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Casting directors are looking to hire actors in Atlanta for the filming of Queen of Soul, an Aretha Franklin biopic.
Here are the details of the Atlanta casting call, which will last for several weeks in the city.
Queen Of Soul Casting call Seeks Actors & Extras
AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALES
THIS CHURCH RATE “ONLY” for
QOS QUEEN OF SOUL
$150/12
Age: 19-35 Age 19-35
DRESS Size 0-6 only.
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NEW CHURCH SCENE!
NEW FEMALE FACES THAT HAVE NOT FILMED ON QOS!
AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALES“QUEEN OF SOUL!”
Age: 19-35
DRESS Size 0-6 only.
RATE: $150/12Per Costumes department, your dress size must be
DRESS Size 0-6 only.
DRESS Size 0-6 is the group they are fitting.New female faces only!
Age: 19-35QOS “QUEEN OF SOUL”
RETURNING CHURCH WOMEN
This scene films WED 12/18
Fitting date: Wed 12/11 or Thursday 12/12
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If you do not film long hours this is not the scene for you. Do not attend a fitting.Do not submit if you were a NURSE
Must fit Dress size 0-6
YOU MUST LIST YOUR DRESS SIZESEEKING A FEW African American Females from first church scene.
You must refit as this is a different church and different day in the scene…Age: 19-35
Must fit Dress size 0-6
Fitting date: Wed 12/11 or Thursday 12/12
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LADIES: per hair department!
No wigs! No bleached colored hair, no extensions/no false nails, no false lashes. These are their note. Please do not call Extras Casting the day before filming with questions pertaining to your hair these are your answers and these are notes directly from hair department.Email (3) photos
Legal Name
Age 19-35
Number
Height
Weight
Dress: Size 0-6
Hips
Waist
Shoes
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See fitting dates and times below!Email: QOS.Background@gmail.com
Subject Line: NEW Female 12/18
(List fittingDATE/time)List your fitting time/Date for Wed 12/11 or Thurs 12/13
EXAMPLE : NEW Female (WED 10AM)
_________FITTING DATE: WED 12/11
FITTING TIMES:
8AM, 9AM, 10AM, 11AM
2PM, 3PM, 4PM, 5PM
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FITTING Date: THURS 12/12
FITTING TIMES: 8AM, 9AM, 10AM, 11AM
2PM, 3PM, 4PM, 5PM, 5:30PMLADIES: per hair department!
No wigs! No bleached colored hair, no extensions/no false nails, no false lashes.
These are their note.Please do not call Extras Casting the day before filming with questions pertaining to your hair or wigs thereof these are your answers and these are notes directly from hair department.
If you cannot add a dark tint to your colored/bleached hair that is your real hair or remove your extensions to film without it.
This is not a fit for you. You should not schedule a fitting.Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 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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If you need some work done, something either nipped or tucked, a new show on a major network wants to put you on the air.
The casting call has gone out nationwide involving anew show with top Beverly Hills plastic surgeons. They are looking for people who need their face repaired and rejuvenated.
NOW Casting Facelifts For Major Network Plastic Surgery Show
To make the show, casting directors are looking for extreme cases. They are also considering all other medium level and minor cosmetic procedures, from cankles to turkey necks.
If you need this type of surgery, reach out via email to Chris@aberrantcreative.com with a few pictures and brief paragraph about yourself and best contact info. You can even nominate someone! Please apply ASAP!
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 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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Huey Magoo’s is opening its first Georgia location in Loganville in January 2020, Atlantafi.com has learned.
The Central Florida-based restaurant is known for its crispy fried chicken tenders. This will be the first free-standing Huey Magoo’s restaurant and will also features an outdoor patio and a drive-thru.What’s On The Menu at Huey Magoo’s?
Loganville will offer guests Huey Magoo’s signature grilled, hand-breaded or “sauced” premium chicken tenders, farm fresh salads, sandwiches and wraps, available as individual meals, meals for two and family-sized options. Each tender is always made fresh, all natural, with no antibiotics ever, no hormones, no steroids and no preservatives. Guests of all ages will also enjoy Huey Magoo’s warm and inviting design.
Huey Magoo’s Loganville is owned by franchisees Dean Thompson, Derry Thompson and Alex Larson of DAD’s Tenders, who are also are franchisees of Papa John’s.
The store is the first store in Thompson’s development deal of up to 46 Huey Magoo’s stores in metro Atlanta.What Other Huey Magoo’s Locations Are Planned For Metro Atlanta?
Thompson is working on lease agreements for three more Huey Magoo’s restaurants in Covington, Monroe and Conyers.You know what all that means? It means that Huey Magoo’s is hiring in metro Atlanta. Reach out if you want to join their growing restaurant and management team.
“It has been a dream come true to open in Alex’s and my hometown,” says Dean Thompson. “He and I have raised our children since they were born here in Loganville, and we have been a big part of the community from schools and sports to a whole lot of fundraising. We currently operate 11 Papa John’s and four of them are within eight miles of the Loganville Huey Magoo’s, so we cannot wait to be able to offer family, friends and business associates another award-winning product, the world’s best chicken tenders.”
Howard continues, “With Dean, Derry and Alex’s tremendous experience and unbelievable passion for the Huey Magoo’s brand, I couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with them as our franchisees in the state of Georgia. Words cannot express what a huge milestone opening Loganville is for the brand, as our first location outside of Florida and our first free-standing Huey Magoo’s, in what we hope will become many more.”Where Is Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders Located In Loganville?
Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders now open at 4630 Atlanta Highway, Loganville, GA 30052. Here’s a map to help you find it.
The hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-10pm. For more information and a complete list of locations, visit hueymagoos.com, or call 470-462-4667 for more information.For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com. -
Atlanta motorists now have another parking payment option besides ATLPlus Mobility. PayByPhone has just entered the Atlanta market and will be accessible to users of more than 2,700 on-street spaces in the city.
To make its introduction as sweet as possible, PayByPhone is offering one free hour of parking in Atlanta, beginning Dec. 2 through Dec. 31.
PayByPhone Offers Free Atlanta Parking
The free parking is at designated PayByPhone locations for those who download the app, which is available for both Android and iOS users.
PayByPhone parking will be available in the following Atlanta areas:
- Buckhead
- East Central Business District
- Little Five Points
- North Midtown
- South Midtown
- West Central Business District
- West End
“Atlanta and other cities around the world are looking at parking more strategically – clearly understanding the impact of parking on its residents and visitors.” said Roamy Valera, CEO of PayByPhone. “We strive to bring our experience to our municipal partnerships to deliver a seamless and user-friendly parking experience for the cities and their drivers.”
Similar to ATLPlus Mobility, the PayByPhone app sends text messages automatically when a parking session expires and gives drivers the ability to extend their parking session.
Drivers can also begin a session without registering for an account, making it ideal for those who are pressed for time.
To Atlanta is one of the most convenient places to travel to and from. A large part of that is because Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is so accessible.
Not only is it the world’s busiest airport, but it’s state-of-the-art in every way. If you’re interesting in traveling around Atlanta via car or even on scooter, here’s what to know.
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Atlantans are some of the most chilling-nest people in America. There’s no need to take our word for it. You can just look at Instagram and see it for yourself.
You can tell someone that is chilling by looking at their eyes, demeanor and the way they’re positioned. Take a look at these Instagram pics and tell us otherwise.
These people are just chilling in Atlanta
View this post on InstagramThis woman in Midtown Atlanta is just chilling
View this post on InstagramIs she chilling or what?
View this post on InstagramChilling at Tongue & Groove
View this post on InstagramChilling at Ponce City Market
View this post on InstagramHe’s chilling EXPEDITIOUSLY!
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Just chilling in front of the bagel shop in Atlanta
View this post on InstagramChilling on MARTA
View this post on InstagramChilling on a motorbike in Atlanta
View this post on InstagramChilling in downtown Atlanta
View this post on InstagramChilling at the zoo
View this post on InstagramFirst, 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:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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The year 2020 figures to see plenty of homes up for auction on the courthouse steps in Atlanta, according to new findings.
Atlanta has been identified as one of the top cities with home inventories due to foreclosures, according to the ATTOM Data Solutions U.S. Foreclosure Market Report,
Foreclosure filings in the city went up 37% from 2018 to 2019, and there’s no sign it will slow down in the new year.
Atlanta To Be Near Top In Foreclosures In 2020
More than 143,000 U.S. properties had foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2019, according to the report.
The ATTOM Data Solutions U.S. Foreclosure Market Report says more than 34,000 U.S. properties were foreclosured on (REO) in the third quarter of 2019.
That number constitutes a 6%-increase from the second quarter, but a 33% decrease from the same time a year ago.
Investors looking to find homes will not only have old inventory, but a fair amount of new ones that will flood the market, the numbers show.
Here are some of the other major cities with year-over-year foreclosure increases in 2019:
- Columbus, Ohio — 27%
- San Antonio, Texas — 4%
- Portland, Oregon — 22%
- Tucson, Arizona — 21%
According to Simon Campbell of BankForeclosuresSale.com – an online foreclosure finder – many cities throughout the United States will provide foreclosure investors with sound opportunities in the new year such as Dallas, TX or Atlanta, GA.
“At first glance, it appears that many of the same cities and states that have always struggled with foreclosures will once again be in this position in 2020.” Campbell notes.
“What we’re seeing is that some cities offer great investment opportunities, not just because of the volume of properties but also the value,” Campbell added. “As the first quarter of 2020 comes to an end, we’ll get a better idea of which cities have the most potential for foreclosure investing through the rest of the year.”
Atlanta has one of the best real estate markets in the country, with affordable housing in every quadrant of the city. Large backyards, manicured parcels and strong neighborhoods with ample dining amenities make it one of the top places for transplants.
Keep up with what’s going on in Atlanta’s real estate scene here.More Articles From AtlantaFi:
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The Millennium Tour 2020 has been set and Omarion and other top artists are set to appear in a city near you. We’re going to give you the Millennium Tour dates so that you don’t miss it.
Special musical guest Ashanti has been added to the bill, making for a more balanced show. Here are the other artists on the Millennium Tour:
- Bow Wow
- Sammie
- Ying Yang Twins
- Lloyd
- Pretty Ricky
- Soulja Boy
Here Are The Millennium Tour Dates
Backed by UAA and G-Squared Events, Omarion is heading on the road just one year after the Millennium Tour, which showed him that fans would support an R&B your.
This time, he’s bringing fellow Face Off collaborator Bow Wow to relive their joint project back in late 2007. The lineup is full of nostalgic fan favorites from the 2000s and more.
THE MILLENNIUM TOUR 2020 SCHEDULE
DATES CITY/ STATE VENUE PURCHASE TICKETS Saturday, February 29, 2020 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center BUY TICKETS >> Sunday, March 1, 2020 Indianapolis, IN Bankers Life Fieldhouse BUY TICKETS >> Friday, March 6, 2020 New York, NY Hulu Theater at MSG BUY TICKETS >> Saturday, March 7, 2020 Philadelphia, PA The Liacouras Center BUY TICKETS >> Sunday, March 8, 2020 Fairfax, VA Eagle Bank Arena BUY TICKETS >> Friday, March 13, 2020 Raleigh, NC PNC Arena BUY TICKETS >> Saturday, March 14, 2020 Hampton, VA Hampton Coliseum BUY TICKETS >> Friday, March 20, 2020 Pittsburgh, PA Petersen Events Center BUY TICKETS >> Saturday, March 21, 2020 Baltimore, MD Royal Farms Arena BUY TICKETS >> Sunday, March 22, 2020 Newark , NJ Prudential Center BUY TICKETS >> Friday, March 27, 2020 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center BUY TICKETS >> Saturday, March 28, 2020 Nashville, TN Municipal Auditorium BUY TICKETS >> Sunday, March 29, 2020 Memphis, TN FedExForum BUY TICKETS >> Friday, April 3, 2020 Dallas, TX The Theatre at Grand Prairie BUY TICKETS >> Saturday, April 4, 2020 Houston, TX Smart Financial Centre BUY TICKETS >> Sunday, April 5, 2020 Baton Rouge, LA Raising Cane’s River Center BUY TICKETS >> Friday, April 10, 2020 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena BUY TICKETS >> Saturday, April 11, 2020 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum BUY TICKETS >> Sunday, April 12, 2020 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena BUY TICKETS >> Friday, April 17, 2020 Chicago, IL Wintrust Arena BUY TICKETS >> Saturday, April 18, 2020 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena BUY TICKETS >> Sunday, April 19, 2020 Cleveland, OH Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse BUY TICKETS >> Friday, April 24, 2020 St. Louis, MO Chaifetz Arena BUY TICKETS >> Saturday, April 25, 2020 Cincinnati, OH Hertitage Bank Center BUY TICKETS >> Sunday, April 26, 2020 Milwaukee, WI Panther Arena BUY TICKETS >> Friday, May 1, 2020 Tampa , FL Amalie Arena BUY TICKETS >> Saturday, May 2, 2020 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Arena BUY TICKETS >> Sunday, May 3, 2020 Jacksonville, FL Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena BUY TICKETS >> Thursday, May 7, 2020 Fresno, CA Selland Arena BUY TICKETS >> Friday, May 8, 2020 Oakland, CA Oakland Arena BUY TICKETS >>Saturday, May 9, 2020 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Las Vegas BUY TICKETS >>Sunday, May 10, 2020 Los Angeles, CA The Forum BUY TICKETS >>When Does The Millennium Tour Come To Atlanta?
The Millennium Tour 2020 comes to Atlanta on Friday, April 10, 2020 at State Farm Arena. Buy tickets here.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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A new Atlanta restaurant is coming to fruition thanks to a nearly decade-long friendship that has turned into a culinary partnership. Renown chef Craig Richards and restaurateur Billy Streck are opening Lyla Lila in Midtown Atlanta on Friday, Dec. 6.
Lyla Lila will offer patrons a taste of elegance with a menu that focuses on southern European cuisine.
New Atlanta restaurant Lyla Lila opening in Midtown Dec. 6
Lyla Lila will initially open for dinner service seven nights a week. Here is the schedule:
- Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m.
- Friday through Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m.
There are also plans to extend meal services to lunch and brunch in 2020. Reservations can be made via Resy. In addition to valet parking, guests are encouraged to use rideshare car services.
Richards and Streck have ties interwoven with Atlanta’s dining scene: Streck owns Inman Park’s Hampton & Hudson, where Richards oversees the menu.
Richards also helms the kitchens at La Tavola, Ecco, and St. Cecilia, among other culinary adventures.
But nothing solidified the concept that would become Lyla Lila greater than when Richards and Streck found out that their daughters shared the same name.
“My daughter’s name is Lyla and Billy’s daughter’s middle name is Lila. It’s an interesting connection that we share, and by using both names it felt like a personal expression of ourselves and our families to the restaurant,” Richards says in a written statement.
Thus, Lyla Lila was born.
Here’s a rendering of the new Atlanta restaurant Lyla Lila.
What will be on the menu at Lyla Lila?
Given the strong reputations of Richards and Streck, customers can expect outstanding selections on the menu.
The dishes will be inspired by southern Italy and Spain. You can also expect Richards’ signature style of pastas.
Entrees will have their share of wood-fired meat and seafood along with as well as seasonally driven vegetables and salads.
As for the beverage program, Lyla Lila will concentrate on cocktails with seasonal ingredients and Old World wine selections that emphasize sparkling varietals.
Where is Lyla Lila located?
Lyla Lila is located at 693 Peachtree St. NE on the ground level of the 24-story lilli Midtown boutique apartment residence on the corner of 3rd Street and Peachtree. Here is a map to help you find it.
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 10+ essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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Here’s an event you don’t want to miss: Atlanta Pop: 50th Anniversary of the Atlanta International Pop Festival is happening on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.
There will be a stellar lineup of musical guests to mark the first rock music festival in Georgia.
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The artists will perform the music of the original festival artists, including, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Allman Brothers Band, Joe Cocker, Booker T and the M.G.’s, Al Kooper, Credence Clearwater Revival, and MORE!
Atlanta Pop: 50th Anniversary of Atlanta International Pop Festival
The original event, considered Atlanta’s first music festival, was organized by a 17-person promotional team led by legendary Atlanta promoter, Alex Cooley.
Held at the Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton, Georgia on July 4-5, 1969, the concert, known as the “Southern Woodstock,” was attended by over 100,000 people.
The original festival featured superstars such as, Janis Joplin; Led Zeppelin; Joe Cocker; Booker T and the M.G.’s; and Credence Clearwater Revival.
The following year, over 300,000 people descended upon Byron, Georgia for the follow-up three-day festival, which included Allman Brothers Band, BB King, Col. Bruce Hampton’s Hampton Grease Band, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience (the largest American audience ever for Hendrix).
Where Will Atlanta Pop Be Held?
The event will be held at Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307. Here is a map to help you find it.
Honoring the legacy of the two Atlanta International Pop Festivals, Atlanta Pop will feature the first ever performance by Atlanta-based super group, The Hues of Miriam – comprised of Jacob Deaton (Col. Bruce Hampton), Nick Johnson (Randall Bramblett), Kevin Scott (Jimmy Herring, John McLaughlin), Darren Stanley (Jimmy Herring), Matt Slocum (Aquarium Rescue Unit, Railroad Earth), and Duane Trucks (Widespread Panic) – all Col. Bruce Hampton alumni.The material for Atlanta Pop will be selected from the catalogs of the artists that performed at the original 1969 and 1970 events.
Joining the house band will be a cross-section of special guests, including Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke), Jennifer Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band), Jeff Mosier, Denny Walley (Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart), T. Hardy Morris, Sven Pipien (Magpie Salute, The Black Crows), Cicada Rhythm, Thomas Johnson, Carter King, and Daniel Womack (Futurebirds), Cody Matlock, and a few very special surprises.
The event promoters, together with their non-profit partners – the Georgia Music Foundation and Fox Theatre Institute – aim to carry forward the inspiring legacy of Alex Cooley and the Atlanta International Pop Festival fifty years after the first notes were played at the Raceway in 1969.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
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:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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Tens of thousands of people from Louisiana and Georgia were in congregated downtown Atlanta this weekend for the 2019 SEC Championship.
Because traffic in downtown Atlanta was pretty bad, many people decided to watch this Southeastern Conference (SEC) game at a local bar. The game made three straight trips to the SEC Championship Game for Georgia.
2019 SEC Championship: What You Need To Know About UGA-LSU Game
The 2019 SEC Championship Game was played on Saturday, December 7, 2019, in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
After a long football season, the game determined the 2019 football champion of the SEC. Here are three things you need to know:
1. Who Played In The 2019 SEC Championship?
The SEC West champion LSU Tigers played the East Division champion Georgia Bulldogs and won 37-10. This was the first meeting between these two teams this season.
With the win, #1 LSU locked up a spot in the College Football Playoff.
2. What Were Some Key Stats In The 2019 SEC Championship?
- Jake Fromm was 20-42 for 225 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions
- Joe Burrow was 28-38 for 349 and four touchdowns
- Brian Herrien rushed 8 times for 24 yards
- Clyde Edwards-Elaire rushed 15 times for 57 yards
- George Pickens caught 4 passes for 54 yards and a touchdown
- Justin Jefferson caught 7 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown
3. How Could You Watch The 2019 SEC Championship?
You could watch the game in a number of ways. Here are all the ways:Georgia came into the game ranked #4 nationally after an impressive run through the SEC East. The 11-1 ranked Bulldogs only lost to South Carolina in a wild upset.LSU is undefeated through 13 games and has one of the most high-powered offenses in the nation. Senior quarterback Joe Burrow is a contender for the Heisman Trophy, which is awarded to the country’s top college football player.If you’re in the mood for some grub in downtown Atlanta, check out some of our must-try restaurants:Up Next: Where To Eat In Downtown Atlanta
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