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A project of the GA Voice in partnership with the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau The Georgia Voice P.O. Box 77401 Atlanta, GA 30357 404-815-6941 www.thegavoice.com Publisher Timothy Boyd tboyd@thegavoice.com Managing Partner Christina Cash ccash@thegavoice.com Editor Dyana Bagby dbagby@thegavoice.com Deputy Editor Patrick Saunders psaunders@thegavoice.com Art Director Rob Boeger rboeger@thegavoice.com Sales Manager Marshall Graham mgraham@thegavoice.com Sales Executive Anne Clarke aclarke@thegavoice.com

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Welcome: Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed Welcome: Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau History: Atlanta: Leading the charge for LGBT equality Events: Top 16 LGBT happenings Festivals: Popular events that welcome all

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Party: All the best LGBT nightlife with map on Page 37 Eat: Dining options for all Shop: Retail therapy heaven Stay: Your home away from home Sports: Where to participate in your favorite sport activity

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Organizations: Where to get help and volunteer

Neighborhoods: Tour of GayTL with map on Page 25

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Worship: Inclusive congregations

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GREETINGS FROM

OUR MAYOR As mayor of the city of Atlanta, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to our city.

Atlanta’s devotion to genuine fairness has fostered one of the most vibrant LGBT communities in the country. Our LGBT non-discrimination laws are comprehensive, extending to the private businesses, housing providers, restaurants and other entertainment venues located in the city. Atlanta residents may enter a legally recognized domestic partnership through the city’s domestic partnership registry program.

Atlanta’s employee benefits package includes domestic partnership health insurance and pension benefits, and health insurance coverage for gender reassignment surgery.

I recently had the pleasure of cohosting a public event with HRC President Chad Griffin and Georgia Equality Executive Director Jeff Graham. The event celebrated Atlanta’s achieving a perfect score on the HRC 2013 Municipal Equality Index. The Index evaluates a city’s laws, policies and services, and rates them on the basis of their inclusivity of LGBT people. I am proud to be mayor of the first city in the Deep South to attain the Index’s highest rating.

I am also proud to be an honorary cochair of the Southerners for Freedom to Marry campaign, and am privileged to serve in this capacity alongside Georgia’s esteemed United States Representative John Lewis. As honorary co-chair of this initiative, and as honorary co-chair of the Mayors for Freedom to Marry initiative, I am part of a local and nationwide effort

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to educate the public about the importance of marriage equality. Marriage is a fundamental right for all loving couples regardless of their sexual orientation.

Atlanta’s diversity is part of what makes our city great. On behalf of the people of Atlanta, I welcome you to Atlanta and extend best wishes for a memorable visit.

Sincerely,

Kasim Reed

Welcome to one of 'America's gayest cities' It is my pleasure to welcome you to Atlanta. Whether this is your first visit or you are returning, Atlanta offers new attractions, fresh dining and modern shopping and nightlife options. There’s so much to see and do, it’s no wonder The New York Times named the city to its list of “52 Places to Go in 2014.”

Passport Magazine called Atlanta “the ultimate destination for Gay families in the South,” for its wealth of history and attractions. Located around Centennial Olympic Park, families will find several attractions, including Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Inside CNN Studio Tour and The Children’s Museum, all steps away from each other. Two new attractions open this year – Center for Civil and Human Rights (June 23) and College Football Hall of Fame (Labor Day weekend). In August, hop aboard the Atlanta Streetcar for an easy way to traverse downtown and connect to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.

Atlanta’s art scene generates cultural offerings unmatched in the South.

While Downtown is home to many of our top attractions, visitors will find a multitude of award-winning visual arts, music and theatrical venues in Midtown. Atlanta’s also a shopping mecca, offering everything from ultra-luxury brands in Buckhead to trendy home design stores in West Midtown, known by locals simply as “the Westside.”

Looking for a dining recommendation? Just ask the locals. Atlanta is home to 700 Zagat-rated restaurants and 54 James Beard nominees. Eater. com reports that 80 additional restaurants will open this year, offering more to try. The city’s nightlife is also diverse

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Atlanta is one of the ultimate destinations for gay families in the South. with various neighborhood vibes. Joe’s on Juniper in Midtown is a favorite and located near popular nightclubs. Edgewood Avenue offers quirky late-night fun, including celebrity magnet Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium. Mary’s in East Atlanta was voted “Best Gay Bar”

by Out Magazine and offers some of the city’s best karaoke.

That’s just a taste of what Atlanta offers. Consistently rated as one of “America’s gayest cities” by The Advocate, Atlanta has something for everyone.

We look forward to showing you some Southern hospitality in the most welcoming city in the world.

Sincerely,

William Pate President and CEO Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

Atlanta: Leading the charge for LGBT equality On Nov. 2, 2004, Georgia voters went to the polls and overwhelmingly approved a state constitutional amendment defining marriage as only between a man and a woman.

On April 22, 2014, Lambda Legal filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of three metro-Atlanta gay couples and one lesbian widow in federal court challenging that 2004 same-sex marriage ban.

Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in 2013 striking down a major portion of the Defense of Marriage Act in the renowned Windsor case, judge after judge after judge in states across the country are ruling that state bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional. Georgia is hoping to be one of those states and the epicenter of this coming change is Atlanta.

Dubbed “the city too busy to hate” during the Civil Rights era, Atlanta continues that tra-

dition today.

Georgia’s capital is as steeped in the Civil Rights Movement as it was in the Confederacy, and the city has earned its reputation as the gay mecca of the South.

Visitors to Atlanta can pay their respects at the crypt of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King at the King Center, then travel just a few miles to tour the Margaret Mitchell House, where the author wrote her iconic Civil War novel “Gone With the Wind.”

Locals and guests of all races and sexual orientations enjoy the amenities of Stone Mountain Park, located just east of Atlanta, where outdoor activities and a famous laser show take place in the shadow of the world’s largest piece of exposed granite, engraved with a massive carving of Confederate leaders.

A decade after Georgia voters approved a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, lesbian and gay couples stepped forward and sued to challenge the discriminatory law. (File photo)

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Georgia residents rally at the corner of 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue in Midtown to celebrate the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down a major portion of the Defense of Marriage Act on June 26, 2013. (Photo by Dyana Bagby)

Gay and straight people of all races also turn out each year for the Atlanta Pride Festival, which draws throngs as much for its colorful mix of music, food and vendors as for the statement it makes about LGBT rights.

But don’t let that make you think Atlanta’s LGBT community is apolitical. The city has been ground zero in several key gay rights battles that made headlines around the world, and today’s crop of activists are working just as hard to bring Georgia’s state laws up to speed with the capital city’s welcoming attitude.

Atlanta’s first Gay Pride parade was held in 1971. The city’s gay community made national headlines in 1978, when Anita Bryant — the beauty queen and orange juice spokesperson turned anti-gay crusader — came to town to address the Southern Baptist Convention, and a massive pro-gay demonstration replaced the annual Pride rally.

As home of the federal Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Atlanta also made news frequently throughout the height of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s and early 1990s, as ACT UP and other HIV activists demanded more government response to the disease that was decimating gay men.

The ’80s also saw Atlanta in the spotlight as a Georgia case, Bowers vs. Hardwick, put anti-gay sodomy laws before the U.S. Supreme Court. Michael Hardwick, a gay man arrested in his own home for engaging in consensual oral sex, lost his challenge to the antiquated law in a bigoted 1986 decision that

would later be overturned by the Supreme Court’s 2003 ruling in Lawrence v. Texas, which invalidated sodomy laws around the country.

When the Cracker Barrel restaurant chain fired several Atlanta area workers in 1991 for not adhering to its policy that employees have “normal heterosexual values,” activists launched protests and boycotts that drew national attention, including the Oprah Winfrey show. The policy was finally changed in 2002.

LGBT activists scored an even bigger victory in the mid-1990s, earning a gold medal in activism leading up to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. The controversy centered on Olympic organizers’ decision to hold the women’s volleyball competition in Cobb County, where the county commission passed a resolution calling homosexuality incompatible with community standards.

Months of grassroots activism (and fear of embarrassment should protests take place during the Olympics) finally led to Cobb County losing out on hosting Olympic events.

LGBT Atlanta continues to achieve remarkable successes, including electing openly gay and lesbian candidates to city, county and state offices, and enacting domestic partner benefits in several jurisdictions throughout the state.

Strides toward equality take place everyday throughout Atlanta, where LGBT residents have established themselves as an integral thread in the fabric of the city.

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Atlanta’s LGBT Film Festival Celebrating Pride at the Movies October 2 - 9, 2014 Landmark Midtown Art Cinema www.outonfilm.org

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Come out and have fun Atlanta’s 16 biggest LGBT events No city packs a calendar with more LGBT social, philanthropic, sports and political events year-round than Atlanta. Here are 16 of the biggest ones to check out.

What began as informal house parties has grown into the largest Black Gay Pride celebration in the world. The masses of black LGBT individuals who gather in Atlanta each Labor Day weekend is incomparable, as are the mind-blowing parties and community empowerment seminars.

Stonewall Month Throughout June atlantapride.org

Peach International Tennis Championships Aug. 29 – Sept. 1, 2014 atta.org

Each year, the Atlanta Pride Committee rolls out a packed month of events in partnership with other organizations to remember the 1969 Stonewall Riots. In addition to the East Point Possums show, highlights include Evening for Equality (a gala fundraiser for statewide gay political group Georgia Equality), Atlanta Cotillion’s Cirque de Nuit, films, community discussions and more.

Rainbow Days at Six Flags June 28, 2014 rainbowdaysatsixflags.com

Relatively new to the Atlanta LGBT scene, Rainbow Days at Six Flags Over Georgia marks its fifth year in 2014. Enjoy a day of rides and special entertainment at Atlanta’s popular amusement park while a portion of ticket sales benefit LGBT nonprofits The Health Initiative and Lost-NFound Youth.

Joining Hearts July 19, 2014 joininghearts.org

An extra dose of “fun” is added to “fundraising” each summer during the Joining Hearts party, which donates 100 percent of proceeds to providing housing for people with HIV. The annual party held at the Piedmont Park Aquatic Center regularly features freeflowing drinks and plenty of shirtless boys.

Black Gay Pride Aug. 27-Sept. 1, 2014 inthelifeatlanta.org

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Held each year over Labor Day Weekend, the Peach International Tennis Championships is hosted by the Atlanta Team Tennis Association, the city’s LGBT league. It draws players from throughout the region for competition in men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles in as many as four divisions.

Southern Comfort Conference Sept. 3-7, 2013 sccatl.org

Founded in 1991 in Atlanta, the Southern Comfort Conference has grown to one of the largest and most diverse transgender gatherings in the country, attracting hundreds for seminars, health services, high-profile speakers and plenty of social events.

Out on Film Oct. 2-9, 2014 outonfilm.org

The most entertaining and provocative selections in LGBT cinema are showcased during the Out on Film festival each fall. Out on Film is entering its 27th year in 2014, making it one of the oldest LGBT film festivals in the country. * 2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for LGBT Event

Atlanta Pride Oct. 11-12, 2014 atlantapride.org

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ress of LGBT Atlantans than the annual Pride festival, which attracts an estimated 300,000 attendees each year. Atlanta Pride continues to bring in locals and visitors nationwide to its Piedmont Park festival and its parade down Peachtree Street for its 44th year.

tional gathers LGBT bowlers for a long weekend of “family, friends and fun.”

* 2013 Best of Atlanta winner for LGBT Event

Raising about $400,000 annually for the Human Rights Campaign, the Atlanta HRC dinner is a standard-bearer throughout the nation. The annual black-tie affair, which celebrates it’s 28th year in 2015, features leading activists and entertainers advancing gay rights, and honors local LGBT leaders and allies.

AIDS Walk Atlanta Oct. 19, 2014 aidswalkatlanta.com

The spirit of community and purpose is always on display at AIDS Walk Atlanta, when thousands gather in Midtown to remember those lost in the epidemic and pledge solidarity against the disease.

Now in its third decade, AIDS Walk Atlanta continues to be a major fundraiser.

Toy Party Dec. 7, 2014 forthekid.org

One of the most poignant signs of LGBT Atlantans’ commitment to their city and neighbors is the mound of toys on display each December at the annual Toy Party. The event, presented by For the Kid In All of Us, has grown into one of the largest social events of the year.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Jan. 19, 2015

No city celebrates Dr. King’s birthday like the great civil rights leader’s hometown, and Atlanta’s black gay clubs enjoy their second-busiest weekend of the year during MLK weekend. Thousands jam into parties, hundreds attend a community brunch honoring LGBT pioneers Audre Lorde and Bayard Rustin.

Dixie Invitational Bowling Tournament April 2-5, 2014 dixiebowl.org

An Easter Weekend tradition, the Dixie Invita-

Human Rights Campaign Dinner Early May 2015 atlantahrcdinner.org

The Health Initiative’s Garden Party Mid-May 2015

This annual event at The Phillip Rush Center raises money for The Health Initiative while honoring local LGBT healthcare heroes. Expect an afternoon of drinks, dancing and fun. * 2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for LGBT Event

Big Peach Softball Tournament May 22-24, 2015 hslbigpeach.com

Hosted by the gay Hotlanta Softball League, the Big Peach draws hundreds of players from dozens of teams around the country for a weekend of softball competition in multiple divisions, plus plenty of socializing.

East Point Possums Mid-June 2015 eastpointpossums.com

The region’s largest drag show began in a backyard but has blossomed into its current incarnation, taking over the downtown commons in the Atlanta suburb of East Point. Expect free admission to a hilarious night featuring more than 20 diverse drag acts taking the stage and working it to benefit local LGBT charities.

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Fab festivals All are welcome at these annual Atlanta traditions For more events, visit www.atlanta.net Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival June 28-29, 2014 www.oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com Peachtree Road Race July 4, 2014 www.peachtreeroadrace.org National Black Arts Festival July 19 – Sept. 18, 2014 http://nbaf.org Piedmont Park Arts Festival Aug. 16-17, 2014 www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com Decatur Book Festival Aug. 29-31, 2014 www.decaturbookfestival.com Music Midtown Late September 2014 www.musicmidtown.com Candler Park Fall Fest Sept. 27-28, 2014 http://fallfest.candlerpark.org Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade Oct. 18, 2014 www.L5Phalloween.com Festival on Ponce Oct. 18-19, 2014 Spring 2015 www.festivalonponce.com Taste of Atlanta Oct. 24-26, 2014 www.tasteofatlanta.com

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Chastain Park Arts Festival Nov. 1-2, 2014 www.chastainparkartsfestival.com Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Nov. 27, 2014 Lenox Mall Atlanta NYE Festival & Peach Drop Dec. 31, 2014 Underground Atlanta Atlanta Dogwood Festival April 10-12, 2015 Piedmont Park www.dogwood.org Inman Park Festival April 24-26, 2015 http://inmanparkfestival.org Atlanta Jazz Festival May 22-24, 2015 www.atlantafestivals.com Decatur Arts Festival May 23-24, 2015 http://decaturartsfestival.com Virginia-Highland Summerfest Early June 2015 http://vahi.org Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts Early June 2015 www.peachtreehillsfestival.com

MORE ATLANTA FESTIVALS: www.atlanta.net

Insider info for LGBT Atlanta What y’all need to know to stay safe and have fun Getting around town Atlanta’s public transportation system, known as MARTA (www.itsmarta.com), can be a convenient way to travel around town. But the bus system is often confusing even to locals, so you may want to stick to the trains, which are easy to navigate and have stops near some of the city’s largest tourist attractions. The MARTA train is also a cheap, easy way to get to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

A new Streetcar Program is on track to begin transporting people in late 2014. Hop a streetcar at the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Center and ride it all the way to Centennial Park in Downtown. You can also hop off at plenty of places in between to shop several plazas along the routes, catch a ride to your Downtown hotel or take in historic Sweet Auburn Market where all kinds of food are available.

Overall, Atlanta isn’t a very walkable city.

However, the Atlanta Beltline is working to change that. A planned 22-mile route around the city along an abandoned railroad tracks, the Beltline has several paved trails already open where you can jog, ride a bike and, yes, walk amidst many of the city’s landmarks.

Other walkable pockets that can provide for a charming afternoon of shopping and dining include the tourist area around Centennial Olympic Park (including the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coke) where you can happily walk retail and restaurant destinations including Atlantic Station, Decatur, East Atlanta Village, Little Five Points, Virginia Highland, the Midtown epicenter of 10th and Piedmont, and more.

Depending on where you plan to shop, carry cash for parking. If you try to avoid paid parking lots by opting for side streets, look out for parking meters, yellow curbs, driveways and fire hydrants. Our city’s parking enforcement is known for vigilance, especially in Midtown, and you will be ticketed.

Check our Neighborhoods section for more details.

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Stay safe As with any big city, Atlanta has its share of car break-ins, robberies and other crimes. If you’re out for a night on the town, think safety first: Don’t leave valuables in your car, park only in well-lit areas, and remember that there is safety in numbers.

If drinking is part of your nightlife plan, consider taking a cab: a DUI is a terrible souvenir and roadblocks are common near popular bars.

Unlike other major metropolitan cities, hailing a cab on the street isn’t easy in Atlanta, so take a cab company phone number with you when you go out or ask the bar to help you call a taxi. And if you can’t hail a cab or are seeking an alternative, Uber and Lyft, private car services, are popular in the city.

If you should be the victim of a crime, the Atlanta Police Department has two dedicated LGBT liaison officers and you can request their help if it makes dealing with police more comfortable.

Style guide Our nightlife is casual, but not sloppy. Shorts, jeans, polos, stylish t-shirts and button-ups are generally appropriate in most bars listed in this guide.

Keep your casual choices classy and comfortable, but look like you give a damn if you want to catch the eye of that hot local girl or guy across the bar.

Welcome to Atlanta, y’all!

It’s cool to sound like the locals, but nothing will give you away faster than misusing the Southern expression “y’all.” A contraction for “you all,” y’all is only used for a plural; use it to refer to one person and you might be met with another Southernism, the sweet but snarky “bless your heart.”

Southerners are also taught to mind our manners, so expect to have locals hold the door for you (whether you are male or female), and be prepared to do the same. And don’t be offended if someone calls you “ma’am” or “sir” — our mamas raised us that way.

Though if you hear “sir” when hanging with the leather guys at the Atlanta Eagle, it might have an entirely different meaning. Sir, yes, sir.

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Use Decatur as your Atlanta launchpad or make an adventure out of our 200+ independently owned shops, services and restaurants, and year-round events.

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Welcome to the gayborhoods Spend a day checking out these LGBT-inclusive boroughs — or make one your new home No matter where you travel in Atlanta, you will find vibrant gay neighborhoods in every corner of the city. Often called a dot of blue in a sea of red, metro Atlanta is known for embracing its diversity and serving as a haven for LGBT people.

Atlanta’s reputation as a gay mecca was cemented during the 1970s and ‘80s with the rebirth of the Midtown neighborhood. Thousands of LGBT residents flocked to Atlanta and found a welcoming environment in the heart of the city, even if the neighborhood was widely dilapidated and abandoned.

Dozens of gay bars transformed the neighborhood into one of the most exciting areas in the South for LGBT individuals. By the 1990s and 2000s, LGBT residents and business owners had lifted Midtown from its downtrodden blight and made it into the crown jewel of Atlanta neighborhoods.

Although Midtown continues to be the center of gay life in Atlanta and one of the most renowned gayborhoods in the South, LGBT residents are now visibly dispersed throughout the entire city, from redeveloped areas like West Midtown and East Atlanta to nearby suburbs like Decatur and East Point.

The Atlanta Beltline, a 22-mile historic rail corridor encircling the city, has several trails already open and is a popular walking, biking and running location for visitors and residents alike.

Local artists display their works along the Beltline and restaurants open along the paved paths offer patio seating for some excellent people watching. Eventually the Beltline will connect 45 intown neighborhoods as part of a comprehensive transportation and economic development plan by city planners.

On track for opening in late 2014 is Atlanta’s Streetcar program. Slick streetcars will take riders along a 2.7-mile route stretching from the Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Site to Centennial Park with 12 stops along the way so people can jump on and off at tourist spots, retail shops and restau-

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Take a peek at these inclusive neighborhoods, whether you are looking to spend an enjoyable afternoon or evening, or considering making Atlanta your new home.

ANSLEY MALL/CHESHIRE BRIDGE

As Midtown has gentrified, the area that includes Ansley Mall and Cheshire Bridge Road has emerged as one of the most popular neighborhoods for LGBT residents and partygoers.

While technically part of Midtown, the Ansley Mall and Cheshire Bridge areas have an abundance of nightlife and entertainment options.

The Ansley Square shopping complex is a virtual gay courtyard, featuring the popular gay variety store Brushstrokes, the adult bookstore Capulets, and gay bars Burkhart’s, Felix and Mixx all sharing the same parking lot.

While neighboring Ansley Mall has more mainstream shopping venues, the queer presence there is so strong that the Starbucks in lovingly referred to as Bearbucks and the Kroger has been renamed Krogay. Ansley Mall also boasts The Hideaway, Midtown’s oldest neighborhood gay bar, and the new second location of Boy Next Door, where the gay boys (and others) flock for menswear.

Cheshire Bridge holds the crown as Atlanta’s reigning gay party district, with dance clubs such as Jungle and the Heretic located along the strip.

The Cheshire Bridge strip is also known for its variety of dining options, including numerous ethnic restaurants and gay-popular joints. Among the most gay-friendly establishments along the strip are Latin-themed Las Margaritas and Roxx, which serves up American classics.

Another highlight of gay dining in this neighborhood is located across the street from Ansley Mall, as Cowtippers provides qualities steaks and burgers, while its patio is known to sizzle with sexy LGBT diners during warmer months.

No matter where you travel in Atlanta, you will find vibrant gay neighborhoods in every corner of the city. (Photo by Dyana Bagby)

BUCKHEAD/WEST MIDTOWN

Considered one of Atlanta’s wealthiest neighborhoods, Buckhead has veered toward a more staid persona after a decade of being known as Atlanta’s party district. It remains the city’s busiest shopping district, anchored by the upscale Phipps Plaza and neighboring Lenox Mall. One of the few nightlife establishments to survive in Buckhead is the city’s only gay sports bar, Woofs, which continues to draw crowds for poker nights and viewing parties.

