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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/12/2026 > atlanta-out-local-lgbtq-nightlife-app

New app OUT Local is a centralized platform for Atlanta's LGBTQ+ nightlife

21+ hour, 19+ min ago   (236+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta In time for Pride, Atlanta will be getting a new app dedicated to LGBTQ+ nightlife. OUT Local is the one-stop shop for all things LGBTQ+ in Atlanta. After doing marketing for the Pride Run ATL…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/10/2026 > chaka-khan-hacienda-ending

Atlanta's Chaka Khan Hacienda to go on hiatus after Sept. 27 event

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (301+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta After nine years of daytime parties beloved by Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community, Chaka Khan Hacienda is coming to an end. After the upcoming event on Sept. 27, Chaka Khan Hacienda will be put on pause, founder Ree…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/10/2026 > georgia-lgbtq-festivals-schedule

More Pride festivals happening across Georgia in September

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (109+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Atlanta Black Pride Weekend was held over Labor Day weekend, but there are more events and festivals on the way this month. Pride Lake The Pine Lake community in DeKalb County will hold its annual…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/10/2026 > gwinnett-mother-released-infant-death

Gwinnett mother charged in hot car death granted bond

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (376+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta A Gwinnett County mother accused of leaving her infant son in a hot car while she worked is out of jail, over prosecutors’ objections that she remains a danger to her two surviving children. Deja…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/10/2026 > atlanta-passed-parking-bill-rights

Atlanta passes 'parking bill of rights' to increase transparency

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (242+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta On Sept. 8, the Atlanta City Council passed a “parking bill of rights” to help drivers understand rates, fees, and enforcement before parking a vehicle. Council member Jason Dozier said the legislation is about transparency, accountability,…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/10/2026 > norcross-ransomware-investigation-update

Norcross officials limit details on early August cyberattack

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (262+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta At the end of August, Norcross officials notified residents that the city had recently identified “a ransomware incident that occurred on Aug. 1 … which impacted certain computer systems.” The Aug. 28 announcement said city officials contacted experienced…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/10/2026 > west-nile-positive-chastain-park

Mosquitoes in Chastain Park test positive for West Nile virus

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (160+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta A mosquito trap in Chastain Park has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Chastain Park Conservancy. The Conservancy said the location is a repeat positive site, meaning positive mosquito pools have previously…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/09/2026 > support-as-a-verb

Upcoming art openings in Atlanta and Edgewood district

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (358+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta What it takes to stay Wednesday, Sept. 9 — Talent gets a career started. Support is what keeps it going. Since 2018, the nonprofit Idea Capital has proven that point by partnering with philanthropist Susan Antinori to provide…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/09/2026 > bond-introduces-beltline-rail-resolution

Beltline rail discussion returns after Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduces resolution

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (525+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Beltline rail advocates are celebrating a small victory after Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution in support of light rail transit along the 22-mile corridor. Matthew Rao, Beltline Rail Now co-chair, said…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/07/2026 > atlanta-beltline-northwest-trail-groundbreaking

Atlanta Beltline will break ground on Northwest Trail segment Sept. 10

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (180+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The Atlanta Beltline is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for Northwest Trail – Segment 3B on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Atlanta Technology Center. The event will mark the start of construction on the nearly one-mile segment…...