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Georgia Dems quickly rally behind Harris as replacement for Biden after the president withdraws
Georgia Democrats who stuck with President Joe Biden in the aftermath of his alarming debate performance last month quickly started to line up behind his chosen successor, Vice President Kamala Harris, in the hours after Biden announced he would bow out of the race. “President Biden said Georgia made him president, and he’s right. There […] The post Georgia Dems quickly rally behind Harris as replacement for Biden after the president withdraws appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Some parishioners say renovation of one of Atlanta’s oldest Catholic churches will erase its ‘historical reverence’
Some parishioners say an approximately $4 million “redecoration” project at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus seeks to modernize the historic church and erase the history of the generations of community members who helped build and decorate it. But the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the governing body of Catholic churches throughout the northern portion […] The post Some parishioners say renovation of one of Atlanta’s oldest Catholic churches will erase its ‘historical reverence’ appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
UPDATE: Global tech outage continues to disrupt Atlanta airport
A software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused widespread disruptions globally, affecting airlines, media organizations, businesses, and police forces, but the issue has been identified and fixed. The post UPDATE: Global tech outage continues to disrupt Atlanta airport appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Atlanta nonprofit PALS adds new executive director
Pets Are Loving Support, Inc. (PALS), a nonprofit enabling pets to remain at home with seriously ill, disabled and elderly Atlantans, has named Thomas Burkhalter its new executive director. Burkhalter, who previously served on the board of PALS, has more than 15 years’ experience in banking operations and information technology, including with Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Truist. […] The post Atlanta nonprofit PALS adds new executive director appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
New North Druid Hills Road bridge set to open at end of July
Construction on North Druid Hills Road continues, as Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta prepares to open in September. The first leg of construction is the replacement of the bridge over North Fork Peachtree Creek connecting North Druid Hills Road to Buford Highway. Anticipated to take 90 days, the Georgia Department of Transportation reports show the bridge […] The post New North Druid Hills Road bridge set to open at end of July appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Fashion Statement fundraiser supports fight against breast cancer
Atlanta’s Fashion Statement aims to raise $500,000 to support the programs and services of the Susan G. Komen Foundation at their fashion fundraising event on Aug. 25. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the world’s largest nonprofit source of funding for the fight against breast cancer. From […] The post Fashion Statement fundraiser supports fight against breast cancer appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Atlanta cracks top six finalists for new Sundance Film Festival location
Atlanta has been named one of the six finalists to be the new host location of the Sundance Film Festival. Sundance announced a bidding process for a possible new city to call home earlier this year, with Atlanta officially submitting a Request for Proposal and entering the race in June. The nonprofit arm of the […] The post Atlanta cracks top six finalists for new Sundance Film Festival location appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Theatre Review: City Springs presents dazzling production of ‘Jersey Boys’
City Springs Theatre Company is currently presenting a dazzling production of the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys,” and before we go any further, I’ll say simply “Go”; this show should not be missed. Amid a summer of discontent and turbulence, City Springs’ beautiful 1000-seat Byers Theatre and a stellar cast, crew, and orchestra are inviting you […] The post Theatre Review: City Springs presents dazzling production of ‘Jersey Boys’ appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Exclusive: Surprise, Decatur! Smileys Burger Club opens Saturday
In a surprise move, Ean Bancroft will open Smileys Burger Club on East Howard Avenue three months ahead of schedule, bringing its award-winning smashburgers to Decatur permanently. The restaurant, which opens Saturday, July 20, previously operated as a pop-up hosted at neighboring Kelly’s Market, restaurants like Breaker Breaker, and breweries like Sceptre Brewing Arts. While […] The post Exclusive: Surprise, Decatur! Smileys Burger Club opens Saturday appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Katerina McCrimmon on her journey to playing Fanny Brice in ‘Funny Girl’
On the surface, it might not seem like Katerina McCrimmon has much in common with Fanny Brice. McCrimmon is from Miami, while Brice was born in New York over a century ago, in a world that looks much different than ours today. But from the time she was a teenager, people could already see that […] The post Katerina McCrimmon on her journey to playing Fanny Brice in ‘Funny Girl’ appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
UPDATE: Global tech outage continues to disrupt Atlanta airport
A software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused widespread disruptions globally, affecting airlines, media organizations, businesses, and police forces, but the issue has been identified and fixed. The post UPDATE: Global tech outage continues to disrupt Atlanta airport appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Update: Fulton County Jail using public school kitchen to prepare meals
Fulton County Jail staff will use a local elementary school kitchen to prepare meals for detainees as repairs continue on the jail’s kitchen following a carbon monoxide leak. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said it has partnered with Atlanta Public Schools to use the local school’s kitchen for the foreseeable future, according to a news […] The post Update: Fulton County Jail using public school kitchen to prepare meals appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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