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The Atlanta Falcons put on an offensive show Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but it was not enough as the New Orleans beat them in overtime, 43-37.
Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan passed for 374 yards and five touchdowns, while rookie Calvin Ridley broke loose for a career high 146 yards and four touchdowns.
Here are 5 reasons why the Falcons lost
- A depleted defense: The Falcons were already down Pro Bowl defensive linebacker Deion Jones, safety Keanu Neal (out for the season), defensive lineman Takk McKinley, reserve Derrick Shelby, Corey Nelson but they also lost free safety Ricardo Allen who went down on a non-contact play. The losses were too much to overcome, no matter the Falcons’ valiant efforts.
“Don’t want to speculate too much, but it was serious enough that he was down for the game,” Quinn said of Allen after the game.
2. Trading field goals for touchdowns: After marching down the field to score a touchdown, the Falcons blinked in the second half. More disconcerting was the fact that the Falcons, who moved the ball pretty much at will for most of the game, had to punt with 44 seconds on the clock.
3. A Ridley-less fourth quarter: Ridley had managed his best game ever by scoring three touchdowns in the first three quarters alone. In the fourth quarter, the Falcons didn’t get the ball to the rookie, who absolutely torched the Saints secondary. “We had chances to finish the game today and we didn’t do that,” Ryan told reporters after the game. “That’s disappointing.”
Ridley's …. believe it or not!?
TOUCHDOWN! pic.twitter.com/IAEmbtAVcz
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 23, 2018
4. Poor tackling: Nothing illustrates the Falcons’ sudden lack of sure tackling than the Brees rushing touchdown. There’s no way a 39-year-old man should be able to evade two careening defenders, Brian Poole and Robert Alford, five yards from the end zone. There were other tackling lapses throughout the game, but that one, with less than 1:15 left in the game, was a big one.
Drew Brees with the spin move and RUSHING TOUCHDOWN #NOvsATL pic.twitter.com/2OLbbm69Dk
— FlurrySports (@FlurrySports) September 23, 2018
5. Lack of a running game: With Devonte Freeman on the sidelines, the bulk of the carries went to Tevin Coleman. Last week, against the Carolina Panthers, Coleman rushed for more than 100 yards and a score. But Sunday, things were different. The Falcons only managed 48 on the ground, 33 by Coleman (2.2 yard average).
There are other reasons why the Falcons came up short, such as offensive lineman Wes Schweitzer and the questionable schemes of coach Quinn.
The Falcons are now last in the NFC South, but hope to rebound next week. In the NFL, you must have a short memory.
The Falcons will again play in front of the home crowd next week when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They need to win two out of the next three games (the Steelers and Tampa Bay) to have a shot at returning to the Super Bowl, which will be in Atlanta.
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Lululemon and Atlanta rap collective Organized Noize are teaming up to throw a series of Atlanta block parties around the city starting in October.
By sharing the commonality between hip hop and mindfulness, lululemon and Organized Noize are bolstering their bond through the creation of the Celebrate Atlanta Block Party; a monthly celebration that marries the concepts of hip hop, mindfulness, and city-love.
Starting in October and ending in January, the four block parties are FREEwith an RSVP.
Complimentary yoga will happen at 10am prior to each block party – mats will not be provided.
Conveniently walkable from the West End Marta Station, please note that parking is not available for Adair Park 2 on this day.
Performances from Organized Noize as well as local artists will happen throughout the day.
Celebrate Atlanta branded lululemon product will be available for purchase.
Local food and drink will be available for purchase at each block party.
Tickets for future block parties will be available for RSVP after the conclusion of the previous block party.
Subscribe to @lululemonAtlanta on Facebook for updates.
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Thousands of people are expected at the 2018 Imagine Music Festival at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The three-day festival — Friday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 23 — will feature food, fun and live music across four main stages.
Throngs of music lovers will be able to jam around the grounds of Atlanta Motor Speedway – from the infield to deep into the early morning in the camping areas.
Imagine Music Festival 2018: Dates, Times, Info
The 2018 performer lineup includes:
Headliners: Armin Van Buuren; Bassnectar; Kaskade; Alesso; Galantis; RL Grime, Zeds Dead and special guests: Adventure Club; Getter; The Glitch Mob.
Oceania Stage: 12th Planet; Bear Grillz: Leah Culver; Liquid Stranger; Riot Ten; Zaxx; Eddie Gold; Kevin Flum; Midnite Panda; Ra; and Sunday Service.
Amazonia Stage: GRiZ; ZHU; Cashmere Cat; Jai Wolf; Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ set); Ekali; Eoto; Lotus; Levitation Jones; Protohype; Yheti B2B Toadface and Ployd.
Disco Inferno Stage: Green Velvet; Oliver Heldens; Boogie3 T; Squnto; Chocolate Puma; EDX; Joker; Koan Sound; Latmun; special guest: Noisia; Shlump; Tiga; Walker & Royce; and Wax Motif.
Aeria Stage: Paul Oakenfold; Gabriel Dresden; DJ Dara; IVY Lab; DJ SS and over 70 local and regional acts.
Imagine Music Festival 2018: How to get tickets
Tickets to Imagine are available now starting at $219 for a 3-day pass and $285 for a 3-day pass with camping. VIP passes with express entry into festival, exclusive viewing areas, VIP bars and lounges, and private air-conditioned VIP trailer restrooms start at $360 for a 3-day pass and $479 with a 3-day pass with camping. Several lodging packages are available, including GA Camping, VIP Camping, RV Camping, Unity Travel Qube village and Hotels.
Payment plans are available for a downpayment as low as $66.55, where fans can elect for four low monthly installments. Tickets are available online at www.imaginefestival.com. Im
agine Music Festival is an 18 and over event. 
Amid all the partying and head-banging, is a good cause: The IMF has partnered with Surreal, a fundraising platform, to offer artist-based fan experiences, which will raise money and help make a difference in the lives of children. For as little as $5, fans can enter to win one of the amazing experiences, with those proceeds benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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Bring your fork and knife and it’s going to be a party in Atlanta! It’s Inman Park Restaurant Week Sept. 24-30.
Participating eateries include Parish, Wisteria BarTaco and many more.
Inman Park Restaurant Week: Here are the participating eateries
Adjacent to the Beltline, the area has more than 15 restaurants and pubs, offering American, Southern, European and ethnic cuisine among others.
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Atlantans can enjoy the visual delights of public art in such intown areas as Cabbagetown and Little Five Points on self-guided walking tours. Among several things to do in Atlanta, the initiative is designed to let you experience the city at your own pace and convenience.
More than 300 works of art are on display in some of the city’s oldest and most quirky neighborhoods. As an added benefit, you’ll also discover local restaurants, boutiques and music venues along the way.
For more info, Streetartmap.org will take you on free self-guided walking art tours of Atlanta’s neighborhoods such as Cabbagetown, Little Five Points, and East Atlanta.
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North Fulton is getting a new health-conscious eatery next month as Flower Child, the fast-casual restaurant that serves seasonally driven, nourishing and food is set to open in Sandy Springs.
The restaurant will open its doors in City Springs, the multi-use project in the heart of downtown Sandy Springs. Flower Child will serve clean, made-from-scratch items such as salads, plates, wraps and bowls based upon seasonal vegetables and fruits, whole grains and lean proteins.
Flower Child’s 3,500-square-foot Sandy Springs location will offer an airy, open atmosphere where up to 78 diners can experience an open air vibe centered on decorative tile and brightly colored brick. Outside they can enjoy a patio that seats an additional 82 people in a 1,300 additional square foot space.
Flower Child is from hospitality expert and Fox Restaurant Concepts founder Sam Fox, who is quoted as saying, “We’re so honored to have received such an outpouring of support from the metro Atlanta community since opening Flower Child Buckhead. With our new location in Sandy Springs, we’re excited to continue our mission of sharing good vibes and delicious food with our growing community of friends and neighbors.”
Flower Child Sandy Springs Job Fair
Flower Child is also hosting a job fair on September 24-29 and October 1-6 between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for positions including servers, cashiers, line and prep cooks, dishwashers and expeditors. Interested applicants are encouraged to bring a copy of their resume to the restaurant or apply online.
The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.
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The smell of freshly baked breads will be emanating from Ponce City Market from now on as Root Baking Co. is set open Thursday, September 20 at the historic mixed-use development.Root Baking Co. was founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife team Chris Wilkins and Nicole Lewis.
Root Baking Co. Opens In Midtown Atlanta
The eatery will bake fresh bread daily as well as serve as a cafe offering breakfast, lunch and dinner fare Monday through Saturday, followed by happy hour and dinner, with brunch all day on Sundays.
Dishes you can expect to enjoy are Tahini & Turmeric Seed Granola with Yogurt and Fruit for breakfast and Za’atar Roasted Chicken with Harissa Pickled Carrots, Toum, Tarator and A Lot of Herbs on Sorghum Bread at lunch.
Root Baking Co. also plans to introduce the metro area to different chefs from around the South by bringing them in to host dinner pop-ups throughout the year.
This is not Root Baking’s first rodeo. The shop has gotten national acclaim, including being recognized among “The Best Bread Bakeries in the South” by USA Today in 2017. The bakery has also appeared in Southern Living and on Zagat’s “30 Under 30” Charleston list.
The establishment is just the latest one to solidify Midtown Atlanta as a dining mecca in the metro area. Ponce City Market has become the premiere community hub for people in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.Root Baking Co.: Partial Menu
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One of Buckhead’s best-kept secrets opened in August in Phipps Plaza. Grand Lux Cafe is from the same people that brought us the Cheesecake Factory.The new restaurant comes on strong with hipness, contemporary decor and an atmosphere that’s a lot more relaxed.The eatery clear caters to the upwardly mobile and affluent, something that was clearly evident in the day AtlantaFi sampled a few items on the menu.Grand Lux Cafe opens in Buckhead
The restaurant borrows heavily from the grandeur and luxury of European cafes, including French bistros and Italian pastry shops, but with the contemporary sensibilities inherent in the American dining experience.Grand Lux Cafe first opened in Las Vegas at the famed Venetian Resort, Hotel and Casino, and was such a hit that the parent company sought to expand the idea. Now, there are Grand Lux Cafes in eight states, including Florida, Texas, New Jersey and New York.When I visited, for starters I tried the Chicken Lettuce Wraps, which includes minced Sauteed Chicken Breast and Vegetables in a Delicious Asian Sauce. Served with Cool Lettuce Wraps.The lettuce was crispy-fresh and served as a fitting shell for a heaping of shredded chicken laced with Asian sauce.For my entree, I went with the Stacked Chicken Quesadilla, which features tortillas Layered with Melted Cheese, Chicken, Tomato, Black Beans and Green Chiles. Served with Sour Cream and Salsa. It was heavenly.The help was exceptional. Each waiter or waitress tended to my needs as they were evident.As for the beverage program, was okay. I had a Moscow Mule that was on point. But a margarita was on the weak side. I’m sure it was just a hiccup.Grand Lux Cafe is open 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursdays. On weekends, the hours are 10 a.m. to midnight (11 p.m. on Sundays). Weekend Brunch is on Saturdays and Sundays 10:00AM – 2:00PM.The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.
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Are you looking for a job in downtown Atlanta? The 9th Annual AMB Sports & Entertainment Career Expo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be held Friday, September 21, 2018. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet and network with executives from organizations in the sports industry.
There will be numerous occupations represented. This is your chance to learn about entry-level positions and internships that are currently available!
Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 21st
1:00pm – Doors Open for Registration + Tours Begin
2:00pm – Career Expo + Speaker Series Begin
4:00pm – Tours Conclude
5:00pm – Career Expo Concludes
Saturday, September 22nd
7:00pm – Atlanta United vs. Real Salt Lake (MLS Game)
2018 Organizations Attending:
- Atlanta United FC
- Atlanta Falcons
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Atlanta Braves
- Atlanta Hawks
- Tennessee Titans
- Atlanta Motor Speedway
- Harlem Globetrotters
- Accelerated Sports Career Academy
- Women’s Basketball Coaches Association
- College Football Hall of Fame
- Talladega Superspeedway
- The Aspire Group
- Chattanooga Lookouts
- Atlanta Dream
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Georgia Swarm
- Fanatics
- S.A.F.E. Management
- Levy
- Atlanta Gladiators
- Gwinnett Stripers
- IMG Learfield
- Mitsubishi Electric Classic
- Huddle Inc.
- A&A Sports and Entertainment
Registration:
– Event Package – $41.57 per registrant plus registration fees– Registration includes access to the Career Expo, Speaker Series, Q&A, a Guided Tour, plus an Atlanta United Game Ticket
– Additional discounted Atlanta United tickets are available to purchase at checkout
Refunds, Exchanges and Cancellations:
All sales are final. Exchanges will not be provided of any kind. Should an event be cancelled or postponed due to weather or other circumstances, TeamWork Online will notify attendees in writing and do everything within its power to provide an acceptable remedy.Read more: The essential bars in Little 5 Points
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Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock downtown as the Atlanta Falcons take on the Carolina Falcons on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2018. When it comes to things to do this weekend in Atlanta, this is a big one.
Not only are the Panthers a main NFC South rival of the Falcons, but thousands of evacuees from North Carolina are in town because they fled Hurricane Florence, which lashed the Carolinas.
To show some Southern hospitality, numerous Atlanta establishments are giving away freebies to the newly arrived visitors — but the Falcons are trying to give the Panthers an L!
Leaving work to head to the #FalconsFriday Kickoff Rally at Atlantic Station like… #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/qb5Gsbm7JN
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 14, 2018
On Friday, Atlanta City Hall hosted a Falcons Day pep rally for thousands of fans to come out and support the home team. If it’s any indication, Sunday is going to be rocking at MercBenz Stadium.
Other thing to do this weekend in Atlanta
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