Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency.
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With the rise in the Omicron variant, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, using her executive powers, recently reinstituted an indoor mask mandate for the city.
The rules are in line with the latest guidance from the Atlanta-based U.S. Centers for Disease Control, which advising that people who are not fully vaccinated should continue to wear face masks and maintain a physical distance in indoor settings and in crowded outdoor settings.
Mayor Uses Executive Order To Re-Institute Mask Mandate In Atlanta
The health agency also recommends that fully vaccinated people resume wearing masks indoors in areas with high COVID-19 cases.
One of the main health protocols people may want to know is this: Do I still need to wear a mask when I’m out?
Do I Still Need To Wear A Mask When Out In Atlanta, Georgia?
The CDC along with the City of Atlanta have released guidance advocating that masks be worn indoors as well as outdoors in crowded areas.
Gov. Brian Kemp has passed laws that ban a mask mandate, so the local restrictions are limited in how far they apply.
Earlier in the year, the CDC caused controversy when it came out with the following guidance:
“Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance,” the CDC’s guidance says.
This article will answer several important questions you may have about mask-wearing in Atlanta, Georgia during the pandemic.
Should I Still Wear A Mask Outside In Atlanta?
So you may be wondering if you should still wear masks in public in and around Atlanta. Here’s the deal:
- Private businesses — like restaurants and workplaces — can still mandate mask use in their establishments
- Government buildings can likewise still mandate that you wear a mask while inside their facility.
Of course, each of these rules may vary depending on the type of business or ownership’s preferences.
When Should I Wear A Mask Indoors During The COVID Pandemic?
You should wear a mask at all times when indoors during the pandemic. The only exception is when you are actively dining at a restaurant table or bar.
In addition to wearing a mask, you should also practice social distancing of being at least 6 feet apart. But if you’re fully vaccinated, this rule may be omitted.
What Does It Mean To Be Fully Vaccinated?
You may be unclear on what being “fully vaccinated” means. Here’s what the definition:
- 2 weeks after your second dose in a 2-dose series of either the Pfizer or Modern vaccine or…
- 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as the Johnson & Johnson shot
The reason for this time frame is because it usually takes a few weeks after vaccination for the body to build immunity against the COVID-19 virus.
Last Word
So should you still wear a mask out and about in Atlanta? It used to depend on whether you’re fully vaccinated or not. But now, in all cases, health officials say you should wear a mask.
Wearing a mask not only protects you, but it protects other people as well, and many of those you encounter my have compromised immune systems.
So you may be wondering how and were to get your vaccine in Georgia. if so, check this out…
Here’s Where To Buy A Mask Online And Locally
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Vietvana is opening in Ponce City Market on Dec. 20, 2021, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The pho restaurant will be located in the Central Food Hall of the high-profile development in Midtown Atlanta.
The Ponce City Market location is the third metro area Vietvana, with the others in Avondale Estates and Spring Street in Midtown.
According to Vietvana’s website, Veitvana is the brainchild of husband and wife team, Dinh Tran and Khanh Dang, who both credit Sài Gòn as the inspiration for the eatery’s cuisine.
What’s On The Menu At Vietvana?
On Vietvana’s menu you’ll find such time-honored Vietnamese dishes as:
All types of pho, like Rare Steak: Tái Well Done Steak Chín Flank Nạm Fatty Brisket.
Special Combination Sandwich: BÁNH MÌ ĐẶC BIỆT House-made paté, ham, roasted pork & dried shredded pork. LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SANDWICH* BÁNH MÌ GÀ
ROASTED PORK SANDWICH* BÁNH MÌ THỊT NGUỘI
LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SANDWICH* BÁNH MÌ GÀ
Where Is Vietvana Located?
Vietvana is located at 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. in Atlanta in the Central Food Hall. Here is a map to help you find it.
Interested in dining outside? Here are the best Atlanta restaurants for outdoor eating and here are those with great patios.
