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Hello sports fans

OCTOBER 2017

Midtown Lifestyle is proud to be a sponsor for Polo in the Pines, a two-day festival honoring cancer survivors among us and raising funds for much-needed research while celebrating the great sport of polo here in the green Atlanta fields. When our lifestyle guru Sean O'Keefe came to us at Lifesyle Publications three years ago and suggested we collaborate with the PIP planners as media partner, we leaped at the opportunity to contribute, in some small way. This month, I'll dust off my fanciest hat and we will all join the fun October 7 and 8. While Saturday's event is a sit-down dinner (tickets still available), Sunday's brunch is a family-affair with bites from some of our favorite chefs and a more casual flair. Please join us in fighting cancer!

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October 2017

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

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Hot Spot

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Giving Back

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Local’s Choice

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

18 Hitting the Spot

Ron Dixon brings baseball home.

20 Pitching for Excellence

Midtown kids catch Melvin's pitching fever.

22 Three Years Later

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

WALK IN THE PARK

as national favorites like Anthropologie and lululemon. Gift cards are currently available in any denomination from $10 to $100, and can be bought at the gift card kiosk located on the first floor of the Central Food Hall between West Elm and The Tap on Ponce. They can also be purchased online and retrieved at the kiosk onsite.

MAYOR SPEAKS Play It Again, Sam, the Notable Life of Sam Massell, Atlanta’s First Minority Mayor tells the life of this over-achiever from birth as a downtown Piedmont baby through Druid Hills childhood, college life, World War II service, and four careers.

Pedestrians in Ansley Park are walking a little easier these days.

The author recites Massell’s

Thanks to an initiative from the Ansley Park Civic Association, more

mischief as a self-described

than 22,000 square feet of sidewalks and driveway aprons have

“dead-end kid,” accompa-

been replaced at a fraction of the usual cost. The APCA partnered

nies him in young adult-

with Georgia Tech to inventory and estimate the cost of repairing

hood when he struggles

its substandard sidewalks. Property owners were given a one-time

between pride and preju-

opportunity to participate in a group sidewalk improvement project.

dice for being Jewish, and

By bundling all work under one construction permit and identifying

shares today’s philosoph-

a single contractor, the APCA offered residents a streamlined pro-

ical differences between

cess and reduced cost. Thanks to the 80 residents who grabbed the

conservative

opportunity and to the city, who took care of stump removal and new

colleagues and his liberal

sidewalks bordering the parks, 80% of the worst sidewalks have been

civic service history as

replaced, and pedestrians can now look up and enjoy the scenery

a Democrat. This work

rather than looking down for the next tripping hazard.

reports on his personal

Republican

and political life, identifying warts as well as winnings.

Still working full-time at age 90 in the nonprofit arena, he reflects with relief and reward on the legacy of his mayorship, that of peacefully steering Atlanta through the transformation from an all-white power structure to a predominantly black city government. Available through Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Meet the authors October 12 at a book-signing at Buckhead’s Barnes & Noble.

WHY TYPE MATTERS The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) announces an original exhibition curated by internationally renowned designer, writer, podcaster and brand strategist Debbie Millman. Text Me: How We Live in Language runs through February 4, 2018. The exhibit considers

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typographic expression as the primary means by which we communicate and connect with one another. As far back as the cave men,

Ponce City Market’s gift card is ideal for discerning friends, family,

our ancestors used symbols to document and record experiences.

and colleagues who seek authentic, local experiences as it offers a

Today, we use typography to visualize our personal stories across a

place to gather, share and savor at one of the city’s most historic

wide variety of media in nearly every moment of our lives, from social

buildings. The property’s renowned Central Food Hall features

networking to tattoos to way-finding signage to fine art, fast moving

restaurants and food stalls from James Beard Award-winning and

consumer goods, clothing, household goods and decoration. Through

nominated chefs. Ponce City Market gift cards can be used to enjoy

interactive, immersive experiences, Text Me showcases many of the

experiences that range from craft cocktails at The Mercury to fried

ways we use typography to document every aspect of our existence.

chicken from Hop’s Chicken. Beyond dining, Ponce City Market’s gift card can also be used to cover all shopping needs with options

BOOK WORMS

that cover 300,000+ square feet of the property from retail tenants

From November 4 – 20, the Book Festival of the MJCCA will cel-

ranging from small-batch artisan marketplace, Citizen Supply, to local

ebrate 26 years of bringing culture and conversation to the greater

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A GENEROUS NIGHT Experience a night like never before at Prevent Blindness Georgia’s inaugural Night for Sight Gala! The event will take place at the Atlanta History Center from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, November 3. Guests will enjoy a night of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and more all for a great cause. Guests can also participate in a live auction accompanied by musical entertainment by the Macular Degenerates, a band led by doctors. As the first fundraising gala for Prevent Blindness Georgia, a Night for Sight’s goal is to raise critical funds and awareness for preventing sight-stealing conditions and diseases in Georgia.

General tickets are $200 per person and patron tickets begin at $1,000 per couple. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Georgia.PreventBlindness.org/night-for-sight.

PEEP PLANNING To help leaf peepers plan their fall escapes, Georgia’s state parks will soon launch “Leaf Watch 2017” to track fall color as it moves across the Peach State. Found at GAStateParks.org/LeafWatch, the travel planner is filled with top trails and overlooks, mountain cabins and campsites, fall events and hiking safety tips. Shutterbugs are encouraged to share their favorite shots on the Georgia State Parks’ Facebook page and Instagram, tagging #GaLeafWatch and #GaStateParks. Rangers will also post updates on how fall color is progressing in their parks. Some of the most popular parks for leaf watching include Black Rock Mountain, Cloudland Canyon, Fort Mountain, Tallulah Gorge, Unicoi and Vogel. Since mountain parks are heavily visited on October weekends, leaf peepers may want to explore lesser-known parks, which can be vibrant as well. Hardwoods and mossy rock gardens can be found at F.D. Roosevelt State Park near Columbus. Deep orange cypress needles reflect off a shimmering pond at George L. Smith State Park in southeast Georgia.

ACTIVE GIVING

FOCUS ON ALS The ALS Association Georgia Chapter paid tribute to Atlantans

This month you can make a difference in the fight against breast

battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the Heroes Among

cancer. Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta is hosting its first ever GET

Us Luncheon recently. The event highlighted baseball legend Phil

UP Atlanta Virtual Challenge. To participate, simply pledge to com-

Niekro, former Atlanta Braves pitcher, for his outstanding contribu-

plete eight hours of physical exercise during the month of October.

tions to the ALS community. Niekro was recognized for his human-

The GET UP Atlanta Virtual Challenge allows you to engage in any

itarian achievements as past winner of the Lou Gehrig Memorial

exercise, all on your own schedule and skill level. Registration also

Award. Mark Panfel, another notable champion of the fight against

includes a special bottle opener finisher’s medal and a celebration

ALS, was also honored for raising more than $1 million in honor of

party at Monday Night Brewing’s new Atlanta Beltline location on

his wife Sally, who was diagnosed in 2012. The event was attended

October 23. Through GET UP Atlanta, Komen Atlanta will continue

by 200 guests and raised more than $100,000. Supporters can

to raise funds supporting their mission of enabling our community

still donate by visiting ALSaga.org. Many recognize ALS as “Lou

to detect and survive breast cancer by facilitating access to quality

Gehrig's disease” after Lou Gehrig, Hall-of-Fame baseball player for

care, providing education and supporting research. Join us in the fight

the New York Yankees, who was diagnosed with ALS in the 1930s.

against breast cancer. Take Action. Save Lives. For more details and

Phil Niekro discussed his brave and heroic fight with ALS, which

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brought this disease national recognition.

