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This week at the Farmers Markets

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) 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 couple of recipes that include those products....

Atlanta City Council member Mary Norwood endorses Rick Jackson for governor

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:23:57 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Atlanta City Council member Mary Norwood has gone public with her “wholehearted” endorsement of Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson. Norwood said in a statement and video that she believes Jackson has the background needed to run the...

‘Toy Factory’ exhibit coming to Pullman Yards Sept. 30

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:34:10 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) “Toy Factory,” a family-friendly, immersive exhibit taking you behind the scenes of a working toy factory, will premiere at Pullman Yards on Sept. 30 and continue through the end of the year. “Toy Factory,” according to an online description , is a...

Upcoming Brookhaven events celebrates arts, Latino culture, and patriotism

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:08:32 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) The City of Brookhaven upcoming public events include several family-friendly events, The popular Paint the Park event returns to Blackburn Park again this year on Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with artists of all ages and skill levels invited to use...

Mayor breaks tie to deny Holy Innocents’ homecoming permit

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:06:05 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) Neighborhood protection efforts reigned supreme at the Sept. 15 Sandy Springs City Council meeting, with Mayor Rusty Paul casting the tie-breaking vote to deny Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School a special event permit for a “Friday Night Lights”...

Forward Warrior mural festival returns to Cabbagetown with new light show

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Cabbagetown’s walls are about to get a lot more paint — and light. Forward Warrior, the neighborhood’s annual mural festival, returns Sept. 18–20 with 80 murals along Wylie Street, plus a new Friday night projection-mapping experience, a poetry...

Mayor Paul warns legislative plan could cut Sandy Springs revenue by a third

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:04:45 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) Officials in Norcross, Sandy Springs, and cities across Georgia are warning that the state legislature’s plan to phase out homestead property taxes would strip away the revenue that pays for police, parks, and paving. At the Sept. 15 Sandy Springs...

‘Legendary Georgia Musicians’ at MCMA is Jackie Dorsey’s watercolor love letter

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) On Sept. 26, Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (MCMA) opens “Legendary Georgia Musicians,” a watercolor exhibition by Athens-based artist Jackie Dorsey that pays homage to performers who have called Georgia home. Jackie Dorsey’s watercolor portrait of Amy...

A divided DeKalb school board votes interim superintendent as the sole finalist

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:38:47 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) A sharply divided DeKalb County Board of Education voted 4-3 to name interim superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III as the sole finalist for the top post. The previous superintendent, Devon Q. Horton, resigned after the U.S. Attorney indicted him on...

Racial slurs yelled at marching band leaving high school football game

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:51:37 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Atlanta Public Schools is investigating allegations that racial slurs were hurled at students after a football game Friday night. Channel 2’s Eryn Rogers spoke to parents at Maynard Jackson High School. They said the team traveled more than an hour...

City of Atlanta launches no-fee microloans to help struggling renters

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:40:19 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) As part of the City of Atlanta’s Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative, Mayor Andre Dickens announced a new zero-cost, zero-fee anti-displacement loan pilot program to help renters who might be facing eviction. The two-year pilot is being led and...

Report: Atlanta eviction rate is three times the national average

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:41:27 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) Metro Atlanta landlords filed 140,000 eviction cases in 2025, a rate researchers say is more than three times the national average and higher than any other major metro area in the country. Researchers at Princeton University-based Eviction Lab...

Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce names James Shannon membership director

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) The Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce has appointed James Shannon as its new membership director, the organization announced. Shannon previously held senior membership leadership roles at several business and professional organizations in the region....

Editor’s Note: I will always love Dolly Parton

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Dolly Parton’s death was a gut-punch. I was a lifelong fan, discovering her old 1970s television variety show when I was 5 years old. I was so obsessed that my parents bought me the Dolly doll that was released in 1976 when I found it at a KB Toy...

Atlanta Beltline expands small-business incubator with 13 businesses

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:58:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The Atlanta Beltline has expanded its small-business incubator program to 13 businesses, adding entrepreneurs offering everything from vegan food and desserts to fashion, gifts, specialty foods and haircuts. The Atlanta Beltline Marketplace program...

Atlanta Women’s Foundation announces $1.418 million investment

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:22:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) announced a $1.418 million community investment during its annual Community Investment Celebration, held Sept. 10 at Atlanta City Hall in partnership with the City of Atlanta. The investment includes grants to...

Above the Waterline: Atlanta’s disappearing tree canopy

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Twenty-seven years ago, I bought a house because I fell in love with a tree. The huge silver maple growing through the elevated deck attached to the back of the house captured my heart the moment I saw her. The screened treehouse beside the maple...

Atlanta Beltline breaks ground on new Northwest Trail segment

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:39:55 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The Atlanta Beltline broke ground on a new segment of the Northwest Trail on Sept. 10. The one-mile segment – known as Segment 3B – will create a connection over Northside Drive and complete the 1.2-mile Northwest Trail – Segment 3, extending from...

‘Mighty Mary’ explores all-women sailing team’s race to the top in 1995

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) In 1995, a group of women made history as the first all-female sailing crew to compete for the coveted America’s Cup – the oldest international sports competition still in operation. The endeavor started out as a publicity stunt from the mind of...

‘Hope’ is a bit of a bombastic, epic mess

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:30:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) “Hope,” the new science fiction epic from Na Hong-jin, has one of the best first hours I’ve seen of a film this year. So good, in fact, that the bad visual effects – and they are as bad as you’ve heard – didn’t bother me a wink. “Hope” begins with a...

‘Practical Magic 2’ continues the trend of nostalgia ploys aimed at women

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Lately, there’s been a run of movie sequels aimed at women of my generation. “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.” “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” “Freakier Friday” And now, “Practical Magic 2.” Some of these movies are better than others, and I – again,...

This week at the Farmers Markets

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) 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 couple of recipes that include those products....

Beltline rail discussion returns after Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduces resolution

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:44:35 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Beltline rail advocates are celebrating a small victory after Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution in support of light rail transit along the 22-mile corridor. Matthew Rao, Beltline Rail Now co-chair, said the council’s...

Public health officials in Georgia trace possible measles exposures after outbreak at a daycare

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:38:41 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Measles infections in an Atlanta-area daycare have been confirmed among eight children who were unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The outbreak, defined by the Centers for Disease Control and...

Atlanta mayor announces $68 million deal to sell city jail to Fulton County

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:33:42 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) Mayor Andre Dickens announced a $68 million deal to sell the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County after weeks of active negotiation. The sale stands to free up space at Fulton County’s main jail on Rice Street, which is overcrowded and...

Inside Idea Capital’s Susan Antinori Visual Artist Award

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Susan Antinori’s path to funding Idea Capital’s Susan Antinori Visual Artist Award began with a neighbor and friend. Atlanta curator and arts advocate Mary Stanley sits on the Idea Capital Steering Committee . Through her, Antinori learned how the...

Customized cows to arrive in DeKalb cities for new public art project

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:57:46 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) Cows are coming to DeKalb County! The 12+1 Initiative is a new county-wide public art project bringing a herd of customized painted cows to each city in DeKalb. Life-size fiberglass cows are currently being delivered to 12 cities in DeKalb County to...

Sandy Springs State of the City address set for Sept. 15

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:41:04 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) The Greater Perimeter Chamber announced that this year s Sandy Spring State of the City address will be on Sept. 15, featuring updates on opportunities and challenges from longtime Mayor Rusty Paul. The mayor s annual citywide update will be in the...

Emory celebrates 40 years of Spike Lee with Cinematheque series

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) “40 Years of Brother Spike Lee,” a free series celebrating the films of filmmaker Spike Lee, continues this week with the film “School Daze,” playing at the Emory Cinematheque on Sept. 9. The “School Daze” screening is part of a broader celebration...

New steering committee to guide Atlanta LGBTQ+ Community Center development

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:12:39 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA) has announced the steering committee for the Atlanta LGBTQ+ Community Center Initiative. The 40-person body brings together non-profit leaders, business executives, grassroots organizers, and...

City of Atlanta will mark Microsoft land donation with community event on Sept. 12

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:05:07 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The City of Atlanta and Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUD) will host a community celebration on Saturday, Sept.12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Microsoft’s donated parcel at Quarry Yards in Atlanta’s Grove Park neighborhood. The celebration...

Fox Theatre opens new backstage content studio, plans for 2029 centennial

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:20:00 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) The historic Fox Theatre has opened a dedicated content studio space to produce original interviews, podcasts, videos, and media interviews with visiting artists. According to a press release, the new studio was created in an underutilized portion of...