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If you happen upon an online or brick-and-mortar business in Atlanta, there’s a good chance it’s owned by a black woman.
This article is going to show you where, how and who you can support right now among black women business owners in the city.
Women-led businesses need your help. A survey by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce showed that less than half of women respondents thought their business would thrive in 2021.
By contrast, 57% of male owners believed that their revenue would increase throughout the year.
Support These Women-Led Businesses In Atlanta
This article will show you some of the women-led businesses Atlanta has so that you can patronize them. We’ve sourced many of these women-led Atlanta businesses from Instagram, one of the leading social media platforms in the world.
Let’s go….
Body Beauty Wax
2384 Cobb Parkway SE , Smyrna Ga 30080
First timers get 25% off at the time of this writing.
3 Parks Wine Shop
451 Bill Kennedy Way SE Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30316 | (678) 349-7070
Sarah Pierre is the owner and managing partner of 3 Parks Wine Shop on Atlanta’s east side. Sarah knows her stuff and can show you the best wine for the occasion.How to Shop: 3parkswine.comDivine Dermatology
View this post on InstagramDr. Tunisia Cornelius, MD, FAAD runs a premier full-service skincare center at The Beacon development in Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood. Check it out at 1039 Grant St SE suite a-11, Atlanta, GA 30315.Thicc Sticc
View this post on InstagramThicc Sticc, an early stage personal care brand startup based in Atlanta, is building their community so that they can sell products to those who engage with them.Luxefitt Co.
View this post on InstagramLuxxefit specializes in affordable bras for larger-chested women.Courtnie Kidd
View this post on InstagramThe business offers a Collection of Handcrafted Goods.
How to Support: Vida VIISustainAble Home Goods & Accessories
View this post on InstagramSustainAble Home Goods & Accessories partners with artisan entrepreneurs to bring their shared vision of durable products and sustainability to fruition. The business is located at 10625 Serenbe Ln. Unit C, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268.
Where to Shop: YourSustainableHome.com
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Georgia. Not only is she a successful singer and songwriter, but she also opens a retail store called Tags, a sex toy line branded as Kandi Coated and is the co-owner of Blaze Steak & Seafood in southwest Atlanta.
How to Support: TagsATL | BedroomKandi.com | Blaze Steak & Seafood
Arie Nicole | Fashion Footwear
View this post on InstagramHere’s what the single mother of four did to become success, according to Instagram. “How did I do it? With dedication and sacrifice….Opening my footwear store @shoparienicolefootwear in Atlanta was both exciting and scary at the same time but I knew that this was my beginning. I packed all that excitement and fear into one cup and added some sacrifice, persistence amongst many other things and turned my little small footwear boutique into a very lucrative small business. I’m thankful and grateful for every lesson and every dollar along the way. I know there’s more to come.”
Where to Shop: ArieNicole.comBites And Bevs Photography
View this post on Instagram
Madylnn E. Ross owns Bites and Bevs Photography. Here’s what she wrote recently on IG: “Food and beverage photography started out as a hobby 5 years ago and with the support of my friends, family and especially my fiancé, I have been able to make it my career. Covid took my clients thus me out last year, but by the grace of God and living in a open af city lol I’ve been back in full swing! Grateful. Cheers!”How to Support: madelynneross.com
Cherishingflo
View this post on InstagramSocial Media Coach and Manager for service based businesses, solopreneurs, and influencers!
Holland Group PR
View this post on InstagramHolland Group PR is a consultant agency that operates out of Atlanta and Chattanooga. They specialize in:
- Public Relations
- Brand Strategy
- Experiential Events
Operated by Kishana Holland, here’s what she says on IG: “Every business relationship is NOT a perfect fit, nor should it be. Realize what works for you & your business. And thank GOD for protection over what was never meant for you.”
How to Support: flowcode.com/page/hollandgrouppr
Dr. Aja Nicole
View this post on InstagramLifestyle Dentistry/Smyrna, GA
Home of the affordable Hollywood smile! Here’s Dr. Nicole’s message on IG:”Oh my gosh, back at it again”
Named “Metro Atlanta’s Coolest Dentist” by People You Need To Know Magazine.”How to Support: lifestyledentistryatl.com
Nicolette Michele
View this post on InstagramNicolette Michele is a high-profile social media manager in Atlanta. She specializes in:- Instagram Management
- Design
- She is the founder of @savvysocialite.co
Here’s what she says on IG: “When all that you could’ve ever imagined begins to unfold before your eyes all of a sudden there’s DISBELIEF. Why is that? We get so caught up in fearlessly desiring a multitude of things but when it happens we can’t wrap out heads around it.”How to Support: savvysocialiteandco.com/links
VBS Photographer
View this post on InstagramVBS Photography offers business and personal services, which include branding, headshots, professional headshots, and lifestyle portraits.Here’s what it says on VBS Photographer’s IG: “Let me help you tell your brand story through custom branding photography. I want to capture the essence of who you are, your personality, personal style and the work you love to do!”
How to Support: Email vbsohotography90@gmail www.vbsphotography.com.The Boss Architect
View this post on InstagramKendra Lewis is the Boss Architect. Here’s what she says on IG: “Entrepreneurship is not a solo sport it takes a village to run a successful business and your willingness to lean on that village.”
How To Support: training.kendrajlewis.com/live
Shapely Beauty Spa
View this post on InstagramHere’s what she says on IG: “I remind myself everyday “A negative mind will never give you a positive life”. So as I started to speak life & positivity into my dreams, I began to see my business blossom more & more each day. It’s all about believing in you.”
