Stay awhile.

Pull up a chair at The Mercury's bar or lounge for half-priced cocktails from the Classics menu all day long during Merc Mondays. Beverage director Julian Goglian curates a full service cocktail program mixed with modern technique, house-made ingredients and premium spirits at this spot, which was dubbed one of the "hottest new bars" in Atlanta by Zagat. Cocktails range from $5-7, and if you're in a hurry, get your drink to-go.

The Mercury, 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue N.E., Atlanta. 404-500-5253. themercuryatl.com.

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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