Up Front Archive

Political Notes: November 2012

A new Deal floor leader, turmoil in the Fulton County Elections office, the archives dispute and Richardson tries for a comeback.

Georgia Trend Staff

Economic Development: October 2012

Christy Simo writes about economic development, including manufacturing in Bartow County and biotech in Oakwood

Christy Simo

Organizations: Go, Eat, Give

Candice Dyer focuses on a nonprofit called “Go, Eat, Give,” which arranges vacations that combine volunteering with cooking instruction.

Candice Dyer

Political Notes: October 2012

Metro Atlanta chair races, confusion in Clayton and Barge comes out against the charter school amendment.

Georgia Trend Staff

Economic Development: September 2012

Christy Simo writes about economic development around the state, including a CBS IT and software center in Sandy Springs and MG International’s expansion in Dallas.

Christy Simo

Organizations: Community Health Works

Candice Dyer focuses on the Macon-based Community Health Works, a coalition of medical, community and education leaders.

Candice Dyer

Political Notes: September 2012

Finding a Plan B for transportation, the PSC’s Eaton facing Democratic opposition in November, and lots of voter support for ethics reform.

Georgia Trend Staff

Economic Development: August 2012

Christy Simo writes about new jobs coming to Chattooga County and other economic development activity around the state.

Christy Simo

Organizations: The Next Stop Foundation

Candice Dyer reports on The Next Stop Foundation, which offers social, recreational and educational activities for developmentally challenged adults

Candice Dyer

Political Notes: August 2012

The sweet taste of victory in the water wars, Blackwell to the Supreme Court, Lowery to Charlotte and Jepson chairing the Georgia Ports Authority.