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DEVASTATING DIAGNOSIS

Parents David and Julie Abes swing into action to work for a cure. When the…

BLAZING A TRAIL

Adaptive sports program changes lives. Maggie Frederick of Buckhead was born with spinal bifida, but…

FROM BOOTS TO BEAUTY

Helping women feel pretty. A decorated Air Force veteran of 12 years, Andrea Harden was…

BREAST CANCER BENEFACTOR

Local doctor raises funds for the cause. For the past three years, Dr. Mark Deutsch,…

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS

Gifts program lights up the life of seniors in nursing homes. For more than 10…

IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS

Gifts program lights up the life of seniors in nursing homes. For more than 10…

SERVING UP CALENDARS

Star chefs provide a fun gift for foodies. Atlanta celebs come in the shape of…

HELPING HANDS

Post Properties employees take the day off to surprise kids in need. Kids are supposed…

BREAKTHROUGH IN OVARIAN CANCER DETECTION

Atlanta researchers create blood test with potential. It took 12 years of research, but Buckhead…

A FAMILY MAN

Buckhead CEO named “Father of the Year” When Vince Thompson, CEO of Melt, a Buckhead-based…

More than Reading, Writing and Arithmetic

Buckhead volunteers make the difference. In Spanish, la amistad means “the friendship,” but at Peachtree…

Calling All Girls

Breaking the cycle of poverty. In 1976, Girls Inc. was part of the Girls Club…

Preparing for the Future

Growing Leaders teaches tools for success. Almost half the world’s population is under 21, and…

Life Savers

Bone marrow donors provide the gift of life. Buckhead residents Trey Loughran and his wife,…

Former Atlanta Hawk Still Flying High

Camp provides haven for at-risk kids. At 7 feet tall, former NBA star Kevin Willis…

Buckhead Business Trains Future Leaders

PGi is one of the first corporations to partner with Cristo Rey. When Boland Jones,…

Bells for Buckhead

A pocket park’s clock chimes a welcome. At 87, Sandy Springs resident Charlie Loudermilk is…

Digging in the Dirt

Horticulture is oldest prescribed therapy. Mary Katherine Colbath, Pine Tree Garden Club president, loves to…

Following a Family Tradition

Three generations volunteer at the Center for the Visually Impaired. Kelly Garges of Buckhead is…

A Hawk for Hughes

2015 NBA All-Star shines off and on the court. Buckhead resident Jeff Teague, ranked as…

Red Door Tavern gives back

June 13 golf tournament benefits military and melanoma research. Giving back is an integral part…

Rain, snow or shine…

Neighbors and fellow boot campers exercise together. Brookhaven resident and fitness enthusiast Collette McDonald’s “aha”…

Coyotes and Beavers in Buckhead

Blue Heron Nature Preserve provides oasis for flora and fauna. “Fourteen years ago if you…

Protecting Nature, Preserving Life

Tricia Allen receives global conservation volunteer award A champion of conservation, Buckhead resident Tricia Allen…

Keeping Mosquitoes in Check

Pro bono pest prevention When Sandy Springs resident Jason Smith and his partners Matt Brill…

Beautifying Buckhead

Pet Waste Stations help keep neighborhoods clean The 28-square-mile Buckhead area is known for its…

Real Jobs Equal Real Lives

Buckhead resident advocates for people with disabilities For Buckhead resident Judith Moen Stanley, advocating for…

CASA Volunteers Make Lasting Connections

Advocating for kids in the courtroom and in life Becoming a CASA volunteer (Court Appointed…

Donate to Nonprofits Without Spending a Dime

Free app donates 2 percent of every online and in-store purchase at no cost to…

Saving the Planet One Takeout Box at a Time

Buckhead restaurants embrace eco-friendly products BY: Mickey Goodman While it was once considered gauche to…