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Rough Draft: A clever, curated, and concise look at what’s happening around metro Atlanta and includes the most important stories from around the world. Rough Draft is delivered Monday – Friday at 7 a.m.; Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Crosswalk by Georgia Voice: Edited by Collin Kelley, this is the flagship weekly newsletter for the region’s LGBTQ+ community. Wednesdays at noon.

Scene: Edited by Sammie Purcell, this is a weekly email about Georgia’s film industry, including reviews, features, and news on what’s filming in town. Fridays at noon.

Side Dish and Family Meal: A twice-a-week newsletter edited by Beth McKibben with recipes, chef profiles, restaurant openings & closings, and more. Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Thursdays at noon.

Silver Streak: A weekly email for active seniors. Tuesdays at 4 p.m.

Sketchbook: A weekly email with highlights of Atlanta’s art scene that is curated by Sherri Daye Scott. Openings, artist profiles, and features on galleries and museums around town. Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Stacks: A monthly email about Atlanta’s literary scene. Author profiles, events, book reviews, and more. Delivered the second Sunday of each month at 9 a.m.

Y’alla: A weekly email for Atlanta’s Jewish community. Edited by Logan C. Ritchie, this newsletter includes news, artist profiles, events, and more. Thursdays at 6 p.m.