1970s-era Texas atmosphere. The post Charleston’s Lewis Barbecue makes its much-anticipated debut at ...

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Rough Draft's most-read food and dining stories of 2025 included big restaurant openings, trending budget-friendly menus and meals, the legacy of Your DeKalb Farmers Market, this year's new Michelin guide, and The Colonnade's loyal regulars. The post Rough Draft’s top 10 Atlanta food and dining stories of 2025 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Hey, Friday! Dec. 5  If you see a bunch of people running down Peachtree Street in Midtown in their underwear tomorrow afternoon, don’t be alarmed. It’s just the annual Atlanta Santa Speedo Run to raise money for HIV/AIDS prevention nonprofit Joining Hearts.  Scattered showers with a high of 48 today. Saturday and Sunday will […] The post FIFA ...

City of Tucker and Trees Atlanta are inviting residents to get in on a new program that will add a canopy to Tucker neighborhoodsat no costs to homeowners. The Front Yard Tree program is a partnership with Trees Atlanta and a number of local municipalities. Cities including Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Chamblee, Decatur, and Doraville have taken […] The post ...

A gift just in time for the holidays will allow St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Georgia, one of the states oldest and largest social services nonprofits, to help thousands of individuals facing homelessness. On Dec. 1, the Chamblee-based organization announced that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Snchez Bezos are fueling its continued work in the community […] The post ...

2023s Bonus Track, Julia Jackmans directorial debut, is a teen romance rooted in the types of romantic movie tropes were all familiar with. But if Bonus Track is a little tropey, its also undeniably sweet, forefronting a queer relationship and handling that tenuous connection with care. Jackmans latest film, 100 Nights of Hero, also features […] The post ...

When I look at you, I see my whole life! This is what a stranger says to Jay Kelly (George Clooney) on a train in Italy. The man has never met Jay, but he still feels he knows him. Jay is a movie star, and movie stars are (or, at least they used to be) […] The post ‘Jay Kelly’ and a movie star’s final take appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

It’s giving Chanukah  Dec. 4 (14 Kislev)  Let’s jump in! Here are a few things that piqued my interest this week.  Hillary Clinton spoke at the Israel Hayom summit about anti-Israel propaganda (free subscription required). There is a great deal of valid concern about how Israel is viewed, not just around the world, but from the United States, ...

The City of Atlanta is reassuring property owners after a letter about lead in their water lines raised concerns. A statement from the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) said the letters were an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirement, and service lines are lead-free. DWM recently sent letters to property owners informing ...