2013 Power Women

Meet Helen Kim Ho, a lawyer who founded an advocacy group; Lee Thomas, head of Georgia’s film industry office; Amy A. Carter, a high school teacher and state representative; and Phyllis Stephens, a longtime economic developer.

Jerry Grillo and Patty Rasmussen

Published: June 2013

The Good Fight

Preserving and protecting the military’s $20-billion impact on the state’s economy.

Jerry Grillo

Published: June 2013

Real Time Matchmakers

Georgia’s Centers of Innovation offer help to the state’s key industries.

Ed Lightsey

Published: June 2013

Brunswick | Golden Isles: Coastal Comeback

New neighbors, more hotel rooms

Ed Lightsey

Published: June 2013

Columbus: Completing The Transformation

Success builds on success

Randy Southerland

Published: June 2013

Carroll County: A Focus On Education

Partnerships, programs, networks

Karen Rosen

Published: June 2013

Economic Development: June 2013

Christy Simo writes about economic development around the state, including a new poultry processing plant in Harris County, insurance jobs in Columbus and expansions at a film studio in Newton County.

Christy Simo

Published: June 2013

Organizations: TurningPoint Women’s Healthcare

Candace Dyer focuses on TurningPoint Women’s Healthcare, offering rehabilitation and physical therapy for women with breast cancer.

Candice Dyer

Published: June 2013

Political Notes: June 2013

Georgia’s First Lady Sandra Deal and Read Across Georgia, more juvenile justice reforms and reestablishing the 2.0 GPA requirement for the HOPE Grant.

Georgia Trend Staff

Published: June 2013

Neely Young: Alive And Well

Without good, strong newspapers, who is going to look after the interests of everyday citizens? Who will report on the bad guys and celebrate the good guys?

Neely Young

Published: June 2013

Business Casual: Guns And Poses

Our views on guns and gun ownership are formed from our life experiences, our upbringing and our personal comfort level – what makes us feel safe.

Susan Percy

Published: June 2013

Georgia View: Grading Accreditation

The loss of accreditation can have crippling effects on an institution, the surrounding community and even some students and faculty.

Bill Crane

Published: June 2013

Economy: Retail Rebound

Large retailers will gain at the expense of smaller ones, and discount retailers will gain at the expense of mid-price and luxury retailers.

Jeffrey Humphreys

Published: June 2013

Sustainable Georgia: Stepping Up

The military’s green movement in Georgia is significant, with programs designed to reduce bases’ impact on our air, land and water.

Ben Young

Published: June 2013

Power Players: Technology Ambassador

AirWatch Chairman Alan Dabbiere says one of Atlanta’s real strengths in recruiting technology companies is the ready supply of affordable talent.

Patty Rasmussen

Published: June 2013

Art Of The Meal: Miso Izakaya

A fun, hip spot in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood serves both sushi and creative cooked dishes to an appreciative and diverse clientele.

Krista Reese

Published: June 2013