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In the past year, the electric scooter became one of Atlanta’s most popular means of quick and inexpensive transportation. Now, if found riding one in the street, riders can face a ticket up to $1,000.
In the past week, the Atlanta Police Department is cracking down on scooter usage by introducing campaigns to keep scooter riders in order. The newest campaign effects the city’s BeltLine implementing reduced speed zones along the Eastside Trail.
Here’s the new Atlanta scooter law: 8 mph in some areas
The slower speed zones reduce the 15 miles per hour speed limit to 8 mph between 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Monday to Thursday and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Friday to Monday.
The campaign aims to “regulate dockless use, address reckless, dangerous, and inconsiderate behavior, and reduce clutter on the trails.”
Earlier this year in January, the city council passed regulations that targeted scooter companies requiring an annual $12,000 permit to operate 500 scooters; each additional scooter is $50.
Under these regulations, companies that operate shareable dockless mobility devices banned scooters from sidewalks and pedestrians spaces restricting scooters to streets and bike lanes. In attempts to decrease the clutter of scooters strewn about the sidewalks and walkways, the only time a scooter is to be on a sidewalk is if it’s being parked in a bike rack.
The city is no longer only holding companies accountable for properly handling scooters, now riders as well. Those who fail to adhere to new regulations while operating scooters must abide by rules that include but not limited to:
- No riding on sidewalks
- No cellphone usage operating a scooter
- No multiple riders on one scooter
The APD wants to riders to comply with scooter regulations and stay off sidewalks but ride in the streets.
“If you’re using anything with wheels to get around Midtown or downtown Atlanta, we ask that you be in the street following the rules of the road and staying with the flow of traffic,” said APD Maj. Darin Schierbaum.
Atlanta is not the only Georgia city to lay down the law when it comes to the new scooter craze. Smyrna, Marietta, Norcross and Alpharetta banned the scooters within city limits.
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Mimi Faust and Stevie J have had a tumultuous relationship in the past, but also the present. In one of the latest “Love 7 Hip Hop: Atlanta” episode, they go at it.
Actually Faust comes for Stevie because of his recent comments on social media referring to her lesbian relationship. There was a photo online of Ty and Eva.
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta | Mimi and Stevie J go at it (VIDEO)
Stevie J posted on IG, “Y’all should adopt.” He said that he meant it in a positive light. “Y’all are beautiful,” he said.
But with all that Mim Faust and Stevie J have been through, she said she didn’t appreciate it.
“What I felt was … this is my daughter, get your own f— child,” Faust replied.
The conversation went downhill from there. Then Stevie began to antagonize her, which enraged Faust. Then, things turned physical.
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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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One of Atlanta’s most popular fall events, The BronzeLens Film Festival, had their official selections over the weekend at CNN Studios.
More than 90 films were selected for the festival, including some of the world’s best full-length features, documentaries and shorts.
Bronzelens Film Festval 2019: 90+ films selected
Actors Keith David (“Greenleaf”) and Terri Vaughn (“The Steve Harvey Show”) hosed the selection process, which took place in downtown Atlanta.
The movies will be screened from August 21-25 in Atlanta. Films covering a wide swath of genres were submitted from the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Middle East, Asia, Europe and Africa.
Thousands are expected in Atlanta for the BronzeLens Film Festival 2019 on August 21-25. Some of the best African-American talent in film will be featured.
BronzeLens Film Festival 2019 will host a gathering of some of the emerging and veteran African-American movie professionals.
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It’s 2019 and festival season will be making this way to Atlanta in no time. if you want to be in the mix at all the locales — from Dunwoody to College Park — you need to know what’s going on. Where are the Atlanta festivals this year? We’ve got you.
The only way to know is to check out AtlantaFi’s Atlanta Festival Guide 2019, which features all you need to know about local festivals including the Dogwood Festival, Fried Chicken Fest, Shaky Knees, Music Midtown and more.
2019 Atlanta Festivals Guide: Live music, food & fun
Come springtime, there’s nothing bigger than the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, and the city’s cinematic force comes out with the Atlanta Film Festival weeks later. Sweetwater 420 Festival guarantees a good time and plenty of good ales and IPAs.
For Memorial day, the Atlanta Jazz Festival bookends the season and welcomes summertime, where several events take center stage. The Great Southern Beer Festival, Piedmont Park Arts Fest and ATL Peach Fest concludes July.
