One of the best-kept secrets to great hair is coconut oil. The benefits of using coconut on your hair are well documented. But who sells coconut oil products specifically designed for your hair?
This article will show you some of the best coconut oil products for your hair and scalp.
What Does Coconut Oil Do For Your Hair?
Coconut oil is made up of a very beneficial ingredient: lauric acid. This acid has moisturizing properties and acts like a salve for your skin, specifically your scalp.
Because coconut oil seeps into your hair follicles relatively quickly, it has become a favorite in the hair industry.
The Benefits Of Coconut Oil
A U.S. government study on the benefits of coconut oil said this: “Previously published results showed that both in vitro and in vivo coconut oil (CNO) treatments prevented combing damage of various hair types.”
Coconut oil can also have the following benefits for your hair:
Make it long and shiny
Act as a detangler
Keep dandruff to a minimum
Moisturize the hair and scalp
Now let’s go over some great coconut oil on the market:
Lot of 3 Coconut Oil Cream 6 Oz/ea Coconut Oil Moisturizing Cream
An additional round of funds for the In Her Hands initiative, the largest guaranteed income program in the South, is expected to open. This time around, the community site is Southwest Georgia’s Clay-Randolph-Terrell county cluster, Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward and College Park, Georgia.
The site will open in early 2024. Read on to see the exact deadline for applications.
Program Offers Black Women $850 A Month, No Strings Attached
This article will tell you how to qualify and apply for the In Her Hands initiative.
What Is The In Her Hands Initiative?
In Her Hands is a $13 billion initiative to help solve financial insecurities facing America’s most vulnerable group: women of color. The program is backed by partnership the Georgia Resilience & Opportunity Fund (GRO Fund) and GiveDirectly and promises to provide unconditional cash transfers averaging $850 per month for two years to 650+ Black women in Georgia.
According to the GroFund’s website, the program is a bold move to reverse the economic fortunes of those who have fallen behind and been ignored by America’s policymakers and wealth-builders.
“We are disrupting ‘business as usual’ by promoting assistance that is direct, flexible, dignified, and specifically focused on improving the financial health of Black women,” it says on the website.
What Are The Requirements For The In Her Hands Fund?
Eligible applicants must be women 18 years or older (inclusive of transgender women and non-binary individuals) living in one of the three project sites chosen by the initiative. So far, the three project sites are:
Old Fourth Ward (currently accepting applications)
Southwest Georgia (Clay, Randolph, and Terrell County). (Application opened on June 6).
College Park, Georgia
To qualify, you also must have been impacted by COVID-19 and make less than or equal to two times the federal poverty line.
How To Apply For the In Her Hands Initiative
To apply for the In Her Hands initiative, you need to be a black woman, a resident of the Old Fourth Ward and, as mentioned, earn less than or equal to two times the federal poverty line.
The final application period is set to open in 2024.
You will need to give some personal information such as:
Your full name, date of birth, and home address
A mobile phone number
A picture of your photo ID (if you have one; if you do not have one, we will ask you to take a photo of yourself instead)
Here’s How Participants Will Be Selected
Participants will be chosen from a randomized lottery from the pool of eligible applicants. Half of the recipients will receive $850 a month for 24 months. The other half will receive a first, lump sum up payment for $4,300 followed by 23 months of $700 payments.
If you are selected for the initiative, you will be notified via email or text message within four weeks of submitting your application.
Miriam Laker, research director at GiveDirectly, said, “This project is limited to 650 households in three communities in Georgia, but will deepen our understanding of how guaranteed income impacts a specific demographic: Black women. We expect the research findings will inform more inclusive policy design in the future.”
Who couldn’t use an extra $850 a month in their budget? if you’re a Georgia woman of color, you could qualify for this money. The funds are possible due to the In Her Hands initiative, the largest guaranteed income program in the South.
Atlanta rapper Gunna will have to remain behind bars for more than six months after a Fulton County judge denied him bail on Monday, May 23, 2022.
Gunna, whose real name is Sergio Giavanni Kitchens, is accused of being part of a gang.
Prosecutors say the rapper’s musical associates, who collectively call themselves YSL (Young Slime Life), is a criminal operation. In court, the State alleged that Gunna serves in a “command” role in the organization.
When Is Gunna’s Trial Set?
The judge set a trial date for January 9, 2023, for Gunna to face the charges. There’s a lot that can happen in that timespan so more legal developments could very well prompt more changes.
Also facing RICO charges is YSL honcho Young Thug, real name is Jeffery Williams, who has been jailed for a few weeks now. The judge in the case has decided to postpone judgment until June 2 on whether to let the rapper post bond.
Young Thug was arrested at his Buckhead mansion on May 9 and Gunna surrendered to authorities two days later after Fulton County officials issued a 56-page gang indictment. The document alleges the pair are a part of — and running — a criminal organization involved in some serious crimes, including murder.
What Is RICO?
A RICO case is one that involves charges of participation in organized crime and in this case specifically, street gang activity. Georgia’s RICO Act is more wide-ranging than the federal equivalent so there is more of a chance that the charges may stick.
RICO, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, was made into law in 1970 as a way for the United States to fight organize crime.
The indictment also includes charges of conspiring to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, murder, armed robbery , participation in criminal street gang activity.
What Is Gunna Charged With?
Gunna is charged with a one count of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO Act. Although 27 people are also charged in the case, Gunna and Young Thug are the two main targets.
What Is Young Thug Charged With?
Thug is facing a litany of charges besides the RICO counts including possession of a sawed-off shotgun, sawed-off rifle, machine gun, dangerous weapon, or silencer; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; possession of a Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance with intent to distribute; possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
This is a fast developing case. Stick with AtlantaFi.com for more news.
Are you hungry for what ATL is cooking? Don’t miss our Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.
Although many restrictions have been lifted related to the coronavirus pandemic, many Atlanta restaurants are still serving takeout. Here are the best to-go specials in Atlanta.
Here Are The Best To-Go Specials In Atlanta
These Atlanta restaurants are doing takeout via curbside pickup, Grubhub, UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash and Seamless.
5Church Atlanta
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1197 Peachtree St NE #528, Atlanta, GA 30361 | (404) 400-3669
1170 Howel Mill rd Suite P10b, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 968-9437
Aziza opened in Atlanta in late July 2019.The eatery is in the West Midtown corridor of Westside Provisions District.
The eatery is the second concept from Oliva Restaurants, which brought us the award-winning Italian market and wine bar Bellina Alimentari in Ponce City Market.
2425 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 | (404) 574-8552
Photo credit: Instagram / @boileratlanta
Boiler Seafood & Crab Boil restaurant opened in December 2019 after some delays. The Buckhead restaurant is located in the Lindbergh area near the MARTA Station.
Boiler Seafood offers a Louisiana-style menu with all your Cajun favorites, such as boiled crab and crawfish and seafood.
699 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 881-1511
Here’s what one reviewer says about Chin Chin 2: “The menu and service were beyond our expectations. We really loved the environment of this place. Superb place to take the family out for dinner.”
Doc Chey’s Noodle House
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1424 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 888-0777
Here’s what one reviewer says about Doc Chey’s Noodle House: “Very clean and welcoming place. They offer big portions and for economical rates. I loved the menu very much and the staff were very personal and chatty. Recommended.”
Carson Kitchen
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4 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | (770) 696-1752
Carson Kitchen opens Feb. 13, 2020 in Alpharetta City Center. The new restaurant concept comes to Georgia thanks to Woodstock-born chef/restaurateur Cory Harwell, partner in the Simon Hospitality Group. Read more.
Clues and Cocktails
Curbside Pickup
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314 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 390-3285
Photo credit: Google
Clues and Cocktails opened in the middle of 2019 in the Sweet Auburn district of Atlanta, Clues and Cocktails is a bar and restaurant themed around an escape room and housed on the first floor of Room Escape at 314 Auburn Avenue NE.
Coalition Food & Beverage
Curbside Pickup
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50 Canton St Suite 108, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | (470) 839-6725
Crab cakes @ Coalition Food & Beverage.
Coalition Food and Beverage is spread across 3,331-square-feet of space and seats approximately 150 diners, including a bar, outdoor dining and private dining.
While not as stiff and contemporary-looking as many of the restaurants you’d see in Midtown, Coalition strives for a more urban aesthetic and community feel.
DBA Barbecue
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1190 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 249-5000
155 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030 | (404) 748-4617
The Deer and The Dove opened for business in June 2019 on the Decatur Square. Its sister restaurant, B-Side, is a cool spot to have a drink well.See the details.
3872 Roswell Rd NE Unit 18 B, Atlanta, GA 30342 | (404) 855-2240
Brack’s Kitchen offers fresh, locally sourced ingredients on the healthy side of things. The Roswell eatery offers takeout and delivery (Ubereats, DoorDash, etc.) of its delicious food options.
437 Memorial Drive S.E. Atlanta, GA 30312 | 404-523-6664
685 11th Street Atlanta, GA 30318 | 404-810-0040
Six Feet Under is serving takeout as well as socially distant seating for dien-in customers.
Due to limited seating capacity, the Atlanta restaurant is not taking call aheads at this time. Please see the host upon arrival to be placed on the waiting list.
Table & Main is a classic Southern tavern that is offering curbside takeout from its sister restaurant, Osteria Mattone. Delivery is available through DoorDash.
If you’re a fan of Red Lobster, the restaurant chain offers Family Meal Deals that can easily be ordered To Go, for curbside pickup, where available, or free touchless delivery from RedLobster.com.
Starting at just $7 per person, guests can choose from a dozen or more different options* – like Shrimp Scampi, Salmon, Shrimp or Crab Linguini Alfredo and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp. Each selection comes with eight Cheddar Bay Biscuits, along with a choice of two Family-Size sides**, like Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans or Sea-Salted French Fries.
Final Word
At this point, Atlanta cuisine has become indispensable to the South. The largest city in Georgia’s food festivals and culinary events set the tone for the entire Southeast.
Only in Atlanta can the casual observer find specialty food shops, off-the-beaten-path restaurants, farmers’ markets and farm stands all at an affordable price point.
But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
It’s not easy to clean up a home. There are so many things that need to be wiped down, disinfected or downright washed. The good news is that with a little effort, you can do it.
This article will provide some house-cleaning tips that you can use to stay focused on getting your residence up to par.
1. Make Your Bed Every Day
You may not think much of making your bed, but it’s the #1 indicator of whether a person is tidy or not. Think about it, if you don’t clean your most private quarters, can you be expected to have neat surroundings outside of that?
Another reason to make up your bed every day is that it gives you a sense of accomplishment regardless of whatever else you do that day.
Also, making up your bed is a great self-esteem builder, even when you live alone.
2. Wipe Down The Ceiling Fan Blades
One of the most overlooked areas of the living room (or any room) is the ceiling fan. The blades typically collect dust after about three months of use.
If you have a home where you leave the front or back door open more often, your ceiling fan may get dusty around five weeks at a time.
Get yourself a microfiber towel and wipe down your ceiling fan blades about every month to keep them clean.
3. Use A Bleach Pen To Clean Grout
The bathroom is oftentimes one of the most dirty areas of the home. Not only does the tub need constant attention, but after a while you’ll notice that your bathroom tiles will stain due to soap scum.
The way to tackle the dirt on your bathroom tiles and especially along the grout lines is to use a bleach pen.
4. Stock Up On Furnace Filters
Your air conditioner may work fine now, but if you don’t regularly change the filters, it won’t forever.
You should change your AC filters every three months for optimum performance, although it won’t kill you if you do it every six months.
To save time and money, why not buy several air filters at one time? Remember, you’ll always need them.
5. Use Baking Soda For Tough Stains
If you find that our name-brand cleaners aren’t doing the job, try baking soda.
Not only is baking soda a key ingredient in many cleaners today, it’s sort of a secret weapon when it comes to getting entrenched stains out of different types of fabrics.
Final Words
The key to having a clean home is to not put off what you can do today for tomorrow. Small tasks can turn into mountains if you continue to delay.
Tackle the smaller tasks first, then graduate to the larger items on your list. If you keep at it, the job will be done in no time.
If you clean better with music, put on some headphones and get lost in tidying up your home.
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If you’re looking for a new place to eat, the Beltline is the place! Slabtown Public House recently opened in Atlanta just off the eastside trail.
The eatery is the latest from Red Beard Restaurants founding chef Kevin Gillespie and chef Marco Shaw. Gillespie is up for a James Beard Award (yet again) this year; Shaw, a Washington D.C. native, is a seasoned restaurateur with a psychology degree. The two have collaborated before and are back at it again.
Slabtown Public House Opens Its Doors On Atlanta’s Beltline
Keep reading to find out what you can expect from Slabtown Public House, including its menu and hours.
If the opening days are any indication, Slabtown Public House will be a smash hit.
The restaurant posted on its Facebook page that its opening was so successful that it ran out of food! “You showed us so much love in the first 3 days of being open that we have run out of food!! I mean, technically we have a couple things, but not enough to be open today.”
What’s On Slabtown’s Menu?
Slabtown specializes in “casual pub food,” according to Gillespie. That means you’ll be able to find beer, burgers and other hearty items with a contemporary twist.
Gillespie promises a “Greatest Hits” fare that will mix in some top items from his other restaurants.
Where Is Slabtown Public House Located?
Slabtown Public House is located at 670 DeKalb Ave., Atlanta, Ga. 30307 in the space formerly occupied by Cold Beer, another Gillespie and Show concept. Here’s a map to help you find it.
It’s very possible to run into a famous person every week in Atlanta, Georgia. So many celebrities now call the Peach State’s largest city their home.
Do you want to know which celebrities live in Atlanta? We’ve got you covered!
A lot of the attraction has to do with Atlanta’s music scene. But many of them aren’t in music at all. Here are some of the most famous people who live in Atlanta and what they do.
First of all, here are some places where celebrities visit in Atlanta:
Porsha Williams Guobadia, alum of the Real Housewives of Atlanta and the granddaughter of Atlanta civil rights activist Hosea Williams, is a mainstay on the city’s social scene. After a brief marriage to football star Kordell Stewart, Porsha has found love with her marriage to Nigerian businessman Simon Guobadia. Of late, she has been opening up about her mental health.
