Editor’s Note Buckhead

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO FRIENDS OF MUSIC CONCERT featuring the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir conducted by Dr Martha Shaw, Artistic Director

EDITOR’S NOTE

Honoring an Atlanta visionary, emerging green leaders

120 voices strong | Choir founded 1994 Singers are 10-18 years of age APRIL 24, 2022 AT 3:00PM

805 MOUNT VERNON HWY, ATLANTA, GA 30327 Free Concert - All are welcomed!

BY AMY WENK

This feels like a special edition of Reporter Newspapers.

On page 6, we honor the life of Sam Massell, a former Atlanta mayor and Buckhead champion who

died in March.

I first met Sam when I was a reporter at Atlanta Business Chronicle. He invited me to lunch at Chops Lobster Bar. I felt honored to meet with such an influential person.

I was so shocked when he praised me. “You are doing such important work in the community,” he told me, even though my professional accomplishments certainly paled in comparison to his. But that was the thing about Sam, he had so much respect for other people. He was a true Southern gentleman with such love for his city.

Whenever anything was going on in

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Buckhead, the first call I would make was to Sam. And even in his late 80s, he would know exactly what was going on. I feel lucky for the times we got to speak, and my thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues.

This month’s issue also features profiles on rising young professionals in the environmental movement (see page 16).

It was amazing to talk with this group. I personally felt so inspired hearing about the work they are doing and the experiences that have shaped their careers. I hope you’ll take time to learn more about them and the organizations they serve.

We also have an extra section in this month’s paper (starting on page 29), featuring a story by my colleague Collin Kelley about the 40th anniversary of The World’s Fair in Knoxville.

I write about mountain retreat centers where you can seek spiritual and mental healing. And, veteran journalist Charles Seabrook shares about his recent trip to Toccoa.

We also have a feature on the upcoming Olmsted 200 celebration, which commemorates the 200th birthday of Druid Hills designer Frederick Law Olmsted.

In other news, we are very excited to welcome back Dyana Bagby as staff writer.

Dyana will cover news and write features for both Reporter Newspapers and our sister publication Atlanta Intown.

Her resume includes covering commercial real estate/economic development for the Atlanta Business Chronicle, a previous stint as a staff writer for Reporter Newspapers, and editor of LGBTQ+ newspaper Georgia Voice.

“I’m excited to return to Reporter Newspapers and Atlanta Intown, and to the mission of responsible and reliable hyperlocal reporting,” Dyana said.

I’d also like to acknowledge Amy Arno, a co-founder of Reporter Newspapers and its longtime advertising director. Amy left the paper recently to pursue a new job in the senior care industry. She will be greatly missed. Amy has an undeniable love for our local communities, and she made a lasting impact on this publication.

Sam Massell with his wife Sandy Gordy. (John Ruch)