This business offers the following services:
- 𝙱𝚘𝚍𝚢 𝚂𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚙𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚂𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜
- 𝚄𝚕𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚜𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝙲𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚘𝚗
- 𝙻𝚊𝚜𝚎𝚛𝙻𝚒𝚙𝚘
- 𝙱𝚞𝚝𝚝 𝙴𝚗𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝
- 𝙳𝚎𝚝𝚘𝚡 𝚃𝚎𝚊𝚜
- 𝚆𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚙𝚢
- 𝚂𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚃𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐
- 𝚆𝚊𝚒𝚜𝚝 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚜
How to support: Shop at shapelybeautyspa.com
Papier Doll Factory
View this post on InstagramThis business specializes in:
- Accessory Aficionado
- Photo Shoot Expert
- She helps women entrepreneurs SHOW UP online & in-person.
Where to Shop: Linktr.ee/papierdoll
Shades By Dreca
View this post on InstagramCEO, Sunglasses, Pole Studio
Where to Shop: shadesbydreca.com
Style By Melissa J.
Published Wardrobe Stylist and image consultant.
August is Black Business Month, which means there’s no better time to support many of the black women entrepreneurs in Atlanta, Georgia.
This article is going to show you where, how and who you can support right now among black women business owners in the city.
Women-led businesses need your help. A survey by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce showed that less than half of women respondents thought their business would thrive in 2021.
By contrast, 57% of male owners believed that their revenue would increase throughout the year.
Support These Women-Led Businesses In Atlanta
This article will show you some of the women-led businesses Atlanta has so that you can patronize them. We’ve sourced many of these women-led Atlanta businesses from Instagram, one of the leading social media platforms in the world.
Let’s go….
3 Parks Wine Shop
451 Bill Kennedy Way SE Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30316 | (678) 349-7070
Sarah Pierre is the owner and managing partner of 3 Parks Wine Shop on Atlanta’s east side. Sarah knows her stuff and can show you the best wine for the occasion.
How to Shop: 3parkswine.com
Divine Dermatology
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Divine Dermatology (@divinedermatl)
Dr. Tunisia Cornelius, MD, FAAD runs a premier full-service skincare center at The Beacon development in Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood. Check it out at 1039 Grant St SE suite a-11, Atlanta, GA 30315.
Make an Appointment at Divine Derm
Courtnie Kidd
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by SEDA VII (@thesedavii)
The business offers a Collection of Handcrafted Goods.
How to Support: Vida VIISustainAble Home Goods & Accessories
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by SustainAble Home Goods (@sustainablehomegoods)
SustainAble Home Goods & Accessories partners with artisan entrepreneurs to bring their shared vision of durable products and sustainability to fruition. The business is located at 10625 Serenbe Ln. Unit C, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268.
Where to Shop: YourSustainableHome.com
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Georgia. Not only is she a successful singer and songwriter, but she also opens a retail store called Tags, a sex toy line branded as Kandi Coated and is the co-owner of Blaze Steak & Seafood in southwest Atlanta.
How to Support: TagsATL | BedroomKandi.com | Blaze Steak & Seafood
Arie Nicole | Fashion Footwear
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Tam E (@officialtam.e)
Here’s what the single mother of four did to become success, according to Instagram. “How did I do it? With dedication and sacrifice….Opening my footwear store @shoparienicolefootwear in Atlanta was both exciting and scary at the same time but I knew that this was my beginning. I packed all that excitement and fear into one cup and added some sacrifice, persistence amongst many other things and turned my little small footwear boutique into a very lucrative small business. I’m thankful and grateful for every lesson and every dollar along the way. I know there’s more to come.”
Where to Shop: ArieNicole.comBites And Bevs Photography
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Madelynne Ross (@madelynneross)
Madylnn E. Ross owns Bites and Bevs Photography. Here’s what she wrote recently on IG: “Food and beverage photography started out as a hobby 5 years ago and with the support of my friends, family and especially my fiancé, I have been able to make it my career. Covid took my clients thus me out last year, but by the grace of God and living in a open af city lol I’ve been back in full swing! Grateful. Cheers!”
How to Support: madelynneross.com
Cherishingflo
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Cherishingflo (@cherishingflomedia)
Social Media Coach and Manager for service based businesses, solopreneurs, and influencers!
Holland Group PR
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Holland Group PR (@hollandgrouppr)
Holland Group PR is a consultant agency that operates out of Atlanta and Chattanooga. They specialize in:
Public Relations
Brand Strategy
Experiential EventsOperated by Kishana Holland, here’s what she says on IG: “Every business relationship is NOT a perfect fit, nor should it be. Realize what works for you & your business. And thank GOD for protection over what was never meant for you.”
How to Support: flowcode.com/page/hollandgrouppr
Dr. Aja Nicole
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Dr. Aja Nichols (@lifestyledentistryatl)
Lifestyle Dentistry/Smyrna, GA
Home of the affordable Hollywood smile! Here’s Dr. Nicole’s message on IG:”Oh my gosh, back at it again”
Named “Metro Atlanta’s Coolest Dentist” by People You Need To Know Magazine.”How to Support: lifestyledentistryatl.com
Nicolette Michele
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER (@nicolette_michele)
Nicolette Michele is a high-profile social media manager in Atlanta. She specializes in:
Instagram Management
Design
She is the founder of @savvysocialite.co
Here’s what she says on IG: “When all that you could’ve ever imagined begins to unfold before your eyes all of a sudden there’s DISBELIEF. Why is that? We get so caught up in fearlessly desiring a multitude of things but when it happens we can’t wrap out heads around it.”How to Support: savvysocialiteandco.com/links
VBS Photographer
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A post shared by VBS Photography, LLC (@vbs_photography)
VBS Photography offers business and personal services, which include branding, headshots, professional headshots, and lifestyle portraits.
Here’s what it says on VBS Photographer’s IG: “Let me help you tell your brand story through custom branding photography. I want to capture the essence of who you are, your personality, personal style and the work you love to do!”
How to Support: Email vbsohotography90@gmail www.vbsphotography.com.
Greenhaus Day SpaView this post on Instagram
A post shared by The NEW Ultimate Experience (@greenhausdayspa)
Here’s what she says on IG: To all my entrepreneurs and business owners: Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing you will be successful.”
The business offers:
LIP Blush | Permanent Cosmetics
Laser Teeth Whitening
Needle-less Lip Fillers
Stretch-mark & Scar CamouflageHow To Support: Book an Appointment
Kat Tschirhart
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Life Coach Kat Tschirhart (@warriorinwildflowers)
Kat is a life coach who is all about empowering ambitious young women to be total badasses and achieve goals by removing limitations.
How to Support: rawnwild.co
The Boss Architect
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by 7-Figure 💰Business Coach (@thebossarchitect)
Kendra Lewis is the Boss Architect. Here’s what she says on IG: “Entrepreneurship is not a solo sport it takes a village to run a successful business and your willingness to lean on that village.”
How To Support: training.kendrajlewis.com/live
Shapely Beauty Spa
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by 𝚂𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝙱𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚢 𝚂𝚙𝚊 (@shapelybeautyspa)
Here’s what she says on IG: “I remind myself everyday “A negative mind will never give you a positive life”. So as I started to speak life & positivity into my dreams, I began to see my business blossom more & more each day. It’s all about believing in you.”
This business offers the following services:
𝙱𝚘𝚍𝚢 𝚂𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚙𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚂𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜
𝚄𝚕𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚜𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝙲𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚘𝚗
𝙻𝚊𝚜𝚎𝚛𝙻𝚒𝚙𝚘
𝙱𝚞𝚝𝚝 𝙴𝚗𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝
𝙳𝚎𝚝𝚘𝚡 𝚃𝚎𝚊𝚜
𝚆𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚙𝚢
𝚂𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚃𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐
𝚆𝚊𝚒𝚜𝚝 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚜How to support: Shop at shapelybeautyspa.com
Papier Doll Factory
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Rhea D. | Fashion Stylist (@papierdollfactory)
This business specializes in:
Accessory Aficionado
Photo Shoot Expert
She helps women entrepreneurs SHOW UP online & in-person.Where to Shop: Linktr.ee/papierdoll
Shades By Dreca
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by CEO, Sunglasses, Pole Studio (@shadesbydreca_llc)
CEO, Sunglasses, Pole Studio
Where to Shop: shadesbydreca.com
Style By Melissa J.
Published Wardrobe Stylist and image consultant.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by @stylebymelissaj
Here’s her message on IG: “Don’t be afraid to invest in yourself. I promise the return on your investment is so rewarding.”
How to Support: Shop at melissajyoung.com
Glamorousanjewelz
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by “The Glam Guru” & Stylist (@glamorousanjewelz)
Glamorous jewelry and accessories for the woman that dares to be different. We are all about being confident and embracing who you are.
“Be a ray of sunshine,” she says on her IG.
How to Support: Shop at glamorousanjewelz.com.
Nicole’s Beauty LoungeView this post on Instagram
A post shared by Nicole’s Beauty Lounge®️ (@nicolesbeautylounge)
Nicole’s Beauty Lounge offers several cosmetics products to help you look beautiful.
Here’s what she says on IG:”Our most popular product is the Day Facial Moisturizer, It’s infused with collagen to plump the skin. Also, it’s aloe based and very light weight! Great for combination or oily skin! Use morning and night time after cleansing! Available in the shop.”
The Ultimate Beauty Experience!
Eyebrow Waxing/Tinting
Facials
Lashes
Skin-Care line @nblcosmetics
Walk-ins Tuesday’s only
Where To Shop: nicolesbeautylounge.com
North Atlanta Makeup ArtistView this post on Instagram
A post shared by North Atlanta Makeup Artist (@tmoyerbeauty)
Beauty, Cosmetic & Personal Care.
How to support: tmbeauty.net
Taylor MarieView this post on Instagram
A post shared by OBM + SMM | Taylor (@taylor.mariee_obm)
Taylor Marie helps creative mentors optimize their tech & backend systems + re-vamp their social media strategy.
Here’s what she says on IG: “You are excelling in your business + now you’re getting requests to create your first training course. This is the perfect opportunity to educate your clients on what you do. You’re clearly a rock star.”
How to Support: msha.ke/taylormariee
The Wig Dr. Hair Loss CenterView this post on Instagram
A post shared by The Wig Dr. Hair Loss Center (@the_wig_dr)
This business specializes in:
Luxe Wig Boutique East Cobb, Georgia
Medical Wigs & Toppers. Offering Hair Loss Solutions & Medical Wigs
Seen on The Drew Barrymore Show W/Gab UnionDr. Erica Gamble saw wigs as a striking fashion accessory from an early age. But after a successful career and an earned doctorate degree, she decided to make an impact and change lives. The Wig Dr. doesn’t just provide wigs for men, women and children – it services a community of people losing hair due to Alopecia, Chemotherapy or other autoimmune diseases.
How to Support: wigdr.com
Virtual Assistant Lauren
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Virtual Assistant Services (@virtualassistant_lauren)
Virtual Assistant Lauren helps business owners spend more time with their family.
Here’s here message on IG: ” Today and every day I am celebrating my team of amazing virtual executive assistants. They do so much more than admin work. They are extremely smart and know how to think critically to help each of our clients. They truly embody what LV VA is about…family, creativity, and excellence. If you’d like to join our team please send me a DM.”
How to Support: Click here
Yandy Smith-HarrisView this post on Instagram
A post shared by Yandy Smith-Harris (@yandysmith)
Reality TV star Yandy Smith-Harris relocated to Atlanta a while back and has been focused on her skin care line.
Here’s Yandy’s message: “Don’t wait for the perfect moment take the moment and make it perfect.”
Where to Shop: Yelle.com
How Women-Owned Businesses Can Grow Their BusinessesWomen-owned businesses can grow their businesses by applying for loans and grants with the Small Business Association (SBA).
The SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership is designed to aid women entrepreneurs through programs coordinated by SBA district offices. Programs include:
Business training
Counseling
Federal contracts
Access to credit and capital
How You Can Support Women Businesses In AtlantaOne way you can support women-led businesses is by promoting them on your social media. You can use such hashtags as:
#WomanOwned
#BuyWomenOwned
#NWSBMLet’s not stop there. Raise awareness about women-led businesses by spreading the word among your network on the web as well as at home, work and school.
Final Word
Atlanta is full of amazing people doing some truly amazing things. No matter what you do, continue to support them, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia’s largest city has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
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.
These Atlanta Social Media Influencers Are Killing It
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Here’s her message on IG: “Don’t be afraid to invest in yourself. I promise the return on your investment is so rewarding.”
How to Support: Shop at melissajyoung.com
Glamorousanjewelz
View this post on InstagramGlamorous jewelry and accessories for the woman that dares to be different. We are all about being confident and embracing who you are.
“Be a ray of sunshine,” she says on her IG.
How to Support: Shop at glamorousanjewelz.com.Nicole’s Beauty Lounge
View this post on InstagramNicole’s Beauty Lounge offers several cosmetics products to help you look beautiful.
Here’s what she says on IG:”Our most popular product is the Day Facial Moisturizer, It’s infused with collagen to plump the skin. Also, it’s aloe based and very light weight! Great for combination or oily skin! Use morning and night time after cleansing! Available in the shop.”
- The Ultimate Beauty Experience!
- Eyebrow Waxing/Tinting
- Facials
- Lashes
- Skin-Care line @nblcosmetics
- Walk-ins Tuesday’s only
Where To Shop: nicolesbeautylounge.comNorth Atlanta Makeup Artist
View this post on InstagramBeauty, Cosmetic & Personal Care.How to support: tmbeauty.netThe Wig Dr. Hair Loss Center
View this post on InstagramThis business specializes in:- Luxe Wig Boutique East Cobb, Georgia
- Medical Wigs & Toppers. Offering Hair Loss Solutions & Medical Wigs
- Seen on The Drew Barrymore Show W/Gab Union
Dr. Erica Gamble saw wigs as a striking fashion accessory from an early age. But after a successful career and an earned doctorate degree, she decided to make an impact and change lives. The Wig Dr. doesn’t just provide wigs for men, women and children – it services a community of people losing hair due to Alopecia, Chemotherapy or other autoimmune diseases.
How to Support: wigdr.com
Yandy Smith-Harris
View this post on InstagramReality TV star Yandy Smith-Harris relocated to Atlanta a while back and has been focused on her skin care line.Here’s Yandy’s message: “Don’t wait for the perfect moment take the moment and make it perfect.”Where to Shop: Yelle.comHow Women-Owned Businesses Can Grow Their Businesses
Women-owned businesses can grow their businesses by applying for loans and grants with the Small Business Association (SBA).
The SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership is designed to aid women entrepreneurs through programs coordinated by SBA district offices. Programs include:
- Business training
- Counseling
- Federal contracts
- Access to credit and capital
How You Can Support Women Businesses In Atlanta
One way you can support women-led businesses is by promoting them on your social media. You can use such hashtags as:
Let’s not stop there. Raise awareness about women-led businesses by spreading the word among your network on the web as well as at home, work and school.
Final Word
Atlanta is full of amazing people doing some truly amazing things. No matter what you do, continue to support them, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia’s largest city has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
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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National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, 2025, brings a variety of deals to Atlanta’s burger lovers. Here’s a roundup of confirmed specials from chains and restaurants.
Are y’all ready to eat? Note that participation may vary by location, so it’s wise to verify with specific restaurants before heading out.
Check Out These National Cheeseburger Day Deals in Atlanta
- Applebee’s: Get one of three Classic Handcrafted Burgers (Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Classic Cheeseburger, or Classic Burger) with Classic Fries for $8.99. Valid for dine-in, to-go, online, or app orders on September 18.
- Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar: Offers a Double Classic Smash Burger with a choice of side (fries, sweet potato fries, tots, or homemade chips) for $10. Available for dine-in or online orders at all locations, including Atlanta-area spots.
- Buffalo’s Café: Purchase a cheeseburger and get a free Pepsi on September 18.
- Burger King: Royal Perks members can score a free Bacon Cheeseburger with a $1+ purchase via the app or website on September 18. Other deals during their Perks Week (September 15–21) include a free Cheeseburger on September 20 with a $1+ purchase. Check Atlanta locations for participation.
- Checkers & Rally’s: Get a Big Buford burger for $3 from September 16–18, while supplies last, at participating locations. Confirm with Atlanta-area restaurants.
