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Sunday, March 2, 2008
Casey Cagle: Bringing sexy back
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We caught the lieutenant governor stripping in a Buckhead hotel last week!
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The Lite Gov as State Ref. Casey Cagle, right, with WSB-AM’s Herb Emory and Duchess the Great Dane.
At least it was for a good cause.
Casey Cagle temporarily shed his shirt and tie to reveal a referee’s jersey — and even pulled out a whistle — to connote how he sees his Capitol role as the Feb. 26 roast in his honor began. The G-rated gag was about as racy as things got at the event, held at the Westin.
It benefited Team Georgia, a safe transportation advocacy group (www.teamgeorgia.net).
Roasters included former Falcon Mike Kenn of Georgians for Better Transportation, and WSB’s Mark Arum, who put together a video montage of spoof political ads that Cagle’s probably had burned by now.
State Sens. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga), Don Balfour (R-Snellville), Chip Pearson (R-Dawsonville) and Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) offered gentle barbs swathed in praise for the man they hope becomes governor.
Longtime local radio personality Rhubarb Jones, on the other hand, isn’t looking to get any legislation passed.
“This man’s going to be our governor some day, this guy whose favorite meal comes with a Wet-Nap,” he quipped, referring to Cagle’s fondness for barbecue.
Jones, who served as emcee, lead the crowd of about 250 in a standing ovation for law enforcement at the event.
“That not going to help you with those outstanding warrants,” cracked Cagle, who made a grand entrance escorting a festively attired Duchess, whose owner Judy Landey loaned the striking Great Dane for the occasion.
State Rep. Carl Rogers (R-Gainesville) poked fun at Cagle’s habit of making staffers select his ties and noted that Cagle’s “Seven Ways to Serve” Web site is under construction. Rogers and the Lite Guv apparently go way back.
“Most of his teachers, I know very well,” Rogers said. “Every time I see them they say, ‘I can’t believe Casey’s the lieutenant governor.’” Added Cagle: “I can’t believe it, either.”
Sally Dorsey, left, Dot Stoller, Rey Matthews and Mo Akbar at the kickoff luncheon for this year’s Legendary Party. Photo by Jim Fitts.
Work’s already underway for this year’s Legendary Party, benefiting the Shepherd Center.
Ravishing redhead Sally Dorsey, this year’s chair, presided with her customary spunk at a recent luncheon, held at the Buckhead Ritz-Carlton, to welcome committee members and dole out marching orders.
The bash will be at the Ritz at 7 p.m. Nov. 1, and the theme is “Speakeasy: Legend of the Jazz Age,” so get those flapper get-ups together. By the way I loved the party planners’ description of speakeasies: “exciting places, fraught with intrigue, and maybe a little danger.” Sounds like some newsrooms I’ve known.
Party proceeds will be used for remodeling projects at Shepherd, and the event honors longtime supporter Elizabeth Allen. Key committee members include Ruth Anthony, Dr. David F. Apple Jr., Jack Sawyer, Dell Sikes and Kimmy and Rusty Umphenour and Sara and Bob Walker. Chair-elect is Cyndae Arrendale. Info: shepherd.org.
Love blooms at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Here’s a happy start to your work week. Jeorry Balasabas and his sweetie Lindsay Kleiman were browsing in the Atlanta Botanical Garden gift shop the other day, when something sparkling caught her eye. That crafty Jeorry had enlisted the help of gift shop manager Kathleen Cody Guy’s staff to place the ring in a display case for a truly unique proposal. She said yes.
Mark your calendars Chairish the Future 2008, benefiting the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta, starts at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at the Foundry at Puritan Mill 916 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. Tickets are $60 each, a pair for $100 or table of 10 for $475. The evening features gourmet nibbles, beer and wine, and live jazz. Call 404-355-8530, email manderson@furniturebankatlanta.org or see www.furniturebankatlanta.org.
Mount Paran Christian School plans a silent auction fundraiser beginning at 6 p.m. March 8 at the Murray Arts Center is 2240 Stilesboro Rd. in Kennesaw. The event features hors d’oeuvres during the silent auction and dessert and coffee after the live auction. Comedian/magician Mark Robinson entertains and Rhonda Duff serves as auctioneer. Tickets are $35 each. Info: www.mtparanschool.com.
The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra’s gala and silent auction fundraiser is planned for 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. March 14 at the Pavillion of Dunwoody, 5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. The bash features dining and dancing to the music of the Jazztones. John Adams will serve as emcee. Proceeds benefit the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra’s educational programs. Tickets are $60 each. Call 678-891-3565.
Miracles Happen VII, a blue jeans-and-black tie bash at Chastain Horse Park, is planned for 6:30 p.m April 18. Proceeds benefit the park’s therapeutic riding program. Organizers expect a crowd of 400 for the event, featuring silent and live auctions, cocktails and a seated dinner. Sallie and Steve Rothschild are this year’s chairs, while Jennie and Peek Garlington are patron party chairs. Established by Amy Lance in 1999 with six riders, the park’s non-profit therapeutic riding program serves more than 150 children and adults each week. More than 600 volunteers actively donate their time to program, which serves students with mental or physical disabilities and includes offerings for at risk children. Tickets to Miracles Happen are $250 each. Call 404-893-5738.
