January 2013

Georgian Of The Year: All Business

In a state ready for strong leadership at the top, Gov. Nathan Deal was the right man at the right time. He’s already looking ahead to a second term.

Susan Percy

Published: January 2013

Most Influential Georgians: Georgia's Power List

Georgia Trend’s annual listing of the state’s most powerful and influential citizens who affect the lives and livelihoods of all Georgians.

Edited By Jerry Grillo

Published: January 2013

Hall Of Fame: Lasting Influence

Charles Loudermilk and Monica Pearson join Georgia Trend’s Most Influential Hall of Fame.

Patty Rasmussen

Published: January 2013

Most Influential Georgians: Notables

A roster of Notable Georgians.

Edited By Jerry Grillo

Published: January 2013

On A Roll

Three Middle Georgia regions that voted for the T-SPLOST are preparing for $1.8 billion in transportation improvements.

Ben Young

Published: January 2013

Cobb County: Team Effort

Job creation and higher education.

Randy Southerland

Published: January 2013

Bryan County: Economic Power

A port, a fort and an interstate.

Ed Lightsey

Published: January 2013

Economic Development: January 2013

Christy Simo writes about economic development, including a sports complex in Emerson, logistics jobs in Gainesville and a new plant in Cordele. Candice Dyer looks at the nonprofit ToolBank USA headquartered in Atlanta.

Christy Simo

Published: January 2013

Organizations: ToolBank USA

Candice Dyer looks at the nonprofit ToolBank USA headquartered in Atlanta.

Candice Dyer

Published: January 2013

Political Notes: January 2013

Eaton will chair PSC, Kemp will look at Fulton elections problems and Abrams wins a Kennedy Award.

Georgia Trend Staff

Published: January 2013

Neely Young: A Legislative Wish List

It’s time to take a look at Georgia’s outdated 16-year-old school dropout age, a remnant of our agricultural past.

Neely Young

Published: January 2013

Economy: The National Outlook

There’s lots of uncertainty in many critical federal government policy areas, including the budget, the tax code and regulation.

Jeffrey Humphreys

Published: January 2013

Business Casual: What's Next, Guys?

This is a real wake-up-and-smell-the-coffee moment, gents. The world is becoming less male-centric and more inclusive.

Susan Percy

Published: January 2013

Georgia View: The Victor And The Spoils

If Victor Hill is convicted on one or more of the felony charges he is facing, he becomes ineligible to hold the office of Sheriff of Clayton County.

Bill Crane

Published: January 2013

Sustainable Georgia: More Biking, Less Driving

Land use will drive smart growth; but on a grassroots level, there is evidence that a rising number of Georgians do want options, and one in particular is gaining traction: bicycles.

Ben Young

Published: January 2013

Art Of The Meal: One Eared Stag

One Eared Stag in Inman Park exemplifies an era: the post-crash, quietly confident attitudes of a new wave of eateries – with great cocktails.

Krista Reese

Published: January 2013

Power Players: Readers And Writers

The Georgia Review is part of the literary magazine world, says its editor Stephen Corey. The primary commitment is publishing new work that is special, unusual and important.

Patty Rasmussen

Published: January 2013