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If you frequently ride a Lime scooter in parts of Atlanta, a new subscription may make it cheaper for you. The electric scooter company recently debuted LimePass, a weekly subscription service.
The way LimePass works is that it waives the unlock fee on the company’s scooters. The same goes for its bikes.
LimePass Subscription Now Available in Atlanta
The subscription services is available in select markets, including Atlanta, but is expected to be rolled out across a wider area in 2020.
“We know that more than 50% of our riders worldwide trust Lime for their commutes and personal daily trips around the city,” Kevin Shi, Product Manager at Lime was quoted as saying. “With our new LimePass service, we’re proud to offer them a more cost-efficient way to get around town and manage their busy schedules.”
Prices for LimePass will vary depending on the city, but in Atlanta, it’s $4.99.
To be clear, users will still have to pay for their rides, but the unlock fee will be done away with. If you ride LimePass every day for a week, it should be worth your money.
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Ready for another restaurant along the Beltline? Rina, the newest concept from Oliva Restaurants, is set to open its doors Monday, January 13, 2020.
The new Atlanta restaurant is located on the Eastside BeltLine in the Ford Factory Lofts.
Everything You Need to Know Rina, The New Atlanta Restaurant
Rina is an Israeli diner-inspired eatery that will serve classic Middle Eastern dishes, creative cocktails, and boozy milkshakes in a vibrant, casual setting. Think beach-side Tel Aviv.
The people behind Rina are the same ones that has brought Atlanta some culinary staples, including Bellina Alimentari, Aziza, and Falafel Nation).
The eatery is named for restauranteur Tal Baum’s grandmother, who instilled a passion for cooking in Baum.
“I wanted to expose Atlanta to the fun, lively, delicious part of my culture that is not always the focal point,” Baum says. “I want everybody to know what a magical and beautiful place Israel is and share the recipes that were first served at my family’s falafel stand in Israel in the 1950’s.”What’s On The Menu At Rina?
Rina will serve classic Middle Eastern dishes such as pita sandwiches, skewers, seasonal mezze, hummus, salads, Israeli-inspired milkshakes, and more.
The kitchen will be helmed by Executive Chef Brandon Hughes, who oversees all of Oliva Restaurants’ ventures (Bellina Alimentari, Aziza, Falafel Nation).
“This concept takes more traditional Israeli food offerings, and brings things up a notch, adding in an element of fun and color,” Hughes says.
As for beverages, you’ll get to try any number of frozen drinks, draft cocktails, boozy milkshakes, and house-made sodas. The beverage program will be run by Demario Wallace, who oversees the same at Aziza.
He says to look out for the best of Middle Eastern flavors and authentic ingredients such as harissa, tahini, turmeric and tamarind.
Where Is Rina Located?
The eatery will be tucked into the Ford Factory Lofts, directly across the BeltLine from Ponce City Market. The address is 699 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA. 30308. Here is a map to help you find it.
As for the decor, famed Atlanta designer, Smith Hanes designed the relaxed and family-friendly 2,700 square-foot space which includes an inviting outdoor patio with BeltLine access.
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.
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The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has revealed its film selections for Opening Night, Closing Night and Young Professionals Night in 2020.
The 20th annual festival returns to Atlanta from February 10 through February 27.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2020: And The Opening & Closing Night Films Are…
Opening Night Film:
Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance. Revisiting and reviving the legacy of Black-Jewish cooperation during the Civil Rights era, this powerful documentary focuses on a proud chapter of American social justice, in which two communities joined forces in the name of racial equality.
Young Professionals Night Film:
On Saturday, February 15 at the Woodruff Arts Center, AJFF will feature the buddy comedy Standing Up, Falling Down at Young Professionals Night, presented by ACCESS, the young leadership division of American Jewish Committee.
The film stars Emmy-winner Ben Schwartz and comedy legend Billy Crystal and follows an aspiring stand-up comic after he is forced to move back to his hometown.
Closing Night Film:
The 20th festival closes out with a touching screening of Saul & Ruby, To Life! on Thursday, February 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the Byers Theater of the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.The film follows Holocaust survivors, Saul and Ruby, who find a new purpose in life. They use the power of music to share their stories and promote peace in a world that is as tumultuous as ever.
Audiences can expect diverse films from this showcase of international cinema. A first look at what to expect in this year’s lineup was recently announced, and is available here.How To Get Tickets To The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Tickets go on sale via AJFF.org beginning Monday, January 27. Tickets for the festival are $16 for General Admission and $14 for Seniors/Students/Children.
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Everyone knows about the Atlanta Beltline, which connects the city’s neighborhoods in a 22-mile loop, but less is known about another important project: The Fairlie Poplar Path.
Named after two popular streets in downtown Atlanta, the Fairlie Poplar Path is a proposed trail that would link Centennial Olympic Park to Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta.
Fairlie Poplar Path Would Link Centennial, Woodruff Parks In Atlanta
The path would cement the Fairlie Poplar neighborhood as an urban village with more to offer than just small and large businesses and old buildings occupied by Georgia State University.
The Fairlie Poplar Path was created by Clay and Sarah Hess, both of whom live in the neighborhood.
The couple say it would also spur investment in an important part of downtown Atlanta. They also say some of the work is already done.
Much of the existing path is already built with woonerf-style features. Here is what more improvement proposals include, according to fairliepoplarpath.com:
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Bollard installation
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Extension of end-to-end and side-to-side brickwork
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Missing tree and plantar box additions
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Space-activating asphalt art
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History-preserving wall mural street art
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Historic lampost additions
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(Future) Parking garage/lot conversions along the path
Proponents have created a petition to get the Fairlie Poplar Path moving.
View this post on InstagramExplore 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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Atlantans are some of the most chilling-nest people in America. There’s no need to take our word for it. You can just look at Instagram and see it for yourself.
You can tell someone that is chilling by looking at their eyes, demeanor and the way they’re positioned. Take a look at these Instagram pics and tell us otherwise.
These people are just chilling in Atlanta
View this post on InstagramThis woman in Midtown Atlanta is just chilling
View this post on InstagramIs she chilling or what?
View this post on InstagramChilling at Tongue & Groove
View this post on InstagramChilling at Ponce City Market
View this post on InstagramHe’s chilling EXPEDITIOUSLY!
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Just chilling in front of the bagel shop in Atlanta
View this post on InstagramChilling on MARTA
View this post on InstagramChilling on a motorbike in Atlanta
View this post on InstagramChilling in downtown Atlanta
View this post on InstagramChilling at the zoo
View this post on InstagramFirst, 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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The year 2020 figures to see plenty of homes up for auction on the courthouse steps in Atlanta, according to new findings.
Atlanta has been identified as one of the top cities with home inventories due to foreclosures, according to the ATTOM Data Solutions U.S. Foreclosure Market Report,
Foreclosure filings in the city went up 37% from 2018 to 2019, and there’s no sign it will slow down in the new year.
Atlanta To Be Near Top In Foreclosures In 2020
More than 143,000 U.S. properties had foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2019, according to the report.
The ATTOM Data Solutions U.S. Foreclosure Market Report says more than 34,000 U.S. properties were foreclosured on (REO) in the third quarter of 2019.
That number constitutes a 6%-increase from the second quarter, but a 33% decrease from the same time a year ago.
Investors looking to find homes will not only have old inventory, but a fair amount of new ones that will flood the market, the numbers show.
Here are some of the other major cities with year-over-year foreclosure increases in 2019:
- Columbus, Ohio — 27%
- San Antonio, Texas — 4%
- Portland, Oregon — 22%
- Tucson, Arizona — 21%
According to Simon Campbell of BankForeclosuresSale.com – an online foreclosure finder – many cities throughout the United States will provide foreclosure investors with sound opportunities in the new year such as Dallas, TX or Atlanta, GA.
“At first glance, it appears that many of the same cities and states that have always struggled with foreclosures will once again be in this position in 2020.” Campbell notes.
“What we’re seeing is that some cities offer great investment opportunities, not just because of the volume of properties but also the value,” Campbell added. “As the first quarter of 2020 comes to an end, we’ll get a better idea of which cities have the most potential for foreclosure investing through the rest of the year.”
Atlanta has one of the best real estate markets in the country, with affordable housing in every quadrant of the city. Large backyards, manicured parcels and strong neighborhoods with ample dining amenities make it one of the top places for transplants.
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A new Atlanta restaurant is coming to fruition thanks to a nearly decade-long friendship that has turned into a culinary partnership. Renown chef Craig Richards and restaurateur Billy Streck are opening Lyla Lila in Midtown Atlanta on Friday, Dec. 6.
Lyla Lila will offer patrons a taste of elegance with a menu that focuses on southern European cuisine.
New Atlanta restaurant Lyla Lila opening in Midtown Dec. 6
Lyla Lila will initially open for dinner service seven nights a week. Here is the schedule:
- Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m.
- Friday through Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m.
There are also plans to extend meal services to lunch and brunch in 2020. Reservations can be made via Resy. In addition to valet parking, guests are encouraged to use rideshare car services.
Richards and Streck have ties interwoven with Atlanta’s dining scene: Streck owns Inman Park’s Hampton & Hudson, where Richards oversees the menu.
Richards also helms the kitchens at La Tavola, Ecco, and St. Cecilia, among other culinary adventures.
But nothing solidified the concept that would become Lyla Lila greater than when Richards and Streck found out that their daughters shared the same name.
“My daughter’s name is Lyla and Billy’s daughter’s middle name is Lila. It’s an interesting connection that we share, and by using both names it felt like a personal expression of ourselves and our families to the restaurant,” Richards says in a written statement.
Thus, Lyla Lila was born.
Here’s a rendering of the new Atlanta restaurant Lyla Lila.
What will be on the menu at Lyla Lila?
Given the strong reputations of Richards and Streck, customers can expect outstanding selections on the menu.
The dishes will be inspired by southern Italy and Spain. You can also expect Richards’ signature style of pastas.
Entrees will have their share of wood-fired meat and seafood along with as well as seasonally driven vegetables and salads.
As for the beverage program, Lyla Lila will concentrate on cocktails with seasonal ingredients and Old World wine selections that emphasize sparkling varietals.
Where is Lyla Lila located?
Lyla Lila is located at 693 Peachtree St. NE on the ground level of the 24-story lilli Midtown boutique apartment residence on the corner of 3rd Street and Peachtree. Here is a map 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.
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It’s no secret that affordable housing is increasingly rare in Atlanta. But if you’ve got a home here, you should know that you can make extra money in Atlanta on Airbnb.
We’re going to walk you through some steps on how to earn extra money in Atlanta by renting your home on Airbnb.
You may not have thought about listing your home on Airbnb, but Atlanta is a prime market for the service. Here’s why:
- Atlanta has larger homes and properties compared with much of the nation
- The weather makes it a top travel destination for millions of visitors
- Atlanta has Hartsfield, the world’s busiest airport
- The city’s transit options — bus, rail, car, rideshare — make it highly accessible
With that said, people can make some real money renting their homes on Airbnb.
The average Airbnb host makes $924 a month off their home, according to Priceonomics.
Own A Home In Atlanta? Here’s How To Make Money On Airbnb
During the Super Bowl, some Atlanta homeowners reportedly renting their homes for as much as $7,000 a night — but that’s no longer the case.
Here is how you can make sure your home is rented:
- Price it in the middle: Don’t mark the rent up so high that you get no takers. If you’re just starting out, rent your home for half of the average in the area. Once you see how it goes, you can always raise the rent.
- Estimate operational costs: Like any business, renting your home on Airbnb costs money. Calculate things like the cleaning fee against the occupancy rate to see what makes sense.
- Add value: To rise above the competition, throw in some perks and extras that other guests can’t get, like fresh fruit on the kitchen island, or a bottle of wine or champagne in the fridge.
Before you list your home, please make sure that you reside in an area / neighborhood where new faces are welcome, guests feel safe and you are fairly certain your neighbors are OK.
There’s nothing worse than you renting out your home only to get a call from the cops hours later, saying that your neighbor reported a suspicious person on your property.
How To List Your Home On Airbnb:
When you log onto Airbnb.com, click on “Add a listing.”
Once you go through the prompts, you’ll choose whether this is a guest house or one where you “keep your personal belongings.”
You’ll also need to disclose whether you’re listing on behalf of a company or just yourself.
Under “Sleeping Arrangements,” add how many beds are in the bedroom(s) as well as if you have a sofa bed.
Once you add your address, you’ll need to confirm in on a Google Map embedded in the page. Next, list any amenities like Wi-Fi, heat, AC (yes, those are all amenities) so that guests know what to expect.
Next list all the “Spaces” that guests can use (pool, washing machine, dryer, etc.).
Upload pictures of your home then describe your place, neighborhood and surrounding features to really sell it to would-be guests.
Once you do that, you’re ready to press the button to list your home.
3 Things To Know About Renting Your Home On Airbnb
- Remember, all transactions should be handled by Airbnb. Do not accept cash payment outside of the online system, that’s how trouble and discrepancies can arise.
- Always draft some house rules: Let your guests know that this is not an anything-goes residence and that big parties are a no-no.
- Before you accept a guest, make sure they have great reviews. If you read their ratings on Airbnb, that will give you the greatest indication of what type of guest they are.
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The trailer for the new Marvel movie Black Widow has been released and it looks pretty good. Black Widow was filmed in Georgia and a short distance from Atlanta in Pinewood Studios in Fayette County.
While Marvel has let on for a few years now that a Black Widow movie was in the works, production hit high gear in mid-2019. Post-production was finally finished this fall.
Black Widow’s production codes have been various throughout the year, including “figaro,” “walk” and “Blue Bayou.”
Here are some facts to know about the Marvel film, which is sure to be a blockbuster.
Where Was Black Widow Filmed?
Black Widow was largely filmed in Europe, with the U.K. being a main location as well as Hungary and Norway.
Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville was the scene of some additional filming as well.
When Is Black Widow Coming Out?
The release date for Black Widow is May 1, 2020.
What Actors Have Roles In Black Widow?
Scarlett Johannson plays the lead, which is based on her Avenger scharacter Natasha Romanoff.
The movie also stars Rachel Weisz and Florence Pugh in featured roles.
Black Widow is the first Marvel film with a female director (Cate Shortland). The studio hopes the girl power will help propel the film to box office success.
Here Is The Black Widow Trailer
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.
Here Is Disney’s 2020 Film Production Slate
Date Channel Movie 1/10/20 Fox Underwater 2/21/20 Fox The Call of the Wild 2/28/20 FSL Wendy 3/6/20 Disney Onward 3/27/20 Disney Mulan 4/3/20 Fox The New Mutants 4/17/20 FSL Antlers 5/1/20 Disney Black Widow 5/8/20 FSL The Personal History of David Copperfield 5/15/20 Fox The Woman in the Window 5/29/20 Disney Artemis Fowl 6/19 Disney Soul 7/3 Fox Free Guy 7/24 Disney Jungle Cruise 8/7 Fox Empty Man 8/14 Disney The One And Only Ivan 9/18 Fox The King's Man 10/09 Fox Death on the Nile 10/23 Fox Everybody's Talking About Jamie 11/6 Disney The Eternals 11/13 Fox Deepwater 11/25 Disney Raya and the Last Dragon 12/18 Fox West Side Story 12/25/20 Fox The Last Duel (Limited) 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.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Here’s the scenario: You’re driving into downtown Atlanta and you’re going about your business down Peachtree or another street, and you need a place to park: But where?
The thing you don’t want to happen is for one of those sneaky traffic ticket people to pop up out of nowhere and write you a ticket.
Here’s Where Can You Park In Atlanta Without Getting A Ticket
To prevent that from happening, we’re going to go over some areas and streets in downtown Atlanta so you can know where to park and for how long.
The City of Atlanta has more than 2,400 paid on-street parking spaces and thousands of other time-limited and residential parking spaces.
If you want to park in those busy areas in the city’s core business districts, here are your parking options:
- Public parking lots for a flat or hourly fee
- On-street metered parking spaces
Here are the different parking zones and times of enforcement
Zone Business/Government Mixed Use School/University Entertainment/Restaurant/Hospital Area Description High turnover areas around businesses and government buildings Residential and commercial buildings with no on-site parking Parking usually from students of colleges and/or universities Parking by patrons of theaters, museums, restaurants, other entertainment venues, and hospitals Enforcement Times 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Monday-Saturday 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Monday through Friday 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Monday-Saturday 7 A.M. to 10 P.M. Monday-Saturday Time Limit 2 hours 3 hours 3 hours 4 hours No metered on-street parking enforcement will occur on Sundays and City exempt holidays.
City Holidays include: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day / Day After, and Christmas Day. No payment to meters is required on these days.
What To Do
For many parking spaces in downtown and Midtown, the most convenient option is to download the Parkmobile app on your Android or iPhone.
This app can find empty parking spaces for you as well as allow you to pay when you connect your credit or debit card to the app.
For free parking downtown, you’ll have to parking in the residential area just across from Mercedes-Benz Stadium or on one of the side streets off Piedmont Avenue.
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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