11Alive Alumni Reunions

25/06/2025

Former 11Alive producer extraordinaire, Ben Mayer, who went on to New York to produce Morning Joe and Nightly News was recently married. Now his wedding has been featured in Vogue magazine. Congratulations to the happy couple.

Jenna Rubenstein and Benjamin Mayer’s wedding hora dance took place exactly where their relationship first began—on the chilly winter streets of New York City.

20/05/2025

A fund has been set up at the Piedmont Atlanta Brain Tumor Fund in Jon Shirek's memory. There is a link to it in Kaitlyn Ross's beautiful story and in the comments below.

Jon Shirek's family will continue the veteran journalist's legacy by donating to the Piedmont Brain Tumor Center, honoring his battle with glioblastoma.

19/05/2025

As seen on Vintage Atlanta. Great memories.

12/05/2025

Here are those photos!

11/05/2025

It was terrific seeing everyone who attended this year's reunion yesterday at Las Margaritas Latin Restaurant Tequila & Rum Sports Bar. It was great catching up and reminiscing with our former coworkers. Thanks to Janet Glass Dekle and Evelyn Mims for setting this up. Hope you see everyone next time. Thanks to Al Ashe for the photos.

10/05/2025

For those who could not attend, you may watch Jon Shirek's memorial service at this link.

11Alive mourns the loss of veteran reporter Jon Shirek, who passed away after battling brain cancer.

29/04/2025

Family and friends are invited to a private reception immediately following Jon Shirek’s Memorial Service this Sunday.
It will take place at the nearby Sterling Hotel in midtown.
This is gathering isn’t being announced to the public.

20/04/2025

17/04/2025

Jon’s obituary in the AJC.

Jon Shirek, a veteran Atlanta TV news reporter who retired last year from 11Alive after more than 43 years, has died from complications related to brain cancer.

16/04/2025

Thank you, Kaitlyn Ross 11Alive, for capturing the life and spirit of Jon Shirek. Any of us who know Jon know there will never be another.

11Alive mourns the loss of veteran reporter Jon Shirek, who passed away after battling brain cancer.

16/04/2025

We are hearing that Jon Shirek's loved ones are planning a memorial service in May. We will pass along details when we get them.

Meanwhile, you may send condolences to Nancy Nydam, 209 14th Street, N.E., #309, Atlanta, GA 30309.