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Local Limelight

POLO

IN THE PINES So, why polo? Not only do the stately horses, green pastures, and

Pretty Woman polo attire provide the most amazing ambiance, but also the sport is historically philanthropic. Georgia's distinctive towering

ARTICLE MARGARET SULLIVAN | PHOTOGRAPHY LIZ ERIKSON

pines canopy Atlanta, giving it the nickname, 'City in a Forest,' providing

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a beautiful home for the Atlanta Regional Polo Center. Nestled in Vinings

was certainly the case for Polo in the Pines founder Tina Fowler. In

perfect setting for supporters to enjoy a day of fun and philanthropy. This

2012, Tina was at Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Center with her mother,

beautiful backdrop drew the lifelong equestrian, Tina, and connected her

Sharon Knight, for treatment of leiomyosarcoma—a cancer Sharon had

to Jolie Liston, the backbone of Atlanta’s thriving polo community--thus

been battling for 20+ years. That’s 20 years of motherhood, birthdays, hol-

helping make the idea of a polo fundraiser a reality.

ometimes a single conversation can change your life’s purpose. That

on an inviting stretch of the Chattahoochee River, the polo fields offer the

idays and life laced with treatments, surgeries, fears and questions. While

Now, five years later, patrons flock to the beautiful polo fields to sip cham-

the journey was often challenging, Sharon always found the bright side,

pagne and enjoy polo matches, while funding critical cancer research. Each

proclaiming, “Life is about choices, and I choose

year, the organization celebrates a different honoree and benefits research

to turn this negative into a positive.” It was

for the honoree’s diagnosis. This year is uniquely honoring Saville and Lilia

that day that doctors stressed the

Sullivan, two sisters who were each diagnosed with different types of brain

importance of research as they

cancer in 2016. The weekend will kick off on Saturday, October 8, where the

searched for a cure. Inspired

Sullivan sisters’ remarkable story will be told to a crowd of over 400 support-

by her mother’s positivity,

ers with the soft sounds of polo mallets whacking and horses galloping in

Tina made the choice to find

the background. To top off the weekend, Sunday’s Atlanta Brunch Festival

joy while working to fund

will feature more polo matches, as some of the city’s top restaurants com-

cancer research that could

pete for the title of Atlanta “Best Brunch Bite.”

impact countless families

All proceeds from the weekend will go directly to the Sharon McCollum

facing the same battle.

Knight, Polo in the Pines Pediatric Cancer Research Fund at the Children’s

With her heart of gold, Tina

Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation. The fund will directly benefit brain tumor

forged ahead and launched

research at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in honor of the Sullivan sisters.

what would ultimately become

In addition to all of their generous sponsors, Polo in the Pines

Polo in the Pines, an exciting

is incredibly grateful to Jolie Liston and the Atlanta Regional Polo

polo-filled weekend that would fund

Center for making this incredible weekend possible. For more tickets

leiomyosarcoma research in honor of her mother.

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and information, visit PoloInThePines.com. Be sure to give a nod to all the generous sponsors, listed on the Editor's Page.

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MEET JOLIE LISTON

olie has played in every Polo in the Pines match, and you'll see her again this year.

ML: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN POLO IN ATL? JL: I started playing polo in 1980. My father played and introduced

me to the sport.

ML: HOW HAS THE POLO SCENE CHANGED IN OUR STATE? JL: Polo in Atlanta has become more diverse. There are now four

polo clubs in the Atlanta area and it’s not just for the very wealthy anymore. Anyone can participate at various levels. I also see a lot more women and kids playing than ever before.

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ML: TELL US ABOUT YOUR HORSES. JL: There are too many to list for a short article! A few that are special

to me are Alabama, Georgia, Pikachu and Snippet. They are the young horses I am currently training for polo. I rescued Alabama and Georgia from a kill pen in Louisiana, which makes training them even more special. Philomena is another special horse as she is one of my best.

ML: WHY IS POLO SUCH AN EXCITING SPORT TO PLAY? JL: Different people will give you different answers to this question

but for me, the relationship between the horse and rider makes polo exciting. We ask a lot of our horses and I consider them part of the team. Racing down the field at top speed chasing a little white ball can also be an adrenaline rush!

