Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Metro Atlanta

Buckhead Reporter 6/15 9:28A Rachel Spooner

Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, will be celebrated with parades and celebrations on Friday, June 19, and into the weekend. It’s also a federal and state...

Mahjong and adoptable pets unite for a cause at Puppy Love Mahjong

Brookhaven Reporter 6/15 8:59A Cathy Cobbs

Mahjong players have the opportunity to go to the dogs on June 20 (or rather, the dogs will go to Mahjong players). Puppy Love Mahjong, an afternoon that combines open Mahjong play with adoptable...

Atlanta restaurants offering a taste of the World Cup

Sandy Springs Reporter 6/15 8:56A Sarra Sedghi

Whether you have tickets to the matches or not, there are plenty of ways to bask in World Cup excitement in Atlanta without touching a soccer ball or setting foot inside Atlanta Stadium. Pay respect...

Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera to leave institution in November

Buckhead Reporter 6/15 8:24A Sam Sachs | WSB-TV

Georgia Institute of Technology President Ángel Cabrera will leave the institution in November after seven years at the helm. The institution said Cabrera will remain through the holiday season to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Georgia...

FBI seizes 15 drones ahead of World Cup matches in Atlanta

Buckhead Reporter 6/15 7:00A Collin Kelley

The FBI in Atlanta and its law enforcement partners said it seized 15 drones ahead of Monday s FIFA World Cup match between Spain and Cabo Verde. There is a temporary flight restriction (TFR) in place over Atlanta Stadium, and the FAA expanded...

Summer meals program provides food for thousands of kids in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody

Sandy Springs Reporter 6/14 3:00A Hayden Sumlin

The Community Assistance Center s annual summer program Meals for Kids is now underway, distributing food weekly to families with school-age children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals in...

Shelter animals find comfort in music through Wild Tunes program

Buckhead Reporter 6/13 1:12A Rachel Spooner

PAWS Atlanta animal shelter has partnered with Wild Tunes, a program founded in 2023 by a 12-year-old Houston boy, Yuvi Agarwal. The national nonprofit encourages volunteers to play instruments or...

‘The Furious’ is hardcore martial arts done right

Buckhead Reporter 6/12 12:30A Sammie Purcell

If you’re an action fan, the phrase “fight choreography” probably means something to you. But it’s been a minute since I’ve seen a movie commit to the idea of fighting as dance as much as Kenji...

‘Disclosure Day’ fails to capture the wonder of classic Spielberg

Buckhead Reporter 6/12 12:00A Sammie Purcell

In a late scene in “Disclosure Day,” Noah Scanlen (Colin Firth) – the head of Wardex, a corporation charged with studying and concealing proof of alien life on Earth – has a conversation about the...

This week at the Farmers Market

Brookhaven Reporter 6/11 4:00A 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...

Brookhaven City Council considers millage rate increase during first public hearing

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 6/10 5:46A Cathy Cobbs

The Brookhaven City Council on June held the first of three public hearings regarding a millage rate increase. Two people spoke in favor of the increase, and two, including former Brookhaven Mayor J. Max Davis, spoke against it. According to the...

Mid-Year Report:Metro Atlanta real estate pros respond to current market

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 6/9 6:29A Logan C. Ritchie

Real estate experts in metro Atlanta say it’s a buyer’s market. Homes are staying on the market longer due to economic uncertainty, high mortgage rates, and inventory levels. Rough Draft asked four...

New MARTA app provides real-time transit information, trip planning, and safety reporting

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 6/9 5:17A Rough Draft Staff

MARTA has launched a redesigned mobile app and web-based rider tools to provide riders with real-time transit information, trip planning assistance, and safety reporting. The new digital platform, developed by civic technology firm Reflexions, is...

Class of ‘26: This year’s valedictorians and salutatorians

Buckhead Reporter 6/8 2:55A Rough Draft Staff

Congratulations, graduates! Metro Atlanta families recently gathered to celebrate the graduating class of 2026. Here are the top students honored as valedictorians and salutatorians for local public and private schools in Rough Draft’s coverage...

New mural brings color and connection to Brookhaven City Centre

Brookhaven Reporter 6/7 8:00A Ansley Kelly

Glass mosaic artwork entitled “Coming Together,” was unveiled on June 4 – a new public art installation designed to reflect Brookhaven’s diversity, growth, and sense of community. Silver lines stretch...