Category: Atlanta

The biggest game of the season for the Atlanta Dream is upon us: The Dream vs. the Indians Fever and prolific scorer Caitlin Clark.

The game is taking place at 7:30 p.m. ET Friday, June 21, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

If you don’t have tickets to the game, you’ll want to watch it in TV.

This article will tell you how to watch the Atlanta Dream game against the Indiana Fever.

How To Watch the Dream-Fever Game

To watch the Atlanta Dream play the Indiana Fever, check out the following viewing options:

• TV: Ion
• Streaming: Fubo (FREE)

Also, you could subscribe to YouTube Primetime (WNBA Pass).

You can watch the Dream game today or any other day, sign up for FuboTV and watch for free.

Through mid-June, Clark is averaging 16.3 points, 6.2 assists and 5.5 rebounds. She’s also shooting 32.8% from the three-point line.

While you’re downtown, check out these Atlanta restaurants.

Atlanta gets hot in the summer, which why public pools are a necessity for kids and adults alike. The city has four of them located in convenient areas.

The city’s Department of Parks & Recreation has opened the pools for the summer season across Atlanta.

What Are Atlanta’s Free Pools?

Here are Atlanta free pools and their locations.

Final Word

Are you trying to beat the heat this summer? There are few things as refreshing as a nice swim in the pool. The good news is that Atlanta’s public pools are open for business!

It’s Juneteenth weekend in Atlanta, and that means it’s time to commemorate one of the most important events in American history.

There are tons of Juneteenth events happening in metro Atlanta this weekend. Scroll to the bottom to the see the full list.

What Is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19 marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. On that date in 1865,  slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.

While most of the country is just catching up to the significance of Juneteenth, communities in Texas have long celebrated it.

Here’s a rundown of some top Juneteenth events around Atlanta this weekend:

Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival 

Juneteenth Atlanta presents a colorful celebration where incense, international cuisine, and pleasing aromas fill the air while attendees enjoy three days of festivities. Festivities include two stages, a healers circle, a cultural vendor’s market, an artist’s market, furnished V.I.P areas, a Cultural Arts Village Amphitheater, a financial literacy resources center, historical reenactments, father’s day celebrations, historic educational presentations, Family Reunion sections, S.T.E.M for youth, a children’s activity village, international food cuisines, food trucks, fitness activities, martial arts, drum & dance, board games, frisbees, knocker ball, a chess section, and fireworks.

Learn more: Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival

Date and Time

• Friday June 19, 2024 12 Noon-10 pm
• Saturday June 20, 2024 10 am – 10 pm
• Sunday June 21, 2024 9 am – 8 pm

The Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival will take place in Piedmont Park Park at 1322 Monroe Drive Atlanta GA 30306. Here is a map to help you find it.

Juneteenth: A Celebration Tour At Oakland Cemetery

To celebrate Juneteenth 2024, Historic Oakland Foundation is proud to debut a new tour focused on the lives of African Americans after gaining freedom and as they worked toward economic development. This Reconstruction Era tour of the African American Grounds includes the stories of African Americans who reconstructed their lives after emancipation and went on to shape Atlanta’s rich legacy of African American history, culture, and achievement. You’ll hear from actors portraying several residents as tell their stories and share how they navigated new times.

This tour takes place during Historic Oakland Foundation’s Juneteenth Family Festival – June 15, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Be sure to come before your tour or stick around after to enjoy the fun!

Location and Parking

• This walking tour begins in the African American Burial Grounds located inside Oakland Cemetery. Be sure to give yourself time to walk (10-minute walk) or catch a golf cart shuttle to the grounds. Signage will direct you to the location.
• Paid parking is available in the lot at 342 MLK Dr. Free street parking may be available nearby. MARTA’s King Memorial station is a five minute walk to the main gate. Parking inside the cemetery around the event is unavailable.

Time & Date

Saturday, June 15, 2024 9 AM-1 PM EDT

Location

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast Atlanta, GA 30312

The Juneteenth Jumpoff

The Jumpoff is an event series that is focused on bringing the dance culture back to the world! In a city where sections and lounges reign supreme, The Jumpoff brings together people to create a fun, high energy, and carefree environment for all guests to experience music, art, food, and culture!

Time & Date:

Saturday, June 15, 2024 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

Location:

Cafe Circa Restaurant & Lounge

464 Edgewood Avenue Southeast Atlanta, GA 30312

A Free Juneteenth Experience

Come on out to Grant Park for a Juneteenth experience featuring food, music and more.

Date & Time:

Wednesday, June 19 · 7:30 – 11pm EDT

Location:

Buteco EAV – 1245 Glenwood Avenue Southeast #Suite 5 Atlanta, GA 30316

More Metro-Area Juneteenth Celebrations

Here are some more Juneteenth events you may want to check out:

• City Of South Fulton Juneteenth Celebration
• Juneteenth Fest (Roswell, Ga.)
• Tialauna & The Royal Souls Band LIVE @ Juneteenth Festival Atlanta
• Juneteenth Celebration (Forest Park, Ga.)
• Juneteenth Celebration (Lithonia, Ga.)
• 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival (Jonesboro, Ga.)
• Juneteenth Celebration (Austell, Ga.)
• Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom (Stonecrest, Ga.)
•  Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival
• Atlanta History Center’s Events Schedule
• Acworth’s Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration

Final Word

Aside from cultural events, 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. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!

  While it’s warm, take advantage of the outdoors. Don’t miss these awesome festivals.

Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com:

• Here Are The REALLY FUN Things To Do In Atlanta
• Check Out These FREE Events In Atlanta
• Feeling Adventurous? Here Are Some Outdoorsy Things To Do in ATL

It took several days, but Atlanta has good water across the city again. The city’s boil water advisory was officially lifted early Thursday, June 6.

“We are pleased to announce that the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has lifted the boil water advisory for the entire City of Atlanta! Thank you again for your incredible patience and support during this challenging time,” the City said in a social media post.

A day earlier, the City of Atlanta announced that ater services have been fully restored for residents. “We understand the significant inconvenience and hardships caused by this unexpected disruption, and we sincerely apologize to all affected residents,” the city said.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said, “Tuesday night, last night the Department of Watershed Management finished the repairs and were able to close up the whole,” he said.

We are pleased to announce that water services have been fully restored across the city. We understand the significant inconvenience and hardships caused by this unexpected disruption, and we sincerely apologize to all affected residents. pic.twitter.com/AcP1oJPPXB

— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) June 5, 2024

Early Tuesday, a contingent from the Army Corps of Engineers planned to arrive in Atlanta to help with the city’s water crisis, which has stretched into another week. The crux of the issue, according to several city officials, is the Atlanta’s crumbling infrastructure.

Many of the affected pipes were built in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, city officials have said.

Atlanta’s boil water advisory was lifted for certain portions of the city as the Department of Watershed Management updated its map of the impacted areas. If your residence or business falls within the boundaries of this new map, please continue to follow boil water protocol.

Updated: Atlanta Boil Water Advisory

As of 7 p.m., Monday, these were the areas of Atlanta still under a boil water advisory:

Find out if your address is affected.

If you need water, here are the fire stations that can give you a free case, according to the latest information at 8 p.m. Monday.

• Station 11 – 165 16th St. – Atlantic Station
• Station 15 – 170 10th St. – Midtown

At about 4 p.m. Sunday, the Atlanta Watershed Management social media accounts said that out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with Georgia EPD guidance, the boil water advisory is still in effect for residents and businesses in the impacted areas.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens told residents that water service had been restored to many of the residences, businesses, and hydrants in the surrounding area where two water main breaks occurred a day earlier.

“We understand the urgency of this situation and are working tirelessly to provide accurate and timely updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate through this challenge together,” the agency said.

Watershed also reported that the six-inch water main near the intersection of Euclid Ave. NE & North Avenue has been turned on after the emergency repairs were completed. NE. Water service has been restored to 35 homes and four hydrants, the agency said.

Also at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, the Department of Watershed Management said that the Atlanta boil water advisory would stay in effect and that it would continue to follow its flushing protocols to ensure that there is no contamination.

At 7 p.m., on Saturday, the City of Atlanta announced that the water main break repair was complete.

“Crews have completed multiple rounds of repairs on the aging pipe at the junction of Joseph E. Boone Blvd. and J.P. Brawley Dr.,” the city posted. “The system is gradually being brought back online to allow for the rebuilding of system pressures.”

In this article, you’ll find a boil water advisory map, Atlanta fire stations who have cases of free water available and what the City is doing to get the water back to normal.

When Will the Atlanta Boil Water Advisory Be Lifted?

As for the boil water advisory, the City said that the Georgia Environmental Protection Division would advise the Department of Watershed Management when to lift it.

”Crews have completed multiple repairs on the aging pipe at Joseph E. Boone Blvd. and J.P. Brawley Dr.,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens posted. “The system is gradually being brought back online to rebuild pressures. The boil water advisory remains in effect as a precaution per Georgia EPD guidance.”

The good news came one day after Dickens was criticized for being a no-show as the face of the city, when the water issues began.

Dickens told addressed residents about midday Saturday, telling them that there was no definitive time when the water issues will be resolved.

Several businesses across Atlanta were either without water or low on it after two major water main breaks — Joseph E. Boone Blvd. and James P. Brawley Dr. and W. Peachtree St. and 11th St. — crippled parts of the area on Friday.

Dickens apologized to city residents, promising them that watershed management employees were working “as fast as they can and as carefully as they can” to solve the water issues.

“I will be candid. Overnight we did not do the best job of communicating. We could’ve done a better job over the past day and for that, I apologize,” Dickens said.

Here’s a live update: https://t.co/lDpduc6OIl

— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) June 1, 2024

The first water main break happened around 10 a.m. on Friday, but the city didn’t tell residents about it until around 5 p.m.

The City announced fire stations that had free cases of water on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

“Attention Residents: Station 10 is currently out of water,” the city said. “Affected residents can still pick up water at the following fire stations. One case per resident, the City said.

• Station 1: 71 Elliot St
• Station 2: 1568 Jonesboro Rd
• Station 16: 1048 Joseph E Boone Blvd

Boil Water Advisory Issued Across Atlanta

As a result of the water issues, the city issued a boil water advisory, which means that residents are cautioned that they should use bottled water or boil tap water. This is because a boil water advisory means your community’s water has, or could have, germs that can make you sick.

Advisories may include information about preparing food, drinks, or ice; dishwashing; and hygiene, such as brushing teeth and bathing. Boil water advisories usually include this advice:

• Use bottled or boiled water for drinking, and to prepare and cook food.
• If bottled water is not available, bring water to a full rolling boil for 1 minute (at elevations above 6,500 feet, boil for 3 minutes). After boiling, allow the water to cool before use.
• Boil tap water even if it is filtered (for example, by a home water filter or a pitcher that filters water).
• Do not use water from any appliance connected to your water line, such as ice and water from a refrigerator.
• Breastfeeding is the best infant feeding option. If you formula feed your child, provide ready-to-use formula, if possible.

Atlanta Boil Water Advisory Map

Here is the boil water advisory map as of Saturday, 4 p.m.

Atlanta Events Postponed

Several big events, including concerts from Houston artist Megan Thee Stallion had to be canceled on Friday and Saturday’s show was in the balance as well.

“Unfortunately, we will need to reschedule tonight’s show at State Farm Arena due to the massive water main break that The City of Atlanta is experiencing,” Megan told her fans.

“I’m extremely disappointed because I had a huge surprise for the Hotties tonight, but we will follow the Mayor’s protocol. Tonight’s show is rescheduled for THIS SUNDAY June 2nd,2024. We will still move forward with tomorrows show, Praying for the people who lost access to water due to this situation,” Megan said.

Explore Your Atlanta

Atlanta has just what you need, not just today but every weekend. From exploring the city’s diverse restaurant scene to taking in a beautiful park greenspace or even checking out the hidden gems, Atlanta has some of everything.

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:

Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com:

• Here are the REALLY FUN things to do in Atlanta
• Read our Atlanta Weekend Guide
• Where To Eat in West Midtown Atlanta
• Feeling adventurous? Here are some outdoorsy things to do in ATL

Stay with AtlantaFi.com as we give you up-to-date coverage of the Atlanta water boil advisory.

It’s Midnight Market time in Atlanta. If you’re a foodie, you definitely need to check it out. Dual DJs (@itsjfuse, @marid.ny) and more, will have the party jumping through the night as you sample food and drink items of your choice.

When Is Midnight Market in Atlanta?

Midnight Market Atlanta is taking place on June 7 & 8 from 6 PM-midnight on each night.

There’s going to be an assortment of vendors/restaurants on hand, including food trucks, multiple bars, our roller rink, lawn games, our creators & maker’s mall, and more!

Where Is Midnight Market in Atlanta?

Midnight Market is happening at the Pinnacle Lot (241 20th St, Atlanta, GA 30363) in Atlantic Station. Here’s a map to help you find the venue. Here’s a map to help you find it.

 with 40 food vendors and food trucks, multiple bars, our roller rink, lawn games, our creators & maker’s mall, and more!

How to purchase tickets, you say? Tickets are on sale now, so be sure to grab yours. This is a 21+ event, so make sure all attendees have a valid ID and will be of-age on the day of the event.

VIP ticket holders get access to the VIP Lounge, two complimentary @postmeridiemspirits cocktails, tastings, private cash bar, lounge seating, freebie swag, free Photo Booth, and more!

Explore Your Atlanta

Atlanta has just what you need, not just today but every weekend. From exploring the city’s diverse restaurant scene to taking in a beautiful park greenspace or even checking out the hidden gems, Atlanta has some of everything.

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:

Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com:

• Here are the REALLY FUN things to do in Atlanta
• Read our Atlanta Weekend Guide
• Where To Eat in West Midtown Atlanta
• Feeling adventurous? Here are some outdoorsy things to do in ATL

Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer tour was supposed to twerk into the Atlanta week, but the city’s water issues caused some scheduling problems for the “Wap” rapper.

Megan Thee Stallion had to cancel her Friday night show due to Atlanta water issues. She posted on social media the following message:

“I’m extremely disappointed because I had a huge surprise for the Hotties tonight, but we will follow the Mayor’s protocol. Tonight’s show is rescheduled for THIS SUNDAY June 2nd,2024. We will still move forward with tomorrows show, Praying for the people who lost access to water due to this situation,” Megan said.

She also had to cancel Saturday’s show, with no makeup date announced. The show on Sunday went on without a hitch, although it too was iffy for a few hours.

The Texas-based artist’s highly-anticipated “Hot Girl Summer Tour” with Grammy-nominated artist GloRilla has added some dates due to multiple sellouts and high demand.

When Did The Hot Girl Summer Tour Coming To Atlanta?

Megan Thee Stallion was set to perform in Atlanta on June 2 at State Farm Arena. She ended up having a Sunday show after all .

Atlanta was one of the shows that Live Nation added to The “Hot Girl Summer Tour,” which now includes 33 dates across North America and Europe.

Megan formally announced the tour on March 20, which marked her first-ever, headlining tour in arenas across the globe and will feature a special Chicas Divertidas VIP section. As part of the announcement, she also shared that GloRilla – who has delivered award-winning hits such as “Tomorrow 2 (feat Cardi B),” “FNF” and “Yeah Glo!,” – would join her on the domestic leg of the “Hot Girl Summer Tour.”

The tour comes after her latest song “HISS” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February. “HISS” also became the first-ever, solo female rap song to debut No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and, as a result, Megan now owns the record for the biggest first week for a solo female rap song in history. 

The achievement signified Megan’s third No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, following her other chart-topping hits such as “Savage (Remix)” with Beyoncé and “WAP” with Cardi B. The song was Megan’s second solo release via Hot Girl Productions – her independent music and entertainment entity. 

It’s the latest in a series of trailblazing milestones for Megan in 2024. Most recently, Planned Parenthood announced plans to honor Megan with the organization’s Catalyst for Change Award at its annual gala in New York City on April 16. 

Megan Thee Stallion: Hot Girl Summer Tour Dates

2024 HOT GIRL SUMMER WORLD TOUR DATES (*With Glorilla Performance)
May 14 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center^ 
May 17 – Chicago, IL – United Center^
May 19 – Chicago, IL – United Center^
May 18 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena^
May 21 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden^ 
May 22 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center^
May 24 – Napa, CA – BottleRock Napa Valley Festival*
May 26 – Boston, MA – Boston Calling Festival*
May 28 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena^ 
May 30 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum^ 
May 31 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena^
Jun 1 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena^
Jun 4 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena^ 
June 6 – Hollywood, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino^ 
Jun 8 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena^
Jun 10 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center^
Jun 11 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center^ 
Jun 13 – Austin, TX – Moody Center^
Jun 14 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center^
Jun 16 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival*
Jun 17 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena^
Jun 19 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center^ 
Jun 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena^ 
Jun 22 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena^ 
Jul 4 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro 
Jul 5 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Jul 7 – Paris, FR – Zenith 
Jul 10 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome 
Jul 11 – Cologne, DE – Lanxess Arena 
Jul 14 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena 
Jul 16 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena 
Jul 17 – London, UK – The O2
Jul 27 – Washington DC – Broccoli City Festival* 

Final Act

Atlanta has a thriving music scene, with venues like the Tabernacle and the Fox Theatre hosting concerts and shows throughout the year. The city is also home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Opera, offering world-class performances for music lovers.

Atlanta has a lot of cool things to do and places to eat, including some of the top soul food joints and remarkable Thai food spots. Explore the city.

Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:

• Here are the REALLY FUN things to do in Atlanta
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• Feeling adventurous? Here are some outdoorsy things to do in ATL

You might not have heard about it, but MomoCon is in Atlanta this weekend. The event, an “all ages” fan convention for American and Japanese anime, gaming, role-playing and more, is one of the fastest growing conventions in the nation.

MomoCon will be held at 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30303.  MomoCon is held annually in the spring. Comics lovers, cosplayers and all nerds in general are welcome.

MomoCon  in Atlanta: Everything you need to know

Momocon starts Friday, May 24, and runs through Monday, May 27. $50 Friday, $60 Saturday, $50 Sunday, $45 Monday, $100 four-day pass, all plus taxes and fees.

General operating hours are from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, with some events running into the evening/all night (dances, music events, the game hall etc.). And the guest list? Take a look at the guest list.

While there will be plenty of activities for adults to get into, there will be lots of kids-content as well, including concerts, panels, events, costumes, tournaments, kids-workshops and more.

Where can you park for MomoCon in Atlanta?

The Georgia World Congress Center has several large, covered, and security-monitored parking decks with overnight options.  Refer to the Downtown Atlanta Parking guide for other options in the area.  If you purchase the 24-hour option, you do not need to also purchase the daily option (it’s included).

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. The Glen Hotel often has something cool going on!

Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:

• Here are the REALLY FUN things to do in Atlanta
• Check out these FREE events in Atlanta
• Feeling adventurous? Here are some outdoorsy things to do in ATL