Ron Clark Students Welcome the World to Atlanta

Ron Clark Academy students
show the world that Atlanta is
 the city where greatness lives.

Atlanta based rapper Ludacris and the students of Ron Clark Academy, welcome the world to Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 
The Atlanta middle schoolers wrote and produced the Super Bowl LIII video entitled Welcome to the City.

The video shows the energetic students Boom Floss and Milly Rock past some of Atlanta’s iconic attractions. 

The viral video, dripping with Southern Hospitality, shows the you can’t miss like the Varsity, Civil Rights Museum, Georgia Aquarium, Piedmont Park and Mary Mac’s Tearoom just to name a few. 

Atlanta native Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms makes an appearance. The students pay homage to Southern Rappers such as Outcast, Migos and Lil Scrappy. 

The talented teens even shout out Atlanta's finest Sports teams like Atlanta United, “the Falcons, and Braves and Hawks oh my!”

Atlanta is the city where greatness lives. 

Audra Radcliffe is a freelance writer and blogger. Her business 1stWrite Media specializes in content management, brand identity and social media marketing. Connect with Audra on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. 

Today is The Last Day To Register To Vote in Georgia Election 2018

Today is the last day for Georgia residents to register and be eligible to vote in the November General Election and Runoff Election.

The state of Georgia allows online registration; which is great for those who waited until the last minute.

Check the Georgia My Voter Page to view your status and also to register.

Audra Radcliffe is a freelance writer and blogger. Her business 1stWrite Media specializes in content management, brand identity and social media marketing. Connect with Audra on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. 

Pucker up for FREE Lipstick from Mac

Mac Cosmetics is celebrating National Lipstick Day by giving away FREE lipstick! Beauty enthusiasts nationwide are primed and ready to celebrate this retail holiday. They can be seen lined up by the hundreds in anticipation of freebies from the beloved cosmetics giant.

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Lips! Lips! Lips! 
Cumberland Mall of Vinings, a suburb of Atlanta, has a Mac counter in their Macy's store as well as a newly opened freestanding Mac store. Ladies and gents alike were in formation well before 8 am. Thankfully, the large crowd was well behaved for lip day.

The lipsticks normally retail for $17 and are from the limited edition Color Rocker Collection. The line boldly features 28 vibrant hues like Cold Hard Cash, Evening Buzz, Uncontrollable and Deep With Envy to name a few. There is no catch, just show up! While supplies last of course.

In addition to the free full size lipstick, online customers could score a free lip Prep + Prime Lip with any $50 purchase with the use of promo code: LipDay.

Mac isn't the only one getting in on the fun. Other high end fav's like Bobbi Brown, Kat Von D, and BH Cosmetics are also offering deep discounts in honor of National Lipstick Day. Beauty outlets like Sally's, Sephora and Ulta are also observing this ode to lip rouge with sales.

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Lip Service
Details on the origins of National Lipstick Day were slim. According to National Day Calendar, "beauty blogger, entrepreneur and International Businesswoman, Huda Kattan was named the modern day founder of National Lipstick Day by a Proclamation from National Day Calendar’s Registrar as of 2016."

Pucker up and have an amazing Lipstick Day 2017!

Audra Radcliffe is a freelance writer and blogger. Her business 1stWrite Media specializes in content management, brand identity and social media marketing. Connect with Audra on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. 

Ruby Bridges Talks Life, Losses and Hope in Atlanta

Civil Rights Pioneer Ruby Bridges gave a powerful message. 

At the tender age of 6, Ruby Bridges was plucked from her segregated life and thrust into a whirlwind of racial tension. In 1960 she became the first Black student to attend all white William Frantz Elementary school in New Orleans in 1960.

Her story is more complex than the image of a brave first grader being escorted to by Federal Marshal's depicted in the famous Norman Rockwell painting titled, The Problem We All Live With.

The Problem We All Live With, Norman Rockwell

#BlackLivesMatter
The Civil Rights Pioneer spoke on a panel at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

When asked about her thoughts on Black Lives Matter the response is very succinct:

"Black Lives Matter; my son was a black man and he matter to me..."

One of Bridges two sons was murdered on the streets of New Orleans in 2005. The New Orleans native by way of Tennessee spoke quietly of how a person that looked just like her son stood over him and shot him 11 times.

"Black lives have to matter to us first; before before we can force someone else to care."

