Casting for Recovery (CFR) is a nonprofit that provides weekend fly fishing retreats for women with breast cancer, offering them a chance to learn a new skill, discuss nutrition and mental health, and find support from others going through the same thing.

(L-R) Dacre Montgomery and Bill Skarsgård in "Dead Man's Wire." (Photo provided by 2025 Row K Entertainment and Stefania Rosini SMPSP) Gus Van Sant had never heard the full account of Tony Kiritis. But when he did, he knew it could make a great feature film. The director’s new project, “Dead Man’s Wire,” opens Jan. 16 in Atlanta and tells the story how in 1977, Kiritis took Meridian Mortgage Company President Richard Hall hostage for almost three days, wiring a shotgun to his captive’s neck and marching him through downtown Indianapolis.

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: Bok choy/pak choi, carrots, radishes, turnips, kale, collards, swiss chard, arugula, sweet potatoes, mandarins/satsuma oranges, beets, sunchokes, apples, garlic,  khlorabi, lettuce / mixed greens, microgreens, Gourmet mushrooms (oyster, lion's mane, shiitake), herbs (parsley, chives, green onions, cilantro, rosemary), ginger, and turmeric.

TikTok is the fastest growing social media platform with billions of users all over the globe. Most brands, influencers, creators, and public figures use TikTok to share their content. Everyone is striving to make an active fan following on TikTok and reach the For You page for maximum exposure. Creating a loyal and engaging audience is a real challenge on TikTok due to high competition. Most people use only organic strategies to boost their TikTok profile, but it's a slow process (months or years) and requires consistent effort to build a good follower base.

State of Thursday Jan. 15 — A field of 22 candidates — 17 Republicans, three Democrats, one Libertarian, and one Independent — has qualified to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. The special election is March 10, with a likely runoff on April 7. 🥶 After wind chill temperatures in the teens this morning, it will be sunny and cold, with a high of 36° today. 🍽️ Business and civil leaders gathered yesterday for the annual Buckhead Coalition Luncheon to welcome the new CEO, Katharine Kelley.

Get details on a new Indian restaurant in Sandy Springs, along with a swath of upcoming restaurants, including Wyld Bird, a Miami-inspired chicken restaurant-within-a-restaurant opening inside Homegrown. Plus, we share news on Alici Oyster Bar's closure in Midtown and provide a few food events to add to your calendar.

Key Points• A crowded field of 21 candidates — 17 Republicans, three Democrats and one Independent — has qualified to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.• With such a large field, no candidate is expected to win a majority, making an April 7 runoff likely if the March 10 election fails to produce a clear winner. The voters in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s old northwest Georgia congressional district have less than two months to winnow a winner out of a list of 21 candidates who qualified to succeed her.

Buckhead’s business and civil leaders met on Jan. 14 for the 36th annual Buckhead Coalition Luncheon to welcome the new CEO and members to the organization. The event highlighted the collective work of the Buckhead community in developing the neighborhood through public safety, city services, planning and zoning, transportation and infrastructure, health, and housing. “Our Coalition’s vision is clear: to make Buckhead the most vibrant, welcoming place,” Jonathan Rodbell, the chairman of the Buckhead Coalition, said. “…A place where residents, businesses, and visitors thrive. This work is possible thanks to collaborative efforts with every person in this room, our members, our elected officials, and our citizens.”

The City of Brookhaven has seen a significant reduction in violent crime, with homicides down 50%, rape cases down 29%, robbery down 30%, and aggravated assaults down almost 12%, according to Police Chief Brandon Gurley.

Staying with the work Jan. 14 — This week’s Sketchbook pieces trace what happens when attention is sustained. In Sandy Springs, artist and instructor John Horne begins a new round of figure and portrait drawing classes, asking students of all levels to commit to fundamentals, learn through repetition, and build skill over time. Ninety miles or so southwest, in Columbus, collectors Najee and Seteria Dorsey are opening their personal art collection to the public at the Bo Bartlett Center. The exhibition, "We Are the Drum and the Scribe," reflects decades of living with work, following artists across phases, returning to ideas, and allowing understanding to deepen.

There’s been a lot in the news lately about the recent spate of restaurant closures in Atlanta and what these closures mean for the strength of the food scene. Rough Draft Editor-in-Chief and Dining Editor Beth McKibben explains why she isn't convinced these restaurant closures spell doom and gloom for dining in 2026.

The mental palate cleanser  Jan. 14 — It's Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. If you are a regular reader, you may have noticed my ongoing obsession with animal stories. 🙀 Science has long proven that owning a pet offers a significant boost to one's mental health – however, there are also studies suggesting that reading or watching stories about animals can foster empathy, reduce stress, build confidence, and improve social skills. Ergo, the hours we spend watching videos like "Orange and Jobless," Petey, the seeing eye donkey…

Khadijah Abdur-Rahman has been appointed as the new Vice Chair of the Fulton County Commission, replacing Bob Ellis, and will serve until December 2026.

