sommer pr press highlights

2024

GIRLSTRONG:  A Fashion Brand on a Mission 11 Alive/WXIA-TV – “Atlanta & Company” – 10.14.24

Women’s athletic apparel company plans event to empower and inspire  Saporta Report – 10.4.24

GIRLSTRONG® Gives Back to Women-Centered Organizations  Yahoo Finance – 10.3.24

East Cobber Lisa Crossley Creates Girlstrong  East Cobber – 9.30.24

Meet Lisa Crossley, Founder/CEO, GIRLSTRONG INC  Shoutout Atlanta – 9.18.24

GIRLSTRONG Empowerment Apparel Melds Fashion with Function  East Cobb City Lifestyle – 9.24

Lou Ladinsky reviews Harry Stern’s new novel, The Insider  Atlanta Jewish Times – 8.7.24

Whitney Reynolds to attend GIRLSTRONG event supporting Girls on the Run Georgia Whitney Reynolds Show – 8.2.24

Lisa Crossley uses her Fashion Background to Market her Brand, GIRLSTRONG Atlanta Jewish Times – 7.31.24

Congregation Etz Chaim to hold ‘People of the Book’ event, featuring Harry Stern & Alex Sinclair  East Cobb News 7.10.24

Diamond Point Development and Castle Hill Investors open self-storage facility in Danbury, CT  Inside Self-Storage – 4.8.24

Intown Stars Sports Training and Events Center Wins Awards from Georgia Business Journal and Atlanta Magazine's 'Best of Atlanta'  The Georgia Sun – 3.28.24

Audrey Galex Launches Children’s Book Turtle Rocks  Atlanta Jewish Times – 3.27.24

Harry Stern Releases Newest Spy Novel, The Insider  Atlanta Jewish Times – 3.27.24

Diamond Point Development Partners With Castle Hill Investors to open CubeSmart Self Storage in Poughkeepsie, NY List Self Storage – 3.25.24

Diamond Point Development develops CubeSmart Self Storage; Opens in Poughkeepsie Mid Hudson News – 3.21.24

OVS’ Sephardic Heritage Festival weaves Food and Music throughout the Weekend Dish Around Town – 3.17.24

Authors Audrey Galex, Roni Robbins, and Harry Stern Launch New Books Rough Draft Atlanta – 3.6.24

Drive-thru health clinics such as SmartMED find market in Post-Pandemic Healthcare Atlanta News First – 2.15.24

Harry Stern Releases New Novel, The Insider  East Cobber – 2.15.24

SmartMED’s Dr. Lathrop Comments on the latest on flu and COVID cases in Georgia Atlanta Journal & Constitution – 1.29.24

Diamond Point Development developer breaks ground on self-storage facility in Maine SpareFoot Storage Beat – 1.9.24

Chef Cristy of Cristy’s Kitchen Shares one of her Healthy and Gluten Free Recipes Dish Around Town – 1.3.24

SmartMED, a Healthcare Trend that makes life easier for Busy Families Atlanta Parent – 1.1.24

2023

Diamond Point Development to build 750-unit self-storage facility in Auburn, Maine MaineBiz – 12.26.23

DPD and The Ardent Companies broke ground on a 100,000-square-foot self storage facility in Auburn, Maine ListSelfStorage.com – 12.26.23

The Daffodil Project - Worldwide daffodil plantings honor Children of the Holocaust Atlanta Journal & Constitution – 12.22.24

SmartMED, the Convenient Option for Drive Thru Medical Care WXIA-TV/11 Alive – 12.21.23

SmartMED’s Dr. Luke Lathrop provides input on the rise in Holiday Viruses Atlanta Journal & Constitution – 12.18.23

Dr. David Weinstein honored for service and expertise by Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Atlanta Jewish Times – 12.13.23

Chef Cristy Kisner, and her Roswell cafe and cookbook, both named "Cristy's Kitchen" Rough Draft Atlanta – 12.7.23

Congregation Or VeShalom’s Elise Meyer is interviewed about delicious Sephardic Hanukkah delicacies WABE/90.1 FM – 12.7.23

Chef Cristy of Cristy's Kitchen shares Gluten-Free recipes for the Holidays WAGA-TV/Good Day Atlanta – 11.22.23

SmartMED Aims to Innovate Healthcare in Atlanta Appen Media – 11.17.23

Congregation Or VeShalom presents its Annual Bazaar & Food Festival WXIA-TV/Atlanta & Company – 11.16.23

A special Congregation Or VeShalom family and their Sephardic baking traditions Atlanta Jewish Times – 11.16.23

Sharon and Kenny Sonenshine honored by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Buckhaven City Lifestyle – 11.2023

Personality Plates by AmyWynne Designs and its new Collection supporting Breast Cancer Awareness WAGA-TV/FOX 5 – 10.30.23

The Sonenshine family honored at 2023 Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s Torch Gala Rough Draft Atlanta – 10.28.23

Terrific interview on Business Radio X - North Fulton with Cristy Kinser of Cristy’s Kitchen Business Radio X – 10.25.23

Amy Strauss Rees with Personality Plates discussed her new Collection and her Mom’s Journey with Breast Cancer Atlanta News First – 10.23.23

Dr. David Weinstein to be Honored at Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Annual Torch Gala Northside Neighbor – 10.18.23

Rosewood Property Company and DPD kick off Construction on New York Self-Storage Project Rosewood Property Company – 8.6.23

Personality Plates by AmyWynne Designs featured as Cover Feature East Cobber – 10.6.23

Dr. Luke Lathrop and Stacy Lathrop discuss SmartMed and its new drive-thru medical clinic model Business Radio X – 10.3.23

Amy Rees launches Breast Cancer initiative through new Personality Plates Collection East Cobb News – 9.6.23

SmartMED Drive-thru Founders to Open New Location in Roswell, GA MDatl.com – 8.8.23

Dr. Luke Lathrop & Stacy Lathrop of Roswell Launch SmartMED Drive-Thru Metro Atlanta CEO – 7.31.23 

Dr. Luke Lathrop and Stacy Lathrop of Roswell Launch SmartMED Drive-Thru Yahoo Finance – 7.28.23

SmartMED Drive-Thru is Revolutionizing the Medical Industry Shelby County Reporter – 7.28.23

Author Roni Robbins’ novel, “Hands of Gold,” wins prestigious International Book Award  TheJ.ca 7.13.23

Roni Robbins wins the American Book Fest 2023 International Book Award  Atlanta Jewish Times - 7.12.23

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Pediatric Dr. of the Year, Chelly Dykes, M.D. devotes time to patients at summer camp and beyond Atlanta Journal & Constitution – 7.1.23

SmartMED Drive-Thru is Revolutionizing the Medical Industry and the Patient Experience All on Georgia – 6.30.23

Cristy Kinser, mother, cook, restaurant owner pens cookbook 'Cristy's Kitchen' Cobb Life Magazine – 6.23.23

Jenifer Goldin’s debut book tackles social media and mom culture Atlanta Journal & Constitution – 5.11.23

Author Jenifer Goldin probes the online lives of moms in her newly-released novel Simply Buckhead Magazine - 4.27.23

At home with Cristina Kisner of Cristy’s Kitchen in Roswell Atlanta Journal & Constitution - 4.26.23

La Feria 2023 features a Spanish culture festival and acclaimed flamenco artists Atlanta Journal & Constitution - 4.17.23

Diamond Point, Ardent Open 700-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Frederick, Maryland REBusinessOnline – 4.17.23

DPD Opens First ‘green’ self-storage facility in Frederick, Maryland The Maryland Daily Record – 4.14.23

First "Green" Climate-Controlled Self-Storage Facility Opens in Maryland Manufacturing.net – 4.14.23

Mayer Stern, Top 10 Winner of Best Self Atlanta’s Under 40 Innovators, Best Self Atlanta – 3.3.2023

Personality Plates, LLC helps to raise more than $1,700 for The Drake HouseEast Cobber – 3.2023

Jenifer Goldin to launch debut novel, Anonymous Mom PostsMiami’s Community News – 2.21.2023

Ladies Night Fundraiser, Hosted by Personality Plates, LLC, Supports The Drake House, Atlanta Jewish Times – 2.15.2023

Jenifer Goldin debuts “mom-culture” novel, Anonymous Mom Posts, Rough Draft Atlanta – 1.24.2023

2022

Authors of “Hanukkah Veronica” discuss book ahead of Book Festival event ArtsATL.org – 11.11.2022

Author Roni Robbins discusses novel at Book Festival of the MJCCA East Cobb News – 11.10.2022

Bonta Friends Celebrate Each other’s Holidays and Traditions Alpharetta City Lifestyle – 11.2022

Authors Wendy Brant and Julie Anne Cooper launch Children’s Book Series Atlanta Jewish Times – 10.13.2022

Pediatric psychologist Dr. Bonney Reed to be honored at CCF Torch Gala The Reporter Newspapers – 10.11.2022

Local co-authors want new Children’s Book Series to unite Cultures Atlanta Journal & Constitution – 9.20.2022

Photographer Ashley Hugghins Inspires Confidence in teens through Unique Portrait Sessions Alpharetta City Lifestyle – 8.2022

Intown Stars opens new $4 million Multi-Sport Facility Atlanta Intown – 7.26.22

Brookhaven photographer Branden May makes a specialty of street scenes Simply Buckhead - 6.2.22

Ray Alyssa Rothman launches new organization to serve Atlanta’s Jewish singles Reporter Newspapers – 5.18.22

Profile of Ashley Hugghins, Portrait Photographer for Teens and Tweens Shoutout Atlanta - 5.11.22

Q&A with author Roni Robbins on family inspired fictional tale 'Hands of Gold' Cobb Life – 5.6.22

Conversation with Personality Plates Founder Amy Rees Voyage ATL – 2.17.22

Brookhaven Photographer Branden May Profile Reporter Newspapers - 2.15.22

AmyWynne Designs Launches Personality Plates City Lifestyle – 2.1.22

Author Roni Robbins Launches new novel, “Hands of Gold” Atlanta Jewish Times - 1.28.22

2019

MJCCA Welcomes the Community to its Hanukkah Events, DeKalb Champion Newspaper, 12.20.19

Book Festival of the MJCCA Announces its 28th Edition, Alpharetta/Roswell Herald, 10.24.19

Sandy Springs Siblings Win Silver Medals at Maccabi Games, Northside Neighbor, 8.8.19

Maccabi Atlanta Welcomes Athletes with Diverse Needs, The Current Hub, 8.27.19 

Golf Tournament raises $450K for MJCCA, Reporter Newspapers, 6.14.19

Pickleball Brings Together Players of all Ages, Atlanta Senior Life, 6.5.19

Congregation Etz Chaim Hosts Gala Honoring Rabbi Shalom Lewis, East Cobber, 5.5.19

Summer Staff Making a Difference, Perimeter North Lifestyle, 5.19

Decatur Teen With Down’s Syndrome is Living her Best Life, Atlanta Journal & Constitution, 3.2.19

30 Days of Fitness, Best Self Atlanta, 1.23.19

2014

MJCCA Prepares for Holocaust Remembrance Day, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 4.18.14

A Jerry’s Habima Theatre Star is BornAtlanta Journal & Constitution, 2.23.14

2013

Success Story: Deanna Bustillos loses 60 poundsAtlanta Journal & Constitution, 8.27.13

2010

Author Brad Meltzer Presents his new Book at the MJCCA, Atlanta Journal & Constitution, 5.17.10

1996

Congregation Or VeShalon Hosts Purim & Sephardic Heritage Festival WXIA 11Alive - 11.16.23

Chef Cristy Kisner's New Cookbook Cristy's Kitchen Good Day Atlanta / WAGA FOX-TV - 4.19.23

'Hanukkah Veronica,’ the first in a new children’s book series  NPR/WABE/90.1 FM 12.19.2022

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Dr. Aja McCutchen Provide Greatly Needed Resources 11 Alive – 10.22.2022

2022 World Autism Day on WXIA-TV / Channel 11 – 4.1.22

Challenge Island holds National STEM Day activities at local schools; launches new Children's Book Series on 11 Alive/WXIA-TV - 11.8.21

National STEM Day / Challenge Island on WXIA-TV / Channel 11 – 11.1.21

Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza Returns with an In-Person Show  on Good Day Atlanta / WAGA FOX-TV - 7.26.21

Sign Greeters Helps Grove City Family Celebrates Daughter’s 2nd "Spinaversary" on WCMH-TV/NBC4 - 7.5.21

Asian Sorority learns Self-Defense Skills from StandStrong on WLFI-TV / Channel 8 - 5.21.21

Theatre Emory presents ‘Labzik: Tales Of A Clever Pup’ on WABE/90.1 FM/NPR - 5.21.21

Sign Greeters Helps Local Family Celebrate a 100th Birthday, WXIA-TV/NBC, 2.24.21

Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza’s exciting new Offerings, WABE/90.1 FM/NPR, 1.21.21

AWE: Wedding Planning During a Pandemic, Good Day Atlanta / WAGA-FOX TV, 1.14.21

Sign Greeters’ Happy Thanksgiving!, WXIA-TV/11Alive, 12.30.20

CEO Stacie Francombe is interviewed about Sign Greeters, Business Radio X, 12.22.20

Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza 2021, WXIA-TV/11Alive, 11.26.20

Challenge Island Offers Creative, Virtual Tools And Resources For Parents, Teachers, WABE/90.1 FM/NPR, 9.1.20

Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration, WSB-TV/Channel 2, 4.30.19

Geordie Francombe stars in “Misfits & Monsters”, WAGA-TV, 8.8.18

Bestselling Author Emily Giffin presents her New Book at the MJCCA, WXIA-TV/Channel 11, 7.3.18

Author Mark Bittman Presents his new Cookbook at the Book Festival of the MJCCA, WABE/90.1 FM/NPR, 5.17.18

Jerry’s Habima Theatre Brings Hope to a Local Family, WXIA-TV/Channel 11, 1.2.18

Carson Kressley Appears at the Book Festival of the MJCCA, WAGA-TV/Channel, 11.15.16

Local Producer Discusses the Impact of Jerry’s Habima Theatre, WXIA-TV/Channel 11, 2.24.16

Rain Pryor Brings Her One-Woman Show to Atlanta, WAGA-TV/Channel 5, 1.25.15

Spotlight on Jerry’s Habima Theatre, CNN, 5.2.14