Sandy Springs seniors show their competitive spirit at Olympic-inspired games

Sandy Springs Reporter 7/26 9:03A Cathy Cobbs

Seniors at Somerby Sandy Springs demonstrate their prowess with the javelin throw at a competition inspired by the Paris Olympics (Supplied by Tx: Therapy) World-class competition isn’t just reserved...

Georgia Milestones test scores show post-pandemic improvement

Sandy Springs Reporter 7/26 8:15A Dave Williams | Capitol Beat

Students showed continued improvement in the latest Georgia Milestones tests that cratered during the pandemic, the state Department of Education (DOE) reported Friday. The 2023-24 results showed scores increased or held steady in 10 of 13...

Dunwoody to host ‘Edge City 2.0’ seminars to discuss future of Perimeter area

Sandy Springs Reporter 7/26 7:59A Cathy Cobbs

Supplied by the city of Dunwoody. A group of Dunwoody government entities and affiliated organizations will hold a series of seminars called Edge City 2.0 on the future of the city’s Perimeter area....

Biden signs prison oversight bill sponsored by Ossoff, McBath

Sandy Springs Reporter 7/26 5:15A Dave Williams | Capitol Beat

President Joe Biden has signed legislation introduced by two members of Georgia’s congressional delegation establishing independent oversight of the federal prison system. The measure requires the Justice Department’s Inspector General to conduct...

‘It’s not a reversal’: Georgia teachers union responds to AP African American History course shift

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 7/26 4:40A Amanda Andrews | GPB

Georgia District 9 Rep. Nikki Merritt speaks at a rally at the state capitol on July 24, 2024, demanding full approval of the AP African American History course. Credit: Amanda Andrews / GPB News Only...

‘Titanic: An Immersive Voyage’ premieres at Doraville’s Exhibition Hub

Sandy Springs Reporter 7/26 2:00A Cathy Cobbs

The ship s steering wheel gives Titantic exhibit visitors a real-world view into its operations. (Photo by Linda Mikoff) Be prepared to be educated, amazed, and overwhelmed at Exhibition Hub’s latest...

Film Review: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ can’t succeed on its own terms

Sandy Springs Reporter 7/26 12:00A Sammie Purcell

(L-R): Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool Wolverine. (Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2024 20th Century Studios / © and 2024 MARVEL). Late into “Deadpool & Wolverine,” Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) makes...

Citizens Police Academy opens registration in Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 7/25 10:24A Bob Pepalis

People who live or work in Sandy Springs are eligible to participate in the Sandy Springs Citizens Police Academy. (Provided by SSPD) The Sandy Springs Police Department has begun accepting...

Chick-fil-A reopens in new building, offers expanded drive-thru in Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 7/25 10:07A Bob Pepalis

Chick-fil-A Sandy Springs reopened in a new building constructed after demolition of the old restaurant was completed in December 2023. (Provided by Chick-fil-A) The Chick-fil-A at 5925 Roswell Road...

This week at the Farmers Market

Sandy Springs Reporter 7/25 5:30A 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 as well as a...

Georgia governor questions state school chief’s thinking after AP African American studies nixed

Sandy Springs Reporter 7/25 4:30A Ross Williams | Georgia Recorder

Georgia Democrats, teachers and others condemned the state schools superintendent’s decision not to recommend AP African American studies as a state-funded course option. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder...

Editor’s Note: Newsletter award and other notions

Sandy Springs Reporter 7/25 2:18A Collin Kelley

We don’t usually toot our own horn here at Rough Draft, but I’m making an exception in this case. Earlier this week, our daily newsletter won the 2024 Publisher Newsletter Award for “Best Local &...

Spin Doctors to headline Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival in Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs Reporter 7/25 2:00A Bob Pepalis

Sandy Springs announced that Spin Doctors will headline the Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival, taking to the main stage on Saturday night, Sept. 28. (Provided by Sandy Springs) Spin Doctors will...

Beth McKibben reflects on the first six months as Rough Draft’s senior editor and dining editor

Sandy Springs- Reporter Newspapers 7/24 9:16A Beth McKibben

Khinkalis or Georgian soup dumplings at listening bar Commune ATL. (Photo by Isadora Pennington) It’s hard to believe it’s almost August. Fall will be upon us before you know it. It’s also hard to...

Trilith Institute expands education opportunities for creatives

Sandy Springs Reporter 7/24 3:10A Sammie Purcell

The Trillith Institute is offering new semester-length education courses for creatives and writers beginning on Sept. 3 (Photo courtesy Trilith Institute). The Trilith Institute is offering new...