Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency.
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Atlanta is among the cities where Uber will start asking passengers to disinfect the backseat of vehicle they ride in. The program is part of a partnership with Clorox to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Among the pilot cities in the Uber-Clorox cleaning program are:
- Atlanta
- Chicago
- New York City
Drivers in those cities will have Clorox Disinfecting Wipes in their vehicles to help keep the backseats clean. Riders can see inside the Uber app whether disinfecting wipes are available for use in the car.
Uber says it will supply up to 200,000 canisters of Clorox wipes per month to supply drivers. The prgroam may add more cities soon.
Uber says it has mandated its drivers to wear face masks and follow all the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In addition to drivers, all Uber riders are required to wear face covers or masks.
The new Uber-Clorox program comes as Atlanta and the state contend with a surge in COVID-19 cases. Still, Gov. Brian Kemp has resisted calls to make face masks mandatory.
“Mandating that I think is a bridge too far for me right now,” Kemp told reporters in late June. “We have to have the public buy-in. Over the last several months, the public has done that. I’ve been demonstrating that myself. It’s a good idea if you’re going out in public.
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
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The New York-New Jersey area has mandated that residents visiting from 16 states must quarantine upon entry, according to officials. The new rules are designed to stem the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 cases have been on the rise in a majority of states, which has alarmed public health officials. As a result, the New York area, including Connecticut and New Jersey have issued a mandatory quarantine for visitors from states with an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Residents From These States Must Quarantine In NY-NJ Area
Here are the states identified by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo whose visiting residents must quarantine if they come to the Northeast:
The mandatory 14-day quarantine now includes travelers from:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- Nevada
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
Cuomo said, those violating the quarantine could be subject to a judicial order and mandatory quarantine, and fines are $2,000 for the first violation, $5,000 for the second violation, and $10,000 if you cause harm.
If you're traveling to New York from the following states you must self-quarantine for 14 days.
The states are: AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, LA, MS, NC, NV, SC, TN, TX, UT.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) June 30, 2020
Not a single case met the criteria for reopening according to the nation’s top public health expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
Masks have also become a hot-button issue, as many Americans violently oppose wearing facial protection.
CDC health officials recommend that anyone with symptoms self-quarantine for 14 days. If you feel sick, here are the new COVID-19 symptoms to know about.
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
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After a woman was taken into custody and charged in the Wendy’s fire during the June protest in Atlanta, officials are now looking for a male suspect.
The Atlanta Fire Department released photos of the suspect at the scene of the protest outside Wendy’s on June 9. The unrest was in response to the officer-involved killing of Rayshard Brooks.
“Fire Investigators are seeking the public’s help to identify the person seen in these photos,” the fire department tweeted. “We believe they may have vital information related to the Wendys Fire investigation. Please call 1-800-282-5804 or 404-547-TIPS(8477) to provide information. Rewards of up to $10,000.”
Meanwhile the Wendy’s has become a makeshift shrine and gathering place for the community. Many people have cardoned off the area and made it a no-passing zone.
Protesters are also reportedly demanding that White be released out of custody, although she is scheduled to be arraigned in the coming days.
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
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If you’re a student at the Atlanta University Center or you attend Georgia State, Georgia Tech or even UGA, you can find cheap or free college textbooks with very little effort.
Gone are the days of spending tuition-like money on books to get you through the semester. The resources we’re going to list below will save you money — and time — looking for cheap or free college textbooks.
How To Find Free College Textbooks In Georgia
These sites allow you to rent or buy cheap textbooks. In some cases you can get free college textbooks. For many of them, just search by title, author, or ISBN in the search bar on the website.
- CheapestTextbooks.com
- Bookboon (FREE)
- Bigwords.com
- IntechOpen (FREE)
- Google Play
- Open Textbook Library (FREE)
- Amazon
- Project Gutenberg (FREE)
- Slugbooks
- OpenStax (FREE)
- Facebook Marketplace (FREE)
Googling for some sites may also turn up places you don’t know about. Once the semester is over, you may want to sell your textbooks.
If so, then don’t hesitate to list them on local community forums, like Nextdoor, Craigslist or in Facebook groups.
If you want to make your price attractive, visit your local college bookstore and see what those textbooks cost new and used, then set your price accordingly.
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Downtown Atlanta’s State Farm Arena is partnering with Fulton County to turn the venue into Georgia’s largest-ever voting location.
The facility has been temporarily closed for the past several months due to the coronavirus pandemic, but not for much longer.
Starting on July 20, State Farm Arena will become transformed into a huge voting precinct for the August runoff as well as the November general elections.
“We are proud to partner with Fulton County to give all registered Fulton County residents the ability to vote early at our home,” State Farm Arena posted on Twitter.
The move was approved by the Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections.
“The partnership between Fulton County and the Atlanta Hawks is a great example of how the public sector and the private sector can work together to address the issues we saw on June 9,” Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said in a statement.
The June 9 reference was alluding to the looting that took place after a protest in Atlanta.
How Large Is State Farm Arena In Atlanta?
