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There are plenty of interstates that you should show due caution pn when traveling, but Interstate 285, better known as I-285, or better yet, 285, is another animal.
That’s just one of several Atlanta interstates that you may be have to drive on when traveling in and through metro Atlanta.
The traffic perennially ranks as one of the worst in the nation and there are a few reasons for that:
- The drivers are from all across the country
- Atlanta’s highways are built like race tracks
- Nobody really knows where they’re going
It’s the latter one that makes Atlanta traffic so stressful. Anyhoo, if you’re here you’re going to have to learn how to drive through the traffic.
How To Drive On 285 (Safely) In Atlanta
285 is a loop that encircles Atlanta. It is approximately 63.98 miles.
If you’re trying to really make up some time to get to where you’re going around Atlanta, you’ll encounter 285 — but you don’t have to be afraid.
When driving on 285, don’t be on a hurry. I know it’s like a race track.
It’s best to travel in the middle lanes of 285, that way you won’t be accidentally take an exit or be in the fast lane.
If you want to see where the traffic is, download the WSB-TV traffic app for real-time road information. You can also get the Waze app or Google Maps.
Atlanta Express Lanes: What You Need To Know
G-DOT introduced the I-85 express lanes (Hot lanes) on the northside a few years ago around metro Atlanta. HOT stands for High Occupancy Toll because it costs money.
The lanes stretch from Chamblee Tucker Road, just south of I-285, to Old Peachtree Road in Gwinnett County.
Who can use Hot lanes in Atlanta toll-free?
The HOT lanes are for those who register, including three or more person carpools, motorcycles, emergency vehicles, and Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) with the proper AFV license plate (does not include hybrid vehicles).
If you have three or fewer occupants, including solo drivers, you can pay to use the Express Lanes.
Here are the registered vehicles that are exempt from Express lane tolls:
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Transit vehicles
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Carpools with three or more occupants
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Motorcycles
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Emergency vehicles
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Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) with the proper AFV license plate (does not include hybrid vehicles)
How to get a Peach Pass in Atlanta
All vehicles, including those designated as “toll-exempt,” must be registered on an active Peach Pass account and have a Peach Pass transponder mounted inside or on the vehicle to use the Georgia Express Lanes.
You can sign up for a Peach Pass account online by clicking here or contact the Customer Service Center.
New to metro Atlanta? Watch this video on how Peach Pass works?
When is the best time to travel through Atlanta?
Because the Atlanta rush hour is virtually an all-day thing, you may find it best to travel through Atlanta after 8 p.m. The best time in fact may be between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. on week days.
On weekends, it’s best to get on the roads early, like 6 to 7 a.m. That way, you’ll beat the normal weekend traffic, which starts around 7ish.
Here Are 3 Ways To Deal With Atlanta Traffic
Carpool
In metro Atlanta, it’s very easy to sign up to car pool: Do you need help finding a carpool partner. Sign up at GeorgiaCommuteOptions to find a commute partner.
Guaranteed Ride Home
In metro Atlanta, you can get a Guaranteed Ride Home if an unexpected event makes getting to your place of residence improbable.
Guaranteed Ride Home promises up to five free rides home or to your car, by taxi from work each year if an unexpected event occurs.
1. Download the application, then email, fax or mail it to G-Dot. Sign Up for GRH.
Call 1-877-942-6784 (locally: 404-656-4270) for questions or to schedule a ride.
Take MARTA, it’s SMARTA
Yes, taking MARTA really is smarter. The train commute may take a big longer for some people, but what it takes up in time it gives back in stress and comfort.
The rail network is comprise of four service lines that travel in all four compass points: the Red, Gold, Blue, and Green Lines.
Atlanta rail: How much does MARTA fare cost?
If you want to ride the rail in Atlanta, The MARTA fare is $2.50 for a one-way trip.
Machines in the MARTA Stations take exact cash or credit cards. If you don’t have a Breeze Card ($2), which is reloadable, you must get a or a $1 disposable paper ticket.
Children
Children 46 inches and under can ride MARTA for free. Limit two children per paying adultSenior Citizens, Disabled Riders and Medicare Recipients
$1.00 (view details)MARTA Mobility Paratransit
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UPDATE: Lime scooter has decided to leave several cities, including Atlanta. Lime scooters are no longer available here.
Lime scooters are pretty much on every nick and cranny in downtown and Midtown Atlanta streets. But don’t get fined. If you want to know how to operate a Lime scooter, here’s how.
Lime scooters launched their inaugural rides in 2017 in North Carolina powered by Neutron Holdings, who does business as Lime. Since then the electric scooters have spread across the United States, Mexico and elsewhere.
How Do Lime Scooters Work?
To start riding Lime, there are four easy steps you need to take:
- You just need to download the app for Android or iTunes.
- A 4-digit code will be sent to you.
- Of course, you’ll have to confirm that you are at least 18 years old.
- Enable location services:
How Much Do Lime Scooters Cost To Ride?
It costs $1 to unlock a Lime scooter and . 22 cents a minute to ride after that.To ride a Lime scooter:
Enable your camera so that you can use your phone to scan the QR code to start your ride. That’s it. You’re ready to ride! In addition to having an initiative with the Atlanta Beltline, Lime allows you to donate a slice of your Lime ride to another person.
What Are The Scooter Rules For Atlanta?
The City of Atlanta implemented new safety rules on June 21, 2019 governing scooters in the city. Here are the highlights: Reduced Speed Zone: There is an 8 mph limit for scooters along the portion of the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail between Monroe Drive and DeKalb Avenue.
Are Scooters Allowed On The Atlanta Beltline?
Yes, but it will be subject to the Reduced Speed Zone on weekday evenings (Monday – Thursday, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.), weekends (Friday at 6 p.m. – Monday 6 a.m.), and state holidays (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
Can You Ride Scooters In Piedmont Park?
Yes, scooters are allowed in Piedmont Park’s shared use pathways. The city is also actively looking at setting up park zones for scooters. These park zones will help reduce clutter and allow for accessibility at entrances to the trails. Like cars and bikes, scooters must yield to pedestrians at crosswalks. If you ride a Lime scooter, safety is your #1 priority. Watch this video on how to ride a Lime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=zOMYOBBRtM8 There are other e-scooters operating in Atlanta. Don’t want to use Lime?
Here’s how to ride a Bird scooter in Atlanta
New E-Scooter Regulations Aim To Fine Riders And Keep Sidewalks Clear
Lime partners with MARTA
Lime and MARTA entered into a partnership in June 2019 to take part in monthly Fresh MARTA Market community festivals to help riders sign up for Lime Access – a low income program that gives heavily discounted rides on Lime electric scooters.
“We are excited by our partnership with Lime and appreciate their focus on raising awareness around last-mile transportation needs,” said MARTA General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker. “Lime is not only committed to problem-solving, but they are ensuring that the solution is accessible and cost-effective.”
Atlanta Travel Guide: How to move to and fro & where to go in the city
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Shoe Crazy Wine is set to debut in the Atlanta area this summer. Sangria Saturday is celebrating the newest brands along with the classic varietals.
Shoe Crazy Wine will take place Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Hall-Space 3261 Roswell Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30305.
Shoe Crazy Wine in Atlanta: What you need to know
Here’s what guests will experience:
* 4 different Sangria Flavors
* Tastings of all Shoe Crazy Wine Varietals
* Prize Drawings throughout the day.
Space is extremely limited get your tickets
Founded by Gwen Hurt, we work with the best vineyards in California to develop our unique blends. Our wines are created with women in mind. Owned and operated by a mother-daughter team, we understand that women face tough daily challenges. And we know we can tackle them together-with a great pair of shoes and a great wine!
Food and Wine Crawl is private tour in select cities that includes trips to popular wine bars, wineries and restaurants.
Originating as a one time event, it proved so popular that the Crawl expanded to spring summer and fall crawls and from Chicago to other cities including an annual “destination crawl” to Napa Valley.
The crawls now combine gourmet food, fine wine and other guilty pleasures along the journey. Wine Crawls are regularly held in Chicago, Atlanta , Dallas, Napa , other cities and even include a destination trip to Rome in the near future.
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
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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Atlanta has made yet another distinguished list, and this time it’s a bittersweet fact. The city is among the places where you can earn six-figures and still be broke.
The figures come from a report by MagnifyMoney, which analyzed data from the largest 100 metropolitan ares in the United States. They also did a deep dive into variables that impact disposable income.
Atlanta on list of cities where you can earn 6 figures and still be broke
The conclusion? Location matters. Overall, East Coast and West Coast families have less disposable income compared to other U.S. households.
MagnifyMoney based its case study on a family topping $8,333 per month in gross income. To come up with the figures, they subtracted the family’s monthly expenses, debt and savings.
Up next: How to find a job in Atlanta
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Although the ninth annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival was a win-win for the city and attendees, there was one crown for the PNC “Best of the Fest” competition.
Chef Kristian Wade of Beau Rivage Resort & Casino took home top prize this year in the PNC “Best of the Fest” competition.
Mississippi chef wins PNC ‘Best of the Fest’ title
Wade’s Landmass Burger was the favorite, featuring a smoky, grilled double-patty, American cheese, Mississippi tomato fondue, caramelized onions, crispy bread and butter pickles, a succulent blend of New Orleans barbeque sauce and Alabama white sauce, and topped with a fried oyster.
Beau Rivage, MGM Resorts International’s AAA Four Diamond beachfront resort in Biloxi, Mississippi features 1,740 guest rooms and suites, nine restaurants and 16 kitchens.
“Thousands of attendees from across the country were drawn to this year’s festival, which provided a great opportunity to bring the community together to experience one of the South’s leading culinary arts festivals,” said Eddie Meyers, PNC regional president for Greater Georgia.
The three-day festival was anchored at the elegant Loews Hotel in Midtown Atlanta. Thousands gathered for the Tasting Tents were spread across Historic Fourth Ward Park.
Here are some highlights from Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2019″
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Are you a jazz lover? Then you’ll love the sound of sweet music coming from Atlanta’s parks throughout the month of May.
The “31 Days of Jazz: Neighborhood Jazz Series” is taking place all month in Atlanta and features a number of sensational acts.
31 Days of Jazz: Neighborhood Jazz Series: What you need to know
Atlanta is a concert city. You can catch live performances across the city on almost any given night. Aside from that, Atlanta is a national tour stop for nearly every major music artists and performer, rather they do comedy or other entertainment.
Check out the whole schedule of 31 Days of Jazz in Atlanta
- May 6 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – MARTA Monday at Five Points Station Featuring the Jacob Deaton Trio – free
- May 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – $20 – Jazz in the Sky at Colony Square
- Live from Woodruff Park
- May 8 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Suite Jazz Series – Free
- May 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm $40
- May 11 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Neighborhood Jazz Series
- May 11 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Jazz @ Chattahoochee Hills with Laura Trey Duo – $25
- May 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Jazz Under the Stars – Free
- May 12 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Neighborhood Jazz Series
- 31 Days of Jazz: Neighborhood Jazz Series In Grant Park is set for Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 4 PM – 8 PM.
- May 13 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – MARTA Monday at College Park Station Featuring The Groove Centric
- May 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Jazz in the Airport Atrium – Free
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May 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Jazz in the Airport Atrium
- May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Jazz in the Sky at Colony Square – $20
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May 14 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Joe Gransden Jazz Jam at Venkman’s
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- May 15 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Jazz in the Plaza @ Peachtree Center
If you want to keep up with all the performances and who’s coming to town, subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly curated list of things to do, what to see and even where to eat.
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Marietta Square Market opened on Thursday, March 28, 2019, to eager crowds looking for good food. They weren’t disappointed. The Marietta food hall features 20 restaurants on the historic square.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the following restaurants are open and serving takeout:
- Grand Champion BBQ | Order Online
- Lucky’s Burger & Brew | Order Online
- Ponko Chicken | Order Online
Now Cobb County residents don’t have to drive to Midtown Atlanta’s Ponce City Market or Krog Street Market to enjoy fresh foods in a community dining room. Marietta Square Market gives them all that they need in Cobb.
Marietta Square Farmers Market: What To Eat
The Market is housed in a renovated warehouse space in the Historic Marietta Square District. The Market’s design harkens back to the style of a historic train station, which is appropriate given that it is located next to a railroad.
