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Georgia’s politics, specifically the legislature’s passage of a recent anti-abortion bill, has put the state’s footing as the nation’s movie capital in jeopardy. The Georgia movie industry hangs in the balance.
Case in point: Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger told Reuters this week that continuing to produce movies in Georgia would be “very difficult,” if the controversial law takes effect.
CEO says it’d be ‘difficult’ for Disney to produce movies in state
Disney has had a very successful run filming around Atlanta and the state over the past four years. With “Avengers” franchise and “Black Panther” filming here, the media company holds a lot of sway.
Many Hollywood stars voiced displeasure with Georgia politicians as the “heartbeat” bill gained momentum in the state House and Senate.
Iger is the highest movie executive who has spoke out against the bill. He has been in the news lately to talk up Disney’s new streaming service.
“I rather doubt we will,” he answered when asked by Reuters if Disney could stay in the state if the governor signs the bill. “I think many people who work for us will not want to work there, and we will have to heed their wishes in that regard. Right now we are watching it very carefully.”
The heartbeat bill states that a doctor can perform an abortion even after he or she can detect a fetal heartbeat. The law goes into effect January 1, if it isn’t defeated before then.
Georgia movie industry is red hot
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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Join Maat Petrova in Atlanta on July 26-28, 2019 for a magical FEMMAGIC experience.. The theme of this FEMMAGIC Retreat series is “WOMB MAGIC” a womb healing experience…Come Feel…, Heal… and Reveal.. your DIVINE FEMININE MAGIC!FEMMAGIC Workshops for a Goddess will empower you, inspire you and get you charged up to walk into the world a new Magical Woman!Weekend Retreat Schedule: July 26, 2019
- Check-in
- Lingerie & Womb Tea
- Massages by professional therapist.
- Light Dinner ( Note this weekend will entail “light” foods for womb detoxing purposes).
Schedule of Events: July 27, 2019
- Light Breatfast ( Irish moss shake, fruits and tea)
- Hey Goddess” introduction
- Sensual Yogic Flow
- Holistic sexuality
- Sensual dancing workshop (heels)
- Womb massage healing session (10 minutes womb massage one on one for each goddess).
- Womb healing Visualization Meditation
- Lunch Break (light Alkaline food & womb tea)
- Feminine Sexual Health
- Yoni Egg info session
- Free yoni egg of choice to each goddess
- Yoni egg Cleansing, charging, Insertion for the night ritual
- Light Dinner
Schedule of Events: July 28, 2019
- Light breakfast
- Waist beading workshop
- Womb dance circle
- Gifting Femmagic Luxury boxes with FEMMAGIC PRODUCTS to Attendees
- Shop, hugs kisses and farewells
————-What should you bring?
Pack your bag for the weekend.Themes include lingerie, and something orange or coral to represent the color of the womb chakra.Bring an open heart, an open mind, and spirit ready to transform and claim your Divine Feminine MagicAnd your yoga Mat (a must).Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
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
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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The movie about the Debarge musical family is looking for new faces for upcoming scenes. This Atlanta casting call will be held near Midtown on Friday, May 31, 2019.
The Bobby Debarge movie chronicles the quick rise of the mulatto Debarge family, which took soul music by storm in the early 1980s. Drug abuse, physical violence and the rough-and-tumble music business took its toll on the clan.
Now, a movie is going to give audiences a look behind the velvet rope.
Destination Casting is accepting applications fo rpaid background talent.
Here are the details of the Atlanta casting call for the Debarge movie
Dates: FRIDAY 5/31/19
(subject to change)
Location: ATLANTA Ga near Midtown
Background Rate: $72/8+ot
Paid in the form of a check via payroll
Time: 9am1. DEBARGE FAMILY LOOKING MEN
Appears MIXED ethnicity MEN (black & white)
Ages: 18-35
Hair: Dark & curly
Must bring 80’s type attire
Subject: DEBARGE
Due to this being a period piece your look is VERY IMPORTANT!
-NO visable tattoos
-NO facial piercings
-NO un-natural colored hair
-MEN: Longer hair & afros OK. No braids (must be OK taking braids out) or dreadlocks.
