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Brookwood Grad Earns Scholarship From Delta Community Credit Union
Delta Community Credit Union recently announced its 2025 Scholarship Award recipients — including Brookwood High School graduate Kyle Ssendagire. The scholarship winners were selected based on their academic accomplishments, community engagement and essay submission. As Georgia’s largest credit union, Delta Community is continuing its tradition of providing financial support to deserving students for the 20th consecutive year. Please read more here.
Sip, Savor, and Support the IDDS Program at The Tasting Experience
Spring is here, and with it comes the season’s must-attend event — The Tasting Experience! This annual evening affair combines the novelty of an indoor food festival, the vibrance of a fabulous party, and the thrill of a highly-coveted silent auction — all for a vital cause. The Tasting Experience takes place once again at The Stave Room on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. All are invited to join us as we embark on a culinary journey, savoring unique bites from some of Atlanta’s best
Fulton County Schools introduces K9 unit to sniff out danger
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Fulton County Schools Police says it has a multi-layered approach to keeping kids safe, but its newest tool is putting a smile on just about everyone’s face. The cutest new faces of the school system’s police force are not just friendly, but they have a nose for trouble too. The dogs can sniff out guns. Fulton County Schools new K9s What we know: The Fulton County Schools Police Department just launched a new dog program. The district now has three labrador K9s named Ducky,
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Take Social Media Scams Seriously
While social media has given us the capability to communicate beyond anything we’ve seen since the popularization of the Internet itself, this isn’t all a good thing. These platforms have made it easier for people to scam others, after all, making it necessary for everyone to take their personal cybersecurity and that of their company even more seriously. Let’s talk about how these scams commonly work. What is a Social Media Scam? As the name suggests, a social media scam is a scam carried out via
Full-service needlepoint shop thrives at City Springs
By HAYDEN SUMLIN Mar 25, 2025 SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The Nimble Needle, a full-service shop tucked behind Sandy Springs City Hall off Johnson Ferry Road, is bucking the belief that needlepoint is a dying art. Owner Jan Rodgers said the COVID-19 pandemic saw a resurgence in needlepoint with Americans stuck at home with a desire to shut out the noise in an uncertain and accelerating world. Some people enjoy the repetitive and relaxing nature of needlepoint, using the artform to relax after getting home from
Amplify Decatur Music Festival returns April 25-27
by Rough DraftMarch 29, 2025 | 9:00 am The annual Amplify Decatur Music Festival returns April 25-27, with a number of live performances and free events planned. The three-day music festival kicks off with a performance by The Core at Avon Theater (formerly Avondale Town Cinema) on Friday on April 25.Inspired by the legendary HORDE (Horizons of Rock Developing Everywhere) Festivals of the 1990s, The Core will be playing songs from a variety of HORDE artists, such as Dave Matthews Band, Phish, The Allman
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South Fork Conservancy names new executive director
by Rough DraftMarch 17, 2025 | 9:00 am Environmental conservation organization South Fork Conservancy has named Kayla Altland as its new executive director. Altland, former director of grantmaking at Park Pride, will spearhead the nonprofit’s efforts to conserve the South Fork of Peachtree Creek. Altland is a graduate of Cornell University, with a masters degree from Agnes Scott College. She worked for the National Park Service in youth and community outreach programs and with the D&H Canal Historical
Sandy Springs develops plan to eliminate fatal crashes on its roadways
by Bob PepalisMarch 22, 2025 | 10:09 amA consultant presented the latest version of a draft safe streets plan to the Sandy Springs City Council, leading council members to ask what effect previous road safety projects have had.Kristen Wescott, Transportation Services unit manager, told the city council at its March 18 work session that the final version of the Safety Action Plan will be brought back for approval in April.Wescott said addressing the places and problems that lead to serious injury or death on
Windows 10 Retirement
Microsoft will officially discontinue support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After this date, users will no longer receive free software updates, technical assistance, or security fixes.WHAT TO EXPECTYour PC will continue to operate, but you will not receive any security updates, feature enhancements, or technical support from Microsoft.To keep using Microsoft 365 applications on your device, you must upgrade to Windows 11.Microsoft advises upgrading to Windows 11 for ongoing security and
NFA Burger, Pepper’s Hotdogs, Fred’s among stalls at new Braves’ Truist Park food hall
by Sarra Sedghi of Rough Draft Atlanta With major league baseball set to start in two weeks, Braves’ Truist Park revealed the latest additions to the game-day grub lineup available during the 2025 season. Up first is a closer look at the new Outfield Market, a food hall with eight restaurant stalls launching in tandem with the Braves’ April 4 home opener against the Miami Marlins. Easily accessible to baseball fans at the Chop House Gate, Outfield Market’s vendors will offer pared-down,
The Future of Work Is Flexible—And Here’s How Companies Can Make It Happen
The workplace isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing. Employees want more autonomy, better work-life balance, and the ability to do their jobs without being chained to a desk from nine to five. For small businesses, this shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity. You don’t have the sprawling HR departments or endless budgets of large corporations, but you do have something better—agility. If you’re willing to rethink traditional work structures, you can create a remote or flexible work
Revolutionize Hiring with the Latest Recruitment Innovations
In the competitive realm of recruitment, staying ahead requires more than just traditional methods. The integration of technology and data-driven strategies is reshaping how organizations attract and retain talent. By adopting innovative approaches, companies can not only streamline their hiring processes but also enhance their appeal to prospective employees. This shift towards modern recruitment practices is essential for businesses aiming to secure the best candidates in a rapidly changing job
