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The Atlanta metropolitan area continues to grow by leaps and bounds, coming in No. 4 in cities with the biggest number of people moving in. Georgia’s largest city is only behind Dallas, Houston and Phoenix in number of people moving in, despite rising property prices, according to new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Among America’s fastest growing regions, metro Atlanta has about 5.7 million residents, making it the ninth-largest metro area in the country. Much of the gains are happening in North Fulton County, which is the most affluent area of the metro area and state.
Just under 600,000 residents have moved into the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area from 2010 and 2017, the census reports.
Since that time period only 12 other regions had more people added to their populations. Atlanta’s business climate, including a robust startup environment and the influx of Fortune 500 companies looking to plant roots here, has made the region a leading metro area.
Top 10 Metro Areas by Population (2016)
MSA 2016 Estimate
1 New York, NY 20,153,634
2 Los Angeles, CA 13,310,447
3 Chicago, IL 9,512,999
4 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX 7,233,323
5 Houston, TX 6,772,470
6 Washington, D.C. 6,131,977
7 Philadelphia, PA 6,070,500
8 Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL 6,066,387
9 ATLANTA, GA 5,789,700
10 Boston, MA 4,794,447See more highlights from the census here.
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Source: AtlantaFi
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The Atlanta metropolitan area continues to grow by leaps and bounds, coming in No. 4 in cities with the biggest number of people moving in. Georgia’s largest city is only behind Dallas, Houston and Phoenix in number of people moving in, despite rising property prices, according to new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Among America’s fastest growing regions, metro Atlanta has about 5.7 million residents, making it the ninth-largest metro area in the country. Much of the gains are happening in North Fulton County, which is the most affluent area of the metro area and state.
Just under 600,000 residents have moved into the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area from 2010 and 2017, the census reports.
Since that time period only 12 other regions had more people added to their populations. Atlanta’s business climate, including a robust startup environment and the influx of Fortune 500 companies looking to plant roots here, has made the region a leading metro area.
Top 10 Metro Areas by Population (2016)
MSA 2016 Estimate
1 New York, NY 20,153,634
2 Los Angeles, CA 13,310,447
3 Chicago, IL 9,512,999
4 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX 7,233,323
5 Houston, TX 6,772,470
6 Washington, D.C. 6,131,977
7 Philadelphia, PA 6,070,500
8 Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL 6,066,387
9 ATLANTA, GA 5,789,700
10 Boston, MA 4,794,447See more highlights from the census here.
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FoxTrot Liquor Bar in Atlanta is hosting a networking event on Tuesday, March 27 in Midtown.
FoxTrot Liquor Store Mixer: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 6 to 9 PM
Network After Work invites you to an evening out with other local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and career-minded professionals on Tuesday, March 27th at Foxtrot Liquor Bar
Hosted by America’s leader in networking mixer events, enjoy introductions and conversations after work weekday in a casual environment ideal for networking featuring a large and club like vibe serving craft cocktails
It’s a great chance to get out of your office (home or otherwise), step away from the computer, put your phone down, and meet new people who are eager to exchange ideas, make connections, explore partnerships, find employees, get to know you, or just shoot the breeze about movies and sports.
- Color-Connect Name Badge
- Light Appetizers from 6-7pm
- Drink Specials from 6-7pm
Whether you have a specific business or career goal in mind, or just see the value in having deeper roots in the local community, this is the event for you.
Tickets start at $20 at the door, so reserve your spot now to ensure entrance and save money. There are several ticket levels available for this event to meet your specific needs.
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Source: AtlantaFi
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FoxTrot Liquor Bar in Atlanta is hosting a networking event on Tuesday, March 27 in Midtown.
FoxTrot Liquor Store Mixer: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 6 to 9 PM
Network After Work invites you to an evening out with other local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and career-minded professionals on Tuesday, March 27th at Foxtrot Liquor Bar
Hosted by America’s leader in networking mixer events, enjoy introductions and conversations after work weekday in a casual environment ideal for networking featuring a large and club like vibe serving craft cocktails
It’s a great chance to get out of your office (home or otherwise), step away from the computer, put your phone down, and meet new people who are eager to exchange ideas, make connections, explore partnerships, find employees, get to know you, or just shoot the breeze about movies and sports.
- Color-Connect Name Badge
- Light Appetizers from 6-7pm
- Drink Specials from 6-7pm
Whether you have a specific business or career goal in mind, or just see the value in having deeper roots in the local community, this is the event for you.
Tickets start at $20 at the door, so reserve your spot now to ensure entrance and save money. There are several ticket levels available for this event to meet your specific needs.
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Sy Smith has composed and written with or shared the stage with Chris Botti, Sheila E, Brand New Heavies, Foreign Exchange, Cee Lo Green and a host of others. She has wowed audiences all over the world with a wonderful soprano vocal range and an ability to utilize the whistle register.
On Friday, March 30th, enjoy “An Intimate Evening with Sy Smith at Soul Village – Atlanta” (Moods Music’s live music venue). Sy will be sharing new music from her critically-acclaimed 2018 release, “Sometimes A Rose Will Grow In Concrete” (SRWGC). This is her fifth studio album.
This is a free and intimate event with limited seating so please RSVP. The doors open at 7 pm and the interview, listening party, Q&A, cd signing and performance begins at 7:30 pm.
The post Sy Smith To Host Intimate Listening Party At Soul Village – Atlanta appeared first on .
Source: AtlantaFi
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Sy Smith has composed and written with or shared the stage with Chris Botti, Sheila E, Brand New Heavies, Foreign Exchange, Cee Lo Green and a host of others. She has wowed audiences all over the world with a wonderful soprano vocal range and an ability to utilize the whistle register.
On Friday, March 30th, enjoy “An Intimate Evening with Sy Smith at Soul Village – Atlanta” (Moods Music’s live music venue). Sy will be sharing new music from her critically-acclaimed 2018 release, “Sometimes A Rose Will Grow In Concrete” (SRWGC). This is her fifth studio album.
This is a free and intimate event with limited seating so please RSVP. The doors open at 7 pm and the interview, listening party, Q&A, cd signing and performance begins at 7:30 pm.
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We’ve been telling about the many casting calls of the “Superfly” reboot in Atlanta. Now, the movie’s first trailer has been released.
The film, which has rapper Future Hendrix behind it, is based on the 1972 crime drama directed by celebrity photographer and filmmaker Gordon Parks and featured Ron O’Neal in the title role.
Sony has bumped up the film’s release date to June 2018, significantly picking up the pace on production. That means things are happening quickly. Atlanta rapper Future has reportedly sign on to co-produce.
The movie tells the story of Youngblood Priest (O’Neal), an cocaine pusher who is struggling with the duality of trying to get out of the drug business while supporting his lavish lifestyle by earning clean money.
The new film will be set in the modern world with several famous faces in key roles. , Director X will helm the director’s chair for the remake with Trevor Jackson confirmed to star as Youngblood Priest.
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One of the most talked-about, criticized — and addiction-inducing — TV shows is back on the air. VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” recently debuted its seventh season — SEVEN — bringing the world more of the “Puerto Rican Princess” Joseline and the marriage drama of Kirk & Rasheeda.
The show has endured tons of criticism over its run, including claims that it both glamorizes and disparages black and Latino women. But people still watch!
The franchise, which spun off from the original “Love & Hip Hop” series based in New York, premiered June 18, 2012 on VH1, and chronicles the lives of several people in Atlanta involved with hip hop music.
Here are some of the can’t-miss highlights from this season.
The #LHHATL cast learn the results of Kirk's DNA test and things get interesting when Karlie shows up during a dance workout in this week's #CheckYourself pic.twitter.com/YjCQHAXF8u
— Love & Hip Hop (@LoveHipHopVH1) March 23, 2018
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U-Haul is investing in metro Atlanta like never before with a new state-of-the-art self-storage facility, the company announced this week.
The new site is destined for 471 Eagles Landing Parkway in Stockbridge. The structure is possible because of U-Haul’s recent acquisition of a 324,000-square-foot warehouse.
U-Haul Mobility & Storage at Eagles Landing is currently operating out of a temporary showroom, but will transition to offer 1,800 indoor self-storage units for rent – a mix of climate-control and non-climate-control rooms with high-tech security features at affordable price points, once the property is repurposed.
“In the coming weeks, U-Haul will allocate warehouse space to store more than 300 U-Box portable moving and storage containers and lot space to accommodate 40 large U-Haul truck boxes – a sustainable solution for outdated fleet vehicles,” the company says in a press release. “These options will provide immediate and secure on-site storage for customers while self-storage rooms are being made.”
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Looking to capitalize on its success in Midtown, the Batter Cookie Dough Counter , which opened in 2017 at Ponce City Market, is set to open a pop-up shop at Avalon, the entertainment-retail development in Alpharetta.
The cookie dough shop will open every Saturday and Sunday starting April 8 through October, according to The AJC. The business will be located in Avalon’s plaza, the central greenspace of the development.
Avalon, which opened last year, is a mixed-use shopping and entertainment development in north Fulton County. Phase I of the project includes 500,000 square feet (46,000 m2) of retail space, a 12-screen Regal Cinemas theater, and more than 100 residences and 250 luxury rental homes.