Obituaries
Louise Allen left her mark on Atlanta
Louise Allen, wife of the late Atlanta mayor Ivan Allen Jr., was a founder of the Atlanta Speech School and the Forward Arts Foundation. Her foresight transformed the Atlanta Historical Society from a small group of Civil War buffs to guardians of every aspect of the city's history. She left her mark on the Atlanta Botanical Garden and the former Henrietta Egleston Hospital for Children.
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Louise Allen, wife of the late Atlanta mayor Ivan Allen Jr., was renowned for her ability to persuade people to volunteer for civic projects and for her intuitive sense to match a volunteer with a cause.
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PHOTOS: Roads renamed to honor teens killed at 'Sweet 16' party
Road markers honor 2 families joined through grief after ‘Sweet 16′ shooting Douglas County dedications aim to keep the legacy alive of 2 teens killed in 2023 shooting.
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FROM UATLPHOTOS: Morehouse parents say goodbye to incoming students
Families watch incoming Morehouse University students for the Parents Parting Ceremony as the fall 2025 semester starts.
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Photos: Elise opens at the Woodruff Arts Center
Elise, a new restaurant from Lyla Lila chef Craig Richards, opens Aug. 19 at the Woodruff Arts Center, taking over the space formerly occupied by Table 1280.
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Photos: McEachern wallops Walton in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
McEachern defeats Walton 50-17 on Aug. 16, 2025 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
