The fifth annual Best of Atlanta awards party was held July 17 at the Georgian Terrace and hundreds gathered to celebrate the winners and finalists. Gay comedian Ian Aber served as the emcee of the night while Best of Atlanta DJ five years running Vicki Powell provided the beats.
Free cocktails were supplied at the party by Barefoot Wine and Green’s Beverages while tasty treats were given to attendees by Henry’s Midtown Tavern, Campagnolo and Green Ginger Delicious Asian Fusion. Southern Sweets offered up some delicious desserts as well.
This year, there were some 100 categories readers voted on for the annual Best of Atlanta issue with tens of thousands of voters voting online.
(Photos by Russ Youngblood)
Crews lower Rockspinner into place.
Valedictorian Catherine Weston “Kaki” Bennett, at end of speech. She was just awarded the John Montgomery Belk Scholarship at Davidson College, where she will attend. Eight students were given the Belk out of 800 who were nominated from 41 states and three countries. Kaki was also admitted to other universities, including Vanderbilt and Harvard.
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School 2011 graduation.
Anna Marie Sokolowski, this year’s Rector’s Award-winner
Herb Bridges
One ringy dingy…two ringy dingys…
APD Officer Christopher L. Smith
Mayor Kasim Reed speaks at this morning’s press conference about the Braves. (Courtesy CBS Atlanta)
A graphic released today by the Atlanta Braves indicates its fan base is north of Downtown.
Thanksgiving dinner from Murphy’s.
Atlanta School Superintendent Erroll B. Davis Jr.
Atlanta Schools Superintendent Erroll Davis Jr.
Typhoon destruction in the Philippines. (Photo courtesy CBS Atlanta)
The Randolph-Lucas House prepares to depart its Buckhead home for Ansley Park.
The lower half of the Randolph-Lucas House passes the High Museum.
Pat and Joe Sullivan in their ’70s finest.
Leslie Jordan and Del Shores.
Mark McClure, chats with his father, Wilson McClure, right, seated, during the Sandy Springs Kiwanis Club’s 60th birthday celebration on June16 at the Williams Payne Garden Room at Heritage Sandy Springs.
Hugh Lane of Roswell, left, Patrick Tritt, center, Georgia district Kiwanis governor, and Charles Shepherd, right, discuss Kiwanis history during the Sandy Springs Kiwanis Club’s 60th birthday celebration on June16 at the Williams Payne Garden Room at Heritage Sandy Springs.
Patrick Tritt, left, Georgia district Kiwanis governor, and Charles Shepherd, seated, discuss Kiwanis history during the Sandy Springs Kiwanis Club’s 60th birthday celebration on June16 at the Williams Payne Garden Room at Heritage Sandy Springs.
Making Mediterranean Chicken.
The ingredients for stuffed chicken from PeachDish.
Architect Oscar Harris at work on a new painting.
At Centennial Park with the SkyView wheel in the background (Courtesy of SkyView)
Jonida Beqo in “Harabel” at Theatrical Outfit.