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A former NBA wife, who once sported high heels and money as the source of her power and self-esteem, offers readers a beautiful garment of praise to God who faithfully raised her from the ashes of a failed life in center court.
Author and speaker Dr. Siohvaughn Funches’ You Gotta Let God Finish!, which originated as a life-changing message God once spoke to her despairing and confused heart, released as her second inspirational book, Oct. 2018. Funches hopes the book’s 188 pages will act as a powerful healing balm to deliver readers from the ledge of despair and brokenness—where she once lived—to renewed faith in a God who finishes what He starts.
“God came to restore my worth, removing every lie ever told me through the mouth of man and the media,” Funches says. “When it comes down to it, no one can speak on our worth, because it cannot be measured. My worth, and yours, is priceless!”
Throughout the book, Funches administers biblical comfort to the frustrated, confused and those readers who question God’s love and ability to set them free, like she once did. “My friend, the truth is that I know hardships all too well, and have become acquainted with the process and pains of letting God finish. I know well the weight of waiting on the promise of God to manifest. I have danced with despair, entertained doubt, and confessed with tear-filled eyes ‘I give up!‘” she admits.
“God used the lives of many men and women throughout the Bible to reveal His heart and His ways to me so I wouldn’t be burdened. All of these people’s lives are good examples, but the greatest is the example of the life of God Himself as He walked it out here on the earth as Jesus,” Funches says. “Then He began to minister to me about my own life, and had me look back over times when I let Him finish and the rewards I received for doing so. I know it will help transform and equip you to attain all that God has promised.”
She also discusses the healing she experienced from God after suffering from years of abuse. “I am healed! My mind, emotions, heart, and soul have been healed from years of abuse from someone I loved deeply. God gave me beauty for those ashes, healed my heart, and even blessed me to love again!” Funches concludes.
Funches briefly mentions her heated, decade-long public breakup with who used to be one of professional sport’s most celebrated athletes in You Gotta Let God Finish as a testimony of God’s faithfulness.
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Get your ticket! Artoberfest is a free event celebrating local art, makers, and music. Artoberfest is set for Saturday, Nov 10, 2018 from 2:00 PM –Sun, Nov 11, 2018, 1:00 AM EST.Artoberfest is located at The Met Atlanta 675 Metropolitan Parkway Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310.Day party – Presented by The Met + Mutiny Artworks- Interactive mural that patrons can paint
- Dance party with local DJ’s spinning on custom klipschorn sound system
- Makers market + Mutiny Artwrx Bodega
- 15+ new murals only viewable at The Met
- Cash bar
After party – Presented by Mammal Gallery + The Met- Mammal Gallery presents a line-up of 3 local bands
- Cash bar
Artists include:- Totem
- Poe
- Frank Morrison
- Tares
- sQuishypuss
- Hobo
- Skie
- Webone
- Chris Alvarez
- Courtney Hicks
- Killimari
- Catlanta
- Cherry Virginia
- Phil Harris
- Angie Jerez
- Niki Zarrabi
- Chris Veal
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It looks like Atlanta may still be in the running for Amazon’s second world headquarters after all. A new report from the Wall Street Journal says that Amazon’s HQ2 will be split evenly between two cities.
The move would mean that each city would have about 25,000 employees each. The news gives life to several leading cities, including Atlanta, which heard with the rest of us last week that the HQ2, at least one of them, would be located in the Virginia area.
Of all the cities vying to become the Amazon HQ2, Atlanta figured it had a leg up on the competition: world class airport, sizeable downtown and entertainment district, affordable housing and MARTA.
But Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and team have been eerily silent on which city they will choose to bring 50,000 jobs to and $5 billion in investment. But now the world’s biggest online retailer has announced that it will have an answer before end of year.
Late-stage negotiations with the New York City-New Jersey area involve more than $7 billion in incentives, the Journal reports.
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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?
If you want to chow down in North Fulton, your best bet is to take advantage of Sandy Springs Restaurant Week, which runs from November 5 – 9, 2018. An assortment of different Atlanta restaurants are participating and offering lunch and dinner specials.
Things to do in Atlanta this week & weekend
The Book Festival of the MJCCA includes author book readings, signings, panel discussions, family events, and book sales in Dunwoody.
Atlanta royalty 👑👑 pic.twitter.com/VPUYXFOLWA
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) November 5, 2018
Things to do in Atlanta this week: Monday, Nov. 5, 2018
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Elliott Gorn – “Let the People See”7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
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Toddler Time – Give Thanks10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. / Georgia Aquarium
The Letters Festival: The festival, which is Nov. 9-11, aims to amplify the voice of independent literature in Atlanta and beyond, and is an offshoot of Lost in the Letters, an Atlanta-based literary organization that holds readings and workshops, according to program materials.
Things to do in Atlanta this week: Friday, Nov. 9, 2018
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Ed Sheeran with Snow Patrol and Lauv7:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Hawks vs. Pistons7:30 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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Slightly Stoopid8:00 p.m. / The Tabernacle
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My Favorite Murder Live8:00 p.m. / The Fox Theatre
- The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl’s Christmas dream and includes music by Tchaikovsky.
- Nov. 9 to 11 – North Atlanta Dance Theatre, Duluth
- Festival of Laughs feat. Sommore, Earthquake, Tony Rock, Bruce Bruce and more.
Hawks vs. Pistons: Friday, Nov. 9 at State Farm Arena
H U N C H O 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/4jy2wlqygL
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) October 25, 2018
Things to do in Atlanta this week: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018
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Autumn Colors Photography Workshop5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / Oakland Cemetery
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Taste of Kennesaw
November 3, 201826 miles NWBuy restaurant samples, visit a beer garden or kids’ zone, and hear the bands at Taste of Kennesaw. Free.
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Chastain Park Arts Festival
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Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer – Mashup of the Maestros8:00 p.m. / The Rialto Center for the Arts
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Downtown Atlanta Tour of Lofts and Lifestyles12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Georgia State vs. Texas State Football Game2:00 p.m. / Georgia State Stadium
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Girl Scout Night 20186:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
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Hawks vs. Heat7:30 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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Walk Off The Earth8:00 p.m. / The Tabernacle
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World Lemur Day10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Zoo Atlanta
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Herzing University Open House10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Herzing University
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Sensory Friendly Saturdays9:00 a.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Tailgate Saturdays Built By The Home Depot at The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of FameCollege Football Hall Of Fame
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Vince Gill7:30 p.m. / The Fox Theatre
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Yoga in the Park9:00 a.m. – 10 :00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
Atlanta Guaco Taco Fest: Organizers are expecting more than 5,000 people to show up on Nov. 10 as there will be mucho live music and margaritas will be on tap for this event. Attendees can enjoy sample size portions priced at $3 from some of Atlanta’s best restaurants. Guac you need to know.
King of Pops Field Day. Your first King of Pops is free, and after that, it’s a party. It’s happening from 2-6 p.m. Nov. 11. Free admission. Old Fourth Ward. 552 Decatur St. SE, Atlanta. https://www.facebook.com/events.
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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On Saturday, Nov. 3, 1018, come on out for the annual Chomp & Stomp Chili Cook-off and Bluegrass Festival. The festival benefits Cabbagetown parks, green spaces, and community center! Last year, we had beautiful weather, and it’s looking to be the same for 2018. You won’t want to miss the tastiest, foot-stompin’est, MOST FUN fall festival in Atlanta!
You can purchase your spoons (your ticket to the festival) for $10, beer tokens for $6, & liquor tokens for $8 at ANY of our 4 WELCOME CENTERS the day of the FESTIVAL! Cash & cards will be accepted, cards encouraged.
The FESTIVAL opens at 11:00am, and the CHOMPin’ starts at 12:30pm! Get there early so you don’t miss the CHILI! Porch Jams & Music at our 3 stages goes all day long.
Here’s a HANDY DANDY MAP of the Festival to help you make your way around!
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On Saturday, Nov. 3, 1018, come on out for the annual Chomp & Stomp Chili Cook-off and Bluegrass Festival. The festival benefits Cabbagetown parks, green spaces, and community center! Last year, we had beautiful weather, and it’s looking to be the same for 2018. You won’t want to miss the tastiest, foot-stompin’est, MOST FUN fall festival in Atlanta!
You can purchase your spoons (your ticket to the festival) for $10, beer tokens for $6, & liquor tokens for $8 at ANY of our 4 WELCOME CENTERS the day of the FESTIVAL! Cash & cards will be accepted, cards encouraged.
