Philanthropic Atlantans will show their moves on the dance floor for one exciting evening to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter. The event, Dancing Stars of Atlanta, will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Cobb Galleria Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Mirroring the popular TV show "Dancing with the Stars," this event pairs local Atlantans with professional dancers to raise money by gaining votes in a one-night gala dance competition. Supporters can vote online for their favorite dancer prior to the event. Every vote costs $1 and will benefit the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

The 2016 cast includes:

Ken Covers – Realtor at Engel & Völkers Intown

Suzanne Dansby – Community volunteer

Chris Foster - Owner and executive director of A Hand to Hold

Tara Byrne Garner – Developer at Big Canoe Company

Sandra Hutto - Retired benefits specialist

Teri Schneider – Educator at Peachtree Ridge High School. Teri also serves as the gifted program coordinator and is the assistant coach for the seven-time state-champion competition cheer team.

Dino Thompson-Sarmiento – CEO of Blue Flame Resources and Spotted Blue Agency

Dr. Nino Valishvili - Certified clinical research coordinator at NeuroStudies.net

Dr. Farzana Virani – Optometrist at Mt. Vernon Eye Care

Dr. Jackie Walters - Star of the hit Bravo TV show, "Married to Medicine" and OB/GYN at Comprehensive Women's OBGYN

The event will be hosted by Nancy Senner, World 9-Dance champion and professional dance teacher, and Cory Thompson, director of program development at Georgia Piedmont Technical College and former Fox 5 anchor. Celebrity judges include Brenda Wood, evening anchor – 11Alive, Jack Sawyer, president of the southeastern region – Wilmington Trust, and Christjohn Batters, professional dancer and dance instructor.

"We invite everyone to join us for the largest Dancing Stars of Atlanta event ever on May 6," said Dr. Lisa Hasty, 2017 Dancing Stars of Atlanta event chair. "We must band together with the Alzheimer's Association in support of caregivers and the search for a cure."

Currently more than 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease and it is the 6th leading cause of death with no cure or treatment to slow its progression. Alzheimer's disease kills more people than prostate and breast cancer combined. The Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter serves more than 130,000 Georgians living with Alzheimer's disease and their families. With seven offices statewide, the Georgia Chapter provides vital education, support and services in all of Georgia's 159 counties. For more information about the Georgia Chapter visit www.alz.org/georgia.

To vote for your favorite star and to purchase a table to the event, visit www.dancingstarsofatlanta.com. For more information contact Larrica Hubbard at 404-728-6057 or [email protected].