One Man’s Opinion: Taxing matters The Georgia General Assembly is considering two proposals to reduce the tax burden on Georgians, one of which would phase in relief for property taxes paid on homesteads and single-family homes over six years, while the other would eliminate the state's personal…

Atlanta United releases Olympics-inspired kit for World Cup summer Atlanta United has released its 2026 community kit, inspired by the city's 1996 Olympic Games, ahead of the FIFA World Cup summer, with the jersey featuring green and gold color blocking and a gold star-filled crest.

Olympians 🫶 chocolate lava cake Table Talk: Chocolate lava cake + Beltline bagels Feb. 10 — Happy Tuesday, friends! Welcome to the table. In today's "Family Meal," I'm bringing you a story from Rough Draft Atlanta media partner 285 South on how the owners of La Mixteca Tamale House will honor…

🗂️ Tax prep assistance Tuesday timing Feb. 10 — While February may seem early to get a jump-start on taxes, the Community Assistance Center (CAC) is offering tax preparation help to qualifying households in Metro Atlanta. See our story below to find out how their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance…

Unsealed FBI search warrant reveals a search for fraud in 2020 presidential election The FBI’s investigation of the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County is focused on allegations of double-counted ballots, “pristine” absentee ballots and missing digital ballot images, according to a search…

State Senate amends bill to include ban on trans medical care LGBTQ+ advocacy group Georgia Equality is urging voters to message their House Representative after the State Senate voted to approve an amendment restricting transgender medical care. HB 54, which Georgia Equality describes as a…

Tucker to install city’s first roundabouts to ease traffic and improve safety The City of Tucker has approved a $2.5 million construction contract to install two roundabouts along Idlewood Road to ease traffic congestion and improve safety, with construction expected to begin later this year.

Dunwoody City Council ‘goes to the dogs’ for a good cause with LifeLine Animal Project partnership The Dunwoody City Council will welcome a new kind of visitor to their meetings – a four-legged one. Mayor Lynn Deutsch, at the council's Feb. 9 meeting, introduced a new agenda item, an appearance…

At La Mixteca Tamale House, colorful masa creations celebrate Valentine’s Day — and honor a mother’s memory Rosa Lucia Hernandez's children have kept her dream of La Mixteca Tamale House alive by continuing to serve her secret recipe tamales and adding Valentine's Day specials, such as pink…

Atlanta secures 50-acre Tatum Lakes property for nature preserve Mayor Andre Dickens announced the acquisition of the 50-acre Tatum Lakes property, the first step in transforming the urban forest into a publicly accessible park and nature preserve. Located in Southwest Atlanta and loosely bound by…

Shop guilt-free at Tossed Out Treasures resale event in Sandy Springs The Sandy Springs Society's 33rd annual Tossed Out Treasures resale event will take place from March 13-15 at the Parkside Shopping Center, offering a guilt-free shopping experience with proceeds going to local organizations.

Giving Kitchen shares Team Hidi’s 2026 food and beverage lineup Atlanta-based nonprofit Giving Kitchen has shared their Team Hidi fundraiser's food and beverage lineup ahead of the event on Sunday, March 15. Now in its third year, Team Hidi – named in honor of late Chef Ryan Hidinger – gathers…

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins backs DHS’ purchase of Social Circle warehouse for new ICE detention center The Department of Homeland Security has completed the purchase of a warehouse in Social Circle, Ga., east of Atlanta, to set up a new Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center. U.S. Rep.…

Dunwoody council puts 90-day moratorium on new vape shop permits Key points:• A 90-day moratorium on vape shop permits was passed 6-1.• The council also voted to approve a pared-down ordinance to ban yard waste burning in the city, effective May 1.• Police Chief Mike Carlson asked the council to…

Pride flag removed from Stonewall Monument as Trump targets LGBTQ landmarks A rainbow Pride flag flying at the Stonewall National Monument in New York was removed at the direction of Trump administration officials at the National Park Service, according to a source familiar with the matter who…

Pitts seeks fair assessment of ‘trophy properties’ and data centers At the Feb. 4 Fulton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, Chairman Robb Pitts announced an initiative to address the public’s concern that certain “trophy properties" and data centers are undervalued by the county board of…

Recipe: Baked salmon with vegetables and sumac-citrus vinaigrette from Siena This week, we're sharing a recipe for baked salmon with vegetables and sumac-citrus vinaigrette from Siena in Alpharetta.

