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If you’re planning on traveling to Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII, you’ll be glad to know that the city will be welcoming you with open arms. There will be plenty of things to do in Atlanta Super Bowl Weekend, and we’re here for it all.
The big game will be played Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium, hands down the best sports venue in North America. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium provides easy, walkable access to all events, restaurants and hotels surrounding Super Bowl LIII.
Here are things to do in Atlanta Super Bowl Weekend
No matter if you’re staying downtown, Midtown or outside the perimeter, there is plenty to get into as far as events, dining options and other things.
Downtown Atlanta’s campus is walkable (less than 1 mile from the Georgia World Congress Center to the Marriott Marquis on the opposite side of downtown and 400 yards from CNN MARTA Station to Super Bowl LIVE in Centennial Olympic Park).
Visiting for the big game? Here are things to do in Atlanta Super Bowl Weekend
Super Bowl LIVE
“Super Bowl LIVE is a free concert series for Super Bowl LIII that embraces Atlanta’s historical music scene. Music mogul Jermaine Dupri is the event’s maestro, bringing numerous local artists to the big stage. The event is sponsored by Verizon, Ford, Frito-Lay and Hyundai. Here is the schedule:
Saturday, January 26, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.: DJ Holiday & Friends: YFN Lucci, Waka Flocka, K Camp, Trinidad James, F.L.Y, Coca Vango, Light Skin Keisha, Derez Deshon, Goodie Mob
Sunday, January 27, 12–7 p.m.:
Monday, January 28, 4 – 9 p.m.:
See more info about Super Bowl LIVE
Ride MARTA
MARTA is not only a means of transportation, but it is a destination itself. Numerous stations around the city feature installation art and cool features you won’t find anywhere else. For Super Bowl weekend, MART will make the following changes in its schedule:
• Extended rail and bus service hours during the 10-day period surrounding Super Bowl LIII:
– Tuesday, January 29 – Friday, February 1: Rail service will start at 4 a.m. one hour earlier, Bus service on regular schedule
– Friday, February 1, at 4 a.m. – Tuesday, February 5, at 2 a.m: Rail service will run continuously, 24 hours a day, Bus service on routes 15, 39, 83 and 96 will run continuously, 24 hours a day.
Take the Atlanta streetcar
The Streetcar will operate on its regular schedule with an additional vehicle on Super Bowl Sunday. Plan your trip or call 404-848-5000 for help and the latest schedule updates.
Atlanta is the state capital of Georgia, so it has tons of monuments and landmarks illustrating its rich history, including its Civil War past, the civil rights movement and more. You’ll get an education as well as fun time at the World of Coke, the Atlanta History Center, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and massive Georgia Aquarium as these buildings represent what’s best about the city and region.
Trap Museum
This weekend only: Sign up to see an exclusive pop-up art gallery inside a former church, open for only 48 hours. See paintings of Young Thug, Future, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane. SVP is mandatory for free entry, and there’ll be free beverages from Wicked Weed Brewing and Cathead Vodka. RSVP here.
Apache Cafe
If you want to enjoy one of the city’s musical gems, Apache Cafe is the place to go. Aside from being the venue where India Irie was discovered, patrons will enjoy the daily happy hour, food and drinks. With a weekly schedule of events that features Pangea’s Afrosocial, spoken word, karaoke, art, live music and more, this place is a must-visit.
Atlanta Pop Overthrow – Feb. 1-3
Red Light Cafe has become a favorite Midtown haunt for those looking for a cool establishment with nightly entertainment, including music, creative dance performances and more. Red Light Cafe is located at 553-1 Amsterdam Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306.
On Feb. 1-3, Red Light Cafe will host the International Pop Overthrow, now in its eighth year. IPO Atlanta features 20 of the best pop and rock bands from Atlanta and beyond! See details.
