you happen to have a little free time during your weekend in Atlanta, you might want to venture out…read moreto the Artist Market in Atlantic Station. Friday nights serves as background for the Artist' Market, where a small gathering of artisans, crafters, and jewelry makers display and sell their wares-the market helps add a different vibe to the kinetic energy & hustle of lovers and others who frequent the Atlantic Station scene. Lots of originality and innovation within these creative boundaries-There also is an interesting selection of vendors on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, akin to those open air markets that you might experience in Soho or downtown Paris. You might pick up a modernist painting made by the next Jackson Pollock, or some original silver handmade pendants, imported shea butters and lotions, mother of pearl evening bags, East Asian/Indo oils and incense, bbq and chef apparel...there's so much to see and experience. Be sure to check out the Holiday Market beginning this November-it's a European style market with a unique assortment of gifts and goodies for the holiday season. The Atlantic Station Market is within the heart of this sprawling new complex of theaters, cool restaurants, modern loft-style condos and boutiques. If you have any questions or need additional info, please go to their website at http://www.affps.com Also go to www.rummagepad.com for a cool video short on Atlantic Station

Really nice setup for city services. Great inside with public parking underground and public…read morerestrooms too. We primarily come for concerts on the green. Perfect location with lots of food trucks. Bring your own chair for comfort. Great theater inside with many activities. You can tell Sandy Springs has $$$. Lots of restaurants within walking distance and Krogers down the street.

My friend and I came to City Springs to partake in the Juneteenth Festivities. There were food…read moretrucks, business vendors, and entertainment on the center stage. There is plenty of activities for the kids such as the splash pad and face painting. The Sandy Springs police were out and about securing the area so we could enjoy. We loved sitting in the rocking chairs and swings. It was such a beautiful event to see all diverse of African Americans and other races taking apart of this wonderful event.

THE DECATUR CAMERA COURT RACKET: What I Learned Today…read more I just walked out of the City of Decatur Municipal Court (420 W. Trinity Pl) regarding an automated school zone camera ticket from Blue Line Solutions (a private company out of Tennessee). I didn't go to save the $85; I went as an observer to see how the system operates. What I witnessed is a total revenue racket designed to protect profit over logic. 1. The "Non-Driver" Loophole (How to Beat the Ticket)Before my case was called, I watched a line of about 8 or 9 people walk completely free with immediate, unquestioned dismissals. By Georgia law, these cameras can only photograph the back of your car--they cannot legally photograph your face. The law presumes the registered owner was driving. However, if you show up and state under oath that you were not the person operating the vehicle at that time, the city's case instantly collapses. The court cannot legally force you to name who was driving. They keep this loophole incredibly quiet because if everyone knew it, the camera program would go bankrupt overnight. 2. A Biased Courtroom & Rushed JusticeWhen it was my turn, I admitted I was the driver but laid out a flawless logistical defense. I was caught at 3:38 PM--nearly 50 minutes after Westchester Elementary dismissed, meaning the street was completely clear of kids or buses. I was boxed into the center lane by heavy traffic, with a massive landscape trailer physically blocking my line of sight to the roadside sign over the crest of the hill.Instead of evaluating the physical reality of the road, the judge openly snickered and mocked my testimony in front of the courtroom for stating I was "pickled" by traffic. Her only response was, "All I know is the system says it was working, and you can't prove it wasn't." They force you to prove a negative while their out-of-state vendor rakes in cash. 3. The 2027 Law Change Is a Red HerringThe judge kept repeating to everyone in the room that the Georgia Legislature passed a new law (HB 651) making flashing lights mandatory alongside cameras by July 2027. But as she proved today, that change is completely irrelevant to them. If the lights fail during a storm and you cannot physically prove they were dark, they will still rule against you and take your money anyway. The Bottom Line: I watched this court clear an estimated $1,500 to $2,000 in fines in just a 90-minute window. It would cost me over $200 in non-refundable filing fees to appeal this to the DeKalb County Superior Court, which is exactly how they trap you--making it more expensive to fight them than to just pay the fine. If you get one of these tickets in the mail, do not just pay it online. Look at the back of the ticket, find the Affidavit of Non-Responsibility, and use the framework the law left open for you. Don't let this local cash machine fool you twice. Please share this to warn your neighbors!

