ATLANTA — Thousands were forced to evacuate North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia this week ahead of Hurricane Florence, which officially made landfall on North Carolina Friday morning.
But local sports teams, restaurants and attractions here in Georgia wanted to extend some Southern hospitality to evacuees with free tickets and discounts.
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Here is a running list of where evacuees can present their IDs to get free admission or special discounts in Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves:
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Children's Museum of Atlanta
College Football Hall of Fame
Fernbank Museum
[ Fox Theatre ]
The Fox Theatre is offering a discount to Disney's "Aladdin," which is runs through Sept. 23.
Residents with North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia ID can purchase a ticket to any show for $30 at the box office two hours before the show.
There is a maximum of four tickets per family and tickets are subject to availability.
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Georgia Aquarium
Kennesaw State Football
5Church Atlanta
10 percent off of the bill.
Must present valid driver's license from North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia. Valid through September 15.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
20 percent off.
Must present a valid ID from an evacuated area. Offer valid at Roswell and Marietta locations.
Atlanta Bread
Free kids meal with adult entrée purchase.
Must present a valid driver's license from Coastal Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Offer is valid September 13-16. Limit one kids meal per one adult entrée purchase.
Atkins Park Restaurant and Bar (Virginia Highland)
Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
Must present valid ID from Coastal Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia or other evacuated area. Limit one free kids meal per adult entree purchased. Valid through Sept.16.
Aurora Theatre
50 percent off standard priced tickets to The Two Kids That Blow Sh*t Up by Carla Ching, best known as a writer for the hit television series "Fear the Walking Dead."
Must present valid ID from South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or Tennessee. Limit one offer per guest; walk-up only. Offer valid through September 19.
Babalu Tapas & Tacos
Kids eat free with adult purchase.
Must present driver's license from Costal Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia. Offer valid for up to two kids per paying adult; item from kids menu only. Valid Sept. 14-16.
Beni’s Cubano
20 percent off of the bill.
Must present valid ID from an evacuated area. Offer valid September 12-16.
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill
20 percent off of the bill.
Must present a valid ID from an evacuated location. Offer valid September 12-16 at Buckhead and Canton Street locations.
Broadway in Atlanta
Free tickets to the September 13 1 p.m. matinee performance of Disney's Aladdin. Tickets can be claimed starting at 11 a.m. on September 13 at the Fox Theatre Box Office (660 Peachtree Street NE) while supplies last.
Offer valid for residents of North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia with valid ID. Maximum four tickets per family. Offer valid while supplies last.
Center for Puppetry Arts
25 percent off all-inclusive tickets to The Tortoise, the Hare & Other Aesop's Fables.
Must present a valid ID from North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia; walk-up only.
Chido + Padre’s
20 percent off of the bill.
Must present a valid ID from an evacuated area. Valid September 12-16.
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
$3 off general admission door-price tickets from September 13-18.
Must present valid driver's license from North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia. Walk-up only; tickets must be purchased at Welcome Center. Limit 8 tickets per purchase. Not valid with other offers or discounts. Valid on general admission tickets only.
Cinco Mexican Restaurants
Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée at all four Atlanta-area locations through Sept. 19.
Must present a valid ID from an evacuated area.
Corner Bakery Cafe (Lenox Square)
$3 off $10 purchase.
Must present valid ID from an evacuated area. Valid at the Lenox Square Cafe from September 12- October 30.
CycleBar Buckhead
Four classes for $25
Must present valid North Carolina or South Carolina ID. Must redeem in studio.
The Dapper Doughnut (Lenox Square)
25 percent off doughnuts and coffee.
Must present valid ID from an evacuated area. Valid September 13-October 7.
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse (Phipps Plaza)
Complimentary appetizer or dessert with purchase of dinner.
Must present valid ID from an evacuated area.
Doughnut Dollies (Marietta, Ga.)
Complimentary donut with purchase.
Must present valid ID from an evacuated area. Valid through September 20.
Earl of Sandwich (Phipps Plaza)
10 percent discount on any purchase.
Must present valid ID from an evacuated area.
The Federal
10 percent off of lunch, brunch, or dinner.
Must show valid ID from South Carolina, North Carolina, or Virginia. Offer is valid September 14-18.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Buy one, get one free Museum admission.
Must present a valid ID from an evacuated area or enter discount code 'Florence' online.
Gypsy Kitchen
20 percent off of the bill.
