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Budweiser Clydesdales appearing in Alpharetta Saturday
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Budweiser Clydesdales will make an appearance in metro Atlanta on Saturday. The City of Alpharetta says the Clydesdales will participate in a procession benefitting the Folds of Honor scholarship program on July 6. The Folds of Honor scholarship program “provides educational scholarships to...
Woodstock Teen Selected for Boys Nation in Washington
A teen from Woodstock is one of two students selected for the 2024 American Legion Boys Nation to represent the state of Georgia in Washington D.C. Grant Pool of North Cobb Christian School, from Woodstock, was selected to serve as a student senator representing the Peach State at the national event. The other Georgia student senator is Benjamin Blackwood of the Walker School. ...
Stranger things in Georgia: Marietta KFC housed in 56-foot-tall "Big Chicken" building
If you're driving through Marietta, it's nearly impossible to miss the local KFC. There are more than 150 Kentucky Fried Chickens in the Georgia coop, but Marietta's is probably the most unique because it's housed in a 56-foot tall chicken-shaped building with eyes that roll in circles and a beak that opens and closes.
Fulton County, UGA take clean eating to the streets
ROSWELL, Ga. — Over a month of weekly sessions, interest has grown in the University of Georgia-led food education program at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center. Starting with maybe a couple dozen attendees, the turnout June 20 saw around 125 people. They learned a new salad recipe and took home a bag of fresh, in-season produce to make it, stored in the county-funded Fulton Fresh Mobile Market outside the door.
Red, White & YOU: A guide to the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade
Rough Draft has partnered with the Dunwoody Homeowners Association to present the 2024 4th of July Parade. The parade, which has the theme “Red, White & YOU,” is the largest in the state. PARADE SCHEDULE & VIEWING Parade RouteThe parade route is approximately 2.7 miles and steps off from the intersection of Mount Vernon Road […] The post Red, White & YOU: A guide to the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Cobb wastewater leaks continue into Lake Alatoona, 3rd time in a month where millions of gallons of wastewater dumped into popular waterway
Cobb County Water System has reported a spill of 3.9 million gallons of treated wastewater that did not meet Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) standards into Lake Allatoona this week. The spill was discovered on Thursday after routine sampling revealed the issue. While county officials assure that the water was disinfected and will not impact the drinking water supply, the incident raises concerns about the lake’s environmental health.
Cherokee County Starting Public Hearings on Property Taxes
Cherokee County is holding the first of three public hearings July 2 to discuss a potential millage rate increase for fiscal year 2025. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 June 18 to advertise a tentative maintenance and operations millage rate of 5.224 mills, up from the current rate of 4.954. If approved, a higher millage rate would result in an increase in property taxes. If the advertised rate...
2 metro Atlanta Starbucks locations file to unionize
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Baristas at two metro Atlanta Starbucks locations have filed for a union election. The baristas at locations in Roswell and Alpharetta have filed for elections with Starbucks Workers United, a union founded in 2021. The locations are at Holcomb Bridge & Holcomb Woods in...
Marietta to Host Annual Independence Day Parade and Festival
Marietta kicks off its Independence Day celebrations with the annual Let Freedom Ring Parade at 10 a.m. Thursday. This year’s parade will feature more than 2,000 participants in almost 100 entries ranging from local marching bands, civic organizations, beauty pageant queens and more. Nearly 30,000 people are expected to attend. The parade begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church and spans a 1.5 mile route along Roswell Street, then East Park...
Lawn Chair Drill Team, Twilight Twirlers ready to ‘razzle dazzle’ Dunwoody 4th of July Parade
This year’s Dunwoody 4th of July Parade will see the return of two popular entries – the Precision Lawn Chair Drill Team and the Twilight Twirlers. Patrick Fitzgerald, a Dunwoody North resident and founder of the Precision Lawn Chair Drill Team, said the brigade, which is making its fourth parade appearance, will “razzle dazzle” the crowd […] The post Lawn Chair Drill Team, Twilight Twirlers ready to ‘razzle dazzle’ Dunwoody 4th of July Parade appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Fireworks safety tips before Fourth of July
SMYRNA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — We’re only a few days away from the Fourth of July. Throughout Georgia, plenty of people will soon be celebrating with their own backyard firework shows. However, if not used with proper precaution, Atlanta Fire & Rescue spokesman Anaré Holmes warns that...
Cobb County Water System Reports 310 Gallon Sewage Overflow
The Cobb County Water System reported an estimated 310 gallon wastewater sewer overflow occurred on June 30. The overflow, resulting from inflow, occurred at 2650 Gordy Parkway NE in Marietta and discharged into a tributary to Rubes Creek. The Water System was notified of the overflow on June 30 at 8:40 p.m. and the overflow was stopped on June 30 at 11:15 p.m. ...
Chick-fil-A permit issued for Atlantic North drive-thru-only site
The city issued a construction permit for W.H. Bass Inc. of Duluth, Georgia, to build a drive-thru-only Chick-fil-A in the Atlantic North shopping center. The 2,468-square-foot project is on 1.06 acres at 11909 Atlantic Blvd. at a project cost of $800,000. The Atlantic North center is at northwest Atlantic and...
Sandy Springs makes it easier to report non-emergency problems
Sandy Springs has replaced its mobile app for residents to submit non-emergency requests with a new web-based mobile platform for Sandy Springs Works. The web-based platform is more user-friendly and offers a more streamlined and efficient way for residents to connect with the city, according to a press release. To access the new platform, visit […] The post Sandy Springs makes it easier to report non-emergency problems appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Marietta Reveals Prime Parking Locations for "Fourth in the Park" Fireworks Extravaganza
As the sounds of patriotism prepare to echo throughout Marietta Square, the City of Marietta has released details on where to park your ride this Independence Day. The annual "Fourth in the Park" promises a sky ablaze with fireworks and a community vibe that will delight any local. Before all eyes turn skyward at nightfall, it's the no-cost parking spaces that are getting the early birds.
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