The neighborhood also has the honor of being the part-time home of Sir Elton John, who has owned a condo on Peachtree Road since 1990, and named his 2004 album after the famous street.

West Midtown is one of the freshest neighborhoods in Atlanta, with its recent revitalization highlighted by the development of Atlantic Station. The mixed-use Atlantic Station combines metropolitan living with big-city shopping, and has quickly become one of the most popular venues in Atlanta.

CANDLER PARK/INMAN PARK

Located north of Dekalb Avenue and east of Moreland Avenue, Candler Park is home to progressive residents, cute older homes and small shops including the original Flying Biscuit, one

of the city’s best breakfast restaurants (although their other menu items are great too).

It is also home to Atlanta’s gay community center, the Phillip Rush Center (1530 Dekalb Ave.), headquarters to LGBT organizations including Georgia Equality, the Health Initiative, Atlanta Pride, and more, plus host to meetings for a variety of LGBT groups and events.

Neighboring Inman Park was Atlanta’s first planned suburb, and features Victorian homes and plenty of unique restaurants.

Both neighborhoods also have popular annual festivals, complete with music, artists and myriad events. Look for the Inman Park Festival in the spring and Candler Park Fall Fest each October.

DECATUR AND DEKALB COUNTY

LGBT life in metro Atlanta extends far beyond the city limits. In fact, the city of Decatur might be considered an even gayer city than Atlanta since it is consistently among the top 10 cities with the highest percentage of same-sex couples, based on analysis of U.S. Census data.

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for tolerance. Downtown Decatur offers myriad shops and restaurants, frequent special events on the Square, and is home to Eddie’s Attic, the famed acoustic music venue that often features lesbian and gay performers.

As the hometown of the Indigo Girls, Agnes Scott College, the Feminist Women’s Health Center and dozens of quaint neighborhoods, Decatur and Dekalb County have long been among the top destinations for lesbian residents.

DOWNTOWN

Downtown Atlanta and surrounding neighborhoods such as Old Fourth Ward, Mechanicsville and Castleberry Hills are in the midst of a turnaround, and as usual, LGBT residents are helping lead the way to neighborhood revitalization. Young LGBT professionals are seizing deals to become homeowners, creating new gayborhoods in the process.

The overall nightlife scene in downtown has waned over the years, but a handful of clubs such as Rain and Xcess Ultra Lounge draw black gay crowds each weekend.

The downtown culture is centered around tourism and the events that take place at Philips Arena, the Georgia Dome and the Tabernacle.

This year, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights opened and includes many LGBT exhibits. Skyview Atlanta, a luxury ferris wheel, allows riders a unique view of the city. In less than a decade, the Georgia Aquarium has become the city’s top tourist destination, and boasts the largest collection of marine life in the country. The World of Coke and Centennial Olympic Park are also within walking distance of the aquarium. .

EAST ATLANTA/LITTLE FIVE POINTS

The east side of Atlanta is known for its alternative sensibilities, and LGBT hipsters are a vital part of trendy neighborhoods such as Little Five Points and East Atlanta Village. A mix of eclectic stores and restaurants, charming houses and duplexes, and nightlife options create a vintage vibe in this area of town.

Located near East Atlanta is the very gayfriendly mixed-use community of Glenwood Park, featuring exciting retail and popular restaurants such as Vickery’s Bar & Grill and Matador Mexican Cantina.

Little Five Points is particularly known as a hippie ‘hood, and is home to notable record stores, a community-owned natural foods store, and thriving indie music and theater scenes.

Adding to the neighborhood’s indie street cred is Charis Books & More, a lesbian and feminist bookstore that has persevered for decades and continues to draw crowds for readings, perfor-

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Gay establishments are an even greater part of the scene in the revitalized East Atlanta Village, with LGBT-owned bars, home décor stores and hair salons helping energize the area.

My Sister’s Room, the only lesbian bar in the city, moved to the East Atlanta Village a few years ago and recently revitalized to be a sports bar during the day, and more traditional nightclub in the evening.

A few doors down from My Sister’s Room is Mary’s, an offbeat gay bar that features legendary karaoke and themed-parties, and which was selected as the best gay bar in America a few years ago.

EAST POINT

Located southwest of Atlanta and just four miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the city of East Point boasts a small-town vibe with plenty of LGBT residents in the mix.

The City Council has had gay representation for more than a decade, and plenty of gay folks turn out for popular city events like carnivals, Independence Day and the holiday tree lighting.

Gay-popular restaurants include East Point Corner Tavern, and the entire city rolls out the rainbow carpet each June for the annual East Point Possums Show, the largest drag show in the Southeast. Begun in a backyard back in 1998, the fundraiser now takes over the Commons in downtown East Point each June.

GRANT PARK/CABBAGETOWN

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MIDTOWN

The city’s original gayborhood, Midtown is still the core of LGBT life in Atlanta. The intersection of 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue is considered the crossroad of gay Atlanta and a starting point for many LGBT visitors to the city.

Nearby Piedmont Park, one of the marquee recreational venues in Atlanta, is brimming with gay patrons, sports leagues and special events year-round. The almost 200-acre park is the site of large annual gatherings such as Atlanta Pride and AIDS Walk Atlanta, as well as popular fundraising parties like Joining Hearts (a pool party that raises money for HIV/AIDS organizations).

The neighborhood’s nightlife options epitomize the diversity of LGBT Atlanta, with Bulldogs drawing the hip-hop crowd and the Eagle entertaining leather enthusiasts.

Other Midtown favorites are Blake’s on the Park, which features the city’s top drag queens seven nights a week, and Amsterdam Atlanta, a video bar and cafe with creative drink and menu specials. The many gay-popular restaurants include Einstein’s and Joe’s on Juniper, both on Juniper Street, as well as FROGS Cantina and other eateries in the Midtown Promenade shopping center.

Midtown also remains the cultural center of all of Atlanta, with thousands flocking to the neighborhood to attend shows at the Fox Theatre, enjoy the symphony at the Woodruff Arts Center and view exhibits at the High Museum of Art.

OLD FOURTH WARD

Neighboring Downtown, the Old Fourth Ward is another neighborhood that has experienced a great turnaround in recent years and at-

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is Memorial Drive, lined with businesses and restaurants that pay homage to the neighborhood’s industrial roots with their facades.

Among the places to eat on Memorial Drive is the Ria’s Bluebird Cafe, a breakfast joint with a loyal following, and Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, which always attracts LGBT crowds. A nother gay-popular eatery worth checking out is Agave on Boulevard Avenue, which is considered one of the best places in the city for southwest cuisine.

Adjacent to Cabbagetown is Grant Park, one of Atlanta’s oldest intown neighborhoods and the city’s largest historic district. Grant Park is full of older Craftsman and Victorian homes, and also full of gay residents who played a key role in the neighborhood’s rebound from its decline after I-20 split the hood in half back in the ‘60s.

Grant Park, named for the 130+ acre park which houses Zoo Atlanta Zoo and the historic Cyclorama, is also home to Oakland Cemetery, where Margaret Mead, author of “Gone With the Wind,” is buried along with other notable Atlantans.

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART tracted an influx of LGBT residents. A couple of commercial strips are bringing new energy and street life to the historic neighborhood, including the trendy bars, restaurants and boutiques located on Edgewood Avenue.

Food aficionado Matt Ruppert, one of the original founders of the Big Gay Supper Club, turned his love of grub into one of the best Italian restaurants in Atlanta. The delicious food and ambiance of Noni’s has quickly turned it into a neighborhood gem. Also along Edgewood Avenue is Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium, a quirky spiritually themed bar more commonly known as Church.

Old Fourth Ward is also home to the gay bar Cockpit, offering another queer outlet for this bustling part of town.

VIRGINIA HIGHLAND

Centered at the intersection of Virginia and Highland avenues, Virginia Highland is packed with independent restaurants and retail — from clothes shopping at Bill Hallman Original, to steaks and martinis at Highland Tap, brunch at Murphy’s and many more shopping and dining treats. The annual SummerFest, held in June, is also among Atlanta’s most popular neighborhood festivals.

THE 'BURBS

LGBT life in metro Atlanta extends far beyond the city limits. In addition to Decatur, other nearby cities have made accomplishments in gay progress and acceptance, whether elected officials in Pine Lake and Doraville, or gay bars in more conservative areas such as Marietta. Lithonia is home to one the largest black, gay-affirming churches in metro Atlanta.

The energy that spurred LGBT advancement and a better quality of everyday life in Midtown has consistently gained momentum and spread in all directions of metro Atlanta, and allows gay culture to thrive in the conservative South.

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Ansley Mall/ Cheshire Bridge One of the most popular areas for LGBT shoppers and bars Atlantic Station Mixed-use development home to IKEA and other retail and restaurants Buckhead Lenox Mall and upscale Phipps Plaza are key shopping destinations Cabbagetown / Reynoldstown Eclectic neighborhood of old factories converted to hip lofts and businesses Candler Park Home to the Phillip Rush Center, which hosts LGBT groups and events

Decatur Known for shops, restaurants and large population of LGBT residents

Midtown ATL’s original gayborhood, still the core of LGBT life and home to Piedmont Park

Downtown Epicenter for tourist attractions centered on Centennial Park

Old Fourth Ward Trendy bars, restaurants and boutiques located on Edgewood Avenue

East Atlanta Alternative LGBT crowd with bars including Mary’s and My Sister’s Room

Virginia-Highland Excellent restaurants and eclectic shopping spots

Grant Park Includes Zoo Atlanta and the Cyclorama, along with renovated bungalows

West Midtown New residential, retail and restaurant destination includes LGBT patrons

Inman Park Historic neighborhood of restored Victorian homes

NOT PICTURED: East Point Head south on I-85 to this friendly ‘burb home to the popular East Point Possums drag show each June

Little Five Points Hippie vibe and home to feminist bookstore Charis and other alternative shops

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From extravagant drag to superstar DJs, Atlanta’s LGBT nightlife offers something for everyone.

AMSTERDAM

502-A Amsterdam Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 404-892-2227 amsterdamatlanta.com Mostly a guys’ spot with a few women mixed in. Sports, music videos and gay TV faves on the many flat screens around the bar. Full menu including $5 lunch specials. * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Food” finalist

ATLANTA EAGLE

306 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-873-2453 atlantaeagle.com The home of Atlanta’s leather community for more than 25 years. Masters, slaves, daddies, bears and cubs all dancing in the

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den. Leather shop on site for all of your naughty needs. * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Niche Bar” winner * 2013 Best of Atlanta “BestPlacetoMeetMen”winner * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Bartender” finalist * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Dance Floor” finalist

BJ ROOSTERS

2043 Cheshire Bridge Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-634-5895 facebook.com/bj.roosters Neighborhood go-go boy bar with pool, darts and video moved to a new, larger location on Cheshire Bridge Road in 2013.

