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If you’re familiar with DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic, you know that the online musical performances from music’s legendary artists is what helped us all through the pandemic. Now Pass the Mic is going live in Atlanta, Georgia.
DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic Live Comes To State Farm Arena
Tickets for “DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live!” at State Farm Arena will be on presale to American Express® card members from Wednesday, July 19th at 10:00am EST through Thursday, July 20th at 11:59pm EST. Tickets will be on sale to the general public starting Friday, July 21st, at 10:00am EST. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.
“The third installment of “Pass The Mic Live!’ unites eight game changing Hip Hop and R&B artists whose massive records transformed the culture on a global scale,” says DJ Cassidy. “I am simply honored to be sharing a stage with these icons to bring the party people of Atlanta a groundbreaking musical experience.”
What Artists Can You Expect To See At Pass the Mic Live?
The sold out inaugural “Pass The Mic Live!” took place at the Prudential Center arena in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday, May 12th, and featured performances by the following artists:
Ashanti, Fabolous, Ja Rule, Lil Kim, Ma$e, Ne-Yo, Robin Thicke, 112, and a slew of surprise guests including The Lox, Lil Cease, M.O.P., and Force MDs. The second sold out installment of the concert series will take place on Friday, July 21st, at the iconic Radio City Music Hall with historic performances from twenty-five native New York legends of Hip Hop’s Golden Era, including Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Rakim, and Slick Rick, with Black Sheep, Brand Nubian, CL Smooth, Dana Dane, EPMD, Fu-Schnickens, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio, Kid ‘N Play, Kool Moe Dee, Kurtis Blow, MC Serch, MC Shan, Milk Dee of Audio Two, Lords Of The Underground, Monie Love, Nice ‘N Smooth, Onyx, Roxanne Shante, Special Ed, Sugarhill Gang, and Treach of Naughty By Nature.
The groundbreaking series “Pass The Mic” went from viral sensation to televised primetime series on BET and featured a monumental collection of prolific artists throughout.
Final Word
DJ Cassidy curated a musical experience like no other with “Pass The Mic,” as Cassidy’s musical heroes, spanning five decades, performed their most iconic songs. Now, the modern-day maestro will recreate the experience with a series of highly anticipated live concerts that will surely make history.
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If you needed a new reason to go to Buckhead for things to do, you’ve got a great one now: Atlas restaurant has created a decadent pastry pop-up as upscale as can be.
The indulgent pastry boutique, situated in the restaurant’s Papillion Room, is called “The Choux Box,” and it centers on the choux, an artfully designed French pastry similar to an éclair. Your Atlanta summer just got a whole lot more decadent.
As if that isn’t fancy enough, Atlas has partnered with luxury goods conglomerate LVMH to make it all happen. Sweet things are made of these!
Atlanta Restaurant Atlas Opens The Choux Box
The Choux Box will offer a range of rotating flavored choux offered in quantities of two, four, eight and twelve. Here is the current menu:
- Red Velvet
- Key Lime
- Vanilla Rocher
- Chocolate
- Raspberry-Rose-Lychee
- Pistachio Orange
- Georgia Peach
- Coffee flavors
When Is The Choux Box Open In Atlanta?
Guests can partake in The Choux Box on Wednesday-Thursday from 5:00-10:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 5:00-11:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
To complement the Choux Box experience, guests may also delight in champagne and caviar provided in collaboration with Moët Hennessy. LVMH has also assisted in the temporary redesign of Atlas’ Papillon Room for the concept.
“We are incredibly proud to have partnered with Atlas to provide this experience,” said Meredith Sherman, Prestige Manager at Moet Hennessy. “The Choux Box is a unique Atlanta offering, featuring a sense of sophistication that resonates with the LVMH brand.”
Final Bite
The concept of The Choux Box was created by Atlas and The Garden Room Culinary Director Freddy Money and Executive Pastry Chef Eric Snow.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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If you’re a fan of a nice, succulent, delicious burger (and we know you are), you should definitely check out this summertime deal.
BurgerFi is offering customers a one-day-only deal on July 18. On this day, when guests purchase any Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage, they can add on a premium BurgerFi Cheeseburger for $3.
Get This Deal On One Day Only
BurgerFi’s signature Cheesebur
ger is served with two juicy, all-natural Angus Beef patties, two slices of melty American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and savory Fi Sauce for $3. 
The $3 double Cheeseburger is too good to pass up, and it is available for one day only. The add-on is only valid for dine-in and will not be valid with online orders, first-party or 3rd party delivery services. The offer is limited to one Cheeseburger per Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage and is available at participating locations while supplies last.
“We are proud to be celebrated as America’s favorite better burger brand,” said Carl Bachmann, Chief Executive Officer of BurgerFi International Inc. “We look forward to welcoming new and loyal guests into our restaurants with our award-winning burgers.”
Where To Find BurgerFi In Atlanta
In Atlanta, BurgerFi has locations here:
- 6141 Peachtree Pkwy Suite B, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 | (470) 375-6993
- 2844 S Main St, Kennesaw, GA 30144 | (770) 635-2800
- 5475 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004 | (770) 817-4658
- 968 Duluth Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 | (678) 878-3224
Final Bite
BurgerFi is renowned for its chef-inspired menu of burgers, including the Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger, a double-handed, sandwich made with two Angus Beef patties, melty American Cheese, and six pieces of bacon.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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You might not believe it, but Linkedin.com can definitely help you get a job. The professional jobs website has some cool features that jobseekers should be taking advantage of.
In this article, I’ll show you how to use LinkedIn to help you find that job you want.
Here’s How To Use LinkedIn To Find A Job
Linkedin has more than 260 million members in its online community. The social networking site is free, although there is a paid subscription it offers as part of a Premium membership.
The things we’ll go over in this article will be applicable to the free site. No need to pay to find a job on LinkedIn.
In This Article:
- How To Add A Profile Photo To LinkedIn
- How To Add A Resume To LinkedIn
- How to Network on Linkedin
- How To Use LinkedIn To Find Jobs
- What To Do After You Apply
Add A Profile Photo
One of the most underrated factors in getting interest on LinkedIn is the profile photo. When uploading an profile photo make sure you:
- Use a quality photo.
- Smile in your photo.
- Look professional in your photo
Here’s how to add a photo on LinkedIn:
- Tap your profile photo, then tap View Profile.
- On your profile, tap the Camera icon at the upper left.
- Tap Photo to take a photo or select a photo from your phone or computer.
How To Add A Resume To LinkedIn
To add a resume on LInkedIn, here are the steps you need to make:
#1. Log into LInkedIn.com and access your profile by clicking on your picture or the Me tab in the top navigation menu.
2. Once you click on More, it will open up a dialog box that will give you an option to manage your resume.
3. Here’s where you can either upload a resume or create one. Once you add your resume you’ll be able to manage it, including add sections to it.
Once your resume is live on LinkedIn, you’ll be one step closer to being discoverable to recruiters and others on the site.
Next, let’s talk about how to meet people on LinkedIn. The virtues of networking in person go without question, but it’s just as important to do in online.
Want To Customize Your URL?
For branding purposes, some people customize their URL, which LinkedIn allows you to do. To customize your URL, here are the steps.
- Tap on your profile picture.
- Scroll to the Contact section and tap the Edit icon.
- On the Edit contact info page, tap on your Profile URL.
- Under Edit your custom URL, tap the Edit icon next to the URL.
- Type in your name or whatever you want to call yourself as your new custom URL.
- Tap Save.
How To Network On LinkedIn
To network effectively on LinkedIn, you’ll need to build your network by adding connections. Once you connect with someone, you will see all their posts and other interactions on the site.
Click on the My Network button to find people to add. Look for people who have similar positions as you do. You’ll especially need to connect with people who work at the employer you want to get a job with.
It may pay to connect to the following people on LInkedIn:
- Would-be employer recruiter
- Would-be employer hiring manager
- Would-be employer colleagues
You’re not just connecting with people to add them to your network, you may want to reach out to them and introduce yourself to them. Tell them that you’re interested in a position there and would like to know their thoughts on the company.
Be upfront about your aspirations and any other thing they ask you. This is how you make a real connection that may make the difference in being hired or not.
When reaching out to people to network on LinkedIn, try to build a rapport with them through shared experiences or interests and goals you both have in common.Now let’s get to the nitty gritty: How to find a job on this employment networking site.
How To Use LinkedIn To Find Jobs
LinkedIn is a great resource to find a job online. There are obviously other job sites out there, but only LInkedIn has a built-in social network where your future boss and colleagues are accessible.
Using LinkedIn to find a job used to be a lot easier when the jobs platform was separate from the main site. But in 2019, LInkedIn folded Jobs into the main site and app.
If you click on Jobs in the LinkedIn menu, it will show you the latest available jobs based on your profile.
Using the algorithm of jobs you’ve searched for on the site, LinkedIn jobs will appear that you may be interested in.
Once you find a job and choose to apply for it, you’ll have two ways to do so:
- Some jobs may allow you to use the Easy Apply feature: This will allow you to immediately send your resume to the employer in the LinkedIn interface
- Other companies will forward you to their career site to go through the full process of filling out an application online
What To Do After You Apply
After you apply for a job on LinkedIn, this is where the site punches above its weight: Remember those connections you added to your network?
Circle back to them to tell them that you applied for a position and would appreciate a reference. Linkedin makes it easy for candidates to ask for a reference and add it to their application.
Last Words
LinkedIn has a lot more features that can help you find a job. One of the best ways to take advantage of the site or app is to continue to build your connections.
Your network will be the way that you get exposed to new jobs and employment opportunities that you may be interested in.
Finally, don’t think you need to spend a large amount of time on the site. Try to check in for a few minutes every other day or a few times a week.
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Atlanta is once again represented among a new round of recipients of the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund.
Google for Startups recently announced the recipients of its fourth Google for Startups Black Founders Fund and second Latino Founders Fund, which respectively provide promising Black and Latino-led startups non-equity cash awards to help fuel their businesses.
Atlanta Startup Is Recipient Of Google for Startups Founders Fund
One Georgia-based founder is among the recipients. Atlanta-based ConConnect is an innovative AI-powered platform that bridges the gap between the formerly incarcerated, case worker-driven organizations, and employers, fostering successful reintegration through resource matching, skills training, and tailored job opportunities.
“Being a part of the Google Black Founders Fund for me means change and a chance to make big social impact technology advances alongside a tech giant,” ConConnect CEO Andre Peart said in a news release.
What Is The Google For Startups Founders Fund?
The Google for Startups Black and Latino Founders Funds provides $150,000 cash awards as well as hands-on support to help Black entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses in the US. In addition to the non-dilutive capital and up to $100,000 in Google Cloud credits, recipients also receive:
- Mentorship from Googlers
- Other resources such as sales training, investor prep
- Mental health coaching and more at no cost
“In 2020, we launched our first Google for Startups Black Founders Fund to help Black tech entrepreneurs overcome the disproportionate hurdles they face when raising capital,” said [Lisa Gevelber, VP of Google for Startups] “Over the past three years, we’ve significantly expanded the scope of our work, expanding our Black Founders Fund to Europe, Africa and Brazil, and to Latino founders in the US. We’ve now provided $45M in cash awards and to 547 promising entrepreneurs through our Black and Latino Founders Funds. We are excited to welcome a new group of diverse founders who are using technology to solve some of society’s biggest problems.”
Final Word
The total contribution from Google for Startups in the state of Georgia since 2020 amounts to nearly $5M invested across more than 60 startups, including many movers and shakers in Atlanta.
Atlanta is one of the top cities when it comes to businesses owned by black women. Georgia’s capital city also has become a thriving tech mecca with some of the top tech companies headquartered here.
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The highly anticipated Southern National opened its doors on July 7, 2023 in Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood. The eatery is located at 72 Georgia Ave Ste 100 Atlanta, GA 30312.
The restaurant prides itself on upscale Southern cuisine like you’ve never seen. “At Southern National, our passion is providing an exceptional dining experience with Southern influenced globally inspired dishes and one-of-a-kind beverages,” it says on its social media account.
