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Do you want to eat like the locals eat in Sandy Springs. With the Dine Like a Local program, you can.

If you call yourself a foodie, it’s time to get with the (meal) plan and head to Sandy Springs..

What Is Dine Like a Local?

Dine Like a Local is program design to raise the profiles of some of the best restaurants in Sandy Springs.

Diners can join in on the “feastivities” by signing up online to receive a free Dine Like a Local digital passport which features signature dish recommendations from each participating restaurant

This is Year #2 for Dine Like a Local, which runs from January 2 through March 31.

As you stop by a participating restaurant, make sure you check in for a chance to win an assortment of prize, including weekly restaurant gift card giveaways.

“Sandy Springs has one of the best restaurant scenes in the Metro area,” said Jennifer Cruce, Executive Director at Visit Sandy Springs. “We hope residents and visitors will come out to experience all this great food this city has to offer. I guarantee you’ll be surprised by just how many amazing restaurants reside in Sandy Springs.”

What Are the Participating Restaurants?

Returning restaurants include:

• Banana Leaf Thai + Bar
• Big B’s Fish Joint
• Breadwinner Café
• Chef Rob’s Caribbean Café
• Cubanos ATL
• Food Terminal
• il Giallo Osteria & Bar
• Just Love Coffee Café
• McDaniel’s QN2
• O’Reilly’s Public House
• Sunnyside Pizzeria
• The General Muir
• The Select
• Tre Vele
• Under the Cork Tree
• Baraonda
• Cupanion’s
• Fuego Mundo
• Mutation Brewing Co
• Okiboru
• Ray’s on the River
• SabaRaba’s
• Strive Foods
• Zambawango

Final Bite

Up to 24 restaurants in Sandy Springs, Georgia, are participating in Dine Like a Local, the city’s culinary campaign to promote the best of its restaurants and chefs.

North Fulton County has some great spots to enjoy a meal, including at The Avalon in Alpharetta and in Johns Creek.

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 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is back in Atlanta from February 13 to 26 across five metro-Atlanta venues. The festival also features a total of 83 screenings in theaters, with select films available to stream from February 27 to March 7.

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is an annual must-attend event for the city and continues to showcase an exciting and diverse lineup of international and independent cinema.

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2024: Everything You Need To Know

As a sample, here are just some of the films screening at the 2024 AJFF:

• The Plot Against Harry
• Breaking Home Ties
• Call Me Dancer
• Crown Heights
• Home To Come Alive With Norman Mailer
• Occupied City
• Paper Clips
• Rabbi on the Block
• This World Is Not My Own

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival was founded in 2000 by the Atlanta Regional Office of American Jewish Committee (AJC), which is a nonprofit.

Now let’s get into the complete lineup of films for this year’s Atlanta Jewish Film Festival:

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Full Lineup

The full film lineup and official schedule will be announced i in the near future. For tickets, visit AJFF.org.

The festival has since produced year-round programming, including AJFF Selects, AJFF On Campus, Cinebash, the Icon Award and more.

All eyes were on a Fulton County courtroom on Thursday, Feb. 16, as a judge is commenced a hearing to determine whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from the election interference indictment case.

Willis took the stand after Nathan Wade, whom she hired and admitted to having a personal relationship with, detailed his spending when the two were together on trips here and abroad.

Willie also testified under oath, openly sparring with defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant.

At one point, Willis said that she couldn’t wait to testify, “so I ran to the courtroom.”

Willis: ‘You Think I’m on Trial’

She also scolded Merchant on several occasions, telling her at one point, “You think I’m on trial. These people are on trial for trying to steal an election in 2020,” she said, gesturing toward the attorneys representing defendants in the criminal case. “I’m not on trial, no matter how hard you try to put me on trial.”

She later accused Merchant of being “intrusive.”

Political pundits are watching the case closely as Willis has had to defend her name more than once from allegations of impropriety after taking on presumptive Republican candidate for president.

In 2021, shortly after assuming office as district attorney, Willis launched an investigation into former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants for potential election interference.

A year later, in 2022, Willis successfully petitioned for the impaneling of a special purpose grand jury to further investigate the matter. The grand jury’s proceedings commenced in May and concluded in December of the same year.

Thursday’s hearing has been extended into Friday and will determine whether Willis and her office can continue to prosecute the case. Co-defendant Michael Roman and his legal team have claimed in court filings that Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade had an inappropriate relationship before Wade was hired.

In response, Willis and Wade acknowledged a personal relationship but stated that there is no conflict of interest and it began after he was hired and did not lead to any financial advantages.

Willis stuck to her story that the hiring of Wade was done because he is a consummate professional and nothing else.

Earlier in the day, when Wade was on the stand,

Nathan Wade said his romantic relationship with Willis ended around June 2023 but that they remain friends. “We’re very good friends,” Wade said under questioning from a Trump attorney. “Probably closer than ever because of these attacks.”

That statement and timeline was contradicted by Robin Yeartie, a former friend and employee of Willis, who said that the DA and Wade began their romantic relationship in 2019.

Final Word

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.

Eight-time Grammy Award winner Usher has added even more dates to his Coming Home tour of the United States. The busy musician is touring after a historic Super Bowl performance and producing a TV series as well.

Usher is on the road after a two-year residency in Las Vegas and performance on the Super Bowl. The tour is rolling through several big U.S. cities including Washington, D.C., Chicago and of course, Atlanta.

When Is Usher’s Tour Coming To Atlanta?

Usher is coming to Atlanta on the following dates:

• August 16, 2024 — buy tickets
• August 17, 2024 — buy tickets

Both Atlanta dates will be at Philips Arena in downtown Atlanta. Tickets range from $198 to $1,200.

What Are Usher’s Tour Dates?

Here is a list of Usher tour dates:

• 08-16 Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena
• 08-17 Atlanta, Ga. – Philips Arena
• 08-20 Washington, D.C. – Capital One Arena
• 08-24 Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
• 08-27 Boston, MA – TD Garden
• 08-30 Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
• 09-02 Toronto, Ontario – Scotiabank Arena
• 09-03 Toronto, Ontario – Scotiabank Arena
• 09-06 Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
• 09-07 Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
• 09-12 Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
• 09-17 Denver, CO – Ball Arena
• 09-21 Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome
• 09-22 Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome
• 09-28 Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
• 09-29 Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
• 10-03 Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
• 10-04 Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
• 10-07 Austin, TX – Moody Center
• 10-11 Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
• 10-12 Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
• 10-17 Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
• 10-18 Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
• 10-22 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
• 10-26 St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
• 10-28 Chicago, IL – United Center
• 10-29 Chicago, IL – United Center
• 11-02 Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
• 11-07 Vancouver, British Columbia – Rogers Arena
• 11-10 Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
• 11-15 Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
• 11-18 Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
• 11-23 Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
• 11-27 Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Final Word

Usher is one of the biggest music stars in the world right now. Who would think that a 20-year music vet would have his biggest year in 2024? That’s Usher, baby. Peace up, A-Town down.

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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Who of us don’t enjoy going to the movies on a nice Atlanta weekend? Late showtimes, popcorn and a large Coke only make the experience that much more awesome.

In this article, we’ll show you some of the best movie theaters in Atlanta, Georgia and whether they’re open.

Here Are The Best Movie Theaters In Atlanta

Very few things can beat a Friday or Saturday night at the movies in Atlanta. The metro area is the #1 movie-making region, so it stands to reason that it has some of the best movie theaters in Atlanta.

It you’re looking for a movie theater to kick back and enjoy the show, here are the best movie theaters in Atlanta and what reviewers say about them:

CinéBistro

Atlanta-Area Locations:

• 6215 Town Square, Alpharetta, GA 30005 (470) 394-1996
• 5180 Town Center Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

One reviewer says this: “I come here often and always have an amazing time. The ambiance is so beautiful and the drinks at the bar are always strong. The food is amazing. I usually get the salmon and crab cakes. I always finish with the creme brulee for dessert.”

AMC Phipps Plaza 14

3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 231-1492

On Google reviewer says this: “I like the nice reclining seats and intimate theaters, but it’s not anything special. You do have the option to have concessions delivered to you, which is a nice touch. Like most AMC theaters the have Coca Cola Freestyle machines.”

Is AMC Phipps Open?

AMC Phipps 14 is open every day, so you won’t have to worry about trying to fit into a limited showtime schedule.

See showtimes at AMC Phipps 14 theater.

Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station 18 IMAX & RPX

261 19th St NW #1250, Atlanta, GA 30363

(844) 462-7342

On Google reviewer says this: “My husband and I had a great experience. We went and saw Captain Marvel in the Screen X theater and I have to say it definitely was a surprise. Seeing the movie on 3 of the four walls was exciting and different. I’ve been coming to this Regal Cinemas location for years and will definitely continue coming here….”

Landmark’s Midtown Art Cinema

On Google reviewer says this: “t’s a convenient location just a couple of blocks from Piedmont Park. The mall is a little dated and so is the theater, but they do you have everything that you want here. There are a lot of screens, the rooms aren’t large (that’s nice!), and service was fast. It doesn’t compare to the shiny and oversized theaters in the suburbs, but then again, here you’ll find the Oscar winning movies alongside really well-curated films.”

Starlight Drive-In Theatre and Flea Market

2000 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

(404) 627-5786

One reviewer says this: “Great for those who have kids. It’s is in a rough area but didn’t have any issues with anyone. Restrooms we’re clean, concessions were slow but reasonable prices. The movie screens are a little dated and could use some remodeling. Otherwise, a great experience.”

AMC Parkway Pointe 15

3101 Cobb Pkwy #201, Atlanta, GA 30339 | (770) 937-0730

One reviewer says this: “I really enjoyed my experience at this AMC theater. The location is perfect. It is located above Main Event which is a definite plus. There are plenty of appetizing restaurants in the surrounding area that you can choose from. Parking is free. The theater is clean, however, the lady’s restroom did need more attention. It was not filthy, but it did have a strong urine scent on the left wing of stalls. The theater was large and I liked having the option of choosing and reserving my seat ahead of time. Check in was fast and efficient. The recliner seats were comfortable and well spaced from the front and back. I will definitely return to this theater again.”

AMC Dine-In Buckhead 6

3340 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 467-9619

One reviewer says this: “Cool little spot. The bar served a good drink. The food wasn’t the best at all for the price. However, it’s a 3 in one stop. I would return and recommend to you go. I know for a party of two we both had 2 drinks, a plate of food, and a shared appetizer.”

Cinefest Film Theatre

66 Courtland St SE #262, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 413-1798

One reviewer says this:

One reviewer says this :”Cute theater! For guests its $5. You can also buy popcorn a drink and candy for 5 bucks. So that’s a steal. They just don’t take card though so make sure you bring cash.”

AMC Camp Creek 14

 3760 Princeton Lakes Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30331 | (404) 629-2524

This movie theater in East Point serves most of southwest Atlanta and serves the Camp Creek Parkway community and even some of Douglasville.

On Google reviewer says this: “Tuesdays are $5. This theatre has nice friendly staff. Its always clean and smells fresh. The seats are always comfortable.
Yesterday I thought the sound was a little loud.”

Is AMC At Camp Creek Open?

AMC at Camp Creek is currently open on Fridays through Sundays. The theater’s three-day a week schedule allows it to adhere to AMC’s enhanced cleaning and sanitation policies.

The theatre is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. See what’s playing at AMC at Camp Creek.

United Artists Tara Cinemas 4

2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 |  (844) 462-7342

“The Tara is a long time Atlanta cinema screening films popular with general audiences as well as those that appeal to film buffs. The seats are especially comfortable and the popcorn is passable. Parking is free and plentiful. The theater is easily visible and accessible from the street. Ticket prices (at the time I’m writing this) are on the high end compared to other area movie theaters.”

How To Find Metro Atlanta Showtimes

If you want to see what movies are playing in Atlanta right now, you can do that here.

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.

Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls