Good Day Atlanta viewer information: July 5, 2024

Featured guests and segments on Good Day Atlanta on July 5, 2024: 

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New play highlights Atlanta labor history

The new play ''The Wash'' tells the real-life story of the 1881 Atlanta washerwomen strike, during which Black laundresses led a strike for better wages in the weeks leading up to the International Cotton Exposition.

New play "The Wash" gets world debut in Atlanta: "How come I have never heard of this before?"

That single question changed Atlanta native Kelundra Smith’s life. And now, with her world-premiere play "The Wash," Smith is hoping nobody will need to ask it again.

"The Wash" tells the real-life story of the 1881 Atlanta washerwomen strike, during which Black laundresses led a strike for better wages in the weeks leading up to the International Cotton Exposition.

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For more information on the upcoming Impact Theatre Atlanta production (directed by Brenda Porter), click here. 

For full interviews with Kelundra Smith, director Brenda Porter, and actor Nevaina, watch this weekend’s all-new "Behind the Scenes with Paul Milliken" at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, streaming on all FOX 5 Atlanta platforms.

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Trying out Chicheria's Mexican burger twist

When you go to a Mexican restaurant, the last thing you may think to order is a burger, but Atlanta's Chicheria wants to put your taste buds to the test. Buck Lanford tried out one of their unique sandwiches.

Burgers with Buck checks out Chicheria Mexican Kitchen: When you go to a Mexican restaurant, the last thing you may think to order is a burger, but Atlanta's Chicheria wants to put your taste buds to the test. Buck Lanford tried out one of their unique sandwiches.

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Bridal shop giveaway making dreams come true

Metro Atlanta's Bel Fiore Bridal has been helping brides find the perfect dress for their special day for over 20 years, and they have a special gift for first responders and active duty brides-to-be. Anna Valle and Marlon Woodmore talked with Eric Perry about their big upcoming giveaway.

Bel Fiore Bridal hosts Brides Across America event: Metro Atlanta's Bel Fiore Bridal has been helping brides find the perfect dress for their special day for over 20 years, and they have a special gift for first responders and active duty brides-to-be. Anna Valle and Marlon Woodmore talked with Eric Perry about their big upcoming giveaway.

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Beat the heat at these Georgia parks

The extreme heat is no joke, and it's not going away anytime soon. The good news is Georgia's 47 state parks have plenty of ways to cool off.

Georgia parks offer ways to beat the heat: The extreme heat is no joke, and it's not going away anytime soon. The good news is Georgia's 47 state parks have plenty of ways to cool off.

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Go from garden to grill with Pike Nurseries

It's grilling season and a well-stocked garden can be a wonderful addition to any summertime favorite. The experts at Pike Nurseries show how you can take something from the garden straight to the grill.

Go from garden to grill with Pike Nurseries: It's grilling season and a well-stocked garden can be a wonderful addition to any summertime favorite. The experts at Pike Nurseries show how you can take something from the garden straight to the grill.

Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Marinade

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp fresh rosemary
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves - minced
  • 1.5 to 2 pounds pork tenderloin

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, rosemary, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic.

Place the tenderloin in a Zip-loc bag and pour marinade over it. Make sure all parts of the meat are coated with marinade.

Remove and let marinate for at least four hours and up to 24 hours before cooking. When you are ready to cook, remove the tenderloin from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Discard marinade.

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Take time to disconnect this weekend

It's easy to get caught up in the busyness of life, but you should take time for yourself to disconnect and regroup. Radio personality Darlene McCoy Jackson shares some ways to recalibrate over the weekend.

Take time to disconnect this weekend: It's easy to get caught up in the busyness of life, but you should take time for yourself to disconnect and regroup. Radio personality Darlene McCoy Jackson shares some ways to recalibrate over the weekend.

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Summer fun happening at Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the summer with its special cocktail series with a staycation theme. The zoo's Emily Bobal visited Good Day to talk about the upcoming events and show off one of the zoo's three-banded armadillos.

Zoo Atlanta's summer events: Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the summer with its special cocktail series with a staycation theme. The zoo's Emily Bobal visited Good Day to talk about the upcoming events and show off one of the zoo's three-banded armadillos.