People Archive

The Flowering of Barnsley Gardens

First it was an Englishman’s antebellum retreat, and then it was rescued by a German prince. Now this North Georgia resort is getting a new identity from a native son.

Patty Rasmussen

Julie Gerberding: On the Public Health Frontline

The CDC director says it’s time to put the nation’s resources into health protection as well as disease care. She believes her newly restructured agency, which has come under increasing scrutiny from the media and Congress, is ready for the challenge.

Maryn McKenna

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 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.

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

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.

2007 Notables

Our annual listing of noteworthy Georgians

Saxby Chambliss: Capital Influence

Saxby Chambliss, Georgia's senior senator, is one of the most visible lawmakers in Washington. Although he became in Washington. Although he became chair of the Senate's agriculture committee early in his first term, he says following in the footsteps of Richard Russell and Sam Nunn is humbling.

Susan Percy

2006 Legal Elite: Profiles N-Z

Georgia Trend honors the Legal Elite from around Georgia.

Michele Cohen Marill, Bobby Nesbitt and Kenna Simmons

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