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first_reported: 2026-11-05 23:11 EST
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# Angie and Sam Allen named philanthropists of the year

The 2026 National Philanthropy Day luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium Ballroom on Nov. 5 honored Angie and Sam Allen as philanthropists of the year.

Section: [Culture & Events](/atlanta/section/life.md) · Entities: [Angie Allen](/atlanta/wiki/angie-allen.md), [Sam Allen](/atlanta/wiki/sam-allen.md), [Georgia Aquarium](/atlanta/wiki/georgia-aquarium.md)

## Coverage

- [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com/reporters-notebook-national-philanthropy-day-westside-stride-shakespeare-at-sunset/reporters-notebook/derek/), 2026-11-05 23:11 EST: Reporter’s Notebook: National Philanthropy Day; Westside Stride; Shakespeare at Sunset

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