On Tuesday, Feb. 20, if you want a free chicken biscuit, it’s free at Chick-fil-A in metro Atlanta. There is no purchase necessary, one per customer.
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One of the city’s preeminent treats company’s is looking to hire a few good employees. King of Pops wants help for the spring and summer, the shop says.
This is what the job listing says: We are looking for highly enthusiastic, self-reliant and thoughtful individuals to be a part of our slinger team. Slingers sell pops out of our signature carts at a variety of events and spots across the city, so we’re looking for fun people that like to seek out customer engagement (rather than avoid it). Ability to work independently and problem-solve in a variety of circumstances is key, and a fun-loving attitude and friendliness are musts.
The company says no prior experience or education is required. Compensation: $9-10/hr (+ tips).
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One Midtown Kitchen, the venerable Midtown Atlanta dining institution that raised the bar for countless eateries in the city, is closing its doors, AtlantaFi has learned.
The news was first reported by The AJC Tuesday and confirmed by a statement from the eatery’s parent company,Concentrics Restaurants. The restaurant, which is located at 559 Dutch Valley Rd NE, will close on March 4.
“In the spirit of being passionate pioneers in the restaurant and hospitality industry and always working to be at the forefront of trends, we are announcing that the ONE. midtown kitchen brand will be retiring on March 4, 2018.”
The restaurant, known for its bold dishes and transcendent atmosphere, will be missed, but the owners indicate that they will be back with new concepts for Atlanta.
The company said it was closing the doors “to allow us to focus on new and exciting concepts in Atlanta and across the country,” a statement from the group said.
They added: “We sincerely thank our patrons, the community and Atlanta for the support you’ve given ONE over the past 16 years. It’s been an incredible run. To bid ONE a proper farewell, we hope you will join us our final weeks for favorite menu items, throwbacks, fantastic cocktails and good cheer.”
One Midtown Kitchen opened in 2002.
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Georgia State University is among the top schools in the nation when it comes to grants tied to the Fulbright Scholar Program, the university said recently.
Georgia State tied for sixth place with three other universities in the top 18 research institutions with faculty scholars under the Fulbright U.S. Scholar program.
“Under its strategic plan, Georgia State continues to strive toward its goal of achieving distinction in globalizing the university, in addition to becoming a leading research university addressing the most challenging issues of the 21st century,” Risa Palm, senior vice president of academic affairs and provost at Georgia State, said in a statement. “Faculty receiving grants under the program are engaging in important research and scholarship that builds upon the university’s growing distinction in addressing significant global issues, and also contribute to Georgia State’s expanding research profile.”
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The fast food chain is running the free promotion all morning up until 10:30 a.m.. That’s when breakfast ends and the kitchens will convert to lunch preparation.
Three weeks ago, Chick-fil-A opened a new restaurant on North Decatur Road in Decatur and gave customers a chance to win free food for a year. The new location at 650 Decatur Village Way brought about 90 jobs with it and is one of several new eateries planned for 2018.
To celebrate, all participating Atlanta-area Chick-fil-A restaurants gave away a free chicken biscuit on Jan. 23.
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Metro Atlanta’s reputation of a hub for modern-day sex trafficking has gotten plenty of press over the years. Now the city is doing something about it.
This week, the City of Atlanta announced that it will be a part of creating a first-ever citywide approach to prevent sex trafficking. The initiative is part of the Pathways to Freedom city competition.
Atlanta will join three other cities across the United States in the competition, including Chicago, and Minneapolis. The trio of cities will receive funding and a senior fellow who will collaborate with city agencies on solutions to trafficking.
The Pathways to Freedom city challenge is gets its funding from the Partnership for Freedom, a public-private partnership by Humanity United.
“Every year, thousands of children, women and men fall prey to the insidious practice of human trafficking. Whether these victims are entrapped in or transported to Atlanta, we know that our city faces a human trafficking challenge disproportionate to its size,” Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said in a statement.
She added: “I am pleased to announce that I will appoint a Senior Fellow within my Administration to further the City’s efforts to combat and eliminate this horrific practice. The Pathways to Freedom grant will also enable Atlanta to better address labor trafficking, which has traditionally been under-reported, and its survivors under-served. I am confident that together, we can be the strength for the powerless and the hope of the victims.”
“Cities have a critical role to play in the fight against human trafficking, and we are excited to support our winning cities as they develop new ways to address prevention and support for survivors,” said Catherine Chen, director of investments for Humanity United. “The impressive collection of applications we received is a testament to the growing political will of U.S. cities to lead the fight against human trafficking in their own communities. Atlanta demonstrates a serious commitment to addressing both labor and sex trafficking in a unique way. We are confident that the lessons that come out of Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Chicago will inspire and encourage innovation in their own communities and across the country.”
