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NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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Hello friends, EMILY POST SAYS THE RULE OF THUMB IS THAT YOU SHOULD SEND A WRITTEN NOTE ANY TIME YOU RECEIVE A GIFT (EVEN A ‘THANK YOU’ GIFT) AND THE GIVER WASN’T THERE TO BE THANKED IN PERSON. And, notes are not always necessary. If, for example, the gift is from a close friend or relative (and it’s not a wedding gift) you can email or call instead if you prefer. I know another Emily who would protest this last point. My mother Emily would implore you to always use a pen and paper and I tend to agree (because she was the pillar of politeness and good manners).

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This is not going to be an angry “whatever happened to people writing thank you notes” piece. Instead, just a straightforward, cheery reminder to use every opportunity to encourage the people in your world to continue to be nice and do nice things for others. A little positive reinforcement, in this case, a well-timed, hand-written thank you note on carefully chosen stationery goes a long way. Use a thank you note to express yourself, but also to pay homage where it’s due. Acknowledging a gift, a thoughtful favor or someone’s warm hospitality is easy. Just speak from your heart and use a few extra adjectives.

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FEATURES 16 GIVERS 2021 Our annual tribute to BuckHaven's Finest.

24 Why Pamela Loves Giving Holiday market to support CHOA.

34 A Place for Everyone Tasha Moody at Iris & Oak

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NEW HOPE AME CEMETERY EXPLORED Matt Matternes, senior mortuary archaeologist and principal investigator with New South Associates, will share the recent findings of his continued work at New Hope AME Cemetery on Arden Road in Buckhead. Highlights will include the identification of 38 newly discovered unmarked graves, a possible crypt and revisions to his previous work from 2018. Sponsored by Buckhead Heritage, the program will take place on November 4, 2021, at 7 p.m. For more information, go to BuckheadHeritage.com.

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BOB STONER Bob Stoner is a retired commercial real estate executive who has lived in Atlanta for 38 years. While working in Buckhead, he joined the Buckhead Area Transportation Management Association serving as Chairman from 2002-2005. He is co-founder and chairman of the non-profit Livable Buckhead, Inc., founded to expand the platform of BATMA and better serve the interests of Buckhead’s residents, property owners, office users and visitors. Their signature project is PATH400, a 5.2 mile walk/run/bike trail running through Buckhead along GA 400. In addition to PATH400, LBI has partnered to develop three parks. Conservation, recycling, sustainability and quality of life issues are key objectives to LBI. He and Janet live in Roswell and have two children and three grandchildren. “I am involved with LBI because I believe in its mission. I care deeply about the environment and through LBI we can help make the community a better place. This is my way to give back, make a difference and set an example,” says Bob. LivableBuckhead.com

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The Season of Giving

CARL SERGEANT C A R L O R T I Z- R A M O S Carl Sergeant Carl Ortiz-Ramos with the Brookhaven Police Department took part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight children’s cancer. The Great Cycle Challenge started in 2015, and after just 6 years, the event has grown to become one of the biggest cycling events in the United States, raising nearly $40 million in support of research to develop better treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. “Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. Your support will change little lives,” says Carl who has cycled nearly 200 miles so far. Go to GreatCycleChallenge.com/riders/carlortiz-ramos

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W H I T N E Y O E LT M A N N Following her father’s 2012 dementia diagnosis, Whitney DeMarlo Oeltmann quickly discovered there was a lack of information, family resources and support offered for those living with dementia and their caregivers. She felt called to help others facing similar uncertainty, and in 2016, she founded Dementia Spotlight Foundation (DSF). Whitney wears many hats at DSF, serving as co-founder, CEO and executive director. She leads employees and volunteers and advocates to ensure all programs meet the Foundation’s goals of providing a “guiding light” for those looking for a path forward. Oeltmann is also committed to raising public understanding of dementia-related diseases. The Foundation recently joined forces with Roswell-based dementia support group, Amy’s Place, and are expanding their offerings throughout Georgia and Florida. DementiaSpotlightFoundation.org

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GEORGE MCKERROW A Captain Planet Foundation board of directors executive team member, George McKerrow has provided steady leadership, volunteerism, and fundraising support for nearly two decades. As the co-founder and co-producer of “Taste of the Nation,” a fundraising event to support “No Kid Hungry,” George allocated 10% of the net proceeds each year to Captain Planet Foundation’s Project Learning Garden (PLG). PLG serves nearly 350 Atlanta-area schools, bringing school gardening, mobile cooking carts, lessons, and critical team-building and cooperation skills to more than 700,000 students each year. George is currently serving as co-chair of CPF’s 30th Anniversary Gala, March 19, 2022. CaptainPlanetFoundation.org/Gala

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Robert Peterson (l to r), Darren Penn and Robert Peterson started coaching their sons in the Northside Youth Organization (NYO) and the game took ahold of them. They continue to coach while their sons play on other teams.

Y O U T H F O O T B A L L'S B E S T Cameron James, Darren Penn and Robert Peterson coach the Raiders in the Bigs League at Northside Youth Organization in Buckhead. They love coaching youth football and being a part of NYO, “Atlanta’s greatest community organization,” they say. This is Robert’s seventh year coaching, working with more than 100 kids. “The opportunity to make a positive influence on a kid’s life while watching him grow not only athletically, but also emotionally and socially, is extremely rewarding. The game of football teaches kids some of life’s greatest lessons, and we really enjoy being a small part of that. It’s a bonus that Cameron, Darren and I have become great friends along the way and we have a blast coaching with one another,” says Robert. “For me, football teaches hard work, teamwork, discipline, comradery, competition, and dealing with adversity, among many other wonderful life lessons. Some of my favorite memories and strongest friendships were developed through the amazing game of football. Our goal each and every year is for the kids to have fun and come back to play the next season,” says Darren. NYOSports.com

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INSPIRED BY A BRAVE LITTLE GIRL, ONE BUCKHEAD GALLERY IS SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA BY BRINGING TOGETHER MORE THAN 50 ARTISTS AND VENDORS FOR A SPECIAL HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE THIS MONTH. In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, and in support of Atlanta area creatives and small businesses at such a critical time, artist Alice Trahant, together with Katie Jones, owner of Buckhead Art + Company, are hosting the second annual Buckhead Art + Company Holiday Market, November 11-14 in the Buckhead Village District. The pop-up will take place in an empty storefront space next to Le Bilboquet at 3039 Peachtree Road. A percentage of all sales will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in the name of Pamela Reid, a Buckhead sixth-grader and close family friend who has struggled and overcome pediatric medulloblastoma. Pamela’s story is one of incredible perseverance, courage, and hope. At the age of seven, in September 2017, Pamela was diagnosed with medulloblastoma. After a successful brain tumor resection by Dr. Andrew Reisner and Dr. Baranashish Brahma at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, she recuperated in the hospital for a month while receiving intensive rehabilitation. Pamela

Emily and Stanton Reid with Lydia (in her mother's arms), Stanton, Marguerite and Pamela.

then went on to Boston to receive proton radiation daily for six weeks, and after treatments, returned to Atlanta and began 11 months of chemotherapy at CHOA under the guidance of Dr. Tobey Macdonald. She completed chemotherapy in November 2018 and continues to be healthy and cancer-free. Pamela is motivated to return the kindness she received during treatment. She started Pamela’s Proton Presents in 2019, benefitting the Emory Proton Center in Atlanta. Pamela’s Proton Presents provides Emory radiation patients, and their siblings, age-appropriate gift closets to pick out a present at the end of each week of radiation. Pamela wants other children going through cancer to know they are loved and supported.

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“Last year, the Holiday Market was able to donate an incredible $62,000 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. We look forward to surpassing this number in 2021.”

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“It is our hope to be able to expand Pamela’s Proton Presents to include other ways to support families, including subsidizing some living expenses. We want to show kindness and help these families as they navigate the many difficult decisions surrounding treatment for a child,” says Pamela’s mother, Emily. Go to PamelasProtonPresents.com to watch a sweet video that explains how she started it. It is easy to donate online (all donations are tax-deductible). Checks may be mailed to the Emory Proton Center, 615 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308. Then plan on shopping at the Buckhead Art + Company Holiday Market this month

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Giving is Ser ved ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY CATRINA MAXWELL AND PROVIDED Shot on location at Arnette’s Chop Shop in Brookhaven.

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fervor as we pivoted our operations to survive and to pro-

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MICHEL ARNETTE, OWNER: Covid 19 was particu-

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larly tough on the restaurant industry. I am most proud

As a company, we established a Go Fund Me account,

of how our entire restaurant family of employees came

which the community quickly raised $30,000 in support

together during the pandemic led by our general man-

of our family of employees. We worked diligently to qualify

ager, Javier Mendoza. There was never a moment of

for the federal PPP loan assistance program. It provided

CHOA is one of the amazing non-profits that Word of Mouth Restaurants supports.

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an opportunity to care for our employees with company-managed unemployment and to initiate Covid 19 sick leave and hazard pay. We were fortunate to retain 97% of our employees once the restrictions were lifted. I also had the honor to meet with our nation’s Vice President, Mike

MA: We are honored to support Children’s Healthcare of

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debt forgiveness relative to the restaurant industry.

Lady of the Assumption, Marist School and Brookhaven Police

BH: You’re an important member of the community, too. What

Department Foundation BH: What fall menu items are you most excited about this month?

non-profits have you touched? MA: We support Explore Brookhaven, the Brookhaven Chamber

MA: We have always sourced food items locally and season-

of Commerce, Project Open Hand (Dining Out for Life), The Atlanta

ally. This fall will bring about new seasonal dishes at all Word of

Community Food Bank, Brookhaven Police Department Foundation

Mouth restaurants.

and The Giving Kitchen.

At Arnette’s Chop Shop I always look forward to stone crab claw

BH: Your heart is always guided in the direction of children’s health and education.

season which began in late October. I’m also a big fan when chef Stephen serves up Japanese A5 Wagyu.

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INSPIRED BY BEN HIGGINS TALKS COFFEE, HOPE & HUMANITY, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THANKFUL

Living a Purposeful Life PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS THAN BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEETHEARTS, SUCH AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.” Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportunity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring podcasts, publish a successful autobiography, while also elevating awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. CL: HOW DID GENEROUS COFFEE BEGIN? BH: We launched in January of 2018. When I was 15 years old I went to Central America; our hearts were broken and eyes were opened to the lack of strategy behind non-profit work. My buddy on that trip started a non-profit called Humanity & Hope United Foundation. We ask people within these communities, how can we help? The goal was a partnership to help them increase their education programs, their healthcare, but be led by them. When the show [The Bachelor] happened,

We believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

our fundraising increased 500%, but we knew that it wasn’t going to last. We asked ourselves

With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben

how we can make this more sustainable and

Higgins is co-founder of @generous_

came up with starting a for-profit business and

coffee_,

calling ourselves “for-purpose.” We donate

host of @hopestillwins, and co-host of

100% of our profits.

@almost_famouspodcast.

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RENOVATE & REFINE ARTICLE TASHA MOODY | PHOTOGRAPHY JOLIE LOREN

A PLACE FOR EVERYONE TASHA MOODY OF IRIS & OAK BELIEVES THE MOST BEGUILING INTERIORS ARE GRACED WITH A BALANCE OF COLOR, TEXTURE AND NATURAL ELEMENTS. When setting the table for us this month, she simply layered neutral woven textiles with clean white artisan-inspired dinnerware, topped off with a cascade of festive gourds and mums available at the grocery store or local nursery. How we can make our Thanksgiving table more meaningful and prettier? Tasha reminds us that hosting a beautiful Thanksgiving is all about being prepared and having a plan. “Without a plan, we can tend to go overboard and be lost at work in the kitchen or

ABOUT TASHA.

inundated with tasks around the house. A plan

Tasha founded Iris & Oak Interiors in 2007 with a focus

helps us not only prepare, but also pare down,

on combining proven design techniques with streamlined

delegate, and generally have a better-finished

processes to ensure each home is re-designed both smartly

product with a more present interpersonal experi-

and effectively. Previously in the trade show design industry,

ence along the way,” she says. “Aim to have fewer

she has successfully parlayed her corporate design experi-

things done well rather than many that are barely

ence into one of Atlanta’s most successful home staging and

done. These place settings contain the same

interior design firms, through her continued dedication to

dishes and cascading gourds and florals, but the

ensuring the design process is as seamless and enjoyable as

subtle changes in textiles and positioning create

possible for each and every client. The firm’s signature tran-

surprisingly different feelings.”

sitional style features a layered neutral base woven together

Tasha and her family will head to her par-

with natural elements, from the warmth of beautifully stained

ents’ house to spend a few nights celebrating

wood to classics like linen, jute, grasscloth, mixed metals, and

Thanksgiving with a house full of all 15 family

indoor plants.

members, playing games, sharing food and drink

Tasha, a UGA graduate, has personally staged and designed

and strumming the guitar by the fire at night.

more than 500 homes for sale, taught the Home Staging Expert

“I absolutely love the smell of food and bus-

Certification Program across the Southeast and is the creator of

tling busyness of a full house at my parents’ for

“The Complete Guide to Home Staging” as well as the “Colors

Thanksgiving,” she says.

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