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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/13/2026 > marcus-autism-aria-grant

Marcus Autism Center awarded $17 million for autism clinical trials network

1+ day, 37+ min ago   (286+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Marcus Autism Center, a subsidiary of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, along with Emory University School of Medicine, were awarded up to $17.25 million from Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) to join a newly formed international…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/11/2026 > mighty-mary-smooth-sailing

⛵'Mighty Mary' = smooth sailing

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (730+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Friday, Sept. 11 — Happy Friday! We’ve got some huge, Elizabeth Holmes-sized news for you today – Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim have entered the chat. More on film festival speculation in the blocks to come! Without further…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/11/2026 > designer-handbag-fashion-auction

Chanel, Van Cleef & more headline fall auction

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (208+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Ahlers & Ogletree is pleased to present its upcoming Luxury, Jewelry & Watches auction, bringing together a selection of fine jewelry, important timepieces, designer handbags, silk scarves, vintage fashion, and luxury accessories. Pre-bidding opens Fri., Sept. 11, with…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/09/2026 > piedmont-park-shooting-suspects-arrested

2 in custody, 3rd suspect wanted after shots fired at Piedmont Park; free ASO concert will proceed

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (160+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Two people are in custody, and police are actively searching for a third after shots were fired inside Piedmont Park on Wednesday afternoon. Officers were at the park within two minutes after receiving calls of…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/09/2026 > stand-for-peace

Upcoming local pride festivals and queer cinema

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (363+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Here are a few more news headlines: 🏛️ Georgia made history last week when Everton Blair, Jr., was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the state’s first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress. ⚖️ Two…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/09/2026 > out-front-theatre-spectrum-spotlight

Out Front Theatre announces two new staged readings by queer Georgia playwrights

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (177+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Out Front Theatre Company, Georgia’s only LGBTQ+ theatre company, has announced two new plays as part of its 2026 Spectrum Spotlight Series. The Spectrum Spotlight Series is a play incubation process that serves as an opportunity…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/08/2026 > marcus-emory-autism-grant

Marcus Autism Center, Emory University receive $17.25 million grant for autism research

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (242+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Marcus Autism Center, part of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and Emory University School of Medicine have been awarded up to $17.25 million for advanced autism research. The grant from Aligning Research to Impact Autism supports a…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/07/2026 > arc-housing-forward-plan

'Housing Forward 2035' plan tackles Atlanta metro housing affordability crisis

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (287+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The Atlanta Regional Commission is sharing its long-term housing plan to address the growing regional affordability crisis. Housing Forward 2035 sets goals for all 11 member counties of the Atlanta Regional Commission. The three focus areas are:…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/07/2026 > making-an-impact

Labor Day updates: Braves rally, gas prices hit $4.14

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (1195+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Monday, Sept. 7 — It’s Labor Day, which means government offices, banks, post offices, and the stock market are all closed for the holiday. We hope you’re enjoying the long weekend. ☁️ Cloudy and milder, with a high…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/04/2026 > where-the-sidewalk-ends

🚶🏽 Where the sidewalk ends

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (853+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Cheers to year one Friday, Sep. 4 — It’s Rough Draft Sandy Springs’ one-year anniversary! Thanks to everyone who has been with us from the start and those who have joined us along the way. We would…...