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Trump-allied Georgia election board wants 2020 election deniers to monitor Atlanta-area voting
The Donald Trump-allied Georgia State Election Board is pushing to install people who deny the result of the 2020 presidential election as part of a monitoring team in Fulton County, the biggest Democratic-leaning county in the state and one that was consequential for Joe Biden’s victory four years ago.
Georgia man accused of financially exploiting older woman in Fairhope: police
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Georgia man was arrested over the weekend in Baldwin County after an investigation was conducted regarding a woman losing over $100,000. The Fairhope Police Department collaborated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation throughout the investigation. The victim had recently bought a new vehicle and noticed charges for an anti-theft service. […]
Atlanta School of Massage shuts down abruptly, to the chagrin of students, clients
The Atlanta School of Massage, a longtime fixture in Dunwoody, abruptly closed its doors three weeks ago, reportedly owing its landlord hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent. The business, located at 2 Dunwoody Park Drive in the Georgetown area, touted itself as Georgia’s first licensed massage school. According to Georgia business records, its […] The post Atlanta School of Massage shuts down abruptly, to the chagrin of students, clients appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Upscale Seafood Restaurant Opening at Atlanta's Galleria on the Park
C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar is relocating from its current Vinings location at 3300 Cobb Pkwy SE to Galleria on the Park at 600 Galleria Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339. Co-owner Rich Clark shared that the move is happening due to the planned demolition of their current building.
Thousands remember Israel’s Oct. 7 victims, hostages in Sandy Springs
One year after the Hamas terror attack on Israel, 4,000 people gathered inside Sandy Springs’ Byers Theatre and outside on City Green to commemorate those who died and those who remain hostages. David Fisher, the interim CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta that organized the Together in Remembrance event, opened the commemoration in […] The post Thousands remember Israel’s Oct. 7 victims, hostages in Sandy Springs appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Surgeon General issues advisory on parental stress: The impact on children and families
Parental stress is a growing concern, with 41% of parents reporting being so stressed they cannot function, and can lead to mental health problems and physical issues in children, but there are coping strategies and programs like C.A.R.E. that can help reduce the impact of parental stress. The post Surgeon General issues advisory on parental stress: The impact on children and families appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Popular Atlanta Cheesesteaks Coming Soon to Marietta Square
Woody’s Cheesesteaks, owned by Steven Renner, is aiming to open its newest location in the historic Marietta Square at 115 Church St, Marietta, GA 30060 by the end of the year. Renner reported to Business Debut that they are amidst construction currently.
Last Chance to Say Goodbye to Atlanta’s Beloved Giant Pandas
After 25 wonderful years, Zoo Atlanta is preparing to bid farewell to its cherished giant pandas—Lun Lun, Yang Yang, and their twin daughters, Ya Lun and Xi Lun. These iconic residents will travel back to China in mid-October 2024, marking the end of Zoo Atlanta's longstanding giant panda program as its agreement with China comes to a close.
Man Accused of Committing Battery on an Elderly Man
Christopher Bryan Russell, 49, of Atlanta, is accused of grabbing a pillow from a nearby chair and hitting the elderly male victim in the head and arms, resulting in multiple marks and bruising, on Sept. 6 at 1:35 p.m. at Ross Memorial Health Care Center, 1780 Old 41 Highway NW in Kennesaw, according to an arrest warrant from the Kennesaw Police Department. Nursing staff reported the marks and bruises were not on the victim before Russell took him outside. The victim is in hospice care...
Parents push back on Fulton County School’s redistricting plan for Spalding Drive
Riverwood High School’s cafeteria filled with parents on Monday night, upset about plans to close Spalding Drive Elementary and send their children to neighboring schools. Fulton County Schools (FCS) held the first of three community redistricting meetings on creating new attendance lines. Declining enrollment figures and the condition of Spalding Drive were cited for the […] The post Parents push back on Fulton County School’s redistricting plan for Spalding Drive appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
State lawmakers hold public meeting over BioLab fire, chemical plume
ATLANTA — State legislators from Rockdale and DeKalb counties held a public meeting Tuesday on the chemical plume continuing to emanate from the BioLab site in Conyers. It was held at 10 a.m. in the Coverdell Legislative Office Building, across from the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. Both Georgia House...
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