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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Not Your "Standard" VIP Gathering

Atlanta's media elite _ and a fair number of posturing politicos _ gathered at Grant Park's Standard bistro Wednesday night for an "eat, drink and be wary" at the scene of the crime where bartender, John Henderson, was slain.



Henderson, 27, died from gunshot wounds during an early-morning robbery of the popular neighborhood destination; patrons and area residents are outraged that nearly two months have passed without an arrest in the case.

There remains a substantial reward outstanding leading to the capture of Henderson's assailants. Further contributions to the fund can be donated by visiting: The Atlanta Police Foundation's web site.

There was heavy APD presence on this occasion...and one aspirant to the seat Mayor Shirley Franklin will vacate (too soon) virtually guaranteed a plan to put hundreds more police officers on intown patrol, if elected.



Okay, okay...on with the name-dropping: Olympic hurdling hero Edwin Moses;


micro-marketing whiz Michael Larkin; "The Real Fashionistas of the ATL" Tiffany Davis and Nedra Rhone J'Adore Magazine Executive Editor Dennis Byron and his chief writer, Andrea Janise;

financial planners Martina Jimenez and Ana Maria Encean; the Atlanta Press Club's Executive Director, Lauri Strauss; the tireless advocates of fabulous intown living, Caren West and Kate Thacker of CWPR;

digital branding manager Adrienne Large; event organizer Tom Houck; photo-journalist John Glenn; a slew of Delta Airlines media execs including Susan Elliott, Betsy Talton, Kent Landers and Ed Stewart; immigration attorney Skeeter-Jo Francois; and the legendary local business chronicler, Maria Saporta.

1: A cadre of Delta communications execs
2: Tom Houck hugging Edwin Moses
3: J'Adore magazine's brain-trust
4: Market forecasters Jiminez and Encean
5: Kate and Caren from CWPR
ALL PHOTOS: jimiflixphotography

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