Must have…
Professional attitude and demeanor
Open availability
Reliable transportationTo be considered send:
1. Name
2. Age
3. Height & Weight
4. All sizes
5. Phone
6. 3-4 CURRENT filter free photos…
-All must depict CURRENT look
-NO professional photos / no mirror selfies
-1 shoulders up
-1 waist up
-1 or 2 full bodySend all of the above to:
BobbyDExtras@gmail.com
Here’s a trailer for the movie, which will be broadcast on TV One:
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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The movie about the Debarge musical family is looking for new faces for upcoming scenes. This Atlanta casting call will be held near Midtown on Friday, May 31, 2019.
The Bobby Debarge movie chronicles the quick rise of the mulatto Debarge family, which took soul music by storm in the early 1980s. Drug abuse, physical violence and the rough-and-tumble music business took its toll on the clan.
Now, a movie is going to give audiences a look behind the velvet rope.
Destination Casting is accepting applications fo rpaid background talent.
Here are the details of the Atlanta casting call for the Debarge movie
Dates: FRIDAY 5/31/19
(subject to change)
Location: ATLANTA Ga near Midtown
Background Rate: $72/8+ot
Paid in the form of a check via payroll
Time: 9am1. DEBARGE FAMILY LOOKING MEN
Appears MIXED ethnicity MEN (black & white)
Ages: 18-35
Hair: Dark & curly
Must bring 80’s type attire
Subject: DEBARGE
Due to this being a period piece your look is VERY IMPORTANT!
-NO visable tattoos
-NO facial piercings
-NO un-natural colored hair
-MEN: Longer hair & afros OK. No braids (must be OK taking braids out) or dreadlocks.
Must have…
Professional attitude and demeanor
Open availability
Reliable transportationTo be considered send:
1. Name
2. Age
3. Height & Weight
4. All sizes
5. Phone
6. 3-4 CURRENT filter free photos…
-All must depict CURRENT look
-NO professional photos / no mirror selfies
-1 shoulders up
-1 waist up
-1 or 2 full bodySend all of the above to:
BobbyDExtras@gmail.com
Here’s a trailer for the movie, which will be broadcast on TV One:
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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Boardgame lovers, unite! The Atlanta Game Festival is set to take place Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta.
Atlanta Game Fest takes place different times of the year. There is one planned for October and another one in January. Atlanta Game Fest 33 begins May 30.
Atlanta Game Festival: Everything you need to know
The Atlanta Game Festival is an opportunity for boardgame lovers to get together, socialize and, well, play some games.
The festival will be comprised of four full days of fun and games. We get a great group of friendly folks who make getting into a game easy. There will also be an extensive selection of the games folks are most interested in playing now, since they went to the trouble of bringing them for play.
Where is the Atlanta Game Festival located?
The Atlanta Game Festival takes place at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, 5750 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Here is a map to help you find it.
Here is a list of the upcoming Game FestsAtlanta Game Fest 34 is October 24-27, 2019, Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
Atlanta Game Fest 35 is January 30-February 2, 2020, Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
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
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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For millions of Americans are going to be traveling over the Memorial Day Weekend 2019, be it by plane, train or automobile. If it’s by car, you my want to know what to expect along with the turkey, parades and all the trimmings.
Atlanta travel tips: Memorial Day Weekend 2019
Google Maps is a great resource for travelers to see trends about traveling around the holidays, including insights on when to hit the road, and the best times to stay off the highways.
Most popular places visited during the Memorial Day holiday:
Compiling data about the number of times users requested directions to a location using Google Maps, the tool was able to show when Georgia’s holiday rush will hit, determined by the state’s most popularly searched place categories:
Nationally, the most uniquely searched place categories in Google Maps during the Memorial holiday period are: outlet mall, tree farm, scenic overlook, video game store and place of worship.
Memorial Day travel traffic trends:
Because the holidays skew everything, the travel trends are all different for the city when it comes to rush hours. For Atlanta, here are the best and worst times to leave for and return from that Memorial Day road trip:
- Best day to leave: Saturday, 6 a.m.
- Worst day to leave: Thursday, 4 :30 p.m.
- Best day to return: Tuesday, 6 a.m.
- Worst day to return: Sunday, 4 p.m.
If you plan on leaving town on Friday, May 24 you’ll likely be caught in traffic, according to INRIX.
Trevor Reed, transportation analyst at INRIX, said in a statement that he traffic surge starts days before the weekend. “Travelers should anticipate delays to start on Wednesday and continue through Memorial Day. Our advice to drivers is to avoid the morning and evening commuting times or plan alternate routes.”
Memorial Day in ATL: Best time to visit your favorite businesses and places
So Atlantans can properly plan and avoid long lines and crazy foot traffic, here’s a look at when some of the most popular places searched for in Google Maps tend to be the most crowded:
- Grocery Store: Last-minute shoppers storm grocery stores on Friday afternoon.
- Liquor Store: Visits peak on Friday afternoon as people start stocking up for the festivities.
- Movie Theater: Friday evening is a popular time to head to the movies.
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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’s different.
Here is the location Of The Atlanta Food Forest
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.
The location of the first food forest in the United States is 2217 Browns Mill Road, Atlanta, GA. 30315. Here’s a map to help you find the spot.
The Atlanta food forest will be bordered by the following addresses: 406 Rhinehill Rd SE, Atlanta, Ga. 30315.The location’s Fulton County tax parcel ID numbers are 14-0038-0008-007-4 and 14-0038-0008-101-5 respectively.
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.
City officials have been meeting to come up with a solution to the city’s numerous food deserts, which are typically in disenfranchised areas of Atlanta.
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 Kinds Of Food Will Be Available In Atlanta’s Food Forest?
The Atlanta food forest will grow a variety of fresh produce, including fruits, nuts, vegetables, herbs, and mushrooms. All of the bounty will be available for public consumption.
The project has come to fruition thanks to a grant from the U.S Forest Service’s Community Forest Program.
Fruit-bearing trees were planted over the last year, much of it by local schoolchildren. Much of the food will be available for foraging by Atlanta residents for free.
How Harvest Works At The Food Forest
Participating neighborhoods will get to harvest first in the forest, then volunteers get garden food every Wednesday (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and second Saturday (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
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The Atlanta Dream start their 11th season in the WNBA on Friday, May 24, 2019 with high hopes and yes, dreams. The Dream’s 2019 home and away schedule shows a very favorable slate that can put the team in a position to win a championship.
This season the Dream play at State Farm Arena after two seasons at McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Tech campus. Previously the Dream played at Philips Arena.
Here is the 2019 Schedule for the Atlanta Dream
MAY OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV RESOURCES LOCATION Fri, May 24 - vs
- Dallas
7:30 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Fri, May 31 - vs
- Seattle
7:30 PM Tickets State Farm Arena JUNE OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV RESOURCES LOCATION Sat, Jun 1 7:00 PM Tickets Entertainment and Sports Arena Thu, Jun 6 - vs
- Las Vegas
7:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Sun, Jun 9 - vs
- Connecticut
3:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Sat, Jun 15 - @
- Dallas
8:00 PM Tickets College Park Center Wed, Jun 19 - vs
- Indiana
11:00 AM Tickets State Farm Arena Fri, Jun 21 7:30 PM Tickets Mohegan Sun Arena Sun, Jun 23 - vs
- Washington
1:00 PM ESPN Tickets State Farm Arena Sun, Jun 30 - vs
- NY Liberty
3:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena JULY OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV RESOURCES LOCATION Tue, Jul 2 8:00 PM Tickets Target Center Fri, Jul 5 - @
- Seattle
10:00 PM Tickets Key Arena Sun, Jul 7 - @
- Phoenix
6:00 PM Tickets Talking Stick Resort Arena Wed, Jul 10 - vs
- Connecticut
11:00 AM Tickets State Farm Arena Fri, Jul 12 - vs
- Minnesota
7:30 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Sun, Jul 14 - vs
- Los Angeles
3:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Wed, Jul 17 - @
- Chicago
12:00 PM Tickets Wintrust Arena Fri, Jul 19 7:30 PM Tickets Mohegan Sun Arena Sun, Jul 21 3:00 PM Tickets Entertainment and Sports Arena Tue, Jul 23 - vs
- Los Angeles
7:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Wed, Jul 31 - @
- Indiana
7:00 PM Tickets Bankers Life Fieldhouse AUGUST OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV RESOURCES LOCATION Sat, Aug 3 - vs
- Chicago
7:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Tue, Aug 6 - vs
- Minnesota
7:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Sat, Aug 10 - @
- Indiana
4:00 PM Tickets Bankers Life Fieldhouse Tue, Aug 13 10:00 PM Tickets Mandalay Bay Event Center Fri, Aug 16 - @
- Phoenix
10:00 PM Tickets Talking Stick Resort Arena Tue, Aug 20 - vs
- Chicago
7:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Fri, Aug 23 7:30 PM Tickets Westchester County Center Sun, Aug 25 - @
- Dallas
4:00 PM Tickets College Park Center Fri, Aug 30 - vs
- Phoenix
7:30 PM Tickets State Farm Arena The Atlanta Dream roster is expected to be similar to 2019 with slight changes. In February, the team added veteran forward Lynetta Kizer.
