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Vikki Locke's Women in Media luncheon raises awareness, money

Guest list included Kaedy Kiely, Mara Davis, Melissa Carter and HLN hot mess Nancy Grace

When All News 106.7 FM afternoon anchor Melissa Carter decided to leave Q100’s Bert Show at the end of her contract in 2011, she reflected on cold calling Locke, her on air competition and a radio mentor, to talk through her career crossroads. “Vikki Locke knew of me but we had never broken bread together, we had never bonded over spinach dip. But Vikki Locke spent 40 minutes with me on the phone while I’m sitting in my car in the parking lot of my doctor’s office and helped me frame out what I was going to do." Read More

Lifetime's new reality series stars Swank's owner (sorta)

Emily Dees Boulden dominates the network's Atlanta-based 'Pretty Wicked Moms'


The Doritos ad champ

A chat with Ben Callner, creator of the winning goat ad during this year's Super Bowl

Ben Callner is twenty-eight and lives in the basement of his girlfriend’s parents’ home in Decatur—by choice, he insists, not necessity. Read More

With A Tony Evening, Stephanie Blank unites a pair of passions

30 Rock scene stealer Jane Krakowski will perform with the Muppets at the May 18 gala

Stephanie Blank has a secret. No, not that. Even TMZ has reported on the ridiculously civilized parting of the ways between the veteran Atlanta charitable fundraiser and her husband of 16 years, Home Depot co-founder and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank. We’re talking about a real secret here. Read More

Fox 5 anchor Amanda Davis' weird, sad exit

Five months after her DUI arrest, Davis returns to the airwaves to say goodbye

Looking red carpet ready in a red dress and matching lipstick, Davis, standing in front of the anchor desk, smiled and told viewers: "I have seen and heard and reported on stories from Bankhead to Buckhead to the White House. There have been awards, honors and accolades. There have also been challenges, disappointments and stumbles. But yea, though I walk through the valley, with God's help, I made it though. And that's what I want you to know. I am blessed. So, it is with a heavy heart that I announce I am officially retiring from Fox 5 as I look ahead to a new chapter in my life. So, with much love and appreciation, I say thank you for your love and support." Read More