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If you want to work it out, there are a number of free fitness classes in Atlanta to get your exercise on.
Dance workouts, cardio and other workouts have been popular in the United States over the past 20 years, but more people are interested in local fitness classes.
Free fitness classes in Atlanta
Here are some free fitness classes in Atlanta. Click the “register” button to sign up. Also make sure you check the dates to find one that matches your schedule.
Free aerobics classes in Atlanta
Come out to Beecher Hills Elementary School for a free aerobics class sponsored by the Atlanta Beltline Partnership.
Free Zumba classes atop Whole Foods in Midtown Atlanta
HIIT is a full-body workout led by Larnell Mays Fitness. The instructor will focus on an interval training sequence with high-intensity exercise.
Free Zumba classes at Piedmont Park
The Atlanta Beltline Partnership offers Zumba with Gloria! A chance to dance and move to the music in the shadows of the Midtown skyline.
Enjoy energetic routines that move you left to right while your hips enjoy the rhythm.
Free Zumba classes at north DeKalb
Held on Tilly Mill Road in Dunwoody, this is a fitness program inspired by various rhythms and dancing styles, including Zumba.
You’ll build cardiovascularfitness while improving muscular strength and endurance. This hour-long class challenges you to push your limits and walk out feeling strong.
Strong by Zumba in Piedmont Park
Strong by Zumba is another Beltline-Piedmont Park initiative that combines body weight, muscle conditioning and cardio workouts.
The plyometric training moves are synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move you make. Every squat, every lunge, every burpee is driven by the music.
FREE Shred415 Pop-Up Workout
At Cogburn Road Park in Alpharetta, Shred415 is holding free classes concentrating on a HIIT workout as well as 30-40 minutes of cardio and strength training.
Shred 415 wwners Ron & Melissa Cole facilitate treadmill drills and strength training in just 60 Minutes.
Switch HIIT at Raw Fitness in Chamblee
MPowered Life & Fitness LLC hosts the Switch HIIT high energy class at Raw Fitness in Chamblee.
The class switches between cardio kickboxing, HIIT , body weight resistance training and rhythmic movements to create a fun workout that burns 500 to 1000 calories. Your first class is always free.
Sweatcamp in Old Fourth Ward Park
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If you’re serious about working out in Atlanta, check out our list of best gyms in the ATL.
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The Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos will kick off the NFL’s 100th season on Thursday, Aug. 1, with the Hall of Fame Game.
The exhibition matchup takes place in Canton, Ohio, as a run-up to the Pro Football Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony.
Hall of Fame Game: What you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know about Thursday’s Hall of Fame game between the Broncos and Falcons.
Kickoff time: 8 p.m. ET
Date: Thursday, Aug. 1
Location: Canton, Ohio
TV channel: NBC
Don’t expect to see quarter Matt Ryan zipping passes to star wide receiver Julio Jones. The Falcons are expected to play their second- and third-string players for most of the game.
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.
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Singer and actor Brandy will be honored in Atlanta on Thursday, Aug. 29 with the BMI President’s Award at its 2019 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards.
The private event will be held at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center in Atlanta and hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President Creative (Atlanta), Catherine Brewton.
Brandy to be honored at BMI Awards in Atlanta
“As a singer/songwriter, actress and humanitarian, Brandy is a triple threat in every sense of the word,” said Brewton. “Her timeless hits about love and heartbreak were anthems to many coming of age during the 90s and secured her place in R&B history.”
Brewton added, “We are so excited to honor Brandy with the BMI President’s Award and look forward to celebrating a night of great music.”
The BMI President’s Award is presented to an individual songwriter, composer or producer who has made exemplary contributions to the art of music and songwriting and profoundly influenced the entertainment industry.
As the 2019 honoree, Brandy joins previous recipients Curtis Mayfield, Ludacris, Toni Braxton and Will.i.am in sharing this distinction.
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“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” Season 8 has come to a close with more answers than questions. If you want to see the full video, here it is.
The fight for stardom continued all Season 8 as these Atlanta reality TV stars take shared their trials and tribulations but also their joys and victories.
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Reunion Season 8 full video
The cast includes Mimi Faust, the longtime girlfriend of Grammy-winning producer Stevie J; Trinidadian R&B singer Karlie Redd; singer-songwriter K. Michelle; and Atlanta rapper Rasheeda.
