COVER STORY
2008 40 Under 40: Georgia's Best & Brightest
Edited By Shannon Wilder
Meet the Class of 2008: For the 12th year, we select 40 high-achieving Georgians under the age of 40. They are making their marks in business, government, education, the arts and the world of nonprofits.
ABOUT THE COVER: Adam Komich photographed four of this year’s 40 Under 40 for Georgia Trend at KB Photography Studios in Atlanta. From the left are Terrance Smith, Heidi Green, Shonah Jefferson and Greg Mullis.
FEATURES
The Middle Years
By Jerry Grillo
Private schools help kids navigate the tough transitional time between the elementary grades and high school with innovation, attention and a strong belief in self-determination.
2008 Healthcare Heroes
By Ed Lightsey
Meet four Georgia physicians and a hospital administrator who have donated their time and skills to make the state a healthier place.
OUR STATE
Gainesville/Hall County: A Changing Landscape
Urban upgrades, healthcare expansions, lakefront luxury
Plus,
Gainesville/Hall County At-A-Glance
By Karen Kennedy
Henry County: Welcoming The Slowdown
A lull in growth lets leaders catch a breath
Plus,
Henry County At-A-Glance
By Ed Lightsey
Athens/Clarke County: More Than A College Town
Tourism, healthcare and a thriving cultural scene
Plus,
Athens/Clarke County At-A-Glance
By Ben Young
North Fulton County: Balanced Growth
Mapping a future that guarantees quality of life
Plus,
North Fulton County At-A-Glance
By Matt Hennie
DEPARTMENTS
Organizations: Communities Of Coastal Georgia Foundation
By Shannon Wilder
The GreenRoom
By Ben Young
Political RoundUp
By Tom Crawford
Neely Young: Taking Care Of Business... Not
One businessman’s simple request of a bank he has done business with for many years has turned into a 10-week ordeal. Is anybody paying attention?
Business Casual: Tough Choices
By Susan Percy
Sarah Palin made the choice to be in public life and is aspiring to the second-highest office in the country. That brings some heavy-duty scrutiny, and rightfully so.
Carl V. Patton: Tads And School Districts
Georgians have made it clear that they want their governments – including school boards – to have a redevelopment tool to attract investment and jobs to neglected communities.
State Of The Economy: Hospitality Gets Clipped
By Jeffrey Humphreys
The recession won’t spare any major lodging category, but prospects are best for mid-priced properties without food and beverage operations. The luxury market will be hard hit.
Profile: Back In Action
By Patty Rasmussen
Glenn Cornell comes out of retirement (again) to help build a better Georgia
Art Of The Meal: Elemental Journey
By Krista Reese
A Southern-style, informal tavern with fun cocktails and small plates? Atlanta’s Holeman & Finch is all that and more.
Politics: Still Going Strong
By Tom Crawford
As a young man, George T. Smith, a graduateof ABAC and the UGA law school, went to Cairo to interview with an attorney. He was asked: Are you a Baptist? Do you have any interest in public office? He answered “yes” to both questions.