Now Open To Serve: Southern National In Summerhill
The brains and brawn behind Southern National go to Chef Duane Nutter and restaurateur Reggie Washington, who both have James Beard nominations and who worked together at One Flew South in Atlanta. The duo moved to Alabama to open the original Southern National in Birmingham.
Now it’s Atlanta’s turn to witness the culinary splendor of Southern National, which will feature food curated around the South.
What’s On The Menu At Southern National?
The menu at Southern National features such dishes as Coffee Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops and Herb Butter Boiled Redfish. You can also look for some Asian-fusion dishes as well.
Check out the Southern National Menu.
The restaurant’s beverage program is directed by Greg Best and Paul Calvert,
The hours for Southern National are as follows:
- Monday: 4 p.m.- 10 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed
Thursday through Saturday: 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where Is Southern National Located?
Southern National is located at 72 Georgia Ave Ste 100 Atlanta, GA 30312. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Southern National has changed the game when it comes to restaurants in Summerhill.
You don’t have to travel north of I-20 to find good food anymore. There’s plenty of good restaurants on Atlanta’s south side.
- Monday: 4 p.m.- 10 p.m.
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An Atlanta native and one of the hottest rappers in the game — Lil Baby — has just opened a seafood restaurant in Atlanta near downtown. The eatery, The Seafood Menu Restaurant & Lounge, held a grand opening at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023.
The Seafood Menu joins several other celebrity-owned restaurants in Atlanta, which has a burgeoning dining scene.
Rapper Lil Baby Opens Restaurant In Southwest Atlanta
Lil Baby, real name, Dominique Armani Jones, went public back in 2021 about his plans to own a food spot in his hometown.
“I have a new restaurant and I’ma open it in Atlanta,” he said during an XXL interview back then. “It was supposed to be open by January, but we had to finish the stages, so maybe, February, March.”
Fast forward to summer 2023 and Lil Baby is a restaurateur.
“Restaurants are one of the few businesses that have lasted for 50 years, standing strong even through the challenges of the pandemic,” Lil Baby said in a written statement. “I believe in the power of endurance.”
What’s On The Menu At The Seafood Menu?
According to a press release, the restaurant will specialize in affordable seafood dishes like shrimp, salmon paired with delectable sauces and appetizers. The restaurant will also have Caribbean Jerk, one of the owner’s favorite cuisines.
The restaurant’s interior design was done by Jasmine Smith, who worked with Lil Baby and business partner Chad Dillon (The Boiler Room), to decorate the place.
“When they showed me the location, I saw that it was in the heart of Atlanta,” Smith told Essence. “I first came to them for any info that they had, and Baby and Chad pretty much agreed that they wanted something that was for our culture.”
“They wanted to do something that involved a hip hop type of feel, but also keep it Atlanta,” she told the publication. “That’s how I came up with the wall design. I took Baby’s favorite R&B and hip hop artists, along with Atlanta’ monumental establishments like the Braves’ stadium and The Varsity, and other places he visited growing up. So, I wanted the interior to feel like home. I wanted it to feel like Atlanta.”
Where Is The Seafood Menu Located In Atlanta?
The Seafood Restaurant is located at 880 MLK Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 just down the street from the Atlanta University Center. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Bite
Atlanta continues to be a place with plentiful things to do, see and eat! If you like that part of town, don’t sleep on College Park either.
If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
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Rapper Lil Uzi Vert is headlining a major U.S. tour that will stop in Atlanta, Georgia, among other places.
The tour marks the Philadelphia native’s first headlining tour since 2018, when they hit 32 cities as part of the “Endless Summer Tour.”
When Is The Lil Uzi Tour Coming To Atlanta?
The Lil Uzi tour date in Atlanta is November 6, 2023 at the Coca-Cola Roxy, which is one of the best live venues in Atlanta.
The tour announcement comes on the heels of Uzi’s most recent album, Pink Tape, released June 30, 2023. Last year, they also unleashed their widely popular track “Just Wanna Rock” as well as their Red & White EP which included standout songs such as “For Fun,” “I Know,” and more.
