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Revised population estimates indicate that more people have moved to Atlanta than previously thought.
A correction by the U.S. Census says that metro Atlanta has 5.1 million residents instead of 4.9 million residents. The adjustment was needed after it was discovered that 100,853 residents had been assigned to the Gainesville, Georgia, urban area.
Is Atlanta Full?
I can assure you that this has not always been the case. But you may be wondering how Atlanta’s population exploded through the last few decades.
Before the 1996 Olympic Games, Atlanta has a regular city in the South, albeit a progressive one. But things changed quickly with the 1990 announcement that the Games would be coming to Georgia’s largest city.
Millions and millions of people moved in. And that’s where we are today. But you may be wondering this question:
How Many People Live In Atlanta, Georgia Right Now?
According to the latest Census Bureau statistics, more than 496,000 people live inside the city limits of Atlanta. But there’s a massive population that lives on the outskirts.
When you add in the entire metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia, including its three primary counties — Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton, Cobb and Gwinnett, you get 5.1 million.
What Is The Percentage Of Atlanta’s Black Population?
People of African descent make up 60% of Atlanta’s population, according to Census Bureau demographics statistics.
Most of Atlanta’s neighborhoods in the six zones are majority black, although there are pockets of predominantly white neighborhoods, especially in Buckhead and the suburbs of north Fulton County.
One major factor that continues to skew the demographic figures in Atlanta is gentrification, which has sped up over the past 10 years.
Here are the most gentrified areas of Atlanta.
Should You Move To Atlanta?
Atlanta is a place that has much to offer if you’re a young professional or even if you’re part of a middle-age family with children.
Here are some benefits to moving to Atlanta:
- The housing market continues to be one of the strongest in the nation.
- The job market is strong and has many work-from-home opportunities.
- The dining scene is the best in the Southeast.
- The city has plenty of green space that is pleasing to look at and explore.
There are some not-so-great things about living in a major metropolitan city as well. I’d say #1 is that the traffic can be a nightmare. Also, the spring pollen count can be quite high and cause your allergies to act up.
But overall, there’s a lot to love about Atlanta.
What Is There To Do In Atlanta?
One of the primary questions visitors often ask is whether there is anything to do in Atlanta. Of course, there is!
If you’ve got just 24 hours in Atlanta, here are things to pack in one day. If you’ve got more time to spend in the city, consider checking out this list of great things to see and do in Atlanta.
Final Word
If you’re thinking about moving to Atlanta or perhaps you’ve been here for a while, you are aware how the metro area’s population numbers continue to increase.
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. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
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There’s nothing better than a mouth-watering cheeseburger to satiate your hunger. Well, actually there is — a FREE cheeseburger. If that’s up your alley, we’ve got a deal for you.
In honor of National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, 2023, McDonald’s is offering its Double Cheeseburger at less than half its usual price: 50 cents.
Eat For Less On National Cheeseburger Day
All you have to do is venture to McDonald’s that day and order a Double Cheeseburger on that day (Sept. 18).
Find the closest McDonald’s near you and cash in and get your grub on.
Final Bite
If you’re a burger person trying to eat healthy there are some options out there for you. If you’re gluten-free, the ATL’s got you. Same goes for keto-friendly restaurants or Asian fare in Atlanta.
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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The new COVID vaccine will be available In Atlanta in a matter of days, according to local health officials.
The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising everyone 6 months and older to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine as fall and winter approach.The new vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna will be available across the nation at local health departments, clinics and pharmacies.
Is The New COVID Vaccine Free?
Health officials have said that most people can still get a COVID-19 vaccine for free. For people with health insurance, most plans will cover the vaccine at no cost to you. People who don’t have health insurance or with health plans that do not cover the cost ($100 to $125) can get a free vaccine from their local health centers; state, local, tribal, or territorial health department, according to the CDC.
An uptick in COVID-19 cases has prompted health officials to plan to produce new vaccines to combat its spread, according to U.S. government officials.The news comes just four months after the Biden Administration ended COVID vaccine requirements for federal employees.
Before approval of the new COVID shot was granted by pharmaceutical manufacturers, a rigid safety process must pass muster with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration then the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which makes its recommendations to a the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on its vaccination decisions, will weigh the safety and effectiveness of the new shots and make recommendations for their use.
When Will the New COVID Shot Be Available?The new COVID shot has begun being made available in mid-September, according to health officials.
President Biden, on vacation in early September in Lake Tahoe, told reporters that he is pushing to get a new COVID shot for the American people.
“I signed off this morning on a proposal we have to present to Congress a request for additional funding for a new vaccine that is necessary, that works,” Biden told a reporter. “Tentatively it is recommended that it will likely be recommended everybody get it no matter whether they’ve gotten it before or not.”
The latest wave of sickness is tied to a version of the omicron strain called XBB.1.5, health experts said.
if you want to test yourself to see whether you have COVID, there are several at-home tests that work.
How to order free COVID tests in the mail.
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On the heels of severely limiting access to its SkyClub lounges, Delta Air Lines has streamlined its SkyMiles rewards program.
Loyalty members will now only be able to earn Medallion Status through the airline’s “Medallion Qualification Dollars.”
That means loyalty members will no longer be able to use the amount of miles they’ve earned to qualify for higher rewards and membership levels.
Customers also will no longer need to track Medallion Qualification Miles or Medallion Qualification Segments.
The new rules have been met with frustration on social media, where many people see the changes as less appealing.
What Are Medallion Qualification Dollars?
Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) are the sum total of the SkyMiles members’ earnings from buying Delta-marketed flights and products, according to the airline.
MQDs can be earned by buying Delta airfare or a flight from a partner airline. They also can be earned from booking hotels, car rentals, or Delta Vacations on Delta.com.
How Many Dollars Equal An MQD?
According to Delta, you can earn one MQD for every dollar spent.
An MQD will also be the only qualification for Medallion Status, the airline says.
The Atlanta-based carrier recently announced the changes on its news website, which details when the new rules go into effect.
When Do The New Delta SkyMiles Policies Start?
The new SkyMiles policy goes into effect starting January 1, 2024.
Final Flight
Delta’s SkyMiles Program will use MQDs as the single qualifier toward Medallion Status. But the airline is giving you more ways to earn reward points.
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It’s going to be a So So Def October. The inaugural So So Def Festival is taking place in Atlanta this fall.
It’s only fitting that the festival happen in So So Def’s birthplace, Atlanta.
When is The So So Def Festival Happening?
The dates for the So So Def Festival are October 7-8. The two-day event will take place in Atlanta’s Central Park in Midtown.
Who Is Performing At the So So Def Festival?
The musical lineup includes:
- Ari Lennox
- T.I.
- Monica
- Jagged Edge
- Da Brat
- Gucci Mane
- Xscape
- Anthony Hamilton
- Bow Wow and more
Legendary Atlanta music mogul Jermaine Dupri announced the festival on his Instagram in July.
“We celebrating 30 years of So So Def and the way that we gon’ celebrate this is So So Def Festival,” he said. “I need all my day ones in the building.”
Final Word
In Atlanta Festival season goes deep into the year.
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Delta Air Lines has tightened the rules around gaining access to its SkyClub lounges, a favorite for its most valued customers.
The airline announced on Sept. 13, 2023, that beginning in January 2024, SkyMiles Platinum Amex Card holders will no longer have access to Delta SkyClubs.
Delta Ends SkyClub Access For SkyMiles Members
The airline says that starting on Jan. 1, 2024, Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Platinum Business American Express Card Members and Basic Economy passengers, regardless of card type, will no longer be eligible for Club access.
The new guidelines for SkyClub access come as the carrier seeks to “help preserve the premium experience in the airline’s popular lounges,” Delta says in a news release.
Only the most elite credit card-holders — Black Card members — will retain access to Delta SkyClubs, the airline said. As for the other cardholders, here are the rules:
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Card Members will receive 10 Club visits per year.
- Amex Platinum Card: 6 annual visits a year.
- -Amex Business Platinum Card: 6 annual visits a year.
The card holder changes take effect from Feb. 1, 2025 onward.
How To Retain Access To Delta’s SkyClub Lounges
Delta says loyalty members can earn unlimited Club access after spending $75,000 in eligible purchases on their eligible Card in a calendar year.
If they spend big, SkyMiles members will have unlimited Club access for both the remainder of the current program year (which ends on January 31) and for the next full program year.
Final Word
Delta will soon restrict the number of times its loyalty members and premium card holders can access Sky Lounges.
Spend tracking begins Jan. 1, 2024, for the 2025 Medallion year.
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Behind the stellar play and big bats of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Matt Olson, the Atlanta Braves have clinched the National League East title, a feat the squad has done six straight times.
If you’ve watched the Braves this year, you know that their offense has been one for the record books, but other teams are right behind them.
The Braves find themselves in a familiar place as they head into the Major League baseball playoffs. The team from Atlanta is one of the hottest in baseball and its dugout, bullpen and management are top-notch.
Braves Win Sixth Straight National League Title
Atlanta has now won 23 division titles, which lead the major leagues.
“They’re all special, and they’re all really hard,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “You should enjoy every time you get a chance to do this. It’s like I told them, ‘Don’t forget how this feels’ because it’s a really good feeling that lets you know your hard work is for something.”
Who Will The Braves Face In the Playoffs?
The Braves will likely get a first-round bye and begin postseason play the first week of October. The squad will also likely get home-field advantage throughout the postseason.
Many pundits are predicting a repeat showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Final Swing
When the Braves won it all in 2021, they were underdogs. Not so this time: Atlanta is the favorite and everyone will be gunning for them. Will they be ready?
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This fall, you won’t want to miss one of the premiere annual events of black excellence in metro Atlanta, the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic. The event is now in its sixth year and promises to be a blast.
As the culminating event of the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, guests dressed in their best derby attire will enjoy complimentary gourmet food options by Chef X and Chef Phil, along with signature cocktails, party tents, live music, cigar lounges, two polo games, equestrian exhibitions, and a fashion experience.
What Is The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic?
The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic is a three-day experiential event combining the best of fashion, food, polo and music presented by the Miguel Wilson Collection.
“When I created this event six years ago, I knew that it was different and it would become something special,” Miguel Wilson, founder of the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, says in a written statement. “What I did not know was the amount of people that would support us, not just in and around Atlanta but across the country. Every year, we have so many people who fly into Atlanta just for this event and due to the support we were able to expand from just a one-day event to an entire weekend.”
When Is The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic?
The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic spans over three days in October:
- Friday, Oct. 6 — Welcome Party
- Saturday, Oct. 7 — Polo & Pumps Day Party
- Saturday, Oct. 7 — Cocktails & Cigars Under the Stars
- Sunday, Oct. 8 — 6th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic
The highlight of the weekend is the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, set for Sunday, October 8th, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This extraordinary occasion will unfold at The Horse Mansion at Bouckaert Farm, located at 10045 Cedar Grove Road, Fairburn, Georgia, 30213.
Special guests for this year’s event will include:
- 2x Emmy award-winning syndicated radio host Ryan Cameron (MAJIC 107.5 Ryan Cameron Uncensored)
- Pastor Jamal Bryant (New Birth Missionary Baptist Church)
- Reality star Martell Holt (OWN’s Love & Marriage Huntsville)
- Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson (HGTV’s Married to Real Estate)
- FOX 5 DC Correspondent Guy Lambert
- Peter Thomas (RHOA)
- Actor Michael “Bolo” Bolwaire (BET’s All The Queen’s Men)
- Former NFL player JaMarcus Russell (Oakland Raiders)
- Actor Palmer Williams (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne)
The weekend festivities begin with the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic Welcome Party at The Starling Hotel on Friday, October 6th. The following day features the Polo & Pumps Day Party, also at The Starling Hotel, as well as the Cocktails & Cigars Under The Stars event at The Thompson Hotel, both taking place on Saturday, October 7th.
The grand finale unfolds on Sunday with the signature event, the 6th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, hosted at The Horse Maison at Bouckaert Farm. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend of style and sophistication!
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The Imagine Music Festival s happening this weekend in Hampton, Georgia. the multi-day event is one of the best outdoor festivals in metro Atlanta.
Instead of taking place at its usual venue at the camping grounds of Atlanta Motor Speedway, the event is going down in Kingston, Georgia.
When Is the Imagine Music Festival 2023?
The Imagine Music Festival is Sept. 14-17, 2023 in Kingston, Ga., which is about one hour and 40 minutes from Atlanta.
The official lineup for Imagine Festival 2023 will feature three days of experiential music, art, and camping.
Imagine Music Festival 2023 Lineup
Friday Lineup:
- Bonnie X Clyde
- EasyBaked
- Kasablanca
- Trivecta
- Barnacle Boi
- Celo
- Deadcrow
Saturday Lineup:
- Big Gigantic
- Dab the Sky
- Dom Dolla
- Slander
- Dombresky
- Zomboy
- Cassian
- Detox Unit
Sunday Lineup
- Chris Lake
- Dillon Francis B2B Knock2 Rezz
- Sudden Death: Into the Inferno Village Culture
- Cloonee
- Boombox Cartel
- The Floozies Infected Mushroom DJ Set
- Matroda
- Whipped Cream
- Midnite Panda
BUY TICKETS TO IMAGINE MUSIC FESTIVAL HERE
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Coco Gauff, the 19-year-old tennis phenomenon from Atlanta, Georgia, made history on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
She won the U.S. Open by beating Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.Just 11 years ago, Gauff went from dancing at the US Open as an 8-year-old to winning her first career Grand Slam at the same tournament 11 as a 19-year-old.
She is the youngest American US Open champion since Serena Williams in 1999.
“Thank you to the people who didn’t believe in me,” Gauff said in her victory speech. “To those who thought they were putting water on my fire, you were really adding gas to it.”
Ranked No. 6 in the world, Gauff had to beat No. 2 player in the world to win the U.S. Open.
Sabalenka made 46 unforced errors on the day, while Gauff only committed 19.
Who Are Coco Gauff’s Parents?
Coco Gauff’s parents are Corey Gauff, a former athlete who played basketball at Georgia State University in Atlanta and Candi (Odom) Gauff who ran track for Florida State.
The Gauffs exposed Coco to many disciplines while she was young, including dance, basketball and tennis. While Coco was born in Atlanta, she was raised in Delray Beach, Florida.
After her win, Gauff thanked her parents for their dedication to her craft.
“Today was the first time I’ve seen my dad cry,” she said after the match. “Thank you guys. You believed in me from the beginning. I’ve been coming to this tournament, siting right there watching Venus & Serena compete. It’s incredible.”
Gauff credited Venus and Serena Williams as the reason for her victory.
“They’re the reason why I have this trophy today. They’ve allowed me to believe in this dream,” Gauff said. “Growing up, there weren’t too many black tennis players dominating the sport. It was just them at the time that I can remember, & obviously more came because of their legacy. It made the dream more believable. All the things they had to go through, they made it easier for someone like me to do this. You look back at the history of Indian Wells with Serena, all she had to go through. Venus, fighting for equal pay. It’s crazy & it’s an honor to be in that same lineup as them.”
Final Serve
Coco stands to become a household name now that she’s won the U.S. Open.
She already has had several endorsement deals from the likes of companies like Dior and Porsche. Those deals will only grow now.
