Tag: COVID-19
“The survival instinct kicked in.” During the pandemic, these Atlantans found a lifeline in food
In the best of times, running a food business can be risky, expensive, and demanding. But when these Atlantans lost work during the pandemic, it was also an opportunity.
Tracking the long, strange trip of the Golden Ray
A boat carrying 4,200 cars capsized in St. Simons Sound in September 2019—and it’s still there.
60 Voices: Eddie Hernandez and Maricela Vega on the state of restaurants
Maricela Vega of ChicomecĂłatl and Taqueria del Sol founder Eddie Hernandez discuss how Covid-19 impacted Atlanta's restaurant scene and where we will go from here.
60 Voices: 8 of Atlanta’s essential workers on what the past year taught them about the city
Essential workers kept us going in 2020. Eight of them tell us how they survived last year and what it taught them about our city.
Four Atlantans on why they moved during the pandemic
For one new Atlantan, lockdown in a high-rise was too much. Another longtime Midtown resident said, "To hell with it, let's get an RV."
A year into the pandemic, metro Atlanta’s real-estate and development industry is damaged, uneven, relatively strong, and absolutely killing it
Atlanta’s disparate Covid-19 recovery is a juxtaposition of post-lockdown winners and losers in a city known for both civil rights and glaring economic disparity.
Golden Eagle closes May 2, with quick-service Muchacho set to take over the space
“The last year has been pretty challenging industry-wide for full-service dining,” Lennox says. “Muchacho has been showing consistent growth for the last couple years. It was bursting at the seams. Golden Eagle was moving in the other direction.”
Bicycling during the pandemic put me in the hospital and saved my life
Long bike rides during the pandemic didn’t just introduce me to new spots or bring me closer with friends; they forced me to process how I could find the spaces in hardship where I could grow, get lost in thoughts about life, and reframe my challenges.
Trying to get a Covid-19 vaccine in Georgia? Follow these tips.
How do you get a Covid-19 vaccine in Georgia? It can be daunting and confusing, but never fear—here's a quick guide of which websites to go to, who is offering the shots, how to get your second dose scheduled, what to do if all the sites are booked, and what to do if you want a certain vaccine.
For many Atlantans, the hunt is on for a Covid vaccine appointment
Atlantans are using social media crowdsourcing to find unclaimed Covid-19 vaccine appointments and wait lists for doses that would otherwise go to waste. They're also using social media to help others navigate the confusing vaccination system.
