Fulton County opens new teaching museum in former Sandy Springs school

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 10/16 2:36A Hayden Sumlin

Depending on who you ask in Sandy Springs, the Fulton County Schools Teaching Museum & Archives is either a wonderful space for students to gain historical perspective or an insult to the community...

MARTA CEO addresses budget deficit where agency overspent nearly 17% on overtime

Sandy Springs Reporter 10/15 8:38A Sam Sachs | WSB-TV and Rough Dra

At a recent Atlanta City Council committee meeting , recently installed CEO Jonathan Hunt addressed delays in delivering new trains for the system and a budget shortfall. Channel 2 Action News reported on the budget issue, when an audit review of...

This week at the Farmers Market

Sandy Springs Reporter 10/15 4:00A Sammie Purcell

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...

Sharon Goldman joins American Jewish Committee as Atlanta regional director

Sandy Springs Reporter 10/15 2:35A Logan C. Ritchie

Dr. Sharon Goldman , the newly appointed regional director at the American Jewish Committee, is making Atlanta her home after living in Jerusalem for eight years. With a bachelor’s degree from Barnard College and a master’s and doctorate in...

Quick Bites for Oct. 15: Diwali festival, bicycle food delivery in Cabbagetown, breast cancer...

Sandy Springs Reporter 10/15 12:30A Sarra Sedghi

In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on a taco pop-up at Pullman Yards, a bicycle food delivery service in Cabbagetown, and a top Atlanta chef joining an upcoming restaurant in Town at Trilith....

Fulton holds tax rate flat, school district proposes increase

Sandy Springs Reporter 10/14 6:53A Hayden Sumlin

Fulton County’s property tax rate will remain unchanged for the fifth consecutive year, after the board of commissioners voted at its Oct. 7 meeting to keep the general fund rate steady at 8.87 mills....

New High Street plan in Dunwoody aims to break up ‘wall’ effect

Sandy Springs Reporter 10/14 6:22A Hayden Sumlin

The Dunwoody City Council responded positively to GID Development Group’s request to modify plans for the $2 billion High Street campus along Perimeter Center Parkway at the DeKalb-Fulton border. The...

Update: Morgan Falls human trafficking sting leads to four arrests

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 10/9 8:06A Hayden Sumlin

After a woman alleged that she was the victim of racial profiling on Oct. 7 at Morgan Falls Overlook Park, the Sandy Springs Police Department released more details about why several of its officers...

Best dishes to try at restaurants around metro Atlanta

Brookhaven Reporter 10/9 5:28A Beth McKibben and Sarra Sedghi

Each month, Rough Draft’s dining team, Beth McKibben and Sarra Sedghi, share their favorite restaurant dishes to try, along with a few restaurant discoveries and cool pop-ups to put on your radar....

Sandy Springs woman alleges racial profiling at Morgan Falls

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 10/9 4:52A Hayden Sumlin

A Sandy Springs resident has filed an official complaint against a police officer, alleging she was racially profiled at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. She posted a video about the incident, which went...

Sandy Springs officials look for ways to drive down housing costs

Sandy Springs Reporter 10/9 3:43A Hayden Sumlin

City leadership reviewed an updated Sandy Springs Housing Needs Assessment at the Oct. 6 work session, which will help create policies in The Next Chapter comprehensive plan. Mayor Rusty Paul said the...

Section of Johnson Ferry Road closed after gas main hit

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 10/7 8:17A Rough Draft Staff

Johnson Ferry Road is closed indefinitely on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from Sandy Springs Circle to Bonnie Lane and Wright Road after the Sandy Springs Police Department announced reports of a gas main being...

Sandy Springs approves grant application for controversial Springway segment

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 10/7 8:08A Hayden Sumlin

Key points: • The Sandy Springs City Council voted to seek a $3 million state grant for Segment 2C of the Morgan Falls Loop, which could eventually double the length of the paved trail. • The path...

Community Assistance Center raises $500,000 for family stability

Sandy Springs Reporter 10/1 8:48A Rough Draft Staff

The Community Assistance Center raised $500,000 at its annual gala, Bringing Community Together for Change, on Saturday, Sept. 19, at The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North. The funding helps the CAC to...

Act3 Playhouse launches collaborative arts venue with 360 Arts Blvd

Sandy Springs Reporter 9/30 8:02A Hayden Sumlin

Fourteen years after setting up shop in Sandy Springs and a short-term Georgia Ensemble Theatre residency, Act3 Playhouse is launching a collaborative arts venue at the theater with 360 Arts Blvd ....