ATLANTA NOW | Summer 2020

Atlanta Now SUMMER 2020

THE OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE OF ATLANTA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

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MAKE TRACKS ZOO ATLANTA IS READY TO WELCOME YOU SAFELY BACK, IN ADDITION TO GEORGIA AQUARIUM AND MANY OTHER ATLANTA ATTRACTIONS.

ATTRACTIONS AROUND TOWN SEE PAGE 8

SWEET AUBURN STROLL SEE PAGE 22

OUTDOOR DINING SEE PAGE 16

THE HOME OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL

There’s only one home for the traditions, stories and iconic figures of over 150 years of Saturdays.

The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. #ImARealFan

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CONTENTS 8 Summertime is Calling Find out what attractions are open and all the details

BY KAREN LOPEZ

6 Calendar of Events Find activities during your stay.

16 Outdoor Dining

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ATLANTA

Fresh air and good food from a social distance.

18 Creative Catering

Catering companies are dishing up meals for individuals and families.

20 Shopping

Get back to browsing with these picks for outdoor shopping.

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22 Take A Walk Down Auburn Avenue

See how Atlanta’s neighborhoods and the restaurant industry are getting back on their feet.

26 Sports

Can’t go in person to watch the game?

Check out this list of game-watching restaurants.

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28 Atlanta Maps

20 ON THE COVER: Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna is home to three African elephants and many more residents.

Photo courtesy of Zoo Atlanta

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WESTSIDE PROVISIONS DISTRICT

Find your way wherever you’d like to go.

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

25 Back to Business

LURE / FIFTH GROUP RESTAURANTS

Stroll down the street first known as the heart of black enterprise, then the American civil rights movement.

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Calendar of Events

THROUGH JULY 31

THROUGH NOV. 1

AUG. 7-9

Native Guard. Natasha Tretheway’s Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of poetry comes alive as both an elegy to her mother and a journey into Mississippi’s Civil War history. Purchase a download of the audio play recording for $4.99. Presented

by Alliance Theatre.

Alice’s Wonderland Reimagined. This exhibition lures guests with larger-than-life topiary-like sculptures depicting characters from the classic tale.

Atlanta Dogwood Festival. An Atlanta staple for 84 years, this festival presents sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry and photography that will fill many artist market booths.

Atlanta Botanical Garden www.atlantabg.org

Piedmont Park www.dogwood.org

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AUG. 8-9

Our Senses: An Immersive Experience. Visitors are challenged to explore a series of funhouse-like spaces designed to unlock their senses of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and taste.

Free Self-Guided Street Art Walking Tours. The Atlanta Street Art Map offers free self-guided walking tours of seven different Atlanta neighborhoods: Eastside BeltLine, Cabbagetown, Downtown, East Atlanta, Edgewood Avenue, Little Five Points and the Pittsburgh neighborhood.

Festival on Ponce. Enjoy over 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk and much more. This free event takes place in the beautiful, historic park designed by one of America’s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted Sr.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History www.fernbankmuseum.org

Multiple locations www.streetartmap.org

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JULY 10

Paa Joe: Gates of No Return. Features large, painted wood sculptures representing models of Gold Coast castles and forts, which provided way stations for more than six million Africans sold into slavery.

Breman at Home: Atlanta’s Old Jewish Neighborhood. Dr. Marni Davis, Associate Professor of History at Georgia State University, will tell the story of Atlanta’s old Jewish neighborhood on the south side of Atlanta, dating back 100 years ago.

Presented by The Breman Museum.

Virtual event www.alliancetheatre.org

THROUGH AUG. 9

High Museum of Art www.high.org

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Virtual event www.thebreman.org

Olmsted Linear Park www.festivalonponce.com

AUG 11-16 BronzeLens Film Festival: The Virtual Experience. Music, screenings, panels and workshops are all part of this virtual event that celebrates Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color.

Virtual event www.bronzelens.com

CALENDAR The Paa Joe exhibition at High Museum of Art features Christiansborg Castle – Accra.

1661 Denmark, 1679 Portugal, 1850 Britain

Grant Park Summer Shade Festival

AUG. 13-15 Atlanta Underground Film Festival. The Atlanta Underground Film Festival (AUFF) has served as a forum where independent filmmakers thrive outside the mainstream arena.

Synchronicity Theatre www.auff.org

AUG. 15-16 Piedmont Park Arts Festival. Enjoy the outdoors, browse for irresistible art and crafts, and appreciate the beauty of this landmark Midtown park.

Piedmont Park www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com

AUG. 22-23 Grant Park Summer Shade Festival. This year, a virtual artist market will be in place, as well as streaming content and much more.

Virtual event www.summershadefestival.org

Events are subject to change, due to COVID-19.

For a complete calendar of events, please visit Atlanta.net/whatshot

Piedmont Park Arts Festival

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Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park

Fernbank Museum of Natural History offers 75-acres of vast outdoor experiences in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest

SUMMERTIME is Calling

Many of Atlanta’s popular attractions are eager to welcome guests back following COVID-19 closures, and opportunities for fun, fresh air and human interaction are what summer’s all about.

Whether fully or partially reopened, these Atlanta attractions guarantee summer excitement and safe visits for the whole family.

BY KAREN LOPEZ

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN A 30-acre oasis in the heart of the city, Atlanta Botanical Garden has reopened both its outdoor and indoor spaces for guests with online timed ticketing and limits to visitor capacity. On the heels of last summer’s blockbuster exhibition “Imaginary Worlds: Alice’s Wonderland,” this summer’s “Alice’s Wonderland Reimagined” lures guests with larger-than-life topiary-like sculptures depicting characters from the classic tale.

Joining last year’s sculptures are a new 16-foot Red Queen and 14-foot Alice rotating in the Howell Fountain pool. www.atlantabg.org

CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER With 127 acres of trails, forests and wetlands along the Chattahoochee River, Chattahoochee Nature Center delivers plenty of space for social distancing. From wooded hiking trails and canoeing to ziplines, a Wildlife Walk aviary and Discovery Center

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exhibits, every member of the family can explore fun ways to explore nature. To ensure a safe experience, all guests must purchase admission tickets in advance. www.chattnaturecenter.org

CHICK-FIL-A COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Kick off a summer vacation at Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. At this shrine to college football, guests can unlock a unique experience with an interactive All-Access Pass, peruse more than 50 engaging exhibits and learn about the top teams, players and coaches. A new exhibit dedicated to Historically Black Colleges and Universities debuts this summer highlighting the legendary players and history of the program. To ensure guest safety, the Hall of Fame has implemented new procedures including extensive cleaning and temperature checks for staff and guests. www.cfbhall.com

Roam with the dinosaurs at Fernbank Museum of Natural History presenting science exploration, nature, live animals, cultural experiences and 75 acres of outdoor nature trails guaranteed to wow the whole family. Permanent exhibits include the Fantastic Forces STEM exhibit, encounters that explore the natural world, Giants of the Mesozoic dinosaur exhibit, A Walk Through Time in Georgia exploring Georgia’s natural history and more. To ensure guest safety, Fernbank offers online ticket purchases and timed tickets to allow for contactless check-in and to support physical distancing and capacity limits. Masks are required for all guests over two years old. Visit the museum’s website for detailed safety enhancements. www.fernbankmuseum.org

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART Be among the first to visit High Museum of Art when it reopens on Saturday, July 18.

