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Atlanta rapper Gunna will have to remain behind bars for more than six months after a Fulton County judge denied him bail on Monday, May 23, 2022.
Gunna, whose real name is Sergio Giavanni Kitchens, is accused of being part of a gang.
Prosecutors say the rapper’s musical associates, who collectively call themselves YSL (Young Slime Life), is a criminal operation. In court, the State alleged that Gunna serves in a “command” role in the organization.
When Is Gunna’s Trial Set?
The judge set a trial date for January 9, 2023, for Gunna to face the charges. There’s a lot that can happen in that timespan so more legal developments could very well prompt more changes.
Also facing RICO charges is YSL honcho Young Thug, real name is Jeffery Williams, who has been jailed for a few weeks now. The judge in the case has decided to postpone judgment until June 2 on whether to let the rapper post bond.
Young Thug was arrested at his Buckhead mansion on May 9 and Gunna surrendered to authorities two days later after Fulton County officials issued a 56-page gang indictment. The document alleges the pair are a part of — and running — a criminal organization involved in some serious crimes, including murder.
What Is RICO?
A RICO case is one that involves charges of participation in organized crime and in this case specifically, street gang activity. Georgia’s RICO Act is more wide-ranging than the federal equivalent so there is more of a chance that the charges may stick.
RICO, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, was made into law in 1970 as a way for the United States to fight organize crime.
The indictment also includes charges of conspiring to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, murder, armed robbery , participation in criminal street gang activity.
What Is Gunna Charged With?
Gunna is charged with a one count of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO Act. Although 27 people are also charged in the case, Gunna and Young Thug are the two main targets.What Is Young Thug Charged With?
Thug is facing a litany of charges besides the RICO counts including possession of a sawed-off shotgun, sawed-off rifle, machine gun, dangerous weapon, or silencer; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; possession of a Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance with intent to distribute; possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
This is a fast developing case. Stick with AtlantaFi.com for more news.
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Porsha Williams, the Atlanta entrepreneur and mother, who came to fame on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta, says she reached a breaking point not long ago that she’s just now able to talk about.
When she burst onto the reality TV scene in 2012, Williams said she didn’t know that with the spotlight came a lot of scrutiny and judgment. A high-profile divorce and many on-set fights put her in a light she sometimes didn’t want to be in. Then she suffered a miscarriage.
“With the platform of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, you really don’t understand the magnitude of what you’re a part of. Everything I say matters. There are a lot of people listening, a lot of young girls and a lot of women,” she was quoted as saying in Forbes. “And once the realization came to me about the power I had, I decided to start speaking about fibroids. And speaking about suffering with fibroids over the years, I couldn’t not talk about the miscarriage because the fibroids caused my miscarriage.”
Williams, whose grandfather is the late Hosea Williams, a prominent civil rights activist who marched with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and paved a courageous and illustrious reputation as a freedom fighter in his own right, says she has learned through the years to value who she is.
Mental health has become a hot-button topic in recent years. Even the White House has moved to come up with a strategy to combat behaviorial issues that affect us all. Porsha says she’s learned to concentrate on herself.
“Whenever I wake up in the morning and feel those lows, I immediately prioritize Porsha,” she told the publication.
“I bet you thought I was going to say my daughter, but I prioritize myself. I will stop my morning, I don’t care what else is going on. I take it as a health emergency and I will stay in the bed, I will go in the bathtub, I will cry it out. I prioritize myself, because when I can be the best that I can be, then I can be that person for someone else. I can be the best mommy to Pilar. I don’t feel like it’s selfish at all to prioritize my mental health above everything. This is how I’ve pulled myself through depression through the years.”
Now a successful businesswoman, Williams has poured herself into entrepreneurship, launching several businesses.Don’t miss her new book coming on November, 30 2022 The Pursuit of Porsha.As a local celeb, Williams is not the only reality TV star making boss moves.Want to know what’s happening 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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It’s not easy to clean up a home. There are so many things that need to be wiped down, disinfected or downright washed. The good news is that with a little effort, you can do it.
This article will provide some house-cleaning tips that you can use to stay focused on getting your residence up to par.
1. Make Your Bed Every Day
You may not think much of making your bed, but it’s the #1 indicator of whether a person is tidy or not. Think about it, if you don’t clean your most private quarters, can you be expected to have neat surroundings outside of that?
Another reason to make up your bed every day is that it gives you a sense of accomplishment regardless of whatever else you do that day.
Also, making up your bed is a great self-esteem builder, even when you live alone.
2. Wipe Down The Ceiling Fan Blades
One of the most overlooked areas of the living room (or any room) is the ceiling fan. The blades typically collect dust after about three months of use.
If you have a home where you leave the front or back door open more often, your ceiling fan may get dusty around five weeks at a time.
Get yourself a microfiber towel and wipe down your ceiling fan blades about every month to keep them clean.
3. Use A Bleach Pen To Clean Grout
The bathroom is oftentimes one of the most dirty areas of the home. Not only does the tub need constant attention, but after a while you’ll notice that your bathroom tiles will stain due to soap scum.
The way to tackle the dirt on your bathroom tiles and especially along the grout lines is to use a bleach pen.
4. Stock Up On Furnace Filters
Your air conditioner may work fine now, but if you don’t regularly change the filters, it won’t forever.
You should change your AC filters every three months for optimum performance, although it won’t kill you if you do it every six months.
To save time and money, why not buy several air filters at one time? Remember, you’ll always need them.
5. Use Baking Soda For Tough Stains
If you find that our name-brand cleaners aren’t doing the job, try baking soda.
Not only is baking soda a key ingredient in many cleaners today, it’s sort of a secret weapon when it comes to getting entrenched stains out of different types of fabrics.
Final Words
The key to having a clean home is to not put off what you can do today for tomorrow. Small tasks can turn into mountains if you continue to delay.
Tackle the smaller tasks first, then graduate to the larger items on your list. If you keep at it, the job will be done in no time.
If you clean better with music, put on some headphones and get lost in tidying up your home.
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On the heels of its new music app, Amazon has announced that it will hire around 500 people in support roles.
The news was first published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, which reports that company officials are calling the city “the epicenter of modern music.”
Amazon recently launched its new live radio app, Amp, with the news that rapper Nicki Minaj will soon bring her highly rated radio show, Queen Radio, to the platform.
Other artists with radio shows include Pusha T, singer-songwriter Tinashe, electronic artist and violinist Lindsey Stirling, Travis Barker, Lil Yachty, and Big Boi.
What Is Amp?
Amp is a music app that allows creators to use tens of millions of licensed songs from Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group as well as several independent music companies.
The app is free to use and doesn’t require a subscription, giving you immediate access to a library of songs you can use to create live radio shows. There’s also a community aspect to the app, which allows you to interact with callers in real time.
“By bringing these incredible personalities into the beta, creators can experience Amp in a way that drives the feedback needed to build the app together, ahead of a public launch later this year,” said John Ciancutti, vice president of Amp,
How To Get The Amp App
If you’re interested in getting the Amp app, you can get access to the beta version by downloading Amp from the U.S. iOS App Store and signing up for the waitlist, or by subscribing to the Amp Newsletter.
What Does Amazon Pay In Atlanta?
Amazon is currently hiring for many roles in its fulfillment centers located around metro Atlanta. Amazon employees in Georgia earn around $17 an hour for most rules in those fulfillment centers, but they can earn more.
Looking for more jobs in Atlanta. Here they are.
Final Word
Trying to get hired soon?
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.Read more: Best Work From Home Jobs In Atlanta, Georgia
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Talk about too hot for TV: Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes recently filed a formal complaint against the show and Executive Producer Andy Cohen.
According to documents, which were filed on April 20, 2022, Leakes names NBCUniversal and production companies True Entertainment and Truly Original as defendants.
NeNe Leakes Alleges Systemic Racism In Lawsuit
A lot of the allegations go back to the initial seasons when Kim Zolciak-Biermann was a cast member on the show.
“From the day the series began filming, NeNe was the target of systemic racism from co-star Kim Zolciak-Biermann, which was tolerated by Bravo executive producer Andy Cohen and other executives,” Leakes’ attorney David deRubertis said in a written statement.
“The goals are to stop discriminating against black women,” Leakes told a TMZ reporter. “That’s the goal.”
Leakes said that she wanted to file the lawsuit a few years ago, but that she felt retaliated against.
Fam, we don’t know how this one is going to end up, but we know that Leakes has support from many of her friends.
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Are you involved in a relationship “entanglement,” and don’t know where to go? There are plenty of discreet places to go around Atlanta, Georgia.
If you want to lay low and catch up with an old friend in a public place or enjoy an outdoors event in the city, these are places where “grown folks” go in Atlanta.
5 Fun Places To Go In Atlanta When You’re Being Discreet
This article is going to show you some of the top places to enjoy an entanglement away from the big lights and fanfare.
Ponce City Market
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Photo credit: AtlantaFi.com One of the greatest food halls in America, Ponce City Market is a feast for the senses for food lovers. Numerous shops catering to coffee, candy, wines, beer, and more are all here. Go to the rooftop to take in more of the city’s skyline while enjoying the taps at the two restaurants situated up there.
The Beltline After Dark
The Atlanta Beltline on the Eastside Trail comes alive at night, but not on the trail itself. You can find various restaurants that are bustling with people, things to do and things to eat…
Where To Grab Food In Atlanta At Night
Photo credit: Noah Buscher / Unsplash If you’ve missed the lunch specials and are down for some dinner, nighttime Atlanta has some solid food options. Here are some of the best places for a late-night meal or a bite in the early evening.
2 Urban Licks
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
This Midtown Atlanta restaurant has live music on most nights and has a dark and cozy atmosphere that makes it one of the most chic spots in the city. Check out the menu.
Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
2852 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 (404) 546-6744
Relatively few people know about Atlanta’s Cascade Springs Nature Preserve. The spot has a waterfall, trails and a moss-covered trees with lush green leaves.
There is also historical relics from the Civil War battle of Utoy Creek and much more.
Atlanta Prison Farm
1420 Key Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
The defunct Atlanta Prison Farm was at one time a 300-acre development that saw its hey day during the Jim Crow era of the South. The prison, which closed in 1995, now is an abandoned fossil of what it once was and the city is content to leave it that way.
18+ And Over: Where Grown Folks Go In Atlanta
Tongue & Groove – Lindbergh 565 Main St NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 Rose Bar Lounge 3115 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 Graveyard Tavern – East Atlanta 1245 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 Kimball House 303 E Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 3003 MF Sushi – Midtown Suite K, 299 North Highland Avenue Northeast Suite K, Atlanta, GA 30307 The Loft 925 Bowen St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 Luxuria 15 W Peachtree Pl NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 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.
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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For some fresh produce, you should consider going to the Fresh MARTA Market at various stations around Atlanta.
Since mid-April, the Fresh MARTA Market has been open and serving customers.
The farm stand is up and running at five MARTA stations: Bankhead, West End, Five Points, College Park, and H.E. Holmes MARTA Stations.
When Are Fresh MARTA Markets Open In Atlanta?
Fresh MARTA Markets are open from Tuesday to Friday at a different station each day.
Market Open day End Date West End Tuesdays Dec 6 (closed Nov 22) HE Holmes Wednesdays Dec 7 (closed Nov 23) Bankhead Wednesdays Dec 7 (closed Nov 23) College Park Thursdays Dec 8 (closed Nov 24) Doraville Fridays Dec 9 (closed Nov 25) Five Points Fridays Dec 9 (closed Nov 25) Kensington Coming this summer Dec 9 (closed Nov 25) The market is a partnership between the following entities:
- Community Farmers Markets
- Organix Matters
- Atlanta Community Food Bank,
- Open Hand
- Wholesome Wave Georgia
If you’re a health nut and want more local healthy food choices, perhaps you’ll be interested in our Guide to Local Farmers Markets.
We also have special coverage of Black Farmers In Atlanta as well as How To Keto In Atlanta.
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It’s very possible to run into a famous person every week in Atlanta, Georgia. So many celebrities now call the Peach State’s largest city their home.
Do you want to know which celebrities live in Atlanta? We’ve got you covered!
A lot of the attraction has to do with Atlanta’s music scene. But many of them aren’t in music at all. Here are some of the most famous people who live in Atlanta and what they do.
First of all, here are some places where celebrities visit in Atlanta:
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Bars
Now let’s get into some of the Atlanta celebrities you need to know about:
Porsha Williams Guobadia – Reality TV Star
View this post on InstagramPorsha Williams Guobadia, alum of the Real Housewives of Atlanta and the granddaughter of Atlanta civil rights activist Hosea Williams, is a mainstay on the city’s social scene. After a brief marriage to football star Kordell Stewart, Porsha has found love with her marriage to Nigerian businessman Simon Guobadia. Of late, she has been opening up about her mental health.
Gucci Mane And Keyshia Ka’oir
View this post on InstagramRapper Gucci Mane and his wife Keyshia Ka’oir have two children and live in a palatial Atlanta house that has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms spread across 6,000 square feet of space.
Kountry Wayne — Comedian
View this post on InstagramDeWayne Colley is a YouTube showrunner and comedian who has amassed a huge following after going viral on social media. You can catch him on his YouTube comedy series, which includes short sketches.
21 Savage – Rapper
View this post on InstagramAndre 3000 – Rapper
View this post on InstagramBig Boi
View this post on InstagramBig Tigger
View this post on InstagramCynthia Bailey – Reality TV Star
View this post on InstagramHeavenly Kimes – Reality TV Star & Dentist
View this post on InstagramJeezy – Rapper
View this post on InstagramJermaine Dupri – Music Mogul
View this post on InstagramJanelle Monae – Music Artist
Photo credit: Janelle Monae / Twitter Keri Hilson – Music Artist
View this post on InstagramKiller Mike
View this post on InstagramKim Zolciak-Biermann – Reality TV Star
View this post on InstagramLudacris – Rapper & Actor
View this post on InstagramLil Jon – Producer & DJ
View this post on InstagramMomma Dee – Reality TV Star
View this post on InstagramMonica – Music Artist
View this post on InstagramNene Leakes – Reality TV
View this post on InstagramRasheeda – Reality TV Star & Entreprenuer
View this post on InstagramReginae Carter – Celebrity
View this post on InstagramShaquille O’Neal – Former NBA Star
View this post on InstagramT.I. – Rapper & Entrepreneur
View this post on InstagramTiny Harris – Music Artist & Reality TV Star
View this post on InstagramToya Wright – Entrepreneur
View this post on InstagramTyler Perry – Movie Mogul
View this post on InstagramTodd Tucker – Reality TV Star
View this post on InstagramUsher – Music Artist
View this post on InstagramYoung Dro – Music Artist
View this post on InstagramZonnique Pullins – Entrepreneur
View this post on InstagramFinal Word
There are so many famous people who live in Atlanta that you forget who’s who. The city has been a celebrity magnet for over 30 years now.
Celebrities love Atlanta because the city is the most progressive metropolitan area in the South. But more than that, it has some huge homes with huge properties and nice weather.
It’s also the movie capital in the United States. With more than 700 movie and TV projects 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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Do you have a gift card from Amazon or another retailer and you’re wondering how to use it?
If they’re not expired, gift cards can be used just like cash for purchases. If you have a Visa gift card, you can use it on Amazon to buy the things you need.
In this article, we’re going to go over how to use your Visa gift card on Amazon.
How To Use A Visa Gift Card On Amazon
As you may know, Amazon accepts many gift cards and other pre-paid cards that can be redeemed to purchase items online. In fact, many shoppers prefer gift cards because they have so many uses.
Follow these steps to use your Visa gift card on Amazon (And note: You can use several different cards to add up to a large sum).
- Go to Amazon.com’s Reload Your Balance page
- Enter the amount on your Visa gift card (you’ll have to do this for each subsequent Visa card as well)
- You’ll have to sign in to continue. Once you do that, tap the “Edit” button where it says payment method
- Tap “Add a card”
- Enter your gift card balance and other information
- Select your gift card and tap “Done” button
- It will take you back to the Reload Your Balance page, where you can verify the balance by tapping “Reload”
Once you complete those seven steps, your Visa card will be loaded onto your Amazon account and you can begin using it to buy stuff.
Last Words
Amazon doesn’t take all gift cards. They have to meet the guidelines that they have set out.
Here are two restrictions that apply to Visa, American Express and -MasterCard:
- The gift cards can’t be combined with credit cards on a single purchase
- Amazon also doesn’t use the three-digit CVV code normally found on the back of some cards
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NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, take a look at all the top deals on our Retail Page, there are PLENTY of good deals that you don’t want to miss! Subscribe to our #ATLHaps Newsletter HERE and get the deals delivered to your inbox 🙂Along with the wonderful things to eat and do in Atlanta, there are also so awesome places to shop.
In addition to malls, many Atlanta boutiques and consignment shops have daily deals so that you can save money.
Atlanta’s retail scene continues to be a bright spot for the local economy — and that means more sales for everyone!
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Among the treasures that screened at the Atlanta Film Festival was She Keeps Me, a short directed by Erica Orofino.
The film won Best Canadian Short (2022) at the Pendance film festival in Toronto and is currently making the rounds in the festival circuit.
She Keeps Me Screens At Atlanta Film Festival
She Keeps Me is about a woman, Alessandra (Rachel Daganais), who acts as the caretaker for her sister Lena (Katarina Keca), who struggles with mental illness. While Alessandra tries to be there for her sister, the film captures the nearly helpless position caretakers find themselves in when there’s little to no support.
We were able to talk to Orofino about the film as well as how she started in the business. Below is an edited transcript of our interview.
Where are you originally from and how did you get into filmmaking?I was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec but have been living in Toronto, Ontario for 10 years now. I went to film school at York University and started working in production after I graduated. I’ve always known directing is what I wanted to do, though, and I started directing films in 2016.“She Keeps Me” is an awesome short. What motivated you to tackle mental illness as the subject matter?Thank you! I’m really interested in stories about mental illness; it’s something that’s affected me my whole life, as someone who has both lived with it and also been in a caretaker role. I think stories like this bring people together, and make people feel seen.What message do you think a caretaker for someone suffering from mental illness can take from the film?I don’t know if there’s a direct message, I think what the film is saying to caretakers is “I see you, you’re not alone, I know it’s hard, and there is no right or wrong way.”As an art form, what advantages would you say filmmaking has over other forms like music or visual art?Filmmaking engages all the senses! I guess other than taste or smell or touch. But the best films can even make you physically feel things, and engage those senses too.What’s next for you as a director?I have two shorts in post-production right now, and I’m doing lots of music videos, I have another short drama I’m hopefully doing in the fall. So much going on! Lots of good things.(End of interview.)The Atlanta Film Festival was a truly refreshing experience and I highly recommend it. Missed out on the fun see the full recap here.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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