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Atlanta Police need public’s help in identifying cars in fatal hit-and-run on I-20
Atlanta Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a vehicles involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Aug. 4 along I-20. Shantea Reeves, a 32-year-old mother, was struck by a vehicle as she walked along the shoulder of I-20 eastbound just past the Moreland Avenue on ramp around 1:30 a.m. Preliminary information indicates two vehicles […] The post Atlanta Police need public’s help in identifying cars in fatal hit-and-run on I-20 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Formerly incarcerated Georgia women speak about pregnancy behind bars
Women from Georgia spoke about their experiences being pregnant and giving birth while incarcerated at Sen. Jon Ossoff’s Atlanta hearing of the Senate Committee on Human Rights. Tiana Hill was pregnant while held in the Clayton County Jail for seven months, finally giving birth. She testified that guards at the facility denied she was pregnant, and […] The post Formerly incarcerated Georgia women speak about pregnancy behind bars appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Cross Keys High could convert to school focused on career, technical, and agricultural education
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is considering converting Cross Keys High School in Brookhaven into a non-traditional facility focused on career, technical, and agricultural education. Meanwhile, the district is also proceeding with a planned renovation project to modernize the building. One of the most diverse high schools in Georgia, Cross Keys has a majority […] The post Cross Keys High could convert to school focused on career, technical, and agricultural education appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announces limited edition Georgia Bulldogs collectible
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced this morning it is releasing exclusive bobbleheads to commemorate the Georgia Bulldogs being ranked first overall in both the Preseason AP Top 25 Football Poll and the AFCA Coaches Poll. “We’re excited to unveil this first-of-its-kind Top 25 Ranking Bobblehead Series in conjunction with the start […] The post National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announces limited edition Georgia Bulldogs collectible appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Georgia River Network gala to celebrate President Jimmy Carter
The Georgia River Network will host the Georgia Rivers Gala at the Atlanta History Center on Aug. 22 to honor river protectors and support the future of river recreation. President Jimmy Carter will receive the River Hero award for his enduring environmental legacy for Georgia’s rivers. Jimmy Carter’s grandson Jason Carter, a former Georgia State […] The post Georgia River Network gala to celebrate President Jimmy Carter appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Film Review: ‘Alien: Romulus’ is a strong addition to the franchise, but not without its pitfalls
Ridley Scott’s “Alien” is so formative and so influential to all the science fiction/horror that came after it, it’s hard to not compare any movie of its ilk – within the “Alien” franchise or not – to its greatness. “Alien: Romulus,” director Fede Álvarez’s newest addition to the canon, is no exception. It’s a better […] The post Film Review: ‘Alien: Romulus’ is a strong addition to the franchise, but not without its pitfalls appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Georgia Association of Broadcasters announces Randy Gravley as new president
Randy Gravley has been appointed as the new president of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, succeeding Bob Houghton who led the organization for seven years and oversaw significant accomplishments in the state's broadcasting industry. The post Georgia Association of Broadcasters announces Randy Gravley as new president appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Tools available for family business transitions
Transitioning your family business to your heirs may sound simple enough, but in fact, doing it successfully can prove difficult. To help improve your transition’s chances for success, consider family business governance. This is a system of correlated tools and actions to support the next generation with controlling, owning, and operating the business. It also […] The post Tools available for family business transitions appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
DOT Board greenlights two major metro-Atlanta road projects
The State Transportation Board Thursday approved bids for two major projects in metro Atlanta representing almost $6 billion in investment between them. Board members voted unanimously to greenlight the addition of toll lanes along Georgia 400 in Fulton and Forsyth counties and an overhaul of the heavily congested Interstate 285/I-20 West interchange in Cobb and […] The post DOT Board greenlights two major metro-Atlanta road projects appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Brookhaven Police arrest two in construction equipment theft
