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‘Tis the season to bring joy, get joy, but most of all, give joy! Join Joyday Movement on Saturday, December 8th from 8-11 PM for “Christmas & Chill!” Since it’s the season of giving, JOYday has partnered with a toy drive for the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to put a smile on a child’s face on Christmas Day!
We ask that you make a kind donation to support by bringing at least one toy upon arrival. This night is packed with dope activities, bomb refreshments, and some good ole fashioned fellowship, so come ready to snap up some flicks in your most festive fits. This is an event you won’t want to miss for a charitable cause. Lets end the year with a joyday!
GIFT DONATION GUIDELINES:
All toys, books, student animals etc. must be new and unwrapped
Toys must be non-toxic
Toys must be sturdy (Avoid toys that can break/leave share edges).
Ages Range from infant to 16 years old.*It is advised that you RSVP as soon as possible as this event has limited spots.
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Mental Health America of Georgia is hosting its second annual end of year reception spotlighting our work in early intervention and crisis prevention through our maternal, youth, and adult programs. Conversations & Cocktails (formally known as Coats & Cocktails) will return for guests to enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music while we present our accomplishments. Guests will enjoy the beautiful view overlooking Midtown from the 18th Floor at the Nelson Mullins Law Firm in Atlantic Station.
During this event each year, we collect items to benefit Georgia’s homeless communities. This year we will be collecting toiletries which may include soap, shampoo, toothpaste/tooth brush, sanitary pads, wipes, and much more. We are dedicated to supporting all mental health populations around the state through our education, advocacy, and outreach efforts. In the US, 20-25% of the homeless population experiences some form of mental illness which can have a large impact on the access to everyday necessities.
This year’s donations will be received by Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter of Cartersville, GA.
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If you think apartment rent is already too high in Atlanta, findings from a new study suggest you ain’t seen nothing yet.
Apartment List, an online rental site, commissioned a study recently to show what Amazon’s H2Q project would mean for renters in a handful of cities with legitimate chances of landing the company.
Amazon announced last fall that it would be holding what amounted to sweepstakes to choose its next world-class headquarters. The company is based out of Seattle, Washington.
In addition to Atlanta (and nearby suburb Stonecrest) Denver, D.C., Chicago, Baltimore and Washington have all stepped up to the plate with elaborate proposals.
Pundits say Atlanta has to be the leading choice because the city best fits Amazon’s criteria of amenities, including adequate transit system, and a location within in an hour of an international airport.
The study, which took into account data from the U.S. Census as well as Labor Bureau stats, indicated that most metro areas would see more jobs than housing, which would raise real estate prices.
“We project that Raleigh, N.C., Pittsburgh and San Jose will feel the rent increase the most, while the impact will be smaller in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Dallas,” the study said.
The study’s authors added: “According to Apartment List analysis, rents in Raleigh, San Jose, Baltimore and Pittsburgh will be the most impacted by Amazon choosing to build its HQ2 in their metros, with rents expected to increase by an additional 1 percent or more per year over the next ten years.”
Atlanta was among the cities projected to see a “moderate” increase in apartment rents, characterized by 0.5 to 1 percent, according to the study. Other cities in this lot included Boston, Detroit, Austin, Minneapolis and Denver.
The ATL is seen by experts as the city to beat. In November, Sperling’s BestPlaces, a website dedicated to livability issues named Atlanta as the front-runner in a study of likely HQ2 sites.
“In our Amazon Hyper-Ranking, the metro area of Atlanta is the clear winner, with six 1st-place selections,” the report read. “Atlanta was cited by many studies and articles as being large enough to absorb the expected 50,000 new Amazon workers, being a major air hub, and having a reasonable cost of living.”
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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.
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Metro Atlanta couples looking to get discovered will have a golden opportunity soon. A major TV network is casting photogenic couples who aren’t married for a new project.
Participants must be between the ages of 22 and 35 (bonus points if you just LOOK that age-range!). The requirements are that the couple be in a relationship, and there is something about their union that one of their families doesn’t approve of.
This project will not spotlight one couple, but several will make the cut, so whoever is chosen can feel free to still live their daily lives. People who submit will need to be available for a Skype interview in the near future. Ideal scenario is where a parent is willing to be involved, too.
PAY: ~8 episodes with about a few grand for each episode.
Feel free to reach out directly to Lenora@LenoraClaire.com with questions. -
The red-hot Atlanta Dream don’t want to wake up. The city’s WNBA team has won a league-best five straight games, improving their record to 13-9.
The latest victory came from the last-second heave from Tiffany Hayes Tuesday night. Her three-pointer from beyond half court beat the Connecticut Sun, 86-83 on their home court.
The game-winner by Hayes was the longest (46.7 FT) made in the last 10 seconds of a regular-season game in WNBA history.
Trying to win their sixth straight contest, the Dream now return home to host the New York Liberty Thursday inside McCamish Pavilion beginning at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed live on WatchESPN.
Read more: Atlanta Dream beat Phoenix Mercury at home
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Georgia State Stadium will be rocking the first weekend in September as two of the best teams in black college football square off for an early-season test.
The 2018 MEAC/SWAC Challenge takes place Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018 between Prairie View A&M University and North Carolina Central University.
Both teams have had solid seasons the past few years, posting a 41-10 combined record since 2015.
Both teams will have new coaches – Eric Dooley has taken the reins at Prairie View A&M after a stint as offensive coordinator at Grambling State University. Meanwhile Granville Eastman heads North Carolina Central after being promoted from defensive coordinator.
Game Day
Sunday, September 3 at 1:30 p.m.
Ace. W Mumford Stadium
The Battle on the Bluff featuring the Prairie View A&M Marching Storm and North Carolina Central Sound Machine will be at 1:30 p.m. CT.
Welcome Reception
Saturday, September 3 at 12 PM
Daytona International SpeedwayThe 2016 Welcome Reception will be held at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, September 3. Hosted by ESPN’s Tiffany Greene, the event will highlight the successes of both the Alcorn State Braves and Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. ESPN SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris will deliver the keynote speech, offering words of advice to all of the student-athletes in attendance. In addition, the six Walter Payton Achievement Award nominees will be honored, culminating with the announcement of the winners. Jarrett Payton, Walter Payton’s brother, will be on hand to present the award.
GET TICKETS HERE
Parking: $10 per vehicle advanced parking
Parking at Georgia State Stadium is festival style, first-come-first-served in each lot. Handicap parking is available in the Green Lot on a first-come-first-served basis. Please be advised handicap parking spaces are limited. A state issued placard or license plate and a parking pass are required for entry. Passes are currently available for the Green lot only.
Online parking sales close on Saturday, September 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Tailgating and tents are allowed if done in front of or behind your vehicle. You may not take up another parking space. Click here for a full list of Georgia State’s tailgating policies.
Day of parking prices increase to $20.00.
Read more: Casi Cielo opens in Sandy Springs
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Atlanta rapper T.I. is expanding his relationship with BET with a new reality TV show called “The Grand Hustle.” He’s looking for a business protégé who has the entrepreneurial chops.
T.I. is encouraging business types and financial-minded people to apply. Check out the casting call below:
‘The Grand Hustle’ BET Networks Casting Call
BET Networks is searching for business leaders, MBA graduates and entrepreneurs to compete on the series, “The Grand Hustle”. T.I., the legendary mogul, and Grammy award-winning artist is looking for one special person to become his next business protégé.
Do you have what it takes to become a boss? Are you worthy of a seat at the table of a multi-million-dollar empire that encompasses music, fashion, real estate, entertainment, and beyond? Would you like to work alongside T.I. and earn a six-figure salary?
Whether you have an Ivy league degree, a state college degree or a degree from the school of hard knocks, this is your shot! The mediocre need not apply.
How to audition
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Google is bringing a pop-up mini golf course to the BeltLine from Thursday, July 26 to Sunday, July 29., AtlantaFi has learned.
The golf course, which will be partially interactive and voice-activated like Google Home, will be free and open to the public. All players will have to do is use Google Home’s voice assistant to help them maneuver around the course and its obstacles.
The course will be located at Common Ground at the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail (550 Somerset Terrace NE) near Old Fourth Ward and Little Five Points. -
Homeowners looking to sell their properties will soon be able to request an offer from real estate listings site Zillow to buy their homes. The program, called Zillow Offers, is expanding to Atlanta after successful launches in Phoenix and Las Vegas.
The program is slated to launch in Atlanta in the fall of 2018. Zillow Offers will buy homes in the Atlanta market directly and prepare them for sale as well as list them.
Zillow Is Buying & Selling Homes in Atlanta
Zillow’s research shows that 71% of sellers are stressed out during the home-selling process. With the new program, potential home sellers can get a free, no-obligation cash offer from Zillow Offers within two business days.
“Sellers love Zillow Offers, because it’s a service that offers them more control and convenience – and less stress – when they sell their homes,” said Zillow Brand President Jeremy Wacksman.
New research shows that more Americans are struggling to come up with the downpayment for a home, a process that can be eased with a number of helpful programs. For renters in 13 of the country’s 35 largest housing markets, it can take more than 10 years to save the necessary 20% down on a home.
“Zillow has delivered that to sellers in our first two markets, and we’re excited to expand into Atlanta. Once we launch the program in the fall, we will be able to provide Atlanta-area homeowners with more choices, greater control, certainty about price, and transparency when it comes to selling their home – whether they take a cash offer or sell traditionally with a Premier Agent.”
In Atlanta, Zillow will forge partnerships with brokerage houses and agents to get leads for the Offers program. So far, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Georgia Properties and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers have signed on for the Zillow launch in Atlanta.
For local real estate agents, the new program will allow them to be matched up with motivated sellers. Zillow will pay a commission to agents when it buys and sells each home. Continue Reading…