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The Atlanta taco wars are heating up as another contender enters the fray: Torchy’s Tacos, which started as an Austin, Texas food truck, is opening in West Midtown in Atlanta.
The new Atlanta restaurant is having a grand opening on August 23, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. To celebrate, the first 100 guests in line will receive a limited-edition key chain, which entitles them to a year of free green chile queso with any dine-in or takeout order (one redemption per day).
What’s On The Menu at Torchy’s Tacos?
Tacos Torchy’smenu is known for pushing the boundaries with taco fillings and flavors, often incorporating unique ingredients and creative twists. The menu is the most expansive of any taco restaurant, including its famous green chile queso.
For example, there’s the Mofaux taco, which has cowboy-style Beyond Beef topped with green chiles, grilled corn, peppadew peppers, avocado, cilantro and the spicy heat of Diablo sauce.
Also, the Trailer Park taco featuring fried chicken, green chiles, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheddar jack cheese, and poblano sauce on a flour tortilla.
The opening of the West Midtown location will mark Torchy’s Tacos’ 126th location nationwide. Originally founded in Austin the fast-casual chain is known for its eclectic tacos, sides, margaritas, and signature cocktails.
Where Is Torchy’s Tacos Located in Atlanta?
Torchy’s Tacos can be found at 1055 Howell Mill Rd suite 130, Atlanta, GA 30318. Here is a map to help you find it.
Final Bite
Who knows, this may become one of the best places to eat in West Midtown. Atlanta has a lot of places with premium food and drink.
The best restaurants on the Beltline all have excellent customer service and food. What separates them from many of the other spots is that they’re on the urban playground called the Beltline.
The ATL has other cool eateries as well. If you’re gluten-free, there’s plenty of options. Same goes for keto-friendly restaurants or Asian fare in Atlanta.
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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Are you trying to get out of the house and take your lover/homey/friend around Atlanta, Georgia? If so, you should know that there’s plenty of places to go and things to see!
This article is going to show you some of the best things couples can get into around Atlanta.
Things For Couples To Do In Atlanta
There are many romantic things to do in Atlanta, but you don’t have to be love birds necessarily to enjoy these spots.
And the good thing is that these are cheap things to do in Atlanta.
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Fun Spots
Atlanta has a vibrant mix of fun activities and destinations that cater to adults looking for fun. Here are some great options:
Neon Brush Sip and Paint
Neon Brush is a painting workshop in a unique retro-futuristic atmosphere. Immerse yourself in a fluorescent neon-lit setting to create your own work of art. Get tickets.
Painted Duck
976 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Great for couples, the Painted Duck is a combination of many cool things: a distinguished drinkery, duckpin bowling, and gaming parlor.
Visit the Titanic in Atlanta
Check out the Titanic in Atlanta, an an immersive expedition to the depths of the infamous ship’s history. You’ll see life-sized recreations of rooms, immersive video animations, and 3D views place you onboard the ship as a passenger. Get tickets.
Van Gogh
If you’re the artsy type, you’ll love this immersive Van Gogh experience being offered in Atlanta. Get tickets.
Adventure
Take A Helicopter Ride Over Atlanta
Photo credit: Atlanta Helicopter Ride Atlanta Helicopter Tours (3948 Aviation Cir NW, Atlanta, GA 30336 | (404) 500-6468) offer stunning views of Georgia’s largest city.
Here’s what one customer says about Atlanta Helicopter Tours. “Matt is the BEST! The Pilot was very knowledgeable and eased all of my anxiety. Being an GA native he was able to educate us about historic landmarks, from a birdseye view. I booked the birthday special for a nighttime ride. Best decision ever! The Atlanta skyline was so beautiful. I would recommend booking with this company. Good luck on your future endeavors Matt.”
Explore the Atlanta Beltline
The Beltline’s Eastside, Westside and Southside Trails are all open and connected around the city. Few things are as nice as a walk on the Beltline at dusk hand in hand. Check out pictures of the Southside Trail.
And don’t forget that many of the best Beltline restaurants are within walking distance as well.
Get Your Pickleball On
Photo credit: City of Atlanta Pickle has become an increasingly popular sport around Atlanta. If you’re playing at home or setting up a temporary court, you’ll need a net, some racquetball paddles and, of course, some pickleballs. Check out the best pickleball courts.