Here are MORE things to do in Atlanta Super Bowl Weekend
All of the things mentioned here are free, cheap or affordable, which is a necessity down here in the South. Check out all these cool things to get into in Atlanta, Georgia, the city too busy to hate:
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Photo caption: youtube.com One of the most naturally beautiful spaces in the city, the Atlanta Botanical Garden features 30 acres of plants, statues & fountains with with a conservatory. High society events like concerts, parties and more take place right here, giving the building a fun, aristocratic flair for the old and new moneyed alike. 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.Atlanta History Center
Photo credit: Youtube.com Housing the city’s preeminent historical archive, the Atlanta History Center sits on 33 acres in the heart of Buckhead. The center features one of the state’s most storied antebellum homes, as well as exhibits, grounds & gardens. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Centennial Olympic Park
Photo credit: Youtube.com The largest park in downtown Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park was birthed for the 1996 Olympics. The park now hosts private events, concerts and is full of serene walking paths and water gardens. During the warm months, bring the kids out to enjoy the Fountain of Rings. Come out at night or on the weekends to see the stars illuminate the site. 265 Park Avenue West, Atlanta, GA 30313.
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Photo credit: Youtube.com Got children? Then you’ll love the Children’s Museum of Atlanta in downtown Atlanta. Among the fun things to do here are tons of rides, interactive activities for the whole family and more. The museum features 30,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits, including an indoor playground, sand table and more. The museum is appropriate for children ages 2 to 8. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313.
CNN Studio Tours
Photo credit: Youtube.com Come to downtown Atlanta and see behind the headlines at the world’s news leader. CNN Studio Tours showcases the men, women and departments behind the House that Ted Turner Built. It’s one of the top fun things to do in Atlanta, because you may run into one of the network’s news anchors, like Fredricka Whitfield, and get a selfie! As you snake your way around the complex, you’ll get to see how CNN’s news broadcasts come to life. 190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303.
College Football Hall of Fame
Photo credit: Youtube.com Downtown Atlanta houses the storied halls of the College Football Hall of Fame, which features historical exhibits on famous college football players and coaches. You’ll love the big screen TVs and the indoor football field. Come on out on Saturdays before the big games and indulge in collegiate gridiron greatness. 250 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313.
In addition to these everyday spots in Atlanta, the city’s promoters and other organizers are throwing all kinds of parties.
Here’s our master list of 53 things to do Atlanta Super Bowl weekend
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Leave it to a celebrity hairstylist to serve up exactly what the masses need. Gocha Hawkins, known for styling the coifs of mega-personalities like Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Kandi Burruss and other stars, recently opened Gocha’s Breakfast Bar in the Cascade area of Atlanta.
Aside from being an hairstylist and cosmetologist, Hawkins, who originates from Detroit, Michigan, felt like the Cascade area was neglected when it came to upscale dining options. “What I wanted to do was take breakfast, combine it with a bar, and make sure that people are having a great time,” Hawkins told Black Enterprise.
Now taking reservations: Gocha’s Breakfast Bar in Cascade
The result is an upscale neighborhood restaurant that is sure to be an Atlanta favorite for a long time. We told you about this new spot among our listing of new Atlanta restaurants to try in 2019, but now that it’s here, let’s dig in, shall we?
Gocha’s Breakfast Bar: What’s on the menu?
Photo credit: @gochasbreakfastbar / Instagram Gocha’s Breakfast Bar has a delectable menu, including such faves as Shrimp & Grits, So Fulton Steak & Eggs, Chicken & Waffle Stack and Gocha’s Impossible Burger With Parmesan Truffle Fries. There’s also Gocha’s Krunch-Tastic French Toast, and “Better Than Yo Momma” Buttermilk Pancakes.
If you’re a mimosas type O’ guy or gal, the bottomless variety can be found here along with a pretty rowdy beverage program: Hawaiian Pineapple, Morning Kiss and the Blood Orange Mimosa are early faves.
Gocha’s Breakfast Bar: What are the hours + location?
Gocha’s Breakfast Bar is located at 695 Cascade Rd SW STE 440 Atlanta, GA 30331 inside the Publix Shopping Center on Cascade and Fairburn Road. The hours are Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bryan Davis, vice president of retail services for Ackerman & Co.’s Retail division, represented Gocha Hawkins in leasing space for her new fast-casual restaurant-concept, Gocha’s Breakfast Bar.
