• Tenoch Huerta in Wakanda Forever: Black Panther

    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Takes In $840M+ At Box Office

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    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been going gangbusters at the box office since its opened in November 2022. The movie surpassed the $840 million mark over the past few days.

    After more than a week in theaters, the Atlanta-filmed movie has raked in nearly $500 million domestically and another $350 million outside the U.S.

    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Wins At Box Office

    Given its strong debut, industry insiders expect Wakanda Forever to track closely with the first Black Panther movie, which took in $202 million during its opening weekend.

    For the year, Marvel Studios has contributed mightily to Disney’s box office reign, but Wakanda Forever has a chance to beat them all. Here are the top grossing films for 2022.

    • Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness — $955 million
    • Thor: Love and Thunder — $761 million
    • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — $381 million (and counting)

    How Is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Doing At The Box Office?

    Domestically, Wakanda Forever took in $202 million around the United States. Abroad, the movie has pulled in an additional $150 million — and it’s just been one weekend.
    In its second full week, the sequel is projected to pull in $72 million, making it an official blockbuster.
     
    The original Black Panther movie took in $202 million in its weekend in February 2018. It would go on to make $1.3 billion across the world and put the entire MCU on notice.

    Where Was Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Filmed?

    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was filmed in various parts of the United States and Puerto Rico. Major production was done just outside Atlanta at Trilith Studios, as well as around Georgia, including in Brunswick at the Mary Ross Waterfront Park. Just like the first Black Panther film, Tyler Perry Studios was also used for some key scenes.

    In addition to Atlanta and the Vulcan Materials quarry in Stockbridge, Georgia, some landscapes in Massachusetts also appeared in the film.

    Who Is The Breakout Star Of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?

    Critics aside, it’s pretty evident that Tenoch Huerta’s turn as Namor stole the show. On the publicity tour for the movie, Huerta, who is from Ecatepec de Morelos, State of Mexico, has made a point to remind people that Namor is not a symbol of Latino representation, but rather, Mexico’s indigenous population. In fact, in the film, Namor describes himself as a Mayan.

    Here is Huerta in his own words:

    The movie’s trailer elicited high emotion weeks before its release.

    Final Word

    It’s pretty clear now that Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever is an instant hit and has not brought even further spotlight to Atlanta as the new center of the moviemaking universe.

    The film continues to take in massive haul in the early days of its release in U.S. theaters. The movie’s opening weekend took in $180 million, which is an all-time high for November.

    Because of the steady flow of movie and TV productions, Atlanta has been called the Hollywood of the South and it’s not just a label.. If you want to be an actor, the city has classes you can take as well as places that provide headshots and more. You can also audition at numerous casting calls to build your movie and TV reel.
     
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  • free turkey for Thanksgiving in Atlanta

    This Atlanta Planet Fitness Is Giving Away Free Turkeys

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    Planet Fitness is continuing its holiday tradition of giving back to the community just days ahead of Thanksgiving.
     
    The West End location is giving away 500 free turkeys to community and club members.

    When Is Planet Fitness Giving Away Turkeys?

    Planet Fitness is offering free turkeys on Tuesday, Nov. 22, starting at 11 a.m. until supplies last.

    Where Is The West End Planet Fitness Located?

    The Planet Fitness in West End is located at 854 Oak Dr, SW Atlanta, Ga. 30310. Here is a map to help you find it.
     

    Of course, Planet Fitness is also hoping you’ll join and become a member for only $10 per month!

    Where To Eat For Thanksgiving In Atlanta

    These Atlanta restaurants have your Turkey Day meal ready to go.

    STK

    1075 Peachtree St, NW Atlanta Ga. 30309 / 404-793-0144

    STK turkey dinner

    STK in Midtown is offering Roasted Free-Range Turkey with all the sides and trimmings for dine-in or takeout from Nov. 24-27 this year.

    Dine In: • Roasted Free Range Turkey: $64 Adults | $29 Children (12 & Under) – Includes: cornbread & sage stuffing, shallot & thyme confit thighs, sauteed green beans with crispy shallots, maple baked sweet potato, yukon gold mashed potatoes – parmesan crust classic gravy, cranberry orange chutney • Spiced Pumpkin Pie: $12 per slice  

    *Open 11am-10pm on Thanksgiving Day.

    Takeout: • Roasted Free Range Turkey: $124 for two| $64 single serving – Includes: everything from Dine-In Turkey Dinner & Spiced Pumpkin Pie • STK Signature Sides: $18 each (lobster mac & cheese $31)  

    *Pre-order begins 11/14.

