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roughdraftatlanta.com > 02/27/2026 > mahler-in-new-york-at-ajff

Hilan Warshaw talks the prophetic ways of Gustav Mahler

2+ hour, 56+ min ago  (1102+ words) Hilan Warshaw was a musician growing up, but it always felt inevitable that he would become a filmmaker." Nowadays, he's made a career combining both. Warshaw founded the production company Overtone Films, and regularly directs multi-camera concerts for ensembles like…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 02/24/2026 > sandy-springs-career-expo

Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo returns March 11 

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (369+ words) Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect directly with employers in metro Atlanta's Central Perimeter at the semi-annual Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo on Wednesday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m." The Community Assistance Center, the City of Sandy Springs, and the…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 02/07/2026 > atlanta-student-chosen-for-prestigious-civics-fellowship-program

Atlanta student chosen for prestigious civics fellowship program

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (262+ words) An Atlanta high school student has been selected for a prestigious civic education and leadership program run by the Bill of Rights Institute, a Virginia-based nonprofit that develops civics and history resources for teachers and students across the U.S. Rohan Anand,…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 02/03/2026 > building-the-world-of-night-nurse-with-lidia-nikonova

Building the world of ‘Night Nurse’ with Lidia Nikonova

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (654+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> "I can't say how grateful I was for her to bring me on this journey," Nikonova said. "First of all, we became best friends. Second of all, I think we may be twins that were lost…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 02/02/2026 > rally-foundation-funding-childhood-cancer

Dean Crowe's Rally Foundation marks 20 years of fighting childhood cancer

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (1015+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> Since Dean Crowe founded the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research twenty years ago, the Sandy Springs-based nonprofit's investments have netted researchers $1 billion in additional support. Crowe is a Sandy Springs native and Riverwood High School…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 12/10/2025 > speech-therapy-ndis-neurodivergent-children

The Role of Speech Therapy in Supporting Neurodivergent Children

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (260+ words) For families navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme, understanding how a speech therapist NDIS provider supports neurodivergent children can be a crucial part of accessing early and effective intervention. After all, speech therapy plays a key role in helping children…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 11/28/2025 > world-aids-day-screening-film

Out on Film to screen 'Chocolate Babies' for World AIDS Day on Dec. 1

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (270+ words) Out On Film and Gilead will present a screening of Stephen Winter's "Chocolate Babies" on Dec. 1 at Midtown Art Cinema, followed by a discussion of HIV/AIDS in the media and the continued importance of advocacy. Special guests will include…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 11/13/2025 > alliance-theatre-brings-more-programing-for-kids-through-new-partnership

Alliance Theatre brings more programing for kids through new partnership

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (315+ words) The Alliance is partnering with the group Theatre for Young Audiences, USA (TYA/USA) for a new theatrical program aimed at younger audiences." The project is the Theatre for Very Young Audiences (TVY) Development Program, which offers mentorship, residency, and…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 10/27/2025 > leadership-dekalb-class-2026

Leadership DeKalb announces class of 2026 with 60 leaders from diverse fields

4+ mon, 30+ min ago  (122+ words) Leadership DeKalb has announced its class of 2026, which includes 60 professionals with backgrounds in education, technology, law, and government. The leadership development program marks its 40th year with the upcoming class of 2026. The cohort is selected from a competitive pool of applicants…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 10/21/2025 > immigrant-stories-russian-english-lyalin

Dunwoody resident writes book to preserve Russian family history

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (621+ words) David Lyalin, a longtime Dunwoody resident and immigrant from the former Soviet Union, has compiled his family stories into a book to educated and inspire future generations. "Tales of a Grandfather Who Once Upon a Time Was a Grandson Himself,…...