July 2012

Finding The Power

Rich in sunshine and trees, Georgia is poised to capitalize on the demand for alternative energy sources

Ben Young

Published: July 2012

Georgia Gold

50 years and counting for these four companies

Jerry Grillo

Published: July 2012

University With A Mission

Mercer thrives on service learning

Patty Rasmussen

Published: July 2012

More Than Cookies And Camping

Girl Scouts have come a long way since the organization was founded 100 years ago in Savannah. But the emphasis is still on developing potential and encouraging leadership.

Karen Rosen

Published: July 2012

On The Road Again

The Heart and Soul Tour makes its 11th visit to revitalized downtowns throughout the state

Ed Lightsey

Published: July 2012

Douglasville/Douglas County: Coming Back

Location, optimism and a good business climate

Randy Southerland

Published: July 2012

Statesboro/Bulloch County: Brisk Business

Manufacturing, research, retail

Ed Lightsey

Published: July 2012

Organizations: Global Soap Project

Candice Dyer tells the story of the Global Soap Project, founded in Atlanta to promote good hygiene in developing countries.

Candice Dyer

Published: July 2012

Economic Development: July 2012

Christy Simo writes about economic development around the state, including an NCR expansion in Columbus that should add 100 jobs.

Christy Simo

Published: July 2012

Political Notes: July 2012

Good grades for Republicans Graves and Broun from the National Taxpayers Union, Hooks leaving the Senate, and the bi-partisan T-SPLOST bandwagon.

Georgia Trend Staff

Published: July 2012

Neely Young: HB 87 Targets Business

This anti-immigration law is burdensome, punitive and confusing and will keep companies from moving to Georgia.

Neely Young

Published: July 2012

Business Casual: Linking Up To D.C.

Transportation was on everyone’s mind as LINK travelers were unabashedly looking ahead to the July 31 statewide referendum.

Susan Percy

Published: July 2012

Georgia View: A New-City Epidemic

Demographic and political shifts across Fulton, DeKalb and Gwinnett counties continue to fuel a surge of new cities.

Bill Crane

Published: July 2012

Economy: Asian Buying Power

The increasing number of successful Asian entrepreneurs helps boost the group’s spending clout.

Jeffrey Humphreys

Published: July 2012

Sustainable Georgia: Making Connections

By 2010, demand for public transportation on behalf of the elderly is expected to grow by 81 percent.

Ben Young

Published: July 2012

Art Of The Meal: Cardamom Hill

Chef Asha Gomez pays tribute to the sophisticated cuisine from India’s coastal state of Kerala in her peaceful, serene restaurant near Atlanta’s booming West Midtown food scene.

Krista Reese

Published: July 2012

Sports Legends: When A One-Hitter Wasn't Enough

Macon’s Bob Hendley pitched his best game the day Koufax pitched a no-hitter

Gene Asher

Published: July 2012