# tucker (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover tucker. Page: Feed: --- ## [Morehouse, Atrium Health to open new teaching hospital in Southwest Atlanta](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/22/morehouse-atrium-hospital-southwest-atlanta/) _2026-08-22 · Collin Kelley · Rough Draft Atlanta_ Morehouse School of Medicine and Atrium Health have received approval to open a new teaching hospital at 675 Metropolitan Parkway SW, which will include a network of primary, urgent, and specialty care. According to a press release from the City of Atlanta, Atrium Health is committing more than $700 million in capital and clinical investment \[…\] The post Morehouse, Atrium Health to open new… ## [AU Room Show premieres at Pullman Yards on Aug. 27](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/22/au-room-premiere-pullman-yards/) _2026-08-22 · Rough Draft Staff · Rough Draft Atlanta_ All that glitters is gold with the Atlanta premiere of AU Room Show at Pullman Yards launching Thursday, Aug. 27, and running for a limited time through Oct. 11. Inspired by humanity’s centuries-long fascination with gold, AU Room Show explores the beauty, power, and temptation tied to it throughout history. Produced by Pink Puma Inc., in partnership with BucketListers \[…\] The post AU Room Show… ## [Fentanyl poses rising threat to older adults](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/22/fentanyl-opioid-crisis-older-adults/) _2026-08-22 · Mark Woolsey · Rough Draft Atlanta_ Lethargic behavior. Slurred words. Unusual sleep patterns. Nausea and vomiting. Begging a doctor not to change a certain medication. All can be signs of misuse of fentanyl and other opioids, a hot-button concern for older adults who are more vulnerable to the lethal drug in various ways. At the same time, older adult usage and \[…\] The post Fentanyl poses rising threat to older adults appeared… ## [CHRIS 180 raises more than $915K at its annual CHRIStal Ball](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/22/chris-180-raised-915k/) _2026-08-22 · Rough Draft Staff · Rough Draft Atlanta_ Atlanta-based mental health nonprofit CHRIS 180 raised more than $915,000 at its 2026 CHRIStal Ball, held on Aug. 15 at Curate in Atlanta. More than 550 community members, sponsors and partners gathered in support of CHRIS 180’s work to heal children, strengthen families and build community, according to a press release. Funds raised through the annual event help CHRIS 180 provide trauma-informed… ## [The Atlanta News Quiz for August 22](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/22/the-atlanta-news-quiz-for-august-22/) _2026-08-22 · Rough Draft Staff · Rough Draft Atlanta_ It’s time to test your knowledge with this week’s Atlanta News Quiz! Click here to play, and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL. This week’s quiz is sponsored by Jon Effron, Compass. 🦋 Now available for sale, one of Inman Park’s most special homes was built in 1892 \[…\] The post The Atlanta News Quiz for August 22 appeared first on Rough Draft… ## [Tricia Pridemore to step down from Georgia Public Service Commission](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/21/tricia-pridemore-to-step-down-from-georgia-public-service-commission/) _2026-08-22 · Ross Williams | Georgia Recorder · Rough Draft Atlanta_ Republican Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore announced her resignation effective Sept. 4, prompting Governor Brian Kemp to appoint former Commissioner Stan Wise to fill the vacancy until the Nov. 3 election between candidates Josh Tolbert and Sheila Edwards. The post Tricia Pridemore to step down from Georgia Public Service Commission appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta . ## [🪶 Mary Oliver doc debuts](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/21/mary-oliver-doc-debuts/) _2026-08-22 · Sammie Purcell · Rough Draft Atlanta_ Out on Film! Friday, Aug. 21 — Happy Friday, everyone! We’ve got a lot of film festival news today, not least of all that Out on Film has announced its lineup for 2026. There’s a lot of exciting stuff here, but I’m most pumped for the Spanish film “La Bola Negra,” which premiered at Cannes and won the \[…\] The post 🪶 Mary Oliver doc debuts appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta . ## [Decatur Book Festival announces 2026 festival lineup with more than 80 authors](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/21/dbf-authors-scheduled-october/) _2026-08-21 · Rough Draft Staff · Rough Draft Atlanta_ The Decatur Book Festival (DBF) has unveiled the full lineup for its 21st annual festival, taking place Oct. 2–3 in downtown Decatur. Free and open to all, the festival takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in various locations, including the new Decatur Square Stage. This year’s lineup includes authors working in literary \[…\] The post Decatur Book Festival announces 2026 festival lineup… ## [Family-style Indian restaurant Pataaka opens at Spring Quarter in Midtown](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/21/pataaka-indian-restaurant-opens-spring-quarter-midtown-atlanta/) _2026-08-21 · Sarra Sedghi · Rough Draft Atlanta_ Pataaka, a family-style Indian restaurant from Chef Anish Nair, opens at the Spring Quarter development in Midtown on Aug. 22. The post Family-style Indian restaurant Pataaka opens at Spring Quarter in Midtown appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta . ## [New GLAAD report shows drops in HIV knowledge despite medical progress](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/21/hiv-awareness-gap-widens/) _2026-08-21 · Katie Burkholder · Rough Draft Atlanta_ The 2026 State of HIV Stigma Report released by GLAAD shows a growing divide between medical progress and public understanding, noting decreased knowledge levels and lower comfort with social interaction regarding those living with HIV. The post New GLAAD report shows drops in HIV knowledge despite medical progress appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta . ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bKItFpvurtHX) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Atlanta Symphony Orchestra returns to Piedmont Park for free concert on Sept. 9](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/21/upcoming-aso-piedmont-performance/) _2026-08-21 · Rough Draft Staff · Rough Draft Atlanta_ The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has announced its much-anticipated return to Piedmont Park on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 pm with a free performance of orchestral favorites celebrating Atlanta, “The City in the Forest.” Finan Jones will conduct works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Vivaldi, among others. Mara Davis will serve as emcee for the evening. “The City in the Forest” theme evokes the great… ## [🎧 In your ears](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/21/in-your-ears/) _2026-08-21 · Rough Draft Staff · Rough Draft Atlanta_ DNC diss Friday, Aug. 21 — MARTA is increasing its long-term parking rates by $2 a day and reducing the free period in its paid parking facilities from 24 hours to 14 hours beginning Sept. 14. The move affects all paid long-term parking locations in the system, but not MARTA’s existing free daily parking locations. 🌦️ Light rain with a \[…\] The post 🎧 In your ears appeared first on Rough Draft… ## [‘A Beautiful Lie’ to play at BronzeLens Film Fesitival on Aug. 23](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/21/a-beautiful-lie-to-play-at-bronzelens-film-fesitival-on-aug-23/) _2026-08-21 · Sammie Purcell · Rough Draft Atlanta_ This article contains spoilers for the film “A Beautiful Lie.” Tarnesha Small and Tiffany Yvonne Cox have a lot in common. They’re both military brats. They both started their journeys in the film industry in the acting world. And they’ve both recently made moves to step behind the camera. “A Beautiful Lie” – written, produced \[…\] The post ‘A Beautiful Lie’ to play at BronzeLens Film Fesitival on… ## [🎨 Artist harvest dinner](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/21/artist-harvest-dinner/) _2026-08-21 · Logan C. Ritchie · Rough Draft Atlanta_ Community-centered art Thursday, Aug. 20 (7 Elul 5786) — Hi there, This week Y’alla is highlighting new voices, new events, and new ideas with our first reader letter from parent coach Jessica Dickson. ✉️ First, here’s an update on the fraudulent letter being distributed to the Jewish community. It’s been documented in Atlanta and New York. 🕍 The attacker on \[…\] The post 🎨 Artist harvest dinner… ## [Coming-of-age drama ‘Tony’ depicts Anthony Bourdain’s formative summer](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/21/coming-of-age-drama-tony-depicts-anthony-bourdains-formative-summer/) _2026-08-21 · Sammie Purcell · Rough Draft Atlanta_ Anthony Bourdain had a discerning eye. Anyone who has watched him on “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown,” or read his musings in “Kitchen Confidential,” can see that. Part of what made Bourdain so fun to watch was his sense of curiosity – about people, about the world, about food, and the intersections between those things. His \[…\] The post Coming-of-age drama ‘Tony’ depicts Anthony Bourdain’s… ## [🍆🍟 Eggplant fries!](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/20/eggplant-fries/) _2026-08-21 · Sarra Sedghi · Rough Draft Atlanta_ Eggplant fries! Thursday, Aug. 20 — Hello, internet friends. Nobody needs reminding that the temperatures have been oppressive lately. You know what we do forget about, though? The perils of dehydration. If you’ve recently experienced out-of-character headaches, fatigue, or muscle spasms, those can all be signs that your body’s screaming for more hydration. Stay on top of your water \[…\] The post… ## [City of Tucker seeks feedback on ADA accessibility strategy](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/20/tucker-ada-strategy-survey/) _2026-08-20 · Katie Burkholder · Rough Draft Atlanta_ The City of Tucker is inviting residents to provide feedback on an Americans with Disabilities Act strategy through a survey and digital map available until August 31. The post City of Tucker seeks feedback on ADA accessibility strategy appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta . ## [Tucker Pride launches community coloring book on Sept. 13](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/20/tucker-pride-coloring-book-release/) _2026-08-20 · Katie Burkholder · Rough Draft Atlanta_ Tucker Pride is scheduled to release its community activity and coloring book during an event hosted by Infinite Realities on September 13. The post Tucker Pride launches community coloring book on Sept. 13 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta . ## [This Week at the Farmers Markets](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/20/this-week-at-the-farmers-markets-13/) _2026-08-20 · Sammie Purcell · Rough Draft Atlanta_ 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 \[…\] The post This Week at the Farmers Markets appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta . ## [Kroger settles federal disability discrimination lawsuit for $75,000](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/20/kroger-settles-eeoc-lawsuit/) _2026-08-20 · Logan C. Ritchie · Rough Draft Atlanta_ Kroger Co. has settled a federal lawsuit with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for $75,000 following allegations of disability discrimination and retaliation against a former cashier. The post Kroger settles federal disability discrimination lawsuit for $75,000 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta . ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SlWzwc39Nmoq) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [🌮 Smothered & covered tacos?](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/08/20/smothered-covered-tacos/) _2026-08-20 · Rough Draft Staff · Rough Draft Atlanta_ Cancer breakthrough Thursday, Aug. 20 — The national debt topped $40 trillion for the first time, more than doubling in a decade, with interest payments this year totaling nearly $1.2 trillion, the government’s largest expense outside Social Security and Medicare. Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, now executive director at Concord Action, said it “should be a wake-up \[…\] The post 🌮 Smothered &…