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On January 30, Atlanta magazine celebrated Atlanta’s 500 most powerful leaders with a reception at The Gathering Spot. The reception coincided with the release of the second annual Atlanta 500 publication, which profiles the 500 most powerful people in the city.

Guests enjoyed a networking reception featuring live music, delicious drinks and food, a green screen photo booth and a trivia game from HyperChat social. John R. Seydel accepted a special lifetime achievement award on behalf of the Turner Family in recognition of their multi-generational commitment to our environment. Atlanta magazine also honored Alicia Philip as she retires from her position as the President of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.

Congratulations again to everyone on our 2020 Atlanta 500 list!

Thank you to our sponsors: The Gathering Spot, Oxygen Financial, Ketel One, Georgia Chamber, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Roche Bobois, Orchestrated Audiovisual & Production Services and the Jekyll Island Authority.

Photography by: Jack Tuszynski

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The third GIVE Atlanta Challenge is officially over! Atlanta magazine and the winning nonprofit organizations celebrated the success of this year’s challenge with a brunch at White Oak Kitchen and Cocktails on December 5.

In just one month, the 2019 GIVE Atlanta Challenge raised $399,336 and Atlanta magazine gifted an additional $40,000 in cash grants and $50,910 in advertising —bringing the total impact in our nonprofit community to $490,246!

All of the challenge winners, including the grand prize winners and bonus challenge winners, were invited to celebrate the success of the challenge and receive their prizes during the check presentation brunch at White Oak. Check out the gallery below for photos from the celebration.

Congratulations to our winners:

1st Place: $17,000 and $8,590 in advertising to Furkids with $145,738 raised
2nd Place: $6,000 to The Empty Stocking Fund with $90,815 raised
3rd Place: $4,000 to The Giving Kitchen with $72,485 raised

Wellspring Living, Richmont Graduate University, Foodwell Alliance, Back on My Feet, STEM for Every Child, Action Ministries, The Giving Kitchen, The Empty Stocking Fund and Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters also won additional cash and advertising prizes totaling $55,320 through weekly bonus challenges.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge by donating to one of the nonprofits, sharing the challenge with your friends and family, or picking up a copy of the GIVE Atlanta publication. The challenge would not have been a success without all of you!

Photography by: Carlie Adair

2019 GIVE Atlanta Check Presentation

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On Thursday, October 17, Whiskey Festival returned for its fifth year to Flourish by Legendary Events.

Guests enjoyed whiskey samplings from a wide array of top-shelf whiskeys, bourbons, and rum. In addition to sampling the finest whiskeys, our guests had the opportunity to meet and talk to master distillers, spirits ambassadors, and the owners of some of the most talked about whiskeys—including top shelf standbys and the newest up and comers generating a lot of buzz.

A host of Southern food favorites were offered to pair with the whiskey tastings and guests were entertained with live music and a host of activities to complement the experience, including cigar rolling.

Whiskey Festival 2019 - Photography by Erik Meadows

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Whiskey Festival 2019 - Photography by Jack Tuszynski

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Sponsored by: Atlanta Magazine’s HOME and Atlanta magazine.

ADAC West Sip & Stroll - Photography by Ben Evans

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On Monday, September 23, Atlanta Magazine’s HOME celebrated the 2019 Fall issue with an issue release party at AmericasMart Atlanta. Attendees enjoyed delicious food and drinks while getting an exclusive first look at Atlanta Magazine’s HOME Fall issue. Guests had the opportunity to mingle with the Editor, Mary Logan Bikoff, had their picture taken on the cover of Atlanta Magazine’s HOME with an interactive green screen experience, and received a complimentary subscription to Atlanta magazine and Atlanta Magazine’s HOME.

Atlanta Magazine¹s HOME 2019 Fall Issue Release Party - Photography by Carlie Adair

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In each issue of Atlanta magazine, the editorial team assembles Atlanta’s most authoritative list of the top dining spots, from fine restaurants to food stalls. On Thursday, August 22, Atlanta magazine brought that same mouthwatering content to life by hosting the hottest all-inclusive ticket in town—DINES: A Taste of the City’s Best Restaurants. The event took place at Mason Fine Art showcasing dozens of dining spots that were featured in the magazine throughout the year. In addition to a vast food selection from the 31 participating restaurants, guests enjoy complimentary handcrafted cocktails, live music, and event activations throughout the evening!

Sponsored by: Your Atlanta Area BMW Centers, Amelia Island, Ketel One Vodka, Crown Royal, Biltmore Wines, Oconee Brewing Company, Pontoon Brewing Company, and Wild Heaven Beer.

Benefiting: The Giving Kitchen

2019 DINES Party - Photography by Erik Meadows

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2019 DINES Party - Photography by Jack Tuszynski

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Atlanta magazine’s 2019 Women Making a Mark program is pleased to recognize 13 deserving honorees who are doing extraordinary work in the Atlanta community. Atlanta magazine’s editors carefully selected each honoree, taking into consideration nominations from the public. After receiving the largest number of nominations to date, the Atlanta Magazine Custom Media team hand-selected these 13 exceptional women who have left—and continue to leave—their mark on so many. Committed to their professions and their community, this diverse group exhibits tireless dedication, strong leadership, and impassioned goodwill. They’re leading major philanthropic organizations, blazing trails for women in media, spearheading revitalization efforts, managing important political initiatives, fighting for inclusion, and literally putting out fires. In addition to being profiled in Atlanta magazine’s June issue, each woman was also recognized at an intimate awards luncheon on June 14^th at the Waldorf Astoria in Buckhead. Sponsors included Waldorf Astoria Hotel, The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, Blo Blow Dry Bar, Brown & Co. Jewelers, The Junior League of Atlanta, The Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Celebrity Cruises, and Rose Jasmine.

Photography by Jack Tuszynski.

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