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Calling All Georgia Teachers – Get Your Teacher Tool Kit Today!

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The Teacher Tool Kit Opens the Door for your Students to Discover the World of Coca-Cola

The World of Coca‑Cola has developed an online Teacher Toolkit that provides educators with all of the necessary information for setting up school field trips.    The field trips to the iconic Atlanta museum are designed to be both educational and fun!

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My family loves to frequent the World of Coca-Cola.  We visit several times a year as we always have guests from out of town staying with us and what would a trip to Atlanta be without a visit to the World of Coca-Cola?  As most everyone knows, Atlanta is the birthplace for the world’s most consumed beverage.  The World of Coca-Cola details the history of how pharmacist John Pemberton created a flavored syrup and mixed it with carbonated water to create what is now the world’s #1-selling sparkling beverage.

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World of Coca-Cola Tasting Room

I highly recommend this experience for children of all ages.  There is something for everyone to enjoy at the World of Coca-Cola.  Even though my family has been several times, they always look forward to returning.

Things to do at the World of Coca-Cola:

The Loft – Has nearly 200 historical and international artifacts that represent more than 125 years of Coca-Cola memories.  More than 30 different countries are represented in the Loft.

Coca-Cola Theatre – A six-minute film called “Moments of Happiness” is played that celebrates some of life’s most memorable moments experienced by people of different ages and cultures around the world.

Vault of the Secret Formula – Where the legendary secret formula for Coca‑Cola is secured. Regarded as the most closely guarded and best-kept secret, the secret formula for Coca‑Cola represents over 125 years of history, special moments, memories and the timeless appeal associated with Coca‑Cola.

Milestones of Refreshment – A series of ten galleries brings the rich history of The Coca‑Cola Company to life through exhibits featuring some of its most prized possessions such as a circa 1880s soda fountain, 1939 delivery truck from Argentina and the Coca‑Cola contour bottle.

Bottle Works – Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Coca-Cola bottling process. Bottle Works showcases some of the same equipment and processes that are found in a full-size bottling plant. 

Coca-Cola Polar Bear– Get a hphoto taken with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear.

4-D Theater – Guests can take a journey around the world In Search of the Secret Formula in this multi-sensory movie experience. 

Coca-Cola Portrait Wall – Discover how the Coca‑Cola system benefits people and communities around the world. The Coca-Cola Portrait Wall is an interactive map of the world that comes to life when you walk up to it. Move along the motion-activated map to hear first-person accounts of various Coca‑Cola initiatives happening in different parts of the world. From the Coca‑Cola scholarship program to the Safe Water for Schools program in Kenya, Coca‑Cola is proud of the many different ways it works to improve lives around the globe.

Pop Culture Gallery – See how fans of Coca‑Cola have made the brand an icon of popular culture. Here, you’ll see artistic expressions gathered and shared by people who have been inspired by the brand, including the newest exhibit titled 10 Artists, 10 Bottles: World of Coca‑Cola Celebrates Atlanta’s Creative Community. This newest installation in the Pop Culture Gallery features work by 10 artists in the Atlanta area who commemorate the 10th anniversary of World of Coca‑Cola.

Perfect Pauses Theater –  See how Coca-Cola is expressed in many different languages and cultures through various television commercials from all over the world.

Taste It! – Guests can try more than 100 international and domestic beverages made by The Coca‑Cola Company.

Vintage Coke Vending Machines

Vintage Coke Vending Machines




Key Points:

  • The average length of a school visit is estimated to be around 1.5 to 2 hours.
  • Tickets for school field trips are discounted.
  • The Teacher Tool Kit provides ways for students to explore educational connections for your class visit.  
  • Pre and post-visit activities are provided to assist with lesson planning.
  • Registering with My Coke Rewards for Schools will help schools get items necessary to facilitate a well-rounded educational experience for students.

Download your Teacher Tool Kit today!

Visit www.coca-colacompany.com for more information on The Coca‑ColaCompany’s history, products, sustainability initiatives and much more.




 

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Local Pizzaiolo Launches Neo-Neapolitan Pizza Concept in Atlanta

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Neapolitan Pizza Master Giulio Adriani’s Concept Will Deliver High Quality, Signature Italian Creations, Announces Atlanta as First Market.

Pizzaiolo: Traditional Definition (noun)–A man who makes pizzas in the pizzeria

Pizzaiolo: Urban Dictionary Definition (lifestyle)— The business operator of a locally owned neighborhood pizzeria/pizza restaurant who can carry on the most intriguing conversations, helping customers without skipping a beat all while slapping dough.

The Local Pizzaiolo (pronounced piz-za-yo-lo), a new Neapolitan-inspired pizzeria obsessed with delivering high quality, authentic and signature Italian creations, is opening four locations across Atlanta. Italy native and globally acclaimed Neapolitan Pizza Master Giulio Adriani will serve as the Master Pizzaiolo and will train the ‘local pizzaioli’ who will maintain quality and taste at the individual restaurants.




“We believe in the art of creativity without compromising the Neapolitan heritage. “The Local Pizzaiolo will deliver a taste of authenticity,” explains Giulio Adriani. “We want you to eat like you only live once and take pleasure from every bite.”

“Sauces nowadays are loaded with sugar and lots of things you don’t want in them, but Giulio (makes something) very special,” says Dr. Mehmet Oz.

The Local Pizzaiolo will open four locations in Atlanta, two of which will open October 2017, including:

  • West Midtown (October 2017)
  • Toco Hill (October 2017)
  • Sandy Springs (TBD)
  • Madison Yards (TBD)

Food and Beverage

The Local Pizzaiolo’s menu will offer simple, fresh ingredients lovingly and artistically crafted into delicious and crave-able dishes. The pizza makers will work with a signature, proprietary dough made with a special blend of flour created in partnership with the Caputo Flour Company based in Naples, Italy and Himalayan salt, as well as local and seasonal ingredients such as freshly-sourced items like Burrata and Nduja artisan sausage.

The Local Pizzaiolo will be the first fast-casual restaurants to serve kegged cocktails. They will be crafted by famed mixologist Bratislav Glisic, award-winning principal bartender of the famed Employees Only cocktail bar in New York City, and served in addition to craft beers and house wines.

Inside the restaurant, there will be a small market called “The Mercato” in each location that will offer imported goods from Italy as well as other curated domestic items for the home chef.

The Local Pizzaiolo is being launched by entrepreneurs Allison Satter Hill, Fiorenzo Bresolin and Giulio Adriani. Hill told Tomorrow’s News Today that she envisions the concept as a “fast premium” pizza spot that will also feature a small market selling specialty items.

The menu will offer pizzas, appetizers, salads, craft cocktails, wine, beer, and desserts.

A Piece of the Pie

The Local Pizzaiolo is pledging to donate “a piece of the pie” towards programs that support the education and empowerment of the next generation. In Atlanta, 10% of the retail price from every sale of the Local Pizzaiolo’s signature Jarred Peaches and signature Tomatoes will go to No Kid Hungry, a campaign ending child hunger in the United States. The Local Pizzaiolo will also be launching their Pizzaiolo Education Series, a training for select students from the Art Institute’s Culinary School led by Master Pizzaiolo and four-time World Pizza Making Champion, Giulio Adriani. Students will receive a certificate of completion and can earn employment as one of The Local Pizzaiolo’s premiere pizza makers/pizzaioli.

The Master Pizzaiolo: Giulio Adriani

The Master Pizzaiolo: Giulio Adriani

The Master Pizzaiolo: Giulio Adriani

Certified as an authentic Neapolitan Pizza Master by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) and the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani (APN), Giulio is considered one of the world’s leading pizza experts. Giulio has a unique vision for innovative flavors while remaining true to the authenticity of pizza making taught to him by his Neapolitan grandmother “Nonna Maria.” In 2011, his signature pizza – the ‘Montanara’ which has a flash fried crust, was so unique in the culinary field, it was the documented reason his green card to the US was approved. Giulio grew up in Rome and has owned and operated successful restaurants including the well-loved and critically-acclaimed Forcella in NYC. A four-time World Pizza Making Award Winner,  Giulio is now taking on the challenge to scale his love of teaching and Neapolitan pizza via The Local Pizzaiolo.

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to try one of the two The Local Pizzaiolo locations in October!

For more information on the Atlanta openings and more follow The Local Pizzaiolo on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

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Ramen!  It’s All About the Ramen Baby!

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Ramen!

Before I go into detail about Ramen, let me first say that I cannot stress to you enough how much my family and I love soup.  We even have an annual “Soup Day” where we invite friends and family over to enjoy a variety of soups.  I usually make at least three different kinds (basically whatever soups I am craving at the time) and each family brings at least one soup for all to enjoy.  We have one requirement for this day – all soups must be homemade.   Guests who arrive with canned or store bought soups are turned away at the door.  LOL!  Just kidding, my friends know me well enough to appease me by just going along with my requests because it would allow me the opportunity to tease them relentlessly if they don’t.  Anyway, I say all of this to express our love of soup!

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Survey says…YUM!

One of my favorite types of soup in the entire world is Ramen.  No, I am not talking about the dried packaged kind with a ton of sodium.  I am talking about Japanese Ramen.  Whenever we have a stopover in the Tokyo Narita Japan airport – I refuse to board my next plane until I have had a bowl of Ramen at one of the little restaurants in the airport.  They don’t provide to go containers – so if you don’t have a lot of time – you will have to slurp it down quickly or, God forbid, throw it away.

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Japanese Ramen Craze


Japanese Ramen bars and/or restaurants have become very popular in the United States within the last five years or so.  I live in Atlanta and was over the moon when it was announced that they were building a Japanese Raman Bar – JINYA – in my neighborhood in X year.  JINYA Sandy Springs location opened in July of 2016 and another location will open soon in Buckhead, Atlanta due to the overwhelming popularity of the current location.   I have dined at JINYA countless times both at lunch and dinner.  There is always at least an hour wait unless you avoid the rush hour times by going a little early or a little later than normal lunch or dinner times.  The restaurant is compact.  Only has a few inside tables, two long bar areas, and a small outside patio.

If you love fresh noodles and tasty broth, then JINYA is the restaurant for you.  JINYA is a ramen culture, where the relationship between broth and noodles is a serious and delicious business.  From the water they use to prepare the broths – they only use FUJI which is 99.9 percent free from impurities – to the special aging process that their noodles undergo before they’re cooked and served. At JINYA, they are serious about ramen and pay meticulous attention to everything that goes into each customer’s bowl.  Their motto is – “No ramen, no life.”

Upon entering JINYA, your waiter will yell out  “irasshaimase”- which means”Welcome to the store!” or “Come on in!”  All of the other staff will respond back in unison “irasshaimase.”   This display from the staff sets a positive atmosphere and makes each customer feel welcome.

I have frequented JINYA countless times and the staff is always friendly, accommodating, and always wanting to ensure that you enjoy the many culinary delights the restaurant has to offer.

If you’ve never visited a ramen restaurant before, the menu at JINYA is easy to understand and has some helpful pictures of recommended and/or popular items.

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I highly recommend starting out with the Brussel Sprouts Tempura appetizer (crispy tempura brussels sprouts with white truffle oil) and the JINYA Bun.  My son who is not a fan of brussels sprouts eats these babies by the dozen.  Another one of my favorite appetizers at JINYA is the Salmon Avocado (salmon and avocado tossed in wasabi soy sauce).  It is light and delicious.  

In regards to ramen, you really can’t go wrong with any of their selections. Just depends on if you like your ramen broth spicy or mild, thin or thick noodles, a broth base of pork, chicken, and/or fish, choice of chicken or pork, and a selection of vegetables.  

One of my favorite ramen bowls at JINYA  is the Tonkotsu Spicy which is pork broth, pork chashu, spicy bean sprouts, kikurage, green onion, and spicy sauce served with thick noodles.  Choose your spice level, mild, spicy or hot.

Another favorite is Cha Cha Cha (for Garlic Lovers) which has both pork and fish broth, pork chashu, seasoned egg, bean sprouts, chopped onion, green onion, garlic, chili powder and served with extra thick noodles.

Quick tip for garlic lovers like myself – be sure to ask your waiter for fresh garlic and you will receive a jar of fresh garlic cloves along with garlic press.  You can add as much garlic as your taste buds can handle! 

Slurp All You Want!

Note:  Slurping is allowed!  Also, don’t forget to stir your ramen frequently all the way down to the bottom of the bowl or the seasonings will settle at the bottom of the bowl.

About JINYA Ramen BAR

Anyone from Japan can tell you: Real Japanese ramen isn’t about the noodles, it’s about the broth.

That’s why JINYA Ramen Bar’s signature stocks take center-stage on our menu. Slowly simmered for more than ten hours, we combine whole pork bones, chickens or vegetables with just the right amount of bonito, dashi, kombu, and other authentic ingredients. The result is a rich broth that is thick, full-flavored, healthful… and unforgettable.

However, we believe that there’s still more to ramen than broth. We take our noodles seriously, too. Meticulously aged for three days to maximize their flavor, JINYA Ramen Bar’s noodles are made fresh daily and crafted to sink perfectly in your bowl with thick noodles for some broths and thin noodles for others.

At JINYA, we give you the ideal palate to customize with an array of traditional toppings and tapas on the side. Choose from pork, chicken or our vegetarian broth, as well as from spinach noodles. Plus, JINYA’s focus on kaizen – the Japanese practice of continuous improvement – means that you’ll always experience the best ramen out there. We’re constantly creating new flavor combinations and challenging our already high standards to continually hone our craft because we’re crazy about ramen.

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BELUGA WHALE ENCOUNTER

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Beluga Whale Encounter

The Georgia Aquarium is a leading 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Atlanta, Ga., committed to working on behalf of all marine life through education, preservation, exceptional animal care, and research across the globe. Georgia Aquarium inspires, educates, and entertains its millions of guests about the aquatic biodiversity throughout the world through its hundreds of exhibits and tens of thousands of animals across its seven major galleries.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, or how much you know about the ocean, the Georgia Aquarium is an experience not to be missed. The Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world and the downtown attraction is home to countless sea creatures.  Its 10 million gallons of water are home to thousands of fish and enthralling marine animals, including gigantic whale sharks, beluga whales and spirited otters. The Georgia Aquarium is also the only one in the country to house manta rays.

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Feeding the Beluga whales.

Beluga Interactive Program

I recently participated in the Georgia Aquarium’s Beluga & Friends exclusive encounter and we all agreed that it was truly amazing!  My children were not very happy with me for not taking them along (it was a school day), but I promised to take them soon!  If you love animals (and how could you not), then this program is for you.  It was an educational and heart-warming experience.  I do have to admit that we all were a little intimidated at first, but once we reached out to pet the whales and felt their cool gentle skin – we instantly connected and didn’t want to get out of the water when our time was up.

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Striking a pose with a Beluga whale.

Please note that all animal encounters are staffed by knowledgeable experts of Georgia Aquarium’s animal care team who work with the animals daily and deeply understand the individual animals. They ensure the animals’ wellbeing while participants experience the joy and wonder of interacting with some of the ocean’s most majestic creatures.

For those living in Atlanta or will be traveling to Atlanta this summer for vacation, you can find out more information on this program and make your reservations by clicking here:  Georgia Aquarium

The experiences are limited and sell out quickly.

You can view Georgia Aquarium’s official Beluga experience video by clicking this link:  Beluga

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Petting the Beluga whales.

 

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March for Social Justice and Women – Atlanta

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Social Justice for All

I was proud to be one of the 60,000 people taking part in the Atlanta March for Social Justice and Women on Saturday, January 21st.  The march was a peaceful demonstration of solidarity bringing together members of underrepresented communities, women, and their allies in Georgia and nationally.  The Atlanta March for Social Justice and Women began at the Center for Civil and Human Rights and ended at the Georgia State Capitol.

Representative Stacey Abrams, John Lewis, and Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin

Marching for a Purpose

The march was peaceful and very inspiring.  Marchers included a diverse representation of ethnic backgrounds, women, men, and children of all ages.  Attendance at the march was definitely a true representation of the diversity of our world.

Atlanta was only one of the several marches that took place around the world.  Marchers packed the streets of several cities and countries including Washington, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Boston, Houston, Chicago, London, Paris, Melbourne, Australia, and even Antarctica.

Ultimately, the marches were a demonstration of individuals standing together in solidarity for the protection of equal rights for women, minorities, LGTBQ, and all religious backgrounds.

“It is not our differences that divide us.  It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.”  — Audre Lorde

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Why I marched:

I marched for equal rights for all.
I marched for social justice.
I marched for my daughter and for my son.
I marched for protection of LGBTQ.
I marched for reproductive rights.

When we went home and turned on the news, we saw that the media portrayed these marches as against the president.  That is not why we marched.  We marched so that everyone would be represented under this new administration.  Equal rights and justice for all.

