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Georgia’s politics, specifically the legislature’s passage of a recent anti-abortion bill, has put the state’s footing as the nation’s movie capital in jeopardy. The Georgia movie industry hangs in the balance.
Case in point: Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger told Reuters this week that continuing to produce movies in Georgia would be “very difficult,” if the controversial law takes effect.
CEO says it’d be ‘difficult’ for Disney to produce movies in state
Disney has had a very successful run filming around Atlanta and the state over the past four years. With “Avengers” franchise and “Black Panther” filming here, the media company holds a lot of sway.
Many Hollywood stars voiced displeasure with Georgia politicians as the “heartbeat” bill gained momentum in the state House and Senate.
Iger is the highest movie executive who has spoke out against the bill. He has been in the news lately to talk up Disney’s new streaming service.
“I rather doubt we will,” he answered when asked by Reuters if Disney could stay in the state if the governor signs the bill. “I think many people who work for us will not want to work there, and we will have to heed their wishes in that regard. Right now we are watching it very carefully.”
The heartbeat bill states that a doctor can perform an abortion even after he or she can detect a fetal heartbeat. The law goes into effect January 1, if it isn’t defeated before then.
Georgia movie industry is red hot
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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The OWN TV series “Greenleaf” is looking to cast new talent for upcoming scenes. The acclaimed cable TV series about a preacher’s family has been filming in Atlanta for several weeks now.
The show is on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network and stars Merle Dandridge as Grace Greenleaf as well as Lynn Whitfield, Keith David, Lamman Rucker and Deborah Joy Winans.
Atlanta Casting call: Greenleaf
Greenleaf Season 4 Casting Call
**NOW CASTING FOR BOOKING ON GREENLEAF on TOMORROW FRIDAY, MAY 31,2019 ***
CAB Castings, LLC. is looking for PAID EXTRAS (AGES 18 AND UP ALL RACES) to be a part of some PARK SCENES for our project “GREENLEAF” filming here in Atlanta, GA.
We are looking for the following specific extras for the following specific scenes:
– Neighbohood Park goers
– Older Guys playing Chess or Checkers in Park
(must know how t play)
– Sax Player w/ instrument
(rate to be discussed once contacted)
****PRELIM TIME: 3:30PM (2ND HALF OF OUR DAY)The rate for extras on this production is $75 for 8hrs of work (Paid time in a half each hour after 8hrs which is $13hr), which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.
If available, please email the information below to GREENLEAFextras@gmail.com
w/ Subject Line: Park Goer 5/31
or
w/ Subject Line: Chess Player 5/31
or
w/ Subject Line: Saxophone 5/31
ALSO PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFO BELOW:
– Name
– Number
– Age
– Height
– Sizes (Shirt, Pants, Jacket, etc.)
– Do you have visible tattoos? If so where?
– Car Type/ Model/ Year*********PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION ABOVE IN YOUR EMAIL FOR PROPER BOOKING!!!
A member from CAB CASTINGS, LLC. will call you to book your attendance in a scene and confirm availability if interested in booking you for the show.
***SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.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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Join Maat Petrova in Atlanta on July 26-28, 2019 for a magical FEMMAGIC experience.. The theme of this FEMMAGIC Retreat series is “WOMB MAGIC” a womb healing experience…Come Feel…, Heal… and Reveal.. your DIVINE FEMININE MAGIC!FEMMAGIC Workshops for a Goddess will empower you, inspire you and get you charged up to walk into the world a new Magical Woman!Weekend Retreat Schedule: July 26, 2019
- Check-in
- Lingerie & Womb Tea
- Massages by professional therapist.
- Light Dinner ( Note this weekend will entail “light” foods for womb detoxing purposes).
Schedule of Events: July 27, 2019
- Light Breatfast ( Irish moss shake, fruits and tea)
- Hey Goddess” introduction
- Sensual Yogic Flow
- Holistic sexuality
- Sensual dancing workshop (heels)
- Womb massage healing session (10 minutes womb massage one on one for each goddess).
- Womb healing Visualization Meditation
- Lunch Break (light Alkaline food & womb tea)
- Feminine Sexual Health
- Yoni Egg info session
- Free yoni egg of choice to each goddess
- Yoni egg Cleansing, charging, Insertion for the night ritual
- Light Dinner
Schedule of Events: July 28, 2019
- Light breakfast
- Waist beading workshop
- Womb dance circle
- Gifting Femmagic Luxury boxes with FEMMAGIC PRODUCTS to Attendees
- Shop, hugs kisses and farewells
————-What should you bring?
Pack your bag for the weekend.Themes include lingerie, and something orange or coral to represent the color of the womb chakra.Bring an open heart, an open mind, and spirit ready to transform and claim your Divine Feminine MagicAnd your yoga Mat (a must).Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
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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The movie about the Debarge musical family is looking for new faces for upcoming scenes. This Atlanta casting call will be held near Midtown on Friday, May 31, 2019.
The Bobby Debarge movie chronicles the quick rise of the mulatto Debarge family, which took soul music by storm in the early 1980s. Drug abuse, physical violence and the rough-and-tumble music business took its toll on the clan.
Now, a movie is going to give audiences a look behind the velvet rope.
Destination Casting is accepting applications fo rpaid background talent.
Here are the details of the Atlanta casting call for the Debarge movie
Dates: FRIDAY 5/31/19
(subject to change)
Location: ATLANTA Ga near Midtown
Background Rate: $72/8+ot
Paid in the form of a check via payroll
Time: 9am1. DEBARGE FAMILY LOOKING MEN
Appears MIXED ethnicity MEN (black & white)
Ages: 18-35
Hair: Dark & curly
Must bring 80’s type attire
Subject: DEBARGE
Due to this being a period piece your look is VERY IMPORTANT!
-NO visable tattoos
-NO facial piercings
-NO un-natural colored hair
-MEN: Longer hair & afros OK. No braids (must be OK taking braids out) or dreadlocks.
Must have…
Professional attitude and demeanor
Open availability
Reliable transportationTo be considered send:
1. Name
2. Age
3. Height & Weight
4. All sizes
5. Phone
6. 3-4 CURRENT filter free photos…
-All must depict CURRENT look
-NO professional photos / no mirror selfies
-1 shoulders up
-1 waist up
-1 or 2 full bodySend all of the above to:
BobbyDExtras@gmail.com
Here’s a trailer for the movie, which will be broadcast on TV One:
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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The movie about the Debarge musical family is looking for new faces for upcoming scenes. This Atlanta casting call will be held near Midtown on Friday, May 31, 2019.
The Bobby Debarge movie chronicles the quick rise of the mulatto Debarge family, which took soul music by storm in the early 1980s. Drug abuse, physical violence and the rough-and-tumble music business took its toll on the clan.
Now, a movie is going to give audiences a look behind the velvet rope.
Destination Casting is accepting applications fo rpaid background talent.
Here are the details of the Atlanta casting call for the Debarge movie
Dates: FRIDAY 5/31/19
(subject to change)
Location: ATLANTA Ga near Midtown
Background Rate: $72/8+ot
Paid in the form of a check via payroll
Time: 9am1. DEBARGE FAMILY LOOKING MEN
Appears MIXED ethnicity MEN (black & white)
Ages: 18-35
Hair: Dark & curly
Must bring 80’s type attire
Subject: DEBARGE
Due to this being a period piece your look is VERY IMPORTANT!
-NO visable tattoos
-NO facial piercings
-NO un-natural colored hair
-MEN: Longer hair & afros OK. No braids (must be OK taking braids out) or dreadlocks.
Must have…
Professional attitude and demeanor
Open availability
Reliable transportationTo be considered send:
1. Name
2. Age
3. Height & Weight
4. All sizes
5. Phone
6. 3-4 CURRENT filter free photos…
-All must depict CURRENT look
-NO professional photos / no mirror selfies
-1 shoulders up
-1 waist up
-1 or 2 full bodySend all of the above to:
BobbyDExtras@gmail.com
Here’s a trailer for the movie, which will be broadcast on TV One:
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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Little Rey opened its doors on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Piedmont Heights neighborhood of Atlanta. The new Atlanta restaurant introduced the city to one of its signature dishes, chicken al carbon.
Atlanta restaurateur Ford Fry launched Little Ray as a pop-up eatery specializing in Tex-Mex. The new restaurant focuses on wood-roasted chicken, called “al carbon,” and other Tex-Mex-inspired fare like tacos and margaritas.
Little Rey Pollo ‘Al Carbon’ opened in the space formerly occupied by Anchor Bar & Tattoo.
Little Rey offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, including takeaway options.
What are the hours at Little Rey?
Little Rey is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fry is hoping the new eatery becomes a smashing success like his Superica establishments, El Felix and his other ventures around town. Will it? Time will tell. We plan to eat there so and will update you.
Where is Little Rey located in Atlanta?
Little Rey is located at 1878 PIedmont Ave. NE Atlanta GA 30324. 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: 5 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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Boardgame lovers, unite! The Atlanta Game Festival is set to take place Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta.
Atlanta Game Fest takes place different times of the year. There is one planned for October and another one in January. Atlanta Game Fest 33 begins May 30.
Atlanta Game Festival: Everything you need to know
The Atlanta Game Festival is an opportunity for boardgame lovers to get together, socialize and, well, play some games.
The festival will be comprised of four full days of fun and games. We get a great group of friendly folks who make getting into a game easy. There will also be an extensive selection of the games folks are most interested in playing now, since they went to the trouble of bringing them for play.
Where is the Atlanta Game Festival located?
The Atlanta Game Festival takes place at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, 5750 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Here is a map to help you find it.
Here is a list of the upcoming Game FestsAtlanta Game Fest 34 is October 24-27, 2019, Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
Atlanta Game Fest 35 is January 30-February 2, 2020, Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
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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Sear Restaurant in downtown Atlanta is no secret to the city’s culinary gods. Tucked away on the second floor of the grand Marriott Marquis lobby, the eatery has enjoyed exclusive patronage from travelers, tourists and conventioneers.
Much like the city itself, many of its institutions are repositioning themselves as Atlanta status — bouyed by its international airport — climbs up the ranks as a global city.
Sear restaurant review: Elegant Atlanta restaurant anchors Marriott Marquis
You see it in the city’s new architecture, its growth strategy in its neighborhoods, and yes, even in its restaurants.
Amid this backdrop, I visited Sear restaurant months after a recent renovation to see how the eatery had changed.
The interior of the eatery is a beautiful tribute to American influence. The pillars have the same tone as the Statue of Liberty.
Photo credit: AtlantaFi.com The team behind the redo is Interior designer, HeCho Inc., which was enlisted to create a majestic dining atmosphere inspired by the style of legendary Atlanta Marriott Marquis architect John Portman.
Sear bills itself as a fire-inspired steakhouse, but it is much, much more. The full-service restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
What’s on the menu at Sear?
For lunch, there’s Spicy Fried Chicken and Blackened Fish. The dinner menu has such favorites as Stone Mountain Pecan Grouper, Pan Seared Diver Scallops and Cauliflower Steak.
Here are some photos of the food at Sear:
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Photo credit: AtlantaFi.com I tried the blackened fish and Georgia Shrimp Bisque as a starter. Not only was the blackened fish tender as a baby’s behind, but it was seasoned to perfection.
For dessert, I had the cheesecake, which was a ideal finale for a hearty meal in the upscale Atlanta restaurant.
What are the hours of Sear restaurant?
if you want to visit Sear, you need to know when to go. Sear operates the following business schedule:
Hours
Breakfast
- Monday – Sunday: 6:30 – 11:00am
Lunch
- Monday – Sunday: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Dinner
- Monday – Sunday: 5:30 – 10:00pm
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
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
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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For millions of Americans are going to be traveling over the Memorial Day Weekend 2019, be it by plane, train or automobile. If it’s by car, you my want to know what to expect along with the turkey, parades and all the trimmings.
Atlanta travel tips: Memorial Day Weekend 2019
Google Maps is a great resource for travelers to see trends about traveling around the holidays, including insights on when to hit the road, and the best times to stay off the highways.
Most popular places visited during the Memorial Day holiday:
Compiling data about the number of times users requested directions to a location using Google Maps, the tool was able to show when Georgia’s holiday rush will hit, determined by the state’s most popularly searched place categories:
Nationally, the most uniquely searched place categories in Google Maps during the Memorial holiday period are: outlet mall, tree farm, scenic overlook, video game store and place of worship.
Memorial Day travel traffic trends:
Because the holidays skew everything, the travel trends are all different for the city when it comes to rush hours. For Atlanta, here are the best and worst times to leave for and return from that Memorial Day road trip:
- Best day to leave: Saturday, 6 a.m.
- Worst day to leave: Thursday, 4 :30 p.m.
- Best day to return: Tuesday, 6 a.m.
- Worst day to return: Sunday, 4 p.m.
If you plan on leaving town on Friday, May 24 you’ll likely be caught in traffic, according to INRIX.
Trevor Reed, transportation analyst at INRIX, said in a statement that he traffic surge starts days before the weekend. “Travelers should anticipate delays to start on Wednesday and continue through Memorial Day. Our advice to drivers is to avoid the morning and evening commuting times or plan alternate routes.”
Memorial Day in ATL: Best time to visit your favorite businesses and places
So Atlantans can properly plan and avoid long lines and crazy foot traffic, here’s a look at when some of the most popular places searched for in Google Maps tend to be the most crowded:
- Grocery Store: Last-minute shoppers storm grocery stores on Friday afternoon.
- Liquor Store: Visits peak on Friday afternoon as people start stocking up for the festivities.
- Movie Theater: Friday evening is a popular time to head to the movies.
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This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?
Things to do in Atlanta this week
Things to do in Atlanta this weekend include parties, conventions, comedians concerts, spring festivals and much, much more.
This week’s best bets:
Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park
Atlanta Caribbean Festival
Things to do in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 21
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Community Blood Drive10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Georgia World Congress Center
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
Things to do in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 22
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Adult Recess11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / The Home Depot Backyard
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Live from Woodruff Park: Churchill Grounds Quartet5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Library on the Lawn
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10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
Argentina Festival — May 21 – 26, 2019
Enjoy the best food, music, and dance of Argentina at the Argentina Food, Wine and Culture Festival
Things to do in Atlanta on Thursday, May 23
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Scott Pelley – “Truth Worth Telling”7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
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Bakugan at MomoConGeorgia World Congress Center
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Peachtree Center Green Market11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Starting Thursday: Momocon Atlanta
Things to do in Atlanta on Friday, May 24
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Dream vs. Wings7:30 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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MomoCon Night7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
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Bakugan at MomoConGeorgia World Congress Center
NBA Star Lou Williams Memorial Weekend Kickoff at Opium
NBA baller Lou Williams will be in the house at Club Opium this weekend. See more.
Things to do in Atlanta on Saturday, May 25
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Summer Bash11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Yoga in the Park9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
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Bakugan at MomoConGeorgia World Congress Center
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Brew at the Zoo5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Zoo Atlanta
Memorial Day weekend party
Things to do in Atlanta on Sunday, May 26
- Bakugan at MomoCon — Georgia World Congress Center
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Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Actionthrough 5/27/2019 / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Murder Impossible: NiteFort Editionthrough 7/31/2019 / Agatha’s “A Taste of Mystery” Dinner Theatre
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Historic Downtown Architecture Audio Tour by American Institute of Architects
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
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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