“It was important to my client to open a restaurant that would complement the existing development growth and serve the strong demographic mix in the area,” said Bryan Davis. “The added visibility of a busy shopping center anchored by Publix made this an even more attractive location to introduce a higher-end restaurant concept.”
Interior of Gocha’s Breakfast Bar When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is 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: 5 essential soul food spots 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.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
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So many good Atlantans have been affected by the partial government shutdown, but many good people and establishments are responding with big hearts. Many Atlanta restaurants are providing complimentary meals and other free food for furloughed government workers.
Furloughed in Atlanta? Here’s how to eat for free at Twisted Cookhouse & Pours
On Jan. 21, Twisted Cookhouse & Pours served a delicious free lunch to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Twisted Cookhouse & Pours isn’t the only generous business we have here in ATL.
Atlanta Restaurants Offering Free Meals and Food Deals to Furloughed Workers
Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium says on Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 21) the Old Fourth Ward bar will give furloughed government workers a free shot.
R. Thomas Deluxe Grille: If you are a government employee show your government ID to receive 20% off your food and drink!
High Museum: To support federal workers, the High Museum is offering free general museum admission to any government employees with valid ID.
HodgePodge and Buteco coffee houses are both giving federal workers a free cup of coffee with proof of government ID.
HoneySuckle Gelato in Ponce City Market is giving federal workers a free scoop of ice cream with proof of government ID.
Pine Street Market: FREE Smoked Chicken Quarter & a PSM side to Furloughed Federal Employees w/ U.S. Government ID. Limit 2 Chicken Quarters & Sides, Per Employee, Per Day.
Spiller Park Coffee: On Thursday the 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. the Toco Hill location of Spiller Park Coffee and Hugh Acheson will serve furloughed government workers a “damn fine lunch,” the eatery said on its Twitter. All you need is your government ID. Spiller Park Coffee is located at Toco Hill Shopping Center, 2929 North Druid Hills Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30329.
SweetWater Brewing Co. is giving furloughed federal workers free beer. The Ottley Drive brewery recently tweeted: “If you’re a furloughed federal employee, we think you deserve a beer or two. Show your govt ID to our bar staff and your first two are on us.”
Publico Kitchen & Tap on Jan. 14 began giving 50% off the food bill to any furloughed federal worker with ID. This deal is good until the shutdown ends.
Saltyard Atlanta is giving furloughed federal employees a complimentary item from the farm share section of the menu!
Sweet Hut Bakery: Government employees get 50% off their beverage Mondays through Fridays @ all locations.
Know of any other Atlanta businesses giving furloughed workers a helping hand? Let us know in the comments.
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A new food joint in Midtown Atlanta is proving to be a welcome respite from the new age “fusion” food that is cropping up around the city. In Old Fourth Ward, Nina And Rafi, an Italian-American restaurant, opened its doors fresh for 2019.
Check it out: The AtlantaFi Nina and Rafi review
In December, the Belt LIne-adjacent eatery teased its entry into the Atlanta dining scene before Christmastime.
Now serving in Midtown Atlanta: Nina And Rafi
“We are having a soft opening at Nina & Rafi…which means we will be serving a limited menu & will have limited hours for a couple of weeks,” Billy Streck, an Atlanta restaurateur who has brought the city Hampton & Hudson and Cypress St., said on Twitter.
Nina and Rafi’s hours are 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. during the week.
Now that it’s open, the restaurant and bar located in Studioplex at 659 Auburn Ave., has quickly caught on with Midtowners.
Where did the name Nina & Rafi come from?
Streck and Spina named the new spot after their grandmothers – Nina and Rafi – and their upbringings in New Jersey and New York. Both were raised eating grandma-style pies in their family pizzerias. Spina was schooled in the art of crafting Jersey-style pizza side-by-side with his uncle in Red Bank, New Jersey.
The dynamic duo have taken what they’ve learned growing up and transformed it into a beloved restaurant that serves pizza, Italian snacks, dessert and even has a full bar.
Where is Nina & Rafi located?
Nina & Rafi is located at 661 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 along the Eastside Beltline. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Visiting Nina & Rafi? Here’s where to park
For parking options, patrons can park their vehicles on Auburn Avenue or pay to park in the parking deck at SPX Alley or in the corner lot on Krog Street and Irwin Strett. Street parking is also available on Edgewood Avenue – to access the restaurant, guests can walk down the steps to the BeltLine.
Atlanta has turned into quite a restaurant town, with new spots popping up by the week it seems. Follow AtlantaFi’s Restaurants tag to stay up on all the latest.
Nina and Rafi review: The down low on delicious and hearty pizzas on the Beltline #OTW https://t.co/NWDwLjN6R3 pic.twitter.com/vdK9tHUPhL
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) February 8, 2019
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Atlanta entrepreneur Candice McCoy has been able to turn tragedy into triumph in a big way. The New York native is the creator of Juicee, a beauty app that allows you to request beauty products & professional services to your home.
Candice is a successful businesswoman now, but at one time in her life, she found herself in a terrible rut because of some unfortunate events. “When I was 17 years old, my mother and siblings were killed and I was the only survivor,” she told AtlantaFi.com.
Introducing Juicee: An On-Demand Beauty Services App
Under such pressure, she soldiered on to college in Washington D.C., determined to make the best of her situation. But soon things began to take their toll. “When I started my freshman year at Howard University two months later, I was diagnosed with depression and PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder],” she said.
It was during that dark time, that Candice realized a need: “I WANTED to get out of the bed and get my hair, nails and makeup done but my mental illnesses would not allow it. I had no desire to be around people,” she said. Candice wanted to give others what she didn’t have: the ability to get the beauty and cosmetic services they needed even if they were shut inside their home.
Candice, who originally wanted to be a forensic psychiatrist, knew with her newfound perspective in life, she had to make a difference in other people’s lives.
“I created Juicee with people like me in mind — new moms, disabled persons and WOC [women of color],” she said.
The app is primarily designed for people who either can’t physically visit a salon or the salon does not cater to their needs. It works like this: Go to MeetJuicee.com and you can order on-call, in-home beauty services from licensed, talented cosmetologists. Men can also get haircuts via Juicee. Women can order custom wigs as well.
Candice, who has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, said her motivation continues to be her family. “The only reason I was able to finish college and graduate with honors was my desire to make my mom proud and make sure my family’s deaths weren’t in vain.”
Now she’s found her calling by delivering a much-needed service to people who aren’t able to make it to the salon.
The Juice mobile app is scheduled to be released in early 2019. The web version launched recently and soon customers will be able to order online.
Learn more at meetjuicee.com & instagram.com/meetjuicee.
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With the opening of the Trap Music Museum in Atlanta, much attention has been given to the city’s musical heritage. Atlanta trap music owes much of its development to the artistry of the city’s underprivileged communities.
Rapper T.I. is largely credited with creating trap music, especially since he christened an album “Trap Music” back in the early part of the century. But others have tried to share some of the credit, or blame, for the music, which has grown from its Southern roots to all parts of the country.
Still, Atlanta is its birthplace. With that being the case, here are some other trap rappers you should get to know.
Trouble – Selfish
Lotto Savage – Errythang
Gunna – Top Off
Brodinski – Split
Dae Dae – Bae With Me
Shad da God – Strawberry Syrup
Duke – Better Days
Young Nudy – One Dolla
Trap music is not just an Atlanta thing. Spreading like kudzu on Metropolitan Parkway, trap music has expanded throughout the Southeast, the United States and across the world. Here are some other artists you should know about.
Hitter – Fugazi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI2tVXqmVaQ
Buddah G – Slide GMix
Lonzo Da Menace – Strictly For My Opps
New Gangsta – Drill Trap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1gSermXSsU
Summerella – ‘Pretty B__ In The Trap’
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The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) has released its slate of films for Opening Night. The first evening of the festival, Young Professionals Night presented by ACCESS, and Closing Night to be included in the 2019 festival, has been set.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival announces full 2019 movie lineup
The 19th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival kicks off Wednesday February 6 at 7:30 p.m. through February 26 2019. Opening Night takes place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre with the Atlanta premiere of the Israeli dramedy “Shoelaces.”
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival kicks off Feb. 6
Nominated for eight Israeli Academy Awards including Best Film, this tender family story follows the complicated relationship between an irascible father and his special-needs son, while raising serious questions about society’s attitudes towards the disabled and the importance of human connection. Actor Nevo Kimchi gives an outstanding performance as the son Gadi, filling his role with humor, optimism, and charm that is not frequently seen in the depiction of special-needs characters.
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will also feature Kimchi in a Q&A discussion after the screening. Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Opening Night general admission tickets are available for $36 and include complimentary parking as well as the screening and post-film Q&A.
“Shoelaces”
On Saturday, February 16, AJFF will feature the North American premiere of “Leona” at Young Professionals Night, presented by ACCESS, the young leadership division of American Jewish Committee at the Woodruff Arts Center.
The night begins with a pre-screening party at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by the film at 8:00 p.m. Making the transition into adulthood, a young woman from Mexico City finds herself torn between her Syrian-Jewish family and a forbidden love, in this delicate, melancholic romance.
The story dives into the divide between generations and different cultures but becomes a hopeful journey of self-discovery and female empowerment. Audience members can look forward to a post-film Q&A discussion with filmmaker, Isaac Cherem, and lead actress, Naian González Norvind. Tickets are $36 and include the party and screening.
Audiences can expect diverse films from this year’s Atlanta Jewish Film Festival . A first look at what to expect in this year’s lineup was recently announced and is available here. The preview includes the following eight films: “Alt-Right: Age of Rage,” “Family in Transition,” “Fig Tree,” “Holy Lands, It Must Be Schwing!: The Blue Note Story,” “Redemption,” “Who Will Write Our History,” and“Working Woman.” The full lineup and official schedule, along with the release of program guides, will be announced on Thursday, January 10. Tickets go on sale via AJFF.org beginning Monday, January 28. Tickets for the festival are $13 for Matinee/Seniors/Students/
Children and $15 for General Admission. The festival closes out with food options and a screening of “Chewdaism: A Taste of Montreal” on Tuesday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. at the Byers Theater at City Springs. In this nosh-umentary, Canadian funnymen and best friends return to their hometown to explore their heritage by eating their way across the city. Comedy duo Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman are creators and co-stars of YidLife Crisis, a successful Yiddish language web series exploring, with charm and jocular snark, the burning questions and absurdities of contemporary Jewish life. Now nearing middle age and their own proverbial YidLife Crisis, they’re back in Montreal to delve into a hundred years of the city’s rich Jewish history…and to stuff themselves with its even richer Jewish food.
There will be a post-screening Q&A discussion and a post-screening food tasting that begins at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $36 and include complimentary parking, the screening, and a post-screening food tasting. For those that are unable to attend to the evening showing, there will be a matinee screening earlier in the day at 2:25 p.m. also with a post-screening Q&A. Tickets for the matinee will be $13.
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When it comes to all the wonderful Cajun dishes like et toufee, gumbo and anything with crawfish, Louisiana Bistreaux in East Point and Decatur rule the roux. Now, Louisiana Bistreaux in Buckhead will too.
Louisiana Bistreaux is set to open a Buckhead location in mid-2019, according to news reports. This will be the restaurant’s third metro Atlanta location.
Hampton Inn restaurant: Louisiana Bistreaux in Buckhead
The restaurant will open inside the Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place located off Piedmont Road and Peachtree Road, WhatNowAtlanta reports.
As Cajun cuisine goes in metro Atlanta, there have been many that have tried to master (imitate) it, but the results have fallen flat. But inside the perimeter, Louisiana Bistreaux has came the closest to authenticity.
Dishes like Cajun BBQ Shrimp, Crawfish Combo and Eggplant Atchafalaya have been standouts in the two metro Atlanta locations. As the restaurant continues to expand, Louisiana Bistreaux is poised to give seafood king Pappadeaux, which has two metro Atlanta locations, a run for its money.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is 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: 5 essential soul food spots 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.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Read more: Here are the best Atlanta restaurants opening in 2019
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The Canopy By Hilton, a new hotel on 1414 West Peachtree St. NW, opened in Atlanta in mid-December. It’s first-floor restaurant, Xhibit, opened in early January to the delight of hotel guests.
Canopy boasts 170+ rooms in a gem of a location just off the Interstate 75 corridor between 14th Street and Atlantic Station. The hotel has a number of art installations from local artists that gave the lobby and adjacent rooms a decidedly ATL flair.
Canopy hotel opens in Midtown Atlanta
The hotel’s restaurant, Xhibit Studio Kitchen & Bar, is a small but mighty restaurant helmed by chef Christian Messier. The eatery, which will serve seafood dishes, American cuisine and tasty desserts. After personally tasting the cobbler, I can say this is one of the best hotel restaurants in Atlanta.
Here are some of the best features at the Canopy hotel in Midtown:
- Just-Right rooms with comfy beds, free W-Fi and a 55-inch TV
- Xhibit features a café, bar and complimentary evening tastings
- Three meeting rooms and an elevated outdoor terrace with fireplace
- 24-hour fitness center and complimentary Canopy Bikes
The Canopy branded was first conceptualized in Iceland in 2014. Four years later, the concept was brought to the United States. Atlanta’s Canopy hotel opened just in time for the Super Bowl. For that weekend, the first in February, the hotel has only a handful of rooms left, a manager told AtlantaFi.com.
The rooms at the Canopy are all the same size and are distinguished by either two queens or a king-size bed. The layouts are drastically different though, with guests being able to have access to refillable water in the hallways.
I haven’t been to all the hotels in the ATL, but the Canopy hotel ranks pretty high among the boutique variety.
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The end of the year shakeup at Atlanta’s No. 1 urban station V-103 — Wanda Smith and Miss Sophia were let go — has been surpassed by the fact that the company snagged a new talent worth her salt in every way: Jade Novah.
Novah blew up on social media by not only singing popular song covers, but doing a killer Beyonce impression. Novah was based in Los Angeles, but the V-103 team, which hired her for some singing events, has solidified their relationship in a big way.
Jade Novah and JR join Frank Ski Morning Show in Atlanta
It was V-103 who took a chance on the indie singer by playing her song “All Blue,” which has turned into quite the banger.
Now V-103 who needed to fill some positions on Frank Ski’s morning show, has hired Novah and JR, who both began their new jobs on Jan. 22, 2019. JR comes from Entercom Sports 660 WFAN/101.9 WFAN-FM New York where he filled in on occasion. But it’s Novah who has social media abuzz these days.
“I look forward to joining the team at V-103 and kicking off 2019 by hitting the ground running,” said Novah. “Atlanta is where I started my career as a solo artist and content creator and I’m excited to come back to the city to represent the voice of a free thinking generation.”
Here are 5 things to know about Jade Novah
- She is an accomplished writer of pop and R&B songs. Novah wrote for Mya and Christina Milian, Melanie Fiona (“Watch Me Work”) and more.
2. She sang background for Eminem and Rihanna, including touring with her not once but twice. Last year, served as vocal producer and mentor on Fox’s music competition show, “The Four: Battle for Stardom”
3. Novah, a former ATL resident, actually met her husband in Atlanta, so it’s all love, y’all!
4. She said Beyonce has not commented publicly on the impression that Novah does, but she’s aware of it. Beyonce isn’t the only thing Novah can do. Her covers of H.E.R. and Erykah Badu show that she came to slay!
5. Novah released her first album, “All Blue,” which debuted at #2 on the iTunes R&B charts and has gotten more than 6 million streams. Cop that joint.
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