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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has been an outspoken critic of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to re-open many businesses around the state on Friday April 24. Now, she’s being attacked for it.
The mayor revealed that she was called a racial epithet from an anonymous source that has her phone number. Lance Bottoms recently showed a picture of a text message she received, which says: “Nigger, Just shut up and RE-OPEN ATLANTA!”
Atlanta Mayor Receives Threatening Message About Re-Opening Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The message was sent from an address that reads: “ReOpen@Georgia.gov.”
With my daughter looking over my shoulder, I received this message on my phone. I pray for you.
“Conscientious stupidity or sincere ignorance.”
~Martin Luther King, Jr. pic.twitter.com/dOimv9sdN3— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) April 23, 2020
What made matters worse is that Lance Bottoms said she was not alone when she received the text message.
“With my daughter looking over my shoulder, I received this message on my phone. I pray for you,” she posted on social media.
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She also shared this quote attributed to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.”: ““Conscientious stupidity or sincere ignorance.”
Lance Bottoms says while she and the governor have a great working relationship, she was not consulted on his plan to re-open part of the state’s economy while the coronavirus pandemic continues to take lives.
The mayor has created an advisory panel to help her decipher when to re-open Atlanta, although state law issued by Kemp supersedes anything she can enact. But that fact isn’t going to stop her.
“Reopening the city must be executed in a cautious manner that is best suited for Atlanta,” said Mayor Bottoms in a written statement. “The Advisory Council will provide the necessary input and buy-in from Atlanta stakeholders to outline a safe and thoughtful framework to get our economy back on track without endangering public health.”
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‘Too Soon’: Trump Says He Disagrees With Georgia Re-Opening Date
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In a White House briefing, President Trump reiterated that he disagreed with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to re-open the state on Friday, April 24.
“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.”
The new comments came one day after Trump strongly said that he is not in favor of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to re-open the state on Friday, April 24.
Trump said that, “I didn’t like to see spas opening … and I could have done something about it if I wanted to, but I said, ‘Let the governors handle it.”
“I want the people to be safe. I want t he people of Georgia to be safe,” Trump said.
Reports on social media said that Trump called Kemp the day before and expressed support for the re-opening date, but that’s not how it played on camera.
Trump says he’s “not happy with Brian Kemp.”
“I want the people to be safe. I want the people of Georgia to be safe, but I’m not happy about Brian Kemp.” Re: #reopenGA https://t.co/e5svDfZI0z pic.twitter.com/nYUdwSMNHu— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) April 23, 2020
Kemp, who is a Republican like Trump, has shunned criticism of his plan to open tattoo parlors, salons and bowling alleys. But this is the first time that Trump has publicly criticized a GOP governor during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Says He’s Not In Favor Of Georgia Re-Opening April 24
Trump told reporters that it was “too soon” for Georgia to open up the businesses that Kemp has chosen to lead the re-opening.
“I disagree … strongly,” Trump said, “with his decision to open certain facilities, which are in violation of the Phase 1 guidelines.”
His comments came the same day as new projections indicated that Georgia wouldn’t be ready to re-open until at least June 5.
Still, Trump showed limited support for Kemp’s rationale for re-opening Georgia, but added a caveat.
“But at the same time, he must do what he thinks is right,” Trump said, adding that he will step in if he thinks it’s something that is “egregious.”
Georgia is one of several states hit hardest with COVID-19 cases in the pandemic.
Kemp moved to re-open the state despite Georgia having nearly 19,000 coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, deaths attributed to Covid-19 surpassed 700+ deaths statewide, according to health officials.
Meanwhile, Georgia mayors, including Atlanta’s Keisha Lance Bottoms, say the state’s local level is not ready to re-open due to the health concerns involved.
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“For as much as all of us would like to get back to some semblance of normalcy, we can’t do it now. We don’t know what our rates are in Georgia,” she told MSNBC.
Speaking to CNN, Lance Bottoms said “We really are at a loss, and I am concerned as a mother and as the mayor of our capital city.”
“We really are at a loss, and I am concerned as a mother and as the mayor of our capital city.”
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia did not consult her and other key state leaders before his decision to allow some businesses to reopen. pic.twitter.com/4t0G8wyTdW
— CNN (@CNN) April 21, 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
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- 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
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is allowing gyms, barbers, cosmetologists, and other similar businesses statewide to reopen on Friday, April 24, 2020. Even President Trump, a fellow Republican, is opposed to the date.
Watch Kemp defend himself against criticism here.
Georgia has been under a state of emergency since early April, when local governments issued lockdowns to help mitigate the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia Governor To Re-Open Businesses, Houses Of Worship
Kemp moved to re-open the state despite Georgia having nearly 19,000 coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, deaths attributed to Covid-19 surpassed 700+ deaths statewide, according to health officials.
Although Kemp is rolling out the orders to revive the state economy, he told reporters at a news conference it will not be “business as usual.”
“Last week, the White House issued guidelines for states to begin to safely reopen our nation’s econom,” he said. “We appreciate their leadership and share in the president’s desire to reopen the economy and get Americans back to work.”
Kemp said a key component of the gating criteria is testing. “For weeks, I have expressed my frustration with the status of testing and committed more resources to expansion. We partnered with the University System of Georgia, partnered with the private sector to offer drive-thru services, and recently empowered public health departments across Georgia to offer testing for all symptomatic individuals. Today we’re taking this effort to the next level by announcing an even broader partnership with the state’s dedicated health sciences university and its health system to double down on our testing capacity and meet the requirements necessary to move forward with the president’s plan.”
“The next point is an important one. The entities that I am reopening are not reopening for ‘business as usual.’ Each of these entities will be subject to specific restrictions, including adherence to Minimum Basic Operations, social distancing, and regular sanitation. Minimum Basic Operations includes, but is not limited to, screening workers for fever and respiratory illness, enhancing workplace sanitation, wearing masks and gloves if appropriate, separating workspaces by at least six feet, teleworking where at all possible, and implementing staggered shifts.”
Businesses, including houses of worship, are still required to adhere to social distancing, staggered shifts and strict sanitizing, he said.
When Is Georgia Re-Opening Restaurants And Theaters?
Kemp is reopening restaurants and theaters on Monday, April 27. Bars, performance venues, and clubs will remain closed.
“We will release more information in the next few days. Bars, nightclubs, operators of amusement park rides, and live performance venues will remain closed,” he said.
Kemp said the shelter in place order is still active and will expire at 11:59 PM on April 30 for most Georgians.
Medically fragile and elderly Georgians should make plans to shelter in place at least through May 13 – the date Georgia’s Public Health Emergency expires.
Meanwhile, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says her city is not ready to re-open due to the health concerns involved.
“For as much as all of us would like to get back to some semblance of normalcy, we can’t do it now. We don’t know what our rates are in Georgia,” she told MSNBC.
"For as much as all of us would like to get back to some semblance of normalcy, we can't do it now. We don't know what our rates are in Georgia." – Mayor @KeishaBottoms on @MSNBC w/ @AlexWitt discussing the need for more #COVID19 testing before considering reopening. pic.twitter.com/K8bAoPds7r
— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) April 18, 2020
After Kemp’s announcement, Lance Bottoms issued a statement saying that she was gathering her advisory board to advise on next steps for Atlanta.
“Reopening the city must be executed in a cautious manner that is best suited for Atlanta,” said Mayor Bottoms. “The Advisory Council will provide the necessary input and buy-in from Atlanta stakeholders to outline a safe and thoughtful framework to get our economy back on track without endangering public health.”
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
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Clayton County in metro Atlanta went into lockdown at midnight April 1 and it was extended until May 13 as part of a “shelter in place” to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Clayton’s shelter in place order is following the lead of surrounding municipalities such as Fulton and DeKalb counties.
The move follow’s the curfew set in place by College Park. The Clayton County city enacted the measure last week.
Clayton County Issues Mandatory Shelter In Place Order
Clayton’s executive order says this:
All individuals currently living within the unincorporated jurisdiction of Clayton
County (the “County”) shall remain at their place of residence. To the extent individuals are using
shared or outdoor spaces, they must at all times as reasonably possible maintain social distancing of at
least six feet from any other person when they are outside their residence. All individuals may leave
their residences only for:
a. Essential Activities
b. Essential Governmental Functions
c. To operate Essential BusinessesThe order says, “This Order shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on April 1, 2020 and will continue to be in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 12, 2020, or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by the Chairman.”
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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
- 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
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Only in recent years has Atlanta become known as Hollywood South, but the metro area’s underground lens has always been particularly strong.
