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The death spiral for Bed, Bath and Beyond has begun in some respects. The company recently executed a plan as part of its bankruptcy that would make its shares on Wall Street worthless. That means its shareholders and investors will get nothing.
What makes the development even more puzzling is that Bed, Bath and Beyond still has assets totaling about $42 million.
What Will Happen To Bed, Bath and Beyond?
Bed, Bath and Beyond stores will likely go away at some point, but it’s no telling when that will happen. The brand itself will likely remain untouched or it may go away and transition to that of its new owners, Overstock.com.
In June 2023, when Overstock announced it was buying Bed, Bath and Beyond, it seemed to have a plan in place for continuation, but that is unclear now.
“This acquisition is a significant and transformative step for us,” said Overstock CEO, Jonathan Johnson. “Bed Bath & Beyond is an iconic consumer brand, well-known in the home retail marketplace. The combination of our winning asset-light business model and the high awareness and loyalty of the Bed Bath & Beyond brand will improve the customer experience and position the Company for accelerated market share growth.”
Final Word
As part of Overstock’s takeover, it has plans to re-launch the Bed Bath & Beyond domain in Canada and overhaul its website, app and loyalty program in the United States. The plan is for new and existing customers of both Overstock and Bed Bath & Beyond will experience a single online shopping destination. Will it work? We’ll see.
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The annual Taste of Chamblee returns with cuisines that range from Mexican to Italian and celebrate the diverse restaurant community in Chamblee.
In addition to amazing food, the event will feature the SEC college football games on two giant LED screens and a family friendly kid zone.
When Is The Taste of Chamblee?
The Taste of Chamblee is set for Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Downtown Chamblee, at the corner of Peachtree and Broad
MARTA: Take the Gold Line to Chamblee Station – Head north on Peachtree Road to enter the festival.
What Food Vendors Will Be At The Taste of Chamblee?
- 2C Coffee & Tea
- Antiguo Lobo
- Atlanta Golf & Social
- Atlanta Turkey Legs
- Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
- Beik’d
- Bluetop
- The Bronx Bagel Buddy
- The Buttercrumble
- C3D Creamery
- Cheffrey’s Kitchen
- Chiccas Birria
- Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ
- Crawfish Shack Seafood
- D’Cuban Cafe and more
Final Word
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Chamblee continues to be a place with plentiful things to do, see and eat! If you like that part of town, don’t sleep on College Park either.
If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.
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There’s no doubt that Atlantic Station is one of the best places to eat in Midtown Atlanta. The centrally-located mixed development just off 14th Street and Interstate 75/85 is a known foodie spot. That’s why you won’t want to miss Atlantic Station Restaurant Week, which kicks off during the third week of October.
Along with the food festivities, to cap off the event, guests can enjoy live music on the Atlantic Green while shopping for deals and dining on prix fixe meals from participating restaurants.
Keep reading to find out more about these delicious event happening in Atlanta.
Atlantic Station Restaurant Week: What To Know
The dining scene there will be in rare form in the coming days as Atlantic Station celebrates its third annual Restaurant Week. Keep reading to find out where to chow down and more.
When Is Atlantic Station Restaurant Week?
Atlantic Station Restaurant Week will begin on Monday, October 16 and will end Sunday, October 22.
As for freebies, you can get a free Wine Tumbler when you spend $45 or more at any combination of Atlantic Station stores and restaurants from October 16 through October 22. Bring your receipts to Concierge in Atlantic Green to redeem, while supplies last.
On Oct. 17, guests who spend $45 or more at any participating Atlantic Station restaurant or retailer will receive a free wine tumbler redeemable at Concierge, while supplies last.
“We’re thrilled to once again host Restaurant Week and celebrate our anniversary with the community over delicious meals, entertainment and exclusive shopping deals,” said Treina Lewis, Marketing Director at Hines Atlantic Station. “Atlantic Station has a curated collection of top-tier global and local restaurants and retailers, and we’re looking forward to our guests visiting a familiar favorite or trying something new.”
What Restaurants Are Participating In Atlantic Station Restaurant Week?
Participating Atlantic Station Restaurant Week restaurants and deals include:
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Allora (Twelve Hotel)
- Atlantic Grill
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Azotea
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HOBNOB
- NaanStop
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Salata
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Toscano
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Rose Bistro & Champagne Bar
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Athleta
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Athlete’s Foot
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Cellairis
- Dillard’s
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Fab’rik
- LA Fitness
- Museum of Illusions
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Tony’s Barber Studio
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The Sistah Shop
Final Word
Atlantic Station is one of our favorite places to visit in Midtown, but there’s a lot more. Check out our Midtown Atlanta Guide for more cool happenings.
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.
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The Georgia Bulldogs beat the Auburn Tigers 27-20 on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Although the Dawgs’ offense didn’t produce much, Coach Kirby Smart relied on a stout second-half defense to lock in the win.
If you watch the Georgia Bulldogs, you’ll see a college football team trying to live up to its #1 ranking.
Georgia Gets Another Scare
Georgia continues to play just well enough to win the close games. After falling behind 14-3 to South Carolina last week, the Dawgs again played from behind early.
“We’re not going to get where we want to go if we don’t get better,” Smart said in postgame comments. “That’s the biggest thing.”
Georgia’s Run Defense Falters
Georgia’s normally stout front seven had trouble with Auburn’s offensive line, which opened up some huge lanes.
The Bulldogs gave up 219 yards on the ground, the most ever in Smart’s UGA tenure. Smart said he understood critics’ take on his defense, but he said that what they produced is par for the league today.
“I don’t think people respect playing on the road in the SEC as much as I do,” Smart was quoted as saying. “Being an SEC player, a veteran of this league, it is really, really hard to win on the road.”
Bowers Comes Up Big
Although Georgia could get little else going on the offensive end, they had all they needed in tight end Brock Bowers. He finished with four catches for 121 yards, including some major third downs.
Auburn Coach Hugh Freeze had nothing but praise for the Tigers, who jumped out to a 10-0 lead, but were slowed down in a big way after the first three quarters.
“I’m really proud of our kids, but it hurts in there right now,” Freeze said after the game. “And that’s good to see. It hurts. It hurts those kids and our coaches, and our fans I’m sure, too. You have a chance to beat the No. 1 team in the country — back-to-back national champions — at home. The feeling that you get if you can pull that off is just ecstatic.”
Final Play
With the win, the Bulldogs add a significant notch in its belt since many have said that Georgia’s schedule is not as strong as other contenders.
The Bulldogs (5-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) remained unbeaten in the SEC and still stake their claim to No. 1.
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Prolific restaurateur Ford Fry is back in the kitchen cooking up another new Atlanta restaurant: Little Sparrow.
The eatery opened the last weekend to the general public. Little Sparrow hosted an “Opening Party” on September 30, 2023 at 7 p.m. Tickets are sold out.
Little Sparrow is joined by Bar Blanc, a French-inspired bar concept and another endeavor from Fry’s Rocket Farm Restaurants group.
“As I get older, I grow less inspired by restaurants that try too hard or let ‘interesting’ overtake ‘delicious’,” Fry said in a press release. “I am inspired by restaurants that cook food I want to eat. Little Sparrow will be a place to indulge in a refined dining experience or just grab a perfect medium-rare burger and fries.”
Little Sparrow will be housed in the space formerly occupied by Ford’s JTC Kitchen, which closed in 2021.
Where Is Little Sparrow Located?
Little Sparrow is located at 1198 Howell Mill Road in the Westside Provisions District.
Final Bite
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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Delta Air Lines knows that it stumbled badly when it announced big changes to who can access its Sky Club lounges.
Speaking at an Atlanta event this week, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the announced changes have not been cleared for takeoff.
“No question, we probably went too far in doing that,” Bastian said on Monday at a Rotary Club of Atlanta meeting.
Earlier in the month, Delta announced sweeping changes to who can access its lounges and how elite status members could earn reward points. The changes were not too popular on social media.
“Our team wanted to kind of rip the BandAid off and didn’t want to have to keep going through this every year with changes and nickel and diming and whatnot, and I think we moved too fast.”
Elite status holders will have to wait and see what Delta does to retain Sky Club access for American Express card holders, who were to be shut out of the lounges in the new year.
“There will be modifications that we will make, and you will hear about it sometime over the next few weeks,” he went on to say.
