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Atlanta has been a newsmaking town ever since a guy named Tech scorched the place in the name of war. But in 2018, the city made some pretty big headlines for a number of reasons.
Some of the big-time news emanating out of the city this year had to do with real estate issues like The Gulch, and #HQ2, but other major topics centered on the elections and sports. Here are what Atlantans searched in 2018:
What did Atlantans search in 2018?
According to Google, Atlanta figured huge nationally as well. Democratic candidate for governor, Stacey Abrams was the most-searched politician in the whole United States. But she’s not alone. Here are the results from Google.2018 Top Trending Searches in AtlantaWorld Cup (No. 1 in U.S.)
Atlanta became the center of the professional soccer universe when Atlanta United won the MLS Championship, bringing a title home to the city for the first time since 1995.
Hurricane Florence (No. 2 in U.S.)
Hurricane Florence barreled through Florida and sent thousands of people looking for cover into Georgia. The state responded by opening up homes, hotels and giving discounts to scores of people.
Georgia governor race
The contentious gubernatorial race between former Secretary of State Brian Kemp and state lawmaker Stacey Abrams drew national attention for a number of reasons.
Finally, the vote was marred by controversy when Kemp refused to give up his position as Secretary of State until the vote was all but finished. Still, it was a major traffic driver on the internet.
Stacey Abrams
Abrams would have been the state’s first African-American and woman to be governor if she’d have won. Also, some major celebrities like Oprah and Will Ferrell came to Georgia to knock on some doors and gain some significant publicity.
Black Panther (No. 6 U.S.)
The Atlanta-produced movie did gangbusters at the box office, turning the fictional city of Wakanda into a place we all want to visit. The ATL connection has been strong for Marvel, who has filmed several of its films around the city with production being down in Fayetteville.
Hurricane Michael
The second major storm to hit the United States in 2018, Michael caused a second mass exodus of Floridians fleeing to Georgia. When it was all told, Florida saw $4.2 billion in losses from the storm.
Mac Miller (No. 3 U.S.)
The Pittsburgh-born rapper died of an overdose in September 2017, one month before he was to begin a national tour, which would have brought him to Atlanta. Miller, 26, released his last album, “Swimming” in August.
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin died on Aug. 16 from pancreatic cancer in Detroit, Michigan, her hometown. The pastor who gave the eulogy was Atlanta’s own the Rev. Jasper Williams Jr., who presides over Salem Bible Church, formerly Salem Baptist Church, with campuses in Atlanta and Lithonia.
Kate Spade (No. 4 U.S.)
Fashionista Kate Spade, an inspiration of many Atlantans, passed away on June 5 of this year. The fashion designer was found dead in her New York Avenue home. The medical examiner later determined that Spade’s death was a suicide. She was 55.
Mega Million
Who didn’t want some of the big money? The Mega Millions reached upwards of $1 billion this fall, making it something on the minds of many Atlantans. The winner(s) have remained anonymous … (or have they?)
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Atlanta’s dining scene, like our waistlines, is growing by leaps and bounds. In every corner, NW, SW, and all parts in between, the top new Atlanta restaurants are sprouting up and bringing the good food along with it.
Who has the good food? Where to go to get some grub? We turned to Yelp and the volunteer reviewers who spend the time documenting their meals and experiences so that we don’t have to.
Top NEW Atlanta Restaurants, according to Yelp
A number of new joints have opened up in recent months. Some have been open a matter of weeks. They all make up some of the top new Atlanta restaurants. Here’s what Yelpers are saying about them:
Rose + Rye in Midtown 87 15th St NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Phone number (404) 500-5980. A Yelper said: ““The savory pork on the bone with sweet potato cakes was probably the best take on a pork chop I’ve ever tasted.”
Sage Woodfire Tavern In Buckhead: 3379 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone number (404) 869-9177. A Yelper said: “irst time here, last minute decision to come here. Glad I did! Warren, was my server, he was absolutely wonderful! I ordered the Halibut and the broiled Seafood platter.”
Mission + Market in Buckhead: 3550 Lenox Rd NE Ste 550 Atlanta, GA 30326. A Yelper said: “Fabulous. Wonderfully fabulous. Would give 6 stars if I could. My wife and I visited on 4/19-its second week being open and really enjoyed the experience. First, the food was excellent. Great menu and hard to choose, but we both enjoyed everything served. I personally had the quinoa dish and added chicken. Looking forward to exploring other items on our next visit(s).”
Mary Hoopa’s House of Fried Chicken & Oysters has been serving since February 2018. The eatery is located in the Hosea + 2nd development. 2371 Hosea L Williams Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30317. A Yelper said: “The bestie and I came here to try it out after seeing the all you can eat sign (don’t judge us). Let me start by saying this place is not fancy. The decor isn’t fancy and neither is the food. However, at $13.99 the value cannot be beat! You can upgrade to sashimi as well for $19.99 but neither of us are into sashimi so we were glad to not have to pay for that. We were pleasantly greeted when we came in the place was not busy at all.”
