Atlanta History Center

Homrich Berg Welcomes Michael A. Woocher as New Chief Advisory Officer and Principal

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Homrich Berg , a leading Atlanta-based RIA serving families and investors across the country from its offices in the Southeast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael A. Woocher as Principal and Chief Advisory Officer.

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  • Homrich Berg , a leading Atlanta-based RIA serving families and investors across the country from its offices in the Southeast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael A. Woocher as Principal and Chief Advisory Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401007164/en/
    Michael A. Woocher, Chief Advisory Officer and Principal at Homrich Berg (Photo: Business Wire)
    Woocher brings deep ties to the Atlanta community and a wealth of executive and advisory experience to his new role at Homrich Berg.
  • Woocher will draw on his 25+ years of experience delivering family office services and providing leadership to client advisors as he takes on the role of Chief Advisory Officer.
  • “First and foremost, Homrich Berg is a fiduciary firm that is fully aligned with its clients’ interests.

Atlanta Women's Chorus Showcase the Power of Resilience Through Song at Families First Loving The Legacy Gala Thursday, March 30th

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After sponsoring Families First at their concerts in Spring and Holiday of 2022, Atlanta Women's Chorus will again partner with Families First to perform at the Loving Legacy Gala, benefiting Families First.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After sponsoring Families First at their concerts in Spring and Holiday of 2022, Atlanta Women's Chorus will again partner with Families First to perform at the Loving Legacy Gala, benefiting Families First.
  • Atlanta Women's Chorus is celebrating our 10th anniversary," said Melissa Arasi, Artistic Director, Atlanta Women's Chorus.
  • "Last year, our chorus supported Families First by adopting  families for the holidays through the Gift A Family program, and it was a huge success.
  • The well-known Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus and the Atlanta Women's Chorus comprise the Southeast's largest community music group.

"Monument: The Untold Story of Stone Mountain" Film Tackles the History of the World's Largest Confederate Monument

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a first for the institution, Atlanta History Center will release its new documentary Monument: The Untold Story of Stone Mountain on January 12, 2023. Kristian Weatherspoon, Vice President of Digital Storytelling at Atlanta History Center, directed the documentary, which includes a range of deep historical research and perspectives on the Stone Mountain carving offered by historians, scholars, museum professionals and engaged members of the community. The documentary builds on years of work since the institution launched its Confederate Monument Interpretation Initiative in 2016, led by President & CEO, Sheffield Hale.

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  • The documentary builds on years of work since the institution launched its Confederate Monument Interpretation Initiative in 2016, led by President & CEO, Sheffield Hale.
  • "This stood out to us at Atlanta History Center as an opportunity to use our historical resources and research to offer a full and accurate history.
  • The Stone Mountain memorial was initially proposed in the 1910s by the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
  • "Up until now, many discussions about Stone Mountain haven't showcased the whole history, which includes the powerful medium of film."

Greenberg Traurig Co-President Ernest LaMont Greer Receives ADL SE Lifetime Achievement Award

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig Co-President Ernest LaMont Greer will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Anti-Defamation League Southeast (ADL) Sept. 15 at the organization's 25th Anniversary Jurisprudence Luncheon. This honor follows a year of recognitions for Greer, including his induction into the 2022 Junior Achievement Atlanta Business Hall of Fame, and receiving the 2021 Legacy Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, as well as the 2021 CEO of the Year by The Atlanta Business League.

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  • Greenberg Traurig Co-President Ernest LaMont Greer will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Anti-Defamation League Southeast (ADL) Sept. 15 at the organization's 25th Anniversary Jurisprudence Luncheon.
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig Co-President Ernest LaMont Greer will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Anti-Defamation League Southeast (ADL) Sept. 15 at the organization's 25th Anniversary Jurisprudence Luncheon.
  • According to ADL, the Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a lawyer who adheres to the highest ideals of the profession and seeks to make a difference in the world.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

ADL to Honor Pillars of the Atlanta Legal Community for Promoting Justice for All at the 25TH Annual Jurisprudence Awards Luncheon

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Southeast Region is pleased to announce that it will honor exemplary leaders Ernest Greer, Liz Price and Jamie Perez at its 25th Annual ADL Jurisprudence Awards Luncheon on Sept. 15, 2022 in Atlanta.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Southeast Region is pleased to announce that it will honor exemplary leaders Ernest Greer, Liz Price and Jamie Perez at its 25th Annual ADL Jurisprudence Awards Luncheon on Sept. 15, 2022 in Atlanta.
  • ADL's Jurisprudence Awards pay tribute each year to lawyers who have, throughout their careers, dedicated themselves to securing justice and fair treatment for all people.
  • Greer is a highly accomplished business attorney and an outstanding leader and champion for his community.
  • He serves on the boards for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the Atlanta History Center, Achieve Atlanta, the Atlanta Police Foundation, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Equal Justice Works.

Building Off Juneteenth Momentum, Second Annual Civic Season Launches and Inspires Gen Z to Engage in History, Civic Participation

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, three hundred cultural and civic institutions across the country kicked off the second annual Civic Season, a new summer tradition for learning and action co-designed with Gen Z. Anchored by Juneteenth and Independence Day - two dates that highlight the gap between our nation's promises and practices - Civic Season is about welcoming the future inheritors of the United States to learn about our nation's history so they can use it to inform and inspire civic participation for generations to come.

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  • "Civic Season is about young people engaging with our past so they can help write our future," said Caroline Klibanoff, managing director of Made By Us at the National Museum of American History.
  • "With hundreds of events and activities nationwide, the Civic Season is a new kind of American tradition where we come together to build a democracy powered by all of us."
  • More than 750 activities and resources are available at TheCivicSeason.com including podcasts, walking tours, how-to guides, in-person programs, simulations and videos.
  • Civic Season has been developed by Made By Us, an unparalleled collaboration of more than 130 of the nation's history museums to better engage Millennials and Gen-Z with American history to inspire, inform and empower civic participation.

Cox Enterprises Announces Karen Bennett as EVP and Chief People Officer

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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ATLANTA, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises announced today that Karen Bennett will move from Cox Communications to Cox Enterprises as the company's new executive vice president and chief people officer, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Bennett has been with Cox since 2015 and most recently held the title of executive vice president and chief people officer. Her background includes more than 25 years of leading teams to help maximize talent potential and the total employee experience, while addressing the needs of the business across all areas of HR. 

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  • ATLANTA, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises announced today that Karen Bennett will move from Cox Communications to Cox Enterprises as the company's new executive vice president and chief people officer, effective Jan. 1, 2023.
  • "We're excited to welcome Karen to Cox Enterprises," said Alex Taylor, chairman and CEO, Cox Enterprises.
  • Current Cox Enterprises President and Chief People and Operations Officer Jill Campbell will retire at the end of the year.
  • Prior to joining Cox Communications, Bennett was chief human resources officer for Cox Media Group, a sister company at the time within Cox Enterprises.

Ga. House District 35 Candidate Lisa Campbell Endorsed by EMILY's List

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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KENNESAW, Ga., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Ga. House District 35 candidate Lisa Campbell in recognition of her commitment to defending reproductive justice.

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  • Ga. House District 35 Candidate Lisa Campbell Endorsed by EMILY's List.
  • KENNESAW, Ga., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Ga. House District 35 candidate Lisa Campbell in recognition of her commitment to defending reproductive justice.
  • "EMILY's List is excited to endorse Lisa Campbell to represent Georgia's 35th House District," said Sarah Curmi, Vice President of State and Local Campaigns at EMILY's List.
  • Her commitment to protecting reproductive rights, ensuring voting access and building an inclusive economy makes her the best person to serve House District 35."

Ga. House District 35 Candidate Lisa Campbell Endorsed by Georgia Association of Educators

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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KENNESAW, Ga., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Ga. House District 35 candidate Lisa Campbell was endorsed by the Georgia Association of Educators for her commitment to public education.

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  • Ga. House District 35 Candidate Lisa Campbell Endorsed by Georgia Association of Educators.
  • KENNESAW, Ga., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Ga. House District 35 candidate Lisa Campbell was endorsed by the Georgia Association of Educators for her commitment to public education.
  • "As the daughter and granddaughter of public school teachers, I am especially thrilled to receive this endorsement from the Georgia Association of Educators."
  • A longtime Georgian, Lisa Campbell is a respected business owner and community volunteer with more than 30 years of professional experience.

Ga. House District 35 Candidate Lisa Campbell Awarded Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense Candidate Distinction

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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KENNESAW, Ga., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Tuesday, Ga. House District 35 candidate Lisa Campbell was awarded the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction for her commitment to gun violence prevention.

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  • KENNESAW, Ga., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Tuesday, Ga. House District 35 candidate Lisa Campbell was awarded the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction for her commitment to gun violence prevention.
  • "I am so honored to receive this distinction from Moms Demand Action," said Campbell.
  • "I share the organization's passionate commitment to preventing gun violence and I'm inspired by the critical work they do."
  • A native of Cobb County, Lisa Campbell is a respected business owner and community volunteer with more than 30 years of professional experience.