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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The city of Atlanta in conjunction with Invest Atlanta has created the $1,500 creATL Relief Fund to help artists and freelancers recover from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The creATL Relief Fund was set up to help those working in Atlanta’s gig economy who are hit hard by the pandemic. Those gigs include such disciplines as film, music and entertainment.
Relief Fund Aimed To Help Atlanta Gig Workers
The good news is that the creATL Relief Fund is a grant, which means it doesn’t have to be paid back. Still, those that get it are expected to use it to further their creative endeavors.
“Atlanta is a vibrant city and international hub for creatives and entertainment industry leaders,” said Mayor Bottoms. “We want to ensure our talent and cultural arts sectors are stable and well-supported during this time. This fund will help our creative artists continue to enrich our lives and our communities.
CreATL Relief Fund: How To Apply
Grants will be awarded based on a lottery system. If you’re interested in applying for the creATL Relief Fund, here are some of the primary requirements:
- Must be a resident of Atlanta for at least the last six months
- Must be able to establish a history of “gig” or freelance work
- Must be able to demonstrate a financial need for the money
Grant awards are subject to the conditions of the program. All eligibility requirements and application information are available on Invest Atlanta’s website at www.investatlanta.com/creATL.
See More Atlanta Coronavirus Resources Here
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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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is astonished at the number of people who are no longer practicing social distancing and other safety guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“I was so taken aback this weekend when I saw so many people out,” she told MSNBC this weekend. “I thought that maybe something had changed, that maybe this still not a highly contagious virus that thousands of people were dying from each day.”
Atlanta Mayor Aghast At Number Of People Out Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Indeed, one week after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp “re-opened” the state, masses of people could be seen congregating in parks, outside busy streets and even in some restaurants.
All of which flies in the face of the guidelines issued by the Atlanta-based Centers of Disease Control & Prevention, which clearly has advised that people take the virus seriously by doing the following:
- Wearing a mask or face covering in close contact with others
- Standing at least 6 feet from one another
- Washing your hands more frequently and not touching common surfaces
“The reality in Georgia is that … many people heard what they wanted to hear, but my message is consistent: I am still encouraging people to stay home,”Lance Bottoms says.
Nowhere was her message more relevant than at Lenox Square mall, which opened its doors for the first time in more than a month on May 4.
Throngs of people were seen on social media waiting to enter the mall, which is one of many that has re-opened.
HAPPENING NOW— This is the line to get inside @LenoxSqMall. They are about to open for the first time since March 18th @11AliveNews pic.twitter.com/SRVThKIL0E
— Maura Sirianni 11Alive (@MauraSirianni) May 4, 2020
Lance Bottoms says the facts are that this is still a highly contagious virus, especially among African-Americans, who are dying disproportionately to others.
“When we look at other countries and see how they’ve gotten to the other side of this, it’s very simple: They’ve stayed in to flatten the curve. And we’re nowhere near there in Georgia.”
"I was so taken aback this weekend when I saw so many people out…I thought that maybe something had changed, that maybe this still not a highly contagious virus that thousands of people were dying from each day." Mayor @KeishaBottoms with @AriMelber on #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/tA0343eN3T
— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) May 4, 2020
On CNN, Lance Bottoms says she is going to stand her ground despite what’s happening around Atlanta.
“What it really feels like to me is that there is this testing of the waters and willingness to sacrifice people for the economy. And I’m not willing to sacrifice my children or my mother, all of whom are asthmatic,” she says.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is pushing back against GA Gov. Kemp’s reopening orders. “Nothing has changed about Covid-19… what it really feels like to me, anyway, is that there is this testing of the waters and willingness to sacrifice people for the sake of our economy.” pic.twitter.com/FMenD3JwYp
— CNN (@CNN) May 6, 2020
“I saw so many people over the weekend who had no consideration of putting themselves and others at risk,” she says.
CNN says one study found that more than 80% of those hospitalized in Georgia were African-American.
Responding to that, Lance Bottoms says, “We are continuing to provide resources to people .. but so much of it really is about education, education, education.”
"The feedback that I am receiving is that people are not ready for us to open back up." – Mayor @KeishaBottoms to @JovitaMoore on reopening Atlanta during the #COVID19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/YqEvAIx26V
— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) May 5, 2020
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 OWN TV series Greenleaf indicates that it will wrap its final season in a tantalizing teaser video the network posted on Sunday, May 3.
Greenleaf, which stars Merle Dandridge. Lynn Whitfield as Lady Mae Greenleaf. and Keith David as Bishop James Greenleaf, is set to debut its fourth and final season in June 2020.
Greenleaf Series Officially Ending
Filmed in Atlanta, the series delved into the trials and tribulations of a religious family at the helm of a megachurch.
