In recession, black-tie events tighten belts | ajc.com

In recession, black-tie events tighten belts | ajc.com: "The April 22 Flavors of Atlanta gala for the Georgia chapter of the American Liver Foundation should net about $90,000 — $30,000 less than last year and well below the original goal of $175,000. And the May 2 Wings of Mercy ball for the St. Joseph’s Mercy Foundation is likely to net around $200,000, some $70,000 less than last year."