BLAKE'S ON THE PARK

227 10th St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-892-5786 blakesontheparkatlanta.com Blake’s is a must-do for gay male travelers. There’s not much of a dance floor, but that doesn’t stop the party. Blake’s attracts a beautiful mix of men of all ages, a fair number of women, and boasts some of the city’s most legendary drag queens. Conveniently located just off Piedmont Park. * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Neighborhood Bar” winner

BULLDOGS

893 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-872-3025 facebook.com/ bulldogsbaratlanta An ATL institution since 1978.

Located in the heart of Midtown.

Great DJs spinning house and hip-hop; heavy-handed bartenders assure you get your money’s worth. Patio. Expect a line out the door on weekends.

BURKHART'S

1492 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-872-4403 burkharts.com Burkhart’s has something for everyone: a wide range of glam and camp drag keeps the energy going in the main area, an upstairs with pool tables and balcony overlooking the performance area and perhaps the best patio in Midtown. Head there after work and you’ll find a dinner crowd gnoshing from Burkhart’s full menu of tavern favorites. * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Overall Bar” finalist * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Karaoke” finalist * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Food” winner * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Drag Show: Sundays the Armorettes” finalist

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COCKPIT

465 Boulevard Atlanta, GA 404-343-2450 facebook.com/cockpit.atlanta Speakeasy bar in East Atlanta for “men who seek men for scruffy good times.” Smoke-free interior with a large covered patio. Full kitchen. Weekly events include DJs, karaoke, Dirty Boy Bingo and more. * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Niche Bar” finalist * 2013 Best of Atlanta “BestNeighborhoodBar”finalist * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Overall Bar” finalist * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Place to Meet Men” finalist

FELIX'S ATLANTA

1510 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30324 404-249-7899 felixsatlanta.com A friendly, small neighborhood bar in the Ansley Square strip mall. Fun for early evening drinks and hanging out with friends.

FLEX

76 4th St. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-815-0456 fl exspas.com Flex is a gay bathhouse complete with sauna, steam room, pool, sundeck and private rooms. Membership required; available on daily, six month and annual rates.

FRIENDS NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

736 Ponce De Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 404-817-3820 friendsonponce-atl.com A no-attitude bar with inexpensive drinks and pool tables that has become popular for the alt-gay crowd. Quiet, easygoing spot to hang out with friends, and a great choice if you’re new zin town looking for a bar off the beaten path.

THE HERETIC

2069 Cheshire Bridge Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-325-3061

hereticatlanta.com If you’re looking to dance with a mix of the shirtless and light leather crowds, the Heretic is definitely the place to go. You’ll find a diverse mix on weekends with heavy beats from guest DJs from around the country. It’s a butch bunch, but you’ll find all types scattered about the Heretic’s labyrinth layout. 3-Legged Cowboy dancing on Tuesdays, Thursdays and select Saturdays draw out the ladies, too. * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Dance Floor” finalist

THE HIDEAWAY

1544 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30324 404-874-8247 atlantahideaway.com Midtown’s oldest neighborhood gay bar. Free pool and wi-fi. Located behind Cooks Warehouse at Ansley Mall.

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JUNGLE ATLANTA

2115 Faulkner Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-844-8800 jungleclubatlanta.com Huge newly renovated dance club that plays host to a variety of events, most notably Monday’s “Stars of the Century” drag show and Saturday’s dance night with big-name DJs and a younger crowd. One of Atlanta’s few 18 to party, 21 to drink clubs. * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Overall Bar” winner * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Dance Floor” winner * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Drag Show: The Other Show” winner * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Place to Meet Men” finalist * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Bartender” finalist

MARY'S

1287 Glenwood Ave. Atlanta, GA 30316 404-624-4411 marysatlanta.com Mary’s has been the hip bar of choice for alt-gays and self-pro-

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MARY'S claimed queers for several years.

Proudly called East Atlanta’s gay dive bar, don’t miss Mary-oke held every Tuesday and Saturday evening and massive theme parties almost every weekend. * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Karaoke” finalist * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Neighborhood Bar” finalist * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Place to Meet Women” finalist

2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Niche Bar” finalist

MIXX

1492 Piedmont Ave. #B Atlanta, GA 30309 404-228-4372 mixxatlanta.com Atlanta’s premiere video venue hosts three different lounges for socializing with friends or hosting a party or an event. “Chill’ on weeknights with piano night on Tuesdays and other weekly events, then “Sizzle” with DJs Fridays through Sundays.

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699 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-872-2209 modeltatlanta.com Neighborhood bar with nightly events including poker and Wii. Pool, jukebox, video games and wifi. Known for its great drinks and friendly atmosphere. * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Bartender” winner WHERE TO PARTY 32

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THE NEW LEBUZZ

MY SISTER'S ROOM

1271 Glenwood Ave. Atlanta, GA 30316 678-705-4585 mysistersroom.com Atlanta’s only lesbian bar, My Sister’s Room is located in the heart of thriving East Atlanta Village with a sports bar/pub feel during the day and a nightclub feel at night. There’s plenty of space for dancing inside, mingling on the back deck, and there’s a stage for live music and entertainment. Commonly called MSR, it’s a lesbian visitor must-see. *2013 Best of Atlanta ‘Best Place to Meet Women” winner

THE NEW LEBUZZ

585 Franklin Road Marietta, GA 30067 770-424-1337 thenewlebuzz.com People outside Interstate 285, the perimeter highway that circles Atlanta, know how to party every day of the week thanks to the Marietta bar, the New LeBuzz, which holds regular drag queen

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and king shows in its massive space in Marietta, about a half hour from downtown Atlanta.

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OPUS 1

1086 Alco St. Atlanta, GA 30324 404-634-6478 Neighborhood bar with a devoted local following; no pretention here.

OSCAR'S MARTINI BAR

1510 Piedmont Ave, Suite C Atlanta, GA 30324 404-815-8841 oscarsatlanta.com A recent renovation with a new look and feel in the same location at popular Ansley Square. Video on demand; weekly events include show tunes, karaoke and DJs.

SISTER LOUISA'S CHURCH OF THE LIVING ROOM & PING PONG EMPORIUM

586 Edgewood Ave. Atlanta, GA 30312 sisterlouisaschurch.com While not specifically geared at a gay audience, you’ll find

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plenty of gay folks partying throughout the week. Church, as it’s commonly called, is a quirky spot loaded with tongue-incheek religious art and a killer Organ Karaoke every Wednesday. Also look for super-gay patio parties helmed by lesbian DJ Vicki Powell.

SWINGING RICHARDS

1400 Northside Drive Atlanta, GA 30318 404-352-0532 swingingrichards.com Legendary men’s strip club acclaimed for its huge stable of totally nude hunky dancers. A particularly fun adventure for a group of friends looking to celebrate and cut loose.

TRIPP'S BAR

1931 Piedmont Circle Atlanta, GA 30324 404-724-0067 trippsatlanta.com Cozy unassuming bar with karaoke, darts and free wi-fi. Taco

bar on Wednesdays.

WOOFS

2425 Piedmont Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-869-9422 woofsatlanta.com Atlanta’s only gay sports bar, Woofs hosts a pretty regular bear crowd with little elbow room on game days. The weekly line-up includes trivia, poker, sports on 21 screens, pool, darts and a popular menu of bar grub.

XION

2241 Faulkner Road Atlanta, GA 30324 http://on.fb.me/Me5diq Known for hosting big-name DJs, frequently on major party weekends, Xion is a membersonly after hours social club. Join if you want to party as Saturday night technically becomes Sunday morning at this club, located behind Jungle and only open Sunday morning from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Nightlife Map Find your new favorite party space 1. Amsterdam 502-A Amsterdam Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30306 www.amsterdamatlanta.com

10. Friends Neighborhood Bar 736 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30306 www.friendsonponce-atl.com

2. Atlanta Eagle 306 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308 www.atlantaeagle.com

11. Heretic 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road Atlanta, GA 30324 www.hereticatlanta.com

3. BJ Roosters 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road NE Atlanta, GA 30324 http://on.fb.me/LxIScA

12. The Hideaway 1544 Piedmont Ave., Ste. 124 Atlanta, GA 30324 www.atlantahideaway.com

4. Blake’s on the Park 227 10th St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 blakesontheparkatlanta.com

13. Jungle 2115 Faulkner Road Atlanta, GA 30324 www.jungleclubatlanta.com

5. Bulldogs 893 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309

14. LeBuzz 585 Franklin Road Marietta, GA 30067 www.thenewlebuzz.com

6. Burkhart’s Pub 1492 Piedmont Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 www.burkharts.com 7. Cockpit 465 Boulevard SE Atlanta, GA 30312 thecockpit-atlanta.blogspot.com

15. Mary’s 1287 Glenwood Ave. Atlanta, GA 30316 www.marysatlanta.com 16. Mixx Atlanta 1492 Piedmont Ave., #B Atlanta, GA 30309 www.mixxatlanta.com

8. Felix’s Atlanta 1510-G Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30324 facebook.com/FelixsAtlanta

17. Model T 699 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308 www.modeltatlanta.com

9. Flex 76 4th St. Atlanta, GA 30308 www.flexbaths.com

18. My Sister’s Room 1271 Glenwood Ave. Atlanta, GA 30316 www.mysistersroom.com

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19. Opus 1 1086 Alco St. Atlanta, GA 30324 20. Oscar’s Martini Bar 1510 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30324 www.oscarsatlanta.com 21. Sister Louisa’s Church 466 Edgewood Ave., SE Atlanta, GA 30312 www.sisterlouisaschurch.com 22. Swinging Richards 1400 Northside Drive, NW Atlanta, GA 30318 www.swingingrichards.com 23. Tripp’s Bar 1931 Piedmont Circle, NE Atlanta, GA 30324 www.trippsatlanta.com 24. Woofs 2425 Piedmont Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30324 www.woofsatlanta.com 25. Xion 2241 Faulkner Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30324 http://on.fb.me/Me5diq

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4TH & SWIFT

From hip local eateries to upscale restaurants and even our most popular chains, Atlanta’s dining scene is packed with options at all price levels — and all of our favorites come with a heaping helping of gay.

4TH & SWIFT

621 North Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308 678-904-0160 4thandswift.com Located in the trendy Old Fourth Ward in a chic industrial setting, 4th & Swift offers New American comfort food with a farm-to-table menu of seasonal delights. Don’t pass up the sticky toffee pudding.

10TH & PIEDMONT

991 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-602-5510 10thandpiedmont.com Housed in the renovated former home of Outwrite Bookstore, the LGBT landmark that closed in 2012, 10th and Piedmont has made its own place in gay Atlanta. Owned by the same team as neighboring G’s and led by Executive Chef Brett Ring, 10th & Piedmont features

organic ingredients and multicultural flavors still with a Southern flair. Late night bar menu until 2 a.m. * 2013 Best of Atlanta winner for Best New Restaurant

ACROSS THE STREET

68 Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30312 404-781-0931 acrossthestreetatlanta.com This Old 4th Ward favorite features Mexican food, margaritas and more with a popular patio right on Freedom Park. Owners Lila and Ali also own Market, a trendy neighborhood grocery.

