Critics brand newly signed bill as anti-union

Brookhaven Reporter 4/23 6:37A Dave Williams | Capitol Beat

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed controversial legislation prohibiting businesses seeking state economic development incentives from voluntarily recognizing unions if a secret-ballot election option is available. Senate Bill 362, which cleared the...

Earth Day report card: Georgians battle threats to state’s natural wonders year round

Brookhaven Reporter 4/22 7:14A Stanley Dunlap | Georgia Recorde

Georgia Power s Plant Yates. (File) Activities promoting environmental protection will be held across Georgia on Monday to celebrate Earth Day. However, for many conservationists the day of...

Brookhaven revising comprehensive plan to guide city’s future growth

Brookhaven Reporter 4/22 4:34A Logan C. Ritchie

Brookhaven is currently reviewing and updating the comprehensive plan that will shape the city’s future growth. The city released up-to-date documents on Friday, April 19, after polling residents for feedback. The heart of the plan details future...

Kemp signs bill to ease limits on new health care facilities while restating opposition to Medicaid...

Brookhaven Reporter 4/21 6:00A Jill Nolin | Georgia Recorder

The governor signed into law a high-profile health care measure Friday that is seen as a potential pathway to passing full Medicaid expansion next year – but not before casting fresh doubts on whether another year will change his mind. Gov. Brian...

DeKalb Library celebrates connection for Older Americans Month

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 4/20 2:00A Rough Draft

DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL) has announced its slate of programming for Older Americans Month (OAM) this May. The theme, “Powered by Connection,” highlights the impact that meaningful connections have on the well-being of older adults. The...

Chuck Leavell on death of Allman Brothers bandmate Dickey Betts: ‘He left an enduring legacy’

Brookhaven Reporter 4/19 5:58A Collin Kelley

Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, was known as one of the world s great guitarists and a progenitor of Southern rock. He wrote the band s 1970s FM radio staple, Ramblin Man as well as the instrumental Jessica.   Chuck...

Film Review: ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ is a fun, if disjointed entry into Guy...

Brookhaven Reporter 4/19 12:00A Sammie Purcell

(From left to right) Alex Pettyfer, Alan Ritchson (top), Henry Cavill, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and Henry Golding in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. (Photo by Dan Smith for Lionsgate) “The Ministry...

Earth Day events happening around metro Atlanta this weekend

Brookhaven Reporter 4/19 12:00A Jacob Nguyen

Earth Day is officially on Monday, but most related events are happening on Saturday. We ve rounded up a few that offer hands-on activities and education for the whole family. Kids Day at Live Thrive...

Canoe’s Roasted Springer Mountain Chicken with Roasted Root Vegetable and Natural Jus Recipe

Brookhaven Reporter 4/18 9:30A Sammie Purcell

Canoe has a new dinner item that you’ll be dying to try. Canoe’s new Roasted Springer Mountain Chicken with Roasted Root Vegetables and Natural Jus is more than just a mouthful to say. The dish includes roasted chicken breast and delicious...

This week at the Farmers Market

Brookhaven Reporter 4/18 9:30A Sammie Purcell

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 as well as a...

Kemp inks tax-cut package

Brookhaven Reporter 4/18 9:28A Dave Williams | Capitol Beat

Gov. Brian Kemp signed a package of tax cut bills Thursday that the General Assembly passed during the recently concluded legislative session. “All of these bills will help keep money where it belongs – in the pockets of our hardworking...

Sommelier suggests ‘beautiful’ kosher wines for Passover and every day

Brookhaven Reporter 4/18 7:58A Logan C. Ritchie

A wine tasting event with Cellar Filler. Photo by Elina Brager. Elina Brager’s job as a sommelier and wine consultant is to taste, serve, and sell wine to clients who are building their wine...

These five new Atlanta restaurants captured our attention this winter

Brookhaven Reporter 4/17 8:25A Beth McKibben

Silog, pancit, and lumpia from Filipino brunch pop-up Carmenderia in West End. (Provided by Beth McKibben) The year began slower than expected with new restaurant openings. But the pace has picked up...

Game on, Atlanta: Pickleball ‘eatertainment” center Painted Pickle debuts at Armour Yards

Brookhaven Reporter 4/17 8:13A Beth McKibben

Provided by Painted Pickle After several delays, pickleball center and “eatertainment” venue Painted Pickle opens Wednesday, April 17, at Armour Yards. Backed by Justin Amick and William Stallworth –...

Grains of sound and rice take on new life at Spruill Gallery

Brookhaven Reporter 4/17 8:00A Isadora Pennington

Granular Landscapes at Spruill Gallery. (Photos: Isadora Pennington) Granular Landscapes , an immersive joint exhibition of works by artists Soo Kim Yung and Claire Paul, debuted at the Spruill...