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There are many great relationships to look up to in Atlanta, but the city’s first couple is Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir: The Wopsters.
Photo credit: Instagram If you’ve been keeping up with entertainment, you know that Atlanta, East Atlanta, specifically, has its own Brad and Angelina. Only this couple features a successful entrepreneur, Keyshia Ka’oir, and famous rapper Gucci Mane.
The Wopsters welcome baby Ice Davis to the world and Atlanta.
The couple made it official on Tuesday Oct. 17, 2017 in a televised affair at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami, Florida.
Photo credit: Instagram Ka’ oir sells multiple products under her beauty line, including the Ka’oir Waist Eraser, which she credits for helping her slim down while maintaining her curves.
While Ka’oir’s business saavy is considerable, she’s been getting major props for maintaining the clean-living which has allowed Gucci Mane to stay svelte after losing 50 pounds in prison.
Jailed on a parole violation, Gucci Mane — real name Radric Davis — was supposed to serve 39 months, with a release date of March 2017. But he shocked fans last year when the much-thinner rapper debuted in Snapchat videos at his mansion he shares with Ka’oir.
Speaking to The Fader magazine, Ka’oir said that his social media debut was strategic, and everything happened the way she planned.
“When we got to Atlanta, we got off the plane on the runway and we had a private service that took us to our home. Then when we got home, that’s when I started posting on Snapchat. That was all my plan,” she was quoted as saying.
The couple can be seen at various Atlanta events, from Atlanta Hawks basketball games to private parties. Are they Atlanta’s first couple?
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Butcher & Brew Fest 2018 in Alpharetta’s Historic Downtown District will return to metro Atlanta for the second year on Saturday, November 10, from 2-6 p.m. The event is hosted by American gastro sports bar and promises a lot of food, fun and brew!Attendees will be able to enjoy 23 craft breweries from both the Atlanta area and different locales around the United States. If you’ve ever wanted to indulge in a local brew, this is your chance.Butcher & Brew Fest: Atlanta Area Breweries:
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Cherry Street Brewing
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Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
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Dry County Brewing Co.
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Gate City Brewing Co.
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Good Word Brewing
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Jekyll Brewing
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Monday Night Brewing
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Monday Night Brewing
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New Realm Brewing Company
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Orpheus Brewing
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Red Brick Brewing Co.
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Red Hare Brewing Company
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Reformation Brewery
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Scofflaw Brewing Co.
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Second Self Beer Co.
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Steady Hand Beer Co.
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SweetWater Brewing Co.
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Terrapin Beer Co.
Out of State Breweries:
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Bell’s Brewery, founded in Michigan
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Bold Rock Hard Cider from Virginia
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Boulevard Brewing Co., founded in Missouri
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Brooklyn Brewery from New York
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Currahee Brewing Co. from North Carolina
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Wicked Weed Brewing from North Carolina
For more details see Butcher & Brew Fest online. Drinks can be paired with complimentary pretzel necklaces and popcorn, and Pine Street Market sausages and hot dogs grilled on a Big Green Egg will be available for purchase. Fire & The Knife will be playing live music throughout the day, and The Photo Bus ATL will be onsite to capture fun keepsakes.
Butcher & Brew Fest: TicketsEarly bird tickets are selling out fast, but can still be purchased for $35 here. A portion of proceeds from Butcher & Brew Fest will be donated to the Atlanta Humane Society.
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A web series, What She Said is a talk-show where women share their insights on love, sex, mental health, fitness, business, and more in candid, unscripted conversations. For the first time the conversation goes live on stage in Atlanta at the Auburn Avenue Research Library.
Event to be held Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EST at Auburn Avenue Research Library,101 Auburn Avenue Northeast Atlanta, GA 30303.
‘What She Said’ Live Filming This Weekend In Atlanta
What She Said Live is an empowerment talk fused with tips on self-care, entrepreneurship, and how to shine in your black girl magic. The live show features some of today’s leading best-selling authors, tastemakers, and influencers. This hilarious and candid conversation will inspire and empower the magic in you.
The highlighted segment of the event will feature a panel of entrepreneurial women who have all authored a book or own a business; Tamika Newhouse, founder, and CEO of Delphine Publications, Jae Nash radio personality and author, Marie Denee celebrity blogger, and Christal Jordan celebrity publicist and author. The panel will be moderated by Christal Jordan and streamed live online with Rolling Out Magazine.
The final hour will feature a social hour, book signings, red carpet fun, and more.
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Attire: Casually Chic
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The Atlanta City Council has approved The Gulch redevelopment project, which aims to transform a 40-acre abandoned area with a railroad track in the middle of it into a multimillion dollar mixed-use community.
