― gareth, Tuesday, 22 January 2002 01:00 (twenty-two years ago) link
― N., Tuesday, 22 January 2002 01:00 (twenty-two years ago) link
― Edna Welthorpe, Mrs, Tuesday, 22 January 2002 01:00 (twenty-two years ago) link
Go to New Orleans.
― Dr. C, Tuesday, 22 January 2002 01:00 (twenty-two years ago) link
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 22 January 2002 01:00 (twenty-two years ago) link
― Dan Perry, Tuesday, 22 January 2002 01:00 (twenty-two years ago) link
― ethan, Tuesday, 22 January 2002 01:00 (twenty-two years ago) link
I spent a nice few days in Atlanta, but you need to see the rest of GA - Savannah, Macon, Jekyll Island and its neighbours and, yes, Athens. Also, go to South Carolina while you're there. The coastal towns in the southern part of the State are adorable.
― Jeff W, Tuesday, 22 January 2002 01:00 (twenty-two years ago) link
― Tracer Hand, Tuesday, 22 January 2002 01:00 (twenty-two years ago) link
― Arthur, Tuesday, 22 January 2002 01:00 (twenty-two years ago) link
Thanks!!
― Ernest P. (ernestp), Friday, 24 June 2005 02:43 (eighteen years ago) link
― jody l'anti-vierge (Jody Beth Rosen), Friday, 24 June 2005 02:49 (eighteen years ago) link
I tried to like Atlanta, and some of the stuff around Little Five Points and whatever is OK, but...bleh. BUT, it is also the gay capital of the South (well, excluding Miami...and New Orleans...OK, it's the gay capital of the Mid-South), which is worth something.
― gypsy mothra (gypsy mothra), Friday, 24 June 2005 05:00 (eighteen years ago) link
http://gothamist.com/2008/07/11/new_yorkers_leave_for_atlanta.php
― gabbneb, Friday, 11 July 2008 19:24 (fifteen years ago) link
flying out on wednesday! only there for a couple of days but if anyone's got recommendations for places to hang out, restaurants, things to do and see in case i have a spare few hours...will be at the-dream's show on thu night.
dunno exactly where i'll be staying yet though.
― lex pretend, Monday, 18 May 2009 18:58 (fourteen years ago) link
i'm really excited - this was gonna be my dream holiday this year (week in ATL at the end of aug then a week in NYC at the start of sep for the us open) which i was resigned to postponing to next year at least, and now i get to go anyway...
― lex pretend, Monday, 18 May 2009 18:59 (fourteen years ago) link
oh and also, what's the weather usually like at this time of year?
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Atlanta&state=GA&site=FFC&textField1=33.7629&textField2=-84.4226&e=1
― resistance is feudal (WmC), Monday, 18 May 2009 19:05 (fourteen years ago) link
The Ren-Fest is nearby in Fairburn. My favorite comedy shows there at the Tortuga Twins and Dead Bob. Atlanta has Agatha's Mystery Dinner Theater and Georgia Aquarium which are both expensive. There are these exhibits which I've heard are good. The World of Coca Cola is an obvious stop. The Plaza Theater is in the Virginia Highlands area which has good Thai restaurants. Also right in that area is a squishy downstaris venue called The Drunken Unicorn which happened to have cool J-Rock the day I went down there. You might want to check out the little hippie section of Atlanta called Little Five Points. The High Museum of Art is in Atlanta. Everyone goes to Stone Mountain Park for the laser show. You can bring a blanket and food for the lawn.
I might not be the best guy to ask about what clubs to go to but there's quite a few in a cluster in midtown like Opera club.
If you were serious about finding out what music shows you can go to in Atlanta I would just browse ticketmaster.
― Sargeant (Mulvaney), Monday, 18 May 2009 19:56 (fourteen years ago) link
visiting for first time in early August, bevare.
― kind of shrill and very self-righteous (Dr Morbius), Thursday, 3 June 2010 13:43 (thirteen years ago) link
like I said. where da grits & seafood? (8/3-8)
― kind of shrill and very self-righteous (Dr Morbius), Friday, 23 July 2010 14:38 (thirteen years ago) link
and how is Carter Library?
― kind of shrill and very self-righteous (Dr Morbius), Monday, 26 July 2010 13:58 (thirteen years ago) link
and do the bars close at 2 or 3?
― kind of shrill and very self-righteous (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 28 July 2010 18:48 (thirteen years ago) link
they close at 3!!!
ethan is in nashville right now unfortunately :( morbs I'm gonna email u if you wanna hang. I hear radial is good for cheese grits btw
― I think I'm Big Bird, Harold Hooper (crüt), Saturday, 31 July 2010 03:42 (thirteen years ago) link
hey crut, thx. will def be up for drinks when i can.
― kind of shrill and very self-righteous (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 31 July 2010 14:58 (thirteen years ago) link
Sonuvabitch...I'll be living here in a couple weeks!
Tips welcome, Atlanta dwellers.
― Johnny Fever, Friday, 29 July 2011 23:39 (twelve years ago) link
(I know a lot already just from visiting many times, but it's kind of different actually living there I'd think.)
― Johnny Fever, Friday, 29 July 2011 23:40 (twelve years ago) link
If you're an awesome-grocery and international foods nerd like I am, you'll want to check out the Buford Highway Farmers Market, the Dekalb Farmers Market and the Korean markets up in Duluth, especially H Mart. I probably make it to ATL a couple of times a year, and I make sure to bring a couple of coolers so I can take home interesting groceries that I can't get here.
― an excellent source of vitamins and minerals (WmC), Friday, 29 July 2011 23:54 (twelve years ago) link
I'm so not. I can scramble eggs and bake cookies and that's about it. Farmers Markets are always a good time, though!
― Johnny Fever, Friday, 29 July 2011 23:57 (twelve years ago) link
where you gonna be living
― http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i_qxQztHRI (Princess TamTam), Saturday, 30 July 2011 00:00 (twelve years ago) link
I just submitted an application for a spot on Highland Ave which I'm pretty sure I get into (right where Highland and Freedom Pkwy meet). Will be working in Peachtree Plaza.
― Johnny Fever, Saturday, 30 July 2011 00:03 (twelve years ago) link
Those first two aren't actually open-air farmer's markets, they're just huge-ass grocery stores with great produce sections.
― an excellent source of vitamins and minerals (WmC), Saturday, 30 July 2011 00:05 (twelve years ago) link
In the Highland area you got you Drunken Unicorn and Plaza Theatre.
― could've been a baller (CaptainLorax), Saturday, 30 July 2011 00:29 (twelve years ago) link
I'm coming with a car, so I'm not strictly foot/bike limited. Probably won't have to drive nearly as much as I do now to get places in Florida, though.
― Johnny Fever, Saturday, 30 July 2011 00:38 (twelve years ago) link
Ive just moved here from NJ. Im pretty psyched about the move, though it's been cold the last couple of days.
― You're a notch, I'm a legend (Bill Magill), Wednesday, 4 January 2012 23:09 (twelve years ago) link
Yeah, Monday and Tuesday were dreadful. Today was alright.
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 4 January 2012 23:13 (twelve years ago) link
as mentioned I'll be in Atlanta in late Jan. for a few days, staying in Buckhead.
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 5 January 2012 19:19 (twelve years ago) link
I've got maybe an hour or two tomorrow afternoon befOre I head home. Anywhere I should eat/go off of the red MARTA line between Buckhead and the airport? Maybe in Five Points?
― congratulations (n/a), Friday, 27 January 2012 02:16 (twelve years ago) link
Thinking about visiting next week/weekend; worried about spontaneous combustion.
― Neil Jung (WmC), Friday, 6 July 2012 14:08 (eleven years ago) link
it may happen
― mississippi joan hart (crüt), Friday, 6 July 2012 14:12 (eleven years ago) link
It's supposed to cool down a bit. I'd be happy with low 90's at this point.
― One Way Ticket on the 1277 Express (Bill Magill), Friday, 6 July 2012 14:35 (eleven years ago) link
What are the highway conditions like there tonight & what are they expected to be like tomorrow evening? We have a quick trip over there planned and I'm curious about what I'm going to be driving into.
― 330,003 Luftballons (WilliamC), Wednesday, 29 January 2014 01:39 (ten years ago) link
Do not come. Trust me. Took me 4 hours to go 8 miles. Roads are fit for ice skating.
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Wednesday, 29 January 2014 04:06 (ten years ago) link
Many people I work with are stranded. It's a nitemare
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Wednesday, 29 January 2014 04:07 (ten years ago) link
yeah a friend of a friend who lives 30 minutes from her Midtwon office said it took her *literally* 8 hours to get home.
― condo associations are people my friend (will), Wednesday, 29 January 2014 04:08 (ten years ago) link
hahaaa
Welp if you guys have your city back by next Wednesday and there isn't a Polar Vortex #3 by then, I'll try my mini-vacation then.
― 330,003 Luftballons (WilliamC), Wednesday, 29 January 2014 16:11 (ten years ago) link
I'm gonna set out for the grocery store soon, which is probably a dumb idea, but all I've got in the house is cereal, milk and one apple.
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 29 January 2014 16:16 (ten years ago) link
the lack of preparation and such is kinda bizarre here cuz usually there's panic well in advance and by the point the snow or whatever actually comes in everybody's long since bought their milk, whiskey, and bread and got their snuggies and netflix on. i mean schools were closed a couple of weeks ago on account of 'it is very cold' - not even a threat of snow or ice.
― balls, Wednesday, 29 January 2014 16:19 (ten years ago) link
I have a shitload of beer and whiskey and my power is on. I cant believe i actually got home after earing some of these horror stories. A woman i know was in her car for 6 hours with a 7 month old. goddamn. The mayor and governor had a joint press conference today where things got "heated" to say the least.
Recent newsflash on tv "State says no more children on buses". Youve got to be shitting me.
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Wednesday, 29 January 2014 18:08 (ten years ago) link
o house - a freshman dining hall at uga
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BfKbYuxCcAAIImT.jpg
― balls, Thursday, 30 January 2014 01:42 (ten years ago) link
http://blog.chron.com/weather/2014/01/the-state-of-georgia-utterly-failed-atlanta-and-then-sought-to-blame-forecasters/
― polyphonic, Thursday, 30 January 2014 01:50 (ten years ago) link
Gov Deal made an absolute fool of himself at that press conference, which I was watching. Atl mayor reed has spent all day trying to distance himself from deals comments.
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Thursday, 30 January 2014 04:41 (ten years ago) link
The Georgia State Patrol found about 2,029 vehicles were left on metro Atlanta interstates after Tuesday’s snowstorm brought the area to a standstill.“One of the efforts that GDOT needs to get the roads cleared is to get these cars removed from the shoulders and we want to facilitate that in a very safe way,” Paulk-Buchanan said.Vehicles not picked up Thursday will more than likely be towed.
“One of the efforts that GDOT needs to get the roads cleared is to get these cars removed from the shoulders and we want to facilitate that in a very safe way,” Paulk-Buchanan said.
Vehicles not picked up Thursday will more than likely be towed.
If you left your vehicle on an Atlanta interstate, you’ll need to head to one of two spots Thursday at 10 a.m. so various state agencies can get people back to their vehicles, a Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman said late Wednesday.People who left their vehicles on I-20 and I-285 west should report to the Westlake MARTA station (parking area), 80 Anderson Ave. SW, Atlanta. Those who left their vehicles on I-75, the top end of I-285 and the Downtown Connector (I-75/I-85) should report to Mount Paran Church (parking area), 2055 Mount Paran Road, Atlanta.“We’re bringing the gas and we’re bringing the energy (to recharge dead batteries),” Natalie Dale, GDOT spokeswoman, told Channel 2 Action News. “You bring your keys and your driver’s license.”That’s welcome news to those who abandoned their vehicles, but were told earlier Wednesday not to go get them due to road conditions.“If people can wait, our suggestion would be to wait before getting vehicles,” Sgt. Greg Lyon with Atlanta police said Wednesday. “We’re not trying to impound vehicles, but there are situations where we’ve had to move vehicles.”http://www.ajc.com/news/news/atlanta-weather-abandoned-cars-may-be-moved-towed-/nc6ZW/
People who left their vehicles on I-20 and I-285 west should report to the Westlake MARTA station (parking area), 80 Anderson Ave. SW, Atlanta. Those who left their vehicles on I-75, the top end of I-285 and the Downtown Connector (I-75/I-85) should report to Mount Paran Church (parking area), 2055 Mount Paran Road, Atlanta.
“We’re bringing the gas and we’re bringing the energy (to recharge dead batteries),” Natalie Dale, GDOT spokeswoman, told Channel 2 Action News. “You bring your keys and your driver’s license.”
That’s welcome news to those who abandoned their vehicles, but were told earlier Wednesday not to go get them due to road conditions.
“If people can wait, our suggestion would be to wait before getting vehicles,” Sgt. Greg Lyon with Atlanta police said Wednesday. “We’re not trying to impound vehicles, but there are situations where we’ve had to move vehicles.”
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/atlanta-weather-abandoned-cars-may-be-moved-towed-/nc6ZW/
Great job all around!
― Emperor Cos Dashit (Adam Bruneau), Thursday, 30 January 2014 18:37 (ten years ago) link
I have to say, Natalie Dale, GDOT spokesman, has been on local tv a lot the last couple days and she's a hottie.
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Thursday, 30 January 2014 22:09 (ten years ago) link
Apparently she moonlights as a Falcons cheerleader, lol.
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Thursday, 30 January 2014 22:18 (ten years ago) link
I made it to work and back today without incident, but I can actually see my office from my apartment, so it's not like I have to trek super far.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 30 January 2014 22:25 (ten years ago) link
I worked from home and will see how tomorrow goes. I think it should be alright
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Friday, 31 January 2014 01:56 (ten years ago) link
By yesterday afternoon I made it to work with no trouble at all. No ice on the road whatsoever.
― justfanoe (Greg Fanoe), Friday, 31 January 2014 02:33 (ten years ago) link
GOOD JOB USA
really
― Beatrix Kiddo (Raymond Cummings), Friday, 31 January 2014 02:57 (ten years ago) link
Not really sure blaming the entire country for the failure of our state and local governments is necessary, but whatever you say.
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Friday, 31 January 2014 03:04 (ten years ago) link
Pretty incredible how horrible Reed and Deal have handled the aftermath of this
― justfanoe (Greg Fanoe), Friday, 31 January 2014 03:11 (ten years ago) link
was the snow jam a false flag operation? yes, obv
― balls, Friday, 31 January 2014 03:17 (ten years ago) link
― justfanoe (Greg Fanoe), Thursday, January 30, 2014 10:11 PM (12 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
Yes. Horrendous
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Friday, 31 January 2014 03:24 (ten years ago) link
Bill, what I meant is that, in a way, this failure is representative of a host of national government failures.
― Beatrix Kiddo (Raymond Cummings), Friday, 31 January 2014 03:36 (ten years ago) link
i.e. a symptom.
sorry if it seemed like i was belittling anything
― Beatrix Kiddo (Raymond Cummings), Friday, 31 January 2014 03:38 (ten years ago) link
I think you're right. But many municipalities have this kind of thing checked, and it only happened here two short years ago. It was avoidable and the blame is squarely local. You and I are probably saying the same thing.
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Friday, 31 January 2014 04:12 (ten years ago) link
The head of GEMA, Charlie something , is gonna be the fall guy. Look for his firing by morning. Deal's gotta do something with an election coming up
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Friday, 31 January 2014 04:14 (ten years ago) link
Charlie English. He's toast.
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Friday, 31 January 2014 04:16 (ten years ago) link
We don't need fall guys and token firings, we need to make sure this never happens again.
I'll shut up now
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Friday, 31 January 2014 04:18 (ten years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvTm_BhZdOE
― balls, Tuesday, 11 February 2014 20:12 (ten years ago) link
YDFM was already the Happiest Place on Earth for me, but doubling or tripling in size? Country's largest grocery store? You had me at hello!
http://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2014/03/24/work-begins-on-mammoth-your-dekalb-farmers-market-expansion
― Babby's on fiber (WilliamC), Tuesday, 25 March 2014 00:54 (ten years ago) link
That's the best news in forever. That place was already magical.
― ▴▲ ▴TH3CR()$BY$H()W▴▲ ▴ (Adam Bruneau), Tuesday, 25 March 2014 04:04 (ten years ago) link
Are there any Atlanta ILXors? I'll be in town Sat.-Tues. for work but with evenings free. If anything fun is going on or anyone wants to hang out, let me know.
― Immediate Follower (NA), Wednesday, 23 April 2014 20:11 (nine years ago) link
Actually Sat.-Weds.
― Immediate Follower (NA), Wednesday, 23 April 2014 20:12 (nine years ago) link
Mess Around 2014, featuring headliners The Spits on Saturday night. If you are into punk or garage this is the place to be all year:
http://www.badearl.com/events/2563/THE-ATLANTA-MESS-AROUND-2014
Inman Park Festival is also this weekend! So if you want to walk around in nice weather and stuff:http://inmanparkfestival.org/
― ▴▲ ▴TH3CR()$BY$H()W▴▲ ▴ (Adam Bruneau), Wednesday, 23 April 2014 22:18 (nine years ago) link
Thanks! I'm going to be pretty busy during the day so probably can't do Inman Park but I am tempted by Mess Around. Wish I could be there Friday for Marked Men and AJ Davila, I'd like to see Brain F# too but doubt I'd be able to sneak out of work early enough.
