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In the Beginning Skater Kyle Dutcher, born and raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia, has a story to tell that describes his perseverance and tenacity that ultimately pushed him into destiny. The Atlanta native, and celebrity skater, has made a name for himself at the center of Atlanta’s skate culture. Dutcher, in the mid-2000s, at the age of 26, started his unforeseen and successful journey in the art of skateboarding. Inspired by his three-year-old daughter, and her desire to go skating how it all began. Stemming from their father and daughter time together, Dutcher took hold of skating. He then mixed his love of ATL’s skate style with JB’s (James Brown, The Godfather of Soul) skate style, originating from Chicago. Dutcher decided to hone in on his precision skills, creating a style of his own; and building a platform that would later catapult him to the level of greatness he has achieved.

“Skating to me is rewarding. It’s a cool way to meet and greet new people.” Taking advantage of the epicenter, Dutcher used the Atlanta monument, “Cascade,” as his training ground. The skating rink has been a staple in the community for years. Constructed in the late ’90s, formerly known as “Cascade Family Skating,” “Cascade,” has hosted celebrity greats such as Magic Johnson, Beyonce, P. Diddy, and many more. Moreso, it was the skate down for the movie “ATL”; produced by Chris Robinson in 2006.

Other Greats PUSH, a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), starred in

the first Apple iPod commercial and America’s Got Talent. In addition, he participated as a consultant in the skate crew “The Preps” from his city of origin, the classic movie “ATL.” In 2020, Season 2 of Wife Swap, featured on the Paramount Network, PUSH, was featured, and as a result, the episode is viewed as one of the most famous and divisive episodes. Watch it for yourself. As if 2020 was not bringing enough hype and success, PUSH signed a contract with the talent acquisition agency KXNGPXN Skating Alliance, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The contract spawned other business ventures wherein PUSH collaborated with Nike and Ocean Spray. You can also see PUSH representing new merchandise exclusively by Vintage Lords. www.pushglide. com. He has also secured sponsorships and deals with numerous clothing companies like Bently Fortune and so many more. PUSH continues to share his skating prowess by skating at private parties, performing in music videos, presenting at VIP events, and providing workshops. His Kick Glide Skate Workshop is Atlanta’s number-one skate workshop. In 2022, PUSH established his skate brand company, Nostalgia, and became a recognized participant in the Silver Fox Squad. Nostalgia can be described as “Boasting a neo-retro vibe the Nostalgia skate is designed for comfort, performance, and style.” In addition, the brand skate features the “highest quality of materials that provide quality inner lining, water resistance and closed cell memory foam for protection of irritation.” SAMPLE ISSUE 17

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The Shoe Maker’s Studio & The Soul Strategist

Fashion-preneur Ron Donovan can be described as nothing less than “refined and impeccably elegant.” With 25 years of experience as a shoemaker, strategist, and coach, he adds value, diversity, and luxury to a lifestyle brand. Describing his childhood as “eclectic,” Donovan’s craft was nurtured at an early age through his exposure to diversity, arts, athletics, and faith. “My parents were both college-educated professionals. My mother is a mathematician, and my father is an engineer.” Donovan was born and raised in South Carolina. He attended The Georgia Institute of Technology, and as a freshman, “walked onto” the university’s NCAA Division 1 basketball team with a height of 6 ‘2 and a size 15 in shoes. While playing at Georgia Institute of Technology, he played with and against a Who’s Who list of NBA greats like Kenny Smith, Spud Webb, John Salley, and even Michael Jordan. After graduating, the “Tech” graduate began a career in technical design and sales. Although he excelled, he left the corporate world to answer the call to his “right livelihood.” In pursuit of business ventures with less than desired success, Donovan’s innate passion for fashion and style was unquestionably calling out to him. His inability to find necessity led him to create a high-quality yet fashionable shoe, “necessity being the mother of invention.” Determined to create men’s shoes that fit his size, 15 ½, he became a cordwainer and hand-crafted his signature brand: Ron Donovan. Ron Donovan was able to marry his passion for fashion and style with his technical skills, thus creating a platform that would exemplify the exquisiteness of his craft. The creative Ron Donovan designs and produces footwear, accessories, and apparel for both men and women. In addition, he offers footwear and accessory-making classes through his studio. The creation of his New York-based luxury “lifestyle” brand, was a segue that allowed his skills as a craftsman to explore other entrepreneurial endeavors: The Shoemaker’s Studio.

The Trying of His Faith Ron’s faith was strong before one of the most dismal times of his life. He was diagnosed and faced with prostate cancer at a considerably young age, which considerably changed his perspective on life. “While difficult at times, my faith helps me remain in gratitude and embrace the beautiful life that I have versus mourning the life I, at times, used to “think” I lost.” He describes his faith as a foundation of his mindset combined with logic and creativity. “It is integral in all I achieve and transcend. This balanced mindset has developed over time and forged from many trials, tribulations, and blessings.” After going through surgeries and ongoing treatments, Ron Donovan is a survivor.

