Good Day Atlanta viewer information: September 6, 2024
What's new at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be filled with fans this Sunday as the Falcons kick off their season by taking on the Steelers at home. Paul Milliken got a special sneak peek at what's going on to prepare for the weekend's game.
ATLANTA - A tour of what’s new inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium:
They’re the three little words we’ve been waiting to hear: Falcons are back!
Our Atlanta Falcons take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at home this Sunday, and Friday morning on Good Day Atlanta, we spent a few hours inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium getting a look at how the team there is preparing for another exciting season.
First up, we toasted the new season with Gordon Barfield, the VP of strategy and corporate development for AMB Sports and Entertainment, who showed us how the Spirited Self-Service Cocktail Bar works. Then, we stepped onto the field with Atlanta Falcons marketing VP Shannon Joyner to run down the list of game themes and upcoming special events. Finally, we wrapped up our morning with AMBSE SVP of ticket sales, service and operations Don Rovak for a look at the reimagined Gallagher Suite and Lounge at Molly B’s.
New Spirited Self-Service Cocktail Bar
Paul Milliken toasted the Falcons' new season with Gordon Barfield, the VP of strategy and corporate development for AMB Sports and Entertainment, who showed us how Mercedes-Benz Stadium's new Spirited Self-Service Cocktail Bar works.
Kickoff for Sunday’s game is 1 p.m., and if you’re not watching from inside the stadium, the game will be broadcast right here on FOX! For more information on the Falcons roster, schedule, and more, click here. And click the video player in this article to check out our morning hanging out in the home of the Falcons!
Buck tries the Falcons' massive Freddie Beast Burger
The Falcons have a lot of new delicious items on the menu when they open their season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but one especially caught Buck Lanford's eye - the gigantic Freddie Burger. He tried it out ahead of Sunday's kickoff.
Buck tries the Freddie Burger and the Freddie Beast Burger: The Falcons start the regular season this Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Chef Matt Cooper and Freddie stopped by the station to let Buck try out the burgers that'll be on the menu this season. Check it out to see if he gives it a thumbs up.
How to stage your home when trying to sell
When it comes to selling your home for a good price, staging with furniture is a crucial step. HomeSmart real estate agent Krisztina Bell knows a fell things about making your home's most attractive features pop, and she sat down with Alyse Eady to share her expertise.
Real estate expert Krisztina Bell shares the benefits of staging a home and the best ways to stage: Krisztina Bell’s experience as a realtor with HomeSmart have given her a lot of know-how about what sellers need to do to stage their homes. She says staging can be beneficial in helping a buyer get a sense of the true physical scale of a home. It can help a buyer envision themselves in the space.
How to help kids cope with tragic events
News of the horrific school shooting in Winder has shaken us to the core, and it's no different for younger people. Strong4Life licensed therapist Jody Baumstein with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta joins Alyse Eady with advice for how you can help kids cope with scary events like the ones this week.
Child therapist Jody Baumstein of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta gives tips on talking to kids about tragedy: Jody Baumstein shares helpful strategies and tools to support kids’ mental health as this situation develops, and many of Georgia’s families remain on edge.
Fall Atlanta Home Show kicks off
If your home needs a bit of a spruce up - or if you want a brand new one - you're in luck. Not only is the Atlanta Home Show kicking off today, but 'Married to Real Estate' stars Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson also will be there to help you out.
Hometow, HGTV favs Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson headline Atlanta Home Show: The Atlanta Home Show’s fall edition returns to the Cobb Galleria from Sept. 6 to 8 with three days of wall-to-wall content and features including home improvement ideas, local experts, project inspiration and educational stage presentations. Back by popular demand, special guests Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson of HGTV’s "Married to Real Estate" headline the Fresh Ideas Stage on Friday and Saturday. Get your tickets here.