Our Mission: ATL Plus Magazine will keep you in “The Know” by highlighting The Who, What, When, Where and Why of Atlanta emphasizing news, fashion, lifestyle, and culture. Vision: To become a mainstream culturally inclusive media outlet in Atlanta that leaves a mark on the mosaic of our diverse community.
Publisher/ Founder Ebony Mayo Editor and Chief Desiree Sandlin Director of Business Operations Nilka Clayton Chief Finance Officer Romeo Owens Project Manager Sergio Guifarro Media Chief Photographer Geno Murray Director of Sales and Marketing Shay Ross Music and Culure Director Corey “Mr. Hanky” Dennard Art Director Malcom “Mac Muhammed” Wilson Alax Grubbs IT Director Alax Grubbs Public Relations Ronnie Allen Charlie Green Marketing and Development Chamina Curtis Kareen Harris
Contributing Writers Star Rodgers Wilson Murakaru Megan Bolland Terrance Pinckeney Chandra Mcelroy Sheryl Crouch Mario Reyes Media Correspondents Charlie Green Chandra Mcelroy Jessica Ross Sanaja Andre Lori Hanford Dr. A’Cire Newby Contributing Photographers Bob Mackey Kevin Goolsby Geno Murray Larry Cooper Vann Duffie Jakari Kearney Nelson Jones Hillary Brown Orlane Benau Wallace Mehki Donald Wilkins Contributing Videogarpher Juri Takesawa Paige Ringelberg Major Major Photography Bob Mackey
Hair and Make-up Domonique David Web Development Diana Rochez Joshua Sampson Alax Grubbs Sarah Owens Nicole Martin Michael Knottree
CONTENTS
36 RHIANNON AND ELIJAH Bulilding A Legacy Together: The Jouirney Of Rhiannon and Elijah
86 MONYETTA AND HEATH Love, Laughter and Lasting Forever: Their Journey
46 GREG AND TESSIE A Love Built on Faith Trust, and Partnership
94 MIRICA AND STEVE A Match Made in Cleveland: How Found Love and Purpose
54 ZANE AND ASHLEY Building a Life Together Through Faith, Family and Support
102 CALVIN AND ASHANTA A Love That Conquered All Challenges
74 FRANK AND PATRICE A Journey to Love, Faith and Partnership
112 DOUG AND AKILAH A Journey of Faith, Partnership, and Empowerment
Help for Healthcare Professionals, HHCP, is a nonprofit organization based in Georgia. We were founded to provide support and services to the members of our community who have devoted their lives to keep us safe and healthy. Nurses, doctors, paramedics, respiratory therapists, social workers, community health workers, and pharmacists; are only a few brave and heroic people making a difference in our lives and our community. While we stayed safe within our homes and away from the pandemic, these healthcare workers went out daily to face the dangers of the infection head-on. HHCP aims to reach healthcare professional communities across Metro Atlanta to mitigate healthcare worker burnout, strengthen public investments in the workforce and public health, increase access to mental health care for health workers and address healthcare professionals overall wellbeing by valuing and protecting this special community. Each year we provide targeted programs and services in fulfillment of our three core pillars- advocacy, education, and crisis relief. As we expand our Crossroads Education and Skills Training program, we ensure sustainability of the healthcare workforce. We do this by removing barriers that impede both aspiring and existing members of the healthcare ecosystems’ ability to obtain comprehensive training. Long-term, this creates healthier communities with better access to healthcare. wellbeing by valuing and protecting this special community.
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