Archive of: People

True Believers

Three Georgia advocates are fighting the good fight for the environment, for consumers and for children with special needs.

Jerry Grillo

2007 Most Influential Georgians: Profiles A-L

There is an old Korean proverb that takes a stab at power, influence and the distinction between the two: “Power lasts 10 years; influence not more than a hundred.” Our ninth edition of the 100 Most Influential Georgians puts the spotlight on individuals whose influence has been tested over time, as well as some who have only recently ascended to positions of great power.

2007 Notables

Our annual listing of noteworthy Georgians

2007 Most Influential Georgians: Profiles M-Z

There is an old Korean proverb that takes a stab at power, influence and the distinction between the two: “Power lasts 10 years; influence not more than a hundred.” Our ninth edition of the 100 Most Influential Georgians puts the spotlight on individuals whose influence has been tested over time, as well as some who have only recently ascended to positions of great power.

2007 Hall of Fame

2007 Inductees to Georgia Trend's Most Influential Georgians Hall of Fame are retired Georgia-Pacific chairman and CEO Pete Correll, philanthropist and Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus, and newspaper publisher Billy Morris.

Johnny Isakson: Common Ground

Longtime Republican Johnny Isakson was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2003, after three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, 17 years in the Georgia General Assembly and three years as chairman of the state board of education. His reputation is that of a consensus builder, skilled at working with colleagues from both parties.

Susan Percy

2006 Legal Elite: Personal Injury

Personal Injury

2006 Legal Elite: Pro Bono

Georgia Trend honors the Legal Elite from around Georgia.

2006 Legal Elite: Family Law

2006 Legal Elite: Profiles A-M

For the fourth year, Georgia Trend presents a roster of the state's Legal Elite - attorneys selected by their peers in 11 different practice areas.

Michele Cohen Marill, Bobby Nesbitt and Kenna Simmons