The FESTIVAL opens at 11:00am, and the CHOMPin’ starts at 12:30pm! Get there early so you don’t miss the CHILI! Porch Jams & Music at our 3 stages goes all day long.
Here’s a HANDY DANDY MAP of the Festival to help you make your way around!
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Atlanta’s Georgia Tech and the City of Douglasville are teaming up with Google for the 2018 Georgia Gravity Games, a gravity-only car race competition happening this weekend. The event is slated for Saturday, November 3, 2018, in downtown Douglasville.The Gravity Games is an education initiative intended to inspire Georgia’s prep students to use STEM-related skills and ideas to build gravity-powered vehicles. The Gravity Games have commenced in Douglas County, site of one of Google’s global data centers, for the past four years.There will be food vendors on hand as well as Science Street, a STEM exhibit with hands-on activities for kids.Gravity Games registration is open to anyone as is the event. The registration deadline was October 19, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. Students, teachers and individuals can register at http://www.gagravitygames.com. -
A hotel concept co-founded by Hollywood actor Robert De Niro is coming to Buckhead’s Phipps Plaza, AtlantaFi has learned. The Nobu Hotels brand will grace the 150-room structure in the space formerly occupied by Belk department store.
The hotel will also include a 10,000-square foot Nobu Matsuhisa restaurant featuring Japanese restaurant. The space will also have a three-level Life Time fitness athletic club featuring a spa, rooftop pool and kids academy.
Nobu Hotel Coming To Buckhead
The project will be ready to open sometime in November 2022, according to The Beck Group, the development’s contractor. The Beck Group notably was hired by Simon to renovate Phipps Plaza’s facade, modernizing it for new tenants.
Matsuhisa, a world renowned chef, recalls that he met De Niro in one of his early restaurants.
“When I opened Matsuhisa in LA, Bob came in,” he told Country and Townhouse. “He seemed familiar to me but I had no idea who he was. He loved the black cod miso and after his dinner, he asked me to join them for a drink. This was our first conversation. He would drop into Matsuhisa whenever he was in LA – sometimes he brought friends or his agent. After a while, he suggested we start a restaurant together in New York. Matsuhisa had only been open for a couple years and I wasn’t ready to open a restaurant somewhere else. I wanted to focus on making Matsuhisa a success first.
“Bob continued to visit me at Matsuhisa and four years later, he called me at home and said ‘Nobu, how about it?’ I decided it was a good time, so we signed a partnership contract and opened our first restaurant in New York in 1994.”
There are so many buildings popping up and 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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Final Word
Looking for more exciting things to do and see in Atlanta’s most affluent enclave? Read our guide to Buckhead.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s “Pride in Our Heritage Tour” is happening In Atlanta on Saturday, November 17, 2018 7-9:30 PM EST at Morehouse College.
Hosted by the Deltas’ Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter, the Pride in Our Heritage Tour will be held at The Ginger Sullivan Auditorium & Atrium at the Morehouse School of Medicine 720 Westview Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30310.
Attendees can expect an eclectic artistic fusion of jazz, petry, and intriguing conversation with Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole and Susan L. Taylor.
The event will also feature performances by Poet Laureate Hank Stewart, Jazz Artist Rhonda Thomas and the Atlanta Metropolitan Community African Dancers & Drummers.
Guest Check-in & Welcome Experience 6:00PM | Program begins at 7:00PM
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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All things vino will be on tap this week during the Decatur Wine Festival, which is happening November 3, 2018 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the Decatur Square.
Taste wines from around the globe, sample delicious food from Decatur-area restaurants, and enjoy tunes at metro Atlanta’s largest outdoor wine festival. Proceeds benefit the Decatur Arts Alliance, which produces the Decatur Arts Festival and many other arts events, free to the community each year.
Decatur Wine Festival 2018: Tickets available here.
The Decatur Wine Festival will feature over 500 wines at nearly 70 tables.
Decatur Wine Festival 2018: ArtWalk
On Friday, Nov. 2, check out the ArtWalk. Wine and art belong together. That’s why the Decatur Wine Festival kicks off with ArtWalk. Each art spot features the work of one or more artists. Visit any or all. It’s free and open to the public.
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