In this conversation with Bridges she shared many storms of life. Living through the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the violent death of her son, the loss of her father and coming to grips with the loss through faith."Storms are difficult but we have to go through them."

She discussed a time when she was awakened from her sleep thinking that she was having a heart attack. After going in to the hospital and undergoing a battery of tests to determine the cause of her symptoms

During this visit she encountered the emergency room nurse who cared for her son the night he died. By learning the details of her sons last hours she was gained peace of mind.

Her Message
Bridges looked like any other woman of color as she sat in the auditorium. Dressed in flats, a simple black dress with a delicate peach pashmina draped around her strong shoulders.

Bridges explained to an attentive audience that the real battle is good versus evil; this is spiritual. Evil doesn't care what you look like; evil only needs an opportunity to get inside.

Her calm demeanor, raw emotion and raspy voice drew the audience in closer. We could have all been sitting in my living room listening to a community elder speak of the state of the world we live in.

Afterwards, Bridges met with visitors and signed copies of her award winning children's book, Through my eyes.

Audra Radcliffe is a freelance writer and blogger. Her business 1stWrite Media specializes in content management, brand identity and social media marketing. Connect with Audra on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. 

Georgia Executes Female Inmate

Kelly Gissendaner was put to death earlier today. The Georgia woman was sentenced after being convicted of the 1997 murder of her husband.

Gissendaner is the first female to be executed in Georgia in more than 70 years.

The death row inmate made a final statement before being executed for her role in stabbing death of husband Douglas Gissendaner.

She apologized “to an amazing man that lost his life because of me." Death by lethal injection was her punishment.

Audra Radcliffe is a freelance writer, blogger and is the Atlanta Romance Examiner. Her business 1stWrite Media specializes in content management, brand identity and social media marketing. Connect with Audra on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. 

Raise a Cup for National Coffee Day

Coffee lovers are heading to their favorite java joints in celebration of National Coffee Day. 

Starbucks stopped their customers short but announcing they are not handing out gratis coffee today. According to their website, the nation’s largest coffee house launched its "Starbucks One Tree for Every Bag" commitment today. Starting today, Starbucks will donate a coffee plant for every bag of coffee purchased at participating U.S. stores. The program will continue through September 2016.

Thankfully, Starbucks isn’t the only game in town. Atlanta coffee lovers have many options for getting their caffeine high for free this National Coffee Day.

Starbucks unconventional approach to National Coffee Day won't stop Atlanta coffee lovers from celebrating. Atlanta based Krispy Kreme was serving up coffee and original glazed doughnuts; all

for FREE. Krispy Kreme awards members get double points with purchase on today with the purchase of any coffee drink.

Check out one of these coffee retailers for you free cup o'joe:

Dunkin’ Donuts: Customers can get a free medium cup of Dunkin’ Donuts hot or iced dark roast coffee, with a one-per guest limit at participating locations.

Panera Bread: Rewards members have been able to score a free coffee every day of September, so that deal will still be in place for National Coffee Day.

Whole Foods: Stores nationwide are offering 12-ounce cups of coffee for $0.25 through September.

Caribou Coffee: Instead of giving people free coffee, for every cup of Amy’s Blend coffee purchased on Sept. 29, Caribou will donate a cup of coffee to nurses and families in cancer centers throughout the country.

Let’s raise a cup in honor of National Coffee Day

Audra Radcliffe is a freelance writer, blogger and is the Atlanta Romance Examiner. Her business 1stWrite Media specializes in content management, brand identity and social media marketing. Connect with Audra on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. 

Treat Your Taste Buds at the Taste of Atlanta

Midtown welcomes the Taste of Atlanta to Tech Square. The three day long festival started on Friday, September 25th and runs through Sunday, September 27th. 

Taste of Atlanta temps taste buds! 

The event features fare of from over 90 popular local eateries. Festival goers have choices from all corners of the world: Mediterranean, Ethiopian and Spanish cuisines oh my! 

From the infamous pecan waffles of Atlanta staple Waffle House to the sophisticated seafood offerings of Portofino's; variety is certainly the spice of Midtown. 

Continue Reading for more details.

Audra Radcliffe is a freelance write, blogger and is the Atlanta Romance Examiner. Her business 1stWrite Media specializes in content management, brand identity and social media marketing. Connect with Audra on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter.