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The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints, 24-15 on Sunday, November 25, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta. It was the return of Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, who had missed the previous two games due to injury and the coach’s decision.
Ridder looked sharp and relaxed in his most confident win of his NFL career. That bodes well for the Falcons as they get into the teeth of their 2023 schedule.
Here are three things we learned about Sunday’s victory.
Falcons Won Big at the Line of Scrimmage
“They did a good job of blocking us up front,” said Saints coach Dennis Allen. “We will look at schematically what we can do to be better there. That was a big factor, them winning the line of scrimmage.”
Not only did the Falcons’ offensive and defensive lines rule the day, but the Falcons safety Jessie Bates came up with a pick six that ushered in the scoring for Atlanta. Here’s how it all went down, courtesy of former NFL quarterback turned analyst RGIII.
Bijan Robinson Is a Star
The Saints had no answer for the Falcons rushing attack, led by rookie Bijan Robinson, who ran for 91 yards and a touchdown to finish with 123 total yards. He also caught a touchdown.
The Falcons (5-6) ran for 228 yards between rushes from Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Cordarrelle Patterson and Ridder.
Behind the running game, the Falcons were able to ice the game and play keep away from the Saints in the closing minutes of the game.
“That was encouraging,” said Falcons coach Arthur Smith. “That’s where we need to be to close out game.”
Desmond Ridder Shows Confidence
Although he threw two interceptions, both of Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu, Ridder and the Falcons overcame those turnovers to get the win.
“What you like about him is the way he came back,” Coach Smith said of Ridder fighting through his struggles. “He doesn’t flinch. He’s resilient and we’ll keep working.”
“However it came, good, bad or ugly, go out and get a win,” quarterback Ridder said after the game.
Final Play
The Falcons now are in a tie with the Saints for first-place in the NFC South. Should the playoffs start today, the Falcons would get the nod due to their head-to-head battle with New Orleans and their undefeated division record (4-0).
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Etro, the Italian luxury retailer, recently opened at Phipps Plaza in Buckhead. The store is housed in one of the best malls in Atlanta.
On December 1-2, the boutique will host its grand opening, treating guests to food, a champagne toast, a DJ and an opportunity to shop its holiday collection.
Etro, which was founded by Gimmo Etro in 1968, sells men’s and women’s ready-to-wear designs, home interiors collections, signature fragrances, eyewear, leather goods and refined accessories. Internationally the brand is present in 130 stores in 20 countries.
Where Is Etro Located In Atlanta?
Etro is located at 3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Ste 1035A, Atlanta, Ga. 30326. Here’s a map to help you find it.
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Along with the wonderful things to eat and do in Atlanta and places to check out in Buckhead, there are also so awesome places to shop.
In addition to malls, many Atlanta boutiques and consignment shops have daily deals so that you can save money.
Atlanta’s retail scene continues to be a bright spot for the local economy — and that means more sales for everyone!
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Since Nov. 20, 2023, Americans have beenable to order up to four free COVID-19 tests from COVIDTests.gov.
The program is part of a public safety initiative ramped up by the Biden Administration to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is result of a partnership with the U.S. Postal Service.
Orders will ship free starting the week of November 27, 2023.
Here’s How To Get Your Free COVID Tests Mailed To You
According to the White House, here are the details of the COVID test program:
- The tests are free and you don’t have to enter your personal information except for your name and address.
- Orders will typically take between seven and 12 days to ship.
- Your order includes four individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests.
- You get one order per residential address.
Click here to order your free COVID test kits.
U.S. health officials continue to push prevention as the #1 to ward off COVID among all age groups. Remember to wear a masks in public indoor spaces, social distance and wash your hands regularly.
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In preparation for the annual New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons game, the city is putting on a historic concert in celebration with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The event is one of many weekend events happening in the city.
The concert will take place during the pregame festivities at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. Fans are encouraged to get into the stadium around 12 p.m. The game kicks off at 1 p.m.
Get Tickets To the Saints-Falcons Game.
Who’s Performing At The 50 Years Of Hip-Hop Concert?
The performers include T.I., Jeezy, Jermaine Dupri, Quavo, CeeLo Green and Goodie Mob, Killer Mike, Ludacris, JID, DJ Drama, Bow Wow, Big Boi, Rich Homie Quan, Pastor Troy, Yung Joc and more.
“We are extremely excited to celebrate this milestone and invite fans and the entire Atlanta community to join us,” said Tameka Rish, senior vice president of fan and associate experience at AMB Sports and Entertainment.
