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A student from Atlanta’s Morehouse College is one of eight recipients of the Homecoming Scholars Award from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. The scholarship program is part of the singer’s BeyGood initiative for the 2018-2019 academic year.
The Homecoming Scholars Award Program is the second scholarship merit program from Beyoncé and BeyGood. The Formation Scholars Award Program was announced in the spring of 2017 and was open to female students across a variety of studies.
The Homecoming Scholars Award Program, announced after Beyoncé’s Coachella performance, named four universities and extended the program to all qualifying students at the universities, regardless of gender.
All qualifying applicants submitted a 1,000-word essay about one African or African-American thought leader in their field who has inspired them to achieve their goals (educational, professional, and/or community-driven). The essay included how they plan to contribute to history through their own life’s work. All finalists and the eight recipients were selected by committees from the colleges and universities.
The Homecoming Scholars for 2018-2019 are:
ALLANA J. BAREFIELD
Xavier UniversityERIN EVANS
Wilberforce UniversityCALEB WASHINGTON
Tuskegee UniversityDEMETRIUS WEAVER
Bethune-Cookman UniversityJORDAN DAVIS
Texas Southern UniversityDARTISHA MOSLEY
Fisk UniversityCLETUS EMOKPAE
Grambling State UniversityKAMERON WILLIS
Morehouse CollegeABOUT BeyGOOD
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If you’ve been looking to buy a restaurant, bar or tavern in Midtown Atlanta, this is your chance. This one comes with a patio and dedicated parking.
The kitchen is state of the art and the interior boasts multiple flat screen TVs and beers on tap.
Here are some more amenities:
$1,000,000 Build Out.
6,500/sf.
Outdoor seating for 50.
Seating for 200.
Bar seats 25.
Rent is $18,000 which includes CAM, cleaning of grease traps and water.
Ten-year lease with two-five year options to renew.
Sales approaching $2mm.
The MLS number is #1907.
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Columbia Residential in partnership with Variety the Children’s Charity will present it’s Fourth Annual Back School Bash, taking place at Carver High School, 55 McDonough Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, on July 28, 2018 from 11:00AM-1:00PM EST. The event features a back pack and school supply giveaway with food, music, activities, entertainment, prize giveaways, and resources. This year’s event will have a carnival/fair theme.
Columbia Residential is proud to host it’s annual Back to School Bash at Carver High School for the second year. The Back to School Bash will provide anywhere from 1,000-1,200 back packs and school supplies for students in grades k-12. Several local businesses and organizations will come together for a philanthropic opportunity to give back to school age children, as they return to school. Parents/Guardians and children will get the opportunity to engage with local community partners and have access to several resources.
In addition, the event will provide food, music, activities, entertainment, and prize giveaways for all attendees. This event helps local businesses and organization to connect with over 1,200 families and shows their support for the local community and children. Community partners and sponsors are also promoted during the event, marketing materials, social media, and press.
The Back to School Bash is free and open to the public. All attendees are encouraged to pre-register, however, on-site registrations and walk-ups are allowed. Children are required to be in attendance in order to receive school supplies. The event is first come, first serve while supplies last.
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Atlanta area artists are invited out Wed, July 25, 2018 from 6 to 10 PM EDT to show their skills. The Drink and Doodle Volume 52 event will be held in the ABV Agency and Gallery located at 659 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, GA 30312.
At the event, 12 artists will create new work that goes up for silent auction throughout the night, pieces will go to the highest bidder at the end of the night.
Here’s the rundown on what to expect:
-12 Atlanta based Artists gather at 1 long table inside the gallery and create work live.
-Work is framed and goes up for sale via a silent auction.
-The sold artwork is taken by collectors at the end of the event.
-Complimentary Music, Beverages, and Good Vibes are Provided by ABV Gallery.
-Free and open to the Public!Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: cj@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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Join us for Atlanta’s Premiere Summer Night Music Event. The haps are going on at Heritage Sandy Springs (6110 Blue Stone Road Atlanta, GA 30328) from 6-10 pm.
The event is part of a weekend-long event, including pool party.
A night of casual sexiness, food, entertainment, spirits with LIVE performances by Grammy-nominated artists Algebra Blessett, Anthony David, and Atlanta’s own Gritz & Jelly Butter with Celebrity host Palmer Williams Jr.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the scholarship and youth mentoring programs of the Krimson Community Foundation.
July 29th
The Rehab Pool Party
Private Location to be Shared
2:00pm-7:00pm
Top Shelf Open Bar & Catered Food INCLUDED + Hookah Vendor Available
Limited to 150 tickets w/ preferred VIP Cabana Seating Available,
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All things Georgia will be on display at the Peach Fest set for Sunday, July 29, 20, 2018. The one-day event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Atlanta’s Flat Iron City.
There will be Georgia-sourced food and drink from 65 chefs, distillers, brewers and farmers. (SIGN UP: Get the hottest newsletter in town: AtlantaFi’s Weekly Guide.
The festival promises “your favorite farmers, barkeeps, distillers, brewers and chefs serving up peach-infused classics like crudos, sausage, roasted meats, paleo offerings, cheese and peach chutney, peach brews, wood-fired pizzas, the best pastries, peach infused bbq, ice cream socials and more.”
At the center of the fund-raising efforts is a silent auction filled with rare, cellared wines and gifts from restauranteurs and sponsors. Kids 12 and under are free.
PeachFest is ” a unique signature three-hour culinary experience of delight and wonderment. Feast on peach inspired dishes ranging from paleo to pizza, ethically sourced proteins and responsibly raised heritage breed pigs paired with peaches, a variety of beverages from local craft breweries, distilleries and wineries, all created by some of Georgia’s most forward thinking food and drink leaders.”
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The red-hot Atlanta Dream did it again this weekend, winning their seventh consecutive game. The city’s WNBA team is the league’s hottest team, improving their record to 15-9.
The latest win on Sunday came at the expense of the Seattle Storm, who the Dream whipped 87-74 in front of thousands of fans at McCamish Pavilion in Midtown Atlanta.
See Tiffany Hayes buzzer beater
Elizabeth Williams scored a season-high 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Tiffany Hayes and Angel McCoughtry each scored 15 points for the Dream.
Seattle was led by Breanna Stewart who scored a game-high 31 points and eight rebounds for Seattle. The game also marked the 500th game (a new WNBA-record) for Sue Bird, who knocked down four 3-pointers for 12 points.
Atlanta heads to L.A. on Tuesday to take on the Sparks.
Source: AtlantaFi
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The red-hot Atlanta Dream did it again this week, winning their sixth consecutive game. The city’s WNBA team is the league’s hottest team, improving their record to 14-9.
The latest win on Thursday came at the expense of the New York Liberty, who the Dream whipped 82-68 in front of thousands of fans at McCamish Pavilion in Midtown Atlanta.
See Tiffany Hayes buzzer beater
This time, Renee Montgomery made a franchise-record seven 3-pointers to finish with 24 points. Tiffany Hayes scored 20 points.
Atlanta faces the Seattle Storm at 3 p.m. at McCamish Pavilion.
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Producers in Atlanta are looking for actors for the feature-length film “Never Too Late,” which will begin shooting in August around Atlanta.
“Never Too Late” has been described as a play on Mean Girls meets Golden Girls in an active adult community. Helen Wilson, an independent widow, is forced into an active adult community after she accidentally sets her kitchen on fire. There, she discovers that it’s just like high school all over again, full of cliques, power plays, and flirting. It’s never too late to make new friends, go skinny dipping and meet a man!
REQUESTING SUBMISSIONS NOW! Send to ntlcasting@gmail.com
Seeking a diverse group of men and women, ages 50’s to 70’s, all ethnicities to submit:
– Name, phone number, email
– Height, weight, realistic ‘age range’
– Current headshot and resume
– Your availability for the month of August, M-FCasting directors are looking for older people, senior citizens who are 65+ and ethnic women. They must be available ALL DAY 8/17 and 8/21.
How to submit for ‘Never Too Late’ casting call
Please include if you can sew or if you use a wheelchair/walker/cane.
Please submit TODAY to
ntlcasting@gmail.com
Subject: 8/17-21Pay rate is $10/hour with a guarantee of 8 hours.
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: TJohnson@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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Source: AtlantaFi
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Producers in Atlanta are looking for actors for the feature-length film “Never Too Late,” which will begin shooting in August around Atlanta.
“Never Too Late” has been described as a play on Mean Girls meets Golden Girls in an active adult community. Helen Wilson, an independent widow, is forced into an active adult community after she accidentally sets her kitchen on fire. There, she discovers that it’s just like high school all over again, full of cliques, power plays, and flirting. It’s never too late to make new friends, go skinny dipping and meet a man!
REQUESTING SUBMISSIONS NOW! Send to ntlcasting@gmail.com
Seeking a diverse group of men and women, ages 50’s to 70’s, all ethnicities to submit:
– Name, phone number, email
– Height, weight, realistic ‘age range’
– Current headshot and resume
– Your availability for the month of August, M-FCasting directors are looking for older people, senior citizens who are 65+ and ethnic women. They must be available ALL DAY 8/17 and 8/21.
How to submit for ‘Never Too Late’ casting call
Please include if you can sew or if you use a wheelchair/walker/cane.
Please submit TODAY to
ntlcasting@gmail.com
Subject: 8/17-21Pay rate is $10/hour with a guarantee of 8 hours.
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: TJohnson@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.