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Civil rights activist and former MLK aide Tom Houck dies at 79 roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/1… via @RoughDraftATL

Civil rights activist and former MLK aide Tom Houck dies at 79

Civil rights activist and former aide to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Tom Houck, has died at age 79.

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Atlanta deserves a comprehensive morning newsletter that informs but doesn't overwhelm. Read today's Rough Draft and subscribe for free: mailchi.mp/roughdraftatlanta…
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Update: Morgan Falls human trafficking sting leads to four arrests roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/1… via @RoughDraftATL

Update: Morgan Falls human trafficking sting leads to four arrests

Sandy Springs said a human trafficking investigation at Morgan Falls Park led to four arrests after racial profiling allegations went viral.

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Braves lose Game 3 to Dodgers, face elimination Wednesday bit.ly/47aamW7

Recap from Game 4 as Dodgers end Braves’ season in NL Division Series

It’s clear that the Braves had a tall task with the Dodgers, who are looking for their third consecutive World Series title.

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Some news from @ajc about (us) and the news industry: ajc.com/business/2026/10/rou… #AthensGA
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GEORGIA MATCH connects K-12 to college opportunities in Georgia’s talent pipeline roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/0… via @RoughDraftATL

GEORGIA MATCH connects K-12 to college opportunities in Georgia’s talent pipeline

Nearly 400,000 students have used GEORGIA MATCH to find college eligibility, aiding Georgia's mission to be the top state for talent.

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DeKalb PTA officials threaten legal action against Chamblee Middle School parent roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/0… via @RoughDraftATL

DeKalb PTA officials threaten legal action against Chamblee Middle School parent

DeKalb PTA leader Ashley Head issued a cease-and-desist letter to parent Margaret Wright Boylan, alleging a pattern of harassment.

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Inboxes are getting crowded. Here's a good remider on ways to keep Rough Draft out of your spam folder roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/1… via @RoughDraftATL

How to keep Rough Draft out of your spam folder

Ensure Rough Draft Atlanta's local news reaches your inbox by following these simple steps to whitelist their email addresses and avoid spam filters.

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Dunwoody community rallies around 14-year-old freshman with rare brain cancer roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/0… via @RoughDraftATL

Dunwoody community rallies around 14-year-old freshman with rare brain cancer

The Dunwoody community and nonprofit YES DAY rallied for Jonah Blick, a 14-year-old with brain cancer, ahead of his treatment.

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Viet-Cajun restaurant Bon Ton will close on Sept. 30 after nearly a decade on Myrtle Street in Midtown. And The Waiting Room, the vibey cocktail lounge above Bon Ton, closed this week after three years in business. roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/0…

Bon Ton closing at the end of September after nearly a decade in Midtown

Viet-Cajun restaurant Bon Ton will close on Sept. 30 after nearly a decade on Myrtle Street in Midtown. And The Waiting Room, the vibey cocktail lounge above Bon Ton, closed this week after three...

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The industry though leaders at @inboxcollective sharing #newsletter tips: "One Genius Tactic Others Should Steal From Your Newsletter:" inboxcollective.com/one-geni…

One Genius Tactic Others Should Steal From Your Newsletter

We asked 20+ newsletter friends to share a tactic they try that really works. Here’s what they told us.

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New retail space becomes available in West Paces Ferry shopping center roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/0… via @RoughDraftATL

New retail space becomes available in West Paces Ferry shopping center

Century-old Wender & Roberts Pharmacy is relocating within Atlanta's West Paces Ferry Shopping Center, freeing up retail space for lease.

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How one publisher turned newsletters into a digital growth engine @mediavoicespod via @DCNorg digitalcontentnext.org/blog/…

How one publisher turned newsletters into a digital growth engine

For Rough Draft Atlanta, newsletters aren't just a distribution channel. They're the engine powering its digital reinvention.  Recognizing their

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Some good news about local news from #Vermont: rebuildlocalnews.org/vermont…

Vermont Governor Becomes First to Sign Executive Order Prioritizing Local News in State Advertising

A pragmatic step from Republican leadership that strengthens local news, builds bipartisan momentum and advances a growing national movement in government advertising.

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ATL restaurant news this week includes details on several restaurant openings, the passing of Nick Poulos, owner of Nick’s Food To Go, and food and dining events to attend around metro Atlanta, including a Medieval Christmas party roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/0…

Quick Bites for July 23: Nick's Food To Go owner dies, Anne Quatrano opens new restaurant, a Danish...

In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on several new restaurant openings, along with a few upcoming restaurants just announced. We also share sad news on the passing of Nick Poulos, the owner Greek...

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Neighborhoods unite to find suspect who has harrassed, exposed himself to women and girls for months roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/0… via @RoughDraftATL

UPDATE: Arrest made in case of man accused of exposing himself to women and girls in multiple...

Residents in several Atlanta neighborhoods unite to track a man wanted for public indecency following dozens of reported incidents.

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