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The Black List expanded our Happy Hours for one primary reason: to create social hubs for writers around the world where they can meet other screenwriters and discuss the craft and the reality of the screenwriter’s life.
So join your fellow Georgia writers at our Atlanta happy hour! Come to enjoy the drinks and the company. You never know who you might meet!
We’ll be hosting happy hours on the first Wednesday of every month at Manuel’s Tavern from 6:00 – 9:00PM.
The event is free and open to the public (cash bar), so spread the word to your writer friends but be sure to RSVP!
Follow our page on Facebook (Atlanta Black List Happy Hour) for more info and to stay up-to-date on any announcements!
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It’s been nearly two years since Prince’s death, but his timeless music has been playing nonstop ever since, thanks to The Revolution his most famous band.
The Revolution came to Atlanta Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 and tore the roof down at the Tabernacle.
The whole gang, including Dr. Fink, Bobby Z, Wendy and Lisa, played hit after hit. Mint Condition frontman Stokely even moonlighted as lead singer on a few of the songs, including “Kiss,” “Party Up” and “1999.”
On acoustic guitar Wendy Melvoin did a stirring rendition of “Sometimes It Snows In April,” her voicing shaking from grief throughout the performance.
Prince’s old band The Revolution DESTROYED Atlanta last night. Doves cried! #concert pic.twitter.com/al7Unb5Qk4
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) February 25, 2018
Talking to Fox 5 Atlanta, bassplayer Brown Mark says he knew the music they were producing in the 1980s was good, but did he think it was special?
“No, I didn’t know it was something special. Because from the day I joined Prince’s band, recording was an everyday thing,” he told the TV station. “I mean, they had the full-blown studio in the rehearsal facility, and anytime we would get on a hot groove…[Prince ] would say, ‘Roll the tape,’ you know? So, constantly recording everything that we did.”
Alot of people don’t know it, but Prince first rose to prominence with a band called The Rebels, made up of several of the Revolution members. It featured Matt Fink and Gayle Chapman (keyboards), Bobby Z (drums), André Cymone (bass) and Dez Dickerson (guitar).
In the book The Rise of Prince: 1958-1988, Alex Hahn says the Rebels project took center stage right after Prince’s sophomore album was recorded, “The next task was to improve the strength and cohesiveness of Prince’s live band so that Warners would authorize a tour in support of the second album.”
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The Black Women Film Summit 2018 will feature the new movie by Ava DuVernay “A Wrinkle in Time.”
Tickets will be $18 on Fri, March 9, 2018. The event is from 6:15 PM – 9:15 PM ET.
Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station 18 IMAX & RPX
261 19th Street Northwest
#1250
Atlanta, GA 30363
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Join Award Winning Film Producer Courtney Glaude, cast members, local celebrities, media and Community Leaders for a Hollywood Red Carpet Experience as we Premiere The Movie Blink First Hand.
RED CARPET STARTS @7:30 PM
AMC Camp Creek 14
3760 Princeton Lakes Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30331
THE RED CARPET EXPERIENCE IS COMPLIMENTARY, YOU MUST PAY FOR YOUR MOVIE TICKET VIA AMC THEATERS OR ON SITE
BLINK THE MOVIE WILL PREMIER AT SELECT THEATERS FROM MARCH 2-8TH!
www.blinkthemovie.net
1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of [some form of] physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime,” according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The new film Blink, by filmmaker Courtney Glaudé is taking a look at why this happens and what can be done to prevent it.
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I think we all can agree that tacos are an edible art. Whether you like hard or soft shells, beef, chicken or some other meat (can’t forget the mixture of lettuce, diced tomatoes and cheese), it’s truly one of America’s favorite foods.
But where do we find these delicious eats and other Mexican treats? Well, we relied on the Yelp community to narrow down our choices. Here are the top five spots to enjoy a taco in Cobb County.
Babalu Tapas & Tacos — 33 Peachtree Pl NE Atlanta, GA 30309. A Yelper says: “My friend & I both had the shrimp taco & a veggie taco.”
Rreal Tacos — 100 6th St NE Atlanta, GA 30308. A Yelper says: “When considering the pricey location, quality of food, and other Mexican joints in the area, Rreal Tacos sits above mos.”
Taqueria Del Sol — 1200 Howell Mill Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30318. A Yelper says: “Tacos we had from the regular menu were also great! Good prices, too.”
La Pastorcita — 3304 Buford Hwy NE Atlanta, GA 30329. A Yelper says: “We had the “combo (chicken, steak, shrimp) and all three of us ate off of it and were full. We enjoyed the corn tortillas. We will definitely be back.”
The Original El Taco — 1186 N Highland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306. A Yelper says: “Guacamole was the greatest I’ve ever had and highly Recommend the Quesadilla.”
Didn’t see your favorite taco joint above? Add it below. Also, do you like steak?
