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Atlanta landlords have been steadily going up on apartment prices of late, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find an affordable apartment in an area you want to live in.
This article will help you decide how much rent you can afford in Atlanta. But first…
How Much Should You Spend On Rent?
Although the stately apartments over 2,500 feet may catch your attention, you have to be reasonable to stay within your budget.
When it comes to figuring out how much you should spend on rent, there’s also the matter of location. A two-bedroom on Peachtree is going to cost you exponentially more than a two-bedroom in the Decatur border.
So how much should your monthly income be devoted to rent. A good rule to follow is one quarter of your monthly income. For example, if you pull in $4,000 a month, you should be paying about $1,000 in rent.
Remember, you also have to pay for utilities, perhaps a car note and that Netflix subscription, so your rent needs to be something you can easily handle.
Rent Affordability Calculator
Use this Rent Affordability Calculator that allows you to enter some information to help you see where you stand. You’ll need to input:
- Your gross monthly income
- Location
- Monthly debts
Rent CalculatorThe main thing to remember is that your expenses have a huge bearing on the amount you can afford to spend on rent each month.What Property Managers Look For
Property managers put a lot of weight on your gross income when determining whether to rent to you. In typical cases, landlords may require that you make at least three times the monthly rent.
There is also something called the “40 Times Rule.” The way the calculation works is that property managers want your annual income to be at least 40 times the monthly rent. So if your rent is $1,000, they want you to make $40,000.
How Much Rent Can I Afford On 50K A Year?
If you make $50,000, and you’re following the 40 Times Rule, 40 times $1,250 is $50,000. So your rent would need to be $1,250 to afford it on your $50,000 a year salary.Apartment living is one of the most stress-free lifestyles in any metropolitan city. Not only do you not have to worry about cutting the grass and any other property maintenance, but you are protected under renters rights laws and tenant regulations.How Much Of An Apartment Can I Afford?
If you’re thinking about renting an apartment, get all the rent totals from the prospective landlords and use the calculator above to tally the total.To save money on rent, consider bargaining by using trade-offs such as utilities or parking space fees.You may be wondering where should you live in Atlanta. Check out our Apartment Guide to find out.Atlanta has one of the best real estate markets in the country, with affordable housing in every quadrant of the city. Large backyards, manicured parcels and strong neighborhoods with ample dining amenities make it one of the top places for transplants.
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Atlanta has tons of apartments popping up here and there. The Beverly by Alta, one of the most anticipated apartment buildings in the city, is currently being built in Buckhead.
The luxury community has begun the wood framing stage, according to a news release from Wood Partners, the real estate developer. If you’re wondering how much apartment you can afford, you should see if The Beverly by Alta is in your budget.
What To Know About The Beverly By Alta
The Beverly By Alta aims to be the premiere place for upscale millennials in Atlanta. The apartments will offer 291 units comprised of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts with custom-designed floorplans.
Read our guide on how to rent an apartment in Atlanta.
Designed with a modern, luxurious feel in mind, residents will be welcomed home to light-filled, open floorplans, warm tones and sleek features.
Each home will also boast an array of high-end finishes including luxurious kitchens featuring stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, quartz countertops and designer tile backsplash, as well as full size in-unit washer and dryer sets, spacious balconies and wood-style flooring in the main living spaces.
On site, apartment residents of The Beverly by Alta will also be able to take advantage of the community’s best-in-class amenities, including a resort-style pool featuring cabanas and lounge chairs, outdoor pavilions, outdoor yoga deck, outdoor coworking space, grilling stations and outdoor fire pits, pool lounge, library, poker room, golf simulator, and an on-site dog park and wash area.
Inside the clubhouse, residents will have access to a 24-hour fitness center and yoga studio, rentable private day offices and a TV lounge.
When Will The Beverly By Alta Open In Atlanta?
The community is set to open in early 2024 with pre-leasing set to begin at the end of 2023.
The Beverly by Alta is the perfect residential community for young professionals, placing them within minutes of the city’s main interstates.
Where Is The Beverly By Alta Located?
The Beverly By Alta is located at 3314 Piedmont Road in Atlanta’s highly sought after Buckhead neighborhood. Here is a map to help you find it.
The community’s prime location offers direct routes to all areas of the city, as well as many of the area’s top employers including Salesforce, Atlanta Tech Village, Coca-Cola, Google and more.Residents will also have access to several major dining and entertainment areas—including Buckhead Village District, Lenox Square Mall and Phipps Plaza, as well as popular outdoor attractions such as Chastain Park, Fetch Dog Park, Bobby Jones Golf Course, and the PATH400 greenway trail with four access points throughout the heart of Buckhead.
Final Word
“Wood Partners is excited to announce The Beverly by Alta, a new community designed for residents to experience luxurious and comfortable living in the center of one of Atlanta’s most in demand neighborhoods,” said Bennett Sands, Managing Director at Wood Partners. “As an Atlanta-based organization, we are thrilled to continue expanding our footprint right in our back yard while contributing to the on-going boom in growth and development taking place throughout the city.”
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After living in the city for several years, it’s no wonder that singer-songwriter and creative visionary Janelle Monáe is bringing her U.S. tour to Atlanta.
Monáe’s new album The Age of Pleasure is set to be released on June 9, 2023. You can pre-order Janelle Monáe’s new album on exclusive vinyl and CD.
When Is Janelle Monáe’s Age Of Pleasure Tour Coming To Atlanta?
Monáe’s Age of Pleasure tour is coming to Atlanta on Oct. 6, 2023. Tickets go on sale in a Verizon presale beginning June 1, at 10 a.m. local time. General tickets can be purchased June 7, at 10 a.m. local time on Ticketmaster.com.
The 26-city North American tour is being produced by Live Nation on the strength of Monáe’s first single and music video, Lipstick Lover.
The Age of Pleasure is Monáe’s first album in five years. The art and direction of the album show that the singer is showing her body much more than she has previously.
What Are The Age Of Pleasure Tour Dates?
- Wed Aug. 30 – Seattle, Wash. – WAMU Theater
- Thu Aug. 31 – Vancouver, BC – UBC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
- Sat Sep. 2 – Portland, Ore. – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
- Wed Sep. 6 –Salt Lake City, Utah – The Complex
- Thu Sep. 7 – Morrison, Colo. – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Sat Sep. 9 – Kansas City, Mo. – The Midland Theatre
- Mon Sep. 11 – Minneapolis, Minn. – Armory
- Wed Sep. 13 – St. Louis, Mo. – Stifel Theatre
- Thu Sep. 14 – Chicago, Ill. – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
- Sun Sep. 17 – Boston, Mass. – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
- Mon Sep. 18 – Philadelphia, Penn. – The Met
- Wed Sep. 20 – Montreal, QB – Mtelus
- Thu Sep. 21 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
- Sun Sep. 24 – Washington, D.C. – The Anthem*
- Tue Sep. 26 – New York City, N.Y. – Radio City Music Hall
- Thu Sep. 28 – Brooklyn, N.Y. – Kings Theatre
- Mon Oct. 2 – Charlotte, N.C. – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Tue Oct. 3 – Nashville, Tenn. – Ryman Auditorium
- Wed Oct. 4 – Birmingham, Ala. – Avondale Brewing Company
- Fri Oct. 6 – Atlanta, Ga. – Fox Theatre Atlanta
- Mon Oct. 9 – Dallas, Texas – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
- Tue Oct. 10 – Houston, Texas – Bayou Music Center
- Wed Oct. 11 – Austin, Texas – Moody Amphitheater
- Sun Oct. 15 – Phoenix, Ariz. – Arizona Financial Theatre
- Tue Oct. 17 – San Francisco, Calif. – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Wed Oct. 18 – Inglewood, Calif. – YouTube Theater
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Museum of Illusions is now open at Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta. If you’re looking for a place to take the kids in Atlanta, this is definitely one of them.
The museum is a great place to discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions.
Museum of Illusions Opens In Atlantic Station
You’ll also love the illusion rooms, where you can immerse yourself into the fascinating world of illusions and let the captivating rooms play tricks on your mind.
How Much Do Tickets Cost At The Museum of Illusions?
Ticket Types and Prices:
- Adult (ages 13+) — $29
- Child (ages 5 – 12) — $24
- Seniors* (ages 60+) — $26
- Military* — $26
- A-Card** — $22
Where Is The Museum of Illusions Located?
The Museum of Illusions is located at 264 19th St. NW Atlanta, Ga. on the 2nd floor of the Atlantic station, near Publix. Stairwell/Elevator 5. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Illusions are one thing, but Atlanta has a ton of real fun! Cool stuff isn’t just for the children. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city.
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Coming to the RoleCall Theater in Atlanta in June is a multimedia stand-up comedy show about science from New York City-based scientist and comedian Ben Miller. The show also features local Atlanta comic Brittany Dent.
Equal parts hilarious, educational, and deeply personal, Ben Miller’s Stand Up Science uses stories on topics ranging from his musculoskeletal condition to his childhood history with milk as jumping off points for scientific and comedic exploration. Using pictures, graphs, and videos, this multimedia comedy show makes science both approachable and delightful. And you probably like that sort of thing, nerd.
Ben Miller’s Stand Up Science Hits Atlanta
- Venue: RoleCall Theater | 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE – Suite W113 Atlanta, Georgia, 30308
- Ticket Price: $15
- Date: Friday, June 23, 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM
For his first few years as a comedian, Ben was extremely hesitant to tell people that he was a scientist with an ivy league education. Ben worried about coming off as pretentious or unrelatable, something that can easily kill any connection with an audience.
Even most other comedians had no idea about his background. But during the lockdowns, he started to reconsider this aversion to discussing his scientific identity and began to realize it was something that made him unique amongst most comedians. Perhaps Ben could combine his skills to both educate and amuse, making science funny and accessible. So, he filmed a few episodes of a web-series very uncreatively titled “Stand-Up Science.”
He was genuinely nervous to share the video, but the response was incredible, so he continued making the web-series that has now been developed into the live show that had a completely sold out run at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and now he’s touring around the US and UK.
Ben Miller is an NYC based comedian who has been working for the past six years and in that time, he’s performed at all the top clubs in the city such as Broadway Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, Dangerfield’s, Carolines, and The Stand.
He’s currently ranked as the top roast battler in NYC. He also has a degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Columbia University. He’s worked with electron microscopes, been a teacher on a science bus, 3D printed cookies, and diffused a few bar fights while on stage.
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With production expected to wrap in midsummer, Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World continues to film in Atlanta. The movie is a major cog in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s plans for Phase 5.
Here’s what we know about Captain America: Brave New World.
Anthony Mackie will play the lead role, which was alluded to in End Game, the last installment of the Avengers franchise.
The film follows events after Steve Rogers turned down the custom and shield and it is being picked up by Sam Wilson. The term “New World Order” is evidently a reference to the clandestine activities of the Red Skull, who appeared in the Captain America franchise.
Although we don’t know whether Chris Evans will make a cameo in the film, keep reading to see who’s been cast.
Who Are the Cast Members of Captain America: Brave New World?
The cast members include:
- Anthony Mackie (Captain America)
- Harrison Ford (Thunderbolt Ross)
- Liv Tyler (Betty Ross)
- Tim Blake Nelson 9The Leader)
- Danny Ramirez (Falcon)
- Carl Lumbly (Isaiah Bradley)
- Shira Haas (Sabra)
- Seth Rollins
- Rosa Salazar
- Xosha Roquemore
Where Is Captain America: Brave New World Being Filmed?
Captain America: Brave New World commenced filming in March 2023 at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, Georgia outside Atlanta.
Marvel has been tightlipped about its productions in the past but the studio has been quietly working on New World Order since 2021 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
When Will Captain America: Brave New World Be Released?
Captain America: Brave New World is set to be released on May 3, 2024, as part of Phase Five of the MCU. Although things can change rapidly and at any time in the MCU, a spring date may well stand for this movie, as it ties into several other MCU projects.
Where Can I Watch Captain America: Brave New World?
As far as its streaming release date, much remains unknown although it’s obvious that Disney+ will be the platform.
Final Word
Captain America is an important character in the MCU, so it makes sense that the film will get a theatrical release like the Avengers movies. After that, you can be sure that it will stream on Disney+.
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Longtime music couple Kindred & The Family Soul are stopping in Atlanta and performing this week coming in Midtown Atlanta.
A few years back, the couple celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary with an Atlanta performance. This time, they’re back to bring more soulful vibes for the love birds.
Kindred the Family Soul: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Now, Kindred & The Family Soul will be at City Winery at Midtown Atlanta.
Tickets on sale now at City Winery. Longtime music couple Kindred & The Family Soul are swinging through Atlanta and performing on Tuesday in Midtown. Get tickets.
The musical couple, who have four daughters and a son, say the key to their success has been their ability to stay true to their music roots, which fans appreciate.
“We always strive to, for lack of a better phrase, ‘keep it real,’ you know what I mean?” they told Soultracks.com in an interview. “A lot of different people feel where we’re coming from, they understand who we are and what our message is. It just comes down to encouraging people, by example, to be who they are and to really celebrate that.”
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Where To Catch Live Music In Atlanta
Atlanta has become an oasis for live performances from artists big and small. From The Loft, Center Stage and City Winery, you can find a live music venue right there in Midtown Atlanta. Read our guide on live music in Atlanta.
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With rising food prices everywhere, it’s hard to beat a free food forest. That’s exactly what Atlanta, Georgia has going for it. Do you know where the Atlanta food forest is and what’s in it?
This article will tell you everything you need to know about Atlanta’s food forest.
If you’re thinking about visiting the endeavor sometime soon, here’s everything you need to know.
Everything You Need To Know About Atlanta’s Food Forest
With food insecurity seen as a growing threat to America’s kitchens, a food forest comes at a crucial time. But why now? And why Atlanta?
It all began to grow roots in 2016. That’s when the Atlanta Mayor’s Office requested federal funding to address food deserts in the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. A seven-acre plot of land was found in southeast Atlanta.
When Atlanta’s City Council passed a resolution approving the nation’s first food forest, many critics scratched their heads thinking it wouldn’t work. An Atlanta food forest? No way, they said.
Indeed, the city is used to enormous plans shriveling up due to less than stellar community support or political infighting. But this time, it was different.
Atlanta Food Forest: A History
The 7-acre plot used to be owned by the Morgans, a couple who farmed the land. In 2016, the Conservation Fund bought the property.
Vast swaths of Atlanta were deemed “food deserts,” which meant that they were underserved when it came to affordable and sustainable foods. This was not only an economic problem, but a health issue and social dilemma.
What Is A Food Desert?
The government defines a food desert as low-income communities located more than 1 mile from fresh fruits and vegetables. Fast food restaurants don’t count.
What was happening in Atlanta’s Lakewood-Browns Mill community met all the definitions of a food desert. Also, more than 60% of the residents there lived below the poverty line.
The lack of grocery stores in the most needy areas of Atlanta also contributed to the problem. Thus, Atlanta officials were pushed to support a food forest that would continue to grow and feed the city’s impoverished communities.
So basically, the city’s nonstop development has forced the hands of city planners to come up with a way to feed thousands of community residents stuck in food desserts around the city.
Is The Food At The Atlanta Food Forest Free?
One of the biggest questions you may have is whether the food at the Atlanta food forest is free. A more appropriate question is “Is the food ready for harvest?”
The project has come to fruition thanks to a grant from the U.S Forest Service’s Community Forest Program.
Fruit-bearing trees, herbs and other crops have been planted continuously over the last year, much of it by local schoolchildren. Much of the food is available for foraging by Atlanta residents for free.
With that being said, there is an orderly arrangement that you must adhere to in order to take part in the harvest.
Who Can Harvest At Atlanta’s Food Forest?
Anybody can harvest at Atlanta’s food forest, but there is a hierarchy that you must follow. This is how the arrangement operates:
- Participating neighbors get first dibs on harvested crops, You can become a participating neighbor by emailing BrownsMillCommunityGarden@gmail.com.
- Volunteers take part in the harvest every Wednesday and second Saturday
- Finally, Atlanta residents can harvest at the “Community Harvest Table”
Where Is The Atlanta Food Forest Located?
The city’s urban forest is actually situated atop City of Atlanta parkland in the southwest portion of the city. The Atlanta food forest is located at 2217 Browns Mill Road, Atlanta, GA. 30315. Here’s a map to help you find the spot.
What Kinds Of Food Are Available In Atlanta’s Food Forest?
The Atlanta food forest grows a variety of fresh produce, including fruits, nuts, vegetables, herbs, and mushrooms. All of the bounty will be available for public consumption.
Photo credit:: Atlanta food forest What Do People Say About The Food Forest?
Here are some comments from people who have visited the Atlanta food forest.
— Wonderful the way for the neighborhood to have free food to eat in these trying times where money is not always plentiful in areas such as this. I love my neighborhood. thank God for the hands that have prepared this garden I’m sure those who utilize this farm appreciate it.
