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Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta has some of the cheapest duty-free prices in America when it comes to liquor, according to a recent study.
An analysis by The Points Guy shows that Atlanta’s airport ranks high for spirit prices among domestic airports.
Report: Hartsfield among cheapest in U.S. for duty-free liquor
Of the four categories highlighted in the study, alcohol was the only one that Hartsfield ranked high for. Other categories were cosmetics, tobacco and fragrances.
According to the study, the cheapest U.S. airport for duty-free buys is Honolulu (HNL). Meanwhile, the most expensive was Seattle (SEA).
Here is a breakdown from the study:
Category
Cheapest Airports
Most Expensive Airports
Liquor Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA), Honolulu (HNL) Tampa (TPA), New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX) Cosmetics Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), New York (JFK) Seattle (SEA), Newark (EWR), Denver (DEN) Fragrances Las Vegas (LAS), New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN), Tampa (TPA) Tobacco Honolulu (HNL), Charlotte (CLT), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS) The results of the duty-free shopping study show that when it comes to buying thins in the airport, it pays to shop around.
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Louisiana Bistreaux opened its Buckhead location on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, AtlantaFi.com has learned. This is the restaurant’s third metro Atlanta location.
When it comes to all the wonderful Cajun dishes like et toufee, gumbo and anything with crawfish, Louisiana Bistreaux in East Point and Decatur rule the roux. Now, Louisiana Bistreaux in Buckhead does too.
Hampton Inn restaurant: Louisiana Bistreaux in Buckhead
The restaurant will open inside the Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place located off Piedmont Road and Peachtree Road.
Photo credit: Google Maps As Cajun cuisine goes in metro Atlanta, there have been many that have tried to master (imitate) it, but the results have fallen flat. But inside the perimeter, Louisiana Bistreaux has came the closest to authenticity.
Dishes like Cajun BBQ Shrimp, Crawfish Combo and Eggplant Atchafalaya have been standouts in the two metro Atlanta locations. As the restaurant continues to expand, Louisiana Bistreaux is poised to give seafood king Pappadeaux, which has two metro Atlanta locations, a run for its money.
Where is Louisiana Bistreaux Buckhead located?
The Louisiana Bistreaux Buckhead location is at 3312 Piedmont Road NE, 30305 Atlanta, Ga. Here is a map to help you find it.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen an explosion in recent years.
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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Good help is hard to find, and if you’ve got a business, you already know that. Atlanta has a lot of hard workers, but it can be hard to find good employees.
If you’re a business owner looking to find good workers, you know how hard the struggle is. Customers won’t wait for you to put the right people in place before they take their business elsewhere. So what are you to do?
3 places to find good employees in Atlanta
You can find the right people in Georgia and particularly metro Atlanta. Here’s how to find them:
Georgia Department of Labor
You can find good workers that are registered with the Georgia Department of Labor. If you are a business owner, complete an Employer Request for Contact Form or email the nearest GDOL Career Center and learn how to work with them to find the workers you need.
Also, you can participate in GDOL sponsored or co-sponsored Job Fairs & Other Events.
Visit EmployGeorgia.com
At EmployGeorgia.com, you can post job openings to see the talent pool of state applicants. Once you get set up with the site, here are some other things you can do:
- Search résumés and save your searches
- Receive email alerts of new job seeker résumés
- Invite potential candidates to apply
Georgia Workforce & Education
Georgia Workforce & Education bills itself as “the No. 1 workforce development program in the country,” and they may not be far off from it.
The center also boasts Georgia Quick Start, a training program that rapidly acclimates the worker to the job.
Of course, there’s a few more places to try to find employees in Georgia, but as for the most successful ones, these are it.
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Ever want to get your vehicle cleaned up and grab a bite at the same time? You can do just that at Eco Car Spa and Amazing Salads and Smoothies in Atlanta.
The eatery recently opened for business in West Midtown. It is open for business 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Now serving in Atlanta: Eco Car Spa and Amazing Salads & Smoothie
Now you can take care of your car and your cravings at this waterless car wash is located at 900 Northside Dr., NW 30318 Atlanta Ga. Here’s a map to help you find it.
The business is owned by Lemont Bradley, who also owns Auto Spa Bistro.What’s on the menu at Eco Car Spa?
The dining options at Eco Car Spa and Amazing Salads and Smoothies are plentiful: Customers can get smoothies, juices, salads, soups, sandwiches and more.
Those healthy options aren’t the only things people in Atlanta are eating.
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken a/nd waffles.
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The Kirkwood Wine Stroll is set to take place on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. The Eastside Atlanta event pays homage to the neighborhood with food, and wines from across the globe.
The Kirkwood Wine Stroll features more than 40 locations pour a sample of red and white wine and will offer light snacks.
Kirkwood Wine Stroll: Everything you need to know
Attendees also can enjoy food via small plates available and dine-in specials at Kirkwood restaurants. Other businesses will offer specials, discounts, prize drawings, demonstrations.
Early bird tickts are $40 and the week of event price is $50.
Get tickets here
Get your Early Bird ticket and enjoy over 80+ wines and three stages of live local music. Beer and food for purchase.
The Kirkwood Wine Stroll will run from 7 to 10 p.m. There are two locations for check in located on Hosea Williams Drive near the following businesses:
Sherwin Williams at Hosea Williams Dr. corner of Howard St. NE Urban Pie at Hosea Williams Drive and corner of Kirkwood Rd.
Check-In will open at 7 pm and will close at 9 pm.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! 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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Acclaimed astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is coming to Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Tyson, a bestselling author and the host of “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey,” will hosting an evening dedicated to “Letters from an Astrophysicist.”
Neil deGrasse Tyson brings Letters from an Astrophysicist to Cobb
bestselling author and Director of Hayden Planetarium, will be hosting an evening dedicated to “Letters from an Astrophysicist” at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
The evening will feature Tyson peeling back the layers of his very public persona and fame by unveiling his candid correspondence with people across the world.
Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com, the Cobb Energy Centre Box Office, and (800) 982-2787. Ticket prices start at $46, plus applicable fees.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! 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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“Coming 2 America” is hiring actors in Atlanta for various roles. Filming will take place over the next few months and casting directors are hiring for roles. Here’s what you need to know about this Coming 2 America casting call in Atlanta.
The film, which is being produced by “Blackish” showrunner Kenya Barris, features an all-star ensemble cast of new actors joining the franchise as well as old actors reprising their roles.
Coming 2 America casting call: Filming in Atlanta details
Here’s what the film description says: “Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet the unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda. A sequel to the 1988 comedy ‘Coming to America.'”
Coming 2 America casting call: How to apply
***The QUEST***
You will need to be available for a October 16 & 17 to shoot scenes.
Here’s what producers are looking for:
Work Dates: TUESDAY 10/15, WEDNESDAY 10/16 -and- THURSDAY 10/17
Fitting will also be required – date TBD during week of 10/7-10/11
Rate: $150/12
Location: Atlanta, GAAFRICAN GOSPEL CHOIR: Male and Female who can portray AFRICAN, able to portray age range 18-40, would be mouthing to a pre-record playback in 3 part harmony, so looking for people that understand harmonizing. Even though you are only mouthing – it is definitely preferable to have actual singers who can decipher between different musical parts. Prefer an actual existing choir but will also consider individual singer types
If this is you please submit a clear photo(s), name, number height, weight, sizes and musical/singing/choir experience to QUEST@CENTRALCASTING.COM
Please put GOSPEL CHOIR in the subject line.
