Nicole “Nikki” Evans Jones raised just over $15,000 more than Esh Collins in the special election to fill a citywide seat on the Atlanta City Council. The two face each other in a Dec. 3 runoff for the Post 3 At-Large seat after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote on Election Day. […] The post Jones narrowly leads Collins in fundraising ...

The state is laying the groundwork for a private-school vouchers program by launching a website with details on the initiative. The new site, mygeorgiapromise.org, includes information on the Georgia Promise Scholarship, which the Republican-controlled General Assembly created this year to provide eligible K-12 students in lower-performing schools up to ...

Java Jive, a beloved breakfast institution in Atlanta, is closing Dec. 22 after 30 years on Ponce. The restaurant is known for its retro vibe, big, fluffy biscuits, and egg dishes like the Greek omelet and Sante Fe breakfast scramble. The post Iconic Atlanta breakfast spot Java Jive to close after 30 years on Ponce appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution(AJC) opened its new headquarters Monday at 1200 Peachtree Street, marking a return to the city after more than a decade at the Central Perimeter. The media company moved into a newly renovated space at Promenade Central near the High Museum of Art and Colony Square. A marquee sign of the companys nameplate […] The post The ...

Metro Atlanta is bustling with events for the holidays from now until January. Here are some of the most popular events around town suitable for the whole family. Some events and activities are free, but others may require a ticket. Garden Lights, Holiday NightsThe Atlanta Botanical Garden is hosting “Garden Lights, Holiday Nights,” where the […] The ...

Minhwa Spirits and Murrell's Row Spirits are two local distilleries in Atlanta that produce soju, gin, and amaro, which can be found on the back bars of restaurants throughout the city. The post Add these Atlanta-made gins and sojus to your home bar appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Record crowds turned out at Sunday night's Light Up Dunwoody celebration, prompting organizers to consider changes to the festival in future years, including possibly closing off Chamblee Dunwoody Road or moving the ceremony to a new location. The post Record crowds attend Light Up Dunwoody to kick off holiday season appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Monday matters Nov. 18  Kambera, a western lowland gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, delivered the 26th gorilla born at the zoo last week. The infant, a female, appears healthy and is displaying positive signs such as a strong grip and normal vocalizations. Sunny and 75 today. Brookhaven Police arrested and charged three suspects with murder and armed […] The ...

Atlanta-based housing nonprofit CaringWorks, has announced itssecond annual Richard Mackelfresh All-Star Jam to End Homelessness on Nov. 21 atthe Chapel on Sycamorein Decatur. Performances include the Richard Mackelfresh All-Star Jam Band andlocal favorite, These Crowded Streets. Guests will enjoy an evening of dancing, an open bar, and a catered dinner ...

The new documentary Call Me Ted is an autobiographical recounting of Ted Turner’s career and colorful travails, featuring juicy stories about the rise and fall of his media empire, his love affair with actress Jane Fonda, his familys philanthropy and how his success helped Atlanta gain recognition as an international city. The six-part series landed ...

Kambera, a western lowland gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, delivered the 26thgorilla born at the zoo on Nov. 13. The infant, a female, appears healthy and is displaying positive signs such as a strong grip and normal vocalizations, according to a news release. Likewise, Kambera displays positive maternal inclinations such as holding the baby closely and […] The ...

A new hospitality living concept, called Scout Living, has officially opened its doors at Atlanta mixed-use development Ponce City Market. The concept boasts a flexible approach to living, with 405 fully furnished one- and two-bedroom units available for stays ranging from a single night to several months and beyond. According to a release, Scout Living ...

This week, over 150 leaders from across Georgias Community Improvement District (CID) network gathered to honor Dan Buyers and Joe Allen at the Council for Quality Growths 15th Annual CID Recognition Event. The event, hosted at the Jewel Box in Atlantas Assembly Studios, highlighted Buyers and Allens impactful contribution to their respective CIDs and the ...

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 bySCAD. SCAD’s Holiday Spectacular ft. Broadway’s Finest Join SCADs Bee Sharps for their annual Holiday Spectacular in Atlanta! Back by […] The ...

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty and DeLoach Sotheby's International Realty in Georgia are exclusively launching Entelechy II, a modernist beachfront estate designed by renowned architect John Portman, for US$40 million. The post Iconic modernist home hits market appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Sadie Grice Funny Foundation annual fundraising gala is taking place on Friday, Nov. 15, at the InterContinental Hotel Atlanta Buckhead. Named for the mother of Brookhaven City Council member John Funny, the event honors an advocate for education and student empowerment. Established in 2008, the foundation provides scholarships to students from ...

Delbar Middle Eastern restaurant, owned by Chef Fares Kargar, opens a location in Buckhead on Nov. 18, offering a similar menu to the Inman Park and Alpharetta locations, as well as new dishes exclusive to the Buckhead location. The post Delbar Middle Eastern opens in Buckhead Nov. 18 in the former King & Duke space appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Sandy Springs Civic Roundtable has created a new online resource to help residents and businesses looking to volunteer and help out local nonprofits. Springboard connects the citys nonprofit organizations with volunteers and donors. The online resource was created with the help of Georgia Tech students, said Jan Paul of the Civic Roundtable. What I ...

Black Friday 2024 is expected to be a record-high holiday spending season, with retailers offering special in-store and online sales, expanded store hours, and robust price matching, while social media platforms will be popular places to shop, especially for younger generations. The post When is Black Friday? Heres what you need to know before you shop ...

Thanks to the city’s investment in Flock cameras, the Brookhaven Police Department has arrested and charged three suspects with felony murder and armed robbery in connection with a Nov. 9 homicide at Blackburn Park on Ashford Dunwoody Road. Decatur resident Brandon Xavier Davis, 21, was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound near the tennis courts […] ...

The Georgetown Company and RocaPoint Partners have opened the 145-room Element Atlanta Perimeter Center hotel, part of the 12-acre Campus 244 complex, which also includes office space, restaurants, bars, and greenspace. The post Element Hotel opens in Dunwoody’s Campus 244 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Pop star Pink brought her “Trustfall” tour to State Farm Arena on Thursday with a high-flying stage show, lots of fun audience interaction, and a set list full of hits. It wouldn’t be a Pink concert unless there were plenty of aerial acrobatics by the star herself. She told People magazine in an interview last […] The post Concert Review: Pink ...

MARTA will move forward with its plan to renovate the Five Points Station after reaching a compromise with the City of Atlanta over pedestrian and bus access. Work to transform the transit system’s busiest station was slated to begin in July, but MARTA paused the project after Mayor Andre Dickens, city officials, and riders opposed […] The post MARTA to ...

BiteLines Atlanta Food Tours offers three tours along the Eastside Beltline, including the Food and Street Art Tour, Barks and Bites Doggie Crawl, and the Atlanta Pizza and Beer Crawl, all of which showcase the city's vibrant food and art scene on the trail. The post Atlanta food tour company BiteLines offers a taste of the city’s Beltline restaurants ...

Friday flavors Nov. 15  We’ve got a fun, food-filled weekend ahead. The Atlanta Chili Cook-Off takes place in Dunwoody tomorrow, and Latin Restaurant Weeks kicks off today and runs through the end of the month. If you’re looking for more offerings from Atlanta restaurants, Beth McKibben has the nitty gritty on where to eat this month. Check it out ...