October 2011

2011 40 Under 40

Georgia's Best & Brightest

Our 15th annual selection of high achievers from business, government, education, the arts and nonprofits.

Published: October 2011

On The "Nappalachia" Trail

Georgia’s wineries are growing and thriving as their wines gain new respect.

Krista Reese

Published: October 2011

Real Science, Real Impact

Biotech and life sciences flourish as Georgia researchers breed hope in their labs.

Jerry Grillo

Published: October 2011

New Direction, New Name

Under GHSU President Ricardo Azziz, creativity is fueling innovation

Jerry Grillo

Published: October 2011

Good Sports

Private schools are winning big on the playing fields.

Karen Rosen

Published: October 2011

North Fulton: Magnet For Business

Seeking a unified approach

Randy Southerland

Published: October 2011

Gainesville/Hall County: Keeping It Up

Adding jobs and a new hospital

Ed Lightsey

Published: October 2011

Athens/Clarke County: The Beat Goes On

Banking on music and preservation

Ben Young

Published: October 2011

GreenRoom: October 2011

Environmental Updates

A panel of experts at the recent GeorgiaForward forum says we’ve made some progress in solving our water challenges, but there is still much to be done.

Ben Young

Published: October 2011

Organizations: Twilight Moms

Candice Dyer writes about Twilight Moms of Georgia, a good-spirited Macon group that raises money for charity

Candice Dyer

Published: October 2011

Political Notes: October 2011

ups, downs and in-betweens

After the General Assembly’s special redistricting session, Republicans were smiling – but not Democrats and especially not John Barrow. But there was no agreement on rescheduling the statewide TSPLOST referendum.

Compiled by Georgia Trend Staff

Published: October 2011

Neely Young: A Piece Of Violent History

Georgia’s own version of the OK Corral occurred in Cedartown after the Civil War, when John Prior sought revenge for his father’s killers.

Neely Young

Published: October 2011

Business Casual: Season Of Discontent

Time to back away from a long, hot, cranky summer and embrace cool breezes, autumn leaves, SEC football and maybe even a little civility.

Susan Percy

Published: October 2011

Economy: High Marks For Life Sciences

One job out of every 40 in the state owes its existence to the life sciences industry.

Jeffrey Humphreys

Published: October 2011

Georgia View: A Real Smart Deal

Gov. Nathan Deal is hoping to blend federal Head Start dollars and Georgia Pre-K money to come up with a consolidated program for three and four year olds.

Bill Crane

Published: October 2011

Art of the Meal: Le Vigne

I Heard It Through The Grapevine

Krista Reese

Published: October 2011

Legends: The Right Guard

Some thought Maurice Furchgott was too small to play college ball

Gene Asher

Published: October 2011

Power Players: Cultivating A Legacy

Deen Day Sanders says her roles as philanthropist, wife, mother and gardener are all connected. She feels strongly about being “a steward of what you have been given.”

Patty Rasmussen

Published: October 2011