More roles available for ‘Coming 2 America: The Quest’
MULTIPLE WORK DATES: Tentatively 10/17, 10/18, 10/21, 10/23, 10/24, 10/25 – Must have flexible and open availability to be available as needed
Fitting: WEDNESDAY 9/11/19 at 9am or 1:30pm depending on role (*MUST be able to attend this fitting on this date!) Fitting paid at 1/4 check ($20/2)
Rate: $80/8
Location: Atlanta, GAROYAL COURT and PALACE OFFICIALS: Men who can portray AFRICAN, able to portray age range 30-70, conservative, upscale, distinguished, regal. No Facial hair, No visible tattoos. Natural hair colors/styles. Men: sizes 36-44R chest/jacket. Fitting time: 9:00am
If this is you please submit a clear photo(s), name, number height, weight and sizes to QUEST@CENTRALCASTING.COM
Please put ROYAL PALACE in the subject line.
**The QUEST***
Work Date: TUES 10/15 and WEDS 10/16, *MUST be available for BOTH listed dates and have flexible availability to allow for schedule changes.
Fitting Date: FRIDAY 10/11/19 (*MUST be able to attend fitting on this date and time)
Rate: $80/8
Location: Atlanta, GAINTERNATIONAL PALACE GUESTS: MALE who can portray ASIAN or INDIAN or HISPANIC or MIDDLE EASTERN, able to portray age range 30-65, upscale, conservative, professional.
If this is you please submit a clear photo(s), name, number height, weight and sizes to QUEST@CENTRALCASTING.COM
Please put INTERNATIONAL PALACE GUEST in the subject line.
**IF YOU HAVE ALREADY BEEN PREFIT or are scheduled to be prefit IN A DIFFERENT ROLE – PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT FOR THIS!–
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.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Theres a new taco joint in town: Velvet Taco opened its doors on Monday, Sept. 9 in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood.Velvet Taco offers funky tacos from an all-day menu that featuring creative, playful dishes accented with mult-regional and mult-cultural influences.New Atlanta restaurant: Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco prides itself on being a “funky fast-casual” restaurant, which means that its lineage is more international than just plain Tex-Mex.
“It’s our mission to deliver a fresh take on the ubiquitous taco” says Clay Dover, Chief Executive Officer. “We’re very excited to bring our unique and quirky takes to Atlanta and can’t wait to welcome the community to dine with us soon.”
The new Atlanta restaurant will be 2,500-square-feet and set just a short walk away from the heart of Buckhead’s shopping district.What’s on the menu at Velvet Taco?
Velvet Taco offers more than 20 taco varieties that capture the creativity and innovation of the inner-city taquerias of yesteryear along with modern sensibilities. Their will be some great desserts as well.Whatever you order, including slow-roasted rotisserie chicken to housemade pickles, will be prepared from scratch by chefs.Here is what some of Velvet Taco’s mouth-watering tacos and drinks look like:
Where is Velvet Taco located in Atlanta?
Velvet Taco is located at 77 Paces Ferry Pl NW Atlanta, GA 30305. This is at Buckhead Market Place where Whole Food is and across from The St. Regis on West Paces Ferry. Here is a map to Buckhead Market Place to help you find it.Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.Fast-casual is also 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: 10+ 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.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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T-Mobile is offering a free hotspot and 30GB for one month as part of a new promotion in Atlanta and other cities.
The offer includes you getting a “test-drive” device to try T-Mobile’s wireless service for 30 days. Again, it’s totally free.
How to get free hotspot & 3GB for 1 whole month
The test drive devices pairs with your phone, so you can try the carrier out using your own number and all your apps.
It’s basically a 30-day free trial for mobile service. The real prize though is that you get 30GB.
To take advantage of this offer, click here to get to T-Mobile.
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Photo credit: @designecologist
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A new hip-hop competition show that filmed in major cities, including Atlanta, is coming to a screen near you. The show, “Rhythm + Flow,” is hosted by Atlanta rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris, Chance the Rapper and Cardi B.
Netflix has ordered 10 episodes of the show, which will debut on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. That’s when the first three episodes will be available for streaming.
Netflix show Rhythm + Flow debuts Oct. 9
The following Wednesday, Oct. 16, another three episodes will air. Finally, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, the final three shows will stream.
Auditions for season 1 have ended, but if the show is picked up for season 2. This website will be how you audition.
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.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls