Georgia’s PSC chairman says providing the energy needed to power a rapidly-growing state will require some tough decisions, as the major supplier of electricity looks at natural gas, coal and nuclear options.

Georgia Power’s CEO says the state’s combination of growth and increased consumption requires higher rates. He worries about water, transportation and education, and he thinks it’s time for a nuclear renaissance.

Over 28 years as head coach, Andy Landers has firmly established Lady Bulldog basketball as an elite program, with a No. 4 ranking in the all-time Associated Press women’s basketball poll and a 96 percent graduation rate.

Georgia’s governor says his job is adding value to citizens’ quality of life, not necessarily dealing with marquee issues. He’s introduced a new healthcare initiative, and says transportation and education will be high on his 2008 to-do list.

Meet five Georgians who make a big difference in the lives of the people they encounter in the course of their workdays. For some, the work is quiet and routine. For others, it’s a matter of life or death.

Georgia’s speaker is pushing hard for taxes on goods and services that would replace property taxes – and drastically alter the way local governments operate. He says citizens and property owners like the idea, but local officials are less enthusiastic.

Wachovia’s Bill Liginfelter says his bank’s size and structure is a plus, when it comes to customer service and community involvement. As chairman-elect of the Metro Atlanta chamber, he’ll be tackling some tough transportation problems.

The 2007 Excellence in Public Service Awards presented by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia, in partnership with Georgia Trend, recognize five of the state’s unsung heroes.

Georgia’s lieutenant governor says despite a testy legislative session, education came out a winner. He’s looking ahead to the challenges of transportation and healthcare.

Advancements in detection and treatment, available at medical centers throughout the state, are improving the lives and life expectancies of countless women. Here’s a look at five trends.