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Could you stand to lower your cell phone bill? Some major wireless carriers are offering customers $50 a month off if they take advantage of a new program.
The Temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit is a federal government program that provides eligible customers a benefit of up to $50/mo. on home or wireless internet service.
Who’s Eligible For The Temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit?
You might be wondering if you qualify for the program. If you’ve been financially affected by COVID-19 or currently participate in financial assistance programs, you could be eligible.
Here are the eligibility rules according to the FCC:
- Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in some assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline;
- Approved for free and reduced-price school lunch program.
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.
- Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020 and the household had a total income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers; or
- Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program.
The temporary relief program is for all those who are eligible to participate. If you live on federally designated tribal land, you can get up to $75 off on your cell phone bill.
How To Apply
You can apply for the Temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit in one of three ways:
- Contact your preferred participating broadband provider directly to learn about their application process.
- Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to apply online and to find participating providers near you.
- Call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application, and return it along with copies of documents showing proof of eligibility to:
Emergency Broadband Support Center
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40742Final Thoughts
Families will qualify for only one monthly benefit per household on a qualifying mobile broadband service plan.
If your carrier is Cricket Wireless, the company reserves the right to cancel the monthly benefit at any time. If your monthly service charge is $0 after the benefit, you must use the service each month, or the benefit will be discontinued.
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If you’re interested in booking a flight out of the busiest airport in the world to get to the beach, one of the things that is no doubt on your mind is your safety.
Many of the nation’s top airlines are starting to book fares close to the levels that they did pre-COVID. But some travelers understandably may be apprehensive.
Is It Safe To Fly Again?
In this article, we’ll show you some of the leading resources on future travel in the pandemic era.
First of all, let’s talk about the most essential equipment you’ll need to pack and wear for you travels: Masks.
Masks
Face masks are mandatory on all planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation in the United States. It doesn’t matter if you’re leaving American or on your way back into the country.
Here’s where you can buy a mask.
What The Science Says
The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control & Prevention says if you’re fully vaccinated, you “can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.”
As to when we’ll be able to travel safely again in the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is on record as saying that it all depends on the COVID vaccine.
But the vaccine doesn’t automatically mean that we can return to traveling as normal, according to Fauci.
“Getting vaccinated does not say you have a free pass to travel,” Fauci told Forbes. “Nor does it say you have a free pass to put aside all the public health measures that we talk about all the time.”
“You can get some degree of protection that isn’t durable 10 days to 14 days after the first dose, but you can’t rely on that,” Fauci was quoted as saying. “The maximum immunity begins about 10 days to two weeks and beyond following the second dose. That goes for anyone, regardless of whether you want to travel or not.”
What The Travel Industry Says
The travel industry has implemented several safety measures to ensure that passengers feel safe and protected onboard. Some safety measures include:
- Face Coverings: Assurance that all passengers have a face covering and wear it at the airport and on board.
- Symptoms: Assurance that the passenger is not experiencing a fever, which is essentially a temperature (38C/100.4F or higher), coughing, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell, chills, muscle pain and/or sore throat.
- Exposure – Assurance that the passenger has not had close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or had symptoms in the last 14 days.
With health officials overwhelmingly in favor of vaccines, you might be wondering how to go about travel in the next few weeks or months.
What To Do Before You Book A Flight
Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself.
1. Decide On Your Comfort Level
No one can tell you what your comfort level is in this pandemic. It all depends on whatever risks you are willing to take.
Always weigh CDC guidance. Once you decide on an acceptable level of risk to you, then stick to that when choosing when and how to travel.
2. Try To Save Money
There’s absolutely no sense in spending a lot of money on travel if you don’t need to. Try to save money if at all possible.
Some ways you can keep more of your dollars is by checking for fare sales at the major airlines. You can also looks for cheap routes on Google Flights.
3. Make Sure Your Get Vaccinated For Flights
One thing that has been discussed, and supported by many in the airline industry, is a mandatory vaccine.
“Everything will be on the table for discussion,” Fauci has told Forbes, referring to mandatory vaccinations for airline passengers.
If you’re looking for the vaccine near you, here’s how to find it.
Final Thoughts
COVID-19 has upended life as we know for the majority, especially when it comes to travel. You may be wondering what it’s going to take to feel safe traveling by air, car or another means.
The key thing is to do your research before you book.
Also It’s very important that you DO NOT travel if you were exposed to COVID-19, you are sick, or you have tested positive for COVID-19. Learn when it is safe for you to travel. Don’t travel with someone who is sick
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Chicken and waffles restaurant Chick’nCone is set to open in Atlanta later this year, according to its website.
The new eatery recently opened in Alpharetta on Windward Parkway. For those who know about the food spot, this is a welcome addition to North Fulton.
Chick’nCone Opening In Atlanta
Atlanta has a lot of chicken and waffle spots, but this is the first time it’s been offered cone-style.
Chick’nCone started off as a food truck in New York City. That’s where co-owners Jonathan Almanzar and Josh Lanier began selling chicken-stuffed cones. The eatery opened its first location in Dubai before expanding in the States.
What’s On Chick’nCone’s Menu?
When it comes to the menu, Chick’nCone’s is simple but good: Fried chicken in several variations.
- Chick’nCone with Choice of Sauce:
Crispy chicken tossed with your favorite sauce and served in a hand rolled waffle cone! It’s truly #SoCluckinGood
- Chicken Tenders
- 3 chicken tenders. Choose your additional quantity of tenders and make sure to add some dipping sauces.
- Sandwich:
Crispy chicken tossed in your favorite sauce and served in a split top brioche roll!
Where Is Chick’nCone Located?
Chick’nCone’s Atlanta location is to be announced, although their website shows that its off Memorial Drive between Reynoldstown and Old Fourth Ward.
As for Chick’nCone’s Alpharetta location, it’s at 5215 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004. Here’s a map so you can find it.
When you enter a Chick’nCone today, you’ll find that most locations are only serving take-out or delivery and may have limited hours due to the COVID pandemic.
Before you visit, call ahead to your local Chick’nCone store for their hours.
If you want to check out some other romantic restaurants in Atlanta, these are hard to beat. But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
- Chick’nCone with Choice of Sauce:
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Single women have made some serious strides toward homeownership in the last 15 years, according to a recent report from Zillow.
The real estate platform says the share of female renters who can afford a home has increased in 37 of the top 50 metros that Zillow analyzed, including Atlanta.
Women See Increased Buying Power In Atlanta, Says Report
The metro areas with the highest single female buying power rates are:
- Cleveland (29.5%)
- Cincinnati (26.9%)
- Atlanta (25.1%)
As great as the progress for women has been, none of the metropolitan areas analyzed by Zillow show them having more purchasing power than men.
For the most part, the challenges of getting equitable pay, affordable child care and other benefits, continue to play a role in gender disparities, according to Zillow.
Here are some key findings about Atlanta:
- 25.1% of single women renters can afford a home in Atlanta. That’s 7.9% their male counterparts.
- Single female buying power increased 4.5% since 2005.
- The gap between single men and women buying power has increased 4.5% over the past 15 years.
Zillow also estimates that nearly 2 million renter households could afford homeownership if given the flexibility to work from home and move into starter homes in cheaper locales.
Are You Saving For A Home?
Although homeownership is on the rise among women in Atlanta, many still aren’t in a position to afford it.
As many businesswomen that the city produces, it seems just as many of them aren’t able to get ahead.
Because you’ll need to save money incrementally, it’s good to put together a plan to set cash aside each month. How much should you save? It depends.
Looking for a new house? Here’s how to save for a home.
Final Words
Homeownership is one of the best purchases an American can make. In Atlanta, women are making strides in that regard.
Keep up with what’s going on in Atlanta’s real estate scene here with our Apartment Guide.
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Do you have a black-owned food business? If so, then you may be eligible for part of a $250,000 award to support black businesses.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an untold number of restaurant workers have lost their jobs. For the vast majority of them, finding another restaurant job has been an issue.
Local Green Atlanta Awarded Feed The Soul Foundation Cash Award
Enter the Feed the Soul Foundation. The organization is the nonprofit arm of Black Restaurant Week LLC. Fee the Soul recently announced their first-ever cohort program to support marginalized restaurant entrepreneurs.
They aim to do that by setting up financial and professional resources through the Restaurant Business Development Grant Program.
The initial awards were announced earlier this year. Local Green Atlanta, located on Joseph Lowery Boulevard, is one of the recipients for 2020.
Feed the Soul Foundation will begin taking applications for 2022 later this year. For more information about Feed the Soul Foundation, please visit feedthesoulfou.org.
Grubhub and Maker’s Mark, have both lent their support to the program, which was founded by entrepreneurs Falayn Farrell, Warren Luckett and Derek Robinson.
“Black-owned businesses were already faced with funding challenges and creating sustainability before the pandemic. We spent years speaking with restaurateurs to hear their concerns and there was an echoing sentiment,” says Falayn Ferrell, Chairwoman of Feed the Soul Foundation and co-founder of Black Restaurant Week. “We came to understand there is not a one-size-fits-all method. One restaurant needs support in building a digital presence; however, a food truck is seeking knowledge to expand to a brick-and-mortar location. We focused on developing a solution to address individualized concerns with personalized insights to improve and grow their businesses.”
Well, we all don’t have $250,000 to award to our favorite eateries. But is there something you can do on an individual basis?
How Can You Support Black Restaurants In Atlanta, Georgia?
You can support black restaurants in Atlanta by patronizing them in several ways.
Want to know where to go? Check out this list of the best black-owned restaurants in Atlanta.
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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Nouveau Bar & Grill owner Ebony Austin is set to open another location of her popular restaurant in Jonesboro.
Nouveau is one of the College Park restaurants that line Main Street down what is becoming known as the “Chow Row” of the south side.
Nouveau Bar & Grill Opening In Jonesboro
In addition to the Jonesboro restaurant, Ebony has plans to open an eatery in Miami, Florida as well.
Austin opened Nouveau in October 2019 in College Park, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Talking to Southside Dash Radio, Austin shared why she chose College Park to start her restaurant business.
“I wanted to be in a place where I could give back to my community and it’s appreciated,” she said, referring to area youths. “Once we get older, we want them to have something solid to stand on.”
“Me and my homegirl had went and looked at the restaurant and when we saw it we said: This is it. Where do I sign?” She said that she’s really big on real estate, so she wanted to not only open an eatery but own the building where it’s located.
“It’s not just about me opening up a restaurant in College Park, but it’s about how can I give back to a city like College Park and Atlanta,” Austin said.
Nouveau has an awesome happy hour with $6 drinks begins from 3 – 7 pm. They also have a karaoke night.
What’s On The Menu At Nouveau Bar & Grill?
Nouveau Bar & Grill has one of the most tasty menus in all of Atlanta. Here are some top menu items you can get:
Chicken & Waffle
Sweet potato Belgian waffles & crispy fried chicken wings
Dyriah’s Jerk Wings
Charbroiled jerk wings, BBQ sauce & homemade blue cheese dressing
Turkey Burger Sliders
Brioche bun, gruyere cheese, fried onion, kosher pickle & nouveau sauce
Sticky Fried Ribs
Sweet-spicy BBQ sauce & Napa cabbage slaw
Where Is Nouveau Bar & Grill Located?
Nouveau Bar & Grill is located at 3775 Main St. College Park, Ga. 30377. Here is a map so you can find it.
Final Word
Austin said she is always looking to give back to the community. She always makes a point to hire people who have entrepreneurial mindsets.
You can make reservations at Nouveau Bar & Grill at 404-343-6735.
Atlanta 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.
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Marvel Studios has unveiled the new poster for the new Captain America movie and it’s none other than Sam Wilson.
The fact that the most famous shield in comics is being passed to an African-American superhero is a big moment for the MCU, which has been criticized for its role in portrayals of race.
And The MCU’s New Captain America Is…
Actor Anthony Mackie, who was Captain America’s sidekick in many of the MCU films will now take the baton. Mackie, a native of New Orleans, shared that his son was emotional when he found out who the new Captain America would be.
Mackie did several episodes leading up to the development in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, a seven-part series on Disney+
Here’s Marvel’s official poster of the new Captain America.
The series was largely filmed in Atlanta and in-studio in Fayetteville, Georgia’s Trilith Studios.
Want to watch The Falcon and The Winter Soldier for free? Here’s how.
That ecosystem is why there’s so many film jobs available in Georgia right now (Wanna get cast as an extra?). And with MCU’s Phase Four in production, there won’t be a shortage for a while.
With close to 1,000 movie and TV projects produced 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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Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry gave yet another inspired speech at the 2021 Oscars ceremony.
Perry, who accepted the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, used the moment to speak out against hate and made a strong appeal to centrist views.
Video: Tyler Perry Says We Must ‘Refuse Hate’
“I refuse to hate someone because they are Mexican or because they are Black or white or LBGTQ. I refuse to hate someone because they are a police officer. I refuse to hate someone because they are Asian.,” Perry said.
In his words, Tyler used words that referenced recent tragedies that have unfolded across American of late.
The recent attacks against Asians across the United States as well as the continued police shootings of black men were just two topics that viewers were reminded of when hearing Perry’s words.
Finally, he asked that those who want a real conversation to stand “in the middle,” saying that there is were “healing happens.”
“Anyone who wants to meet me in the middle to refuse hate, to refuse blanket judgment and to help life someone’s feet off the ground, this one is for you, too,” he said to a standing ovation.
See his speech here.
As the creator of Tyler Perry Studios in southwest Atlanta, Perry is a major employer of creatives in film and TV production.
If you have dreams of making it to the big screen or small screen, you can get a job with Tyler Perry. and work on one of his BET+ productions.
Georgia has been the #1 location for big-budget movie and TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies.
Projects from Amazon Studios, CBS, Netflix, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 800 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.Read More From AtlantaFi.com: -
Veleka B. is founder and CEO of SetApartandChosen, the newly improved internet channel that allows Christian and Gospel artists to perform for their fans in a virtual experience.
Due to the pandemic, many artists are having a tough time reaching their audiences through virtual touring and performances.
“”This is what motivated me to relaunch Set Apart and Chosen. Over the past year we have experienced some of the hardest times known to our generation; listening to music is entertaining, and research suggests that the psychological effects of music can be powerful,” she says.
What Is Set Apart And Chosen?
Set Apart and Chosen is a platform that allows churches, gospel artists and faith-based organizations to continue to reach their audiences by equipping them with marketing tools and social media skills.
Set Apart and Chosen can also provide content to the channels that faith-based organizations have already set up to retain visitors.
“We want to explore the benefits of partnering with artists to help them share their music and tour experiences while also helping to monetize their social media platforms,” she says.
Want to do business with Set Apart and Chosen? Learn more here.
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It started as a viral Youtube video. Now, more than six years later, it is se to begin its second season on Netflix. Raising Dion 2 has begun production in metro Atlanta. Work will stretch into early 2021. The show is just one of many new Atlanta casting calls.
Producers for Raising Dion 2 are looking to cast various small, non-speaking, extras roles, especially children. This article will show you casting call details.
Raising Dion 2 Casting Call: Here’s What They Need
Raising Dion 2 is looking for children age 9 and up across multiple ethnicities.
Date: May 3rd (Covid Test) & May 4th (Filming)
Location: Atlanta, GA (at the stages for testing and filming)
Rate: TBD higher rate
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PIANO PLAYER HAND DOUBLE: We are looking for a male 18+ who is proficient in playing piano and who’s hands look like the pictures attached.—-Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.If this is you please send us a photo of your hands and a brief description of your piano playing experience (Clips / videos encouraged) / Please also include your name / phone / sizesReach out to rasingdion@centralcasting.com.
“Raising Dion” is described as a science fiction TV series and is based on a comic book by Dennis Liu. “Raising Dion” follows Nicole Reese, a woman who raises her son, named Dion, alone following the sudden death of her husband Mark. However, Dion is not like any other kid. While raising a son as a single mom is tough enough, raising Dion, proves to be tougher. Dion begins to show signs of superhuman abilities and now his mother Nicole must not only raise her son, but also protect him from those that are looking to exploit his superhero like abilities.
Who Produced Raising Dion?
The first season of Raising Dion was a success for Netflix. Carol Barbee wrote the initial episode, acted in it and served as showrunner as well.
Executive producers for the series included Liu, Barbee, Jason Piperberg, Michael B. Jordan, Charles D. King, Kim Roth, Poppy Hanks, Kenny Goodman, and Michael Green.
The series is one of many Netflix productions filmed in Atlanta.Raising Dion is just one of many films filmed in Atlanta. See our Movies Page for more.Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!With more than 900 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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