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Hot Spot

Sushi,

Midtown Style ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON

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ith numerous restaurants providing especially Midtown Atlanta

a lengthy list of eating options, Kuroshio Midtown Sushi and Lounge gave the area another stellar option by opening its third location to usher in the fall. Formerly a sushi restaurant called Steel, Kuroshio

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hundreds of excited family, friends and tastemakers who were selectively invited, Kuroshio’s first wave of guests entered the street-level hosting station leading to a bustling main floor one level down. The packed house consisted of multiple conversations, toasting cocktails, chiming silverware, and chopsticks lifting a plethora of sushi variations with dance-inducing music serving as the soundtrack for the evening. Owner Khoa Nguyen was one of the highlights of the evening, working the room with a smile and posing for photo requests. Diners also gawked at the extensive menu that’s consistent with the Kennesaw and Cumberland locations. Everything from shared plates like the Cajun Spiced Calamari Tempura to the numerous Japanese Bento Boxes, wide assortment of nigiri, sashimi, and seemingly countless rolls including the witty “Yellow Jacket” paying homage to the Georgia Tech neighbors—yellow tail, snow crab mixed, avocado and shrimp tempura rolled in soy nori—Kuroshio is geared to please virtually every palate.

Whether sitting in a plush leather booth, at the energetic sushi station or ordering at the centrally located bar boasting an impressive sake list, this dining destination promises to be the place to be for a festive lunch or a night on the town.

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Ron Dixon's team and family, on and off the field.

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HITTING THE SPOT ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS

much as I enjoy the laid-back environment of South Fulton, I also

od Dixon loves baseball. Not just the sport

enjoy the vibrant nature of Midtown. I call it the best of both worlds.

and how the player develops in the game,

ML: OUR READERS ARE GENEROUS WITH THEIR TIME. HOW CAN

but how the game helps develop the player.

READERS HELP, VOLUNTEER OR SUPPORT YOUTH OF ALL BACK-

He launched Club Hustle Inc, a non-profit

GROUNDS WHO PLAY BASEBALL WITH YOUR CLUB?

with the mission of opening the doors

RD: This is an interesting question, and I will hit on three things.

to competitive baseball to youth of all

First, I'm a big believer in working for what you get. Just “asking”

backgrounds. The Club now has

for money, with nothing in return, has never made me comfortable.

eight baseball teams that service

The lifeblood of Club Hustle has been the financial resources I’ve

approx 100 boys and one girls'

been able to contribute through my law firm. So from that perspec-

softball team. His law firm, Dixon Davis LLC is here in Midtown so

tive, referrals to my personal injury practice Dixon Davis, LLC would

Midtown Lifestyle sat down to find out more about this unique project.

be helpful. That’s obviously indirect. Second, if you’re looking for

ML: CLUB HUSTLE IS A UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT PROJECT. HOW

something more direct, I have to think about the future of the orga-

DID IT BEGIN?

nization and what we will need to continue to serve these kids, and

RD: I started the organization in Fall 2014. My son had just com-

that’s means an indoor facility with a baseball field or two attached.

pleted his first travel baseball season, and I started to understand

We currently rent a place with no outdoor practice area. So we’re

the ins and outs of travel baseball. One big issue I saw was the cost

limited in what we can do. Finally, if anyone wants to help, I’d wel-

associated with playing, and I realized kids and families were being

come a phone call for them to tell me how they can help, rather

priced out. This seemed especially true in South Fulton, where I live. I

than my telling them. People have unique gifts and resources, and

decided to create a team and subsidize the cost with donations from

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my Midtown law practice. It worked really well, and word began to

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spread about the organization. Obviously, the reduced cost was a fac-

ML: SHARE A STORY OF HOW CLUB HUSTLE HAS MADE A DIFFER-

tor in our growth. But, parents began to see our philosophy in dealing

ENCE IN THE LIFE OF ONE OF YOUR YOUNG PLAYERS.

with the kids, which was to treat each kid with respect and dignity,

RD: This is a difficult question to answer, in some ways. Immediately,

while still pushing them to be the best player and person they can

we have a lot of kids playing with our teams, at a high level, with great

be. And others in the baseball community started to take notice that

uniforms, and indoor facility, and great coaches. And a lot of them

we had kids and coaches who played hard and with a respect for the

would not be able to pay the full price ordinarily associated with the

game, officials and opponents. Word spread even more. Three years

level of service we provide, including some of our kids who pay abso-

later, we looked up and had not one but eight teams.