AGAVE

242 Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30312 404-588-0006 agaverestaurant.com From stuffed mountain Photo via Agave

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trout tomatillo to Mexican rack of lamb and traditional Posole soup, Agave is known for eclectic Southwestern food plus an extensive tequila bar.

ANTICO PIZZA

1093 Hemphill Ave. Atlanta, GA 30318 littleitalia.com Antico’s pizza has taken Atlanta by storm, with the communal seating and BYOB rule giving it a nice neighborhood feel to top off the pies.

APRES DIEM

931 Monroe Dr. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-872-3333 apresdiem.com For a romantic night out, you can’t beat Apres Diem.

Among the bistro’s perks are its candlelit ambience, great wine choices and wait staff who never seem in a hurry to bustle customers out the door.

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ATMOSPHERE FRENCH RESTAURANT

1620 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30324 678-702-1620 atmospherebistro.com Conveniently located on Piedmont Avenue near Ansley Mall, Atmosphere offers French food with a modern twist in a charming remodeled home. Rated No. 1 French restaurant in the area by Zagat for 2010-2013.

BACCHANALIA

1198 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, GA 30318 404-365-0410 starprovisions.com Long rated as one of Atlanta’s best restaurants, Bacchanalia offers a seasonal, organic menu of contemporary American cuisine from chef/owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison, who source many of the ingredients from their own farm.

BAD DOG TAQUERIA

1579 N Decatur Road Atlanta, GA 30307 404-370-8822 baddogtaco.com Not your average taco stand. Features fresh and local produce, meats and tortillas in a delicious menu ranging from Korean BBQ pork belly tacos to slow roasted brisket burritos, and everything in between.

BANTAM & BIDDY

1544 Piedmont Road, Suite 301 Atlanta, GA 30324 404-907-3469 bantamandbiddy.com This Ansley Mall favorite specializes in free-range, pastured chicken and other entrees with sides ranging from duck fat fries to pickled beets and goat cheese.

Breakfast is available until 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

THE BARRELHOUSE

22 5th St. NW Atlanta, GA 30308 barrelhouseatl.com This Midtown gastropub is known for their brunch and so much more, including their locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and diverse craft beer list.

CAFE INTERMEZZO 1845 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30309 404-355-0411 cafeintermezzo.com

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CAMPAGNOLO

980 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-343-2446 campagnoloatl.com Before Maureen Kalmanson opened up Henry’s Midtown Tavern, she opened up this popular Italian and Mediterranean restaurant. Campagnolo offers a casual atmosphere for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

The patio provides a street-level view of Atlanta’s most beautiful, LGBT-friendly neighborhoods. * 2013 Best of Atlanta winner for Best Italian

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It may have a full menu, but the desserts make it a topflight destination. Bring your sweet tooth – tarts, tortes and oodles more beckon. Second location in Dunwoody.

CARAMBA CAFE

349-E Decatur St. Atlanta, GA 30312 404-525-0525 carambacafe.com Daily specials (try the Poblano Verde), incredible margaritas and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere since 1988.

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CHAI PANI

406 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 404-378-4030 chaipanidecatur.com A favorite of the gay-friendly ‘burb of downtown Decatur, Chai Pani is drawing a loyal following for its “mindblasting” Indian street food. * 2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for Best Value, winner for Best Vegetarian

COLONNADE RESTAURANT

1879 Cheshire Bridge Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-874-5692 colonnadeatl.com The gays mingle with the grays at this Atlanta landmark of Southern food served up the way you want it. This place gives tomato aspic a good name.

COWTIPPERS

1600 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30324 404-874-3751 cowtippersatlanta.com Bar food with a Southwestern flair done right: steaks, burgers, nachos and margaritas to live for. The spacious patio practically spills gay clientele onto Piedmont Avenue. People watching at its finest. * 2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for Best Burger

CUCINA ASELLINA

1075 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-793-0141 togrp.com An approachable, rustic Italian concept, featuring simple Italian dishes made from the finest ingredients in a warm, thoughtfully designed environment.

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DELIA'S CHICKEN SAUSAGE STAND

489 Moreland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30316 404-474-9651 thesausagestand.com Delia Champion burst onto the Atlanta food scene in 1993 when she opened the first Flying Biscuit in Candler Park. The lesbian restaurateur returned in 2011 with her Chicken Sausage Stand, which offers “slingers” (link sausage served on a hoagie) and sliders based on her homemade sausage recipe, dished up with a variety of creative toppings. Open 24 hours on weekends.

DOC CHEY'S NOODLE HOUSE

Multiple locations doccheys.com Pick up spring rolls, dumplings, curries and stir fries — or on a stay-in evening, to have those goodies brought to you. Three area locations (Midtown, Decatur and Grant Park) make it easily accessible. Peace. Love. Noodles. * 2013 Best of Atlanta winner for Best Asian Restaurant, finalist for Best Takeout

EATS

600 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307 404-888-9149 eatsonponce.net Eats is quick, conveniently

located and won’t put a dent in your finances. Pasta dishes and good ole jerk chicken, plus the likes of green beans and baked sweet potatoes. * 2013 Best of Atlanta winner for Best Value

EINSTEIN'S

1077 Juniper St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-876-7925 einsteinsatlanta.com Still going strong at its Midtown spot after oh so many years, Einstein’s is a terrific place for a quick bite to eat while meeting with clients/colleagues, or for a lovely brunch or dinner with friends, with a menu that never seems static.

FARM BURGER

3365 Piedmont Road Atlanta, GA 30305 404-816-0603 410B W. Ponce De Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 404-378-5077 4514B Chamblee Dunwoody Road Dunwoody, GA 30338 770-454-2201 farmburger.net With all-natural, grass-fed meat, the three Farm Burger locations offer burgers that satisfy the appetite and the conscience.

FLYING BISCUIT

cozy booth and enjoy some of Atlanta’s freshest oysters and “happy hour” food specials.

Great covered patio.

1001 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-874-8887 flyingbiscuit.com Founded in Atlanta and now a franchise with multiple locations, the Biscuit is the place for breakfast and brunch.

Breakfast is served all day (with lip-smacking omelets) and there are salads, sandwiches, desserts and entrees that sate. It’s not unheard of to see weekend lines, but the wait is worth it.

FOX BROTHERS BBQ

1655 McLendon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307 404-687-8888

FONTAINE'S OYSTER HOUSE

1026 ½ N. Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 404-872-0869 nnnwcorp.com/ fontainesmainpage.html Belly up to the bar or grab a

1238 DeKalb Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307 404-577-4030 foxbrosbbq.com Featuring meats slowcooked with hickory chips, Fox Brothers BBQ serves up delicious food with Texas roots and Southern style.

FROGS CANTINA

931 Monroe Dr. Atlatnta, GA 30308 404-607-9967 frogsmidtown.com Inexpensive Tex-Mex with build-your-own tacos, burritos and quesadillas just steps away from Piedmont Park.

Huge patio and a crowd of bears and gay sports teams who flock for dinner and community fundraisers.

G'S MIDTOWN

219 10th St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-872-8012c communitashospitality. com/gs-midtown The owners of Gilbert’s changed the name and did a total rebranding and renovation in their switch to G’s, but the popularity never waned as people continue to flock to this Midtown gastropub.

GIO'S CHICKEN AMALFITANO

1099 Hemphill Ave. Atlanta, GA 30318 littleitalia.com Gio’s has become a favorite for locals and visiting celebrities alike, serving various chicken incarnations for lunch and dinner that keep them coming back.

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GREEN GINGER

265 Ponce De Leon Place Decatur, GA 30030 404-373-2788 greengingerdecatur.com Enjoy affordable Asian fusion cuisine in this casual spot in downtown Decatur.

HARBOUR BAR & FISH HOUSE

129 Church St. Decatur, GA 30030 404 371-0088 harbourdecatur.com Nestled in a 100-year-old home near downtown Decatur, Harbour Bar & Fish House will have you thinking of Key West while enjoying plenty of shrimp, oysters, crab cakes and other seafood favorites. Live music Thursday through Sunday; the outdoor bocce ball games are great fun to play or watch.

HENRY'S MIDTOWN TAVERN

132 10th St. Atlanta, GA 404-537-4477 Maureen Kalmanson, owner of Italian eatery Campagnolo, opened Henry’s in May 2013 with a chef-driven menu of appetizers, pastas, sandwiches, entrée salads and desserts. Large front patio and a casual atmosphere.

HIGHLAND TAP STEAK CELLAR

1026 N. Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 404-875-3673 highlandtapatlanta.com The stone walls and below street-level location give the bar a 1920s speakeasy ambiance perfectly paired with martinis. Atlanta’s premiere subterranean hide-away.

HOBNOB

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GREEN GINGER

Atlanta, GA 30324 404-968-2288 hobnobatlanta.com HOBNOB offers a Southern twist on tavern food. The likes of fried green tomatoes and collard greens go toe-to-toe with hamburgers and other traditional/classic dinner ideas.

HOME GROWN

968 Memorial Dr. SE Atlanta, GA 30316 homegrownga.com This Reynoldstown meatand-three is well-known for their tasty use of locally grown produce and affordable prices for breakfast, brunch and lunch. * 2013 Best of Atlanta winner for Best Breakfast

IBERIAN PIG

121 Sycamore St. Decatur, GA 30030 404-371-8800 theiberianpigatl.com The modern Spanish restaurant serves up cured meats and cheeses, with exquisite attention to style and flavor.

Sample several “charcuteria” (cured meats) or enjoy one of the delectable main entrees.

JOE'S ON JUNIPER

1049 Juniper St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-875-6634 joesatlanta.com/juniper Joe’s is a must-stop for travelers looking for a gay dining experience: sassy waiters, popular music and a wide variety beyond bar food. It’s THE patio to see and be seen on good weather days. Variety of programming including trivia and bingo during the week. * 2013 Best of Atlanta winner or Best Patio

LAS MARGARITAS

1842 Cheshire Bridge Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-873-4464 lasmargaritasatlanta.com Two generations of Latin families serve up margaritas, food, fun and a way gay-friendly atmosphere. Great for celebrations of any kind. * 2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for Best Mexican

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LA TAVOLA

992 Virginia Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 404-873-5430 latavolatrattoria.com Located in Virginia-Highland, La Tavola offers elegant simplicity with warm colors, exposed brick and rich dark wood. Perfect for a low-key evening. The menu offers progressive variations on classic Italian dishes and a reasonably priced wine list.

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* 2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for Best Italian

LIPS ATLANTA

3011 Buford Hwy. NE Atlanta, GA 30329 lipsatl.com Lips bills itself as “the ultimate in drag dining” and they sure seem to live up to it. Nightly drag shows (plus a Sunday brunch show) line the calendar, and the food and full bar round out the appeal of this unique gay Atlanta experience.

LIVINGSTON RESTAURANT & BAR

659 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-897-5000 livingstonatlanta.com The perfect place for cocktails before catching a show or for dinner afterwards. Located in the Georgian Terrace Hotel just across the street from the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Super gay-friendly.

THE LOCAL NO. 7

2316 Main St. Tucker, GA 30084 770-674-1782 thelocal7.com Owned by the same group as Matador Mexican Cantina, Local No. 7 offers pub favorites with a diverse clientele off the beaten path in Tucker.