It was gotten three nominations from the NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic TV Series and Whitfield was tapped for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
It looks like the coming season will be a good one. That’s because the matriarch seems to finally turn his united family into the humble servants they pretend to be for much of their screentime.
It remains to be seen whether Oprah Winfrey will return as Mavis McCready.
Here is the teaser video from OWN:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkLnQBw-Y-0
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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A new HBO series produced by Jordan Peele and filmed in Atlanta is ready for prime time. Here is the Lovecraft Country trailer, which dropped recently.
“Lovecraft Country” is a drama horror series based on the novel by author Matt Ruff. Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions is worked on the project along with Bad Robot.
Watch: ‘Lovecraft Country’ Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvamPJp17Ds
Earlier this year, the series had a bunch of casting calls around the city, adding to the excitement.
Lovecraft Country was created by Peele and Misha Green. It stars Abbey Lee, Chase Brown and Aunjanue Ellis, among other people.
Where Was Lovecraft Country Filmed?
Lovecraft Country was filmed in parts of Atlanta as well as rural parts of Georgia, including Macon. The HBO series also filmed in suburban Chicago, including White Pines State Park in Mount Morris, Illinois.
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.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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If you’re trying to wipe consistently, you’re going to need some toilet tissue. The problem is that many grocery stores are experiencing a shortage because they are overwhelmed.
The way to get toilet paper is straight from the source. Here’s how to order toilet paper directly from the manufacturer.
Where To Buy Toilet Tissue And Other Paper Products During The Pandemic
Which companies make toilet paper? Ones like Georgia-Pacific, Proctor & Gamble and more. Here’s how to order toilet paper or find it online:
Proctor & Gamble
Kimberly-Clark
Georgia-Pacific
If the items you want are not in stock, some of these companies allow you to sign up for email notifications.
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:
- HOW TO GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 IN ATLANTA
- Atlanta Rapper Future Is Donating Masks To Health Workers
- Pandemic-Proof Pantry: Things To Buy Online Right Now
- Quarantine Drinks: What To Make While Self-Isolating
- Here Are Publix’s New Hours Due To Coronavirus
- Here Are Walmart’s New Hours Amid Coronavirus
- Delta Cuts Capacity Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
- SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDE: How To Do It
- Is A Domestic Travel Ban Next? Here’s What To Know
- FREE DOWNLOAD: Print Out This Pantry List
- Trump: Nation Could Be Under COVID-19 Rules Til ‘July, August’
- Entire Georgia Legislature Self-Quarantine For 14 Days
- City of Atlanta Limits Restaurants, Closes Bars
- Self-Isolating? Here’s Where To Watch FREE Movies Online
- Atlanta Mayor Shows Racist Text Message She Got Over Re-Opening
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Whole Foods shoppers will be offered free face masks in Atlanta and other cities, parent company Amazon announced recently. The masks are expected to be available in the coming days.
“If customers don’t already have their own face covering, they will be able to pick up a mask at the entrance of the Whole Foods Market store,” the company said in a blog post.
Whole Foods Giving Customers Free Face Masks
Whole Foods said the stores are taking additional measures to keep customers safe, including increasing hand sanitizer, thermal cameras, thermometers, sanitizing wipes, gloves and additional handwashing stations.
The company is also committed to adding disinfectant spraying in buildings, procuring COVID testing supplies, and boosting its janitorial services.
Whole Foods is just one of many stores that are catering to the nation’s most vulnerable populations. These states are the ones with “Senior Hours“ locally.
Atlanta is the site of the largest Whole Foods in the nation, which opened in April 2019.
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:
- HOW TO GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 IN ATLANTA
- Delta Cuts Capacity Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
- SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDE: How To Do It
- Is A Domestic Travel Ban Next? Here’s What To Know
- FREE DOWNLOAD: Print Out This Pantry List
- Entire Georgia Legislature Self-Quarantine For 14 Days
- City of Atlanta Limits Restaurants, Closes Bars
- Self-Isolating? Here’s Where To Watch FREE Movies Online
- Atlanta Mayor Shows Racist Text Message She Got Over Re-Opening
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Georgia Gov. Brian’s statewide shelter-in-place order is set to expire at midnight on Thursday, May 31 as local businesses continued to re-open.
Meanwhile, he has extended Georgia’s public health state of emergency through June 12, 2020. He is also ordering the elderly and medically fragile to shelter in place for now while the broader population is free from such measures.
When Will Georgia Bars Re-Open?
“I encourage all Georgians to continue to maintain social distancing, limit their travel, and use best practices,” he tweeted. “Gatherings of more than 10 people will not be allowed unless it is possible to maintain 6 feet of distance.”
