If your relationship didn’t survive the pandemic, fret not! We found the hottest bachelors and bachelorettes in the city to increase the odds of you meeting your match. We brought the heat to officially unveil this year’s 20 MOST ELIGIBLE ATLANTANS. As social distancing fizzles out of sight, we advise you to snatch up one of these striking singles before they hit the Atlanta streets! Be sure to come party with them at Tongue & Groove Aug. 18!
Lauren Teknipp PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Model, Ursula Wiedmann Models
Instagram: @laurenteknipp
Originally from: Cleveland, Ohio
Currently lives in: Henry County
College: University of Georgia
Your biggest turn-ons: Cares about health/ fitness, intelligent, likes to have fun, someone who pushes me
Your ideal date: I wouldn’t want it to feel like a date at all. My ideal date is hanging out, maybe taking a hike or doing something active outdoors with good food.
You know you’re in love when: I haven’t been in love; I’ll let you know when I find it!
The person, dead or alive, you would want to meet most: Jesus Christ. But a close second is Princess Diana.
Chris Tasos PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Senior marketing operations analyst, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
Instagram: @chris_tasos
Originally from: Moscow; raised in Cumming
Currently lives in: Reynoldstown
College: University of Georgia
Your ideal date: I enjoy getting to know someone and their background, so I tend to meet for dinner and drinks!
Your favorite hobbies: Yoga, hiking, working out
The part of the body you notice about someone first: Smile
You can’t get enough of: Chips and queso
Megan Dowling PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Hairstylist, Johanna Clark Hair
Instagram: @yesimmegan
Originally from: Jesup, Ga.
Currently lives in: Buckhead
College: Paul Mitchell the School Atlanta
Describe yourself in three words: Funny, strong-willed and independent
Your biggest turn-ons: Good cologne, pretty teeth and financial responsibility
Your guilty pleasure: A glass of wine, a cozy blanket and a reality show
Your signature drink: Definitely a Red Bull and vodka. I need all the caffeine these days!
Rodman Randolph PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Actor, film producer, event coordinator
Instagram: @reelrodman
Originally from: Fauquier, Va.
Currently lives in: Buckhead
College: Acting trade school in Charlotte
Your weekend go-tos in Atlanta: T&G, Embr, Koo Koo Room, Misfits, Blue Martini, Believe
The part of the body you notice about someone first: Their eyes—I’m all about eye contact.
The people who inspire you most: Will Smith and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Both are what I thrive to be as a man/father/ philanthropist.
Your signature drink: Tequila and pineapple
Bianca De La Torre PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Renovation project manager/interior designer, De La Torre Designs; print marketing designer, Stanton Home Furnishings
Instagram: @thebiancadelatorre
Originally from: Palm Springs, Calif.
Currently lives in: Buckhead
College: New York Institute of Art and Design
Your weekend go-tos in Atlanta: Last-minute concerts, bowling at The Painted Pin and a drive-in movie at Starlight
You know you’re in love when: I take my phone off of ‘Do Not Disturb’ while working. It sounds crazy, but this is a huge step for me.
The key to your heart: The ability to make me belly laugh
Your guilty pleasure: Staying in with an XL pepperoni pizza and watching comically bad horror movies
William Walker PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Human resources business partner, City of Atlanta
Instagram: @iequallife
Originally from: New Orleans
Currently lives in: Midtown
College: St. Edward’s University
You can’t get enough of: The gym and photography
If someone peeked at your current playlist, they’d find: Lil Baby, Stunna 4 Vegas, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, Rico Nasty
The person, dead or alive, you would want to meet most: Bernie Mac
Your signature drink: Tequila straight, no chaser
Hannah Haylen PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Singer
Instagram: @hannahhaylen
Originally from: Wamego, Kan.
Currently lives in: Smyrna College:
Kansas State University Your ideal date: Daisies at the door, front-row concert seats, embarrassing dance moves at Johnny’s Hideaway… and finishing with a late-night snack at Taco Bell
Your favorite hobbies: Making silly TikToks and planning vacations I can’t afford
Your guilty pleasure: Treating DoorDash like a buffet. I will order multiple items from three different places.
Your signature drink: Tequila and water with three limes
Andrew Blooms PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Painter and tattoo artist
Instagram: @andrew.blooms
Originally from: Marietta
Currently lives in: Castleberry Hill
College: University of Georgia
Your weekend go-tos in Atlanta: Art museums, live music, DJ sets and, of course, food
Your guilty pleasure is: Boba tea and dessert
The best advice you’ve ever been given: Focus on what is wrong and right, not who is wrong or right.
Describe yourself in three words: Crazy, rich (in life), Asian
Oliya Abbasi PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Nursing student, surgical assistant, NCCPT personal trainer
Instagram: @oliya.abbasi
Originally from: Lawrenceville
Currently lives in: West Midtown
College: Georgia Southern University
Your biggest turn-ons: Nice teeth and eye contact
Your favorite hobbies: Working out, hiking, sports games and trying new restaurants
Your favorite restaurants in Atlanta: Bar Vegan in Ponce City Market (I’m not a vegan but the vibes and food are immaculate), Sweet Auburn Barbecue and Fellini’s Pizza
Your signature drink: Vodka and club soda with two limes, or pinot grigio
Isaac Urichko PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Senior manager, business development, Driven Brands Inc.
Instagram: @isaac_urichko
Originally from: Longwood, Fla.
Currently lives in: Midtown
College: Florida State University
Your weekend go-tos in Atlanta: BeltLine, pool and church
Your favorite restaurants in Atlanta: Little Rey, Umi, Sweet Auburn Barbecue
Your greatest ambition in life: Raise and support a family
If someone peeked at your current playlist, they’d find: Kid Cudi, The Killers, Goth Babe and way too many genres that Spotify Wrapped made up
Sophia Dashing PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Singer-songwriter
Instagram: @sophiadashing
Originally from: Atlanta
Currently lives in: Buckhead
College: Fashion/arts school in Paris
Your biggest turn-ons: Someone with an open mind, intellectual stimulation
Your favorite restaurants in Atlanta: The Garden Room, Umi, Marcel
You can’t get enough of: Singing and writing music, and spending time with the people
I love Your greatest ambition in life: I would love to change the world with my music. To travel the world and perform and to connect with others. To heal the collective in any way and do more humanitarian work with my platform.
Ryan Rearden PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: President/owner, Domaine Nightclub, Midtown Beach Club, The Atlanta Event Center
Instagram: @ryan.rearden
Originally from: Winston-Salem, N.C.
Currently lives in: Buckhead
College: University of Georgia
Your ideal date: Flying to a random place to eat whatever that town is known for
Your weekend go-tos in Atlanta: Domaine and Midtown Beach
Your favorite restaurants in Atlanta: Atlas and Umi
Your signature drink: Dom Pérignon
Tinara Westbrook PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Owner, Anna Santana Hair LLC
Instagram: @tinarawestbrook
Originally from: Sunrise Beach, Mo.
Currently lives in: Buckhead Heights
Your ideal date: I appreciate when a man has the date planned out and lets me know what time to be ready. It is such a turnoff when a guy asks me what I want to do. Effort is attractive.
Your weekend go-tos in Atlanta: Early walk in Piedmont Park, shopping in Buckhead Village, then dinner with friends
Your favorite restaurants in Atlanta: Eight Sushi Lounge, Marcel, Poor Calvin’s
The TV show you could binge over and over again: Definitely Money Heist. I love that show so much!
Alex Taylor PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Regional account director, Tandem Diabetes Care
Instagram: @atay10r
Originally from: Parkersburg, W.Va.
Currently lives in: Buckhead
College: Marshall University
Your biggest turn-ons: Confidence, communication, work ethic, family-oriented
Your favorite restaurants in Atlanta: Delbar, Storico Fresco, Marcel, Fudo
The TV show you could binge over and over again: Ozark
The best advice you’ve ever been given: Don’t treat life as a scrimmage because the game clock is always running.
Jordan Leary PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: District manager, Ketel One USA
Instagram: @jkleary_
Originally from: Griffin, Ga.
Currently lives in: Brookhaven
College: Ensynergy Southeastern School of Esthetics and Southern Crescent College
You know you’re in love when: I feel 100% myself and the relationship is flowing with ease.
Your guilty pleasure: Bingeing Housewives on Bravo with my favorite snacks
Your favorite restaurants in Atlanta: Dirty Rascal, Hal’s Steakhouse, Le Colonial and Superica
Something people would never guess about you: I’m great in the kitchen and can whip up the best skinny margarita.
Stephen Johnson PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Senior business transformation consultant, Capgemini
Instagram: @istephenjohnson
Originally from: Orlando
Currently lives in: Midtown
College: Oglethorpe University
You know you’re in love when: Things just click— in silence or in conversation, out on the town or at home, in the good times and bad
Your weekend go-tos in Atlanta: Piedmont Park, the BeltLine and the pool
The person who would play you in a movie about your life: Chris Evans
You can’t get enough of: Traveling—anywhere and everywhere
Pelar Fullilove PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Realtor, Engel & Völkers Atlanta
Instagram: @pelarfullilove
Originally from: Milwaukee
Currently lives in: Buckhead
College: American Intercontinental University, Los Angeles
The key to your heart: Feed my floral obsession. I love flowers!
Your favorite hobbies: Anything outdoors that allows me to wear minimal makeup and sneakers!
You can’t get enough of: Tuna tartare
Your signature drink: Prosecco
Jamal Paige PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Client engineering leader, U.S. financial services market, IBM
Instagram: @jamal.paige_
Originally from: Southwest Atlanta
Currently lives in: Vinings
College: Georgia Tech and Duke University’s Fuqua
School of Business Your weekend go-tos in Atlanta: Wine tasting at VinoTeca in Inman Park and morning runs at Piedmont Park
You know you’re in love when: You are ready to share your world with your partner.
Something people would never guess about you: I played running back at Georgia Tech from 2008 to 2012 and was part of the 2009 ACC championship team.
Your favorite restaurants in Atlanta: Atlas and KR SteakBar
Hannah McCormick PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Marketing manager, Anna Bella Fine Lingerie
Instagram: @hannahgmccormick
Originally from: Huntsville, Ala.
Currently lives in: Brookhaven
College: Kennesaw State University
Your biggest turn-ons: Someone who is confident, loves adventure and knows how to have fun
Your weekend go-tos in Atlanta: The BeltLine, Gypsy Kitchen, Habitat, Yebo Beach Haus
The TV show you could binge over and over again: Sex and the City
The person who inspires you most: My dad. He’s so humble and has such a positive outlook on life.
Allen Devlin PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
Occupation: Anchor, CBS46
Instagram: @allendevlin
Originally from: Atlanta
Currently lives in: Midtown/Atlantic Station
College: University of South Carolina (undergrad), Columbia University (graduate)
Your ideal date: Anything that will give us the opportunity to dive into what I hope is authentic conversation, whether that’s a nice dinner with a view or a relaxing jazz club with a few drinks
The part of the body you notice about someone first: Their face and their smile, for sure; everything else is secondary.
Your guilty pleasure: Listening to a new favorite song 1,000 times until I hate it
The key to your heart: Allowing me to be 100% me around you and you feeling comfortable enough to be 100% you around me
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