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In the Hapeville, College Park area, the breakfast wars have begun in earnest. A new contender has arisen though: Buttermilk Biscuit.

The eatery, which opened quietly in Virginia Station in November 2023, has made a big impact on the breakfast plans of many a resident in southwest Atlanta, including me.

What’s On the Menu at Buttermilk Biscuit?

The menu has several delicious dishes that will make your morning. Here’s a list of some faves:

• Deviled Egg Breakfast: 5 creamy filled halves with ground chicken sausage, topped with bacon bits.
• Fried Green Tomatoes: Unripe tomatoes battered and fried golden and served with goat cheese. Remoulade sauce on the side.
• Buttermilk Biscuit Trio: Savory Blueberry Lemon Zest, Garlic Cheddar and Buttermilk Biscuit served with your choice of housemade jam and butter.
• Very Berry French Toast: Four slices of brioche toast topped with seasonal berries and powdered sugar. Served with house-made berry compote and maple syrup on the side.
• The Morning Dish Breakfast: Choice of biscuit or toast with two eggs, choice of breakfast potatoes, grits or fruit, and choice of breakfast sausage or bacon. *Optional vegan substitutes.

What To Order at Butttermilk Biscuit

My favorite is The Early Bird, which consists of four crispy chicken wings, served with our famous waffles, powdered sugar, and maple butter.

Where is Buttermilk Biscuit Located?

Buttermilk Biscuit is located at 634 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337. Here’s a map to help you find it.

Final Bite

Check out Buttermilk Biscuit for a grand breakfast. You’ll thank me.

If you didn’t know, breakfast in Atlanta is a big thing around here. The most important meal of your day has to hit in all the right ways.

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There’s going to be a huge party in Buckhead to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Phipps Plaza, one of Atlanta’s best malls. It’s going to be a 1960s-themed party with all the bells and whistles.

Party Like It’s 1960s at Phipps Plaza

“We’re proud to celebrate 55 years since opening Atlanta’s first enclosed multi-level shopping center in 1969,” Lindsey Jones, Area Director of Marketing, Lenox Square & Phipps Plaza, said in a written statement. “The evolution and transformation of the property since then is truly exciting. Today, Phipps Plaza is recognized as the number one luxury shopping, dining, and modern mixed-use destination in the Southeast. We are grateful to our community, staff, and retailers for their steadfast support over the years and invite everyone to join our fun-filled anniversary party on March 30th.”

• What: Phippz Plaza 55th Anni Party
• When: Saturday, March 30 from 12-3:30 p.m.
• Where: 3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

When Did Phipps Plaza Open?

Phipps Plaza opened in 1969 and was named after its developer, John W. Phipps. It originally featured a mix of upscale shops and restaurants, including high-end department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor.

Over the years, Phipps Plaza underwent several renovations and expansions to keep up with the changing retail landscape and demands of its clientele. In the 1990s, the mall added a movie theater and expanded its retail space. In 2006, a major renovation added new upscale retailers, a luxury hotel, and condominiums, further solidifying its position as a premier shopping destination in Atlanta.

Today, Phipps Plaza continues to be a popular shopping destination, known for its high-end retailers, luxury boutiques, and fine dining options. It remains a landmark in Atlanta’s Buckhead district and a symbol of upscale shopping in the city.

Enjoy Anniversary Entertainment & Festivities: 

• Come Create Art on The GREEN: The public is invited to join Atlanta chalk artist and designer, Jessi Queen, as she creates a live work of art, and guests are invited to a special area to create their own celebratory artwork to take home. 
• Make a Free Flower Crown: Model this original, all-the-rage fashion accessory from the 60’s and 70’s that’s still a stylish addition.
• Take a Shot at the Vintage Photobooth: Get the ultimate photo – and selfie – with 1960’s themed photo props and décor.
• Enjoy Live Music by Miles Landrum and accompanying band.
• Enter our exciting social media contest for a chance to win a $1,000 Shopping Spree. Follow @shopphippsplaza on Instagram and share your favorite Phipps Plaza memory by commenting under the anniversary post or posting your favorite photo from Phipps Plaza. Make sure to tag @shopphippsplaza and use #Phipps55 in the caption. Enter now through March 29. 
• Visit Nobu Hotel Atlanta’s Table on The Green: Toast and celebrate 55 years of glamour and style:
• Indulge in free refreshing floral spring beverages    
• Be pampered with a luxurious 10-minute facial with organic products from Goddess Glow by Nature: Free to first 5 guests, followed by $10 per person. First 5 guests to make a purchase from Goddess Glow by Nature receive an exclusive gift.
• Win an elegant staycation at Nobu Hotel Atlanta: Enter a raffle for a chance to win.
• Sport a 1960’s themed tote bag: Free tote bags to the first 50 guests at The Green.

During your visit, why not treat yourself to lunch at Citizens Market Food with nine elevated culinary concepts, a full bar and 60’s-themed cocktails for sale, and the newly opened Cultivate Coffee, a trend-forward brunch and coffee concept. Enjoy live music and relax on The Green at Phipps Plaza, located outside the first level of the center.

Be sure to take in additional new elements of the reimagined Phipps Plaza mixed-use development, including Nobu Hotel & Restaurant, Life Time “athletic country club,” and One Phipps Plaza office tower – all surrounding The Green.

Final Word

Buckhead is the city’s most affluent neighborhood, but it’s not the only game in town.

If you want to check out some other food spots in the area, here are the best restaurants in Buckhead. Or you might like to read our Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.

The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival is taking place this weekend just in time for springtime goodness in Atlanta — and you don’t want to miss it.

The free event is getting near for those who love Atlanta’s best festivals.

When Is The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival This Year?

The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival is slated for Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, 2024. The time of the festival runs from 10 a.m to 6 p.m.

The festival is taking place at Blackburn Park and us preceded by the  Cherry Blossom 5K on Saturday, March 18.

During the festival, children can also enjoy the Kidz Zone. The Classic Car Show takes place Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the main entrance of Blackburn Park

Who’s Performing At The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival This Year?

Performing at the event this year will be:

• Special guest All-4-One
•  Eliot Bronson
• Little Hopes
• Band of Horses
• HANSON Sunday headliner)
• Don McLean
• Deep Blue Something
• Eliot Bronson
• The Fray
• Lissie
• and more.

If you plan to attend, you should know that there will be no festival parking around Blackburn Park. All local lots and side streets will be posted and vehicles will be subject to towing to alleviate congestion for local residents. No parking will be available at Marist or Montgomery Elementary School.

Where Is The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival Taking Place?

The festival is taking place at Blackburn Park,  3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven. Here’s a map to help you find it.

Blackburn is a linear park about 0.5 miles long from the shuttle bus stop to the Kidz Zone. Please be prepared to walk a lot when attending the festival. Staff will be utilizing golf carts during the festival and will not be able to give rides to attendees.

Final Word

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The political drama that has gone on for more than a month in a Fulton County courtroom has culminated in a surprise ruling: Judge Scott McAfee issued his ruling early on Friday, March 15, 2024, in which he said that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can remain on the case to prosecute former President Donald Trump for alleged election interference. But there’s a caveat: Her cohort, special prosecutor Nathan Wade must leave the case.

The ruling comes after tense debate among political pundits over the fate of Willis, who admitted to a romantic relationship with the attorney she hired to help prosecute Trump and 19 co-defendants.

In his ruling, McAfee said that “no disqualification of a constitutional officer is necessary when a less drastic and sufficiently remedial option is available.”

He then presented two options: “Either the District Attorney may choose to step aside, along with the whole of her office or Wade can withdraw.”

Update: Wade has chosen to step aside from the case.

As for Wade, he and Willis were grilled by the defense over what has been called an “illicit affair.” Under oath, the two admitted to having a personal relationship, which the defense jumped on to show alleged improprieties.

Critics have countered that with the judge allowing Willis to proceed, it taints the case against Trump and adds an air of subversion.

Final Word

Earlier in the week, McAfee dismissed some counts against Trump in the election interference case.

Willis has inferred that she has had to do her job amid intense pressure on her personal life.

Speaking to a church in January, Willis said that she is far from perfect.
““You cannot expect black women to be perfect. We need to be allowed to stumble. We need grace. We are all sinners,” she said.

“We need your prayers, We need to be allowed to stumble. We need grace. With that type of support, we will move mountains and do Jesus’s will — stumbling all of the way!”

We’ll see how the hearing unfolds, but it’s no doubt that Republicans will celebrate if Willis is taken down and Democrats will breathe a sigh of relief if she is found to stay.

Last fall, she wrote a scathing letter to GOP Rep. Jim Jordan in response to his attacks.

It’s International Women’s Month, which means it’s the perfect time to showcase how Atlanta’s best movers and shakers are women at the top of their games.

You already know that Atlanta is one of the best cities in America when it comes to women-led businesses, but do you know who’s who? To give you a hand, we’ve rounded up some movers and shakers that are doing their thing in Georgia’s largest city.

These Powerful Women Are Making It Happen In Atlanta

The common thread among them all is that they have a passion for what they do and they love them some Atlanta.

They are businesses owners, entrepreneurs, and more. We called them Our Top 5 Movers & Shakers. Let’s meet them.

Summer Jackson-Cole

Why do you love what you do and what inspired you to do it?
As a Journalist, I’ve learned that everyone has a story! I love what I do because I get to use my creativity to share those stories, provide information to the community and witness historical moments up close. I was inspired to work in communications when I won my first district-wide speech contest at 8-years-old. At that moment, I realized the power of using your voice! When my high school classmates voted me as “Most Likely to Host a Talk Show,” I knew that my future would include lights, camera and action!

Finally, What’s your favorite thing about Atlanta?
May I pick two things?  Favorite thing about Atlanta #1: The synergy within the creative community.
Favorite thing about Atlanta #2: The Weather! As a Chicago Girl, I love experiencing all four seasons with milder winters here in the ATL!

Keiarra McLean

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Occupation/gig: Blogger

Why do you love what you do and what inspired you to do it?

I run a rising media platform called FLURRY, which seeks to uplift and highlight POC voices in the creative community. We aim to be a safe space for underrepresented voices, to feel supported and beautiful, angry and sad, + every emotion in between. I was inspired by the talented creatives I started to come across the city of Atlanta.

Finally, What’s your favorite thing about Atlanta?

My favorite thing about Atlanta is the creative underground scene. Everyone is their own celebrity in Atlanta, and it is beautiful to see!

Make sure you check out flurrylifestyle.com!

Ronnika A. McFall

Hometown: Biloxi, Mississippi
Occupation/gig: Communications and Media Relations Specialist

Why do you love what you do and what inspired you to do it?
My passion is very basic. My passion is to help someone else, but in my own special way. I help people through innovative campaigns, I help people by guiding them in their messaging and thoughts. I help people by listening and executing that thought.

I think we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to have it figured out. If your passion is not figured out, take a step back to notice what you like to do effortlessly. Take away the layers and look at the core thing you enjoy doing. If you like to help people, like me, figure out how you want to help them. I believe if you start there you can begin to develop your path towards success.

Finally, What’s your favorite thing about Atlanta?
The opportunities here. My journey started in Biloxi, Mississippi. I currently live in Atlanta with my husband of three years. I work as a communicator for the American Red Cross and I currently run my public relations agency part-time. I started my career in marketing and communications right out of college, and I noticed very early that Atlanta was a place full of networking and opportunities. I believe character is built in Atlanta. You learn who you really are, the good and the bad. I realized early in my career that personal branding was important, investing in myself was important, and treating my projects the way I would want my projects to be treated is important. My business grew because of word of mouth and because of that, the opportunities are endless.

Jessica ‘Jess’ Davis

Danielle Coke

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Occupation/gig: Illustrator/Social Justice Advocate

Why do you love what you do and what inspired you to do it?

I love creating illustrations about hope and justice because I feel the need for both in the world today. With equity, empathy, and anti-racism taking center stage this past year, it’s become important for me to create art that uplifts these ideals while keeping hope and optimism at the center of it all. It’s helped me to process and express myself, while also creating resources and inspiration for others!

What’s your favorite thing about Atlanta?

My favorite thing about Atlanta would have to be the Beltline. It’s like it never ends- there’s always somewhere new to eat and somewhere different to bike!! I also love getting to grab juice from Lucky Lotus or a donut from Five Daughters Bakery at Ponce City Market.

Check out OhHappyDani.com!

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If you’re going to support local businesses in Atlanta, the main thing you may want to do is just get out in the community. Go to the maker’s events, drive around the cities and walk in a local park.

The people doing the most extraordinary things are out there being extraordin

If you’re interested in supporting some great places to eat in your local area, here are the best black-owned restaurants in Atlanta. 

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Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.

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Answering the interview questions correctly can be a difficult job. One bad answer can be the difference between a long and fruitful career and the unemployment line.

Because let’s face it: You’re going to earn that job and get hired because of your preparation you put into the interview phase.

Download this free resume template to kick off your job search successfully.

Best Job Interview Questions And Answers To Them

Here are the best job interview questions and answers to them:

1. Tell Us About Yourself

2. Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years?

Interviewers often use this question to gauge whether you’re a long-term fit for the company. They will also see if you’re complacent where you are now.

Say Something like: “I see myself as a productive member of the management team in a role that specifically helps customers.”

3. Why Should We Hire You?

Employers often use the “why should we hire you” question to weed out narcissistic personalities. They also use it to see how confident you are. Strive for a balance rooted in demonstrable facts.

Say Something Like: “I certainly think that if you’re hiring for potential — someone that can increase your company’s bottom line immediately — I am the person for this job. Also, if you look at my history, as noted on my resume, I already have a strong background in what the department specializes in.”

5. Why Do You Want To Leave Your Current Job?

The “why are you leaving your job” question is a classic setup question to see if you will complain much about your employer. Don’t fall for it.

Say Something Like: “While I enjoyed the last three years at this company, I feel that it’s in my best interest to move on to greater challenges. I feel that this job would fulfill me in that way.”

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