Atlanta

Jul
20
2021
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By Troy Warren
John Mayer returns to Atlanta for 2022 ‘Sob Rock’ Tour

John Mayer returns to Atlanta for 2022 ‘Sob Rock’ Tour

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By Giana Levy, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT The former Atlanta resident is back at State Farm Arena in spring. Grammy Award-winning artist John Mayer will be returning to Atlanta for one night only. The ‘Sob Rock’ Tour, named for his latest album, kicks off in February 2022 and will make its way to State Farm Arena where Mayer will perform April 8, 2022. Registration is required for access to presale tickets, which are available until 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 20. Registrations can be made via johnmayer.com/#dates. The seated ticket presale begins 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, and ends at…
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Jul
10
2021
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By Troy Warren
Why Atlanta is one of the hottest housing markets for millennials

Why Atlanta is one of the hottest housing markets for millennials

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By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Millennials are giving up renting and getting into homeownership. Apartment List’s Homeownership report shows that millennial homeownership has increased from 40% to 47.9% in three years. “Although it’s taking them longer than their elders, millennials are buying homes in droves,” according to Forbes. “Their preference for technology has changed both the way people shop for homes and mortgages and the job of the realtor. This shift could lead to a more streamlined home buying process altogether. Millennials’ patience and preference for larger, updated homes have likely led to an increase in suburban movement.”…
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Jun
27
2021
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By Troy Warren
Atlanta cuts restrictions for outdoor events with under 50,000 people

Atlanta cuts restrictions for outdoor events with under 50,000 people

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By Wilborn P. Nobles III, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is lifting some restrictions on outdoor events — a move that will expand the city’s attendance limit to less than 50,000 people. Bottoms took the action Thursday with an executive orderthat directs city officials to begin accepting permit applications for outdoor events for up to 49,999 persons, effective immediately. The events can only occur under the guidelines outlined by the city to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The mayor’s latest order comes after Atlanta entered Phase 4of its reopening plan this month, which allows city employees to return…
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Jun
25
2021
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By Troy Warren
RECIPE: Make J. Alexander’s Not Your Ordinary Macaroni and Cheese

RECIPE: Make J. Alexander’s Not Your Ordinary Macaroni and Cheese

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By C.W. Cameron / For the AJC Troy Warren for CNT I would love to have the recipe for J. Alexander’s Not Your Ordinary Macaroni and Cheese. I hope they will share their recipe with all of us. — Jennifer Mesaros, Alpharetta J. Alexander’s corporate executive chef James Filaroski was happy to provide the recipe for this rich version of macaroni and cheese. One of the things that makes this recipe qualify as “not your ordinary” is the ratio of sauce to pasta. No dry macaroni here. This is also a recipe that lends itself to make-ahead preparation. Prepare the sauce…
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Jun
23
2021
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By Troy Warren
Business travel faces long road to recovery from pandemic

Business travel faces long road to recovery from pandemic

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By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Atlanta’s economic fortunes linked to corporate trips, conventions American leisure air travel is bouncing back quickly after plunging last year. But it could take months or years for business travel to return to normal — if ever — even as more companies prepare to bring workers back to offices. That spells uncertainty for metro Atlanta’s economy, which hosted hundreds of trade shows and conventions before the pandemic. Eighteen Fortune 500 companies have their headquarters in Georgia, also drawing a steady stream of visitors with expense accounts through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport until last year.…
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Jun
19
2021
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By Troy Warren
Kenny Chesney reschedules Atlanta concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for May 2022

Kenny Chesney reschedules Atlanta concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for May 2022

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By Melissa Ruggieri, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT It’s gone through a few postponements and cancellations, but the Kenny Chesney stadium tour now has an itinerary. The country superstar will bring his “Here and Now 2022 Stadium Tour” to more than a dozen U.S. stadiums starting April 23 in Tampa. Chesney will return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at 5 p.m. May 21. In a statement announcing the new dates, Chesney detailed his reasons for postponing into 2022. “With every city, county and state having their own protocols, with capacity numbers shifting every day, I didn’t want to announce until…
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