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Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta is set to once again come alive as the city’s professional soccer club, Atlanta United, makes their season debut.
The squad lost last week but now they will D.C. United in front of their fans. More than 70,000 are expected to pack Merc-Benz. Atlanta players are looking forward to getting back in front of the home fans and giving them something to cheer for.
“We miss that atmosphere,” captain Michael Parkhurst told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “It’s such an awesome thing to play in front of. It’s amazing. It’s just really an energy boost. You can feel the passion. You can feel the love.
From the streets to the stadium.
The ATL breathes the beautiful game. pic.twitter.com/fDIVnodmSy
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 9, 2018
Match time is 3:p.m. ET. It will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Click here for more details on how to keep up with the match.
More: See Atlanta United’s 2018 schedule
Our Front Office is ready for Sunday.. are you? #5StripeFriday pic.twitter.com/fYzi1FCgWN
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 9, 2018
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Atlanta is addressing its stock of old homes in desperate need of repairs too expensive for their owners. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Friday that the city will kick-start an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program.
The initiative will provide low interest loans to income-eligible homeowners so that they can use the money to fix their dwellings. “Building a city for everyone means ensuing that people who have roots in our communities can remain in our communities and also live with dignity,” Bottoms said.
She said the program was part of the city’s larger strategy to address affordable housing across Atlanta. She announced several loans to benefit residents citywide, but especially in low-income people.
Mayor @keishabottoms Announces New Owner-Occupied Rehab Housing Programs. https://t.co/Af8jbYZscb
— City of Atlanta, GA (@Cityofatlanta) March 9, 2018
She said to be eligible for the loans, people need to have a clean title. “If you are living in your grandma’s house, simply because she died, then you probably don’t have a clean title,” she said. “Please make sure that you take advantage of the assistance that is available.”
The loans will be used to access the safety of the structures as well.
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Autonomous vehicle company Waymo is about to launch a pilot progam in Atlanta fusing self-driving trucks to transport cargo to Google’s datacenters. The venture will be an adventurous and risky one for Waymo, which has previously only delved into self-driving sedans.
“Our software is learning to drive big rigs in much the same way a human driver would after years of driving passenger cars,” the company said in a blog post. The principles are the same, but things like braking, turning, and blind spots are different with a fully loaded truck and trailer.”
Uber has also entered the freight industry, posing a significant threat to Waymo’s piece of the big rig market.
“This pilot will let us further develop our technology and integrate it into the operations of shippers and carriers, with their network of factories, distribution centers, ports, and terminals,” Waymo added.
Atlanta is seen as a ripe testing ground for Waymo as the city has positioned itself as a smart city. Earlier this year, Atlanta issued a request for proposal (RFP) for a SmartCity Strategic Infrastructure Initiative. The aim is for the city to foster working relationships with businesses in planning and developing smart city projects.
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If you’re a model in the Atlanta area, this casting call may be for you. A promotional campaign is casting models to film on March 20 in Marietta, Georgia, which is about 20 minutes from Atlanta.
The Paradym Group is seeking two “local & attractive” female promotional models (with one preferably fluent in Spanish).
Here are the deets:
Marietta, GA. (Atlanta Market)
Paradym group is looking for 2 local & attractive Female Promotional Models (Prefer at least 1 be fluent in Spanish).
Event Start Date March 20, 2018
Event End Date March 20, 2018
City Marietta, GA
Location of Event Andretti Indoor Karting & Games 1255 Roswell Road Marietta , GA 30062
Number of Talent 1-2
Hours Per Talent 6 (9am-3pm)
Pay: 200.00 per personBrief Description This is an event for painting contractors in the metro Atlanta area. Client will be set up in a trade show type display with their equipment inside the venue.
Talent Description female talent that is bilingual (spanish), late 20s to mid 30s
Job Duties Sign contractor’s entry form, while telling them about our promotions Ask Contractors what their experience is with our brand.
Additional Details Client wants a 9 AM start time so that you may review the promotions and products. Client will be at this event with 3 other sales people.
If you meet the requirements, please email john@theparadymgroup.com with at least a full length and face shot to provide the client. In the email subject line include your NAME and “Marietta Indoor Karting Event”
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Atlanta Braves have released their 2018 promotional schedule. Beginning on Opening Day, fans can expect tons of fun at SunTrust Park in Cobb County.
BHighlights will include everything from Bobbleheads, postgame concerts and the return of Bark in the Park. Here is the rundown:
3/29 vs. Phillies: “Chop On” tomahawk giveaway presented by Coca-Cola giveaway (all fans)
4/20 vs. NY Mets: Ender Inciarte Gold Glove bobblehead presented by Coca-Cola (first 20,000 fans)
4/22 vs. NY Mets: New mascot bobblehead presented by Xfinity (first 10,000 kids 14 and under); Bark in the Park
5/4 vs. Giants: Star Wars Night; Ozzie Lando Calrissian Star Wars bobblehead presented by Xfinity (first 20,000 fans)
5/5 vs. Giants: MLB Network Tote Bag (first 40,000)
5/15 vs. Cubs: “Chop On” cap presented by NAPA Auto Parts (first 20,000 fans)
6/15 vs. Padres: Freddie Freeman “Stretch” bobblehead presented by Delta Air Lines
6/16 vs. Padres: Postgame viewing of “The Sandlot” (25th anniversary of the film’s debut)
6/22-23 vs. Orioles: Hank Aaron Weekend
7/26 vs. LA Dodgers: Avett Brothers postgame concert presented by Delta Air Lines
8/10 vs. Brewers: Chipper Jones pregame ceremony honoring him on his Baseball Hall of Fame induction; Chipper Jones replica Baseball Hall of Fame plaque presented by SunTrust (first 20,000)
8/11-12 vs. Brewers: Braves Alumni Weekend
8/18 vs. Rockies: Chipper Jones “Crazy Train” audio bobblehead presented by NAPA Auto Parts (first 20,000)
9/4 vs. Red Sox: Babe Ruth Boston Braves bobblehead presented by Gas South (first 20,000)
9/14-15 vs. Nationals: Braves Future Stars Weekend
9/15 vs. Nationals: Mike Foltynewicz designed bobblehead by presented by Coca-Cola
9/16 vs. Nationals: Los Bravos Day presented by Georgia Power
9/22 vs. Phillies: Pink Out the Park for breast cancer awareness
9/23 vs. Phillies: Fan Appreciation DayAlso returning will be fan favorites, Friday Night Fireworks presented by Georgia Lottery and Kids Run the Bases presented by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta every Sunday. Additional postgame concerts will be announced on a later date. To see the full promotional schedule, go to www.braves.com/promotions.
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The Black Girls Code Atlanta Chapter is hosting a We Create event on March 17. At the event, participants and their parents will explore coding fundamentals combining circuits, and Makey Makeys or littleBits as they are introduced to The Internet of Things (IoT).
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects and devices that can be controlled with a series of sensors, electronics, and software used to control objects in the physical world.
Georgia State University | College of Education & Human Development Building
30 Pryor Street
Atlanta, GA 30303-3083
What is Black Girls CODE?
Black Girls CODE is devoted to showing the world that black girls can code, and do so much more. By reaching out to the community through workshops and after school programs, Black Girls CODE introduces computer coding lessons to young girls from underrepresented communities in programming languages such as Scratch or Ruby on Rails. Black Girls CODE has set out to prove to the world that girls of every color have the skills to become the programmers of tomorrow. By promoting classes and programs we hope to grow the number of women of color working in technology and give underprivileged girls a chance to become the masters of their technological worlds. Black Girls CODE’s ultimate goal is to provide African-American youth with the skills to occupy some of the 1.4 million computing job openings expected to be available in the U.S. by 2020, and to train 1 million girls by 2040.
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Do you love rolling through the city enjoying libations in the top bars along the way? Then you’ll love the Atlanta Streetcar St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl.
The annual Atlanta Streetcar St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl is just one of many local events commemorating and celebrating one of the most fun holidays of the year.
You won’t want to miss the bar crawl this year, which is scheduled for Monday, March 17 · 5pm EDT. Check-in is from 5 to 9 p.m.
What’s Included for Atlanta St Patrick’s Day:
- Free entry to 4+ participating venues
- All Access to both Midtown & Buckhead Areas
- Exclusive drink specials
- Festive, holiday-themed drinks
- PubCrawls.com wristband for access to all the action
- A digital map to guide your crawl
- High-energy vibes with hundreds of party-goers!
Where Is the St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl Starting?
The bar crawl is starting at 1080 Peachtree Street NE #7 Atlanta, GA 30309. Here’s a map to help you find it.
What Else Is Happening This Weekend in Atlanta?
To find a curated list of the best events happening near you, check out our Atlanta Weekend Guide, which shows you which festivals, parties and other events are on tap.
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MARTA is smarta. At least that’s what they say. The Atlanta transit agency is hosting an informational event called Industry Concessions Day to help people market their products or services to its customers.
The agency is betting that as the ninth-largest transit system in North America with over 126,427,817 annual trips, some companies will want to hawk wares to MARTA’s 404,600 daily riders.
Some example products include: Convenience, Accessories, Coffee, Small Electronics, Grab-n-Go Food, Natural Snacks, and more!
“The purpose of this event is to inform interested business owners about the opportunity to participate in MARTA’s retail concessions program.,” the agency’s flyer says. “Industry Day is a precursor to MARTA’s planned release of a Request for Proposals for Retail Concessions later this Spring.”
Wed, March 14, 2018
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
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If you’re into scenic running with a little (lotta) art thrown in there, you’ll love the Runstreet Atlanta Shakeout Art Run with Clif Bar!
The event includes some incredible murals across a 4-mile span of intown Atlanta. Runers can participate at a relaxed (10-minute mile pace) Art Run in Little Five Points to get started.
“You won’t want to miss Atlanta’s best street art while getting in a chill workout before the Publix Georgia Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K organized by Atlanta Track Club,” the flyer says.
All levels of runners welcome! There will be a few stops for photos along the route. There will be pacers so no one gets left behind.
The run begins and ends at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, from the Clif Bar booth. There will be a bag drop available but runners are encouraged to keep their valuables with them on the run.
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Saturday, March 17 at 1 PM – 2:30 PM
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Hyatt Regency Atlanta265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
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Marvel Entertainment, the comic book’s movie house, is having a moment. Actually that moment is more accurately about 17 years. That’s how long it’s been since the first “X-Men” movie debuted in theaters, sparking the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Now, it’s latest and greatest franchise, The Avengers is going to hit us with “Infinity War” this spring. Mind you, this is on the heels of the certified blockbuster “Black Panther,” which has probably guaranteed itself at least two sequels in the coming years.
This week, new images from “Infinity War” has got the internet all hyped up. We see a mesh of superheroes from all the big films, Iron Man, Captain America, T’Challa and some of Wakanda’s finest. And to think, it was mostly filmed and pre-produced right here in metro Atlanta.
In large part because of Marvel, but even before it hit its stride, Atlanta was becoming a movie and entertainment mecca. But with the Avengers, it has just recently been gilded as such.
With Avengers, Marvel has found a way to tap into our inner child. Even though the movies are coming out every year, they all seem fresh and new somehow. This time, the film’s writers have promised that their will be some on-screen deaths, the biggest hint yet that we will lose a superhero.
“It’s safe to say we will say farewell to people,” co-writer Steven McFeely confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.
Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios told EW that “Infinity War” and its follow-up film, which was shot at the same time, will end with a bang unlike anything in moviedom.
“The notion of an ending, the notion of a finale, became very intriguing to us, in large part because you don’t see it that often in this particular genre,” he was quoted as saying.
But still, don’t expect the films to stop coming. Disney has already scheduled at least 10 more films in the pike. And that means more production work in Atlanta.
