2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (598+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Friday, Sept. 11 — Today is the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The attacks left 2,977 people dead and thousands more injured. A quarter of a century later, we remember the victims and the ongoing impact the tragedy…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (455+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Susan Antinori’s path to funding Idea Capital’s Susan Antinori Visual Artist Award began with a neighbor and friend. Atlanta curator and arts advocate Mary Stanley sits on the Idea Capital Steering Committee. Through her, Antinori…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (417+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Cows are coming to DeKalb County! The 12+1 Initiative is a new county-wide public art project bringing a herd of customized painted cows to each city in DeKalb. Life-size fiberglass cows are currently being delivered to…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (125+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Sandy Springs is celebrating its third annual food-focused Oktoberfest festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18, at City Springs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day. “As the name suggests, food will once again be the star of the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (398+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Viet-Cajun restaurant Bon Ton will close on Sept. 30 after nearly a decade on Myrtle Street in Midtown. Co-owner Darren Carr sent an email to Rough Draft announcing the closure, following it up with an announcement…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (254+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Callanwolde Fine Arts Center has a new leader. Jason Martin took over as executive director effective Aug. 31. He succeeds Andrew Keenan, who retired after nine years leading the organization. Martin steps into the role as…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (246+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta That tour, capped at 30 people and starting at 2 p.m., is the next public entry point into “Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone,” on view at the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens through Jan. 3, 2027. “Said in Stone…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (524+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta For two weeks this fall, one of Tucker’s favorite gathering spots is going all in on its local spin of the annual Oktoberfest festivities. Tucker Brewing Company’s ninth annual Tucktoberfest returns September 19 – October 3, bringing live…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (295+ words) Dunwoody Woman’s Club’s 53rd Annual Home Tour will be held on October 2, featuring three exceptional private homes – two in Sandy Springs and one in Dunwoody, each offering a unique architectural style, beautiful interiors and inspiring landscaping. One of this year’s highlights,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (264+ words) During its 15th annual event, the Georgia Latino International Film Festival will honor veteran actor, writer, director, and producer Roberto Sanchez with its Excellence in Filmmaking Award. The awards ceremony will take place on Sept. 30 at the Fox Theatre, according to…...