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If Walmart is your favorite store, you’ll surely love its new membership service, Walmart Plus, which offers customers free, unlimited same-day delivery service, fuel discounts and more.
In this article, we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about Walmart Plus.
The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company has been testing an Amazon Prime rival for some time now and is ready to debut amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Here are three things to know about Walmart Plus.
What is Walmart Plus and What Do You Get With It?
Walmart Plus is the company’s new membership plan similar to Sam’s Club, which it owns. Here are some of the top benefits that come with Walmart Plus:
- Unlimited free delivery
- Scan & Go shopping in the Walmart app
- 5 cents a gallon fuel discounts at Walmarts
How To Sign Up For Walmart Plus?
Walmart says the new membership service began on September 15, 2020. So basically, you get two weeks free service before your plan begins on October 1.
The two-week grace period is also plenty of time to see how your benefits pan out when you order from Walmart.com for same day, next day or two-day delivery.
You can sign up for Walmart Plus at walmart.com/plus.
How Much Does Walmart Plus Cost?
Walmart Plus costs $98 a year or $12.95 a month, the retailer says. If you want to test out the service before committing to buy it, there’s a 15-day free trial period.
Walmart is obviously trying to compete with Prime here, making the price a tad bit cheaper than Amazon’s monthly membership costs.
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Walmart says it will add even more perks to Walmart Plus “in the future,” but doesn’t elaborate.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a serious wrench in our plans, but it hasn’t stopped the show. The BronzeLens Film Festival is ongoing in Atlanta right now.
The virtual event features a who’s who of special programming from some of the top creators of color in the movie industry. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s BronzeLens Festival and how you can get in on the action.
BronzeLens 2020 Virtual Experience: Things To Know
BronzeLens 2020 has a virtual festival this year, which runs from August 11-16. Here are some of the top events planned:
- Film Selections
- Powerhouse Series with heavyweights such as Will Packer and Tilane Jones
- Talkbacks Including Bit. Producers Morgan Matthews and Nelson Obguabu, Catching Up Director Fowzi Abdelsmad
BronzeLens Festival 2020: How To Watch
If you want to watch panels, interviews and other events from the BronzeLens 2020, visit HERE and click the registration.
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If you’re thinking about going to the Georgia Aquarium, you have a good time in store for you. This Atlanta institution draws millions of visitors per year.
In this article, we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about the Georgia Aquarium.
Georgia Aquarium: What To Know Before You Go
I recently went to the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta to give my support as well as get out of the house. When I went, they still hadn’t reopened all of the exhibits due to the coronavirus pandemic, but plenty of them were available.
The Georgia Aquarium was supposed to undergo a major renovation. It was getting some bigger tanks. Well, sort of. The downtown Atlanta landmark was set to expand.
Released renderings and drawings show a new building on Baker Street adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park. The project will cost an estimated $100 million.
When you arrive in the parking deck, you will have to walk across a bridge to the ticket area, but it’s not a long walk.
What Are Georgia Aquarium Prices?
Georgia Aquarium prices are reasonable if you consider all the attractions you get to enjoy. When I went to the Georgia Aquarium, the prices were:
- $32.95 for a single adult ticket
- $28.95 for a single child ticket
Sometimes you can save money by catching an early-bird special, but those sales come and go.
How Much Does A Georgia Aquarium Membership Cost?
Per Person Family Land & Sea Anchor Society $65-$85 $285 $420 $750+ Memberships: 1 Memberships: Up to 4 Memberships: Up to 4 Memberships: Up to 6 Discount: Yes Discount: Yes Discount: Yes Discount: Yes Parking Card: No Parking Card: No Parking Card: No Parking Card: Yes Private Tours: No Private Tours: No Private Tours: No Private Tours: Yes What Are Some Attractions At The Georgia Aquarium?
Here are some of the most popular attractions at the Georgia Aquarium:
The Dolphin Show
The Dolphin Show features highly trained dolphins doing tricks to the delight of the crowd. You will be thoroughly impressed with the many things these dolphins can do. I thoroughly enjoyed the show.Cold Water Quest
Cold Water Quest is another must-visit when you go to the Georgia Aquarium. It’s one of the most Instagrammable places in the whole aquarium because it has a walk-in tunnel.The sea otters and other animals look stunning in the deep blue water as they sim over your head.Manta Rays
The beautiful Manta rays really were amazing to watch. The Georgia Aquarium even had relaxing music to set the mood. Here are some other attractions you won’t want to miss:- Sea Lions
- Whale Sharks
- Coral Reef
- Puff Fish
Where Is The Georgia Aquarium Located?
The Georgia Aquarium is located in downtown Atlanta at 225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. Here is a map to help you find it.
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If you go to the aquarium, you will have a great time. It’s definitely one of the best attractions in Atlanta, and probably Georgia.As I mentioned, they’re still in the midst of expanding, too.A new shark gallery will be built as well, according to the plans. As for how the final plans will shape up still remains to be seen.
Photo credit: Youtube.com 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!
Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city.
Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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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
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
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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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Do you have a black business in Atlanta? If so, Google is doing what it can to amplify your business on its platform with several initiatives.
The company recently announced that black businesses with a verified Business Profile on Google can add a Black-owned business attribute to so that customers looking to support such firms can more easily find them.
Google Makes It Easier To Find Black Businesses In Atlanta
The move is part of a partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., which has made it a mission to address the needs of local black businesses.
Meanwhile, Google’s first U.S.-based accelerator program has some Atlanta representation as well.
Jewel Burks Solomon, who leads Google for Startups in the United States has announced that Atlanta-based TQIntelligence has been selected to participate in the Google for Startups Accelerator: Black Founders.
The accelerator program aims to support the technical and business development issues that typically plague startups.
“Google has been active in the Atlanta community for over a decade, and during that time, we’ve watched as the city has become a hub for diverse founders to succeed,” Jason Scott, Head of Developer Ecosystem in the U.S., said in a statement. “As a Georgia native, I am extremely proud of Google for Startups’s ties to Atlanta, and we’re so excited to have TQIntelligence and their founder Dr. Yared Alemu as a part of our first Google for Startups Accelerator: Black Founders cohort.”
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Google has stepped up big-time for communities in Atlanta as well as around the nation.
The Silicon Valley tech giant recently launched an initiative that takes advantage of Google Career Certificates, which equip participants with the essential skills they need to get a job.
The certificates will be available online on the learning platform Coursera and will focus on Data Analytics, Project Management, and User Experience (UX) Design.
Want to know and do more? Here’s How To Support Black Business Near You
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Biltong Bar’s Butcher and Bottle Shop, a South African-inspired pop-up shop, is set to open on Wednesday, July 29 at Biltong Bar Ponce City Market.
When Does Biltong Bar’s Butcher And Bottle Shop Open?
The pop-up shop will subsequently open on Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m in the popular Ponce City Market food hall.
If you’re not familiar with Biltong Bar, it’s a South African-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar specializing in dry-aged beef jerky.
The Butcher and Bottle Shop comes to us via a Biltong partnership withHalpern’s Steak and Seafood.
What’s On Biltong Butcher And Bottle Shop’s Menu?
The types of dishes available at Biltong’s Butcher and Bottle Shop include the following:
- House-made biltong (South African beef jerky)
- Cases of select cuts of steak, including Cowboy Ribeyes and Black Wagyu Filets from Halpern’s
When it comes to beverages, the pop-up Bottle Shop will feature some of Biltong’s best-selling cocktails and an exclusive list of South African wines and top-shelf pours, including:
- Willett Family Estate 4yr Rye
- Jim Beam Distiller’s Masterpiece Bourbon
- Reserve de la Familia Extra Anejo Tequila
Bottled cocktails that are currently available to go from the restaurant’s acclaimed cocktail menu. Here is the Biltong Bar Butcher and Bottle Shop Full Menu, which is subject to change based on availability.
Biltong Bar at Ponce City Market, which opened in 2016, is part of restaurateur and South African native Justin Anthony’s hospitality group True Story Brands.
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?
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If you know very little about Atlanta, chances are, that you’re aware of the city’s moniker as a strip club capital. It may not be like it used to be (not like Waffle Houses on nearly every corner), but when it comes to Atlanta strip clubs there’s still plenty of them.
The Blue Flame, Magic City, Strokers, etc. They’re all part of the Atlanta booty-shaking matrix that sips a sizeable part of the city working man’s disposable income.
If you’re looking for things to do in Atlanta, a strip club is definitely an option. In this article, we’re going to discuss five things to know about being inside a strip club.
1. What’s It Like Inside An Atlanta Strip Club?
Why Atlanta strip clubs, you ask? In a word, money. The global strip club industry was estimated at more than $100 billion in 2018. The U.S. industry was estimated to be pass $5 billion, making up nearly 30% of the gross revenue in legal adult entertainment.
Strip clubs have long been demure places of ill repute, known to entrap the weak minded with vice. But that all changed due to hip-hop culture, which trumpeted the strip club as a gathering place for the city’s elite ballers, players, athletes and more.
2. How Many Strip Clubs Does Atlanta Have?
Atlanta has about 20 strip clubs in and around its city limits. Some have been around for more than 40 years (the Clermont) and others have closed and reopened under different names in different parts of town.
The city may be home to many strip clubs, but according to some figures there are more than 2,500 strip clubs in the United States.
3. What Was The First Strip Club To Open In Atlanta?
The earliest strip club mentioned in Atlanta may have arisen some time around Prohibition. That’s when Speakeasys and other dank rooms of vice popped up around the country. They originated from 19th century France, where Parisian shows such as the Moulin Rouge and Folies Bergère featured pretty women partially nude dancing in front of big crowds.
Atlanta’s longest continually operated strip club is the Clermont Lounge, which traces its history back to 1965. That was dead in the middle of the civil rights movement when a push for equality spilled over into the city’s lunch counters, hotels and transit service.
4. How Much Do Atlanta Strip Clubs Charge?
Most Atlanta strip clubs charge a nominal fee for entry, even as low as $5 during the daylight hours. The business model revolves heavily around upselling the patron on other elements such as VIP Rooms and extra features.
