Sept. 17 Quick Bites: Da Cocinita Magic Taco's comeback, Avondale sandwich shop reopens, Midtown sandwich shop closes

MARTA 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.

💸 Rate hike

Going up Thursday, Sept. 17 — The Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point yesterday, its first hike since 2023, bringing the target range to 3.75% to 4%. The move aims to combat persistent inflation, but it also means higher borrowing costs for Americans eyeing homes, cars, or other big-ticket purchases. ☀️ […]

🧑‍🎨 Muses and murals

Creative confluence Wednesday, Sept. 16 — Art is a study of relationships. Perspectives. The connection between a vision and execution. The tie between artist and subject. A piece and its audience. Rarely is it a truly solo undertaking.  The two stories featured in this week’s Sketchbook explore how those bonds play out.  Portrait painter Jackie Dorsey’s “Legendary Georgia […]

Atlanta City Council member Mary Norwood endorses Rick Jackson for governor

Atlanta City Council member Mary Norwood announced her "wholehearted" support for Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, citing his business experience and commitment to helping citizens.

🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️ ATL ultra-runner Allison Mercer

This story comes to Rough Draft through a content partnership with Capitol Beat. Learn more at Capitol Beat To your health Wednesday, Sept. 16 — Happy Wednesday! 🏆 I live for award shows. Growing up, my sister and I would always watch them together. We still do, albeit via our group chat. On Monday night, we hit the […]