As the leading art museum in the Southeast, the High boasts a permanent collection of more than 15,000 works of art along with

a steady stream of blockbuster traveling exhibitions. When the museum reopens, guests can plan to attend Second Sundays, when museum admission is free from noon-5 p.m., and children can explore their creativity at the museum’s Summer Art Camps.

Visit the museum’s website for details on safety protocols and new ticketing procedures. www.high.org

PORSCHE EXPERIENCE CENTER ATLANTA Feel the need for speed? Rev your engines and head to Porsche Experience Center Atlanta where guests can take part in a thrilling 90-minute driving session to experience the performance and unique capabilities of Porsche vehicles on the facility’s 1.6-mile track. Among featured cars are the 911 Turbo, 911 GT3 and the new Taycan, Porsche’s first all-electric vehicle unveiled in September 2019. Other Porsche Experience Center highlights include guided tours, a driving simulator lab and the Porsche retail store. Through July 31, Georgia residents can get 20 percent off Continued on page 10

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Alice’s Wonderland Reimagined at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame

CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER

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Chattahoochee Nature Center

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FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

PORSCHE EXPERIENCE CENTER ATLANTA

Porsche Experience Center Atlanta

Center for Puppetry Arts

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driving experiences with promotion code LOCAL20. To ensure guest safety, cars are sanitized before and after every experience, guests are required to wear masks upon arrival and driving programs have been modified to accommodate social distancing. www.porschedriving.com/atlanta

Beginning July 1, the Children’s Museum will be open to the public. Kids and families will love the 3,000-square-foot facility with many play spaces available, focusing on ages 0-8. Admission must be purchased in advance and will be available during two-hour play sessions with limited capacity. In the interest of safety, all guests five years and older are required to wear a mask, and water fountains will be temporarily turned off, so be sure to bring a reusable water bottle. For all new information and safety procedures, please visit their website. www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org

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The Center’s Worlds of Puppetry Museum will reopen on July 10, including the Jim Henson Gallery, where visitors can bask in nostalgia with Kermit the Frog, Big Bird, Miss Piggy and many more familiar Muppets.

Also in the Museum is the Global Collection Gallery, which features one of the largest collections of international puppets in the U.S. Live performances remain closed for a bit longer, but a new summer lineup of digital programming will include “Jack and the Beanstalk” and online interactive Create-APuppet Workshops for children ages four and up. Also from the digital learning department is “Stories of Color: Music, Song, and Stories from the African Diaspora,” part of a biweekly program led by Center Puppeteer and Teaching Artist Brian Harrison. www.puppet.org

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

Kayaking in Stone Mountain Park

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Summertime in the great outdoors begins at Stone Mountain Park. With 3,200 acres, plenty of fresh air and sunshine are in store for guests while fishing in Stone Mountain Lake, hiking the park’s many trails, hitting the links on the two 18-hole golf courses, picnicking and ascending the walk-up trail to the top of Stone Mountain for amazing views. Please visit the park’s website for info on the reopening of family friendly attractions and the return of the nightly Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision. www.stonemountainpark.com

WORLD OF COCA-COLA On July 15, this attraction dedicated to the world’s most famous soft drink will open.

Guests will be able to see the Vault of the Secret Formula, the Pop Culture Gallery and the bottling process, and many more favorites.The Coca-Cola Polar Bear has even been schooled on social distancing and is ready to greet guests, with a few adjustments to his normal routine. Expect less people, timed tickets and face coverings required for everyone over the age of two. Even the Taste It sampling experience will be available, although slightly altered to comply with FDA guidelines. www.worldofcoca-cola.com

THRILLS AND CHILLS HIGH ABOVE THE GROUND SkyView Atlanta Ferris wheel in downtown Atlanta is a perfect place to soar above the trees and get a bird’s eye view of the city.

If you’re looking for all-day thrills, Six Flags Over Georgia is also open and, like SkyView, is practicing pertinent social distancing measures to keep guests safe. Find out more on their websites. www.skyviewatlanta.com / www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia

Gather in the Gardens

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Atlanta History Center’s Goizueta Gardens: Stroll a variety of woodlands and gardens around the Center’s grounds, which includes 33 acres of cultivated gardens and shady forests in which to roam. Nine distinct curated gardens and preserved woodland are included, and is connected by trails that are easily walkable. Be sure to catch Olguita’s Garden, a formal English garden, and the Mary Howard Gilbert Memorial Quarry Garden. A limited number of visitors will be admitted every 30 minutes.

Atlanta Botanical Garden: The Garden is now open for visitors, including the Children’s Garden. Stroll the picturesque grounds and view the newest outdoor exhibition: “Alice’s Wonderland Reimagined.”

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum: The library itself might be closed but it is surrounded by 35 acres of

beautiful ponds and rolling hills, which overlook downtown Atlanta. The easiest way to access the grounds are from the Atlanta BeltLine or Freedom Parkway Trail. Wander through, and take note that the Freedom Farmers Market operates in the parking lot every Saturday.

Pemberton Place: Technically, Pemberton Place isn’t really a garden, but the expansive green lawn is perfect for picnics. Grab takeout from an adjacent local restaurant and settle on the lawn for skyline views, right in the midst of World of Coca-Cola (reopening July 15), Georgia Aquarium and National Center for Civil and Human Rights (reopening July 24).

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Some of Atlanta’s attractions have beautiful, outdoor gardens surrounding their buildings and now is the perfect time to explore.

Atlanta History Center’s Goizueta Gardens

“WE MUST ADJUST TO CHANGING TIMES AND STILL HOLD TO UNCHANGING PRINCIPLES.” Julia Coleman President Jimmy Carter’s Teacher

www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov Please check www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov for details on when and how we will reopen to the public.

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NAVIGATING UNCHARTED WATERS AT GEORGIA AQUARIUM The world’s most magical aquarium is ready for visitors.

BY LIESL MERKEL Georgia Aquarium reopened at the end of June and I took the family to see some of our familiar aquatic friends. It seems that wherever we have gone recently, there’s always the awkwardness of not knowing where to stand or what to do, no matter if we enter a grocery store or any other place.

Everything that used to be familiar is now new, and the aquarium staff went out of their way to be accommodating with plenty of smiles underneath their masks.

Special precautions have been put in place, including two timed ticket sessions and two entrances to welcome guests. Everyone is encouraged to wear a mask, visitors get a touchless temperature check upon entering, and information stations are outfitted with plexiglass to protect visitors and employees.

One of the must-see stops at the aquarium is in the Cold Water Quest gallery, where the

new baby beluga whale lives with her mother Whisper and other beluga friends. Baby Shila was only a month old when we visited, and more plexiglass was put in place, both for distancing and also to keep Shila feeling safe with her new visitors.

Many animals were very active, including the giant Pacific octopus and weedy sea dragons, as well as the southern sea otters in Cold Water Quest and the whale sharks - the world’s largest fish - in the Ocean Voyager gallery. Floor markings at each exhibit helped us remember to keep six feet apart from other guests.

Even though the 4-D theater and Dolphin Celebration show are temporarily closed (you can still visit the dolphins), the aquarium makes sure guest experiences are still memorable. New starting July 1 is Sea Lions Up Close, which temporarily replaces the Under the Boardwalk presentation.

Four families or small groups are allowed in at a time, and are paired with one of four charismatic sea lions. We were treated to a brief educational talk, asked questions and then interacted a bit with our sea lion ambassador named Katie.

Then, we were able to take a socially distanced selfie with Katie.

Guests ride on the moving sidewalk through the entrance tunnel to Ocean Voyager.

For food, grab-and-go-options are available at Cafe Aquaria, and all dining tables have been moved upstairs to Oceans Ballroom in socially distanced spaces.

From the start of our experience in the parking lot where every other parking space is marked off for safer access, to one-way directions in tight spaces, signage and more, Georgia Aquarium has worked hard to make sure guests feel comfortable in this new state of living.

Bonus: Hand sanitizer is readily available in multiple locations, and it smells amazing.

We walked away from our visit smelling like a tropical vacation.

For more details and to reserve tickets in advance (no walk-up ticketing is offered right now), visit www.georgiaaquarium.org.

Above: Sea Lions Up Close allows visitors to interact with the charismatic animals.

Right: Shila, the baby beluga whale, adapts to her new environment

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Far right: An African penguin follows social distancing guidelines.

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Beautiful neighborhoods, roads, parks and houses around Atlanta provide a perfect backdrop for a Sunday drive, or any other time of the week.

a butterfly, which is the neighborhood logo.

Created around the turn of the century, the curved streets are home to grand Victorian homes, and these streets counted business moguls such as Asa Candler, founder of The Coca-Cola Co., among their residents.

GRANT PARK Grant Park is home to Zoo Atlanta, but the entire neighborhood is a charming enclave of houses going back to the 1880s. Cherokee Avenue is the main street, but again, spend time getting lost looking at the architecturally distinctive homes.

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Take a Scenic Drive Through Atlanta

Winn Park is a beautiful green space located in Ansley Park

NORTHSIDE DRIVE Northside Drive is an epicenter of gorgeous, lush landscapes and lots of twists and turns.

You might see a celebrity home or two.

Producer Dallas Austin’s spaceship-style house is an easy one to spot. While you’re driving up Northside Drive, feel free to take a random left or right on streets such as East Conway, Jett Road and Garmon Road.

These are mansion-filled streets.

WEST END Driving around Atlanta’s West End is a delightful ride, and you might take a short break and visit the Wren’s Nest, home of “Uncle Remus” author Joel Chandler Harris.

Streets such as Lee, Gordon and Ashby feature historic homes including Craftsman bungalows, Queen Anne and Folk Victorian.

The West End has always been where middle and upper middle class, and some downright rich, African-Americans lived, and today these beautiful homes exist near historic churches, vegan restaurants and a growing arts scene.

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ANSLEY PARK Ansley Park is another great neighborhood for marveling at the homes. Start at Peachtree Circle, behind Colony Square in Midtown and wind through the neighborhood that was developed between 1904 and 1930. You’ll find single-family residences and some new mega-mansions that replaced historic homes.

Among the styles are Colonial, Federal, Italian Renaissance, Queen Anne and, well, let’s just say, eclectic. Winn Park and McClatchy Park bring even more greenery into an already well-landscaped area.

75 Acres of Outdoor Adventures for All Ages A WORLD OF WOW

Visit FernbankMuseum.org for reopening details.

ELIZABETH STREET Elizabeth Street is the main north-south road in historic Inman Park, Atlanta’s first planned neighborhood. Many houses feature

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What you need to know before you visit Zoo Atlanta (Kids Edition) Zoo Atlanta welcomes families back with a commitment to safety.

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Our families visited Zoo Atlanta just after it reopened on May 16; we returned in late June. Having been multiple times before the COVID-19 pandemic and twice in the last five weeks, the kids consider themselves experts, so we decided to let them guide you through Zoo Atlanta.

Rhys is the youngest at three years old, Cal and Karter are five, and Kyle is seven years old – the veteran of the crew.

Find Etana the giraffe in Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna

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A few notes regarding enhanced protocols and procedures: • Get your timed ticket online. All guests are required to reserve a time slot.

• Masks are strongly encouraged and are available for purchase. Masks are required to enter The Living Treehouse, Naked Mole Rats and Scaly Slimy Spectacular.

• Bring snacks and plenty of water.

• A few areas are temporarily closed including Nourish Cafe, Splash Fountain, train, carousel and Treetop Trail. Food and gifts are available at outdoor kiosks.

Now, a few words from our children: How do we enter Zoo Atlanta now?

Cal: We go into the gates and we go straight across. We stand about this far apart (shows distance with his hand).

Karter: I remember where to go and to be safe you hold my hand. There are lines and people in costumes to help you (Zoo Atlanta team in uniforms and masks). And then you can get some toys to start.

Kyle: There’s a starting part and that way is closer except during the coronavirus season.

Some people will ask you some questions before you have to go up the line.

Do you have a map when we visit?

Cal: We use the phone map. I like the paper map.

What is the first animal you see when you enter Zoo Atlanta?

Rhys, Cal and Kyle: A flamingo.

Karter: The first animal I see when we go is a toy elephant on a bubble stick.

Are there any new animals this time?

Cal: The rhinos are coming!

Karter: Yeah, the rhinos! I never saw a real rhino.

Kyle: That’s what I was going to say too.

Mumbles.

Who is sleeping when we go?

Rhys, Karter and Kyle: LIONS! Kyle: They are almost always sleeping when we go, except one time.

Cal: Warthog.

Giant Panda greetings

Who is the most active?

Rhys: The other monkeys were climbing.

Kyle: Flamingos. They were really active when people fed them.

Did you talk to any of the animals?

What did they say?

Cal: No (Parents: that’s not how I remember it, but okay.)

Kyle: I talked to Mumbles. I mumbled to see if he could hear me.

What’s your favorite animal at Zoo Atlanta?

Rhys: My other favorite was the lions.

Cal: My favorite animal was a warthog.

Karter: The lions, but if they had a black panther, that would have been my favorite.

Kyle: I have more than one favorite. I like the lions, tigers and the flamingo because of the colors of them.

Parents: Lions, tigers, bears … oh my!

(We can’t help it.)

What’s different about this visit to the Zoo? Cal: We wore our masks.

Kyle: We got to see Mumbles and we went inside the slippery slimy place.

What’s the same, but really cool to see again?

Cal: The zebras. And the panda.

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Karter: For the coronavirus, we get a picture of a map so we don’t get lost.

Kyle: Yes, in the coronavirus season, you have to scan for a map. When there is no coronavirus, someone will give you a paper map.

Parents: There is now a one-way journey that includes most experiences and habitats.

Knowledgeable Zoo Atlanta team members are positioned along the route to encourage social distancing and answer questions. Many of the animal habitats have markers on the ground to suggest where we can stand. There are also hand sanitizing stations along the path.

Zoo Atlanta’s first southern white rhino, Mumbles

Rhys: The ostrich.

Karter: All the animals were the same.

Kyle: But the pandas were really close this time.

Parents: The Panda Care Team wears masks and takes social distancing very seriously. They maintain six feet between themselves.

Our kids recognize that COVID-19 has changed the way we do things, so seeing how the animal care professionals continue with safety precautions around the animals reinforces the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of ourselves and others.

Social distancing with the flamingos

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Outdoor Dining

Atlanta’s dining scene is not only unique, but it has some of the most hardworking staff preparing authentic, delectable dishes. If you’re ready to explore, check out these restaurants with amazing patios.

BY LIESL MERKEL

LURE Escape to this New American seafood haven on the summer patio for yellowfin tuna ceviche and chilled shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce and a signature cocktail.

Then, try entrees such as steelhead trout, George’s Bank sea scallops with pork belly and a tomatillo salsa verde, or fried Louisiana catfish with summer succotash. www.lure-atlanta.com

THE ORIGINAL EL TACO This taqueria serving Tex-Mex with a twist is found in the neighborhood of VirginiaHighland. Bold dishes are served to-go,

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as well as beer and wine. In-house meals can be served on an expansive patio with plenty of distance. Taco plates such as fried chicken and pork carnitas are offered in addition to enchiladas, nachos and frozen drinks. www.eltaco-atlanta.com

During brunch, hanger steak with eggs and pommes frites or a quiche Florentine can be paired with either French roast coffee or a festive champagne cocktail to toast the day. www.buckheadrestaurants.com/restaurant/ bistro-niko

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Find yourself in a Parisian bistro in the middle of Buckhead at Bistro Niko. When the patio doors beckon, there are few better places to watch life go by. Share a delicate mushroom and cheese tarte flecked with gruyere and fontina, or try classic coq au vin with steamed potatoes and pearl onions.

Italian dining is served at Taverna, located in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. The inviting patio is perfect for antipasto with a cocktail.

Traditional dishes beckon for lunch and dinner daily, as well as brunch. Taverna mixes up delicate pastas and indulgent risottos, plus hearty pizzas baked in their woodstone

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oven. Plenty of vegetarian options are also offered including Ravioli Maremmani, filled with spinach, swiss chard and ricotta in a sage and parmesan sauce. The seasonally inspired menu is available for pickup and delivery as well. www.tavernabylombardi.com

KYMA This Buckhead gem is a contemporary seafood tavern highlighting the flavors of chef/owner Pano Karatassos’ Greek roots.

Settle on the secluded patio to order Mediterranean staples like eggplant and cucumber-yogurt spreads, grilled octopus and signature spicy lamb pie. Also try seafood delicacies like prawns “saganaki” (giant prawns braised in tomato sauce with ouzo and feta) and the restaurant’s specialty: grilled, whole roasted fish basted with olive oil and lemon. www.buckheadrestaurants.com/restaurant/kyma

with el Jimador Reposado, fresh citrus juice and tajin. Takeout is also available for this Latin experience to-go. www.alma-atlanta.com

BOLD MONK BREWING CO. Enjoy a taste of Europe when you enter this peaceful respite on Atlanta’s Upper Westside. With a beer hall inspired dining space in their protected entry area, a wooded beer garden accessed by bridge and a wide selection of house-brewed Belgian influenced beers, Bold Monk Brewing Co. transports guests to the centuries old villages found throughout Europe. Bold Monk is open for indoor dining, to-go and delivery with a menu featuring Belgian fries, pizzas, mussels and their famous Abbot sandwich – a stack of pastrami, grilled knockwurst and Gruyere cheese. www.boldmonkbrewingco.com

SUPERICA

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The Original El Taco

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ALMA COCINA BUCKHEAD Here, you’ll find authentic dishes reflecting contemporary Mexican and Latin cuisine.

Settle into the secluded patio overlooking Peachtree Road but cloaked in greenery, perfect for viewing busy city life from a social distance. Molés are made in-house, and blistered shishitos and flaky empanadas make nice accompaniments to Alma’s Cantarito

This upbeat, Tex Mex dining joint at Krog Street Market makes a mean queso fundido, which will pair nicely with your not-so-sweet Texas Star margarita. Follow up with an order of Tacos al Pastor and house-made guacamole. The patio and dining room are both open with social distancing measures in place, but curbside pickup is also available. www.superica.com

Bold Monk Brewing Co.

Many of Atlanta’s restaurants are open and ready to serve visitors safely. Workers follow a set of state-mandated guidelines such as dining room capacity limitations, increased sanitation and gloves and masks for servers in order to keep everyone as safe as possible. Please read more about the Georgia Restaurant Association in our article on page 25.

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Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

Creative Catering Not as many special events are happening right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a taste from some of Atlanta’s best catering companies. Check out this list of companies who are dishing up meals for individuals and families.

BY LIESL MERKEL

PROOF OF THE PUDDING Proof of the Pudding will deliver a VIP Chef Experience at their new westside facility for up to 10 guests. On either Friday or Saturday night, order up a private chef in a private room who will serve a gourmet meal to you and your guests. Also, Proof will deliver Virtual Happy Hour packages to your door with complete cocktail kits, charcuterie and cheese. www.proofpudding.com

CITY BARBECUE This favorite joint in Decatur specializes in curbside pickup, carry out and free delivery on orders of $25 or more, making it easier to try out slow smoked, award-winning barbecue and made-from-scratch sides.

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DAS BBQ The team at DAS BBQ delivers their famous ribs by the rack and pork by the pound via van to neighborhoods surrounding their Collier Road address. Pre-order online and throw in pints of mac and cheese, collards and coleslaw. Takeout is also available. www.dasbbq.com

DISTRICT EVENTS & CATERING to order a bit of everything like the Judge’s Sampler with a half slab of ribs, quarter chicken, pulled pork, beef brisket, two sides, cornbread and Texas toast. www.citybbq.com

D.B.A BARBECUE Those in need of comfort food made with the best cuts of meat and poultry are in luck.

Large to-go orders, delivery and curbside pickup are all available for friends in VirginiaHighland at D.B.A. Barbecue. Pulled chicken, brisket and ribs can be ordered by the pound and prepared meals include andouille sausage, peppers, onions and bread, as well as chicken pot pie and the Whole House Platter featuring house-cured pastrami. www.dbabarbecue.com

Take home a la carte items with curbside pickup on the Westside. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance for Indian favorites like Shahi Chicken Korma braised in a cashew cream sauce, Kashmiri Dum Aloo (roasted potatoes stewed in a fennel scented cream sauce) and North Indian vegetarian options like Tadka Dal (lentils with aromatic spices). www.districtecm.com

FOX BROS. BAR-B-Q Catering orders of vacuum-sealed, freezerfriendly, Texas-style barbecue like brisket, pulled pork and chicken are for sale by emailing catering@foxbrosbbq.com. House made pit smoked pork and beef bologna can be ordered online in one- and fivepound increments. Takeout is also available, letting guests bring home their famous mac

DINING and cheese, Brunswick stew and jalapeño cornbread. www.foxbrosbbq.com

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{PALATE} CATERING | DESIGN Palate is bringing the coast to you.

They offer a traditional low country boil with Charleston shrimp, local produce and andouille sausage cooked up in your backyard and served with ice-cold microbrews from all over the South. Prices start at $29.95 per person. Add-ons include oyster shucking stations, homestyle southern desserts and classic backyard barbecues. www.palateatl.com

Talk of the Town offers a rotating delivery menu for freshly made family meals with zero contact drop-off service. They have also made all necessary adjustments to ensure any full-service events meet all of the new regulations so that guests will be safe, and have developed alternate menu options with modern, individual serviceware. www.talkofthetownatlanta.com

FARMERS & FISHERMEN Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors offers a safe and home delivery service of high-quality meat, seafood, produce, eggs and dairy.

Kirk Halpern, a seasoned veteran in the Food Service and Distribution Space, changed his business overnight from Atlanta restaurant clients to an at-home delivery service, which means restaurant-quality products are delivered to your door. www.farmersandfishermen.com Note: Information may change and some restaurants may also be open for dine-in.

Please contact individual restaurants and companies for the latest specials.

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PICK UP A PERFECT PICNIC Summertime is perfect for sharing a picnic and taking in fresh air and sunshine. Atlanta restaurants make it a snap to enjoy a meal on the go.

The Pig & The Pearl: Found at Atlantic Station, The Pig & The Pearl is picnic ready with pimento cheese and crackers with strawberry jalapeno jam, deviled eggs or smokehouse favorites such as the sliced brisket or pulled pork sandwich.

Guests can also purchase a tote and a bottle of wine with plastic wine glasses to enjoy on Atlantic Station’s green space.

Zunzi’s: Take a bite out of the Conquistador, named the best sandwich in Georgia by People magazine. This favorite spot for South African-inspired fare boasts a menu of picnic-ready sandwiches, bowls, salads and wraps.

Krog Street Market: Duck into the food stalls at Krog Street Market for Atlanta BeltLine picnic fare. For a fried chicken fix with three levels of heat, grab a Richard’s Southern Fried chicken sandwich slathered with creamy pimento cheese and topped with chow chow and pickles.

Recess offers a plant-based menu of salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, toasts and kids meals.

Little Star Provisions: A quick-andeasy picnic spread awaits in the Westside Provisions District. Choose from freshly

made sandwiches such as a prosciutto baguette, eggplant banh mi and shrimp po boy and an array of tempting cookies.

Victory Sandwich Bar: This “scrappy little sandwich shop” in Inman Park, features slider-sized sandwiches including the Beeter with pastrami beets, white kimchi and spicy Thai mayo on rye and the Tea Bird with chicken, ghost pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and sweet tea mayo.

Metrofresh: Piedmont Park picnickers can cruise into Metrofresh in Midtown for a daily-changing menu of healthy soups, salads and sandwiches. Recent menu highlights include Thai coconut chicken with rice soup, chilled green pepper gazpacho, Parmesan pasta chicken salad and roast beef focaccia sandwich.

Highland Bakery: Follow the smell of freshly baked bread to this shop in the Old Fourth Ward. Choose among soups, salads and sandwiches including the caprese salad, Thai peanut salad and the Mediterranean with fresh basil pesto layered with goat cheese, greens and tomatoes on grilled rosemary garlic bread.

Be on the lookout for Corner Cafe: Corner Cafe will open soon and when it does, expect a variety of soups, fresh salads and specialty sandwiches including the Atlantic salmon on a pretzel croissant.

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Atlantic Station

Savvy Shopping Outdoors As guests get back to browsing in stores, many of Atlanta’s local shopping areas are open and waiting to serve. Here’s what to expect.

BY LIESL MERKEL

ATLANTIC STATION Mostly outdoors, Atlantic Station has more than 30 retailers including H&M, IKEA and Dillard’s, and many restaurants to serve you safely. With limited capacity in elevators, one-way signage and foot door pulls on the restrooms, the place has been redesigned with visitor safety in mind, right down to the one-time-use protective products at the concierge desk. All metered spaces are complimentary for the first 15 minutes for curbside pick-up orders only. Please visit the website to find out the latest store openings and hours. www.atlanticstation.com

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AVALON Located 45 minutes north of the city, this 86-acre community of outdoor retailers and restaurants will fit the bill for strolling and meandering in the fresh air. If you prefer to grab and go, many stores are offering curbside pick-up with complimentary parking at meters. Furniture in common spaces has been spaced out for proper social distancing, making it easy for a picnic with takeout from one of the local restaurants.

From Francesca’s to Free People, Madewell, Pottery Barn and Sephora, Avalon’s wide sidewalks and expansive public areas will lead shoppers safely to shop and dine. www.experienceavalon.com

PONCE CITY MARKET This renovated warehouse community has plenty of outdoor shopping located on the North Avenue side of the complex in the Courtyard. Anthropologie, Lily Rain, Posman Books, Sephora, lululemon and many more

line the outdoor area with social distancing features in place. The Eastside BeltLine is adjacent to Ponce City Market, allowing visitors to hop on for a stroll.