The city of Decatur is a city within the city of Atlanta. It's occupies about 4.2 sq. miles…read moreaccording to Wikipedia. Some of the city's best colleges such as Georgia State, Emory University and Agnes Scott just to name a few are located in this area. Decatur residents are some of the most educated and highest income earners for the city of Atlanta. The average house hold income is about $75,000 and over 57% have a bachelor or higher degree. With demographics like this there is no question that there are plenty of good eats in this area. In fact I would say some of the best restaurants (regardless of price) are located within this vicinity. I'm going to list a few but you can just google "best places to eat in Decatur, GA" and there are no shortages of blogs, articles and reviews praising the area's eats.... 1. Your DeKalb Farmers Market on Ponce is one of the city's original and still one of the best places to get high quality eats from all different regions and budget friendly. https://www.yelp.com/biz/your-dekalb-farmers-market-decatur?uid=FdPioXvctMq8lhBtd_NnTg&utm_campaign=www_business_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) 2. Bone's... arguably Atlanta's best steak house....I've been eating here all of my life. One of the reasons I like Bone's is because they are total un-snobby about their high class restaurant...Not only will you find families here but it's incredibly racially diverse here. Plus every time I come here for so-in-so's birthday or some celebration I always walk away thinking "I think that's the best meal I've ever had in this city" Yes. You will find people that say other places has better steaks...maybe they're right but Bone's has the whole package i.e. service, food, atmosphere, etc. and it's consistent...Not first meal good and second meal not so good....always good. No matter what day of the week or what time you show up.... https://www.yelp.com/biz/bones-atlanta-6?uid=FdPioXvctMq8lhBtd_NnTg&utm_campaign=www_business_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) 3. The General Muir is where you want to get a good NY pastrami or good ole home made Jewish comfort food. It's an institution and its always packed but that's a good sign. https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-general-muir-atlanta?uid=FdPioXvctMq8lhBtd_NnTg&utm_campaign=www_business_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) 4. Bocca Lupo is one of the city's most celebrated and consistently good Italian restaurants. They're famous for their black spaghetti but really you can't get a bad meal here. https://www.yelp.com/biz/boccalupo-atlanta?uid=FdPioXvctMq8lhBtd_NnTg&utm_campaign=www_business_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) 5. Bacchanalia is considered one of the top restaurants in Atlanta and some people think it maybe the best....that's debatable.....personally I think for the money I rather spend it on sushi but it's your world and we just live in it.....worth checking out anyway https://www.yelp.com/biz/bacchanalia-atlanta?uid=FdPioXvctMq8lhBtd_NnTg&utm_campaign=www_business_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) There you have it....not a great list but decent..... 1392nd review 6/20/2018 312th for 2018

"Fragrant, robust, buttery". All descriptions of wine and all descriptions of TASTE Network…read more Brady L has put something together that can't be found anywhere else in Atlanta. Genius! The TASTE Network, hosts wine and cheese pairing events at great venues all over Atlanta. What makes this unique is that each event is at a new location with new pairings. Some of the events are for charity, loft openings, or just to mingle with new people. All of the events are informative, engaging, and absolutely fun! If you're new to wine, or don't know much about them, Brady has an excellent way of teaching you about them. He can show you what to look for, how to taste it, and which cheeses or other dishes to pair with it. And if you're a connoisseur, you'll love to try the wines from all over the world. I can't say enough good things about the TASTE Network. I have learned a lot, tasted a lot of good wines, and made some new friends.

Great menu! I would come in here daily if they were open earlier. Clearly poorly managed if they…read moreare a breakfast place that opens at 7:30.... I get into work at 6:30 like many of the potential customers who work across the street.

