DeKalb County CEO highlights efforts to support families amid economic uncertainty

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 11/18 5:24A Rough Draft

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, DeKalb County Community Development Department, and the DeKalb County School District announced initiatives to support...

Brookhaven home chosen for Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse

Brookhaven Reporter 11/16 3:06A Cathy Cobbs

(Photo Courtesy of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle) The Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse will return for its 17th year this holiday season with a picturesque 7,500-square-foot residence in...

Skate Sandy Springs opens on the City Green

Sandy Springs Reporter 11/16 1:30A Bob Pepalis

An ice skate was used to cut the ribbon to open Skate Sandy Springs to the community. City Manager Eden Freeman, council members Melody Kelley, Melissa Mular, Mayor Rusty Paul, and council members...

Silent auction offers chance to face top tennis pros at inaugural Atlanta Cup

Buckhead Reporter 11/15 2:07A Rough Draft

One lucky tennis fan will get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to step onto the court with some of the sport’s biggest names during the inaugural Atlanta Cup on Dec. 6 at Gas South Arena in Duluth. The city’s newest professional tennis exhibition...

Georgia State University student wins global AI innovation competition

Buckhead Reporter 11/15 1:00A Rough Draft

Nagur Shareef Shaik, a student at Georgia State Univeristy, earned top honors at a global innovation competition for his AI-powered invention, PRISM Credit: Supplied photo A Georgia State University (...

Norman Sauce takes helm as interim superintendent of DeKalb Schools

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 11/14 7:53A Stephanie Toone

Dr. Norman Sauce poses with a student at John R. Lewis Elementary School. (Courtesy of Norman Sauce.) The DeKalb Board of Education has appointed Norman C. Sauce III as the interim superintendent of...

Six candidates compete to fill vacant Senate District 35 seat in Nov. 18 special election

Sandy Springs Reporter 11/13 11:01P Collin Kelley

Early voting ends today for voters in Fulton and Cobb counties deciding who should complete the term of former state Sen. Jason Esteves, who resigned earlier this year to run for governor. Six candidates are competing in the Tuesday, Nov. 18,...

Team behind Michelin-starred Mujo planning Japanese supper club in Buckhead

Buckhead Reporter 11/13 8:08A Beth McKibben

Key Points: Castellucci Hospitality Group will open Japanese supper club Koshu Club at 99 West Paces in Buckhead, across from the St. Regis. Opening in early 2026, Koshu Club takes inspiration from...

Alliance Theatre brings more programing for kids through new partnership

Buckhead Reporter 11/13 7:30A Sammie Purcell

The Alliance is partnering with the group Theatre for Young Audiences, USA (TYA/USA) for a new theatrical program aimed at younger audiences. The project is the Theatre for Very Young Audiences (TVY) Development Program, which offers mentorship,...

Brookhaven continues free tree planting partnership with Tree Atlanta

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 11/13 4:10A Cathy Cobbs

(Courtesy of Tree Atlanta) Trees Atlanta’s Front Yard Tree Program returns to Brookhaven for another year, according to a release from the city. In this partnership, homeowners can choose between five...

ATL Free Fair brings free food, fun, and mutual aid to East Atlanta on Nov. 15

Buckhead Reporter 11/13 4:05A Katie Burkholder

After canceling a summer event due to weather, ATL Free Fair returns to East Atlanta on Nov. 15 with free food, educational discussions, skill shares, crafts, and more. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Free family fun at Brookhaven’s Ride-Along Rodeo and Light Up Brookhaven

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 11/13 3:27A Cathy Cobbs

(Courtesy of Brookhaven) Brookhaven will hold the third annual Ride-Along Rodeo on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at Blackburn Park, according to city officials. The Brookhaven Bike Alliance has partnered...

ARC board re-elects Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens as chair

Buckhead Reporter 11/13 3:15A Rough Draft

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Board today re-elected Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens as Chair of the Board of Directors. His second two-year term begins on Jan. 1, 2026. Dickens was the only nominee and was elected unanimously. He is the...

This week at the Farmers Market

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 11/13 3:00A Sammie Purcell

Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a...

Nov. 13 Quick Bites: Portillo’s opens first Georgia location, Buckhead restaurant closure news,...

Brookhaven Reporter 11/12 11:30P Beth McKibben

Portillo s debuts its first Georgia location in Kennesaw next week. (Via Portillo s/Facebook) Restaurant Openings Gelato shop Cremalosa , owned by former AJC dining critic Meridith Ford, reopened in...