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New documentary highlights Atlanta's alarming rate of tree loss
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (572+ words) A documentary about Atlanta's tree canopy has caught the attention of lawmakers in Brookhaven, a metro Atlanta city that takes great measures to protect the environment through law and conservation. "The Tree Economy," a film by James Schroeder, explores how…...
This week at the Farmers Market
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (510+ words) 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…...
Fish kill in Atlanta River under investigation
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (1019+ words) Mostly sunny with a high of 94" today. " The trial of Robert Aaron Long, the man accused of killing eight people in the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings, may be delayed because of changes to his defense team. " A state legislative commission found…...
July 2 Quick Bites: Joystick says goodbye to Edgewood Ave, NFA Burger special in Buckhead, Venezuela earthquake benefits
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (637+ words) In this week's Quick Bites, get updates on restaurant openings at Pittsburgh Yards and in Midtown, restaurant closures in Chamblee and Duluth, and Joystick Game Bar's upcoming departure from Edgewood Avenue. (Don't worry, the popular gaming bar plans to reopen…...
" Every dog's worst nightmare
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (697+ words) Wednesday, July 1" It's Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. As you read this, I will be "abroad," which is such a bougie way of saying I'm OOT. More details when I return, but for this week,…...
Richard Dial's metalworks and family legacy in art
8+ hour, 53+ min ago (467+ words) Wednesday, July 1 Most art, in the end, is the work of someone processing their own story. Their history. Their roots. An attempt to understand and explain the "whys" of their world. Stories of lineage and legacy run through this week's…...
Decatur FC's tough season concludes with a loss at 865 Alliance
14+ hour, 7+ min ago (673+ words) On a scorching hot Tuesday in Knoxville, TN, Decatur FC's disappointing 2026 season concluded with a whimper. A fluky goal early in the second half against 865 Alliance ended Decatur's bid to secure second in the WPSL's Southeastern Conference as they lost…...
Out Front Theatre reveals 2026/27 season lineup
20+ hour, 57+ min ago (275+ words) Out Front Theatre, Atlanta's LGBTQ+ theater company, has announced the show lineup for its 11th season. The 2026/27 season kicks off in October in time for Atlanta Pride with "Once Upon a One More Time," a campy musical setting the fairy tale…...
South River fish kill under investigation, chemical leak possible
21+ hour, 6+ min ago (212+ words) The City of Atlanta is investigating a fish kill in the South River due to a potential chemical release at a water reclamation center on June 29. This is the second fish kill since May 20, when severe flash floods caused an…...
" Peachtree push teams
22+ hour, 48+ min ago (689+ words) Wednesday, July 1 It's officially July, and I've got a short and sweet roundup of all things wellness today. "It's so hot out there, y'all! Atlanta's officially trapped in a "heat dome, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s (and feels like…...