Local Salute

Karstin Bodell and Sandy Murray of the Brookhaven Tree Conservancy spearheaded the effort to develop a sustainable tree ordinance for the city.
A Tree Grows in Brookhaven
Christopher D. Fagan and Bert Mills (third and fourth from left) of Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors present a $10,000 check to Solomon’s Temple founder, Solomon Smallwood (fifth from left).
Thinking Forward, Giving Back
Grant Hurless was tapped to lead the Atlanta chapter of Ben’s Friends, a support group for the hospitality industry.
Honoring a Fallen Colleague
Realtors Kathy Olmstead, Caroline Nalisnick, Holly Young, Karen Blass and Amy Bubes
Charity Begins at HOME
Dunwoody Sandwich Project volunteers Adrienne Lordo, Lisa Guggenheim, founders Marcy Louza and Lisa Hiles, Nancy Miller and Lexi Haynie.
It Takes a Village
Brian Curtis, former board member and current member of the Tuesday's Children Chairman's Circle and Brooke Baldwin, formerly of CNN, at the 2019 gala. Baldwin emceed the 2020 virtual gala.
Good Neighbors
To ALS Association Georgia chapter board chairman Ned Douthat, the needs of patients with Lou Gehrig's disease are personal.
Basic Needs
Front row (L-R): Jackie Cannizzo, Brandon Wilson, Serena Ellingsworth, Jonathan Grant. Back row (L-R): Brandynn Campbell, Jonah Bushell
Creating Leaders
Left: Liza Montag, Caroline Andros and Cate Thompson, students from The Lovett School, painted HeArt Boards to honor healthcare workers and donated them to the A.G. Rhodes Nursing Home.
Healing Powers
Under the leadership of Executive Director Andrea Jaron, Second Helpings Atlanta has become a major food rescuer.
The Food Rescuer
Atlanta Hawks guard Cam Reddish is doing his part to combat food insecurity in children. Scott Cunningham/NBAE/Getty Images
Brain Food
Whitney Oeltmann created the Dementia Spotlight Foundation to support people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Photo: Sara Hanna
Dementia Dilemma
NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center’s Milestone Makers
Covering the Globe with Color
Volunteer DJ Ed Rosenblatt of Sandy Springs records a show on Radio Recliner.
Connecting the Radio Generation
Susan Bonds-McCulloch (left) helps a client select clothing for an upcoming job interview.
Personal Power
Maritza Morelli, executive director of Los Niños Primero, received the Latin American Association’s 2020 Inspiration Award for her service.
Kids First
Focus on Kids
Heather Schlesinger is helping lead the Atlanta Community Food Bank through one of its toughest challenges: COVID-19.
Feeding Folks
Jack Sawyer of Cresset Asset Management and family friend Alex Mays at a 2019 Nsoro fundraiser.
Change Agent
Bre West, president of the Junior League of Atlanta, found creative ways for members to volunteer during the 2020 JLA Serves weekend.
Pandemic Pivot
Left to right: Vice President of Operations Hank Clark; Josh Jansma, Special Olympics athlete; Lori Barranon, 2019 chair and Marlow's Tavern co-founder John C. Metz celebrate the success of the 2020 Marlow's Tavern Golf Classic.
Good Sports
Frosted By Nola
Just Desserts
Elana Frank turned her own difficulties starting a family into the Jewish Fertility Foundation that helps other couples defray the cost of treatment.
Baby Blues
Feel Beautiful Today founder Biviana Franco celebrates with cancer patients and survivors at the organization's annual fundraiser, Love Conquers All.
Creating Beauty
Donated Mercedes- Benz Sprinter cargo vans help organizations complete thousands of food deliveries to people in need throughout the city.
A Driving Force
David Coxon (second from the left), CEO and President of Georgia Primary Bank, volunteers alongside employees to help beautify Blue Heron Nature Preserve.
Bankers with Heart
Robby Kukler, a partner at Fifth Group Restaurants, spearheaded a highly successful fundraiser for the Hunger Walk Run just prior to the COVID-19 shutdown.
The Hunger Walk That Wasn’t
Atlanta Dream Coach Nicki Collen high-fives team members after leading the franchise to its best record ever.
Living the Dream
Run Ranger Run team mates including Joe "Gusto" Connolly (tenth from left) and his son, Richie Connolly, celebrate the end of a successful event.
Walk, Run or Ride
Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Board Members, left to right: Co-founder Echo Garrett, Vice President Diane Black, Co-founder Sam Bracken, former Georgia Tech coach Bill Curry, President Michael Daly and Board Vice Chair Reggie Pope.
Celebrating Volunteers and Students
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