Good Day Atlanta Viewer Information: September 2, 2016

Atlanta Police Chief George Turner talks to Karen Graham about the the increase in Labor Day holiday weekend events and how the police department will deal with the more than 500,000 people expected to be in the city.  For more information click here. WATCH HERE

Good Day Atlanta pet of the day from Zoo Atlanta.  For more information click here. 

Local Costume Shop Extends Hours for Dragon Con: For the story, click here

STATS restaurant chef Chris Blobaum,  get's us ready for college football and Labor Day weekend. He demonstrates how to prepare two items that are perfect game day fare.   STATS will be hosting a University of Georgia legends party on Saturday with Rodney Hampton former running back for UGA and NY Giants and Keith Henderson former running back for UGA and San Francisco 49ers for the season opener.  For more information click here.  

“Dirty Bird”

Spicy marinated chicken breast

Fried and topped with vinegar slaw and sriracha mayo

 

“Messi Burger” [after Lionel Messi, one of the world’s most preeminent soccer players]

2 angus steak patties

American cheese, lettuce, onion, pickle

 

Grammy winner and rapper Chris Bridges known as "Ludacris" joins Karen Graham on Good Day Atlanta to talk about his fun filled charity weekend.  Friday kicks off with a celebrity golf tournament and Friday event the Ludaday Bowling Event will be held at Bowlmor Alley in Sandy Springs. The annual event features top celebrities and taste-makers as they face off in a friendly bowling competition. On Saturday, the Ludaday Block Party will be held at Morehouse College, inviting youth out for a day of fun activities. Sunday, 25 at-risk teens will be treated to a private brunch. 

Ludacris will be hosting a Topgolf Takeover charity (Midtown location, Sunday from 6 p.m. to Midnight) event along with Atlanta Hawks' Kent Bazemore to benefit Ludacris Foundation & ARMS Foundation. 

For more details follow Ludacris on Twitter