― Immediate Follower (NA), Thursday, 24 April 2014 15:21 (nine years ago) link
my student worker is graduating and got a job in atlanta (at georgia tech)--what neighborhoods should he look at? he's kind of a geeky gamer dude but i think he would be happy in a cool walkable area.
― adam, Thursday, 24 April 2014 15:44 (nine years ago) link
Will he have a car or bike?
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 24 April 2014 16:56 (nine years ago) link
Assuming he'll have one or the other, I'd say Poncey-Highland or Midtown or Virginia Highlands would be his best options. West Midtown is in the process of getting gentrified (in spots), but there are still some places that might be affordable.
Home Park is right by GA Tech, but it's notorious for robbery.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 24 April 2014 17:00 (nine years ago) link
techwood used to be the scariest place. is it still?
― Heez, Thursday, 24 April 2014 17:21 (nine years ago) link
i imagine he'll be able to get around. i'll point him in those directions--he said something about midtown the other day so hopefully he's on the right track. thanks!
― adam, Thursday, 24 April 2014 17:21 (nine years ago) link
"Techwood" really doesn't exist anymore. It was leveled in preparation for the '96 Olympics, and they threw up some mixed-income new apartments and called it Centennial Place. tbh, I don't know that area super well (driven through it a couple times on my way elsewhere), but it doesn't look frightening. I just wouldn't want to live there because of the traffic congestion.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 24 April 2014 17:38 (nine years ago) link
In Atlanta from tomorrow evening through early Sunday afternoon. One thing on the agenda is 2001 at the Plaza Theater Saturday afternoon. Otherwise -- shopping, relaxing and a baseball game.
― rockist popist papist (WilliamC), Thursday, 24 July 2014 01:57 (nine years ago) link
You're gonna have good weather-knock on wood
― Prince Kajuku (Bill Magill), Thursday, 24 July 2014 02:04 (nine years ago) link
what up Atlanta I guess I live here now. if anyone has a line on cheeeeeap basement apt, garage apt, or a literal garage with a private entrance, toilet, and a mop sink where I can hose off, get at me. i have a hot plate and a mini fridge so kitchen = optional.
― rmde bob (will), Thursday, 5 May 2016 22:24 (seven years ago) link
The two houses on either side of mine are vacant. I guess if you're into squatting...
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Thursday, 5 May 2016 22:38 (seven years ago) link
on street parking?
― rmde bob (will), Friday, 6 May 2016 02:56 (seven years ago) link
:D
Driveways!
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Friday, 6 May 2016 03:06 (seven years ago) link
just wait a few months and they will be turned into condos
― AdamVania (Adam Bruneau), Saturday, 7 May 2016 12:43 (seven years ago) link
The condo boom hasn't hit East Point yet.
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Saturday, 7 May 2016 12:56 (seven years ago) link
then wait a few years
― AdamVania (Adam Bruneau), Saturday, 7 May 2016 13:47 (seven years ago) link
oh yeah sw atl nvm you are safe from condo boom esp once the braves move to cobb
― AdamVania (Adam Bruneau), Saturday, 7 May 2016 13:50 (seven years ago) link
Nah, they're coming. "A few years" is probably an accurate guess. The East Point/College Park/Hapeville area is undergoing a half-organic/half-planned revitalization that sooner or later developers will catch wind of. (Unfortunately, East Point seems to be lagging behind the other two, but we've got a new mayor who isn't shy about getting the work done to catch up.)
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Saturday, 7 May 2016 13:59 (seven years ago) link
i'm trying to stay relatively walking distance from my gf's neighborhood (basically the spot where midtown, downtown and Old 4th Ward all come together, right between Gladys Knight's Chicken & Waffles and the Fox). it's been a bit of a chore. so far the best i've come up with is a basement apt in the Summerhill/ Peoplestown area, between Grant Park and Turner Field. unfortunately it's not open until middle July.
― rmde bob (will), Saturday, 7 May 2016 21:38 (seven years ago) link