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Raising the roof in Loganville
First rooftop restaurant in Loganville is now under construction. Construction now underway in downtown Loganville of first rooftop restaurant. Contributed photo. Last week a large crane was brought into downtown Loganvile, dwarfing the landscape of Main Street. But it was there for an exciting reason. The Loganville downtown area’s first rooftop restaurant is now under construction. The restaurant will be a second location of Tacos N Beer Bar and Grill in Walton County. The first location is currently on North Broad in Monroe and is a popular eating place for the community.
Local medical professionals sentenced for operating ‘pill mill’
Several metro Atlanta residents, including an Atlanta-area gynecologist and a pharmacist operating in DeKalb, have been sentenced for their roles in operating an Atlanta-area “pill mill” that supplied prescription drugs through illegal methods of prescribing and dispensing. “These individuals showed no regard for the safety and well-being of...
Here is the 2024-25 calendar for DeKalb County Schools
School calendars are crucial for parents who need to know when holidays and other events are scheduled. Here, we’ve included a copy of the 2024-2025 DeKalb County Schools calendar so that you can plan for the upcoming year. DeKalb County Schools includes schools in Brookhaven, Chamblee, Doraville, Dunwoody, Tucker, and other cities, but it does […] The post Here is the 2024-25 calendar for DeKalb County Schools appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
DeKalb County needs billions to repair water system
DeKalb County announced last week that it will cost $4.4 billion to replace 3,000 miles of water pipes by 2050. County officials also estimated that by 2030, nearly 300 miles of pipeline will be added due to residential and commercial growth. DeKalb is well-known for water issues, including frequent water main breaks. Cities like […] The post DeKalb County needs billions to repair water system appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Long-delayed rezoning request approved in Rockdale County
CONYERS — After months of deferrals the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners on May 28 approved a rezoning and accompanying Future Land Use Map amendment that will allow the construction of 66 townhomes, 27 single-family detached homes and commercial businesses off Ebenezer Road. Applicant Caballero Holdings asked to rezone...
Decatur family on quest to run race in every county in Georgia. All 159 of them
In early 2016, John Coleman of Decatur met a local runner who completed a major feat: running a race in every state in the country. All 50 of them. Coleman, who runs with his wife, Ashley, set a more local goal: To run a race in every county in Georgia. All 159 of them. They recently reached their 101st county with Walton County’s “Good Hope Coffee Run.”
Early voting schedules set for primary runoffs
Early voting dates and times have been announced in the upcoming June 18 primary runoff elections in Rockdale and Newton counties. In Rockdale County, advance voting will take place at the Board of Elections Office at 1115 West Ave., Conyers.
UPDATE: Walton County Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony CANCELLED due to storms
The Historical Society of Walton County released the following statement on today’s cancellation of the Memorial Day ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m. today. “Due to the inclement weather, the Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by The Historical Society of Walton County at the Veterans Memorial today has been cancelled. We...
Metro Atlanta counties begin certifying primary election results
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A week following Georgia’s primary election, several metro Atlanta counties are certifying the results. The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections is among those giving a stamp of approval on county ballots. Officials held a formal certification meeting Tuesday morning. >> WATCH...
Memorial Day ceremonies happening across metro Atlanta
Dunwoody will remember our fallen veterans with its annual Memorial Day Ceremony this morning at 10 a.m. at Dunwoody City Hall. There will be guest speakers and “Dunwoody Idol” contestant Grace Jacob will sing the national anthem. Ceremonies will also be taking place at Marietta National Cemetery at noon; at Peachtree Corners Town Center at 11 a.m.; at the Smryna Veterans Memorial near […] The post Memorial Day ceremonies happening across metro Atlanta appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
2 kids from metro Atlanta competing in 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Two youngsters from Tucker will get the chance to fight for the title of best speller. Matthew Baber, 14, and Sarv Dharavane, 10, are among more than 200 spellers competing in the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee. Baber is an eighth grade student at...
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