A leading conservative Christian group put on a show of Republican unity Monday, cementing the new détente between Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and GOP nominee Donald Trump while vice presidential nominee JD Vance tried to smooth over differences on abortion policy across the evangelical community ahead of Election Day. The Faith & Freedom Coalition, led by longtime […] The post Vance and Georgia Gov. Kemp project Republican unity at evangelical event appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Dozens of activists packed Atlanta City Hall on Monday to renew their demand for a citywide referendum on the controversial $109 million public safety training center, dubbed Cop City by opponents. It was a year ago, on Sept. 11, when organizers of the Stop Cop City campaign submitted more than 100,000 signed petitions to the […] The post Activists return to Atlanta City Hall to demand referendum on police training center appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced Monday he will push for additional state funding for school safety initiatives during the 2025 General Assembly session in the aftermath of this month’s school shooting in Barrow County. The goal will be providing a school resource officer and a crisis alert system in every Georgia school. “Building on […] The post Woods proposes school safety steps in wake of Apalachee High shooting appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Create Dunwoody has appointed Rosemary Watts as its executive director and has added three new members to its board of directors.  According to a release, Create Dunwoody – funded by the City of Dunwoody, Discover Dunwoody, and the Dunwoody Development Authority – is an alliance to advance commerce and community through arts and culture.  She replaces […] The post Create Dunwoody names new executive director, board members appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The MARTA board of directors voted at its Sept. 12 meeting to move forward with a review of the city’s audit released last month that claims the transit agency could owe the city up to $70 million. The board approved the review as recommended by State Rep. Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs), chairperson of the General […] The post MARTA board approves review of city’s audit appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Il Premio, an Italian steakhouse, has opened on the ground floor of the Forth Hotel in the Old Fourth Ward, serving a menu of USDA prime cuts of beef, grilled seafood, and pasta dishes. It also includes a cocktail and piano lounge. The post Italian steakhouse and piano bar Il Premio opens at Forth Hotel in Old Fourth Ward appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song is a musical event marking the centennial birthday of Georgia’s former U.S. president, Nobel prize winner, peace wager, disease fighter, family man — and music fan. The concert takes place Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre and features a cavalcade of notable figures in politics, film and music, with […] The post Jimmy Carter 100: Artists pay tribute ahead of star-studded birthday concert appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

In observance of National Voter Registration Day 2024, MARTA will host a non-partisan voter registration drive at stations across the system on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Voter registration events will be held at Five Points, College Park, H.E. Holmes, Lindbergh Center, Doraville, Kensington, and North Springs Stations from 2 until 6 p.m. To register to vote […] The post MARTA hosting voter registration drive at stations on Sept. 17 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Pho Cue, a Glenwood Park Viet-barbecue restaurant, and The Bookhouse Pub, a popular Virginia-Highland bar, announced closures, while Superica on Howell Mill Road quietly closed in August. The post Pho Cue closes in Glenwood Park, Bookhouse Pub announces year-end closure appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul will discuss the use of artificial intelligence at City Hall and the development of the city's trail system into destinations in his State of the City address on September 17. The post Sandy Springs State of the City Preview: Mayor wants trail destinations, AI to improve permitting appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Monday mood Sept. 16 —The Falcons return to “Monday Night Football” tonight, facing the Eagles in Philadelphia at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN and 92.9 FM. ⛅ Partly cloudy and 83° today. 🗳️ Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance headlines tonight’s Georgia Faith & Freedom Coalition dinner at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz campaigns in Macon […] The post 🗳️ Vance, Walz visit Atlanta appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

A $25.9 million grant from The Marcus Foundation will accelerate pioneering research aimed at revolutionizing hemorrhagic stroke treatment. The award will fund the Rapid Evacuation and Access of Cerebral Hemorrhage (REACH) trial and its companion REACH registry, led by Emory University School of Medicine and Grady Health System’s Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center.  The REACH […] The post Marcus Foundation awards $25.9 million grant for stroke research at Emory and Grady appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Amber Nicole Thurman, a 28-year-old mother, died after she was unable to access legal abortion care in Georgia due to the state's maternal mortality review committee finding that her death was preventable and a delay in care had a "large" impact. The post Abortion bans have delayed emergency medical care. In Georgia, experts say this mother’s death was preventable. appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Bud Crane, a man of many hobbies and interests, introduced his grandchildren to Lake Sidney Lanier, named after the poet and musician, Sidney Lanier, who served during the Civil War and left behind a legacy of poetry and music. The post One Man’s Opinion: Lanier here, near, and far appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

A mother shares her fears and experiences as her 6-year-old son starts elementary school in the wake of a mass shooting, and discusses the importance of discussing school shootings with children and the resources available to help them cope. The post ‘Why do I have to hide, Mommy?’ My kindergartner’s first lockdown drill appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Georgia's Republican and Democratic leaders have expressed concern about the potential for mail delivery delays to affect voter turnout and trust in the election process, urging the USPS to improve their delivery times ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. The post Georgia leaders warn of mail delivery delays affecting absentee ballots appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating a possible assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump after gunshots were fired Sunday near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where the GOP presidential nominee was playing golf. The FBI said in a statement to States Newsroom the incident “appears to be an attempted assassination […] The post FBI investigating shots fired near Trump as apparent assassination attempt; Trump is safe appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

State Farm is partnering with the Community Assistance Center to support local talent and employment opportunities, as well as tackling food insecurity, during its Good Neighbor Month in September. The post Community Assistance Center, State Farm team up to combat food insecurity appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUDC) and Atlanta Public Schools (APS) announced a groundbreaking Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) to redevelop eight surplus school properties across the city. “This collaborative agreement with Atlanta Public Schools represents our city’s commitment to turning underutilized spaces into vibrant hubs that will uplift and empower our neighborhoods,” Mayor Andre Dickens said in […] The post APS, city join forces to redevelop former school properties appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

Mortgage rates have fallen significantly since early May, and while the Fed is expected to cut rates next week, mortgage lenders have already cut their own bangs, making it possible for borrowers to refinance and save money. The post Weekly mortgage rates drop, creating opportunities for refinancers appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.