Here are the restaurants and food stalls that are part of Marietta Square Market:
- Bread + Butter Bakery
- Cousin’s Maine Lobster
- D’Cuban Cafe
- BullGogi Korean
- Crème de la Crepe
- Forno Vero Pizza
- Four Fat Cows Creamery
- Grand Champion BBQ
- Just Loafin’ Cajun Cafe
- Lucky’s Burger & Brew
- Meat in the Middle
- Momosan Ramen
- Pita Mediterranean
- Shai Karr Eatery Thai Street Food
- Street Taco
- Tandoori Square
- Tiny Bubbles Tea Bar
What Kind Of Food Does Marietta Square Market Have?
The market has plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. But there are also other fresh items.
What are the hours for Marietta Square Market?
Monday – Thursday: 7 am to 10 pm
Friday – Saturday: 7 am to 11 pm
Sunday: 7 am to 9 pmConcordia Properties, an Atlanta-based real estate company specializing in food ventures, is the entity behind Marietta Square Market.
Where is Marietta Market Square located?
Marietta Market Square is located at 65 Church St, Marietta, GA 30060. Here is a map to help you find it.
Is Marietta Square Market pet-friendly?
Marietta Square Market is not just a place to eat and people-watch. Animals can come too. On the patio and in outdoor seating areas, Marietta Square Market is dog-friendly for friendly, supervised dogs.
Animals are not allowed inside the market though.
Did we tell you that there’s plenty of veggies?
On a weekly basis, the Marietta farmer’s market brings in fresh produce, vegetables and meats from Georgia producers.
No matter if it’s ham, lamb, or poultry, the market has it!
When it comes to restaurants and places to eat, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.The culinary excellence of Southern food is only part of the reason why Atlanta restaurants are having a moment. New entries into the restaurant entry, including steakhouses, seafood and fast-casual, represent a growing segment of the new Atlanta restaurants.
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: 5 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 baaaaack. Afropunk’s Carnival of Consciousness Atlanta 2019 is returning this weekend for two days of soulful music, loud and abstract art and colorful and free expression. The dates are Saturday, October 12 & Sunday, October 13.
The event will feature two days of incredible musical artists, including Anderson Paak and FKA Twigs. Previously, Atlanta has been blessed to see such artists as Willow Smith, Miguel, Alice Smith and more.
Afropunk’s Carnival of Consciousness Atlanta 2019 Set For Oct. 12, 13
Like last year, it will be held on Windsor Street near downtown Atlanta.
The annual festival pays homage to cultural cornerstones through music, film, skate, and art. The musical lineup will be announced later this week. Last year, major acts such as Solange, Willow Smith, Danny Brown and Alice Smith rocked the crowd.
“When we started the festival, it was meant as a platform for alternative black talent and to grow an audience we felt did not understand festival culture and therefore wouldn’t pay for it,” co-founder Matthew Morgan told Billboard.com in 2015.
Artists such as Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals, FTA Twigs, Danny Brown and more are slated to perform for Afropunk Atlanta 2019. Here is the full music lineup.
Afropunk Atlanta has been a labor of love as well for Morgan. “We put a lot in by supporting the community for 10 years, so to have the community turn around and support the event, we were extremely happy about that.”
Tickets to the Carnival of Consciousness are on sale now. You can also volunteer and get an earned ticket by working on site.
Afropunk Atlanta: Ticket information
- Ticket purchases are limited to a maximum of 4 tickets per person.
- Once you purchase your ticket, you will receive an order confirmation email from Eventbrite on behalf of The AFROPUNK Festival. Your confirmation will be attached to your email. Make sure to print them out and bring them to the event. Or, you could go green and download the Eventbrite app on your smartphone!
- IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder.
- If you are having any other technical issues with your order, click here to contact Eventbrite.
- All purchases are final. No refunds or exchanges.
- Event is rain or shine.
• Artists subject to change.
**Only purchase from official AFROPUNK page. If you purchase from another source, you risk purchasing a counterfeit or invalid pass. AFROPUNK is not responsible for passes purchased from unofficial sources.
Where is Afropunk going to be held in Atlanta for 2019?
The annual Afropunk festival will be held at 787 Windsor Street Southwest Atlanta, GA 30315. Here is a map to help you find it.
(Story image via Facebook.com/afropunk / Ryan Purcell)This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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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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A Taste of East Point is happening on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 1 to 9 p.m. The event will take place in downtown East Point.
A Taste of East Point is a family-friendly event that will feature great music, food and art in downtown East Point.
A Taste of East Point: Everything you need to know
There will also be a live music performed on stage all day, featuring many local artists. Vendors from around the area will also be on hand showcasing their handmade works of art, community tables, business booths and much more!
The event is free to attend and parking is free as well. In addition to a wide selection of food, there will be adult beverages available with ID.
Come out and bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy A Taste of East Point.
Where will A Taste of East Point be held?
A Taste of East Point take place at the Downtown Commons, 2757 East Point Street – just one block from the East Point MARTA Train Station. Here is a map to help you find it.
It’s 2019 and festival season will be making this way to Atlanta in no time. if you want to be in the mix at all the locales — from Dunwoody to College Park — you need to know what’s going on. Where are the Atlanta festivals this year? We’ve got you.The only way to know is to check out AtlantaFi’s Atlanta Festival Guide 2019, which features all you need to know about local festivals including the Dogwood Festival, Fried Chicken Fest, Shaky Knees, Music Midtown and more.
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The NBA playoffs are here. What better time to grab a group of pals and head to your favorite local bar? Don’t know where to go? Here the best sports bars in Atlanta:
. That’s means it’s time get in front of a TV, grab a beer and food and watch Steph Curry and the other NBA superstars go to work. But where? Here are the best Atlanta sports bars to watch the NBA playoffs.
Although our beloved Hawks aren’t in the playoffs this year, we can still show hometown support by repping those ATL Jerseys.
Here are the top Atlanta sports bars to watch the NBA playoffs
To find out where the Atlanta sports bars are that have huge TV screens, good drinks, great food, accommodating servers, hip bartenders and more, we culled numerous reviews from our friends at Yelp, Google and TripAdvisor. This is what we came up with.
Here are the best Atlanta sports bars to watch the NBA playoffs.
STATS Brewpub
300 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, (404) 885-1472The go-to sports bar in downtown Atlanta, STATS is a short walk from the Omni, CNN Center and College Football Hall of Fame. Inside the brewpub, customers can try their hand at tabletop beer taps and exquisite food with screens all around to watch the NFL playoffs.One Google reviewer says: “This place was incredible! Service was excellent, food was amazing! There were so many delicious looking things on the menu that my waitress had to help me out with a recommendation. I’m glad I listened to her, the BBQ Brisket Burger was out of this world. The fries were really good too. And then she talked me into getting the key lime pie, it was every bit as good as everything else was. I will definitely go back whenever I’m in Atlanta again.”El Super Pan at The Battery
El Super Pan at The Battery is the perfect place to enjoy some Cuban-inspired dishes while watching your #1 sports team.Here’s why one Google reviewer says it’s the best sports bar in Atlanta: “The flavor in each dish, AMAZING! The agua tropical is refreshing and they always have a different variety based upon the season. Try them all! The decor is vibrant and the music uplifts your spirit. The staff here are awesome and Chef Hector is very engaging. He usually makes great recommendations in case you find yourself unsure of what to order. This restaurant is def my fav!”Dugan’s Restaurant
Dugan’s has been a reliable go-to spot in Midtown Atlanta about as long as its nearby neighbor, the Clermont Lounge. Lively entertainment, a constant dancefloor and all the chicken wings and beer you could want make this place a great sports bar.Here’s why this is one of the best sports bars in Atlanta: “Great dive bar complete with sassy bartender, interesting cast of characters at the bar and great wings. The wings have subtle differences from traditional wing sauces like Anchor Bar sauce. The drinks are poured strong. Their wings are better than their tenders. (They have a tendency to overcook). It’s a great respite for lunch compared to the chaos of Ponce City Market.”Ponce Sports Lounge
3924 E Ponce De Leon Ave Clarkston, GA 30021
Ponce Sports Lounge has hookah, live music and pool tables, but the chef-prepared food is the best in all of Clarkston. Although it is not a restaurant, you can order food up until 3 a.m. on the weekends.