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Vegan sensation Slutty Vegan opened its doors in Duluth, Georgia, on Saturday, December 18, 2021. The grand opening vent ran from 1 to 6 p.m.
The expansion marks the fourth location for the popular vegan spot run by entrepreneur and former TV producer Pinky Cole.
Slutty Vegan Opens In Duluth
Cole is not satisfied with staying in Georgia either. In early August 2021, she took the Slutty Vegan experience to Harlem, New York in a partnership with Shake Shack.
She’s also put food trucks at strategic locations around the Southeast, including Birmingham, Alabama.
Slutty Vegan has been a huge success since it opened the first brick-and-mortar restaurant in early 2019. Before that, Cole ran the business as a food truck.
To show just how popular the restaurant is, more than 2,000 people recently waited in a long line to order from the eatery’s West End location. Granted, the special was a free burger, but still.
Slutty Vegan has since opened a location on Edgewood Avenue, and another in Jonesboro south of the city. Now, the restaurant is growing, well, like a plant.
Where Is The Slutty Vegan Restaurant In Duluth?
The Slutty Vegan restaurant in Duluth is located at 2045 Pleasant Hill Road. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Plant-based eateries are far in few between in metro Atlanta, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find nutritious food in the city. Check out these pescatarian joints for your taste.
Read more: 20+ Essential Soul Food Restaurants In Atlanta
The city has some good restaurants in each quadrant of the city: East, West, North, South. All you need to do is think about what you have a taste for. Italian? Soul food? Tex-Mex? Atlanta has it all.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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Saints + Council is set to open on Friday, December 10, 2021, in Atlanta’s Colony Square development.
Brought to us by the CEO of Atlanta’s Cafe Intermezzo William Pitts, Saints + Council has been in the works since 2016, according to a press release.
Saints + Council Opens At Colony Square In Midtown Atlanta
Pitts wants customers to be wowed by Saints + Council’s decor, which will feature stylish living room pods, a fireplace, stately columns and more.
The concept promises to be different from any dining experience you’ve probably had before. Here are some features that Saints + Council will have:
- No single server: Customers can expect to be helped by several waiters and waitresses throughout their dining experience
- You also won’t have to leave after an hour of service. They want you to stick around as long as you like!
- Service will be handled by a team of staffers called “Memory Makers,” which will take care of everything from busing to food running to hosting and more.
What Will Be On The Menu At Saints + Council?
The menu at Saints + Council will be “focused” and “seasonally appropriate,” according to the press release.
Best of all, Saints + Council’s cuisine will center on the “Dutch Baby” (a German egg pancake) culinary strategy, which will be served for breakfast along with pancakes, benedicts and different bowls.
Lunch will consist of a variety of small plates, slow-cooked meats, savory sandwiches, seasonal salads and more Dutch Babies.
Pitts said Colony Square, which is less than a quarter-mile from Cafe Intermezzo, won his heart because he was impressed with what the proprietors were doing with the place.
“I chose Colony Square because the NAP [North American Properties] team is the best at what they do; continuously delivering high-level experiences,” Pitts said in a statement. Throughout my relationship with NAP, I felt like more than just a tenant, rather a true partner and I am grateful to have the opportunity to extend our relationship.”
Saints + Council is among the many new restaurants set to open in Midtown Atlanta.
If you want to check out some other romantic restaurants in Atlanta, these are hard to beat. But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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LaRayia’s Bodega has opened shop in Ponce City Market is Midtown Atlanta. The eatery features health-conscious and vegan options in a true bodega-style setting.
When I visited this past weekend, the bodega was offering some delicious vegan mac ‘n cheese. Another keto-friendly favorite on the menu is the Jamaican Jerk Jackfruit Tacos with mango salsa.
Now Serving In Midtown Atlanta: LaRayia’s Bodega
The Midtown location is LaRayia’s first in Georgia and the only one outside of Los Angeles, where the business originated.
The spot will also look to continue its charitable work of helping solve food insecurities, which it did in L.A.
Founder LaRayia Gaston produced a documentary about spending 43 days on Skid Row and has spearheaded an effort to provide meals to the homeless as part of her Love Without Reason nonprofit.
What Are The Operating Hours At LaRayia’s Bodega?
LaRayia is still trying to see which hours will work best for her customers, but for now here are the operating times:
- Monday – Thursday – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where Is LaRayia’s Bodega Located In Atlanta?
LaRayia’s Bodega is located at 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Suite N149 Atlanta, GA 30308 in Ponce City Market. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Once inside, Ponce City Market, LaRayia’s Bodega can be found n the Central Food Hall of Ponce City Market, on the first floor.
Are you hungry? Support the munchies and movement at .larayiasbodega.com.
If you’re interested in eating in Midtown Atlanta, you can’t forget about Ponce City Market. The landmark food fall has a lot of things to do both indoors and outdoors.
Here are some things to do at Ponce City Market.
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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The Peach Bowl 2021 is one of the bigger college football bowl games that take place at the end of the season. It is traditionally one of the best and important bowl games in America. This year will be no different.
In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Peach Bowl for 2021.
Everything You Need To Know About The Peach Bowl
The Peach Bowl has been played in Atlanta since 1968 and has been sponsored by hometown company Chick-fil-A since 1997.
The Peach Bowl used to traditionally feature an ACC team vs. an SEC team.
Where Is The Peach Bowl?
The Peach Bowl is always held in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The venue for the Peach Bowl is the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The 2021 annual Peach Bowl will feature top teams from the Big Ten and the ACC. Let’s get into some things you need to know.
Who’s Playing In The Peach Bowl?
The Michigan State Spartans (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten) will face the Pittsburgh Panthers (11-2, 7-1 ACC) in the Peach Bowl at 7 p.m. on Dec. 30 in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
When Will The Peach Bowl Be Played?
The Peach Bowl is scheduled to kickoff at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Being a major bowl game, the Peach Bowl typically is played on New Year’s Day but not every year.
How Can I Watch The Peach Bowl This Year?
You can watch the Peach Bowl on WatchESPN.com or the WatchESPN app (Android and iOS). If you choose those platforms, it may ask you to confirm your TV subscription, which is standard procedure.
How To Buy Tickets To The Peach Bowl
To buy tickets to the Peach Bowl, go to Ticket Master.
Final Word
Here is a recap of what you need to know about the Peach Bowl.
- Game: Peach Bowl 2021
- Date: Dec. 30
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV broadcast: ESPN
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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If you’re looking for a job in the beauty, fashion or cosmetics industry, the coronavirus pandemic may have you out of a job.
Don’t you worry, there are a lot of work-from-home beauty jobs available right now. The range of positions is really vast when you search the job openings.
In this article, we’ve highlighted some of the best work-from-home beauty jobs that are currently hiring. Although the company may be based in a particular city, you should still apply since the position is remote.
1. Beauty Copywriter
Artisan is hiring a Beauty Copywriter to shape its coverage on all things beauty. The position is fully remote.
See other remote positions at Artisan.
2. Fashion Specialist, Amazon
Amazon Fashion is looking to hire a Fashion Specialist to support strategic communications to executives, among other things.
See other remote jobs at Amazon.
3. Fashion Assistant
The New York Post is seeking a part-time Fashion Assistant to help with organizing and coordinating photoshoots and other fashion products.
See other positions at the New York Post.
4. Contract / Freelance Beauty Jobs
DotDash.com is hiring for multiple contract/freelance roles that are remote positions.
Apply for contract/freelance jobs here.
5. Technical Advisor
JBC Style is hiring for several positions across its organization, including Technical Advisor, Paid Social Manger and more. Many of these are work-from-home positions that encompass some full- and part-time roles.
6. Freelance Commerce Writer
TheManual.com is hiring a Freelance Commerce Writer to do a mix of assigned stories, as well as those you pitch.
See other remote positions at The Manual.
