in the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that you remain COVID-safe, even though you’re hungry. Since the health crisis began, Atlanta’s restaurant community has taken numerous steps to obey local mandates as well as stay in business.
One great way Atlanta restaurants have continued to serve the public is by offering ways for you to eat there without coming inside and risking any time of exposure.
We want you to stay safe, but eat well! This article will list Atlanta restaurants that offer curbside pickup.
In addition to takeout and delivery, Atlanta restaurants are making changes to ensure your safety, so here are the best local eateries that you can patronize for lunch and dinner.
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | √ | Dine-In | √ |
1197 Peachtree St NE #528, Atlanta, GA 30361 | (404) 400-3669
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | Χ | Dine-In | √ |
674 Myrtle St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 996-6177
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | √ | Dine-In | √ |
1170 Howel Mill rd Suite P10b, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 968-9437
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | Χ | Dine-In | √ |
2425 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 | (404) 574-8552
Boiler Seafood & Crab Boil restaurant opened in December 2019 after some delays. The Buckhead restaurant is located in the Lindbergh area near the MARTA Station.
Boiler Seafood offers a Louisiana-style menu with all your Cajun favorites, such as boiled crab and crawfish and seafood.
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | √ | Dine-In | √ |
674 Myrtle St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | : (404) 996-6177
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | √ | Dine-In | √ |
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1424 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 888-0777
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | Χ | Dine-In | √ |
4 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | (770) 696-1752
Carson Kitchen opens Feb. 13, 2020 in Alpharetta City Center. The new restaurant concept comes to Georgia thanks to Woodstock-born chef/restaurateur Cory Harwell, partner in the Simon Hospitality Group. Read more.
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | √ | Dine-In | √ |
314 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 390-3285
Clues and Cocktails opened in the middle of 2019 in the Sweet Auburn district of Atlanta, Clues and Cocktails is a bar and restaurant themed around an escape room and housed on the first floor of Room Escape at 314 Auburn Avenue NE.
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | √ | Dine-In | √ |
50 Canton St Suite 108, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | (470) 839-6725
Coalition Food and Beverage is spread across 3,331-square-feet of space and seats approximately 150 diners, including a bar, outdoor dining and private dining.
While not as stiff and contemporary-looking as many of the restaurants you’d see in Midtown, Coalition strives for a more urban aesthetic and community feel.
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | √ | Dine-In | √ |
1190 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 249-5000
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | Χ | Dine-In | √ |
1238 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 577-4030
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | Χ | Dine-In | √ |
155 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030 | (404) 748-4617
The Deer and The Dove opened for business in June 2019 on the Decatur Square. Its sister restaurant, B-Side, is a cool spot to have a drink well. See the details.
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | √ | Dine-In | √ |
110 Centennial Olympic Park Dr Suite 102-104, Atlanta, GA 30313
Metro Atlanta Locations:
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Flower Child opened two metro Atlanta locations — one in Buckhead, the other in Sandy Springs — over the past year.
At the 3,500-square-foot Sandy Springs location, the Atlanta restaurant has 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 located in City Springs, the multi-use project in the heart of downtown Sandy Springs. Flower Child serves clean, made-from-scratch items such as salads, plates, wraps and bowls based upon seasonal vegetables and fruits, whole grains and lean proteins.
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | √ | Dine-In | Χ |
857 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 609-9991
Here’s what one reviewer says about Malaya Restaurant: “Chinese food… very delicious. Don’t fret if it’s busy, it is worth the wait. The staff was very helpful and observant. It has a great interior. Feels similar to a restaurant in New York I loved.”
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997 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 872-0904
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | √ | Dine-In | √ |
240 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 524-9224
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | √ | Dine-In | √ |
659 Auburn Ave NE #501, Atlanta, GA 30312 | (404) 688-0040
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | Χ | Dine-In | √ |
1144 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 873-7358
652 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 875-0145
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | √ | Dine-In | Χ |
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650 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (678) 705-5955
4279 Roswell Rd NE #103, Atlanta, GA 30342 | : (404) 705-8225
| Curbside Pickup | √ | No-Contact Delivery | √ | Dine-In | Χ |
If you want to check out some other food spots in the area, here are the best restaurants in Buckhead. Or you might like to read our Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.
It’s official: Atlanta, Georgia, will be the host city of the NBA All Star game on March 7, 2021. The NBA players union agreed to the date, making it a reality.
The event will be Atlanta’s first major sports event since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
More than a week ago, senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, tweeted that the NBA and The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) were in talks to still have an All-Star game.
The players and the league had to get on the same page regarding a date and city that was mutually acceptable to both parties. As a result, they settled on the NBA All-Star game date of Sunday, March 7, 2021 in downtown Atlanta’s Philips Arena.
Back when it was still just an idea, NBA insiders opined that a city that was also a strong TV broadcasting mecca made sense.
“One site under discussion is Atlanta, home of Turner Sports. That idea includes providing support for HBCU’s and COVID-19 relief,” Wojnarowski tweeted.
The overall plan would incorporate several other pieces to support other Atlanta institutions that are suffering due to COVID-19.
Any All Star game held in Atlanta would have to adhere to strict COVID protocols. One advantage the city has is that it is the home of Turner Sports, which has the primary TV contract with the league.
The NBA originally announced that there would postpone the All Star game for 2021:
“Public health conditions prevented the Pacers, the NBA All-Star Host Committee and the NBA from appropriately planning and executing fan-focused All-Star activities in Indianapolis that were envisioned for this February,” a league statement on Nov. 25 read, while announcing that Indianapolis would instead host the 2024 All-Star Game.
Then there are the logistical concerns posed by having such a large sporting event in the city, although Atlanta successfully hosted the SEC Championship a few months earlier.
Only two times in the past 40+ years has the NBA All-Star Game been played in Atlanta. The first occurrence came in 1978 at The Omni coliseum. Years later, the game returned in 2003 at Philips Arena.
If the big game does return to the city, it would be held at State Farm Arena, which has been used a polling precinct most recently.
Back in 2003, the NBA’s biggest stars (Kobe, Lebron, Allen Iverson, etc.) converged on downtown Atlanta to have one of the largest and most congested events the city has ever had.
Here is some footage of the NBA All-Star game held in Atlanta in 2003:
Tyler Perry became a billionaire movie mogul by making movies out of his plays. He honed his craft until he became a household name. Now Tyler Perry Studios is one of the largest movie studios in the world.
If you’ve ever wanted to see inside it, here’s your chance to grab a glimpse of cinematic genius up close.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia. Tyler Perry Studios is set up to lead the way for Atlanta as well as the state.
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”3″ display=”basic_slideshow”]Perry prides himself on making films that relate to his audience despite the qualms from Hollywood producers to appeal to a wider demographic.
Tyler Perry Studios sits on 350 acres, including 200 acres of greenspace. The property houses a movie studio, 40 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
In addition, the property has 12 sound stages, all of which are named after cinema icons.
Movies like Black Panther, Dolemite is My Name, Bad Boys For Life and Coming 2 America have also filmed at Tyler Perry Studios.
Save for the occasional private tour, COVID-19 pandemic has shut down any plans for a public tour at Tyler Perry Studios. Visitors are able to enter the grounds and drive around the roundabout to see a glimpse of the property beyond the front gates.
Aside from a visitor’s center, there’s nothing else an ordinary citizen can see at Tyler Perry Studios, but hopefully he will open it up for tours soon.
Here’s a video tour of Tyler Perry Studios given by the man himself:
One thing is for certain: Perry is always hiring. Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!
As we previously reported, Atlanta is one of the cities chosen as a satellite screen for the Sundance Film Festival 2021. That means Atlanta tickets are available.
The Sundance Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, January 28 and runs through Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
ATLFS and The Plaza Theatre have announced that ticket to the Sundance Film Festival in Atlanta are now available. That’s the only way you’ll be able to enjoy the amazing selection of film programming playing locally this year.
Tickets to individual screenings can be bought at atlantasundancesatellite.eventive.org.
Reserve your tickets soon to avoid missing out. Are you an ATLFS member? Use your ATLFS membership to receive 20% off tickets.
Henry “Hank” Aaron was a tender soul away from the baseball diamond. But on the field, he was an incomparable lion that instilled fear in opposing pitchers.
Aaron passed away on January 22, 2021 in Atlanta. He was 86. While Aaron’s legacy is secure, we are left with his indelible record in Major League Baseball as well as many words of wisdom he shared along the way.
Let’s take a look at some of the wise words Aaron left with us as a testament to a life well lived and graciously played.
While we remember these endearing words, let’s also recall the principles that Aaron lived by, including honor, respect and integrity.
Aaron once replied to a letter from a fan way back from his Milwaukee Braves days. Author Sandy Tolan relates:
“It is very heart warming to know that you are in my corner. I will always be grateful for the interest you have shown in me. As the so called count down’ begins, please be assured I will try to live up to the expectations of my friends.”
Here’s Aaron in a heated conversation with Monte Irvin about whether MLB has been fair to African-American players.
“I don’t care if anybody believes me or not, as long as a breath is in my body, someone has to show me they’re going after a Black manager, they can have Black people working in the front office, they can have a Black trainer, I’ll say then that baseball has been fair to Blacks.”
“I remember many times as a little boy growing up that the Ku Klux Klan would come marching down the street, for no reason at all,” Aaron said in a 2010 MLB Network interview. “My mother would tell me, ‘Son, go hide under the bed.’
While Aaron was pursuing the homerun record, he shared with the Greensboro News & Record some choice thoughts on coaching legend Dean Smith.
When I was going after the record, the questions were always coming at me. ‘When are you going to break it?’ ‘Are you going to break it next week?’ ‘Will you break it tonight?’
“How would I know? You just have to try to be patient. I kept answering that I didn’t know, if not tonight, then tomorrow night, or next week, or next season.
Aaron was a beloved figure for most of America, but the constant racist threats, especially as he narrowed Babe Ruth’s homerun lead in the 1970s, left a bitter taste in his mouth. Here’s what he said about that, according to ESPN.
“If I was white, all America would be proud of me,” Aaron said almost a year before he passed Ruth. “But I am Black.”
The city of Atlanta as well as the state continue to express condolences for the loss of “Hammerin’ Hank.”
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said in a written statement. “This is a considerable loss for the entire city of Atlanta. While the world knew him as ‘Hammering Hank Aaron’ because of his incredible, record-setting baseball career, he was a cornerstone of our village, graciously and freely joining Mrs. Aaron in giving their presence and resources toward making our city a better place. As an adopted son of Atlanta, Mr. Aaron was part of the fabric that helped place Atlanta on the world stage. Our gratitude, thoughts and prayers are with the Aaron family.”
Baseball legend Hank Aaron passed away the morning of Thursday, January 22, 2021. He was 86 years old.
A private funeral will be held at Friendship Baptist Church Wednesday at 1 p.m. Local TV stations will stream the memorial service.
Aaron, one of the most iconic players in Major League Baseball history, started his career in the Negro Leagues before making his Major League team, the Milwaukee Braves.
The 23-year-old was a force of nature. Shy and reserved from a small town, Aaron didn’t give interviews in the early years of his career.
In 1958, he took the Braves one game short of a championship. By that time, Aaron’s confidence was brimming.
“I felt extremely proud that I knew all the pitches like the back of my hand, and so I thought any time that I wanted to when I walked up to the plate that I could hit the ball as hard as I wanted to or could hit it out of the ballpark,” he once said.
Playing for nearly two decades, Aaron would rewrite the history books to become one of the most prolific hitters of all time.
The night he broke the homerun record in Atlanta-Fulton Stadium — smashing his 715th — remains one of the most electric feats in all of sports.
His record as the homerun king continues to stand in the MLB pantheon. His offensive prowess is unparalleled. Aaron holds many offensive records. He is one of only two players to hit 30 or more home runs in a season at least 15 times.
Born in Mobile, Alabama, Aaron always engendered himself to regular folks and never hobnobbed with the elite.
But despite his success, Aaron said he spent years suffering racially motivated death threats and ridicule from opposing fans and people intent at hating him.
Aaron said the years of abuse took a toll on him.
“I never thought that playing baseball would bring out so many negative and bigoted thoughts in people’s minds. I thought that they would be behind me 100%, but that was not the case,” he said.
Even on the fateful night he broke Babe Ruth’s homerun record, indicative of the racial climate at the time, his bodyguards had instructed the ushers to turn to face the crowd rather than the field during his record-breaking feat.
He spent his latter years as a vice president of the Atlanta Braves, his hometown team.
Funeral arrangements have been confirmed. He was to be laid to rest in a private ceremony on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in a humble Baptist church.
Around Atlanta, the state and baseball world, condolences poured in for Aaron, a true son of the South.
“This is a considerable loss for the entire city of Atlanta,” Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said in a statement. “While the world knew him as ‘Hammering Hank Aaron’ because of his incredible, record-setting baseball career, he was a cornerstone of our village, graciously and freely joining Mrs. Aaron in giving their presence and resources toward making our city a better place. As an adopted son of Atlanta, Mr. Aaron was part of the fabric that helped place Atlanta on the world stage. Our gratitude, thoughts and prayers are with the Aaron family.”
The Atlanta Braves also released a statement, commenting on the gentle nature that Aaron always displayed.
“We are absolutely devastated by the passing of our beloved Hank,” Braves Chairman Terry McGuirk said. “He was a beacon for our organization first as a player, then with player development, and always with our community efforts. His incredible talent and resolve helped him achieve the highest accomplishments, yet he never lost his humble nature. Henry Louis Aaron wasn’t just our icon, but one across Major League Baseball and around the world. His success on the diamond was matched only by his business accomplishments off the field and capped by his extraordinary philanthropic efforts.
We are living in perilous times as food prices continue to peak and shortages on key items becomes a concern. That’s why you need an emergency food supply list.
In this article, we’ll share how you can save money by building an emergency food supply list to keep your cupboards have being bare. Keep in mind that you’ll want to keep an eye on expiration dates on perishable goods.
Because none of us knows what the future holds, we should always be prepared for an emergency. The key is to store food that can be cooked and items that can be eaten without being cooked.
Remember to properly store items based on the temperatures they need. Bacteria can spoil food quickly if stored at the wrong at temperatures.
Ready to go over some things you need for your emergency food supply? Let’s get started.
You should stock up on bottled water if you can. H2o is the most nutritious thing you can put inside your body. Whatever you favorite brand of water is, you should be able to find it at your local grocery store.
If buying bottled water is not an affordable option for you, consider storing water in your own containers.
Some bottled water options are:
The federal government recommends that you stock at least a three-day supply of perishable goods for any disaster or emergency.
You may choose to extend that to a week’s worth, if you have the space. But don’t buy items that you will just end up hiding from yourself. If you do that, much of your food will go bad.
So, what are some items you should buy? Here’s a partial list:
Here’s a FREE printable pantry list you can use.
When it comes to stocking up a food pantry or storing emergency food supplies, one of the main ways to waste money is to buy things you and your family don’t even like to eat.
If you have children, ask them what they like to eat so you’ll know what to store.
Also, make sure you account for snacks, drinks and the main foods that make up a normal diet.
You’ll also want to buy groceries in bulk quantities. Not only does it save money, but it ensures that you have a plentiful supply of the things you like.
Want more tips on bulk-buying? See how to save on groceries.
