- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...nth-art-in-sandy-springs/An Atlanta artist has been partnering with the city of Sandy Springs in a spring workshop for student artists to create work for the upcoming Juneteenth Celebration. PeQue Brown has been working as an artist for the past 35 years and put his experience to work teaching the students the skills of digital art to […] The post Artist, students inspire each ...Posted 30 minutes 11 seconds ago - 05/18/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...te-athletic-scholarships/Nine North Springs High School seniors have been awarded athletic scholarships, according to the school. As part of the leadership team in the Spartan Athletic program, it is always a joy to see our athletes advance to the next level of their athletic careers. We have no doubt that all of them will excel and […] The post North Springs students awarded ...Posted 2 hours 28 minutes ago - 05/18/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...nsored-spanish-immersion/It’s time to test your knowledge with our weeklyAtlanta News Quiz! Click here to play, and please let us know how you do by replying to this email or sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL. This week’s Atlanta News Quiz is sponsored by Atlanta Spanish Immersion. 💡 Interested in having your child or teen take […] The post Porchfest ...Posted 3 hours 22 minutes ago - 05/18/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...ews-condos-and-more-news/As summer approaches, Harry Norman, REALTORS has an array of luxury lakeside homes for buyers to explore. “Summer is the perfect time to make your lakeside living dreams a reality,” said Jenni Bonura, President and CEO of Harry Norman. “With demand for gorgeous waterfront properties growing in recent years, Georgia is fortunate to be home […] The ...Posted 3 hours 33 minutes ago - 05/18/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...ad-with-i-285-toll-lanes/The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) is moving to expand a network of toll lanes in the Atlanta region that began a few years ago on interstates 75 and 85. The State Transportation Board voted Thursday to work with the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) to add toll lanes to the top half of […] The post Georgia DOT moving ahead with I-285 ...Posted 18 hours 59 minutes ago - 05/17/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...in-capital-projects-list/The Sandy Springs City Council is prioritizing improvements to the Morgan Falls Dog Park in the list of capital projects to add to its FY2025 budget, with approximately $1.8 million available for the project. City Manager Eden Freeman presented $21.4 million in capital projects during the City Council’s second budget workshop on May 14. The […] The post ...Posted 19 hours 32 minutes ago - 05/17/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...pts-a-2-3-billion-budget/The Fulton County Board of Education tentatively approved an approximately $2.3 billion FY2025 budget that includes a 4.5% pay increase for all eligible employees. The pay increase and a step increase for eligible employees increased the salary line by $56 million. The school district also increased its contributions for retirement and health care benefits, ...Posted 19 hours 54 minutes ago - 05/17/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...mmunications-pr-director/The city of Sandy Springs has appointed Carter Long as its new director of Communications and Public Relations. Long will begin work on June 10, according to a city news release. She most recently served as president of public relations at Lou Hammond Group (LHG) Atlanta. She has more than a decade of experience in […] The post Sandy Springs appoints ...Posted 23 hours 59 minutes ago - 05/17/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...fe-jackets-at-work-today/The superintendent of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area wants the public to wear their lifejacket to work and post a photo on social media today, May 17. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) Superintendent Ann Honious invited the public to participate in Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day. The initiative is intended to […] ...Posted 1 day 2 hours ago - 05/17/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...of-music-producer-father/Edward Dorsey, 22, has been formally charged with voluntary manslaughter of his father, music producer Clinton D-Billz Dorsey, 48. The younger Dorsey was also charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, according to the Brookhaven Police Department. He is being held in DeKalb County Jail without bond. Edward Dorsey told […] The ...Posted 1 day 2 hours ago - 05/17/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...cosplayer-chrissy-powell/For someone on the outside, the world of cosplay might seem a bit elusive, or maybe just like glorified dress-up. But, as every cosplayer knows, so much work goes into getting the look exactly right. Chrissy Powell, known as Chrissy Plays Dressup in the cosplay world, is one of those cosplayers looking to make the […] The post In conversation with ...Posted 1 day 2 hours ago - 05/17/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...-annual-fundraising-gala/RE:IMAGINE is commemorating a decade of business with this years annual fundraising gala, Dreamfest. Launched in 2014 by Susanna Spiccia, RE:IMAGINE is a nonprofit that aims to help create workforce opportunities in the film and media industry for Gen Z creatives. Dreamfest will take place on May 22 at New Realm Brewing. During the gala, […] The post ...Posted 1 day 3 hours ago - 05/17/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...-imaginative-aspirations/The best kind of childrens entertainment is the kind that appeals to adults, too. Or so Ive been told. I dont have kids, but my friends who are parents say the best things they watch with their children make a concerted effort to offer something for the older crowd. For years, Pixar has been the […] The post Film Review: ‘IF’ buckles under the weight ...Posted 1 day 5 hours ago - 05/17/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...end-charged-in-her-death/A man who turned himself in at Sandy Springs Police headquarters has been charged in connection with the death of his girlfriend. Mamadi Tambajang walked into the police headquarters at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, and told police officers that he assaulted his girlfriend at her apartment. He said she was unresponsive, according […] The ...Posted 1 day 17 hours ago - 05/16/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...d-skatepark-in-september/Atlanta festival producer Rival Entertainment has announcedAn Evening with CAKEis set for Sept. 28 at the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark on the Atlanta BeltLine The rock band featuring lead singer John McCrea, trumpeter Vince DiFiore, guitarist San McCurdy, bassist Daniel McCallum, and drummer Todd Roper is known for hits such as “Rock’ n’ Roll […] ...Posted 1 day 17 hours ago - 05/16/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...in-paradise-cocktail-bar/Electric Hospitality the group behind Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, Muchacho, and Ranger Statio will open beachy cocktail bar Strangers in Paradise on Friday, May 17, at the Lee and White food hall in West End. Channeling the design of beachside resorts of the late 1980s and early 1990s, Strangers in Paradise features […] The post Ladybird team opens ...Posted 1 day 19 hours ago - 05/16/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...presents-renovation-plan/The Midtown Development Review Committee(DRC)reviewed two renovation proposals at its May 14 meeting, including facade changes to the Woodruff Arts Center and a request to put signage on an Olympic-era monument. Woodruff Arts Center The Midtown landmark plans to modernize and activate te Peachtree Street faade of the original Memorial Arts building with a ...Posted 1 day 21 hours ago - 05/16/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...-stormwater-streetlights/The city of Brookhaven will increase stormwater and streetlight fees to cover rising operation and maintenance costs. The $107 stormwater fee per household is no longer covering the number of projects the city needs to complete, according to a presentation by Public Works Director Tom Roberts at the May 14 Brookhaven City Council meeting. City […] The ...Posted 1 day 21 hours ago - 05/16/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...vernon-school-assignment/A screenshot posted on social media from a classroom assignment about Adolf Hitler and World War II at Mount Vernon School was taken out of context and caused distress for some families, a school leader said. Head of School Kristy Lundstrom responded to the concerns by sharing a message with the Mount Vernon community and […] The post Mount Vernon School ...Posted 1 day 21 hours ago - 05/16/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...silver-queen-corn-recipe/If a hearty corn recipe is what you’re looking for, look no further than this fatback fried silver queen corn. This recipe comes from Chef Kevin Gillespie, owner of Gunshow and the new restaurant Ndair, which is expected to open later this month. It’s the perfect offering to bring to your next potluck dinner with […] The post Chef Kevin Gillespie’s ...Posted 2 days 3 minutes ago - 05/16/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...chfest-is-back-on-may-18/In the heart of Atlanta’s intown Virginia Highland neighborhood, Porchfest returns for its fourth year. On Saturday, May 18, John Howell Park and its surrounding streets will be flooded with residents and visitors of all ages who will be brought together by a common love for local, live music. Despite only starting in 2021, Porchfest […] The post ...Posted 2 days 14 minutes ago - 05/16/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...ures-for-next-five-years/The Dunwoody City Council took a deep dive at its May 13 meeting regarding the citys financial picture for the next five years. Finance Director Dunwoody Assistant City Manager Jay Vinicki said the finance department instituted the effortto improve the financial bandwidth, not to change but to improve the way we do things, including more […] The post ...Posted 2 days 2 hours ago - 05/16/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...ts-open-records-advocacy/Earlier this week, news broke that the University of Georgia School of Laws First Amendment Clinic would stop supporting journalists and citizens in advocating for Open Records Act requests. The decision has been widely derided by journalists across Georgia, and Rough Draft joins the chorus of critics. The Clinic was established in 2020 with the […] The ...Posted 2 days 2 hours ago - 05/16/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...earance-by-stacey-abrams/The Decatur Book Festival (DBF) will return on Oct. 4-5, with a notable appearance from longtime Georgia lawmaker, bestselling author and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams. According to a press release, Abrams is scheduled to open Saturdays events as the Kidnote speaker and share the third installment of her childrens book series,Stacey Speaks Up. The ...Posted 2 days 19 hours ago - 05/15/24
- http://roughdraftatlanta.com/202...-proposed-fy-2025-budget/Sandy Springs staff allocated $21.4 million for planned capital projects including a new park and annual repaving projects. The largest allocation is for the pavement management program at $6 million, which includes $1 million form the Georgia Department of Transportation Local Maintenance Improvement Grant, according to city manager Eden Freeman. Freeman ...Posted 2 days 19 hours ago - 05/15/24
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