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Well, that happened. The Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 27-23 on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The loss snapped the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak.
Will Georgia make it to the Big Dance? The Dawgs’ strength of schedule is impeccable. We will have to wait and see.
If you watch the Georgia Bulldogs, you’ll see an elite college football team.
Georgia still has enormous expectations when it comes to winning a major bowl game.
Head Coach Kirby Smart has prepared quarterback Carson Beck to take the team back to the title this year or next.
“We have to set a standard for how we practice in season,” he told reporters. “You don’t inherit that from other teams.”
Who did Georgia Bulldogs play in 2023?
Georgia Bulldogs 2023 Football Schedule: Home, Away Games, Scores
Date Opponent Time & Location Ticket Info / Score Saturday, Sept. 2 Tennessee-Martin Seahawks 6:00 p.m. at Sanford Stadium 48-7 W Saturday, Sept. 9 Ball State Cardinals 12:00 p.m. at Sanford Stadium 45-3 W Saturday, Sept. 16 South Carolina Gamecocks 3:30 p.m. at Sanford Stadium 24-14 W Saturday, Sept. 23 UAB Blazers 7:00 p.m. at Sanford Stadium 49-21 W Saturday, Sept. 30 Auburn University Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Al. 27-20 W Saturday, Oct. 7 Kentucky Wildcats Sanford Stadium 51-13 W Saturday, Oct. 14 Vanderbilt Commodores Firstbank Stadium, Nashville, TN 37-20 W Saturday, Oct. 21 BYE WEEK Saturday, Oct. 28 Florida Gators Jacksonville, Fla. 43-20 W Saturday, Nov. 4 Missouri Tigers (Homecoming) Sanford Stadium 30-21 W Saturday, Nov. 11 Ole Miss Sanford Stadium 52-17 W Saturday, Nov. 18 Tennessee Volunteers Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN Get Tickets Saturday, Nov. 25 Georgia Tech Yellowjackets Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta. Ga. Get Tickets Saturday, Dec. 2 SEC Championship Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga. Will Georgia Be Good In 2023?
Although the schedule is easier than it’s been in several years, the Bulldogs will need to go undefeated to make it back into the College Football Playoff. Although the Bulldogs play in the mighty SEC, their strength of schedule will not work in their favor this time.
Georgia repeated as the college football national championship on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 with a convincing victory over the TCU Horned Frogs.
Who Is Georgia’s Starting Quarterback For 2023?
Smart named Redshirt Sophomore Carson Beck is the starting quarterback in early August. So far, Beck has looked good on the gridiron and shown the ability to throw the ball downfield.
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Week 1: Georgia 48 UT-Martin 7
Georgia opened the season with a 48-7 thrashing of Tennessee-Martin at home in Sanford Stadium. Although the Bulldogs only scored 17 in the first half, they poured it on in the second.
Week 2: Georgia 45, Ball State 3
On Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, Georgia handily beat the Ball State Cardinals 45-3. The Dawgs scored 31 points in the first half and another 17 in the third quarter.
The Cards we’re headed for a shutout until they scored 3 points in the fourth quarter.Week 3: Georgia 24, South Carolina 14
Georgia got past the South Carolina Gamecocks 24-14 on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, but it wasn’t easy.
When Georgia faces a familiar opponent, they play down to their level. This weekend the South Carolina Gamecocks played the best half of football against a no. 1-ranked team as they ever had. Georgia still managed to win the game.
Week 4: Georgia 49, UAB 21
On a beautiful Saturday evening in Athens, Georgia ran through the UAB Blazers 49-21 to remain undefeated. the Bulldogs could only muster 7 points in the first quarter, but blew the doors off the game with a 21-point second quarter before pouring it on in the second half.
Week 5: Georgia 27, Auburn 20
The Georgia Bulldogs beat the Auburn Tigers 27-20 on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Although the Dawgs’ offense didn’t produce much, Coach Kirby Smart relied on a stout second-half defense to lock in the win.
Week 6: UGA 51, Kentucky 13
Georgia looked good in all phases on Saturday night. Quarterback Carson Beck threw for 389 yards and four touchdowns as the Dawgs raced to a 34-7 halftime lead.
Week 7: Georgia 37, Vandy 20
Georgia whipped Vanderbilt 37-20 on Oct. 14, 2023 but lost tight end Brock Bowers to an ankle injury.
After the game, Georgia Coach Kirby Smart said that X-rays were negative on Bowers’ injury, but that he would have an MRI done as well.
