Most Mondays since early April, when Paradise Garden, an hour and half northwest of Atlanta, closes to visitors, a small team pulls on gloves, picks up soft brushes, and gets to work, inch by careful inch, on restoration of the Mosaic Garden, part of an art environment outsider art legend Howard Finster spent decades building. […] The post Saving Howard ...

Clark's Steakhouse opens April 23 at the 2827 Peachtree building in Buckhead. Backed by C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar owner Rich Clark, Clark's melds a New York City steakhouse with a Southern restaurant. The post New York meets the South at Clark’s Steakhouse in Buckhead appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Downtown Atlanta will open a new interactive experience for children on Saturday, April 25. Change Agent Adventure: Childrens Gallery is designed for children ages 12 and under, designed as a secret headquarters where theyll discover how kids throughout history have challenged injustice and made a ...

Virgin Hotels will open a 261-room location at Centennial Yards in 2027 just across the street from State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. CIM Group, Centennial Yards Company, and Drew Company announced on April 22 that the new Virgin Hotel will serve as a cornerstone in Centennial Yards Entertainment District. Virgin Hotels brings a […] The post ...

Capriccio, the new short from writer Israel Vaughan and director Kiah Clingman, feels like a breath of fresh air.  The short film, which will have its world premiere at the 50th Atlanta Film Festival on April 25, is about two strangers (one played by Vaughan and one by Alexis Louder) who meet in a bookstore […] The post Local filmmakers emphasize ...

One of the funniest movies at this years Atlanta Film Festival also has one of the simplest premises. Two girls find out theyre dating the same guy. Chaos ensues.  Danny Is My Boyfriend, written and directed by filmmaking team Lucy Sandler and Mechi Lakatos, stars the duo as two girls who find out theyre both […] The post Lucy Sandler and Mechi Lakatos ...

Happy Earth Day Wednesday, April 22  Today is Earth Day a time to celebrate conservation, sustainability, and the world we call home. Here are some local ways you can commemorate the beginning of the modern environmental movement, which dates back to 1970.  Partly sunny with a high of 84 today.   The Atlanta Police Department arrested 40 […] The ...

What if the things we typically toss could be remade into something beautiful? Two Atlanta artists focused their April 2026 exhibition at the Abernathy Arts Center in Sandy Springs on exactly that proposition. Unexpected Reclamations, a 48-piece exhibition featuring the work of Cathy Ehrler and Kathy Rennell Forbes opened the first week of April and […] ...

Senior living that makes the cut Tuesday, April 21  Curious which senior living facilities in Georgia have earned top accolades? Check out our first story to find out which 23 Metro Atlanta communities were recognized. We also have details on the Piedmont Conservancy luncheon on Thursday. The event is set to highlight enhancements that have been […] The ...

Aaron Phillips talks Lazy Betty changes April 21  Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the table.  For this edition of “Family Meal,” I spoke with Chef Aaron Phillips about his departure as executive chef of Michelin-starred Lazy Betty this week.  For my “Editor’s Pick,” I’m taking you to Tucker and Lawrenceville Highway to indulge in momos (dumplings) ...

The Atlanta Police Department Narcotics Unit arrested 40 people and recovered more than a thousand pounds of marijuana, other drugs, and guns during a “pop-up event” in Downtown Atlanta on April 18. The pop-up was organized by drug dealers from 11 states with 24 different vendors at an event space at 275 Ted Turner Drive […] The post Atlanta Police ...

Residents living near a proposed 280-unit apartment complex at Perimeter Summit have expressed concerns about the impact it will have on property values, while the developers argue that the development will create a vibrant mixed-use environment and reduce traffic in the area. The post Residents say they don’t want 280-unit apartment complex in Perimeter ...

Norcross is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on one of its citizen-led boards, which provide guidance to the city council on policy decisions, until May 8. The post Norcross seeks residents to serve on citizen-led boards appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Lazy Betty co-founder Aaron Phillips is no longer executive chef, but retains ownership stake in the Michelin-starred restaurant in Midtown Atlanta. The post Lazy Betty co-founder Aaron Phillips no longer executive chef, but retains ownership stake appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

A crane looming over the unfinished renovation of an office building at Peachtree and 14th streets in Midtown has raised safety concerns from nearby residents. Residents say the crane has been out of operation for four years, while renovations on the former Campanile building, now called The Midtowne, remain unfinished. Renovation and expansion of The […] ...

This week, we're sharing a recipe for grilled Gulf shrimp toast from Your 3rd Spot. The key to the dish is the Calabrian chili butter sauce. The post Recipe: Grilled Gulf shrimp toast from Your 3rd Spot appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Out On Film, Atlanta's LGBTQ+ film festival and non-profit, is seeking an experienced executive director to oversee staff, fundraising, marketing, and operations, with a working knowledge of LGBTQ+ culture and independent film. The post Out On Film is hiring new executive director appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Norcross Mayor Craig Newton recognized United Consulting Group's 30 years of business in the city with a proclamation on April 16, praising the company's commitment to the community and its significant contribution to the local economy. The post Norcross mayor honors United Consulting’s 30 years in city appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The North Springs High School Dance Company is presenting "CORE," a unique dance performance that explores the connection between dance and academics, with student choreography showcasing the integration of logic and creativity. The post North Springs High School Dance Company showcases student choreography in ‘CORE’ appeared first on Rough Draft ...

King of Pops gets global Tuesday, April 21  Get your sweet tooth ready! Atlantas premier popsicle purveyor, King of Pops, will launch a limited-edition series of flavors next month, inspired by teams playing World Cup matches in Atlanta. Find your flavor here. Mostly cloudy with a high of 78 today. The Hawks rallied from a 14-point […] The post ...

A controversial rezoning proposal to allow construction of an apartment building for homeless senior citizens in the Kirkwood neighborhood is back on the Atlanta Zoning Review Board‘s agenda for its April 30 meeting at 6 p.m. The 0.66-acre property at the corner of Howard and Hallman streets is currently owned by Turner Monumental AME Church […] The ...

More than half a million Georgians have dropped health insurance coverage due to rising premium prices for federally subsidized Affordable Care Act plans, resulting in a 37% enrollment drop and sparking concern for the financial viability of rural hospitals. The post Georgias ACA enrollment plunges, raising concerns for rural hospitals appeared first on ...

Gov. Brian Kemp toured metro Atlanta to support his preferred candidate in Georgia's U.S. Senate race, former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley, who is in a three-way race with two Republican congressmen, Buddy Carter and Mike Collins. The post Kemp tours Georgia to support Senate candidate Derek Dooley appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.