• Amazon HQ2
    Business

    Will Atlanta Be Amazon’s HQ2? Company Will Choose Later This Year
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com September 20, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Of all the cities vying to become the Amazon HQ2, Atlanta figured it had a leg up on the competition: world class airport, sizeable downtown and entertainment district, affordable housing and MARTA.

    But Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and team have been eerily silent on which city they will choose to bring 50,000 jobs to and $5 billion in investment. But now the world’s biggest online retailer has announced that it will have an answer before end of year.

    Speaking at a business meeting in Washington last week, CEO Jeff Bezos said a decision on HQ2 will be made before the close of 2018. He didn’t offer any more clues though.

    The Seattle-based tech giant announced Sept. 7 2017 that it would build a new North America headquarters in a metropolitan city with an international airport, touching off a frenzied national competition. The project is expected to ring tens of thousands of jobs and raise the profile of the region — wherever it’s located — immeasurably.

    “Let’s be honest with ourselves: This is the largest economic development deal in the history of America,” Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle told the AJC at the time. “It would require action by the Legislature if we are successful. And I’m very optimistic that we can land Amazon in the state, and we’re in great position to do that.”

    Company officials toured several cities as it whittled down its list, but Atlanta has gotten only standard treatment so far. If Amazon does pick ATL, it will inherit a city bustling at the seams yet still able to accommodate things like a Super Bowl and more development per square mile than any metropolitan area in the Southeast.

    But does Atlanta have what it takes? Only time  — and Bezos — will tell.

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  • Inman Park Restaurant Week
    Atlanta / Business

    Inman Park Restaurant Week: Sept. 24-30 In Atlanta
    cj-johnson-2 September 19, 2018
    1 Min Read

    Bring your fork and knife and it’s going to be a party in Atlanta! It’s Inman Park Restaurant Week Sept. 24-30.

    Participating eateries include Parish, Wisteria BarTaco and many more.

    Inman Park Restaurant Week: Here are the participating eateries

    Inman Park Restaurant Week: Sept. 24-30 In Atlanta

    Adjacent to the Beltline, the area has more than 15 restaurants and pubs, offering American, Southern, European and ethnic cuisine among others.

    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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  • Self-Guided Walking Tours of Atlanta Neighborhoods
    Art

    Self-Guided Walking Tours of Atlanta Neighborhoods
    cj-johnson-2 September 19, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Atlantans can enjoy the visual delights of public art in such intown areas as Cabbagetown and Little Five Points on self-guided walking tours. Among several things to do in Atlanta, the initiative is designed to let you experience the city at your own pace and convenience.

    More than 300 works of art are on display in some of the city’s oldest and most quirky neighborhoods. As an added benefit, you’ll also discover local restaurants, boutiques and music venues along the way.

    For more info, Streetartmap.org will take you on free self-guided walking art tours of Atlanta’s neighborhoods such as Cabbagetown, Little Five Points, and East Atlanta.

    Atlanta’s neighborhoods are packed with things to do. 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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  • Flower Child Opening In Sandy Springs In October
    Business

    Flower Child Opening In Sandy Springs In October
    cj-johnson-2 September 19, 2018
    2 Min Read

    North Fulton is getting a new health-conscious eatery next month as Flower Child, the fast-casual restaurant that serves seasonally driven, nourishing and food is set to open in Sandy Springs.

    The restaurant will open its doors in City Springs, the multi-use project in the heart of downtown Sandy Springs. Flower Child will serve clean, made-from-scratch items such as salads, plates, wraps and bowls based upon seasonal vegetables and fruits, whole grains and lean proteins.

    Flower Child’s 3,500-square-foot Sandy Springs location will offer an airy, open atmosphere where up to 78 diners can experience an open air vibe centered on decorative tile and brightly colored brick. Outside they can enjoy a patio that seats an additional 82 people in a 1,300 additional square foot space.

    Flower Child is from hospitality expert and Fox Restaurant Concepts founder Sam Fox, who is quoted as saying, “We’re so honored to have received such an outpouring of support from the metro Atlanta community since opening Flower Child Buckhead. With our new location in Sandy Springs, we’re excited to continue our mission of sharing good vibes and delicious food with our growing community of friends and neighbors.”

    Flower Child Sandy Springs Job Fair

    Flower Child is also hosting a job fair on September 24-29 and October 1-6 between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for positions including servers, cashiers, line and prep cooks, dishwashers and expeditors. Interested applicants are encouraged to bring a copy of their resume to the restaurant or apply online.

    The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.

    Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta

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  • Root Baking Co. Opens In Atlanta's Ponce City Market
    Atlanta

    Root Baking Co. Opens In Atlanta’s Ponce City Market
    cj-johnson-2 September 19, 2018
    2 Min Read
    The smell of freshly baked breads will be emanating from Ponce City Market from now on as Root Baking Co. is set open Thursday, September 20 at the historic mixed-use development.

    Root Baking Co. was founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife team Chris Wilkins and Nicole Lewis.

    Root Baking Co. Opens In Midtown Atlanta

    The eatery will bake fresh bread daily as well as serve as a cafe offering breakfast, lunch and dinner fare Monday through Saturday, followed by happy hour and dinner, with brunch all day on Sundays.

    Dishes you can expect to enjoy are Tahini & Turmeric Seed Granola with Yogurt and Fruit for breakfast and Za’atar Roasted Chicken with Harissa Pickled Carrots, Toum, Tarator and A Lot of Herbs on Sorghum Bread at lunch.

    Root Baking Co. also plans to introduce the metro area to different chefs from around the South by bringing them in to host dinner pop-ups throughout the year.

    This is not Root Baking’s first rodeo. The shop has gotten national acclaim, including being recognized among “The Best Bread Bakeries in the South” by USA Today in 2017. The bakery has also appeared in Southern Living and on Zagat’s “30 Under 30” Charleston list.

    The establishment is just the latest one to solidify Midtown Atlanta as a dining mecca in the metro area. Ponce City Market has become the premiere community hub for people in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.

    Root Baking Co.: Partial Menu

    New Restaurant Alert: Roof Baking Co. Opening This Week Atlanta's Ponce City Market
     
    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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  • Bright Futures Atlanta To Be Held Sept. 27
    Things To Do

    Bright Futures Atlanta To Be Held Sept. 27
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com September 19, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Night of Impact, a fundraiser for Bright Futures Atlanta (BFA) is set to take place in the city on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 pm at The Fairmont in west Atlanta. The event will be sponsored by the Atlanta Small Business Network (ASBN).

    This year’s event is themed Real Life Direction, which ties into the organization’s mission to provide support beyond the classroom for Bright Futures students as they graduate from the school and enter into adulthood.

    BFA is a nonprofit organization that offers programs year-round and serves students in sixth through 12th grade. This same group of students attends the afterschool program and summer camp.

    Located in west Atlanta, the organization focuses on providing educational, social and spiritual opportunities for the underserved youth of the city.

    Executive Director Philip Ross emphasized how the event is important not to only introduce people to the organization’s mission, but to also kick off the giving season.

    “This event is crucial to exposing people to the work of Bright Futures Atlanta and its year-round approach,” he said.

    BFA was founded in 2002 with a vision to impact the underserved community of West Atlanta through a positive and sustainable support system, providing the means and motivation for youth to succeed in becoming self-sufficient, contributing adults.

    For the past 18 years, Philip and Gail Ross have lived in the community and built deep relationships with youth and their families in West Atlanta, which includes Bankhead, Vine City, the Bluff and surrounding areas. They have developed a first-hand understanding of the challenges faced by the youth and have developed highly effective programming to help them overcome the barriers they face to achieve a successful life filled with meaning and purpose.

    Tickets are $200 per person or $1,900 for a table of 10.

    For more information, go to Bright Futures Atlanta online.

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  • A Midday Rhapsody of Art & Soul In Atlanta
    Atlanta

    A Midday Rhapsody of Art & Soul In Atlanta
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com September 18, 2018
    2 Min Read

    A Midday Rhapsody of Art & Soul returns to the Mason Fine Art Gallery as one of the fall premier events in Atlanta’s cultural community.

    On September 22, 2018, at 3 p.m. The PEARL Foundation, Inc., and Rho Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., will host its annual, A Midday Rhapsody of Art & Soul fundraising event, to raise funds in support of our scholarship fund and other Cobb County community programs.

    The event will be held at Mason Fine Art Gallery, 415 Plasters Avenue Northeast Atlanta, GA 30324.

    The Mason Fine Art Gallery will provide an exquisite backdrop as we salute the arts community through music, poetry, fashion and art. Local and international artists will be featured as we gather to raise money to support the citizens in need within the Cobb County community.

    The VIP Experience is the most exclusive way to enjoy this marvelous event. Relax in the comfort of reserved seating in our VIP Lounge. Every VIP Experience ticketholder will go home with a fabulous gift!

    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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  • Fearless Moguls Event In Atlanta
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    Fearless Moguls Event In Atlanta
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com September 18, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Fearless Magazine presents Fearless Moguls Event in partnership with Facebook, Spanx and Bumble. The Fearless Moguls Event is for female entrepreneurs, enjoy a day of business trainings, view a live pitch competition to learn how to perfect your deck for funding, and network at our patio reception to connect with like minded women.

