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Come out to in Historic Fourth Ward Park on Labor Day Weekend 2019 as we celebrate mindfulness, natural food and healthier living at the Atlanta Natural Life Festival.
Bring your friends and family and enjoy the fresh air, positive vibes and transformative energy that is the “Atlanta Natural Life Festival.”
Atlanta Natural Life Festival: Everything you need to know
The Atlanta Natural Life Festival will be held Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Historic Fourth Ward Park in Midtown Atlanta.
Vegan Food Truck Village | 50 + Vendors | Music | Kids Zone
Why live a natural lifestyle? When we focus on living and eating more mindfully, we tap into better health, we decrease stress, and we build deeper relationships, stronger communities, and a better world.
But, how do you start? We know that toxins are everywhere, but there’s no need to become paranoid. Educating ourselves and making small, smart choices every day could make all the difference for us and our families.
That’s what the Atlanta Natural Life Festival is all about. Be there on Labor Day weekend for natural products, mindful food options, good vibes, and transformative information. Start living your best life on with a few thousand of curious people just like you.
For full festival details visit us at www.naturallifefestival.com
As the weather warms, you can expect Atlanta festivals, many who probably have never heard of, to hit every weekend.Don’t worry, AtlantaFi.com has got you covered.Whether you enjoy food-focused festivals, or some downhome blues under the sunset. We’re going to cover them all.This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year. -
UPDATE: Lime scooter has decided to leave several cities, including Atlanta. Lime scooters are no longer available here.
Lime scooters are pretty much on every nick and cranny in downtown and Midtown Atlanta streets. But don’t get fined. If you want to know how to operate a Lime scooter, here’s how.
Lime scooters launched their inaugural rides in 2017 in North Carolina powered by Neutron Holdings, who does business as Lime. Since then the electric scooters have spread across the United States, Mexico and elsewhere.
How Do Lime Scooters Work?
To start riding Lime, there are four easy steps you need to take:
- You just need to download the app for Android or iTunes.
- A 4-digit code will be sent to you.
- Of course, you’ll have to confirm that you are at least 18 years old.
- Enable location services:
How Much Do Lime Scooters Cost To Ride?
It costs $1 to unlock a Lime scooter and . 22 cents a minute to ride after that.To ride a Lime scooter:
Enable your camera so that you can use your phone to scan the QR code to start your ride. That’s it. You’re ready to ride! In addition to having an initiative with the Atlanta Beltline, Lime allows you to donate a slice of your Lime ride to another person.
What Are The Scooter Rules For Atlanta?
The City of Atlanta implemented new safety rules on June 21, 2019 governing scooters in the city. Here are the highlights: Reduced Speed Zone: There is an 8 mph limit for scooters along the portion of the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail between Monroe Drive and DeKalb Avenue.
Are Scooters Allowed On The Atlanta Beltline?
Yes, but it will be subject to the Reduced Speed Zone on weekday evenings (Monday – Thursday, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.), weekends (Friday at 6 p.m. – Monday 6 a.m.), and state holidays (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
Can You Ride Scooters In Piedmont Park?
Yes, scooters are allowed in Piedmont Park’s shared use pathways. The city is also actively looking at setting up park zones for scooters. These park zones will help reduce clutter and allow for accessibility at entrances to the trails. Like cars and bikes, scooters must yield to pedestrians at crosswalks. If you ride a Lime scooter, safety is your #1 priority. Watch this video on how to ride a Lime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=zOMYOBBRtM8 There are other e-scooters operating in Atlanta. Don’t want to use Lime?
Here’s how to ride a Bird scooter in Atlanta
New E-Scooter Regulations Aim To Fine Riders And Keep Sidewalks Clear
Lime partners with MARTA
Lime and MARTA entered into a partnership in June 2019 to take part in monthly Fresh MARTA Market community festivals to help riders sign up for Lime Access – a low income program that gives heavily discounted rides on Lime electric scooters.
“We are excited by our partnership with Lime and appreciate their focus on raising awareness around last-mile transportation needs,” said MARTA General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker. “Lime is not only committed to problem-solving, but they are ensuring that the solution is accessible and cost-effective.”
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With so many festivals going on in Atlanta, it’s hard to keep up. But here’s a new one: the Inaugural Taste of Southwest Atlanta kicks off Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Inaugural Taste of Southwest Atlanta will take place at Greenbriar Mall 2841 Greenbriar Parkway Southwest Atlanta, GA 30331.
Inaugural Taste of Southwest Atlanta: Everything you need to know
It’s time to celebrate business, community, culture, and heritage! Join the southwest Atlanta community in making this festival a success. for The weather is warming up and it’s time to get out the house and explore your community. Meet, greet, and celebrate!
Atlanta Southwest is a community improvement initiative that is designed to improve the Greenbriar Business District.
This festival is one of the premiere outdoor events in Atlanta this year. Held in Atlanta’s prime venues, festival season spotlights the best of the city.Whether you prefer neighborhood events or huge festivals, all ages will be accommodated when it comes to food, live entertainment and more. The best part? Many of Atlanta festivals are FREE.As the weather warms, you can expect Atlanta festivals, many who probably have never heard of, to hit every weekend.Don’t worry, AtlantaFi.com has got you covered.Whether you enjoy food-focused festivals, or some downhome blues under the sunset. We’re going to cover them all.This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year. -
Ammazza pizza in Atlanta recently introduced a new vegan menu that is now available for ordering.
The new menu made its debut in mid-June at Ammazza’s Decatur and Edgewood locations.
Ammazza releases vegan menu at 2 Atlanta locations
The newly launched, all-vegan menu features five antipasto dishes, eight pizzas, dessert and a kids section.
Check out Ammazza’s new vegan menu
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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Grammy Award-winning musician and actor Common is set to perform his hit songs along with new selections with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Atlanta.
The concert will take place in the amphitheatre at Chastain Park in Buckhead on June 29, 2019.
Common in Atlanta with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: What to know
Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster and the Woodruff Arts Center box office.
Get tickets to Common in Atlanta
Hands down, one of the BEST shows I’ve EVER seen @ChastainPark! @common featuring the @AtlantaSymphony pic.twitter.com/hkHmEY03FR
— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) June 30, 2019
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
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In this episode of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” Che Mack and Sierra talk about Scrapp and Stevie J, who she briefly had a fling with.
Sierra is trying to work things out with Scrapp, but Karly Redd has a lot to say about it.
Watch: Che Mack gives Sierra some advice
In the second half of the video, the gang encounters unexpected wildlife in a tropical rainforest, and the cast weighs in on Kirk and Rasheeda’s drama.
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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One of the most enduring storylines in all of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” has been that of Mimi Faust and Stevie J. This season, Mimi is trying to make a relationship work with Ty, a WNBA basketball player.
But somehow Stevie J always finds a way into the conversation. This time, it’s about a post on IG featuring Ty and Mimi and Stevie’s daughter Eva.
On the post, Stevie replied: “Y’all should adopt.” Of course, the comment didn’t go over well at all.
Ty said that she will not let Stevie get under her skin at all: “She’s not getting under my skin because i’m going to call his a– out. You don’t pay child support, you don’t call and check on your daughter…”
Mimi said that Ty is being drawn into his drama because she feels a type of way.
“If your baby father is going to keep trying to interfere with our relationship, I don’t know If I can keep doing this,” Ty said.
I won’t say Ty gave Mimi an ultimatum, but she did say: “I’m not trying to deal with this the rest of my life.”
Watch Ty lay it all on the line for Mimi
So guess what happened? Mimi paid Stevie J a visit.
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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Mimi Faust and Stevie J have had a tumultuous relationship in the past, but also the present. In one of the latest “Love 7 Hip Hop: Atlanta” episode, they go at it.
Actually Faust comes for Stevie because of his recent comments on social media referring to her lesbian relationship. There was a photo online of Ty and Eva.
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta | Mimi and Stevie J go at it (VIDEO)
Stevie J posted on IG, “Y’all should adopt.” He said that he meant it in a positive light. “Y’all are beautiful,” he said.
But with all that Mim Faust and Stevie J have been through, she said she didn’t appreciate it.
“What I felt was … this is my daughter, get your own f— child,” Faust replied.
The conversation went downhill from there. Then Stevie began to antagonize her, which enraged Faust. Then, things turned physical.
See for yourself
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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Big 3, the popular three-on-three pro basketball league, is coming to downtown Atlanta on Sunday July 7, 2019. The games will be played at State Farm Arena starting at 1 p.m. ET.
The league co-founded by Ice Cube and others, tipped off its third season in mid-June in Detroit. This time, former NBA all-stars like Lamar Odom, Joe Johnson and others.
Big 3 basketball in Atlanta
Buy tickets to Big 3 basketball in Atlanta here
Here is the Big 3 basketball schedule for Atlanta on July 7, 2019:
Date Big 3 Games Location 1 p.m. 3-Headed Monsters vs. Killer 3s State Farm Arena 4 p.m. Power vs. Trilogy State Farm Arena 8 p.m. Triplets vs. Bivouac State Farm Arena Big 3 basketball in Atlanta: Meet the teams
The 3-Headed Monsters went 7-1 at one point last year but couldn’t finish the deal. They are led by prolific scorers Rashard Lewis, Mahmoud Abdul Rauf and Reggie Evans.
Power went 4-4 last year behind the prowess of Corey Maggette, Cuttino Mobley and Glen “Big Baby” Davis, among others.
Trilogy, the 2018 Big 3 champions, return this season with Jason Terry, James White and David Hawkins.
The Triplets bring a formidable force on the court, including “Iso” Joe Johnson, Al Jefferson and Jennero Pargo among others.
Bivouac is an expansion team with an decidedly Atlanta flavor: Former Atlanta Hawk legend Reggie Theus helms the team with former Philips Arena highlighters Dion Glover and Josh Smith.
Here are some Big 3 highlights
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Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry left the BET Awards show ablaze on Sunday night’s broadcast with a stirring words about empowerment. Tyler Perry’s BET Awards speech set the tone for the night.
Perry used Atlanta to make a point about how he was investing in the city so that dreamers that don’t have means — poor dreamers — dreamers of color — could be inspired by him.
Tyler Perry reps Atlanta in BET Awards speech
“While everybody was fighting for a seat at the table, talking about ‘Oscars so white, Oscars so white,’ I said y’all go ahead and do that, but while you’re fighting for a seat at the table, I”ll be down in Atlanta building my own.”
Tyler Perry reps Atlanta in moving #BETAwards speech #TrueToAtlanta #OneAtlanta https://t.co/D4Xw0M05sN pic.twitter.com/sGFQmXProK
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) June 24, 2019
He added: “Because what I know for sure is that if I just can build this table, God will prepare it for me in the presence of my enemies,” he said, quoting a Bible verse.
“Own your stuff, own your business, own your way.”
Perry was also celebrating a new partnership with BET, where his company will provide exclusive content as part of a new streaming platform called BET+. Learn more about it.
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
