2004 Silver Spoon Awards
With a little help from readers, Georgia Trend's dining critic selects the state's top 10 restaurants, salutes some long-time favorites and makes a few new discoveries
Georgia Trend - November 2004
The Side of the Angels
The first voice-mail message of the morning was from a woman I've never met who delivered a lengthy tirade against journalism and journalists, including the fact that she has "long felt that journalists will print whatever they want to print . . . and they don't particularly care whether the story is accurate."
Who's Who In Georgia Media
Some have the power, some get the glory. But, by and large, these are the people who determine what makes the news.
The Bill Comes Due
Next year state officials may have to find anywhere from $1 billion to $1.5 billion in new money for a budget they were barely able to balance this year.
Warts and Beauty Spots
When it comes to local media, Georgians tend to trust the source. That's not always true on the national level.
Meet "Mr. Nice Guy"
Arthur Arnold DeCarlo never met a man he didn't like. Rarely is seen without a smile on his face. Extends a warm greeting and firm handshake to everyone he meets. Never been known to be unhappy.