At turns divisive and controversial, The Gulch project symbolized a struggle between two Atlantas, one that wants to hurl the city into a 21st century masterpiece of urban planning and technology and the other, which wants to nudge itself along, paying proper homage to its history and heritage along the way.
Atlanta OKs The Gulch Project
The chatter around The Gulch project proves that either side is willing to give much ground.
Laden inside the deal, city officials secured a $28 million affordable housing trust fund which will ensure that future dwellings will not be out of reach of people making the living wage.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms lauded the council’s affirmative vote, saying that she was thankful to those who “have worked tirelessly over several months to bring this historic redevelopment plan- the single largest development in our city in nearly 50 years- to fruition.”
“We have established a new model for leveraging land development to achieve both economic growth and community good. Never in the history of our city has a single development deal been negotiated in a way that will have such far-reaching, generational impact,” she said in a written statement.
via city of Atlanta The project would see Norfolk Southern, a Virginia-based railroad company, move its headquarters to Atlanta, taking hundreds of jobs from the northern state. Atlanta on the other hand, stands to gain 25,000 jobs in the overall project, according to figures provided by the city.
“The Gulch redevelopment will not only physically bridge the gap between the east and westsides of Atlanta, bringing economic vitality to a long-undeveloped part of downtown, but also affordable housing, workforce training, enhanced public safety, and job opportunities throughout the city,” said Mayor Bottoms. “I am grateful for the approval by the Atlanta City Council and look forward to continuing to work with them to ensure that as our city grows and prospers, our communities are not left behind.”
Among the naysayers were those who said that the council didn’t do enough to facilitate public discussion. Others said the project amounted to little more than a sweetheart deal for CIM, the development company making grandiose promises.
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In late July 2018, a Mexican restaurant opened in the freshly minted Beacon business development located in Grant Park.
Patria Cocina prides itself in serving what it calls comfort food, and that’s just how you feel after one of their delicious dishes.
For those keeping score, Patria Cocina comes to us from the owners of El Mexicano, which used to be the place to go on Moreland Avenue. Run by the Aguirre family, Patria Cocina has a handsome patio that looks out on the front side of the Beacon development, which is Grant Park’s answer to Krog Street Market as well as Ponce City Market.
When I visited Patria Cocina, the place was not busy and easily accommodated me. Although I almost went with fish tacos, I decided to try the enchiladas. Covered in green sauce, the enchiladas were so good and soft, they seemingly melted in my mouth.
Instead of refried beans, I went with black beans, which was a good choice. They had shredded cheese sprinkled on top of them, giving the black beans two contrasting flavors that melded together perfectly.
Other menu favorites are Torta a la Mexicana and Guiso Mexicano, which will fill you up no doubt.
Beacon is a $20 million development that refurbished a series of warehouses in a sleepy corner of Grant Park. Thanks to Patria Cocina, the area is waking up.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is 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.
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A former NBA wife, who once sported high heels and money as the source of her power and self-esteem, offers readers a beautiful garment of praise to God who faithfully raised her from the ashes of a failed life in center court.
Author and speaker Dr. Siohvaughn Funches’ You Gotta Let God Finish!, which originated as a life-changing message God once spoke to her despairing and confused heart, released as her second inspirational book, Oct. 2018. Funches hopes the book’s 188 pages will act as a powerful healing balm to deliver readers from the ledge of despair and brokenness—where she once lived—to renewed faith in a God who finishes what He starts.
“God came to restore my worth, removing every lie ever told me through the mouth of man and the media,” Funches says. “When it comes down to it, no one can speak on our worth, because it cannot be measured. My worth, and yours, is priceless!”
Throughout the book, Funches administers biblical comfort to the frustrated, confused and those readers who question God’s love and ability to set them free, like she once did. “My friend, the truth is that I know hardships all too well, and have become acquainted with the process and pains of letting God finish. I know well the weight of waiting on the promise of God to manifest. I have danced with despair, entertained doubt, and confessed with tear-filled eyes ‘I give up!‘” she admits.
“God used the lives of many men and women throughout the Bible to reveal His heart and His ways to me so I wouldn’t be burdened. All of these people’s lives are good examples, but the greatest is the example of the life of God Himself as He walked it out here on the earth as Jesus,” Funches says. “Then He began to minister to me about my own life, and had me look back over times when I let Him finish and the rewards I received for doing so. I know it will help transform and equip you to attain all that God has promised.”
She also discusses the healing she experienced from God after suffering from years of abuse. “I am healed! My mind, emotions, heart, and soul have been healed from years of abuse from someone I loved deeply. God gave me beauty for those ashes, healed my heart, and even blessed me to love again!” Funches concludes.
Funches briefly mentions her heated, decade-long public breakup with who used to be one of professional sport’s most celebrated athletes in You Gotta Let God Finish as a testimony of God’s faithfulness.
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Get your ticket! Artoberfest is a free event celebrating local art, makers, and music. Artoberfest is set for Saturday, Nov 10, 2018 from 2:00 PM –Sun, Nov 11, 2018, 1:00 AM EST.Artoberfest is located at The Met Atlanta 675 Metropolitan Parkway Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310.Day party – Presented by The Met + Mutiny Artworks- Interactive mural that patrons can paint
- Dance party with local DJ’s spinning on custom klipschorn sound system
- Makers market + Mutiny Artwrx Bodega
- 15+ new murals only viewable at The Met
- Cash bar
After party – Presented by Mammal Gallery + The Met- Mammal Gallery presents a line-up of 3 local bands
- Cash bar
Artists include:- Totem
- Poe
- Frank Morrison
- Tares
- sQuishypuss
- Hobo
- Skie
- Webone
- Chris Alvarez
- Courtney Hicks
- Killimari
- Catlanta
- Cherry Virginia
- Phil Harris
- Angie Jerez
- Niki Zarrabi
- Chris Veal
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Attention Barbers, Stylist and Entrepreneurs Welcome to The Code. The Code is a language different from any language. It is the source to unlocking success in the emerging culture that is our barber industry.
The Code will be held Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 2–6 PM EST.
The Code To Be At Undisclosed Location In Midtown Atlanta
Code Ambassadors, Brandi LaShay and Fe Goins will show us the raw, real and unapologetic truth behind accessing success in this industry. It’s time to build new roads to your freedom from modified cutting techniques, cutting edge technology to business relations, social platforms, clientele retention and look & learn education which range from novice to advanced.
It’s officially time to break down the traditional barber stereotyping and programming that no longer serves us. Our industry is moving at a rapid pace and getting left behind is no longer an option. Its time to install The Code, The answer to the Barber professional.
PLEASE NOTE: The Location is Private and address will be sent via email after event ticket is purchased. The event will be held in the city of Atlanta and you will recieve the address 2 weeks prior to the day of the event.
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Join Atlanta-area Goddesses at Womb Hang Clan: A live Sister-Circle Goddess Gathering Meetup event!
This group focuses on providing an outlet for Goddesses who are interested in learning how to take action and harness their own womb power, and femininity- AND- those who want to experience the transformational energy that manifests when empowered women of Goddess mindset gather.
Womb Wind, womb-centric movement exercises, yoga, self-care methods will be presented with an emphasis Natural Fibroid Elimination, learning about ancient arts and natural priniciples for Womb Wellness, Fertility and Manifestation of Life Goals.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Learn ancient principles of harnessing your Goddess energy for Womb Wellness.
- Understand your womb and it’s connection to everything in your life.
- Learn and participate in Womb Wind exercises to unleash stagnant Womb Energy
- Explore the art of self-care and put it into practice with purpose for womb detox.
- Share in sisterhood circle exercises to expel negative emotions and toxic womb energy
- Experience the transformational power of healing that manifests when Goddesses gather.
- Receive group guided womb reiki healing.
- Align our energy with our inner divine feminine
- Understand key fundamentals of Natural Fibroid Eliminationand Much More!
If any of the following sound familar, WOMB HANG CLAN is the saced space for YOU:
-Suffering from a form of infertility, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis, PCOS..
-Interested in healing womb trauma, and letting-go of negative womb energy
-Searching for ways to feel empowered and affirm your feminine energy
-In need of Natural Alternatives to heal your womb
-In search of sisterhood connection and motivational support
-Interested in radical self-care methods for life mastery and success!
-Interested in healing womb trauma, and letting-go of negative womb energy
-In need of consistent resource to explore SELF LOVE- your spirtiual connection to self, your consciousness and the Divine
-Want to cultivate your own manifestation power.
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The Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter’s Debutante Cotillion Program recognizes the achievements and accomplishments of qualified high school juniors and seniors. The event is slated for Saturday, November 10, 2018 and runs from 6–11:00 PM EST.
The debutantes participate in educational workshops and cultural events as well as community service projects. These activities are geared to enhance their personal growth as they transition into womanhood.
This comprehensive eleven month program is designed to educate, enlighten and empower young women and the culminating event is an Evening of Elegance.
This year marks the Chapter’s 14th Biennial Cotillion and it is with pride that we will formally present 30 young ladies to society.
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