As the weather cools a bit for fall, the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival, One Musicfest and Music Midtown provide the opportunity to see some of the nation’s top music acts right here in Atlanta.
Things to do in Atlanta: 2019 Festivals
Here are all the Atlanta Festivals for 2019
All the 2019 Atlanta festivals will have one thing in common: Incredible live music, delectable eats from the best restaurants around and enough beer, mimosas and wine to go around. Did we mention you get to mingle with the most active Atlantans you’d ever want to meet?
Atlanta winter festivals
Enough about that, let’s get started, shall we? Whether you’re visiting the city for a particular weekend or a lifelong Atlantan, during Atlanta festival season, there’s plenty to do on the few days between Thursday and Sunday every week. Here are the best 2019 Atlanta festivals we could find:
Oysterfest – Jan. 27, 2019
Oysterfest is slated for Friday-Sunday, Jan. 24-26, 2020 at ATkins Park Restaurant and Bar in Smyrna at 2840 Atlanta Rd, 30080. There will be an abundance of deliciously raw, grilled and fried oysters, with plenty of Abita to wash it all down. Tickets here.
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Longtime music couple Kindred & The Family Soul are swinging through Atlanta and performing on June 13, 2019 at St. James Live in Atlanta.
Earlier this year the couple celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary with an Atlanta performance.
Kindred the Family Soul: Thursday June 13 at 8 PM
Now, Kindred & The Family Soul will be at 3220 Butner Rd Suite 240, Atlanta, Georgia 30331.
Tickets on sale now at StJamesLiveATL.com
The musical couple, who have four daughters and a son, say the key to their success has been their ability to stay true to their music roots, which fans appreciate.
“We always strive to, for lack of a better phrase, ‘keep it real,’ you know what I mean?” they told Soultracks.com in an interview. “A lot of different people feel where we’re coming from, they understand who we are and what our message is. It just comes down to encouraging people, by example, to be who they are and to really celebrate that.”
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.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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A new $80 million mixed-use development in Midtown Atlanta called Waldo’s Old 4th Ward will be anchored by Motto by Hilton, a micro-hotel concept.
The hotel, which is set to break ground in August 2019, will be the first Motto by Hilton in the United States and is located at the intersection of Boulevard and Edgewood.
Waldo’s Old 4th Ward to be anchored by Motto by Hilton
The 125-key Motto by Hilton will be equipped with a full-service restaurant, food stalls in a courtyard, and a speakeasy.
In addition to the Hilton hotel, Sixty West Funds and Lucror Resources will build a seven-story heavy timber construction office building.
The construction of Waldo’s Old 4th Ward has come to fruition through the Sixty West O4W Opportunity Fund. Included within one of the city’s 26 eligible Opportunity Zones identified by the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, the urban infill, master planned, mixed-use community is one of the first Qualified Opportunity Zone funded developments to break ground in Atlanta and in the United States.
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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The Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival will take place from Friday, June 14-16 in Mozley Park. This three-day event will commemorate the history and heritage associated with Juneteenth.
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival: Everything you need to know
Festivities will include shopping with and supporting black owned businesses, non stop performance’s, family reunions, Father’s Day weekend celebrations and more.
Attendees can expect an Afro-fashion-extravaganza, speakers, top musical bands, marching bands, community leaders, community vendors, family activities, workshops, martial arts, yoga, chess tables, car clubs, cycle clubs, voter registration, spoken word, bounce houses and much more.
The Juneteenth celebration is also commemorating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50th year remembrance of his assassination. Their will be a parade in his memory, on the street that bears his name, in the community where he grew up and went to school.
Where will the Juneteenth festival take place in Atlanta?
The Juneteenth festival will take place at Mozley Park, 1565 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30314 Here is a map to help you find it.
This festival is one of the premiere outdoor events in Atlanta this year. Held in Atlanta’s prime venues, festival season spotlights the best of the city.Whether you prefer neighborhood events or huge festivals, all ages will be accommodated when it comes to food, live entertainment and more. The best part? Many of Atlanta festivals are FREE.As the weather warms, you can expect Atlanta festivals, many who probably have never heard of, to hit every weekend.Don’t worry, AtlantaFi.com has got you covered.Whether you enjoy food-focused festivals, or some downhome blues under the sunset. We’re going to cover them all.This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year. -
Prince Akeem is coming to Peachtree. The long-awaited sequel to “Coming to America” will film in Atlanta, according to news reports.
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall have signed on for leading roles so far. Craig Brewer (“Hustle & Flow) is attached to the project as director.
Jermaine Fowler (“Sorry To Bother You”) has been cast as a lead, fueling speculation that he will be Akeem’s son.
‘Coming to America 2’ plans to film in Atlanta
“Coming to America 2” or “Coming 2 America,” as the movie is being called, has been slated for a release date in August 2020.
The plot of the movie is said to center on Akeem coming back to America after learning that he has a long-lost son. That son would be the heir to the throne in Zamunda, the African kingdom.
When Akeem finds his son, he is barely making it in Queens. Early reports are that comedian Dave Chappelle is in talks to join the project as well.
Success of original ‘Coming to America’
The original film was released in the United States on June 29, 1988. It debuted at #1, taking in $28.4 million at the box office in its opening weekend.
“Coming to America” would go on to earn $228 million worldwide.
With Murphy playing a variety of roles, the film garnered two Oscar nominations, one for makeup and the other for costume design.
Here are all the barbershop scenes in ‘Coming to America’
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.
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.Up next: Here’s the A List celebrities starring in ‘Coming to America’ sequel
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Young adults put Atlanta nearly at the top of the list when it comes to cities offering the most value, according to the recent U.S. Cities Scorecard for Millennials.
The study is not a “Best Cities” list, but a ranking of how the nation’s top metropolitan areas cater to young people concerned about the environment, commute, culture and jobs.
Atlanta ranks #2 for best cities for millennials
To come up with the results, the study partnered with Centiment.co to survey almost 3,000 millennials across 22 major cities.
When it came to best overall city, Houston was voted #1 followed by Atlanta. Here are the top five cities chosen best overall:
- Houston
- Atlanta
- Dallas
- Minneapolis
- Austin
Other cities take the top spot in key areas, such as Portland (#1 Parks & Green Spaces), Los Angeles (#1 Climate), New York (#1 in Diversity), and Denver (#1 Access to Nature).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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This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?
Things to do in Atlanta this week
Things to do in Atlanta this weekend include parties, conventions, comedians concerts, spring festivals and much, much more.
This weekend’s best bets: Atlanta Game Festival
Come on out to North Fulton and bring the family! Enjoy playing board games for four days at the Atlanta Game Fest at Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta.
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
Photo credit: Twitter/@ATLFoodAndWine Atlanta Food & Wine Festival celebrates cuisine of the South, but also the wonderful vino that goes with it. Come to Midtown Atlanta this weekend for good food and fun.
Things to do in Atlanta Wednesday, May 29, 2019
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Atlanta United FC vs. Minnesota United FC7:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Opening: Five Guys Named MoeThe Balzer Theater at Herren’s
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Live from Woodruff Park: Ruby Velle & the Trio5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Break into Tech with Thinkful: Get a Job or Your Money Back6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
This Thursday: You can’t hang
Come out to the Hole in the Wall bar in Buckhead for the latest shenanigans.
Things to do in Atlanta Thursday, May 30, 2019
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EarthShare Georgia CELEBRATES Party5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Ponce City Market
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Happiest Hour4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / The Home Depot Backyard
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Countess LuAnn and Friends8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
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Forests + Food ≠ Fuel: screening and discussion6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Southface Energy Institute Daffodils
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Peachtree Center Green Market11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Things to do in Atlanta Friday, May 31, 2019
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Dream vs Storm7:30 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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Trey Anastasio Band8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
This weekend: Candler Park Music + Food Festival
The Candler Park Music + Food Festival in Atlanta returns for its 11th year on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. More than 20,000 people are expected to attend. See the details.
Things to do in Atlanta Saturday, June 1, 2019
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Atlanta United FC vs. Chicago Fire6:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Turtle Trot 5K8:00 a.m. / Georgia Aquarium
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United Nations of Play12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Yoga in the Park9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
Things to do in Atlanta Sunday, June 2, 2019
Southwest® Sundays at The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / College Football Hall Of FameAtlanta 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. CNN Center often has something cool going on! 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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