    Fearless Moguls Event at Spanx Headquarters

    The Fearless Moguls event will be held in Buckhead at Spanx Headquarters. The address is 3035 Peachtree Road Northeast #200, Atlanta, GA 30305.

    If you are an existing or emerging entrepreneur looking to learn more on business this is for you! Our business trainings are lead by female founders who have multi-million dollar revenue producing businesses. This is an exclusive opportunity to be able to learn at the Spanx HQ a billion dollar business founded by Sara Blakey. This is once in a lifetime opportunity to be able to learn in an environment of this magnitude. Value on this business training is over $5000 but we are offering this to you for only $497.

    GET TICKETS HERE

    The amount of expertise and knowledge that will be shared in this room is priceless, you do not want to miss this opportunity. See below the event schedule:

    Business Trainings & Pitch Competion Schedule

    4:00pm- 4:30pm– Panel: Female Entreprenuers with Monique Rodriguez, CEO of Mielle Organics & Rachel Roff, CEO of Urban Skin RX

    4:30pm to 5:05pm- Fireside Chat: Preparing Your Company for Acquisition with Kellam Mattie, CMO, Venturing & Emerging Brands, Coca-Cola North America

    5:10pm- 5:45pm- Workshop: Product Development and Retail Distribution with Mala Brindisi, Spanx COO

    5:50pm to 6:25pm- Training: How to Increase Your Social Media Platform with Kiyla Armstead, Facebook

    6:30pm- 7:05 pm– Break

    7:05 pm to 8:30pm- Live Pitch Competition

    8:30pm to 10:00pm- Patio Reception

    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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  • Free Sushi Day At P.F. Chang's Restaurants Across Atlanta Area
    Restaurants

    Free Sushi Day At P.F. Chang’s Restaurants Across Atlanta Area
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com September 18, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Thursday, September 20th is Free Sushi Day at more than 200 participating P.F. Chang’s restaurants across the country and the three locations in the Atlanta area. This one-day-only event invites dine-in guests to enjoy a free Spicy Tuna Roll or California Roll with no purchase necessary. The only strings attached to this offer are the ones used to catch the fish.

    “Free Sushi Day is one of many ways we thank guests and introduce them to something new and delicious that’s great for lunch, happy hour or dinner,” said Dwayne Chambers, P.F. Chang’s chief marketing officer. “Last year P.F. Chang’s served nearly 93,000 sushi rolls across the country on Free Sushi Day – this year we hope to surpass 100,000.”

    The participating P.F. Chang’s in Atlanta are:

    • P.F. Chang’s
    Cumberland Mall
    Atlanta, GA · (770) 803-5800
    • P.F. Chang’s
    Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
    Atlanta, GA · (404) 481-2146
    • P.F. Chang’s
    Atlanta, GA · (770) 352-0500

    Every roll of P.F. Chang’s sushi is handcrafted, hand cut, and made with 100% U.S. grown rice. In addition to classics like the Spicy Tuna or California Roll, other favorites include the Kung Pao Dragon Roll, Lobster Avocado Roll, and Shrimp Tempura Roll.

    Guests can take advantage of P.F. Chang’s Free Sushi Day at participating restaurants by mentioning the promotion to their server. This offer is valid all day, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, with no purchase required, for dine-in use only. The Free Sushi Day offer is limited to one 8-piece Spicy Tuna or California Roll per guest but is not limited to a maximum per table. It cannot be combined with any other offer. A limited number of P.F. Chang’s locations are not participating, including airport, Atlantic City, Puerto Rico and Hawaii restaurants, and P.F. Chang’s restaurants that opened within the last 30 days.

    The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.

    Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta

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  • Showroom And Runway Models Needed For Bridal Event At AmericasMart
    Casting Calls

    Showroom And Runway Models Needed For Bridal Event At AmericasMart
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com September 18, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Attention, Instagram models, here’s your opportunity to show what you’ve got on the showroom and runway in Atlanta. UMMI Agency is seeking female models to work the showroom and runway at AmericasMart Vow Bridal Show for September 24 – 27.

    The gig will pay $150 a day and the submission deadline is September 24, 2018.

    Here are the casting call details:

    alent/Role Requirements:

    • Caucasian
    • Women
    • ages 18 – 40
    • height of 5’8” – 5’11”
    • no tattoos, nice teeth and skin
    • No experience required. Must be willing to be trained.

    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.

    Click here to submit

    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.
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