City Manager Eric Johnson has bid farewell after nearly six years of running day-to-day operations. He made his goodbye at a recent council meeting. Johnson's tenure has been marked by various initiatives and projects.
Incoming City Manager Cheri Hobson-Matthews is set to begin her new role. Andrew Hixson, a council member, praised Johnson's work, noting that the city has made significant progress during his time.
Further details about the city manager transition and Johnson's accomplishments are available. The change in leadership is expected to take effect with Hobson-Matthews starting her role on September 11.
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...
Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) · Sep 10, 2026
A St. Louis postal worker is accused of dumping at least 30,000 pieces of mail in vacant lots since 2024, federal prosecutors said on Tuesday. Read more trending news According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, Armond Paige, 5...
The Atlanta Beltline has relaunched its Resident Resources Guide , a free online resource connecting residents to organizations and programs that support financial stability, homeownership and more. The updated guide is now live at beltline.org/resourceguide . What’s New The rela...
( Aging Untold ) — When a long marriage ends later in life, it rarely affects just the couple. Adult kids, extended family and close friends often get pulled into the fallout too — and it’s rarely as sudden as it looks from the outside. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down ...
Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News · Sep 10, 2026
MARTA will host an in-person public hearing at the Decatur Recreation Center on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. to share updates and collect public feedback on proposed service adjustments to bus routes 15, 17, 75, 114, 118, and 120 in the City of Decatur, as well as Reach Zone 301 i...
Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) · Sep 10, 2026
Police said a pedestrian was killed when she was hit by a vehicle late Wednesday. A driver struck the woman on Covington Highway near Thicket Way, according to DeKalb County police. Police responded around 11:45 p.m. and found the woman dead at the scene. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV N...
Parkside Shops and Hammond Exchange, abutting shopping centers along Roswell Road in central Sandy Springs, have secured $72 million in refinancing from global investment firm KKR . The package also mentions further property improvements, according to the Metro Atlanta CEO . In S...
Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) · Sep 10, 2026
Editor’s note: Previous reporting stated Lakesha Brown would be making her first appearance on Thursday. This information has been changed to reflect the indictment previously occurred. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman accused of kidnapping two little girls after befri...
Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News · Sep 10, 2026
Small Business Opportunity Week brings together small businesses, corporate leaders and community partners for a week focused on connection, recognition and opportunity. Hosted by the Georgia Business Council, the week is designed to give business owners greater access to executi...
Driving through downtown Atlanta with its maze of interstate highways is stressful enough. But even seasoned motorists had to be scratching their heads Sunday night. A motorist escaped serious injury after a vehicle became lodged between concrete beams of a downtown Interstate 20...
Atlanta police arrested a 21-year-old man and another suspect after a report of shots fired at Piedmont Park led officers to recover two guns and launch a search for a third person....