It's been a very long year... Jan. 14 — ... and we're only a couple of weeks into 2026. The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week is a nadir for America, but I don't think we've hit bottom yet. An award-winning poet, Good was a queer woman with a wife and kids, but the administration and its minions have already labeled her a domestic terrorist. Six prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced their resignations Tuesday after they learned there would be no probe into Good's death.

Key points:• Gov. Kemp’s 2026 priorities include billions in new infrastructure investments, highlighted by $1.8 billion to expand I-75 express lanes in Henry County.• Kemp emphasized affordability through past tax cuts and rebates totaling $9.7 billion, • He also announced a one-time $50 million Homelessness Response Grant program. Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday outlined a sweeping set of budget and policy priorities for the 2026 legislative session, calling for major investments in transportation, energy infrastructure, education, workforce development and housing while emphasizing affordability as his top focus. Speaking at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues breakfast at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Kemp said his budget proposal will include billions in new infrastructure spending, highlighted by $1.8 billion to expand express lanes along Interstate 75 south in Henry County, one of the state’s most congested corridors.

Marlow's Tavern Executive Chef John Metz recommends using pre-cut, frozen saku tuna at home. (Courtesy of Brandon Amato) This week, we're sharing the V&G Buddha bowl recipe from Marlow's Tavern. The nutrient-rich dish is available at all four Marlow's Tavern locations in metro Atlanta. Executive Chef John Metz recommends that beginners and most home cooks use frozen poke. "If you can find pre-cut, frozen tuna poke, it is easier to work with," he said. "If not, look for saku tuna (block tuna), and stay away from tuna steaks." "Saku tuna is cut from the top portion of the loin and is always more tender and has less sinew," Metz added.

The NFL draft is one of the greatest days in the football calendar, but where can fans in Georgia best enjoy the occasion? The following are some of the best ideas to bear in mind when planning your draft party. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta The home of the Atlanta Falcons is the place to go to if you want to join an official NFL draft party. You get to go onto the field and watch the draft taking place on giant LED screens, while Falcons legends and cheerleaders are among the special guests you might bump into.

Gov. Brian Kemp rolled out a sweeping infrastructure proposal Wednesday anchored by multibillion-dollar improvements to some of Georgia’s most congested highways.

A seated figure study underscores John Horne’s teaching emphasis on proportion, value, and sustained observation over speed or polish. (Courtesy of John Horne) When artist John Horne talks about teaching drawing, he rarely starts with technique. He starts with people. Over the years, in Metro Atlanta classrooms and studios, Horne has learned that the anxieties students bring with them — fear of failure, fear of not being “good enough,” fear of never getting it right — remain constant across generations. “Only the faces change,” he says. The work of an instructor, in Horne’s view, is not to rank talent or judge outcomes, but to meet students where they are and help them articulate where they want to go.

Sculptural work installed as part of "We Are the Drum and the Scribe" at Columbus's Bo Bartlett Center. (Courtesy Black Art in America) When “We Are the Drum and the Scribe” opens next week at the Bo Bartlett Center at Columbus State University, it brings works from the personal collection of Najee and Seteria Dorsey into public view — a body of art shaped by decades of collecting and stewardship and closely tied to Black Art in America (BAIA), the Atlanta-based platform the Dorseys founded in 2010 to document, preserve, and amplify Black visual art.

Allyson Gevertz was elected as the new board chair and Awet Eyasu as the new vice chair for the DeKalb County Board of Education in its Jan. 12 meeting.

Wednesday issues Jan. 14 — The Georgia Chamber's annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast is this morning at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The sold-out event brings together legislators and business leaders to set the economic agenda for the legislative session. 🌧️ Scattered showers and 54° today. 🏛️ Under the Gold Dome, Republicans advanced a gun bill to the governor's desk, while Senate Democrats introduced proposals to rein in ICE operations and limit National Guard deployments. 🤝 Senior business and civic leaders will welcome new CEO Katharine Kelley at today's Buckhead Coalition Annual Luncheon.

Jan. 19 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the annual observance of the life and legacy of the civil rights icon best known for his commitment to non-violent action. As the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement and home to Dr. King’s church, birth home, and final resting place, Atlanta has a special relationship to the civil rights leader and will honor his life in the days leading up to the holiday through education, community service, and civic engagement for all ages. Courtesy The King Center Atlanta's 2026 MLK Day Events…

The Georgia Senate voted along party lines to ban cities from requiring gun owners to lock up their guns in cars, in response to a Savannah ordinance that was ruled unconstitutional.

Georgia Senate Democrats have proposed a series of bills to protect Georgians from what they believe is a rogue federal government using immigration enforcement to terrorize citizens, including requiring ICE agents to display badges, banning National Guard deployments without the governor's permission, and requiring a judicial warrant for immigration operations in schools, churches, and other public places.