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Marietta Balks at Proposal to Lift Pit Bull, Rottweiler Ban
Marietta Councilmember Cheryl Richardson's proposal to remove restrictions on pit bulls and Rottweilers in the city’s off-leash dog parks failed to advance in the council's Parks, Recreation and Tourism Committee this week for lack of support. Currently, the city prohibits pit bulls and Rottweilers from all dog parks and off-leash areas. Surrounding jurisdictions such as Kennesaw and Smyrna do not ban specific breeds but instead restrict park usage for any...
Hot Dog Luncheon Benefitting Seniors Postponed to Oct. 3
Cherokee County Senior Services and Stand Up For Seniors’ annual hot dog luncheon has been postponed to Oct. 3 due to expected inclement weather from Hurricane Helene. The luncheon was scheduled to take place from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday at the Cherokee County Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road in Canton. A statement on the Cherokee County Facebook page reads: "The hotdog fundraiser originally planned for this week is postponed until Thursday, Oct. 3. More details to follow next week. If you RSVP'd, you should have already received communication." Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward Stand Up For Seniors’ Last Stop Program, an emergency financial assistance program that includes rental assistance, minor medical costs, utilities and temporary housing. For updates, visit www.facebook.com/CherokeeCountyGa.
Tortoises Visit Powder Springs Library
POWDER SPRINGS — Children at the Powder Springs Library saw tortoises large and small Thursday at the library’s weekly baby story time event. Twelve tortoises from Paulding County-based nonprofit Scaley Addictions visited the library where kids were invited to pet their shells and learn more about their lifespans. About 30 children and their parents braved the rainy weather to meet their new scaly friends. The most popular turtle at the...
I just had an incredible meal at Scoville Hot Chicken, and I’m obsessed with how they’ve mastered the Nashville hot chicken game! Their founder—known for his Michelin award-winning background—created this hotspot in Atlanta, offering everything from Chill to the mouth-blazing Reaper on the Scoville scale. I went with the Scoville Sandwich (made it a Croffle Sandwich!), Jumbo Tenders, Dirty Fries, Crinkle Cut Fries, & even had the Truffle Mac, Brussels Sprouts, & Potato Salad. #ScovilleHotChicken
The Sandy Springs location of The General Muir will close for good this Sunday
The General Muir, a Jewish deli and restaurant in Sandy Springs, is closing its doors on September 29 after three years at City Springs. The post The Sandy Springs location of The General Muir will close for good this Sunday appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
October Programs at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive in Kennesaw, is hosting a number of programs in October. All outdoor programs are weather-dependent. Unless otherwise noted, all programs will be held at the Visitor Center. Museum Tours will be every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m.Oct. 5 at 11 a.m., noon, 2 and 3 p.m. will be Artillery Demonstrations. Artillery was a vital component to the operations of...
Lecture Explores Victorian Obsession with Death & Spirit Communication
The William Root House Museum, 80 N. Marietta Parkway NW in Marietta, will welcome collector James Freeman of Freeman & Fugate Oddities Company for a discussion about the Victorian spiritualism movement at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 19. Freeman's "Beyond the Veil: Victorians and Spirit Communication" will delve into the Victorian spiritualism movement and show off his rare collection of antique oddities, including William Mumler spirit photos, spirit trumpets, automatic writing planchettes, spirit slates and one of the first Ouija boards. This program is restricted to...
Documentary ‘Unseen Olympiad’ shines a light on the emotional journeys of athletes
Former Dunwoody resident Casey Shaw – the producer, director and co-writer/engineer of the sports documentary “Unseen Olympiad” – debuted the first cut of the film Sept. 18 at the Plaza Theatre. “Unseen Olympiad” was filmed during the 2023 FISU Winter World University Games in Lake Placid, NY and the 2023 FISU Summer World University Games […] The post Documentary ‘Unseen Olympiad’ shines a light on the emotional journeys of athletes appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
The Distillery of Modern Art presents “Heritage in Hues” dual exhibition
"Heritage in Hues," a dual exhibition of works by Lola Okunola and Travis Love, is on display now at DOMA. The post The Distillery of Modern Art presents “Heritage in Hues” dual exhibition appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
For Latin American artist collective Contrapunto, camaraderie extends beyond gallery walls
In 2008, Venezuelan artist Carlos Solis looked around the Atlanta metro and found the representation of Latin American art lacking. He reached out online to another local Venezuelan artist who he thought might share his vision of creating together and raising awareness about Latin American art. Over the next decade and a half, the contemporary artists collective known as Contrapunto came together. The post For Latin American artist collective Contrapunto, camaraderie extends beyond gallery walls appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.
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