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MAJESTIC DINER

1031 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 404-875-0276 majesticdiner.com “Food That Pleases Since 1929” and the most colorful clientele one can find, Majestic is open 24/7 with good, Southern food that makes late-night eating an even guiltier pleasure. * 2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for Best Late Night

MARY MAC'S TEAROOM

224 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-876-1800 marymacs.com Established in 1945 and it only gets better. Business folk, celebrities and families of every stripe love the Tea Room. With chicken and dumplings, collard greens with crackling bread and Georgia peach cobbler on the menu, it’s understandable.

MATADOR MEXICAN CANTINA

350 Mead Road Decatur, GA 30030 404-377-0808 matadorcantina.com The popular Oakhurst-area Matador Mexican Cantina &

Tequila Bar features traditional Mexican food from the Michoacan region, plus plenty of drink specials and tequilas.

METROFRESH

931 Monroe Drive, Suite A-106 Atlanta, GA 30308 404-724-0151 metrofreshatl.com This “world food” restaurant delivers fresh fare fast and gives back to its community. Fundraisers for AID Atlanta and PALS are just a few of its generous gestures. * 2013 Best of Atlanta winner for Best Takeout

MILLER UNION

999 Brady Ave. Atlanta, GA 30318 678-733-8550 millerunion.com Rustic Southern fare made with local organic ingredients.

Harvest Dinner is especially lip-smacking and fun.

NANCY'S PIZZA

265 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-885-9199 nancyspizza.com Born in Chicago, the “Home of the Original Stuffed Pizza” is a favorite for dining in or take out.

NO MAS HACIENDA & CANTINA

180 Walker St. Atlanta, GA 30313 404-574-5678 nomasatlanta.com Classic Mexican favorites and more than 60 tequilas to try.

And you can shop at their furnishings gallery after you eat!

NONI'S ITALIAN DELI & BAR

357 Edgewood Ave. Atlanta, GA 30312 404-343-1808 nonisdeli.com With a risotto of the day, Noni’s Lasagna Bolognese and Noni’s meatballs, there is plenty to inspire your love at this East Atlanta eatery.

ONE MIDTOWN KITCHEN

559 Dutch Valley Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-892-4111 concentricshospitality.com A perfect place to spend an

evening noshing on fine food.

The appetizers (such as parmesan fries), wine and desserts don’t disappoint either. * 2013 Best of Atlanta winner for Most Romantic

calls itself a steakhouse but it is much more. It’s hard to pass on the salmon, sea scallops and calamari here. Two local brothers have created an oasis of wood, warmth and wine, which begs your return over and over again.

PAPI'S CUBAN & CARIBBEAN GRILL

* 2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for Most Romantic

216 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-607-1525 Papi’s features an extensive menu; specials include Churrasco steak and Camarones al Ajillo (shrimp scampi). The Midtown location is the most convenient for LGBT tourists, but Papi’s also has restaurants in Stockbridge, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville and Tucker.

PARKER'S ON PONCE

116 East Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 404-924-2230 parkersonponce.com Located in the heart of historic downtown Decatur, Parker’s

RADIAL CAFE

1530 Dekalb Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307 404-659-6594 radial.us This gay-owned restaurant is one of the most environmentally responsible joints around.

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RIA'S BLUEBIRD

421 Memorial Drive Atlanta, GA 30312 404-521-3737 riasbluebird.com Retro and tiny with an allday breakfast menu chocked full of killer huevos and pancakes. We sadly lost queer chef Ria Pell in 2013, but her legacy continues at this popular spot. * 2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for Best Breakfast

ROXX

1824 Cheshire Bridge Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-892-4541 Best known for its burgers and gay male crowd, Roxx serves up heaping dishes of atmosphere and friendliness. * 2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for Best Overall Restaurant, finalist for Best Bar Food, finalist for Best Brunch, finalist for Best Late Night, finalist for Best Patio, finalist for Best Value

SOUTHERN SWEETS BAKERY

SOUTHERN SWEETS BAKERY

186 Rio Circle Decatur, GA 30030 404-373-8752 southernsweets.com You can find Southern Sweets’ desserts in numerous Atlanta restaurants. Across from the Dekalb Farmers Market, the bakery also offers lunch and breakfast menus along with its award-winning sweets. * 2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for Best Bakery, finalist for Best Dessert

SHOUT

STEAMHOUSE LOUNGE

SOTTO SOTTO

STK ATLANTA

1197 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30361 404-846-2000 h2sr.com/shout In the heart of Midtown at Colony Square, Shout — featuring the slogan “Food. Fun. Flirt” — offers delicious meals, a rooftop bar and live DJS on Fridays and Saturdays.

313 N Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307 404-523-6678 sottosottorestaurant.com A cozy authentic Italian place with dishes like Tortelli di Michelangelo and Naked Ravioli. Heavenly. 100 percent Italian wine list, too.

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1051 West Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-233-7980 steamhouselounge.com Award-winning lobster bisque and fresh seafood served in a laidback atmosphere with tables and booths inside the two-level indoor space, plus a wrap-around outdoor deck, patio and outdoor bar.

1075 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-793-0144 Not your daddy’s steak house, STK Atlanta is a sleek, chic blend of restaurant and nightlife.

TAP

1180 Peachtree St.

Atlanta, GA 30303 404-347-2220 tapat1180.com This Midtown gastropub serves brunch, lunch and dinner, with a dog-friendly patio and 35 beers on tap.

TAQUERIA DEL SOL

2165 Cheshire Bridge Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-321-1118 1200-B Howell Mill Road Atlanta, GA 30318 404-352-5811 359 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 404-377-7668 taqueriadelsol.com Fast but far better than “fast food,” Taqueria del Sol’s three Atlanta locations serve up tasty tacos, enchiladas and sides. Our faves include the Memphis taco (pulled pork, spicy jalapeno coleslaw and tequila barbecue sauce).

TEN ATLANTA

990 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-347-3360 tenatlanta.com Billed as an upscale restaurant by day and bar by night, TEN Atlanta has quickly out its place in the city’s LGBT scene. Brunch and dinner menus include a variety of salads, sandwiches, burgers

and entrees like hangar steak and fried Southern catfish. *2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for Best New Restaurant

vickerys.com The perfect place to grab a casual lunch, gather with friends for cocktails, or wine and dine your special someone.

THE VARSITY

WATERSHED

61 North Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-881-1706 thevarsity.com First visit to ATL? Like touristy stuff? Get thee to The Varsity for a naked dog, a glorified burger or a PC. Largest drive-in in the country and for a few dollars you can get wasted on grease and be insulted at the same time if you don’t order quickly enough.

Tip: Be wary of game-day traffic.

Georgia Tech is across the street and sports fans by the busload are bound to crowd in.

VICKERY'S BAR & GRILL – GLENWOOD PARK 933 Garrett St. Atlanta, GA 30316 404-627-8818

1820 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30030 watershedrestaurant.com Owned by Indigo Girl Emily Saliers, this icon specializes in Southern seasonal cooking made with local and organic ingredients.

WOODY'S

981 Monroe Drive Atlanta, GA 30308 404-876-1939 woodyscheesesteaks.com Delicious cheese steak sandwiches, subs and hot dog; walking distance from Piedmont Park, gay Atlanta’s backyard.

YEAH BURGER

1017 North Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 404-437-7845

1168 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, GA 30318 404-496-4393 yeahburger.com All-natural, organic ingredients make this gourmet burger chain stand out; the extensive bar doesn’t hurt either. Build your own masterpiece starting with a chicken breast or beef, bison, turkey or veggie burger, then choose from an extensive list of toppings. *2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for Best Burger

ZOCALO

187 10th St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-249-7576 zocalocreativemex.com A favorite at the Midtown epicenter of 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue, Zocalo offers “Mexican comfort food,” margaritas and more. *2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for Best Mexican

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From massive malls to quirky independent shops, Atlanta has plenty to offer for shoppers with budgets large and small. Listed below are some of the gay-friendliest retailers in the ATL. ANSLEY WINE MERCHANTS

1544 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30324 404-876-6790 ansleywine.com Last year Ansley Wine Merchants celebrated its 25th year of serving a vast selection of wine to its devoted customers. Located in Ansley Mall, the store also offers spirits and craft beer along with every wine that comes to mind.

Open 7 days a week. * 2012 Best of Atlanta ‘Liquor Store’ finalist

ATLANTA WATER GARDENS

2165 Cheshire Bridge Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-235-0739 atlantawatergardens.com Providing “serenity to the city,” Atlanta Water Gardens offers fountains of every size, sculpture, statuary, and garden accessories. A stroll through the outdoor showroom alone will relax you for the rest of the day. Great gifts, too.

ATLANTIC STATION

1380 Atlantic Drive Atlanta, GA 30363 404-733-1221 atlanticstation.com Located off 17th Street near Interstate 75/85 in Midtown, Atlantic Station is a mixed-use development on the site of an old steel mill.

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BOY NEXT DOOR Athleta, Ann Taylor, Bill Hallman, Gap, H&M, West Elm and many more — plus the city’s IKEA store.

BARKING LEATHER

2585 Chantilly Drive Atlanta, GA 30324 404-900-LTHR (5847) BarkingLeather.com Leather Products and more, for the BDSM, fetish, and fashion lifestyle. Want something different? If they don’t have it they will “fetch” it.

BOUND TO BE READ BOOKS

481-B Flat Shoals Ave. SE Atlanta, GA 30316 404-522-0877 boundtobereadbooks.com Located in East Atlanta Village, this fiercely independent, LGBT-inclusive neighborhood bookstore also hosts gay authors among its special events.

BOY NEXT DOOR

1447 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-873-2664 Ansley Mall 1544 Piedmont Ave., Suite 107, Atlanta, GA 30324 404-565-2733

boynextdoormenswear.com Continuing its reputation as the place to shop for men, Boy Next Door recently opened a second location in Ansley Mall. Boy Next Door carries a full line of men’s clothing from socks, underwear and jeans, to dress slacks, dress shirts and designer blazers. * 2013 Best of Atlanta ‘Clothing Store’ winner

BRUSHSTROKES/ SENSORY OVERLOAD & CAPULETS/ BRUSHSTROKES PLEASURES

1510 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30324 404-876-6567 brushstrokesatlanta.com Known for offering anything and everything gay-related, Brushstrokes has gained a sterling reputation as a longtime community business, and offers apparel, DVDs, books, collectibles, calendars, adult items and much, much more. * 2013 Best of Atlanta ‘Bookstore’ winner & “Gift store” finalist

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CHARIS BOOKS & MORE

CHARIS BOOKS & MORE

1189 Euclid Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307 404-524-0304 charisboooksandmore.com Almost 40 years old, Charis is both the oldest and the largest feminist bookstore in the Southeast and carries a wide range of titles from feminist, to queer to transgender. Writing groups, author visits and signings, book discussions and more. * 2013 Best of Atlanta ‘Bookstore’ finalist

CONSIGNMENT FURNITURE DEPOT

5461 Peachtree Road Chamblee, GA 30341 770-452-1545 consignmentfurnituredepot.com 12,000 square feet of furniture, art, rugs, accessories and gifts make the Depot one of the largest consignment outlets in the state. New arrivals daily. Located on Historic Furniture Row in Chamblee.

EYEWORKS OF ATLANTA

800 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30308 678-732-3432 eyeworksatlanta.com Conveniently located in Midtown, Eyeworks offers a large line

of designer eyewear at all price points. Cool specs for your Hotlanta visits.

GREEN'S

737 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 404-872-1109 2614 Buford Highway Atlanta, GA 30324 404-321-6232 greenbeverages.com Voted Best Liquor Store of 2011 by GA Voice readers, Green’s offers two locations and a huge stock of liquors, beer and wine.

Kegs, too. Party responsibly, kids. * 2013 Best of Atlanta ‘Liquor Store’ winner

HELIOTROPE

248 W Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 404-371-0100 heliotropehome.com More than shopping, a visit to Heliotrope is an eclectic adventure. Packed to the ceiling with unique home accessories, gifts and cards — you absolutely cannot leave without something for yourself and someone special. * 2013 Best of Atlanta “Gift Store” winner

KABOODLE HOME

485-B Flat Shoals Ave. Atlanta, GA 30316 404-522-3006 tradersatlanta.com Formerly Traders Neighborhood Store, Kaboodle Home in East Atlanta Village offers eclectic home furnishings, décor and gifts, made by Atlanta-based artists and furniture makers.

LENOX SQUARE

3393 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 404-233-6767 simon.com/mall/lenox-square Located in Buckhead, Lenox Square Mall offers major department stores including Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Neiman Marcus, plus plenty of smaller shops like Abercrombie & Fitch, Kenneth Cole, Prada and the Apple Store.

NANDINA

245 N Highland Ave., #120 Atlanta, GA 30307 404-521-9303 nandinahome.com Fine home furnishings, accessories, art and gifts. Custom draperies, upholstery and bedding.

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PARIS ON PONCE

716 Ponce De Leon Pl NE Atlanta, GA 30306 (404) 249-9965 parisonponce.com Sprawling over 46,000 square feet showcasing art, antiques, furnishings and oddities-- room after room of surprise and delight.

Spend an hour or spend a day exploring the endless charms of our endless warehouse of dreams.

PARK PET SUPPLY

479A Flat Shoals Ave. Atlanta, GA 30316 404-588-0140 parkpetsupply.com Much better than a big-box, Park in East Atlanta Village offers only the best and healthiest food and treats. Toys, beds and grooming, too. * 2013 Best of Atlanta finalist “Pet Store”

PHIPPS PLAZA

3500 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 404-261-7910 simon.com/mall/phipps-plaza Buckhead’s Phipps Plaza is Atlanta’s most upscale mall. Anchors include Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Belk, with many posh smaller retailers like Hugo Boss, Coach, Cole Haan, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Michael Kors, Tiffany, Versace and so much more.

RAWHIDE LEATHER

306 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-881-0031 Get all your leather needs met here and go show them off upstairs at Atlanta Eagle, the popular Atlanta leather and bear bar.

LOST N FOUND/ THRIFT & CONSIGNMENT 2585 Chantilly Dr. Atlanta, Ga 30341

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THE PET SET lost-n-found.org 13,000 square-feet filled with thousands of donated items up for sale. Proceeds from the sale help fund the operation of Lost N Found Youth, an Atlanta based non-profit whose mission is to take LGBT youth off the street and transition them into more permanent housing..

RETURN TO EDEN

2335 Cheshire Bridge Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-320-3336 return2eden1.com Return to Eden was the first natural foods store in Atlanta. If you need a break from road food and fast food, this is the place. Everything for the vegan, the vegetarian and raw foodies. Kosher, too.

RICHIE ARPINO SALON

326 Pharr Road Atlanta, GA 30305 404-231-5092 arpinosalon.net Voted “Atlanta’s Best” hair salon by Jezebel and Allure magazines, gay-owned Richie Arpino Salon offers a full range of hair and make-up services. Arpino is also an accomplished photographer and those services are available, too.

THE PET SET

976 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-249-6668 2480 Briarcliff Road Atlanta, GA 30329 404-633-8755 thepetset.com An extensive line of pet toys and accessories. If Fido is travel-

ing with you, take him in for a day spa or grooming. *2013 Best of Atlanta ‘Pet Store,’ ‘Pet Grooming,’ and finalist for “Pet Event”

TOWER BEER, WINE & SPIRITS

2161 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30324 404-881-0902 towerwinespirits.com Tower is not just a package store. In spite of being #1 in volume sales for the entire state of Georgia, Tower offers personalized service to each customer to help you find just the right drink for every occasion. Wine consultants are always on hand. *2013 Best of Atlanta ‘Liquor Store’ winner

WORTHMORE JEWELERS 500 L-3 Amsterdam Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 404-892-8294

117 E. Court Square Decatur, GA 30030 404-378-1013 worthmorejewelers.com With a slogan like “enlarging your family jewels since 1994,” you know to expect more than just your average jewelry store. A wide array of wedding and commitment rings, watches, necklaces and even custom work at two locations — Midtown and Decatur — in an LGBTwelcoming atmosphere. *2013 Best of Atlanta ‘Jewelry Store’ winner

GEORGIAN TERRACE HOTEL

Atlanta is the hub of the South, with hotels to fit every budget and style.

Whether you prefer a boutique property or a chain hotel close to all the attractions, we’ve got the perfect place for your pillow.

ARTMORE HOTEL

1302 West Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309 800-548-5631 / 404-876-6100 artmorehotel.com In the heart of Midtown’s arts district, this independent boutique hotel boasts a lovely renovation of a 1924 architectural landmark building. MARTA and the High Museum of Art are across the street.

THE ELLIS HOTEL

176 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30303 877-702-1085 / 404-602-0563 ellishotel.com Superb service and an excellent location, the Ellis has been rated #1 business hotel in Atlanta

by TripAdvisor.

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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL ATLANTA

75 14th St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-881-9898 fourseasons.com/atlanta The only five-star, five-diamond hotel in the city. Chic urban meets Southern tradition in this neoclassical wonder of polished marble and sweeping staircases. High Museum

and Margaret Mitchell House only a short walk away.

GEORGIAN TERRACE HOTEL

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659 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30308 800-651-2316 thegeorgianterrace.com Across the street from the Fox Theatre, the Georgian Terrace is more than a century old and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The Georgian Terrace hosted the premier gala for “Gone With the Wind.” Very LGBTfriendly. Perfect place to hold your wedding! *2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Hotel” winner

GLENN HOTEL FOUR SEASONS HOTEL ATLANTA

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110 Marietta St. Atlanta, GA 30303 866-40GLENN / 404-521-2250 glennhotel.com 110 rooms of intimacy, comfort and personalized service in downtown Atlanta. Luxurious and organic guest amenities.

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GRAND HYATT ATLANTA

GRAND HYATT ATLANTA

3300 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30305 404-237-1234 grandatlanta.hyatt.com Located in Buckhead with easy access to luxury shopping at Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza.

Views of Stone Mountain, Downtown and a Japanese Zen Garden.

Elegant Southern cuisine. International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association approved.

HILTON ATLANTA AIRPORT

1031 Virginia Ave. Atlanta, GA 30344 404-745-5000 hilton.com/atlantaairport Perfect for the busy business traveler with tons of business amenities and a barber shop,

beauty salon, laundry and valet, pool and fitness room.

HILTON GARDEN INN ATLANTA MIDTOWN & HOMEWOOD SUITES

97 10th St. Atlanta, GA 30309 hiltongardeninn.com homewoodsuites.com These modern, connected properties are located just one block from the Midtown MARTA train station. Both offer complimentary wi-fi, fitness center and pool; Homewood Suites is an all-suites hotel with fully equipped kitchens.

HOTEL INDIGO

683 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30308 877-270-1392

hotelindigo.com Midtown boutique hotel with free wireless throughout the property. Close to the Fox Theatre and very pet-friendly.

HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA

265 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30303 404-577-1234 atlantaregency.hyatt.com Downtown location with easy access to Georgia World Congress Center, CNN Center and the Georgia Aquarium.

The world’s first contemporary atrium hotel, built in 1967, has undergone a recent major renovation.

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INMAN PARK BED & BREAKFAST

100 Waverly Way Atlanta, GA 30307 404-688-9498 inmanparkbandb.com Built in 1912 as a residence of Coca-Cola magnate Robert Woodruff, this lovely B&B has been lovingly restored and is on the National Register for Historic Places. All rooms have private baths. Very LGBT-friendly.

INN AT THE PEACHTREES

330 W. Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30308 800-242-4642 innatthepeachtrees.com An affordable Best Western stay and modern alternative to big downtown hotels. Complimentary breakfast and buffet; free wireless internet and meeting rooms. Very LGBT-friendly.

KING-KEITH HOUSE B&B

889 Edgewood Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307 800-728-3897 / 404-688-7330 kingkeith.com This 1890 Victorian charm-

LOEWS ATLANTA HOTEL er is one of the most photographed houses in the city. Located in Inman Park, Atlanta’s oldest neighborhood, it offers complimentary breakfast and free wi-fi. Close to MARTA and Georgia State University.

LOEWS ATLANTA HOTEL 1065 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-745-5000

loewshotels.com/atlanta Luxury in the heart of Midtown. Close to everything. Gayfriendly, pet-friendly and the incomparable Exhale Spa make Loews a top choice for visitors. *2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Hotel” finalist WHERE TO STAY 62

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RENAISSANCE ATLANTA MIDTOWN HOTEL

MANDARIN ORIENTAL

3376 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 404-995-7500 mandarinoriental.com/ atlanta Over the top luxury and pampering at the exclusive spa at this boutique hotel close to Lenox and Phipps Plaza.

MELIA HOTEL

590 W. Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-877-9000 meliaatlanta.com Enjoy panoramic views of the city from all rooms in this hotel at the edge of Downtown

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Four unique Pool Suites have private terrace pools.

RENAISSANCE ATLANTA MIDTOWN HOTEL

866 West Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30308 678 412-2400 renaissanceatlanta midtown.com A way gay-friendly boutique hotel in the heart of Midtown.

Close to MARTA and all Midtown attractions.

RITZ-CARLTON ATLANTA 181 Peachtree St.

Atlanta, GA 30303 404-659-0400 ritzcarlton.com Luxury, first-rate service and an excellent location for business and downtown tourist fun.

RITZ-CARLTON BUCKHEAD

3434 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 404-237-2700 ritzcarlton.com In upscale Buckhead, this is the perfect getaway for luxury shopping at nearby Phipps Plaza.

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STONEHURST PLACE BED & BREAKFAST

923 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-881-0722 stonehurstplace.com A very romantic B&B with the comforts of a small inn and the amenities of a large hotel. Very eco-friendly and LGBT-friendly.

TWELVE HOTEL & RESIDENCES CENTENNIAL PARK 400 West Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-418-1212

Atlantic Station 361 17th St. Atlanta, GA 30363 404-961-1212 twelvehotels.com Condo-style lodging with two locations, Atlantic Station in Midtown and Centennial Park Downtown.

W ATLANTA BUCKHEAD 3377 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 678-500-3100 watlantabuckhead.com

STONEHURST PLACE BED & BREAKFAST W ATLANTA DOWNTOWN

45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.

Atlanta, GA 30308 404-582-5800 watlantadowntown.com

W ATLANTA MIDTOWN

188 14th St. Atlanta, GA 30361 404-892-6000 watlantamidtown.com Three excellent locations in Atlanta each with its own charm and the W stamp of quality. The W Atlanta Midtown is walking distance to Piedmont Park, where Atlanta Pride is held each October.

*2013 Best of Atlanta “Best Hotel” finalist

WESTIN BUCKHEAD

3391 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 866-716-8128 404-365-0065 Sweeping skyline views and close to upscale shopping

WESTIN PEACHTREE PLAZA

210 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30303 404-659-1400 westin.com A business traveler’s dream location.

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Gay Atlanta is filled with athletes who participate in numerous sports leagues from flag football to swimming to softball to rugby.

LOCAL SPORTS

Atlanta Rainbow Trout atlantarainbowtrout.com

League (Softball) southernsoftpaw.com

Atlanta Team Tennis Association atta.org

Wilderness Network of Georgia wildnetga.org

*2013 Best of Atlanta finalist for Sports Team/ Organization

Women’s Outdoor Network wonatlanta.com

Decatur Women’s Sports League decaturwomensports.com Georgia Dyno’Mos Queer rock-climbing dynomos.org

ATLANTA PRO SPORTS

Whether it’s professional baseball, basketball (men and women’s teams), football or soccer, there are plenty of options for LGBT sports fans. With five Atlanta professional sports teams and top-notch venues, it’s easy to celebrate sports in Atlanta.

Atlanta Bucks Rugby Club atlantabucksrugby.org

Hotlanta Soccer hotlantasoccerassociation. yolasite.com

*2013 Best of Atlanta winner for Sports Team/ Organization

Hotlanta Softball League hotlantasoftball.org

Atlanta Dream wnba.com/dream

Hotlanta Volleyball hotlantavolleyball.org/

Atlanta Falcons atlantafalcons.com

National Flag Football League of Atlanta nffla.com

Atlanta Hawks nba.com/hawks

Atlanta Front Runners eteamz.com/frontrunnersatlanta Atlanta Gay Bowling Leagues Various local leagues listed at.igbo.org

Southern Softpaw

Atlanta Braves atlanta.braves.mlb.com

Atlanta Silverbacks atlantasilverbacks.com Photo via Facebook

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Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus &Atlanta Women’s Chorus Project agmchorus.org

Atlanta is home to many organizations serving LGBT residents and visitors.

Here is a sampling. For extensive listings, visit thegavoice.com, pull down the “Community” menu and click “Organizations.”

ADVOCACY / POLITICAL

Atlanta Stonewall Democrats stonewalldemocrats.org Georgia Equality State’s largest LGBT advocacy group. georgiaequality.org Georgia Log Cabin Republicans lcrga.com GLAAD Atlanta glaad.org/tags/atlanta Human Rights Campaign Atlanta Steering Committee atlanta.hrc.org Lambda Legal Southern Regional Office lambdalegal.org/sro Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia stonewallbar.org

BUSINESS

Metro Atlanta Association of Professionals maapatl.org Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce atlantagaychamber.org Out & Equal Atlanta outandequal.org/atlanta

CULTURE /ARTS

Atlanta Freedom Bands atlantafreedombands.com

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Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra atlantaphilharmonic.org Atlanta Pride Committee Plans Stonewall Week in June and annual October festival atlantapride.org Charis Circle Hosts feminist events and education chariscircle.org In the Life Atlanta Sponsors Black Gay Pride over Labor Day weekend inthelifeatl.org Our Song Mixed gay and lesbian chorus oursongatlanta.com Out on Film Plans annual fall LGBT film festival outonfilm.org

FAMILY / YOUTH

Evolution Center Safe space for young gay, bi and trans men of color, ages 16-28, a project of AID Atlanta evolutionprojectatl.org Georgia Safe Schools Coalition georgiasafeschoolscoaliton.org JustUsATL Youth-led organization serving young people 13-28 with a safe space and discussion groups justusatl.org/ Lost-n-Found Youth Provides emergency housing 24/7 for homeless LGBT youth Hotline 678-8-LOST-25 lost-n-found.org PFLAG Atlanta Support for parents, families and friends of LGBT people pflagatl.org

HEALTH

Alcoholics Anonymous Plus other 12 step groups The Galano Club Inc. galanoatlanta.org AID Atlanta HIV testing with same-day results, education, support, groups targeting gay men and gay men of color aidatlanta.org AID Gwinnett/ Ric Crawford Clinic Provides free HIV testing, education, support rcclinic.org AIDS Healthcare Foundation Atlanta ‘Magic Johnson’ Healthcare Clinic hivclinics.org AIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta Free HIV and STD testing; HIV research trials arcatlanta.org Grady Health Ponce de Leon Center One of largest, most comprehensive HIV/AIDS facilities gradyhealth.org/clinic/63/ The Health Initiative LGBT support groups, Weight Watchers, events, health fund and physician directory thehealthinitiative.org Emory Hope Clinic HIV vaccine trials medicine.emory.edu/id/hopeclinic Feminist Women’s Health Center Supportive and affordable gynecological health services feministcenter.org Jerusalem House Housing for homeless and low-income people with HIV jerusalemhouse.org LGBT GROUPS

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Decatur Women’s Sports League decaturwomensports.com

Living Room Housing placement and financial assistance for low-income people with HIV livingroomatl.org The Names Project / AIDS Memorial Quilt Atlanta is the headquarters for the AIDS Memorial Quilt aidsquilt.org National AIDS Education & Services for Minorities, Inc. Focuses on HIV in communities of color naesm.org Open Hand Meals for homebound people with HIV and other critical illnesses projectopenhand.org Pets Are Loving Support Help with pet care for people with HIV palsatlanta.org Positive Impact / MISTER Project HIV and STD testing, discussion groups, education and mental health services positiveimpact-atl.org

SPORTS

Atlanta Bucks Rugby Club atlantabucksrugby.org Atlanta Front Runners eteamz.com/frontrunnersatlanta Atlanta Gay Bowling Leagues Various local leagues listed atigbo.org/news/report_region8.cfm Atlanta Rainbow Trout atlantarainbowtrout.com Atlanta Team Tennis Association atta.org

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Hotlanta Soccer hotlantasoccerassociation. yolasite.com Hotlanta Softball League hotlantasoftball.org Hotlanta Volleyball hotlantavolleyball.org National Flag Football League of Atlanta nffla.com Southern Softpaw League southernsoftpaw.com Wilderness Network of Georgia wildnetga.org Women’s Outdoor Network wonatlanta.com

SUPPORT / SOCIAL / SERVICE American Veterans for Equal Rights avergeorgia.webs.com Asians & Friends Atlanta, LYC anfatlanta.com Fourth Tuesday Lesbian networking and social events. thehealthinitiative.org/ 4thTuesday.php Panther L/L Inc. Leather club pantherll.org/ Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence –The Order of the Flaming Sugarbakers Drag nuns who conduct community outreach and fundraisers atlsisters.org SOJOURN Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender and Sexual Diversity sojourngsd.org

Southern Bears southernbears.org Southerners on New Ground (SONG) Focuses on working class, people of color, immigrants and rural LGBTQ people southernersonnewground.org Trikone For LGBTQ South Asians trikoneatlanta.org ZAMI NOBLA Focuses on black lesbians 40 and older zami.org

TRANSGENDER

Atlanta FTM groups.yahoo.com/group/ Atlanta_FTM Atlanta Gender Explorations atlantagender.org Juxtaposed Center for Transformation thejct.org Southern Comfort Conference Plans annual transgender conference, held in September sccatl.org T.I.L.T.T, Inc. Transgender Individuals Living Their Truth tiltt.org

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Atlanta is home to dozens of congregations that are led by gay pastors or welcome LGBT worshippers. Here are a few to consider.

For extensive listings, visit thegavoice.com, pull down the “Community” menu, click “Organizations” and choose “Religious.”

All Saints Episcopal Church 634 W Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, GA 30308 404-881-0835 allsaintsatlanta.org Cathedral of St. Philip 2744 Peachtree Road NW Atlanta, GA 30305 404-365-1000 stphilipscathedral.org Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 48 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW Atlanta, GA 30303 404-521-1866 catholicshrineatlanta.org Central Congregational Church of Christ 2676 Clairmont Road NE Atlanta, GA 30329 404-633-4505 central-ucc.org Central Presbyterian Church 201 Washington St. SW Atlanta, GA 30303 404-659-0274 cpcatlanta.org Church in the Now - Midtown Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Virginia-Highland Church Communion Brunch Sundays at 2 p.m. at Apres Diem on.fb.me/IUaRQU churchinthenow.org

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Circle of Grace Meets at Philip Rush Center 1530 Dekalb Ave. Suite A Atlanta, GA 30307 circleofgraceatlanta.org

Saint Mark United Methodist Church 781 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30308 404-873-2636, stmarkumc.org

Congregation Bet Haverim Meets at Central Congregational United Church of Christ 2676 Clairmont Road NE Atlanta, GA 30329 404-315-6446 congregationbethaverim.org

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church 1790 LaVista Road NE Atlanta, GA 30329 404-634-3336 stbartsatlanta.org

Decatur United Church of Christ 109 Hibernia Ave., Decatur, GA 30030 404-373-2933, decaturucc.org First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta 470 Candler Park Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30307 404-378-5570 firstexistentialist.org First MCC of Atlanta 1379 Tullie Road, Atlanta, GA 30329 404-325-4143, firstmcc.com The Gathering Place Worship Center 2700 Northeast Expressway, Suite B-100, Atlanta, GA 30345 404-815-0007 TGPAinfo.com Gentle Spirit Christian Church Worships in Candler Park Mailing address: 601 West Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 404-604-8124, gentlespirit.org Oakhurst Baptist Church 222 East Lake Drive Decatur, GA 30030 404-378-3677 oakhurstbaptist.org Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church 1071 Delaware Ave. SE Atlanta, GA 30316 404-627-2216 New Covenant Church of Atlanta 2091 Faulkner Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-929-1400 newcovenantatlanta.com

St. John’s Lutheran Church 1410 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30307, 404-378-4243 stjohnsatlanta.org.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 435 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30308 404-873-7600 stlukesatlanta.org Tabernacle Baptist Church 475 Boulevard NE Atlanta GA 30308 404-876-3777, tbcatlanta.net Trinity Center for Spiritual Living 1095 Zonolite Rd., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30306 404-296-6064, trinitycrs.org Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta 1911 Cliff Valley Way 404-634-5134, uuca.org Unity Fellowship Church 9 Gammon St., Atlanta, GA 30315 404-798-1725 unityfellowshipchurchatl.org Victory for the World Church 1170 N. Hairston Road Stone Mountain, GA 30083 678-476-6000 victoryfortheworld.org Virginia-Highland Church 743 Virginia Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30306 404-348-4830 vhchurch.org Vision Church of Atlanta 704 Ormewood Drive Atlanta, GA 30312 404-622-9470 • thevisionchurch.org

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