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Atlanta Police Department has said that it will no longer respond to non-injury car crashes in the city. So, if you get into a fender-bender you may be wondering what you should do.
This article is going to tell you how you can protect yourself when you’re involved in a non-injury car crash in Atlanta.
APD posted about the change in procedure in July 2020, saying “The City of Atlanta Police Department will not be dispatched to the scene of non-injury automobile accidents.”
What To Do If You’re In A Non-Injury Car Accident In Atlanta
If you are in an accident with no injuries, complete the SR-13 form found here: https://sr13-form-georgia.com.
The form is a Personal Accident Report, known by police as an SR-13 Form. When compiling the information, here’s what you need:
- Visually inspect the cars from a safe distance: Examine both vehicles for damage and be mindful of the possibility of explosion.
- Wait for ambulance officers or first responders. The participants have to exchange personal and contact details, insurance and driver’s license numbers.
- Complete SR 13 form: You’ll need the form to provide the information to the insurance company. Additionally, the information documented on the SR-13 form about the broken vehicle will help an auto mechanic to repair it faster.
Remember, if anyone in the vehicles complains of pain or seems to be injured, call 911.. If no one is injured, access the Atlanta 311 website; on your phone. Once you’re there, type “accident” in the search field and click on “APD – Non-Injury Automobile Accidents In The City Of Atlanta”.
APD says it made the change “to protect the health and safety of our staff and customers, and to help mitigate the the impact of COVID-19.”
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Georgia again has been ranked #1 in film production. The new rankings come from Gov. Brian Kemp, who relayed findings from Business Facilities Magazine.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, film and TV production in Georgia was on pace to break its previous record set the year before.
Georgia Ranked #1 In Film Production
“The film industry has had a significant impact on communities across the Peach State,” Kemp said. “And this top ranking puts a spotlight on the hardworking Georgians who are the real faces of this great industry.”
Here are the 2020 numbers Georgia had tallied before COVID-19 stalled operations:
- 234 film and TV productions that had wrapped or were in the works
- $2.2 billion spent in the first three months of 2020
“This No. 1 ranking, in addition to our record-setting production pace in film prior to COVID-19, is a testament to everyone who is involved in the film industry in Georgia,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. “I congratulate our Emmy-nominated productions on their exciting news, but especially congratulate our team in the Georgia Film Office, our Georgia-based crew, studios, small businesses, and our production partners across the state for this exceptional recognition. It’s heartening to see more productions getting off the ground in recent weeks, and our relationship with our film partners is stronger than ever.”
The news comes as Georgia productions garnered close to 50 Emmy nominations, including for the following hit shows:
- Ozark
- Stranger Things
- Love Is Blind
- Watchmen
And the list goes on. Kemp told reporters earlier in the summer that film and TV productions would begin to slowly ramp back up as studios began to implement COVID-19 protocols for safe working environments.
To that end, Georgia’s Film Office has published a Best Practices manual to help filmmakers resume productions with safety in mind.
Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry was one of the first filmmakers in the nation — and certainly the largest — to resume productions.
Perry put together a quarantine bubble plan that has been studied by professional sports leagues as a way to safely resume operations in the midst of COVID-19.
While Georgia as a whole has benefited from the movie business, Atlanta in particular has reaped the largest windfall. Thousands of Atlantans are employed in the film indusry.
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 800 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.
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There are a lot of Atlanta movies you can watch on Netflix. The reason is because film productions are in full swing on Peachtree.
There’s no bigger player in movie-making today than Netflix, and the number of Netflix series filmed in Atlanta are growing.
Gone are the days when production would commence in L.A. movie lots. Along with the megalist of movies filmed here, Netflix movies are being filmed en masse in Atlanta.
Here Are Atlanta Movies You Can Watch On Netflix
First of all, let’s start with one of the biggest hits on Netflix…
Stranger Things
The “Stranger Things” franchise has been a hit for three seasons now on Netflix. The weird fantasy-sci fi drama focuses on strange happenings in a small town.
The series has filmed in various places around metro Atlanta, including Gwinnett Place Mall for some spooky scenes.
Watch Stranger Things on Netflix
Raising Dion
This fantastical series debuted in the fall of 2019 on Netflix. The project centers on a little boy with special powers and a mother trying to process it all. Actor Michael B. Jordan played a major role in getting the project made and also stars.
Watch Raising Dion on Netflix
Ozark
The Netflix series “Ozark” stars Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial planner who relocates his family from Chicago to the Ozarks. Laura Linney plays his wife Wendy. Sofia Hublitz and Skylar Gaertner play the couple’s kids.
Watch Ozark on Netflix
Insatiable
“Insatiable” is a movie about a teenage girl who loses weight and immediately becomes popular at school. All at the direction of a disgraced civil lawyer-turned-beauty pageant coach.
Watch Insatiable on Netflix
Sticks & Stones
Comedian Dave Chappelle comes through again with another hard-hitting, insightful and crude commentary on the world. This was filmed at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta.
Watch Sticks & Stones On Netflix
The Players Club
This 1998 classic was inspired after Ice Cube toured throughout the South and stumbled upon Atlanta’s strip club scene. The rest, as they say, is cinematic history.
Watch The Players Club On Netflix
Containment
This movie originally aired on cable TV before getting revived on Netflix. The plot revolves around a deadly pathogen that spreads around Atlanta. Sound familiar?
Love Is Blind
Photo credit: Love is Blind / Netflix Filmed in Atlanta, Love is Blind takes the blind date experiment to the limits as Nick and Vanessa Lachey host this series where single men and women get engaged and vow to marry before meeting in person.
Watch Love Is Blind on Netflix
Atlanta continues to be the epicenter of modern-day movie making in the United States. There have been more than 700 TV and movie productions in the last few years. And it’s not going to stop anytime soon.
If you have a great TV or film idea, you can shop it at Tyler Perry Studios or even film it with the movie equipment you need. Whatever, Atlanta is the movie capital of the world.
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The pantry pandemic has caused people all over the world to spend more time over their own stoves. If your’e tired of cooking day in and day out, you may have quarantine kitchen fatigue.
This article is going to show you to get over quarantine cooking fatigue by taking advantage of some easy options you can work into your weekly routine.
1. Order A Mealkit
Nothing beats having a prepared meal. That’s one of the reasons why restaurants are so popular. But you can get one brought to you. All you have to do is heat it up.
Here are the best mealkits that deliver dinner to your door.
2. Do A Raw Food Night
When we say “raw foods,” no one’s talking about uncooked meats or sushi. Raw foods — organic vegetables and fruits — are one of the healthiest options you can eat.
If you put together a raw food night every once in a while, not only will your stomach thank you for it, but you’ll save some money.
Want to pick up some raw foods? Here are the best farmer’s markets in Atlanta.
3. Have A Pizza Night
OK, every once in a while, pizza is the greatest thing you can eat at night — and the following morning. Switch up the toppings to keep things fresh.
Looking for a top pizza spot? Here’s where you can get the best pepperoni in Atlanta.
Order Takeout From A New Restaurant
What’s the point at eating at the same restaurant over and over again? Explore Atlanta by trying a new restaurant for takeout once a week.
Want to know where to go? Check out these new Atlanta restaurants.
5. Fast For One Night
Photo credit: Cottonbro / Pexels If you know about cleansing, you’re already aware that giving your tummy a break does a body good. If you can fast for one night and eat breakfast the following morning, it can make a world of difference.
If you want to know how to occupy your mind while you fast, here are some ways to just chill.
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If you know very little about Atlanta, chances are, that you’re aware of the city’s moniker as a strip club capital. It may not be like it used to be (not like Waffle Houses on nearly every corner), but when it comes to Atlanta strip clubs there’s still plenty of them.
The Blue Flame, Magic City, Strokers, etc. They’re all part of the Atlanta booty-shaking matrix that sips a sizeable part of the city working man’s disposable income.
If you’re looking for things to do in Atlanta, a strip club is definitely an option. In this article, we’re going to discuss five things to know about being inside a strip club.
1. What’s It Like Inside An Atlanta Strip Club?
Why Atlanta strip clubs, you ask? In a word, money. The global strip club industry was estimated at more than $100 billion in 2018. The U.S. industry was estimated to be pass $5 billion, making up nearly 30% of the gross revenue in legal adult entertainment.
Strip clubs have long been demure places of ill repute, known to entrap the weak minded with vice. But that all changed due to hip-hop culture, which trumpeted the strip club as a gathering place for the city’s elite ballers, players, athletes and more.
2. How Many Strip Clubs Does Atlanta Have?
Atlanta has about 20 strip clubs in and around its city limits. Some have been around for more than 40 years (the Clermont) and others have closed and reopened under different names in different parts of town.
The city may be home to many strip clubs, but according to some figures there are more than 2,500 strip clubs in the United States.
3. What Was The First Strip Club To Open In Atlanta?
The earliest strip club mentioned in Atlanta may have arisen some time around Prohibition. That’s when Speakeasys and other dank rooms of vice popped up around the country. They originated from 19th century France, where Parisian shows such as the Moulin Rouge and Folies Bergère featured pretty women partially nude dancing in front of big crowds.
Atlanta’s longest continually operated strip club is the Clermont Lounge, which traces its history back to 1965. That was dead in the middle of the civil rights movement when a push for equality spilled over into the city’s lunch counters, hotels and transit service.
4. How Much Do Atlanta Strip Clubs Charge?
Most Atlanta strip clubs charge a nominal fee for entry, even as low as $5 during the daylight hours. The business model revolves heavily around upselling the patron on other elements such as VIP Rooms and extra features.
But here’s the thing to know about costs to get into an Atlanta strip club:
- Many of them are free before 5 p.m.
- Lapdances during the daytime will typically be at a 50% discount
Once the nighttime comes, Atlanta’s strip clubs can charge upwards of $20 for admission, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
You may be interested in building your own strip club setup at your home. The ingredients aren’t hard to attain.
5. How To Make Your Own DIY Strip Club Setup
If you’ve got a large basement or extra room, here is what you need for your own make-it-rain DIY strip club:
After you buy the equipment, all you’ll need are some dancers. We’ll leave that part up to you!
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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You may be having a difficult time in the coronavirus pandemic. It’s understandable because so many people are dying and there’s so much confusion.
Self care is a billion-dollar business today, but you can follow the steps here for free with little effort to reap some big benefits.
What Is Self-Care?
A lot of people have different opinions on what self care is and isn’t. Self care is whatever activity, routine or recreation you do that helps you cope with the world.
Self care involves four aspects, including our:
- Mental Well-Being
- Physical Well-Being
- Emotional Well-Being
- Spiritual Well-Being
The key is to not let anxiety rule our lives. Let’s get into some ways to cope with it for our self care:
Self Care: 5 Steps To Follow Every Day
But you can take comfort in the fact that you have total control over your actions and your emotions. This article is going to show you some helpful steps you can take for self care in the COVID-19 pandemic.
1. Take A Walk Or Jog
One of the best ways to exercise your body is to get out and walk or job. While the workouts are similar, both carry out the purpose of exposing you to new sights and sounds and working out your body.
Walking or jogging is self care because it allows you to incorporate exercise into your routine with minimal effort.
2; Read A Book
You don’t need to read a paperback book, but you do need to read something on a regular basis. Cognitive skills diminish if you’re not contributing challenging communications into your mind on the regular, perhaps daily.
Here Are 5 Books That Make For Excellent Reading:
- Holy Bible
- Octavia Butler’s Parable Of The Sower
- Noam Chomsky’s Manufacturing Consent
- The Black Invisible Man
- It Was On Fire When I Lay On It
3. Make Some Food
Make food, i.e. cook something. Not only is this therapeutic, but it’s a healthy aspect of our self care.
You can cook some great dishes that you already know or look up the latest recipe of one of your favorite dishes.
Talk To Your Loved Ones
Every day it’s important to connect to those who love you and are in your corner. These could be people from your past or those who are a part of your life now. Here are some ways you can communicate to them now:
- Talk
- Call
- Text
- Write A Letter
4. Take A Road Trip
Looking for an in-state excursion? Georgia has many oases across the red clay. Here are some things you can do on a weekend:
5. Get Proper Rest
One of the most underrated keys to proper self care is adequate rest. If you can’t get eight hours of sleep a night, it’s not like you can’t function, but you will find that your energy is not where it should be.
It’s so important to get some rest that it may determine your mental state through the week. It’s good to go to sleep before midnight for optimum rest, but of course that depends on your lifestyle.
Last Words
If your’e serious about self care, you need to gravitate toward positivity and things that make you happy. This could be a comedy club or a top TV show. Whatever it is, remember to always take time for you.
Try to go to sleep at a decent hour so that you can start the next day feeling great.
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As we well know, the coronavirus pandemic has transformed the way we live in more ways than more.
One thing that has changed is the personal hygiene of Americans, according to a major consumer goods company.
Because people are interacting in person less and less, demand for deodorant and makeup has plummeted, according to Unilever.
” Hair wash and care, hair styling, skincare and deodorants have all been impacted by lockdown living as people have not been socializing or going out to work. And so that simply mean fewer personal care occasions,” Unilever Group CEO Alan W. Jope said during a recent earnings call.
The executives don’t necessarily come out and say that use of deodorants and other personal care items have fallen, but the lack of sales is a clear indication that due to shelter in place orders and general precautions that people are taking regarding going out, it’s having an impact on what consumers buy.
If you’re looking for a way to stay fresh and smell good throughout the day, here are some of the top deodorants you can buy in bulk:
Best Natural Deodorants To Buy Online
- Native Deodorant (Vegan, Gluten-Free for Men & Women)
- Underarmed Natural Aluminum-Free Deodorant
- Lume Natural Deodorant (Underarms & Private Parts)
- Certain Dri (Clinical Antiperspirant)
- M3 Natural With Magnesium (for Men & Women)
The company, which owns Dove soap and other cosmetics brands, says deodorant use is down. But it’s not like the company is hurting.
Unilever also owns Ben & Jerry, which along with other ice cream brands, has seen exponential growth during the pandemic, as millions of Americans have been sheltering in place and eating sweets.
No matter what you buy, make sure you stay safe during this pandemic, because the COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the United States.
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NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, take a look at all the top deals on our Retail Page, there are PLENTY of good deals that you don’t want to miss! Subscribe to our #ATLHaps Newsletter HERE and get the deals delivered to your inbox 🙂Along with the wonderful things to eat and do in Atlanta, 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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Atlanta native Ciara Wilson has given birth to a healthy baby boy in a Seattle-area hospital. The baby, named Win Harrison Wilson, weighs 8 pounds, 1 ounces.
Ciara shared the exciting news on social media moments after her son was born.
The singer breaks out in song in the video, singing happy birthday to her son. “Happy birthday, sunshine,” she says.
Happy Birthday WIN!!!
Mommy & Daddy Love You!
Win Harrison Wilson
7.23.2020
8lbs 1 oz.
❤️ 👶🏽 pic.twitter.com/tZv4ukNqXQ— Ciara (@ciara) July 24, 2020
It was just a few months ago that the couple celebrated Ciara’s pregnancy with a gender reveal.
With a name like Win, the little guy may choose to follow his father’s footsteps and play in the NFL one day. But that remains to be seen.
How Many Children Do Russell And Ciara Wilson Have?
Russell and Ciara now have four children, three of them together. She got pregnant shortly after her marriage to the Seattle Seahawks quarterback on July 6, 2016.
Meanwhile Russell, who will be 32 years old in November, is preparing for his ninth season with Seattle.
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Delta Air Lines has become one of the most strident airlines in enforcing its mandatory mask policy due to the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 120 people have been banned from flying on the airline for refusing to wear a mask or face covering, according to an internal Delta memo the company recently sent to its employees.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian is resolute in disallowing unmasked passengers to board one of their planes.
“The flight experience today is really positive,” he told The Today Show. ”
Here Is What Delta Is Doing To Keep Passengers Safe
According to Bastian, here are some of the guidelines that make Delta safer than other airlines to fly:
- Planes are sanitized through electrostatic methods
- Planes are only booked to 6% capacity
- Every middle seat is blocked on a Delta plane
When it comes to masks, Delta’s CEO says the airline has ramped up enforcement.
“We’ve been requiring masks since the 1st of May,” he said. “You cannot board a Delta plane unless you have a mask on.”
If you insist on not wearing a mask on a Delta flight “we will insist that you don’t wear Delta,” he said.
Even if you have a medical condition that prevents you from wearing a mask, Bastian says. “You might not want to fly Delta.”
He did say however that the airline is working with doctors on a validation process for customers who can’t wear masks for one medical reason or another.
If you’re wondering how that process works, footage on social media showed a woman passenger kicked off a flight. It is unclear if the video is of a Delta flight.
Another video I will watch a thousand times.
Goodbye, Super Spreader.
pic.twitter.com/BjKTR33Vau— Steve Marmel (@Marmel) July 23, 2020
What Is Delta’s Mask Policy?
Delta’s official mask policy states that “Delta customers and employees are required to wear a face mask, or appropriate cloth face covering over their nose and mouth throughout their travel, aligning with best practice guidelines from the CDC.”
Not only are masks or face coverings required onboard flights, but also at:
- Lobby Check-in
- Delta Sky Clubs
- Boarding Gate Areas
- Jet Bridges
Read more from Delta HERE.
The question on everybody’s mind though is this: Should you be flying right now? Read our air travel resource to find out.
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms have discussed settling the lawsuit he has filed against her.
Bottoms told The Tonight Show that she and Kemp have had some productive talks of late.
“We discussed where we disagree and hopefully we can figure out how to agree to disagree without having to play this out in court. At the end of the day, we want the same thing: We want people to be safe. We want to stop the spread of COVID-19,” she said on the show.
Things got heated between two of Georgia’s most high-profile political leaders when Bottoms tweeted Sunday that Kemp had as for an emergency injunction to “restrain” her from speaking to the media.
Bottoms’ national profile has risen dramatically over the last three months as she has appeared on big TV news shows repeatedly amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In addition to being sued over a mask mandate and voluntary advisory guidelines on COVID-19, Governor Kemp has asked for an emergency injunction to ‘restrain’ me from issuing press statements and speaking to the press. Far more have sacrificed too much more for me to be silent,” she tweeted.
The move comes one week after Kemp filed a lawsuit against Bottoms and the Atlanta City Council related to their mandate requiring residents and visitors to the city to wear masks.
In addition to being sued over a mask mandate and voluntary advisory guidelines on COVID-19, @GovKemp has asked for an emergency injunction to “restrain” me from issuing press statements and speaking to the press. Far more have sacrificed too much more for me to be silent. pic.twitter.com/gWlnZlCtoR
— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) July 19, 2020
Meanwhile the city of Atlanta has rolled back to Phase 1 of the COVID-19 reopening plan, according to an order issued by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
The mayor is doing what she can to stem the rise of coronavirus in the city despite a hostile reception from the governor and others outside the state’s largest city.
Phase 1 is the initial plan issued by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in conjunction with the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
For individuals, it means they must:
- Stay at home except for essential trips
- Wear masks or face coverings in public
- Wash your hands frequently
- Practice social distancing
For Businesses, here’s what Phase 1 means:
- To-go and delivery orders only for restaurants
- Teleworking for employees that are able
- Frequent cleaning of public places and spaces
For City Government, Phase 1 means:
- Closure of all non-essential city facilities
- Moratorium on special event applications
In response to Atlanta’s actions, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp tweeted that the new rules were just “guidance.”
“Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms’ action today is merely guidance – both non-binding and legally unenforceable. As clearly stated in my executive orders, no local action can be more or less restrictive, and that rule applies statewide,” Kemp tweeted.
“If the Mayor actually wants to flatten the curve in Atlanta, she should start enforcing state restrictions, which she has failed to do.
We ask citizens and businesses alike to comply with the terms of Executive Order 06.29.20.02, which was crafted in conjunction with state public health officials. These common-sense measures will help protect the lives and livelihoods of all Georgians,” Kemp went on to say.
The development comes days after Bottoms tested positive for coronavirus, along with some members of her family.
At the time, she also instituted a public mask policy for Atlanta residents and visitors.
“We will continue to take active measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19 infections in Atlanta,” said Mayor Bottoms said in a press release. “Public health experts overwhelmingly agree that wearing a face covering helps slow the spread of this sometimes deadly virus.”
Meanwhile, Georgia officials are being accused of messing with the COVID-19 numbers to make it look like the cases aren’t rising exponentially.
In just 15 days the total number of #COVID19 cases in Georgia is up 49%, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at the state’s data visualization map of cases. The first map is July 2. The second is today. Do you see a 50% case increase? Can you spot how they’re hiding it? 1/ pic.twitter.com/wAgFRmtrPk
— Georgia Person (@andishehnouraee) July 17, 2020
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