“The Hip Hop community and the Atlanta Falcons have forged a close relationship since the early nineties, influenced by the drafting of Deion Sanders. Artists such as Jermaine Dupri, André 3000, Big Boi, Ludacris and T.I. rose to prominence during the era of Michael Vick’s top-selling number 7 jersey across all sports.”
Other artists being honored during the pregame include:
Alley Boy, Baby D, Baby Tate, Big Bank, Big Kuntry, Big Oomp, Big Tigger, Block, Bonecrusher, Bow Wow, Boyz N Da Hood, Bubba Sparkxxx, Crime Mob, Fabo, Da Brat, Dallas Austin, Dem Franchize Boyz, DJ Drama, DJ Jelly, DJ Toomp, DJ Unk, Earthgang, East Side Boyz, F.L.Y., Goodie Mob, Gorilla Zoe, Hitman Sammy Sam, J Money, Jazze Pha, JID, K-Camp, Killer Mike, Kilo Ali, Lil Fate, Maceo, MC Shy D, Money Man, Nitti Beatz, Organized Noize, Pastor Troy, Peewee Longway, Poncho, Rasheeda, Rich Homie Quan, Rocko, Roscoe Dash, Lil Scrappy, Shop Boyz, Sonny Digital, Travis Porter, Young Nudy, Young Scooter, Youngbloodz, Yung Joc, Yung LA, Yung Ralph, and Zaytoven.
Final Word
Atlanta has a long history of hip-hop, and now the women have taken over. If you’re a music head, make sure you check out the many venues of live music in Atlanta as well.
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An immersive pop-up experience, ATL, Yule! is back in Atlanta. At Westside Motor Lounge, revelers are invited to dive into the spirit with festive cocktails, pictures with Disco Santa, special DJ performances, holiday-themed karaoke, a holiday market series much more during holiday weekends in Atlanta.
ATL Yule runs from Thanksgiving weekend, November 25, through New Year’s Eve, December 31.
Events you don’t want to miss.
Check Out These ATL Yule Events
- Kick the week off with some pitch-perfect Holiday Karaoke each Wednesday in partnership with Ilegal Mezcal.
- Shake your holiday booty on ATL, Yule’s DJ Thursdays featuring some of Atlanta’s best plate spinners inside the main bar and out on the expansive courtyard.
- Sunday Funday with Bacardi, cranking the silent disco, mixing up hot toddies, DJs, and more.
- December 2: SEC Championship Brunch + Tailgate. When you’re located down the street from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, you kick it up a notch with live music, DJs, a brass band, and a second line to the stadium—presented by Creature Comforts, the official beer of UGA Athletics.
- December 9: Wahine’s Hideaway is throwing a Holiday Luau during the day, pairing up disco with some special tasty treats.
- December 9: Captains of Revelry will bring their high energy experience to help kick things up a notch.
- December 16: Reindeer, Rims, and Rides- an ATL, Yule! car show benefiting Toys for Tots. Bring a toy and pose for a picture next to a vehicle that will not be in your driveway with a big bow on Christmas morning.
- December 30: Shakedown Street Rock N Roll Vendor Market. Pop in for some kickin’ wares before the Widespread Panic NYE concert run.
“There will not be a place in town like this, and we are excited to showcase the uniqueness of Westside Motor Lounge throughout the holidays and long into the new year,” says Kelly Campbell, Head Elf and co-owner of Westside Motor Lounge. “From the stage in our expansive outdoor courtyard to the eclectic indoor settings and beer garden, our guests are in for a treat.”
Where Is Westside Motor Lounge?
Westside Motor Lounge is located at 725 Echo St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Here’s a map to help you find it.
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has requested a trial date of Monday, August 5, 2024, for former President Donald Trump.
The document, unveiled on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, shows that Willis is not keen on avoiding having a trial in the middle of the 2024 elections, which many critics see as an attempt to derail a second Trump presidency.
Here is a copy of the document from Fulton County:
Willis had previously sought a March 2024 trial for Trump and his co-defendants but now that other states have filed cases against the former president, she has had to adjust to allow those proceedings to take place.
Since announcing the indictments in August, Willis has been the target of racist threats and verbal attacks.
In early September, Willis wrote a scathing letter to Ohio Congress Jim Jordan, a Republican that has attempted to derail her investigation.
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if you’re visiting Atlanta soon or just want to take in some Martin Luther King Jr.-related history on Auburn Avenue, you’d better hurry. The birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is set to be close for up to two years due to renovations, according to the National Park Service (NPS).
The home, a Queen Anne style structure, is set to close to the public on Nov. 27, 2023, the NPS said in a press release.
Some of the work that needs to be done on the home includes interior wall replacement, adding a crawlspace, exterior painting, driveway, window and door repairs and more.
The NPS bought the King home in December 2018 and has been charged with its upkeep ever since.
How Touring The MLK Birth Home Works
The park ranger-led tour is free and lasts approximately 30 minutes during which time you will learn about the life of a young MLK.
The home is typically open for tours on a daily basis, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day, with the first tour at 10:00 am and the last tour at 4:00 p.m. Tours are limited to 15 people.
Here is some history on the MLK birth home that some may not know.
What Was MLK’s Birth Home Built?
The MLK birth home was built in 1895 by a white family. In 1909, the two-story frame was bought by the Rev. Adam Daniel Williams, who was pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Williams paid $3,500.
The Rev. Williams lived in the home with his wife Jennie Celeste and their 6-year-old daughter Alberta Christine.
On November 25, 1926, Christine wed Michael Luther King at her father’s church. The couple would move into Christine’s parents’ home.
Over time the Kings would have three children born in the home, Willie Christine, Michael Jr. (later known as Martin Luther King, Jr.), and Alfred Daniel.
In 1968, MLK Ir. would be assassinated outside a Memphis hotel. His mother Alberta would be killed years after her son.
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Zahara Jolie-Pitt is officially a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, thanks to crossing over at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.
A video of the Greek ritual went viral of social media this week. Eighteen-year-old Zahara is in the second year of her college career in Atlanta.
She is the daughter of actress Angelina Jolie and actor Brad Pitt, who has supported her from afar after the couple’s marriage ended several years ago.
ounded in 1881, Spelman College is a leading liberal arts college widely recognized as the global leader in the education of women of African descent.
Located in Atlanta, the College’s picturesque campus is home to 2,100 students. Spelman is the country’s leading producer of Black women who complete PhDs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Recent initiatives include a designation by the Department of Defense as a Center of Excellence for Minority Women in STEM, a Gender and Sexuality Studies Institute, the first endowed queer studies chair at an HBCU, and a program to increase the number of Black women PhDs in economics.
New majors have been added, including documentary filmmaking and photography, and collaborations have been established with MIT’s Media Lab, the Broad Institute and the Army Research Lab for artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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The Atlanta Braves has landed a homerun of sorts for next year: The Braves have been tapped to host the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
If you watch Braves games, you know that this is a big deal.
Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday ,Nov. 16, 2023, that big game and the accompanying All-Star Week events have been awarded to the Braves, the third time Atlanta will host the events.
“I commend Terry McGuirk, Derek Schiller, the entire Braves organization and the Atlanta Sports Council for leading this effort,” Manfred said. “As a model of success on and off the field, the Braves deserve to host the All-Star Game. Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta will provide fans a world-class experience in 2025. We look forward to working with the Braves and local leaders to deliver a memorable All-Star Week that brings people together and benefits the community in many ways.”
Next year’s All-Star festivities will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, while the 2026 event will be in Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park in honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence, 50 years after Veterans Stadium hosted the All-Star Game in the year of the United States’ bicentennial.
The 2025 All-Star Game will be the 95th Midsummer Classic, the first held in Atlanta since 2000, when Derek Jeter earned Most Valuable Player honors at Turner Field. The city’s first All-Star Game took place in 1972 at Atlanta Stadium, highlighted by Hank Aaron’s two-run home run that helped pace an NL victory.
Where Will the 2025 MLB All-Star Game Be Played?
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game will be played at Truist Park, the home of the Braves. The address of the ball park is 755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339. Here’s a map to help you find it.
“We are thrilled that Major League Baseball has awarded the Atlanta Braves the 2025 All-Star Game,” said McGuirk, the Braves’ chairman. “Time and time again, Atlanta has proven to be a world-class destination for the most exciting entertainment and sporting events. I am excited that baseball fans will have the opportunity to experience Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta along with all this area has to offer. Over the coming months, we look forward to working alongside MLB to create memorable experiences that will showcase and support our community.”
Since Truist Park opened in 2017, the Braves have enjoyed a long run of regular-season and postseason success, providing multiple opportunities for fans to enjoy the facility and The Battery Atlanta, a sports and entertainment complex located next to the ballpark.
When they won the World Series in 2021, the Braves designated Truist Park as the final stop of their parade, holding a rally at the facility in front of thousands of fans.
“It’s exciting to see what the Braves have built and it should be celebrated,” said CC Sabathia, who serves as a special assistant to the Commissioner. “They are leading the way in baseball culture, fully embracing all of Atlanta’s music and food scenes.”
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