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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, restaurants are back in business to varying degrees. With the state relaxing the majority of rules on occupancy, the decision on whether to eat in a restaurant’s dining room really comes down to how you feel about your personal health and safety.

Local governments relaxed restrictions on creating outdoor dining or patio areas to allow restaurants to social distance its diners and create more seating flexibility.

If you’re looking for somewhere to al fresco dine and maintain your distance, check out these local restaurants whose patios are open and ready to serve.

Mission + Market: This Buckhead spot’s wraparound private patio offers cityscape views in along with critically-acclaimed eats by Chef Ian Winslade. 3550 Lenox Rd., missionandmarketatl.com.

Joe’s on Juniper: The Midtown pub’s big patio is the perfect place for a beer, burger and soaking up some sun. 1049 Juniper St., joesonjuniper.com.

Buena Vida Tapas & Sol: Enjoy small plates on the BeltLine in the restaurant’s new patio space. 385 N. Angier Ave., beunavidatapas.com.

Leon’s Full Service: The downtown Decatur favorite has reopened its dog-friendly patio. 131 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., leonsfullservice.com.

Murphy’s: The patio is open in Virginia-Highland for the restaurant’s menu of American fare and baked good. 997 Virginia Ave., murphysatlanta.com.

Chai Pani: Enjoy Indian street snacks, platters, and beer on the patio at this Decatur eatery. 406 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., chaipanidecatur.com.

Fifth Group Restaurants: The patios are open at South City Kitchen Midtown, La Tavola, and Alma Cocina in Buckhead. fifthgroup.com.

DBA Barbecue: Get your pulled pork and rib fix on the patio at 1190 N. Highland Ave., dbabarbecue.com.

Boxcar: Check out new summer dishes and a variety of cocktails, draft beers and natural wines in West End. 1000 White St., boxcaratl.com.

TWO urban licks: An Old Fourth Ward favorite along the BeltLine has reopened its patio. 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., twourbanlicks.com.

Varuni Napoli: Enjoy your gourmet pizza on a secluded Midtown patio with rustic tree and ivy-covered walls. 1540 Monroe Dr., varuni.us.

 Rina: Enjoy a menu of beef kababs, falafel salad, halloumi with charred vegetables, chicken shawarma, and more at the Ford Factor Lofts. 699 Ponce de Leon Ave., rinakitchen.com.

Osteria 832: The Virginia-Highland family favorite is serving up Italian fare on the patio. 832 N. Highland Ave., osteria832.com.

Revival: Communion, the shady backyard space at the Decatur restaurant is reopen for Southern eats. 129 Church St., revivaldecatur.com.

George’s: If you’ve been missing the burgers at this Virginia-Highland institution, the patio is open to get your fill. 1041 N. Highland Ave., georgesbarandrestaurant.com.

La Bilboquet: Enjoy traditional French cuisine in true Parisian fashion sitting on the sidewalk at the Buckhead restaurant. 30217 Bolling Way, lebilboquetatlanta.com.

Is your favorite patio open and serving food and drinks? Let us know in the comments below. 

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With states opening up and the national unemployment rate now at 13.3% compared to the nearly historic high of 14.7% at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, WalletHub released its report on the States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most, along with accompanying videos and audio files, to illustrate which areas of the country have had the best recovery so far.

This report examines unemployment rates on a monthly basis, complementing the weekly analysis in WalletHub’s report on the States Whose Unemployment Claims Are Recovering the Quickest.

In order to identify the states with the best recovery in unemployment rates, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on four key metrics. We looked at the change in each state’s unemployment rate during the latest month for which we have data (May 2020) compared to May 2019 and January 2020. We also compared not seasonally adjusted continued claims in May 2020 to May 2019. Finally, we considered each state’s overall unemployment rate. Below, you can see highlights from the report, along with a WalletHub Q&A.  

Read more at WalletHub

BankSouth, after considering direct survey feedback from customers, has reopened all branch lobbies during regular business hours while exercising strict sanitary and safety precautions. As our communities reopen, the bank team understands the importance of the continued safety and comfort levels of its customers and employees.

“We know how important access to banking services is for our customers”, said Harold Reynolds, BankSouth Chairman & CEO.  “We’re taking special precautions to ensure that our customers and employees are safe while still offering open lobbies.  If any customer would like to meet with our banking staff before or after normal business hours for a private appointment in a safe environment, they should call their branch to arrange that,” he said.

Social distancing will be practiced with 6-feet makers at teller lines; sanitizing stations will be available upon entering the lobbies; all employees will be wearing masks and all workspaces will be sanitized frequently. 

In addition to the lobbies reopening, customers can bank through online and mobile banking at banksouth.com; by contacting the bank’s Customer Care at 706-453-2265;  through telephone banking at 706-453-1000; by using the drive-through and walk-up windows at locations where available; or through the bank’s 24-hour ATMs. 

BankSouth is committed to serving customers during this time. In consideration of the bank’s employees and customers visiting the bank’s lobbies, it is requested that if you have been exposed to COVID-19 virus, to please call your nearest bank branch to arrange remote assistance with your transaction.

For BankSouth locations and more information,  please visit www.banksouth.com.

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ FY21 budget was adopted by the Atlanta City Council. The Mayor’s budget continues to increase equity across communities, expand opportunities to address the needs of our most vulnerable residents, and provide relief and recovery assistance to those affected by the pandemic.

“As cities across the nation face challenges posed by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Atlanta’s FY21 budget reflects our Administration’s priority of equity investments in our communities,” said Mayor Bottoms. “Thank you to our City Council and every City department for your hard work to ensure that Atlanta remains resilient in the years ahead.”

The FY21 budget continues to build on the Mayor’s equity agenda by:

• Reprograming resources from the City jail to expand community-based services

• Expanding the pretrial diversion program citywide to reduce incarceration and increase equity and opportunities

• Increasing funding for Citizens Review Board

• Increasing funding for the independent Office of Inspector General

• Establishing an Equitable Growth Grant to increase middle-wage jobs in the City of Atlanta

• Maintaining a balanced budget with no tax increase or layoffs

The FY21 budget builds on Mayor Bottoms’ Vision for One Atlanta—an affordable, resilient, and equitable Atlanta; a safe and welcoming city; a city with world-class employees, infrastructure, and services; an ethical, transparent, and fiscally responsible government; thriving neighborhoods, communities and businesses; and residents who are equipped for success.

 

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced applications are now open for the creATL Relief Fund to support Atlanta’s independent creative workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible applicants may receive $1,000 each to support essential financial obligations such as food, housing, utilities, medical expenses, and transportation costs affected by project cancellations and other pandemic-related disruptions.

“We are extremely fortunate to be a city filled with so many entertainment and creative professionals who add to the rich history of Atlanta,” said Mayor Bottoms. “The creATL program is an investment in our creative community during these challenging times. This program will help ensure Atlanta continues to be a sought-after global destination for talented people in music, art, design and many other creative fields.”

Launched through a public-private collaboration between the Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the Mayor’s Office of City Planning, Invest Atlanta, and City National Bank, the fund was initially capitalized by donations from these entities and other local leaders in the industry. The fund also received additional donations through a fundraising campaign to increase resources made available to independent creatives. Grant funds will be awarded in accordance with a scoring system. 

Atlanta residents who work in the creative industry are eligible to apply for the creATL Relief Fund. To receive a grant, applicants must be part of the creative industry workforce—including film, television, media, music, eSports, and digital entertainment—and live and operate within the city of Atlanta. Applicants must be able to demonstrate loss of job opportunities, contracts, freelance or other work in the creative or entertainment industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact on their ability to cover living expenses and basic financial needs.

Artists, creative entrepreneurs and entertainment professionals generate an estimated $62.5 billion in economic impact each year in the State of Georgia and represent 5 percent of all employment and 4 percent of all business revenue in the state.

Applications are open from June 19, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. to July 3, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. Grant awards are subject to the conditions of the program. All eligibility requirements and application information are available on Invest Atlanta’s website at www.investatlanta.com/creATL. For more information, contact Sheoyki Jones, Creative Industries Program Manager for Invest Atlanta at sajones@investatlanta.com.

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