Watch Part 1 of the Love & Hip Hip Atlanta Reunion show
The reunion also featured Scrapp’s apologizing to Moniece for his past deeds. Moniece, a star of “Love & Hip Hop: LA,” briefly had a fling with Scrappy of LHHATL.
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R&B singer Chris Brown is returning to Atlanta this fall for his “Indigoat” Tour, which comes to State Farm Arena on 8 p.m. Oct. 2.
LiveNation begins selling tickets for the concert on Aug. 2 at noon. Presales started July 31 through Aug 1. at Citi Entertainment.
Get tickets to Chris Brown’s Atlanta concert
Brown is touring in support of his ninth album, “Indigo,” which features H.E.R., Nicki Minaj and more.
Get tickets here
Brown also just starred in a new video with Drake. Check out the “No Guidance” video:
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Bell Street Burritos recently opened in Tucker, its third metro Atlanta location.
Bell Street Burritos is known for its huge burritos and Tex-Mex fare.
Bell Street Burritos opens in Tucker
Two other locations — on Peachtree Street in Buckhead and off the Beltline — remain open. Another location in the Sweet Auburn Curb Market closed down recently after nearly a decade.
Where is Bell Street Burritos Tucker located?
Bell Street Burritos Tucker is located at 4053 Lawrenceville Hwy
Tucker, GA 30084. Here is a map to help you find it.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in AtlantaAtlanta Mexican restaurants are having a moment. In every quadrant of metro Atlanta, a new Mexican eatery is opening.
The craze hasn’t escaped the outer rim of metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a Tex-Mex explosion in recent years.
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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In the reunion episode of “Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta,” Karlie and Pooh go at it after the results of a lie detector test were read aloud.
Nina Parker reads the results of Karlie’s lie detector test, where she was asked about her alleged threesome with Pooh and her husband Hiriam.
Karlie and Pooh get into a confrontation
Watch the video
Atlanta reality TV shows showcase the best and worst of the city, but they have a following unlike anything we’ve seen in modern times.
TV executive Mona Scott has created an urban juggernaut that is single-handedly keeping VH1 afloat.
On Bravo, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” franchise continues to be a perennial winner among millennials. The bottom line is that people want to see Atlanta on TV.
Catch the latest Atlanta reality TV news here
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A new game show attached to actor Ryan Reynolds is now casting in Atlanta. Here’s what you need to do to be a part of this exciting new TV show.
Details are few now but what we do know is that this is a new “comedic physical game show” featuring families of four as they tackle a variety of mental and physical tasks for cash prizes.
Ryan Reynolds game show hiring in Atlanta
A-LIST HOST (To be announced soon)
Seeking Audience members
All Ethnicities – Ages 18 – 60Dates and Rates: Approx 10:30am
Friday: 8/2 (Rate:100/7)
Monday: 8/5 (Rate: 100/7)
Tuesday – Thursday (we will also be shooting but do not have schedule yet)Location: South Downtown area at studio
Please email Rlfamilygameshow@gmail.com
Include 3 pics (head, body and recent dated selfie), age, ht, wt and all contact info.
Subject: DONTAtlanta 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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The acclaimed chefs that will take part in the Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown were recently announced.
The festival takes place on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at The Fairmont. The summer festival pays homage to the Southern staple and creative ways to present and cook it.
Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown: Here are the chefs
The showdown, which this year is sponsored by Springer Mountain Farms and Big Green Egg and produced by Taste of Atlanta, will feature chefs from 30+establishments throughout the prolific Southeast. Here they are:
Asheville
Steve Goff – AUX Bar
Atlanta
Christian Rodriguez – High Road Ice Cream
Deborah VanTrece – Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
Drew Van Leuvan – Seven Lamps
Jason Jiminez – Kitchen Six
John Adamson – American Cut
Linda Harrell – Cibo e Beve
Matt Basford – Canoe (2018 ‘Best Wing’ Winner)
Megan Brent – New Realm Brewing
Pat Pascarella – The White Bull & Grana
Thomas McKeown – Polaris
Todd Richards – Chicken + Beer
Chattanooga
Charlie Loomis – Feed Table & Tavern (2017 ‘Best Wing’ Winner)
Charleston
Daniel Doyle – Poogan’s Porch
Charlotte
Eric Ferguson – Staggioni
Greg Collier – Uptown Yolk
Alex Verica – The Stanley
Thomas Marlow – Mimosa Grill
Conyers
Gary Caldwell – Triplz Lounge
Knoxville
Jesse Newminster – Tako Taco
Marietta
Greg Lipman – Piastra
Nashville
BJ Lofback – Funk Seoul Brother
Richard Jones – Green Door Gourmet
Shane Nasby – Honeyfire Barbecue Co.
Peachtree City
Scott Smith – The Curious Pig
Savannah
Zach Schulz – Cotton + Rye
Winder
Alex Friedman – Bistro Off Broad
Some of the kitchens represented will be Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Now in its fourth year, the Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown will feature acclaimed chefs coming up with dishes using Springer Mountain Farms chicken.
The farm’s chicken is raised without antibiotics, steroids, growth stimulants or hormones, so attendees can focus on the unique recipes crafted by the chefs.
Those who attend can enjoy wings and sides along with beer, wine and cocktails that go well with the food.
Which ever chef takes home the top prize of “Best Wing” gets to take home a Big Green Egg.
Where does the Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown take place this year?
Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown 2019 is happening at 1429 Fairmont Ave NW, Atlanta, Ga 30318. Here is a map to help you find it.
celebrating unique takes on a Southern staple, will return for its fourth year on Sunday, August 25 at The Fairmont (1429 Fairmont Ave NW) in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood from 1pm to 5pm. the event will feature creative talent from over 30 prominent Southeastern chefs hailing from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.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.
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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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Everything has to be perfect before you pop the question. The venue has to be right. It has to be one of the best places in Atlanta to get engaged.
The food has to be amazing, the views must be outstanding. The help? Superb. That’s why we’ve compiled some of the top places in Atlanta to propose.
Here are the best places in Atlanta to get engaged
Many of these places are not only great for proposing, but make for some of the best wedding venues in Atlanta as well. Have a look:
Fox Theatre
75 14th St NE Atlanta, GA 30309 404-881-9898Here’s what one reviewer says about the Fox Theatre: “One of the best and magical venues in Atlanta. I have seen amazing concerts, plays and other performaces there. The staff is professional and kind to the people. The atmosphere is electric and the vibes are always beaming in that place.”
Four Seasons Hotel
75 14th St NE Atlanta, GA 30309 404-881-9898Here’s what one reviewer says about the Four Seasons in Atlanta: “Attended a wedding here over the weekend. The service was very professional and the staff were all exceptionally kind and helpful.”
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NW Atlanta, GA 30313 404.581.4000Here’s what one Google reviewer says about the Georgia Aquarium: “Absolutely incredible. The entire place is beyond cool but the theater type room with the wall of glass is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Even without that this would still be the best aquarium you’ve ever been to but that just puts it over the top. So much to see there this really is a “must see” when you’re in the area. Just phenomenal.”
The Loft at Castleberry Hill
170 Northside Dr SW #96, Atlanta, GA 30313 (404) 502-9002
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“We celebrated our one year anniversary in January at this venue and it was amazing!”says a Google reviewer. “The food and staff were so amazing my guests are still talking about them both. Hats off to the secruity guard who made everyone feel so warm, even though it was cold that night. I highly recommend this venue for all occasions, you will not be disappointed.”Magnolia Reserve
124 Thirkield Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 (678) 855-1311
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Magnolia Reserve is a magnificent Southside venue that comes alive in the spring, summer and fall with lush greenery and beautiful colors for outdoor weddings.The Peachtree Club
999 Peachtree St NE Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 817-0999
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Here’s what one reviewer says of the Peachtree Club: “My girlfriend and I got engaged at the Peachtree Club. Hannah was able to help me coordinate and pull off this surprise proposal on their beautiful rooftop terrace within a 24 hours notice. What an amazing staff and venue. Cheers.”The Piedmont Room
500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 249-0001
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Here’s what one reviewer says about The Piedmont Room in Atlanta: “I attended a wedding at this venue. Beautiful decorated, incredible flow and the staff was phenomenal!! Nene is a real one, truly! She was incredibly helpful and attentive! only issue is probably that the restaurant below was loud during the ceremony, but that is probably just a timing issue and certainly didn’t interrupt anything!”Up next: Most romantic restaurants in Atlanta
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
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Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta