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Marburger Farm Antique Show coming to Atlanta July 17-20
Marburger Farm Antique Show, beloved by interior designers, collectors and culture seekers since 1997, will host its first event outside of Round Top, TX in Atlanta July 17-20. The event will be held at the historic Philip Shutze-designed Southern Exchange Ballrooms in Downtown Atlanta. This free show will feature 35,000 square feet of shopping and […] The post Marburger Farm Antique Show coming to Atlanta July 17-20 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Lidl supermarket coming to Interlock Tower project on Westside
SJC Ventures recently announced new openings, leases, and agencies for phase two of Interlock Tower at Northside on the Westside. Last month, Pinky Promise Champagne Bar, a champagne piano bar, opened its doors at Interlock Tower. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, featuring authentic Italian ice, soft ice cream and gelati, will also be joining Interlock Tower, as well as […] The post Lidl supermarket coming to Interlock Tower project on Westside appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
🗣️ 1:1 with Emily Giffin
Purrfect Wednesday July 10 — Today is National Kitten Day, so all you cat parents out there make sure you give your furry friend (or friends) a big hug! 🌞 Mostly sunny and a high of 90° today. 💔 Dunwoody High School student Mia Dieguez, who died on May 6 after suffering a medical emergency while in […] The post 🗣️ 1:1 with Emily Giffin appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Atlanta History Center reopens Margaret Mitchell House with reimagined ‘Gone With the Wind’ exhibit
The Atlanta History Center reopens the Margaret Mitchell House museum in Midtown today, July 10, with a new exhibit that examines more closely the popularity of “Gone With the Wind” — the novel and movie — and the influence they continue to have on American culture. Telling Stories: Gone With the Wind and American Memory […] The post Atlanta History Center reopens Margaret Mitchell House with reimagined ‘Gone With the Wind’ exhibit appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
MARTA gets $25 million federal grant for South DeKalb transit hub
MARTA has been awarded $25 million grant for construction of the South DeKalb Transit Hub through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Buses and Bus Facilities Program. The approximately 2,500 square foot multimodal hub will serve four high ridership bus routes: Route 15 (Candler Road), Route 186 (Rainbow Way), Route 74 (Flat Shoals), and Route 9 […] The post MARTA gets $25 million federal grant for South DeKalb transit hub appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Georgia Power deploys team of 50+ to aid Texas-New Mexico Power after Hurricane Beryl
Georgia Power has sent a team of over 50 personnel and contract teams to assist Texas-New Mexico Power in its recovery efforts from Hurricane Beryl, which caused severe damage and widespread power outages in Texas. The post Georgia Power deploys team of 50+ to aid Texas-New Mexico Power after Hurricane Beryl appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Sandy Springs opens applications for second Citizens’ Leadership Academy
Applications have opened for Sandy Springs Citizens’ Leadership Academy, a multi-week program designed to empower and educate residents and businesses within the community. The Citizens’ Leadership Academy aims to offer a comprehensive and engaging curriculum tailored to foster informed and active citizens, according to a news release. Applications are available online. The academy aims to […] The post Sandy Springs opens applications for second Citizens’ Leadership Academy appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
SCAD Savannah Film Festival to return for 27th year in October
The 27th annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival will run Oct. 26 – Nov. 2. According to a press release, the festival kicks off with a gala and opening night screening, and the rest of the week will feature competition screenings, premiere screenings, workshops, lectures, and panels. The festival will also feature several special bits of […] The post SCAD Savannah Film Festival to return for 27th year in October appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Autopsy report in Dunwoody student death showed highly toxic levels of Fentanyl
A 15-year-old Dunwoody High School student died from a Fentanyl overdose, with 4.6 nanograms per milliliter of the drug in her system, after a teacher found her unresponsive in class. The post Autopsy report in Dunwoody student death showed highly toxic levels of Fentanyl appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Engineers rate Georgia “C+” in infrastructure
The condition of Georgia’s infrastructure received a decidedly mediocre grade of “C+” Monday in a report released by the Georgia section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. “This is a wakeup call,” Tim Echols, vice chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), said during a news conference at the state Capitol. “We need […] The post Engineers rate Georgia “C+” in infrastructure appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
The July 12 debut of Sidetracked Wine Co. in Chamblee includes free bubbles all weekend long
The owners of bottle shops Elemental Spirits Co. and The Zero Co. in Poncey-Highland open Sidetracked Wine Co. on Friday, July 12. To celebrate its Chamblee debut this weekend, the shop will offer complimentary glasses of sparkling wine and give away swag bags to a few lucky patrons on Friday and Saturday. Located across from […] The post The July 12 debut of Sidetracked Wine Co. in Chamblee includes free bubbles all weekend long appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Brookhaven releases DEI survey results
The first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion survey by the city of Brookhaven showed that the majority of respondents think favorably about the Brookhaven Police Department. Sixty-four percent of respondents said relations between the Brookhaven police officers and the minority community will improve or stay the same during the next 12 months, and 86% believe the […] The post Brookhaven releases DEI survey results appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Georgia State University announces 2024-25 Rialto Series performances
The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University has announced its 2024-2025 Rialto Series including award-winning funk, opera and jazz musicians. “We are excited for the upcoming season that features a broad range of artists – from funk, to African dance, to jazz” said Amy Reid, director with Georgia State University’s Office of Educational Outreach who oversees the Rialto […] The post Georgia State University announces 2024-25 Rialto Series performances appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
DeKalb Tax Commissioner’s online system to be down July 19 to Aug. 2
Annual maintenance to the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office online property information website will result in the system being unavailable to the public from July 19 through Aug. 2, according to a statement released by the department. Online property search, e-bills and payment functions will not be able to be accessed during this time. “Each […] The post DeKalb Tax Commissioner’s online system to be down July 19 to Aug. 2 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Emily Giffin writes about friendship, love, and mental health in new novel ‘The Summer Pact’
Emily Giffin's talks about her latest novel, "The Summer Pact," follows a group of college friends who reunite for an adventure in Capri, Italy, to help each other through their personal crises, while also exploring the power of friendship, love, loss, and mental health. The post Emily Giffin writes about friendship, love, and mental health in new novel ‘The Summer Pact’ appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
⚕️Landmark cancer study
Time for Tuesday July 9 — Congratulations to Atlanta United 19-year-old Homegrown defender and Morningside’s own Caleb Wiley, who was selected for the U.S. Men’s Team at the upcoming Paris Olympics. ☔️ Chance of showers and 91° today. 🚑 One person was killed and five others injured in an early morning multiple-vehicle crash yesterday on I-285 West near Chamblee Dunwoody Road. […] The post ⚕️Landmark cancer study appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
In conversation with Shane DeLancey, director of ‘Jersey Boys’ at City Springs
“Jersey Boys” is opening at the Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs on July 12 for a five-week run with City Springs Theatre Company. The show will run until Aug. 11 and is the regional premiere for “Jersey Boys,” according to a press release. “Jersey Boys” tells the story of the rise of Frankie Valli and […] The post In conversation with Shane DeLancey, director of ‘Jersey Boys’ at City Springs appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
A bagel shop, coffee and wine bar, and restaurant serving birria tacos among early July openings
Emerald City Bagels 665 Auburn Avenue, Old Fourth Ward A second location of the popular East Atlanta Village bagel shop opened July 8 as part of a new phase of the Studioplex complex along the Eastside BeltLine. In addition to serving a variety of New York City-style bagels and schmear and bagel sandwiches, look for coffee, […] The post A bagel shop, coffee and wine bar, and restaurant serving birria tacos among early July openings appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Chain reaction crash on I-285 West leaves one dead, five injured
One person was killed and five others injured in an early morning multiple-vehicle crash on I-285 West near Chamblee Dunwoody Road July 8. Dunwoody police responded to the crash at 4:48 a.m. and found six vehicles that had been involved in the incident, which involved an initial crash and a subsequent chain reaction from a […] The post Chain reaction crash on I-285 West leaves one dead, five injured appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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