L to R: Sherry Rosen, Charis Hanberry, Autumn Murray, and Stephanie Szalkowski

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AT&T Red Carpet and 50th CMA Awards

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50th CMA Awards Ceremony Viewing Party

We had such a wonderful time watching the AT&T Red Carpet and the 50th CMA Awards ceremony. From Dolly Parton receiving the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, Randy Travis singing the final “amen” in his song “Forever and Ever, Amen,” Beyoncé singing her song “Daddy Lessons” with the Dixie Chicks (which brought the highest viewership the show has ever had during that one performance) to Taylor Swift presenting the night’s greatest honor of Entertainer of the Year to Garth Brooks. A good time was had by all.

Thank you, Darden’s Delights for providing the delicious pies for the watch party. We nibbled on Darden’s Dangerously Delicious Fudge Pie and Darden’s Super Luscious Butterscotch Pie with Pecans. YUM!

You can order their delicious pies for your special event or for an after-dinner treat here: Darden’s Delights

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Darden’s Delights was established to harness the power of entrepreneurship for the benefit of individuals with developmental disabilities. They are not a non-profit. They believe in challenging conventional thought by building a thriving business to enhance opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. With each pie purchase, a “slice” of the proceeds will be used to support organizations that improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

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This event was sponsored by AT&T and the text was written by me on behalf of AT&T.

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Peaches and Prohibition Fundraiser – Speakeasy

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Speakeasy Fundraiser

The Flourish Foundation hosted its second annual fundraiser and Speakeasy – Peaches & Prohibition – at the secret location of the Edgewood Speakeasy.  The Edgewood Speakeasy was the perfect location for the 20’s themed event as it is a creative cocktail bar with exposed brick walls & low lighting, hidden at the back of the Bone Lick BBQ restaurant and Whiskey Joint.

Attendees were dressed to the nines with the ladies in flapper style attire and the gentlemen in tweed suits and wingtip shoes. Highlights of the event included handcrafted cocktails, tasty bites, and live jazz.   Proceeds from the event benefit the Flourish Foundation, Inc.

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The Flourish Foundation, Inc.

The Flourish Foundation, Inc. believes that children with high self-esteem tend to assume responsibility, take pride in their accomplishments, tolerate frustration, handle peer pressure appropriately, attempt new tasks and challenges while successfully handling negative and positive emotions.

Unfortunately, those who do not possess these traits combined with social and economic hardships often result in failure. The Flourish Foundation, Inc. is focused on developing programs that provide support for economically disadvantaged youth who seek the opportunity to gain valuable personal development tools and receive support for academic achievement.

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President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter

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Meeting President Jimmy Carter – Top L to R: Rodney Murray, Ava Murray, President Jimmy Carter, Asa Murray, and Autumn Murray. Bottom: Actor Laurence Fishburne, Rosalynn Carter, President Jimmy Carter, Vicky Gordon, and Autumn Murray.

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It was a humbling experience in 2000 to work with President Jimmy Carter on UNICEF’s Child Survival Awards Dinner.

Regardless of one’s political beliefs, there is no doubt that President Carter is a true humanitarian and continues to make outstanding contributions to those in need around the world.  In December 2017, my family and friends had a wonderful experience listening to President Carter teach Sunday School service at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, GA.  He is truly an amazing intellect and person.

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President Jimmy Carter has regularly scheduled dates for teaching Sunday School service at Maranatha Baptist Church. He has been a member there for over 50 years.  If you or someone you know is interested in how you can attend one of his services, click here for more information about Maranatha Baptist Church.  It is truly a wonderful experience for the entire family.

One of my favorite quotes from President Carter “We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.”

UNICEF (United Nations International Emergency Children’s Fund) works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children’s rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects.

UNICEF believes that all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.  For more information on UNICEF and how you can support them, visit their website at UNICEF.

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About UNICEF

UNICEF USA supports UNICEF’s work, and other efforts in support of the world’s children, through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States.

We work with governments, civic leaders, celebrities, corporations, campus groups, churches, teachers and people just like you; anyone willing to help us advocate for the survival and well-being of every child.


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Skydive Georgia – Take the Plunge

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L to R: Morgan Ley, Amy Ley, Maddie Ley at Skydive Georgia

I Went Skydiving…

Okay, okay so I didn’t actually skydive.  I drove my friends to and from the skydiving facility.  A 14,000-foot jump from a plane doesn’t exactly sound exciting to me – – it sounds dangerous.   Scaredy-cat, yep that’s me.

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Maddie Ley getting suited up and getting last minute instruction for her first skydive.

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Morgan Ley without any nerves whatsoever.

It’s a Girl Thing

However, my friends had the time of their lives doing it and want to do it again!  Amy Ley and her daughters Morgan, Maddie, and Megan had the time of their lives by checking skydiving off of there bucket list.  They all said it was surprisingly relaxing and peaceful once they actually jumped out of the plane.  Their nerves were only in high gear when they were waiting on the plane to make the jump.

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Maddie Ley is all smiles in the air.

Skydiving Anyone?

Perhaps one day in the future I will try skydiving myself.  Then again, why jump out of a plane when I can stay in it and have it take me to my next travel destination and land safely on solid ground?

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Skydive Georgia offers the largest and most full-featured skydiving environment in Atlanta.  It is a 9,000 square foot indoor climate controlled skydive training facility. It has the latest in modern state of the art equipment including, all Zero Porosity, state of the art reliable main canopies, digital altimeters, computerized CYPRESS AAD’s (Automatic Activation Devices) on ALL 47 parachute rig systems.  Skydive Georgia also has the largest professional skydiving staff in the Eastern United States.

To find out more information on Skydive Georgia and to make your reservations, visit their web site here.


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About Skydive Georgia

Skydive Georgia is famed for its committed and inventive pursuit of perfection in skydiving having developed innovative training protocols, an emotional rollercoaster of a jump and the best customer service in the business. No wonder the Atlanta Journal & Constitution (AJC) has stated that Skydive Georgia is the place to skydive in Atlanta given our 4.7 star rating in a combined number of 670 reviews on just Facebook and Google alone.

Skydive Georgia has offered unique jumps from the clouds since 1999 and our staff brings a combined 30 years of experience to the table; that’s more skydive experience in the Atlanta area than any other dropzone by far!

The Cedartown dropzone, located one hour west of Atlanta, caters to adrenaline junkies who want to tandem skydive, learn to jump solo or even become a licensed skydiver!

Instructors at Skydive Georgia are some of the most experienced in the world, have thousands of jumps each and are ahead of the curve on emerging techniques and styles. Many go on to hold world records, and our entire staff is friendly, approachable, down-to-earth and dedicated to ensuring the happiness of each student.

Skydive Georgia is not about avoiding risk. We’re about confronting a dramatic physical challenge successfully, based on rigorous training and systematic preparation, and coming out successful. We operate with the highest safety standards under the regulations of the United States Parachute Association (USPA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure we are prepared to protect your safety. For this and the above reasons, we are the best in the business.

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TAP GASTROPUB Atlanta

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AP Gastropub

Although TAP Gastropub has been in Atlanta for years, I recently visited TAP for the first time to try out Chef Tyler Wiliams’ new menu.

Recognized as “Atlanta’s Best Gastropub” by Atlanta magazine, TAP is a standout spot for seasonally-driven, innovative comfort food. An extensive international beer list and innovative barrel wine program make TAP a popular hangout spot.

Upon entering TAP, you will see that the two-story restaurant has seating both upstairs and downstairs.  We chose to sit at the downstairs bar where all the action seemed to be.  The upstairs is where the kitchen is located and can accommodate groups as well as couples.

You Had me at Cheez-It

First, just let me say that the Cheez-It Risotto with bacon is insanely good!  Seriously – don’t miss this side.   I am still dreaming about it while dreading the calories and what I need to do at the gym to work them off – – but it was worth it!  I ordered the Kansas City strip as well and it was cooked to perfection.  The size of the strip was HUGE and I ended up taking a portion home (no complaints here). The okra dish with smoked tomato and onion was also very tasty and might be able to convince non-okra fans to change their minds.

The service was also fantastic.  All of the staff were knowledgeable and accommodating.

Chef Tyler Williams

Before joining TAP in April of this year, Chef Tyler Williams worked with several top restaurants in Atlanta such as Bacchanalia, Abattoir and Woodfire Grill.  Following his time at Woodfire, Chef Tyler Williams became known for a unique series of pop-ups and avant-garde dinners throughout Atlanta. More recently, he created Byhand, a Neopolitan pizza concept coupled with an organic farm in Lake Burton.  Consumers should get their palettes prepared for what Chef Tyler Williams has in store for the restaurant on the corner of 14th and Peachtree, the third concept of Concentrics Restaurants.

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