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Farmers Jam makes award winning, fruit forward, cocktail syrups that have less sugar and more flavor than your typical mixer.
Made here in East Atlanta, we source fruit from local farms for our seasonally inspired syrups. Great for cocktails, mocktails, and sodas.
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Another week, another 100 subscribers. We’re up to 728 and we’re thankful for every one of you. My name is Connor and my friend James and I started the Anthem because we liked learning about new things in our neighborhoods and sharing them with friends.
I hope you’re enjoying the weather as much as I am. I don’t know if I’m more excited about cooler temps or getting rid of these mosquitos.
🌮 El Tesoro introduced Crunchy Breakfast Wraps to their brunch menu (Weekends 10a-2p). Need we say more?
🍗 Nandos Peri-Peri is coming to Krog Street Market. The South African chicken restaurant will be going in right next to Superica.
🐻 Little Bear is now open for dinner on Mondays. Don’t make them regret it!
🐙 Argonaut’s Fall Menu has arrived and features Caribbean Tacos and seasonal cocktails.
🍕 Pizza Dynamo is now open in Pour Taproom on the Beltline for their soft opening. Just in time for football season.
☕️ Enid Coffee’s residency at Communidad kicked off yesterday. They’ll be pouring Cafecitos and Matchitas Wed-Sun 8a-2p.
🦇 Bantam Pub is celebrating their 12th bday on Friday. Enjoy food and drink specials (and maybe fireworks) on one of the best patios in Atlanta.
🎷 9/11 - Oakhurst Jazz Nights - Head to Oakhurst on Thursday evenings in September for free outdoor jazz concerts from 7-9 pm on the lawn | Free | More Info
🦕 9/12 - Fernbank After Dark: Sense and Sense-Ability - This 21+ event on Friday runs from 7-11pm and promises a “night of sensory overload, scientific surprises and mildly questionable puns.” | $24 | More Info
🌅 9/13 - Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival - We gave you a heads up last week, but this festival brings us Atlanta’s Tiniest Race (0.5K/.31Miles), live music, cornhole & pickleball tournaments, and more. | Free | More Info
🏘️ 9/13 - Cabbagetown Tour of Homes - Your chance to tour historic homes of Cabbagetown. As a bonus, the Forward Warrior Street Mural Fest is also going down on Saturday. | $20 | More Info
🤫 9/13 - Secret Stories - Secret Stories is celebrating their first anniversary in the Brookshire Amphitheater in Cabbagetown. Bring a story, a blanket, and a friend or two. | Free | More Info
🛠️ 9/13 - Patagonia Fix It Fest - From 12-5pm there will be a bike repair clinic with SOPO Bicycle Cooperative, kids activities with Atlanta Toolbank, and the folks at Patagonia will help you give your old clothes new life. | Free | More Info
📵 Dekalb County Schools approved a $1.6 million-plan for cell phone lockers to help keep students focused during class.
💈 Freedom Barber Co. has opened a second location. After 10 years of cuts in Old Fourth Ward, location number two is located in VaHi at 1054 Saint Charles Ave.
🛝 The Grant Park Conservancy made two announcements this week: 1. Construction has begun on the playground and should be complete by the end of October. 2. A brand new (colorful) plaza is now open by the basketball/tennis/pickleball courts.
Not Atlanta-Specific but Still Important Info™️
✉️ Saw this PSA for how to spell your last name on holiday cards and wanted to share it. Hint: you don't need an apostrophe…
🍎 Ever wonder “Why did Trader Joes discontinue my favorite item?” Or “Why does the Trader Joes on Monroe have the worst parking lot I’ve ever been in?” Unfortunately, I only have answers to the first question.
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