I encourage all Georgians to continue to maintain social distancing, limit their travel, and use best practices. Gatherings of more than 10 people will not be allowed unless it is possible to maintain 6 feet of distance. Read the new Executive Order: https://t.co/foH4Y5kA4H pic.twitter.com/n5k5ihC2df
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) April 30, 2020
Kemp has been defiant in the face of critics who have said that Georgia is risking the lives of its residents by trying to resume normal life amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Kemp posted on Twitter recently that Georgia was ready to ramp up COVID-19 testing as it re-opens.
“We have numerous testing sites, physicians, & tests. We just need more Georgians to participate,” he said. “If you are symptomatic or work on the frontlines, download the Augusta University ExpressCare app or call 706-721-1852 to schedule a free test. RT to spread the word!”
Today we are taking another measured step to protect the lives – and livelihoods – of all Georgians. We will continue to work around the clock to follow the data, heed the advice of public health officials, and keep Georgia families safe. pic.twitter.com/kPFjAfDApW
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) April 30, 2020
Meanwhile, a recent virus spread simulation from a Harvard/MIT team shows a vicious plateau for Georgia. The team used data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
Explore the Harvard/MIT Georgia data HERE.
Also, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has been a vocal critic against Kemp’s plan to re-open Georgia, which is at odds with the data she is seeing.
Penning an opinion piece in The Atlantic, Lance Bottoms said, “The political reality is that we are a blue city in a red state, trying to balance public-health concerns in a diverse environment while getting our economy back on track as soon as possible.”
She added: “I am reminded that we cannot let racism divide our country and pit communities against each other. Last week I was attacked in ugly racial terms on my personal phone, with my children nearby, for speaking out on the side of science for the safety of our residents and businesses. Cowardice like this does not deter me. As the poet Audre Lorde said, “I am deliberate and afraid of nothing.” Remaining silent during this crisis will not protect us.”
"Simply because we have hospital beds and we are not at capacity does not mean we need to work to fill them up." – Mayor @KeishaBottoms discussing #COVID19 on @GMA. pic.twitter.com/sdwW3P2zDr
— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) April 24, 2020
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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A number of Waffle Houses in Atlanta and throughout Georgia are re-opening in line with Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan for the state’s economy to get revived.
Speaking to WSB-TV, Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer said that all restaurant employeees will wear masks as they serve dine-in customers. They will also practice social distancing and other health safeguards due to COVID-19.
Despite Pandemic, Georgia Waffle Houses Re-Opening To Diners
Although there are many critics of restaurants opening up, Ehmer said he will honor any employee who doesn’t want to come back to work — at the same time, he knows employees are hurting economically.
“I think it might make the difference between having a job and not having a job, and I know the unemployment system has been enhanced to help take care of the most vulnerable people, but people want to have jobs, and they want to have something to do and take care of their families,” Ehmer told the TV station. ” I think it’s going to give them some hope.”
Waffle House closed 419 of its restaurants across the nation as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Many restaurants, including Waffle House, have had to go to takeout orders only as the virus continues to spread across the nation.
One of the biggest critics of re-opening has been Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who has said repeatedly that the state — and Atlanta — is not ready, based on the increasing death counts.
Atlanta Mayor’s Message: Stay Home Save Lives
Lance Bottoms is firm in telling Atlantans not to go out, despite the fact that Kemp’s executive order trumps her local laws.
She added: “It’s a very confusing time for people, but the one thing where the messaging has been very clear, is to stay home to save lives.”
Thanks so much Mayor @KeishaBottoms for shining a light on the work we are doing at @TheGoodrCo during the #SOULSaturday rally! This has done two things: made me incredibly humble to lead my team doing this work + made my grandma believe I will be her quote “Secretary of Food.”❤️ pic.twitter.com/8pW2PM2xdb
— Jasmine Crowe (@jasminecrowe) April 25, 2020
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:
- HOW TO GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 IN ATLANTA
- Atlanta Rapper Future Is Donating Masks To Health Workers
- Pandemic-Proof Pantry: Things To Buy Online Right Now
- Quarantine Drinks: What To Make While Self-Isolating
- Here Are Publix’s New Hours Due To Coronavirus
- Here Are Walmart’s New Hours Amid Coronavirus
- Delta Cuts Capacity Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
- SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDE: How To Do It
- Is A Domestic Travel Ban Next? Here’s What To Know
- FREE DOWNLOAD: Print Out This Pantry List
- Trump: Nation Could Be Under COVID-19 Rules Til ‘July, August’
- Entire Georgia Legislature Self-Quarantine For 14 Days
- City of Atlanta Limits Restaurants, Closes Bars
- Self-Isolating? Here’s Where To Watch FREE Movies Online
- Atlanta Mayor Shows Racist Text Message She Got Over Re-Opening
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if you’re looking for a job during the coronavirus pandemic, Instacart has gone on a massive hiring spree. The company is looking to hire 250,000 to meet demand.
