Building on momentum as Sandy Springs celebrates 20 years

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/8 10:00A Rusty Paul | Sandy Springs Mayor

Our community builds momentum. More than 35 years ago, a dedicated group of residents formed the Citizens for Sandy Springs, galvanizing support to incorporate our city. Before we officially became the City of Sandy Springs on December 1, 2005,...

Sandy Springs’ long journey to cityhood

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/8 10:00A Logan C. Ritchie

Businessman, author, and entrepreneur Oliver Porter played an instrumental role in the lobbying, cityhood, and structure of Sandy Springs’ city government more than two decades ago. (File photo) On...

Man pleads guilty to stabbing, killing 77-year-old Buckhead grandmother

Buckhead Reporter 12/8 8:30A WSBTV.com News Staff

Antonio Brown, left, pleaded guilty to the murder of Ellen Bowles in Buckhead. (WSB-TV) A man has taken a plea deal in the murder of a beloved 77-year-old grandmother inside her gated Buckhead...

MARTA officially renames station ahead of World Cup

Buckhead Reporter 12/8 5:00A Rough Draft

Courtesy MARTA MARTA has officially renamed GWCC/CNN Center Station to the Sports, Entertainment, and Convention District Station, or SEC District Station. When the station opened in 1979, it served...

Brookhaven modifies language to short-term housing ordinance

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 12/7 5:33A Cathy Cobbs

(file photo) The Brookhaven City Council at a short December meeting held a public hearing and later passed amendments to language regarding short-term rentals within the city. The amended language...

Survey reveals Brookhaven residents more satisfied with services, police, quality of life than in...

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 12/7 4:34A Cathy Cobbs

Results of a recent survey show that Brookhaven residents are satisfied with Brookhaven s services. (City of Brookhaven) A survey about Brookhaven citizens perception of the quality of life and...

Georgians honored at 14th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities

Buckhead Reporter 12/7 3:00A Rough Draft

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp honored 10 individuals and organizations across the state during their 14th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities. Presented by the Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia...

Buckhead Village hosts watch party for 2026 World Cup draw

Buckhead Reporter 12/5 9:45A Sarra Sedghi

Soccer Fans approach the stage in advance of the World Cup Drawing event. (Photo by Sarra Sedghi) FIFA’s Atlanta Host Committee and Atlanta United held an official watch party for the 2026 World Cup’s...

Iconic Atlanta barbecue spot seen on Food Network to close this month

Buckhead Reporter 12/5 9:19A WSBTV.com News Staff

Daddy D z on Memorial Drive. (Photo courtesy WSB-TV) An Atlanta staple and iconic restaurant will close its doors at the end of the month. If you’re a fan of the Food Network or barbecue, chances are...

Indie Craft Experience’s ‘Holiday Shopping Spectacular’ returns

Buckhead Reporter 12/5 7:15A Rough Draft

The Indie Craft Experience will celebrate its 20th anniversary this upcoming weekend by hosting its annual “Holiday Shopping Spectacular” in Atlanta. The two-day market, taking place Dec. 6-7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature more than 100...

Charleston’s Lewis Barbecue makes its much-anticipated debut at Ansley Mall

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 12/5 3:39A Sarra Sedghi

Lewis BBQ + Rancho Lewis Photography by Lizzy Rollins Charleston-based Lewis Barbecue will open its first Georgia location at Ansley Mall in Piedmont Heights on Dec. 8. The barbecue restaurant flanks...

Rough Draft’s top 10 Atlanta food and dining stories of 2025

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 12/5 2:16A Beth McKibben

As we prepare to say goodbye to another year, we’re looking back at ten stories that really had Rough Draft readers buzzing in 2025.  Our most-read food and dining stories this year centered around...

GBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/4 8:27A Bob Pepalis

Sandy Springs Police blocked off Dunwoody Place at the Roswell Road intersection and restricted traffic. (Photo by Bob Pepalis) A male suspect who allegedly pulled out a weapon while being...

Atlanta Board of Education approves consolidation plan

Buckhead Reporter 12/4 5:06A WSBTV.com News Staff and Collin

The Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously on Wednesday night to accept a plan that would repurpose 16 schools, including closing more than a dozen buildings. The school district says since enrollment is down across the...

Did you miss these November 2025 Atlanta restaurant openings?

Buckhead Reporter 12/4 4:38A Beth McKibben

Check out this brief roundup of recent restaurant openings and announcements of upcoming restaurants you might have missed in November. Steakhouse Luella opened in the former The Ivy space in...