    Busy Bee Cafe

    810 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 | (404) 525-9212

    Busy Bee's Turkey

    Busy Bee will be serving a full menu on T-Day. You can order online for all your Thanksgiving catering needs.

    Hobnob Neighborhood Tavern

    HobNob Neighborhood Tavern Opening In Atlantic Station In Midtown Atlanta

    HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern is serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The dinner is $45 per person and a kids plate for children 12 and under is $17.95.

    You can make reservations at any Hobnob location.

    Read the whole list of Thanksgiving meal-ready restaurants in Atlanta.

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  • Thousands Attend Takeoff’s Funeral In Downtown Atlanta

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    On a rainy Friday morning, tens of thousands of people packed State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta to remember Takeoff, the local rapper who made it big with his hometown group, Migos.

    The funeral service for Kirshnik Kari Ball, better known as Takeoff was held on Friday, November 11, 2022.

    Chloe Bailey performed as did Justin Beiber.

    A who’s who of celebrities came out in support of the funeral service, including his Migos partners Quavo and Offset. Although the once close friends have grown distant of late, they both made remarks that signaled that they were focused on brotherhood.

    Drake also spoke at the funeral, while also announcing that he would be delaying his performance at the Apollo Theatre out of respect for Takeoff’s funeral.

    Here is the funeral program for Takeoff:

     Takeoff funeral program

    When Did Takeoff’s Funeral Service Take Place?

    The funeral for Takeoff took place on Friday, Nov. 11 at 12 p.m. at State Farm Arena. Doors opened to the public at 11 a.m., the arena said.

    The Rev. Jesse Curney III, Senior Pastor of New Mercies Christian Church in Lilburn officiated the service.

    Childhood friend Offset was spotted with his wife Cardi B outside the service as paparazzi staked out the area. The couple have a mansion in nearby Buckhead.

    Cardi B at Takeoff's funeral in Atlanta

    Free tickets for the funeral were made available only to Georgia residents. Tickets became available on Tuesday, November 8th at 2 p.m. via Ticketmaster. 

    The family asks that in lieu of flowers or gifts that donations should be made to The Rocket Foundation which was recently established to support programs which are saving lives through proven, community-based solutions to prevent gun violence. Donations can be made at: www.rocket-foundation.org

    Where Was Takeoff’s Funeral Held?

    Takeoff’s funeral was held at downtown Atlanta’s State Farm Arena at  1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303.


    Final Word

    Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our  news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

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  • Donatos Pizza deal

    Donatos Offers 30% On Online Orders Through Nov. 11

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    Donatos Pizza is all about spreading Piece and Love. As part of the eateries Piece and Love Days campaign, it is offering a pretty great food deal at its restaurants through November 11.

    Donatos Pizza Offers 30% Online Orders

    During Piece & Love Days, all menu priced pizzas ordered online using code LOVE will have 30% taken off at checkout. This deal is available for pick up, delivery, or eat-in as long as the order is placed online with no limit to the number of pizzas that can be purchased.

    The restaurant recently opened in Avondale Estates, so that’s where you can go to enjoy the deal.

    Where Is Donatos Located In Atlanta?

    • Donatos is located in Toco Hills at 2884 N Druid Hills Rd B, Atlanta, GA 30329.
    • Donatos also just recently opened at 29 S Avondale Plaza, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

    “The month of November is known as a month of gratitude, and we wanted to take the opportunity to say Thank You to our customers with these special days of deals,” said Kevin King, President of Donatos. “Our Promise has always been to serve the best pizza and make your day a little better, and Donatos Piece & Love Days is one small way to do just that.”

    Final Word

    Donatos is some good stuff. If you want more options, check out the best pizza places in Atlanta.

    For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.

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  • Snoop Dogg and Kenya Barris filming in Atlanta

    The Underdoggs Casting Call In Atlanta: How To Apply

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    The Underdoggs, is currently casting extras, stand-ins and background actors for upcoming scenes in Atlanta, Georgia.

    The movie comes from the mind of Snoop Dogg and is partially based on his experience coaching his son’s youth football team. Actor and producer Kenya Barris is also connected to the project, which has been filming in Atlanta for about a month.

    The Underdoggs Casting Call: How To Apply

     
     
     
    CAB Castings is now accepting submissions for extras to work on the upcoming MGM feature-length motion picture project “THE UNDERDOGGS”. Filming will be in Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas.
    We will be casting for Non-Union talent. All extra work, testing and fittings are paid. Local hire only, no travel or housing provided. Filming will generally take place Monday through Friday and is often a 12+ hour commitment for each day of work.
    Mandatory local COVID testing will be required before any in-person work. Testing will be provided by production.
    ***IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT COVID ON THIS PRODUCTION***
    (Please Read and Understand before submitting)
    The production has adopted a mandatory vaccine requirement for Zone A.
    As a result, you will need to provide verification that you are up to date on your COVID-19 vaccinations, which means that you are FULLY VACCINATED AND HAVE RECEIVED A BOOSTER SHOT, in order to be assigned to this production.
    Below is the specific extras group(s) we are casting for at this time:
    -FOOTBALL FANS
    -FOOTBALL FANS W/CAR
    -COACHES
    **** Filming outside
    ****Movie will appear to take place in Long Beach, California BUT filmed in the MIDTOWN AREA Please keep this in mind.
    ** Ages 18+
    – Testing will be SUNDAY 11/13 (10AM-1PM)
    *** RATE: $100/8 + $35 COVID (HIRING TEST) +$25 CAR BUMP
    IF CAR IS USED
    Payments will be received in the form of a check in the mail within 2 weeks after filming.
    If interested and available, please email the information below to TUDExtras@gmail.com
    w/ Subject Line: FOOTBALL FANS 11/14
    PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFO BELOW:
    – Name
    – Number
    – Age
    – Height
    – Sizes (Shirt, Pants, Shoe, ETC.)
    – DATE OF BIRTH FOR COVID TESTING
    -IF YOU HAVE A VEHICLE THAT CAN BE USED DURING FILMING PLEASE INCLUDE THE MAKE, MODEL, YEAR & COLOR
    – IF CHOSEN ARE YOU ABLE UPLOAD VACCINATION CARD FOR THE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED ON THIS SHOW?
    (PAID BG must be VACCINATED & BOOSTED to be onset.)
    – 1 HEAD SHOT & 2 RECENT PHOTOS FULL BODY PHOTOS

    Now Casting In Atlanta: Kids Football Movie

    kids football movie casting

    What Is The Underdoggs About?

    The Underdoggs is about a former professional football player named Jaycen Jennings (Snoop Dogg) who has to coach a peewee football team as a condition of his parole.

    The Underdoggs is a real personal project for me considering that I’ve been coaching football for 15+ years with the Snoop Youth Football League that I started with my long-time business partner Constance Schwartz-Morini. Giving back to the community through football has taught us so many invaluable life lessons that we’ve been able to share with kids in similar situations like mine when I was growing up. My hope is that this movie will shed light on the realities that kids and adults face in the hood and within the complex world of football,” said Snoop Dogg.

    “Having been fortunate to work with each in the past, I can attest that Snoop, Charles, and Kenya are the perfect ingredients to make Underdoggs a classic sports comedy,” said Jonathan Glickman. “In particular, Snoop’s personal connection to the material will make for a film that not only delivers laughs, but a whole lot of heart for generations of fans.”

    Final Word

    With nearly 1,000 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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  • Man in Full casting call

    Atlanta Casting Call: ‘A Man In Full’ — How To Apply

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    Man in Full, a Netflix series, is casting actors and extras over the next week to film scenes in Atlanta.

    Filming for A Man In Full began the first week of August 2022 and is scheduled to run into mid-December. Keep reading to learn more about the project, including casting call information.

    What Is The Plot Of A Man In Full?

    What we know about the plot for A Man in Full can be gleaned from the 1998 Tom Wolfe bestselling novel, which the series has been adapted from.

    Here’s a summary of the novel:

    The setting is Atlanta, Georgia-a racially mixed, late-century boomtown full of fresh wealth and wily politicians. The protagonist is Charles Croker, once a college football star, now a late-middle-aged Atlanta conglomerate king whose outsize ego has at last hit up against reality. Charlie has a 29,000-acre quail-shooting plantation, a young and demanding second wife-and a half-empty office complex with a staggering load of debt.

    Meanwhile, Conrad Hensley, idealistic young father of two, is laid off from his job at the Croker Global Foods warehouse near Oakland and finds himself spiraling into the lower depths of the American legal system. And back in Atlanta, when star Georgia Tech running back Fareek “the Cannon” Fanon, a homegrown product of the city’s slums, is accused of date-raping the daughter of a pillar of the white establishment, upscale black lawyer Roger White II is asked to represent Fanon and help keep the city’s delicate racial balance from blowing sky-high.

