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After a lot of infighting, Congress has finally approved a second stimulus payment for $600 to most Americans.
Now, $600 is not really a lot of money. We could waste it really fast if we’re not careful. So, that’s why we need to use it wisely. Here are some ways to spend your stimulus money.
Smart Ways To Spend Your Stimulus Money
Hopefully, we can get $2,000 in stimulus payments, which President Biden is in favor of. Because this proposal has yet to gain steam in Congress, the thing to do right now is to save as much money as you can. Here are some ways to do that:
1. Start An Emergency Fund
If you don’t have an emergency fund, you should consider starting one. An emergency fund doesn’t have to be a huge amount of money.
What it needs to do is cover a certain amount of months for when times get rough. Target two to three months for now and see how it goes.
2. Pay Off Your Debts
If one thing is certain in all this, it’s that you need to have as much capital as you can. If you’re in debt from credit cards or late payments, you can put the stimulus money to good use.
Pay off your debts from the largest bill to the smallest. This way, you’ll escape those large interest payments that cost way more than the original balance.
3. Open A Savings Account
When great way to save money is by opening a savings account. Here’s how to go about it: Look for banks that have savings accounts with attractive APR, annual percentage rate, or interest rate stated in yearly terms.
The better your APR, the more money your savings account can generate.
4. Invest It In Your 401(K)
If you don’t know, a 401(K) is an employer-supplied retirement account. Typically, your job will match your contributions.
If you have some extra money hanging around (like a stimulus check) you could choose to add this money into your 401(K). This is an attractive option because your 401(k) is TAX FREE!
So all the money you put there won’t be taxed until, hopefully, it has multiplied through the years and you can live on it. Learn more about a 401(k) here.
5. Donate It
There are many charities that are looking for money right now. If you’re a foodie, you could choose to give to restaurant workers who are having a hard time.
The local hair salon industry is another segment that is accepting donations.
You also could simply give some of the money to people you know personally, whether they be friends or family. The point is to just give!
Up Next: When Is The Second Stimulus Check Coming?
If you’re looking for more ways to save money, here are some resources you should know about.
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Are you looking to buy a home in metro Atlanta? There’s a new reality TV show that is casting for people and families who are in the homebuying process.The show is being produced for a major home network for people looking to find homes in their dream neighborhood.Once selected, you’ll be paired with a real estate agent and contractor to guide you through the process. The show is being put on by 51 Minds Entertainment.Here is what they’re looking for.- People who have recently bought or looking to buy a home in metro Atlanta.
- Home seekers interested in someone to teach them how to build instant home equity.
- Home seekers who are open to finding homes that need renovations.
Here’s How To Apply:
Email 51MindsCasting2020@gmail.com and include the following:- ‘Name
- Contact info
- Five photos of yourself and family
- Your house budget
- Your top five home must-haves
- Your desired neighborhoods
To be selected, you must be at least 21 years of age, among other eligibility requirements.If you’ve recently purchased your dream home, you’re still eligible, just email your story to 51MindsCasting2020@gmail.com.
With more than 900 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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Are you a fan of chicken? Chicken Out, a new delivery-only concept , has opened in West Midtown and is serving yard bird any way you want it: Fried, baked, BBQ, etc.
Chef Nick Leahy is the man behind the eatery, which is primed for pandemic dining. The eatery is open for delivery from 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
You can order Chicken Out from the various delivery options in Atlanta:
Chicken Out joins Atlanta’s many storied chicken establishments, but this one is unique in that it’s not trying to do anything but serve you some good food. And it’s good.
What’s On The Menu At Chicken Out?
If you want to know what’s on the menu at Chicken Out, it’s chicken, of course! Selections include Half or Whole Roasted Bird, Crispy Chicken Sandwich and Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings.
Sauces that you can get on your wings include:
- Hot & sour
- Honey-habanero
- Classic buffalo (regular or hot)
- Garlic & chili butter
- Spicy BBQ
- Jamaican jerk
- Green curry
The best restaurants on the Beltline all have excellent customer service and food. What separates them from many of the other spots is that they’re on the urban playground called the Beltline.
The ATL has other cool eateries as well. If you’re gluten-free, there’s plenty of options. Same goes for keto-friendly restaurants or Asian fare in Atlanta.
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The Georgia Bulldogs begin the 2020 season with some major questions on an uneven playing field in more ways than one. Not only has COVID-19 severely limited the number of games, fans and everything else, but the Dawgs have some holes to fill.
If you’re looking for a place to watch UGA games, these bars have the big screen TVs and great food you need.
Last year, Georgia won the SEC East behind strong performances from the signal caller and defense. This year, the competition — an all-SEC affair — will be stiffer.
2020 Georgia Football Schedule: Opponents And Games
Georgia Football 2020 Schedule
Date Opponent / Score Time Tickets Information Saturday, Sept. 26 Arkansas -- 37-10 4 p.m. From $78 Saturday, Oct. 3 Auburn -- 27-6 7:30 p.m. From $279 Saturday, Oct 10 Tennessee -- 44-21 3:30 p.m. From $197 Saturday, Oct. 17 Alabama -- 24-41 8 p.m. From $303 Saturday, Oct. 24 Kentucky Noon From $125 Saturday, Nov. 7 Florida 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Missouri TBD From $172 Saturday, Nov. 21 Mississippi State TBD From $204 Saturday, Nov. 28 South Carolina TBD From $137 Saturday, Dec. 5 Vanderbilt TBD From $171 Here is the Georgia 2020 football schedule. It opens in a PDF and you can download it o you can keep it handy.
Let’s hope Head Coach Kirby Smart can bring home a championship!
Where Can I Watch Georgia Games?
Photo credit: Yardhouse (The Battery) / Facebook If you want to find a good spot to watch Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State and other college football, here are the best sports bars in Atlanta.
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The Taste of Atlanta is set to take place Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Midtown Atlanta. The event will be held at Historic Fourth Ward Park.
The award-winning food event will feature the best of Atlanta’s craft beer, wine and spirits.
Taste of Atlanta 2020: Everything You Need To Know
The Taste of Atlanta will showcase the local restaurant scene, featuring restaurants as well as on-stage cooking demos, cooking classes and new this year, Food Districts, a more expansive VIP Experience and a Saturday night concert. Here’s what’s in store:
Opening Night Party: October 16
Friday kicks off with the Opening Night Party hosted by a top Atlanta chef. The music and food tastings will go from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Main Tasting Events (October 17 & 18)
Bringing together chefs from neighborhoods across Atlanta and representing dozens of cuisines, Taste of Atlanta will serve as a destination to try bites from restaurants all in one place.
The main festival will also include live cooking demonstrations from chefs,taste talks, and cooking classes. Make sure you sign up for free cooking classes.
Food Districts
Taste of Atlanta will also feature Food Districts that specialize in a dish- or location-specific cuisine from that particular area. Here are the Food Districts that will be included:
- Brunch All Day
- Buford Highway
- Tailgating
Bartending Competition
There will also be a bartending competition that shows the best drink pourers who demonstrate mastery of a spirit, timely submissions, presentation skills, media/ collaboration skills, and volume batching.
VIP Experience
The Taste of Atlanta’s VIP Experience provides access to an all-inclusive festival area with tastings from around a dozen select restaurants and pours from craft beer, wine and cocktail makers.
VIP ticket holders can access the General Admission area of the festival and will also receive a post-event tasting list from restaurants enjoyed in all areas of the festival.
How To Get Tickets To Taste of Atlanta
Ready for the Taste of Atlanta? Tickets are on sale now for Friday’s Opening Night Party and Saturday and Sunday’s main tasting events. Guests are encouraged to buy early.
This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city.Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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A new Atlanta restaurant has opened at the Bobby Jones Golf Course, which recently underwent a major renovation. Boone’s restaurant is set to open its doors in early September, AtlantaFi.com has learned.
The new eatery offers patrons upscale American cuisine against the lush backdrop of the golf course green.
Executive chef Austin Rocconi says in a press release that, “We will push the envelope for what we can do with upscale casual. We’re not going to be a fine-dining restaurant but will bring the same level of service and variety with our wine and food in a very casual atmosphere.”
Inside the eatery will be a veranda, miniature driving range and other golf-inspired activities.
What’s On The Menu At Boone’s Restaurant?
Rocconi says you can expect a “melting pot” when it comes to the cuisine served at Boone’s. That includes food that embraces the Southern palette as well as that of Latin America and even France.
Where Is Boone’s Located?
Boone’s restaurant is located at the Bobby Jones Golf Course inside the Murray Golf House. The address is 2205 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.
If you want to check out some other food spots in the area, here are the best restaurants in Buckhead. Or you might like to read our Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.
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HEREafter, an integrative pop-up theater experience, is returning to Atlanta for four nights in September.
HEREafter Returns to Atlanta
Taking place from the safety of the audience members’ cars and then in a socially distancing parking garage, HEREafter will engulf the audience in the story of a family thrown into chaos after the death of their matriarch.
Shows will take place from Sept. 10 through 13 with 3 shows per night at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.How To Get Tickets
You can buy tickets to HEREafter at Freshtix.com.
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September is very special for Alopecians, because it’s Alopecia Awareness Month! Alopecian Beauty Co. will be celebrating its third-annual event on Saturday, September 12, 2020.
The event runs from 7–10 PM EDT at White Label Creative Space, 349 Decatur St SE Unit M Atlanta, GA 30312.
Alopecian Beauty Mixer In Atlanta: Everything You Need To Know
Alopecian Beauty Mixer is an amazing party with the community an industry to uplift men, women and children who suffers from the hair loss disease Alopecia Areata.
This event will be a complete servicing experience where all Beauty Professionals, Business Owners, and Entrepreneurs will have exhibits just for attendees to engage in.
