We take a deep breath and begin the count down…10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.  In a blink of an eye a new year appears.  There is laughter, hugs, kisses and toasts. The party continues and life goes on.

The holidays — the best of the times for gadgets…the worst of times for a pair of Air Jordan sneakers…but still brings out the best (well…in Atlanta at least)!

Philanthropist and entertainment mogul, Devyne Stephens and a host of his celebrity friends toasted the holiday with the biggest charity event of the season at the historical Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta, GA on December 22, 2011.

Friday, December 9th marked the 21st Anniversary of the Captain Planet Foundation celebrating the works of individuals helping to save and sustain our environment.  The beautiful water dance of Beluga whales was an amazing backdrop at the Foundation’s annual benefit gala, which drew 700+ of the environmentally conscious elite of Atlanta to the Georgia Aquarium.

For the fourth consecutive year, Allstate is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by encouraging individuals to volunteer in their communities on MLK Day 2012 (Jan. 16) through its National “Give Back Day” program.

This past Sunday, the Frank Ski Kids Foundation held its 8th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction to raise funds for the organizations children whose lives are enriched each year by the phenomenal foundation.