Swan House Ball to honor longtime civic leaders

The 2017 Swan House Ball, to be held April 22, will honor the family of

May

and

Philip H. Alston Sr.

, longtime civic and philanthropic leaders. The impressive roster includes

James L. Alston, Robert C. Alston, Philip H. Alston Jr., Anne Alston Glenn, Birnie Alston Jordan, Cotten Alston, Elkin Alston, Jimmy Alston, Stuart Alston, Alston Glenn, Bob Glenn, Jack Glenn, Lewis Glenn, Amanda Alston Gregory, Fletcher Jordan, Jimmy Jordan

and

Daphne Alston Marane

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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Oct. 31-Nov. 2 includes a Native American Festival, DreamHack’s gaming convention and fall-themed events.

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