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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.
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.
Atlanta youth choir wins multiple awards at World Choir Games
The Atlanta Music Project (AMP) Senior Youth Choir has been crowned a “Category Winner of the World Choir Games – The Open Competition” at the 2024 World Choir Games in Auckland, New Zealand. The award was announced on July 13 in Auckland. For its competition performance, the AMP Senior Youth Choir was also awarded the “Golden […] The post Atlanta youth choir wins multiple awards at World Choir Games appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
British-style pub replacing East Atlanta Village Irish pub Elder Tree Public House
The Pub @ EAV will replace Elder Tree Public House in East Atlanta Village by the end of September. Co-owner and bartender Bree Towry closed the Irish pub on Flat Shoals Avenue earlier this month and partnered with East Atlanta Village resident Kasie Scott and former Bone Lick BBQ and P’Cheen chef Mike LaSage to […] The post British-style pub replacing East Atlanta Village Irish pub Elder Tree Public House appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
GOP convention to go on as planned in Milwaukee, with Trump in attendance
Thousands of Republicans will gather in Milwaukee beginning Monday for the party’s presidential nominating convention — a typically joyous occasion that will likely take on a different tone this year after a gunman shot at Donald Trump, injuring him, on Saturday. Trump, who will be formally nominated as the GOP’s presidential nominee on Thursday, still […] The post GOP convention to go on as planned in Milwaukee, with Trump in attendance appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Sandy Springs, Perimeter Chamber announce merger
The long-rumored merger of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber and the Perimeter Chamber has come to fruition. The merger was announced to the members of both organizations in an email sent July 15. “After years of collaboration and conversation, the respective Board of Directors for the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber and the Perimeter Chamber, have […] The post Sandy Springs, Perimeter Chamber announce merger appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
May I Be Excused? Saying ‘I do’ to wardrobe upgrades for a weekend
Kristen and I struggle to convey to our teenage children that some events call for a wardrobe upgrade to their usual outfits of drawstring shorts and irreverent tees. To Elliott, Khaki pants and a button-down shirt might as well be a straitjacket. And if Margo can’t wear a thrift store find that she customized herself […] The post May I Be Excused? Saying ‘I do’ to wardrobe upgrades for a weekend appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
City of Atlanta offering rebate on purchase of electric bike
The Atlanta Regional Commission, Propel ATL and the City of Atlanta have partnered to develop an innovative program to reduce traffic and increase electric bike use throughout the region. City of Atlanta residents 18 years or older may apply for a rebate on a purchase of standard or cargo e-bike sold at local bicycle shops. […] The post City of Atlanta offering rebate on purchase of electric bike appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
🕊️ Calls for unity
Making sense on Monday July 15 —Local leaders called for unity and peace in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Pennsylvania. Firefighter Corey Comperatore, 50, was killed in the shooting. President Joe Biden ordered an independent review of security measures at the rally, as the FBI works to learn more about […] The post 🕊️ Calls for unity appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
July and August Atlanta literary events
On Mon., July 15, the Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End will host Taffy Brodesser-Akner in honor of her new book, "Long Island Compromise", while on Tues. July 16, Virginia Highlands Kids Storytime will meet at Virginia Highlands Books, and on Wed., July 17, Eagle Eye Book Shop will host Julie Soto to discuss her new book, "Not Another Love Song". The post July and August Atlanta literary events appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Local leaders, organizations react to attempted Trump assassination
Calls for unity and peace have been typical of the local reaction to the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, PA on Saturday evening. Trump said in a Truth Social post that he’d been shot in the ear. A rally attendee was killed and two others remain hospitalized in […] The post Local leaders, organizations react to attempted Trump assassination appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville join forces for hazardous waste drive
The cities of Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville will host a joint household hazardous materials recycling event on Aug. 17. The event will hosted in collaboration with Live Thrive and Keep Chamblee Beautiful at the Plaza Fiesta parking lot, 4166 Buford Highway, from 8 a.m. to noon. Live Thrive is responsible for recycling and disposal of […] The post Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville join forces for hazardous waste drive appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Old Mt. Vernon Highway bridge demolition begins July 22
Demolition of the old Mt. Vernon Highway bridge over I-285 will begin Monday, July 22, weather permitting, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) GDOT contractors are expected to take up to four weeks to complete the demolition, according to a news release. Traffic pacing and lane closures will be implemented six nights a […] The post Old Mt. Vernon Highway bridge demolition begins July 22 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Inside Francis Ford Coppola’s newest property, the All-Movie Hotel in Peachtree City
The newest addition to Francis Ford Coppola’s travel properties is right here in Georgia and features a movie-making twist. The All-Movie Hotel is located in Peachtree City, where Coppola spent over a year while he worked on “Megalopolis,” his new film that recently premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is expected to be released […] The post Inside Francis Ford Coppola’s newest property, the All-Movie Hotel in Peachtree City appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Mount Vernon Presbyterian, Emory experts team up for Healthy Aging event
Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church has teamed up with the Emory Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center to present a Healthy Aging event that offers community memory screenings. The Live Well, Age Well Healthy Aging event will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church at 471 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NE […] The post Mount Vernon Presbyterian, Emory experts team up for Healthy Aging event appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Fox Gives receives Legacy Partner Award from Georgia Cities Foundation
Fox Gives, the Fox Theatre’s philanthropic arm, has received The Georgia Cities Foundation’s (GCF) 2024 Foundation Legacy Partner Award. The Legacy Partner Award celebrates cities or organizations that have demonstrated dedication to community improvement, economic development, and fostering strong partnerships. According to a press release, Fox Gives was selected for its sustained and impactful initiatives, […] The post Fox Gives receives Legacy Partner Award from Georgia Cities Foundation appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Members of Congress condemn violence after shots fired at Trump rally
Members of Congress from both parties condemned the shooting at Donald Trump's campaign rally in Pennsylvania, expressing their relief that the former president was safe and their gratitude to law enforcement for their swift response. The post Members of Congress condemn violence after shots fired at Trump rally appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Trump taken off stage at Butler rally after gunshots
Former President Donald Trump was rushed off stage at a rally in Butler, PA after several loud pops were heard, and the Secret Service is investigating the incident. The post Trump taken off stage at Butler rally after gunshots appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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