A fight that stemmed from an earlier incident at Dunwoody High School resulted in the arrest of an armed 13-year juvenile at Brook Run Park’s Lemonade Days festival on April 23. According to Dunwoody Police Spokesperson Sgt. Michael Cheek, police were notified by a juvenile male that a group of peers were attempting to fight […] The post Police arrest ...

Atlanta Film FestivalThe 49th annual festival, and its corresponding Creative Conference, will take place April 24 May 4, held primarily at the Tara and Plaza Theatres. With more than 130 films to choose from, there’s something for every taste. Be sure to check out Rough Draft film critic Sammie Purcell’s top choices here. Inman […] The post Films, ...

The Atlanta Film Festival is officially in full swing. With more than 130 films to choose from, everyone’s got some difficult decisions to make. Let me try to make the task a little easier. Full disclosure: I have not been able to catch all of the films playing at this year’s festival ahead of time […] The post Check out these seven movies at the ...

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens,Atlanta Beltline, Inc.President and CEO Clyde Higgs, state officials, and other community leaders broke ground April 22 on the expansion ofEnotaPark. The project will transform the existing 0.3-acre play lot into an 8-acre recreational destination. The park will serve as a gateway to the historic Westview neighborhood and connect ...

I’m not the boss of you, but…. April 23  It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. This week, I have the nerve to offer a plethora of bossy-pants advice, news about Steak and Grace, an update on the city’s electronic recycling event, and an opportunity for citizens to do a deep […] The post For what it’s worth appeared ...

A new chapter begins April 23  Hello, art lovers! This weeks Sketchbook is a special one for me because its my last.  After nearly three years, the time has come for me to pass the baton, as I will be taking on a new role as Senior Editor of Art + Design and Dance for ArtsATL. While […] The post Turning the page appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Atlanta Film Fest Draft day Thursday April 24  The Atlanta Film Festival starts today! View the lineup, get tickets here, and don’t miss Sammie’s interview with opening night filmmaker David Fortune below. Scattered thunderstorms with a high of 77  The NFL Draft starts tonight at 8 p.m., and ESPN projects 13 Georgia Bulldogs will be […] The post ...