Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta 2012 Blue Jean Ball October 13 at the Atlanta History Center

Help make Atlanta safer by supporting the Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta Reward Fund. Crime Stoppers’ 2012 Blue Jean Ball is October 13 at the Atlanta History Center’s Tullie Smith Farm. Denim-clad guests will enjoy a night of music, barbecue and fun with friends and neighbors.

Get involved by buying tickets or becoming a sponsor and you’ll be helping raise funds for Crime Stoppers’ reward program.

“By pledging early, strong support, our sponsors are helping ensure the evening will accomplish its ultimate goal: Having a direct impact in taking criminals off the street,” says Hala Moddelmog, President of Arby's Restaurant Group, who is serving as Honorary Chair, along with her husband Steve. “And while our purpose for the organization and the evening is quite serious, we’re pleased that the event will be a relaxed good time.”

Music will be provided by Bogey & The Viceroy and food is by LowCountry Barbecue. The 2011 Blue Jean Ball raised more than $65,000, which translates to 32 dangerous predators taken off our streets and preventing more than 320 additional crimes from ever being committed. Moddelmog says this year’s fundraising goal is $100,000.

Event chairs are Thad Ellis, Senior Vice President at Cousins Properties, and Tom Ratchford, Founder of Formulytics, both of whom serve on the board of Crime Stoppers.

“The Blue Jean Ball is a great night of fun and a way for citizens to come together and take an active role in keeping neighborhoods safe,” Ellis says. “You can network with like-minded people and businesses who also are investing in the safety of our community.”

Current sponsors: 

• Arby’s
• SunTrust Bank Atlanta
• David & Jennifer Kahn Family Foundation
• United Distributors
• Georgia Power Company
• Private Bank of Buckhead
• Sarah and Sean O’Brien

The 2012 Blue Jean Ball is Saturday, October 13 at the Tullie Smith Farm at the Atlanta History Center from   6:30-11p.m. Information, tickets and sponsorships: www.CSGABlueJeanBall.com.

More information:

• Purchase tickets (individual - $125, couple - $500, or Posse - $1,000); or
• Sign on at these sponsor levels – Sheriff’s Deputies ($2,500), Texas Rangers ($5,000) or U.S. Marshals ($10,000). Or contact Lauren Abbott, LAbbott@AtlantaPoliceFoundation.org or 404-586-0180.

With the help of anonymous citizens and support from the business community – and from individuals and businesses like you, Crime Stoppers is achieving amazing results helping the Atlanta Police Department make Atlanta a safer city:

• Number of tips received have increased 119%, from 843 in 2007 to 1,848 in 2011;
• Since 2007, tips led to more than 393 arrests: 89 homicides have been solved, 91 burglars and armed robbers have been captured and 24 predators arrested for rape or sexual assault;
• More than 31 illegal guns confiscated and more than $319,000 in recovered property and seized drugs;
• Continued collaboration with local schools through Campus Crime Stoppers to keep our schools and children safe; and
• Average rewards paid for tips that get a murderer off the streets - $2,000; solve armed robberies - $1,500; and help apprehend a burglar - $1,000.

To learn more about Crime Stoppers: www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers is a program of the Atlanta Police Foundation.