Rough Draft Atlanta
Local artists invited to apply for several metro Atlanta open calls
Several open calls for local artists throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area are currently accepting submissions for various exhibitions and festivals scheduled through the fall of 2026.
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4mMARTA launches new Breeze fare payment system on March 28
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10m🏫 Trump in town
Presidential visit Wednesday, July 22 — President Donald Trump will visit Wheeler High School in Cobb County this afternoon to pitch his Trump Account initiative (What is a Trump Account?). The trip has sparked pushback, including planned demonstrations from the Cobb County Democratic Committee. Expect traffic near Dobbins Air Force Base and Wheeler throughout the day. 🌞 […]
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3m‘Operation Red Card:’ Over 150 human trafficking, child exploitation arrests made in metro Atlanta
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