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This week at the Farmers Market
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (208+ words) 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 couple of recipes that include…...
Update: Sandy Springs wins USPS approval for city name on mailing addresses
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (797+ words) Sandy Springs officials said the Postal Services" AMS Office is working to make the changes expeditiously, but the process may take weeks to complete. "Residents and businesses with Atlanta as their default address can expect a change this year. In…...
😳 Bye Beltline BrewDog
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (415+ words) March 10Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the table. Dining news abounds in "Family Meal" this week, which includes an update on the BrewDog sale I reported on last Tuesday. The Atlanta location closed yesterday. Read more about that below. Dining reporter Sarra…...
🌷 Botanical Garden in bloom
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (768+ words) March 10 "This week brings news of transformations and celebrations. The Georgia Senate recently recognizedMeals on Wheels Atlantafor 60 years of service, and Atlanta BotanicalGarden is celebrating its 50th anniversary with SUPER Blooms! " a display of more than 200,000 spring flowers that will blanket…...
Tucker approves new loitering ordinance in partnership with DeKalb County police
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (371+ words) The Tucker City Council approved an ordinance on March 9, amending the city's loitering code, marking the beginning of an expanded partnership with DeKalb County Police Department. The ordinance, approved unanimously during the meeting, amends the city's loitering code to mirror…...
Harris, Fuller advance to a runoff in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (403+ words) ROME, Ga. "The race to become northwest Georgia's next congressman is heading to an April runoff after no candidate exceeded 50% of the vote in a crowded field of competitors. As of 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Democrat Shawn Harris was the top vote-getter,…...
LGBTQ+ Georgians rally for freedom at Pride to the Capitol event
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (396+ words) On March 10, LGBTQ+ Georgians and their allies came together for Pride to the Capitol, a day of advocacy organized by the Human Rights Campaign, Atlanta Pride, Georgia Equality, and more than 30 advocacy groups. Along with advocacy training and opportunities for…...
Norcross Police Department to host first-ever Torch Run for Special Olympics
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (321+ words) The Norcross Police Department invites the community to lace up their running shoes and join officers for its first-ever Law Enforcement Torch Run on Saturday, March 28, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Georgia. While the torch run is traditionally…...
Roger and James Deakins to host cinematography masterclass on March 18
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (199+ words) Cinematographer Roger Deakins and his wife and collaborator James Deakins will host a masterclass for Georgia State University students on March 18." The masterclass will take place while the couple is in town celebrating the release of Roger's new book, "Reflections…...
Canopy Soirée returns March 27 in support of Grant Park Conservancy
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (197+ words) The Grant Park Conservancy is hosting its sixth annual Canopy Soir'e on Friday, March 27. The event happens at Zoo Atlanta in Savannah Hall from 8 to 11 p.m. The celebration, geared to those aged 21 and older, features music and dancing, an open bar,…...