A few stray dog
hairs on your little black cocktail dress or blazer are the perfect accessory
for guests at this year’s Golden
Gala for Adopt
a Golden Atlanta. That’s what this year’s April 19 gala at the Atlanta
History Center is all about: sharing the miracles of rescued golden retrievers
while enjoying exquisite food, famous Goldentinis, and wagging wallets over the live and silent auction to benefit these
abandoned, huggable hounds. WSB-TV anchor John Bachman and wife Jen chair this
year’s 7-10 p.m. event. Info: gala@adoptagoldenatlanta.com or
404-364-5377. Stuck in the doghouse and can’t attend? Dogs love donations as
much as treats!
We are crackers about
animals, especially Goldens. How can we resist when @adoptagoldenatl posts such adorable pictures? Rover on over
and take a look. Perhaps you'll want to help these charmers out in 2014!
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them," said Shakespeare. Well, William, we couldn't agree more with you about our inspiring leader Melissa Libby. Since graduating from the University of Georgia's Grady College in 1985, Melissa has impacted the PR and food industries with perseverance, grace and of course, greatness. Because of her dedication, influence and service to the media professions, Melissa, along with six other Grady College alumni and friends, will be inducted into the 2013 Grady Fellowship at the University of Georgia's Hotel and Conference Center this Thursday, November 21. Her more than 20 years in public relations has not only gained her the respect of her many clients but also of her peers. After working several years in hotel public relations promoting fine dining and cafés, Melissa's dreams grew even bigger. In 1992, she launched Melissa Libby & Associates and to this day has opened more than 250 restaurants. Not only is she committed to her firm and clients, but her community involvement as president of the Board of Trust for the Grady College, board member of Georgia Organics and Adopt a Golden Atlanta and active membership in several food-focused nonprofits makes her a role model for many. Of course her love of food isn't restricted to just the restaurants she serves - she loves cooking just as much as the chefs she works with. With two published cookbooks featuring top Atlanta chefs to add to her long list of accomplishments, we can only wonder what's next for this PR guru. Until then, we congratulate her on all of her successes thus far and wait eagerly for the next 20 years. Way to go, Melissa!