Chido + Padre’s Restaurant In Buckhead. 128 E Andrews Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone number (404) 848-9100. A Yelper said:“This used to be smoke belly but they’ve clearly replaced that old concept into something much more AMAZING with incredible food and drinks!”
Recess, 99-V Krog St Atlanta, GA 30307 Phone number(404) 596-8396. A Yelper said: “Serving up salads, bowls, soups, avocado toasts and sandwiches, Recess is new to the scene and one of the healthy-ish options available at Krog Street Market.” Castellucci Hospitality Group Monday Introduced The “Healthy-Ish” Concept In Inman Park.
Ms. Icey’s Kitchen, 1371 Clairmont Rd Decatur, GA 30033 Phone number (404) 963-7871. A Yelper said: “The portions were plentiful and right now it’s BYOB so that was nice. The ambiance is nice! You can be casual or dressy. The DJ was on point, Cedrick our server was great and attentive as was all of the staff. The manager and owner both came to check on us which was great. This new establishment has gotten off to a great start! I WILL BE BACK!”
CraftHall Kitchen Update: This business has closed.
Opens In Sandy Springs 1165 Perimeter Ctr W Ste 303 Atlanta, GA 30346. One Yelper said: “Crafthall kitchen is an interesting concept. It is four restaurants in one: Fried Chicken, Brunch, Salad, and Sandwich. You order your meal from an iPad. You can look back to the kitchen, but you don’t really interact with anyone. It is a little strange at first, but it probably keeps costs lower. I enjoyed the meal I received from the fried chicken restaurant. They have two different types of breadings, several different sides, and many different types of combinations.
“I had Chicken with Waffles. The Chicken was great, the waffles were okay. I probably won’t get it again, but the Chicken was good enough to come back. Expect to spend about $10 a plate.”
Red Pepper Taqueria: 3135 Piedmont Rd Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone number(404) 869-2773. One Yelper said: “My friends and I had the time of our life here! It is not easy finding places that offer bottomless mimosas in Atlanta – but they do. It is only $15 and an extra $3 if you want a flavor added. I had the strawberry mimosas….they were GREAT!”
Chai Yo Modern Thai : 3050 Peachtree Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30305. A Yelper said: “The coconut ice cream, the whipped cream and the chocolate cake was divineeee.”
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The husband and wife owned eatery HobNob Neighborhood Tavern is opening another location in metro Atlanta, according to news reports. The newest spot will be in Dunwoody and open its doors around Dec. 12, 2018.
The new restaurant will be located at Dunwoody’s Perimeter Place at 1221 Ashford Crossing. HobNob has two other locations in the city, one in Brookhaven and the other in Midtown, the original eatery.
The restaurant’s website describes it as “a ‘spirited’ place, featuring one of the largest collections of bourbon and whiskey in the Southeast. Fine Southern additions to the menu of refined tavern fare combined with sincere and friendly service make visiting this community-driven establishment a must for both weekday revelers and weekend warriors.”
Read more: ATL’s top 5 soul food joints
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Read more: 40+ free things to do in ATL
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Arches Brewing in Hapeville is bringing back one of its most popular milkshake-style India Pale Lagers, Lagerdoodle, on Thursday, Dec. 6.
“We dosed volume two with a blackberry puree and fresh vanilla beans,” the brewery notes. “A generous dry-hopping of Galena, Mosaic, and Styrian Wolf provides even more notes of berry. As if that wasn’t enough, flaked oats and wheat were added to round out the beer’s creamy mouthfeel.”
Arches Brewing is located at 3361 Dogwood Dr, Hapeville, GA 30354.
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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OkCello aka Okorie Johnson is back with a new album “Resolve” that inspires, uplifts and edifies the listener. Johnson will perform at City Winery on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 in Atlanta.
Johnson, who attended Morehouse College, said that he started playing the cello at an early age.
“I started playing the Cello when I was 6,” he told Bullet Music. “I played classically until I was 16 or 17; I played with a classical instructor. I was asked to play a classical senior recital for my string director at the school I attended. I did a twenty-minute concerto in front of this professional orchestra, and that was a big moment for me.”
City Winery is located at 650 North Ave Atlanta, GA 30308.
Cost: $20-$32
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Legendary New York DJ Kid Capri is coming to Atlanta this weekend for the “Rock The Bells” Holiday Party at Club REVEL located at 1778 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30318.
The party is slated for Friday, Dec. 7 and promises to be one of the best of the year.
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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If you’ve got that ’70s groove thang going on, you may be perfect for a new role in a major movie being filmed in Atlanta. Producers will be shooting on December 6 – December 21 and January 3 – January 18.
Atlanta movie seeks dancers for ’70s disco party
If you can’t avail yourself for those dates, please don’t apply. Here are the casting call details:
1970’s Period Piece!! Put on your Boogie Shoes and come Boogie with us!!
