Class of ‘26: This year’s valedictorians and salutatorians

Buckhead Reporter 6/8 2:55A Rough Draft Staff

Congratulations, graduates! Metro Atlanta families recently gathered to celebrate the graduating class of 2026. Here are the top students honored as valedictorians and salutatorians for local public and private schools in Rough Draft’s coverage...

Sandy Springs invites community to help shape its future on June 23

Sandy Springs Reporter 6/7 2:00A Hayden Sumlin and Rough Draft St

Sandy Springs is inviting community members to help determine  The Next Chapter,  with input on the city s update to its comprehensive plan and recreation and parks master plan. The first public...

This week at the Farmers Market

Sandy Springs Reporter 6/4 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...

MARTA to face scrutiny over stabbing incidents in a federal investigation

Sandy Springs Reporter 6/4 2:59A Collin Kelley

MARTA is now under federal investigation over its safety and security plans following two stabbings in May. In a press release, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said he has directed the...

June 4 Quick Bites: Summer Halal Food Festival returns, Kimball House bartender lands on ‘best of’...

Buckhead Reporter 6/4 12:30A Sarra Sedghi

In this week’s Quick Bites, get caught up on a restaurant opening in Ponce City Market, a new rotisserie chicken spot on the Westside, and the second location of a self-serve wine bar in Sandy...

Sandy Springs officials look at ways to speed up construction of new sidewalks, paths

Sandy Springs Reporter 6/3 7:46A Hayden Sumlin

Key points: • Sandy Springs officials are prioritizing walkability and connectivity by increasing transportation funding for sidewalk and sidepath projects around the city. Council members cite...

Civic Roundtable launches Volunteer Sandy Springs to boost civic involvement

Sandy Springs Reporter 6/2 7:14A Rough Draft Staff

The Civic Roundtable is introducing the public to Volunteer Sandy Springs during Nonprofit Day on June 13 at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market.  The Sandy Springs Civic Roundtable s new community...

Did you miss these May 2026 Atlanta restaurant openings?

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 6/1 8:27A Beth McKibben

Restaurant openings ramped up again in May, with more than two dozen restaurants opening for business around Atlanta and the metro area. Close to 30 new restaurants were also announced for the coming...

Fare will be required to ride MARTA at all stations beginning May 30

Sandy Springs Reporter 5/29 5:00A Collin Kelley

MARTA will fully activate its new fare gates on Saturday, May 30, with riders required to pay the fare to ride trains from all stations. Payment had been suspended at some stations during the installation of the Better Breeze payment system, and...

Sandy Springs City Council reviews balanced budget for 2027

Sandy Springs Reporter 5/28 6:53A Hayden Sumlin

Key points: • The Sandy Springs City Council will approve a proposed budget for fiscal year 2027, totaling $1.15 billion, after two public hearings in June. • Since its incorporation in 2005, Sandy...

This week at the Farmers Market

Sandy Springs Reporter 5/28 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...

May 28 Quick Bites: Women’s sports bar Jolene Jolene opens, Little Tart launching sandwich shop,...

Buckhead Reporter 5/28 12:30A Sarra Sedghi

In this week’s Quick Bites, get the scoop on a new patio bar coming to Poncey-Highland, a series of restaurant closures in East Cobb, and a long-awaited restaurant opening in South Downtown. There’s...

Free FIFA World Cup watch parties, festivals, and fan events around Atlanta

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 5/22 3:40A Sarra Sedghi

No World Cup tickets? No problem. There are plenty of fan activation events taking place throughout metro Atlanta this summer. These events highlight what makes Atlanta and soccer so special,...

Dunwoody Toastmasters Club celebrates 40 years of empowering professionals

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 5/21 7:17A Rough Draft Staff

This June, the Dunwoody Toastmasters Club is celebrating 40 years of helping professionals in metro Atlanta s Central Perimeter strengthen their public speaking, communication, and leadership skills....

Veteran fire chief Keith Sanders promoted to assistant city manager in Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 5/21 6:48A Hayden Sumlin

Sandy Springs announced the promotion of Fire Chief Keith Sanders on May 21 to assistant city manager for infrastructure and capital program delivery, filling a position that’s been open for just over...