Take A Walk In Piedmont Park
400 Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
For a serene scene in Midtown, bring your loved one to Piedmont Park. The green oasis in the middle of a concrete jungle is just the thing on a weekend. Read about some more Atlanta parks to enjoy.
Kayak Down The Chattahoochee River
With the Chattahoochee River right here in your backyard, it’s a great place to enjoy with your best friend. You can hit the waves at the Chattahoochee Nature Center 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, Georgia 30075. Tickets go fast for Canoe With CNC events, so act with haste.
Entertainment
Catch A Comedy Show
Atlanta’s nightlife entertainment has a funny bone at its core. Enjoy some drinks and laughter at one of these top comedy joints in Atlanta.
Check Out Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company
887 West Marietta St NW # J102, Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 532-1901
Kenny Leon, formerly at the helm at the Alliance Theatre, opened his own spot at True Colors in Atlanta. A great date night is going to a show at True Colors Theatre. Check out the shows.
Check Out The Alliance Theatre
1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
The Alliance Theatre is an excellent place to take a date or your significant other.
Here’s what one attendee said recently: “What a great experience. It’s the perfect theater for theatrical events with automated props, descending floors, wired to fly cast members in the air, and an amazing sound system! There is no bad seat in the house, so don’t be skeptical about balcony seating. I’m looking forward to seeing other plays at this wonderful theater!”
Go To The Movies
Photo credit: Playhouse Media Why not check out the latest flick at the movie theater? For a superior experience, watch it in IMAX. Read about the best movie theaters in Atlanta.
Restaurants
Here’s our choice of some of the best places to take that someone special for Valentine’s Day.
2 Urban Licks
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
2 Urban Licks is a great date night restaurant for a number of reasons: It’s a chi chi spot, the drinks are amazing and it’s a people-watching place.
Here is what one Google reviewer says about 2 Urban Licks: “It was a great casual place to celebrate our anniversary! Food was great! Beware though, the quantities are large! We decided to share 3 apps and an entree…even that was too much food.”
Go For Pizza At Varuni Napoli
Looking to have a lovely night on Valentine’s Day? Check out Chef Luca at Neapolitan pizzeria Varuni Napoli this Feb. 14. Treat your Valentine + holiday gathering to a feast for lovers.
Varuni Napoli is offering two delicious specials that make the perfect dinner to share this Valentine’s Day.
The multi-course experience is $65, and includes:
Varuni’s best-selling Bianca pizza with special Valentine’s Day toppings including 3 cheeses (DOP buffalo mozzarella, buffalo ricotta, Pecorino Romano), salami, a sweet tomato and Calabrian pepper purée, basil + black pepper
An arugula salad over a bed of edible rose petals, mixed berries, sweet candied pecans, cherry tomatoes + shaved feta cheese and more.Bask Steakhouse in Roswell
1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 | (770) 910-9799
Why not check out Bask, a new steakhouse in Roswell? The eatery recently held its grand opening on Feb. 2, 2023 and is now accepting reservations on OpenTable.
Coalition Food & Beverage
50 Canton St Suite 108, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Coalition Food and Beverage is spread across 3,331-square-feet of space and seats approximately 150 diners, including a bar, outdoor dining and private dining.
While not as stiff and contemporary-looking as many of the restaurants you’d see in Midtown, Coalition at 50 Canton Street in Alpharetta strives for a more urban aesthetic and community feel.
The funky decor and bold menu has been a strong selling point for Buckhead’s wealthy crowds looking to find something new to eat. The eatery clearly caters to the upwardly mobile and affluent, something that was clearly evident in the day AtlantaFi sampled a few items on the menu.White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails
270 Peachtree St NW, 100, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 524-7200
Here’s what one Google reviewer says about White Oak Kitchen: “I was staying in a hotel adjacent to this restaurant and went in for a late night bite and drink with my wife. We just wanted an appetizer and drinks but, what a creative selection, it was hard to choose just a few things. We got some wine and a couple of cocktails and the charred broccoli and carrots.”
Paschal’s
180 Northside Dr SW #B, Atlanta, GA 30313
Known as the kitchen of the civil rights movement, Paschals has had the most continuous success of any soul food joint in the city.
