Jake McClain

Atlanta Thrift Stores: Kinder Commerce

As one of the largest cities in the nation, Atlanta offers some of the best shopping one can find, especially in the South. Although Buckhead and Lenox Square contain luxury shops and boutiques galore, the real treasures can be found in thrift and consignment stores across the city. Plus, there are hidden gems all around the state. 

Why should you skip the retail stores in search of used clothing or goods? Easy. Second-hand prices will always be kinder to your wallet. Recycled clothes and furniture are kinder to the environment. And, thrift/consignment stores are often kinder to the communities around them. Now, I’ll tell you about the best spots! 

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ARTiculate ATL: Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop

In this current state of quarantine, it’s only natural to miss the events and spaces that drew our communities together. Do you miss the experience of exploring a new art gallery? Or hearing a live DJ? What about meeting emerging and local artists, who each have a unique perspective and product they want to share with you? Look no further than ARTiculate ATL, an urban art social meant to display the work of 20 Atlanta artists.

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Verzuz: The Thunderdome of Hip-Hop

With the COVID pandemic keeping us static, have you been listening to your old favorite music? Or trying to find something new? If so, superproducers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have got you covered. In late March, the duo created the Verzuz series, an Instagram LIVE battle of hits between two established artists (or groups) meant to remind and educate people about some of the greatest hip-hop and R&B artists and, in the short time since its inception, Verzuz has drawn hundreds of thousands of fans. 

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ComfiArt: Sit Comfy, Talk Straight

When Dionna Collins founded her business ComfiArt in 2016, it was a departure for her. After realizing she was burnt out from freelance digital design work and her fulltime job, Collins wanted a new artistic platform of her own. In an interview with VA Mag, Collins spoke on the beginnings of her business. “ComfiArt started as a pillow company. I created pillows and blankets, a lot of stuff that’s comfy.”

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