Derek Prall

1 month ago | saportareport.com | Derek Prall

Wesley Woods and the Heroes, Saints & Legends AwardsThree distinguished Atlantans will be honored at the 36th annual Heroes, Saints & Legends Awards dinner at Flourish on Sept. 18. The gala is the largest fundraiser for The Foundation of Wesley Woods. The honorees are:Doug Hooker, the retired executive director of the Atlanta Regional Commission and current Special Professor of Practice at Georgia State University’s Urban Studies Institute.

2 months ago | saportareport.com | Derek Prall

Nominations open for Atlanta Pride grand marshals Atlanta Pride recently announced that nominations for the 2025 Atlanta Pride Grand Marshals are officially open. Each year, the Grand Marshals lead the Atlanta Pride Parade and serve as a symbol that recognizes individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ community in Georgia. Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on May 1.

2 months ago | saportareport.com | Derek Prall

It seems as if we might have to pay more attention to things that can’t be said in certain spaces. Again. Because if you live in the American South or know anything about its history, you know we’ve been here before. We mucked through it then, though it cost us dearly in spilled blood, lost lives and wasted decades. Perhaps we can do it again. Not long ago, Jeff Bezos, the billionaire owner of The Washington Post, declared that his newspaper’s opinion section would become much less opinionated.

2 months ago | saportareport.com | Derek Prall

Out of Hand Theater Announces New Shows in Homes SeasonOut of Hand Theater recently announced the opening weekend of How to Make a Home, a compelling one-act play showing March 7 to May 18, 2025. Presented in partnership with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Partners for HOME, this groundbreaking production explores the realities of homelessness through the eyes of Antonio, a single father striving to secure stable housing for himself and his 10-year-old daughter.

2 months ago | saportareport.com | Derek Prall

‘Puppy Prov’ coming to Dad’s GaragePuppy Prov brings together puppies and people for a hilarious — and not to mention adorable — comedy show at Dad’s Garage. Each night, local rescues, pup parents, and other animal-forward organizations — like past participant Puppy Songs —  tell heartwarming stories about their four-legged friends while improvisers create scenes inspired by those tales. The best part?