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Ralda Lefkoff Reish
January 28, 2026, 10:51 am
Obituary: Ralda Lefkoff Reish
Ralda Lefkoff Reish, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2026, at the age of 88.
Past Coalition President Eric Tanenblatt poses with City Council member, Wayne Martin, and Secretary of State candidate Dana Barrett.
January 28, 2026, 10:20 am
Coalition Chair Rodbell Welcomes New CEO, Members
Top leaders network and learn more about the airport and port system.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Member Bar has a mix of tabletops, comfortable couches and chairs.
September 11, 2024, 10:25 am
Standard Club Renovation Recalls History & Legacy
Paul Silver and Michael Jacobson share their vision for the renovation: Preserving Our Past, Forging Our Future.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Glowing at their wedding day, fourth wife, Joanne, shared some wild adventures with Charlie. Rabbi Phil Krantz performed the ceremony.
June 26, 2024, 10:59 am
‘Man in Full’ Hits Home for Atlantans
Netflix’s release of the “Man in Full” series leaves us guessing about the real characters so beloved by Atlantans -- even if they were risk takers and “lived life large.”
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Buckhead Coalition Chairman Eric Tanenblatt addressed the crowd.
January 31, 2024, 10:21 am
Tanenblatt and Selig Ignite Coalition Lunch
Unity, safety, and progress were the Buckhead Coalition’s agenda on Jan. 25.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Eric Tanenblatt has been selected as the new chairman of the Buckhead Coalition. He also is the Dentons law firm’s global chair of public policy and regulation, which represent clients dealing with government entities.
January 25, 2023, 11:02 am
Tanenblatt Tapped for Top Buckhead Post
Eric Tanenblatt is eager to weigh in on important issue related to Buckhead’s quality of life.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Jay Davis and Sam Olens feel strongly connected to the health of Buckhead and the city.
April 12, 2022, 1:28 pm
32nd Annual Buckhead Coalition Luncheon
On Wednesday, March 30, Atlanta’s top tier politicians gathered to salute late mayor Sam Massell and lay out a road map for his legacy and the health of the city.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Jaffe with Massell in 2020 at the Buckhead Business Association Annual lunch, perhaps his last public appearance.
March 31, 2022, 1:34 pm
The Lighter Side of the Late Sam Massell (z”l)
Marcia Jaffe recalls the former mayor's affinity for the lighter side of things.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell passed away on March 13.
March 31, 2022, 1:34 pm
Sam Massell Laid to Rest as Leaders Extol His Jewish Values
Atlanta’s only Jewish mayor, Sam Massell, was given an emotional “send off” by dignitaries and family at The Temple.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Buckhead area of Atlanta, Ga.
November 9, 2021, 7:05 pm
Buckhead’s Future: To-Be-Determined
The question that would appear on next November’s ballot would ask: Should we stay or should we go?
By Dave Schechter
July 15, 2021, 9:54 am
The Lowdown I Bet You Didn’t Know … Sam Massell
Lean in to hear some of the off-the-cuff remarks about what makes Sam Massell tick.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
This Disney canister set makes baking more fun.
January 13, 2021, 3:03 pm
Disney Collector Lives in ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’
Gail Solomon’s collection of Disney objects enlivens her Buckhead condo with multi-tiered snow globes, classic characters and a red ‘Disney Kitchen.’
By Chana Shapiro
Passover food was for sale every year for customers of the Snack ’N Shop.
October 28, 2020, 6:50 am
Snack ’N Shop: Iconic Gathering Place
The family-owned neighborhood deli for 43 years was a popular destination where Atlanta leaders, Jews and Jewish groups congregated, held meetings and schmoozed.
By Susanne Katz
Sam Massell is retiring from leading the Buckhead Coalition for over 30 years.
July 3, 2020, 5:57 am
Buckhead Coalition Names Massell Successor
Former Atlanta mayor Sam Massell is retiring from his position as head of the Buckhead Coalition.
By Paula Baroff
Retiring Buckhead Coalition president Sam Massell encourages cooperation between banks and nonprofits.
March 11, 2020, 11:57 am
Buckhead Coalition Pushes Banks to Help Nonprofits
The Buckhead Coalition leads effort to connect community banks and nonprofits.
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