It will do you no good to stock up on items that hurt your stomach or that you can’t have. Keep in mind what your dietary limits are.
If you can’t have a lot of sweets, it may not be a good idea to go all in on cereal or sodas.
Making your own emergency food supply is simple if you take the time to plan. In case you lose electricity, make sure you have food items that don’t need to be cooked or heated.
Above all, you need to stay safe with the foods you choose to eat. That means you may have to throw away perishable food such as meat, poultry, or any leftovers that have sat out and are over 40 degrees Fahrenheit for two hours or more.
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So you’re quarantining right now. It’s OK. Join the increasingly large club. You need to calm down. Things are crazy right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t handle it. You just might need a good drink.
Quarantine sounds like a grim thing, but it doesn’t have to be. This necessary period can be used to reset and just to take a moment. You deserve it.
Enter this article on what you need to drink right now to calm your nerves and just chill out.
Here are some drinks and recipes pulled from our great friends on Instagram. Please follow them.
1.5 oz Flor de Caña rum
0.5 oz mezcal
0.75 oz fresh lemon
0.75 oz homemade strawberry syrup
2 dashes Fee Brothers Aztec chocolate bitters
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Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a strawberry.
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Ah, coffee ale. Perfect for a quarantine weekend. “It smells like dark chocolate and tastes like a strong coffee with a Bourbon finish a bit earthy all around.”
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•3 parts @titosvodka
•1 part simple syrup
•1 part ginger beer
•fresh limes •mint leaves
Looking for a new drink to stock up on when you venture out of your house.
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Consider getting @mondaynight’s new seltzer, Narwater! Narwater Seltzer comes in 3 flavors (Blueberry Raspberry, Mango Guava, Grapefruit Pineapple) & I personally enjoy all of them! A few things you should know about the drinks:
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Watermelon + alcohol= all the fun you need.
1. Cut a circle hole at the top of the watermelon.
2. Put your favorite alcohol bottle in the hole. I’m using @titosvodka
3. Let it sit for a few hours so watermelon can absorb the liquor.
4. Cut watermelon & serve
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Morning Immunity Booster. The caption says it all: “Trying to keep everyone (and myself) in this house healthy and strong! Vodka optional.”
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We Have the Blackstorm Mule:
2 blackberries
2 raspberries
1 strawberry
1 lime wedge
2 pumps of simple syrup
Ice
Ginger beer
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“Staying home? Enjoy this refreshing recipe from our culinary team: A twist on a classic Lemonade recipe at home. Paired with our lemon madeleines, it’s truly a treat! Visit A la Madeleine for the full recipe!”
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Ingredients
2 oz bourbon
3/4 oz lemon juice
3/4 oz simple syrup
Red wine float
1- In a Shaker add bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, ice and shake vigorously.
2- Strain into a old fashioned glass over fresh ice
3- Top with Red wine float
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45 mL Vodka (Ketel One)
Process
Add the grenadine to the empty glass.
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45 mL Vodka (Prairie Organic)
▪️90 mL Sweet Tea (Celestial)
▪️15 mL Lemon Juice
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▪️pistachio infused vodka
▪️ginger syrup
▪️ginger beer
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▪️mint sprig
▪️candied ginger slice
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“Kiwi Crowns” are easy to make. Here’s what you need: Gin, coconut rum, triple sec, grapefruit, and muddled kiwi.
You don’t have to be a lush to enjoy a good cocktail in quarantine. All you need is some good recipes, some chilled ice and a willing spirit.
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If you suspect that you may have symptoms related to coronavirus, health officials are asking you to go get tested. If you’re in Atlanta, there are now several places to get either drive-through testing or as a walk-in.
Now that vaccinations are underway, the good news is that you can find free COVID testing throughout Atlanta and parts of Georgia. You do not have to pay for COVID testing.
If you want to find COVID testing sites over the phone, there are three numbers you can call:
There are three primary ways to get tested for coronavirus locally.
This article is going to show you the locations of COVID-19 testing sites around Atlanta. All coronavirus testing is free by federal mandate, so you don’t have to worry about being charged.
To get tested for coronavirus, you have to register for same-day appointments at CVS.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing.
Here are some locations in Atlanta where you can get tested:
| COVID-19 Testing Site | Address & Map | Drivethru Testing | Do You Need A Referral? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbriar Mall | 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 | Yes | No |
| Aviation Cultural Center | 3900 Aviation Circle, Atlanta GA" | Yes | No |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - (678) 843-7001 | 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342 | No | Yes |
| Peachtree Immediate Care - Brookhaven - (404) 814-9199 | 4400 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319 | No | No |
| Georgia State University Blue Parking Lot | 521 Capitol Ave SE, Atlanta , GA 30132"> | Yes | No |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Home Depot Backyard | AMB Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313"> | Yes | No |
| Georgia State University Stadium (Turner Field) | 33 Gilmer St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315"> | Yes | No |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | 550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308"> | No | Yes |
| Sugar Creek Golf Course - (404) 294-3700 | 2706 Bouldercrest Rd, Atlanta, GA 30316"> | Yes | No |
| Emory University Hosptal | 1364 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322 | No | Yes |
The state has also partnered with CVS Minuteclinics to do the tests, which are designed to take less than 30 minutes. Of course, you can expect long lines of cars.
Another drive-thru testing site is located on the campus on Georgia Tech at 352 Peachtree Place, Atlanta, GA. 30332. Here’s the address to help you find it.
Because it’s pollen season in Georgia, many people are experiencing coughing and sinus problems that may make them believe they have coronavirus. Here are the symptoms to look out for.
Just to be clear, COVID-19 includes respiratory symptoms like fever, cough, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
If you think you may have become infected, here’s what you need to do.
For information on Atlanta testing sites, you can also visit atlstrong.org/testing or call @ATL311 for more information on site locations and how to register.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, remember to quarantine at home for at least 10 to 14 days. If your symptoms worsen, seek medical help immediately.
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After a lot of infighting, Congress has finally approved a second stimulus payment for $600 to most Americans.
Now, $600 is not really a lot of money. We could waste it really fast if we’re not careful. So, that’s why we need to use it wisely. Here are some ways to spend your stimulus money.
Hopefully, we can get $2,000 in stimulus payments, which President Biden is in favor of. Because this proposal has yet to gain steam in Congress, the thing to do right now is to save as much money as you can. Here are some ways to do that:
If you don’t have an emergency fund, you should consider starting one. An emergency fund doesn’t have to be a huge amount of money.
What it needs to do is cover a certain amount of months for when times get rough. Target two to three months for now and see how it goes.
If one thing is certain in all this, it’s that you need to have as much capital as you can. If you’re in debt from credit cards or late payments, you can put the stimulus money to good use.
Pay off your debts from the largest bill to the smallest. This way, you’ll escape those large interest payments that cost way more than the original balance.
When great way to save money is by opening a savings account. Here’s how to go about it: Look for banks that have savings accounts with attractive APR, annual percentage rate, or interest rate stated in yearly terms.
The better your APR, the more money your savings account can generate.
If you don’t know, a 401(K) is an employer-supplied retirement account. Typically, your job will match your contributions.
If you have some extra money hanging around (like a stimulus check) you could choose to add this money into your 401(K). This is an attractive option because your 401(k) is TAX FREE!
So all the money you put there won’t be taxed until, hopefully, it has multiplied through the years and you can live on it. Learn more about a 401(k) here.
There are many charities that are looking for money right now. If you’re a foodie, you could choose to give to restaurant workers who are having a hard time.
The local hair salon industry is another segment that is accepting donations.
You also could simply give some of the money to people you know personally, whether they be friends or family. The point is to just give!
If you’re looking for more ways to save money, here are some resources you should know about.
Interested in other ways to save or make money? Check out our Money Section:
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