But here’s the thing to know about costs to get into an Atlanta strip club:
- Many of them are free before 5 p.m.
- Lapdances during the daytime will typically be at a 50% discount
Once the nighttime comes, Atlanta’s strip clubs can charge upwards of $20 for admission, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
You may be interested in building your own strip club setup at your home. The ingredients aren’t hard to attain.
5. How To Make Your Own DIY Strip Club Setup
If you’ve got a large basement or extra room, here is what you need for your own make-it-rain DIY strip club:
After you buy the equipment, all you’ll need are some dancers. We’ll leave that part up to you!
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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!
Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city.
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- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms have discussed settling the lawsuit he has filed against her.
Bottoms told The Tonight Show that she and Kemp have had some productive talks of late.
“We discussed where we disagree and hopefully we can figure out how to agree to disagree without having to play this out in court. At the end of the day, we want the same thing: We want people to be safe. We want to stop the spread of COVID-19,” she said on the show.
Things got heated between two of Georgia’s most high-profile political leaders when Bottoms tweeted Sunday that Kemp had as for an emergency injunction to “restrain” her from speaking to the media.
Bottoms’ national profile has risen dramatically over the last three months as she has appeared on big TV news shows repeatedly amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In addition to being sued over a mask mandate and voluntary advisory guidelines on COVID-19, Governor Kemp has asked for an emergency injunction to ‘restrain’ me from issuing press statements and speaking to the press. Far more have sacrificed too much more for me to be silent,” she tweeted.
The move comes one week after Kemp filed a lawsuit against Bottoms and the Atlanta City Council related to their mandate requiring residents and visitors to the city to wear masks.
In addition to being sued over a mask mandate and voluntary advisory guidelines on COVID-19, @GovKemp has asked for an emergency injunction to “restrain” me from issuing press statements and speaking to the press. Far more have sacrificed too much more for me to be silent. pic.twitter.com/gWlnZlCtoR
— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) July 19, 2020
Meanwhile the city of Atlanta has rolled back to Phase 1 of the COVID-19 reopening plan, according to an order issued by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
The mayor is doing what she can to stem the rise of coronavirus in the city despite a hostile reception from the governor and others outside the state’s largest city.
Phase 1 is the initial plan issued by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in conjunction with the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
For individuals, it means they must:
- Stay at home except for essential trips
- Wear masks or face coverings in public
- Wash your hands frequently
- Practice social distancing
For Businesses, here’s what Phase 1 means:
- To-go and delivery orders only for restaurants
- Teleworking for employees that are able
- Frequent cleaning of public places and spaces
For City Government, Phase 1 means:
- Closure of all non-essential city facilities
- Moratorium on special event applications
In response to Atlanta’s actions, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp tweeted that the new rules were just “guidance.”
“Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms’ action today is merely guidance – both non-binding and legally unenforceable. As clearly stated in my executive orders, no local action can be more or less restrictive, and that rule applies statewide,” Kemp tweeted.
“If the Mayor actually wants to flatten the curve in Atlanta, she should start enforcing state restrictions, which she has failed to do.
We ask citizens and businesses alike to comply with the terms of Executive Order 06.29.20.02, which was crafted in conjunction with state public health officials. These common-sense measures will help protect the lives and livelihoods of all Georgians,” Kemp went on to say.
The development comes days after Bottoms tested positive for coronavirus, along with some members of her family.
At the time, she also instituted a public mask policy for Atlanta residents and visitors.
“We will continue to take active measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19 infections in Atlanta,” said Mayor Bottoms said in a press release. “Public health experts overwhelmingly agree that wearing a face covering helps slow the spread of this sometimes deadly virus.”
Meanwhile, Georgia officials are being accused of messing with the COVID-19 numbers to make it look like the cases aren’t rising exponentially.
In just 15 days the total number of #COVID19 cases in Georgia is up 49%, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at the state’s data visualization map of cases. The first map is July 2. The second is today. Do you see a 50% case increase? Can you spot how they’re hiding it? 1/ pic.twitter.com/wAgFRmtrPk
— Georgia Person (@andishehnouraee) July 17, 2020
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If you’re working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, things can get a bit boring around the house. While you don’t want to liven things up too much with extra noise, some relaxing sounds and images can do wonders while you work.
The key to a relaxing video is two-fold:
- You don’t want images, videos to be so mesmerizing that you can’t concentrate on your work.
- You don’t want the videos or music accompanying it to be so loud that you can’t focus.
Here are 10 relaxing videos to play in your home office.
1. Relaxing Tropical Island
2. Birds Singing By The Lake
3. Beautiful Scenes Of Nature
4. Relaxing Farm Village
5. Satisfying Rain And Thunder
6. Relaxing City Park
7. Relaxing Nature Preserve
8. Gentle Rain And Native American Flutes
9. Relaxing Sounds And Underwater Scenes
10. Dance Of Life: Relaxing Music
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It’s no secret that women are ruling the world. In fact Beyonce tried to tell y’all that some years ago. Today they make up the #1 entrepreneurs in 50 of the biggest cities in America. From femtech to beauty products, women have their hands on the pulse.
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