You may be wondering how big is State Farm Arena. The facility can accommodate a field that is 680,000 square feet.
When it comes to capacity, it would take 21,000 people to fill up State Farm Arena. At its peak, State Farm Arena hosts was hosting about 200 events and nearly 2 million guests a year.
Where Is State Farm Arena Located In Atlanta?
State Farm Arena is located at 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303. Here is a map to help you find it.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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Because of the damage that the coronavirus pandemic has done to the travel industry, many major airlines have taken steps to ensure that passengers are healthy before they board planes.
The carriers will require that passengers complete “health acknowledgements” as an added precaution to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The voluntary health rules come from Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines.
Here are the main areas that would constitute a “health acknowledgment,” according to A4A:
- Face Coverings: Assurance that all passengers have a face covering and wear it at the airport and on board.
- Symptoms: Assurance that the passenger is not experiencing a fever, which is essentially a temperature (38C/100.4F or higher), coughing, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell, chills, muscle pain and/or sore throat.
- Exposure – Assurance that the passenger has not had close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or had symptoms in the last 14 days.
After initial resistance, many airline executives have warmed to the idea that passengers should wear face masks.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian told staff that masks should be required for customers and those who don’t comply should be penalized.
“We take the requirement to wear a mask very seriously,” Bastian, said according to CNBC.com. “Customers who choose not to comply with this or any other safety requirement risk losing their future flight privileges with Delta.”
Airlines That Will Require A Health Acknowledgments
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- JetBlue Airways
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
Once you get your passport, you should be ready for your trip. Make sure you have found the cheapest flights from Atlanta that are on sale.To Atlanta is one of the most convenient places to travel to and from. A large part of that is because Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is so accessible.
Not only is it the world’s busiest airport, but it’s state-of-the-art in every way. If you’re interesting in traveling around Atlanta via car or even on scooter, here’s what to know.
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
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- How To Get Tested For COVID-19 In Atlanta
- Social Distancing Guide: How To Do It
- COVID-9 Protection: How To Make a Face And Face Covering
- Georgia Lockdown & Re-Opening: Everything You Need To Know
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Casting is slowly getting back underway for a number of Atlanta casting calls. Here is one you may be interested in.
A local production is casting an African-American family or African-American couple to work as background in a commercial. Here are the details.
Commercial Filming In Atlanta Seeks African-American Family / Couple
All ages are welcome to apply.
- Rate: $150 for four hours (per person) in Atlanta, GA
- Date: Monday, June 29th, 2020
Individuals MUST be living together or quarantining together as they will be together on-camera without a mask, but away from everyone else except for their familial unit. When off-screen, masks can be put back on! All GA Covid filming guidelines will be strictly followed.
To apply: please send ONE EMAIL FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY OR couple. Please include a minimum of three pictures (family or couple pictures are best) all ages, heights, weights, and contact info in the email. Very Important: Please include the statement that you are a family or couple and that you are quarantining together and none are currently sick. If you forget to confirm your quarantine statement, we will either skip the submission or request to confirm this information.
To submit:
Email: Submissions@CatrettCasting.com
Subject: QUARANTINE FAMILY (For families)
Subject: QUARANTINE COUPLE (For couples only
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.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Who is Natalie White?
That’s the question that Atlanta investigators want to know after images of the woman were released by authorities over the past week.
White was arrested outside the law offices of her attorney on June 23 and booked with first-degree arson, according to the AJC.
“Our GCSO Fugitive Unit’s hard work paid off today when they located Natalie White today and notified US Marshals/Fulton Co Sheriff Fugitive Unit, who made the arrest. Great team effort!,” the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office tweeted. “We appreciate ATLFireRescue‘s great investigation, which led to the ID of this suspect.”
Our GCSO Fugitive Unit's hard work paid off today when they located Natalie White today and notified US Marshals/Fulton Co Sheriff Fugitive Unit, who made the arrest. Great team effort! We appreciate @ATLFireRescue's great investigation, which led to the ID of this suspect. pic.twitter.com/i9Y1HNzhlo
— Gwinnett Sheriff's Office (@GwinnettSO) June 23, 2020
So far, police believe Natalie White is one of the people who started the massive fire at the Wendy’s restaurant on University Avenue on June .
That’s the day that people filled the streets after a police officer shot and killed Rayshard Brooks.
There was also a $20,000 reward for anyone with more information about the woman, according to police. It is unclear whether anyone will get to claim the money.
While the arrest brings to a close one of the more mysterious aspects of the unrest in the wake of the Brooks killing, many questions still remain about White.
Here’s What We Know About Natalie White So Far
The Atlanta Fire Department tweeted this announcement on June 20: “An arrest warrant has been issued by Atlanta Fire Investigators for Ms. Natalie White. She has been identified as a suspect in the arson fire that burned down the Wendy’s Restaurant (125 University Ave) on Saturday, June 13th. Call 404-577-TIPS or 1-800-282-5804 with any info.”