Let’s take a look at the Georgia-Vanderbilt highlights:
Week 8: Georgia 43, Florida 20
The Georgia Bulldogs whipped the Florida Gators 43-20 on Oct. 28, 2023 in “the largest outdoor cocktail party” in the nation.
SEC Championship Game: Georgia 24, Alabama 27
he Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 27-24 on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 in a showdown between the best teams in the SEC.
The Dawgs, which saw their 29-game win streak end, pulled up just short in their bid to win a third straight SEC Championship and national title after playing from a 10-point lead for most of the second half.
Final Play
Georgia expects big things out of its offense, even though Beck is in his first year as quarterback. The Dawgs are relying on tight end Bowers and Ladd McKonkey to provide big plays to move the sticks and score points.
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When it comes to new restaurants in Atlanta, you know that some select Georgia spots off any list. Esquire recently listed the year’s Best New Restaurants in America, an annual list of the most remarkable food destinations in the United States.
Atlanta placed two eateries on the list, which is featured in the Winter 2023 issue, available on retailer shelved by December 5.
Here’s what Esquire had to say about two Atlanta restaurants:
Gigi’s Italian Kitchen
1660 McLendon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 371-0889
“The menu, executed by Jacob Armando and Eric Brooks, leaves little room for choice. Two entrees, one pasta, a salad, a beef carpaccio, polenta with caviar, creme fraiche and trout roe, and a tiramisu. Brooks and Armando are virtuosic, indeed obsessed, in execution. The food puts you in such good humor that you can’t help but make friends and end the evening sharing slugs of amaro passed down the bar by once and future strangers who, for tonight, are your paesans.”
Mujō
691 14th St NW c, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 400-6832
“J. Trent Harris, the young chef who spent years at Sushi Ginza Onodera in New York and Tokyo before opening the 15-seat omakase restaurant Mujō, credits the Atlanta airport for the sterling ingredients. Hairy crabs, delivered live from Hokkaido, are split open, their meat mixed with tuna-infused sauce in an early meal zensai. As a practitioner of Edomae sushi, Harris isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel with his nigiri but rather ensure its smooth revolutions.”
How To Eat Atlanta
Yes, if you’ve got the gall and money, you can actually eat Atlanta. Eat it up. If you’re a health nut and want more local healthy food choices, perhaps you’ll be interested in our Guide to Local Farmers Markets.
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Who of us couldn’t use a nice cup of coffee … for free?
Savi Provisions in Atlanta and elsewhere around the Southeast is offering a free cup of Joe with the purchase of one of its gourmet breakfast sandwiches.
How To Get Free Coffee Through the End of 2023
Savi is offering guests a FREE medium coffee from local staple and Athens-based Jittery Joe’s Coffee with each breakfast sandwich purchased through the end of this year. Breakfast sandwiches include:
- The Bagel Boy: bacon, eggs, and cheddar cheese on a bagel
- My Second Love: chicken sausage, eggs, and cheddar cheese on ciabatta
- Savi Egg White: egg whites topped with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and pesto aioli on ciabatta
Ready to partake? Find a Savi Provisions near you.
Grocer and convenience store Savi Provisions offers locally sourced goods from gourmet and organic foods, fine wines and spirits, and a café menu featuring ready-to-go breakfast options, lunch, and dinner deli sandwiches, and more.
Last Words
Aside from awesome places to get coffee, Atlanta has some pretty cool eateries as well. If you’re gluten-free, there’s plenty of options. Same goes for keto-friendly restaurants or Asian fare in Atlanta.
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Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar is shutting its doors at the end of 2023, the restaurant’s parent company confirmed in a news release.
Seed Hospitality Group said that it has “made the difficult decision” to close Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar on December 30, 2023.
Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar Closing Down
Sister restaurants Seed Kitchen & Bar and Stem Wine Bar will continue to serve the East Cobb Community.
“It is with humble gratitude that we announce the closing of Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar,” Chef Doug Turbush said in a written statement. “As we approached the end of our current lease term at the close of this year, we were faced with a difficult and challenging decision. After careful consideration and reflection, we have chosen to not renew our lease and will be closing our doors after dinner service on Saturday December 30, 2023.”
Turbush opened East Cobb’s Seed Kitchen & Bar in November of 2011. The eatery combines a modern playful approach to American cuisine in an atmosphere as casual as it is stylish. In 2013, the restaurant group expanded their culinary footprint and Stem Wine Bar joined the family as a restaurant that embodies inspirations from collective travels to the wine bars, tapas bars and restaurants of Spain, Italy, France, New York and San Francisco.
Three years later, Seed Hospitality Group welcomed Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar to Marietta in early 2016.