Founded by the Paschal brothers, James and Robert in 1947, this Castleberry Hill eatery has long enjoyed strong support from Atlanta’s black community. Since 1947, James and Robert Paschal, The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph David Abernathy and Hosea Williams all planned protests in the back room while collard greens and corn bread baked only feet away from them.
Explore Atlanta Like You Never Have
Tired of watching TV all day? Get out and about! There is so much to do around Atlanta!
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
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For the past five years, Black Men’s Wellness Day Atlanta has been an annual event that features a 5K walk/run and health screenings for Black men — and this year is no different.
The goal is to get as many Black men as possible to participate in free onsite health screenings that measure their blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, HIV, STD/STI, prostate cancer, and more.
“We do this every year to save the lives of Black men,” said Keith Dobbins, the Atlanta Coordinator for African American Male Wellness Agency Atlanta. “If you save a Black man’s life you save his family. When you save the family, you save the community. And that’s what we’re all about, affecting massive change through the health of Black men.”
When Is Black Men’s Wellness Day This Year?
Atlanta Black Men’s Wellness Day takes place on Saturday, September 14, 7:00 AM, at Morehouse College Public Health Sciences Institute, 830 Westview Drive Southwest Atlanta, GA 30314.
For the 2024 Atlanta Black Men’s Wellness Day, Greg Clay, City of Atlanta Executive Director, Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services, is serving as the 2024 Honorary Chair.
“I am extremely excited to lead this annual effort here in Atlanta, as we work to impact health disparities, along with other issues, in my role with the city on a daily basis,” Clay said. “This proactive movement is a true depiction of Atlanta’s Group Project, working together to fight our community’s biggest challenges facing Black men.”
Also, serving as local Atlanta ambassadors for the 2024 Atlanta Black Men’s Wellness Day are:
- Georgia Rep. Derrick Jackson (District 68)
- Georgia Rep. Eric Bell, II (District 75)
- Tony Terry, R&B recording artist
- Ovie Mughelli, former Atlanta Falcons, healthcare consultant
- Rafiq Ahmad, former president of 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta
- Merlin Knight, vice president, Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce
- Jared C. Fields, chairman, Mirror 100 Mentoring Program of 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta
- Dr. Parion Alexander, Board Certified Physician Assistant, The Family Health Centers of Georgia
- J. Levesnton Bell II, vice president of mental health & wellness, The AON Initiative
- Langston Longley, Principal, Scott Elementary School
- Hamilton Abbott, youth ambassador
Last year, Black Men’s Wellness Day attracted over 1,500 people who received free health screenings and participated in the festivities. Morehouse School of Medicine is returning this year as a partner to conduct the health screenings.
“Black Men’s Wellness Day in Atlanta is more than just an event- it’s a movement toward health equity and empowerment for African American men,” said Kenny R. Hampton, president of the African American Male Wellness Agency. “By addressing the health disparities that disproportionately affect our community, we are not only improving individual lives but also strengthening families and communities. Our mission is to provide the tools and resources necessary for Black men to lead healthier, longer lives and this event is crucial to making that vision a reality.”
Since 2004, The National African American Male Wellness Agency (The AA Wellness Agency) has produced a 5K Walk & Run in over 15 cities as an awareness campaign to spotlight the fact that Black Men die on average 12 years earlier than their white counterparts. For 20 years, the AA Wellness Agency has worked to save Black men’s lives, close the health gap and help Black men to live longer from preventable diseases.
In addition to the 5K walk/run and free onsite health screenings, The 2024 Atlanta Black Men’s Wellness Day will also feature live entertainment and family-friendly fun, which includes an area specifically for kids.
Attendees can register for free to participate in the 5K walk/run by buying tickets here.
For more information about African American Male Wellness Agency, visit aawellness.org/.=================================
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Chick-fil-A is days away from opening its first two-story restaurant in metro Atlanta. The building is in Stockbridge, Georgia will open later in August.
The company recently made the announcement last year as part of its aggressive growth plans it will embark on over the years ahead.
Chick-fil-A To Build Two-Story Restaurant In Atlanta Area
The company says the eatery’s design will aid quicker ordering and faster convenience for customers.