Northside Hospital introduced as new title partner of Peachtree Road Race The Atlanta Track Club's annual Fourth of July 10K has a new title partner: Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race The Atlanta Track Club announced Feb. 10 that Northside Hospital would be the naming rights partner for its…

💍 Metal Arts Guild Tuesday talk Feb. 10 — Sandy Springs officials are asking GDOT to communicate more with neighborhoods and share final designs for the Georgia 400 express lane project. Tree clearing will resume next month before heavy construction begins this summer between the North Springs…

Alvin Ailey returning to Fox Theatre Feb. 11-15 Alvin Ailey 2025-2026 Season Image of Caroline Dartev (Photo by Andrew Eccles). The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater will return to the Fox Theatre from Feb. 11-15, bringing premieres and classics alike. The return marks the inaugural season from Artistic…

Senate Republicans unveil income tax cut proposal tied to broad cuts in ‘corporate welfare’ Georgia Senate Republicans unveiled a sweeping plan to cut hundreds of millions in corporate tax credits while completely eliminating income taxes for some Georgians and cutting it for others. Senate Bill…

Public Review Meeting Notice The Cobb County CDBG Program Office will host a Public Review Meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Switzer Library, 266 Roswell St NE, Marietta, GA 30060. The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER),submitted to the U.S.…

Metro Atlanta Valentine’s Day dining events and specials worth exploring Metro Atlanta is offering a variety of Valentine's Day specials, including multiple-course menus, themed cocktails, cookie boxes, and other events to make the holiday memorable.

Tucker’s decade of incorporation recognized by Georgia House The Georgia House of Representatives have designated May 2, 2026, as Tucker Day to honor the city's 10th anniversary of incorporation and its municipal growth and development in DeKalb County.

Lyft Teen launches in Atlanta, more than 200 other cities Rideshare service Lyft announced the launch of a teen-safe version of the service in Atlanta, New York and more than 200 other locations in the United States. Saying that today’s teenagers, particularly Gen Z, have “lost interest in…

Legislation to insulate consumers from data center electricity costs passes House committee With affordability a top concern of voters, Georgia lawmakers are moving to insulate electricity ratepayers from costs driven by demand from power-guzzling data centers. Late last year, the state Public…

Marcus Foundation gives $21.9 million to study profound autism in children The Marcus Foundation has awarded a $21.9 million grant to support the largest-ever study of behavior, brain, and biomarkers in children to better understand the causes of autism severity and generate new therapies.

Sandy Springs leaders grill GDOT on SR 400 Express Lanes project The SR 400 Express Lanes project is set to begin heavy construction in July, adding two ground-level lanes in each direction through the center of the existing state highway, and is expected to be completed by 2031, with tree…

‘Alphabet Redacted’ celebrates diversity of LGBTQ+ photography Local LGBTQ+ photographers are on display at Georgia State University’s Clarkston campus in "Alphabet Redacted," an exhibit celebrating the diversity of both the LGBTQ+ community and the medium of photography curated by Charlotte Wolf.…

🎨 Spruill expands to Chamblee Monday touchdown Feb. 9 — In a game defined by defense, the Seahawks, coached by Centennial High School and UGA grad Mike Macdonald, beat the Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX last night. It's Seattle's second NFL title. Bad Bunny's halftime performance featured…

Former Chamblee City Hall will become Spruill Studios in June The Spruill Center for the Arts announced on Feb. 9 its plans to open Spruill Studios, a new studio facility in the former Chamblee City Hall, focused on providing affordable creative space for artists in metro Atlanta. "With so much…

Trump administration ordered to produce information that led to Fulton elections raid A federal judge in Atlanta has ordered the Trump administration to provide the court with the documentation that led to the seizure of Fulton County ballots from the 2020 presidential election by Tuesday.

Trump endorses Clay Fuller in crowded race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Georgia Congressman Barry Loudermilk announced he will not seek another term, President Donald Trump endorsed Clay Fuller in the race to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and three Republicans and one…

NFL coaches with Tucker High roots set to vie for Super Bowl title Thomas Brown and Neiko Thorpe, both graduates of Tucker High School, will represent their alma mater in tonight's Super Bowl LX, with Brown as the passing-game coordinator/tight ends coach for the New England Patriots and Thorpe as…

Moving in the Spirit takes full ownership of arts facility Atlanta nonprofit Moving in the Spirit announced that it has taken full ownership of its arts and youth development facility at the Edgewood/Candler Park MARTA station. The ownership transfer completes a multi-year partnership the…

Metal Arts Guild of Georgia relocates to Tucker, expands facilities The Metal Arts Guild of Georgia (MAGG) recently celebrated its relocation to Tucker with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the new facility offers over 3,800 square feet of workshop and class space for metal artists to learn, create,…

MARTA will allow fare balance transfers to new payment system After feedback from customers, MARTA will allow Breeze balance transfers as it switches from the current fare payment system to a new one. Customers are still encouraged to spend down their stored fare by May 2, according to a news…

CAC program offers free tax assistance to metro Atlanta residents earning under $67,000 The Community Assistance Center is offering free tax preparation services through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the 2026 tax filing season, which serves low- and moderate-income earners…

Gunman barricaded inside apartment opened fire, injuring 2 Atlanta officers A gunman who injured two police officers and barricaded himself inside a Cheshire Bridge Road apartment has been taken into custody. The Atlanta Police Department said officers were called out to the Helios apartments for…

Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns for 90th year this April The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is returning to Piedmont Park for its 90th year on April 10–12. Standing as the city’s largest and longest-running fine arts festivals, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival brings in tens of thousands of visitors to…

🕯️ RIP DJ Young Slade It's Bowl Time Feb. 7 — The Seattle Seahawks will take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX tomorrow at 6:30 p.m at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Bad Bunny, the most recent winner of the Grammy for Album of the Year, will play the halftime show (NBC). ☀️ Sunny…

Explore earth’s frozen past at Fernbank Fernbank Museum of Natural History is inviting Atlantans to experience the coolest story on Earth. Planet Ice is an immersive experience, revealing the powerful influence ice has had in shaping our planet and human history. “The exhibit reveals a time when…

Atlanta student chosen for prestigious civics fellowship program An Atlanta high school student has been selected for a prestigious civic education and leadership program run by the Bill of Rights Institute, a Virginia-based nonprofit that develops civics and history resources for teachers and…

Sandy Springs seeks community input for 2026 transportation plan Sandy Springs is inviting community members to help shape the future of local travel around the city by providing input on traffic congestion, transportation, and potential projects through a series of listening sessions in February.

The Atlanta News Quiz for February 7 It’s time to test your knowledge with this week’s Atlanta News Quiz! Click here to play, and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL. This week’s quiz is sponsored by SCAD. 🎶 Celebrate Black History Month at BAM!…

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🛒 Kroger kerfuffle Is your refrigerator running? Feb. 6 — It's Cathy and Stephanie from Rough Draft with our weekly newsletter on Tucker. We are reporting lots of meetings in and about Tucker this week. We'll get into it below, but first, some tidbits for Tucker-ites. 🚧 For those who travel along…

Police search pond near Milton home of missing DJ Young Slade A heavy police and rescue presence is searching a pond near the Milton home of Nathan Murray Smith, also known as DJ Young Slade, who has been missing since Tuesday. A witness observed a dive team in Mayfield Park remove something from…

💉 Building erotic thriller ‘Night Nurse’ Bye-bye, Sundance! Feb. 6 — Happy Friday! Sundance is officially over, and I have to say, I found this year's slate to be a bit of a bummer! Not in quality, really, but in terms of the vibe of most of the films I watched. When you hear the word "Sundance,"…