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Judge quashes DOJ subpoena for Georgia election data
15+ hour, 55+ min ago (272+ words) A federal judge has quashed a subpoena from the U. S. Department of Justice seeking personal information from the nearly 3, 000 Georgians who served as Fulton County election workers and volunteers during the 2020 election, dealing a blow to the Trump administration's escalating effort…...
A last-minute change to Georgia's ballot QR code bill could steer voting in a new direction
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (999+ words) Georgia's ballot QR code crisis is resolved for now, but a late change to an elections bill passed during last month's special session adds a new twist to the question of how future elections across the state will be run....
Boys & Girls Clubs teens selected as FIFA World Cup flag bearers
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (364+ words) Six teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta will walk onto the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as Flag Bearers for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 at Atlanta Stadium on July 7. The teens were selected for the honor based…...
Fish kill in Atlanta River under investigation
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (1019+ words) Mostly sunny with a high of 94" today. " The trial of Robert Aaron Long, the man accused of killing eight people in the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings, may be delayed because of changes to his defense team. " A state legislative commission found…...
July 2 Quick Bites: Joystick says goodbye to Edgewood Ave, NFA Burger special in Buckhead, Venezuela earthquake benefits
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (637+ words) In this week's Quick Bites, get updates on restaurant openings at Pittsburgh Yards and in Midtown, restaurant closures in Chamblee and Duluth, and Joystick Game Bar's upcoming departure from Edgewood Avenue. (Don't worry, the popular gaming bar plans to reopen…...
Georgia implements new laws impacting education, health, and community safety
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (625+ words) New state laws take effect Wednesday, bringing new mandates that will change life for Georgians in both obvious and unseen ways. The laws that were passed this year and signed by Gov. Brian Kemp will affect everything from health and…...
Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation awards $165, 000 to 18 historic sites
1+ week, 4+ day ago (487+ words) The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded $165, 000 in grants for historic preservation projects in Georgia through its 1772 Foundation Grants for Georgia, Callahan Incentive Grant and Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant programs. The 1772 Foundation, partnering…...
The Atlanta News Quiz for June 27
1+ week, 4+ day ago (98+ words) It's time to test your knowledge with this week's Atlanta News Quiz! Click here to play, and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @Rough Draft ATL. This week's quiz is sponsored by…...
Atlanta Pride announces 2026 Grand Marshals
1+ week, 4+ day ago (78+ words) Atlanta Pride has announced the Grand Marshals for the 2026 parade and festival on Oct. 10 " 11. The 2026 Grand Marshals include eight individuals and organizations who represent bold activism, cultural preservation, and unwavering commitment to the LGBTQ+ community in Atlanta and beyond. The…...
MARTA moves 1. 7 million in first two weeks of FIFA World Cup games
1+ week, 5+ day ago (229+ words) MARTA announced Friday it has moved approximately 1. 7 million people to four World Cup matches, nine FIFA Fan Festivals, and other World Cup-related events and festivities since June 11. Accoridng to a press release from the agency, the busiest day on the…...