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India Irie is bringing her Worthy Tour to Atlanta on Friday, May 3, 2019. Unfortunately (for us), the concert is sold out and there are no more tickets.
Irie will perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Midtown. Irie got her start at Atlanta’s Apache Cafe in the 1990s.
After Atlanta, Irie travels to Charleston, South Carolina for a concert on Monday, May 9.
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:
- Here are the REALLY FUN things to do in Atlanta
- Check out these FREE events in Atlanta
- Feeling adventurous? Here are some outdoorsy things to do in ATL
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Cinco De Mayo is always a big time in Atlanta. The city’s Spanish influence has grown exponentially over the past 20 years, and the metro area’s cultural richness has increased because of it.
If you’re looking for all the best Cinco De Mayo events in Atlanta, here they are:
Here are the best Cinco De Mayo events in Atlanta
Get Cinco De Mayo off right with drink specials, live music and more. Read more.
Gaslight Taco Festival 2019
Help us celebrate Cinco De Mayo in style! Enjoy live music, a banging DJ set, our taco bar, beer samples, drink specials, and free giveaways! Please visit us at www.thegaslightatlanta.com.
Cinco De Mayo duo: Cayman Jack and South City Kitchen
Cayman Jack and South City Kitchen (Buckhead) are teaming up for a FREE event in honor of Cinco de Mayo next week. Guests can enjoy a premium cocktail and a limited-edition food item courtesy of Cayman Jack. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4 from5:00pm to 10:00pm and will benefit The Giving Kitchen.
South City Kitchen’s limited edition Wild Boar Strip Loin and Chayote Cactus Salad was custom designed by Chef Simon Young to pair perfectly with Cayman Jack’s premium margarita, which is handcrafted with 100% blue agave nectar, real cane sugar and natural limes. This complimentary pairing will be given on a first come first serve basis and drinks will only be available to those aged 21+ while supplies last.
2019 ATL Streetcar Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl
On Saturday, May 4, 2019, Carson + Spencer is hosting the Atlanta Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl! You’ll have the chance top hop on & off Atlanta’s Streetcar, visiting the historic Edgewood Ave, Centennial Park, Fairlie Poplar and Peachtree Corridor districts in one fun-filled afternoon! There are 2 ticket options available for purchase:
Pre-Cinco De Mayo Brunch
Saturday’s @SuiteLoungeATL | 10a – 5p | 375 Luckie St. Atlanta, GA
Reservations » www.getbrunchatl.com
Pre-Cinco Rooftop Party
Pre-Cinco De Mayo rooftop party. See details.
These events are just among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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The Rum Punch Brunch presents Scramble Brunch Fest – Soca De Mayo Block Party! Celebrating both Cinco de Mayo and the Atlanta Carnival season. In the spirit of inclusiveness and diversity, the event is free for everyone.
Soca De Mayo Block Party is happening Sunday, May 5 at Sound Table at 483 Edgewood Avenue Southeast Atlanta, GA 30312.
Soca De Mayo Block Party in Atlanta
Scramble will feature brunch/street food items from the Caribbean, while paying special homage to our neighbors Mexico in honor of Cinco de Mayo— items include Breakfast Burritos, Ackee & Saltfish Tacos, Mexican Street Corn, Fish & Chips, Jerk Wings and Doubles, Jamaican Fried Chicken, and more. We will be serving our signature blend of Rum Punch, Wray & Nephew cocktails, Red Stripe Bar, and several other drinks in our full service bars.
The Location
Scramble will be nested in the streets of the Historic Old Fourth Ward at the Sound Table, home of the Rum Punch Brunch. The event is staged on the Edgewood Avenue strip between Boulevard and Daniel Street.
The Culture
The event will be hosted by Dreggae. We have the very best Caribbean DJs in Atlanta representing their homelands: Spoogy The Boss (Trinidad), Shane Talon (Trinidad), Max & Smurf (Trinidad), 1nsan3 (Guyana), Unique Soundz (Guyana), DJ Kutz (Guyana), and Prince Charm (Jamaica).
We will be showcasing the vibrant costumes from some of Atlanta Carnival’s amazing bands.
RSVP: http://www.rumpunchbrunch.com
These events are just among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?
Things to do in Atlanta this week
Things to do in Atlanta this weekend include parties, conventions, comedians concerts, spring festivals and much, much more.
