Cathy Cobbs

Atlanta

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ðŸŒž Let the sun shine

5 days ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Cathy Cobbs

Jun. 23 - It's Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Tucker. It's been a bumpy ride on many fronts - globally, locally and mentally, frankly. One bit of advice that is helping me - find meaning in the chaos. 👑 This week's newsletter talks about the fallout from last weekend's "No Kings" rallies around Atlanta, the robbery of a beloved Tucker institution, a preview of this year's July 3 celebration, and some info about Monday's city council meeting.
Dunwoody Homeowners Association discusses controversial low-income housing proposal

5 days ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Cathy Cobbs

The Dunwoody Homeowners Association on June 22 heard a proposal about a zoning change that would allow the construction of more than 200 age- and income-restricted apartments on Ashford Dunwoody Road - a plan that two weeks ago was thought to be dead in the water. The board listened to a presentation by developer and property management Dominium, detailing plans to develop a 3.42-acre parcel into 215 apartments, with 248 underground parking spaces.
Tucker July 3 celebration will include music, food, and fireworks

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Cathy Cobbs

The City of Tucker will start celebrating America's birthday a day early with an evening of food, music, and fireworks. The July 3 celebration starts at 6 p.m. with 12 food trucks located on and around Main Street. In addition, restaurants like Nicky's Undefeated and the Local 7 will have street-side service, according to Tucker Event Manager Ryan Wenzel. About 10,000 people are expected to attend the event.
🏢 Doesn't pass the sniff test

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Cathy Cobbs

June 18 - It's Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. Lots of intrigue going on this week in the blast furnace/rain forest we call our fair city. 🏠 We report on projects moving forward on the city front, including establishing a millage rate, upgrades to the Brook Run Veterans Memorial, and an annual report on how we are doing with keeping Dunwoody's streets safe.
Tucker Institution robbed; suspect identified and warrant issued

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Cathy Cobbs

DeKalb Police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a beloved Tucker institution June 16 around 7 p.m.According to a social media post by Matthews Cafeteria, a suspect, after robbing the store of an undisclosed amount of money, drove away in a black Acura MDX. The restaurant's owners encouraged residents to share the picture, and DeKalb Police is also seeking information about the man's whereabouts.
Lautenbacher announces reelection bid for Dunwoody City Council

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Cathy Cobbs

Dunwoody District 1 Council Member Catherine Lautenbacher has declared her intention to run for reelection. In an interview with Rough Draft Atlanta, Lautenbacher, who was elected in 2021, said she is will run for her second and final term. "I have a good rapport with my city council members and mayor [Lynn Deutsch]," she said. "It's a good working group and I want to do one more term."Lautenbacher, a retired U.S. Air Force captain, is the former program director of Leadership Sandy Springs.
'No Kings' rallies against Trump administration held across metro Atlanta

2 weeks ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Cathy Cobbs

Thousands of residents from across metro Atlanta mobilized on Saturday morning for the "No Kings" rallies against the actions of the Trump administration. Rallies in Downtown Atlanta, Tucker and Decatur were just three of thousands happening across the United States and abroad. The protests came amid ongoing raids and arrests by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles and other cities.
ðŸ’¸ It's going to be high

2 weeks ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Cathy Cobbs

June 11 - It's Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. I don't know about you, but every time I see the sun, I run out of my home like I'm being shot out of a cannon - followed by an equally hasty retreat when the deluge starts again. 🍿 This week's newsletter outlines an action-packed Dunwoody Planning Commission meeting with several hot-button topics - specifically, age-restricted housing and fast food double drive-through restaurants.
Dunwoody Planning Commission shoots down senior age-restricted housing proposal

2 weeks ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Cathy Cobbs

During a lengthy Dunwoody Planning Commission meeting on June 10, the panel voted unanimously to defer a zoning change for age-restricted apartments that in essence killed the plan. Dunwoody citizens came out in force to oppose the construction of a five-story, 220-unit affordable senior housing complex on Ashford Dunwoody Road, saying that the time isn't right with the city 's new comprehensive plan still under consideration.
Dunwoody resident recycling old sneakers save the environment

2 weeks ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Cathy Cobbs

Madelyn Spiegelman is trying to save the planet, one pair of sneakers at a time. The 32-year Dunwoody North resident is collecting athletic shoes from Dunwoody residents that will be repurposed or recycled through a Florida-based organization called Got Sneakers. According to the Got Sneakers website, in the United States alone, at least 200 million pairs of shoes and sneakers end up in landfills annually.