Rough Draft Atlanta
Pace Academy alum talks Hallmark internship in L.A.
Pace Academy alumna Nikki Byrne secures a prestigious Television Academy Foundation internship at Hallmark Media, transitioning from an aspiring middle school actress to a promising Hollywood…
Read the original at Rough Draft AtlantaMore audio from Rough Draft Atlanta
-
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.
-
3mLGBTQ+ advocates call for release of Pauline Binam from ICE detention
Advocates and community leaders are calling for the release of Pauline Binham, an LGBTQ+ immigrant and domestic violence survivor who is currently being held at the Stewart Detention Center.
-
17mThe Margaret Mitchell House reckons with 'Gone With the Wind' 90 years later
Exploring the complex legacy of 'Gone With the Wind,' this article examines the Margaret Mitchell House's revamped exhibit addressing the work's historical inaccuracies and racial stereotypes.
-
11m📽️ 'The Odyssey' opens
Weekend time Friday, July 17 — Neighborhoods around Piedmont Park are raising security concerns about the 50,000 soccer fans expected for a FIFA World Cup watch party and concert for Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina. The event, which includes a performance by Ludacris, is free but requires an RSVP. While the Centennial Park Fan Festival is over, Decatur’s WatchFest includes a Sunday night concert by the Indigo Girls. ⛈️ Scattered thunderstorms with a high of 89° today. Rinse and repeat for the weekend. 🗣️ The White House announced that President Trump will visit Cobb County on July 22 to promote his education savings accounts. […]
-
10m'The Odyssey': We have a responsibility to each other in Nolan's soulful take on the epic
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey is a soulfully intimate, blockbuster exploration of war, trauma, and responsibility, serving as an optimistic, sentimental counterpart to his previous work, Oppenheimer.