Survey reveals many parents plan to leave district if Vanderlyn Elementary closes

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 3/19 8:05A Cathy Cobbs

Key points: • A survey is being circulated about decisions parents would make if Vanderlyn Elementary School closes. • Many have said they would leave the school district or look at private school...

This week at the Farmers Market

Brookhaven Reporter 3/19 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...

Theatre Review: ‘Come From Away’ filled with humor and humanity at City Springs

Sandy Springs Reporter 3/19 3:04A Manning Harris

“There are shows you should see right now, for the benefit of your own spirit, and “Come From Away” is one them.” The Chicago Tribune wrote this sentence shortly after the Broadway opening of the...

Atlanta mayor says city is strong, but opportunities vary based on where you live

Buckhead Reporter 3/19 2:42A WSBTV.com News Staff

Mayor Andre Dickens gave his State of the City Address at the Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown on Wednesday night. “The state of our city is strong!” Dickens told the crowd. Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco was there as Dickens said Atlanta is now...

Quick Bites for March 19: El Tesoro West End reopens, a matcha market, Inman Park Restaurant Week

Sandy Springs Reporter 3/19 12:30A Sarra Sedghi

Happy last day of winter! In this week’s Quick Bites, get the scoop on restaurant openings in Sandy Springs, West End, and Adair Park, a restaurant closure in Brookhaven, and some events you should...

Atlanta City Council approves alcohol open container district for South Downtown

Buckhead Reporter 3/17 4:13A Collin Kelley

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches coming this summer, the Atlanta City Council approved the creation of open container district for South Downtown. The open container district will allow visitors to consume alcohol on the streets and...

Sandy Springs unveils summer concert series lineup

Sandy Springs Reporter 3/16 8:40A Rough Draft

Sandy Springs released the lineups for its free summer concert series, City Green Live and Concerts by the Springs, offering family-friendly events at two distinctive venues within the downtown City...

Georgia Chamber to host inaugural ‘State of Economic Development’ event on March 18

Buckhead Reporter 3/16 8:24A Rough Draft

State and local leaders will gather on Wednesday, March 18, at the Georgia Freight Depot in Downtown Atlanta to discuss the factors shaping Georgia’s economic future during the inaugural “State of Economic Development” event. Hosted by the...

Sage expanding Atlanta headquarters at Ponce City Market

Buckhead Reporter 3/16 7:57A Rough Draft

Business technology provider Sage is undergoing a major office expansion to its headquarters at Ponce City Market. Announced by Jamestown , the expansion will see Sage’s office at 619 Ponce grow by approximately 32,000-square-feet, putting the HQ...

PAWS Atlanta celebrates 60th anniversary

Buckhead Reporter 3/15 7:58A Rachel Spooner

Georgia s oldest no-kill shelter, PAWS Atlanta, is marking 60 years of aiding animals in 2026. In honor of the occasion, PAWS launched a $1 million fundraising campaign as well as created a new...

Mercedes-Benz executive Lars Minns joins RedefinED Atlanta board

Buckhead Reporter 3/15 2:37A Rough Draft

RedefinED Atlanta announced that Lars Minns, a Sandy Springs resident and chief human resources officer of Mercedes-Benz North America, has joined the nonprofit s board of directors. The nonprofit is...

North Springs High School students earn national recognition for broadcast excellence

Sandy Springs Reporter 3/15 1:14A Rough Draft

Students from North Springs High School earned national recognition from the Student Television Network for their work on North Springs News, the school’s weekly broadcast program. The...

Emory defeats Yeshiva 101-80, ending tournament run that united Jewish communities

Buckhead Reporter 3/14 5:07A Samantha Gardella

During a difficult time globally, the Yeshiva University men’s basketball run in the NCAA Division III Tournament has become a source of pride and connection for Jewish communities. The Yeshiva...

Alliance Theatre announces winning play, finalists for Kendeda Playwriting Competition

Buckhead Reporter 3/14 4:21A Rough Draft

The winning play of the 23rd annual Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition is  The Red Man  by JuCoby Johnson. Currently attending the Juilliard School, Johnson is a New York-based...

Atlanta nonprofit announces first baby born through surrogacy grant program

Buckhead Reporter 3/14 1:30A Rough Draft

The Surrogacy Foundation, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that works to expand access to surrogacy, announced the first successful baby birth through its $100,000 grant initiative. The baby girl was born...