Most recently, Uzi opened the 2023 BET Awards with an electrifying performance of “Spin Again” and “Just Wanna Rock“ from Pink Tape. Earlier this year, they delivered dazzling performances at a wide array of national platforms, from the 2023 Grammys to Wrestlemania 39 to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Lil Uzi Vert 2023 Tour Dates
Sat Oct 21 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
Mon Oct 23 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Tue Oct 24 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Wed Oct 25 — Detroit, MI — Fox Theatre
Tue Oct 31 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Thu Nov 02 — Hampton, VA — Hampton Coliseum
Fri Nov 03 — Raleigh, NC — PNC Arena
Sun Nov 05 — Birmingham, AL — Avondale Brewing Company
Mon Nov 06 — Atlanta, GA — Coca Cola Roxy
Wed Nov 08 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
Thu Nov 9 — Austin, TX — Moody Center
Fri Nov 10 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
Mon Nov 13 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
Thu Nov 16 — Los Angeles, CA — The Kia Forum
Sat Nov 18 — San Francisco, CA — Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Mon Nov 20 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center
Wed Nov 22 — Philadelphia, PA — Wells Fargo CenterFinal Word
Lil Uzi Vert is a major artist will some strong ties to Atlanta. In 2018, he got a Grammy nomination as “Best New Artist,” and received the “Breakout Artist of the Year Award” among others.
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The ongoing writers strike and looming actors strike may have grave consequences for some of the tentpole franchises in cinema, including those produced by Marvel Studios.
That means that Atlanta, Georgia — a favorite production site for Marvel — stands to suffer a major blow if things continue to worsen between Hollywood crews, talent and executives.
Report: Disney May Slow Down On Marvel Productions
Disney CEO Bob Iger told CNBC that the company is in the midst of several cost-cutting measures to its animation business and movie productions including Lucasfilm and Marvel.
“You pull back not just to focus, but also as part of our cost containment initiative. Spending less on what we make, and making less,” Iger told the publication. The company has been making decisions to make its streaming service, Disney+, compete against Netflix and more.
When talking about making tough decisions for Disney, Iger said he appreciated that Marvel’s content has worked so well for its TV business, but he’s not sure how long it can last.
“Marvel is a great example of that. It had not been in the television business at any significant level, and not only did they increase their movie output, but they ended up making a number of TV series,” said Iger. “Frankly, it diluted focus and attention.”
Final Word
Hollywood’s first industrywide shutdown looks like it’s going to happen. The union representing television and movie actors is set to join the picket line filled with screenwriters.
As for Atlanta, it’s evident that production has slowed. And yet, projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the latter part of the year and the foreseeable future.
If you want to be an actor, the city has classes you can take as well as places that provide headshots and more. You can also audition at numerous casting calls to build your movie and TV reel.Coming 2 America is just one of many films filmed in Atlanta. See our Movies Page for more.Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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The Atlanta Hawks have secured their backcourt for the 2023-24 season, signing guard Dejounte Murray to a multi year contract.
The terms of the agreement were not disclosed by the team, who is hoping Murray can bring stability to the Hawks offense and help star guard Trae Young.
Hawks Re-Sign Murray
Murray averaged 20.5 points, 6.1 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 74 games last season.
“Been Locked In From The Moment Y’all Accepted Me….. LOYALTY OVER EVERYTHING Let’s Gooooooooooooooo!!!!!!”
“DJ is someone we want to continue to build with. He’s a dynamic talent with the heart of a leader. He leads by example, is an unselfish teammate, and truly cares about winning,” said Hawks General Manager Landry Fields.
The deal comes 13 months after the San Antonio Spurs traded Murray, then an All Star, to the Hawks for forward Danilo Gallinari and a trio of first-round picks.
The original trade was as follows:
Hawks received:
• Dejounte Murray
• Jock LandaleSpurs received:
• Danilo Gallinari
• 2023 first-round pick (via Charlotte from New York, protected)
• 2025 first-round pick
• 2026 pick swap
• 2027 first-round pickThe Spurs used the picks in part to draft Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1.
Final Word
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