Mixer is Including a bartender for 21+ participants and special guest. We’ll offer raffles, fun games and gifts for small donations toward the cause. Make sure you dress to impress celebrity photographers are going to be in the building for personal and group shoots. Why not have a amazing time while supporting a positive cause? Lets come together LA showing love, support and give back! See you there…
(Please please bring cash, though cards/checks may not be allowed at all exhibits).Strict Dresscode Enforced: Cream | Pink | Mauve (Pastel Colors) Formal Attire (Men & Women Event) (All Ages)
Event Includes: Complementary Services, Food, Dj, Singer, Motivational Speakers, Models, Cosmetologist, CustomWig-giveaways, Dermatologist, Barbers, Oncologist, Body Paint, Tattoo artist, Massage Therapist, Live Demos, and so much more!
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There are a lot of Atlanta movies you can watch on Netflix. The reason is because film productions are in full swing on Peachtree.
There’s no bigger player in movie-making today than Netflix, and the number of Netflix series filmed in Atlanta are growing.
Gone are the days when production would commence in L.A. movie lots. Along with the megalist of movies filmed here, Netflix movies are being filmed en masse in Atlanta.
Here Are Atlanta Movies You Can Watch On Netflix
First of all, let’s start with one of the biggest hits on Netflix…
Stranger Things
The “Stranger Things” franchise has been a hit for three seasons now on Netflix. The weird fantasy-sci fi drama focuses on strange happenings in a small town.
The series has filmed in various places around metro Atlanta, including Gwinnett Place Mall for some spooky scenes.
Watch Stranger Things on Netflix
Raising Dion
This fantastical series debuted in the fall of 2019 on Netflix. The project centers on a little boy with special powers and a mother trying to process it all. Actor Michael B. Jordan played a major role in getting the project made and also stars.
Watch Raising Dion on Netflix
Ozark
The Netflix series “Ozark” stars Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial planner who relocates his family from Chicago to the Ozarks. Laura Linney plays his wife Wendy. Sofia Hublitz and Skylar Gaertner play the couple’s kids.
Watch Ozark on Netflix
Insatiable
“Insatiable” is a movie about a teenage girl who loses weight and immediately becomes popular at school. All at the direction of a disgraced civil lawyer-turned-beauty pageant coach.
Watch Insatiable on Netflix
Sticks & Stones
Comedian Dave Chappelle comes through again with another hard-hitting, insightful and crude commentary on the world. This was filmed at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta.
Watch Sticks & Stones On Netflix
The Players Club
This 1998 classic was inspired after Ice Cube toured throughout the South and stumbled upon Atlanta’s strip club scene. The rest, as they say, is cinematic history.
Watch The Players Club On Netflix
Containment
This movie originally aired on cable TV before getting revived on Netflix. The plot revolves around a deadly pathogen that spreads around Atlanta. Sound familiar?
Love Is Blind
Photo credit: Love is Blind / Netflix Filmed in Atlanta, Love is Blind takes the blind date experiment to the limits as Nick and Vanessa Lachey host this series where single men and women get engaged and vow to marry before meeting in person.
Watch Love Is Blind on Netflix
Atlanta continues to be the epicenter of modern-day movie making in the United States. There have been more than 700 TV and movie productions in the last few years. And it’s not going to stop anytime soon.
If you have a great TV or film idea, you can shop it at Tyler Perry Studios or even film it with the movie equipment you need. Whatever, Atlanta is the movie capital of the world.
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Biltong Bar’s Butcher and Bottle Shop, a South African-inspired pop-up shop, is set to open on Wednesday, July 29 at Biltong Bar Ponce City Market.
When Does Biltong Bar’s Butcher And Bottle Shop Open?
The pop-up shop will subsequently open on Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m in the popular Ponce City Market food hall.
If you’re not familiar with Biltong Bar, it’s a South African-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar specializing in dry-aged beef jerky.
The Butcher and Bottle Shop comes to us via a Biltong partnership withHalpern’s Steak and Seafood.
What’s On Biltong Butcher And Bottle Shop’s Menu?
The types of dishes available at Biltong’s Butcher and Bottle Shop include the following:
- House-made biltong (South African beef jerky)
- Cases of select cuts of steak, including Cowboy Ribeyes and Black Wagyu Filets from Halpern’s
When it comes to beverages, the pop-up Bottle Shop will feature some of Biltong’s best-selling cocktails and an exclusive list of South African wines and top-shelf pours, including:
- Willett Family Estate 4yr Rye
- Jim Beam Distiller’s Masterpiece Bourbon
- Reserve de la Familia Extra Anejo Tequila
Bottled cocktails that are currently available to go from the restaurant’s acclaimed cocktail menu. Here is the Biltong Bar Butcher and Bottle Shop Full Menu, which is subject to change based on availability.
Biltong Bar at Ponce City Market, which opened in 2016, is part of restaurateur and South African native Justin Anthony’s hospitality group True Story Brands.
Only in Atlanta can the casual observer find specialty food shops, off-the-beaten-path restaurants, farmers’ markets and farm stands all at an affordable price point.
But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?