    Casting Call Details: A Man In Full

    EXTRAS CASTING CALL FOR NEW NETFLIX SHOW!
    ROLE CASTING:
    SLEIGHT of HAND MAGICIAN – Male, all ethnicities, age range 20-70, MUST be a REAL sleight of hand/close up Magician with experience in up close magic
    ———————————–
    SHOW: A MAN IN FULL
    This production is requiring all cast & crew over the age of 18 to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and have at least one booster shot. Fully vaccinated means that more than (14) days have passed since your second doses of the Pfizer or Moderna shot OR more than (14) days have passed since your Johnson & Johnson shot. PRODUCTION WILL COLLECT PROOF OF VACCINATION AND BOOSTER BEFORE YOUR PRE-EMPLOYMENT COVID TEST. Any job offer will be contingent upon showing sufficient proof of vaccination & booster AND testing negative for Covid-19. Covid-19 testing will be paid for by production.
    ————————————

    DATES NEEDED:
    Covid Test Date: MONDAY NOVEMBER 7
    Location: Atlanta, GA
    Rate: $50/2
    Filming Date: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9
    Location: Atlanta, GA
    Rate: $200/2 + overtime if necessary

    _____________________________

    ROLE CASTING:
    FEATURED BABY – 2-4 years old, African American male or female. Looking for single babies and twin babies. Guardians + Minor MUST be vaccinated with a booster!

    _______________________

    TO SUBMIT for this role: https://tinyurl.com/n6epk2vm
    Please fill out the above submission link OR send us an email ASAP to – amifextras@onlocationcasting.net
    With subject line ‘BABY’
    Emails must include the following:
    -First & Last Name
    -Phone Number
    -Vaccination Status
    -Email Address
    -Recent Color Photo
    -Height, weight, pant size, shirt size, shoe size, waist measurement
    -Are you registered with On Location Casting (helpful but not required)

    Multiple Emmy winner David E. Kelley is attached to the project as executive producer and writer.

    Who Are The Cast Members Of A Man In Full?

    So far, we’ve heard that the cast includes the following actors:

    • Jeff Daniels (lead)
    • Lucy Liu
    • Diane Lane
    • Regina King
    • Tom Pelphrey

    Final Word

    A Man in Full is one of many Netflix projects filmed in Atlanta. The city has so many film and TV productions in the works that it’s easier than ever to be cast right now.

    Here’s how you can keep up with the latest casting calls in Atlanta, as well as how to apply.

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    New Paramount+ Film ‘Wolf Pack’ Now Casting In Atlanta

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    Wolf Pack, a new Paramount+ movie, is currently hiring people for some reshoots in Atlanta, Georgia. The film is a spinoff of the popular Teen Wolf TV series and is being produced by the same showrunner, Jeff Davis.
     
    Do you have what it takes to play a role? Keep reading to find out how to apply.

    Wolf Pack Casting Call Details

    Here is the latest casting call for the show.

    “WOLF PACK” // HOSPITAL STAFF, VISITORS, PATIENTS // FILMS 11/1 (TESTS 10/31) // Sub Request // 18 – 100 YRS
    Wolf Pack is in need of hospital staff (doctors, nurses, orderlies), patients, and visitors.
    HOSPITAL STAFF (DOCTORS, NURSES, ORDERLIES, JANITORS)
    RATE : $140/12
    COVID BUMP : $30
    AGE : 18 – 65
    GENDER : ALL
    ETHNICITY : ALL
    SCHEDULE:
    10/31 (MON) – COVID TEST
    11/1 (TUE) – FILMING
    FILMING & FITTING & COVID TESTING LOCATION: IN/AROUND ATLANTA & SURROUNDING AREAS
    HOSPITAL PATIENTS & VISITORS
    RATE : $140/12
    COVID BUMP : $30
    AGE : 18 – 100
    GENDER : ALL
    ETHNICITY : ALL
    SCHEDULE:
    10/31 (MON) – COVID TEST
    11/1 (TUE) – FILMING
    FILMING & FITTING & COVID TESTING LOCATION: IN/AROUND ATLANTA & SURROUNDING AREAS

    What Is The Plot For Wolf Pack?

