Standard at Alpharetta

Before opening its doors at Alpharetta City Center later this summer, <a href="https://www.amasamexican.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Amasa Mexican Kitchen</a> is giving the community an exclusive preview through a three-night pop-up series at <a href="https://standardrestaurantgroup.com/alpharetta/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Standard</a> in downtown Alpharetta on July 13, 20 and 27.
Taking over The Standard on Mondays, Amasa will bring its team, hospitality, signature dishes and beverage program to the space for an immersive preview of what's to come. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the restaurant's Baja-inspired, seafood-forward menu, handcrafted margaritas and welcoming atmosphere weeks before the official opening.
The collaboration with The Standard offers Alpharetta diners an early look at one of the city's most anticipated restaurant openings while highlighting the local hospitality community's support of new concepts.
Featured menu items will include Amasa's award-winning Baja Fish Taco, winner of Best Entrée at the 2026 Taste of Alpharetta, along with Sweet Corn Esquites, ceviche, Carne Asada Fries, churros and more. The menu is 100 percent gluten-free, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to creating an elevated dining experience accessible to all guests.
Amasa Insiders will receive 50 percent off their meal during the pop-up events. Guests can sign up for free at <a href="https://amasamexican.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">AmasaMexican.com</a> and make their reservation at <a href="https://amasamexican.com/popup" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">AmasaMexican.com/popup</a>. 
For more information, follow Amasa Mexican Kitchen on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amasamexican/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for updates ahead of its opening.

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Chicheria Mexican Kitchen

<a href="https://www.chicheriamx.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Chichería Mexican Kitchen</a>, located at The Works in West Midtown, is turning up the summer fun with a <a href="https://www.chicheriamx.com/herradura" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Herradura Tequila Tasting, Margarita Class &amp; Taco Dinner</a> on Thursday, July 23. For $79 per person, plus tax and gratuity, guests will enjoy three experiences in one ticket: a guided tasting of premium Herradura tequilas, a hands-on margarita-making class and a taco dinner featuring Chicheria's signature flavors.
Throughout the evening, Herradura tequila experts will guide guests through a selection of premium expressions while Chicheria's bar manager shares tips and techniques for crafting the perfect margarita. The experience also includes chips and house-made dips, signature tacos served on Chicheria's fresh house-made blue corn tortillas, rice sofrito and black beans, plus house-made churros for dessert.
To keep the energy going, guests will also have the chance to win a variety of Herradura prizes throughout the evening, including grand prize giveaways at the end of the event. With only 40 seats available, the experience is designed to be intimate, interactive and tequila-forward.
Only 40 tickets are available. Reservations are available at <a href="https://www.chicheriamx.com/herradura" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">chicheriamx.com/herradura</a>.

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Atlanta Country Club - Private Country Club

Help us DRIVE OUT senior hunger at the 26th Annual Meals On Wheels Atlanta Golf Classic on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Atlanta Country Club.
Enjoy an all-inclusive experience featuring breakfast, open bar, premium player gifts and prizes, a hole-in-one opportunity, and a 19th Hole Awards Reception, all while helping deliver lifesaving meals to Atlanta seniors in need.
At a time when hunger is rising, we have an historic-level waitlist of over 800 seniors desperate for assistance. Proceeds from the tournament benefit Meals On Wheels Atlanta’s home-delivered meals program, helping deliver nutritious meals, wellness checks, and pet food so seniors and their beloved pets can remain safe, nourished, and together at home.
100% of proceeds benefit Meals On Wheels Atlanta.
 Tournament Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 Tournament Location: Atlanta Country Club 500 Atlanta Country Club Drive Marietta, Georgia 30067 Registration &amp; Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start: 10:00 a.m. Awards Reception: 3:00 p.m. (immediately following tournament) Questions: Jamie Martin 404-661-4935 <a href="mailto:jmartin@mowatl.org" target="_blank">jmartin@mowatl.org</a>

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2026 Annual MOWA Golf Classic

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Your 3rd Spot

This fall, Georgia's hospitality community will come together at Your 3rd Spot for Industry FUN Night, a fundraiser benefiting the Georgia Restaurant Association. Taking place Monday, Oct. 26, from 5-8 p.m. at Your 3rd Spot, the event will bring together restaurant owners, operators, hospitality professionals and supporters for an evening of food, drinks, games and connection. Hosted with support from Amasa Mexican Kitchen, Buena Vida Tapas Bar, Chicheria Mexican Kitchen and The Looking Glass, proceeds will support the Georgia Restaurant Association's ongoing advocacy and resources for Georgia's restaurant and hospitality industry. Restaurants, bars, caterers, entertainment venues and hospitality businesses play an essential role in communities across the state. They are where people celebrate milestones, gather with friends and family, build relationships and create lasting memories. Industry FUN Night is designed to support the businesses and people behind those experiences while raising awareness for the organizations working to protect and strengthen the industry. "Restaurants and hospitality businesses are where life happens," said Josh Rossmeisl, founder of AMP Up1 Hospitality and Your 3rd Spot. "They're where we celebrate, connect and create memories. This night is about supporting an industry we care deeply about and the Georgia Restaurant Association, which works every day on its behalf." "The Georgia Restaurant Association exists to advocate for operators, provide resources and help protect the future of hospitality throughout Georgia," said Stephanie Fischer, president and CEO of the Georgia Restaurant Association. "Industry FUN Night is a chance for people who love this industry to come together and show their support." Attendees can expect a casual evening designed to foster connection across Georgia's hospitality community, featuring food and beverages from participating partners, interactive games and opportunities to network with industry leaders, operators and supporters. The event also serves as a celebration of the people and businesses that help make hospitality one of Georgia's most important industries. "Hospitality is about bringing people together," said Juan Calle, owner of Amasa Mexican Kitchen, Buena Vida Tapas Bar and Chicheria Mexican Kitchen. "We're proud to support an event that celebrates the people behind our industry and the organization working to strengthen it year-round." Additional event details, participating partners and ticket information can be found online.

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Join the community for a vibrant World Cup Celebration focused on nourishing the body and healing the spirit. This jam-packed day features a dance and art show, roller skate contest, fashion show, and specialized wellness services like $50 dental cleanings and health insurance assistance. Get a $45 Gift Card when you pariticipate in 15 minute health screenings.

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Atlanta's Trucking and Logistics Businesses Are Prime Targets for Merchant Cash Advance Lenders &mdash; and Their Equipment Is on the Line
In one of the country's busiest freight hubs, merchant cash advance funders are placing liens on the trucks and receivables Atlanta operators depend on. Legal defenses exist &mdash; but they move on a tight clock.
ATLANTA &mdash; Merchant cash advance (MCA) funders have made metro Atlanta one of their most heavily targeted markets, and the region's trucking, freight, and logistics operators are squarely in the crosshairs.
The reason is structural. Trucking and logistics companies run high-volume receivables and carry equipment-heavy balance sheets &mdash; exactly the profile MCA funders seek. A carrier waiting on freight invoices can look, on paper, like an ideal candidate for fast capital. But when fuel costs spike or a shipper pays late, the fixed daily withdrawals that come with an MCA keep draining the account regardless, turning a temporary cash gap into a survival threat. Atlanta's restaurants and retail operators face the same trap, but for freight businesses the stakes reach the assets that keep them running.
That is where UCC liens become the central concern. MCA funders routinely file UCC-1 financing statements that claim a blanket interest in a business's assets &mdash; inventory, accounts receivable, and, for a trucking company, the equipment itself. A lien like this can block an operator from selling or financing a truck at the moment cash is tightest. Removing an improperly filed or overbroad lien through a UCC-3 termination generally requires either the funder's cooperation or a court order.
There is also a venue trap. Many MCA agreements route disputes to New York courts through forum-selection clauses, meaning a Georgia carrier can be sued far from home, with a resulting judgment reaching Georgia assets only if properly domesticated.
The core defenses track the national landscape: challenging whether an MCA marketed as a purchase of receivables actually functioned as a loan, whether reconciliation rights were honored as revenue fell, and whether a judgment was obtained through proper service. Each depends on the contract, the payment records, and the timeline.
For Atlanta operators, timing is everything. Once a funder secures a judgment and moves to freeze accounts or enforce a lien, options narrow quickly &mdash; and for a business whose trucks are its livelihood, that pressure is immediate.
Atlanta business owners facing MCA collections, a UCC lien on equipment, or an out-of-state lawsuit can review their options and connect with an experienced attorney through CredibleLaw's Atlanta network at <a href="https://crediblelaw.com/atlanta-mca-defense/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://crediblelaw.com/atlanta-mca-defense-attorney/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">crediblelaw.com/atlanta-mca-defense-attorney/</a>.
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