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The Future and Meek Mill 2019 Legendary Nights Tour comes to Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at the Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood. The show begins at 7 PM.
Fans of Future and Meek Mill can also get to see YG, Mustard and Megan Thee Stallion, who will perform there as well.
Atlanta: Future and Meek Mill 2019 Legendary Nights Tour
Meek will perform hits from his 2018 album “Championship,” while Future will do a medley of hits from his seven albums, including the EP he released in June, “Save Me.”
Here are the remaining dates of the Legendary Nights Tour:
September 23 – Tampa, FL @ Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 24 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Coral Sky Amphitheatre
September 27 – Austin, TX @ Austin360 Amphitheatre+
September 29 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
October 1 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
October 3 – Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion
October 5 – Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Events CenterThere 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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Starting this weekend on Saturday, Sept. 7, Wonderkid will have a pop-up restaurant at We Suki Suki in East Atlanta. The pop-up will take place every Saturday in September from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Wonderkid pop-up will happen on the following dates:
- Sept. 7
- Sept. 14
- Sept. 21
- Sept. 28
Each week, Wonderkid will feature a menu item from. Food AND admission will be free. Here are the menu items for each week:
- 9/7: Meatloaf Melt with beef + pork meatloaf, pimento cheese, bacon jam, and arugula
- 9/14: Bodega BEC with Pine St. Mkt bacon, farm egg cheese omelet, and hollandaise
- 9/21: Heritage Turkey Sandwich with cranberry relish, fresh mozzarella and arugula
- 9/28: Cakes & Pies (a selection)
Suki Suki is located at 479-b Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. Here is a map to help you find it.
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It’s a happy time around metro Atlanta this week. That’s because the new Chick-Fil-A in Covington at Salem Bridge at 12290 Brown Bridge is offering free food.
The new restaurant opens on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 — but not without a great freebie for customers. The first 100 adults have a chance to win free Chick-fil-A meals for a year.
There will also be an overnight First 100 Campout party that will include fun, engaging activities for participants who also enjoy Chick-fil-A throughout the countdown to the opening. Registration begins at the restaurant at6 p.m. on Mon, Sept. 9.
The new Chick-Fil-A is owned by Operator Chris Giella.
“I am excited to have an opportunity to further expand my service and impact on the Covington community both inside and outside my restaurants,” said Giella. “I am committed to continue developing my 200 Team Members at both the Salem Bridge and Covington locations as together we provide a remarkable experience to our guests who become part of our family.”
Here’s how to get free food at Chick-Fil-A
Up to 100 adults can win a digital offer card with a year of free Chick-fil-A meals (52 meals with each consisting of a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, medium Waffle Potato Fries and a medium beverage).
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Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens is set for Saturday, Sept. 7 in Atlanta. The brewery’s grand opening will be a feast for the senses.
The Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens celebration will have free yoga, a patio DJ, a ribbon cutting ceremony and more.
Grand opening: Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens in Atlanta
This is Wild Heaven’s second metro Atlanta location; the original location is in Avondale Estates.
Saturday will also include the opening of FINA, Wild Heaven’s restaurant and more festivities.
This is yet another huge opening for the Lee+White development in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood.
Where is Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens located?
Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens is located at 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Here’s a map to help you find it.Beginning September 9th, regular hours will be Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. or later. For more information, visit wildheavenbeer.com.
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken a/nd waffles.
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The party was in downtown Atlanta on Saturday night after the Georgia State University Panthers shocked the Tennessee Volunteers 38-30 at Neyland Stadium.
Tennessee, a former powerhouse team in the SEC, was supposed to mop the field with the Panthers, who were three-score underdogs. Instead, GSU handed the Vols their first home opening loss since 1983.
Georgia State stuns Tennessee 38-30
Georgia State went 2-10 last year, but quickly showed that they are not the same squad. Remember, the Panthers have only had a football program since 2010. They had never beaten a team in the Power Five.
But on Saturday night, the Panthers were the most powerful team on the field. After the game, the Panthers players were ecstatic.
“One of the happiest days of my life by far,” Georgia State linebacker Ed Curney said, according to ESPN. “We knew it was going to happen. We prepared all week. Coaches told us all week if we do what we are coached to do, we play fast, have fun, play our game, this would be the outcome.”
Dan Ellington’s superb play all day set the stage for a massive upset against the Vols.Last Season the Georgia State Panthers
• Had a 2-10 record
• Finished last in the Sun Belt
• Ranked 104th in total offense
• Ranked 122nd in total defenseThey begin this season with the biggest win in program history, stunning Tennessee in Knoxville. pic.twitter.com/5mmZLLH3cd
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) August 31, 2019
Up next: GSU 2019 Schedule: Who do the Panthers play next?
Georgia State University Football Schedule 2019: Times, Dates, Game Info
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The University of Georgia Bulldogs are ready to play for SEC football in 2019. Georgia plays at legendary Sanford Stadium in Athens is just north of Atlanta.
Head coach Kirby Smart and the gang are looking to challenge for the SEC crown once again, after being bested by Alabama two years in a row. The Bulldogs regular season looks like they will be able to turn in a 10-win season.
Let’s take a look at the Georgia Bulldogs 2019 football schedule:
Here is the Georgia Bulldogs 2019 football schedule
Date Opponent Location Time Saturday, Aug. 31 Vanderbilt – 30-6 Nashville, TN 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 Murray State 63-17 Athens, GA 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 Arkansas State Athens, GA 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept 21 Notre Dame Athens, GA 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Tennessee Knoxville, TN 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 South Carolina Athens, GA TBA Saturday, Oct. 19 Kentucky Athens, GA TBA Saturday, Nov. 2 Florida Jacksonville, FL 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 Missouri Athens, GA TBA Saturday, Nov 16 At Auburn Auburn, Ala. TBA Saturday, Nov. 23 Texas A&M Athens, GA TBA Saturday, Nov. 30 Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA TBA Georgia’s biggest rival is Florida, the annual game affectionately called “The World’s Largest Cocktail Party” in Jacksonville.
In the state, The Bulldogs are annually challenged by Georgia Tech of the ACC.
Week 1: UGA 30 – Vanderbilt 6
The Bulldogs came out explosive on offense in the first game of the season, easily handling Vanderbilt on way to an easy victory.
First 🙌 of the year#ATD #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/rg1D7Zol5g
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) September 1, 2019
Keep up with the latest game info on our Sports Page
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A group of Georgia Tech students have created a finance app that makes a game out of saving money. The goal is to help you build up an emergency fund from doing something you do every day.
The app — MoneyPie — lets users save by coming up with common savings goals. You can also get rewards from reaching intermediate benchmarks on your way to saving.
Georgia Tech whiz kids create app to help you save money
“Spending is a social activity, and we wanted to make saving money one as well,” said Eithan Martinez, a computer science undergraduate and one of three co-founders.
“If you don’t reach your goal, the penalty might be doing the laundry for your roommates,” said Martinez. “If you hit your savings mark, maybe your friend picks up the check when you go out to eat.”
The app recently debuted at the Georgia Tech Create-X 2019 Demo Day in Midtown Atlanta at the Fox Theatre.
MoneyPie is available for download in the App Store.
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That didn’t take long at all! KFC says its new Beyond Meat fried chicken sold out in six hours. The plant-based chicken was test marketed at only one metro Atlanta restaurant — the KFC on Cobb Parkway near SunTrust Park address: (2637 Cobb Pkwy SE, Smyrna).
Hours after sales began, KFC tweeted that “All of the Colonel’s “Kentucky Fried Chicken has Kentucky Fried sold out. Yes, it is truly a Kentucky Fried Miracle.”
KFC Beyond Meat chicken sells out in metro Atlanta (now how about some real chicken)
KFC tested the meatless chicken in metro Atlanta to see whether it will expand to other markets. One high-profile customer gave it high praise:
Atlanta music mogul Jermaine Dupri tried it and was won over. He posted on Twitter about KFC’s new vegan chicken, saying:
“For the record this Beyond Meat KFC is right, if you vegan and you on the fence but you be eating soy nuggets, this should take the place of that, one because these are not soy, also the sauce in the add is honey mustard but it’s not vegan, FYI for any first timers. get the BBQ.”
Since you can’t get any vegan chicken in these parts, you may be up for the real deal. Atlanta has several GREAT fried chicken restaurants to choose from.
Up next: The best fried chicken restaurants in Atlanta
These Restaurants Have The Best Fried Chicken In Atlanta (Reviews)
Atlanta also has become a haven for “hot chicken,” the spicy variety with origins in Nashville.
Also: Here are the best places in Atlanta to get hot chicken
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Thousands of people flocked to venues around Atlanta, including the Hyatt Hotel downtown, for the Bronzelens Film Festival.
“Evelyn x Evelyn” directed by Eric Pumphrey was awarded the distinction as Best Short. Pumphrey received $2,500 from BET Networks Interim Head of Scripted Development Rose Catherine Pinkney.
Thousands Attend BronzeLens Film Festival In Downtown Atlanta
On Saturday, Aug. 24, the Bronzelens Awards were hosted by comedian Rodney Perry.
The BronzeLens Closing Night Feature was the world premiere of director Trey Haley’s romantic comedy, “Always a Bridesmaid,” written by actress Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community,” Avengers Endgame), and starring Javicia Leslieand Jordan Calloway.
Calloway has become a hot commodity on the TV scene, with several agents reaching out to her concerning upcoming projects.
The storyline focuses on Corina, who is stuck being everyone’s bridesmaid. Deciding to no longer be a lady-in-waiting, she bravely re-enters the dating scene.
Time will only tell if she will “Always Be A Bridesmaid” or if the love of her life is around the corner. The film will be aired on BET Networks this fall.
Another film that garnered praise at the festival was “Princess of the Row,” a cautionary tale of how our country doesn’t value veterans and make. Check out the trailer below.
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.
Jordan Calloway’s Always A Bridesmaid
With more than 700 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.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Atlantans is the first test market for KFC’s new Beyond Meat fried chicken. One metro Atlanta restaurant — the KFC on Cobb Parkway near SunTrust Park address: (2637 Cobb Pkwy SE, Smyrna) – is the first to serve the plant-based fried chicken.
Atlanta music mogul Jermaine Dupri is an early fan. He posted on Twitter about KFC’s new vegan chicken, saying:
“For the record this Beyond Meat KFC is right, if you vegan and you on the fence but you be eating soy nuggets, this should take the place of that, one because these are not soy, also the sauce in the add is honey mustard but it’s not vegan, FYI for any first timers. get the BBQ.”
With the success other fast-food restaurants have had with meatless products (Burger King’s Impossible Burger), KFC parent company Yum Brands wants it to be the first eatery to have a Beyond Chicken item on the menu.
KFC tests plant-based chicken in metro Atlanta
At the Cobb County KFC, customers can get a complimentary sample of Beyond Fried Chicken from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. August 27 (with purchase of any KFC menu item, while supplies last).
Beyond reportedly discontinued its vegan chicken from grocery stores after sales were not robust enough.
KFC is taking a wait and see approach to vegan chicken. If the Atlanta market flocks to the Smyrna location and goes for it, you can expect it to roll out to other states and eventually nationwide.
KFC is trying to strengthen its position domestically after strong showings this year from Chick-Fil-A, which introduced meal kits last year, and Popeyes, which recently debuted a chicken sandwich.
Plant-based cuisine is taking a hold in Atlanta. Several restaurants that specialize in vegan or vegetarian options have sprouted up in Atlanta recently.
Up next: Slutty Vegan opening Edgewood location