    Wolf Pack is about a teenage boy named Everett and a girl named Blake who are never the same after being caught in a California wildfire. While there, they encounter a terrifying supernatural creature.
     
    Based on Edo Van Belkom’s Wolf Pack book series, the teen boy and girl are injured by the creature. According to a summary of the series from Paramount Plus, “Wounded in the chaos of its attack, the teens are inexplicably drawn to each other and to two others (Luna and Harlan) who were adopted sixteen years earlier by a park ranger after another mysterious wildfire. As the full moon rises, all four teens come together to unravel the secret that connects them – the bite and blood of a werewolf.”

    Who Has Been Cast In Wolf Pack?

    Some of the actors we know who have been cast in Wolf Pack are:
    • Armani Jackson (Everett)
    • Bella Shepard (Blake)
    • Chloe Rose Robertson (Luna)
    • Tyler Lawrence Gray (Harlan)

    When Will Wolf Pack Stream On TV?

    Wolf Pack will stream on Paramount+. It is set to premiere later this year.
     
    With more than 1,000 movie and TV projects produced in Georgia just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the Peach State.
     
    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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    Apple TV+ Film ‘Project Artemis’ Currently Casting In Atlanta

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    A major movie production has been spotted filming in and around Atlanta, Georgia in October. The film is called Project Artemis and it has hired people from numerous casting calls.

    Project Artemis has been casting primarily in Atlanta and Savannah. See the details for each location below.

    Project Artemis: Atlanta Casting Calls

    Here are the casting call details for Project Artemis:

    Project Artemis casting call in Atlanta

    Project Artemis Savannah Casting Calls

    PROJECT ARTEMIS – SAVANNAH
    We got some more/new details!!
    The dates we will now be shooting in Savannah area
    Tues Nov 29th – Rate 182/12 – Location- TYBEE ISLAND
    Wed Nov 30th – Rate 182/12 – Location- TYBEE ISLAND
    Thurs Dec 1st – Rate 182/12 – Location- TYBEE ISLAND
    Fri Dec 2nd – Rate 182/12 – Location- TYBEE ISLAND
    MonDec 5th – Rate 182/12 – Location- POOLER GA
    Tues Dec 6th — Rate 182/12 – Location- TYBEE ISLAND
    Wed Dec 7th – Overnight 250/12 – Location- TYBEE ISLAND
    Overnight shoot – means we generally start around 4/5pm and end 5/6am. These times are just approximate to give you an idea of the hours.
    Because this is a Period film – all roles require you to be pre-fit.
    We will be fitting Oct 24th – Nov 17th – we will work within your schedule the best we can. You will be paid $75 for your fitting they last approx 2 hours or so.
    We are now doing covid testing at the actual fitting and work days instead of requiring additional availability as we know you have busy schedules.
    In the AVAILABILITY LINK (hit link below) we will ask you some additional questions these questions are simply to help us find the best role for you. These are not skills or needs required for every person.
    Please send updated pics to Savannah@RoseLockeCasting.com if you have not already! Please include your name in subject line. Make sure to fill in your availability in the link below!
    Subject: {name} NEW AVAIL CHECK
     
    Hey all you COOL CATS, we’re on the hunt for some GROOVY GUYS that are all HIP in some FAR OUT ways.
    Seeking MALES, ages 18 – 70, with long, shaggy (ZOINKS!!), or grown out curly hair to portray HIPPIES in the 1960’s.
    You will work TWO DAYS on set – one will be a daytime shoot, the other will be a nighttime shoot with a higher pay rate.
    Filming Dates: 12/6 (day shoot) and 12/7 (an overnight shoot)
    Fitting Date: TBD
    Rate: $182/12 for 12/6
    Rate: $250/12 for 12/7 (Since it’s an overnight)
    Location: Savannah, GA
    Please email 3 pics, your name, age, height, weight, experience, all wardrobe sizes and contact info to: Savannah@RoseLockeCasting.com
    Subject: GROOVY, BABY

    Project Artemis: Everything We Know About The Film

    Project Artemis is a romantic comedy set to stream on Apple TV+. The movie is a period piece set in the 1960s against the backdrop of the space race.

    The movie, which will follow a typical series format like many productions designed for a streaming platform, is being produced by Keenan Flynn and Jonathan Lia and directed by Greg Berlanti. Rose Gilroy is attached to the project as a screenwriter.

    What’s The Cast For Project Artemis?

    So far, we know that Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum and Chris Evans, perhaps the film’s biggest names, are currently shooting on location.

    Where Is Project Artemis Being Filmed?

    The project is filming around Atlanta, but also on Georgia’s coast, specifically Savannah and around Tybee Island, according to the casting calls.

    Final Word

    Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!   
     
    With more than 900 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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  • Atlanta's Hurt Park

    Atlanta’s Hurt Park Gets A Face-Lift (PICS)

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    Atlanta’s Hurt Park recently celebrated its reopening to the public in a grand way. The redevelopment was done by HGOR and additional project partners.

    The park’s new design was centered on supporting Georgia State University’s continued sprawl, which has transformed downtown Atlanta. 

    Hurt Park In Downtown Atlanta Gets A Redesign

    Hurt Park Fountain of Light
    Photo credit: HGOR

    Hurt Park, which is owned by the City of Atlanta and managed by GSU, has long played a prominent role in the area’s bustling city center. Its notable characteristics included the Fountain of Light, an electric water display featuring a dazzling array of lights and waterspouts.

    Hurt Park renovation
    Photo credit: HGOR

    The renovations, which were on display during the park’s August 2022 reopening, include:

    • Fountain cleaning and restoration (new mechanics and electrical systems and new fountain lighting)Incorporating required ADA-compliancy features.
    • Cleaning, repairing and repointing fountain wall and stairs
    • Adding necessary safety elements: handrails on stairs and increased lighting
    • Integrating concrete stage 30″ above front seating and seating area improvements
    • Remodeled pedestrian walkways widened for 20′ x 30′ stage
    • Enhanced surrounding greenspaces
    • Re-grading central lawn providing stage-like atmosphere and proper drainage components
    • Electrical capabilities meeting WiFi data requirements

    Other safety endeavors included ensuring the park’s lighting follows the proper codes and fixtures meet the City of Atlanta’s standards was facilitated by installing mobile-use switches while confirming the alignment with GSU facilities and removing outdated lights, according to the news release. To improve park visibility, HGOR worked with an arborist to create a clear line of sight, as many of the trees had become overgrown. The overall restoration plan prepared Hurt Park for installing security cameras – completing its safety initiative.

    Final Word

    The newly restored Hurt Park offers a greenspace with modernized elements aligning with the growing area and GSU’s campus and provides enhanced socialization opportunities for the student population. 

    Want to know what other greenspaces Atlanta has to offer? Interested in the perfect spot for a picnic? Read our guide on the best Atlanta parks.

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  • Boarding Pass Coffee

    Local Travel-Inspired Coffee Brand Aims To Expands Across Georgia and Beyond

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    International travel-inspired coffee brand Boarding Pass Coffee, recently rebranded to better focus on growing locally, nationally and in markets abroad.

    Boarding Pass Coffee Has Big Expansion Plans

    The Milton, Georgia-based coffee company, known for their specialty coffees and one-of-a-kind coffee tastings, also expanded in the following ways:

    • The Groundbreaking of a New Location in Gainesville, GA – Coming Winter 2022
    • Expanded Virtual and In-Person Coffee Tasting Sessions for Corporate Teams
    • Additional Coffee Offerings Available via their Website and Amazon Store
    • Gift Bundles for Coffee Lovers this Holiday Season

    The company brewed off the ground in 2020 when Murilo and Christine Santos decided to combine their love of travel and coffee.

    Inspired by the passion Boarding Pass Coffee and their loyal customers share for international travel, the company’s owners are focused on driving cultural awareness of coffee as they grow.

    “Boarding Pass Coffee was born out of a love for travel and the connections you make around the world,” Murilo Santos, founder of Boarding Pass Coffee, said in a news release. “Our rebranding efforts are reinforcing our mission as well as ensuring that as we grow, we continue to cultivate a sense of travel and adventure, from farm to cup,” he added.

    In addition to sourcing specialty coffee from around the world, Boarding Pass Coffee also offers five exclusive roasts from their own family coffee farm, the award-winning Fazenda Sant’ana in Serra Negra, Brazil. The Fazenda Sant’ana is Rainforest Alliance and UTZ-certified and offers a true farm-to-cup experience for their coffee travelers.

    Final Word

    Atlanta is a tea town, make no mistake about it. Sweet tea rules the day in the city’s restaurants. But in the breakfast spots, coffee reigns supreme. Some of the best places to get coffee in Atlanta are in Midtown, downtown and around the city’s intown neighborhoods.

    Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our  news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

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