Police have released tons of footage of the Brooks arrest and subsequent shooting. In the dialog, Brooks can be heard telling an officer that “Natalie White” is his girlfriend.
“Natalie White, she’s my girlfriend … I can call her now,” he tells officer.
Video of Rayshard Brooks stating to the police that a woman named “Natalie White” was his girlfriendhttps://t.co/gh62ICQ8hG pic.twitter.com/tb43WkfCDm
— John Hernandez (@JohnWillflow) June 22, 2020
Could it be the same Natalie White? This is something that detectives are trying to figure out.
Meanwhile the Wendy’s has become a makeshift shrine and gathering place for the community. Many people have cardoned off the area and made it a no-passing zone.
Protesters are also reportedly demanding that White be released out of custody, although she is scheduled to be arraigned in the coming days.
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
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The hit NBC The Voice is holding a virtual casting call to field contestants for the upcoming season. The singing competition show has been a ratings bananza for NBC since its debut. in 2011.
This time, because of the coronavirus pandemic long lines of hopeful singers will be replaced with an online system that allows you to log in and record a snippet from a song.
The Voice Casting Call: Here’s How To Audition
For the audition for The Voice, contestants should prepare to sing one verse and chorus of a single song. You will have 1:30 (one minute thirty seconds) for your audition.
In that time period, producers want you to Introduce yourself, and state which song you’re going to sing, then sing your song. You can use an instrument, such as a guitar, a music track or sing a cappela.
The main thing is no matter what other instrumentation you use, you must be ready to go when you record.
What To Do When It’s Your Virtual Open Call Begins
Log into your Artist AccounT at NBC/thevoice.com on the day of your Virtual Open Call (VOC). If you arrive early, you’ll see the countdown timer. When it’s your turn to audition, click the blue button to begin your audition. You’ll have a 10 second countdown before the recording begins.
- Once the recording begins, introduce yourself, tell us what song you will be singing, then start singing!
- Once you submit your audition, a member of the Voice Casting Team will review your audition.
The Voice has featured many artists from metro Atlanta and other parts of Georgia through the seasons. Could you be the next one?
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Cornbread is one of the most delicious types of bread you can eat. And you need a stellar skillet to make it in. The best cast iron skillets make the best cornbread. It’s that simple.
This article will show you five of the best cast iron skillets to make excellent cornbread in the Southern tradition.
5 Best Cast Iron Skillets For Southern-Style Cornbread
Are you ready to take a look at these cast iron skillets? Let’s do it in a jiffy:
Lodge L8SK3 Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25″, Black – $13.87
Here’s what one reviewer says about this Lodge cast iron skillet: “This product is simply amazing and of very best quality that is available on Amazon. Its just worth an investment as it will last a lifetime with the right handling. Following are my comments after one month of usage.”
AmazonBasics 15-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Pan
Here’s what one reviewer says about this AmazonBasics Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet. “This is my first cast iron cookware. I read up on how to care for it, as well as gleaned tips and tricks from my grandmother and stepmom, who are cast iron pros from way back. From the reviews, I went ahead and re-seasoned it as soon as I received the package. It came double-boxed and styrofoam-lined; completely intact (I had read a review from someone who had received a snapped off handle and pan, not the case here). Since re-seasoning it, I’ve cooked with it three times so far. Eggs, sausage, and burgers. As far as what I’ve heard cast iron is supposed to do, this does it. It’s heavy, gets hot and stays hot, cleans easy, and the 10.5″ skillet fits our big burner perfectly. I’m very pleased with it, no regrets for my first cast iron skillet.”
Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet 2-Piece Set (10-Inch and 12-Inch) Oven Safe Cookware
Here’s what one reviewer says about this pre-seasoned cast iron skillet: “These are so great! They clean so easily! Cooking in them is a treat. Nothing sticks too much in them and the flavor of burgers or any food cooked in them is delicious!”
Home-Complete Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet-12 inch
Here’s what one reviewer says about this pre-seasoned cast iron skillet: “This is OK but it is about half the thickness or less of what it should be. It doesn’t hold temp for that reason. It was cheap enough to keep but if you’re looking for the old school pan your grandmother used to make great fried chicken, this isn’t it.”
Le Creuset LS2024-2659 Signature Iron Handle Skillet, 10-1/4-Inch, Marseille
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Here’s what one reviewer says about this Le Creuset cast iron skillet: “I’ve been reading reviews complaining about things sticking to the pan or the coating on the cast iron surface looking bad after a single use, but I haven’t had either of those problems. The key is knowing the right temperature at which to cook various foods. (For example, don’t cook eggs on the highest heat which seems to be a theme amongst those complaining) Cast iron takes a bit of skill to master its uses, but once you do, you can cook almost anything in them (except acidic foods), especially these coated cast-iron pans. For those who are worried about the negative reviews, just watch a few youtube videos or do a little internet searching to find the ins and outs of cast iron cooking, and you won’t have any problems. If the coating starts to look a little dull, you can still oil these pans just like a regular cast iron pan even though they have a coating on them already. A TINY dot of oil wiped around the pan will make it look gorgeous!
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