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Dan Graveline, who made Atlanta a national convention hub, dies at 83
Dan Graveline, an architect of Atlanta's convention and tourism infrastructure, died this month.
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Chris Kayser, ‘king of Atlanta theater,’ dies at 75
To countless Atlantans, actor Chris Kayser was Ebenezer Scrooge, playing the role for 17 years at the Alliance Theatre during a long stage career. Kayser has died at 75.
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Christy Davis Jackson mixed politics and religion with grace
Christy Davis Jackson served God and country with grace
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Founder of Bankhead Seafood in Atlanta dies weeks after restaurant reopens
She founded and operated the landmark Westside Atlanta restaurant known for selling platters of fried fish and hush puppies in generous portions.
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Joe Tanner, who conserved Georgia ecological gems, dies at 86
Joe D. Tanner helped create the Georgia Department of Natural Resources in 1972 under Gov. Jimmy Carter and was its first commissioner.
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John Scatena, jazz club owner for 30 years, dies at 83
As a teen, John Scatena was in the doo-wop group Quadells. Later, he bought Café 290 in Sandy Springs and treated the staff, musicians, and customers like family.
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Josh Rogers, who helped steer Macon’s downtown revitalization, dies at 42
Josh Rogers spent nearly two decades working to restore downtown Macon and support locally owned small businesses.
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Goodman Espy, delivered babies and hope worldwide, dies at 89
Dr. Goodman Espy used his skills to help around the world
Former Atlanta Braves star Rico Carty dies at age 85
He played 15 seasons in the Major Leagues from 1963-79, including 1963-72 with the Braves. He also played for the Rangers, Cubs, A’s, Indians (now Guardians) and Blue Jay.
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Ken Lindahl, who taught a generation of thespians, dies at 77
Kenneth Glenn Lindahl, who taught and inspired a generation of high school theater students in Gwinnett County, died Nov. 16, 2024 due to complications from ALS.