Must present a valid ID from an evacuated area. Valid September 12-16.
High Museum of Art
Free admission.
Must present a valid ID from South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. Offer is for walk-up only.
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern
20 percent off food at Midtown and Brookhaven locations.
Must present valid ID from coastal Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia or other evacuated area. Valid through Sunday, September 16; excludes alcohol.
The Hub at Peachtree Center
Free coupon savings book with savings to 50+ restaurants and retail shops ($50 value).
Must present a valid driver's license from North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia at Guest Services.
Johnny’s Hideaway
Complimentary appetizer with any purchase.
Must present valid driver's license from Coastal Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia. Valid through September 16.
Livingston Restaurant + Bar
Free kids meal with purchase of adult entrée.
Guests must show their driver's license from Coastal Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia today through September 16.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta
50 percent discount on standard walk-up tickets.
Must present a valid driver's license from North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia.
Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza
Free savings passport available at Guest Services.
Must present a valid driver's license from Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia.
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
20 percent off of the bill.
Must present a valid ID from an evacuated area. Offer valid September 12-16.
Mezcalitos Cantina
15 percent off of the bill plus Kid's eat free off of the kids menu with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Must present a valid ID from an evacuated area. Offer is good through September 22 and excludes alcohol.
Monday Night Brewing
Free 8 oz. pour of any year-round or seasonal beer.
21 and up only. Must show a valid driver's license from an evacuated area. Valid at both locations through September 17.
Murphy’s Restaurant
10 percent of sales will benefit World Central Kitchen on September 20.
Thursday, September 20 is Florence Relief Give Back Day and 10 percent of sales on this day will benefit World Central Kitchen.
North Georgia Premium Outlets
Free savings passport available at Guest Services.
Must present a valid driver's license from Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia.
Papi’s Cuban and Carribean Grill
50 percent off of the bill.
Must present valid ID from Coastal Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia or other evacuated areas. Offer is valid through September 16 and excludes alcohol.
Princi Italia
15% off food.
Must show a valid ID from South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia or any coastal town in Georgia. Offer is valid through September 20.
Ray’s Restaurants
15 percent off.
Must mention #AtlantaKindness and present valid ID from an evacuated area. Valid through September 16; not valid with private dining.
Red Pepper Taqueria
20 percent of proceeds on Sunday, September 16 from 4 p.m.- close will be donated to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief efforts.
Red Sky Tapas & Bar (Marietta, Ga.)
15 percent off entrees.
Must present valid ID from Coastal Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia. Valid through September 20.
Rise Pies
10 percent off, not to be used with other offers.
Must present valid South Carolina or North Carolina ID.
Smith Gilbert Gardens
Half price admission.
Must present a valid ID from an evacuated area. Offer is valid through September 22.
Sotolero Comida Mexicana
15 percent off of the bill plus Kid's eat free off of the kid's menu with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Must present a valid ID from an evacuated area. Offer is good through September 22 and excludes alcohol.
The Federal
10 percent off lunch, brunch or dinner from Friday, Sept. 14 through Tuesday, Sept. 18.
Must show a valid ID from South Carolina, North Carolina or Virginia to redeem.
The Southern Gentleman
20 percent off of the bill.
Must show a valid ID from an evacuated area. Offer is valid September 12-16.
Time to Escape
50 percent discount with code 'hurr50' when booking online at itstimetoescape.com or on-site with a valid Coastal Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia ID.
Valid only September 12-20.
Tin Lizzy’s Cantina
20 percent off of the bill.
Must present a valid ID from an evacuated location. Offer valid September 12-16 at all Atlanta locations.
Village Theater
Free tickets to all improve shows from September 14-21.
Must present a valid Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia license; can only redeemed at the box office in person. This offer does not include any Atlanta Improv League Shows, Shi*Faced Shakespeare or Sketch work shows.
Willy’s Mexicana Grill
Free kid combo with adult entrée purchase.
Must present a valid driver's license from Coastal Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia. Limit two kid combos per one adult entrée purchase. Valid September 13-16.
Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar (Lenox Square)
15 percent food discount.
Must present valid ID from North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia. Excludes alcohol. Valid only at Lenox Square location.
Zoo Atlanta
50 percent off adult and child tickets.
Must present a valid ID from North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia. This offer is only valid at the front gate from September 12-20 and is not available with offer offers.
[ Check here for a full list of discounts for evacuees from Atlanta Kindness ]