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The Atlanta Beltine is literally transforming the geographical face of the city in a large way. With work being done on several parts of the Beltline, from the Eastside Trail to the Southside Trail and more, city planners are using the project to spark economic progress on several fronts, including in housing and business development.
The Beltline is administrated by Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) and Atlanta BeltLine Partnership (ABP). These organizations are part of a private-public network that supports the celebrated project. They also support local businesses.
Recently, the Beltline secured funding for the 22-mile trail loop approved for multiple uses on the Northeast, Eastside and Southside trails.
If you’re unfamiliar with the Beltline and its many spokes, this article will shed some light on it for you.
Visiting Atlanta? Here’s What To Know About The Beltline
Far from just a spot to jog or walk your dog, the Beltline is the largest development project in modern U.S. history when you calculate the amount of space involved. There’s some pretty cool restaurants to eat at along the way.
Quick Links
- How Many Miles Is The Beltline?
- How Much Of The Beltline Is Completed?
- Is The Beltline Safe?
- Are Electric Scooters Allowed?
- How Many Trails Make Up The Beltline?
The Beltline is also designed to stimulate Atlanta’s workforce in a big way. Organizers and planners are on record as saying that the goal is to create 30,000 jobs by the year 2030. In late 2018, 11,200 jobs were created. They also have a goal of attracting $10 billion in development. Currently the figure is just under $5 million.
How Many Miles Is The Beltline?
How many miles of completed pathways and trails is anybody’s guess, but the Atlanta BeltLine is planned to loop 22 miles modern streetcar corridors and 33 miles of trails. When it comes to adjacent and encompassing parkland associated with the Beltline, 2,000 acres of green space will be incorporated into the project.
How Much Of The Atlanta Beltline Is Completed?
A lot of the Beltine is completed. Beltline organizers have said that an anticipated completion year of 2030 is the goal they are working toward. Of course, as projects scale and continue to innovate those projections could be modified.
Is The Beltline Safe?
The Beltline is safe, from the Eastside trail to the Southside. While there have been occasional crimes committed, there haven’t been any big headlines other than nightly protests on one part of the project or another.
Atlanta police have made arrests but there haven’t been any incidents of notoriety since.
Atlanta Beltline Safety Tips
If you want to feel safer when you walk the Beltline, follow these safety and security tips:
- To stop the spread of COVID-19, socially distance
- Always walk with another person if you’re uncomfortable
- Only walk in well-lighted areas. If a light is out, report it
- Don’t travel the Beltline after hours
Are Electric Scooters Allowed On The Beltline?
Yes, electric scooters are allowed on the Beltline, but they have restrictions.
Scooters are subject to the Reduced Speed Zone on weekday evenings (Monday – Thursday, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.), weekends (Friday at 6 p.m. – Monday 6 a.m.), and state holidays (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
How Many Trails Make Up The Beltline?
The Beltline as of this writing, is made up of four trails so far. But eventually, the Beltline will stretch 33 miles and link more than 40 Atlanta neighborhoods.
Here’s what to know about each trail on the Beltline:
The Southside Trail
The Southside trail stretches from Grant Park in southeast Atlanta to the Adair Park neighborhood in southwest Atlanta. The Beltline originally had a funding gap, but was awarded additional federal funds to make the project happen.
Work crews for the past several months have been removing rail along the Southside Trail. The University Avenue to Avon Avenue corridor will connect to Hank Aaron Drive. Dense housing, job space.
Eastside Trail
The Eastside extension is in the midst of Phase 2 and runs from Kirkwood Avenue to Memorial Drive. Drainage and stormwater installations have been done, but restoration work continues. Tree installations and landscaping is set to take place in the first quarter of 2019. Work crews have begun pouring the trail around the Mauldin Bridge.
The Eastside Trail also has the Atlanta Beltline Center just south of Irwin Street. It’s a great resource to learn about the project and associated events.
The Northeast Trail
The Northeast Trail is about a 4-mile corridor that runs from Piedmont Park at Monroe Drive up to the Lindbergh MARTA Station in Buckhead. Part of the project includes helping replace the Georgia Power transmission tower. Beltline planners are seriously looking at the Monroe Drive crossing to see if it remains feasible.
