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The movies are coming back in a back way in the age of the coronavirus pandemic. AMC Theaters has announced that it will open August 20 with 15 cents movie tickets.
The cheap price is for one day only, part of the theater chain’s attempt to get people back into movie theaters.
AMC Theaters Reopening In Atlanta
More than 100 theaters in the United States will have “movies in 2020 at 1920 prices,” the company says in a news release.
AMC says it has implemented enhanced cleaning and sanitation procedures in line with CDC guidance. It will also adhere to social distancing rules based on the Atlanta agency’s recommendations.
AMC and other theater chains are trying to claw back economically after COVID-19 shut business down in March.
Here Are AMC Movie Theaters In Metro Atlanta
These are some of the best AMC movie theaters in the Atlanta area:
AMC Phipps Plaza 14
3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 231-1492
AMC Parkway Pointe 15
3101 Cobb Pkwy SE UNIT 201, Atlanta, GA 30339 | (770) 937-0730
AMC Dine-In Buckhead 6
3340 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 467-9619
AMC Camp Creek 14
3760 Princeton Lakes Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30331 | (404) 629-2524
AMC Madison Yards 8
975 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 | (470) 237-2854
Regal Atlanta ScreenX & IMAX
261 19th St NW #1250, Atlanta, GA 30363 | (844) 462-7342
AMC North DeKalb 16
2042 Lawrenceville Hwy Suite F – 22, Decatur, GA 30033 | (404) 634-0451
AMC Southlake 24
7065 Mt Zion Cir, Morrow, GA 30260 | (770) 473-0719
Georgia’s largest city has some of the top film venues in the South. For a deeper look, read our Best Movie Theaters In Atlanta.
The movie business hasn’t just affected the expedition segment of the movie business here in Georgia. The actual filmmaking process has ground to a halt as well.
Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry resumed production in June with a “quarantine bubble” that tested people constantly and housed them on the 300-acre Tyler Perry Studios campus for the duration of filming.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a serious wrench in our plans, but it hasn’t stopped the show. The BronzeLens Film Festival is ongoing in Atlanta right now.
The virtual event features a who’s who of special programming from some of the top creators of color in the movie industry. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s BronzeLens Festival and how you can get in on the action.
BronzeLens 2020 Virtual Experience: Things To Know
BronzeLens 2020 has a virtual festival this year, which runs from August 11-16. Here are some of the top events planned:
- Film Selections
- Powerhouse Series with heavyweights such as Will Packer and Tilane Jones
- Talkbacks Including Bit. Producers Morgan Matthews and Nelson Obguabu, Catching Up Director Fowzi Abdelsmad
BronzeLens Festival 2020: How To Watch
If you want to watch panels, interviews and other events from the BronzeLens 2020, visit HERE and click the registration.
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ONE Musicfest is a little different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The event is called the At The Crib Fest this year and it promises to be a doozy. The one-day music festival slated for Saturday, August 22 and will feature a virtual who’s who among music greats.
ONE Musicfest’s At The Crib Fest will be hosted by Atlanta’s own Paige Shari!
ONE Musicfest At The Crib 2020: Music Lineup Announced
Here are the artists slated to perform for the At The Crib Fest so far:
Billed as one of the nation’s “Can’t Miss Festivals,” ONE Musicfest is in its 10th year with a first-ever weekend of high-energy performances and unique cultural experiences.
While the event is virtual this year, it’s still a top-notch event. More than 20,000 people attended last year.
How To RSVP
RSVP for the At The Crib Fest right HERE.
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. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city.
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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If you’re a movie buff and want to enjoy the cinematic experience like old times, then visit your local Walmart parking lot. The retailer says it will transform its parking lots into drive-in movie theaters.
The move is a bold one for Walmart, which has seen its delivery business grow amid the coronavirus pandemic. Now it wants to give families an entertainment venue that adheres to social distancing and all the safety rules that health officials recommend.
The Walmart movies will run from August 14 through October 21 with 320 showings of hit movies.
What Movies Are Playing At The Walmart Drive-In?
The movies chosen for the Walmart Drive-in have been chosen by the Tribeca Film Festival. Here are some titles you can expect:
- Friday Night Lights
- The Karate Kid
- Space Jam
- Black Panther
- Pokémon Detective Pikachu
- The Lego Batman Movie
- Spider-ManTM: Into The Spider-Verse
- Spy Kids
- Teen Titans GO! To the Movies
- Wonder Woman
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- Ghostbusters
- Men in BlackTM: International and more
- Ahead of
- each feature presentation, audiences will screen one of a number of short films, including Bilby, Bird Karma, Brooklyn Breeze, CROW: The Legend, Fire in Cardboard City, INVASION!, Looney Tunes’ Boo! Appetweet and Marooned
Before each full-length movie, short films will be screened as well. You can expect shorts like Bilby, Bird Karma, Brooklyn Breeze, CROW: The Legend, Fire in Cardboard City, INVASION!, Looney Tunes’ Boo! Appetweet and Marooned.
Visit TheWalmartDriveIn.com to see what’s playing.
Walmart Parking Lot Drive-In Movie Theaters Near You
Many Walmarts in Atlanta will host movies in their respective parking lots. If you need help finding one, here are the Walmarts near you in Atlanta.
- Walmart Supercenter MLK: 835 M.L.K. Jr Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
- Walmart Supercenter East Point: 844 Cleveland Ave, East Point, GA 30344
- Walmart Supercenter Howell Mill: 1801 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
- Walmart Supercenter Cascade: Dr Sw, 1105 Research Center Drive Atlanta SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
- Walmart Supercenter Eastside: 2427 Gresham Rd S E, Atlanta, GA 30316
- Walmart Supercenter Chamblee: 1871 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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Georgia Tech is set to announce the winners of the third class of its Smart Communities Challenge. The program is designed to spur local development in Atlanta and around the state.
The way the program works is that community winners get funding along with a partnership with a Georgia Tech research team and more.
Georgia Smart Communities Challenge: And The Winners Are…
The program welcomes communities of any size in Georgia to apply for technical and financial assistance that enables them to envision, explore, and plan for their “smart” future.
Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera will announce the the winners of the 2020 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge during a virtual event on Thursday, August 6.
Dr. Cabrera will also take part in a panel discussion, entitled Georgia Inclusive Innovation, that will include the following participants:
- Geoff Duncan, Lieutenant Governor, State of Georgia
- Wendell Dallas, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Georgia Power
Doug Hooker, Executive Director, Atlanta Regional Commission - Maria Thacker Goethe, President and CEO, Georgia Bio; CEO, Center for Global Health Innovation
- Aarti Tandon, CEO, Smart City Expo Atlanta | Moderator
The Georgia Smart Communities Challenge will also be live tweeted at @GTScii.
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.
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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If you’re looking for a job, you need to bring your “A” game to the interview. That means you need to be as prepared as possible.
In this article, we’ll discuss some top interview tips to make sure you get the job you want.
Try These Top 5 Interview Tips That Work
Here are some topics we will discuss:
- Most Common Interview Mistakes
- Use Strong Action Words
- Show Examples Of Your Work
- Look Professional
The most common interview mistakes you can make all fall under being underprepared. That includes:
1. Most Common Interview Mistakes
- Acting overly familiar with the interviewer: Keep it professional at all times. That means you should limit small talk to only what’s appropriate.
- Nervousness to the point of paralysis: If you freeze up during the interview, there’s no way you can communicate effectively. Take your time and relax.
- Not educating yourself about the company: Do as much research about the company and position as you can. That way, you can speak from a knowledgeable place and you won’t have to guess.
2. Use Strong Action Words
When you finally get your chance to describe yourself and your qualifications, don’t waste it by being timid. Use strong active words instead of passive phrases.
Here are some strong action words to use on your interview:
- Creative
- Enthusiastic
- Determined
- Enthusiastic
- High-Energy
- Motivated
- Powerful
- Priority
- Robust
- Trustworthy
The strong action words you use during your interview should match your resume as well.
3. Show Examples Of Your Work
You never know how your interviewer will ask you to prove your experience or qualifications. They may ask for samples of your work. Have them ready.
You should be able to show them a digital file or printouts of the work you’re most proud of. This shouldn’t be something you need to go look for at the time of the interview.
Having work examples on hand shows that you’re ready for the interview and serious about the job.
4. Look Professional
No matter what the position is, you should always look professional or at least in line for what the job entails.
For example, if you’re applying to work at a bank, it probably would be wise to look like a banker or dress in formal clothes.
You can always buy a suit or style your hair in a way that works in your favor rather than against you.
5. Set Up Your Video Equipment
Because nearly all interviews are being done via video call right now, you need to know how to set up. If you’re using Zoom here are some tips to know.
- Set up your video in a secluded and quiet place in your home
- Make sure you have adequate lighting, but not too much light
- Check your internet connection for lags or interruptions
- Make sure your webcam shows clear and not grainy
- Dress professional and yes, wear pants
Last Words
Make sure you have a copy of your resume in front of you. Also you’ll want to practice being natural in front of a camera.
No matter what, continue to have the confidence in yourself that you can get the job.
Metro Atlanta’s hot economy has slowed of late due to the COVID-19, but that’s OK. Check out our Coronavirus Resource Guide and find out how to make and save money.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. -
If you order a package via Amazon.com in Georgia’s largest city, it may be delivered by a robot. Amazon has expanded its fully electric delivery service, Amazon Scout, to Atlanta.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon Scout is poised to be heavily used as a way to safely get packages to customers.
What Is Amazon Scout?
Amazon Scout is an autonomous delivery device created by Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer.
The automated mechanical device is being billed by Amazon as a robotic delivery person, able to bring packages to your doorstep.
What Does Amazon Scout Do?
Amazon has taken to calling the devices “adora-bots,” which can roll at a walking speed. The delivery system has real people, Amazon Scout Ambassadors, who accompany the devices on routes.
What Cities Have Amazon Scout Down South?
In late July 2020, Amazon announced that two Southern cities have been added to the select locations where Amazon Scout is now operating:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Franklin, Tennessee
The two cities join some West Coast locations after some field tests were approved by Amazon engineers.
In Atlanta and Franklin, Amazon Scout is delivering Monday through Friday, during daylight hours.
For the customer, there won’t be any difference to their ordering process on Amazon.com. Your packages will be delivered as they normally would or by Amazon Scout.
If you order from Amazon Scout, you won’t have to worry about obstacles on your property. Each delivery device can navigate around pets, pedestrians, and other objects in its path to your doorstep.
Final Thought
Amazon says with the addition of Amazon Scout to the Atlanta market, it is looking to partner with local schools in Atlanta to support STEM and robotics activities, helping to build the next generation of innovators.
Scout will also help the company in its efforts toward net zero carbon by 2040.
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Atlanta Police Department has said that it will no longer respond to non-injury car crashes in the city. So, if you get into a fender-bender you may be wondering what you should do.
This article is going to tell you how you can protect yourself when you’re involved in a non-injury car crash in Atlanta.
APD posted about the change in procedure in July 2020, saying “The City of Atlanta Police Department will not be dispatched to the scene of non-injury automobile accidents.”
What To Do If You’re In A Non-Injury Car Accident In Atlanta
If you are in an accident with no injuries, complete the SR-13 form found here: https://sr13-form-georgia.com.
The form is a Personal Accident Report, known by police as an SR-13 Form. When compiling the information, here’s what you need:
- Visually inspect the cars from a safe distance: Examine both vehicles for damage and be mindful of the possibility of explosion.
- Wait for ambulance officers or first responders. The participants have to exchange personal and contact details, insurance and driver’s license numbers.
- Complete SR 13 form: You’ll need the form to provide the information to the insurance company. Additionally, the information documented on the SR-13 form about the broken vehicle will help an auto mechanic to repair it faster.
Remember, if anyone in the vehicles complains of pain or seems to be injured, call 911.. If no one is injured, access the Atlanta 311 website; on your phone. Once you’re there, type “accident” in the search field and click on “APD – Non-Injury Automobile Accidents In The City Of Atlanta”.
APD says it made the change “to protect the health and safety of our staff and customers, and to help mitigate the the impact of COVID-19.”
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Georgia again has been ranked #1 in film production. The new rankings come from Gov. Brian Kemp, who relayed findings from Business Facilities Magazine.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, film and TV production in Georgia was on pace to break its previous record set the year before.
Georgia Ranked #1 In Film Production
“The film industry has had a significant impact on communities across the Peach State,” Kemp said. “And this top ranking puts a spotlight on the hardworking Georgians who are the real faces of this great industry.”
Here are the 2020 numbers Georgia had tallied before COVID-19 stalled operations:
- 234 film and TV productions that had wrapped or were in the works
- $2.2 billion spent in the first three months of 2020
“This No. 1 ranking, in addition to our record-setting production pace in film prior to COVID-19, is a testament to everyone who is involved in the film industry in Georgia,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. “I congratulate our Emmy-nominated productions on their exciting news, but especially congratulate our team in the Georgia Film Office, our Georgia-based crew, studios, small businesses, and our production partners across the state for this exceptional recognition. It’s heartening to see more productions getting off the ground in recent weeks, and our relationship with our film partners is stronger than ever.”
The news comes as Georgia productions garnered close to 50 Emmy nominations, including for the following hit shows:
- Ozark
- Stranger Things
- Love Is Blind
- Watchmen
And the list goes on. Kemp told reporters earlier in the summer that film and TV productions would begin to slowly ramp back up as studios began to implement COVID-19 protocols for safe working environments.
To that end, Georgia’s Film Office has published a Best Practices manual to help filmmakers resume productions with safety in mind.
Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry was one of the first filmmakers in the nation — and certainly the largest — to resume productions.
Perry put together a quarantine bubble plan that has been studied by professional sports leagues as a way to safely resume operations in the midst of COVID-19.
While Georgia as a whole has benefited from the movie business, Atlanta in particular has reaped the largest windfall. Thousands of Atlantans are employed in the film indusry.
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 800 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.
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There are a lot of Atlanta movies you can watch on Netflix. The reason is because film productions are in full swing on Peachtree.
There’s no bigger player in movie-making today than Netflix, and the number of Netflix series filmed in Atlanta are growing.
Gone are the days when production would commence in L.A. movie lots. Along with the megalist of movies filmed here, Netflix movies are being filmed en masse in Atlanta.
Here Are Atlanta Movies You Can Watch On Netflix
First of all, let’s start with one of the biggest hits on Netflix…
Stranger Things
The “Stranger Things” franchise has been a hit for three seasons now on Netflix. The weird fantasy-sci fi drama focuses on strange happenings in a small town.
The series has filmed in various places around metro Atlanta, including Gwinnett Place Mall for some spooky scenes.
Watch Stranger Things on Netflix
Raising Dion
This fantastical series debuted in the fall of 2019 on Netflix. The project centers on a little boy with special powers and a mother trying to process it all. Actor Michael B. Jordan played a major role in getting the project made and also stars.
Watch Raising Dion on Netflix
Ozark
The Netflix series “Ozark” stars Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial planner who relocates his family from Chicago to the Ozarks. Laura Linney plays his wife Wendy. Sofia Hublitz and Skylar Gaertner play the couple’s kids.
Watch Ozark on Netflix
Insatiable
“Insatiable” is a movie about a teenage girl who loses weight and immediately becomes popular at school. All at the direction of a disgraced civil lawyer-turned-beauty pageant coach.
Watch Insatiable on Netflix
Sticks & Stones
Comedian Dave Chappelle comes through again with another hard-hitting, insightful and crude commentary on the world. This was filmed at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta.
Watch Sticks & Stones On Netflix
The Players Club
This 1998 classic was inspired after Ice Cube toured throughout the South and stumbled upon Atlanta’s strip club scene. The rest, as they say, is cinematic history.
Watch The Players Club On Netflix
Containment
This movie originally aired on cable TV before getting revived on Netflix. The plot revolves around a deadly pathogen that spreads around Atlanta. Sound familiar?
Love Is Blind
Photo credit: Love is Blind / Netflix Filmed in Atlanta, Love is Blind takes the blind date experiment to the limits as Nick and Vanessa Lachey host this series where single men and women get engaged and vow to marry before meeting in person.
Watch Love Is Blind on Netflix
Atlanta continues to be the epicenter of modern-day movie making in the United States. There have been more than 700 TV and movie productions in the last few years. And it’s not going to stop anytime soon.
If you have a great TV or film idea, you can shop it at Tyler Perry Studios or even film it with the movie equipment you need. Whatever, Atlanta is the movie capital of the world.
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