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10/30/2025

The Connector SkyDeck Student living community The Connector will host the Official Georgia Tech vs. NC State Watch Party on Saturday, Nov. 1, starting at 6:30 p.m. on its SkyDeck Outdoor Theater & Lawn. The event is free to Georgia Tech students and will feature a massive jumbotron game broadcast, DJs, games, and a raffle for one year of free rent. The celebration comes as the undefeated Yellow Jackets aim for the College Football Playoffs behind Head Coach Brent Key and standout performers Haynes King, Jamal Haynes, and Malachi Hosley....

Join the Georgia Tech vs. NC State Watch Party at The Connector SkyDeck. Enjoy a jumbotron game, DJs, games, and a chance to win free rent.

10/30/2025

Behind the scenes photo from Milo Richards' short film "Fishy." (Photo by Cassie Wright) After moving to Atlanta with his friend Harlow Elizabeth, Milo Richards was looking for a way to break into the Atlanta film scene. Now, having just finished his short film “Fishy,” he might have found a way. “Fishy,” directed by Richards and co-written by Richards and Elizabeth, follows a trans woman named Hazel facing down her anxiety as she competes in a local pageant. Leading up to and during the competition, she becomes overwhelmed by visions that she’s turning into a fish....

Atlanta filmmaker talks the making of his short film "Fishy," which follows a trans woman dealing with anxiety ahead of a pageant.

10/30/2025

Spooky season culminates this weekend with Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations happening across Metro Atlanta for kids and adults. Truck or Treat (Courtesy City of Dunwoody) Truck or Treat at Brook Run ParkOct. 30, 5 p.m., DunwoodyDunwoody Parks and Recreation, Dunwoody Police and the Dunwoody Homeowners Association present this event, which includes food trucks, live entertainment and trick-or-treating. Halloween Wedding CeremoniesOct. 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fulton County CourthouseFulton County Probate Court is hosting 'Til Death Do Us Part" on Friday with free Halloween-themed wedding ceremonies....

Celebrate Halloween and Day of the Dead in Metro Atlanta with spooky events, haunted houses, parades, and more for kids and adults.

10/30/2025

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced it will provide an initial $2.5 million to aid in Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in Jamaica and other affected islands. According to a press release, $1.5 million will support the work of World Central Kitchen, while another $1 million will go to Team Rubicon and the deployment of CARE USA funds. World Central Kitchen provides nourishing meals and fresh water in times of crisis, and Team Rubicon specializes in ground disaster response and recovery. The foundation’s pre-investment for CARE USA’s Humanitarian Surge Fund aids in providing rapid deployment of resources for disaster relief and will be activated immediately, according to the press release....

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation pledges $2.5 million to aid Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in Jamaica and affected islands.

10/30/2025

The government shutdown cross the one month mark and SNAP benefits are on pause. 🍎
Metro Atlanta food banks are stepping up, and we’ve got a list of where to find free food, assistance, or ways to donate. → Link in bio

🌸 The Atlanta Dogwood Festival's 90th celebration returns next April
🚲 The Atlanta BeltLine adds new Northwest Trail segments.
🌍 President Trump plans to cut fentanyl tariffs after a deal with China.
🍝Today's "Quick Bites" with Beth McKibben is available at roughdraftatlanta.com

10/30/2025

Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a couple of recipes that include those products. Here’s what you’ll find in the way of produce at the farmers market this week: Asian greens, kale, arugula, winter squashes (pumpkin, butternut squash), peppers, apples, beans, radishes, turnips, carrots, eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, onions, khlorabi, lettuce, potatoes, microgreens, okra, sweet potatoes, gourmet mushrooms (oyster, chanterelles, lion's mane, shiitake, chanterelles), pears, persimmons, herbs (basil, rosemary, sage, many more), and chestnuts....

Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market.

10/30/2025

Oakland Cemetery is hosting its third annual Día de Mu***os event this November. (Photo by Kristy Gomez) Atlanta’s largest Día de Mu***os celebration is set to return to Oakland Cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 2. Presented by the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, the Institute of Mexican Culture and the Office of the Government of Guanajuato in Georgia, the free, family-friendly festival invites Atlantans to take part in the Mexican holiday known as the “Day of the Dead,” a yearly tribute to loved ones who have passed on. The third annual event will feature live music and dance performances, arts and craft activities for children, authentic Mexican cuisine, as well as a costume contest (with cash prizes for both kids and adults)....

Atlanta’s largest Día de Mu***os celebration is set to return to Oakland Cemetery for its third year on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025

10/30/2025

You visit an open house for a stately old Victorian on a quiet street. It has a wraparound front porch and all kinds of vintage charm … but you can’t help but wonder if that sudden cold draft is the result of poor insulation, or a past occupant dropping by. And the lights on that stunning chandelier are flickering in a way that might foretell an expensive visit from an electrician — or an exorcist. You want to ask the listing agent if they’ve heard about any paranormal activity on the property....

Uncover the truth about stigmatized properties and what disclosure means for buyers in different states. Know before you buy.

10/30/2025

Tucker residents will soon decide who will lead District 1 and District 2, with public safety and redevelopment being key issues for the candidates....

Tucker residents will decide on District 1 and District 2 leaders. Public safety, property taxes, and redevelopment are key issues.

10/30/2025

Trinity United Methodist Church is hosting a Halloween concert to raise money to preserve the Austin organ, the oldest pipe organ in Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of Trinity UMC). On Halloween, Trinity United Methodist Church will host a concert to raise funds for preserving the historic Austin organ. The Organ Spooktacular on Oct. 31 will feature performances by organists Matthew Michael Brown of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the Chenault Duo, Chase Loomer of the Cathedral of St. Philip, and Oak Martin of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church as they perform iconic music like the theme from "The Phantom of the Opera."...

Join Trinity United Methodist Church for a Halloween concert to raise funds to preserve the historic Austin organ.

10/30/2025

Thirsty Thursday Oct. 30 — It's another big day for the Atlanta Beltline, with a dual ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking for new segments of the Northwest Trail. Both events will start at 1:15 p.m. at 1405 Fairmont Ave. The newly opened Segment 5 connects to the Blandtown neighborhood, while Segment 4 will eventually connect between English and Trabert avenues. ☁️ Mostly cloudy with a high of 56° today. 🗣️ The Soul of Atlanta Coalition – a group of civic, religious, and political leaders – will gather this morning at Historic Big Bethel AME Church to call for renewed commitment to Atlanta’s legacy as a center for civil rights, equity, and inclusion....

Atlanta Beltline ribbon-cutting, SNAP cuts in Georgia, Mercedes-Benz invests in Midtown tech hub, and more local news.

10/30/2025

Key Points • The Atlanta Board of Education will hold public hearings on Nov. 5 and Dec. 3 over a proposal to close or repurpose 16 schools.• The APS Forward 2040 plan would address $157 budget shortfall and a decline in student enrollment. The Atlanta Board of Education will hold two public hearings as it prepares to vote on a sweeping plan that would close or repurpose 16 schools and require the redistricting of students. The hearings are set for Wednesday, Nov. 5, and Wednesday, Dec. 3, both starting at 5:30 p.m....

The Atlanta Board of Education is considering a plan to close or repurpose 16 schools and redistribute students to address a budget shortfall.