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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
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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.
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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.
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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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The pantry pandemic has caused people all over the world to spend more time over their own stoves. If your’e tired of cooking day in and day out, you may have quarantine kitchen fatigue.
This article is going to show you to get over quarantine cooking fatigue by taking advantage of some easy options you can work into your weekly routine.
1. Order A Mealkit
Nothing beats having a prepared meal. That’s one of the reasons why restaurants are so popular. But you can get one brought to you. All you have to do is heat it up.
Here are the best mealkits that deliver dinner to your door.
2. Do A Raw Food Night
When we say “raw foods,” no one’s talking about uncooked meats or sushi. Raw foods — organic vegetables and fruits — are one of the healthiest options you can eat.
If you put together a raw food night every once in a while, not only will your stomach thank you for it, but you’ll save some money.
Want to pick up some raw foods? Here are the best farmer’s markets in Atlanta.
3. Have A Pizza Night
OK, every once in a while, pizza is the greatest thing you can eat at night — and the following morning. Switch up the toppings to keep things fresh.
Looking for a top pizza spot? Here’s where you can get the best pepperoni in Atlanta.
Order Takeout From A New Restaurant
What’s the point at eating at the same restaurant over and over again? Explore Atlanta by trying a new restaurant for takeout once a week.
Want to know where to go? Check out these new Atlanta restaurants.
5. Fast For One Night
Photo credit: Cottonbro / Pexels If you know about cleansing, you’re already aware that giving your tummy a break does a body good. If you can fast for one night and eat breakfast the following morning, it can make a world of difference.
If you want to know how to occupy your mind while you fast, here are some ways to just chill.
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You may be having a difficult time in the coronavirus pandemic. It’s understandable because so many people are dying and there’s so much confusion.
Self care is a billion-dollar business today, but you can follow the steps here for free with little effort to reap some big benefits.
What Is Self-Care?
A lot of people have different opinions on what self care is and isn’t. Self care is whatever activity, routine or recreation you do that helps you cope with the world.
Self care involves four aspects, including our:
- Mental Well-Being
- Physical Well-Being
- Emotional Well-Being
- Spiritual Well-Being
The key is to not let anxiety rule our lives. Let’s get into some ways to cope with it for our self care:
Self Care: 5 Steps To Follow Every Day
But you can take comfort in the fact that you have total control over your actions and your emotions. This article is going to show you some helpful steps you can take for self care in the COVID-19 pandemic.
1. Take A Walk Or Jog
One of the best ways to exercise your body is to get out and walk or job. While the workouts are similar, both carry out the purpose of exposing you to new sights and sounds and working out your body.
Walking or jogging is self care because it allows you to incorporate exercise into your routine with minimal effort.
2; Read A Book
You don’t need to read a paperback book, but you do need to read something on a regular basis. Cognitive skills diminish if you’re not contributing challenging communications into your mind on the regular, perhaps daily.
Here Are 5 Books That Make For Excellent Reading:
- Holy Bible
- Octavia Butler’s Parable Of The Sower
- Noam Chomsky’s Manufacturing Consent
- The Black Invisible Man
- It Was On Fire When I Lay On It
3. Make Some Food
Make food, i.e. cook something. Not only is this therapeutic, but it’s a healthy aspect of our self care.
You can cook some great dishes that you already know or look up the latest recipe of one of your favorite dishes.
Talk To Your Loved Ones
Every day it’s important to connect to those who love you and are in your corner. These could be people from your past or those who are a part of your life now. Here are some ways you can communicate to them now:
- Talk
- Call
- Text
- Write A Letter
4. Take A Road Trip
Looking for an in-state excursion? Georgia has many oases across the red clay. Here are some things you can do on a weekend:
5. Get Proper Rest
One of the most underrated keys to proper self care is adequate rest. If you can’t get eight hours of sleep a night, it’s not like you can’t function, but you will find that your energy is not where it should be.
It’s so important to get some rest that it may determine your mental state through the week. It’s good to go to sleep before midnight for optimum rest, but of course that depends on your lifestyle.
Last Words
If your’e serious about self care, you need to gravitate toward positivity and things that make you happy. This could be a comedy club or a top TV show. Whatever it is, remember to always take time for you.
Try to go to sleep at a decent hour so that you can start the next day feeling great.
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As we well know, the coronavirus pandemic has transformed the way we live in more ways than more.
One thing that has changed is the personal hygiene of Americans, according to a major consumer goods company.
Because people are interacting in person less and less, demand for deodorant and makeup has plummeted, according to Unilever.
” Hair wash and care, hair styling, skincare and deodorants have all been impacted by lockdown living as people have not been socializing or going out to work. And so that simply mean fewer personal care occasions,” Unilever Group CEO Alan W. Jope said during a recent earnings call.
The executives don’t necessarily come out and say that use of deodorants and other personal care items have fallen, but the lack of sales is a clear indication that due to shelter in place orders and general precautions that people are taking regarding going out, it’s having an impact on what consumers buy.
If you’re looking for a way to stay fresh and smell good throughout the day, here are some of the top deodorants you can buy in bulk:
Best Natural Deodorants To Buy Online
- Native Deodorant (Vegan, Gluten-Free for Men & Women)
- Underarmed Natural Aluminum-Free Deodorant
- Lume Natural Deodorant (Underarms & Private Parts)
- Certain Dri (Clinical Antiperspirant)
- M3 Natural With Magnesium (for Men & Women)
The company, which owns Dove soap and other cosmetics brands, says deodorant use is down. But it’s not like the company is hurting.
Unilever also owns Ben & Jerry, which along with other ice cream brands, has seen exponential growth during the pandemic, as millions of Americans have been sheltering in place and eating sweets.
No matter what you buy, make sure you stay safe during this pandemic, because the COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the United States.
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NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, take a look at all the top deals on our Retail Page, there are PLENTY of good deals that you don’t want to miss! Subscribe to our #ATLHaps Newsletter HERE and get the deals delivered to your inbox 🙂Along with the wonderful things to eat and do in Atlanta, there are also so awesome places to shop.
In addition to malls, many Atlanta boutiques and consignment shops have daily deals so that you can save money.
Atlanta’s retail scene continues to be a bright spot for the local economy — and that means more sales for everyone!
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