Westside Trail
The Atlanta Beltline’s 2.5 miles corridor comprising the Westside Trail was completed in 2018. Hundreds of new trees were planted over the spring of 2018. An urban farm shed, including a 8.5 kilowatt solar photo-voltaic array, which makes sustainable lighting possible. Enota Park is also being designed in southwest Atlanta.
Murphy’s Crossing
The former marketplace at the corner of Murphy Avenue, Lee Street and Sylvan Road is currently being cleaned up and cleared out, but the developer has pulled out of the project.
The Beltline recently completed an acquisition that brings the development to 20 acres.
The area has been designated as a “food desert,” which means that fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthful whole foods, are hard to come by here. The Beltline’s many proposals aim to remedy this situation by provided viable dining options in this impoverished area.
Last Words
The Atlanta Beltline is the most ambitious public project that Atlanta has ever done. Like a social media network, the Beltline brings people together and is designed to keep you there with choice restaurants, beautiful scenery and things to do.
If you plan to go to the Beltline soon, make sure you wear some comfortable shoes and remember to respect your neighbors by practicing proper social distancing.
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Former TV producer and entrepreneur Pinky Cole continues to grow her plant-based food empire around Atlanta. Her restaurant Slutty Vegan is set to open a bar concept in February 2021 inside Ponce City Market.
The uber-popular Slutty Vegan, Cole’s first foray into the plant-based restaurant business, opened in early 2019 in Atlanta’s Westview neighborhood to critical acclaim.
Bar Vegan Opening In Midtown Atlanta’s Ponce City Market
The new imprint, called Bar Vegan, will be housed in the space that was formerly the Mercury Bar.
The Ponce City Market location of Cole’s latest food business is part of a massive expansion that the former TV producer-turned-restaurateur has put in place over the next 24 months.
Here’s a promo for Bar Vegan from its Instagram page:
View this post on InstagramCole opened a Slutty Vegan restaurant in Jonesboro south of the city earlier this year. with the plant-based cuisine enjoying unprecedented popularity, Cole is planning on expanding to Birmingham, Alabama and as many as 13 locations as well.
How Many Slutty Vegan Restaurant Locations Are There In Atlanta?
Soon, Slutty Vegan will have four Atlanta restaurant locations up or in the makings. They are located in the following areas:
- Westview: 1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
- Edgewood: 482 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
- Jonesboro: 164 N. Mcdonough St. Jonesboro Ga 30236
- Ponce City Market: 675 Ponce de Leon Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta has become known for its black-owned restaurants.
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.
We also have special coverage of Black Farmers In Atlanta as well as How To Keto In Atlanta.
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A good night was had by all at The Big Night Out, the three-day musical event that brought the best out of Atlanta. Rain inhibited some of the weekend, but the weather was perfect on Sunday, the last night of the event, with sunny skies and cool fall temperatures.
The set up was designed with safety in mind as metal separators were spread out to keep attendees more than 6 feet apart at Centennial Olympic Park.
Atlanta Concert Series Big Night Out Jams Downtown
The Big Night Out featured nightly concerts from these artists:
- Big Boi feat. Big Grams The Fam
- Marcus King Trio
- Moon Taxi
We caught the Big Boi set on Sunday night, and it was a workshop in musicality. He ran through some of his biggest hits with Outkast, including a bumpin’ rendition of So Fresh, So Clean. But it wasn’t all about him.
Big Boi who was accompanied by Sleepy Brown, brought out some of his Dungeon Family compadres, including Goodie Mob as well as some lesser-known artists as well, which had the crowd rocking just the same.
Because of COVID-19, restrictive measures have had to be put in place due to safety protocols. As a result, The Big Night Out is one of Atlanta’s largest socially distanced concerts to date.
No matter if you want to catch a comedy club, go out for a night of cocktails and hookah, or go to the club, Atlanta has it all. And if you want to eat in a special place, Atlanta new restaurants continue to pop up every week!
Courtesy of Caren West PR 
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Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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Move over, Popeyes and Chick-fil-A, there’s a new chicken sandwich in town. Church’s Chicken announced that it has added a fried chicken sandwich to its menu.
The new Church’s chicken sandwich is a permanent addition to the restaurant’s menu, which means it’s here to say. Will you be trying one? See how to find one below.
Church’s Adds Chicken Sandwiches To Its Menu
One of the major differences between the Church’s chicken sandwich and its competitors is that it comes with the following:
- A toasted brioche bun brushed with honey-butter
- Crunchy pickles
- A dollop of creamy mayo
Like its competitors, the Church’s chicken sandwich comes in spicy variety as well as mild. You can also request spicy mayo sauce plus one of Church’s signature jalapeño peppers on the side.
“We are experts in bone-in chicken, but the fan demand for that same level of quality and flavor in a boneless fried chicken sandwich from Church’s was emphatic and persistent, so we got to work and delivered,” said Global Chief Marketing Officer Brian Gies. “Our culinary team truly outdid themselves on this masterpiece, which combines everything great about Church’s, between two buns. It’s a culmination of 70 years of Down Home Flavor and fried chicken expertise brought into every bite.”
Can the Church’s fried chicken sandwich compete with Chick-fil-A and Popeyes? Your taste buds will soon decide.
Where To Find A Church’s Chicken Sandwich Near You
If you’re looking for local Church’s locations that sell the fried chicken sandwich, here is a list. Because demand may be great, we suggest you call them first to confirm quantities and wait times.
- 75 Super Market: 200 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 | (404) 763-8673
- West End: 538 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | (404) 753-8450
- East Point: 911 Cleveland Ave, East Point, GA 30344 | (404) 767-1011
- Cascade: 629 Cascade Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | (404) 752-7878
- Bankhead: 860 Bankhead Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 872-6800
- Campbellton Plaza: 1796 Delowe Dr, Atlanta, GA 30311 | (404) 755-4614
- Moreland: 1405 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 | (404) 622-7207
- Southwest Atlanta: 3561 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 | (404) 696-8674
- Decatur: 2700 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30034 | (404) 241-2116
If you prefer the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, check its availability in Atlanta here.
if you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants. As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.
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Slutty Vegan has opened a third location in metro Atlanta, this time on Edgewood Avenue. The grand opening was Saturday, October 24, AtlantaFi.com has learned.
The Atlanta restaurant is the hottest plant-based eatery in metro Atlanta. The venture was started by entrepreneur Pinky Cole, a former television producer, who started a food truck business two years ago.
The Edgewood location brings Cole’s meatless restaurant to Midtown Atlanta, right in the middle of the city’s gilded restaurant scene and just a few blocks away from the childhood home of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
“We are thrilled to move into the historic Edgewood District of Atlanta,” Cole said in a news release. “Edgewood is the exact neighborhood where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. grew up, and with his birth home being located directly behind Slutty Vegan, I know he has my back. It’s a true blessing to continue opening new locations when there are so many other small businesses whose doors have closed during the global pandemic. I want to empower those business owners to never give up on their dreams and continue to fight for what they love and what I know they too can accomplish.”
Slutty Vegan Opens Edgewood Location
Cole opened a Slutty Vegan restaurant in Jonesboro south of the city earlier this year. with the plant-based cuisine enjoying unprecedented popularity, Cole is planning on expanding to Birmingham, Alabama and as many as 13 locations as well.
Meanwhile at Slutty Vegan’s Edgewood location, customers can purchase from a retail market on the site. You can pick up seasoning, spices and “Sluttified” memorabilia as well.
Where Is Slutty Vegan’s Edgewood Restaurant Located?
Slutty Vegan’s Edgewood restaurant is located at this address: 482 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
In January 2019, Cole opened Slutty Vegan in southwest Atlanta in the Westview neighborhood. Since then the 100% plant-based southwest Atlanta restaurant has been packing in crowds.
The eatery has also grown a national following, thanks to Cole’s background in media and celebrity clientele and connections.
She has also brought pop-ups to other parts of the country, including Miami, Florida. But for now, she is concentrating on growing in metro Atlanta.
Slutty Vegan Plans To Add Location In 2021
Aside from Slutty Vegan locations in Jonesboro, Edgewood and Westview, Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
See What’s On Slutty Vegan Menu.
Fast-casual eateries have quickly become common in Atlanta. Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
Read more: 15+ essential soul food spots in Atlanta
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
If you’re in the mood for a more finished product on your plate, check out our Atlanta Soul Food Guide.
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Biltong Bar, the South African-inspired eatery and bar, is set to open October 29 in Alpharetta’s huge food and retail development The Avalon, AtlantaFi.com has learned.