Atlanta also signed Chinese center Mengran Sun to a training camp contract, the team announced.
With first-year coach Nicki Collen at the helm, the Dream reached their first conference finals since 2013.
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The Atlanta R&B Neo Soul Wine Festival for 2019 is set for Sunday, May 26 at Legacy Park 5616 Memorial Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30083. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Atlanta R%B Neo Soul Wine Festival will feature a nice spring day full of live music, vendors and of course, good wine. Here’s everything you need to know.
Atlanta R&B Neo Soul Wine Festival 2019: Everything you need to know
Come out for the ATLANTA R&B NEO SOUL WINE FESTIVAL to welcome live bands, wines and vendors. Bring an appetite for great music, wine and food, enjoy the fresh air, and the amazing sounds of May. The event is brought to us by Soca Winery.
LIVE BANDS
UNLIMITED Wine Tasting
CAN I BUY A TICKET AT THE EVENT?
Yes, tickets will be available at the gate at a higher price. We recommend that you buy them in advance online as a sellout is expected.
HOW MANY WINES CAN WE TASTE?
Your admission ticket entitles you to unlimited wine tasting privileges (PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY! We reserve the right to politely refuse service to anyone we feel is intoxicated.
CAN WE BRING OUR CHILDREN?
Kids 12 and under are free.
WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
Gates will open 15 minutes before event start time.
CHAIRS, BLANKET and TENTS?
We encourage our guests to bring your fold up chairs and blankets. Yes tents are allowed in designated areas.
WHAT IF IT RAINS?
This is a rain or shine event. The Festival will go on regardless of the weather.
CAN I LEAVE AND RE-ENTER THE FESTIVAL?
You may get a hand stamp, then re-enter the festival if you wish.
WHAT TO BRING?
Blanket, Chairs and Tents Welcomed
WHAT NOT TO BRING?
No outside food
No weapons
No outside alcohol, illegal substances, or beverages
Want more outdoor events? See all the 2019 Atlanta Festivals
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It’s going down, Atlanta! Muddy Princess, an outdoor 3-mile obstacle mud run for women only, is taking place in metro Atlanta.
The women only event is set for Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Georgia International Horse Park 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkway NE Conyers, GA 30013.
Muddy Princess coming to metro Atlanta June 2
The event is for Princesses of all sizes, ages and fitness levels. The event promises not to focus on fastest times or competitions. The main goal is fun.
Be prepared to run, walk, crawl, climb, slide, balance and laugh your way along our course for an amazing “girls dirty day out!”
There is no limits on the size of your team, it can be as many Princesses as you can convince to join you for a day in the mud!
Please don’t feel excluded if you are entering as an individual, all of our Princesses are part of our Muddy Princess family and there will always be help and support to ensure everybody makes it over the obstacles and crosses the finish line at their own pace.
The event venue opens at 7 a.m. for registration with the first wave starting at 8 a.m. and continuing every 20 minutes (8:00, 8:20, 8:40 etc) up until the last wave of the day. Please choose your preferred start time when choosing your ticket. PLEASE NOTE – for safety reasons, each wave has limited numbers and once it is full there will be no additions allowed and no exceptions.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
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
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like: