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‘Okefenokee’ song released to raise awareness of mining threat
“Okefenokee,” a new song recorded by Michelle Malone, hopes to raise awareness of the threat of mining to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Listen to the song…
Ossoff, Warnock announce new federal funding to accelerate Georgia passenger rail
U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) announced new federal awards to explore three new passenger rail corridors in Georgia. The grants are being distributed…
Punk Foodie’s pop-up dining guide for Dec. 8-14
Jose Sucio’s famous Beer Can Burritos will be on display this Saturday–gotta try them with the street corn. A big return of Salty Smiles and his Asian street…
General Assembly passes Republican-drawn congressional map
The Georgia House gave final passage to a new congressional map for the state Thursday, the final act in a weeklong special legislative session called after a federal…
Melissa Etheridge to headline 2024 Amplify Decatur Music Festival
Two-time Grammy Award winner Melissa Etheridge, the critically acclaimed folk rock band Dawes, and five-time Grammy Award winners Blind Boys of Alabama will appear at the 2024 Amplify…
Celebrate the reason for the season with great local holiday plays
Holiday classics, comedic reimaginings, and stunning performances abound on the stages of Atlanta’s finest theaters.
New legislative maps gain final passage in General Assembly
The General Assembly’s Republican majorities gave final passage to new legislative district maps Tuesday over objections from minority Democrats that the state House and Senate maps violate the Voting Rights…
Georgia Power again presses case for customer rate hike to pay for bloated Plant Vogtle expansion
State regulators heard familiar complaints on Monday about Georgia Power customers paying more for electricity after years of being saddled with runaway nuclear expansion costs. Plant Vogtle’s two nuclear reactors…
Sally Bethea named finalist for Reed Environmental Writing Award
The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) announced the finalists for the 2024 Phillip D. Reed Environmental Writing Award today, including Rough Draft’s own Sally Bethea. Bethea was named a finalist for her debut book,…
State Senate committee approves new Georgia congressional map
A Republican-dominated legislative committee approved a new congressional map for Georgia Monday over objections that it doesn’t comply with a federal court order that found the current map violates the…
Kemp wants to accelerate state income tax cuts
Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday he will ask Georgia lawmakers to provide additional tax relief during the upcoming legislative session by accelerating a state income tax cut lawmakers adopted last…
‘Tis The Season! December is chock full of holiday activities and events
December is chock full of holiday events and activities for all interests. We’ve rounded up a list of some not to miss but be sure to check out our HowDoYouAtlanta.com…
Georgia Audubon going the way of the dodo as bird enthusiasts distance themselves from enslaver’s name
The birds that call Georgia home, including hooded warblers, tufted titmice and common grackles, will not be changing their signature tweets, squawks, chirps or peeps, but a well-known group dedicated…
Rainier Treviño leads ‘Annie’ national tour at the Fox
Rainier “Rainey” Treviño is ready for the sun to come out. Treviño is starring in the National Broadway Tour of ‘Annie’ as the titular plucky orphan who captures the heart…
‘White Christmas’ to play City Springs Dec. 8-24
No need to just dream of a White Christmas this year. The musical version of the holiday classic is coming to City Springs Theatre Dec. 8-24. “White Christmas,” with music…
MARTA’s Kensington Station development will have affordable senior, workforce housing
MARTA and the Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Kensington Station transit-oriented development (TOD) on Wednesday. The 4.3-acre site south of the rail station will…