- Dairy Queen: DQ Rewards members can grab a free Double Original Cheeseburger Stackburger with a $1+ app or online order, valid September 15–19. Check Atlanta locations for participation.
- McDonald’s: Offers Double Cheeseburgers for $0.50 via the app, limited to one per customer. Atlanta locations are likely participating, but confirm in the app.
- Smashburger: A Classic Smash Double Burger for $5 on September 18, available at participating locations. Verify with Atlanta stores via the app or in-store.
- Wendy’s: Expected to offer a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for $0.01 with an additional in-app purchase. Confirm day-of in the Wendy’s app for Atlanta locations.
- BurgerFi: Buy one single cheeseburger, get another for $1 on September 18, available at participating locations. Check Atlanta-area BurgerFi restaurants.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Blazin’ Rewards members can buy one burger and get another of equal or lesser value free, valid for dine-in, takeout, or delivery via the website or app on September 18.
Final Word
Cheeseburgers aside, there are some dynamic neighborhoods in Atlanta when it comes to food. One of the best places to eat is on the southside. The street’s walkable, trendy vibe, enhanced by vibrant murals and restored brick storefronts, draws food enthusiasts and supports a burgeoning dining scene.
More Food Coverage:
Here Are The Best New Restaurants In Atlanta
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Dairy Queen is giving Rewards members a free cheeseburger through Friday for National Cheeseburger Day.
National Cheeseburger Day falls on Friday, September 18, 2026, and Dairy Queen started celebrating early. From September 14 through September 18, DQ Rewards members can get a free single Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger with any app or online order of $1 or more.
Free Stackburger from DQ: How To Get It
That window matters. Unlike many chains that limit their holiday specials to September 18 only, DQ gave customers a five-day head start. Tomorrow is the last day to redeem it.
The burger itself is DQ’s classic single Stackburger: one seasoned 100% real beef patty, melted sharp American cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mustard on a toasted bun.
How to get it
- Sign in to an existing DQ Rewards account, or create one in the DQ Mobile App or at dairyqueen.com.
- Find the offer in the Deals section.
- Place a pickup or delivery order of $1 or more and apply the coupon.
- Redeem at a participating DQ Grill & Chill location.
New members should sign up as soon as possible. DQ says deals can take up to 24 hours to appear after an account is created. With the offer ending Friday, waiting until the last minute could mean missing it.
Fine print
- Valid September 14–18, 2026
- DQ Rewards account required
- Limit one deal per person and one redemption per deal
- Participating U.S. Grill & Chill locations only
- Not valid with other offers
- Delivery tips, tax, donations, and dips/condiments generally do not count toward the $1 minimum8
A cheap add-on, such as a kids cone or small treat, is enough to unlock the free burger. Prices vary by store.
Why it stands out
National Cheeseburger Day has become a loyalty-app holiday. McDonald’s, Burger King, Smashburger, and others are also running free or discounted burgers, almost all behind a rewards account and a small minimum purchase. DQ’s version is one of the simpler ones: $1 minimum, five days instead of one, and available to both new and existing members.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. addressed the media Wednesday and pushed back on comparisons to Patrick Mahomes’ quicker return from an ACL tear, saying the two recoveries are not the same.
“Not all injuries are the same,” Penix said. “He didn’t get the same procedure as me. … I got more done to my knee than he got.”
Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. Speaks Out About Injury
The comments came as Penix continues working his way back from the ACL reconstruction he underwent last November after a Week 11 injury against the Carolina Panthers. It was the third ACL surgery of his career after two reconstructions on the other knee in college. Because both of his patellar tendons had already been used as grafts, surgeons used a quadriceps tendon graft for the latest repair and also performed a lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) procedure for added stability.
Mahomes returned for Kansas City’s season opener roughly nine months after his own ACL tear. Penix, now about 10 months removed from surgery, has practiced but has not yet taken the field in a game. He was inactive for Atlanta’s 20-13 Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Penix made clear he wants to play. He described himself as “dying to be out there” and said the remaining steps are physical, not mental.
“Mentally, I want to go play, but I am not going to go out there if I’m not where I need to be physically,” he said. “It’s not really a mental thing. … Physically I need to hit a couple more goals. And I’m really close.”
He added that he has the final say on readiness because only he knows how his body feels. He did not rule out playing Sunday in the Falcons’ home opener against the Panthers, saying a Week 2 return was still realistic and that he felt good in Wednesday’s practice, where he split first-team reps with Cooper Rush.
“There’s no number on it. No Week 3, Week 4. Whenever my knee feels good, I’m going to be out there,” Penix said.
The Falcons’ quarterback picture remains unsettled. Tua Tagovailoa missed Wednesday’s practice with an oblique issue, and Rush has been dealing with back spasms after a rough Week 1 start. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has not named a starter for Sunday.
Penix’s explanation underscored a point often lost in timeline comparisons: not every ACL reconstruction is identical. After two previous surgeries, he no longer had the same graft options available, and the additional lateral work made the latest procedure more extensive than a first-time reconstruction. He noted that after his first ACL surgery in 2018 he returned in six months — a reminder that this recovery is different by design.
For now, Penix says he is close. Whether “close” means Sunday against Carolina will be decided by how his knee responds over the next few days.
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SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — The ATL Airport District and the City of South Fulton are marking National Hispanic Heritage Month with the return of the Azúcar Music Festival, a free family event that organizers say is meant to honor Hispanic and Latino communities through music, food and culture.
The festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, at Wolf Creek Amphitheater, 3025 Merk Road SW. Doors open at 3 p.m., and the program begins at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Organizers describe Azúcar as more than a concert series. The event is framed as a celebration of rhythm, culture and unity, inspired by the legacies of salsa icon Celia Cruz, known as “The Queen of Salsa,” and Tito Puente, “The Mambo King.” Live performances will pay tribute to that Afro-Caribbean tradition, with salsa, mambo and related styles expected to fill the amphitheater.
Hispanic-owned businesses and vendors will line the grounds with authentic dishes and cultural goods for sale, giving attendees a chance to eat, shop and linger before and during the show. Officials are encouraging families to come early, take in the vendor area and stay for the performances.
Wolf Creek Amphitheater, South Fulton’s outdoor venue on a wooded site near the airport corridor, has hosted previous editions of the festival as the city’s signature Hispanic Heritage Month gathering. This year’s date aligns with the national observance, which runs from September 15 to October 15.
Residents and visitors are invited to bring the whole family for live music, food and a community celebration. No tickets are required.
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Volaris is coming to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, giving Atlanta travelers a new low-cost option for flights to Mexico starting in early October 2026.
For Atlanta travelers, a discount airline is just the ticket.
“I really haven’t been flying since Spirit,” Brittany Shaw of Austell said, referring to the closure of Spirit Airlines earlier this year. “If this new airline is cheaper, I will definitely try it. I need to go home for Christmas and New Year’s.”
The Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier will add its distinctive purple-tailed Airbus jets to the world’s busiest airport, with nonstop service focused on Guadalajara and connecting options to other Mexican cities. The airport and airline have highlighted October 2 as the start of operations, and tickets are already on sale with promotional one-way fares advertised from about $55 on the Atlanta–Guadalajara route.
Budget Airline Volaris Coming To Atlanta’s Airport
Who Volaris isVolaris (IATA: Y4) launched in 2006 as Mexico’s first ultra-low-cost carrier with a mission to make flying more accessible. Two decades later it is one of Latin America’s largest airlines by passengers, carrying tens of millions of travelers a year on an all-Airbus A320-family fleet. It operates a young fleet of A320s and A321s, many of them fuel-efficient neo models, and uses a classic ULCC playbook: low base fares plus paid extras.
The airline already serves dozens of U.S. cities and is expanding aggressively from its Guadalajara hub. Adding Atlanta and other new East Coast and Southern markets is part of a broader push to connect more Mexican and Mexican-American communities with affordable nonstop flights.
The Atlanta routes and scheduleThe headline route is Atlanta (ATL) – Guadalajara (GDL). Guadalajara is Mexico’s second-largest city and a major Volaris hub, so passengers can connect onward to many other Mexican destinations. Some reports and booking sites also mention service involving Mexico City-area airports, often with a connection.
Frequencies on the Guadalajara route have been described as four times weekly in earlier planning documents. Exact times and days can change, so travelers should check volaris.com for the latest schedule. The airline also moved up the Atlanta launch from an original December target after announcing additional U.S. cities from Guadalajara, including Washington Dulles, Boston, Nashville, and Raleigh-Durham.
Hartsfield-Jackson welcomed the carrier on social media, saying it brings “even more ways to connect ATL with Mexico.” The airport teased the purple tails and noted the first flights take off October 2.
What Volaris Tickets Actually Cost — And What’s Included
Volaris is a true budget airline. The advertised $55 one-way Atlanta–Guadalajara fare (and sample round-trips to Mexico City around $190 in early October examples) is a base fare. That typically includes only a small personal item. Carry-on bags, checked bags, seat selection, extra legroom, snacks, and drinks cost extra. The airline also offers a Flex Pay option that lets passengers pay for qualifying fares in installments.
Travelers used to full-service or even some U.S. low-cost carriers should compare the total price, not just the headline fare. Once bags and other add-ons are included, the savings versus Delta or other carriers can still be substantial, especially for leisure or visiting-friends-and-relatives traffic.
Delta already flies Atlanta–Guadalajara, so the new service creates direct competition on that route. Volaris arrives at a moment when some travelers are looking for alternatives after Spirit Airlines’ difficulties earlier in 2026.
Why it matters for Atlanta
Atlanta is a major connecting point and home to a sizable Hispanic community. Cheap, relatively frequent flights to Guadalajara open easier access to western and central Mexico without always having to connect through Houston, Dallas, or Mexico City. For families, students, and vacationers heading to destinations beyond Guadalajara, the new nonstop can cut travel time and connection risk.The addition also fits Volaris’ strategy of building the largest U.S. network of any Latin American airline. With Atlanta, the carrier’s U.S. footprint continues to grow well beyond its traditional West Coast and Texas strongholds.
Tips if you’re considering a booking
- Check volaris.com or the app directly for current schedules and the full price with bags.
- Read the baggage rules carefully before you arrive at the airport.
- Compare total trip cost against Delta and other options, especially if you need more than a personal item.
- Book early for the lowest promotional fares; ULCC prices can rise quickly.
- Allow extra time at ATL if you’re connecting or checking bags, as processes can differ from full-service carriers.
Volaris’ arrival adds color — literally, with those purple tails — and genuine price competition to one of the world’s most important airports. For Atlanta travelers who have wanted a simpler, cheaper way to reach Mexico, the new service is worth watching as October 2 approaches. Tickets are on sale now.
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In Atlanta, hunger and humpday go together like red beans and rice.
There are quite a few Wednesday food specials in Atlanta to take advantage of.
Wednesday Food Specials In Atlanta: Best Restaurants To Try
This article is going to go over all the Wednesday food specials we know of:
Wednesday is one of those days you can splurge on a quick meal at a restaurant because it’s positioned at a point where you’ve probably had two days of homecooked food. Why not live a little?
Wednesdays: Kids Eat Free At Beni’s Cubano in East Cobb
Beni’s Cubano in East Cobb lets kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. So parents, go to Beni’s Cubano on hump day!
The kids menu at Beni’s Cubano includes such favorites as chicken fingers, mojo grilled chicken, ham and cheese, cside dishes such as plantain chips and black bean and corn salad. Offer valid for dine-in only.
Wednesday Food Specials: Dolo’s Pizza
“Dolo Hour” $6 cheese pizza, typically 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Food Specials: Virgil’s
Virgil’s offers free hookah on Wednesdays with purchase of an entree.
Oyster Wednesdays: Steamhouse Lounge
Photo credit: C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar Wednesday oyster specials: $15 dozen raw oysters, $10 half-dozen char-grilled oysters, plus house wine around $5.50.
Located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta,Winedown Wednesday: Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
This funky West Midtown joint continues to get national accolades while being one of the city’s best-kept secrets…. but for how long??? If you’re a vino fan, check them Wednesday when you can get half-off on select bottles of wine and complimentary charcuterie. Apex West Midtown, 1133 Huff Road, NW Atlanta Ga. 30318.Wednesday Burger + Beer $9.95: Taco Mac
Taco Mac’s Midtown location has a burger and beer combo for just $9.95. Known for its all-the-world beer selection, there’s no better place to watch a game — or people-watch — than this location. 933 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309.Cinco Wednesdays at Blu Cantina
The Mexican restaurant comes with it every Wednesday with $5 food specials as well as $5 cocktails as part of their happy hour offerings.Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 15+ essential soul food spots in Atlanta
The city has some good restaurants in each quadrant of the city: East, West, North, South. All you need to do is think about what you have a taste for. Italian? Soul food? Tex-Mex? Atlanta has it all.
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T.J. Watt jumped a checkdown intended for Bijan Robinson and returned it 35 yards for the decisive score in Pittsburgh’s 20-13 Week 1 win. It could have been much worse for Robinson.
The Atlanta Falcons were down three early in the fourth quarter when Cooper Rush, starting on short notice after Tua Tagovailoa’s back issue, tried to dump the ball to his best player. Watt anticipated it, snatched the pass out of the air just after release, stumbled, popped up, and scored. That sequence was the difference in a game where Robinson produced 173 of Atlanta’s 238 total yards.
This Play Could Have Ended Bijan Robinson’s Season
“Invited on this play” is a useful way to think about it. The design asked Robinson to be the easy outlet. Watt simply declined the invitation and took the ball himself.
The Design That Put Robinson in the Flat
The Falcons used Robinson as a receiver far more than a traditional between-the-tackles back. He finished with eight catches on 10 targets for 90 yards and the team’s only touchdown—a 23-yard swing pass earlier in the game on which he split defenders.
On the pick-six, the concept was similar: a short throw to Robinson in the flat as a safety valve against pressure or a covered downfield progression. Rush had been sacked four times and was never comfortable. A quick flip to the league’s most productive running back from 2025 was the logical, low-risk answer. Robinson’s vision, elusiveness, and ability to turn short throws into chunk gains made him the obvious “invitation” target. The Falcons motioned him and used blockers (including tight end Charlie Woerner) on similar concepts throughout the afternoon.
Watt, playing his tenth season, read the dump-off immediately. He was not fooled by the protection or the initial look. He closed the throwing window, leaped, and took the ball at the Atlanta 35. The return itself was messy—he lost his footing mid-stride—but he recovered before anyone could touch him.35
Why the Invitation Failed
Two things went wrong at once. First, Rush’s throw was late and predictable against a veteran edge who had already been disruptive. Second, the Steelers’ coverage and rush timing left Robinson as the only available option rather than a true designed mismatch. Watt simply occupied the space the checkdown was supposed to occupy.
Robinson still did almost everything else asked of him. He averaged 4.7 yards after contact on 21 carries, forced 12 missed tackles, and moved past Devonta Freeman on the Falcons’ career rushing list. The offense just could not generate enough complementary production or avoid the two interceptions that became Pittsburgh touchdowns.6
Kevin Stefanski’s first game as Falcons coach showed the same pattern many teams have against elite edge rushers: when the quarterback is under duress, the star running back becomes the default outlet. That default is usually a strength. Against Watt on that snap, it became the game’s turning point.
The play was not a mystery. It was a standard hot or checkdown concept that elite defenses exist to punish. Robinson was invited into the play because he is the Falcons’ most reliable playmaker in space. Watt simply RSVP’d first.
PITTSBURGH — For three quarters Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons looked like a team that had no business hanging around Acrisure Stadium. Their top two quarterbacks were out. They were starting Cooper Rush on short notice. They were sloppy, penalty-prone, and kicking field goals they should have converted from closer range.
They were also within a score of beating the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Then T.J. Watt jumped a swing pass, stumbled, got back up, and ran 35 yards the other way. Pittsburgh won 20-13. Atlanta left with a one-score loss that felt both narrow and inevitable.
A game that never quite got clean
The final margin was seven points. The afternoon was messier than that.
The two sides combined for 16 accepted penalties, three fumbles, and three missed field goals. The Steelers’ offense managed only 264 yards and went 3-for-13 on third down. The Falcons were worse on third down, converting 2 of 12, and generated just 238 yards of total offense. Neither team looked like it had spent August in midseason form.
Pittsburgh still found enough. Aaron Rodgers, opening what he has called his final NFL season, completed 24 of 40 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown to Pat Freiermuth. Chris Boswell added field goals of 43 and 28 yards. The running game never materialized — Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle combined for 61 yards on 18 carries — but the defense did not need it.
Robinson almost carried Atlanta by himself
Bijan Robinson was the Falcons’ entire offense.
He rushed 21 times for 83 yards and caught eight passes for 90 yards and the team’s only touchdown, a 23-yard swing pass in the first quarter in which he split three defenders and finished in the end zone. Those 173 yards from scrimmage accounted for most of Atlanta’s 238. Drake London had two catches for 29 yards. Almost nobody else touched the ball.
The score at that moment was 7-3 Falcons. A Jaylen Warren fumble near Pittsburgh’s 30 had set the drive up. For a stretch, the visitors looked ready to steal a road opener that the injury report said they should have lost by two scores.
They could not stay there.
Nick Folk later made field goals of 51 and 43 yards, cutting the deficit to 13-10 late in the third and 20-13 in the fourth. Two other kicks did not go. The offense never found a second act beyond Robinson. Rush finished 12 of 22 for 143 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Both picks became Pittsburgh touchdowns.
The play that decided it
Early in the fourth quarter, Atlanta still trailed only 13-10. Rush tried a quick throw to Robinson in the flat. Watt, coming off what was widely described as a down year by his standards, stepped in front of it.
He picked the ball at the Falcons’ 35, slipped on the turf, popped up, and scored. The extra point made it 20-10 with 14:05 remaining. Watt also finished with two sacks and three tackles for loss. Cam Heyward batted passes at the line. Jaquan Brisker had the other interception, which led to Freiermuth’s touchdown. Pittsburgh sacked Rush four times.
Folk’s 43-yarder made it a one-score game again. Atlanta never got the ball back with a realistic chance. Rodgers completed three passes on a late drive that burned the final 4:16. Warren’s 9-yard run near the two-minute warning finished it.
New coaches, old problems
The game was a first for both sidelines in different ways. Mike McCarthy’s Steelers debut was a win, if not a statement. Kevin Stefanski’s Falcons debut was a loss that looked a lot like Atlanta’s recent Week 1 history: the franchise has now dropped nine openers in 11 years.
Stefanski’s postgame assessment was blunt. It is hard to win on the road, he said, when a team does the things Atlanta did — penalties, missed kicks, turnovers, a third-string quarterback asked to operate on a short week after Tua Tagovailoa’s back flared and Michael Penix Jr. remained out with a knee injury. Both QBs could be available as soon as Week 2 against Carolina, according to reporting around the team.25
Until then, the tape is simple. Robinson was a one-man show. The defense kept Atlanta close enough that a single mistake would decide it. Watt supplied the mistake and the answer in the same play.
A seven-point loss on the road, against a home favorite, with a backup quarterback, is not a collapse. It is also not a moral victory. The Falcons were close enough to believe. They were not clean enough to finish.
Cooper Rush will start Week 1 for the Atlanta Falcons after Tua Tagovailoa was ruled out with an oblique injury, while Michael Penix Jr. remains inactive as he works back from last year’s ACL tear.
The Falcons’ quarterback situation turned again Friday at Flowery Branch. Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Tagovailoa will miss Sunday’s season opener at Pittsburgh after the former Dolphins starter grabbed his side during a Thursday throwing drill, sat on the grass, and never returned to first-team work.
Tua Out; Cooper Rush To Start for Falcons vs. Pittsburgh
Rush took every first-string snap Thursday and Friday. Undrafted rookie Jack Strand will back him up.
Tagovailoa had been named the Week 1 starter only Monday after a short competition with Penix. The 28-year-old signed a one-year deal in March following his release from Miami. He missed the first week of training camp with a back “flare-up,” then won the job once Penix said he was not yet ready for live snaps. The oblique issue is separate from that earlier back tightness, Stefanski said. Tagovailoa is listed as week-to-week.
Penix, the 2024 first-round pick, tore his left ACL in Week 11 of 2025 against Carolina and started nine games that year (3-6, 1,982 yards, nine TDs, three INTs). He was cleared for 11-on-11 work in late August and has practiced fully this week, but he told coaches he is “not where I want to be” and wants to be 100 percent before playing. He will be inactive Sunday. Stefanski said Penix was never an option even after Tagovailoa went down: “Mike will be ready when Mike’s ready.”
Rush, 32, was signed July 29 on the first day of camp precisely because both Tagovailoa and Penix were limited. The former Cowboys and Ravens backup has started 16 career games (9-7 record) and appeared in 42. Last season in Baltimore he threw for 303 yards, zero touchdowns, and four interceptions in four games. He had taken only one series with Atlanta’s starters during camp before this week. “Every throw you throw to Drake (London), every throw you throw to Kyle (Pitts) matters,” Rush said. “The game prep doesn’t change mentally.”
For Falcons fans, this is a familiar kind of opening-week curveball. A new coaching staff under Stefanski, a veteran stopgap signed after Miami cut Tagovailoa, a young former first-rounder still rehabbing, and now a journeyman who spent seven years behind Dak Prescott taking the first snap of the season on the road against Mike McCarthy’s Steelers. Atlanta opens at 1 p.m. Sunday at Acrisure Stadium.
The hope in Flowery Branch is that the offense—Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts—can stay on schedule while the quarterback room sorts itself out.