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The Transition of Becoming…The Soul Strategist A strategist by nature and an “unofficial” guide most of his life, Donovan expressed that it has always been his goal to teach and share his knowledge with others. He vividly recalls how people of all ages, religions, and races have sought his advice. It wasn’t until he had a conversation with a trustworthy friend that he considered the idea tangible. Inspired, Donovan, again, began to “craft” and build upon the idea. As an avid reader and staying abreast of information, he read and researched information. He read the advice of some of the most successful coaches. He examined their approaches and beliefs. After comparing his life experiences, along with his failures, challenges, gifts, and success, he could synthesize that there was a void he had been created for and rightly suited to fill. Ron Donovan went from crafting luxury shoes tailored with the finest leather to accompany the “soles” of our feet; to becoming THE SOUL STRATEGIST. Pun Intended. The Soul Strategist is descriptive of his coaching practice. “Tougher, stronger, lighter, healer” is Donovan’s mantra. It encapsulates his life story. Described as being “resilient, optimistic, focused and gregarious, only to name a few-Donovan admits he strives daily for people to see the good in him. During a candid interview with ATL Plus Magazine, the “renaissance gentleman” and his genuineness to provide the highest quality- exuded him, as well 80

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as his brand. This was profoundly evident in his “casually, crafted” attire accompanied by a pair of his Ron Donovan shoes. His accolades include being the director of couture for a prominent 7th Avenue couturier, being named an FGI Rising Star Finalist, and teaching shoemaking at colleges and universities across the globe, including NYC’s FIT Parsons and LIU. In addition, his exquisite and impeccable “QL Slide,” worn by Questlove, was featured in Vogue’s Best Dressed List for the 2022 MET GALA. During his free time, Donovan enjoys traveling. Although his home base is New York City, he has lived in Monte Carlo, Monaco, France, and Italy. His most memorable adventures involve going to the Pyrenees Mountains in the South of France and walking the Camino De Santiago De Compostela. He conquered the 547-mile walk in only 27 days! He admits that his life and experiences have been a blessing. He has seen and done things that people only dream of doing. The Soul Strategist credits his success to his life experiences. “I have done a bit of a lot of things, and I take great pleasure in using all that I have learned to help others manifest their best lives. The common thread through all that I do is my intention to add value for everyone I encounter and the world as a whole.”

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Andre Dickens sworn in as Atlanta’s 61st mayor

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Meet Andre Dickens Atlanta’s New Mayor

First One Hundred Days

Atlanta has a new mayor. Andre Dickens, age 48, is the latest and current city leader who took office in January 2022. He was elected with 64% of the vote. Let’s see who he is.

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History Dickens was born and raised in Atlanta by his mother and stepfather. Inspired by his stepfather, an airplane engineer, Dickens graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in chemical engineering, and followed that with a master’s degree in public administration and economic development from Georgia State University. Before entering politics, Dickens had a successful business career. At age 28, Dickens co-founded City Living Home Furnishings and grew the business into a successful retail business. He managed the company’s daily operations until 2011. It is estimated that his unconfirmed net worth exceeded $14 million. Following his time in private business, Dickens was Chief Development Officer for TechBridge, a nonprofit organization bringing technology and expertise to other nonprofits. In 2018, he co-founded the Technology Career Program, another nonprofit, to prepare the unemployed for jobs in the growing technology market. After building his successful business and dedicating his time to community development, Dickens ran for City Counsel and was elected an at-large member. He served there from 2014 to 2021, when he ran for Mayor. As a City Councilman, he led legislative initiatives for public safety, affordable housing, transportation, workforce development, affordable housing, and education. As chairman of the Transportation Committee, he had oversight of streets and bridge maintenance and the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Campaign Promises In 2021, Dickens entered the race for Atlanta Mayor and won a runoff election in November. While mayoral elections are nonpartisan, Dickens identifies himself as a Democrat. The key planks in his campaign platform were • • • • •

Andre Dickens was sworn in as Mayor in January, 2022. He continues to pursue the promises he made as a candidate. Dickens seems to convey calmness and humility amid the hype in the news media. The mayor is dedicated to working with state officials and the Legislature. Early on, he projected a cooperative attitude and desire to build a solid working relationship. He is a considered detailed and decisive, typical of most engineers, making decisions only after studying the issues thoroughly. Just days after taking office, the Mayor announced Atlanta’s first Peace Week to take place in the Spring to “rebuild and strengthen the social fabric of Atlanta as cities across the country grapple with violence.” The city has been grappling with a recent crime wave. Murders had increased by 60% in the preceding two years, while aggregated assaults were up 25%. Dickens set out to correct it. Some of his early achievements as Mayor include the following

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Created a coalition to oppose a de-annexation effort. The coalition thwarted the Buckhead City initiative and established a New precinct in BuckheadVillage. Created the Affordable Housing Strike Force to make 20,000 units of affordable housing available. Launched Operation Clean Sweep to keep Atlanta clean and green everywhere from the Northside to the Southside. Provided grants totaling $2.3 million to fund capital improvements to parks, with nearly 60% going to low-income communities. Reinstated the $10 million Resurgence Grant Fundto assist small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID financially. Started the Repeat Offenders Unit with FultonCounty, Atlanta Police Foundation. Committed $5 million toward a $20 million goal for investment in childhood education. Reconstituted the Pothole Posse to speed up response to residents’ 311 reports.

Fighting crime was a principal focus of the Dickens campaign. One of the Mayor’s campaign promises was to put Police Chief Rodney Bryant on 100-day probation. Dickens is still weighing the statistics. Compared to the same point a year ago, homicides are up - 52 vs. 37 in 2021. Robberies and vehicle thefts are down. The rate of assaults have virtually unchanged. However, Dickens acknowledges that Bryant’s department is making improvements to officer morale and recruitment. It appears the city will meet the mayor’s promise to hire 250 new officers within his first year in office. Officer Kevin Knapp, president of the police union, observed that morale is slowly improving. He credits Mayor Dickens with more hands-on attention to the matter, which far exceeds the personal participation of the Mayor’s predecessor. So far, Mayor Dickens has started on the right foot. But it’s still too early to judge after only 100 days of improvements. His term ends in 2026, and much can happen before then.

SAFE Streets plan. He promised to hire 250 new officers as well as other measures. Focus on his city council legislative achievements, including a $15 per hour minimum wage for city employees and affordable housing measures. Eradication of corruption in contracting. Streamline the procurement process by eliminating roadblocks to fixing the City’s crumbling infrastructure. Release of his tax returns.

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