— Best kept secret for children who like the great outdoors and have a gift for old fashion gardening and fun with nature. Caring encounters with the people who care for the Park.— This place is so cool! You can learn a lot of things and it’s amazing how they grow the foods and herbs with no pesticides and no chemicals! Honestly it’s a blessing that they have gotten this far in just a few months so I give this place 5 stars!
Final Word
Have you been to Atlanta’s food forest? Filled with tasty organic foods like tomatoes, peaches, plums and more, Atlanta’s food forest is nation’s largest food forest.
If you love sustainable, locally sourced fruits and vegetables, come visit the Atlanta food forest, or better yet, become a volunteer.
If you want to grow your own food or become an urban farmer that’s an option too.
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End of an era. The Chick-fil-A inside Greenbriar Mall is shutting its doors for good. The restaurant has set its last day for Saturday, May 202, 2023.
After that, to get a great chicken sandwich in Atlanta, you’re going to have to go elsewhere. The Greenbriar location is tied to Atlanta history as well as that of the famous eatery.
Chick-fil-A’s History In Atlanta
Chick-fil-A burst on the scene when S. Truett Cathy, a scrappy entrepreneur with an affinity for chicken breast, opened a small eatery in 1967 in Greenbriar Mall. The restaurant drew steady crowds for its boneless chicken breast served on a toasted, buttery bun with two pickle chips.
A few miles away, Truett’s brother, Ben, opened an Atlanta diner known as The Dwarf Grill (later renamed The Dwarf House) in Hapeville, Georgia, just outside Atlanta.
Since those early years, Chick-fil-A has grown into one of the best fast-food restaurants in America. It has always maintained its Greenbriar outpost, but that is no longer the case.
A Twitter user shared a sign posted outside the restaurant in Greenbriar in southwest Atlanta.
Greenbriar Mall Chick-Fil-A is DEFINITELY closing.
The mall will basically be a Rainbow, sneakers and jewelry stores. Basically an indoor flea market.
The divestment has begun. Watch as gentrification takes hold; this is how it starts. https://t.co/OettGuUdKT pic.twitter.com/iakvh9PZOy
— Stacey Ma Dukes Hopkins (@staceyhopkinsga) May 11, 2023
Final Word
Chick-fil-A is an Atlanta institution, but it’s not the only one. As a courtesy, we’ve mapped all the Atlanta Chick-fil-A restaurants so you can get your fix.Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new? -
One thing the common observer immediately notices about Atlanta is the plentiful amount of trees. The greenery is the scenery, as they say.
A recent report from Nearmap, a location intelligence and aerial imagery company, shows the Top 25 Leafiest Capital Cities in America.
What Are Cities With The Most Trees And Leaves?
Atlanta makes the top five in the list, which highlights the country’s top 25 leafiest capital cities.
In Georgia’s largest city, which has been called the “city in a forest,” one reason why it can be compared more “leafy” than most is the region’s tree canopy.
It’s another reason why Atlanta has some of the best parks in the Southeast.
The results of the study were compiled through Nearmap’s proprietary aerial imagery technology and location data from its Nearmap AI platform.
The report identified the top 25 leafiest capital cities and their percentage of total residential tree coverage as:
- Charleston, West Virginia (74.7%)
- Tallahassee, Florida (56.1%)
- Little Rock, Arkansas (54.9%)
- Raleigh, North Carolina (54.7%)
- Nashville, Tennessee (53.5%)
- Atlanta, Georgia (53.1%)
- Annapolis, Maryland (51.0%)
- Concord, New Hampshire (49.2%)
- Jackson, Mississippi (47.5%)
- Augusta, Maine (46.3%)
- Jefferson City, Missouri (43.3%)
- Austin, Texas (43.2%)
- Olympia, Washington (42.9%)
- Columbia, South Carolina (40.1%)
- Richmond, Virginia (39.9%)
- Albany, New York (39.1%)
- Montgomery, Alabama (34.9%)
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana (34.1%)
- St. Paul, Minnesota (33.2%)
- Des Moines, Iowa (31.4%)
- Topeka, Kansas (30.6%)
- Indianapolis City, Indiana (29.5%)
- Springfield, Illinois (27.7%)
- Frankfort, Kentucky (26.3%)
- Columbus, Ohio (26.1%)
Final Word
The Nearmap study is the first and only research of its kind in the U.S. using a high-resolution data set to compare total residential tree cover across capital cities for insurers, commercial construction companies and governments.
Check out the Atlanta forest, which has fresh fruits and vegetables you can purchase.