We’ve got the cure for your Saturday Night Fever!!Seeking MEN and WOMEN of any ethnicity, ages 18+ with Farrah Fawcett blowouts, well groomed Afros, cool and groovy Hippies, disco dancers, flower power, and bell-bottom jeans. Men with shaggy haircuts, sideburns, mustaches, etc. Women with long hair, blowouts, feathered haircuts and layers, etc.
DATE(s): December 6th – December 21st // January 3 – January 18th
RATE: $75/8 (+Fitting Bump)
LOCATION: Atlanta & surrounding suburbsHow to Submit:
To apply, please send your name, age, height, weight, phone number, email address, availability & 3 photos to submissions@catrettcasting.comSubject: DISCO FEVER
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.Read more: 20+ things to know in Atlanta on the cheapThe post Major Movie Filming In Atlanta Seeks Dancers For Disco Scene appeared first on .
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If you’re a Howard University alumni living in Atlanta, this jam’s for you!
It’s that time of year again to Rock the Bells and party with a purpose with your Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta! We will be rocking again at Opium Nightclub, Friday, November 30, 2018 from 6pm-10pm. This year we will feature some fun activities including our interactive photo booth, silent scavenger hunt, and our first ever “HU! You Know-Karaoke!” (from 6pm-9pm) featuring your favorite HU alumni hits and a few holiday classics! Get there early to partake in the fun! DJ | signature drinks | free food (6pm-8pm) | and more!
Suggested donation of $25 (non-HUACA members)/ $20 (HUACA members).
Also, Please bring an unwrapped toy for our partnered toy drive with ”Walking Through the Vine, Inc.”
For More Information and to become a member, go to www.hualumniatl.com.
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If you enjoy a good whiskey in the cold chill, then this event will definitely make you all warm inside! Ray’s at Killer Creek is throwing a special Whiskeys of the World dinner on Nov. 30, 2018.
This elegant affair pairs five courses of executive chef Mike Fuller’s cuisine with acclaimed spirits from around the globe — from Japan’s Suntory to Atlanta’s own ASW Distillery.
Ray’s At Killer Creek Hosts ‘Whiskeys Of The World’ Dinner on Nov. 30
Tickets are $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and can be purchased by calling 770-649-0064.
The Ray’s restaurants have been a metro Atlanta staple for decades now. Ray’s on the River and Ray’s in the City have long enjoyed loyal patronage due to their top-flight cuisine and atmosphere.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
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A tailgate of epic proportions is happening this weekend before the Georgia-Alabama game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
Location: 61 Elliott St SW, Atlanta Ga 30313 (see map below) 1.5 blocks from the stadium.
Date/Time: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm Saturday, December 1st
Price of Admission: Will vary on how early you purchase your tickets.
What’s included: Food provided by Williamson Bros BBQ. Open Bar (Beer/Liquor/Wine). TV entertainment provided by Tailgatehouse. Live music.
Benefitting Charities: The Jardina Foundation will be the Principal Recipient of funds raised as a result of this event. On average $25 from each ticket will go towards funding the event with the remainder of the ticket price going towards the better cause. The money raised for the Jardina Foundation will directly support and develop programs in underserved Atlanta communities that enhance lives through physical activity.
Please visit thier website to find out more about their incredible story: http://www.majardina.org/
Additionally, in an effort to drive some good ole fashioned fun between the 2 schools we will hold a fundraising contest through our event ticketing page. The result of the contest will see donations made to a charity associated with both the University of Georgia and University of Alabama respectively. However, the school that is able to generate the largest attendance/amount of funds raised will receive the bigger donation. Below you will have the option to buy a General Admission (UGA) or General Admission (Alabama) ticket, and the fan base that show’s the most support for their school will earn the larger check. Please see details below for the 2 charities we will support from both school’s:
University of Georgia – Heads up 4 Harry (HU4H): The HU4H Foundationfocuses on supporting and raising awareness for victims (both children & young adults) suffering from mental illness.
University of Alabama – Nick’s Kids Foundation: The Nick’s Kids Foundation promote’s and support’s children, family, teacher, and student causes throughout the State of Alabama.
Event FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Yes. You must be at least 21 years of age or older to enter the event.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
We strongly suggest that you leverage a ride sharing service when commuting to the event. However if you wish to drive there will be paid parking available in neighboring lots.
What can I bring into the event?
We will not allow outside food or drink onto event grounds.
If you are attending the game please remember that Mercedes-Benz Stadium has a required clear bag policy.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
All inquiries can be directed to TidesofChangeLLC@gmail.com
What’s the refund policy?
All refunds submitted more than 24hrs ahead of the event will be processed. Any refunds submitted within 24hours of the event and/or after the event are not guaranteed.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You can either print your ticket or pull up your e-ticket on your mobile device. These tickets will be scanned at the entrance to the event.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?
Yes. In this scenario your ID will be checked to verify your age, and your ticket must successfully scan in order to gain admission.
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