Here’s what one Google reviewer says: “Was our first time at this venue and it was a GREAT experience. the server was pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. The Chef bought out our entrees and was very personable
Food/drinks/ambience.”The U Bar
3515 Camp Creek Pkwy #50-70, East Point, GA 30344, (404) 349-2301The premiere sports bar at Camp Creek, the U Bar features cool music, wings specials in a club environment that is packed on the weekends.One Google reviewer says: “Pretty lit. Moreso a place to socialize, eat and watch games. Music was good . You can dance but Its not a club. Hoped this helped. Oh and 10 for women 20 for me. I heard they have good wings.”Popular party spot with sports, DJs & dancing, with drink specials & a full menu for dining.The Tavern
3560 Camp Creek Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30344, (404) 349-9285The Tavern, known as Camp Creek’s OTHER sports bar, has events almost every weekday night, including karaoke, drink specials and more.One Google reviewer says: “The lemon pepper and hot mixed wings are AMAZING. I also enjoy their karaoke nights which are live and many patrons participate so it makes me feel okay because I can’t sing to save my life. I’d definitely recommend checking them out on Wednesday night and enjoy the atmosphere.”Hudson Grille
942 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, (404) 892-0892Hudson Grille has three locations in Atlanta, one downtown, one in Midtown and the other one in Brookhaven. Huge TV screens at every turn and good food make this one of the best Atlanta sports bars to enjoy the game.One Google reviewer says: “Food is always great along with service and overall atmosphere. I personally come here frequently during football season because it is home to Raven Nation South, located in the upstairs area of the bar. I love the sports atmosphere that Hudson Grill provides.”Yard House
261 19th St NW #1100, Atlanta, GA (404) 815-8990Thanks to an awesome Midtown location (there’s another one at The Battery next to SunTrust Park) and above-average beverage program, Yard House at Atlantic Station has a devoted following among sports fans. The stylish sports bar’s patio is a great people-watching spot and the burgers, steaks and tacos on the menu make this place a must-visit to watch the NFL playoffs.
One Google reviewer explains why this is one of the best sports bars in Atlanta: “Happening place with excellent food! You just can’t go wrong with Yard House. We visit Atlanta every year at Christmas time, and Yard House has become a family tradition. The menu is extensive and everything we’ve tried has been delicious! They have an excellent Happy Hour … that includes a HUGE selection of 1/2 price appetizers. I think we have literally ordered everything on the happy hour menu! You can’t beat the price!”
Topgolf
1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, (404) 475-4000Topgolf caters not to the golf fan so much, but the sports fan. With flat-screen TVs at every station, you can swing clubs or sit back and enjoy your game when you want it. Inside at the bar, you can see multiple screens from several vantage points while you eat and drink.
Here’s why one Google reviewer says this is one of the best sports bars in Atlanta:: “This is a really fun place for all age groups. If golf is not your thing, they also offer table tennis or ping pong upstairs and pool tables downstairs. The putting area is spacious. Of course it is outdoors, but they offer large heat lamps directly over the seating area. There are two levels to the seating area. The first is a high bar with chairs. The second is a u-shaped outdoor sofa with a center table. All food and drink orders can be placed from your bay. For each game, each player gets 20 chances to “put the ball in the hole”. You can take all 20 swings in a row or rotate players as you’d like. If you aren’t interested in playing any of the game options, you can also dine in or have a round at the bar. Enjoy!”
Taco Mac
933 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, (678) 904-7211With eight locations in Atlanta, including in Midtown on Peachtree and in Dunwoody, Taco Mac is a sports fan’s favorite place to watch the NBA playoffs or any sports event. Featuring the most expansive beer menu of any Atlanta sports bar, Taco Mac is the perfect place to enjoy a craft beer, malt, ale or IPA with your buffalo wings.One Google reviewer says: “Fast and delicious food. Live music on Friday night. Very personable servers. Really great fajitas. They are very open to accommodate changes to menu. One of my favorite places to eat.”Here is the first round NBA playoffs scheduleNBA playoff schedule 2019
First round schedule
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Game 3ESPN Saturday, April 20 2:00p tbd
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Game 3 or 4TNT 4:30p tbd
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Game 3 or 4TNT 8:00p tbd
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Game 3 or 4ESPN 10:30p tbd
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Game 3 or 4ESPN Sunday, April 21 1:00p tbd
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Game 4ABC 3:30p tbd
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Game 4ABC 7:00p tbd
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Game 4TNT 9:30p tbd
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Game 4TNT Friday, April 26 7:00p tbd
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Game 6*ESPNEWS 8:00p tbd
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Game 6*ESPN 9:30p tbd
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Game 6*ESPNEWS 10:30p tbd
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Game 6*ESPN Sunday, April 28 1:00p tbd
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Game 7*ABC 3:30p tbd
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