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Film Review: ‘MaXXXine’ is a tremendously sleazy good time, but hedges on its boldest choice
Ti West’s “X” trilogy has always been about movies – making them, watching them, starring in them. But none is so connected to Hollywood lore as “MaXXXine.” West’s third installment comes after both “X” and “Pearl,” but is a direct sequel to that first film, following porn actress Maxine Minx (Mia Goth) as she tries […] The post Film Review: ‘MaXXXine’ is a tremendously sleazy good time, but hedges on its boldest choice appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Update: Buckhead water main break impacts apartment complexes
As of 8:55 p.m. on July 4, the City of Atlanta reported that the water main break detailed below has been repaired. In a statement posted on social media, the city reported, “Crews have restored water service to five apartment complexes and two fire hydrants affected by the 8-inch water main break at the intersection […] The post Update: Buckhead water main break impacts apartment complexes appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Dunwoody 4th of July Parade sets records despite scorching heat
Georgia’s biggest 4th of July parade was also Dunwoody’s largest in history, as 115 entrants braved a steamy Thursday morning to participate in this year’s annual event. The parade, themed “Red, White and YOU,” was sponsored by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and Rough Draft Atlanta. David Abes of Dash Hospitality, largely credited with the revitalization of […] The post Dunwoody 4th of July Parade sets records despite scorching heat appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Georgia prepares for above-average hurricane season
Officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting an 85% chance of an above-normal hurricane season in 2024. These predictions include an estimated 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 of which have the potential to turn into hurricanes. Four to seven of those storms are predicted to be a Category […] The post Georgia prepares for above-average hurricane season appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
🇺🇸 Happy 4th!
Happy Birthday, America! July 4 — If you’re looking for ways to celebrate America’s birthday, check out this roundup of parades, food, and fireworks. Our team was at Tucker’s event on Main Street last night. 🌤️ Mostly sunny and 95° today. 🏆 Wheelchair athletes Daniel Romanchuk and Susannah Scaroni won the AJC Peachtree Road Race this morning. It is Romanchuk’s seventh straight and […] The post 🇺🇸 Happy 4th! appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
What to buy (and skip) on Amazon Prime Day 2024
Amazon Prime Day is July 16-17. It’s like Black Friday, but in July and with less burden to buy for others. Some people may already have holiday gift-buying in mind, but most are likely shopping for themselves, says Jane Boyd Thomas, a professor of marketing at Winthrop University. More emphasis from retailers on summer deals […] The post What to buy (and skip) on Amazon Prime Day 2024 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Appen Media buys news website Decaturish
Alpharetta-based Appen Media Group has acquired Decaturish.com, a news website known for its coverage of Decatur and surrounding DeKalb County communities such as Kirkwood, Avondale Estates, and Tucker. Dan Whisenhunt, who founded Decaturish nearly 11 years ago after working for several community news organizations, including Reporter Newspapers, remains as editor, and Zoe Seiler stays on […] The post Appen Media buys news website Decaturish appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
MARTA hits pause on Five Points Station renovation plans
MARTA announced Wednesday afternoon that it would pause “service impacts” at Five Points Station scheduled to begin this weekend as part of a $230 million renovation project. The announcement comes after weeks of pushback from Mayor Andre Dickens, the Atlanta City Council, Central Atlanta Progress, and a rally at the station last week in protest […] The post MARTA hits pause on Five Points Station renovation plans appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Pets & Their People: Going to the dogs
We put out the call for photos of you with your beloved furry friends and you answered us! Our annual “Pets & Their People” feature is one of our favorites since it gives us a great opportunity to showcase our readers. The submissions always tend to favor the pups more, so we were happy to […] The post Pets & Their People: Going to the dogs appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Pets & Their People: Cats, chickens & horses
We put out the call for photos of you with your beloved furry friends and you answered us! Our annual “Pets & Their People” feature is one of our favorites since it gives us a great opportunity to showcase our readers. The submissions always tend to favor the pups more, so we were happy to […] The post Pets & Their People: Cats, chickens & horses appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Fulton Commission plans 3.74 percent property tax revenue increase
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners announced it intends to increase the property taxes it will levy this year by 3.74 percent over the rollback millage rate. Georgia law requires the county to compute a rollback millage rate that would produce the same revenue on the current year’s total property tax digest that last year’s […] The post Fulton Commission plans 3.74 percent property tax revenue increase appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Hammonds House Museum, Art Papers receive Andy Warhol Foundation Grants
Hammonds House and Art Papers receive significant grants from the Andy Warhol Foundation The post Hammonds House Museum, Art Papers receive Andy Warhol Foundation Grants appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Che Butter Jonez owners talks move from South Atlanta to Brookhaven
Che Butter Jonez, the Atlanta restaurant run by husband-and-wife team Chef Malik Rhasaan and Detric Fox-Quinlan, is planning on moving from Cleveland Avenue in southwest Atlanta to Brookhaven. But the decision to leave the restaurant’s flagship location did not come easy, said Fox-Quinlan. “I know it seems a little abrupt because of the announcement that […] The post Che Butter Jonez owners talks move from South Atlanta to Brookhaven appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
‘Cobra Kai’ mansion on the market in Marietta
Want to live in the LaRusso mansion from the hit Netflix series “Cobra Kai”? You can for a cool $2,950,000 million. While the hit series – a continuation of the “Karate Kid” franchise – is set in Los Angeles, the home that belongs to DanielLaRusso (Ralph Macchio) is actually at 130 Woodlawn Drive in Marietta. […] The post ‘Cobra Kai’ mansion on the market in Marietta appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
The work of Dr. Seuss lives in gallery owner’s home, business
The magic of Dr. Seuss, which has delighted millions for more than 70 years, changed Valerie Jackson’s life both as a child and an adult. Her major focus is to spread that magic to others through selling limited edition reproductions of his unique artwork. Jackson, the owner of Ann Jackson Gallery, has turned her Roswell […] The post The work of Dr. Seuss lives in gallery owner’s home, business appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Atlanta settles for $2M with college students tased during 2020 protests
The city of Atlanta will pay $2 million to two college students who were tased and forcibly removed from their car by police after they got trapped in Downtown gridlock caused by protests against the murder of George Floyd. The Atlanta City Council approved the settlement at its July 1 meeting, voting 13-1 in favor. […] The post Atlanta settles for $2M with college students tased during 2020 protests appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
💥 Racing to parades
Wednesday roundup July 3 — Metro Atlanta is gearing up for 4th of July celebrations, and we’ve got a roundup of events happening around the city including the Peachtree Road Race and the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade. 🌞 Mostly sunny and 92° today. 💵 The Atlanta City Council approved a settlement of $2 million for two college […] The post 💥 Racing to parades appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Peachtree to stream on AJC.com; features first-ever High School Elite competition
The 55th Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on July 4 will feature a showdown between two of the world’s top road racers. Kenyan Sabastian Sawe, ranked #1 globally in road racing from 10K to half marathon, will make his Peachtree debut. The 29-year-old World Half Marathon Champion has a 26:49 personal best in the 10K. […] The post Peachtree to stream on AJC.com; features first-ever High School Elite competition appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
U.S. Supreme Court immunity ruling likely further delays Fulton racketeering case
A U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday establishing a legal standard for presidential immunity could further slow down Georgia’s 2020 presidential election interference case, several legal experts predict. The nation’s highest court ruling Monday shields U.S. presidents from criminal prosecution while engaging in “official” conduct related to their “core constitutional” presidential acts and removes immunity if the conduct […] The post U.S. Supreme Court immunity ruling likely further delays Fulton racketeering case appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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