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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/14/2026 > ai-exploits-georgia-ballot-secrecy

The secret ballot has been an article of faith in US elections. That's being tested in Georgia

4+ hour, 36+ min ago   (1030+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The system’s vulnerability has been drawing increased attention, with election security advocates criticizing state election officials for failing to fix it before the November elections. Georgia election officials say they have taken steps to address…...


roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/12/2026 > atlanta-beltline-expands-marketplace

Atlanta Beltline expands small-business incubator with 13 businesses

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (205+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The Atlanta Beltline has expanded its small-business incubator program to 13 businesses, adding entrepreneurs offering everything from vegan food and desserts to fashion, gifts, specialty foods and haircuts. The Atlanta Beltline Marketplace program provides affordable commercial…...


roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/12/2026 > atlanta-out-local-lgbtq-nightlife-app

New app OUT Local is a centralized platform for Atlanta's LGBTQ+ nightlife

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (236+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta In time for Pride, Atlanta will be getting a new app dedicated to LGBTQ+ nightlife. OUT Local is the one-stop shop for all things LGBTQ+ in Atlanta. After doing marketing for the Pride Run ATL…...


roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/10/2026 > chaka-khan-hacienda-ending

Atlanta's Chaka Khan Hacienda to go on hiatus after Sept. 27 event

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (301+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta After nine years of daytime parties beloved by Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community, Chaka Khan Hacienda is coming to an end. After the upcoming event on Sept. 27, Chaka Khan Hacienda will be put on pause, founder Ree…...


roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/10/2026 > georgia-lgbtq-festivals-schedule

More Pride festivals happening across Georgia in September

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (109+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Atlanta Black Pride Weekend was held over Labor Day weekend, but there are more events and festivals on the way this month. Pride Lake The Pine Lake community in DeKalb County will hold its annual…...


roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/10/2026 > atlanta-passed-parking-bill-rights

Atlanta passes 'parking bill of rights' to increase transparency

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (242+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta On Sept. 8, the Atlanta City Council passed a “parking bill of rights” to help drivers understand rates, fees, and enforcement before parking a vehicle. Council member Jason Dozier said the legislation is about transparency, accountability,…...


roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/10/2026 > taste-brookhaven-2026-restaurants

Explore Brookhaven reveals 16 restaurant partners for Taste Brookhaven 2026

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (283+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Explore Brookhaven has announced its restaurant lineup for Taste Brookhaven 2026, featuring 16 local restaurant partners representing cuisines and culinary traditions from around the world. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the 21-and-older event will invite guests to experience Brookhaven’s…...


roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/10/2026 > beltline-rail-resolution

🚇 Beltline rail resolution

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1021+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Thursday, Sept. 10 — Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution, co-sponsored by nine of her colleagues, to prioritize putting light rail on the Atlanta Beltline. The resolution requests that Mayor Andre Dickens, MARTA, and…...


roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/10/2026 > quick-bites-september-10-atlanta-restaurant-news

Sept. 10 Quick Bites: new Westside Trinidadian spot, Nepal and Tibet fundraiser, West Midtown Restaurant Week

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (499+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on new restaurant openings around Atlanta, along with a bake sale raising funds for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet. We’ve also rounded up a few food events,…...


roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/09/2026 > support-as-a-verb

Upcoming art openings in Atlanta and Edgewood district

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (358+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta What it takes to stay Wednesday, Sept. 9 — Talent gets a career started. Support is what keeps it going. Since 2018, the nonprofit Idea Capital has proven that point by partnering with philanthropist Susan Antinori to provide…...