Rough Draft Atlanta
To cover tax cuts, Kemp nixes new funds for forests, historic sites, arts and short-line rail
Governor Brian Kemp vetoed $300 million in spending to accommodate significant state income tax cuts, affecting conservation, historic restoration, and the arts to prioritize general taxpayer relief.
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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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6mClash deepens over $1.3 billion jail plan and tax allocation districts
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Dickens criticized the Fulton County Board of Commissioners for rejecting his proposal to extend six tax allocation districts while simultaneously committing approximately $1.3 billion to a new jail project.
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6m✏️ Sharpen your pencils
School’s in session Friday, July 31 — Summer passed in the blink of an eye, and it’s already time: school starts on August 3. DeKalb County Schools has created a parent checklist for all things back-to-school. Make sure to review it and ensure everything’s in place for the first day on Monday. DeKalb County Schools will host “Curriculum Night” at the end of […]
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🐿️ White squirrel spotted!
Help us grow our newsletter! Do you know a friend or neighbor who would enjoy our weekly newsletter on Norcross? Please have them subscribe here. 📸 White squirrel sighting! Friday, July 31 — This is Hayden with my weekly Friday newsletter on Norcross. After today, we may not see 90-degree temperatures until next Thursday. The state’s severe drought conditions continue […]
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2mFree backpacks and food at Black LGBTQ+ cookout on Aug. 1
A free cookout and school supply drive titled Thicker Than Water is scheduled for August 1 at Cleopas R. Johnson Park in Southwest Atlanta to support Black transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive families.