7. Communications Manager
Stitch Fix is a San Francisco-based that offers web-based personal shopping services for women and men. This particular position of CX Communications Manager is remote.
See other remote positions at Stitch Fix here.
8. Interior Designer
Havenly has an opening for a contract Interior Designer that can create beautiful designs for clients.
Apply for the contract Interior Designer position at Havenly here.
9. Freelance Writer
Collective Press is hiring for a Freelance DIY Writer, which can produce content on upcycling on other topics. This work-from-home position will also handle home decor subjects.
10. Fashion Copywriter
24Seven is hiring for a Fashion Copywriter that can work from home to help customers with their needs.
Apply for this fashion copywriter job here
Final Words
All these positions are remote for now, but please be aware that when the pandemic is over, the company may reserve the right to transition the job into an in-office role.
It’s a good idea to have that conversation in the interview phase, if you make it that far. If you have get a chance to meet the hiring manager via Zoom, here’s how to ace that video interview.
Want to see more remote jobs? Read our Work From Home Guide.
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So you’ve met a special someone and you want to impress them. But how and where? Atlanta has some great spots to take someone on a date.
Here is where you can go for one of the best date nights in Atlanta.
13 Places To Take A Date In Atlanta
The old saying that the food is the way to a man’s heart may be true to a point. That’s why Atlanta restaurants could be the way to go when it comes to date night ideas.
Illuminarium
Photo credit: Illuminarium If you’re looking for the perfect holiday date night, Illuminarium’s holiday experience, WINTERLAND After Dark is just the thing. Check out the Illuminarium here.Canoe Restaurant
4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 | (770) 432-2663
This Smyrna restaurant sits upon an elegant garden overlooking the mighty the Chattahoochee River. When the weather’s nice, having farm-to-table eats by candlelight is hard to beat anywhere in America. 4199 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 770-432-2663.
Sun Dial
210 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 589-7506
The rotating restaurant atop the Westin hotel in downtown Atlanta provides a dazzling background for a proposal, wedding announcement or a simply meal between lovers. And what a view.
Apres Diem
931 Monroe Dr NE St C103, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 872-3333
This cozy Poncey-Highland restaurant has the perfect atmosphere for a smooth night with a significant other. 931 Monroe Drive, Suite C-103, Atlanta. 404-872-3333.
Chateau Elan (Marc Bar)
100 Tour De France, Braselton, GA 30517 | (678) 425-6916
One of the most beautiful places in the Southeast, Chateau Elan features a spa, golf resort and winery. 100 Rue Charlemagne Drive, Braselton. 678-425-0900.
Two Urban Licks
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 522-4622
This sexy Midtown spot is a short walk off the Eastline of the Beltline and has been a lively music spot since 2004. The vibe is absolutely gorgeous and the menu is primed for a date night.
When you’ve already eaten or perhaps don’t want food involved, there are still plenty of places around Atlanta to take a significant other.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The lush greenery and winding trails make for the perfect backdrop for an amazing evening in nature.
Piedmont Park
Speaking of nature, one of the city’s most beautiful sites and its flagship park, Piedmont Park’s well-manicured lawns and bucolic greenspace offer themselves for adventurers and dreamers alike.
Terminal West
West Midtown’s best concert venue offers an intimate space to dance with a loved one or listen to sweet music. See the best concert venues in Atlanta.
Lake Lanier
Take it the sights on Georgia’s largest body of inland water via boat or even by the shore.
Georgia Aquarium
Thrill your lover with a hand-in-hand tour of the largest aquarium in the world is in downtown Atlanta.
Castleberry Hills Art Stroll
Munch on cheese, sip fine wine and enjoy fine art at the curated galleries in Castleberry Hills. Here’s what to know about Castleberry Hills.
Ponce City Market And Rooftop
Stand atop the city’s crown jewel of development to peer down on Atlanta’s Midtown cityscape with your baby. Trust us, it’ll set the mood.
Final Word
When you think about it, there is so much you can do in the city with you and your lover. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city.
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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If you’re looking for the perfect holiday date night or a place to bring the family, what’s going on at the Beltline is definitely worth it. Step into Illuminarium’s magical 21+ holiday experience, WINTERLAND After Dark.We’re going to tell you everything you need to know about the Illuminarium’s premier holiday event. The experience takes place in a space that’s about 10,000 square feet.
Everything You Need To Know About Illuminarium’s Winterland Experience
Perhaps, you’re familiar with the Illuminarium brand from its Wildlife Safari adventure that played over the summer in Atlanta. Well, this time it’s a new experience just in time for the holidays.
Illuminarium is the latest company to take advantage of immersive entertainment, which allows people to experience an imagined landscape as if it’s real.How Long Is Illuminarium In Atlanta?
The Illuminarium Winterland After Dark is in Atlanta for a limited 6-week run The experience will show similar events in Las Vegas and Miami.Each experience lasts about 45 to 60 minutes so you can take your time to enjoy the submersive environment.How To Book Tickets For Illuminarium In Atlanta
Book your tickets now at Illuminarium.com/atlantaFinal Word
Illuminarium At lanta is a great way to enjoy time with those you love. If you plan to go, there is limited seating, so you should arrive early to enjoy the experience from different perspectives if desired.
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Buying the items you need has never been easier with online shopping, but are you using Google Shopping to get the best deal?
Google’s shopping tool can help savvy consumers save more money as well as get to the products they want. The redesigned Google Shopping experience now lets you track prices on items you want to buy.
In this article, we’re going to show you in a few easy steps how to track prices in Google Shopping.
Track Prices With Google Shopping And Save Money
If you’re not aware, Google Shopping is a shopping comparison tool that you can access inside your internet browser or via app. With Google Shopping, you can browse departments, search products and compare across stores.
Among the recent changes to the site is that you now have the option to buy an item three ways:
- You can choose to purchase online
- At a local store that has the product
- Or directly from retailers on Google
While all of that is great, perhaps the most important change to savings-minded shoppers is the new “price track” tool.
How Price Track Works
When you see an item you’re interested in, turn on “price track” and you’ll receive a notification on your phone when the price of that item drops. Let;s walk through the steps:
1. Go to Google Shopping and Search For Your Item
As an example, I searched for a Playstation 4 Pro gaming console and found one for $399.99.
2. In the Right Rail, Find the Track Prices Icon
I think I can get a better price, so I located the Track price button.
3. Toggle It to On to Track Prices
Once I toggled the Track price button to on, a got a screen notification that says: “You’ll get price drop alerts for Sony Playstation 4 Pro.” Here’s a screenshot of what that message looks like:
Google says you’ll have the option to receive those alerts through email, where you’ll be notified of any price changes.
How to Stop Tracking Products
You can stop tracking products either of two ways:
- By returning to the Google Shopping product page and turning the price toggle off.
- Or by going to Google’s My Activity page and deleting your activity history.
Now you’re tracking the product’s price and Google will notify you if it goes on sale. Google will send a daily email with information on price changes over the past 24 hours. You can stop tracking products in Google Shopping by going to Google’s My Activity page and deleting your activity history.
Last Words
Ultimately, tracking prices is a great way to save money for all kinds of items you need. If you want to save on groceries, tracking prices is how you do it.
BEFORE YOU GO, take a look at all the top deals happening on our Retail Page. Don’t pay full price for things when you can get GREAT VALUE on items for low prices. Don’t want to miss a deal? Sign up for our #ATLHaps list HERE🙂NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, take a look at all the top deals on our Clothes Page, there are PLENTY of good deals that you don’t want to miss! Subscribe to our #ATLHaps Newsletter HERE and get the deals delivered to your inbox 🙂Along with the wonderful things to eat and do in Atlanta, there are also so awesome places to shop.
In addition to malls, many Atlanta boutiques and consignment shops have daily deals so that you can save money.
Atlanta’s retail scene continues to be a bright spot for the local economy — and that means more sales for everyone!
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