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NaanStop, the fast-food Indian joint, is giving its customers a huge bargain on its delicious meals — all for $1 in Atlanta. Do you want to know what’s the deal? Keep reading.
The highly anticipated event of the year for NaanStop has returned: Customer Appreciation Day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
In a gesture of gratitude towards its dedicated patrons and delectable cuisine enthusiasts, the Idnani brothers and owners, Neal and Samir, extend a warm invitation to join them for $1 entrées.
To partake in this offer, a side dish and a beverage must also be purchased. The festivities of Customer Appreciation Day will take place across all three NaanStop locations — Atlantic Station, Buckhead, and Downtown. It’s important to note that the promotion is exclusively available for in-store visitors.
Where Is NaanStop Located In Atlanta?
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As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.
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The Bronzelens Film Festival has arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, for its annual celebration of black visual creators. Among them is filmmaker Eternal Polk and his film, Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land.
The full-feature documentary was created with the help of longtime morning news journalist Al Roker and his Al Roker Entertainment production company, which teamed with farming-equipment manufacturer Deere & Co., to bring the tale of black farmers to the screen.
Among the topics discussed in the film are:
- Increasingly low numbers of black farmers and dwindling farmland.
- The legal entanglements created by “heirs property.”
- Causes and solutions to leveling the playing field when it comes to land ownership.
The film was underwritten by John Deere’s LEAP (Legislation, Education, Advocacy and Production Systems) program, which was formed by the company alongside the National Black Growers Council (NBGC) and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF).
AtlantaFi.com caught up filmmaker Eternal Polk and asked him about the issues that the film explores.
What Is The Film Gaining Ground About?
“It’s important for audiences for understand the history. We’re in a moment when our history is attempted to be aggressively erased. We cover the history of how we actually acquired land, how that land was lost by various means and then we focus on the leading culprit of that — which is heirs property — but we also talk about the solutions and the people in the trenches, in the field and those helping landowners to keep their land.”

Gaining Ground director Eternal Polk / AtlantaFi.com
Why Is Black Landownership So Important Right Now?
“When you look at farmland and landownership historically, initially it was a foundation for us to be able to vote. And on a level of providing a place to stay and having a safe place for your home and family, not to mention all the effort we’ve put into building this country, I think it’s only right that land is something that we address and have a conversation about.”
“Although there is a very strong conversation right now around reparations, I noticed that there has not been a very strong conversation about landownership for black folks or organizations taking the lead,” he said. “I think that’s why the LEAP Coalition program by John Deere is so important; because they identify something sustainable and it has generational impact and will close the wealth gap.”
We also spoke to Tharlyn Fox, LEAP manager for John Deere & Co., about the inequities that exist when it comes to landownership and how heirs property plays a major role in that.

Deere & Co. LEAP Manager Tharlyn Fox / AtlantaFi.com
“LEAP’s mission is to increase and improve the livelihood of black farmers, landowners and families as it relates to heirs property. Our overarching mission is to help them clear title to their land — not that it’s a singular issue for black farmers, but it is a big issue when it comes to black families and farmers. We do realize that that is the key to generational wealth and to helping them clear title to their land.”
Is Heirs Property Good Or Bad?
Fox says she wouldn’t necessarily say it’s a bad thing. “It’s a very fragile way of ownershhip for a family to have heirs property. If you have it, you cannot secure collateral for a loan because everyone who is an heir owns this property. So just imagine, if there’s a catastrophic incident like in Maui, or Katrina, it makes it very hard to take advantage of any government incentive programs supplied by FEMA and other agencies, because you then have to prove that you are entitled to this property.”
“It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but you want to make sure that you have clear title to the land because you want to make sure that you’re prosperous and productive with the land so that they can then buy equipment, they can lease it if they want, and ultimately pass this on to the next generation.”
Final Word
Learn more about Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land.
The Bronzelens Film Festival continues through this weekend in Atlanta. Don’t miss it!
Read more great content from AtlantaFi.com like our Guide to Local Farmers Markets.
We also have special coverage of Black Farmers In Atlanta as well as How To Keto In Atlanta.
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Move over Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s, the boneless Southern fried chicken empire, is expanding across metro Atlanta with the recent opening of its third location in the Peach State.
On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Raising Cane’s opened in Buford near the Mall of Georgia. The new location has a garage door which the restaurant plans to use on sunny days, according to a press release.
Raising Cane’s Opens In Buford
The fast-food restaurant’s hours are:
How Many Raising Cane’s Are In Georgia?
Georgia has three Raising Cane’s locations so far. They are located at:
- Dacula: 3485 Braselton Hwy, Dacula, GA 30019 | (770) 871-2147
- Athens: 795 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30605 | (706) 548-2008
- Buford: 3300 Buford Dr, Buford, GA 30519 | (770) 871-2171
The eatery, which has close to 740 restaurants across 36 states, is continuing its expansion. Raising Cane’s, which began in Baton Rouge near Louisiana State University.
Cane’s is a focused concept known for its Chicken Finger meals – complete with crispy crinkle-cut fries, homemade Cane’s sauce, Cane’s toast and coleslaw.
Where Is Raising Cane’s Located In Buford?
Raising Cane’s is located at 3300 Buford Drive across the street from the Mall of Georgia.
Along with those delicious chicken tenders, each Raising Cane’s location has as part of its decor, disco balls, a velvet Elvis painting and the Raising Cane’s mural on exposed brick.
Final Bite
Fried chicken is a delicacy here in the South, and it doesn’t have to be boneless. 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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The 2023 BronzeLens Film Festival is happening this weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. The multi-day event will feature more than 120 film screenings showcasing productions from 17 countries along with signature events and panels.
We’re going to break down everything you need to know about the BronzeLens Film Festival taking place in Atlanta.
BronzeLens Film Festival: What To Know
The BronzeLens 2023 Film Festival takes place Wednesday, August 23 to Sunday, August 27, 2022 in Atlanta. Here are some of the top events you can expect to experience:
- Film Selections
- Movie Screenings
- Workshops
- Networking Opportunities
- Women SuperStar Honors: On Saturday, August 26 at the historic Rialto Center for the Arts. The Women SuperStar Honors celebrates the accomplishments of women of color who work in the film and television industry in front of and behind the lens.
- This year’s honorees include Anika Noni Rose (The Princess and the Frog, Dream Girls) and KJ Smith (Tyler Perry’s Sistahs, Power Block III: Raising Kanan, The Family Business), and critically acclaimed director Neemah Barnette (All Rise, Raising Dion, Bosch, Being Mary Jane, Queen Sugar) is making a special guest appearance.
- On Sunday, August 27 BronzeLens salutes men of color in film and television for making a positive difference in the industry during Sunday Brunch with the Brothers. The guests will share lessons learned and participate in insightful conversations with the audience.
“Each year I am in awe of the depth and breadth of the film submissions BronzeLens receives. Creative storytelling be it fact or fiction is such a powerful means of touching the humanity in all who behold,” Deidre McDonald, BronzeLens Film Festival Artistic Director, said in a press release. “Our mission remains steeped in celebrating the art of filmmaking and providing networking opportunities for filmmakers, content creators, talent, and our attendees to connect and interact.”
Where Will the BronzeLens Film Festival Be Held?
The vast majority of events connected to the BronzeLens Film Festival will be held at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema, which is where the official film selections will take place.
The complete list of the 2023 film selections can be found at Official Film Selections.
Final Word
BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia, is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. Its mission is two-fold: to promote Atlanta as a film mecca for people of color, and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers.
With 900+ movie and TV projects produced here over the past decade, the Peach State 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 conference gathers some of Atlanta’s top women entrepreneurs to discuss how to make it in the business world.
This year is the 10th Anniversary of the Glambitious Brand, created by Lillie Mae, to help women entrepreneurs thrive in their faith and finances.
Glambitious Atlanta Conference: What To Know
The conference will highlight the following marketing strategies:
- How to attract more clients.
- How to get business credit.
- How to grow social media followers.
- How to become a paid speaker.
- How to secure sponsorship dollars PLUS faith, mental health, wellness, and more.
Guests will enjoy interactive networking, photo installments, vendors, a live DJ, guest speakers, and power panels.

When Is The Glambitious Atlanta Conference?
TheGlambitious Atlanta 10th Anniversary Conference takes place on Saturday, August 26, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The location is only disclosed to ticketholders.
Established in July 2013, the Glambitious brand has hosted events virtually and in-person around the country in top destinations including Miami, New York, New Orleans, Charlotte, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Philadelphia.
Past speakers at the event have included Grammy Award Winning Singer Chrisette Michele, Candance Holyfield, Chanita Foster, actress Africa Miranda, journalist Danielle Young, and author Dr. Cheryl Wood.
In addition to event experiences, the brand also offers courses, Ebooks, book publishing, photography, media, licensing and marketing services to help women creatives grow and monetize their brands.
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Freelancing can be a very rewarding experience if you know how to take care of business. The truth is that if you can’t find a full-time job, there are several ways to make money today as a freelancer. Freelancing is one of the best ways to make money online. Now on to the burning question…
How Can I Start As A Freelancer?
I actually have several years of experience as a freelancer for CNN, where I wrote about various subjects, including breaking news.Because of the COVID pandemic, the definition of the traditional job has stretched a bit due to the circumstances. The reason why this is important is because it means that freelancing has also changed.Is It Easy To Get A Job As A Freelancer?
If you don’t have any experience or very little, it may be difficult to get a job as a freelancer, but you can do it. The key is to expose yourself to jobs, gigs and hustles that pay money.As with anything, it helps tremendously if you know someone within the company or organization you’re applying for.If you don’t happen to know a current employee or have another inside track, that’s OK. You just have to apply for the job and have some patience.What Is Freelancing?
Freelancing involves working for a company on an as-needed basis or as a contractor rather than an employee. Contrary to popular opinion, many freelancers have full-time schedules with their clients.In some cases, freelancers may even qualify for insurance and other benefits that are typically only eligible for full-time workers.You may want to know how you can become a successful freelancer so that you can work at a pace that works for you. Let’s go over some steps you need to do.1. Brand Yourself Or Your Business
Because you’re a free agent when it comes to business, you will need to brand yourself by investing in some marketing tools that will help you.Some things you can do to help your business include creating a website, compiling a portfolio and getting some business cards. No matter if you choose to go all in on advertising yourself or just marketing yourself passively, it’s always good to invest in yourself and your abilities.2. Network Among Your Friends
To get started as a freelancer, you need to tap into your network so that you can get exposed to some job opportunities. Contact your former co-workers and others in your circle to see if the company they’re with has some work for you.And don’t forget about social media. Other networking opportunities may exist on sites like LinkedIn, Alignable or Facebook.3. Find Jobs That Pay
At this point, it’s time to find work to fund your freelance career. There are several freelance-friendly websites that make it worth your while to join.Here are some online resources that frequently post and hire freelance jobs.- Alignable
- Amazon Mechanical Turk
- Fiverr
- Freelancermap.com
- Freelance Writing Gigs
- PeoplePerHour
- Toptal
- Upwork
- Wingspan
4. Over-Deliver
Once you land some freelance gigs under your belt, you want to make a great impression. One way to do that is to over-deliver on the things you do best.
Not only will your work speak for itself, but the extra mile you go could lead to more jobs and — more importantly — invaluable word-of-mouth references to keep your business afloat.
Final Word
When you think of the term “freelance,” you may get the idea that it refers to people who work for less or for free. That is totally wrong.
You can make some really great money as a freelancer, especially after you earn the trust of your client.As a freelancer, you can control how you want to receive payment, either by electronic payment, direct deposit or cash. Metro Atlanta’s hot economy has slowed of late due to the COVID-19, but that’s OK. Check out our Coronavirus Resource Guide and find out how to make and save money.We currently have job articles that show you high-paying jobs, those close to downtown and even side hustles you might like.If you’re looking to get hired in Atlanta right now, there’s a very real possibility that you can land your dream job. -
Morris Brown College in southwest Atlanta has mandated masks in light of an increase of COVID-19 cases in the city.
On its Instagram page, the historically black college posted that a mask mandate will be in effect for the next 14 days.
The mask mandate extends to students and employees and includes social distancing, contact tracing, and other health protocols.
What Are The New COVID Variants?
Some new COVID variants, including the EG.5, or “Eris,” as it’s been called, has emerged in some nations. The EG.5 has been identified as the dominate strain in the United States with 20% of new cases, according to the Centers of Disease and Control (CDC).
The new variants all can be traced to the XBB strains that were dominant in late 2022, according to health officials.
Scientists are also trying to ascertain the new highly mutated coronavirus variant spotted by scientists in Israel. The Ba.2.86 variant is in four countries, including America.
The new variant, called BA.2.86 and nicknamed Pirola, is an ancestor of the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron.
If you’ve had the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines and catch the new variant, you’re likely to experience the following symptoms:
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain
If you’ve had the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, you’re like to experience the following symptoms:
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
How To Protect Yourself Against COVID
- Wear a Mask
- Wash Your Hands for At Least 20 Seconds
- Avoid High-Exposure Events and People
- Getting Tested for COVID-19
- Staying Home When You Have Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
- Seeking Treatment If You Have COVID-19 and Are at High Risk of Getting Very Sick
Atlanta has a lot of cool things to do and places to eat, including some of the top soul food joints and remarkable Thai food spots. Explore the city.
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We all love to go out to eat from time to time, but there’s nothing like cooking at home. What’s for dinner? Homemade tacos!
Have you ever thought about creating tacos yourself? It’s not hard! You can make them just like your favorite Atlanta restaurant that serves Mexican fare. In this article, we’re going to show you how from the best taco recipe we have.
Before we show you how to create a taco that rocks, let’s get into what makes a perfect taco.
How To Make A Taco
A taco consists of a tortilla made of wheat or corn. If you cook it just a bit, you’ll have the right consistency and texture you need to fill the taco with ground beef, chicken or some other meat.
Speaking of meat, you may be wondering what you can put inside of a taco. Here are just some of the fillings you can use for a taco:
- Ground beef
- Pork
- Chicken
- Fish (salmon, catfish, halibut, etc.)
- Cheese
- Vegetable medley
There is so much you can do with a taco and so many ways to create one. Because it is a dish that lends itself to so much diversity and variety, the taco is truly a global food.
Along with the meat filling, you want to add some other things, such as some type of greenery and spices, sauces and other condiments.
Here Is The Best Taco Recipe
To make this awesome taco, you’re going to need several ingredients, including cheese and other toppings. We’re going to go over everything, but first, let’s talk about the meat you need to use.
What kind of beef should you use?
It’s best to use 100% lean ground beef in your taco, but even 90% will work. You don’t want a lot of grease to be in your tortilla. So, you don’t want your beef to be too fatty.
I personally use Pace Taco mild seasoning and sprinkle it over my beef.
As an alternative, you can also use Yoders Canned Taco Seasoned Beef if you want everything already done for you.
Instructions
- Turn your stove’s heat up to medium high
- Add your ground beef in a skillet
- Add garlic pepper, salt, oregano, garlic powder and chili powder
- Cook the beef while tossing it periodically
- Once the beef is about done, add tomato sauce
- Add water if you want to stretch the sauce, but if not, no water
- Once the sauce is brought to a boil, set oven to low

Here are just some of the non-meat fillings you can use in a taco:
- Salsa
- Shredded cheese
- guacamole
- sour cream
- vegetables
- lettuce
- onion
- tomatoes
- chiles
Now let’s get into the measurements of the ingredients you need the best taco recipe to take shape:
Taco Ingredients
- Taco shells (hard shells or soft tortillas)
- 1 lb. 90% to 100% lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 white onion cut in 1/2 inch rounds
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- 1/4 cup water (optional)

Nutrition Information
524 calories; 44 g protein; 12 g fat(1 g sat); 90 mg cholesterol; 10 g fiber; 60 g carbohydrates; 60 mcg folate; 19 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 2,435 IU vitamin A; 20 mg vitamin C; 240 mg calcium; 4 mg iron; 1,250 mg sodium; 508 mg potassium
Once you prepare your ingredients for a taco this way, it will take about 30 minutes and the yield should be four servings. Make your plate and enjoy the best taco recipe you’ve ever had!
To make it official, you can get some taco tools as well:
Bonus: How To Make A Fish Tacos What kind of fish to use Cod Haddock Catfish Tilapia Grouper What to put on fish tacos Chopped cabbage Diced tomatoes Salsa Diced onion Shredded lettuce Coleslaw Shredded Cheese Instructions Cook fish in oven or on stovetop for 10-13 minutes or until brown Heat up your tortillas Break up fish into tortillas and proceed to add toppings Ready to serve Final Word
You might not realize it, but tacos are one of those dishes that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Taco may be a Spanish word and a traditional Mexican dish, but Americans have fallen in love with it.
If you’ve had success with making tacos after reading this article, post a pic in the comments so we can see what you’re working with!
Tacos aren’t the only things you can make at home with great success. Burritos, tostadas and even chalupas can be make pretty easy from your own kitchen.
Atlanta restaurant are one of the hottest things happening right now. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
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A new Atlanta restaurant is serving great food on the Beltline: Breaker Breaker is a full-service restaurant and bar concept that opened its doors on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in the city’s Reynoldstown neighborhood.
Breaker Breaker comes to us from the team behind Grindhouse Killer Burgers, which is one of the best burger spots in Atlanta.
Now Serving In Atlanta: Breaker Breaker
The 9,000-square foot space features a 60-seat interior dining space along with a 25-seat indoor/outdoor bar. There’s also counter-style service available on the patio for about 100 guests. The outdoor area is shaded underneath a huge steel canopy that comes from the building’s past life as a warehouse.
Breaker Breaker serves lunch and dinner Wednesday – Sunday from 11:30 am – 10 pm.
What’s On The Menu At Breaker Breaker?
The menu at Breaker Breaker, which is the brainchild of Chef Maximilian Hines, features seafood you’d find in a dive bar along with some awesome fried platters and the like. Here are some menu faves:
- Gulf Fish Ceviche, Hush Puppies with hot honey butter
- Charbroiled Oysters with house garlic butter and Parmesan
- Jumbo Cajun Shrimp Boil loaded with sausage, potatoes and market veggies
- Classic Fried Platters of Shrimp, Gulf Fish and Chicken Tenders
- Shrimp Po-Boy Sandwich Basket
- Blackened Grouper Sandwich
- Cajun Roast Chicken Club
- Fried Chicken Sandwich topped with creamy slaw and hot sauce
For vegetarians, the menu also includes dishes like Fried “Calamari” made with hearts of palm and enoki mushrooms, a fresh and herbaceous Cabbage & Crispy Rice Salad, and a Mushroom Chopped Cheese sub with griddled mushrooms, onions and Swiss cheese.
Read the Breaker Breaker Menu.
Where Is Breaker Breaker Located In Atlanta?
Breaker Breaker is located on the former Stein Steel Co. development on the Eastside BeltLine Trail in Atlanta’s Reynoldstown neighborhood at 921 Wylie St. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Grindhouse Killer Burgers’ team of Merritt Lancaster, owners Alex Brounstein and Johnny Farrow began to make plans for Breaker Breaker four years ago.
“We didn’t have an initial concept in mind but recognized from the start that this was a special piece of property,” Brounstein says in a press release. “After many rounds of conversations, we landed on bringing the experience of sleepy Gulf coast dive bars to this pocket on the Beltline, creating a really relaxed and casual atmosphere for the neighborhood.”
The eatery’s beverage program features beach-centric cocktails like the Amity Island, made with black cherry vodka, peach liqueur, blue curacao, lemon and gummy sharks, and the frozen Sleeper Cab, which includes Highclere Gin, Campari and watermelon juice. An assortment of wines and beers are also available, including the restaurant’s signature Longhaul Lager, which is a nod to the big-rig transport trucks that delivered the raw steel beams to the property.
Final Bite
So, now we’ve got a new reason to head to the Beltline. If you’re in the mood for seafood, Atlanta has quite a few good places to choose from, but Breaker Breaker is a no-brainer.






