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Graphic announcing Local News Day on April 9, 2026, a nationwide initiative connecting communities with local journalism. Features logos of participating organizations including Montana Free Press, American Journalism Project, and Press Forward.
Bright orange background with bold white text in the center reading: “Read 'A Pinch of Pepper' on Substack!” Smaller white text along the bottom reads: “Read more at the link in bio and on Substack.
A close-up of a hand placing a white ballot into a blue ballot box with the text “2025 Election Guide” and the Rough Draft Atlanta logo centered on the image.
Screenshot of the "Rough Draft" newsletter titled "Cathy Cobbs on Dunwoody." The headline reads "Keep your eyes peeled" with a dateline of Aug. 6. Cathy introduces the newsletter with a humorous reference to a rogue pig in Dunwoody. The newsletter preview highlights stories about an adult play day, a teacher's tragedy, a butterfly event at the Dunwoody Nature Center, and other local events. The sign-off reads, "📌 It's Wednesday, people. Push through, Cathy."
Promotional graphic for the "Business of Local" conference, featuring the Salt Lake City skyline with mountains in the background. Text reads: "Business of Local. Oct. 19–21, 2025. Salt Lake City.
Image features a bold white quote on a dark brown background. The text reads: "The newsletter equivalent of a perfectly crafted espresso shot. Concentrated, high-quality, and exactly what busy professionals need to start their day informed." In the bottom right corner is the Rough Draft Atlanta logo in white.
Collage-style promotional graphic for "The Christal Ball: Silver Anniversary," featuring iconic Atlanta landmarks including Ponce City Market, The Varsity sign, a MARTA train, the Fox Theatre sign, a neon "Made with Soul in Atlanta" sign, a mural of John Lewis labeled "HERO," and a glowing aerial view of the city. A burst of light radiates from the central circular logo.
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Black-and-white portrait of journalist Haviv Rettig Gur resting his chin on his hands, looking directly at the camera. To the right, a text box promotes his upcoming talk at Chabad Intown on May 21, noting his appearance on a Free Press livestream and including an excerpt from an interview discussing how American Jews can engage with the crisis in the Middle East. Photo credit: Yan Finkelberg.
Screenshot of a Rough Draft Atlanta newsletter titled “First win.” The update, dated April 5, highlights Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach throwing eight shutout innings with 10 strikeouts in a 10-0 win over the Marlins. The next game is at 7:15 p.m. at Truist Park. A link is provided to a food guide for the stadium’s new food hall featuring NFA Burger and Pepper's Hotdogs. At the bottom, a weather forecast notes slightly cloudy conditions with a high of 86°F today and rain with 76°F tomorrow.
A person holds up a newspaper against a blue background. The newspaper displays bold black text reading, "Digital first. True to print." Below, a subheading states, "High-quality papers that are mailed to homes in Atlanta's most engaged communities." The bottom of the newspaper features the logos of "Atlanta Intown," "Georgia Voice," and "Reporter Newspapers," all labeled as Rough Draft publications. The Rough Draft Atlanta logo appears in the lower right corner of the image.