Although it was 13 days after his actual 94th birthday, Andrew Young was feted in style on March 25. Dozens of dignitaries gathered at the Retreat by the Gathering at the Interlock to pay their respects to former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, who has a long line of claims to fame: Civil rights leader who […]
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Atlanta legend Ingrid Saunders Jones turning 80
The grand dame of Atlanta corporate philanthropy, Ingrid Saunders Jones, was celebrated Sunday afternoon at the special event space Flourish. The original, smaller venue was scrapped because so many people wanted to honor her. Saunders Jones spent 31 years at the Coca-Cola Co., culminating as senior vice president of global community connections and as president […]
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Biography of former U.S. Sen. Wyche Fowler offers lessons for today
One could spend all day listening to Wyche Fowler recount tales of his colorful life in and out of Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Saudi Arabia. Fowler’s political and diplomatic career has spanned decades, starting with the civil rights era in Atlanta and the nation’s capital. Now, there’s a biography that chronicles his life, focusing primarily […]
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Atlanta has much at stake to protect King’s legacy
When the federal government declassified and released the FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr. on July 21, the impact hit home in Atlanta. There is no other place in the world that has such a strong bond as Atlanta and its native son, MLK. And the reverse is true. No place stands to lose […]
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Two Atlanta mayors on the city’s legacy for civil rights and music
Live Nation Atlanta kicked off its first Legacy Lunch on Feb. 5 at its relatively new headquarters in the Atlanta Dairies complex on North Avenue. The guests were two former mayors of Atlanta — Andrew Young and Bill Campbell. Peter Conlon, chairman of Live Nation Georgia – U.S. Concerts, moderated a conversation between both former […]
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Saying goodbye to Jimmy Carter: He left the world — and Atlanta — a better place
Former President Jimmy Carter defied the odds in life. On Aug. 20, 2015, Carter held a news conference to announce how melanoma had spread to his brain. For ordinary human beings, that would have been a death sentence. But Carter was no ordinary human being. Thanks to receiving treatment with a ground-breaking immunotherapy drug, Carter […]
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Hattie B. Dorsey spearheaded Atlanta’s efforts to create ‘holistic’ communities
At the memorial service for Hattie B. Dorsey, it was no accident that three Atlanta mayors paid tribute to the woman who advocated for affordable housing long before it became the city’s top priority.
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Before his death, Dexter King reconciled with his sister Bernice King
For years, the children of Martin Luther King Jr. faced unimaginable tragedy, turmoil and conflict – brought on from the outside world and those that were self-inflicted.
The road to reconciliation began eight years ago and culminated Jan. 22 when Dexter King, 62, died of prostate cancer at his home in Malibu.
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Delta CEO Ed Bastian receives prestigious Four Pillar Award
Upon receiving the Four Pillar Award from the Council for Quality Growth, Oct. 12, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian declared his everlasting love for Atlanta.
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Reflections on race: Atlanta journalist Rick Allen shares his journey
Rick Allen’s fourth book – Reckoning with Race: An Unfinished Journey” – tracks his evolving views and questions about race.
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Andrew Young: ‘In many ways, it was Atlanta’s golden age’
It’s been nearly 27 years since Atlanta hosted the 1996 Summer Olympic Games – an occasion that changed the city forever.
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2022 HOPE Global Forum – Atlanta can be a model city for economic inclusion
The ninth annual HOPE Global Forum in Atlanta did not disappoint.
Once again, top business, civic and government leaders convened in Atlanta to share best practices of how to reduce poverty in lower-income communities and how to stimulate new economic wealth among those who need it most.
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National Center for Civil and Human Rights to break ground on expansion
Atlanta is close to realizing its initial dream for the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. On Oct. 14, the Center will break ground on a major expansion of the unique attraction in downtown Atlanta.
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Celebrating two 95-year-old Atlanta icons — Charlie Loudermilk, Christine King Farris
By Maria Saporta In the span of three days, Atlanta honored two of its 95-year-old icons. A celebration of life was held in honor of Charlie Loudermilk Sr., who died on Aug. 3. The event, held at the Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in the heart of Buckhead, was one-of-a-kind for Atlanta. For 90 minutes, […]
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T. Dallas Smith & Co. succession story was set in stone on day one
The moment he started his firm in March 2007, T. Dallas Smith knew this day would come. Smith, who is on the eve of turning 60, is handing over the role of president of T. Dallas Smith & Co. to Leonte Benton, 38, who has been with Smith since the inception of the firm.
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Charlie Loudermilk, Andrew Young friendship helped define Atlanta
Atlanta lost one of its most colorful leaders with the passing of Charlie Loudermilk, 95, on Aug. 3. Loudermilk, founder of Aaron’s, became a fixture in Atlanta for decades – as a philanthropist, as a booster of Buckhead, as chair of the MARTA board, as an advocate for the Republican Party and as a prankster with a playful personality.
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Andre Dickens at the State of the City: ‘My vision is moving Atlanta forward together’
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens bubbled over with energy Monday morning as he repeatedly chanted messages of unity and a city moving forward to tackle the big issues of safety, early childhood education, affordable housing, investment in infrastructure as well as parks, greenspace and sidewalks.
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For his 90th birthday, let us honor Andrew Young by making Atlanta a city of peace
More than 1800 people attended Andrew Young’s 90th birthday gala at the Georgia World Congress Center Saturday night,
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Norfolk Southern cuts ribbon on HQ; GWCC unveils Richard Jewell tribute
Two landmark events Wednesday morning weaved special tales of Atlanta’s history, present and future. The first was the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Norfolk Southern’s new corporate headquarters in Midtown as dignitaries welcomed Atlanta’s newest Fortune 500 company. The second was the unveiling of a memorial to Richard Jewell and law enforcement at Centennial Olympic Park
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Atlanta wins with Felicia Moore/Andre Dickens run-off
It’s a new day for the City of Atlanta.
