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Bye-bye July July Believe it or not a few schools are resuming classes in current times including City Schools of Decatur Marietta City Schools are back in session the day after while Atlanta Society Schools Fulton and DeKalb schools reopen Monday More thunderstorms this afternoon with a high of Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks during a DUI arrest in has been charged with simple assault after a Midtown bar fight Georgia U S Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene has ruled out a run for governor but she broke ranks with the GOP and labeled the predicament in Gaza a genocide The Dunwoody Police Department is mourning the sudden loss of Detective Jordan Laverty A GoFundMe has been set up to raise money for his family was created by the department State lawmakers heard conflicting information during their first hearing on doable changes to state policies for medicinal marijuana and hemp derivatives Channel Action News reports that teenagers were identified living in a Clayton County church basement after being moved there by the state fire marshal Out On Film has revealed its first selections for the upcoming LGBTQ film festival set for Sept -Oct ELSEWHERE Despite ongoing pressure from the Trump administration the Federal Reserve Bank held interest rates steady on Wednesday Tsunami warnings have been cancelled along the U S Pacific Coast and Hawaii but coasts remain hazardous following on the previous day morning s magnitude earthquake in the Bering Sea Here s what s in at present s newsletter MOCA GA Green Dot Strength Buckhead steakhouses AND Quick Bites Food Drinks Stories Improv Region L P Alliance s annual benefit event People Make the Place returns Sun Aug Experience the spirit of Little Five Points while supporting local arts safety and placemaking efforts Together we build a better L P Learn more here SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo courtesy of MOCA GA MOCA GA celebrates years of championing Georgia artists This weekend Atlanta s Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia MOCA GA marks a quarter-century of amplifying the voices of the state s contemporary artists Founded in by artist Annette Cone-Skelton and developer David S Golden the museum has grown from a grassroots vision born in Cone-Skelton s pool house office into a cultural institution of nationwide significance Over the years the museum has become a hub for emerging and mid-career artists offering opportunities for exhibition mentorship and professional advancement Currently MOCA GA is a vital force in the Southeast s arts landscape with an expansive collection dynamic offerings and a mission rooted in artistic stewardship Learn more about MOCA GA here The Smarter Way to Fill Your Fridge SPONSORED BY FRESH HARVEST It s back-to-school season Is your kitchen ready Keep the fridge and your crew full with fresh local groceries delivered right to your door with Fresh Harvest Choose a produce box packed with seasonal fruits and veggies your whole family will love then 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Here s why there are so countless steakhouses in Buckhead In Buckhead you ve got plenty of steakhouses to choose from But Buckhead wasn t dependably a steakhouse hub in Atlanta It all started with Bones in followed by Hal s a mile away on Piedmont Road and Chops at One Buckhead Plaza Both Hal s and Chops opened in when the landscape of Buckhead as we know it in the modern day looked quite different In the current era with executives and conference-goers working and attending meetings in Buckhead there s a big appetite for wining and dining over steak on the company card But the continued success of steakhouses in Buckhead doesn t just have to do with the clientele It s the experience too Check out our guide to Buckhead s steakhouses here Food Drinks Stories Improv District L P Alliance s annual charity event People Make the Place returns Sun Aug Experience the spirit of Little Five Points while supporting local arts safety and placemaking efforts Together we build a better L P Learn more here SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo by Ryan Fleisher Quick Bites VIA SIDE DISH A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE HERE For this week s Quick Bites Rough Draft Dining Editor Beth McKibben brings you details on a trio of restaurant openings in Roswell Chamblee and Sylvan Hills as well as how to participate in storytelling sessions for a new book on The Colonnade Plus food events to attend and more dining news from the week Here s the latest from Beth Food Drinks Stories Improv Locality L P Alliance s annual charity event People Make the Place returns Sun Aug Experience the spirit of Little Five Points while supporting local arts safety and placemaking efforts Together we build a better L P Learn more here SPONSOR MESSAGE Don t miss News Word Atlanta our new daily word event Connect with us on Bluesky Have a friend or colleague who would enjoy getting this newsletter Forward them this link to subscribe The post MOCA GA appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta