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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Honoring Saporta Reporta
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Staff photo by Phil Skinner
I talk to celebrities and prominent Atlantans all the time on my beat: sports stars, entertainers, socialites, you name it. But I’m seldom intimidated.
Not so a few years ago during a corporate seminar where staff members were paired in teams of two. My partner was Maria Saporta, the legendary business reporter. I was terrified I’d say something dumb in the presence of one of Atlanta’s best-known and best-connected journalist.
As it turns out, of course, Maria’s as gracious as she is tenacious. It has been an honor to call her colleague and friend.
Even though she’s now writing for the competition, I want to tell you about the Golden Shoe Awards Celebration hosted by PEDS, a pedestrian advocacy group.
Saporta will by honored by the board of directors with PEDS’ first Lifetime Achievement Award during the ninth annual Golden Shoe Celebration. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Old Decatur Courthouse on the Square.
Catering is being donated by Decatur restaurants Raging Burrito, Badda-Bing, and Voila.
DJ Brian McGreevy will provide the tunes.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For info see the PEDS website.
