Rough Draft Atlanta
Opinion: DeKalb County schools face challenges in implementing solutions
DeKalb County School District needs new leadership and community engagement to address its institutional constraints and improve student education, as evidenced by the lack of action on the Student…
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4mMARTA launches new Breeze fare payment system on March 28
MARTA transitions to its new Breeze payment system starting March 28. Riders can use new tap-to-pay options or upgraded cards during the five-week transition period ending May 2.
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3mSynchronicity Theatre to close Midtown chapter with world premiere of ‘In Spite of My Ambivalence’
Synchronicity Theatre bids farewell to its Midtown home with the world premiere of Catherine Yu’s “In Spite of My Ambivalence,” a sophisticated exploration of intimacy, healing, and human connection.
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6mBrewery founded by Georgia Tech alum honors her Iranian grandfather’s brewing legacy
Georgia Tech alum Zahra Tabatabai founded Back Home Beer to honor her grandfather, who brewed beer in the cellar of his home in Shiraz, Iran, to share with the community. Inspired by his recipes, Tabatabai creates beers using ingredients like Persian blue salt, barberries, and sun-dried black limes.
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5mState Election Board passes resolution allowing counties to switch to hand-marked ballots
Georgia's State Election Board passed a non-binding resolution for hand-marked paper ballots by 2026, defying the Secretary of State and sparking debate over legislative authority and upcoming election procedures.
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4mAtlanta airport investigating new reports of petroleum in the Flint River
Crews are investigating a third petroleum spill this year near the Flint River headwaters at Atlanta's airport, raising serious concerns about infrastructure and repeated environmental contamination.