December 2006

Southwest Georgia: A Brighter Outlook

New industry, new jobs, new housing

Economic development updates for Southwest Georgia, Forsyth/ Monroe and Fitzgerald/Ben Hill.

Ed Lightsey

Published: December 2006

Forsyth/Monroe County: Growth And Change

Tourism and a new state facility

Tourism and a new state facility

Karen Kennedy

Published: December 2006

Fitzgerald/Ben Hill County: Small Place, Big Thinking

Courting new businesses; cherishing history and chickens

Courting new businesses; cherishing history and chickens

Randy Southerland

Published: December 2006

Commercial Real Estate Women Of Atlanta

When Commercial Real Estate Women of Atlanta (CREW) hosts the national organization's convention this month, president Tonya Creekmore says women might actually outnumber men in commercial real estate in the city - for a few days, at least.

Kenna Simmons

Published: December 2006

Savannah Chamber of Commerce

It would be easy to say that, when a group of merchants gathered in Savannah on Dec. 13, 1806 to form a chamber of commerce, they had no idea what their city would become. But the Savannah Chamber of Commerce has always been pretty far-sighted, so it's entirely possible that if the same group viewed the city and the organization today, its members wouldn't be surprised.

Kenna Simmons

Published: December 2006

The GreenRoom: December 2006

The wolf may be at Georgia's back door. The state Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division has announced an application by LS Power Associates to build and operate a coal-fired power plant in Early County.

Ben Young

Published: December 2006

Political RoundUp: December 2006

When President George W. Bush finally signed a bill authorizing the construction of a fortified fence along 700 miles of the U.S.-Mexican border, several Georgia congressmen were cheering him on.

Tom Crawford

Published: December 2006

2006 Legal Elite

For the fourth year, Georgia Trend presents a roster of the state's Legal Elite.

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.

Susan Percy

Published: December 2006

Neely Young: Of Walls and Legacies

As a result of the wall Perdue has built between himself and the media, very few members of the public will hear of the marvelous cultural change in state government. This is a wall Perdue could easily breach - to his benefit.

Neely Young

Published: December 2006

Vacating the Stupid Zone

Some of us are lucky enough to have colleagues who can provide a sounding board or offer counsel ranging from a simple, "Why?' to a more direct, "Are you out of your mind?"

Susan Percy

Published: December 2006

Canoe: Familiar And Brand-New

Chef Carvel Grant Gould's menu offers seasonal specials with seafood and game, often ingeniously paired with unexpected vegetables and garnishes.

Krista Reese

Published: December 2006