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Golf Galaxy tees up to celebrate new store opening in Buckhead
Golf Galaxy is teed up to celebrate the grand opening this weekend of its new store in Buckhead. The interactive golf store plans a ribbon cutting on Friday, July 19, at 8:45 a.m. at its new location in the Buckhead Landing shopping center at 3330 Piedmont Road. Grand opening weekend hours will be Friday from […] The post Golf Galaxy tees up to celebrate new store opening in Buckhead appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Trending: Music takes center stage at these Atlanta bars and restaurants
There has never been a better time to be a music lover in Atlanta. And for those who also love dining out, the proliferation of listening rooms and weekly events such as vinyl nights at coffee shops combine the experiences of dining, drinking, and listening to music in a communal space. Music-oriented restaurants and bars […] The post Trending: Music takes center stage at these Atlanta bars and restaurants appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site
The historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Auburn Avenue is one of 11 Civil Rights Movement sites that could potentially be added the UNESCO World Heritage List. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced in a press release that she has authorized the National Park Service to prepare a nomination for sites in Alabama, Arkansas, […] The post Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Mediterranean-inspired Yoffi opens in Dunwoody Village
Yoffi food truck, the latest offering from restaurant group DASH Hospitality, opened in The Village Dunwoody serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes. The name translates to “all good.” A release calls Yoffi “an homage to a lighter style of life – Mediterranean eating,” with the bright orange food truck featuring a digital ordering screen and takeout window. “I […] The post Mediterranean-inspired Yoffi opens in Dunwoody Village appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Burnett appointed as Sandy Springs Economic Development director
Former Sandy Springs City Council member Chris Burnett has been appointed as the city’s economic development director. Burnett, a 35-year resident of Sandy Springs, will start in the position on Aug. 15, according to a press release from the city. Burnett will be tasked with implementing the city’s strategic economic development plan, facilitating economic development […] The post Burnett appointed as Sandy Springs Economic Development director appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Decatur Arts Alliance debuts new art galleries, artist studios at Legacy Park
Decatur's Legacy Park welcomes galleries and studio spaces operated by the Decatur Arts Alliance as part of their Creative Village plan. The post Decatur Arts Alliance debuts new art galleries, artist studios at Legacy Park appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Delilah’s Everyday Soul coming to Colony Square with fried chicken and Oprah-approved mac and cheese
Delilah’s Everyday Soul recently replaced Chef Shaun Doty’s Federal Burger at Colony Square food hall Politan Row, bringing its fried chicken and Oprah-approved mac and cheese to Midtown. Doty closed his burger stall at Colony Square and will “step back from day-to-day restaurant management,” according to the press release. In May, Doty and his business […] The post Delilah’s Everyday Soul coming to Colony Square with fried chicken and Oprah-approved mac and cheese appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Plant Vogtle Unit 3 shut down by ‘valve issue’
One of the two newest nuclear reactors at Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle has been shut down due to a “valve issue,” the Atlanta-based utility announced Tuesday. Operators at the plant’s Unit 3 safely shut down the reactor on July 8 due to lowering water levels in the steam generators caused by a problem with a […] The post Plant Vogtle Unit 3 shut down by ‘valve issue’ appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
🎬 Movies vs. AI
Wednesday wins July 17 — Today is National Hot Dog Day, which means a trip to The Varsity, Manuel’s Tavern, or Zesto might be in order. Where’s your favorite place to grab a dog? Let us know! ⛈️ Isolated afternoon thunderstorms and 92° today. 🗳 Sandy Springs agreed to send its Quick Response Force – consisting of eight police officers […] The post 🎬 Movies vs. AI appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Stephens vs. Taylor in Sunday Showdown at Atlanta Open after Williams withdraws
The Atlanta Open announced that 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens will compete with Taylor Townsend in the UPS Sunday Showdown on July 21 at 7 p.m. to kick off the Main Draw. Venus Williams was initially supposed to compete against Stephens but withdrew from the tournament citing an abdominal injury. Stephens and Townsend will […] The post Stephens vs. Taylor in Sunday Showdown at Atlanta Open after Williams withdraws appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Dunwoody food hall Politan Row at Ashford Lane replaces two restaurant stalls, adds a dance floor
Politan Row at Ashford Lane will replace two existing restaurant stalls with two new food vendors serving Jamaican fare and birria tacos. According to a release from the Politan Group, which owns Politan Row in Dunwoody and at Colony Square in Midtown, Tacos El Kohuich will open on July 28 and Bussin’ Jerk will open […] The post Dunwoody food hall Politan Row at Ashford Lane replaces two restaurant stalls, adds a dance floor 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.
Sandy Springs sends police officers, firefighter to GOP convention
Security at the Republican National Convention gained increased attention after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on Saturday, and Sandy Springs has a team of police officers and a firefighter in Milwaukee. Sandy Springs agreed to send its Quick Response Force – consisting of eight police officers and a firefighter, who is a […] The post Sandy Springs sends police officers, firefighter to GOP convention appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Local filmmaker grapples with AI in the industry
A couple of years ago, Laila Harrison wasn’t even thinking about AI. But in May, “Where the Mind Goes” – billed as an immersive AI video installation, created by Harrison – debuted at Eyedrum. The use of artificial intelligence in art and filmmaking is an ongoing conversation, especially since last year’s writers and actors strikes, […] The post Local filmmaker grapples with AI in the industry appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
APS hosting annual Back to School Bash on July 20
Atlanta Public Schools will host its 10th annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center in Halls C1 and C2. More than 11,000 students and families have pre-registered for the event, which will include nearly 200 exhibitors and is the largest back-to-school […] The post APS hosting annual Back to School Bash on July 20 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hosts special prom night for teen patients
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation are treating teenage patients to a special summer camp experience. Campers will take part in their very own Dunkin’ Prom night, thanks to the Foundation’s $60,000 Dunkin’ Prom signature grant. For participants, many of whom weren’t able to attend their school prom, these special […] The post Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hosts special prom night for teen patients appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
24 Georgia students awarded National Merit Scholarships
Twenty-four additional Georgia residents have been awarded National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. The recent grads join the list of 3,700 Merit Scholarships awarded by 149 colleges and universities announced in June. College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the […] The post 24 Georgia students awarded National Merit Scholarships appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
📌 Local chambers to merge
Talk of Tuesday July 16 — The MLB All-Star Game is tonight at 8 p.m. on Fox, and Atlanta will have a few players representing. Pitchers Max Fried, Chris Sale, and Reynaldo López will join designated hitter Marcell Ozuna at the Midsummer Classic. The highlight, er, lowlight of last night’s Home Run Derby was Ingrid Andress’s rendition of […] The post 📌 Local chambers to merge appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Oakwood Forest School opens in Dunwoody Nature Center, emphasizing outdoor learning
A new nature-based school will open this fall at the Dunwoody Nature Center, a 22-acre park and education center located off Roberts Drive. An announcement released July 15 by the DNC said the Oakwood Forest School emphasizes “outdoor learning and exploration, encouraging children to connect with nature through play and discovery.” “The seasons are our […] The post Oakwood Forest School opens in Dunwoody Nature Center, emphasizing outdoor learning appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Atlanta’s Youth Climate Action Fund opens applications for climate projects
Mayor Andre Dickens has announced the application window is open to apply for Atlanta’s new Youth Climate Action Fund. Launched by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Youth Climate Action Fund will provide technical assistance and funding for 100 mayors to activate tens of thousands of young people ages of 15 – 24 years to design, produce and govern urgent climate solutions in […] The post Atlanta’s Youth Climate Action Fund opens applications for climate projects appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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