Forget the Academy Awards, these Atlanta movies have garnered tens of millions of views on the internet, Youtube and other social media. That means that people are watching!
Gritty Underground Atlanta Hood Movies Everybody’s Talking About
The city has harnessed a plethora of filmmakers, including Spike Lee, that have honed their craft at the surrounding universities of Georgia State University, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and University of Georgia.
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Here are several underground Atlanta movies that are going crazy on the internet.
Exit 66
“Exit 66” is about two entrepreneur hustlers (mr_showtyme-polo) & Apple-Black Luchiano) and there loyal team and their efforts to finesse the streets for a better life.
‘Hottlanta: The Movie’
‘We Live By The Code Of The Streets’
This is a TMiles film about two guys from Washington D.C, Dee Dee and Ray, who lives by a code of the streets, leave no witnesses and when one falls in love with a Atlanta female he has to think fast on his next move that might lead him to break the rules.
Atlanta Documovie
A look inside of Atlanta from the view of Dreak B and many more Filmed by: CoopGetDaCamera.
2Eleven: The Movie
2Eleven is a tragic tale about a woman addicted to the street life while the community’s normalcy — and lack thereof — swirls around her.
Take Over Your Trap (Bankroll Fresh)
Bankroll Fresh’s film, “Take Over Yo Trap,”was inspired by his own life story. The film was produced by Fresh’s label, Street Money Worldwide.
Every Hood Is The Same
Written & Directed by: Decatur Redd… Two kids, down bad. Let’s see how he rise up. When life has it’s unexpected changes’ second chance could be as simple as a dream. One thing every guy from the hood has in common and that’s to make it out the hood.
We Was Homeboyz (Pastor Troy)
They were always the best of partners, starting off selling drugs together in the streets of Atlanta, GA. They came up and got money, but jealousy and envy makes things fall apart and you receive a first hand look at how wicked and cut-throat the dope game can be.
Karma
“Karma the movie in ATL” is produced by TMD & OMG PRODUCTIONS. Shantel .@johndellsanders
Weedman
“Weedman” is an Atlanta-produced movie with scenes shot around the Metropolitan Parkway neighborhoods.
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 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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No matter if you live in a big city like Atlanta or a smaller one in a rural area, social distancing, stay-at-home orders and self isolating are all parts of our lives now. You may be wondering what are some of the best indoor things to do in Atlanta.
We’re going to explore some fun things you can do inside your home as you try to stay safe and keep others out of harm’s way.
1. Watch The PandaCam
The Atlanta Zoo is the only place in the world where you can see twin giant pandas do their thing. Mei Lun and Mei Huan have thrilled tourists and locals alike for a number of years.
Want to see the pandas in action? Take a look at the PandaCam!
2. Look In On A Cooking Class Or Virtual Happy Hour
A number of Atlanta chefs are hosting virtual cooking classes on Youtube and other video platforms.
- Mixing With Mixy features drink recipes and more on Youtube
- Likewise Bar has a virtual happy hour daily at 5 p.m.
- Sippin’ At Home hosted by Gunshow
- Redbird chef Zeb Stevenson hosts regular cooking classes via IG
- Wahoo Wine in Decatur hosts a virtual wine tasting on Thursdays at 5 p.m.
3. Make A Quarantine Drink
What To Drink Right Now While You’re Self-Isolating You already know that one of the favorite pasttimes of Atlantans is to concoct creative libations, especially of the fruity variety.
Here are some of the best dranky dranks you can make as part of your #quarantinedrink session. Quarantine Drinks: What To Make While Self-Isolating
4. Make A Face Covering
Sure, you can buy a mask or face covering, but you can save money if you make one. There are ways to do it with and without a sewing, so there’s that.
From cloth to underwear, here’s how to make a homemade face covering.
5. Order Some Takeout
Atlanta’s restaurants are doing what they can to fulfill takeout orders via online and phone. Hungry for some of your favorite restaurants. Order to go.
You can also order alcohol with your takeout food.
6. Watch FREE Movies
Cozy up with your favorite blanket, get you some popcorn (optional) watch some of your favorite movies for free. Make an evening of it. Here are some movie options:
7. Relax At Home
Few people actually know how to relax, like, chill out. When we say relax, we mean, like go sit (or lie) down somewhere. This is a great way to meditate on your purpose and reconnect. Here are some tips on taking it easy.
8, Work Out At Home
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels With many gyms still closed, you don’t have to let your body go down. For under $60 you could invest in a home gym. Here’s everything you need.
9. Listen To Some Atlanta Music
Atlanta has some of the greatest music artists of the last quarter century. No matter if it’s Youtube or Spotify or Apple Music, get into some:
10. Get In Shape At Home
Photo by Obi Onyeador on Unsplash Remember the old adage ‘look good, feel good?” Well, it’s true! There is a direct correlation between what you see in the mirror and your mental / emotional well-being.
Even without weights, you can get in shape pretty quickly at home. Here are some tips on things you can do around the house that can help your waistline.
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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For Atlantan Ciara and hubby Russell Wilson are having a baby! The Super Bowl-winning quarterback recently took to social media to show the cutest gender reveal you ever did see.
The Seattle signal caller is on the sidelines like the rest of us due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped his family life from flourishing.
Ciara, Russell Wilson Share Cutest Gender Reveal Ever
Watch Ciara and there two kids guess the new baby’s gender in the video below:
Gender Reveal Time! @Ciara
Prince 🤴🏽 or Princess👸🏽??? pic.twitter.com/JcI9mLUQEp— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 14, 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
- SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDE: How To Do It
- FREE DOWNLOAD: Print Out This Pantry List
- Self-Isolating? Here’s Where To Watch FREE Movies Online
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Atlanta media icon Ryan Cameron continues to recover at an Atlanta hospital after suffering a heart attack, according to WSBTV.
Cameron, 54, was rushed to the ER last week for an undisclosed emergency. Since that time, Atlanta celebrities have issued well wishes and asked the city to pray for him.
Report: Ryan Cameron Recovering In ICU After Heart Attack
Cameron has worked for three of the major urban radio stations in Atlanta over the past 20 years, becoming the voice of the city for many. He currently works for MAJIC 107.5/97.5.
If the Atlanta Hawks’ season were not suspended, he’d also be the PA announcer at those games.
The MAJIC 107.5/97.5 Instagram account issued the following statement on behalf of the Cameron family.
“On behalf of the family of Ryan Cameron, we are asking for your fervent prayers as he recovers from emergency surgery that took place earlier this week. We ask for privacy during this difficult time. Thank you for your love and concern,” the family wrote.
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Like most people, your grocery bill may be taking up more of your income than it has in many years. And that’s Ok, you gotta eat. But you don’t have to pay full price for groceries.
If you have all the money in the world, then you may not need to save money, but many people do. This article is going to show you three tips to save money on your grocery bill.
3 Steps To Help You Stop Paying Full Price For Groceries
No matter if you like to fill your basket with potato chips, steaks, shrimp or toilet tissue, you can save money if you do it right.
As you’ll see, the way you save money on groceries, is you put together a strategy.
1. Download These Apps
Ever wanted to shop and earn cash rewards? Download these rebate apps to save big money on groceries:
2. Make A Budget
The worse thing you can do is show up at the grocery store without a plan. You don’t want to shop by just throwing whatever you see in your basket.
You should make a budget that takes care of all your needs for that week or until your next paycheck. When you create a budget here’s what you should include:
- List your expenses
- Itemize things you don’t need
- Lastly, write down necessities
3. Save The Most On Groceries By Making A Shopping List
The #1 way to save is to write down the things you need to buy. If you add that to the budget you’ve created, it will tell you exactly the amount of money you can spend.
It will also show you what you can buy and how much you can afford. Another benefit of making a shopping list is that it will keep you focused so you don’t overspend.
Last Words
No matter how much money you have, the only way you’re going to save money on food is if you put together a plan. Put these strategies in action, and let me know if they work!
Interested in other ways to save or make money? Check out our Money Section:
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It was just another day in metro Atlanta, but then it wasn’t. A Georgia couple had planned to get married in South Carolina but the coronavirus pandemic changed their plans.
They had to make do in Lawrenceville’s Rhodes Park when a celebrity happened upon them. R&B singer Tony Terry saw the couple and asked to sing for them, which they eagerly accepted.
“I asked if I could sing for their first dance and they danced while I sang to them. We were walking in Rhodes Jordan park today socially distancing ourselves of course and we see a couple getting married It was just the two of them and the officiant I asked if I could sing for their first dance and they danced while I sang to them,” he posted alongside the video.