The Roof at Ponce City Market is open for guests to celebrate summer with 360-degree views of the skyline. Enjoy a safe family outing at Skyline Park with carnival games, miniature golf and more from 11-3 p.m. From 6-10 p.m., take in live music and the small bites menu at 9 Mile Station. Walk-ins are allowed but reservations are encouraged. Guests can catch classic and new movies from new heights at Movies on the Roof! These films will be screened every Wednesday for everyone with a 9 Mile Station reservation or unlimited gameplay wristband. www.poncecitymarket.com

THE SHOPS BUCKHEAD ATLANTA For a chic shopping experience with European charm, head to The Shops Buckhead Atlanta where designer stores

SHOPPING like Alice & Olivia, La Perla and Tom Ford beckon with stylish window displays. With curbside pick up, online styling services and shopping by appointment, The Shops Buckhead Atlanta is ensuring that its customers remain safe. If you choose to shop in person, expect contactless payment and health guards at checkout. Restaurants line the area when you need to rest your feet or pick up lunch to go. www.theshopsbuckheadatlanta.com

WESTSIDE PROVISIONS DISTRICT Take a walk on the Westside and knock out some shopping in the open air. Gifts and apparel can be found at Anthropologie and then hit Billy Reid for men’s and women’s designer clothing. Find treasures for the bed, bath and the rest of the home at the airy, spacious Serena & Lily, and for sports conscious friends, grab a gift card or sportswear at lululemon. This mixed-use destination offers many shopping options for customers, including appointment-only shopping, curbside pick-up and local delivery. Please visit the Westside Provisions District website for individual retailer hours and practices.

Plenty of restaurants surround the area for takeout or in-person dining. www.westsideprovisions.com

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THE OUTLET SHOPPES AT ATLANTA The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Woodstock offers an outdoor shopping experience to the metro area and includes stores such as Tommy Hilfiger, Chicos, Brooks Brothers, Columbia Sportswear, Le Creuset, Vineyard Vines and Michael Kors. The Outlet Shoppes are also the closest outlet shops to the convention district. www.theoutletshoppesatatlanta.com

LENOX SQUARE AND PHIPPS PLAZA Although not outdoors, Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza are two of Buckhead’s high end shopping areas, located on the corner of Peachtree Rd. and Lenox Rd. Expect both shopping malls to have reduced occupancy and reconfigured seating, with some stores and restaurants offering curbside pick-up and delivery. J. Crew, Apple, Zara, Neiman Marcus and luxury retailers Burberry, Prada, FENDI and Louis Vuitton lead the pack at Lenox while Phipps boasts Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Gucci. www.simon.com

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John Lewis Mural and the Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Sweet Auburn Neighborhood of Atlanta

Black History and Heritage Neighborhood Guide Take A Walk Down Auburn Avenue Auburn Avenue, located in the neighborhood fondly called Sweet Auburn, is famous for its place as the heart of black enterprise and the American civil rights movement. In 1956, Fortune Magazine called it “the richest Negro street in the world.”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on the street and he preached on the street. Coretta Scott King established The King Center on the street. The MLK Jr. Day Parade is celebrated on the street. Both Dr. King and Coretta Scott King are interred on Auburn Avenue.

Take a walk down Auburn Avenue where you will discover just how much of our history is packed into this famous thoroughfare.

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Start at the APEX Museum, which gives a view of history from an African-American perspective. There is a focus on the origins and introduction of the slave trade.

Exhibits explore the contributions of blacks throughout American history with displays such as “Africa the Untold Story” and “Sweet Auburn Street Pride.” Look for a replica of Yates and Milton Drug Store, one of the city’s first African-American owned businesses.

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Visit the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History, the Southeast’s first public library to offer specialized reference and archival collections dedicated to the study of African-American culture and history. The museum’s vast collection covers everything from the Roots of Rap to African-American comic books.

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The highlight of Auburn Avenue is the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, which includes several sites. The Visitor Center holds the original farm wagon that held Dr. King’s casket during his funeral procession. Please check the website for the latest openings on buildings within the park.

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Across the street is The King Center, which houses exhibits on Dr. King as well as the tombs of Dr. King and his wife, Coretta Scott King. A block away is the Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home where the National Park Service gives a 30-minute tour every hour (registration is required, post pandemic). Also at the center is the King Library and Archives, the largest repository of primary source materials on Dr. King and the civil rights movement.

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There are several churches on Auburn Avenue that have a place in history, with the most important being Ebenezer Baptist Church where Dr. King, his father and grandfather preached. Dr. King was baptized there and his funeral was held at this historic church. Dr. King’s mother, Alberta Williams King, was murdered as she played the organ during a morning service in 1974.

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and, in the basement, Morris Brown College. Big Bethel, the oldest AfricanAmerican church on the street, hosted a weekly radio broadcast during the ‘50s and ‘60s. Dr. King appeared at Big Bethel for an NAACP rally shortly after the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1957.

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It’s hard to miss the Big Bethel AME Church; just look up and see the “Jesus Saves” sign on the steeple. Big Bethel was founded in 1840 by enslaved members of the white Union Church. It housed the city’s first public school for African-Americans,

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The Wheat Street Baptist Church is another church with a rich civil rights history. The church’s pastor, William Holmes Borders, was a prominent civil rights activist who worked to desegregate the city’s public transportation system in 1957 and influenced a young Dr. King. His daughter, Lisa Borders, was president of the Atlanta City Council between 2004 and 2010.

Part of the movie “Selma” was filmed in the church.

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As you continue down the street, you’ll see the signs of businesses, many long gone, that played a vital role in the civil rights movement. Look for the Atlanta Daily World sign. The first black daily newspaper published news that blacks couldn’t get anywhere else at this site from 1928 to 2008. Among the issues the paper regularly covered were lynchings, police brutality, school segregation and racial discrimination in the military.

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The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was founded in the Ebenezer Baptist Church and moved to offices in the Prince Hall Masonic Temple, where many of the movement’s activities were planned, including the March on Washington, the Selma Voting Rights

Campaign and the March to Montgomery as well as efforts to desegregate cities such as Albany, Birmingham and St. Augustine.

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Many notables served as SCLC president, including Dr. King, Ralph David Abernathy and Joseph Lowery. The Prince Hall Masonic Temple has a history in civil rights that predates the movement. The building was built in 1937 by John Wesley Dobbs and served as the home of WERD, the nation’s first African-American radio station.

In 1936 Dobbs, dubbed the “Mayor of Sweet Auburn,” organized black voter registration drives and formed the Atlanta Negro Voters League.

330 Auburn Ave. NE There is so much more to Sweet Auburn.

Every person should visit this iconic street at least once, not only for the history but also for the re-emerging vibrancy of the street with boutiques, a farmers market, clubs and wonderful restaurants.

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Worker for Atlanta United’s ‘United We Conquer’ initiative prepares meals for delivery

These days, Atlantans come together a little differently. Local businesses are offering meals, fundraising and much more during the COVID-19 crisis.

Chef Kevin Gillespie and his team prepared 10,000 meals in one month through Meals of Love. Thanks to a partnership with I’m A Father F1rst, Atlanta Public Schools families in southwest Atlanta have received homestyle dinners seven nights a week, prepared in Gillespie’s restaurants which include Cold Beer, Gunshow and Revival. Gillespie will PROVIDING MEALS The Atlanta Hawks, continue to through the Hawks prepare meals Foundation and State after restaurants Farm, provided support and reopen with resources to deliver meals reduced public to frontline workers treating opening hours in COVID-19 patients at Emory hopes of making Healthcare. Favorite Atlanta the Meals of restaurant Miller Union Love program partnered with the Atlanta even bigger.

