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Finally, one of the most state-of-the-art sports facilities in the world is adding another straw to its hat. Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium was well regarded as the newest NFL stadium with a retractable roof — but last season venue officials couldn’t quite get it to work.
This week, Merc-Benz opened up like a beautiful metallic flower in downtown Atlanta.
Last fall when the stadium opened, construction delays portended to be the reason for the delay, the AMB Group, the consortium that runs the stadium, us ready this time for the 2018 Atlanta Falcons season in the $1.6 billion stadium.
Atlanta’s is the fifth NFL stadium with a retractable roof. The other four are AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys), Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis Colts), NRG Stadium (Houston Texans), and University of Phoenix Stadium (Arizona Cardinals).
See Atlanta's Mercedes Benz Stadium retract (video) https://t.co/tQP1q5rFzT pic.twitter.com/EaTy2sphVu
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) July 26, 2018
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Atlanta may not be on the coast, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy fresh seafood shipped in on the daily. On Sunday, August 5, 2018, Hugo’s Oyster Bar and C&S Chowder House are celebrating one of the biggest days of the year: National Oyster Day!
If you’ve got an oyster Jones, come to either of the eateries and get in on the festivities and enjoy $1 “Chef’s Pick” oysters all day long. Paired with From the Earth Brewing beer specials, this will be one celebration you don’t want to miss.
Don’t wait too long to jump in on the fun, though. With oysters this good, they’ll sell out pretty quickly! Get here early to enjoy good beer, great oysters and even better company.
Hugo’s is located at 12040 Etris Rd #150, Roswell, GA 30075.
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One Musicfest will have some of the biggest artists in music performing on its stages in September. The event is also looking to cast a big spotlight on new and emerging artists.One Musicfest is searching for one artist to perform during the two-day event.To enter, you must submit your music by July 31.Text to enter or visit https://onemusicfest.com/theone/
With H.E.R. in the fold in June, the ONE Musicfest lineup so far is Nas, Cardi B, Miguel, T.I., Jeezy, Big Sean, Kelis, Brandy, August Greene, Big KRIT, George Clinton & Parliament and more.
Read more: One Musicfest lineup is insane
“We are all super excited about OMF2018,” says founder Jason “J” Carter. “Growing into a two-day festival allows us to expand our roster, highlight more of the music that we love and give our audience an experience unlike any!”
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The Women Circle presents an evening of startup exhibitions by women-run businesses, and connections with elite professionals and entrepreneurs in the Atlanta area.
This event will bring women from across town to network, empower and inspire one another, all in a classy Saturday evening setting. For the cocktail lover, the business woman, and just anyone looking to connect with other Atlanta like-minded women, this is the event for you.
If you are looking for exposure and have a startup business in fashion, beauty, tech, real estate or any other sector and would love to be a vendor at this event, send us a message here on Facebook or at support@womenscircleevents.com.
*This is an event catered to women but we also need the support of our men as well. So invite your male friends, spouses, significant other or just family to support.
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A student from Atlanta’s Morehouse College is one of eight recipients of the Homecoming Scholars Award from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. The scholarship program is part of the singer’s BeyGood initiative for the 2018-2019 academic year.
The Homecoming Scholars Award Program is the second scholarship merit program from Beyoncé and BeyGood. The Formation Scholars Award Program was announced in the spring of 2017 and was open to female students across a variety of studies.
The Homecoming Scholars Award Program, announced after Beyoncé’s Coachella performance, named four universities and extended the program to all qualifying students at the universities, regardless of gender.
All qualifying applicants submitted a 1,000-word essay about one African or African-American thought leader in their field who has inspired them to achieve their goals (educational, professional, and/or community-driven). The essay included how they plan to contribute to history through their own life’s work. All finalists and the eight recipients were selected by committees from the colleges and universities.
The Homecoming Scholars for 2018-2019 are:
ALLANA J. BAREFIELD
Xavier UniversityERIN EVANS
Wilberforce UniversityCALEB WASHINGTON
Tuskegee UniversityDEMETRIUS WEAVER
Bethune-Cookman UniversityJORDAN DAVIS
Texas Southern UniversityDARTISHA MOSLEY
Fisk UniversityCLETUS EMOKPAE
Grambling State UniversityKAMERON WILLIS
Morehouse CollegeABOUT BeyGOOD
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If you’ve been looking to buy a restaurant, bar or tavern in Midtown Atlanta, this is your chance. This one comes with a patio and dedicated parking.
The kitchen is state of the art and the interior boasts multiple flat screen TVs and beers on tap.
Here are some more amenities:
$1,000,000 Build Out.
6,500/sf.
Outdoor seating for 50.
Seating for 200.
Bar seats 25.
Rent is $18,000 which includes CAM, cleaning of grease traps and water.
Ten-year lease with two-five year options to renew.
Sales approaching $2mm.
The MLS number is #1907.
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All things Georgia will be on display at the Peach Fest set for Sunday, July 29, 20, 2018. The one-day event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Atlanta’s Flat Iron City.
There will be Georgia-sourced food and drink from 65 chefs, distillers, brewers and farmers. (SIGN UP: Get the hottest newsletter in town: AtlantaFi’s Weekly Guide.
The festival promises “your favorite farmers, barkeeps, distillers, brewers and chefs serving up peach-infused classics like crudos, sausage, roasted meats, paleo offerings, cheese and peach chutney, peach brews, wood-fired pizzas, the best pastries, peach infused bbq, ice cream socials and more.”
At the center of the fund-raising efforts is a silent auction filled with rare, cellared wines and gifts from restauranteurs and sponsors. Kids 12 and under are free.
PeachFest is ” a unique signature three-hour culinary experience of delight and wonderment. Feast on peach inspired dishes ranging from paleo to pizza, ethically sourced proteins and responsibly raised heritage breed pigs paired with peaches, a variety of beverages from local craft breweries, distilleries and wineries, all created by some of Georgia’s most forward thinking food and drink leaders.”
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The red-hot Atlanta Dream did it again this week, winning their sixth consecutive game. The city’s WNBA team is the league’s hottest team, improving their record to 14-9.
The latest win on Thursday came at the expense of the New York Liberty, who the Dream whipped 82-68 in front of thousands of fans at McCamish Pavilion in Midtown Atlanta.
See Tiffany Hayes buzzer beater
This time, Renee Montgomery made a franchise-record seven 3-pointers to finish with 24 points. Tiffany Hayes scored 20 points.
Atlanta faces the Seattle Storm at 3 p.m. at McCamish Pavilion.
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Google is bringing a pop-up mini golf course to the BeltLine from Thursday, July 26 to Sunday, July 29., AtlantaFi has learned.
The golf course, which will be partially interactive and voice-activated like Google Home, will be free and open to the public. All players will have to do is use Google Home’s voice assistant to help them maneuver around the course and its obstacles.
The course will be located at Common Ground at the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail (550 Somerset Terrace NE) near Old Fourth Ward and Little Five Points. -
Say what you want about the “Puerto Rican Princess,” but she knows how to draw a crowd. The season, “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” went live without the reality TV star and the ratings have been brutal.
According to the AJC’s Rodney Ho, “LHHA” ratings have sank 25% without Joseline Hernandez. After the birth of her child last year, Hernandez left VH1 over creative differences and bad blood on the set.
She now lives in Miami. I guess she’ll bounce back with a Florida-themed show.
The show’s overnight ratings averaged 2.06 million viewers, down from 2.74 million a year ago, according to Ho.
Do you miss the Puerto Rican Princess?