This weekend’s best bets: Shaky Knees Festival
The Shaky Knees Festival is happening at Central Park in Midtown Atlanta. Buy tickets here.
Atlanta Margarita + Taco Festival
The third annual Atl Margarita + Taco fest is coming to Grant Park on May 4, 2019. Come try Atlanta’s BEST Tacos and Magaritas from Atlanta’s best restaurants and food trucks. Free to attend and only $6.00 for a drink wrist band! We will have over 40 taco vendors and 12 bars , so the wait time will not be long!
Cinco De Mayo duo: Cayman Jack and South City Kitchen
Cayman Jack and South City Kitchen (Buckhead) are teaming up for a FREE event in honor of Cinco de Mayo next week. Guests can enjoy a premium cocktail and a limited-edition food item courtesy of Cayman Jack. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4 from5:00pm to 10:00pm and will benefit The Giving Kitchen.
South City Kitchen’s limited edition Wild Boar Strip Loin and Chayote Cactus Salad was custom designed by Chef Simon Young to pair perfectly with Cayman Jack’s premium margarita, which is handcrafted with 100% blue agave nectar, real cane sugar and natural limes. This complimentary pairing will be given on a first come first serve basis and drinks will only be available to those aged 21+ while supplies last.
Things to do on Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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Dream Theater8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Yoga by the Water6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
Things to do on Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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Family Free DayThe Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Live from Woodruff Park: Gritz and Jelly Butter5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
Wednesday, May 1: ‘Ask Dr. Ruth’
The latest AJFF Selects series is “Ask Dr. Ruth,” a crowd-pleasing biography of the diminutive Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist, direct from the Sundance Film Festival.
“Ask Dr. Ruth” is sponsored in part by the National Council of Jewish Women, Atlanta Section.
When: Wednesday, May 1 at 7:50 PM
Where: Tara Cinemas (2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324)
Tickets: $15 (AJFF Members receive a 20% discount) -
Things to do Thursday, May 2, 2019
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Atlanta from the Ashes: Downtown History Tour12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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The Consumer Show 0386:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Switchyards Downtown Club
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Peachtree Center Green Market11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Things to do Friday, May 3, 2019
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Citizen Jane6:30 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
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Hillsong United7:30 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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Love Stories of Oakland: Spring Date Night6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Oakland Cemetery
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Garbage8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
This weekend: A Taste of East Point
A Taste of East Point is happening on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 1 to 9 p.m. The event will take place in downtown East Point. A Taste of East Point is a family-friendly event that will feature great music, food and art in downtown East Point. See the details.
Things to do Saturday, May 4, 2019
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May the Fourth Be With You11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Teacher Appreciation DaysCollege Football Hall Of Fame
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The Gradys Community Forum2:00 p.m. / Auburn Avenue Research Library
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VeloCity 20197:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Yoga in the Park9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
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Beastly Feast at Zoo Atlanta6:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
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Parkway Drive and Killswitch Engage6:30 p.m. / Tabernacle
Rum Punch Social @ Sound Table
Sunday, May 5 at the Sound Garden on Edgewood Ave: The Rum Punch Brunch presents Scramble Brunch Fest – Soca De Mayo Block Party! Celebrating both Cinco de Mayo and the Atlanta Carnival season. In the spirit of inclusiveness and diversity, the event is free for everyone.
These events are just among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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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This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?
Things to do in Atlanta this week
Things to do in Atlanta this weekend include parties, conventions, comedians concerts, spring festivals and much, much more.
This weekend: Great Southern Beer Fest
The Great Southern Beer Fest- ATL will take over John Howell Park on April 27th from 11:00-7:00pm offering unlimited samples of over 75 of the South’s “best of the best” craft beers. Two ticketed tasting session are available with the early session beginning at 11:00 AM, and the afternoon session opening at 3:30 PM.
Things to do on Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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Dream Theater8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Yoga by the Water6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
Things to do on Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Mississippi Witness7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
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Closing: “Gimme Liberty or Gimme Death”: A Hamilton-Esque MysteryAgatha’s “A Taste of Mystery” Dinner Theatre
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DRINK + DOODLE – VOLUME 616:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Things to do Thursday, April 25, 2019
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Art and the City: Art for Urban Sustainability7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. / Center for Civil and Human Rights
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Peachtree Center Green Market11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Come to Regal Cinemas at Atlantic Station on Thursday, April 25 at 8 p.m. in your best costume (or just as you are) for opening night of Avengers: Endgame, featuring giveaways, cosplay, festivities, and more! VIP and Standard ticket opportunities are available. See the comments below for more information.
This weekend: Black Girls Code
This weekend’s Black Girls Code presents “Game Jam” workshop will be geared toward introducing participants to animation, gaming, and interactive stories. The workshop is designed to encourage student-driven learning, as participants think analytically, design, play and code in real-time. See the deets.
Things to do Friday, April 26, 2019
- Dance Week Kick-Off
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Broad Street Boardwalk
Saturday, April 27: East Point Jazz Festival
The East Point Jazz Festival is a family-friendly event that will feature great music, food and more in downtown East Point. See the details.
Things to do Saturday, April 27, 2019
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Oakland Cemetery Guided Tours – April 2019through 4/28/2019 / Oakland Cemetery
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I Love to Eatthrough 5/5/2019 / The Balzer Theater at Herren’s
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OtherWorld Encounterthrough 5/5/2019 /
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Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Actionthrough 5/27/2019 / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Taliah Waajid World Natural Hair & Healthy Lifestyle Event in Atlanta
The Taliah Waajid World Natural Hair & Healthy Lifestyle Event takes place this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28 in Atlanta.
The event is the largest and most influential natural hair show in the world. It creates a much-needed arena for professionals and consumers to come together to learn and exchange information about natural hair care, health and beauty products, and techniques. Read more.
Things to do Sunday, April 28, 2019
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Oakland Cemetery Guided Tours – April 2019through 4/28/2019 / Oakland Cemetery
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I Love to Eatthrough 5/5/2019 / The Balzer Theater at Herren’s
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OtherWorld Encounterthrough 5/5/2019 /
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Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Actionthrough 5/27/2019 / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Historic Downtown Architecture Audio Tour by American Institute of Architectsthrough 12/31/2019 / Candler Building
This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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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The East Point Jazz Festival is happening on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will take place near downtown East Point in Sumner Park.
The East Point Jazz Festival is a family-friendly event that will feature great music, food and more in downtown East Point.
East Point Jazz Festival: Everything you need to know
May is Jazz Appreciation Month at the East Point Jazz Festival and the city is celebrating in a big way.
Featured artists include Reggie Hines, Julie Dexter, The Milkshake Quintet, RedShoes & Gravy and L’Tanya Sugarlips Shields. Admission is FREE! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and enjoy a variety of food trucks! Tents, outside food and beverage, or pets are not allowed.
The event is free to attend and parking is free as well.
Where will the East Point Jazz Festival be held?
The East Point Jazz Festival will take place at 1889 Lexington Ave., East Point, Ga. 30344. Here is a map to help you find it.
It’s 2019 and festival season will be making this way to Atlanta in no time. if you want to be in the mix at all the locales — from Dunwoody to College Park — you need to know what’s going on. Where are the Atlanta festivals this year? We’ve got you.
The only way to know is to check out AtlantaFi’s Atlanta Festival Guide 2019, which features all you need to know about local festivals including the Dogwood Festival, Fried Chicken Fest, Shaky Knees, Music Midtown and more.
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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The “Art Lives Here” tours let Atlantans and visitors to the city explore the city’s culturally rich visual arts scene.
The tour is a mixture of permanent and temporary public art on the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail.
Art Lives Here tour in Atlanta: What you need to know
The tour is brought to fruition byWEToursATL and a unique collaboration among Insight Cultural Tourism, Southwest Atlanta Growers Coop and Dennis Ayres Fine Arts.
These indigenous SW Atlanta institutions provide FREE fun and engaging walking tours that focus on the art, history and urban farming in the historic Westside of Atlanta.
There will be a docent on hand to engage participants in discussions as murals, artwork displays, and sculptures are viewed.
Art Tours are conducted the first Saturday of the months starting at 10 am from Gordon White Park. The tour covers about 2 miles and lasts one and a half hours. One lucky individual on each tour will receive a custom WETours ATL swag bag!
CUT OFF FOR RESERVATIONS IS 24 HOURS PRIOR TO START OF THE TOUR.
WALK THIS WAY– Join the WE3 Walkers Initiative and receive a pre-screening health assessment and weekly monitoring.
OTHER TOURS – WEToursATL conducts 3 TYPES of FREE walking tours in historic Westside Atlanta: ART, HISTORY, and URBAN FARMING.
SPECIALIZED GROUP TOURS – are available for 10 or more people. To schedule email us at wetoursatl.com or call 404.310.3168 and provide the following information:
- Your name and contact information
- Requested date and time
- Number of people in group
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 trailer for the Georgia-filmed movie “Gemini Man” starring Will Smith has been released and it looks crazy-good.
The film revolves around an elite assassin that is being hunted by someone just like him. Turns out it is him.
The movie was produced by Ang Lee “Incredible Hulk,” and was shot around Savannah. After filming wrapped, Smith turned right around and started shooting “Bad Boys 3” in metro Atlanta.
So “Gemini Man” marks the first of two Will Smith movies filmed in Georgia.
Watch ‘Gemini Man’ trailer here
Filmed in Georgia
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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AMC’s “Lodge 49” featuring Goldie Hawn is now casting in Atlanta for Hispanic men and women ages 30 to 50 years old to play a feature staff member at an auction. Filming is set for April 30 and May 1. If you’ve got the right look, this could be your big chance.
According to AMC, “Lodge 49” is about “A modern fable set about a disarmingly optimistic local ex-surfer, Dud, who’s drifting after the death of his father. Dud finds himself on the doorstep of a rundown fraternal lodge that may — or may not — put Dud on the path to recover the idyllic life he’s lost.”
Details on casting call in Atlanta: ‘Lodge 49’
FOR TUESDAY 4/30 we are looking for a hispanic male and female 30’s to 50’s to portray a feature staff member of an auction — email a recent photo and all clothing sizes and contact info to: Lodge49extras@gmail.com – AUCTION in Subject
Please email us a recent full body picture, age, height, weight, clothing sizes and experience to: Lodge49Extras@gmail.com
Then for Wednesday 5/1 — looking also for a hispanic male or female 20’s to 50’s to portray a specific bartender type — email a recent photo, sizes and all contact info to: Lodge49extras@gmail.com – BARTENDER in Subject
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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Atlanta is one of the cities that lead the United States in electricity usage, according to new statistics on energy consumption. Here are the details.
Sense, the innovator in Home energy savings, compiled the electricity data for more than 4,000 residences nationwide. The results show that the Southwest uses the most electricity of any region in the United States.
As for Atlanta, it came in No. 12 in electricity usage.
Here are the cities that use the most and least electricity
Most Electricity Usage
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Burlington, VT
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Phoenix, AZ
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Concord, CA
2
San Antonio, TX
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San Jose, CA
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Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
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Sacramento, CA
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Tampa, FL
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San Francisco-Oakland, CA
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Austin, TX
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Madison, WI
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Palm Bay–Melbourne, FL
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San Diego, CA
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Houston, TX
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Seattle, WA
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Miami, FL
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Portland, OR
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Pittsburgh, PA
10
Providence, RI
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Columbus, OH
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Denver-Aurora, CA
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Kansas City, KS
12
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CA
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Atlanta, GA
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Boston, MA
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Orlando, FL
Since 2015, Atlanta officials have made it a goal to cut energy use at government buildings, including City Hall. They have sought to reduce gasoline usage in the municipal fleet, and increase recycling at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
The Office of Sustainability works with city departments to coordinate implementation efforts toward their local government goals.
When it came to cities with the most energy usage, hot, sunny Phoenix, AZ, used the most electricity than any other city. That figure was twice as much as Salt Lake City, UT, and more than three times as much as San Jose, CA.
Homeowners in Texas cities Dallas, Austin, Houston and San Antonio use about twice as much electricity as residents in Providence, RI, or Denver, CO. This difference is partly due to the weather—but also shows the opportunities for more efficient ACs, pool pumps and other home devices.
How Atlanta homeowners can reduce energy costs
- Identify energy sources that sap power and reduce them: Common culprits include pool pumps and heaters, hot tubs, old water heaters, inefficient HVAC systems, incandescent lighting, always on devices, and older model appliances and consumer electronics.
- Look into solar power: Sunny places like Atlanta are ideal to take advantage of solar energy. This can have a dramatic effect on a home’s overall energy footprint.
- Sustainable homes: When it comes to building structures, choose residences built to near net zero standards. Learn more at Sense.com.
Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
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