“Understanding this desire for convenience, the locations for these tests were intentionally selected with the customers in mind, giving them more control over their desired experience and cutting down wait-time,” Khalilah Cooper, Chick-fil-A’s executive director of restaurant design, was quoted as saying in a news release.
Atlanta location will be part of two new restaurant concepts, with the other one being in New York City. The eateries will feature four dedicated Mobile Thru lanes, that have help ease wait times and make ordering easier, the company said.
Encouraged by the way the eatery’s customer service flourished during the COVID-era, the company is leaning into new digital formats to make interactions between the customer and Team Members as seamless as possible.
“Digital orders make up more than half of total sales in some markets – and growing – so we know our customers have an appetite for convenience,” Khalilah Cooper, executive director, restaurant design, said in a press release.
In addition to the new Mobile Thru lanes, the new restaurant concept will have the following features.
- A kitchen above the drive-thru lanes.
- Orders delivered directly to the customer in a space protected by the upper level.
- A walk-up concept designed for urban areas with heavy foot traffic.
- Ability to serve guests quickly who order ahead of time in the Chick-fil-A App.
“Understanding this desire for convenience, the locations for these tests were intentionally selected with the customers in mind, giving them more control over their desired experience and cutting down wait-time, while continuing to provide genuine hospitality and care to every guest,’ she said.
Final Word
Chick-fil-A has not elaborated on when exactly these new concepts will be built, but you can bet they will be constructed quickly as has been the restaurant’s M.O. in recent years.
Want some Chick-fil-A in Atlanta? You can check out our interactive Chick-fil-A location finder.
When it comes to burger restaurants, Atlanta has it all. 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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One way we can save money is go use coupons, which come in electronic or paper form. Coupons are still one of the best ways to save on the items you buy.
This article is going to show you some of the best coupon sites with printable voucher codes you can use before you shop.
Best Coupons: Where Can You Get Discount Codes Online?
Here are the best coupon sites you can use immediately to save on your shopping bill.- Coupons.com
- Couponmom.com
- Groupon.com
- CoolSavings.com
- DontPayFull
- Hip2Save
- LivingSocial
- Retailmenot.com
- ShopAtHome
- SlickDeals
How To Get Deep Discounts At The Store
You may be wondering how to get deep discounts on items you buy everyday. Although it takes effort, finding deals isn’t brain science. Here are three ways to do it:
1. Go to the Clearance Section
Shopping out of the season is the #1 to get items for deep discount. The retailers have a vested interest in moving old stuff to clearance so they can make shelf space for new things.
2. Comparison Shop
If you don’t think you’re getting a good deal, compare the prices between multiple stores. You can do this by going online and doing the following:
- Pulling up the sales page of each competitor website
- Subscribing to different retailers and scanning their marketing emails for deals
3. Shop At The Right Time
Can your purchase wait until sales are abundant? We’re talking about the holidays toward the end of the year or even sales that correspond with a national holiday like July Fourth or Labor Day.
Sometimes, you can score some major deals just from timing your shopping around certain holidays when retailers drop their prices.
4. Ask the Store Manager
One of the easiest ways to get a discount is to ask the store manager for a discount. They know which products aren’t doing well and they may be willing to cut a deal.
Also, the manager may be able to tip you to the date when another item is set to go on sale.
Final Words
Coupons can save you big money at the grocery store. If you don’t use them — either the digital or print kind — you’re missing out on some major savings.
You can always save money if you put in the time and effort. The discounts are out there. You just have to find them.
Some stores will have outdated items in a special part of the store. Look for the discounts to save money.
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Festival season continues in Atlanta this weekend with Funk Fest ATL. Keep reading to find out what to expect for a jamming good time.
The two-day event is one of the best festivals in Atlanta.
What Is Funk Fest?
Funk Fest is an outdoor musical festival celebrating its 25th anniversary with events in Atlanta, Orlando, Florida, Louisville, and Kentucky.
Funk Fest ATL is set for Saturday August 10 and Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Wolfcreek Amphitheater in South Fulton, Georgia.
Who’s Performing for Funk Fest 2024 in Atlanta?
Performing at Funk Fest ATL is Erikah Badu, Big Boi, Goodie Mob, Stokely and the Isley Brothers.
Where Is Wolfcreek Amphitheater?
Wolfcreek Amphitheater is located at 3025 Merk Rd, South Fulton, Georgia 30349. Here is a map to help you find it.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/3025+Merk+Rd+SW,+College+Park,+GA+30349/@33.6752807,-84.5672986,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f4e02a507f1e81:0xe4db7e4b097a2710!8m2!3d33.6752807!4d-84.5672986!16s%2Fg%2F11c3q3yn_xAtlanta is for tourists, but it’s also for locals. If you want to explore Georgia’s largest city, do it on your terms and check out the fun, cool and new things happening in Atlanta this weekend and even on the weekday. You can start downtown, and get it crackin’ in Buckhead. Check out the newest Atlanta restaurants, beautiful parks and unexplored spots you’ve only heard about. AtlantaFi your experience!
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Debby has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane in the Gulf, with maximum winds of 75 mph.
The warm Gulf waters are fueling further intensification, and Debby may get a bit stronger before making landfall along Florida’s Big Bend on Monday.
As it moves inland, Debby will turn eastward, guided by a stalled front across the southeast. It is expected to weaken but may re-emerge in the Atlantic mid-week, turning north and moving up the East Coast.
Will Debby Hit Atlanta?
The highest likelihood of rain is south and east of metro Atlanta, where rain has already begun in southern and coastal Georgia. The storm is expected to have minimal impact on the metro Atlanta area.
Debby is the fourth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, following Tropical Storm Alberto, Hurricane Beryl, and Tropical Storm Chris, all of which formed in June.
Tropical storms and hurricanes can cause river flooding and overwhelm drainage systems and canals.
Storm Safety: 3 Tips
Seek shelter in a sturdy building and stay away from windows, glass doors, and skylights. Stay on the lower floors of multi-story buildings to avoid wind exposure.
Check for Injuries
Check yourself and others for injuries. Provide first aid as necessary and seek medical attention if needed.
Avoid Flooded Areas
Stay away from flooded roads, bridges, and buildings. Floodwaters can hide dangers like debris and downed power lines.
High winds can shatter glass and cause debris to fly, posing significant dangers.
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We keep telling you that you don’t have to leave Southwest Atlanta to eat, drink and have a good time. One of S.W. Atlanta’s best neighborhoods — Cascade — is one of the most dynamic areas to visit in Georgia’s largest city.
The Cascade corridor is home to some of the most distinguished people in Atlanta, including celebrities, a teenage R&B group, the mayor (Guilford Forest) and hometown sports hero Hank Aaron. The area is also home to well-known megachurches and famous companies and businesses.
Here Are The Best Things To Do In Cascade
Here are some of the best things you can do in Cascade.
Go Practice Your Swing
3520 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30331 | (470) 225-1313
If you’re a golfer, you can go the driving range to get your swing on. The Cascade Road Driving Range sits right off Interstate 285 and Cascade Road.
Enjoy A Nature Trail
2852 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 | (404) 546-6744
One of the most beautiful nature reserves in Atlanta is at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve. This beautiful greenspace is full of lush leaves, earth-tone hues and even a waterfall.
Need to get away in the city? Bring the family, your significant other or just yourself to explore the natural beauty of Cascade Springs Nature Preserve.
Go Skating
3335 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 | (404) 996-0078
You can’t go skating in Atlanta without visiting Cascade Family Skating. This legendary spot has been the location of filming for a few movies, numerous music videos and a favorite weekend spot for decades.
It’s been a rite of passage for Atlanta teens to fall in love with the Cascade Family Skating. Why don’t you roll through?
Grab A Meal
Photo by Obi Onyeador on Unsplash If you’re hungry, there’s almost no better place to be than in southwest Atlanta’s Cascade corridor, and it’s not just soul food spots.
Drink Coffee or Sip Wine
2315 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, Ga.
Coffee and wine bar Cafe Bartique just opened at 2315 Cascade Road. Tantalizing cakes and good sips as well! Bonus: Live music on Fridays starting at 6:30 p.m.
The menu is an ode to Atlanta with names you’ll be quite familiar with.
Here Are The Best Atlanta Restaurants In Cascade
Some of the top restaurants over there include:
Gocha’s Breakfast Bar
Atlanta Locations:
- 695 Cascade Rd SW STE 440 Atlanta, GA 30331 | (678) 927-9166
- 834 Glynn St S suite 244,248, Fayetteville, GA 30214 | (770) 629-7443
Gocha Hawkins has a hit on her hands with Gocha’s Breakfast Bar in the Cascade area of Atlanta. There’s also another one in Fayetteville.
Here’s what one reviewer says about the brunch. “In town for the weekend and needed some breakfast and Gotcha’s was everything we needed to sum up our trip. We had the Grit cakes, pancakes, salmon, salmon croquettes and the shrimp skillet. Everythign was cooked to perfection and we will surely be back when we stop in town again ! Thanks Mija your service was impeccable, great menu recommendations and you were attentive and friendly !”
Final Word
If you know anything about southwest Atlanta, you know that the Cascade area is one of the most dynamic for new and native residents alike.
Slutty Vegan is one of the best black restaurants in Atlanta, and there are plenty others. If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.From soul food to the very best Mediterranean fare can be yours in the city.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump didn’t mince words talking about Georgia officials during his August 3 visit to Atlanta.
Trump took verbal shots at Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brian Raffensperger and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to the delight of the crowd.
On Gov. Brian Kemp, Trump credited himself with getting him elected.
“He’s a disloyal guy, and he’s a very average governor. Little Brian. Little Brian Kemp. Bad guy,” Trump said.
Kemp also responded to a comment made by Kemp’s wife, who said that Trump had not “earned” her vote.
On social media, Kemp responded to Trump, saying: “My focus is on winning this November and saving our country from Kamala Harris and the Democrats – not engaging in petty personal insults, attacking fellow Republicans, or dwelling on the past. You should do the same, Mr. President, and leave my family out of it.“
As if what he said about the Georgia officials weren’t enough, Trump also trashed them on his social network Truth Social.
Raffensperger responded in kind after Trump said he needed him to do “his job” when it came to elections: “Georgia’s elections are secure. The winner here in November will reflect the will of the people. History has taught us this type of message doesn’t sell well here in Georgia, sir.”
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Days after Vice President Kamala Harris appeared in Atlanta at the Georgia State University Convocation Center, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance held a rally at the same venue.
Trump, speaking to the crowd, said that he would “overfund the police, if we have to,” in a bid to underscore the contrast between himself and Harris.
He also vowed that under his second administration, police would get “federal immunity.”
He also made sure a few Atlanta-based Georgia officials felt his wrath. He singled out Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger for thwarting his efforts to “find” more than 11,000 votes to overturn the 2020 election.
On Gov. Brian Kemp, Trump credited himself with getting him elected.
“He’s a disloyal guy, and he’s a very average governor. Little Brian. Little Brian Kemp. Bad guy,” Trump said.
Kemp also responded to a comment made by Kemp’s wife, who said that Trump had not “earned” her vote.
On social media, Kemp responded to Trump, saying: “My focus is on winning this November and saving our country from Kamala Harris and the Democrats – not engaging in petty personal insults, attacking fellow Republicans, or dwelling on the past. You should do the same, Mr. President, and leave my family out of it.“
You should do the same, Mr. President, and leave my family out of it.
He also went in on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and former boyfriend Nathan “Loverboy Wade,” as Trump called him.
Saturday’s rally follows Trump’s disastrous performance at a National Association of Black Journalists event earlier in the week in Chicago.
Seconds after being introduced, he said, “You don’t even say hello, how are you? Are you with ABC? Because I think they’re a fake news network. … I love the black population of this country. I’ve done so much for the black population.”
On Saturday, commentators speculated before the event that Trump would use the opportunity to mend his words — and fences with African-American voters still on the fence.
Supporters posted on social media to show crowds of people in the 19,000-seat arena. From videos posted on social media, the venue did not appear packed.
One of the more surreal moments came when Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones said Harris’ pantomime as a black person was akin to Milli Vanilli.
From the looks of the crowd behind him, not everyone was impressed.
Before Trump spoke, supporters, including local Blexit Director Michaela Montgomery, railed against Harris’ appeal to black Americans.
”They don’t want to talk policy, they just want to talk propaganda to steal your vote,” she said.
Just last week, Harris made her sixth visit to Georgia this year, including four weeks ago when she met with former Migos rapper Quavo to talk about how to quell gun violence.
Now she’s coming again, this time with her pick for vice president.
