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HERide, Atlanta’s pioneering ride-sharing service committed to inclusivity and safety, has launched its service at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the company recently announced.
With the launch, HERide makes history as the city’s first female and LGBTQIA+ friendly transportation option to operate alongside industry giants Uber and Lyft.
Founded by minority entrepreneurs, HERide is dedicated to providing a safe, reliable, and welcoming experience for all passengers, with a special focus on serving women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
HERide’s arrival at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport marks a significant milestone for minority-owned businesses in the transportation industry. With a mission to prioritize safety and inclusivity, HERide has rapidly established itself as a leader in Atlanta’s ride-sharing landscape, offering an alternative option for travelers seeking a more personalized and secure transportation experience.
How To Sign Up for HERide
To sign up for HERide service, download the app (iOS or Android) and register inside the app.
Jillian Anderson, Chief Technology Officer at HERide, emphasizes the company’s commitment to leveraging innovative technology to enhance safety and security for passengers.
“At HERide, we prioritize the development and implementation of cutting-edge technology that leads to a safer ride-sharing experience for all. From advanced driver screening processes to real-time tracking and emergency assistance features, our platform is designed to provide peace of mind to our passengers at every step of their journey.”
In addition to its focus on safety, HERide has experienced remarkable growth since its inception, with traffic increasing by an impressive 175% since the introduction of airport signage at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
DeVynne Starks, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at HERide, attributes this success to the company’s dedication to meeting the evolving needs of its passengers.
“We are thrilled to see the tremendous response to HERide since our expansion to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Our commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and convenient transportation option has resonated with travelers, and we are proud to continue serving our community with excellence.”
Final Word
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The Atlanta Hawks made NBA history on Sunday, May 12, 2024, by winning the league’s draft lottery for the first time in the team’s history.
The Hawks had just a 3% chance of winning the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery, but now that they’ve ended up with the No. 1 overall pick, questions emerge.
Who Should the Hawks Draft With the No. 1 Pick?
Basketball experts are looking for Atlanta to draft Alex Sarr, of the Perth (Australia) Wildcats. Sarr is seen as the creme of the draft because of his strong defensive skills and his shot-blocking ability.
Sarr is also known to play on both ends of the floor. He has a big body that is good for being downlow in the post, but still agile enough to shot around the block.
Here are some highlights of Sarr playing awesome basketball.
What Will Trae Young Do?
The Hawks superstar guard Trae Young has been mentioned as potential trade bait, but now the Hawks have some decisions to make.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski’s report during the lottery, there is a strong likelihood that the Hawks will involve Young in trade discussions this offseason.
Wojnarowski mentioned, “They were discussing Dejounte Murray in trade talks. I believe that the potential for trade discussions involving Trae Young this spring and summer is quite real as well.”
Young is under contract for three more years, with the final year being a player option. He is slated to earn $43 million in the 2024-25 season, prompting the Hawks to consider moving on from his hefty salary and focusing on building for the future.
Young signaled that he is open to change recently as well. He left his longtime sports agency Klutch, to sign with Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
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Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is not only the world’s busiest, but it’s one of the most affordable. (Yes, its parking fees are below what many regional airports charge). You’d think it was an expensive airport, but you can save money if you know how.
In this article, I’ll show you how to fly out of Hartsfield-Jackson airport for less.
You can typically get a good fare out of Atlanta later in the year. The cheapest month to fly to Atlanta is August, according to Kayak.Fares typically tend to increase in price around November and December.
How To Get A Cheap Flight At Hartsfield In Atlanta
Really the only airline with a real hub at Hartsfield, is Delta Air Lines, which is based in Atlanta. But there are other airlines that have made flights out of Atlanta a major focus. They are:
- Frontier Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- Spirit Airlines
Here’s how to get cheap flights out of Hartsfield: Instead of Kayak or Expedia, Use Google Flights.
- How To Track Airfare With Google Flights Price Alerts
- How To Set Filters On Google Flights
- Use Google Flights Explore
Be aware that some of the flights you see will be for economy or basic economy fares, so you’ll want to watch that.
1. How To Track Airfare At Hartsfield
You can track the prices of your airfare by setting up Google Flights price alerts. Here’s how to set up a price alert:
To do that, put in your origin and destination airports and add the dates you’d like to travel. You’ll see a Track Prices button that you can toggle and it will send you emails as prices fluctuate.
2. Use Google Flights Filters
To get the flight that you want, you can use an array of filters on Google Flights.
- Bags
- Stops
- Airlines
- Price
- Times
- Connecting Airports
3. Don’t Know Where To Go? Use Google Flights Explore
The beautiful thing about Google Flights, is that you can use Google Flights Explore to find cheap flights out of Atlanta.
The key to finding a good price is not have any destination in mind. Let Google Explore show you the cheapest airfare and you can score a great deal.
To use Google Explore, type in your home airport (you can put Atlanta or ATL), and leave the departure box blank. Once you search, the Google Flights Explore map will show you all the cheap flights that you can fly to from Atlanta.
Once you book your travel on Google Flights, you’ll be able to enjoy your trip knowing that you took advantage of one of the great ways to save money.
Here Are Cheap Flights From Atlanta Right Now
- Atlanta to New Orleans – $83
- Atlanta to Las Vegas- $142
- Atlanta to Miami – $58
- Atlanta to New York – $92
Now it’s time to make sure your travel packing list is in order.
- Once you get your passport, you should be ready for your trip. Make sure you have found the cheapest flights from Atlanta that are on sale.
To Atlanta is one of the most convenient places to travel to and from. A large part of that is because Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is so accessible.
Not only is it the world’s busiest airport, but it’s state-of-the-art in every way. If you’re interesting in traveling around Atlanta via car or even on scooter, here’s what to know.
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Final Word
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is the world’s busiest for a reason: It is a hub for affordable flights. If you’re wondering how to get a cheap flight at Hartsfield in Atlanta, the above steps are how to go about it.
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport has some of the best amenities you can find in an airport. Not only is it easy to navigate, but it’s close to some major hotels like The Hyatt, Hilton and more.
If you’re flying into Atlanta, please know that the city can’t wait to embrace you. There is a vibrant restaurant scene and you can check out numerous live music venues as well.
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The Flying Biscuit, one of the best breakfast spots in Atlanta, is celebrating its relocation with some specials for one day only.
The eatery is opening on Monday, May 13 in the space formerly occupied by Lazy Betty. To kick off the festivities, The Flying Biscuit is offering some $1 specials on some of the restaurant’s most popular menu items.
- Monday: $1 Flying Biscuit Breakfast and $1 Sausage Dog
- Tuesday: $1 Hangover Hash and $1 Wake Up Burger
- Wednesday: $1 Biscuit Eggs & Gravy and $1 Fried Green Tomato BLT
- Thursday: $1 Stuffed French Toast Breakfast and $1 Chicken Club Wrap
- Friday: $1 Shrimp & Grits Entree and $1 Hot-Lanta Sandwich
The new Flying Biscuit is located at at 1530 DeKalb Ave, SE. Here is a map to help you find it.
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So, you didn’t quite get to see the purplish aurora illuminating across the Georgia night sky for past few nights. Do you still have time to see the northern lights in Atlanta and elsewhere in Georgia? Yes.
Auroras illuminating the night skies across the United States are an ongoing festival for the eyes that will continue into May 13 and May 14, 2024, according to federal forecasters.
Apart from the U.S., there have been reports of sightings in Germany, Switzerland, China, England, and Spain. The timing is convenient for viewers, although those keen on spotting auroras may need to stay up late to catch the best views.
Forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predict that the geomagnetic storm activity that have given Georgians beautiful displays of northern lights will likely peak again on Monday and Tuesday, although there is a possibility of cloud cover on Monday night.
The latest updates from the center suggest that Earth may experience geomagnetic storm activity on Monday, potentially extending into Tuesday.
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“The two maps show the aurora and viewline tonight (Sunday, May 12) and tomorrow night (Monday, May 13). The brightness and location of the aurora is typically shown as a green oval centered on Earth’s magnetic pole. The green ovals turn red when the aurora is forecasted to be more intense. Aurora can often be observed somewhere on Earth from just after sunset or just before sunrise. The aurora is not visible during daylight hours. The aurora does not need to be directly overhead but can be observed from as much as a 1000 km away when the aurora is bright and if conditions are right,” the NOAA says.
How To See The Northern Lights Aurora In Atlanta, Georgia
It’s likely that you can’t see the northern lights with the naked eye in Georgia, but you can with your phone. Your cell phone does a much better job of capturing light, so video some footage of the night sky and take some photos and examine them.
Users on social media platform X showed off their northern lights photos all weekend. Here are a few faves:
Final Word
Lights are one thing, sights and sounds are another. Atlanta has a lot of cool things to do and places to eat, including some of the top soul food joints and remarkable Thai food spots. Explore the city.
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More people are starting to realize that the key to their futures lie in investing in their properties and starting farms to grow their own foods and crops. This article will go over everything you need to start your own urban farm.Here’s How To Start Your Own Urban Farm
When you think of urban farming, perhaps a person with denim overalls and a cowboy hat comes to mind, but that’s not reality. Urban farming is something that everyday people — teachers, doctors, tradesman and tradeswomen — engage in.
The reasons why you may be interested in urban farming include:
- An interest in sustainability
- A desire to eat organic foods
- A desire to support locally sourced fruits and vegetable producers
Whatever your reasons, urban farming has also become a social movement across many neighborhoods. That’s certainly true for Georgia’s largest city.This article will tell you the ins and outs of urban farming and whether it’s worth it. We’ll start with the basics and work our way to everything you need to know to start your first crop in your own yard.
What Is Urban Farming?
Urban farming refers to growing, tilling or working a small plot of land either for commercial gain, as a hobby or for agricultural or horticultural reasons. The “urban” part of urban farming doesn’t have to mean that you farm in the big city. You can do it anywhere.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold across America in March 2020, people have taken a renewed interest in urban agriculture. But which parts of farming are you truly interested in?
Urban farming basically covers two segments of agriculture:
- Gardens
- Farms
Let’s talk about both of these aspects of urban farming to get a better understanding.
Gardens
Across places like metro Atlanta, gardening has become one of the favorite pastimes in the pandemic.
Plant nurseries and home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s have experienced a boom in sales as more people look to beautify their yards with blooms and shrubs.
There is also a movement to build and maintain community gardens throughout Atlanta. Here’s a list of some community gardens in Atlanta.
Top Community Gardens In Atlanta
- Cabbagetown Community Garden
- Blue Heron Nature Preserve
- Gilliam’s Community Garden
- Grove Park Community Garden
- Little Nancy Creek Park Community Garden
- Stone Mountain Community Garden
If you want to join a community garden, you can sign up by doing research on the organization that sponsors it. To find a community garden near you, visit CommunityGarden.org.
Farms
Community farming has also become a social movement across many neighborhoods. It used to be a rare sight for the neighbors to have chicken eggs or cow’s milk for sale, but that’s no longer the case!
Atlanta is the site of the nation’s largest food forest, which is largely maintained and serviced by volunteers.
Other private farms are looking to align with like-minded people to collaborate on food and soil projects.
“We are working hard to train more urban growers to help us produce an abundance of fresh food for the community during this time,” according to the website of Gilliam’s Community Farm. The Gilliams operate a three-acre farm on Atlanta’s west side.
Photo credit: Gilliam’s Community Garden Bobby L. Wilson is another business owner working In Southwest Atlanta to educate the masses about growing food.Wilson is CEO of Metro Atlanta Urban Farm. He co-founded the five-acre property in College Park, Georgia to teach local youth and families the benefits of sustainability.Here are some urban farms you need to know about in Atlanta:
How Much Do Farmers Make A Year?
The average urban farm brings in less than $54,000 a year, according to a survey from the British Food Journal.That figure includes Europe and North America.
For perspective, 75% of U.S. farms pull in less than $50,000 a year in sales, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
That may not be a lot of money for all the effort it will take, but we’ll talk about that later.
Is Urban Farming Expensive?
You may be wondering if urban farming is an expensive endeavor. When you add up the supplies you need to get started with a farm it can be very costly.
You could pay $500 to $800 for supplies, but spend up to $15,000 on land improvements, so it just depends.
Speaking of land, do you happen to have one to five acres of your own Georgia red clay, or do you need to buy it?
As you may know, unless you’ve inherited some heirs property, getting your hands on a viable piece of land could be difficult.
Still, don’t let that deter you. Georgia has plenty of cheap land you can use for your farm.
You also want to consider what natural features the land has. Does it have a creek or ravine trenching through it? Is there a pasture area? Is it hilly or in a flood zone? These are all questions you will need to know.
Places To Look For Cheap Land
Because of its climate, Georgia is an especially fertile place to grow fruits and vegetables.
Here are some online resources to research plots of land in Georgia.
Here’s what to know about buying land in Georgia. Once you’ve purchased your plot, it’s time to think about what you need to get growing.
How Do I Start An Urban Farm?
Before you even start to buy supplies for a farm, there are some expenses you will incur just to find out if you have adequate and productive land.
- You’ll need a soil test
- Also, you’ll need to test the site’s water quality
- A sizeable plot based on what you plan to grow
- Government resources for funding, etc. See pandemic resources here.
Here’s a helpful tool kit from the USDA.
Speaking of tools, here are some basic tools you may need when you’re just starting out.
5 Essential Tools For A Small Farm
Pickup Truck
You’re going to need to haul many things, including soil, feed or even more equipment. You can find a cheap truck on PickupTrucks.com for less than $3,000.
Garden Tools
You’ll also need a lot of tools. You can pick up some items that you can use around your farm at your local tools store or on Amazon:
Tractor
Yes, you may want to buy a tractor so that you can work your land as quickly and efficiently as possible. You can find tractors for sale online with prices going from $7,000 to $30,000.
Once you gauge whether you have what you need to start a farm (and applied for a federal grant) it’s time to choose what you want to grow.Decide What You Want To Plant
When it’s time to choose which crops to plant in your urban farm, remember to pick those that grow well in the region you live. Here’s what grows in Atlanta, Georgia.
You also need to know what crops need plenty of sun and which ones take shade. Plan accordingly. Here’s an example of some vegetables you may be able to plant in the city.
- Lettuces
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Onions
- Leeks
- Squash
Do You Really Want To Be A Farmer?
Do you have a green thumb? What is it about urban farming that inspires you? These questions are important because you may find that what you really want to do is plant a few vegetables in a flower bed and call it a day.
Before you spend big money on farming supplies, it might be a good idea to micro-farm first to see if you enjoy it and have the fortitude for a bigger endeavor.
I started planting bell peppers and tomatoes on a small piece of land in my backyard. They came out good!
Here’s what to plant in Georgia depending on the time of year.
Final Word
Have you always dreamed of starting an urban farm? With today’s technology and tools, planting your own crops is as easy as ever — but it takes a lot of work.
So is starting an urban farm worth it? It depends on your goals and expectations. If you’re trying to grow a small crop to feed your family, it’s very likely that you will succeed.If you’re trying to feed a village, you may find that you don’t have the time, money or resources to achieve that.One thing that is essential in starting off with a small farm for hobby or other reasons is that you network with other farmers. Join farming groups on Facebook or Google “farmers” in your local community. They will be able to help you and encourage you when you need it.But learning about the soil and how it produces is one of the best things you can do. Not only is it educational, but in many ways gardening is therapeutic.