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Public invited to weigh in on Dunwoody’s future growth
The City of Dunwoody is kicking off “Direction Dunwoody,” the comprehensive plan update for 2025-45, with an online survey, pop-up tent, and public workshop, according to a statement released by the city. “The comprehensive plan will serve as the community’s vision for the future, guiding decisions about land use, transportation, economic development, housing, infrastructure, and […] The post Public invited to weigh in on Dunwoody’s future growth appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
What is behavioral finance … and why should you care?
Behavioral finance studies the role of emotions and psychology in making financial decisions, and shows how investors often base their decisions on fear of loss rather than rationality, leading to irrational behavior such as bubbles and market crashes. The post What is behavioral finance … and why should you care? appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Woods reverses course on AP African American Studies
State School Superintendent Richard Woods has rescinded his recommendation against adding the AP African American Studies course to the state's curriculum, citing a legal opinion from Attorney General Chris Carr, which states that the law exempts those types of courses. The post Woods reverses course on AP African American Studies appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Kemp recommits to tort reform
Gov. Brian Kemp Wednesday pledged to continue pushing major tort reform legislation when the General Assembly convenes in January for the 2025 legislative session. Kemp made his announcement at the annual Congressional Luncheon in Athens sponsored by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the same venue he used a year ago to promise that comprehensive tort […] The post Kemp recommits to tort reform appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Arrest made in 25-year-old Atlanta cold case murder of Melissa Wolfenbarger
Atlanta Police have arrested the husband of a woman who was brutally killed 25 years ago and charged him with her murder. Melissa Wolfenbarger, 21, a mother of two small children, was living in southwest Atlanta when she last talked to her family on Thanksgiving in 1998. A woman’s severed head was found in a […] The post Arrest made in 25-year-old Atlanta cold case murder of Melissa Wolfenbarger appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Bridge work causes misalignment on Peachtree Creek Greenway
Brookhaven City Council approved spending to address a new issue caused by the recent reconstruction of North Fork Peachtree Creek bridge at North Druid Hills Road. Trail plans for Phase II of the Peachtree Creek Greenway became misaligned during the bridge project, which was the first step in a major traffic improvement plan at the […] The post Bridge work causes misalignment on Peachtree Creek Greenway appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
‘Queer Perspectives’ showcases LGBTQ+ artists at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art
In rural Georgia, the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is showcasing local LGBTQ+ artists for "Queer Perspectives" opening this Saturday August 10. The post ‘Queer Perspectives’ showcases LGBTQ+ artists at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Letter to the Editor: Why is Atlanta Streets Alive a city event?
Like all the most successful community events, Atlanta Streets Alive was a big success in its original incarnation as a community inspired, community-based, and community-implemented initiative. I know that first-hand because, as a minivan driver, I was the one in charge of getting ice for the beer coolers back then. Yes, Streets Alive and the […] The post Letter to the Editor: Why is Atlanta Streets Alive a city event? appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Old MARTA railcars developing into ocean reef habitats
MARTA railcars deployed into the Atlantic Ocean seven months ago as part of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Reef Project are gradually developing into habitats for marine wildlife. Last December, the decommissioned railcars were stripped of hazardous materials and inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard before being transported by barge to Artificial Reef […] The post Old MARTA railcars developing into ocean reef habitats appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Fulton County Jail detainee’s death prompts lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat and Fulton County by the administrator of the estate of a pre-trial detainee who was fatally stabbed in the jail, alleging that the defendants were deliberately indifferent to a known risk of serious harm. The post Fulton County Jail detainee’s death prompts lawsuit appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Fulton School Board picks election winner to fill unexpired seat
Fulton County Schools Board of Education appointed Sara Gillespie to fill the upcoming vacancy of the District 1 seat held by Katha Stuart, who resigned effective Aug. 31. The post Fulton School Board picks election winner to fill unexpired seat appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Woodruff Arts Center kicks off $67M campaign to modernize space, increase access to children
The Woodruff Arts Center officially kicked off its $67 million capital campaign on Aug. 6 to modernize its campus and create more accessible spaces for children’s learning and programming. Plans are to transform the Rich Theatre into the Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families where programming by the Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will be […] The post Woodruff Arts Center kicks off $67M campaign to modernize space, increase access to children appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
State Election Board’s GOP majority changes certification requirements
County officials can certify election results only after a “reasonable inquiry” ensures they’re accurate under a controversial election rules change the Republican-dominated State Election Board narrowly approved Tuesday. The change, which passed 3-2, essentially does away with a provision in current state election law that says county elections superintendents “shall” certify election results by the […] The post State Election Board’s GOP majority changes certification requirements appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to open new hospital in September
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Arthur M. Blank Hospital is set to open in September when critical care patients will be transported from Egleston Hospital and Scottish Rite to the new hospital on North Druid Hills Road in Brookhaven. “We have planned that day minute by minute to make sure all staff know exactly what’s expected […] The post Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to open new hospital in September appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Moonlight cocktail bar opens this week atop the Forth Hotel
Moonlight cocktail bar, located on the 16th floor of the Forth Hotel in the Old Fourth Ward, will open on August 8, offering cocktails and martini riffs, views of the Atlanta skyline, and caviar bumps The post Moonlight cocktail bar opens this week atop the Forth Hotel appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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