In a post on Media, Instacart said this:
One month ago, we shared our plans to bring on 300,000 additional full-service shoppers to help us meet increased customer demand we’ve seen. We quickly met that goal, and are now planning to bring on an additional 250,000 full-service shoppers in an effort to get back to same-day delivery across our platform.
Instacart Goes On Hiring Spree
The company says it will especially focus on shoppers in the following states: California, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and Toronto.
Instacart shoppers will also get wellness checks in the app. The company says the app will ask shoppers a number of questions before they begin shopping.
“To help make it easier for you to monitor your health during this time, all shoppers will soon have access to a daily, in-app wellness check. This check will help you determine if you have any COVID-19 related symptoms, and give you guidance on what to do next if you have symptoms.”
How To Apply To Be An Instacart Shopper
If you’re interested in being an Instacart shopper, here’s how to apply for the job.
You must be age 18 or older to work for Instacart. What you’ll be doing is shopping and delivering groceries and everyday essentials to homes.
Instacart also partners with Costco pharmacies, so you may also be delivering prescription medications.
Here’s the link to apply to be an Instacart Shopper.
Metro Atlanta has a hot economy and that means employers are hiring at a rapid pace. We currently have job articles that show you high-paying jobs, those close to downtown and even side hustles you might like.If you’re looking to get hired in Atlanta right now, there’s a very real possibility that you can land your dream job.More Atlanta Jobs from AtlantaFi.com:
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he’s heard the criticism from Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms about re-opening the state, but he’s confident even as deaths continue to rise due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“She’s working very hard like all elected officials are to protect their populations,” he said of Lance Bottoms. He added later, that he understands “where folks like the mayor and others may agree or disagree.”
Georgia Re-Opening: Everything You Want To Know
Georgia is one of many states that has committed to re-opening its businesses to revive its economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is everything you need to know about that.
Are Georgia Deaths Still Increasing?
Georgia’s deaths attributed to coronavirus continue to increase. The Georgia Department of Health has the official tally of deaths for the state. The New York Times has a Georgia death counter that shows the daily toll.
Even though deaths are still on the rise, Kemp believes that the state saw its peak in early April, according to the models he saw.
Why Is Georgia Re-Opening First?
Kemp told Fox News that by re-opening Georgia’s hair salons and bowling alleys, he is taking a calculated risk that he feels the state can handle. “This is a measured approach with a lot of different requirements and guidance that we’re going to be putting out,” he says.
He added: “I’m very confident of that step. It was done in conjunction with public health officials based on the data that we’re seeing in our state and the gateways to the phase 1 part of the president’s plan.”
Does The President Agree With Georgia Re-Opening?
Speaking of the president, In a White House briefing, President Trump reiterated that he disagreed with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to re-open the state.
More specifically, Trump isn’t opposed to Georgia re-opening, but the fact that it’s so soon.
“I went to [Dr.] Deborah [Birx[ and Dr. Fauci and other people and they weren’t thrilled about it,” Trump said about Kemp’s plan to re-opne. “And I told him very distinctly, ‘You do what you think is best,’” Trump said, “But if you ask me if I’m happy about it, I’m not happy about it and I’m not happy about Brian Kemp.”
Earlier, it was reported that Trump talked to Kemp ahead of time and expressed approval of his plan to re-open Georgia. After health officials pushed back, Trump changed his tune, slamming Kemp in the White House news conference.
What Are Critics Opposed To The Re-Opening Doing?
Some restaurants have refused to re-open, citing that not enough time has passed. And some people have began protesting on city streets.
Despite the flip, Kemp says he’s more worried about his state’s businesses than any flak from others.
“I got some people protesting because I took this step, and I got others protesting me because they think I didn’t go far enough.”
See Kemp’s interview with Fox News here:
Meanwhile, Lance Bottoms is firm in telling Atlantans not to go out, despite the fact that Kemp’s executive order trumps her local laws.
How Does The Atlanta Mayor Feel About Georgia Re-Opening?
“We are not on the other side of this,” Lance Bottoms told CNN. “We will never get to the light until we do what we’ve done thus far, which is to continue to socially isolate from one another.”
She added: “It’s a very confusing time for people, but the one thing where the messaging has been very clear, is to stay home to save lives.”
"Words matter….My concern when I hear the president tout injections and ingestion of household products, children are listening & I hope that he will allow the professionals, scientists and public health experts to speak on this." Mayor @KeishaBottoms on @CNN Friday. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/03fLczJKv2
— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) April 26, 2020
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:
- ATLANTA CORONAVIRUS GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
- 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