Final Destination
Even with the changes, you can bet that Delta will still look to reward elite status members who earn a set number of MQDs and Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQM) or Medallion Qualifying Segments (MQS).
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The new all-day breakfast concept, Eat My Biscuits, opened in downtown East Point on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. The eatery is the latest food spot near a MARTA Station in the Atlanta area.
A grand opening for Eat My Biscuits is set for October 8, according to Vanetta Roy, owner of the all-day brunch spot. A seasoned restaurateur, Roy also owns Surf’s Up in Chicago.
Eat My Biscuits Opens On Main Street In East Point
The restaurant, housed in an old auto shop on East Point’s Main Street, is spread out over 2,200-square feet and will feature pink an and green- colored decor that is lady-like and yet risqué.
“The brand is fun and interesting—a little suggestive,” Roy told the publication. “The goal is to be sexy but not rachet.”
Speaking to Atlanta Magazine, Roy said Atlanta has been an aspirational place for her since she was a teenager.
“I’ve wanted to be in Atlanta since I was 19,” she continues. “I felt like there were a lot of people like me here: Black, professional, with goals, and doing well. It looked like a Black mecca,” she told the magazine.
When Is Eat My Biscuits Opening In East Point?
While there is a lot of work still to be done to the space situated on Main Street, Eat My Biscuits has a targeted opening of late August 2023.
When it happens, there’s no doubt that it will be one of the top food events in Atlanta.
What’s On The Menu At Eat My Biscuits?
At Eat My Biscuits, the menu, which was created by Roy with the help of culinary brothers chef Zerrod Wilks and Zerrick-Rafael Solec will feature fluffy, fried biscuits in an assortment of flavors including strawberry shortcake, blueberry and some varieties sprinkled with confection sugar.
And yes, you can have a drink there as well. The beverage program at Eat My Biscuits will feature a full-service bar with traditional cocktails and martinis.
The provocative logo, which features biscuits in the shape of a woman’s bottom, intentionally pushes the envelope, Roy said.
“So being a Black woman, it’s that two strike rule, so I want Eat My Biscuits to feel feminine, but not overdone. Although certain elements will be girly, men will want to come for the women and biscuits. I really want to create a vibe,” she told WhatNowAtlanta.
Where Is Eat My Biscuits Located In East Point?
Eat My Biscuits is located at 2821 Main Street, East Point, GA. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Bite
Eat My Biscuits aims to be not only one of the best breakfast places in Atlanta, but an all-day food spot for hungry MARTA passengers.
It remains to be seen whether Eat My Biscuits will be one of the best black restaurants in Atlanta. 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.The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a bar explosion in recent years.
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The A3C Festival & Conference is back in Atlanta this weekend and it promises to be bigger than ever.
A3C Festival & Conference: What You Need To Know
A3C has been a little different over the past few years. Now it is returning with a fully in-person live event in 2023. The conference will bring thousands of attendees from around the world to Atlanta to discover, network and learn from the innovators, entrepreneurs, and artists that drive the culture forward.
The event, which began in 2005, has grown from being a music insider’s convention to a major music festival. It will feature workshops and other beneficial networking opportunities for aspiring and new artists.
When Will The A3C Festival & Conference In 2023?
The A3C Festival & Conference is a three-day in-person event in Atlanta this fall. The 18th Annual A3C Festival & Conference will take place from September 28-30, 2023.
The schedule for the event features numerous panels, workshops and discussions from everything from hip-hop culture to billion-dollar tech.
“Greenwood has a mission of supporting the culture by providing paths to financial freedom for minorities through community building, entrepreneurship, group economics and wealth building. We are pleased to be a strategic partner of A3C, which provides a platform to have important conversations about moving the culture forward,” said Ryan Glover, Co-founder and CEO of Greenwood. “The combined community of A3C, Greenwood, The Gathering Spot, and Valence is a powerful collective that will come together to celebrate Hip Hop, Atlanta, and the path to Black wealth creation.”
“Atlanta’s influence is felt everywhere. We have an authentic, powerful convergence of culture, music, tech, finance & entrepreneurship,” said Dr. Paul Judge, technology entrepreneur and investor. “A3C is the event that brings these diverse communities together for inspiration and innovation. We invite the world to come experience the magic of Atlanta and see what’s next.”
For more information about A3C 2023, visit a3cconference.com.
Final Word
Founded in 2005, the A3C Festival & Conference has grown from a local showcase in Atlanta to one of the most important music, tech, and culture events of the year. The good news, especially for Atlanta, is that it’s not the only festival.
While it’s warm, take advantage of the outdoors. Don’t miss these awesome festivals.
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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Marvel Studios has had an outstanding working relationship with Atlanta, Georgia, when it comes to film production. We have no reason to believe that won’t continue with Avengers: Secret Wars, the new movie that will re-establish the company’s superhero franchise.
Here’s everything we know about Avengers: Secret Wars so far:
While much about the movie remains to be seen and planned, what we do know is that Avengers: Secret Wars is part of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Six and will follow Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
What Will Avengers: Secret Wars Be About?
The plot of Avengers: Secret Wars is yet to be divulged, but there is a fair amount of certainty that it will closely resemble the Secret Wars storyline from the epic comic book, which was a nine-issue miniseries. In that book, Doctor Doom and the Beyonders wreck havoc upon the Earth and the multi-verse.
Read the Secret Wars comic book.
When Will Avengers: Secret Wars Be Released?
Avengers: Secret Wars will be released in theaters on May 5, 2026. Of course, that’s barring any major strikes. Marvel has been known to tweak the dates on some movies and series, but this one seems firm.
The Cast: Who Will Be In Avengers: Secret Wars?
There has been much speculation online about what superheroes will be returning for Avengers: Secret Wars. What we know for sure is that Wesley Snipes has been tapped to reprise his role as Blade in the movie. Also in the movie will be:
- Anthony Mackie as Captain America
- Benedict Wong as Wong
- Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier/White Wolf
- Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror
- Tom Holland as Spider-Man
- Kathryn Newton as Cassandra Kang
- Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/The Hulk
- Dominque Thorne as Ironheart
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye
- Don Cheadle as War Machine
Will Iron Man Return In Avengers: Secret Wars?
So far, there is no word that Iron Man will return in Secret Wars. Marvel has made a concerted effort to turn to younger actors for its superheroes. It is highly unlikely that Robert Downey Jr. will be offered a contract to appear in a succession of new films.
Final Word
It remains to be seen whether Secret Wars will conclude Phase Six of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga, but it just might. If so, you can bet the MCU’s top-grossing stars — along with Atlanta — will share the limelight once again down the road.
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Are you an Atlanta entrepreneur who needs an office? More office leasing space is about to be available in Atlanta, Georgia.
CP Group, a prominent owner-operator of commercial real estate throughout the country and the largest privately-owned office landlord in Georgia, today announced that it has executed over 17,000 square feet of leasing activity across two new leases at 3225 Cumberland – a 220,000-square-foot, nine-story Class A office building located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Cumberland Office Space Available
Steam Logistics, a fully integrated third-party logistics provider, which relocated from another office park in the Cumberland-Galleria submarket to sign a lease for 10,900 square feet of office space. Paul Hanna of JLL represented the tenant.
National Endovascular Associates, a management company for interventional radiology practices, which signed a lease for 6,144 square feet of office space. Bill Langley of DT Spade represented the tenant.
Kevin Driver and Parker Welton of Stream Realty Partners represented the landlord in both transactions.“We are excited to welcome these two leading firms to the property and very happy they chose 3225 Cumberland as their new home in Atlanta,” Scott Barr, Senior Vice President at CP Group, says in a press release. “Great companies like these continue to value strategically-located, amenitized office environments, and our portfolio is well-positioned to meet that need.”
Amenities at 3225 Cumberland include multiple walkable restaurants, a newly renovated grab-and-go market; a fitness center; shared conference rooms exclusively available for tenant use; a transportation lounge; and 24/7 onsite security. Additionally, 3225 Cumberland is surrounded by 25 miles of walking and biking trails.
3225 Cumberland is located in the Cumberland-Galleria submarket — one of Atlanta’s most institutional office markets — and offers unobstructed views of the Atlanta skyline. Its ideal location also affords tenants easy access to I-75 and I-285, as well as a range of dining options and lifestyle amenities; Truist Park and The Battery (home of the Atlanta Braves); the Cobb Galleria Convention Center; and the Cobb Energy Centre for the Performing Arts.
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