lutely nothing. But we’re only three years in, and the difference we

ML: YOUR OFFICE, DIXON DAVIS, LLC, IS IN MIDTOWN AND YOU LIVE

make in lives won’t be measured over these three years but over the

IN SOUTH FULTON. HOW IS EACH COMMUNITY IMPORTANT TO YOU?

next 10, as these kids enter adolescence, go through those teen years,

RD: I have lived in South Fulton about 13 years for the lifestyle it

and emerge on the other side as adults. Only then will we know that

offers. It’s suburban and, in some ways, rural, and I find that attrac-

our hard work has paid off. While we hope all of the kids in our program

tive. Plus, it’s a wonderfully diverse community, with a strong

become great baseball players, we are genuinely more concerned with

African-American population. I have worked in Midtown for about

them becoming good citizens. We preach teamwork, commitment,

19 years, and I can’t imagine having my office anywhere else. As

family, community, hard work and selflessness. It’s working so far.

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PITC PITCHING FOR C

ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS

oach Bill Melvin is our VIP this month. He has been

time getting to know the very hard workers in the resort

teaching baseball to young players across the South

that I visited. I told myself that if I have the chance to bless

since 1986. He uses his eight years of professional pitching

their lives that I would do it. In April of this year, I purchased

experience to improve players of all ages and every skill

gloves, many baseballs and clothes as well as major league

level; however, what really sets Bill apart is his exceptional

baseball caps to give to the Incredible workers that have

character, outstanding communication skills, and infinite

such a zest for life so they could take them back to their

patience. We’re proud to have Coach Bill working with kids

families. These workers make $200 a month and work for

right here in Midtown, Virginia Highland and Morningside,

6 months and then go back to basically tents and shanties.

inspiring them to be excellent athletes and generous

It was so much fun to be able to give. I was there for 7 days

human beings.

and after the first day, I came down with Salmonella, C-Diff

ML: TELL US ABOUT YOUR INSPIRATION.

and e-Coli but, was just SO thankful to be able to GIVE to

BM: I started Pitching for Excellence in 2001. I was

these precious angels!

adopted at 5 weeks old by a wonderful and loving mother

ML: TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY.

who tried many times to have kids but was unsuccessful.

BM: I am a single father of three amazing daughters: iden-

My adopted father was a college football star but wanted

tical twins-Alex & Aly (22), and Haley (19). Alex is at Georgia

to have nothing to do with children. Rose, my mom was my

State, Aly is a senior at Clemson and Haley is a sophomore

ROCK and raised two children without child support on an

at Clemson.

art teacher 's salary. She also taught voice lessons and art

ML: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF?

lessons and used to sneak out of school to come home and

BM: Go after your dreams, NEVER worry about what others

sit on a bucket and catch for me. Rose hit ground balls and

say and be very comfortable in your own skin. We are here to

fly balls and was an Incredible mom, coach and mentor!

love and to serve. There is no great challenge as I wake up

The only reason why I had a chance to play for the Chicago

each and every day and have so much passion and energy

Cubs was due to her love and hard work with me.

to help children gain confidence, feel better about themselves

ML: TELL US ABOUT YOUR RECENT “MISSION TRIP” TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

and improve their skills and help them to be better young women and men.

BM: I went to the Dominican Republic about three years

ago with a friend that got angry with the fact that I spent

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College Football Hall of Fame

Celebrates Year Three!

ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON

W

ithin the last three years, Atlanta has become the most pro-

account during every visit within 30 days. The helmet of their school

gressive metropolis in the U.S. regarding the development

will light up to confirm everything is in order post registration.

of its sports scene. The recent addition of two magnificent com-

For a hands-on experience, athletic shoes are highly recom-

plexes—Cobb County’s new SunTrust Park for the Braves and the

mended. Interactive activities include the opportunity fulfill the dream

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Downtown Atlanta serving as the home

of literally kicking a game-winning field goal through regulation-sized

of the Falcons and United—have rightfully garnered numerous head-

uprights to win the game for your favorite college with no time left.

lines. However, celebrating its third anniversary this past August,

Want to be the announcer of some of the most memorable plays in

the College Football Hall of Fame should be credited for sparking

college football history? Their high-tech sound booths come com-

Atlanta’s resurgence for providing cherished fans worldwide with

plete with authentic footage, headphones and a mic to record your

entirely new experiences.

personal play-by-play and save it to your membership badge. A spe-

Based within steps of both the Georgia World Congress Center and

cial studio will also have you sit alongside ESPN’s GameDay panel

Centennial Olympic Park, the Hall’s slogan claims to be “More Than

and film your input. And no futuristic attraction would be complete

A Game. More Than A Museum.” Ultimately, its numerous multi-di-

without virtual reality: Samsung’s Gear VR with Oculus Technology

mensional attractions, abundance of enlightening facts, meticulously

meets that techy itch.

documented history and eye-popping décor keep its promise.

Regarding physical nostalgia and college football artifacts, there

“Some people might look at us as just a museum, but we know

are jerseys worn by Hall of Famers during their most historic games

we’re much more,” states Dennis Adamovich, CEO of the College

on display, John Heisman’s playbook dating back to the 1920s, and

Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience, in a recent

high-resolution visual displays disclosing virtually every NCAA col-

press release. “This year we’ve worked diligently to become a desti-

lege’s stellar football history.

nation for families and for education; a place that honors those that

Besides star-studded events such as the National Signing Day, the

do so much for our community. We are the laces that tie together

ESPN College Football Awards Show, tailgate events, book signings,

the community with one common love, college football, and we look

corporate gatherings and numerous engagements throughout the

forward to building upon the success we’ve had with many more

year, every day has an awesome experience awaiting visitors. Now

exciting experiences as we finish out 2017.”

in its third year, the College Football Hall of Fame will undoubtedly

Visitors are met by arguably the most stunning visual in the Hall called the multi-storied Helmet Wall in its “Quad” adorned with 760 life-sized college football helmets. Once guests register their school

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The program is part of the not-for-profit

ost professional football players

Warrick Dunn Charities, which is head-

can’t stand to be out of the spot-

quartered in Midtown Atlanta. It was

light. Warrick Dunn has a hard time being

created as a tribute to his mother, Betty

in it. But then again, he’s not most football

Smothers, a Baton Rouge police officer

players. The fantastic Florida State foot-

who was tragically ambushed and killed

baller turned Atlanta Falcons phenom has

before being able to realize her dream of

every room in the home, as well as other

continued scoring points in life long after

home ownership.

necessities such as a fully-stocked pantry

he stopped scoring on the field.

In the last 20 years, Homes for the

and lawn and garden equipment!

During his 12 seasons in the NFL, Dunn

Holidays has rewarded 155 single parents

Lifestyle Publications recently sat down

played for Tampa Bay as well as with

and 419 children and dependents across

with Warrick Dunn to hear more about his

the Falcons and earned three Pro Bowl

the country, including a home make-

philanthropy work and what keeps him

selections. While he was working on his

over for an Alpharetta family. Through

going in his post-NFL life.

athletic endeavors, he was also working

this initiative, Warrick Dunn Charities

on giving back, too.

provides down payment assistance to

AL: AFTER 20 YEARS, WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING?

In 1997, the same year he was drafted,

single parents who have purchased a

WD: People. The people I’m able to

Dunn established the Homes for the

home through Habitat for Humanity. With

impact and help keep me going. Not

Holidays program, to help single par-

presenting sponsor Aaron’s, Inc. Warrick

everyone has a fair shot at life and to

ents achieve the goal of owning a home.

Dunn Charities provides furniture for

be able to assist people who are helping

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Warrick Dunn

themselves is really something. We are giving people a hand up, not a handout. Years ago, I

was one of those kids who needed some help.

I understand what people go through. I want to impact the community in a way that is life

changing. I hope we are doing that now. But we can always do more. The biggest thing I ask myself though, "Is it enough?"

AL: WHAT’S NEXT FOR WARRICK DUNN CHARITIES?

WD: The goal is to keep growing. I want to grow our

programming to continue to help position the kids

we serve for a better future. We must show kids that there’s greater opportunity and experiences out

there for them. We must bring them hope so they want to be better as students, knowing they can become anything they want. We must give them a

safe, secure environment so they can dream of a better life. Hopefully, they can realize those dreams and then they can turn around and help others when they are older.

AL: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU TO BE ABLE TO GIVE BACK THROUGH YOUR CHARITY?

WD: Celebrating 20 years of the Homes for the

Holidays program in November means a lot to

me. The fact that I can support people, to help

them with their dreams and vision, is very special.

I continue to have the drive after all these years because I know what the community did for me

when I needed it. I will continue to figure out a way to help people as long as I’m able to do so.

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ML: WHAT DAILY AND FREQUENT CARE SHOULD ATHLETES GIVE

ML: WHAT MAKES YOUR OFFICE SPECIAL?

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best from head to toe and put their best face forward and

AGING SKIN TO HELP WITH SUN DAMAGE REPAIR?

we offer comprehensive treatment plans to address all

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OCTOBER 21

TODDLERS AT THE HIGH

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CHEER FOR CHILDREN BALL 2017

OCTOBER 22

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The Wings Over North Georgia Air

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Show will host a world-class lineup

dinner and dancing, helping promote the Center’s mission to cham-

of of performers including the U.S.

pion the needs of abused children. CheerForChildren.org

Navy Blue Angels, C-17 Globemaster Demo Team, U.S. SOCOM Para-Commandos, AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Rob Holland, Michael Goulian, and many more! WingsOverNorthGeorgia.com

OCTOBER 27 & 28 OWL-O-WEEN HOT AIR BALLOON KSU SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT PARK Atlanta's only hot air balloon festival and LARGEST costume party! The Owl-O-Ween 2-day family-friendly event, featuring balloon glows, trick-

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OCTOBER 28 CHASTAIN HORSE PARK'S FALL FAMILY SPECTACULAR ATLANTA Chastain Horse Park announces the Fall Family Spectacular, a daylong event for kids of all ages offering guided barn tours, pony rides, relay races and more. All proceeds will benefit Chastain Horse Park's nationally recognized Therapeutic Riding Program. Chastain Horse Park invites all community members and media to attend the Fall Family Spectacular event. ChastainHorsePark.org

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ARTICLE SUE COLLINS

ALEC KANN: #25 – GOALKEEPER AGE: 27 RESIDENCE: WEST MIDTOWN HOMETOWN: DECATUR

A

lec Kann is a native of Decatur, Georgia.

Coffee Company is great for pastries

He attended Lakeside High School in

and espresso. Ormsby ’s is a good place

Atlanta and played collegiately at Furman

to play games or have a beer or two.

University. Kann was acquired by Atlanta United

Optimist is a great happy hour spot and

in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft in 2016. Kann

great seafood. My under-the-radar place

previously played at Sporting Kansas City and

is a Vietnamese restaurant called Le Fat

Chicago Fire. He signed with the Fire in 2013

that, in my opinion, is one of the best

and made his MLS debut in 2015.

restaurants in the city.

ML: WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE IN WEST MIDTOWN?

Q: DO YOU SUPPORT ANY NON-PROFITS AND WHY?

AK: I chose West Midtown because it is

A: I grew up near the Clarkston area, so there is

located somewhat close to I-75 so I can get

a big refugee community there. That’s been a big

up to training pretty quick. Also I didn’t know

topic nationwide lately. My mom is pretty active

a ton about that community. I grew up in

in the IRC (International Rescue Committee), so

Decatur and wanted to explore something

I’d like to get involved with them more and I’m

new. I’ve loved it so far.

looking to do so in the next couple months.

Q: WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO GRAB DINNER, A BEER OR WATCH SPORTS? A: There are some great restaurants,

bars and coffee shops. Chattahoochee

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