Atlanta Q&A

I woke up to loud music at 7am in Piedmont Park. What's going on?

I was pulled over and noticed the police officer was wearing Meta Glasses on top of their body camera. I'm concerned about the violation of privacy and data collection for Meta.

I got a $16 ticket for using Peach Pass lane in a part of town we don't go to. I don't want to spend ten hours trying to dispute $16 so I just went ahead and paid the stupid thing, but I am curious with all these new AI cameras making mistakes - has this happened to anyone else in the last month or two? Have you gotten one of these? They charged us twice - within a few minutes of each other too. Super sketchy.

I live in Virginia Highland and my car was recently broken into while I was out. I've had this happen a few times before, but this time they smashed the window. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this experience and if there's anything we can do as a community to prevent it.

I'm looking to use a kiln to add glazes to some of the many bones I have, but I've not the space for a kiln myself. Could anyone point me to a kiln I could make use of? I am amiable to renting space in one, if that's a thing, or just trading bones for use of one. Any tips are welcome, and thank you~

I remember a few years ago visiting Phipps Plaza during the holidays and seeing a unique Father Christmas character. He had a long blackish robe with ornamentation, a huge wood walking stick, and a long white beard. He looked more like an old wizard than the traditional Santa Claus. Does anyone remember this character and have any photos of him?

I'm a 6'4, average build white male, used to rougher areas, heading to a concert in Atlanta. I need to know if I should pay for an Uber or walk/take the bus to the Greyhound station.

I'm considering a move to the suburban Atlanta area in Norcross/Duluth.

I was driving home last night and saw police all up and down 141/peachtree Rd in Buckhead, some blocking lanes, others parked in apartment lots or gas stations. They were on every block for probably 15 blocks. There were SUVS, patrol cars, and motorcylces. I couldn't find any news articles about it.

I got a tattoo a few years ago that I'm not happy with, and I'm thinking about getting it touched up or covered up. It's in the shape of my childhood stuffed animal, but it looks more like four cocks than I'd like. Does anyone know any tattoo shops in the Kennesaw area that specialize in touch-ups or cover-ups?

I've been following the recent news about a GSP chase that resulted in a 10-car collision and the death of an infant. I'm wondering if GSP should have stricter rules around car chases, as it puts the public at greater risk for accidents that are avoidable.

I'm looking for a good spa experience for my husband and me in Buckhead. We've had a decent experience at the Waldorf Astoria last year, but I'd like to try something better or at least as good.

I've been going to The Nook for years, but lately, it's taking forever to get food and drinks, even when it's not busy.

I'm looking for recommendations for boarding facilities or experienced sitters who can handle a very aggressive/reactive dog while I'm away for 8 days. My dog is very reactive and aggressive toward strangers and other dogs, although he's fine with cats. I've tried arranging meet and greets with several dog sitters, but he would bark aggressively, pull hard on his leash, and lunge toward them even when they were standing about 10 feet away. Unfortunately, asking friends or relatives to take care of him isn't an option either.

I'm looking to prune a large European hornbeam in my yard and want to get an estimate for the cost. I've heard it can range from $150 to $250 per large branch, but I'd like to get some more concrete quotes.

I'm a family person living in Atlanta, originally from the Netherlands. I'm looking for a cheese shop that sells tomme des Pyrénées, but I've had no luck so far. I've tried checking a few specialty stores in my area, but they don't seem to carry it.

I'm writing an essay about drastic demographic shifts worldwide and one example I'd like to use is Clayton County, GA, which went from a predominantly White suburb to a majority-Black county. I'd love to hear a firsthand account from someone who lived there between 1980 and 2000.

I'm flying out of ATL tomorrow and my flight is west-bound, which means it'll fly directly over Alabama. I've been reading the national weather forecast and was originally going to keep my flight, but now I'm not so sure. I'm thinking of changing it to tonight, but I want to know if it's worth it.

I have a gun I'd like to sell, but I'm not sure where to meet the buyer or how to ensure it's a safe transaction. I've heard of some online forums and platforms, but I'm not sure which ones to trust. Can anyone recommend a good place to sell a gun in Atlanta, and how to vet the buyer?

I'm visiting Atlanta for a week and I want to see some nature. I've heard great things about Sweetwater Creek State Park, but I'm worried that I'll be stranded there if I take an Uber or Lyft. It's about 25 minutes outside of Atlanta, but I'm not sure if it's a feasible option.