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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
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,
