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roughdraftatlanta.com > 03/24/2026 > changing-time-zones

⏰ Changing time zones

3+ hour, 23+ min ago  (400+ words) March 24" A fire heavily damaged the historic Floyd County Courthouse in Rome, GA, yesterday, forcing a judicial emergency declaration and closure through at least Wednesday. The 1892 building was undergoing renovations at the time; the cause remains under investigation. " Mostly cloudy…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 03/17/2026 > adrian-johnson-pacemaker

Tucker High athlete opens up about living with a pacemaker

1+ week, 36+ min ago  (481+ words) Adrian Johnson, a senior at Tucker High School, fought for his life before he was even born. For nearly 15 years, Adrian kept his pacemaker a secret, hiding his scar from his peers. But in 2022, he hit a major growth spurt,…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 02/19/2026 > stripped-down-truck-route-approved

Sandy Springs Council walks back, passes truck route ordinance

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (812+ words) After hearing concerns about a proposed truck route ordinance from constituents, council members, and staff, the Sandy Springs City Council on Feb. 17 unanimously passed a stripped-down version that defines only federal- and state-maintained roadways in the city. The ordinance also…...

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roughdraftatlanta.com > 04/25/2025 > childrens-healthcare-gender-affirming

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta suspends gender-affirming care

10+ mon, 4+ week ago  (482+ words) Children's Healthcare of Atlanta will no longer offer gender-affirming care amid pressure from the Trump administration. Parents of transgender children receiving care at Children's received messages, shared with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, through their online patient portal informing them Children's would…...