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Atlanta singer Bobby Brown has been committed to stopping domestic violence ever since his daughter lost her life in 2015 in a tragedy marred in controversy.
In the wake of her death, he began a domestic violence initiative that culminated this week with the not-for-profit Bobbi Kristina Brown Serenity House near Atlanta. The shelter will be a refuge for battered women and also offer a 24-hour crisis intervention line and an emergency transitional shelter.
Brown was honored Monday with three proclamations from officials in Atlanta, Fulton County and the City of South Fulton.
Bobbi Kristina Brown, 22, was found dead in a bathtub three years after her mother, singer Whitney Houston, died the same way.
Brown was accompanied by his wife Alicia at the event.
Many have blamed Brown for his bad fortune but in a recent interview, he defended his reputation.
“I think the bad boy image came from me being on stage, not from me being a human being. If you see me in person, meet in person somewhere, you won’t call me a bad guy. You’d call me Bobby.”
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One of the hottest DJs in the world, Gordon City, is coming to Atlanta this weekend.
Liquified & Opera Nightclub are co-hosting Gordon City, one of the greatest house dj/producers out there toda
y to Mind Control.
Tickets range from $25 to $45.
18+ Welcome | VIP 21+ ONLY
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges.
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Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty and professional basketball player Collin Sexton will be meeting fans Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Atlanta.
The event will be at 105 Veterans Memorial Drive in Mableton just outside Atlanta. All you have to do is bring a new book bag and school supplies.
“If ur in Atlanta pull up on me tmmr for a meet and greet, just bring a book bag with school supplies In it and it’s all love,” Lil Boat tweeted recently.
The Atlanta area is in back to school mode as school districts welcome the kids back over the next several weeks.
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A new experience is coming to Atlanta this weekend. Plywood Presents is for people who have big dreams for social good and positive social change.
This event is designed to inspire you to think outside of the box and to build connections with other hopeful people.
This year, with our theme being “Loving Disruption,” our desire is to see social good advocates, funders, and ideators learn new ways to hold their empathy in hand with their action. If you’re a business leader, a parent, a creative or an activist, Plywood Presents is for you.
Plywood People is a 501[c]3 organization in Atlanta leading a community of start-ups doing good. The organization says they exist to help the community make problems go away that impact our culture, the hurting, poor, oppressed and under-resourced people.
Plywood Presents: Loving Disruption
August 1-2, 2018
Atlanta Symphony Hall
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Southwest Atlanta fitness buffs are getting a new place to work on there muscles. Planet Fitness is set to open at Mall West End at 854 Oak St SW Suite 546, Atlanta, GA 30310.
This marks the second location for the Hampton, New Hampshire-based company. In 2016, it opened a Planet Fitness at Greenbriar Mall.
Update: A month after West End Planet Fitness opened, we went online to see how the reviews were. Here’s one that summed up many of the general sentiments:
“GREAT GYM!!! This is the first gym that I’ve ever worked out in. I’m trying to get my body in shape. I was always uncomfortable with working out in front/with other people. But, coming here, I kinda feel more comfortable working out. I guess the other part of that is just me – ‘I have to get comfortable with myself.’ The gym is doing its part with the comfortable and pleasant atmosphere. Gym is ALWAYS clean when I come. I haven’t had any issues with the staff.”
Planet Fitness opens at West End mall
Planet Fitness began in 1992 when a struggling gym in Dover, New Hampshire was transformed into a no-frills ” Judgment Free” zone. Plans start at $10 a month.
Visit PlanetFitness.com to get announcements on pre-sale offers, including online only deals.
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Read more: Mangos Caribbean opening in West End
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If you want to really throw down eatin’ in West Midtown, there’s only one place to be. The first Sunday of each month, JCT. Bar (upstairs) will also open for fried chicken & oyster Sunday from 11:30 a.m.”til they run out.”
The establishment is located at 1198 Howell Mill Rd #18, Atlanta, GA 30318.
Think buckets of our fried chicken ($32 per bucket) and a selection of oysters from our raw bar menu (prices vary), paired with a curated selection of bubbles, wine and rose (prices vary) including Lambrusco – Cleto Chiarli ‘Vecchia Modena’ ($8/$40), Prosecco – Villa Sandi ($9/$45), Cava Rosado – Castellar ($10/$50) , Champagne – Dumangin ‘Cuvee 17’ Brut ($16/$80), Piquepoul Rose, Foncalieu 2017 ($8/$32) and more!
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The Atlanta area’s most well-regarded Latino sandwich shop has finally opened in The Battery Atlanta. AtlantaFi told you about the plans months ago when El Super Pan first said it was joining the sports and entertainment complex anchored by SunTrust Park.
El Super Pan’s first location, at Ponce City Market, in Midtown has been a hit since its 2015 debut.
Cuban restaurant El Super Pan opens in The Battery
Three-time James Beard-nominated Chef Hector Santiago is bringing his popular Latin American fare to “Los Bravos” (Braves fans) for lunch and dinner seven days a week in the Cumberland community. Fan favorites from Puerto Rican-born Santiago include the sought-after Mofongos, the Cubano Mixto, pressed sandwich on a traditional Cuban bread and desserts such as chipotle-chocolate chip cookies, organic egg flan, and bacon-guava shortbread cookie and Cuban coffee.
Although the Braves are playing and SunTrust Park is up and running, development in the vicinity continues to take off.
In addition to El Super Pan, the Omni Hotel recently opened to guests, giving visitors a home before and after Braves games as well as anchoring metro Atlanta’s newest entertainment destination. The property will feature 264 guest rooms across 16 floors.
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One Musicfest will have some of the biggest artists in music performing on its stages in September. The event is also looking to cast a big spotlight on new and emerging artists.One Musicfest is searching for one artist to perform during the two-day event.To enter, you must submit your music by July 31.Text to enter or visit https://onemusicfest.com/theone/
With H.E.R. in the fold in June, the ONE Musicfest lineup so far is Nas, Cardi B, Miguel, T.I., Jeezy, Big Sean, Kelis, Brandy, August Greene, Big KRIT, George Clinton & Parliament and more.
Read more: One Musicfest lineup is insane
“We are all super excited about OMF2018,” says founder Jason “J” Carter. “Growing into a two-day festival allows us to expand our roster, highlight more of the music that we love and give our audience an experience unlike any!”
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The Women Circle presents an evening of startup exhibitions by women-run businesses, and connections with elite professionals and entrepreneurs in the Atlanta area.
This event will bring women from across town to network, empower and inspire one another, all in a classy Saturday evening setting. For the cocktail lover, the business woman, and just anyone looking to connect with other Atlanta like-minded women, this is the event for you.
If you are looking for exposure and have a startup business in fashion, beauty, tech, real estate or any other sector and would love to be a vendor at this event, send us a message here on Facebook or at support@womenscircleevents.com.
*This is an event catered to women but we also need the support of our men as well. So invite your male friends, spouses, significant other or just family to support.
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If you’ve been looking to buy a restaurant, bar or tavern in Midtown Atlanta, this is your chance. This one comes with a patio and dedicated parking.
The kitchen is state of the art and the interior boasts multiple flat screen TVs and beers on tap.
Here are some more amenities:
$1,000,000 Build Out.
6,500/sf.
Outdoor seating for 50.
Seating for 200.
Bar seats 25.
Rent is $18,000 which includes CAM, cleaning of grease traps and water.
Ten-year lease with two-five year options to renew.
Sales approaching $2mm.
The MLS number is #1907.