Rapper Gucci Mane and his wife Keyshia Ka’oir have two children and live in a palatial Atlanta house that has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms spread across 6,000 square feet of space.
DeWayne Colley is a YouTube showrunner and comedian who has amassed a huge following after going viral on social media. You can catch him on his YouTube comedy series, which includes short sketches.
There are so many famous people who live in Atlanta that you forget who’s who. The city has been a celebrity magnet for over 30 years now.
Celebrities love Atlanta because the city is the most progressive metropolitan area in the South. But more than that, it has some huge homes with huge properties and nice weather.
It’s also the movie capital in the United States. With more than 700 movie and TV projects 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.
Do you have a gift card from Amazon or another retailer and you’re wondering how to use it?
If they’re not expired, gift cards can be used just like cash for purchases. If you have a Visa gift card, you can use it on Amazon to buy the things you need.
In this article, we’re going to go over how to use your Visa gift card on Amazon.
How To Use A Visa Gift Card On Amazon
As you may know, Amazon accepts many gift cards and other pre-paid cards that can be redeemed to purchase items online. In fact, many shoppers prefer gift cards because they have so many uses.
Follow these steps to use your Visa gift card on Amazon (And note: You can use several different cards to add up to a large sum).
Enter the amount on your Visa gift card (you’ll have to do this for each subsequent Visa card as well)
You’ll have to sign in to continue. Once you do that, tap the “Edit” button where it says payment method
Tap “Add a card”
Enter your gift card balance and other information
Select your gift card and tap “Done” button
It will take you back to the Reload Your Balance page, where you can verify the balance by tapping “Reload”
Once you complete those seven steps, your Visa card will be loaded onto your Amazon account and you can begin using it to buy stuff.
Last Words
Amazon doesn’t take all gift cards. They have to meet the guidelines that they have set out.
Here are two restrictions that apply to Visa, American Express and -MasterCard:
The gift cards can’t be combined with credit cards on a single purchase
Amazon also doesn’t use the three-digit CVV code normally found on the back of some cards
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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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Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has done away with its mask mandate, following trends around the nation as COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to plummet.
Delta was one of the strictest airlines when it came to health protocols at the height of the pandemic, even reserving an open-middle seat policy.
Delta Says Masks Are Now Optional On Its Flights
Customers and employees alike are free to continue to wear masks, which offer protection against aerosols, the company said.
Delta warned that although it’s policy is in line with White House recommendations, many other businesses around the airport may be slow to get on the same page.
“Given the unexpected nature of this announcement, please be aware that customers, airline employees and federal agency employees, such as TSA, may be receiving this information at different times,” the airline said in an announcement on its website. Y”ou may experience inconsistent enforcement during the next 24 hours as this news is more broadly communicated – remember to show understanding and patience with others who may not be aware enforcement is no longer required. Communications to customers and in-airport signage and announcements will be updated to share that masking is now optional – this may take a short period of time.”
Do I Still Need To Wear A Mask When Out In Atlanta, Georgia?
The CDC along with the City of Atlanta have released guidance advocating that masks no longer have to be worn indoors as well as outdoors in crowded areas.
The CDC also said that masks are now optional on public transportation, which spurred Delta to make its announcement.
Gov. Brian Kemp passed laws that ban a mask mandate, so the local restrictions are limited in how far they apply.
Earlier in the year, the CDC caused controversy when it came out with the following guidance:
Final Word
You no longer have to pack your masks when taking a flight on Delta. Keep in mind that when you’re traveling abroad, mask mandates may still be in effect.
Atlanta is one of the most convenient places to travel to and from. A large part of that is because Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is so accessible.
Not only is it the world’s busiest airport, but it’s state-of-the-art in every way. If you’re interested in traveling around Atlanta via car or even on scooter, here’s what to know.
Upscale Mexican restaurant Alma Cocina is reopening its doors after an extended hiatus, which began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are quite a few things that are new about the downtown eatery that you’ll want to know about. Let’s take a tour of the kitchen and other essentials, shall we?
When Is Alma Cocina Reopening In Downtown Atlanta?
First of all, Alma Cocina is having its grand opening on April 29, 2022, according to its website.
Before its closure, Alma Cocina used to be a flagship eatery under the banner of Fifth Group Restaurants, which also owns Atlanta’s South City Kitchen franchises, among other eateries.
This time around, Alma Cocina is joined by its Buckhead counterpart, which opened in recent years.
What’s On The Menu At Alma Cocina?
You’ll be able to enjoy the excellent cuisine that Alma Cocina has become known for including street tacos, tasty varieties of Guacamole and salsa and much more.
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