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roughdraftatlanta.com > 04/02/2026 > clock-ticking-on-key-legislation-as-sine-die-dawns-at-gold-dome

Clock ticking on key legislation as Sine Die dawns at Gold Dome

1+ hour, 2+ min ago  (191+ words) As the Georgia General Assembly heads into the final day of its 2026 session today, April 2, lawmakers are racing to resolve a slate of high-profile bills. Only legislation that passed at least one chamber on Crossover Day, which was March 6, remains…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 04/01/2026 > the-south-in-color

Gordon Parks exhibit and Art Papers' final issue

2+ hour, 13+ min ago  (288+ words) SPONSORED BY THE GALLOWAY SCHOOL " Looking for an exciting summer option for your middle schooler?Galloway'sMiddle Learning Summer Camps offer hands-on experiences where students can explore interests, try something new, and have fun with friends. From creative arts and STEM…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 04/01/2026 > georgia-dentist-license-suspension

Buckhead dentist's license suspended by Georgia Board of Dentistry

7+ hour, 59+ min ago  (317+ words) Emergency action from the Georgia Board of Dentistry after they suspended the license of a Buckhead dentist in a summary order. Channel 2 Action News'called, emailed, and even sent an Instagram message to dentist Dr. Justin Scott, but did not hear…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 04/01/2026 > displaced-students-atlanta-schools

Private schools step up to support displaced students from Midtown International School

13+ hour, 5+ min ago  (496+ words) Two private schools in metro Atlanta are opening their doors to displaced students after the news broke that Midtown International School in Druid Hills is abruptly closing its doors on Friday, April 3. Families were given less than one week notice…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 04/01/2026 > brookhaven-police-arrest-kroger

79-year-old arrested in connection with Cherokee Plaza shooting

13+ hour, 51+ min ago  (238+ words) The Brookhaven Police Department arrested Vesselin G. Tzvetkov, 79, on April 1 in connection with a shooting outside Kroger at Cherokee Plaza, 3871 Peachtree Road, on March 22, according to a release from the department. "The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation into…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 04/01/2026 > %f0%9f%a4%a1-clowns-to-the-left-of-me

🤡 Clowns to the left of me

16+ hour, 39+ min ago  (615+ words) Apr. 1" It's Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. April Fool's Day in Dunwoody used to be hilarious, but sad to say, it didn't happen this year.Our morning newsletter team played along, if you are looking…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 04/01/2026 > cop-city-lawsuit-dismissed

Report: Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by parents of training center protester killed by troopers

15+ hour, 37+ min ago  (198+ words) A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit brought by the parents of an environmental activist killed during a 2023 police raid connected to the controversial Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. The lawsuit stemmed from the Jan. 18, 2023, shooting death of…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 04/01/2026 > atlanta-restaurant-openings-march-2026

Did you miss these March 2026 Atlanta restaurant openings?

16+ hour, 24+ min ago  (189+ words) Restaurant openings ramped up in March with the arrival of spring. Nearly three dozen restaurants opened for business around Atlanta and the metro area, with several more restaurants announced for the coming months." Check out this brief roundup of recent…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 04/01/2026 > save-vanderlyn-neighborhood-school

Opinion: The one where DCSD shoots itself in the foot

16+ hour, 23+ min ago  (688+ words) On weekday mornings I walk my kids half of a mile to school. My three-year-old sits in our wagon, and we all laugh when she calls the leftover full moon "the sun. A quarter mile from the school, "hellos to…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 04/01/2026 > dave-hayward-memorial-service

Family plans memorial for LGBTQ+ historian, activist Dave Hayward

15+ hour, 11+ min ago  (185+ words) The community is invited to attend a Celebration of Life honoring'LGBTQ+ historian and activist Dave'Hayward on Saturday, April 11. The service will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at'First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta, 470 Candler Park Drive NE. Attendees are encouraged to bring stories, memories,…...