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20 Most Eligible Atlantans 2022

Cora Griffen Cora Griffen | August 1, 2022 | People Feature

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


LAUREN Teknipp PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


CHRIS Tasos PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


MEGAN Dowling PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


RODMAN Randolph PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


BIANCA De La Torre PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


WILLIAM Walker PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


HANNAH Haylen PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


ANDREW Blooms PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


OLIYA Abbasi PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


ISAAC Urichko PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


SOPHIA Dashing PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


RYAN Rearden PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


TINARA Westbrook PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


ALEX Taylor PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


JORDAN Leary PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


STEPHEN Johnson PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


PELAR Fullilove PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


JAMAL Paige PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


HANNAH McCormick PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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


ALLEN Devlin PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRIAN CRUMB SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE CHEETAH
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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