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Circle of Hope

Candice Dyer,

Resources for domestic violence were scarce in North Georgia before Circle of Hope was founded in 1987 as a grassroots effort to establish a 24-hour hotline and a support group. Volunteers spent two years remodeling a donated farmhouse, and the…

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Tommy Nobis Center

Candice Dyer,

Atlanta Falcons defensive star Tommy Nobis was the first player ever drafted by the football franchise in late 1965 and was later known as “Mr. Falcon.” When he was not on the gridiron, Nobis volunteered his time with the Georgia…

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The Donovan’s Venom

Candice Dyer,

"Attach a melody, and your mind retains it,” says a classically trained concert pianist named The Donovan Vernon (who goes by “The Donovan”). He poses the question: “When was the last time you recited your ABCs? Even if it was…
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Be Someone

Candice Dyer,

When he was 13, Orrin Hudson was in and out of foster care. Lacking direction, he was a member of a gang and was headed for trouble. Difference Maker: Orrin Hudson, founder of the nonprofit Be Someone,…