Since opening, Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar has become an East Cobb staple, boasting fresh fish and oysters flown in daily from the coasts, offering simple and elegant dishes centered around the restaurant’s wood-fired grill. Their patio transformed into Pop’s, a New England-style lobster shack pop-up offering takeout, curbside pickup, and outdoor dining every Saturday and Sunday in the summer.
“We extend immeasurable thanks to the East Cobb community and everyone that has dined with us. We are grateful for your continued support and loyalty, and we are truly honored to have served you,” Turbush went on to say. “You have trusted us with your most treasured memories, from birthday and anniversary celebrations to first dates and many other moments that we will continue to cherish. Although we may be closing, we are not saying goodbye to the memories and relationships that have been forged here.”
If you’re a health nut and want more local healthy food choices, perhaps you’ll be interested in our Guide to Local Farmers Markets.
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Hen Mother Cookhouse, a brunch and breakfast spot, is set to open in Alpharetta, AtlantaFi.com has learned.
The eatery will open in the space formerly occupied by Restaurant Holmes, which is set to close its doors.
Restaurant Holmes announced the news on social media, saying: “To all holmies everywhere First off i just want to say I love you all so much. The last 5 years have been the best years of our lives and i have to thank all of you for that. That being said Holmes will be closing and moving into the hands of some amazing people @hen.mother_cookhouse We thank all of you for letting us be a part of your life in food and in spirits.”
Hen Mother Cookhouse first opened in John’s Creek in the summer of 2018. The Alpharetta spot will be the eatery’s second location.
What’s On the Menu At Hen Mother Cookhouse?
On the menu you’ll find some tasty assortments of breakfast and lunch food.
Coconut pudding, Cookhouse granola and seasonal fruit.
BREAKFAST EGG SANDWICH: Parker House bun, fried over-medium egg, white cheddar, creamed greens, crisp bacon served with smashed herb yukon potatoes
MARKET HASH & CAGE FREE EGGS: Veggies, sweet and herb smashed yukon potatoes, balsamic onion, creamed greens, bacon crunch
+add cheese.
BREAKFAST TOSTADA: Cookhouse pork chorizo, two crisp corn tortillas, scrambled cage free eggs, crema, cotija cheese, spinach, first summer corn, black beans, peppers, avocado pic.The Johns Creek location has been getting great reviews. Here’s an example of one left recently:
“My favorite brunch place in Alpharetta /johns creek. It is a super busy place so I recommend going early.
You must try their house made cinnamon buns or French Toast. It is super fluffy & flavorful. They also serve 100% fresh squeezed OJ and it is delicious.
They have different menus for week days and weekends so check their menu on their website before you go.”Final Bite
We don’t know just yet when Hen Mother’s second location will open, but when we find out, we’ll let you know.
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Atlanta will be the host city for the opening match of the 2024 Copa América, the world’s oldest soccer tournament, which will be held in the United States.
The announcement was made by CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation. The United States is co-hosting the tournament with Colombia.
If you want to know more about Copa América and Georgia’s largest city, keep reading.
What Is The Copa América?
The Copa América is a major international soccer tournament that has been held since 1916. It is the oldest continental soccer championship in the world, and it is considered to be one of the most prestigious tournaments in the sport.
CONMEBOL’s 10 South American national teams are set to participate in the Copa América next year along with six national teams with CONCACAF (The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football).
When Will The Copa América Take Place In Atlanta?
The opening match is scheduled for June 20, 2024 in downtown Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium, home of Atlanta United FC, the city’s soccer club. The match will mark the start of the 48th edition of the world’s oldest soccer competition for National Teams.
Atlanta’s entry into the Copa América will be the first time that the tournament has been held outside of South America.
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a state-of-the-art stadium that has a capacity of over 71,000 people. It is home to the Atlanta United MLS team and the Atlanta Falcons NFL team.
Final Word
Atlanta is for tourists, but it’s also for locals. If you want to explore Georgia’s largest city, do it on your terms and check out the fun, cool and new things happening in Atlanta this weekend and even on the weekday. You can start downtown, and get it crackin’ in Buckhead. Check out the newest Atlanta restaurants, beautiful parks and unexplored spots you’ve only heard about. AtlantaFi your experience!
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The Atlanta Falcons are going to re-insert Desmond Ridder back into the starting lineup at quarterback for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, the team has announced.
The Falcons’ plan is for Ridder to be the starter for the rest of the season.
An Atlanta win on Sunday would put them in first place in the NFC South with a 5-6 record. The Falcons have the easiest schedule in the NFL.
Ridder told reporters that he is more than good to go against New Orleans, which is always a tough opponent.
“My job is to be a starting quarterback in this league,” Ridder was quoted as saying. “And so every day I come in here and everyone, no matter quarterback, running back, doesn’t matter your position, wants to be that starter.
Ridder was benched two games ago after suffering a concussion against the Tennessee Titans. The Falcons went with second-string quarterback Taylor Heinicke against the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals but he has gone down with a hamstring injury.
Falcons Coach Arthur Smith said that if Ridder gets hurt, Atlanta would go with third-string signal caller Logan Woodside.
Smith said that Ridder has used his time on the bench wisely.
“I think he’s done a really good job of that and taking advantage of what can be perceived as a major negative and trying to turn it into a positive,” Smith told media after practice Monday.
On the season, Ridder has rushed for four touchdowns, completed 65.4% of his passes for 1,740 yards, 6 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He has also lost six lost fumbles.
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Ziggi’s Coffee is embarking on a massive expansion in the Southeast with Georgia’s largest city as the centerpiece.
The coffee company is planning to open about 50 locations of Ziggi’s Coffee in metro Atlanta. The move is the company’s most ambitious growth strategy ever.
“We are thrilled to embark on this journey, expanding Ziggi’s Coffee throughout the bustling city of Atlanta with a milestone of a development deal signing,” Brandon Knudsen, Ziggi’s CEO and co-founder said in a company press release. “This achievement speaks volumes about the dedication of our team and the loyalty of our customers. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and creating meaningful connections remains at the center of who we are, and we can’t wait to serve the Atlanta community with our 50 new locations.”
Founded by husband and wife team Brandon and Camrin Knudsen, Ziggi’s prides itself on being one of the finest locally-owned coffee shops in America.
The coffee craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a rise in coffee and tea shops in recent years.
Check out the best coffee shops In Atlanta.
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Another top West Atlanta eatery and bar is here.
Just weeks after Little Sparrow, the much-heralded new Atlanta restaurant from acclaimed chef Ford Fry began serving, its sister eatery Bar Blanc was set to open on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Bar Blanc is located just upstairs from Little Sparrow in the Westside Provisions development.
What Is Bar Blanc?
Bar Blanc is a steak friterie from Fry’s Rocket Farms Restaurant Group. The eatery has a prix fixe menu heavily influenced by French and New York cuisine.
Where Is Bar Blanc Located?
Bar Blanc located at 1198 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, Ga. 30318.
The spot is closed on Sundays and Mondays and operates from 5-11 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 5 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Final Bite
The ATL has other cool eateries as well. If you’re gluten-free, there’s plenty of options. Same goes for keto-friendly restaurants or Asian fare in Atlanta.
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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Atlanta native André 3000 has released a new album for the first time in nearly 20 years. His new album New Blue Sun was released on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.
The artist, born Andre Benjamin, hasn’t released new music in 17 years, but decided the end of 2023 was the right time. To test his music, he reportedly reached out to other creatives to give them a listen.
“I wanted to see how a younger audience would perceive it… I reached out to Tyler [the Creator] for him to check it out and I went to his house. “Frank [Ocean] just happened to drop by [too],” he told NPR.
When Is New Blue Sun’s Release Date?
New Blue Sun was released on Friday, November 17, 2023.
How did they respond to the new music? They loved it.
“And I was just happy to hear that, ’cause I respect them as musicians. Like new energy; they’re going for it, man. So I really respect their opinions. I play it for my homies. I play it for friends, play it for artists, directors — just to see their reaction more than anything. So I was just happy with what I was getting.”
Andre 3000 New Album: No Bars
If you’re thinking you’ll get some new Andre 3000 verses, you’re in for a change.
Speaking to the NPR, Andre said that he wanted to release a concept album free of his past life and what people may have been used to from him.
“I don’t want to troll people,” André was quoted as saying. “I don’t want people to think, Oh, this André 3000 album is coming! And you play it and like, Oh man, no verses. So even actually on the packaging, you’ll see it says, ‘Warning: no bars.’”
Why No Music For So Long?
It wasn’t long ago that Three Stacks was saying that he was not really feeling new music for himself. In an interview with Rick Rubin, he said:
“I haven’t been making much music man. My focus is not there. My confidence is not there. I tinker… I tinker a lot,” he said. “Like I would just go to my piano and just sit my iPhone down and record what I’m doing. Move my fingers around. I haven’t been motivated enough to make a serious project. I’d like to… but it’s just not coming.”
Fast forward to 45 days before 2024 and Andre is ready to bless us with new audio. If you’ve heard the music, how do you like it? Let us know in the comments.
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