City of Forest Park is located 9 miles south of the city of Atlanta, GA. The city for years had a…read morereputation for being crime ridden but that is starting to change for the better. The city is really starting to clean the place up and basketball star Shaquille O'Neal recently made news that he was investing in 9 Papa John's franchises and one of them will be located here in Forest Park https://www.henryherald.com/features/shaquille-o-neal-invests-in-nine-papa-john-s-restaurants/article_85b5e488-911c-11e9-8c0b-93d72b433b6c.html But since this is Yelp...let us see where we can get a bite to eat around here... 1. Don Burrito Grill https://goo.gl/maps/SE4tkDPAjYBBQ4M67 2. Pho Dai Loi https://goo.gl/maps/GisoTHEzwLHGBU1F6 3. Ray's Southern Foods https://goo.gl/maps/zL2G74zS7VibAzHGA 4. El Rio Grande https://goo.gl/maps/GUG2MbXcj3BBFW3i7 5. Mami's La Cubana Cuban Restaurant https://goo.gl/maps/aUgbub3BoUkaD6U7A

Went to an amazing event there this evening Food Truck Friday! Family friendly, great food, and…read moregood music. Different types of food so something for everyone. Social distancing enforced, mask required, hand sanitizer everywhere, so felt safe the entire time. They had tables set up for people to eat there if they wanted next time I go because I will go again I want to see more people there!

An interesting sculpture in the center of Decatur's Harmony Park. It looks to me like a…read morethree-dimensional asterisk but it also has the nickname "Cheeto." A couple of kids were climbing on it which looked extremely unsafe. Thankfully, there is a caption: In this modern world, where we constantly feel more connected through advancements in technology, I believe that we are simultaneously disconnected as a result of these devices. By using public art as a vehicle for expressing contemporary issues concerning communication I see the concept for my work becoming more relevant every day. Through the radiating spokes of my abstracted satellite forms I hope to engage the viewers' curiosity and invite public interaction. Dealing with issues of communication in my own life I have realized this is a struggle that many of us encounter. As I think about the idea of communication I realize that I can internalize this issue, or make it as broad as the world around me. How can we better communicate ourselves to the world? That is the question. These forms seem to remind us of some type of foreign communication device. Appendages reaching outward to send or receive signals from others, it is difficult to discern whether it is from the future or the past, and how well it served its purpose. We may also decide that these devices illustrate an overwhelming desire to be understood in our own efforts of communication. The examination into the roles we play and the quality of our own personal relationships is the intention of these forms. These devices may be tangible evidence of how communication succeeds or fails in our own lives and in the lives of others. The artwork is part of The Decatur Artway and is presented by the Decatur Arts Alliance in partnership with the Decatur Tourism Bureau and the Decatur Downtown Development Authority. [Review 20039 overall - 639 in Georgia - 1014 of 2023.]

Georgia Power deservedly gets a lot of flack for their heavy-handed business practices. However,…read moreI'm not here to complain about nuke plants or the PSC (well, THIS time.) I'm here to actually praise the big, black Leaning Tower of Power. Why? Well, simply because of the Disco Substation. Now I don't know why this thing exists. Well, TECHNICALLY, I know why this substation exists, to transform voltage and current from those used in transmission lines to those used in distribution lines. This, however, does not explain the disco lights. Seriously, disco lights. Drive by this thing at night and it looks like an all-night rave. Or maybe an alien ship from Close Encounters landing nearby (in which Richard Dreyfuss played an electrical lineman. Coincidence?) (Time passes and googs are oogled.) OK, after further research, I discovered that the disco lights are part of some art installation used to hide the substation. In my opinion, the use of disco lights kind of DRAWS attention to things, but, hey, I'm no fancy artist. Still, props to both Georgia's (Power and Tech) for adding disco lights to, well, anything. They should start adding disco lights to the Tech Tower or maybe some of their dorms. It might help those enginerds relax and get their funk on. Because THAT, my foxy ladies, would be groooovy.