Oglethorpe University's Lupton Hall was named in1922 for John Thomas Lupton, who owned the Southern franchise of Coca-Cola Co. Now its bell tower has been named in honor of the  Özgörkey  family. 

Cemal Özgörkey has come a long way from the $7,000 Buick Regal he bought with mostly borrowed money as an Oglethorpe University student more than 30 years ago.The monthly payment was $232.78, and…

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As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world. An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils...