This story was produced as part of a collaboration with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). For our third collaboration with SCAD, we once again worked with students in Paige Gray’s spring semester writing class, this time focusing on the subject of food. With the help of Rough Draft editors Collin Kelley, Beth McKibben, and Sammie Purcell, the students produced stories ranging from the personal to hard-hitting issues like food insecurity.
Atlanta might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of taco meccas like L.A. or Texas, but don’t get it twisted—this city brings serious flavor with a Southern twist.
What we lack in taco tradition, we make up for in soul, creativity, and vibes. From carnitas that hit like a family recipe to tortillas stuffed with bold, un