Tag: social media

A fire at a Georgia Power substation caused a blackout Sunday afternoon at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, cancelling all flights and leaving thousands stranded—the second time this year that flames caused a massive transportation disaster. Here's what happened, and how the internet reacted to it.

Rather than perfectly plated summer vegetables or a glistening, goopy cheeseburger photographed in natural light, Rick Venutolo's Instagram account has only photos of the plates he's picked clean from restaurants across the metro area.

The black bear found roaming between Belvedere and Glenbrook Drives is Atlanta's latest social media parody.

Because the entire city needs milk and bread. Right now.

I’ll log as many miles as it takes for a good meal. Other folks eat only at restaurants nearby out of convenience. That’s fine, unless you’re one of the many intown residents who regard their refusal to travel outside I-285 as a badge of sophistication. Plus, why there’s nothing wrong with simple food.

It’s been well documented that Giovanni di Palma makes some of the best pizza and roast chicken in this city (or as he’ll tell you, the country). But have you seen his Instagram?

You won’t catch me tweeting at the table I own a smartphone, but I refuse to tweet, text, or otherwise share photographs of what I eat. Unlike my peers who communicate every detail of their lives as professional stomachs, I have no desire to share my whereabouts and “instant opinions” with a bunch of strangers.

The essential Twitter and Instagram guide to the best local events, food porn, and stories