The Brookhaven Police Department has charged two people with felonies for stealing construction equipment on Buford Highway. The case is active and ongoing, BPD said in a press release. Margarito Amaya-Zalasar and Juan Torres-Tello, both Atlanta residents, are being charged with multiple counts of theft. Amaya-Zalasar is a co-owner of Hermanos Amaya Painting. After BPD […] The post Brookhaven Police arrest two in construction equipment theft appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Eventide Brewing closes, Tilray Brands to acquire majority stake in Terrapin Beer
Eventide Brewing in Grant Park closed on Aug. 11 due to rising operations costs and growing competition from larger breweries, while Tilray Brands is set to acquire a majority stake in Terrapin Beer Company from Molson Coors. The post Eventide Brewing closes, Tilray Brands to acquire majority stake in Terrapin Beer appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Bestselling author Pat Conroy’s home in Ansley Park on the market
The Ansley Park home of late author Pat Conroy is on the market for $2.25 million. The five-bedroom, five-bath home at 34 Peachtree Circle was owned by Conroy in the early 1980s, and the carriage house at the back of the property is where he wrote part of the bestselling “The Prince of Tides.” The […] The post Bestselling author Pat Conroy’s home in Ansley Park on the market appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Power Play: How Georgia Power’s HBCU initiative is energizing careers
The recent partnership between the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and Georgia Power has been a major win for engaging with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across Georgia. The collaboration began in 2020 when Georgia Power became the official energy partner for the SIAC. This year, they leveraged the partnership to focus on students, […] The post Power Play: How Georgia Power’s HBCU initiative is energizing careers appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Georgia unemployment rate ticks up
Georgia’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.4% last month, up from 3.3% in July, even as the state continued to set records in several job categories. The state’s labor force was up 13,947 to more than 5.4 million, an all-time high, while the number of jobs rose by 2,600 to nearly 5 million, also a […] The post Georgia unemployment rate ticks up appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Career expo to connect jobseekers with Sandy Springs employers
The Sandy Springs Connects! career expo will be held on Sept. 12 at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, featuring local businesses and hundreds of jobseekers looking for competitive salaries, benefits, and career advancement opportunities. The post Career expo to connect jobseekers with Sandy Springs employers appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Guinness World Record for 100 x 1 mile mixed relay officially confirmed
The Guinness World Record of 8 hours, 26 minutes and 53 seconds for the 100 x 1 mile mixed relay was officially confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records. The relay, which took place at Marist School, involved 70 men and 30 women and was organized by metro Atlanta native Colin Beecham. While the […] The post Guinness World Record for 100 x 1 mile mixed relay officially confirmed appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Verdure Kitchen + Cocktails Pineapple Zesty Gambas Recipe
If you need to add a little zest to your diet, this recipe from Verdure Kitchen + Cocktails is the perfect addition. Chef Jean-Louis Sangare’s Verdure Kitchen & Cocktails opened in Atlanta’s Morningside neighborhood last summer, its menu combining Western and African ingredients, spices and cooking methods. These gambas will make a delicious appetizer for your next […] The post Verdure Kitchen + Cocktails Pineapple Zesty Gambas Recipe appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Football Preview: Dunwoody Wildcats
Dunwoody head coach Mike Nash enters his 10th year at the helm. Last year, he led the Wildcats to their first playoff appearance since 2009. The Wildcats’ 8-3 record last year was the most wins since the team’s 12-1 run to the quarterfinals in 2008. In 2023 the team also got off to a 5-0 […] The post Football Preview: Dunwoody Wildcats appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Football Preview: Holy Innocents’ Golden Bears
A new regime begins for Holy Innocents’ after former head coach Todd Winter accepted the Banks County job this past spring. In his time with the Bears, Winter had five winning seasons in the seven years he spent with the program. The Bears also lost both of their All-State players in Jacobi Murray (Stanford) and […] The post Football Preview: Holy Innocents’ Golden Bears appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Football Preview: Holy Spirit Prep Cougars
The Holy Spirit Prep Cougars play in the GIAA and spent last year playing in the GIAA 8-Man Region 1. The team went undefeated in their region and locked up a top-three seed in the playoffs. The Cougars defeated John Hancock Academy 37-12 in the first round of the playoffs and made it to the […] The post Football Preview: Holy Spirit Prep Cougars appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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