Created by South African native and restaurateur Justin Anthony, Biltong Bar has quickly become known as metro Atlanta’s to-go spot for dry-aged beef jerky.
What’s In Store At Biltong Bar’s Alpharetta Location
Biltong Bar’s new location will feature three large patios, including a rooftop bar and lounge area for patrons to enjoy the views. The restaurant will also have a more expansive menu than the other two locations.
Here are some menu goodies you can expect from the Alpharetta Biltong Bar:
- Selection of small bites
- Salads and sandwiches
- Biltong Bar’s notorious Popcorn
- Ostrich Sliders
- Peri-Peri Prawn Tacos
- Biltong’s signature Grilled Cheese & Double Beef Patty Burger
Are you into burgers? Here are some of the metro area’s best burger spots.
“Between two expansive patios and a rooftop bar and lounge, Biltong Bar will offer guests an ideal open-air dining experience – just in time for beautiful fall weather and the holiday season,” said Lauren Ness, marketing manager at Avalon. “We’re confident Biltong Bar will bring its renowned flair and unique South African flavors to Avalon, and we can’t wait to welcome them to the Boulevard this month.”
How Many Metro Atlanta Locations Does Biltong Bar Have?
When the Alpharetta location is up and running, Biltong Bar will have three metro Atlanta locations. Here the other two other metro Atlanta locations:
- Ponce City Market: 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE ne152, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (678) 515-0620
- Buckhead: 306 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 | (678) 927-9272
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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After months of construction, Three Taverns Imaginarium at Memorial Drive’s Atlanta Dairies redevelopment will be opening in late October 2020.
The Imaginarium is part of the Three Taverns Brewery family in Decatur, which is known for its fresh brews. Paces Properties, which is the developer behind Atlanta Dairies, announced the news in a press release.
This means that the Memorial Drive corridor will continue its reputation as a place where some of the best bars in Atlanta can be found.
Three Taverns Imaginarium To Open At Atlanta Dairies
“Following delays brought on by COVID-19, we are happy to finally have Three Taverns Imaginarium open to our Atlanta Dairies community,” said David Cochran, president and CEO of Paces Properties. “As a well-known Georgia brewery and with a successful flagship location in Decatur, Three Taverns has grown to become a prominent Atlanta brand. We are confident the Imaginarium will be welcomed with open arms by the surrounding neighborhoods and beyond.”
Atlanta Dairies is also home to the fabulous restaurant Wonderkid. Read our review of the place here. More recently, Cold Brew Bar reopened at the development as well.
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Thirty-five of 76 recipients of the Google for Startups Black Founders cash awards will go to metro Atlanta businesses, the company says in a news release.
Those 35 local entrepreneurs will each receive up to $100,000 in cash awards, totaling 2.3 million. The sum is about half of the $5 million Google has allotted for the program.
The money is non-dilutive, which means founders have not had to give up any stakes in their companies.
The monetary prizes signal Google’s renewed commitment to minority businesses across the country, but especially in Georgia.
Atlanta-Based Black Entrepreneurs Awarded Millions From Google
The distribution of cash awards for Black Founders Fund recipients nationwide will be administered by Goodie Nation, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that facilitates and accelerates social capital opportunities.
“We are committed to helping Black founders who have been deeply impacted by COVID-19 and who are disproportionately locked out of access to the funding they need to succeed,” says Jewel Burks Solomon, Head of Google for Startups US. “By combining cash awards with Google for Startups mentorship and programming, we hope to help create a more level playing field for these founders, who are building amazing companies and making an impact on their communities.”
Here Are The Georgia-Based Black Founders Fund Recipients
- Aquagenuity
- Brown Toy Box
- Clubba (by Usit Inc.)
- Countalytics
- Deepr
- Edifius
- Film Connx
- Goodr
- Healthy Hip Hop
- Infiltron Software Suite
- Jax Rideshare Rentals
- Just Add Honey
- Knac
- Kommute
- Laine London
- Latched and Hooked Beauty
- LVNGbook
- Make Music Count
- MantisEDU
- Mar Dat
- Music Tech Works
- Musicbuk
- Optimal Technology Corporation
- Origyn, PBC
- Pharaoh’s Conclave
- Portrait Coffee
- Qoins
- SOIL
- SPRAISE
- Staat
- TQIntelligence
- TruDiary
- U Scope Technologies
- Vibe Ride
- WRINKLE FREE DELIVERY
“The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund will have a considerable impact on the growth of Portrait Coffee,” says Aaron Fender, founder of Portrait Coffee, a specialty coffee company leveraging excellent product and hospitality to reimagine Black representation in the industry. “This capital and support comes at a critical time, allowing us to hire more team members and purchase additional manufacturing equipment to support our growing business.”
If you’re interested in more opportunities for minority-owned firms, check out our Guide to Supporting Black Businesses.
We also have special coverage of Black Farmers In Atlanta as well as How To Keto In Atlanta.
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Southwest Atlanta is home to some of the oldest neighborhoods in Atlanta: West End, Cascade, Capitol View, Cabbagetown, Reynoldstown, Mechanicsville, etc. Contrary to popular opinion, those places are beautiful and have some of the best parks in the whole city.
The southside of Atlanta has no shortage of green spaces. The city was basically built in a forest. Atlanta’s tree canopy has been written about since its inception. And as the city grows, its dense canopy of woods just spreads farther.
Here are the best parks on southside of Atlanta
So, you can see that finding great park space is no biggie in Atlanta, and yet, many Atlanta parks have their own features, dynamics and geography. Whether you’re looking for a place to just chill and relax or trying to find a place for your kids to play, you’ll find that the best Atlanta parks have a little of both.
So, which Atlanta parks are the best on the southside? Well, how about we rely on the many voices found on the internet to answer that question? AtlantaFi has compiled numerous comments from various sites to get their take on the best Atlanta parks you can find.
Perkerson Park
Perkerson Park, located at 770 Deckner Ave SW Atlanta, is a 50-acre park in the Capitol View/Sylvan Hills neighborhoods. It has a basketball half-court just past its entrance, but up the path on a plateau about 200 yards away is a full court basketball court. There’s also a kids’ playground, a recreational fields, a jogging track and frisbee tournament grounds.
South Atlanta Park
Located at Gammon St SE, South Atlanta Park opens at 8 a.m. daily. One Google reviewer said this about South Atlanta Park: “I normally love coming to this park but lately it feels like maintenance has been lacking. This used to be one of my favorite places to come- don’t get me wrong- still is an amazing park. Just wished it was a bit cleaner and up kept.”
South Bend Park
South Bend Park, one of the south side’s signature parks, is located at 1955 Compton Dr SE Atlanta. Here’s what one Google reviewer said: “The trail is very nice but the park itself is a bit sketchy. A lot of homeless make the covered areas their residence. The playground, and all play areas for that matter, could use a good pressure washing. The baseball field looks nice but no rec sports are offered by this park. There’s no public engagement from the city at this park. Which is unfortunate because our community needs it! Maybe a burger/hot dog day in exchange for the community to come out and clean up the park while meeting the neighbors. Just a thought.”
Emma Millican Park
View this post on Instagram#cleanup #cleaningupthepark #emmamillicanpark #trash #grabber #volunteering
Emma Millican Park, located in Capital View Manor neighoborhood just off Metropolitan Parkway in southwest Atlanta, is a relatively small park built for families, picnics and shade tree chillin’.
Here’s what one Google reviewer said: “Perfect place for a 1 year old grandson to take his grandpa to wear him out so grandpa will sleep well that night. All of it is clean and in great shape. We go several times each week.”
D.H. Stanton Park
View this post on InstagramD.H. Stanton Park has some pretty trails as well as a baseball park. Located at 213 Haygood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, Stanton Park is located around some of the oldest neighborhoods in southwest Atlanta.
One Google reviewer said this: “Wow! Such a nice playground for kids. Splash pad, rubber Hill area, seating, the works! Use Martin Street address when getting directions from MAPS. If you use Haygood address you will end up on a dead end on a tight Street you don’t want to be on! Didn’t give it 5 stars because there is limited shaded area that is subject to being taken over for a birthday party and no off-street parking.”
Avery Park (The
Gilbert House) Avery Park, where the Gilbert House is located, sits on a civil war site that has been turned into a tourist gathering spot in southwest Atlanta.
“The Gilbert house is a historical Civil War Revenant one of the few homes surviving the burning of Atlanta the house was saved by local who put the fire out years later in the mid-60s the house was restored and now acts as a spool the grounds are very attractive and large lots of shade trees and the home itself is very handsome,” one Google reviewer said. “Excellent artifact from the 1800s in the Civil War Gilbert house if you’d like to see a piece of History.”
Pittman Park
Pittman Park is a recreational mecca for the neighborhoods around Garibaldi Street in southwest Atlanta. PIttman Park has a basketball ball court, a recreation field, a tennis court, a pool and more.
One Google reviewer said: “It is a good park the have cheerleading, football, basketball, and track. You will really love it.”
Howell Park
Howell Park is one of the best parks in Atlanta’s West End area. Located at 983 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Howell Park is a great place to get some fresh air or read a book.
Here’s what one Google reviewer said: “This park needs a facelift…. Things are slowly being added to improve the serviceability of the park but the city should do more to push the junkies and the drunks that frequent the park somewhere else.”
The Rev. James
Orange Park at Oakland City James Orange Park at 1305 Oakland Ln SW has been a family gathering spot for Oakland City residents for years.
“Nice park,” one reviewer said. “Well maintained. Upgraded pool. Not very busy. Nice gazebo for parties and reunions. Surrounding areas is a little questionable.”
Cabbagetown Park
Cabbagetown Park is a major green space in its namesake neighborhood. While it’s not a large park, it packs a punch with a children’s playground, sculptures and plenty of room to run around.
“Cool neighborhood park,” one reviewer said. “Perfect for a quiet afternoon of reading or chilling with kids/dogs. The sitting area under the big tree is very shaded for those hot days. Walk over to Sweet Cheats for coffee and something sweet.”
Maddox Park
Situated on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Maddox Park is a hot location due to its inclusion in the Beltline designs. Want easy access? Maddox Park is conveniently located across from the Bankhead MARTA Station.
Here’s what one reviewer said: “With the train station being literally at the park, the industrial ambiance is quite relaxing, if you ask me. The Marta train station is located across the street. Thankfully, a pavilion is close in distance to cool off at & is perfect for hosting parties. The basketball court is gated and filled with great street players. There is also a gated pool with a kiddie umbrella water area. The only thing I dislike is the lack of parking spaces in front of the parks community building.”
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Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city.
Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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The Taste of Atlanta is set to take place Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Midtown Atlanta. The event will be held at Historic Fourth Ward Park.
The award-winning food event will feature the best of Atlanta’s craft beer, wine and spirits.
Taste of Atlanta 2020: Everything You Need To Know
The Taste of Atlanta will showcase the local restaurant scene, featuring restaurants as well as on-stage cooking demos, cooking classes and new this year, Food Districts, a more expansive VIP Experience and a Saturday night concert. Here’s what’s in store:
Opening Night Party: October 16
Friday kicks off with the Opening Night Party hosted by a top Atlanta chef. The music and food tastings will go from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Main Tasting Events (October 17 & 18)
Bringing together chefs from neighborhoods across Atlanta and representing dozens of cuisines, Taste of Atlanta will serve as a destination to try bites from restaurants all in one place.
The main festival will also include live cooking demonstrations from chefs,taste talks, and cooking classes. Make sure you sign up for free cooking classes.
Food Districts
Taste of Atlanta will also feature Food Districts that specialize in a dish- or location-specific cuisine from that particular area. Here are the Food Districts that will be included:
- Brunch All Day
- Buford Highway
- Tailgating
Bartending Competition
There will also be a bartending competition that shows the best drink pourers who demonstrate mastery of a spirit, timely submissions, presentation skills, media/ collaboration skills, and volume batching.
VIP Experience
The Taste of Atlanta’s VIP Experience provides access to an all-inclusive festival area with tastings from around a dozen select restaurants and pours from craft beer, wine and cocktail makers.
VIP ticket holders can access the General Admission area of the festival and will also receive a post-event tasting list from restaurants enjoyed in all areas of the festival.
How To Get Tickets To Taste of Atlanta
Ready for the Taste of Atlanta? Tickets are on sale now for Friday’s Opening Night Party and Saturday and Sunday’s main tasting events. Guests are encouraged to buy early.
This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city.Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