Hawks to provide meals to The Capital Alliance Theatre produced masks health care workers on a Grille Buckhead weekly basis. provided complimentary lunch for staff of Electric Hospitality, King of Pops and 45 members to Piedmont Hospital and Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, along with chef Linton Northside Hospital.

Hopkins and Gina Hopkins, are preparing Fifth Group Restaurants developed the Fifth and delivering meals throughout Atlanta Group Family Fund. Direct cash donations in hopes of feeding as many as 100,000 via GoFundMe go toward a fund 100 percent hospitality workers and their families through dedicated to helping their employees put Restaurant Workers Relief Program and food on the table during this time of need. #ATLFAMILYMEAL. Throughout April, Fifth Group Restaurants’ Costume shop worker from Atlanta Ballet assembles hospital gowns for Grady Health System

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Social Good in the Neighborhood Bold Catering & Design provides local partnering foundations with boxed meals for health care workers.

Staplehouse joined with The Giving Kitchen to launch The Giving Soup Kitchen to serve 50 free meals a day to out-of-work service industry members. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan donated $100,000 to The Giving Kitchen and Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Tiny Lou’s thanked frontline healthcare workers at Grady Memorial Hospital by donating 100 hot meals for National Doctor’s Day.

HOSPITALITY RESOURCES Atlanta Braves announced a $1 million relief fund for game-day workers and certain other affected members of the baseball community to help them in this time of need.

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation plans to grant $5 million to the Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund established by United Way of Greater Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.

Atlanta United announced its ‘United We Conquer’ initiative to give back to the community, acknowledge and support those on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis and offer resources for fans and community members who would like to learn about safe volunteering opportunities. Included in the initiative, the Atlanta United Foundation will grant longtime partner Soccer in the Streets $85,000 to assist with the nonprofit’s operational and coaching expenses during this time.

PROTECTIVE WEAR FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Costume shops at Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Ballet and Atlanta Opera partnered with Grady Health System to craft medical masks and gowns for use in area hospitals affected by shortages in personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For an updated list of organizations who continue to do good in their neighborhood, please visit Atlanta.net.

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Georgia World Congress Center

Here’s how the city’s top convention and trade centers, as well as the restaurant scene, are safely reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

BY WENDY BOWMAN

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER Although the city’s number one convention, sports and entertainment destination didn’t host any shows during the coronavirus shutdown, the venue never really closed. Not only was Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) tapped by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to serve as an alternate care facility for the treatment of COVID-19 patients, but staff also continued to work on initiatives like partnering with Westside Community Market to distribute fresh produce to local residents.

GWCC has enacted a comprehensive “Business ReturnPlan” (available at www.gwcca.org) that features 11 support functions ranging from crowd density protocols, enhanced cleaning, touchless services and team member training.

GWCC recently announced that it is the first convention center in the U.S. to achieve GBAC STAR facility accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, the leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The GBAC STAR program helps facilities establish and carry out an organized approach to cleaning, disinfection and infection prevention.

“Key to this plan was our commitment to achieving gold-standard GBAC [Global Biorisk Advisory Council] STAR Facility Accreditation for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention, which allows our team members to deliver on our brand service promise in a safe environment,” says Holly Richmond, communications director.

“We’ve always been committed to doing the things necessary to keep our team members and guests healthy and safe,” adds Richmond. “Regardless of what the future holds, our commitment won’t change.”

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furnishings and apparel industries in early June, complete with a roster of new safety and operational protocols put in place by parent company International Market Centers (IMC).

“We all have a duty to operate with an abundance of caution to help curb the spread of this virus, and we have worked diligently to find the appropriate balance,” says IMC CEO Bob Maricich.

Adds Bob Schuler, vice president of convention, sales and housing: “We are ready and excited to begin hosting events again at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart.

During our closure, we worked with our current clients to reimagine their events to meet our guidelines and produce a safe gathering for their attendees. We have assisted them with creating socially distanced floor plans, outlined new food and beverage guidelines, and educated them on our very detailed ‘Together Safely’ program to prepare them to host events that will help them get back to business.”

Access to the facility is governed by IMC’s “Together Safely” master plan (www.togethersafely.com), which details procedures for facilities, staff, customers and third-party vendors. Among the required protocols: contactless registration; temperature monitoring; and the use of personal protective equipment.

“As we prepare to reopen our campuses and our markets, the health and well-being of our customers and staff are the top priority for IMC,” says Maricich.

AMERICASMART With guidance from health and elected officials, as well a top epidemiologist, AmericasMart reopened to the gift, home

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GEORGIA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION “We are delighted to see the restaurants here in Georgia open back up,” says Karen Bremer, CEO of the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA), which represents the industry in the areas of advocacy, education and awareness. “Our guests are grateful to have their favorite neighborhood restaurants open again, and there is an increased demand as many people want to get back out.”

The state’s restaurants began closing in different municipalities as early as March 17, and a stay-in-place order was declared by Gov. Kemp April 2. The order was lifted April 27, with dining room capacity limitations, and dine-in service allowed as long as a set of 39 state-mandated guidelines were met.

In addition, the GRA joined with nationally recognized food safety experts — including the Georgia Department of Public Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and CDC — to develop reopening guidelines.

The association created a one-stop COVID-19 website (www.garestaurants.org/ news/covid19) offering information on how to reopen safely, as well as to ensure the wellbeing of workers and guests.

“Food safety and sanitation are paramount,” says Bremer. “Guests want to trust the restaurant and feel safe, so we ask that our restaurants monitor our website for the latest information regarding COVID-19.

We hope everyone will respond in a positive manner.”

The GRA also partnered with Atlantabased digital-learning company mLevel to offer THRIVE Georgia. This training program allows businesses with up to 500 employees in the Georgia restaurant sector to educate their employees virtually on the latest state regulations to ensure they are compliant and safe. The program is free for 10 weeks upon enrolling. To learn more, visit www.garestaurants.org/covid-19-thrive-georgia.

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Sports & Social at The Battery Atlanta

Game On!

If you’re not able to attend your favorite sporting event yet, no worries.

You can stay close to the action and watch the game at many popular spots around town. Here are our top picks.

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THE BATTERY ATLANTA Many locales are now open for dine-in services within this 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use destination just steps from Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Among them is Sports & Social, with “a ton of space to spread out,” says Scott Sadoff, director of operations for Live! at the Battery. Reopened at the end of May, the two-story sports bar, gaming parlor and social lounge is highlighted by a 30-foot, high-definition LED TV ideal for viewing events such as UFC, PGA and NASCAR, along with classic collegiate and professional sports highlights. Guests also can find a golf simulator, wrap-around patio, bonfire pits, and of course, delicious food, from pulled pork sliders to warm doughnut holes.

Also open: PBR Atlanta, a Coors Banquet Bar serving up cowboy cool with a side of urban chic, complete with line dancing, cold beer, hard drinks and a little bull riding thrown in for good measure.

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Not to be left out, Yard House, a sports bar chain with one of the world’s largest selections of draft beer, plus a menu boasting 100-plus items made from scratch daily is also open. Try an order of chicken nachos or an onion tower, then dig into entrees like whiskey salmon and Mac + Cheese with chicken, bacon and mushrooms. www.batteryatl.com/event/dinewithus

HUDSON GRILLE DOWNTOWN AND MIDTOWN Here you’ll find a well-crafted menu spotlighting 50 beers on tap along with signature wings, award-winning burgers, tasty cocktails, and most importantly, 360-degree views of every sporting event imaginable.

Booths are available, as well as patio dining at both sites. www.hudsongrille.com.

BRAVES ALL STAR GRILL This one-of-a-kind restaurant in downtown Atlanta’s historic 200 Peachtree building offers 8,000 square feet of space packed with past and present Braves memorabilia, an authentic pitching cage and massive video screens. Not only is it the ideal spot to watch your favorite sports team, but it’s also a great place to have a fun meal with family and friends — think a chef-inspired menu and signature cocktails. www.bravesgrill.com

TACO MAC METROPOLIS AND VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND Known for its best-in-class Buffalo wings, vast selection of craft beers on draft and top sports-watching environment, this homegrown sports bar remains one of the safest spots to watch all of the action thanks to sanitation, social distancing and additional guidelines implemented at each locale. www.tacomac.com

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DOWNTOWN Grid AC Hotel Atlanta Downtown A-3 HILLPINE PARK Aloft Atlanta Downtown A-3 Atlanta Marriott Marquis B-3 l igh Clarion Inn & Suites Atlanta Downtown A-4 hH Nort Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Downtown B-4 Ellis Hotel Atlanta, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel B-4 A-3 Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park 8 Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Downtown A-4 9 Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection A-4 10 Hampton Inn Atlanta - Georgia Tech A-3 Amsterdam Ave. Amsterdam Ave. Downtown 11 Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Downtown A-4 12 Hilton Atlanta B-3 ORME PARK 13 Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown A-3 14 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta A-4 Downtown 15 Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Downtown A-4 16 Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown B-3 17 Hyatt House A-3 dge Ave. / Downtown CooleAtlanta ia Ave. VirginB-3 18 Hyatt Place Atlanta / Downtown . e v A a i n i g 19 Hyatt Place A-3 Vir Atlanta / Centennial Park 20 Hyatt Regency Atlanta B-3 21 Inn at the Peachtrees, Ascend Hotel B-3 Collection 22 Motel 6 Atlanta Downtown B-3 23 Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center A-4 24 Ramada Plaza by Wynham Atlanta B-5 Downtown & Conference Center 25 Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta B-4 Downtown 26 REVERB by Hard Rock Hotel A-4 27 Sheraton Atlanta Hotel B-4 28 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta A-3 Downtown Ponce de Leon Ave. PONCE Hotel Atlanta Downtown 29 The American A-4 CITY MARKET 30 The Candler Hotel Atlanta B-4 31 The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta B-4 32 TWELVE Downtown, Autograph Collection B-3 North Avenue 33 W Atlanta - Downtown A-3 Plaza Atlanta HISTORIC 34 Westin Peachtree B-4

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25 24

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South Ave.

Little St.

KING MEMORIAL

Memorial Dr.

St.

Sydney St.

Glennwood Ave.

Grant Park Pl.

Cherokee Pl.

ZOO ATLANTA

GRANT PARK

Bryan St.

OAKLAND CEMETERY

THE KING CENTER

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

Irwin St.

Woodward Ave.

Decatur

MLK Jr. Dr.

GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Georgia Ave.

Fulton St.

GEORGIA STATE

85

INTERSTATE

75

INTERSTATE

JIMMY CARTER PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

Baker-Highland Connector

MUNICIPAL MARKET SWEET AUBURN ATCURB SWEET AUBURN MARKET

Edgewood Ave.

Auburn Ave.

28 27

Andrew Young International Blvd.

67 31 Ellis St. PEACHTREE 85

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INMAN PA REYNOLDS

LANG-CARSON PARK

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Visitor Information Center

Convention Center

Atlanta BeltLine

Atlanta Streetcar

MARTA Green Line

MARTA Blue Line

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MARTA Gold Line - - - - - Atlanta Beltline

Point of Interest - - - - MARTA Gold Line HotelBlue Line - - - - MARTA MARTA Station - - - - MARTA Green Line MARTA Red - - - - Atlanta StreetcarLine

MARTA Station

LEGEND - - - - MARTA Red Line

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LEGENDwood Ave.

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Hendrix Ave.

Dodd Ave.

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Richardson St.

Crumley St.

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NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS 2

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PARK

Fulton St.

GARNETT

Glenn St.

Mills St.

WORLD OF COCA-COLA

CNN

MLK Jr. Dr.

DOME/GWCC/ PHILIPS ARENA/ CNN CENTER

STATE FARM ARENA

Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.

ROSA L. BURNEY PARK

29 28

GEORGIA AQUARIUM

CHICK-FIL-A COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER

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Ivan Allen

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Grant St.

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Pryor St.

Hill St.

Hilliard St.

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Oakland Ave.

Howell St.

Park Ave.

Glen Iris Dr.

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Windsor St.

Windsor St.

Waldo St.

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St. Martin St.

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Cherokee Ave.

Cherokee Ave.

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CAPITAL CITY CAPITAL CITY COUNTRY CLUB COUNTRY CLUB

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Sidney Marcus Blvd.

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PARKSIDE PARKSIDE DRIVE PARK DRIVE PARK

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Sheridan Rd. NE

14 13

Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center

3

The Burgess Hotel

4

Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead

5

Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead

6

Hampton Inn Atlanta - Buckhead

7

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place ctor

8

Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta

Hyatt Place Atlanta / Buckhead

11

InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta

12

JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead

Residence Inn Atlanta Buckhead / Lenox Park

D-2

A-1

15

Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Buckhead

B-3

B-2

16

SpringHill Suites Atlanta Buckhead

B-2

17

The St. Regis Atlanta

A-3

18

Staybridge Suites Atlanta - Buckhead

B-3

19

TownePlace Suites Atlanta Buckhead

C-4

20

W Atlanta - Buckhead

B-2

21

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

B-2

22

The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

B-2

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The Whitley Hotel

B-2 Rd. NE

Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead

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ALEXANDER ALEXANDER PARK PARK

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MARTA Station

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