1+ week, 3+ day ago   (393+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Destination Augusta, the official convention and visitors bureau of the “Garden City of the South,” stopped by Brookhaven City Centre in late August for a three-hour open house promoting the Savannah River city. Vendors, nonprofits,…...

1+ mon, 7+ hour ago   (789+ words) 🏈 The sporty edition Wednesday, Aug. 12 — It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. After two weeks working remotely in the western North Carolina mountains, it’s time to get back home, which is both sad and okay. There’s…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (130+ words) The local Black-owned restaurant chain Hungry AF will be opening up a new location in Tucker later this year. Since 2022, Hungry AF has become beloved across Atlanta for its fusion menu featuring “world famous” pasta, wings, phillies, burgers, and fried…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (573+ words) The TOUR Championship announced its 2026 HOPE Tee Shot honorees, with First Tee – Metro Atlanta members Ariel Collins and Jacob Smith selected to each hit the opening tee shots at the PGA TOUR’s finale event on Thursday, Aug. 27. Both honorees also…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (161+ words) Switchyards to close Midtown location at the Biltmore Rough Draft Atlanta Atlanta-based “work club” Switchyards will close its Midtown location inside the historic Biltmore Hotel building on Aug. 27. TUESDAYS AT 5 PM | Thursdays at noon Open since 2023, Switchyards said in an…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (590+ words) Every year, the TOUR Championship brings the world’s best golfers to Atlanta’s historic East Lake Golf Club for the thrilling conclusion of the PGA TOUR season. While the competition captures national attention, the tournament’s most enduring impact is felt far…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (227+ words) Tucker officials are sponsoring a scavenger hunt, encouraging residents to discover and learn about the city’s history in honor of the city’s 10th anniversary. Sonja Szubski, Tucker’s communications director, told Rough Draft that around 20 to 30 people have already participated in the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (291+ words) A new study from online art gallery Crib of Art claims Georgia overindexes on interest and exploration of American folk art. According to Crib of Art, analysis of more than 2.2 million Google searches revealed Georgians type “folk art” into their…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (282+ words) Italian restaurant and cocktail bar Y Bar e Ristorante opened last week at Buckhead Village. Backed by Y Hospitality, the restaurant group behind Yeppa & Co., Storico Fresco, and Forza Storico, Y Bar takes over the former Storico Vino and Pachengo…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (289+ words) A new indoor adventure park featuring amusement rides, virtual reality attractions and obstacle courses opened July 23 in metro Atlanta, aiming to offer year-round entertainment for families and thrill-seekers. Thrillz Atlanta is located at 4280 Northeast Expressway near Spaghetti Junction in DeKalb…...