2026 Notable Georgians
In addition to the 100 Most Influential Georgians, we compiled a list of Georgians who have made significant impact on the Peach State over the years. Visit the entire list here, on our digital publication.
Georgia Trend - January 2026
Where Art Meets Appetite in Trilith
Located 30 minutes south of Atlanta, the 235-acre master-planned Town at Trilith development is attracting filmmakers, travelers and entrepreneurs. With its claim to fame being proximity to world-famous Trilith Studios (known for Marvel and other blockbuster film productions), the quaint…
Catching up with... Jill Savitt
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is an immersive museum and center in Downtown Atlanta that honors and explores the history of domestic civil rights and global human rights. The Center is home to the papers of Martin…
Cobb County: Knocking It Out of the Park
Cobb County had a winning year in 2025, and the state’s third largest county aims to build on that success.…
Tackling Healthcare Deserts
As we honor our Georgian of the Year John Haupert, it’s worth looking at healthcare deserts in Georgia and how affordable treatment remains an obstacle in many zip codes throughout the state. Kudos to Grady Memorial Hospital for building its freestanding…
The Times, They Are A-Changin’
Welcome to the new Georgia. As even the most casual observers of politics know, Georgia has become one of the nation’s most competitive battleground states over the last decade. Beginning with former state House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams’ narrow loss…
Good Prospects for Warner Robins
In 2026, Warner Robins’ economy should modestly outperform the U.S. economy. The sanguine forecast reflects recent economic development success, above-average population growth, a match of the area’s workforce skills with employers’ needs, and low business and living costs. Robins Air…
Duncan’s Narrow Path to Nomination
On the week that former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan announced his candidacy to run as a Democrat for governor, I woke up to a text from a former Democratic state House member. The message contained only a 2019 photo,…
Ups, Downs and In-betweens
Fraud Alleged: State Rep. Sharon Henderson (D-Covington) has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of theft of government funds and 10 counts of making false statements. Federal prosecutors allege she collected $17,811 in unemployment benefits from a…
New Life for Historic Schoolhouse
History buffs have another place to add to their bucket list, after Georgia…
