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Of all the cities vying to become the Amazon HQ2, Atlanta figured it had a leg up on the competition: world class airport, sizeable downtown and entertainment district, affordable housing and MARTA.
But Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and team have been eerily silent on which city they will choose to bring 50,000 jobs to and $5 billion in investment. But now the world’s biggest online retailer has announced that it will have an answer before end of year.
Speaking at a business meeting in Washington last week, CEO Jeff Bezos said a decision on HQ2 will be made before the close of 2018. He didn’t offer any more clues though.
The Seattle-based tech giant announced Sept. 7 2017 that it would build a new North America headquarters in a metropolitan city with an international airport, touching off a frenzied national competition. The project is expected to ring tens of thousands of jobs and raise the profile of the region — wherever it’s located — immeasurably.
“Let’s be honest with ourselves: This is the largest economic development deal in the history of America,” Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle told the AJC at the time. “It would require action by the Legislature if we are successful. And I’m very optimistic that we can land Amazon in the state, and we’re in great position to do that.”
Company officials toured several cities as it whittled down its list, but Atlanta has gotten only standard treatment so far. If Amazon does pick ATL, it will inherit a city bustling at the seams yet still able to accommodate things like a Super Bowl and more development per square mile than any metropolitan area in the Southeast.
But does Atlanta have what it takes? Only time — and Bezos — will tell.
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Bring your fork and knife and it’s going to be a party in Atlanta! It’s Inman Park Restaurant Week Sept. 24-30.
Participating eateries include Parish, Wisteria BarTaco and many more.
Inman Park Restaurant Week: Here are the participating eateries
Adjacent to the Beltline, the area has more than 15 restaurants and pubs, offering American, Southern, European and ethnic cuisine among others.
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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North Fulton is getting a new health-conscious eatery next month as Flower Child, the fast-casual restaurant that serves seasonally driven, nourishing and food is set to open in Sandy Springs.
The restaurant will open its doors in City Springs, the multi-use project in the heart of downtown Sandy Springs. Flower Child will serve clean, made-from-scratch items such as salads, plates, wraps and bowls based upon seasonal vegetables and fruits, whole grains and lean proteins.
Flower Child’s 3,500-square-foot Sandy Springs location will offer an airy, open atmosphere where up to 78 diners can experience an open air vibe centered on decorative tile and brightly colored brick. Outside they can enjoy a patio that seats an additional 82 people in a 1,300 additional square foot space.
Flower Child is from hospitality expert and Fox Restaurant Concepts founder Sam Fox, who is quoted as saying, “We’re so honored to have received such an outpouring of support from the metro Atlanta community since opening Flower Child Buckhead. With our new location in Sandy Springs, we’re excited to continue our mission of sharing good vibes and delicious food with our growing community of friends and neighbors.”
Flower Child Sandy Springs Job Fair
Flower Child is also hosting a job fair on September 24-29 and October 1-6 between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for positions including servers, cashiers, line and prep cooks, dishwashers and expeditors. Interested applicants are encouraged to bring a copy of their resume to the restaurant or apply online.
The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.
Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta
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One of Buckhead’s best-kept secrets opened in August in Phipps Plaza. Grand Lux Cafe is from the same people that brought us the Cheesecake Factory.The new restaurant comes on strong with hipness, contemporary decor and an atmosphere that’s a lot more relaxed.The eatery clear caters to the upwardly mobile and affluent, something that was clearly evident in the day AtlantaFi sampled a few items on the menu.Grand Lux Cafe opens in Buckhead
The restaurant borrows heavily from the grandeur and luxury of European cafes, including French bistros and Italian pastry shops, but with the contemporary sensibilities inherent in the American dining experience.Grand Lux Cafe first opened in Las Vegas at the famed Venetian Resort, Hotel and Casino, and was such a hit that the parent company sought to expand the idea. Now, there are Grand Lux Cafes in eight states, including Florida, Texas, New Jersey and New York.When I visited, for starters I tried the Chicken Lettuce Wraps, which includes minced Sauteed Chicken Breast and Vegetables in a Delicious Asian Sauce. Served with Cool Lettuce Wraps.The lettuce was crispy-fresh and served as a fitting shell for a heaping of shredded chicken laced with Asian sauce.For my entree, I went with the Stacked Chicken Quesadilla, which features tortillas Layered with Melted Cheese, Chicken, Tomato, Black Beans and Green Chiles. Served with Sour Cream and Salsa. It was heavenly.The help was exceptional. Each waiter or waitress tended to my needs as they were evident.As for the beverage program, was okay. I had a Moscow Mule that was on point. But a margarita was on the weak side. I’m sure it was just a hiccup.Grand Lux Cafe is open 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursdays. On weekends, the hours are 10 a.m. to midnight (11 p.m. on Sundays). Weekend Brunch is on Saturdays and Sundays 10:00AM – 2:00PM.The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.
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Are you looking for a job in downtown Atlanta? The 9th Annual AMB Sports & Entertainment Career Expo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be held Friday, September 21, 2018. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet and network with executives from organizations in the sports industry.
There will be numerous occupations represented. This is your chance to learn about entry-level positions and internships that are currently available!
Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 21st
1:00pm – Doors Open for Registration + Tours Begin
2:00pm – Career Expo + Speaker Series Begin
4:00pm – Tours Conclude
5:00pm – Career Expo Concludes
Saturday, September 22nd
7:00pm – Atlanta United vs. Real Salt Lake (MLS Game)
2018 Organizations Attending:
- Atlanta United FC
- Atlanta Falcons
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Atlanta Braves
- Atlanta Hawks
- Tennessee Titans
- Atlanta Motor Speedway
- Harlem Globetrotters
- Accelerated Sports Career Academy
- Women’s Basketball Coaches Association
- College Football Hall of Fame
- Talladega Superspeedway
- The Aspire Group
- Chattanooga Lookouts
- Atlanta Dream
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Georgia Swarm
- Fanatics
- S.A.F.E. Management
- Levy
- Atlanta Gladiators
- Gwinnett Stripers
- IMG Learfield
- Mitsubishi Electric Classic
- Huddle Inc.
- A&A Sports and Entertainment
Registration:
– Event Package – $41.57 per registrant plus registration fees– Registration includes access to the Career Expo, Speaker Series, Q&A, a Guided Tour, plus an Atlanta United Game Ticket
– Additional discounted Atlanta United tickets are available to purchase at checkout
Refunds, Exchanges and Cancellations:
All sales are final. Exchanges will not be provided of any kind. Should an event be cancelled or postponed due to weather or other circumstances, TeamWork Online will notify attendees in writing and do everything within its power to provide an acceptable remedy.Read more: The essential bars in Little 5 Points
Food & drink specials: How to eat for cheap in Atlanta EVERY DAY
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Buckhead is getting a new restaurant near one of the area’s most famous parks. Healthy casual Brack’s Kitchen is going to open in December near Chastain Park, according to news reports.
The restaurant will comprise nearly 2,6000 square feet in Buckhead Court shopping center at 3850 Roswell Road, home to Superica, a coffee shop and other eateries.
The restaurant’s opening, first reported by Tomorrow’s News Today,
marks a more modern, hipper brand of establishments for Buckhead Court, which has traditionally relied on the stoic chains of middle America to draw shoppers.
Signature dishes at Brack’s Kitchen will include Chicken & Dumplings, featuring marinated grilled chicken, balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts, black-eyed pea falafel, chili charred cauliflower as well as salads with the likes of marinated grilled shrimp, local lettuce mix, red onion, cucumber, citrus marinated avocado, marinated tomatoes, and cilantro lemon vinaigrette, according to Tonetoatl.com.
The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.
Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta
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Kicking off in Miami on September 15 at The Fillmore Miami Beach, “Sting & Shaggy: The 44/876 Tour” will make stops at various venues along the way including Atlanta’s Tabernacle, The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Washington, Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom, plus additional Fillmore plays in both Philadelphia and Denver, before culminating at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on October 15 (full itinerary below).
Tickets went on sale to the public Thursday, May 24 at www.ticketmaster.com and usual outlets. Every online ticket purchase includes one physical or digital copy of Sting and Shaggy’s album, 44/876. Members of the official Sting.com fan club could buy tickets in advance beginning Monday, May 21. Please visit www.sting.com/tour for details.
Sting and Shaggy initially joined forces to record a new song, “Don’t Make Me Wait” (which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s digital reggae singles chart), as a tribute to the Caribbean sounds that influenced them both and ended up recording an entire album full of joyful and uplifting, melodic music. With its title referencing their respective telephone country codes (44 for the UK, Sting’s birthplace and 876 for Jamaica, Shaggy’s homeland), 44/876 honors the duo’s deep-rooted love for Jamaica: Shaggy’s birthplace, and where Sting penned such classics as “Every Breath You Take.”
Along with continuing each artist’s exploration of reggae and its transcendent rhythms, songs like “Don’t Make Me Wait,” “Morning is Coming,” and “Gotta Get Back My Baby” reveal Sting and Shaggy’s shared passion for creating timeless music that defies expectation.
On May 25, 44/876: The Remixes will be released on A&M/Interscope Records, featuring an albums’ worth of remixes of songs from their album by a diverse range of artists including Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend, the Brazilian duo Tropkillaz, Cherry Cherry Boom Boom (Madonna, Lady Gaga) and Grammy-award winning producer Dave Audé, among others (track listing included below).
Also on May 25, Sting and Shaggy will perform in NYC’s Central Park for Good Morning America’s Summer Concert series. Fans interested in attending the free concert should arrive to Rumsey Playfield via the 72nd Street entrance on Fifth Avenue at 6AM when the park opens to the public. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/2rKWqi6
Sting and Shaggy will be joined on the 44/876 Tour by Sting’s players Dominic Miller (guitar), Josh Freese (drums) and Rufus Miller (guitar) as well as Shaggy’s band members Melissa Musique (backing vocals), Gene Noble (backing vocals) and Kevon Webster (keyboards).
The tour is produced by RZO Entertainment and promoted by Live Nation Global Touring.
STING & SHAGGY: THE 44/876 TOUR ITINERARY
Sept. 15
Miami, FL
Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater
Sept. 17
Atlanta, GA
Tabernacle
Sept. 19
Washington, DC
The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Sept. 20
Philadelphia, PA
The Fillmore
Sept. 21
Atlantic City, NJ
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Sept. 25
Boston, MA
House of Blues
Sept. 26
New York, NY
The Rooftop at Pier 17, Seaport District NYC
Sept. 28
Toronto, ON
The Phoenix Concert Theatre
Sept. 30
Minneapolis, MN
The Armory
Oct. 01
St. Louis, MO
The Pageant
Oct. 02
Chicago, IL
The Aragon Ballroom
Oct. 04
Kansas City, MO
Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
Oct. 05
Denver, CO
Fillmore Auditorium
Oct. 08
San Francisco, CA
The Masonic
Oct. 09
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Bowl
Oct. 10
Phoenix, AZ
The Van Buren
Oct. 12
Rancho Mirage, CA
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
Oct. 13
Las Vegas, NV
Park Theater
Oct. 15
Los Angeles, CA
The Wiltern
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This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?
In downtown Atlanta, alone we have several events catering to visitors, including a major convention and party. It’s football season and school’s back in session, so expect large crowds and plenty of traffic.
Things to do in Atlanta: Monday, September 10, 2018
- Toddler Time – Beluga Palooza
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. / Georgia Aquarium - Magic Monday Carnival
- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $5.50-$6.50. Atlanta History Center
- Hyde Mondays at Tongue & Groove
Things to do in Atlanta: Tuesday, September 11, 2018
- Bellina Alimentari’s Pizza Party
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Science on Tap
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
Things to do in Atlanta: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
- Atlanta ICCC Seminar
Loudermilk Center - Bellina Alimentari’s Filled Pasta Making Class
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Friends of AARL Meeting
6:00 p.m. / Auburn Avenue Research Library - International Graduate School Fair
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Center for Civil and Human Rights - Wednesdays in Woodruff Presented by Smokefree Atlanta
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park - Witness to the Holocaust
6:30 p.m. / Auburn Avenue Research Library - Atlanta History LunchBox Series
Things to do in Atlanta: Thursday, September 13, 2018
- Opening: Oyster Festival
Legal Sea Foods - Peachtree Center Green Market
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Peachtree Center - Workout by the Water – Pilates
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
- Bellina Alimentari’s Pasta Making Class
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Ponce City Market - Meet WonderRoot’s Hughley Fellows!
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Georgia POLST Conference
What to do in Atlanta this weekend: Saturday, Sept. 15
- Atlanta from the Ashes: Downtown History Tour
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park - Hispanic Heritage Night 2018
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium - Malts & Vaults of Oakland
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Oakland Cemetery - Mercedes-Benz Stadium 5K/Walk Like MADD, One Mile & 50m Dash
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Yoga in the Park
9:00 a.m – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
The Art & Soul Festival
This weekend: Like Glue Friday
What to do in Atlanta this weekend: Sunday, Sept. 16
- AmFam Village: Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers
Georgia International Plaza - Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers
1:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Climbing Your Family Tree (Genealogy 101)
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Oakland Cemetery - The Bouncers Improv Comedy Show
7:30 p.m.
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!
Read more: The best soul food restaurants in Atlanta - Toddler Time – Beluga Palooza
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“The Oddbird” special for Wednesday, September 12, 2018 is Chicken And Waffle special. The Oddbird pop-up at West Egg Cafe rotates mouth-watering items each month, so you never know what you’re getting.
The Chicken And Waffle Special is comprised of white cheddar waffle, baked apple & bacon chutney. Make sure you come by Wednesday from 5:30-9pm.
The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.
Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta
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If you’ve always wanted to go into the restaurant business, a famous upscale Atlanta steakhouse has just hit the market. The listing says it is a “killer most desirable location” and has $6 million has been invested in the architecture.
Here are more details for the property, which is listed under the MLS #1934.
Sales Reaching $5,000,000.
$6,000,000 State of the Art Buildout.
Killer Most Desirable Location.
Turnkey or Rebrand.
Full Management, Executive Chef and Staff in place for a flawless transition with zero hiccups.
Long term lease in place.
7,000/sf.
Seats 200.
Stunning bar and lounge seats 70.
The private dining room seats 50.
Full due diligence package with solid books and records.
Perfect opportunity for a National Steakhouse to rebrand or a restaurant group add to a portfolio.
Priced at $3,750,000 OBO.
The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.
Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta