Tag: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

At a time when progressive politicians and some members of the middle class are questioning whether billionaires, however philanthropic, should even exist—and when the country and globe are on the brink of the largest catastrophe in a century or more­—can Blank give away enough of his wealth to satisfy his own desire for tzedakah—let alone society’s unprecedented need for it?

On Thursday evening, several of Atlanta's landmarks, including Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Skyview Ferris wheel, Truist Park, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and Colony Square, glowed brightly in blue as part of the national #LightItBlue event.

Spike radiates cute and shows off his floppy ears and custom Atlanta United kit daily on social media. But for all the adorable Instagram fodder, Spike has a higher calling. He's training to become a service dog through America's VetDogs, a New York–based nonprofit that places dogs with disabled veterans and first responders.

So far, Newport has spent $88 million acquiring property and has started gutting and prepping spaces. With the help of city incentives and historic-building tax credits, Kunkat wants to strip the wood and aluminum facade on a Peachtree nail salon to expose the original brick and stone and has torn out old carpet and drywall in the old Sylvan Hotel to reveal the historic brick walls beneath.

The Jonas Brothers and Khalid are coming to State Farm Arena for Power 96.1's Jingle Ball, the best of HBCU football is having a showdown at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and dance to Beyonce and Rihanna songs at the Masquerade.

Monica, Anthony Hamilton, Joe, and Tyrese take the stage at State Farm Arena for V-103 Winterfest, while Monday Night Garage celebrates Christmas in Space and the Fox Theatre celebrates its 90th anniversary.

Visit the World of Coke for free, cheer on UGA, and check out Yoyo Ferro's first solo exhibition at Ponce City Market.

The Falcons battle the Saints at home on Thanksgiving, Ponce City Market decks out for the holidays, and Chaka Khan performs at State Farm Arena.

K-pop supergroup SuperM comes to Infinite Energy Center, Keith Urban and Blake Shelton participate in ATLive, Santa's Fantastical starts in Sandy Springs, and more.

Dragon Con, the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Hot Air Balloon Festival, Decatur Book Festival, Black Gay Pride Weekend—there are so many events in Atlanta this Labor Day weekend 2019.